Contents
TH-D7A
Features
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Models Covered by this Manual
Precautions
One or more of the following statements may be applicable
Contents
Functions
Scan
System Ctcss
Microphone Control
Maintenance
Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A only
SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only
Optional Accessories
Conventions Followed in this Manual
Supplied Accessories
KEY+ Power on
KEY2
Latch, then slide the battery pack back
Preparation
Insert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet
Batteries
Installing the Antenna
Installing the Hand STRAP/ Belt Hook
PB-39 NiCd PB-38 NiCd
Installing Alkaline Batteries
10 2 Insert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries
Alkaline
Connecting with a Regulated Power Supply
Connecting with a Cigarette Lighter Socket
First QSO
Operating Basics
Switching Power ON/OFF
Adjusting Volume
Selecting a Band
Press F, Moni
Adjusting Squelch
Press OK to complete the setting
Press UP/ DWN to select from 6 squelch levels
Reduce battery consumption, if communication is still
When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch
Selecting lower transmit power is a wise method to
Reliable. You can program a different power for band
Getting Acquainted
Indicators
UP/ DWN keys
Cursor Keys
Band a & B
OK key
Memory Recall mode
Function Select mode
VFO mode
Menu mode
Commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer
Full Duplex mode
Packet mode
Press TNC twice to select. In this mode, you can send
Keypad Direct Entry
Menu Access
Menu SET-UP
Menu Configuration
Level Selections Default
Aprs
Radio AUX
Level Selections
OFF
Sstv
SKY
CMD
Operating Through Repeaters
Offset Programming Flow
Following methods to bring the transmit frequency
Programming Offset
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate offset Frequency
Within the band limits
Press F, 1 to switch the Tone function on or OFF
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate tone frequency
67.0 97.4 136.5 192.8
Automatic Repeater Offset
A. and Canada versions
Reverse Function
Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or 13 OFF
Press REV 1 s to switch the function on
Automatic Simplex Check ASC
Tone FREQ. ID
Parameter
Memory Channels
CHANNEL?
Ctcss on
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory channel Press OK
Press PTT+OK
Clearing a Memory Channel
Press MR+ Power on
Recalling a Memory Channel
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory Channel
Naming a Memory Channel
Press UP/ DWN to select the first digit
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits
Call Channel TH-D7A only
Press VFO
Press PTT+CALL
MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer
Channel Display
VHF Band Defaults Version VFO Freq Tone
Partial or Full RESET?
Press F+ Power on
UHF Band Defaults
Scan
This transceiver provides the following types of scans
Scan Type Scan Range
Seek mode
Time-Operated mode
Carrier-Operated mode
Selecting Scan Resume Method
Press VFO 1 s
VFO Scan
Memory Scan
Press MR 1 s
MHz Scan
To quit MHz Scan, press ESC
Program Scan
Select the desired frequency as the lower limit
Press F, MR
CALL/VFO Scan TH-D7A only
CALL/MEMORY Scan TH-D7A only
Recall the desired memory channel
Press F, 4 to select F-4 Ctcss Freq
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss
Selecting a Ctcss Frequency
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate Ctcss frequency
Ctcss FREQ. ID
Using Ctcss
Press F, 3 to switch the Ctcss function on or
OFF
Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf Functions
Manual Dialing
Freq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633
Automatic Dialer
Press UP/ DWN to select a character
Press OK
Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number
Press PTT+MENU
Microphone Control
Ctcss ON/ OFF
Data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is
Auxiliary Functions
Direct Frequency Entry
Programmed for the digits not yet entered
Changing Frequency Step Size
Programmable VFO
Press F, ENT to switch Tone Alert on or OFF
Tone Alert
Beep ON/OFF
Lamp Function
Adjusting Volume Balance
Adjusting Display Contrast
Blanking a Band Display
Automatic Power OFF APO
Battery Saver
13 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
POWER-ON Message
Transceiver Lock
15 4 Press OK
TX Inhibit
Switching AM/FM Mode TH-D7A only
Switching TX Deviation TH-D7E only
Advanced Intercept Point AIP
Be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio
Packet Operation
Reference material for starting packet operation should
Equipment
Converse mode
Connecting with a Personal Computer
Command mode
Operating TNC
Packet operation. The shaded steps indicate operations
Preparation Flow
Following steps should guide you to a good start
On your personal computer. First connect
Band only
Selecting Data Band
Full Duplex
Both Bands
Comment Press List to restore the frequency display
DX Packetclusters Monitor
SLOW-SCAN Television Sstv with VC-H1
Entering Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV
20 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
22 4 Press OK
Executing Superimposition
Selecting Color for Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV
Power is on
VC-H1 Control
VC-H1
Automatic PACKET/ Position Reporting System
Operation Flow
New Aprs Duplicate
Indicator Meaning What is Included?
Receiving Aprs Data
KEY
12 2 Press UP/ DWN to select the desired station
Accessing Received Aprs Data
Press List
18 3 Press OK
Temperature
13 4 Press OK
Programming a Call Sign
11 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
15 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits
Press UP/ DWN to select from 15 icons plus Others
Press OK Press Menu to exit Menu mode
Selecting Your Station Icon
Kenwood Sstv
Press Menu to enter Menu mode
Entering LATITUDE/ Longitude Data
Press 2, 3 to select 2-3 My Pos
Selecting a Position Comment
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired comment
Entering Status Text
Press UP/ DWN to select a character
17 4 Press OK
Special
Programming a Group Code
All calls
Alternate net
Programming a Packet Path
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digits
Method 3 WIDEN-N path
Method 1 Specific path
Method 2 Generic path
Method 4 Ssid path
Selecting Beacon Transmit Method
Press 2, 9 to select 2-9 Data TX
Bcon again
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired interval
Selecting Beacon Transmit Interval
Restricting Reception of Aprs Data
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired distance
Aprs Message
KEY+NEW Data
Message Type
Accessing Received Aprs Messages
Press MSG
Status
Entering a Message
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 digits
Repeat to enter a message or bulletin with up to 45 digits
Transmitting a Message
Press OK to start transmitting
Preparation
Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A only
Press PTT+VFO+ Power on
Press a numeric key 0 to 9 to enter a 3-digit secret number
Press PTT+MR+ Power on
Control Operation
ENT or VFO UP/ DWN To recall a memory channel
SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only
Transporter with the HF transceiver. For these cables
Transceiver
You can use the optional cables PG-4R to connect
Contact your authorized Kenwood dealer
On the Commander Access Menu 4-4 and select Commander
Programming a Tone Frequency
On Commander
Programming Call Signs
On Transporter
Mode
Power
UP/ DWN
CLR
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Service Note
Maintenance
Service
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Press A/B+ Power on to exit
Press BAL, then UP/ DWN to
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Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
HMC-3
Optional Accessories
SMC-32 SMC-33 SMC-34
EMC-3 PB-38 PB-39 BT-11
VC-H1 PG-4V
PG-3J
PG-4W
PG-4R
Connecting Other External Equipment
Equipment Connections
Specifications
General VHF Band UHF Band
Transmitter VHF Band UHF Band
TNC Commands List
Short Default Parameter Description
Appendix
Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFF
Dwait
Echo ON/ OFF
Flow ON/ OFF
Lpath LPA GPS
Hbaud
Location LOC Every
Ltext
Persist
Reset
Txdelay
Ppersist ON/ OFF
Quick Reference Guide
Key Operation Function
1 s
VFO F
Index