Kenwood 144, 440 MHz TH-D7A Thank You, Models Covered By This Manual, Features

THANK YOU!

We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM Dual Bander. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. This time KENWOOD presents a handheld with a built-in TNC to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requests on both voice and data communications.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TH-D7A:144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada)

TH-D7E:144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe)

FEATURES

This transceiver has the following main features.

•Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily.

•Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System (APRS®) .

•Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while receiving audio on another band.

•Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special ASCII characters.

•If programmed, the built-in Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations.

•Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alphanumeric display capability.

•Employs a 4-way cursor key so that you can program most of the functions with only one hand.

•Enhances the functions of an optional VC-H1 Interactive Visual Communicator designed for plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV).

•Utilizes Sky Command System 2 designed to control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (TH-D7A only).