Kenwood TH-F7E, TH-F6A instruction manual Basic Operation

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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

BASIC OPERATION

 

• The higher the level, the stronger the signals

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

 

must be, to receive.

 

• 6 different levels can be set

1 Press [

 

] (POWER) briefly to switch the

 

 

 

(-- -- -- -- --: level 0 ~ : level 5).

 

 

 

 

transceiver power ON.

3

Press [

] or [MNU] to store the new settings or

 

 

 

• Upon power up, a high pitched double beep

 

press [

] to cancel without changing the current

sounds, followed by the frequencies and other

 

setting.

 

indicators.

Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch

 

 

 

 

 

 

unmutes up to level 2.

2To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ ] (POWER) again.

When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched double beep sounds.

The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio output level and counterclockwise to decrease the output level.

SELECTING A BAND

By default, two frequencies are displayed on the LCD. The frequency on top is called the A-band. The bottom frequency is called the B-band.

A-band

B-band

Press [A/B] to select the A-band or B-band for operation. Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon moves, indicating which band is currently selected for operation. Usually, select the A-band to operate the amateur band and select the B-band to receive the various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV (audio only) or another amateur band {page 33}.

MULTI-SCROLL KEY

This transceiver has a 4-way cursor key with a MENU (“MNU”) key in the center.

If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the VOL control to a comfortable audio output level.

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure independent threshold squelch levels for the A-band and B-band.

1Press [SQL].

• The current squelch level appears.

2Turn the Tuning control or press []/ [] to adjust the level.

Select the level at which the background noise is just eliminated when no signal is present.

/ keys

The / keys function in the same way as the Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies, memory channels, and other selections.

Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the / keys for most of the controls.

/ OK key

Press to move to the next step or complete the setting in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection.

/ ESC key

Press to move back or cancel the entry in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and direct frequency entry.

MNU key

Press to enter the Menu mode.

In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu number by turning the Tuning control or pressing []/ []. It also functions as [OK] key.

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Contents TH-F6A Market Codes PrecautionsModels Covered by this Manual Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUContents Specifications Wireless Remote ControlOptional Accessories TroubleshootingPreparation Installing the AntennaInstalling Alkaline Batteries Installing the Belt ClipPreparation Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter SocketConnecting to a Regulated Power Supply First QSO Your First QSOKeys and Controls Getting Acquainted7DCS DisplayGetting Acquainted 0VOXBasic Operation Selecting a Frequency Getting Acquainted TransmittingENT VFO ENTSelecting a Menu Language Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Menu AccessMenu Setup Alphabetical Function List On the Display Menu No Selections DefaultSelecting Offset Direction Operating Through RepeatersOffset Programming Flow Programming OffsetSelecting a Tone Frequency Automatic Repeater OffsetOperating Through Repeaters Activating Tone FunctionAutomatic Simplex Check ASC Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Scan DCS on Memory ChannelsParameter Simplex Odd-Split Ctcss onMemory Channels Recalling a Memory Channel Memory Recall ModeUsing the Tuning Control or / Keys Using a Numeric KeypadDtmf Naming a Memory ChannelMemory Channels Memory \ VFO Transfer Memory Channel TransferGroup Delete Function Memory Group FunctionChannel 0 ~ Call ChannelRecalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call ChannelWeather Information ChannelsRecalling AN Information Channel Reprogramming the Information ChannelKEY Channel DisplayScan Type Purpose ScanNormal Scan Band ScanPress VFO Scan Program ScanStoring Program Scan Frequency Range Performing the Program ScanGroup Scan Memory ScanScan ALL-CHANNEL ScanProgramming Priority Channels Using Priority ScanCall Scan Priority ScanVisual Scan Using Visual Scan VFOInformation Channel Scan Memory Channel Lockout Scan Using Visual Scan Memory ChannelScan Resume Method Selecting a Ctcss Frequency Using CtcssSelective Call CtcssSelecting a DCS Code Using DCSDCS Selective Call Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanSelective Call DCS Code ID Scan Dtmf TX Hold Dtmf FunctionsManual Dialing Automatic DialerDtmf Functions Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission SpeedAdjusting the Pause Duration Dtmf LockBand Frequency Coverage TH-F6A Utilizing the B-BANDAbout the B-BAND Band FrequencyLSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM Selecting a Mode for the B-BANDBAR Antenna Utilizing the B-BANDSelecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step Fine TuningActivating Fine Tuning Operator Conveniences Battery LifeBattery Remaining Battery TypeBeep Function Battery SaverDisplay Contrast Beat ShiftMicrophone PF Keys Optional Tune EnableLamp Lock FunctionProgrammable VFO POWER-ON MessageMonitor Narrow Band FM OperationTX Inhibit TIME-OUT TimerSingle Band Operation Tone AlertVOX Gain TX PowerVolume Balance VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitVOX on Busy VOX Delay TimeTone SEL Wireless Remote Control TH-F6A onlyPreparation Control OperationPG-2W PG-3J Optional AccessoriesEMC-3 HMC-3 SP/MIC Interfacing to PeripheralsSP/MIC Jack Selecting SP/MIC Jack FunctionInterfacing to Peripherals General Information TroubleshootingBackup Battery Press A/B+ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Microprocessor Reset Operation Notices Internal Beats Frequency Formula TH-F6A TH-F7E SpecificationsLSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM SpecificationsTV Channels VHF AppendixAppendix TV Channels UHFCitizen Band Channels Marine Channels VHFDtmf IndexCtcss DCS