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Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:51:22 -0700
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Yes, here is some from Kenwood page.  Sory about the formatting.  Hope it 
doesn't get cut off.  I'll send a bit more in next note.
TM-V71A / TM-V71E
Firmware update information
Last updated : August 14, 2007
The TM-V71A/E transceiver firmware has been updated from Version 1.00 to 
Version
1.10 as follows.
Kenwood is offering the firmware updating program to the TM-V71A/E owners.
Updated items : (Version 1.00
  1.10)
Updated following features.
1.
Added "EchoLink RX Monitor" function in EchoLink Sysyop mode.
*
This function enables the speaker output to monitor the operating 
frequency's condition
regardless of CTCSS or DCS mismatch in EchoLink Sysop mode operation.
*
This function can only be set with the
MCP-2A (Version 2.00 or later)
.
[Edit]
  [Menu]
  [Transmit / Receive]
  [EchoLink RX Monitor]
*
To activate this function, set the parameter to "Busy Only".(Default is 
"CTCSS/DCS")
*
This function works on the DATA band used for EchoLink Sysop mode 
operation.
*
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)
2.
Enabled "Connect by call" and "Query by call" functions using EchoLink 
Memory.
*
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.
*
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.)
3.
Firmware indication function.
*
Press [PF1] + Power ON.
The radio unit's firmware version appears in the left side of the LCD 
display.
Revised following symptoms.
1.
High background noise during CW ID in Cross-band Repeater mode.(K-type for 
USA and
Canada only)
2.
Voice ID with VGS-1 may not work correct in Cross-band Repeater 
mode.(K-type for
USA and Canada only)
3.
Conversation recording with VGS-1 may not pause while SQ is closed.
About the new models TM-D710A / TM-D710E
*
The firmware Version 1.10 has been applied from the first production.
About the Japanese models TM-V71 / TM-V71S
*
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)
*
The firmware updating program cannot be used for the Japanese models 
TM-V71 / TM-V71S.
Applicable models/units :
The firmware updating program is applicable for following models/units.
Models: TM-V71A / TM-V71E
Serial numbers: From S/NO.902xxxxx through S/NO.904xxxxx approx.
Notes
:
You can find the serial number imprinted on the main body bottom cover; it 
consists
of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO."
:
You can check the firmware version of your TM-V71A/E by the following 
procedures.
1.
With using the MCP-2A
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.
2.
Without using the MCP-2A (TM-V71A/E standalone)
Press [PF1] + Power ON.
*Ver.1.10 : The firmware version "1.10" appears in the left side of the 
LCD display.
*Ver.1.00 : Nothing happens.
Download :
The firmware updating program can be downloaded from the link below.
Firmware updating program download
If you have any enquiries, click the link below.
http://www.kenwood.com/i/contact.html

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