FPP Ham version.

This is the modified version of the Phillips FPP software for the PRM80.

This version of FPP will only work correctly with the modified firmware.

To install, extract the files to a folder called HAM in the same folder as your current version of your FPP. (usually C:\FPP\PRM8030).  You should have in the 8030 folder the folders JOBS, BIN and now HAM.  this will allow you to access your existing job files with the modified version of FPP.

The modified firmware is available at www.vk3smb.com/?ID=22&menuid=PRM80

This firmware has the following changes:
E band has been changed to go from 48Mhz to 68Mhz, originally 68 - 88Mhz
B band has been changed to go from 108Mhz to 132Mhz, originally 132 - 156Mhz.
U band has been changed to go from 220Mhz to 250Mhz, originally 440 - 470Mhz, and
W4 band has been changed to go from 24Mhz to 50Mhz, originally 494 - 520Mhz

The frequency you need for the modified firmware can now be directly entered in this version of FPP:
E band now allows frequencies between 48Mhz and 78Mhz, covers both 4 and 6 metre bands.
B band now allows frequencies between 108Mhz and 140Mhz for all you airband buffs.
U band now allows frequencies between 220Mhz and 250Mhz, to line up with the American 220Mhz band, and
W4 band now allows frequencies between 25Mhz and 54Mhz to cover the 10m and 6m band. (and CB for those who want it)

There has also been some band edge changes:
A band now allows frequencies to be entered down to 140Mhz, instead of 146Mhz on both the portables and mobiles.
TU band now allows the direct entry of UHF CB frequencies (it stops at 480Mhz).

And last but not least, I have enabled the hidden bands of K1 (174-210Mhz) and K2 (200 - 220Mhz) in both a local and a remote variant. please email me if you have suggestions for these bands in the firmware.

How to install the firmware
Remove the eprom from the radio. Note there is 32 holes and only 28 pins, and watch the orientation.
Erase the eprom contents with a UV light.
Download and write the modified firmware (3smb8030.bin) to the eprom.
Install the eprom back into the radio.
Write a known good Configuration to the radio.

It is possible if your radio had version 2 or lower of the Phillips firmware in it that it will make a beep-boop sound indicating that the software is corrupt. In most cases this can be cleared by loading a new job file to the radio but not always. If this does not work, you will have to have a look on the internet for a program called FP (Factory Programmer) and do a "re-format" of the radio's software.

Please note that by changing the firmware and using the modified FPP your radio will not magically operate on those bands.  You will need to do some major surgery to the radio to make it operate.

Some modifications are on the website www.vk3smb.com

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