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18. USB Connection
The V6 transceiver comes with a mini-USB
port that serves two purposes: providing
external USB power and for f irmware updates
Apart from AA batteries, the Cactus V6 can
also be powered by a 5V DC, 500~1,000mA
external USB power device. Check with the
specif ications of your USB power device to
determine the compatibility with the V6
transceiver.
Note: External USB Power cannot charge the
rechargeable batteries inside the V6 battery
co m pa rtm ent.
Cactus will release new rmware for the V6
from time to time. Get your V6 updated via
the USB connection.
To check the rmware version of the V6,
press and hold and , then switch on
the V6 in TX or RX mode at the same time. The
LCD display will show the rmware version
installed in the unit. Release the buttons,
18.1
External
USB
Power
18.2
Firmware
updates
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