# \#kenwood-tm-v71a **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/kenwood-tm-v71a/125.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Cable differences: 1200 baud vs 9600 baud](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cable-differences-1200-baud-vs-9600-baud/10574)
**Author:** [@coyote](https://forum.digirig.net/u/coyote)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cable-differences-1200-baud-vs-9600-baud/10574 "2026-06-17T12:58:33Z")
I’m setting up my Kenwood TM-V71 radio and see that the cable set comes with the 1200 baud 6 pin cable. I also see that the 9600 baud cable (sold separately) is available. How is the 9600 cable physically different from… --- ## [TM-V71A sanity check before I cut ATT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tm-v71a-sanity-check-before-i-cut-att/10375)
**Author:** [@wh6ohm](https://forum.digirig.net/u/wh6ohm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tm-v71a-sanity-check-before-i-cut-att/10375 "2026-03-19T21:00:43Z")
New Digirig Mobile user here. I’m trying this out instead of an older DRA card and believe I have everything set up correctly and I may need to cut the ATT connection as described on the site but I wanted to check here t… --- ## [Problems with Digirig and Kenwood TM-V71A serial access](https://forum.digirig.net/t/problems-with-digirig-and-kenwood-tm-v71a-serial-access/2513)
**Author:** [@larsks](https://forum.digirig.net/u/larsks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/problems-with-digirig-and-kenwood-tm-v71a-serial-access/2513 "2026-03-04T18:58:20Z")
I have a Kenwood TM-V71A and a recently purchased Digirig with the Kenwood cables (Kenwood TM-V71A cords for Digirig Mobile – digirig). I’m running into conflicts between the use of RTS for PTT signalling and serial comm… --- ## [Kenwood TM-V71a serial response](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-serial-response/2225)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Chandler](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Scott_Chandler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-serial-response/2225 "2026-03-04T18:21:51Z")
I’ve been having trouble with serial CAT on the Kenwood TM-V71a. Kenwood does not officially support CAT on this transceiver, but the commands are pretty well documented elsewhere on the web. Digirig was configured in R… --- ## [Digirig Kenwood TM-V71E memory programming : cannot read from radio](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-kenwood-tm-v71e-memory-programming-cannot-read-from-radio/10019)
**Author:** [@PA4J](https://forum.digirig.net/u/PA4J)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-kenwood-tm-v71e-memory-programming-cannot-read-from-radio/10019 "2026-03-04T18:17:07Z")
Trying to use Digirig with cat cable for programming Kenwood TM-V71E memories. Digirig shows up as COM10 in MCP-2A Version 3.22 software. I have the right cables. Programs gives error : cannot read from radio. Port speed… --- ## [Digirig mobile + Kenwood TM-V71A = No PTT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-kenwood-tm-v71a-no-ptt/10318)
**Author:** [@geekguy15](https://forum.digirig.net/u/geekguy15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-kenwood-tm-v71a-no-ptt/10318 "2026-02-17T00:13:35Z")
Hello, I have previously used this setup before but now I am having issues with it. The Setup - Winlink + VARA FM Windows 11 Digirig Mobile + associated cables. The radio is setup for a data speed of 9600 and VARA FM… --- ## [Kenwood TM-V71A - digirig 1.9 - fldigi 4.1.22 - Windows 10](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-digirig-1-9-fldigi-4-1-22-windows-10/2578)
**Author:** [@TheDustyKey](https://forum.digirig.net/u/TheDustyKey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-digirig-1-9-fldigi-4-1-22-windows-10/2578 "2026-01-30T18:19:20Z")
PDF attached contains notes about the software and hardware in the title. I may add to this post from time to time, if the need arises, and if so, I’ll upload a new rev if this doc. FYI, pay particular attention to fldig… --- ## [Kenwood TM-V71 Audio Out Level](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-audio-out-level/4526)
**Author:** [@oe9fwv](https://forum.digirig.net/u/oe9fwv)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-audio-out-level/4526 "2026-01-19T02:14:42Z")
I wanted to use Digirig mobile with my Kenwood TM-V71 and VARA FM. It works, but with autotune VARA Soundcard settings tell me to enhance the Audio level of my transmission. Audio out in sound settings (Windows 10) is s… --- ## [Dedicated serial port for PTT signalling?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dedicated-serial-port-for-ptt-signalling/6811)
**Author:** [@larsks](https://forum.digirig.net/u/larsks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dedicated-serial-port-for-ptt-signalling/6811 "2025-06-13T14:17:50Z")
This is really just a follow up on this older post, but what would adding a second serial port to the digirig do to the cost? By having a dedicated port for RTS-based PTT control, the “real” serial port could be used by … --- ## [How to connect my Kenwood TM-71A to my computer and control all with a Mackie Mixer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-connect-my-kenwood-tm-71a-to-my-computer-and-control-all-with-a-mackie-mixer/5089)
**Author:** [@rscottdw4](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rscottdw4)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-connect-my-kenwood-tm-71a-to-my-computer-and-control-all-with-a-mackie-mixer/5089 "2025-01-25T23:06:22Z")
My intention was to connect the Kenwood to the computer and somehow control all with the Mackie mixer. I’m aware of connecting the Kenwood to the computer with the Digirig but this leaves the mixer out of the loop which… --- ## [Having difficulty with my TM-V71A data connections to my Digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/having-difficulty-with-my-tm-v71a-data-connections-to-my-digirig/5230)
**Author:** [@rscottdw4](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rscottdw4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/having-difficulty-with-my-tm-v71a-data-connections-to-my-digirig/5230 "2025-01-24T21:22:21Z")
Thanks to all who helped me get the Digirig up and going as a sound card, Now, bypassing the Digirig, I built a breakout box with a SRRT female jack that connects to my Kenwood data port and can’t seem to get TX/RX audi… --- ## [Success story TM-V71A Digirig Lite and APRS with Android](https://forum.digirig.net/t/success-story-tm-v71a-digirig-lite-and-aprs-with-android/4660)
**Author:** [@Troyboy162](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Troyboy162)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/success-story-tm-v71a-digirig-lite-and-aprs-with-android/4660 "2025-01-23T11:52:05Z")
Just documenting this for the next guy since most android APRS how- to’s are for HT equipment used TM-V71A Digirig Lite Digirig MiniDin6 9600-baud Audio/PTT cable Pixel 8 pro OS:Android 15 (needs a USB hub to see th… --- ## [Using ProFX mixer for TM-V71A T/R audio](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-profx-mixer-for-tm-v71a-t-r-audio/5112)
**Author:** [@rscottdw4](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rscottdw4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-profx-mixer-for-tm-v71a-t-r-audio/5112 "2025-01-06T20:12:46Z")
After several post regarding use of my ProFX mixer to be an integrated part of my TM-V71A transceiver using Digirig, I thought why not just route the transceiver T/R to the mixer inputs then return the mixer outputs back… --- ## [Connecting to, and controlling from my Kenwood from the Mackie mixer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/connecting-to-and-controlling-from-my-kenwood-from-the-mackie-mixer/5095)
**Author:** [@rscottdw4](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rscottdw4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/connecting-to-and-controlling-from-my-kenwood-from-the-mackie-mixer/5095 "2025-01-05T16:06:09Z")
I had recently posted about using my Mackie prov3 to control my TM-V71A which initially seemed straight forward but the deeper I dig the more difficult it becomes. This was the main reason I went with the digirig otherwi… --- ## [Kenwood TM-V71 & DIgirig for Win10 APRS?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-digirig-for-win10-aprs/1229)
**Author:** [@MaverickNH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/MaverickNH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-digirig-for-win10-aprs/1229 "2024-08-19T01:51:46Z")
I have a Kenwood TM-V71 working with a Digirig for VARA FM on Win10 using the MiniDin6 9600 cable. What would I need to use the TM-V71 & Digirig to RX/TX APRS? A software TNC, I presume… Would there be any instructions/… --- ## [Kenwood TM-V71 Digirig?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-digirig/1052)
**Author:** [@MaverickNH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/MaverickNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71-digirig/1052 "2023-02-08T13:19:36Z")
I just ordered a Digirig and cables (Order D-8391) for use with a Kenwood TM-V71 - can you check if I ordered the right stuff? If, not can you fix that order? Also, can the same stuff be used with the TM-D710G? My use i… --- ## [WoAD Android app with TM-V71a](https://forum.digirig.net/t/woad-android-app-with-tm-v71a/3036)
**Author:** [@w0bcq](https://forum.digirig.net/u/w0bcq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/woad-android-app-with-tm-v71a/3036 "2024-01-26T20:08:54Z")
Brand new to Digirig (and digital modes in general). I bought cables for both my Yaesu FT-1900 and my Kenwood TM-V71a radios. I found some information online for getting the WoAD app (android Winlink client) set up for… --- ## [Use DigiRig v1.9 for USB microphone interface to radio mic audio input](https://forum.digirig.net/t/use-digirig-v1-9-for-usb-microphone-interface-to-radio-mic-audio-input/2780)
**Author:** [@ve7tzb](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve7tzb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/use-digirig-v1-9-for-usb-microphone-interface-to-radio-mic-audio-input/2780 "2023-12-27T16:00:04Z")
I would like to use the DigiRig as an audio interface to my Kenwood TMV71A (or any other supported radio, not specifically this one), and a bonus would be to be able to control the PTT on the same computer so that I can … --- ## [Audio input level too high with Kenwood TM-V71A, Windows 10, VARA FM](https://forum.digirig.net/t/audio-input-level-too-high-with-kenwood-tm-v71a-windows-10-vara-fm/1407)
**Author:** [@N1ACW](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N1ACW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/audio-input-level-too-high-with-kenwood-tm-v71a-windows-10-vara-fm/1407 "2023-09-04T20:58:07Z")
Hello all, I tried a cheap laptop running Windows 10 with VARA FM Wide and an attenuated Digrig (v1.9) plugged into the DIN port on my V71A today using the Digirig cable with a green DIN plug). The VARA FM VU meter was… --- ## [Cables for Kenwood TM-D710](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-kenwood-tm-d710/136)
**Author:** [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-kenwood-tm-d710/136 "2023-07-17T15:14:22Z")
The pinout of the data port in this transceiver is the same as in Yaesu FT-8xx series so same cables can be used (\*\* see below) . 1200 data/PTT and serial CAT cable 9600 data/PTT For serial CAT control, Digirig sho… --- ## [Is there a way to attenuate the outputted signal from the Digirig?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/is-there-a-way-to-attenuate-the-outputted-signal-from-the-digirig/1628)
**Author:** [@bruehlt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/bruehlt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/is-there-a-way-to-attenuate-the-outputted-signal-from-the-digirig/1628 "2023-05-13T15:26:25Z")
I finally got my Digirig to work with all programs (except for CAT control but that’s a different issue). I am using a Windows 11 PC, with the proper settings in Windows for the mic settings. I am using a Kenwood TM-V7… --- ## [Digirig satisfaction!](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-satisfaction/274)
**Author:** [@kv7iru](https://forum.digirig.net/u/kv7iru)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-satisfaction/274 "2023-04-22T01:38:16Z")
Greetings from Idaho. My name is Steve Galbraith . My callsign is KB7ITU. I am one of 6 digital trainers for the area. We use the digital modes for emergency communications. I knew that the digirig was beginning to get p… --- ## [Kenwood TM V71A + Digirig +VARA FM](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-digirig-vara-fm/1074)
**Author:** [@jeffs](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jeffs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-tm-v71a-digirig-vara-fm/1074 "2023-02-17T02:26:45Z")
Continuing the discussion from Kenwood TM-V71 Digirig?: Charles, I’m interested in what you find out because I want to use my Kenwood TM V71A to do VARA FM Wide. Trying to decide if I should buy a Digirig, Signalink, or… --- ## [Kenwood vs Yaesu for a APRS digipeater and SMS texting](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-vs-yaesu-for-a-aprs-digipeater-and-sms-texting/834)
**Author:** [@pcunite](https://forum.digirig.net/u/pcunite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-vs-yaesu-for-a-aprs-digipeater-and-sms-texting/834 "2023-01-19T00:53:20Z")
I’m trying to decide between two radios for use as a 2m/70cm voice coms unit and an APRS digipeater TX/RX residing on band B. Options are the Kenwood TM-V71A or the Yaesu FTM-300DR. I want the Yaesu, but the internet ex…