Kenwood TM-255A User Manual
10 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE
TM-D710A/E
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10.3.3 Firmware Update for SmartBeaconing and Other Enhancements
New firmware is required to use the SmartBeaconing function in the following cases:
• If transceiver and controller version is older than Version 2.00
• If transceiver and controller version is older than Version 2.00
10.4 How to Get Newest Firmware/Software
Download the newest version of update software from the Kenwood web site URL shown below
(URL is subject to change).
(URL is subject to change).
10.5 How to Update
Carefully read the update instructions provided when you download the software. Begin the
procedure only after you understand the provided instructions.
procedure only after you understand the provided instructions.
Table 10-2 Firmware Update Summary Table
Note:
During a routine update, there are times when automatic resets are executed. Therefore, ensure you back up all values
and channel data prior to beginning the firmware update.
and channel data prior to beginning the firmware update.
To restore the backup data, confirm all data is correct using on MCP-2A prior to writing data back to the transceiver.
Item to Update
Files Required
Remarks
Transceiver
TM-V71_TM-D710_Main_VxxxE.exe
The updater file can also be used for
TM-V71A/E.
TM-V71A/E.
Operation Panel
TM-D710_RC-D710_OpPanel_VxxxE.exe The updater file can also be used for RC-D710.
TNC
TM-D710_RC-D710_Tnc_VxxxE.exe
Operation panel’s firmware must be Ver. 1.12
or newer.
The updater file can also be used for RC-D710.
or newer.
The updater file can also be used for RC-D710.