User manual YAESU FT-950 PEP950 UPDATE V0115 AND V11.54

[. . . ] You may also verify the current EDSP level of your radio (The software versions can be displayed on the radio, see the below instructions). If the first digit of the number is 2 (example 20. 45 1. 13) Do not install this update EDSP software, It is not compatible with EDSP level 2 radios. At this time (7/12/2010) there are no updates for EDSP level 2 radios. PEP950 This procedure is used to update Main CPU Ver. 11. 54 the flash programming for the FT-950 Transceivers. We recommend installing the Flash Programming Software on a PC computer with Windows 2000, XP or Vista Operating System; and use the serial cable RS-232C, DB9F to DB9F straight cable. [. . . ] The files designated in the last step above are ready to update your FT-950 Transceiver. IMPORTANT NOTE: While using any update software, if you receive a "Communications Error !!!" message on your computer screen, follow the below procedure. occurs, the Main Power must be turned off or the power cable removed, and the programming software closed to reset the procedure. Make sure the cable is connected correctly, the COM port selection is correct, and the Bits per second default is set to 9600, (it is not necessary to change to another Bits rate) before trying again. If you continue to receive Communication Error !!!, you may need to try another USB adapter cable or another computer. MAIN Software Update *Don't forget to write down (or save to a CF Card) any personal menu settings you have changed from the default before you start. Please see the DMU-2000 Data Management Operation Manual for the procedure to save your settings to a CF card. 1. Turn the FT-950 OFF and disconnect the DC power cable (or turn OFF the power supply for FT950 and wait a minute, until the capacitors discharge). Locate the program switch thru the access hole on the back at the rear right corner of the radio. Carefully move the PGM-SW to the RIGHT (program position). Carefully move the PGM-SW to the RIGHT (program position). 3. Connect the serial straight through programming cable, DB9F to DB9F, connector to the serial port COM1 in the back of your computer. If you use a USB to serial adapter, you might need to change the COM Port number. Leave the FT-950 turned OFF and connect the DC power cable (or turn ON the power supply for FT-950). Now go to the desktop open PEP950_MAIN folder and find the FSW005 icon as shown below. NOTE: If you receive a "communications error" message on your screen, click on the Configure box and choose a different COM port from the drop down menu. When the program opens, confirm that the file AH031_V0115. SFL is highlighted; if not, click on it to highlight it. When programming has completed, "Confirm" will be displayed. Disconnect the DC power cable (or turn OFF the power supply for FT-950 and wait a minute, until the capacitors discharge) and then remove the DB9 serial programming cable. Thru the access hole on the back of the radio, move the PGM-SW to the LEFT, (operate position). Reconnect the DC power cable (or turn ON the power supply for FT-950). Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] keys while turning the radio back on. Follow the instructions below to update the EDSP. EDSP Software Update This update procedure is only for the FT-950 lot numbers 01 to 42. [. . . ] Click on the COM Select box arrow and choose a different COM port from the drop down menu in the DSP-301 writer. Turn OFF the front Power Switch and disconnect the DC power cable (or turn OFF the power supply for FT-950 and wait a minute, until the capacitors discharge). Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] keys; while holding them in, turn the radio back on (this resets the radio and locks in the new software). NOTE: We recommend trying the new factory default settings rather than transferring your old ones, because of the changes in the EDSP and the Main CPU, you may wish to make new settings. We hope this new software will increase your enjoyment of your FT-950. [. . . ]