Kenwood TM-D700 E instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

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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

Page

Ref.

 

 

 

The transceiver will not power

1 The power cable was connected

1 Connect the supplied DC power cable

5, 6

up after connecting a 13.8 V

backwards.

correctly:

 

DC power supply and pressing

 

Red ( + ); Black ( – ).

 

the PWR switch. Nothing

2 One or more of the power cable fuses

2 Look for the cause of the blown fuse(s). After

7

appears on the display.

are open.

inspecting and correcting any problems, install

 

 

 

a new fuse(s) with the same ratings.

 

 

3 The modular plug cable was not

3 Correctly connect the modular plug cable

4

 

correctly connected.

between the front panel and main unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The display is too dim, even

The supply voltage is too low.

The supply voltage requirement is

though you selected a high

 

13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 V to 15.8 V DC).

 

dimmer level.

 

If the input voltage is outside this range, recharge

 

 

 

your battery, adjust your regulated power supply,

 

 

 

and/or check all power cable connections.

 

 

 

 

 

The frequency cannot be

Memory Recall was selected.

Press [VFO].

15

selected by turning the Tuning

 

 

 

control or by pressing Mic

 

 

 

[UP]/ [DWN].

 

 

 

Most buttons/keys and the

One of the Lock functions is ON.

Unlock all of the Lock functions.

67

Tuning control do not

 

 

 

function.

 

 

 

Memory channels cannot be

No data has been stored in any memory

Store data in some memory channels.

36

selected by turning the Tuning

channels.

 

 

control or by pressing Mic

 

 

 

[UP]/ [DWN].

 

 

 

22

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Contents TM-D700A Thank YOU FeaturesModels Covered by this Manual When condensation occurs inside the transceiver One or more of the following statements may be applicableContents Recalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call Channel Selecting the Number of Channels Using Visual ScanSetting Scan Limits Using Program Scan Locking Out a Memory ChannelChanging MULTI-FUNCTION Squelch Hang TimeSupplied Accessories Conventions Followed in this ManualMain Unit Installation Mobile InstallationPreparation Front Panel Installation Slide the front panel down until its locking tab clicksFixed Station Installation Modular Plug Cable ConnectionDC Power Cable Connection Mobile OperationFixed Station Operation PS-33 20.5 A, 25% duty cycleReplacing Fuses Transceiver 15 a Supplied Accessory 20 a DC Power CableAntenna Connection Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingExternal Speakers Accessory ConnectionsMicrophone Your First QSO Ew wew wGetting Acquainted Front Panel3SQL control Main UNIT- Rear Main UNIT- FrontGPS jack Microphone Indicators Basic Transceiver Modes Button Function Display TX Band Band a & BTX Band and Control Band Control BandMIC Keypad Direct Entry MC-53DM only Switch on the DC power supply Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Operating BasicsAdjusting Squelch Selecting a FrequencyWhen you finish speaking, release Mic PTT Selecting Output PowerTransmitting Menu SET-UP Menu AccessPress MNU to enter Menu mode Press c/ d to select the appropriate level 1 No Press OKMenu Configuration Level Selections DefaultMemory Channel Lockout Auto PM Channel StoreChannel Display Memory channel name See reference Number StoreMic PF Key See reference Mic MR Key Visual Scan Automatic Power Off APORemote Control Mic VFO Key See referenceMessage See reference Color for message My call sign See reference Color for call signWhite RSV report See reference Color for RSV reportStatus text transmit rate See reference Commander call sign See reference Transporter call signSky Command mode Packet path See referenceOperating Through Repeaters Offset Programming FlowSelecting Offset Frequency Programming OffsetSelecting Offset Direction Press c / d to select Radio 1-, then pressPress Tone to activate the Tone function Activating Tone FunctionSelecting a Tone Frequency Press F, T.SELAutomatic Repeater Offset A. and Canada versionsTransmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Reverse Function Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or OFFAutomatic Simplex Check ASC Tone FREQ. ID Press Scan to activate the Tone Freq. IDSimplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL? Memory ChannelsParameter Simplex Odd-split Press M.IN 1 s Storing ODD-SPLIT Repeater FrequenciesSelect the desired transmit frequency Press M.IN Recalling a Memory Channel Select band a or B Press MR to enter Memory Recall modePress MHz Tuning control+ Power on Clearing a Memory ChannelPress a Turn the Tuning control to select the first digitNaming a Memory Channel Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digitsReprogramming the Call Channel Call ChannelRecalling the Call Channel Press VFOMEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer Channel DisplayBand B Partial or Full RESET?Parameter 440.000 MHzProgrammable Memory PM Programmable InformationApplication Examples Situationit tiStoring in PM Channels Recalling a PM ChannelPress PM+ Power on PM Channel ResetAuto PM Channel Store Scan Scan Type Scan RangeVisual Scan Mode 1 31 chMode 2 61 ch Selecting the Number of ChannelsPress F, Visual to start Visual Scan Using Visual ScanTo quit Visual Scan, press ESC Seek mode Time-Operated modeCarrier-Operated mode Selecting Scan Resume MethodPress VFO 1 s VFO ScanMemory Scan Select band a or BLocking Out a Memory Channel Press MHz Tuning control 1 sGroup Scan To quit Group Scan, press MHz againProgram Scan Setting Scan LimitsSelect the desired frequency as the lower limit Press F To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanSelect the appropriate band To quit MHz Scan, press MHz againTo quit Call/VFO Scan, press Call again CALL/VFO ScanCALL/MEMORY Scan To quit Call/Memory Scan, press Call againPress the left or right Band SEL to select band a or B Using CtcssContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Press Tone to activate the Ctcss functionCtcss FREQ. ID Press Scan to activate the Ctcss Freq. IDDigital Code Squelch DCS Using DCSPress Tone to activate the DCS function DCS Code ID Press Scan to activate the DCS Code IDDtmf Monitor Manual DialingFreq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633 Storing a Dtmf Number in Memory Turn the Tuning control to select a characterAutomatic Dialer Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digitsSelecting TX Speed Transmitting a Stored Dtmf NumberSelecting Pause Duration MR PF2 Programmable Function PF KeysPF PF1 VFO PF3Press VFO Press Mic Enter Auxiliary FunctionsPress the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad Press VFO Press F, Step Changing Frequency Step SizeProgrammable VFO Press c/ d to select the desired step sizeDisplay Dimmer Auto Dimmer Change Display Contrast AdjustPOSITIVE/ Negative Reversal Blanking a Band Display Automatic Band Change A.B.CTransceiver Lock PWR switch MHz SQL controls VOL controlsPress F, MHz to switch the function on or OFF Changing MULTI-FUNCTION Button LabelsMeter Squelch Squelch Hang TimeKEY Beep ON/ OFF Changing Beep VolumeSwitching FM/AM Mode Advanced Intercept Point AIPTIME-OUT Timer TOT Automatic Power OFF APODisplay Demonstration POWER-ON MessageRepeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits Speaker Mute Changing Speaker ConfigurationsConnection Mode Band a Band B Changing TX/RX Deviation TM-D700E onlyMicrophone Control with MC-53DM only Wireless Remote Control U.S.A./ Canada only PreparationSelect the receive frequency on band B UHF Access Menu 1-A-3 Control and select onControl Operation Digits Enter or VFO UP/ DownSKY Command 2 U.S.A./ Canada only FreqConnecting the Transporter with the HF Transceiver TM-D700APreparation Flow 17 rProgramming a Tone Frequency On CommanderProgramming Call Signs On TransporterMic Key Function RIT ON/ OFF XIT ON/ OFFT y Repeater Function U.S.A./ Canada only VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Optional Band SELPG-2N PG-3B PG-4X PG-5A Optional AccessoriesPS-33 SP-50B VS-3 VC-H1 MC-45 MC-53DM MC-80 MJ-88 MJ-89Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit Installing OptionsInstalling the PG-4X Extension Cable KIT Replace the lower cover 6 screwsConnections Using One Set of PG-4X Kit Connections Using Two Sets of PG-4X KitsService Note MaintenanceService CleaningTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionCOM Port Specifications VHF Band UHF BandTransmitter Sub VHF or UHF bandIndex