Kenwood 144, 440 MHz TH-D7A instruction manual Up/ Dwn, Power, Mode, Clr, Fast, Sync, Ent

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CONTROL OPERATION

When in the Sky Command mode, the keys of the Commander will function as below. Only the functions of [LAMP], [MONI], and the VOL control will not change. First switch ON the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on the Commander.

Tuning

control

Each time you press the desired key, the Commander will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding control command to the Transporter.

To switch ON/ OFF the HF

Press [POWER].

transceiver

 

To transmit audio on a HF

Press and hold the PTT

switch, then speak into the

frequency

microphone.

 

 

 

To receive audio on a HF

Press [RX].

frequency

 

 

 

To monitor the UHF band

Press and hold [MONI].

on the Commander

 

 

 

Key

Function

 

 

Tuning

Frequency or memory channel number

control

change

 

 

UP/ DWN

RIT offset or XIT offset change

 

 

A/B

In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch

In Memory Recall mode: no change

 

 

 

POWER 1

Power ON/ OFF

 

 

RX 1

HF frequency receive ON/ OFF

 

 

MODE 1

Modulation mode switch

RIT 1

RIT ON/ OFF

 

 

XIT 1

XIT ON/ OFF

 

 

CLR 1

RIT offset or XIT offset clear

SPLIT 1

Split-frequency ON/ OFF

 

 

M V 1

Transfer from Memory to VFO

 

 

FAST

In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz

switch

 

In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch

 

 

SYNC 1

Current settings retrieve (from HF

transceiver)

 

 

 

ENT

In VFO mode: frequency entry ON

In Memory Recall mode: channel number

 

entry ON

 

 

M/V

VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch

 

 

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Contents TH-D7A Models Covered by this Manual FeaturesThank YOU One or more of the following statements may be applicable PrecautionsContents Microphone Control ScanSystem Ctcss FunctionsOptional Accessories Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A onlySKY Command 2 TH-D7A only MaintenanceKEY2 Supplied AccessoriesKEY+ Power on Conventions Followed in this ManualInsert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet Latch, then slide the battery pack backPreparation PB-39 NiCd PB-38 NiCd Installing the AntennaInstalling the Hand STRAP/ Belt Hook BatteriesAlkaline Installing Alkaline Batteries10 2 Insert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries Connecting with a Cigarette Lighter Socket Connecting with a Regulated Power SupplyFirst QSO Selecting a Band Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Operating BasicsPress UP/ DWN to select from 6 squelch levels Adjusting SquelchPress OK to complete the setting Press F, MoniReliable. You can program a different power for band When you finish speaking, release the PTT switchSelecting lower transmit power is a wise method to Reduce battery consumption, if communication is stillGetting Acquainted Indicators OK key Cursor KeysBand a & B UP/ DWN keysMenu mode Function Select modeVFO mode Memory Recall modePress TNC twice to select. In this mode, you can send Full Duplex modePacket mode Commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computerKeypad Direct Entry Quick Reference Guide VFO F Key Operation Function1 s Ctcss ON/ OFFMenu SET-UP Menu AccessLevel Selections Default Menu ConfigurationOFF Radio AUXLevel Selections AprsCMD SstvSKY Offset Programming Flow Operating Through RepeatersWithin the band limits Programming OffsetPress UP/ DWN to select the appropriate offset Frequency Following methods to bring the transmit frequency67.0 97.4 136.5 192.8 Press F, 1 to switch the Tone function on or OFFPress UP/ DWN to select the appropriate tone frequency A. and Canada versions Automatic Repeater OffsetAutomatic Simplex Check ASC Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or 13 OFFPress REV 1 s to switch the function on Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Ctcss on Memory ChannelsCHANNEL? ParameterPress PTT+OK Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory channel Press OKPress UP/ DWN to select the desired memory Channel Press MR+ Power onRecalling a Memory Channel Clearing a Memory ChannelRepeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits Naming a Memory ChannelPress UP/ DWN to select the first digit Press PTT+CALL Call Channel TH-D7A onlyPress VFO Channel Display MEMORY-TO-VFO TransferUHF Band Defaults Partial or Full RESET?Press F+ Power on VHF Band Defaults Version VFO Freq ToneScan Type Scan Range ScanThis transceiver provides the following types of scans Selecting Scan Resume Method Time-Operated modeCarrier-Operated mode Seek modePress MR 1 s VFO ScanMemory Scan Press VFO 1 sTo quit MHz Scan, press ESC MHz ScanPress F, MR Program ScanSelect the desired frequency as the lower limit Recall the desired memory channel CALL/VFO Scan TH-D7A onlyCALL/MEMORY Scan TH-D7A only Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate Ctcss frequency Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CtcssSelecting a Ctcss Frequency Press F, 4 to select F-4 Ctcss FreqOFF Using CtcssPress F, 3 to switch the Ctcss function on or Ctcss FREQ. IDFreq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633 Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf FunctionsManual Dialing Press OK Automatic DialerPress UP/ DWN to select a character Press PTT+MENU Transmitting a Stored Dtmf NumberMicrophone Control Programmed for the digits not yet entered Auxiliary FunctionsDirect Frequency Entry Data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 isProgrammable VFO Changing Frequency Step SizeBeep ON/OFF Press F, ENT to switch Tone Alert on or OFFTone Alert Blanking a Band Display Adjusting Volume BalanceAdjusting Display Contrast Lamp FunctionBattery Saver Automatic Power OFF APO15 4 Press OK POWER-ON MessageTransceiver Lock 13 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a characterAdvanced Intercept Point AIP Switching AM/FM Mode TH-D7A onlySwitching TX Deviation TH-D7E only TX InhibitEquipment Packet OperationReference material for starting packet operation should Be available at any store that handles Amateur RadioOperating TNC Connecting with a Personal ComputerCommand mode Converse modeOn your personal computer. First connect Preparation FlowFollowing steps should guide you to a good start Packet operation. The shaded steps indicate operationsBoth Bands Selecting Data BandFull Duplex Band onlyDX Packetclusters Monitor Comment Press List to restore the frequency displaySLOW-SCAN Television Sstv with VC-H1 22 4 Press OK Entering Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV20 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character Selecting Color for Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV Executing SuperimpositionVC-H1 Power is onVC-H1 Control Automatic PACKET/ Position Reporting System Operation Flow KEY Indicator Meaning What is Included?Receiving Aprs Data New Aprs Duplicate18 3 Press OK Accessing Received Aprs DataPress List 12 2 Press UP/ DWN to select the desired stationTemperature 15 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits Programming a Call Sign11 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character 13 4 Press OKKenwood Sstv Press OK Press Menu to exit Menu modeSelecting Your Station Icon Press UP/ DWN to select from 15 icons plus OthersPress 2, 3 to select 2-3 My Pos Press Menu to enter Menu modeEntering LATITUDE/ Longitude Data Press UP/ DWN to select the desired comment Selecting a Position Comment17 4 Press OK Entering Status TextPress UP/ DWN to select a character Alternate net Programming a Group CodeAll calls SpecialRepeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digits Programming a Packet PathMethod 4 Ssid path Method 1 Specific pathMethod 2 Generic path Method 3 WIDEN-N pathBcon again Selecting Beacon Transmit MethodPress 2, 9 to select 2-9 Data TX Press UP/ DWN to select the desired distance Selecting Beacon Transmit IntervalRestricting Reception of Aprs Data Press UP/ DWN to select the desired intervalAprs Message KEY+NEW Data Status Accessing Received Aprs MessagesPress MSG Message TypeRepeat to enter a message or bulletin with up to 45 digits Entering a MessageRepeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 digits Press OK to start transmitting Transmitting a MessagePress a numeric key 0 to 9 to enter a 3-digit secret number Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A onlyPress PTT+VFO+ Power on PreparationENT or VFO UP/ DWN To recall a memory channel Press PTT+MR+ Power onControl Operation SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only Contact your authorized Kenwood dealer TransceiverYou can use the optional cables PG-4R to connect Transporter with the HF transceiver. For these cablesOn the Commander Access Menu 4-4 and select Commander On Transporter On CommanderProgramming Call Signs Programming a Tone FrequencyCLR PowerUP/ DWN ModePage Cleaning MaintenanceService Service NotePress A/B+ Power on to exit TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Press BAL, then UP/ DWN to Page Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action EMC-3 PB-38 PB-39 BT-11 Optional AccessoriesSMC-32 SMC-33 SMC-34 HMC-3PG-4R PG-3JPG-4W VC-H1 PG-4VEquipment Connections Connecting Other External EquipmentGeneral VHF Band UHF Band SpecificationsTransmitter VHF Band UHF Band Appendix TNC Commands ListShort Default Parameter Description Flow ON/ OFF DwaitEcho ON/ OFF Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFFLtext HbaudLocation LOC Every Lpath LPA GPSPpersist ON/ OFF ResetTxdelay PersistIndex
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The Kenwood TH-D7A is a sophisticated handheld transceiver designed especially for amateur radio enthusiasts. It combines advanced features with user-friendly operation, making it a popular choice among both beginners and seasoned operators.

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