Kenwood TM-D710GE - Manual (Page 4)

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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