Ws-6979 Software Upgrade | Satlink

Resolves intermittent freezing, screen blackouts, and power management bugs.

Check your local terrestrial (DVB-T2) settings to ensure local country frequencies are targeted accurately.

Satlink WS-6979 Satellite & Terrestrial TV Signal Meter - Sciteq

This document explains what a firmware/software upgrade for the Satlink WS-6979 satellite signal meter is, why and when to perform one, risks and precautions, how to obtain and apply updates, troubleshooting, and best practices. Satlink Ws-6979 Software Upgrade

Format the flash drive to the file system using your computer. The device will not recognize NTFS or exFAT formats.

Verify the exact hardware version in your system information screen and redownload the specific WS-6979 file. Meter Unresponsive After Update (Bricked Device) Cause: Power loss occurred during the writing process.

Before beginning the update process, ensure you have the following items prepared: Format the flash drive to the file system

How do you know the Satlink WS-6979 software upgrade actually worked? Do not trust the "Success" message alone. Perform these checks:

Adds new DVB-T2/C frequencies and removes defunct satellite TPs. User Interface Occasional minor bug fixes in menu navigation. Hardware Limit

Operating your satellite meter on outdated firmware can severely limit its real-world utility. Upgrading the software provides three major benefits: Step-by-Step Software Upgrade Procedure

: Copy the firmware file to the root directory of your USB drive.

Never rename the firmware file unless explicitly instructed by the manufacturer documentation. An incorrect file extension or name can cause the bootloader to reject the file or corrupt the flash memory. Step-by-Step Software Upgrade Procedure