Kenwood TM-V71A, TM-V71E Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action, Up/Dwn

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure.

Problem

 

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

The transceiver will

1

The power cable

1 Connect the supplied DC

not power up after

 

was connected

power cable correctly (red

connecting a 13.8 V

 

backwards.

to + terminal and black to

DC power supply and

 

 

– terminal).

pressing [

 

]. Nothing

2 One or more of the

2 Look for the cause of

 

appears on the display.

 

power cable fuses

the blown fuse(s). After

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are open.

inspecting and correcting

 

 

 

 

 

any problems, install a

 

 

 

 

 

new fuse(s) with the same

 

 

 

 

 

ratings.

 

 

 

 

 

The frequency cannot

Memory Recall was

Press [VFO].

be selected by turning

selected.

 

the Tuning control or

 

 

 

by pressing microphone

 

 

 

[UP]/[DWN].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most keys and the

1 One of the Lock

1 Unlock all of the Lock

Tuning control do not

 

functions is ON.

functions.

function.

2

The transceiver is

2 With the transceiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Channel Display

power OFF, press [REV] +

 

 

 

 

mode.

Power ON to exit Channel

 

 

 

 

 

Display mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Memory channels

No data has been stored

Store data in some Memory

cannot be selected

in any Memory channel.

channels.

by turning the Tuning

 

 

 

control or by pressing

 

 

 

microphone [UP]/[DWN].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You cannot transmit

1

The microphone plug

1 Switch the power OFF,

even though you are

 

was not inserted

then insert the microphone

pressing [PTT].

 

completely into the

plug until the locking tab

 

 

 

 

transceiver.

clicks in place.

 

 

 

2

You selected a

2 Turn the offset shift

 

 

 

 

transmit offset that

function OFF.

 

 

 

 

places the transmit

 

 

 

 

 

frequency outside the

 

 

 

 

 

allowable range.

 

 

 

 

3 The external TNC is

3 Press [PTT] after the TNC

 

 

 

 

transmitting.

has finished transmitting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/440 MHz FM Dual BanderWriting Conventions Followed in this Manual FeaturesThis transceiver has the following main features Thank YouOne or more of the following statements may be applicable When Condensation Occurs Inside the TransceiverPrecautions Contents Using DCS DCS Code ID Using Ctcss Ctcss Frequency IDManual Dialing Automatic dialer VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Dtmf Key LockOptions Part Number Quantity Supplied AccessoriesMobile Installation PreparationMobile Operation Power Cable ConnectionFixed Station Operation Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Located on the DC connectorSupplied DC power cable Replacing FusesAntenna Connection Front Panel Orientation External Speakers Accessory ConnectionsMicrophone Front Panel Getting Acquainted0PF2 REVLOW PF1Display Indicator DescriptionAppears while accessing the Menu Sub-Panel Rear PanelMicrophone MC-59 Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF Switching the Power ON/ OFFAdjusting the Volume Press the switch to switch the transceiver onSelecting a Band Adjusting the SquelchBand a left Band SEL control Band B right Band SEL control Selecting Dual band mode/ single band Mode Frequency ranges Selecting a frequency bandVFO Mode Selecting an Operating modeMemory Channel Mode Transmitting Call Channel ModePress Call to enter Call Channel mode When you finish speaking, release the PTT switchPress F, Tuning control to access the Menu Menu ModeMenu Access Menu ConfigurationANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired characterPress the Tuning control to set the selected character Character EntryKey Character Display with each press of the key Microphone Keypad Character EntryOperating Through Repeaters Repeater AccessSelecting an Offset Direction Activating the Tone Function Selecting an Offset FrequencyFrequency Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequencySelecting a Tone Frequency Press F, ToneAutomatic Repeater Offset K and E Types Only Reverse Function Transmitting a 1750 Hz ToneAutomatic Simplex Checker ASC Press F, Tone 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scan Tone Frequency IDSimplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL? Memory ChannelsParameter Simplex Odd-split Storing Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater FrequenciesCall Channel Memory Simplex Call Channel Memory Odd-Split Recalling a Memory ChannelMemory Recall Method Clearing a Memory Channel Turn the transceiver power OFFPress MR + Power on Press the Tuning control to clear the Memory channelPress F, VFO Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency DisplayMemory-TO-VFO TRansfer Channel Display FUnctionKEY KEY 1s While KEY + Key NameProgrammable Memory PM Application Examples Recalling PM Channels Storing Data in PM ChannelsPress F, PM Auto PM Channel store PM Channel ResetPress F + Power on Press the Tuning control again to reset the PM channelsScan Type Scan Range ScanVFO Scan Selecting a Scan Resume MethodTo quit Memory Scan, press MR again Memory ScanLocking Out a Memory Channel Press MR 1sMemory Group Channel Range To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control againGroup Scan Memory Group LinkProgram Scan Setting Scan LimitsPress VFO To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanTo quit Call Scan, press Call again To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control againMHz Scan Call ScanContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Using CtcssPress Enter again to complete the setting Press F, Tone 1s Ctcss FREQuency IDRotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code Using DCSDigital Coded Squelch DCS DCS Code DCS Code ID 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941 Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY DtmfManual Dialing Dtmf HoldStoring a Dtmf Code in Memory Automatic DialerSelecting a Transmit Speed Transmitting Stored Dtmf CodesSelecting a Pause Duration Dtmf Key LockStoring EchoLink memory What is EchoLink?Transmitting EchoLink Memory TxD RxD Setting Up EchoLink Sysop ModeEchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71 EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71Auto Display Brightness POWER-ON MessageAuxiliary Functions Display BrightnessTo turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1s Key LockBacklight Color Microphone Key LockKey Beep Beep VolumeProgrammable VFO Changing the Frequency Step Size Transceiver Front Panel Programmable Function KeysMicrophone Keys Frequency Direct Entry Automatic Power OFF APOAdvanced Intercept Point AIP Meter SquelchSquelch Hang Time Beat Shift Switching FM/AM ModeSpeaker Mute TIME-OUT Timer TOT Selecting an Output PowerMute Hang Time Speaker Band Output External Speaker ConfigurationSetup Masking a BandDisplay Partition Bar Memory Name Location Weather Alert K Type Models OnlyWeather Channel Channel NoEnter your password Power On PasswordCurrent frequency/code VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitVoice Announcements Operation AnnouncementAuto Voice Announcement Language Voice Announcement VolumeVoice Announcement Speed Voice Memos Voice RecorderConversation Recorder Playback Repeat PlaybackPlayback Repeat Interval CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND Operation K Type Models only Press Tone + Power onRepeater ID Repeater HoldEntering your Repeater ID Data Terminal Speed Data terminal pinsPacket Operation Data BandPC Port Speed SQC Output SettingPreparation Wireless Operation K Type Models onlyControl Operation Operation Dtmf CommandTransceiver Reset Menu Mode Memory control program MCP-2A Using the MCP-2A SoftwareUsing the MCP-2A software, you can OptionsPC terminal pins Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cablesInstalling the DFK-3D panel kit Installing the Sub-PanelOperation panel Installing the Panel BracketClean and dry the installation location Connect the supplied sub-panel toInstalling the Line Filter Connecting the PG-5F extension cableConnecting Using a Single Extension Kit Connecting Using Two Extension KitsInsert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiver Installing the VGS-1 UnitFrom the remaining cushions, select Cleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingUP/DWN General SpecificationsType M4 Type Receiver Transmitter