The 1 1 7 is correct but it does still report the old version. I would say you are fine and good to go. At 07:07 PM 6/4/2004 -0500, you wrote: >Supposedly with the firmware update in operation, my BP still babbles. A >reset command stops the speech momentarily, and brings the following >message: "Defaults restored. Book Port 1 1 test 7". Obviously, I'm not >sure whether the numbers are actual digits, or merely words--not that it >changes anything for me. When I put the batteries in after they'd been out >for about 20 minutes, there was no persistent speech, but the version number >was the old one. What to do? > >Dale Clarence Whaley Training Division Manager GW Micro E-Mail: Clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx Direct Voice (615) 383-6248 or 866-699-8901 Direct Fax (260) 489-2608 GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671 http://www.gwmicro.com or press enter below to read all about our training program http://www.gwmicro.com/training