Instruction manual
8 Chapter 2 Programming
C H A P T E R 2
Programming
CE-73 Programming Software
The VMDE-200 is programmed while installed in the host radio.
This is accomplished by placing the host radio into sub-clone mode
and then attaching the appropriate programming cable and opening
the CE-73 software. The radio must be in sub-clone mode before
attempting upload or download. Refer to the following table for
radio specifics:
Radio Model
Programming
Software
Firmware
Version
Sub Clone
Procedure
Sub Flash
Procedure
Optimum
TX level
setting
VX-410/420
CE-64 Ver 1.10
1.2
[PTT] + [Side 2]
+ Pwr on
N/A
1
VX-537
CE-65 Ver 1.05
1.14
[PTT] + [Top
Orange] + Pwr on
N/A
2
VX-600/900
CE-39 Ver 1.25
1.53
[PTT] + [Top
Orange] + Pwr on
[Top Orange]
+ Pwr on
1
VX-800
CE-31 Ver 1.18
1.54
[PTT] + [Top
Orange] + Pwr on
N/A
1
VX-820/920
CE-59 Ver 2.25
1.59
[PTT] + [Top
Orange] + Pwr on
N/A
3
VX-4100
CE-59 Ver 2.25
1.85
[▲] + Pwr on
N/A
3
VX-4200
CE-59 Ver 2.25
1.85
P3 + Pwr on
N/A
3
Sub flash mode is available only on the VX-900 and is a method which allows rapid
reflashing of VMDE firmware. Refer to page 34 for more information. Optimum TX level
setting refers to recommended ―TX Data Level‖ setting which is further described in
Programmable Parameters/definitions on page 16.
The CE-73 main menu is presented upon starting the software: