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Firmware update information
Last updated : June 30, 2011
 
The All-mode Multi-bander TS-2000 series firmware has been updated as follows.Kenwood is offering the firmware updating program to the TS-2000 series owners.
 
Updated items : (Version 1.08 1.09) [June 30, 2011]
  Updates the following feature.
 
 
1. Enables the backup of Auto Mode frequency points when Partial Reset is executed as well as Memory channel data or Menu settings.
 
Applicable models/units :
The firmware updating program is applicable for following models/units.
Models: TS-2000 K/E/E2, TS-B2000 K/E/E2, TS-2000X K/E
Serial numbers: From S/NO.208xxxxx through S/NO.B12xxxxx approx.
Notes : You can find the serial number imprinted on the rear panel, just below the ANT1 or ANT2 connector; it consists of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO."
: You can check the firmware version of your TS-2000(X)/B2000 by following procedure.
How to check the firmware version.

Operating Environments
1. Operating System (OS)
  Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later)
Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows Vista® (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows® 7
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
  1 MB or more of free hard drive space.
5. Peripheral Devices
 
A display with resolutions higher than XGA (1024 x 768).
A keyboard and a mouse, or other pointing devices.
An RS-232C interface.(Corresponding to COM1 to COM20).
An RS-232C straight cable (9-pin D-SUB for the transceiver's COM port).
 
Usage Notes
Users are required to obtain a license from Kenwood Corporation, in writing, prior to redistributing this software on a personal web page or packet radio.
Users may not revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software.
The quality and performance of the software is not warranted for the applicability of any users. Kenwood Corporation shall not assume liability for any defects, nor warrant anything other than is expressly provided in the agreement. The selection and introduction of the products as well as the results there from shall be upon the liability of the users.
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 Kenwood Corporation. While the media in which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for Kenwood Corporation.
This firmware updating program cannot read and write user data (menu items, memory channels).
We are offering the Memory Control Program MCP-2000 Version 0.00 Beta for this purpose.
When installing, running and uninstalling this program, you must have administrative privileges.
The downloaded program is only available for owners of the TS-2000/TS-2000X/TS-B2000.
Even if the program is downloaded, it cannot be used by owners of the Japanese models TS-2000S/SX/TS-2000V/VX.
 
Installation :
1. Extract the downloaded file "TS2K_109.zip" into a designated folder.
In the designated folder, a folder labeled "TS2K_109" will be created.
2. Execute the Setup.exe file within the folder to begin installation.
3. Once installation begins, follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
 
Updating:
Click to read the firmware updating procedure.
 
Uninstalling :
Select "TS-2000 Update" in "Uninstall a program" ("Add or Remove Programs" for Windows 2000/XP) in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.
If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program.
(The latest version includes all previous updates.)
Latest update: TS-2000 Firmware Update Version 1.09 (June / 2011)
TS2K_109.zip : 778KB download
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http://www.kenwood.com/i/contact.html
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