TM-V71A / TM-V71E
TM-D710A / TM-D710E
Main firmware update information |
Last updated : January 14, 2009 |
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The TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E transceivers main firmware has been updated from Version 2.00 to Version 2.01 as follows.
Kenwood is offering the firmware updating program to the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E owners. |
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Updated items : (Ver.2.00  2.01) [January 14, 2009] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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When APRS(or PACKET) mode and EchoLink Sysop mode are activated simultaneously, checks the external data band PTT status (for EchoLink) until the internal data band (built-in TNC) transmission ends.(TM-D710A/E) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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In Menu520 (SQC SOURCE), when [TX]/[BUSY or TX]/[SQL or TX] are selected, status of the non-external data band is not output.(TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E) |
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| Updated items : (Ver.1.11 2.00) [May 16, 2008] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Adds ability to activate the APRS (or PACKET) mode and the EchoLink Sysop mode simultaneously (TM-D710A/E).
It enables the TM-D710A/E to operate as an APRS base station or a digipeater even while the TM-D710A/E's EchoLink node is working. For such operation, the TM-D710A/E's Internal Data Band [Menu No.529 (for PACKET), Menu No.601 (for APRS)] and External Data Band [Menu No.517(for EchoLink)] must be set differently. |
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Adds [Menu No.630/631 : SmartBeaconing 1/2] (TM-D710A/E)
They are to set the TM-D710A/E's SmartBeaconing function's parameters. |
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Improves Auto Brightness from "1up" to "2up" (TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E). |
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Adds [Menu No.111 : Microphone Sensitivity] (TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E).
It enables the operator to set the microphone sensitivity without using the MCP-2A. |
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Enables to program the following APRS functions to the microphone [PF1]~[PF4] keys.
[M.LIST], [S.LIST], [MSG.NEW], [REPLY], [POS], [P.MON], [BEACON], [DX], [WXi] |
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To enable the new functions 1) through 3) above on the TM-D710A/E correctly, please also update the Operation Panel firmware to Version 2.00. (And also the MCP-2A to Version.3.10) |
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For details of the new functions above, please refer to the In-depth Manual and the revised Instruction Manual. |
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| Updated items : (Ver.1.10 1.11) [December 14, 2007] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Enables access to the Weather Channel function even when APRS is activated.(TM-D710A K-Type only) |
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Revises the following symptoms. |
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Scan function in the CTRL band stops when an APRS beacon is automatically transmitted in the other band.
(TM-D710A/E) |
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When the optional VGS-1 is installed, TX/RX function might become unstable.
(Depends on the part value tolerance used in the VGS-1.) |
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| Updated items : (Version 1.00 1.10) [August 14, 2007] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Adds "EchoLink RX Monitor" function |
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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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This function can only be set with the MCP-2A (Version 2.00 or later).
[Edit]  [Menu] [Transmit / Receive] [EchoLink RX Monitor] |
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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.(Then the EchoLink icon  blinks) |
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Enables "Connect by call" and "Query by call" functions using EchoLink Memory. |
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After selecting an EchoLink Memory channel, press the microphone [C] key before pressing the Tuning control, to transmit the converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Query by Call” function. |
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After selecting an EchoLink Memory channel, press the microphone [0] [7] keys before pressing the Tuning control, to transmit the converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Query by Call” function.("Query by node" is also available by pressing the microphone [0] [6] keys instead.) |
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Firmware indication function. |
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Press [PF1] + Power ON.
The radio unit's firmware version appears in the left side of the LCD display. |
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Revises the following symptoms. |
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High background noise during CW ID in Cross-band Repeater mode.(K-type for USA and Canada only) |
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Voice ID with VGS-1 may not work correct in Cross-band Repeater mode.(K-type for USA and Canada only) |
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Conversation recording with VGS-1 may not pause while SQ is closed. |
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The firmware Version 1.10 has been applied from the first production. |
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About the Japanese models TM-V71/S, TM-D710/S |
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The above updated features "EchoLink RX Monitor" and "Connect by Call / Query by Call" are already enabled from the first production.(The MCP-2A will indicates the Version 1.10) |
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The firmware updating program cannot be used for the Japanese models TM-V71/S, TM-D710/S. |
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| Applicable models/units : |
| The firmware updating program is applicable for following models/units. |
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| Models: TM-V71A / TM-V71E / TM-D710A / TM-D710E |
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| Serial numbers: From S/NO.902xxxxx through S/NO.A92xxxxx approx. |
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You can find the serial number imprinted on the main body bottom cover; it consists of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO." |
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You can check the firmware version of your TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E by the following procedures. |
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With using the MCP-2A |
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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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Without using the MCP-2A (TM-V71A/E standalone) |
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Press [PF1] + Power ON.
*Ver.1.10 and later : The firmware version appears in the left side of the LCD display.
*Ver.1.00 : Nothing happens. |
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| Download : |
| The firmware updating program can be downloaded from the link below. |
| Firmware updating program download |
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If you have any enquiries, click the link below.
http://www.kenwood.com/i/contact.html |
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EchoLink is a registered trademark of Synergenics, LLC. |
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APRS is a registered trademark of WB4APR (Bob Bruninga). |
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SmartBeaconing is a trademark of HamHUD Nichetronix, LLC. |
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| As the owner of a Kenwood product, you are our valued customer and your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. We are therefore continuously reviewing and improving our quality assurance procedures to optimize product performance. |
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