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DJ-G7T/E Firmware update

This software (firmware) is for applicable model(s) indicated above. The software detailed below is provided to those who agree to the terms of the software license. When the user selects "Click here to agree to license and begin download", agreement to the terms of the software license is inferred and the user is bound by the terms of Alinco,Inc (hereafter "Alinco") License Agreement. Be sure that you have read and understand the terms of the license agreement before initiating the download of this software.

IMPORTANT

An ERW-7 or ERW-4C PC connection cable and an EDS-10 or EDS-14 plug-conversion cable are necessary to perform this update. These cables can be used for the Clone-utility software that will be available soon for free.
A fatal failure may occur if the unit is powered down or loses power while updating the firmware. Please be sure to check the battery to make sure it is fully charged or DC power supply is stable before start operating. Never power down the device or power-source while updating. Regardless of warranty status, repair for such failure will be charged.

This program is version-sensitive. Please be sure to use correct firmware for T / E / EG models respectively.

Download

Please download the Zip file from the link below. Unzip it and put the installer file to a directory of your preference.

Installation and Uninstallation

Please uninstall older versions through Add / Remove Programs in Windows Control Panel BEFORE installing the new version. Click the installation file and follow the instruction. A short-cut icon will be displayed on the desk-top.

Please be sure to install a driver software of ERW-7 before using it.

Please check Windows system menu>device manager to make sure the port assignment of the cable. [Port(COM and LPT)>USB Serial Port (COM*)]

Mount the EDS-14 or EDS-10 cable to the DJ-G7's earphone port. Be sure to securely screw it all the way down.

By using the conversion plug, connect the ERW-7/ERW-4 to EDS-14/10's smaller jack.

Turn on the DJ-G7. Press and hold MONI key then press PTT 3 times to enter to the clone mode. "CLONE 57600pbs" will be displayed.

Click on the short-cut icon, the program window will pop up, then select the COM port assignment.

Press Start key on the program. DJ-G7's LED will flash while updating the firmware. It may last a few minutes. PUT IT ON THE DESK FIRMLY AND NEVER TOUCH ANYTHING. An interruption may damage the unit and should be sent to service at your charge.

When the update is complete, the unit will automatically be reset and goes back to the operation mode. The program will show "FINISH".

Remove the cable and shut down the program. This operation is required just once.

To verify the version, key-lock the unit by pressing FUNC key for 2 seconds, then press [1] key for 10 times consecutive. Numbers shown on the display is the serial of the firmware. Just press any key to go back to the operation mode.

Please verify the version of your firmware first. You do not have to do this operation if your firmware serial is higher than current version shown here.

* I have checked the serial and mine needs to be updated. I agree and accept all conditions explained by Alinco and download the firmware update program.

I am a DJ-G7T North-American model user.
Download Ver.T5.00 - 2.3MB
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I am a DJ-G7E European model user.
Download Ver.E5.00 - 2.3MB
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I am a DJ-G7EG Universal model user.
Download Ver.EG5.00 - 2.3MB

Updates of this firmware version

1: RIT/TXIT functions / added.
2: Reverse function in repeater operation / bettered.
3: Beep sounds at turn-off the power / added.
4: CTCSS tone of Auto-repeater & memory / bettered (give priority to the tone in memory, not in VFO while auto-repeater is ON)
5: Welcome-screen setting / bettered.
6: New scan mode added = turns on the LCD light when scan stops. Very convenient operating G7 in the dark.
7: Firmware update operation: accepts the command only when the battery-icon shows "full".
8: Minor bugs fixed.

Instruction manual update

The most updated manual PS0597B in PDF format is available for free-download from the On-Line Manual download page. This manual covers all changes made with the Version 5.00 firmware-update as well as the ones in the past. This manual will eliminate all addendum/errata sheets released in the past.

History of previous updates/most-updated firmware contains all previous changes

  1. Bettered performance of DTMF/DCS/CTCSS tones.
  2. Added 50ms parameter to the DTMF setting menu/WAIT timing in the set mode.
  3. DTMF burst timing parameters become effective even the DTMF keys are pressed manually.
  4. Operation of Cross-band repeat function reviewed.
  5. Bettered receiver performance around 320MHz range.

Download Information:
Software name
DJ-G7 firmware update
Download file name
* North-American model: DJ-G7_ver_T5_0000.zip ( File Size: ~2.3 MB)
* European model: DJ-G7_ver_E5_0000.zip ( File Size: ~2.3 MB)
* Universal model: DJ-G7_ver_EG5_0000.zip ( File Size: ~2.3 MB)
Supported model(s)
All models - All versions
Version
North-American model: DJ-G7T version 5.00
European model: DJ-G7E version 5.00
Universal model: DJ-G7EG version 5.00
System requirements
5 MB or more free hard-disk space; 32 MB or more RAM; built-in USB or serial port
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit version)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit version)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit version)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit version)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

(Windows 7 not tested yet)
Copyright
Alinco,Inc.
Extraction
Zipped file
Reproduction
Not permitted

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