TM-V71A / TM-V71E
TM-D710A / TM-D710E
RC-D710
Memory Control Program
MCP-2A Version 3.02 |
Last updated : February 8, 2008 |
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| Welcome |
Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD products. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E transceivers, and the RC-D710 control panel through the memory channel management or edit functions.
If you do not agree with the details listed herein, please do not download the MCP-2A software. |
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| About this software |
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You can use the MCP-2A to create data such as memory channels and menus on a PC by connecting the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, and the RC-D710 to the PC. |
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An optional Programming Cable (PG-5G, or PG-5H Serial communications cable) is necessary. |
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The MCP-2A can import the TPE / CSV format files which are exported by using the TravelPlus For Repeaters® program available from ARRL. |
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The MCP-2A can retrieve memory channel frequencies by opening ([File]  [Open]) data files which are created by the following Kenwood Memory Control Programs. Click to see the details. |
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| Operating Environments |
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Operating Systems |
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This software runs on Windows® 2000 (SP4 or later), Windows® XP (SP2 or later), or Windows Vista™ operating system.
(This software might not run on Windows Vista™ 64-bit Editions) |
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PLEASE NOTE : The .NET Framework 2.0 or later (which is available for download from Microsoft download center) must also be installed. (Windows Vista™ users do not need to install the .NET Framework.)
How to check if the .NET Framework 2.0 (or later) is installed in your Windows® 2000 / XP : Open the Control Panel and select Add/ Remove Programs, then scroll through the list of applications.If you find the name of the "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0" (or later), you do not need to install it again. |
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Processor |
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At least the recommended CPU for each OS is required to run this program.(Pentium® II 450 MHz or higher CPU or compatible CPU is recommended) |
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System Memory (RAM) |
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At least the recommended system memory for each OS is required to run this program. |
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Hard Disk Free Space |
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To install this software, 30 MB or more of hard disk space is required. |
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Peripheral Devices |
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A display with at least XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher is recommended. |
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A keyboard and pointing device (such as a mouse) are required. |
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An RS-232C port is required.(Corresponding to COM1 to COM20) |
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| Attention |
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Before starting to edit the data in the MCP-2A, you must first "Read" data from the transceiver. (The MCP-2A must recognise the exact model type of the transceiver.) Writing data to the transceiver without reading the transceiver's exact model type, may result an error. |
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When you exchange the channel data between different model types such as "TM-V71A and TM-V71E" or "TM-D710A and TM-D710E", please use the MCP-2A's Import / Export function.(Please refer to the MCP-2A's help file for detail) |
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Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting it to a PC. |
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When the transceiver's EchoLink Sysop mode is ON, it cannot communicate with the MCP-2A. |
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| Notes on usage |
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Users are required to obtain a license from KENWOOD, in writing, prior to redistributing this software on a personal web page or packet radio. |
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Users may not assign, rent, lease, or resell the software. |
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Users may not revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software. |
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The quality and performance of the software is not warranted for the applicability of any users. KENWOOD shall not assume liability for any defects, nor warrant anything other than is expressly provided in the agreement. The selection and introduction of the products as well as the results there from shall be upon the liability of the users. |
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KENWOOD shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software. The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from KENWOOD. While the media in which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for KENWOOD. |
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| Installing the MCP-2A |
| Run "M2A302.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the display. |
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The MCP-2A does not operate properly when selecting other models; you must select the correct model. |
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The MCP-2A automatically creates a data folder as "...\My Documents\KENWOOD\MCP2A" (for Windows® 2000 / XP) or "...\Documents\KENWOOD\MCP2A" (for Windows Vista™). |
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You must be an authorized Administrator to install the MCP-2A. |
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To change the help file's language (English / Japanese) you must re-install the MCP-2A. |
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| Uninstalling the MCP-2A |
Open the Control Panel and select Add/ Remove Programs, then follow the instructions, which appear, on the display.
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Created files using the MCP-2A are not deleted by uninstalling the software; you must manually delete any files that you created. |
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You must be an authorized Administration to uninstall the MCP-2A. |
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| Update History |
| Ver.3.02 (February 08, 2008) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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The DATA terminal’s Input / Output levels may not be set correctly. |
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| Ver.3.01 (December 28, 2007) |
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Enables it to import the tone frequencies in TravelPlus TPE/CSV files as the "Tone" (Encode) settings. |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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The "Memory Name" cannot be edited in the "Channel Edit" window. |
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| Ver.3.00 (November 02, 2007) |
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Works with the new product RC-D710. |
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Enables it to import TravelPlus CSV files as well as TravelPlus TPE files.(For details please refer to the Help file) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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When importing an HMK file, the TX frequency in a split channel may not be set correctly. |
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| Ver.2.01 (August 22, 2007) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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When DTMF Memory or EchoLink Memory is programmed by the MCP-2A Ver.2.00, the TM-D710A/E does not generate "*" and "#" DTMF codes. |
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| Ver.2.00 (August 14, 2007) |
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Works with the new product TM-D710A/E. |
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Enables "Data Terminal" level setting function.
[Edit] [Data Terminal] [PR1 Pin Output Level] / [PKD Pin Input Level] |
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This function enables to set the DATA terminal's PR1 (received audio signal) output level and PKD (external modulation) input sensitivity in 6dB steps.
It can be used complementary in case of level setting range of external device such as external TNC or PC sound function is not sufficient for packet communication or EchoLink Sysop mode operation. |
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This function can only be set with the MCP-2A. |
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Enables "EchoLink RX Monitor" setting function.
[Edit] [Menu] [Transmit / Receive] [EchoLink RX Monitor] |
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This function enables the speaker output to monitor the operating frequency's condition regardless of CTCSS or DCS mismatch in EchoLink Sysop mode operation. |
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To activate this function, set the parameter to "Busy Only".(Default is "CTCSS/DCS") |
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This function works on the DATA band used for EchoLink Sysop mode operation. |
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The received audio signal is output from the Data terminal's PR1 to a PC only when CTCSS or DCS matches. |
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This function can only be set with the MCP-2A. |
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This function is available only for the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E transceivers having firmware version 1.10 and later. To confirm the firmware version of the transceiver, select "Model" and then "Product Information" in the MCP-2A menu after connecting the transceiver with a PC by using the PG-5G or PG-5H PC interface cable. |
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| Ver.1.00 (May 17, 2007) |
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First Release |
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| Download MCP-2A Version 3.02 (filename: M2A302.exe; file size : 3.69MB) |
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For any inquiries regarding this product:
http://www.kenwood.com/i/contact.html |
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Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. |
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Windows Vista is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. |
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.NET Framework is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. |
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Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. |
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TravelPlus for Repeaters is a registered trademark of American Radio Relay League, Inc. |
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EchoLink is a trademark of Synergenics, LLC of the U.S.. |
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