Firmware Update Mode (A/B (10)) - Ten-Tec Argonaut VI 539 User Manual

Firmware Update Mode (A/B (10))

To upgrade your transceiver, visit the TenTec
web site (www.tentec.com) and download the
installer for the latest firmware version. A
link will be available on the 539 Downloads
page. This link will be titled with the
available version number of the firmware.
Example: "Firmware Version 1.585". The
Date of the file will also be shown.
Here is the sequence of steps to follow once
the .exe file has been downloaded from the
Downloads web page for the Argonaut
VI/539.
1) Turn Transceiver OFF.
2) Turn Transceiver ON to verify that the
Argonaut VI has appropriate power. E.g.
the Argonaut VIs front panel display
shows the normal indicators and
frequencies.
3) Turn Transceiver back OFF.
4) Connect a PC to the transceiver using a
standard USB cable. (Note: if already
connected, disconnect for a second or
two, then reconnect, helps computers that
don't "disconnect" the USB driver unless
it is physically disconnected)
5) Be sure the TMB button is on Top. Turn
the Transceiver ON while holding down
the "A/B" (MOD) button.
When the Argonaut VI starts up in flash
update mode, you will see the TX/ALC LED
flash on for a second, then back off, then back
on for a second. IF the USB Cable is
connected and the drivers are working
properly in the PC, then the TX/ALC LED
will turn back off. If the TX/ALC LED
remains lit and does not shut back off, then
check your USB cable and ensure that the
drivers are installed before proceeding.
6) Start the Update program
7) Select the COM port to which the
Transceiver is attached.
8) Choose UPDATE under the PROCESS
menu.
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9) Select the RUF file under the Process
Menu.
10) The program will update the radio and
report any errors encountered.
During the update process the TX/ALC LED
will flicker showing active communications.
The update program will confirm that lines
are getting sent/programmed.
11) When finished, the 539 Argonaut VI will
restart and run the new firmware.
12) Sometimes Windows doesn't like the
transition of the radio from firmware
update mode to radio mode, so it is
suggested that once the radio is back up
and running showing the tuned frequency,
turn the rig back off, wait a few seconds,
then turn it back on. This helps Windows
find the USB / COM port easier.