Yaesu FT-950 - UPDATE V0114 AND V11.54 INFORMATION User Manual (English)

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7/12/10

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This update procedure is for the FT-950 MAIN and EDSP software. The MAIN software is for all lot

numbers. The EDSP software is different. Please verify the version of the radio by the serial number.

The third and fourth digits indicate the lot number, example xx42xxxx. For lots 01 thru 42 proceed

with MAIN and EDSP software update. For lots xx43xxxx and above install the MAIN only, do not

install the EDSP software.

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.

Radios with lot numbers 43 and above, cannot operate with EDSP Ver. 11.54 software. 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. 0114 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 or V20.45, and MAIN V0114 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

(This image & version is for

illustration only)

EDSP:

Software version 11.XX

(This image & version is for

illustration only)

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Yaesu FT-950 - UPDATE V0114 AND V11.54 INFORMATION Specifications

General

Type	HF/50 MHz Transceiver
Frequency Range RX	30 kHz - 56 MHz
Voltage	13.8 V DC ±15%
Current Drain TX	22 A
Receiver Type	Triple conversion superheterodyne
IF DSP	Yes
Antenna Connector	SO-239
Modes	SSB, CW, AM, FM
RF Power Output	100 W
Weight	9.5 kg
Memories	99
Firmware Version	V0114 and V11.54