Kenwood TH-F6A, TH-F7E instruction manual Your First QSO

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YOUR FIRST QSO

FIRST QSO

Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? Reading this page should get your voice on the air right away. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there is something you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual.

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qPress and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON.

•A high pitched double beep sounds and then “KENWOOD” and “HELLO !!” appear momentarily. The various indicators and 2 frequencies appear on the LCD.

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

wPress [A/B] to select the frequency band on top.

•Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon moves, indicating which frequency band is currently selected for operation.

eTurn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o’clock position.

rPress [BAND] until you select the amateur radio band you wish to operate.

tTurn the Tuning control to select the receive frequency.

•You may further turn the VOL control to adjust the volume level of the signal.

yTo transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth.

uPress and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your normal tone of voice.

iRelease the PTT switch to receive.

oRepeat steps y, u and i to continue communication.

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Contents TH-F6A Market Codes PrecautionsModels Covered by this Manual Features Supplied AccessoriesThank YOU Thank YOUContents Wireless Remote Control Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting SpecificationsInstalling the Antenna Installing Alkaline BatteriesInstalling the Belt Clip PreparationPreparation Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter SocketConnecting to a Regulated Power Supply Your First QSO First QSOGetting Acquainted Keys and ControlsDisplay Getting Acquainted0VOX 7DCSBasic Operation Getting Acquainted Transmitting Selecting a FrequencyENT ENT VFOMenu Setup What is a MENU?Menu Access Selecting a Menu LanguageMenu Setup On the Display Menu No Selections Default Alphabetical Function ListOperating Through Repeaters Offset Programming FlowProgramming Offset Selecting Offset DirectionAutomatic Repeater Offset Operating Through RepeatersActivating Tone Function Selecting a Tone FrequencyAutomatic Simplex Check ASC Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Scan Memory Channels Parameter Simplex Odd-SplitCtcss on DCS onMemory Recall Mode Using the Tuning Control or / KeysUsing a Numeric Keypad Memory Channels Recalling a Memory ChannelDtmf Naming a Memory ChannelMemory Channels Memory Channel Transfer Group Delete FunctionMemory Group Function Memory \ VFO TransferCall Channel Recalling the Call ChannelReprogramming the Call Channel Channel 0 ~Information Channels Recalling AN Information ChannelReprogramming the Information Channel WeatherChannel Display KEYScan Normal ScanBand Scan Scan Type PurposeScan Program Scan Storing Program Scan Frequency RangePerforming the Program Scan Press VFOMemory Scan ScanALL-CHANNEL Scan Group ScanUsing Priority Scan Call ScanPriority Scan Programming Priority ChannelsVisual Scan Using Visual Scan VFOInformation Channel Scan Memory Channel Lockout Scan Using Visual Scan Memory ChannelScan Resume Method Using Ctcss Selective CallCtcss Selecting a Ctcss FrequencyUsing DCS DCSSelective Call Ctcss FREQ. ID Scan Selecting a DCS CodeSelective Call DCS Code ID Scan Dtmf Functions Manual DialingAutomatic Dialer Dtmf TX HoldAdjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission Speed Adjusting the Pause DurationDtmf Lock Dtmf FunctionsUtilizing the B-BAND About the B-BANDBand Frequency Band Frequency Coverage TH-F6ASelecting a Mode for the B-BAND BAR AntennaUtilizing the B-BAND LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFMSelecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step Fine TuningActivating Fine Tuning Battery Life Battery RemainingBattery Type Operator ConveniencesBattery Saver Display ContrastBeat Shift Beep FunctionTune Enable LampLock Function Microphone PF Keys OptionalPOWER-ON Message MonitorNarrow Band FM Operation Programmable VFOTIME-OUT Timer Single Band OperationTone Alert TX InhibitTX Power Volume BalanceVOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit VOX GainVOX Delay Time VOX on BusyWireless Remote Control TH-F6A only PreparationControl Operation Tone SELPG-2W PG-3J Optional AccessoriesEMC-3 HMC-3 Interfacing to Peripherals SP/MIC JackSelecting SP/MIC Jack Function SP/MICInterfacing to Peripherals General Information TroubleshootingBackup Battery Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action 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 ChannelsIndex CtcssDCS Dtmf