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This procedure is used for uploading new Software into the FTdx9000 Amateur Transceivers using
the CT-119 program cable. If you have the 8-pin mini-DIN PGM-SW (P0091526) refer to the page 4.
*Don't forget to write down (or save to a CF Card) any personal menu settings you have changed from the
default before you start. Please see the Data Management Operation Manual for the procedure to save your
settings to a CF card.
(1) Turn off the main power switch located on the back of the FTdx9000 (or turn off the power
supply for FTdx9000MP and wait a minute, until the capacitors discharge) and remove the AC
power cord.
(2) Connect the CT-119 cable's DB-9F connector to the serial port COM1 in the back of your
computer. Plug the mini-DIN connector of the CT-119 into the ACC jack connector on the rear
of the transceiver. Be sure that the arrow indicator on the mini-DIN plug is down. If you use a
USB to serial adapter, you might need to change the COM-Port number.
(3) Connect the AC power cord (in the case of the FTdx9000MP connect the power supply cables).
(4) Turn on the main power switch located on the rear panel of the FTdx9000 (or on the top of the
power supply for the FTdx9000MP). [NOTE: The radio will not show a display now.]
(5) Now go to the desktop and find the FSW004 as shown below. Double-click the FSW004 icon,
displayed on the Program Screen.
(6) When the program opens, confirm that the file AH010N_V0518.SFL is highlighted; if not, click
on it to highlight it.
(7) Click on [WRITE] in the program window. A green status bar should appear below the [WRITE]
button to show the progress of the download. Do not interrupt the process until it completes.
(8) When the loading process is complete, an [OK?] box will appear. Click [OK?].
(9) Turn off the main power switch. Located on the rear panel of the FTdx9000 (or on the top of the
power supply for the FTdx9000MP. Remove the CT-119 cable from the DB-9F connector of your
computer and the ACC connector on the rear of the transceiver.
(10) Turn on the main power switch located on the back of the FTdx9000 (or on the top of the power
supply for FTdx9000MP).
MAIN CPU
ACC
Main Power SW
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