Kenwood TS-990S - Manual (Page 267)

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17 FIRMWARE UPDATING
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ABOUT FIRMWARE UPDATING
The transceiver firmware can be updated as desired.
Updating the firmware may improve the functionality or
add new functions.
The latest firmware can be downloaded from the
KENWOOD website.
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
There are two methods to update the firmware as
described below.
FIRMWARE UPDATING WITH A PC CONNECTED
The firmware can be updated by connecting the
transceiver to your PC.
FIRMWARE UPDATING USING A USB FLASH DRIVE
The firmware contained in a zip file and downloaded to
a PC can be stored in a USB flash drive, and you can
update the firmware by connecting the USB flash drive to
the transceiver and processing the updating procedure.
Note:
◆ After the firmware update is once started, the firmware used before
the firmware update has started cannot be restored even if you
terminate the firmware updating.
◆ Once the firmware has been updated, the firmware installed at
the time of purchase cannot be restored, even if you perform a
transceiver reset from the Reset screen.
VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION
Before you begin updating the firmware, verify your current
transceiver firmware version. While the transceiver power
( ) is turned OFF, the " " LED lights orange. While the
transceiver is in this state, you can verify the firmware
version as described below.
[ ]
[M.IN]
1 Hold down [M.IN] (Memory), then press [ ].
After startup,the Firmware Update screen appears, and
shows the firmware version.
2 Press [ ].
The firmware updating is terminated, and the Firmware
Update screen closes.