Super Buddy - Software Updates
Super Buddy Field Guide Updates
FlashUpdate and SatTransfer Software
The model Super Buddy satellite meter has officially been discontinued. It is no longer being manufactured but is still being supported with ongoing software updates. TesCom/Applied Instruments continues to offer repair and calibration services for the model Super Buddy. The model Super Buddy has been replaced by the model XR-3 satellite meter, which is more modern and has more features and capability.
NOTE: To update your Super Buddy, you must have the transfer data cable that was shipped with your Super Buddy. If you need to purchase a data transfer cable, visit our "Parts and Accessories" webstore page or contact TesCom/Applied Instruments by calling (800) 888-1978.
To download instructions for installing FlashUpdate and SatTransfer, Click Here.
For all versions of Windows
Click Here to download FlashUpdate Zip Software.
Super Buddy Update Notification List
We can notify you when new software updates for the Super Buddy satellite meter are available for download. Just send us an e-mail by clicking: subscribe-supbud@appliedin.com with "Subscribe To Super Buddy Update List" in the Subject box. We will then send you an e-mail notification when new plans are added.
Current Versions of Super Buddy Items:
| Software Component | Description | Version | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Program | SSB Boot | 1.16 | 06/18/2012 |
| Main Program (Software) | SSB Main | 3.17 | 02/19/2020 |
| Field guide | North American | 3.02 | 4/21/2023 |
| Field guide | African | 1.38 | 02/19/2020 |
| Field guide | Alaska-Hawaii | 1.44 | 4/21/2023 |
| Field guide | Asian | 1.34 | 02/19/2020 |
| Field guide | Carib-CentralAm | 1.38 | 4/21/2023 |
| Field guide | European | 1.58 | 4/21/2023 |
| Field guide | Middle East | 1.50 | 02/19/2020 |
| Field guide | South American | 1.67 | 4/21/2023 |
| Field guide | South Pacific | 1.35 | 02/19/2020 |
| Postal Codes | USA ZipCodes | 1.10 | 10/11/2021 |
| Postal Codes | Canada Postal | 1.04 | 10/11/2021 |
| Postal Codes | No Postal Code | 1.02 | 02/20/2015 |
| Limit Values | Dish East | 2.08 | 10/21/2022 |
| Limit Values | Dish Central | 2.08 | 10/21/2022 |
| Limit Values | Dish West | 2.08 | 10/21/2022 |
| Limit Values | No Limits | 1.00 | 04/01/2015 |
| Software Program | Version | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| FlashUpdate | 2.3 | 01/12/2021 |
| MeterMaid | 1.16 | 01/12/2021 |
