TM-V71A / TM-V71E
TM-D710A / TM-D710E
Main firmware update information |
Last updated : December 14, 2007 |
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The TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E transceivers main firmware has been updated from Version 1.10 to Version 1.11 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.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.907xxxxx 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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| 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. |
