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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Can you create an image file from the MD-380, or do you have to get it online?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>73 N2DYN Angelo<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kenneth Strom VA3KRS<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 20, 2020 6:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [chirp_users] Image Files<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Now that we are on the subject of Image files... <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>I was just programming a brand new Retevis RT3 GPS (TYT MD-380 G) and somehow it bricked up.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>As I had saved the "fresh new out of the box" Image file I simply resent it to the radio and...reset the radio to Factory specs in mere seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>BTW this is the only Reset procedure for all DMR radios, no pressing this and that button nor any Menu settings. Still it also works on <u>any</u> radio regardless.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Now you know why I cannot emphasize enough saving <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>the original Factory Image file.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If by chance you never had one, you can also use the stock blank file from the <u>original Factory (CPS) software</u> and send it to the radio. Then of course, save and label it. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Program with CHIRP afterwards and again, always remember to save your new files.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If you have to do a Firmware Update, first download the correct software from the Manufactures' Website and check for installation instructions on YouTube. This rarely will you find on the OEM Website or in your Owner's Manual. And again, save this new Image file and label it.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>There are some Manufacturers' that do not supply any OEM programming software. Sadly, Yaesu comes to mind. Then just simply use the CHIRP or RT Systems software Image file you created.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Kenneth Strom VA3KRS<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>