NUE- USB Card Manual, ver 1.34
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Copyright 2009, Midnight Design Solutions, LLC
3)
Select the PC Bootload function in the modem menu underneath the Select pushbutton. (Hold the
Select pushbutton down for more than 1/2 second and turn the dial counterclockwise until Flash Bootload
is displayed.)
4)
Press the Select pushbutton and see "Abort" displayed beneath PC Bootload. Turn the dial one notch
to see "Start Bootload" displayed.
5) PRESS_AND_HOLD
the Select pushbutton, and while still pressing the pushbutton, hit the <Enter>
key on the PC keyboard to run the PROG program. You will see the standard series of about 100 dots
appear on the PC screen to signify the program download process. When the dots stop appearing, the
modem will reset and the new software will be running.
NOTE 1:
You will need to ensure that you have made the hardware modification to the CN1 connector
on the USB Card (see the PCB Change section below).
NOTE 2:
You will need to have the FTDI USB driver installed before attempting to use this PC Bootload
feature. To install the driver,
download the driver installation zip file
,
expand it onto a temporary file on
your PC, and then plug in the cable from your modem. With the modem power turned on, the PC will
recognize that a new USB device is plugged in and Device Found Wizard will pop to lead you through the
process of installing the new driver. At the appropriate point indicate that you wish to specify that that PC
searches for the driver at the location you have the temporary folder. When the PC indicates that the
device is successfully installed, you can use the PC Bootload feature. NOTE: If you need help with this
process, you can download and study the FDTI application note called "
AN232R-03 Driver Pre-
Installation Document.
"
CAUTION:
If you mistakenly use this PC Bootloading feature to "update" your modem with software
version prior to v1.33c, you will be lose the functionality of the Bootloading function! (This is because
software prior to v1.33c does not have this feature.) So if this happens you would need to revert to the
original (old) way of upgrading modem software through use of the external serial adapter. Be careful of
what you load! :-)
VII. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In case of questions or problems, feel free to send an email with your comments to us at
support@nue-
psk.com
.
Be sure to also check the NUE-PSK website at
www.nue-psk.com
for the latest information, software
availability and tips & techniques to make your digital mode operating experience enjoyable. This printed
manual will be updated frequently with corrections and new capabilities presented in the current software,
so be sure to always check out the website.
Another great source of information and camaraderie with fellow owners of the digital modem is the
NUE-
PSK email reflector
on Yahoo Groups. If not already signed up for this great communication forum, go
to
www.yahoogroups.com
and search for the group called NUE-PSK. You can view all the messages
posted there, and if you join (for free!), you will be able to post questions and comments yourself, as well
as access the files in the group.
