TM-D710A / TM-D710E Operation Panel
RC-D710
Firmware update information |
Last updated : February 24, 2010 |
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The TM-D710A/E transceiver's Operation Panel and the RC-D710 firmware has been updated from Version 2.01 to Version 2.02 as follows.
Kenwood is offering the firmware updating program to the TM-D710A/E and the RC-D710 owners. |
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Updated items : (Version 2.01  2.02) [February 24, 2010] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Enables to indicate the model name "FTM-350" when received a position packet from the Yaesu FTM-350R/E.
(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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When pressed [MSG] in the interrupt display, the APRS message's destination callsign might be set incorrectly.
(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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| Updated items : (Version 2.00 2.01) [January 14, 2009] |
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Updates the following features. |
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Adds compatibility with the type code "MicE-MSG"(message capable MicEncoder format equipment) including the Yaesu VX-8R/E. (TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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Some position packets from the VX-8R/E via IGates might be indicated as "MicE-MSG" instead of the model name "VX-8".It is not radio failure but due to IGate specification. Some IGates may not feed the status text's last letter " "(space) in a VX-8R/E's position packet which is defined in the "Mic-E TYPE CODES" as the part of the VX-8R/E type code. |
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Adds "Balloon" and "Radio" symbols. |
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The "Radio" symbol (alternate symbol:\Y) is displayed as an overlay type symbol following the new symbols instruction.(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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When packet filter is set to "MOBILE", lists mobile stations not only "MOVING" packets but also any packets which have "mobile" symbols (such as car, person...) following the "APRS SYMBOLS (Icons)" specification.
(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)
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Indicates altitude information contained in "COMPRESS" or "MOVING" packets as well as "MicEncoder" format packets.(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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Revises the following symptoms. |
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In the station list screen, the cursor may move when received a digipeated "My Own Packet".
(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)
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When a STATUS packet is received, an invalid waypoint data may be output to a GPS receiver.
(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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When an optional VGS-1 unit is installed and APRS VOICE is turned on, if the initial character of the received message is not "%", the TM-D710A/E may not announce the callsign of the sender.
(TM-D710A/E)
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| Updated items : (Version 1.13 2.00) [May 16, 2008] |
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Updates the following features. |
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Adds SmartBeaconing function.(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)
[Menu No.611 : BEACON TX ALGORITHM (Set to "SmartBeaconing")] |
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Adds TX BEEP sound for APRS beacons.(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)
[Menu No.624 : TX BEEP(BEAC0N) (Set to ON)] |
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Enhances the QSY function.(TM-D710A/E)
Pressing [TUNE] allows you not only to set the voice frequency but also to configure WIDE/NARROW, TONE/CTCSS/DCS and SHIFT/OFFSET. |
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Improves Auto Brightness from "1up" to "2up".(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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Improves Direction Icon visibility.(TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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Reduces rounding errors in conversions of distance (mile/km/nm) and temperature (°F/°C). (TM-D710A/E, RC-D710) |
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To enable the new functions 1) through 4) above on the TM-D710A/E correctly, please also update the Main firmware to Version 2.00(or later). (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 : (Version 1.12 1.13) [March 28, 2008] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Improves the internal clock accuracy by changing the correction value calculation procedure. |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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When "RAMTEST" command is executed in PACKET mode, the built-in TNC may not be rebooted until the radio enters the TNC firmware programming mode ([VFO]+[TNC]+Power ON) and exit (Power OFF/ON). |
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| Updated items : (Version 1.11 1.12) [February 29, 2008] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Adds the ability to display the built-in TNC's firmware version. |
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Turn the Power ON. |
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Press [TNC] to enter APRS mode. |
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Turn the Power OFF. |
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Press [PF1] + Power ON. |
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Then the TNC's firmware version appears in the upper right of the LCD display.(Above the Operation Panel's firmware version) |
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*In NORMAL mode or PACKET mode, the TNC's firmware version is not displayed. |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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Temperature data from a weather station may not be displayed correctly in Celsius below zero. |
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| Updated items : (Version 1.01 1.11) [November 02, 2007] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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Corresponds to the stand alone TNC function in the new product RC-D710 (Control Panel / APRS ready stand alone TNC). |
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From this update, the TM-D710A/E's Operation Panel can be used as an APRS ready stand alone TNC (via the optional Interface Kit PG-5J) in the same way as the RC-D710.
(The RC-D710's beep sound function is not installed to the TM-D710A/E's Operation Panel)
*RC-D710 Brochures : For USA and Canada (675KB PDF) , For Europe (649KB PDF) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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Communications error between the TX/RX unit (main body) and the Operation Panel (such as a sudden reboot) rarely occurs in the Terminal Window mode. |
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| Updated items : (Version 1.00 1.01) [September 20, 2007] |
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Updates the following feature. |
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When 6th digit of the QSY (frequency) information in the received APRS status text message is not a numeric character, then replace with "0"(zero) automatically.
(For APRS status text message sent from other than TM-D710A/E) |
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Revises the following symptom. |
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"MY POSITION" which is copied from the GPS data might not be stored correctly when the transceiver is turned off. |
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| Applicable models/units : |
| The firmware updating program is applicable for following models/units. |
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| Models: TM-D710A / TM-D710E / RC-D710 |
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| Serial numbers: From S/NO.905xxxxx through S/NO.B05xxxxx approx. |
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You can find the serial number imprinted on the TM-D710A/E's TX/RX unit (main body) bottom side, or on the RC-D710's rear side; it consists of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO." |
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You can check the firmware version of your TM-D710A/E, RC-D710 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-D710A/E, RC-D710 standalone) |
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Press [PF1] + Power ON.
The Operation Panel's firmware version appears in the right side of the LCD display. |
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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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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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