6/11/10
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This update procedure is for the FT-950 lot numbers 01 to 42. Please verify the version of the radio by
the serial number. The third and fourth digits indicate the lot number, example xx42xxxx. You may
also verify the current EDSP level of your radio (refer to page 1 of this instruction). 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. Radios with lot numbers 43 and above, cannot operate with EDSP Ver.
11.54 software. At this time (6/12/2010) there are no updates for EDSP level 2 radios.
PEP950
This procedure is used to update Main CPU Ver. 0113 and EDSP 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.
NOTE: There are many USB adapters available; however some may not function with this software.
We recommend using the latest USB adapter driver software when available.
The software versions can be displayed on the radio
While holding the three buttons [GEN]＋[50]＋[ENT] turn the radio on. The software version will be
displayed in the VFO-A window for 5 seconds then the radio will start up in normal operation.
See below:
Example EDSP V11.53 and MAIN V1.12 software version.
*If you already have
EDSP V11.54 and MAIN V0113 software versions, it is not necessary to update the FT-
950 again.
The software updates will work with all versions (AF, AS, EU, NA, OC, SA or all Countries) of the FT-950.
Main CPU:
Software version 01XX
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illustration only)
EDSP:
Software version 11.XX
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illustration only)
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