User's Manual
599 / Eagle Users manual Release 1.002 – September 27, 2010 24
Part #74447
Printed in USA
The latest version of the transceiver is always
available from our firmware update site.
To upgrade your transceiver, visit the
www.tentec.com web site and click on
“Downloads”, then select “599 Downloads”.
A link will be available with the latest
firmware version. 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 Eagle/599.
1) Turn Transceiver OFF.
2) Turn Transceiver ON to verify that the
Eagle has appropriate power. E.g. the Eagles
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) Turn the Transceiver ON while holding
down the "A/B" button.
Wait a few seconds. NOTE: There currently
is no feedback that the rig is on.
Hence the reason for steps 1, 2, 3 above, just
to verify that the Eagle has power and is
operational.
4) Start the Update program
5) Select the COM port to which the
Transceiver is attached.
6) Choose UPDATE under the PROCESS
menu.
7) Select the RUF file under the Process
Menu.
8) The program will update the radio and
report any errors encountered.
During the update process there is no activity
on the 599 Eagle to indicate progress.
The only feedback is from the update
program to confirm that lines are getting
sent/programmed.
9) When finished, the 599 Eagle will restart
and run the new firmware.
4.3. List of Optional
Accessories For The Eagle
The Eagle permits the usage of several
optional accessories. At the time this manual
was printed, the list includes the following
items:
Item Part/Model
Number
15 KHz Filter 2005
6 KHz Filter 2003
1.8 KHz Filter 2000
600 Hz Filter 2001
300 Hz Filter 2002
Auto Tuner Kit AT599K
Noise Blanker Kit 320
Mobile Mounting
Bracket
321
9 Ft DC Cable
with Power Poles
46213
Table 4.3-1 Optional Accessories