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Lowell,
Took a fast look on Kenwood's download page but didn't see it. There may
be a newer version coming up but have not heard about it. As far as I
know, the latest version of the firmware that came out about 3 months ago
only added pl tones for sat mode and extended 40 meter tx for EU models.
The TS 2000 world is still awaiting FCC rule change to make Sky Command
legal using the 2 meter band. Rumors abound as to when this will happen.
I'm still using original firmware from almost 4 years ago and will only
try an update if Kenwood adds something I can't live without.
There have been any number of horror stories on the TS 2000 reflector over
the years about firmware update problems. Most go just fine, but some
are a disaster. Once the old firmware is out and the new firmware starts
loading, if it stops midway, your radio is useless until you get some
firmware loaded.
There seem to be more problems with Win XP than with Win 98. Some guys
have had to borrow a different pc with a different os to get it to take.
There also seems to be a need to have all other programs shut down I
have no idea what effect a screen reader would have on this process. Not
even sure if this firmware software is screen reader friendly in the first
place.
Other guys have gotten screwed up by powering up the rig with the on/off
switch on the front panel of the rig at a time in the process when you are
supposed to power up by reconnecting the 12v line on the rear.
I'm not trying to be the voice of doom Hope it works outfine for you.
Just be careful. This is not a simple 20 second process with no pitfalls.
Know what you are doing and have a plan B ready. Sighted help, second pc,
or even a second 2000. If I remember correctly, someone had to use a
friends 2000 to load firmware into his 2000 after he hosed it in a
firmware update failure.
Good luck. If it works for you I'll let you do mine..
73 Steve KW3A. .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 2:51 PM
Subject: TS-2000 up-date?
> When I was Dayton Hamvention last week and talked to the people at the
> Kenwood booth, and they said that there is a flash up-date on their web
> site.
> I have looked for it but can't find it.
> Has anyone else heard about this and/or do you know where it is found;
also
> what is its name?
> They also said that it makes sky command II acceptable to the FCC.
> Any help would be appreciated.
> 73
> Lowell W8QIY
> Lowell Miller W8QIY
>
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