YAESU FT-710 AESS HF/50 MHz Base/Portable Transceivers w/SP-40 Speaker User Manual

YAESU FT-710 AESS HF/50 MHz Base/Portable Transceivers w/SP-40 Speaker User Manual

Important

This firmware is provided for the FT-710.
Before downloading the software, please read the “Important Notes” carefully.
Downloading this firmware will indicate your agreement with the contents of the “Important Notes”.
“Transceiver” is used hereafter to refer to the FT-710 transceiver.

Important Notes

• All responsibility in using this firmware lies with the customer. We cannot be held responsible in any way for damages or losses which may be incurred by the customer as a result of using this firmware.

• The transceiver settings must be reset immediately after updating the firmware. Resetting the transceiver will clear all memories and the setting data in the setting menu.
  Before updating the firmware, it is recommended to back up the memory data saved in the memory channels and the setting data of the setting menu. Refer to “Saving Memory data and setting Menu data” described in the Operation Manual for the backup process.

• Copyrights and all other intellectual property rights for the firmware, as well as the manual, are the property of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

• The revision and modification of this firmware is prohibited. Redistribution, transfer, and resale of downloaded files are also prohibited.

• Downloaded files are for personal use only.

• If assistance is needed to perform the firmware upgrade, please consult with one of our sales sites or service centers.

The transceiver settings mus be reset immediately after updating the firmware. Resetting the transceiver will clear all memories and the setting data of the setting menu.
It is recommended the memory data saved in the Memory Channels, and the setting data of the Setting Menu be backed up before updating the transceiver firmware. Refer to “Saving Memory data and setting Menu data” described in the Operation Manual for the backup procedure.

Regarding this Firmware

MAIN; DISPLAY; DSP; and SDR firmware are available for the FT-710 transceiver. Check the firmware version, and perform firmware upgrades when needed.

SD card preparation

Format (initialize) the SD card in advance with the FT-710 transceiver, before updating the firmware. For information about SD cards that can be used, and the formatting procedure, refer to “Using the SD Card” described in the Operation Manual.

How to Confirm the Firmware Version

1. Press the [FUNC] knob, and then touch [EXTENSION SETTING].
   

2. Touch [SOFT VERSION].
   The versions of each firmware will be displayed on the TFT screen.
   

Downloading the Firmware

1. Download the “FT-710_Firmware_update_xxxxxx.zip” compressed file from the YAESU website.

2. Unzip the downloaded file.
   Using a PC with Windows OS, right click on the downloaded “zip” file. The “Extract All Contents Menu” will extract the contents of the zip file into a new folder, and then open the new folder.
   The firmware file (extension is SFL) is in the “FT-710_Firmware_update_xxxxxx” folder that is generated at the time of extraction.

3. Copy the firmware to an SD card that has been previously formatted in the FT-710.
   Note: Copy the file directly under the “FT-710” folder. Do not copy it into the “Capture”, “MemList” “Menu” or “PlayList” folder. If the file is copied to a location other than under the “FT-710” folder, the FT-710 cannot be updated, as it will not recognize the file.
   The folder configuration on the SD card formatted with FT-710 is shown below.
   Copy the firmware file to this location.

How to Update the Firmware

Note
First, update the “DISPLAY” firmware and then update the “MAIN” or other firmware. If the MAIN firmware is updated first, the transceiver may not work properly. In that case, make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the FT-710 Type- B USB, and start the firmware update over from step 1 below.

1. Turn the transceiver OFF.

2. The USB cable must be disconnected from the FT-710 Type-B USB Jack.
   

3. Insert the SD card, written with the firmware, into the SD card slot.
   

4. Turn the transceiver ON.

5. Press the [FUNC] knob, then touch [EXTENSION SETTING]
   

6. Touch [SD CARD].

7. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to display the “ FIRMWARE UPDATE ” item, then touch [DONE] on the [FIRMWARE UPDATE] item.
   

8. A list of firmware stored on the SD card is displayed.
   

   • “3”: Indicates firmware to be updated.
     If the firmware is newer than the firmware in the transceiver and it is not marked “3”, touch the £ box to mark “3”.

   • Ready: Indicates updateable files
     The same version as the firmware in the transceiver. Ready is also displayed when the update is not necessary.

   • (Broken file): Indicates the file is corrupted for some reason.
     Download the firmware file from the YAESU website again and try again from the beginning.

   • No such file): There is no target firmware on the SD card.

Update DISPLAY firmware

1. Touch the £ box to mark “3” on the “DISPLAY” firmware.

   • If the “DISPLAY” firmware has already been updated, proceed to “Update MAIN, DSP and SDR firmware” .

2. Touch the £ box to remove any “3” mark on firmware other than “DISPLAY”
   

3. Touch [UPDATE] to display the update confirmation screen.

   • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL].
     
     

4. Touch [OK] to update the firmware.

   • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL].
     

5. date progress indicator is displayed when the firmware transfer begins.

   • Please wait until the process has been completed.

6. When the update is complete, the power is automatically turned OFF.

   • Continue to update the MAIN and other firmware.
   • If the “MAIN” and other firmware have already been updated, proceed to “Reset the transceiver”

Update MAIN, DSP and SDR firmware

1. Turn the transceiver ON.

2. Press the [FUNC] knob, then touch [EXTENSION SETTING].

3. Touch [SD CARD], then touch [DONE] on the “FIRMWARE UPDATE” item.

4. Touch the £ box to mark “3” on the “MAIN” firmware, mark any other firmware that needs updating.

   • Only selected firmware is updated.

5. Touch the £ box to remove the “3” mark on the “DISPLAY”
   

6. Touch [UPDATE], a confirmation screen to execute the update will be displayed.

   • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL]

7. Touch [OK] to update the firmware

   • To cancel the update, touch [CANCEL
     

8. The update progress indicator is displayed when the firmware transfer begins.

   • Please wait until the process has been completed.
     Caution!
     Do not remove the SD card or turn the transceiver OFF while updating. If the update is interrupted the transceiver will not operate properly. In that case, follow the instructions on the screen, and start again from step 1

9. When the update is complete, the power is automatically turned OFF

Reset the transceiver

1. Press and hold the [DSP RESET] key, the [FINE/FAST] key, and the POWER switch to turn the transceiver ON.
   • The frequency display will return to “7.000.000”.
     

This completes the firmware upgrading process.

FT-710 Firmware Update Information **

**

Download the FT-710 [FT-710_Firmware_update_202303] from the following website:
Download the FT-710 [FT-710_Firmware_update_202303] from the following website:
https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=615ADFEAB5EDBC65EBE1D64835F209DB&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

FT-710_Firmware_update_202303]zip Contains:

• MAIN: V01-09 /FT-710_MAIN_V0109.SFL 3/27/23 (New)
• DISPLAY: V01-07 /FT-710_DISPLAY_V0107.SFL 3/27/23 (New)
• DSP: V01-01 /FT-710_IFDSP_V0101.SFL 3/27/23 (New)
• SDR: V01-04 /FT-710_SDR_V0104.SFL 3/27/23 (New)
• Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_FT-710_2211A 11/14/22

IMPORTANT:

After installing the firmware completely, the FT-710 MUST be RESET: Turn the Main Power OFF, remove the SD card from the FT-710, then press [ DSP REST ] and [ FINE / FAST ] buttons together, while pressing the Main Power ON. Main frequency display 7.000.000 MHz will appear.

Implements improvements:

1. AESS settings can now be saved for each mode.
2. Improved DNR characteristics.
3. Changed the MENU notation of CW WAVE SHAPE.
4. Fixed a bug that MIC EQ was enabled in DATA mode.
5. Fixed a bug that some items were not reflected when calling QMB.
6. Fixed a bug that the band stack was not memorized properly when the power was turned OFF.
7. Fixed a bug that the cursor position was not memorized in CURSOR mode.
8. Fixed the problem that the icon may be lost when the power is restarted with TUNER ON.
9. Improvement to permit shifting to PMS with the CAT command.
10. The repeater shift frequency is reflected in the FA and FB commands.
11. Fixed a bug that CAT-AI was not output when operating PRESET items.
12. Fixed a bug in the operation of the EX command “TUN/LIN PORT SELECT”.
13.  Fixed the problem that the response was not performed normally when CAT commands were received continuously.
14. Other improvements and optimizations have been made

SD Card Preparation

Refer to FT710 Operation Manual (2211W-DS-3) Page 68 [Formatting a SD card].

Installing the SD card

1. Turn OFF the transceiver.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, with the contact face on the rear, until a click sound is heard.

To prevent the SD card from popping out, insert and remove the SD card firmly.

1. Formatting a SD card
   When using a new SD card, format it according to
   the following procedure.
   Formatting a microSD card erases all data | saved on it. Before formatting the microSD card, =) pe sure to check the data previously saved on it.

2. Press the [FUNC] knob. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]—[SD CARD] .

3. Touch “DONE” on the “FORMAT” item. The format confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Touch “OK?, the SD card will be initialized. Touch “CANCEL” to cancel the initialization.

5. “FORMAT COMPLETED” will be displayed when initialization is completed.

6. Touch the screen to end formatting.

7. Touch [BACK] several times to retun to normal operation.

Downloading the Firmware

1. Download the “FT-710_Firmware_update_xxxxxx.zip” compressed file from the YAESU website.

2. Unzip the downloaded file.
   Using a PC with Windows OS, right click on the downloaded “zip” file. The “Extract All Contents Menu”  will extract the contents of the zip file into a new folder, and then open the new folder. The firmware file (extension is SFL) is in the “FT-710_Firmware_update_xxxxxx” folder that is generated at the time of extraction.

3. Copy the firmware to an SD card that has been previously formatted in the FT-710.
   Note : Copy the file directly under the “FT-710″ folder. Do not copy it into the “Capture”, “MemList” “Menu” or “PlayList” folder. If the file is copied to a location other than under the “FT-710″ folder, the FT-710 cannot be updated, as it will not recognize the file. The folder configuration on the SD card formatted with FT-710 is shown below.

How to Update the Firmware Version
‘ When the update screen appears on the FT-710, a check mark will be in the [YAESU FT-710 FIRM UPDATE] Display, and then enter a check mark in all 4 boxes [MAIN, DISPLAY, DSP,  and SDR]. Refer to FT-710 Firmware Upgrade Manual. Now do the updates, and after the last one has been completed, do a factory reset.

IMPORTANT:
After installing the firmware completely, the FT-710 MUST be RESET: Turn the Main Power OFF, remove the SD card from the FT-710, then press [DSP REST] and [FINE/FAST] buttons together, while pressing the Main Power ON. Main frequency display 7.000.000 MHz will appear.

If you already have the above firmware versions, it is not necessary to update the FT-710 again.
‘We hope this new firmware will increase your enjoyment of your FT-710. Thank you for choosing Yaesu radios. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Yaesu  Amateur Tech Support [email protected].

Yaesu USA | 6125 Phyllis Drive | Cypress, CA 90630 | 714.827-7600 |
FAX: 714.827-8100 http://www.yaesu.com

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