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Anytone at-5555n II (version 2)
- Thread starter Eldorado828
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Your service menu settings should not be effected as part of the firmware upgrade.
The only Service Menu item that *might* warrant re-adjustment with the new firmware is the FM deviation setting, as the radio has a new 2k/4k FM.DEV user menu option that will basically double the amount of FM deviation you previously had set (you can turn this on and off).
You might want to dial it back a bit, because *if* you previously increased it's single deviation setting, it might be a bit much in the new "doubled" 4k setting.
If you never messed with the FM deviation settings before, then it's fine just as it is. No adjustments needed.
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1, 3, and 7... Awesome!
Pez - now just get them to use the Q6pro guts in a short case with Q5 Display & Heatsink.
Pez - now just get them to use the Q6pro guts in a short case with Q5 Display & Heatsink.
I upgraded the firmware in my 5555N2 today and the process went flawlessly! I did have to do a reset from the main menu after I did the firmware upgrade. Values I had previously changed in the service menu remain in place.
Love the upgrade.....especially the ability to dim the display. Now I can actually use the radio in a mobile setting at night if I want to!
Very happy! A big Thank You to Pez!
Love the upgrade.....especially the ability to dim the display. Now I can actually use the radio in a mobile setting at night if I want to!
Very happy! A big Thank You to Pez!
I realize you are playing it safe, but the FW upgrade is well worth it. You could downgrade to the earlier version if needed.
Oh yes, after reading up on it, I installed the new firmware last Thursday. I just needed some time to think about it. All of my values stayed the same, and all is well. I just about $hit a brick when I restarted and there were no lights. LOL... But after the quick reset all was good.
Recently I've been running the QT60 Pro, and I'm spoiled to the VFO function. In my opinion, this makes the radio SO much better, and user friendly when you're in free band.
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Don't feel alone when it come to firmware updates, I might mess my pants also for fear of messing up a expensive radio. I bought the cable and downloaded the updates for my 2 Q6 Pros firmware, but have to work up the courage. LOL
The firmware update for the Q5N2 came with simple instructions, but I was still not sure until I finally just did it. lol...
Maybe someone here on the forum will help you through it.
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Most of my problem is I have so many projects going on it is too easy to put off the ones I'm not real comfortable with. Most of the time when you get into it you end up wondering why you put it off so long. LOL
LOL! Same here!
One other thing I have just discovered is that with the addition of new menu items, the numbering of the items in the main menu is now different. I made up a list of the menu items with their new numbers and taped it into the instruction manual that came with the radio for future reference......
I will take credit for the VFO unmute. That was my campaign with QX, that started with this radio and went onto the future models. Pez and I were working on QX, with a pair of pliers and a blowtorch, for feature requests. I would say things turned out pretty well for the current and now, past lineup. I hope they get the CW function right, but we shall see.
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SuperLid, I appreciate you, and the information and help with this, more than I can say. Excellent choices for the update.
And @Pez , thank you too Sir, very much! You have done SO much for all of us!
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Thank you Brother DXer! I have not been as involved with the QX stuff lately. I have been spending more time on the development of some antennas (base, mobile and a portable). The dimmer function was on my wish list as well, for the LONG chassis. Prior to the FW update, the VFO muting was a showstopper for me. I would not use that radio at all and refused to do a review on it, because it was not usable to me. Had the FW update been done quickly, that would have changed a review dramatically. Problem was, the FW update was delivered very late, like well over a year late, which by that time the new generation radios were out by then. The new radios had incorporated the new features, before the LONG chassis.
I am now running the Q6P in my car, which juuuust fits perfectly. I am testing the self oscillation FW patch now, as I did experience this.
I have wanted to stuff the LONG chassis in the car for a long time, because it is so awesome now, but it would be like stuffing 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5 pound bag. I may try it though some day.
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The Lid
Is the 300/3000 freq. responce firmware based or is it based on capacitor selection on the main PCB? If we could get a firmware upgrade that would get that freq. responce to 150/4500hz as an item that could be selected for those that want to rag chew more than DX that would be FANTASTIC!!!