Kenwood TM-D710GE User Manual

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Table of Contents

07 EchoLink

What is EchoLink? ....................................................................49

EchoLink and the TM‑D710 (Written by Jonathan Taylor,

K1RFD) .....................................................................................50

Sysop Mode ...................................................................................... 50
Making the Connections ................................................................... 50
Transceiver Setup ............................................................................. 50
Audio Adjustment .............................................................................. 50
COS Versus VOX............................................................................... 51

Using EchoLink only with Amateur Radio Equipment ...............51

Basic Commands Used for EchoLink ................................................ 53
EchoLink Memory Function of the TM‑D710A/E/GA/GE

(TM‑V71A/E) ..................................................................................... 53

Storing to an EchoLink Memory .............................................................53

Transmitting with an EchoLink Memory ..................................................54

Using EchoLink only with a Computer.......................................55

Downloading EchoLink Software ...................................................... 55
Installing EchoLink Software ............................................................. 56
Starting EchoLink Software ............................................................... 56
Validation of EchoLink User’s Callsign .............................................. 58

Scan and Upload ..................................................................................59

Fax .........................................................................................................60

Startup in Single User Mode ............................................................. 60
Setting Audio Levels ......................................................................... 61

Adjusting Receive Volume ......................................................................61

Adjusting Transmit Level .........................................................................62

Connecting with a Station ................................................................. 62
Port Forwarding (Router Configuration) ............................................. 63
Firewalls ............................................................................................ 63

Windows Firewall ...................................................................................63

Security Software Firewall ......................................................................63

Setting Up a Node Station (Link Station) with the

TM‑D710A/E/GA/GE (TM‑V71A/E) ...........................................64

Connecting a PC ............................................................................... 64
Configuring EchoLink Software for a Link Station.............................. 65

Finding your Position (Latitude/ Longitude Coordinates) ........................72

Configuring a TM-D710A/E/GA/GE (TM-V71A/E) for

a Link Station .................................................................................... 73

What is TM-D710A/E/GA/GE (TM-V71A/E) EchoLink Sysop Mode? .....73

Using MCP-2A/6A to Configure the TM-D710A/E/GA/GE

(TM‑V71A/E) ..................................................................................... 74
Checking Your Link Station ................................................................ 75

08 MCP‑2A/6A Memory Control Program

MCP‑2A Memory Control Program ...........................................76

Downloading and Installing MCP‑2A ........................................76

Main Functions of MCP‑2A .......................................................79

Main New Functions Added .............................................................. 79
Useful Functions of MCP‑2A ............................................................. 79
Configurable Functions only by MCP-2A ........................................... 79

Importing Other MCP Files into MCP‑2A ..................................80

Importing the .hmk File Created by Another MCP‑2A ...............81

Other Functions ........................................................................81

Basic Functions ................................................................................. 81
Memory Channels ............................................................................. 82

Memory Channels ..................................................................................82

Weather/ Train Channels ........................................................................82

EchoLink Memory Channels ..................................................................82

Menu Settings ................................................................................... 82

Transceiver Menu > EchoLink RX Monitor .............................................82

Transceiver Menu > Repeater Mode (K‑type only) .................................82

Transceiver Menu > Password ...............................................................82

Transceiver Menu > 10 MHz Mode ........................................................82

Transceiver Menu > TM‑D710A/E ..........................................................82

Transceiver Menu > RC‑D710 ................................................................82

Transceiver Menu > Variable Level of Data Terminal ..............................83

Transceiver Menu > SQC Output Logic ..................................................83

Unique Functions .............................................................................. 83

Importing the TravelPlus for Repeaters File ............................................83

Importing the .hmk File ...........................................................................83

Exporting the .hmk File ..........................................................................83

Exporting the .html File ..........................................................................83

Splash Window ......................................................................................84

Useful Functions ............................................................................... 84

Verifying Firmware Versions ...................................................................84

Increasing Size of Characters ................................................................84

Configuring the Names for PM or Memory Groups ................................84

Configuring User Names with MCP-2A ..................................................84

Configuring How Memory Channels Display ..........................................85

Memory Channel Shortcut .....................................................................85

COM Port Shortcut .................................................................................85

MCP‑6A Memory Control Program ...........................................86

Downloading and Installing MCP‑6A ........................................86

Main Functions of MCP‑6A .......................................................89

Useful Functions of MCP‑6A ............................................................. 89
Functions Configurable only by MCP-6A ........................................... 89
Reading a file .................................................................................... 89
Reading a File Created with MCP‑6A ................................................ 89
Importing Other MCP Files into MCP‑6A........................................... 89

Reading GPS Log Data .............................................................91

Reading GPS Log Data from the TM‑D710GA/GE ............................ 91
Managing the Read GPS Log Data ................................................... 91
Converting to KML or GPX File Format ............................................. 92

Introduction to Main Functions ..................................................93

SImple Operation .............................................................................. 93
Graphical Display of SmartBeaconing .............................................. 93
Setting your Callsign ......................................................................... 94
Exporting .html files ........................................................................... 94
Changing the Power‑on Bitmap Image .............................................. 94
Configuring the Character String for the Power-on Password ............ 94

09 How to Update Firmware

Firmware ...................................................................................95

How to Verify Firmware Version .................................................95

Checking the Transceiver Operation Panel ........................................ 95
Checking with MCP‑2A (TM‑D710A/E, TM‑V71A/E, RC‑D710) ........ 96
Checking with MCP‑6A (TM‑D710GA/GE) ....................................... 96

How to Get Newest Firmware/Software ....................................97

How to Update .........................................................................97

10 Miscellaneous Topics

RC‑D710 (Operation Panel/APRS‑ready Standalone TNC) ......98

Models Supported for Use with RC‑D710 ......................................... 98

DATA Terminal Pins (PG‑5J) ...................................................................99

Adjusting Input and Output Levels ..........................................100

How to Configure Input/Output Levels of RC-D710 ......................... 100

Schematic Diagram of the Optional PG‑5J Interface Kit..........101

AvMap (Written by Don Arnold, W6GPS) ...............................101

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