Kenwood TH-D7A, TH-D7E instruction manual Microphone Control, Ctcss ON/ OFF

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MICROPHONE CONTROL

1The optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone

2has 3 Programmable Function (PF) keys on its top. You

3can assign these keys the transceiver key functions that you frequently use. First connect the optional speaker

4microphone to this transceiver.

The key functions you can assign are shown below:

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6

The defaults on the PF keys are as follows:

Mic [1]: [A/B]

LANP

 

MONI

 

Press [F] first.

Press [ENT] first.

7Mic [2]: VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch

8Mic [3]: [CALL]

91 Press Mic [1], [2], or [3]+ POWER ON depending on

LANP

10

11

12

13

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which key you want to reprogram.

• “PF 1”, “PF 2”, or “PF 3” appears.

SQL

TH-D7A only

 

 

 

Press [F] first.

 

 

[0]

Memory Channel

[5]

Offset freq. select

Lockout ON/ OFF

 

 

 

[1]

Tone ON/ OFF

[6]

AM/ FM switch 1

152 Press a key on the transceiver depending on the

16function you want to assign.

17• Pressing a single key on the keypad assigns only the

18function printed on the top of the key.

19• To assign the second function (printed in purple), press

[F]first (ex. [F], [VFO]).

20• Pressing the PTT switch assigns the function that

21switches between VFO and Memory Recall mode.

22• Press [F], [0] to [9] to assign the functions that are

[2]

Tone freq. select

[7]

Programmable VFO

range select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[3]

CTCSS ON/ OFF

[8]

Freq. step size

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[4]

CTCSS freq. select

[9]

Memory name store

1TH-D7A only

Note:

Turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting the optional

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selectable in Function Select mode.

speaker microphone.

Pressing [ENT], [0] to [9] allows you to recall memory channel 0 to 9.

If the LOCK on the speaker microphone is ON, you cannot

reprogram the Programmable Function keys.

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Contents TH-D7A Models Covered by this Manual FeaturesThank YOU 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 KEY2Insert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet Latch, then slide the battery pack backPreparation Batteries Installing the AntennaInstalling the Hand STRAP/ Belt Hook PB-39 NiCd PB-38 NiCdAlkaline Installing Alkaline Batteries10 2 Insert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries 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 OFFCMD SstvSKY 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 limits67.0 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 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 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 MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer Channel DisplayVHF Band Defaults Version VFO Freq Tone Partial or Full RESET?Press F+ Power on UHF Band DefaultsScan Type Scan Range ScanThis transceiver provides the following types of scans 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 ESCPress 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 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 OFFFreq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633 Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf FunctionsManual Dialing Press OK Automatic DialerPress UP/ DWN to select a character 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 VFOBeep ON/OFF Press F, ENT to switch Tone Alert on or OFFTone Alert 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 22 4 Press OK Entering Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV20 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character Executing Superimposition Selecting Color for Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSVVC-H1 Power is onVC-H1 Control 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 SstvPress 2, 3 to select 2-3 My Pos Press Menu to enter Menu modeEntering LATITUDE/ Longitude Data Selecting a Position Comment Press UP/ DWN to select the desired comment17 4 Press OK Entering Status TextPress UP/ DWN to select a character 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 pathBcon again Selecting Beacon Transmit MethodPress 2, 9 to select 2-9 Data TX 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 to enter a message or bulletin with up to 45 digits Entering a MessageRepeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 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 numberENT or VFO UP/ DWN To recall a memory channel Press PTT+MR+ Power onControl Operation 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 CleaningPress A/B+ Power on to exit TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action 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 Appendix TNC Commands ListShort Default Parameter Description Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFF DwaitEcho ON/ OFF Flow ON/ OFFLpath LPA GPS HbaudLocation LOC Every LtextPersist ResetTxdelay Ppersist ON/ OFFQuick Reference Guide VFO F Key Operation Function1 s Index
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