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9 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE9.1 FirmwareThis section describes how to update the firmware of the TH-D72A/E transceiver itself and of theTNC.9.2 Verifying Necessary EquipmentIn order to update the equipment, each of the following is required:• Equipment to be updated (TH-D72A/E)• Computer• Communication cable (USB Cable that comes with TH-D72A/E)• Firmware update programKenwood provides the firmware update program for use on Windows operating systems. Thespecifications for your computer in order to use this software are as shown in Table 9-1.Table 9-1 Firmware Update Computer Specifications TableComputerOperating SystemCPUMemoryHard DiskCommunication PortRequired SpecificationWindows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later) (32-bit/64-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit/ 64-bit)CPU or compatible CPU that is equivalent or superior to the CPU recommended for theOperating SystemMore than OS recommended capacity30 MB or more free spaceUSB 2.0 interfaceNote: Upon connecting the transceiver to a PC using a USB cable, ensure that the connection has securely been in place. Thefirmware updating program may not behave properly if connecting through a USB hub. Download and install the virtual COM port driver to make a USB connection possible for command communications via a USBconnector.Virtual COM Port Driver: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/vcp_e.html This firmware updating program cannot read and write user data such as menu items and memory channel frequencies. Ifyou do not wish to lose user data, save the data using the MCP-4A Memory Control Program prior to updating the firmwareand writing the data back after updating the firmware.76 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFrom The N3UJJ.COM Document Library
9 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE9.3 How to Verify Firmware VersionYou can view the firmware version by the procedure below. Use one of the following two ways ofverifying.9.3.1 Checking with the Transceiver1. Press 2 [TNC] on TH-D72A/E to display “APRSxx”.2. Turn the power OFF.3. Hold #[ENT] down and turn the power ON.4. Verify the following is displayed.• Number on the first row of the display: Indicates the firmware version of the transceiver.• Number on the second row of the display: Indicates the firmware version of the Built-in TNC.Figure 9-1 Verifying Firmware Versions9.3.2 Checking with MCP-4A1. Press 2 [TNC] on TH-D72A/E to display “APRSxx”.2. Turn the power OFF. Connect the communication cable to the transceiver itself.3. Turn the power of the transceiver ON.4. Start MCP-4A and select “Transceiver Information” from the Model pulldown menu.Figure 9-2 Verifying Firmware VersionsTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 77From The N3UJJ.COM Document Library
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