Kenwood TM-V708 User Manual

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TM-D710A/E

MCP-2A is software designed for use with your personal computer to edit and manage memory 
channel and menu data for TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E or RC-D710.  The current version of 
MCP-2A retains features from earlier versions of MCP series software that received favorable 
comments from customers, and introduces new features to substantially raise the overall software 
performance.  For convenience of customers, Kenwood distributes the software via our corporate 
web site as a free service for our customers.

This version updates and improves the user 
interface to allow a user to view much 
information at one time in a single window.  A 
new file import/ export function has been added 
that can be used to import the ARRL-issued 
TravelPlus for Repeaters™ information.  Also, 
the file format of the new MCP-2A is compatible 
with the older version of software.
Create, manage and edit memory channel and 
menu data for TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E and 
RC-D710 to maximize your enjoyment of these 
transceivers.  Furthermore, using the MCP-2A 
software tool makes exchanging this data 
among transceivers easy.  You will need a 
PG-5G or PG-5H cable kit available as an 
option to use MCP-2A.

1. Check that the specifications for your computer meet the following that are necessary to use 

MCP-2A.

Note: 
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If using Windows Vista, it is not necessary to install the run-time environment specified above.  Otherwise, if Microsoft 
.NET Framework 2.0 (or later) is not installed, download the software from the following URL and install it prior to installing 
MCP-2A:  

Use the following procedure to determine if Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (or later) is installed on your computer.  The 
example shown is for Windows XP.
Click “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Add or Remove Programs”.  You should see “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0” (or later) in 
the list of installed software.

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Depending on the type of computer, there may not be any equipped COM ports.  In this case, you will need a USB-to-serial 
port conversion cable.  Details of USB-to-serial conversion for use with APRS and TM-D710A/E can be obtained from the 
amateur radio community.

2. Download the newest version of MCP-2A from the Kenwood web site URL shown below (URL 

is subject to change).  MCP-2A download location: 

Operating System

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista (32-bit version)

CPU

Pentium II 450 MHz or faster, or CPU recommended by OS

Memory

Larger than OS recommended capacity 

Run-time 

Environment

.NET Framework 2.0 or later (see Notes below) 

Communication Port Serial port available (COM1 to COM20). (see Notes below)