Kenwood TM-D710GE - Manual (Page 99)

09 How to Update Firmware
95
Firmware
This section describes the TM‑D710A/E/GA/GE or TM‑V71A/E transceiver itself, the TM‑D710 operation panel and how
to update the firmware of RC-D710 and the TNC.
How to Verify Firmware Version
You can verify the firmware version by the procedure below. Use one of the following two ways of verifying.
Checking the Transceiver Operation Panel
1 Press [TNC] on TM‑D710A/E/GA/GE or RC‑D710 to display “APRSxx”.(Skip this step for TM‑V71A/E)
2 Turn the power OFF.
3 Hold [ ] and [PF1] down and turn the power ON.
4 Verify the following is displayed.
• Number on left side of display: Indicates the firmware version of the transceiver itself.
• Number on right side of display: Indicates the firmware version of the operation panel.
• Number at upper right side of display: Indicates the firmware version of the TNC.
Fig. 9-1 Verifying Firmware Versions (TM‑D710A/E)
Note:
◆ The firmware version number appears on left side of the display for TM-V71A/E.
◆ The firmware version of the operation panel of the TM-D710A/E and the RC-D710 must be 1.12 or later to display the
firmware version of the TNC microprocessor on the operation panel display.