Robt, here is a summary:
5-1-06
The new MicroPro 8000 code level 5 used 4.00.25 as its base and has many new features.
A) Extended menu.
1) Invert modulation.
2) Control the modulation statically for frequency check.
3) Reorder channel transmission, canned sequences.
4) Reorder channel transmission, custom sequences.
5) Alpha plane names.
6) Dual elevator servos (Reverses one of them)
a) Allow channel 6 neutral to be set for dual elevator servos.
7) Restore setups when changing from;
a) Level 4 to Level 5
b) Level 5 to Level 5
8) Use of the ASAP module to save and restore setups using the com
Port.
B) Owners name in transmitter.
NOTE: With the level 5 code you lose the ability of PC communications if that was important. The ASAP substitutes for the PC storage feature.
The ASAP unit is a storage device that plugs in to the MP8K com port and will hold up to 127 planes offline. It is useful if you have more than 8 planes or want to save the ones you have. Its best feature is you can keep it in your flight box for use at the field.
The object code for 5.00.08 is free. There is a copying charge of $15.00 plus postage for the new EPROM and instructions. Additional EPROMs on the same order are $12.00 each.
Order number MP8K5RP
The ASAP module is $45.00 plus postage.
Order number MP8KASAP
ASAP's are on built in lots on demand and as such may not be ready available.
Conversion kit to convert a level 3 transmitter to level 4 and higher and is $10.00
Order number MP8K324UG
Email contact W B 4 G U K @ A O L . c o m (remove spam spaces)
As far as upgrading your S7. A sharp engineer named Gordon Anderson has developed the Micro Star which is a PIC based encoder which is a super MicroPro with modern parts and extended programming. His web site is http://mstar2k.com and the cost is very reasonable. Kees Talon, down in Texas is kitting the encoder for about $55 and if you don't want to build it there is a fellow down there that will do a partial or complete job for you. I am building two my self and using S7 cases, both single stick and dual stick.
All of these fellows can be reached through the MP8K group as the Yahoo group supports both the MP8K and M*2K.
Also, go to the files and photo section of the group as there is a lot of information there.