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=Firmware=
=Firmware=
==Quantar Firmware==
==Quantar Firmware==
You will want to have newer (ie R020.014.048) firmware in the Station Control Module (SCM). Head on over to [https://wiki.w9cr.net/index.php/Quantar Bryan's site]<ref name="W0CRWiki"/> to download the firmware files. You will also want to get the RSS manual and Service Manual when you are there.
You will want to have newer (ie R020.014.048) firmware in the Station Control Module (SCM). Head on over to [https://wiki.w9cr.net/index.php/Quantar Bryan's site]<ref name="W9CRWiki"/> to download the firmware files. You will also want to get the RSS manual and Service Manual when you are there.
Upgrade the firmware in your SCM and Wireline module, using the instructions in your RSS manual. You should end up with something like this when you go look at the versions screen in the RSS:
Upgrade the firmware in your SCM and Wireline module, using the instructions in your RSS manual. You should end up with something like this when you go look at the versions screen in the RSS:
=Wiring/Connections=
=Wiring/Connections=
A good primer on the connections available on the backplane can be found over on [http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]<ref name="RepeaterBuilderQuantar2>[http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]</ref> , or dig through the various manuals.
A good primer on the connections available on the backplane can be found over on [http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder]<ref name="RepeaterBuilderQuantar2>[http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar/q-interfacing/quantar-interfacing.html Repeater Builder Motorola Quantar Interfacing]</ref> , or dig through the various manuals.
It is best to use the "Telco" connector, J17, to make the interface cable. This requires a 50-pin MALE Amphenol connector and 90 degree hood. Carefully solder the connections if you have to, or find your local communications installer buddy with an Amphenol "butterfly" tool to crimp one for you.
It is best to use the "Telco" connector, J17, to make the interface cable. This requires a 50-pin MALE Amphenol connector and 90 degree hood. Carefully solder the connections if you have to, or find your local communications installer buddy with an Amphenol "butterfly" tool to crimp one for you.