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ASTRO 25 Tuner R05.04.04
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This new version of the Tuner includes support for Windows 8 32 bits 
and 64 bits operating systems.

Attention VISTA users:

 The following configuration on Vista Home Premium and Business Premium 
needs to be set for the CPS to function properly. 

Vista Theme should be set to "Windows Classic" when saving radio's tuner information to a file, the name of the 
	file should not exceed 30 characters.
Vista Compatible Printer is required for using the Print 
	functionality in the CPS.


IMPORTANT !!: If installing CPS R09.00.00, please make sure to also 
install Tuner R05.03.00 or this version of the Tuner. Previous versions 
of the Tuner are not compatible with CPS R09.00.00 or later.


Radio Models Supported:
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This software supports the following radios:
 XTS 1500
 XTS 2500
 XTS 2000
 ATS 3000
 XTS 4000
 XTS 5000
 SSE 5000
 MT  1500
 PR  1500
 ASTRO Spectra Plus
 XTL 1500
 XTL 2500
 XTL 5000
 PM  1500
 HPD 1000 modem
 
Supported features: (Please refer to the Help text for 
===================  model applicability) 

Transmitter Alignment features:
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 PA Bias 
 Reference Oscillator
 HPD Tx Open Loop Power 
 HPD Tx IQ Balance 
 HPD Tx Autopower 
 HPD Tx Closed Loop Power 
 Power Detection Calibration 
 Tx Power (High/Mid/Low) 
 Tx Power Characterization 
 Tx Current Limit 
 Tx Deviation Balance
 Tx Deviation Limit
 

Receiver Alignment feature:
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 Front-end filter 

Performance Testing features:
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 Bit Error Rate  
 Transmitter test pattern
 HPD Bit Error Rate 
 HPD Carrier Feedthru 
 
Other features:
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 Battery Calibration 
 Microphone Sensitivity 
 Save data to file
 Restore data from file to radio
 Print


Supported Operating Systems:
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RS232 Operation: 
 
 Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional )
 Windows Vista (Home Premium and Business Premium)
 Windows 7 32 bits and 64 bits(Home Premium and Professional Premium)
 Windows 8 32 bits and 64 bits(Standard and Professional)
 Note: (Pre-installed only, XP upgrade from other 
       Operating systems is not supported at this time.)
	Windows ME and Windows 98 are no longer supported.
	You may choose to proceed with the installation, but 
        some features might not be functioning properly. 
        Upgrading the operating system is highly recommended.

USB Operation:
 Windows XP (service pack 3 or higher)
 Windows Vista
 Windows 7 (service pack 1 or higher)
 Windows 8


 
Installation:
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1) When you insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, the
   installation will start automatically if you have auto start enabled
   for your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the    software.
2) Please refer to the CPS Programming Installation Guide, which you
   received with this software for more detailed information. It is
   essential to follow these instructions in order for communication
   between the PC and radio to work properly.

Connecting the PC to the radio:
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Do not use the Radio Interface Box (RIB), Smart Radio Interface
Box (SRIB) or any of the cables that plug into those boxes.

Use only the following direct PC to radio cables:

 XTS 1500/ XTS 2000 / ATS 3000/ XTS 2500/ XTS 5000/ MT 1500/ PR 1500 RS232 cable = RKN4106
 XTS 1500/ XTS 2000 / ATS 3000/ XTS 2500/ XTS 5000/ MT 1500/ PR 1500 USB cable = RKN4105
 SSE 5000 RS232 cable = RKN4122
 SSE 5000 USB cable = RKN4121

 ASTRO Spectra Plus / XTL 5000 RS232 cable = HKN6155

 XTL 5000 (with 'O5' Control Head)/
 XTL 2500/ XTL 1500/ PM 1500 RS232 GCAI cable = HKN6183 

 XTL 5000 (with 'O5' Control Head)/
 XTL 2500/ XTL 1500/ PM 1500 USB GCAI cable = HKN6184

 HPD 1000 USB Cable = HKN6177A (6 ft) or HKN6178A (16.5 ft)

Note: When using the USB cable, be sure to always click "Yes" on the 
Digital Signature window whenever it is displayed by the operating system.
Note that the USB cable can be used only with Windows XP Service Pack 1 or 
higher.

Known issues:
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1) In the event that PC to radio communications fail even after
   attempting to read the radio multiple times, it might be necessary
   to reset the communications by either turning the radio off/on or
   by disconnecting/reconnecting the cable connected to the radio.

2) PC to radio communications will sometimes fail if you attempt
   to read the radio immediately after closing the previous tuning
   session. Wait for the "hourglass" to disappear before reading
   the radio again.

3) When entering data in the Transmit Power Characterization screen,
   the values used must be measured values, any other values might
   generate unpredictable results. 

4) The XTL radios and the HPD modem take longer to reset than
   the ASTRO Spectra Plus radios. When tuning these radios, allow enough
   time for the radio to reset before attempting to read/tune the radio 
   again.

5) During HPD BER testing, the Rx Frequency should NOT be changed while 
   the test is running. If the Rx Frequency needs to be changed, please 
   STOP the test, change the frequency, then start the test again.

6) During the HPD BER testing, it is not recomended to transmit while 
   the Rx test is running.