Kenwood TS-990S Firmware Version 1.26

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The TS-990S firmware has been updated from Version 1.25 to Version 1.26 as follows.
TS-990S owners can update the transceiver’s firmware by using a USB flash drive (or a PC connected via a USB cable) as detailed below.

Updated items : (Version 1.25 1.26) [September 25, 2023]
The following features are updated.
1. Changes the default value of the Menu No.6-08 "Filter Control in SSB-DATA Mode (High/Low and Shift/Width)" from "Shift & Width" to "High & Low Cut".
2. Changes the default value of the Clock Menu No.1-01 "NTP Server Address" from "Blank" to "time.nist.gov".
3. Stores the bandscope span frequency separately for SSB/AM/FM mode, CW/FSK/PSK mode, and DATA mode.


Applicable units :
The firmware update is applicable to the following units.

Model: TS-990S

Serial numbers: From S/NO.B32xxxx through S/NO.C39xxxxx approx.

Notes : You can find the serial number imprinted on the rear panel model name label; it consists of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO."
: You can check the firmware version of your TS-990S by pressing [M.IN](Memory) + Power ON. After startup, the Firmware Update screen appears and shows the firmware version.
* There are two [M.IN] keys on this transceiver; one is for Memory and the other is for Quick Memory. To view the firmware version, ensure you use the [M.IN](Memory) key.


Firmware updating procedure using a USB flash drive
1) Download the firmware file "TS-990_V126.zip" onto your PC.
2) Save the downloaded firmware file "TS-990_V126.zip" to a USB flash drive.
* You must store the firmware file "TS-990_V126.zip" in the root directory of the USB flash drive without extracting the zip file, otherwise the firmware cannot be updated.
3) Press and hold the [M.IN](Memory) key, then turn the transceiver ON.The transceiver starts up with the Firmware Update screen after the start screen appears. You can verify the current firmware version.
4) Insert the USB flash drive containing the firmware file in the USB-A connector on the front panel.The firmware updating progress bar appears on the main screen. Upon completion of the firmware updating, "The firmware update is completed" appears on the main screen.
5) Turn the transceiver OFF.
6) Remove the USB flash drive.
7) Turn the transceiver ON again.
The transceiver restarts with the new firmware enabled.


Firmware updating procedure using a PC connected via a USB cable
1) Download the firmware file "TS-990_V126.zip" onto your PC.
2) Connect a USB cable, extended from your PC, to the (USB-B) connector on the rear panel.
* The firmware cannot be updated even if a PC and the COM connector was connected using an RS-232C cable.
3) Press and hold the [M.IN](Memory) key, then turn the transceiver ON. The transceiver starts up with the Firmware Update screen after the start screen appears. You can verify the current firmware version. Upon detection of the transceiver by your PC, the transceiver is distinguished as a removable memory device named "TS-990".
4) Drag and drop the firmware zip file onto the "TS-990" removable memory device without extracting. The firmware updating progress bar appears on the main screen. Upon completion of the firmware updating, "The firmware update is completed" appears on the main screen.
5) Turn the transceiver OFF.
6) Turn the transceiver ON again.
The transceiver restarts with the new firmware enabled.

Notes:
: Depending on the number of CPUs being updated, the time necessary for updating may vary. It can take 20 to 30 minutes to update the firmware.
: If a message notifying you of an update failure appears during the firmware updating, refer to the Instruction Manual page 18-4. (Troubleshooting.)