Kenwood TM-V71A, TM-V71E instruction manual Antenna Connection

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Antenna Connection

Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention.

Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of

50 Ω, to match the transceiver input impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.

uTransmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.

uAll fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or transceiver damage.

Antenna
terminal	Feed line	To antenna
		To antenna

	connector

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Contents 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/440 MHz FM Dual BanderThis transceiver has the following main features FeaturesThank You Writing Conventions Followed in this ManualOne 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 Mobile Installation Supplied AccessoriesPreparation Part Number QuantityMobile Operation Power Cable ConnectionFixed Station Operation Supplied DC power cable Located on the DC connectorReplacing Fuses Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingAntenna Connection Front Panel Orientation External Speakers Accessory ConnectionsMicrophone Front Panel Getting AcquaintedLOW REVPF1 0PF2Display Indicator DescriptionAppears while accessing the Menu Sub-Panel Rear PanelMicrophone MC-59 Adjusting the Volume Switching the Power ON/ OFFPress the switch to switch the transceiver on Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFFSelecting 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 Press Call to enter Call Channel mode Call Channel ModeWhen you finish speaking, release the PTT switch TransmittingMenu Access Menu ModeMenu Configuration Press F, Tuning control to access the MenuANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Press the Tuning control to set the selected character Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired characterCharacter Entry Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining charactersKey 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 FrequencySelecting a Tone Frequency Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequencyPress F, Tone FrequencyAutomatic 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 Press MR + Power on Turn the transceiver power OFFPress the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel Clearing a Memory ChannelMemory-TO-VFO TRansfer Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency DisplayChannel Display FUnction Press F, VFOKEY KEY 1s While KEY + Key NameProgrammable Memory PM Application Examples Recalling PM Channels Storing Data in PM ChannelsPress F, PM Press F + Power on PM Channel ResetPress the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels Auto PM Channel storeScan Type Scan Range ScanVFO Scan Selecting a Scan Resume MethodLocking Out a Memory Channel Memory ScanPress MR 1s To quit Memory Scan, press MR againGroup Scan To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control againMemory Group Link Memory Group Channel RangeProgram Scan Setting Scan LimitsPress VFO To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanMHz Scan To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control againCall Scan To quit Call Scan, press Call againContinuous 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 Manual Dialing Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY DtmfDtmf Hold 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941Storing 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 EchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71 Setting Up EchoLink Sysop ModeEchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71 TxD RxDAuxiliary Functions POWER-ON MessageDisplay Brightness Auto Display BrightnessBacklight Color Key LockMicrophone Key Lock To turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1sKey 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 Setup External Speaker ConfigurationMasking a Band Speaker Band OutputDisplay Partition Bar Weather Channel Weather Alert K Type Models OnlyChannel No Memory Name LocationEnter your password Power On PasswordVoice Announcements VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitOperation Announcement Current frequency/codeAuto 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 Packet Operation Data terminal pinsData Band Data Terminal SpeedPC Port Speed SQC Output SettingPreparation Wireless Operation K Type Models onlyControl Operation Operation Dtmf CommandTransceiver Reset Menu Mode Using the MCP-2A software, you can Using the MCP-2A SoftwareOptions Memory control program MCP-2AInstalling the DFK-3D panel kit Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cablesInstalling the Sub-Panel PC terminal pinsClean and dry the installation location Installing the Panel BracketConnect the supplied sub-panel to Operation panelConnecting Using a Single Extension Kit Connecting the PG-5F extension cableConnecting Using Two Extension Kits Installing the Line FilterInsert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiver Installing the VGS-1 UnitFrom the remaining cushions, select Service MaintenanceService Note CleaningProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingUP/DWN General SpecificationsType M4 Type Receiver Transmitter