Kenwood TM-V71E, TM-V71A Maintenance, General Information, Service Note, Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty.

SERVICE

When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problem(s) experienced. Include your telephone number along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to contact you; if available, also include your fax number and e-mail address. Don’t return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem.

You may return this product for service to the authorized Kenwood dealer from whom you purchased it, or any authorized Kenwood service center. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards; send the complete product. A copy of the service report will be returned with the product.

SERVICE NOTE

If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note legible, short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing the following:

Model and serial number of equipment

Question or problem you are having

Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem

Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment! Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping.

Note:

uRecord the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom this product was purchased.

uFor your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on this product.

uWhen claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth.

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Contents 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/430 MHz FM Dual BanderThank You FeaturesThis transceiver has the following main features Writing Conventions Followed in this ManualWhen Condensation Occurs Inside the Transceiver One or more of the following statements may be applicablePrecautions Contents Using Ctcss Ctcss Frequency ID Using DCS DCS Code IDManual Dialing Automatic dialer Dtmf Key Lock VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitOptions Preparation Supplied AccessoriesMobile Installation Part Number QuantityPower Cable Connection Mobile OperationFixed Station Operation Replacing Fuses Located on the DC connectorSupplied DC power cable Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingAntenna Connection Front Panel Orientation Accessory Connections External SpeakersMicrophone Getting Acquainted Front PanelPF1 REVLOW 0PF2Indicator Description DisplayAppears while accessing the Menu Rear Panel Sub-PanelMicrophone MC-59 Press the switch to switch the transceiver on Switching the Power ON/ OFFAdjusting the Volume Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFFAdjusting the Squelch Selecting a BandBand a left Band SEL control Band B right Band SEL control Selecting Dual band mode/ single band Mode Selecting a frequency band Frequency rangesSelecting an Operating mode VFO ModeMemory Channel Mode When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch Call Channel ModePress Call to enter Call Channel mode TransmittingMenu Configuration Menu ModeMenu Access Press F, Tuning control to access the MenuANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Character Entry Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired characterPress the Tuning control to set the selected character Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining charactersMicrophone Keypad Character Entry Key Character Display with each press of the keyRepeater Access Operating Through RepeatersSelecting an Offset Direction Selecting an Offset Frequency Activating the Tone FunctionPress F, Tone Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequencySelecting a Tone Frequency FrequencyAutomatic Repeater Offset K and E Types Only Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Reverse FunctionAutomatic Simplex Checker ASC Tone Frequency ID Press F, Tone 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scanMemory Channels Simplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL?Parameter Simplex Odd-split Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater Frequencies Storing Odd-Split Repeater FrequenciesCall Channel Memory Simplex Recalling a Memory Channel Call Channel Memory Odd-SplitMemory Recall Method Press the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel Turn the transceiver power OFFPress MR + Power on Clearing a Memory ChannelChannel Display FUnction Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency DisplayMemory-TO-VFO TRansfer Press F, VFOKey Name KEY KEY 1s While KEY +Programmable Memory PM Application Examples Storing Data in PM Channels Recalling PM ChannelsPress F, PM Press the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels PM Channel ResetPress F + Power on Auto PM Channel storeScan Scan Type Scan RangeSelecting a Scan Resume Method VFO ScanPress MR 1s Memory ScanLocking Out a Memory Channel To quit Memory Scan, press MR againMemory Group Link To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control againGroup Scan Memory Group Channel RangeSetting Scan Limits Program ScanPress VFO Using Program Scan To quit Program Scan, press VFO againCall Scan To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control againMHz Scan To quit Call Scan, press Call againUsing Ctcss Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CtcssPress Enter again to complete the setting Ctcss FREQuency ID Press F, Tone 1sUsing DCS Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS codeDigital Coded Squelch DCS DCS Code DCS Code ID Dtmf Hold Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY DtmfManual Dialing 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941Automatic Dialer Storing a Dtmf Code in MemoryTransmitting Stored Dtmf Codes Selecting a Transmit SpeedDtmf Key Lock Selecting a Pause DurationWhat is EchoLink? Storing EchoLink memoryTransmitting EchoLink Memory EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71 Setting Up EchoLink Sysop ModeEchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71 TxD RxDDisplay Brightness POWER-ON MessageAuxiliary Functions Auto Display BrightnessMicrophone Key Lock Key LockBacklight Color To turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1sBeep Volume Key BeepProgrammable VFO Changing the Frequency Step Size Programmable Function Keys Transceiver Front PanelMicrophone Keys Automatic Power OFF APO Frequency Direct EntryMeter Squelch Advanced Intercept Point AIPSquelch Hang Time Switching FM/AM Mode Beat ShiftSpeaker Mute Selecting an Output Power TIME-OUT Timer TOTMute Hang Time Masking a Band External Speaker ConfigurationSetup Speaker Band OutputDisplay Partition Bar Channel No Weather Alert K Type Models OnlyWeather Channel Memory Name LocationPower On Password Enter your passwordOperation Announcement VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitVoice Announcements Current frequency/codeAuto Voice Announcement Volume Voice Announcement LanguageVoice Announcement Speed Voice Recorder Voice MemosConversation Recorder Playback Playback RepeatPlayback Repeat Interval Press Tone + Power on CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND Operation K Type Models onlyRepeater Hold Repeater IDEntering your Repeater ID Data Band Data terminal pinsPacket Operation Data Terminal SpeedSQC Output Setting PC Port SpeedWireless Operation K Type Models only PreparationOperation Dtmf Command Control OperationTransceiver Reset Menu Mode Options Using the MCP-2A SoftwareUsing the MCP-2A software, you can Memory control program MCP-2AInstalling the Sub-Panel Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cablesInstalling the DFK-3D panel kit PC terminal pinsConnect the supplied sub-panel to Installing the Panel BracketClean and dry the installation location Operation panelConnecting Using Two Extension Kits Connecting the PG-5F extension cableConnecting Using a Single Extension Kit Installing the Line FilterInstalling the VGS-1 Unit Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiverFrom the remaining cushions, select Service Note MaintenanceService CleaningTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionUP/DWN Specifications GeneralType M4 Type Transmitter Receiver