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68 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E
9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program
(for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)
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.
Figure 9-1 MCP-2A Memory Channel Window
9.1 Downloading and Installing MCP-2A
1. Check that the specifications for your computer meet the following that are necessary to use
MCP-2A.
Table 9-1 MCP-2A Computer Specifications Table
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:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-
aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en
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.
 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: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/
amateur/mcp_2a.html
Personal Computer Required Specification
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)