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Subject: [Yaesu] FT-990 Software Version
From: cjr@wavefront.com (Clair J. Robinson)
Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 09:54:15 -0800
Setzler, James M wrote:
> 
> I've an option to buy a 3 year old FT-990/AC  s/n 2n200123.   I've think
> I heard that computer control via CT/NA/etc. was a problem with EPROM
> versions earlier than v1.3.   The owner doesn't know what the s/w
> version of the rig is.     Would this age FT-990 have v1.3 ?    How can
> I determine the EPROM version ?   Are there any other "oddities" to look
> out for in the FT-990 ?
> 
> Thanks & 73  James / k1sd
> 
> setzler_james_m@code80.npt.nuwc.navy.mil
> 
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You can determine the ROM version by performing the "Las Vegas" display
test on power up.  Hold down the 1.5 and 7 MHz band keys while switching
power on.  This display ends with the ROM version number.

73, CJ K0CJ

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