Yaesu FTA-450 series Manual

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How to update the FTA-750/FTA-550/FTA-450 seriesTo update the FTA-750/FTA-550/FTA-450 series, the following files are needed.a) Firmware Update FTA_750_550_450_V3xx.exe : Firmware Update fileb) YCE01 V2.0.0.4 or higher : Programming Softwarec) Upchk.exe : Radio Update check fileCaution!Run the (Upchk.exe) diagnostic program to determine whether your FTA-750/FTA-550 can be updated tofirmware version (Ver. 03.xx).Installing the Device DriverThe FTA-750/FTA-550/FTA-450 device driver must beinstalled on your PC before starting the firmware update.1. Download the YCE01 PC Programming Softwarefrom the YAESU website and decompress the filesto anywhere on your computer. Note that all the filesmust remain in the same folder.2. Run the “setup.exe” in the same folder that you havedecompressed the files.3. Follow the instructions on your computer screen.If the YCE01 is successfully installed, a shortcuticon “YCE01” will appear on the desktop of yourcomputer. The instruction screen for installing theFTA-750/FTA-550/FTA-450 device driver will alsoappear.4. Follow the instructions on your computer screen.The device driver will be installed.How to check the new firmware possibilityNote: FTA-450 does not require this check, proceed to“How to Update the Firmware” on the next page.1. Turn the transceiver on.2. Connect the computer to the transceivers DATA jackusing the USB Cable (T9101606) supplied with theFTA-750/FTA-550, as shown below.USB CableSupplied withFTA-750/FTA-550POWERswitch3. To start the Update Check program (Upchk.exe),double click the Upchk.exe.4. Click the [Start] button.5. After few second, the program will show the modelname, firmware version and result.6. If the program shows “Firmware update is available.”, thetransceiver can updated to the firmware version 03.xx.If the program shows the result “Firmware updateis not available.”. In this case, do not update tofirmware version 03.xx. Updating the firmware, mayresult in the transceiver not operating properly.

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