Kenwood TH-F6A, TH-F7E Preparation, Installing the Antenna, Attaching the Hand Strap

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK

Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To charge the battery pack, refer to “CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK” {page 2}.

1Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the bottom of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver.

Grooves

2Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks the battery pack in place.

3To remove the battery pack, push the release latch on top, then slide the battery pack down.

Latch

3Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then close the cover until the locking tabs click.

Tabs

4To install the battery case onto (or remove it from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of “INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK” {above}.

Note: When you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30 (BATTERY), then select “ALKALINE”. Otherwise, the battery remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Hold the base of the supplied antenna, then screw the antenna into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until secure.

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ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP

If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to the transceiver.

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES

1To open the battery case (BT-13), push the locking tab in, then pull the cover back.

Tab

2Insert (or remove) four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

•Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case.

Strap

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

You can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver tightening the 2 supplied screws.

Screws

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Contents TH-F6A Precautions Models Covered by this ManualMarket Codes Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUContents Troubleshooting Wireless Remote ControlOptional Accessories SpecificationsInstalling the Belt Clip Installing the AntennaInstalling Alkaline Batteries PreparationConnecting to a Cigarette Lighter Socket Connecting to a Regulated Power SupplyPreparation 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 FrequencyReverse Function Tone FREQ. ID ScanAutomatic Simplex Check ASC 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 ChannelNaming a Memory Channel Memory ChannelsDtmf 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 ChannelsUsing Visual Scan VFO Information Channel ScanVisual Scan Scan Using Visual Scan Memory Channel Scan Resume MethodMemory Channel Lockout 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/ WFMFine Tuning Activating Fine TuningSelecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step 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 SELOptional Accessories EMC-3 HMC-3PG-2W PG-3J Selecting SP/MIC Jack Function Interfacing to PeripheralsSP/MIC Jack SP/MICInterfacing to Peripherals Troubleshooting Backup BatteryGeneral Information 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