Kenwood TH-D7A Dwait, Echo ON/ OFF, Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFF, Flow ON/ OFF, Frack, Gbaud, Gpssend

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Command Name

Short

Default

Parameter

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes the TNC to display the current status of all the

 

 

 

 

commands. You can also specify a class identifier A, C, H, I,

 

 

 

 

L, M, or T to display the status of only the desired command

 

 

 

 

class. Enter a space between the command name and a

 

 

 

 

class identifier; ex. DISPLAY H.

DISPLAY

DISP

A (ASYNC): RS-232C port parameters

C (CHAR): Special TNC characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H (HEALTH): Counter parameters

 

 

 

 

I (ID): ID parameters

 

 

 

 

L (LINK): TNC-to-TNC link status

 

 

 

 

M (MONITOR): Monitor parameters

 

 

 

 

T (TIMING): Timing parameters

 

 

 

 

 

DWAIT

DW

30

0 ~ 250

Specifies the interval from no carrier detection until execution

of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECHO

E

ON

ON/ OFF

When ON, causes the TNC to echo received characters to the

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other station sends a notice (packet) to you if it is not

FIRMRNR

FIR

OFF

ON/ OFF

ready to receive data. When ON, receiving such a notice

causes the TNC to suspend transmission until it receives a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ready” notice.

FLOW

F

ON

ON/ OFF

When ON, starting key entry causes the computer to stop

displaying received packets.

 

 

 

 

FRACK

FR

3

0 ~ 250

Specifies the interval from one transmission until retry of

transmission. The unit of the parameter is 1 second.

 

 

 

 

GBAUD

GB

4800

4800/ 9600

Selects 4800 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between the

TNC and the GPS receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 ~ 159

Specifies the content of data to be output to the GPS receiver;

GPSSEND

GPSS

this data is used to program the default settings on the

characters

 

 

 

receiver. The output data is not stored in memory.

 

 

 

 

GPSTEXT

GPST

$PNTS

0 ~ 6

Specifies the type of a message to be determined by LTEXT.

characters

 

 

 

 

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Contents TH-D7A Thank YOU FeaturesModels Covered by this Manual Precautions One or more of the following statements may be applicableContents Functions ScanSystem Ctcss Microphone ControlMaintenance Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A onlySKY Command 2 TH-D7A only Optional AccessoriesConventions Followed in this Manual Supplied AccessoriesKEY+ Power on KEY2Preparation Latch, then slide the battery pack backInsert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet Batteries Installing the AntennaInstalling the Hand STRAP/ Belt Hook PB-39 NiCd PB-38 NiCd10 2 Insert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries Installing Alkaline BatteriesAlkaline Connecting with a Regulated Power Supply Connecting with a Cigarette Lighter SocketFirst QSO Operating Basics Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Selecting a BandPress F, Moni Adjusting SquelchPress OK to complete the setting Press UP/ DWN to select from 6 squelch levelsReduce battery consumption, if communication is still When you finish speaking, release the PTT switchSelecting lower transmit power is a wise method to Reliable. You can program a different power for bandGetting Acquainted Indicators UP/ DWN keys Cursor KeysBand a & B OK keyMemory Recall mode Function Select modeVFO mode Menu modeCommands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer Full Duplex modePacket mode Press TNC twice to select. In this mode, you can sendKeypad Direct Entry Menu Access Menu SET-UPMenu Configuration Level Selections DefaultAprs Radio AUXLevel Selections OFFSKY SstvCMD Operating Through Repeaters Offset Programming FlowFollowing methods to bring the transmit frequency Programming OffsetPress UP/ DWN to select the appropriate offset Frequency Within the band limitsPress UP/ DWN to select the appropriate tone frequency Press F, 1 to switch the Tone function on or OFF67.0 97.4 136.5 192.8 Automatic Repeater Offset A. and Canada versionsReverse Function Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or 13 OFFPress REV 1 s to switch the function on Automatic Simplex Check ASCTone FREQ. ID Parameter Memory ChannelsCHANNEL? Ctcss onPress UP/ DWN to select the desired memory channel Press OK Press PTT+OKClearing a Memory Channel Press MR+ Power onRecalling a Memory Channel Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory ChannelPress UP/ DWN to select the first digit Naming a Memory ChannelRepeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits Press VFO Call Channel TH-D7A onlyPress PTT+CALL MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer Channel DisplayVHF Band Defaults Version VFO Freq Tone Partial or Full RESET?Press F+ Power on UHF Band DefaultsThis transceiver provides the following types of scans ScanScan Type Scan Range Seek mode Time-Operated modeCarrier-Operated mode Selecting Scan Resume MethodPress VFO 1 s VFO ScanMemory Scan Press MR 1 sMHz Scan To quit MHz Scan, press ESCSelect the desired frequency as the lower limit Program ScanPress F, MR CALL/MEMORY Scan TH-D7A only CALL/VFO Scan TH-D7A onlyRecall the desired memory channel Press F, 4 to select F-4 Ctcss Freq Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CtcssSelecting a Ctcss Frequency Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate Ctcss frequencyCtcss FREQ. ID Using CtcssPress F, 3 to switch the Ctcss function on or OFFManual Dialing Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf FunctionsFreq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633 Press UP/ DWN to select a character Automatic DialerPress OK Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number Press PTT+MENUMicrophone Control Ctcss ON/ OFFData is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is Auxiliary FunctionsDirect Frequency Entry Programmed for the digits not yet enteredChanging Frequency Step Size Programmable VFOTone Alert Press F, ENT to switch Tone Alert on or OFFBeep ON/OFF Lamp Function Adjusting Volume BalanceAdjusting Display Contrast Blanking a Band DisplayAutomatic Power OFF APO Battery Saver13 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character POWER-ON MessageTransceiver Lock 15 4 Press OKTX Inhibit Switching AM/FM Mode TH-D7A onlySwitching TX Deviation TH-D7E only Advanced Intercept Point AIPBe available at any store that handles Amateur Radio Packet OperationReference material for starting packet operation should EquipmentConverse mode Connecting with a Personal ComputerCommand mode Operating TNCPacket operation. The shaded steps indicate operations Preparation FlowFollowing steps should guide you to a good start On your personal computer. First connectBand only Selecting Data BandFull Duplex Both BandsComment Press List to restore the frequency display DX Packetclusters MonitorSLOW-SCAN Television Sstv with VC-H1 20 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character Entering Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV22 4 Press OK Executing Superimposition Selecting Color for Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSVVC-H1 Control Power is onVC-H1 Automatic PACKET/ Position Reporting System Operation Flow New Aprs Duplicate Indicator Meaning What is Included?Receiving Aprs Data KEY12 2 Press UP/ DWN to select the desired station Accessing Received Aprs DataPress List 18 3 Press OKTemperature 13 4 Press OK Programming a Call Sign11 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character 15 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digitsPress UP/ DWN to select from 15 icons plus Others Press OK Press Menu to exit Menu modeSelecting Your Station Icon Kenwood SstvEntering LATITUDE/ Longitude Data Press Menu to enter Menu modePress 2, 3 to select 2-3 My Pos Selecting a Position Comment Press UP/ DWN to select the desired commentPress UP/ DWN to select a character Entering Status Text17 4 Press OK Special Programming a Group CodeAll calls Alternate netProgramming a Packet Path Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digitsMethod 3 WIDEN-N path Method 1 Specific pathMethod 2 Generic path Method 4 Ssid pathPress 2, 9 to select 2-9 Data TX Selecting Beacon Transmit MethodBcon again Press UP/ DWN to select the desired interval Selecting Beacon Transmit IntervalRestricting Reception of Aprs Data Press UP/ DWN to select the desired distanceAprs Message KEY+NEW Data Message Type Accessing Received Aprs MessagesPress MSG StatusRepeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 digits Entering a MessageRepeat to enter a message or bulletin with up to 45 digits Transmitting a Message Press OK to start transmittingPreparation Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A onlyPress PTT+VFO+ Power on Press a numeric key 0 to 9 to enter a 3-digit secret numberControl Operation Press PTT+MR+ Power onENT or VFO UP/ DWN To recall a memory channel SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only Transporter with the HF transceiver. For these cables TransceiverYou can use the optional cables PG-4R to connect Contact your authorized Kenwood dealerOn the Commander Access Menu 4-4 and select Commander Programming a Tone Frequency On CommanderProgramming Call Signs On TransporterMode PowerUP/ DWN CLRPage Service Note MaintenanceService CleaningProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingPress A/B+ Power on to exit Press BAL, then UP/ DWN to Page Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action HMC-3 Optional AccessoriesSMC-32 SMC-33 SMC-34 EMC-3 PB-38 PB-39 BT-11VC-H1 PG-4V PG-3JPG-4W PG-4RConnecting Other External Equipment Equipment ConnectionsSpecifications General VHF Band UHF BandTransmitter VHF Band UHF Band Short Default Parameter Description TNC Commands ListAppendix Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFF DwaitEcho ON/ OFF Flow ON/ OFFLpath LPA GPS HbaudLocation LOC Every LtextPersist ResetTxdelay Ppersist ON/ OFFQuick Reference Guide 1 s Key Operation FunctionVFO F Index
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