Kenwood TH-F6A, TH-F7E instruction manual Models Covered by this Manual, Market Codes, Precautions

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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TH-F6A:144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band

Portable Transceiver

TH-F7E:144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver

MARKET CODES

K-type:The Americas

E-type:Europe/ General

T-type:The United Kingdom

The market code is shown on the carton box.

Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for the information on available operating frequencies within each model.

NOTICE TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment.

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage:

Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.

Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.

When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the transceiver. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver.

When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified cigarette lighter cable (option).

Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to heating appliances.

Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station.

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Contents TH-F6A Market Codes PrecautionsModels Covered by this Manual Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUContents Troubleshooting Wireless Remote ControlOptional Accessories SpecificationsInstalling the Belt Clip Installing the AntennaInstalling Alkaline Batteries PreparationPreparation Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter SocketConnecting to a Regulated Power Supply Your First QSO First QSOGetting Acquainted Keys and Controls0VOX DisplayGetting Acquainted 7DCSBasic Operation Getting Acquainted Transmitting Selecting a FrequencyENT ENT VFOMenu Access Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Selecting a Menu LanguageMenu Setup On the Display Menu No Selections Default Alphabetical Function ListProgramming Offset Operating Through RepeatersOffset Programming Flow Selecting Offset DirectionActivating Tone Function Automatic Repeater OffsetOperating Through Repeaters Selecting a Tone FrequencyAutomatic Simplex Check ASC Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Scan Ctcss on Memory ChannelsParameter Simplex Odd-Split DCS onUsing a Numeric Keypad Memory Recall ModeUsing the Tuning Control or / Keys Memory Channels Recalling a Memory ChannelDtmf Naming a Memory ChannelMemory Channels Memory Group Function Memory Channel TransferGroup Delete Function Memory \ VFO TransferReprogramming the Call Channel Call ChannelRecalling the Call Channel Channel 0 ~Reprogramming the Information Channel Information ChannelsRecalling AN Information Channel WeatherChannel Display KEYBand Scan ScanNormal Scan Scan Type PurposePerforming the Program Scan Scan Program ScanStoring Program Scan Frequency Range Press VFOALL-CHANNEL Scan Memory ScanScan Group ScanPriority Scan Using Priority ScanCall Scan Programming Priority ChannelsVisual Scan Using Visual Scan VFOInformation Channel Scan Memory Channel Lockout Scan Using Visual Scan Memory ChannelScan Resume Method Ctcss Using CtcssSelective Call Selecting a Ctcss FrequencySelective Call Ctcss FREQ. ID Scan Using DCSDCS Selecting a DCS CodeSelective Call DCS Code ID Scan Automatic Dialer Dtmf FunctionsManual Dialing Dtmf TX HoldDtmf Lock Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission SpeedAdjusting the Pause Duration Dtmf FunctionsBand Frequency Utilizing the B-BANDAbout the B-BAND Band Frequency Coverage TH-F6AUtilizing the B-BAND Selecting a Mode for the B-BANDBAR Antenna LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFMSelecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step Fine TuningActivating Fine Tuning Battery Type Battery LifeBattery Remaining Operator ConveniencesBeat Shift Battery SaverDisplay Contrast Beep FunctionLock Function Tune EnableLamp Microphone PF Keys OptionalNarrow Band FM Operation POWER-ON MessageMonitor Programmable VFOTone Alert TIME-OUT TimerSingle Band Operation TX InhibitVOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit TX PowerVolume Balance VOX GainVOX Delay Time VOX on BusyControl Operation Wireless Remote Control TH-F6A onlyPreparation Tone SELPG-2W PG-3J Optional AccessoriesEMC-3 HMC-3 Selecting SP/MIC Jack Function Interfacing to PeripheralsSP/MIC Jack SP/MICInterfacing to Peripherals General Information TroubleshootingBackup Battery Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Press A/B+Troubleshooting Microprocessor Reset Operation Notices Internal Beats Frequency Formula Specifications TH-F6A TH-F7ESpecifications LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FMAppendix TV Channels VHFTV Channels UHF AppendixMarine Channels VHF Citizen Band ChannelsDCS IndexCtcss Dtmf