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TH-D72A/E
Memory Control Program
MCP-4A Version 1.04 | Last updated : March 29, 2013 |
| Welcome
Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD TH-D72A/E transceiver. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the TH-D72A/E transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. | About this software
| You can use the MCP-4A to create data such as memory channels and menus on a PC by connecting the TH-D72A/E to the PC by using a USB cable supplied with the TH-D72A/E. | | The MCP-4A can retrieve memory channel frequencies by opening ([File] → [Open]) data files which are created by the following KENWOOD Memory Control Programs. Click to see the details. |
| | About virtual COM port driver | | A virtual COM port driver needs to be installed onto the PC to use the MCP-4A with a USB cable. | | ATTENTION:Do not connect the transceiver to a PC using a USB cable before installing the virtual COM port driver. |
| | Operating Environments | | 1. | Operating System (OS) | Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or later) (32-bit)
Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later)(32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows® 7 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Notes:
| This software also runs on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. (Noted on January 15, 2020) | | Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications. |
| | 2. | Processor | | Faster than the recommended CPU for each OS. | | 3. | System Memory (RAM) | | Larger than the recommended System Memory for each OS. | | 4. | Free Hard Drive Space | | 30 MB or more of free hard drive space. | | 5. | Runtime | | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0). | | 6. | Peripheral Devices | | A display with resolutions higher than XGA (1024 x 768). |
| | A keyboard and a mouse, or other pointing devices. |
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| | Attention | | Before starting to edit the data in the MCP-4A, you must first 'Read' data from the transceiver. (The MCP-4A must recognise the exact model type of the transceiver.) Writing data to the transceiver without reading the transceiver's exact model type, may result an error. | | When you exchange the channel data between different model types such as 'TH-D72A and TH-D72E', please use the MCP-4A's Import / Export function.(Please refer to the MCP-4A's help file for detail) | | Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting it to a PC. | | You cannot connect the TH-D72A/E to a PC COM port via an RS-232C cable. |
| | Notes on usage | | Users are prohibited to assign, rent, lease, redistribute, or resell the software. | | Users are prohibited to revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software. | | JVCKENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that quality and functions of this software comply with each user's purpose of use of this software, and unless specifically described in this document, JVCKENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities to any defects and indemnities to any damages or losses. Selection and installation of this software shall be done by the user's own designation. The user shall take full responsibility for the use and effects of this software. | | JVCKENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any incidental losses or damages, such as missing communications or a call opportunity, caused by a failure or performance error of this software. | | JVCKENWOOD Corporation shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software. The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from JVCKENWOOD Corporation. While the media on which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for JVCKENWOOD Corporation. |
| | Installing the MCP-4A | Extract the downloaded file 'M4A103.zip' into a designated folder.
In the designated folder, a folder labeled 'M4A103' will be created.
Execute the 'setup.exe' in the folder labeled 'M4A103', and follow the instructions that appear on the display to install MCP-4A.
Notes:
| The MCP-4A does not operate properly when selecting other models; you must select the correct model. | | The MCP-4A automatically creates a data folder as '...My DocumentsKENWOODMCP-4A' (for Windows®XP) or '...DocumentsKENWOODMCP-4A' (for Windows Vista®, Windows® 7). | | Administrator privileges are required when installing the MCP-4A. | | To change the help file's language (English / Japanese) you must re-install the MCP-4A. |
| | Uninstalling the MCP-4A | Select 'MCP-4A' in 'Uninstall a program' in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software. Or double-click 'setup.exe', and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.| Created files using the MCP-4A are not deleted by uninstalling the software; you must manually delete any files that you created. | | The MCP-4A automatically creates a data folder as '...My DocumentsKENWOODMCP-4A' (for Windows®XP) or '...DocumentsKENWOODMCP-4A' (for Windows Vista®, Windows® 7). | | Administrative privileges are required to uninstall the MCP-4A. | | Always exit the MCP-4A before uninstalling the software. |
| | Update History | Ver.1.04 (March 29, 2013)
| .Revises an error where the speed and track angle data are reversed in $GPRMC sentence when saving the TH-D72A/E GPS Logger Data as an NMEA(GGA, RMC) Format File (*nme). |
| Ver.1.03 (November 30, 2011)
Adds 'Auto Message Reply Delay Time' setting menu : [0], [10], [30](sec). | * | Edit > Menu > APRS > Message > Auto Message Reply > Delay Time |
| Adds 'Time-out Timer' setting menu : [0.5], [1.0], [1.5], [2.0], [2.5], [3.0], [3.5], [4.0], [4.5], [5.0], [10.0](min). | * | Edit > Menu > Radio > Transmit/Receive > Time-out Timer |
| Changes the name of the menu 'TX Beep (Beacon)' to 'TX Beep'. | * | Edit > Menu > APRS > Basic > Sound > TX Beep |
| | Please also update the main firmware to Ver.1.05 (or later) to enable the functions above. |
| Ver.1.02 (June 30, 2011)
Enables storage of the start-up bitmap images which are retrieved from the TH-D72 to the PC. | * | Edit > Menu > Radio > AUXRight-clicking the preview image of the 'Power-on' or 'GPS Logger' bitmap file opens the pop-up menu from which a bitmap image file can be saved. |
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| Ver.1.01 (February 28, 2011)
| Revises data transfer error when writing the Waypoint memory to the TH-D72A/E. |
| Ver.1.00 (November 30, 2010)
| If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the MCP-4A software.
(The latest version includes all previous updates.) | | Download MCP-4A Version 1.04 (filename: M4A104.zip; file size : 5.42MB) | | Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. | | Windows Vista is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. | | .NET Framework is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. |
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TH-D74A/E
Frequency Control Program
ARFC-D74 Version 1.01 | Last updated : December 21, 2016 |
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD TH-D74A/E transceiver. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy more comfortable and more sophisticated communications with the TH-D74A/E transceiver.
About this software
ARFC-D74 is a software, with a connection between the TH-D74A/E transceiver and your PC, allowing you to control from your PC the receive frequency for operation in IF/Detect Output Mode by the transceiver.
This software and TH-D74A/E transceiver can be connected using a Micro-USB cable or the Bluetooth function.
About virtual COM port driver for the TH-D74
A virtual COM port driver needs to be installed onto the PC to use the ARFC-D74
ATTENTION:Do not connect the transceiver to a PC before installing the virtual COM port driver.
Operating Environments
1. Operating System (OS)
Windows® 7 (SP1 or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows® 10 (Version 1511 (OS Build 10586.0) or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Notes:
This software is designed to run on the above operating systems.
Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications.
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The .NET Framework 4.6 which is available for download from Microsoft download center must also be installed. (Windows® 10 users do not need to install the .NET Framework.).
2. Processor
Faster than the recommended CPU for each OS.
3. System Memory (RAM)
Larger than the recommended System Memory for each OS.
4. Free Hard Drive Space
100 MB or more of free hard drive space.
5. Peripheral Devices
A display with resolutions higher than SXGA (1280 x 1024).
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A keyboard and a mouse, or other pointing devices.
USB 2.0 port or Bluetooth function that conforms to SPP (Serial Port Profile).
Attention
With this software, you cannot directly increment or decrement the receive frequency for reception by the TH-D74A/E transceiver while the transceiver is operative in AF Output Mode.
Since the software is for operation in IF/Detect Output Mode, the TH-D74A/E's Squelch is always opened while the software is connected to the TH-D74A/E.
Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting it to a PC.
You cannot connect the TH-D74A/E to a PC COM port via an RS-232C cable.
Notes on usage
Users are prohibited to assign, rent, lease, redistribute, or resell the software.
Users are prohibited to revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software.
JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that quality and functions of this software comply with each user's purpose of use of this software, and unless specifically described in this document, JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities to any defects and indemnities to any damages or losses. Selection and installation of this software shall be done by the user's own designation. The user shall take full responsibility for the use and effects of this software.
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JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any incidental losses or damages, such as missing communications or a call opportunity, caused by a failure or performance error of this software.
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JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software. The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from JVC KENWOOD Corporation. While the media on which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
Installing the ARFC-D74
Extract the downloaded file 'ARFC-D74_V101.zip' into a designated folder.
In the designated folder, a folder labeled 'ARFC-D74_V101' will be created.
Execute the 'setup.exe' in the folder labeled 'ARFC-D74_V101', and follow the instructions that appear on the display to install ARFC-D74.
Note:
Administrator privileges are required when installing the ARFC-D74.
Uninstalling the ARFC-D74
Select 'ARFC-D74' in 'Uninstall a program' in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software. Or double-click 'setup.exe', and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.
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Notes:
Administrative privileges are required to uninstall the ARFC-D74.
Always exit the ARFC-D74 before uninstalling the software.
Update History
Ver.1.01 (December 21, 2016)
Improves stability of the Bluetooth connection.
Ver.1.00 (September 16, 2016)
First Release
If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the ARFC-D74 software.
Download ARFC-D74 Version 1.01 (filename: ARFC-D74_V101.zip; file size : 22.1MB)
(The latest version includes all previous updates.)
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
.NET Framework is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.