Flashing Adapter
HLN9742
HLN9742_
FLASHING
ADAPTER
A - OFF - B
GENERAL INFORMATION
The HLN9742 Flashing Adapter is a DB25 male/female connector
with a three-position (A - OFF - B) toggle switch, that permits
flashing of the portable and mobile Professional Radios. The
adapter is compatible with the following cables:
For Portable Radios
• RKN4074 Programming/Test Cable
• RKN4075 Programming Cable (with integral electronics)
For Mobile Radios
• RKN4083 Programming/Test Cable
• RKN4081 Programming Cable (with integral electronics)
— with flashing adapter switch in the A position, requires
adapter cable RLN4853 (8-pin Telco jack to 20-pin Amp plug),
which adapts/connects the cable to the mobile radio
accessory port.
— with flashing adapter switch in the B position, refer to the
instructions provided with the upgrade tool that you are using
for specific instructions.
• Refer to Figures 2 and 3 (page 5) for adapter/connection
details.
NOTE: Flashing time for programming/test cable configurations
using the RLN4008 radio interface box (RIB) is about four minutes.
Flashing time for programming cable (with integral electronics)
configurations is about two minutes.
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CONNECTION AND PROCEDURE
1. Toggle the adapter’s switch to the OFF position and turn off
the radio.
2. Connect the adapter between the RLN4008 Radio Interface Box
(RIB) and the RKN4074 or RKN4083 Programming/Test Cable
(Figure 2), or between the computer and the RKN4075 or
RKN4081 Programming Cable (Figure 3).
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the portable radio’s side
connector or to the mobile radio’s accessory connector.
NOTE: Programming cables for the mobile radio require
Adapter Cable RLN4853 to make this connection.
4. Toggle the adapter’s switch to the A (flashing mode) position and
turn on the radio. The radio is ready for flashing.
NOTE: Some flashing procedures have specific instructions
for using the adapter’s switch position B. Refer to the
instructions provided with the upgrade tool that you are using
for such instructions.
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