Upgrading to v2.xx------ Yes or No

Larry Williamson

After reading all the replies, I kind of agree with everyone. Therefore last night I upgrade!

I initially downloaded V2.2.8 but it would not update the radio. Next I downloaded V2.1.33 and it immediately upgraded the firmware.

I was expecting to need to key the radio as so many post describe, but never did at any point during the upgrade (weird).

Now I guess I can chat on the radio remotely while baling hay!

Again- thank you for all the replies

73

Larry

Bill -VA3WTB

Now get the latest upgrade and upgrade to that.
You only key the mic when setting up Smart Link for remote...

Larry Williamson

One more quick question--- If I want to use Smart Link remotely on any windows based PC/laptop—do I just need to download the same version of SmartSDR for Windows on my remote laptop?

Thank you

[Deleted User]

Yes

Bill -VA3WTB

As Steve said,,that is correct.
Larry, also one of the neat things about that is you can share your radio with a friend as well, all they need to do is the same thing, down load SSDR to a computer and you give them your log in info and they can use your radio.

I do that for a few elderly hams that have no way of using a radio, so they share mine at times, it is a nice thing to be able to do.

Larry Williamson

Thank you---Now I am getting a bit excited to try it out!  A few months back I did try to set up using Parallels Access/Teamviewer/Skype etc.. I Finally bagged it as I never did get it working dependably. Hopefully this process is a whole lot smoother. 

Bill -VA3WTB

Very slick, When you register Smart L have your hand mic handy, it will ask you to key up for ID, and follow the promps, It just takes a few seconds.

Remember though, you won't need smart L for around the house connection

Larry Williamson

Currently I have the radio plugged into the PC with it (PC) on wifi, will this work to register Smart Link? I have read where you may need to physically connect the radio to the router, however I am not sure how this would work because then the radio would not be connected to the computer. Maybe I am getting confused!

Andy - KU7T

I wonder if it would be feasible by FlexRadio to support a trail period of the software. I can imagine some users would like to try out v2 for a week before they would take it...

73
Andy
KU7T

Tim - W4TME

This is something we considered, but un-licensing a radio is not trivial.

Bill -VA3WTB

Larry, you would have the radio connected to your computer. On the first screen you see sellect SmartLinks Setup ,follow the promps. Your computer needs to be connect to the internet . If it is possible connect your computer to the net hard wired. but the wifi should work.. makes sense?