TH-D7A
Models Covered by this Manual
Features
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Precautions
One or more of the following statements may be applicable
Contents
Scan
System Ctcss
Functions
Microphone Control
Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A only
SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only
Maintenance
Optional Accessories
Supplied Accessories
KEY+ Power on
Conventions Followed in this Manual
KEY2
Insert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet
Latch, then slide the battery pack back
Preparation
Installing the Antenna
Installing the Hand STRAP/ Belt Hook
Batteries
PB-39 NiCd PB-38 NiCd
Alkaline
Installing Alkaline Batteries
10 2 Insert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries
Connecting with a Regulated Power Supply
Connecting with a Cigarette Lighter Socket
First QSO
Switching Power ON/OFF
Adjusting Volume
Operating Basics
Selecting a Band
Adjusting Squelch
Press OK to complete the setting
Press F, Moni
Press UP/ DWN to select from 6 squelch levels
When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch
Selecting lower transmit power is a wise method to
Reduce battery consumption, if communication is still
Reliable. You can program a different power for band
Getting Acquainted
Indicators
Cursor Keys
Band a & B
UP/ DWN keys
OK key
Function Select mode
VFO mode
Memory Recall mode
Menu mode
Full Duplex mode
Packet mode
Commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer
Press TNC twice to select. In this mode, you can send
Keypad Direct Entry
Quick Reference Guide
Key Operation Function
1 s
Ctcss ON/ OFF
VFO F
Menu Access
Menu SET-UP
Menu Configuration
Level Selections Default
Radio AUX
Level Selections
Aprs
OFF
CMD
Sstv
SKY
Operating Through Repeaters
Offset Programming Flow
Programming Offset
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate offset Frequency
Following methods to bring the transmit frequency
Within the band limits
67.0 97.4 136.5 192.8
Press F, 1 to switch the Tone function on or OFF
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate tone frequency
Automatic Repeater Offset
A. and Canada versions
Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or 13 OFF
Press REV 1 s to switch the function on
Reverse Function
Automatic Simplex Check ASC
Tone FREQ. ID
Memory Channels
CHANNEL?
Parameter
Ctcss on
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory channel Press OK
Press PTT+OK
Press MR+ Power on
Recalling a Memory Channel
Clearing a Memory Channel
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired memory Channel
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits
Naming a Memory Channel
Press UP/ DWN to select the first digit
Press PTT+CALL
Call Channel TH-D7A only
Press VFO
MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer
Channel Display
Partial or Full RESET?
Press F+ Power on
VHF Band Defaults Version VFO Freq Tone
UHF Band Defaults
Scan Type Scan Range
Scan
This transceiver provides the following types of scans
Time-Operated mode
Carrier-Operated mode
Seek mode
Selecting Scan Resume Method
VFO Scan
Memory Scan
Press VFO 1 s
Press MR 1 s
MHz Scan
To quit MHz Scan, press ESC
Press F, MR
Program Scan
Select the desired frequency as the lower limit
Recall the desired memory channel
CALL/VFO Scan TH-D7A only
CALL/MEMORY Scan TH-D7A only
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss
Selecting a Ctcss Frequency
Press F, 4 to select F-4 Ctcss Freq
Press UP/ DWN to select the appropriate Ctcss frequency
Using Ctcss
Press F, 3 to switch the Ctcss function on or
Ctcss FREQ. ID
OFF
Freq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633
Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf Functions
Manual Dialing
Press OK
Automatic Dialer
Press UP/ DWN to select a character
Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number
Press PTT+MENU
Microphone Control
Auxiliary Functions
Direct Frequency Entry
Data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is
Programmed for the digits not yet entered
Changing Frequency Step Size
Programmable VFO
Beep ON/OFF
Press F, ENT to switch Tone Alert on or OFF
Tone Alert
Adjusting Volume Balance
Adjusting Display Contrast
Lamp Function
Blanking a Band Display
Automatic Power OFF APO
Battery Saver
POWER-ON Message
Transceiver Lock
13 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
15 4 Press OK
Switching AM/FM Mode TH-D7A only
Switching TX Deviation TH-D7E only
TX Inhibit
Advanced Intercept Point AIP
Packet Operation
Reference material for starting packet operation should
Be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio
Equipment
Connecting with a Personal Computer
Command mode
Converse mode
Operating TNC
Preparation Flow
Following steps should guide you to a good start
Packet operation. The shaded steps indicate operations
On your personal computer. First connect
Selecting Data Band
Full Duplex
Band only
Both Bands
Comment Press List to restore the frequency display
DX Packetclusters Monitor
SLOW-SCAN Television Sstv with VC-H1
22 4 Press OK
Entering Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV
20 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
Executing Superimposition
Selecting Color for Call SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV
VC-H1
Power is on
VC-H1 Control
Automatic PACKET/ Position Reporting System
Operation Flow
Indicator Meaning What is Included?
Receiving Aprs Data
New Aprs Duplicate
KEY
Accessing Received Aprs Data
Press List
12 2 Press UP/ DWN to select the desired station
18 3 Press OK
Temperature
Programming a Call Sign
11 3 Press UP/ DWN to select a character
13 4 Press OK
15 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits
Press OK Press Menu to exit Menu mode
Selecting Your Station Icon
Press UP/ DWN to select from 15 icons plus Others
Kenwood Sstv
Press 2, 3 to select 2-3 My Pos
Press Menu to enter Menu mode
Entering LATITUDE/ Longitude Data
Selecting a Position Comment
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired comment
17 4 Press OK
Entering Status Text
Press UP/ DWN to select a character
Programming a Group Code
All calls
Special
Alternate net
Programming a Packet Path
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digits
Method 1 Specific path
Method 2 Generic path
Method 3 WIDEN-N path
Method 4 Ssid path
Bcon again
Selecting Beacon Transmit Method
Press 2, 9 to select 2-9 Data TX
Selecting Beacon Transmit Interval
Restricting Reception of Aprs Data
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired interval
Press UP/ DWN to select the desired distance
Aprs Message
KEY+NEW Data
Accessing Received Aprs Messages
Press MSG
Message Type
Status
Repeat to enter a message or bulletin with up to 45 digits
Entering a Message
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 digits
Transmitting a Message
Press OK to start transmitting
Wireless Remote Control TH-D7A only
Press PTT+VFO+ Power on
Preparation
Press a numeric key 0 to 9 to enter a 3-digit secret number
ENT or VFO UP/ DWN To recall a memory channel
Press PTT+MR+ Power on
Control Operation
SKY Command 2 TH-D7A only
Transceiver
You can use the optional cables PG-4R to connect
Transporter with the HF transceiver. For these cables
Contact your authorized Kenwood dealer
On the Commander Access Menu 4-4 and select Commander
On Commander
Programming Call Signs
Programming a Tone Frequency
On Transporter
Power
UP/ DWN
Mode
CLR
Page
Maintenance
Service
Service Note
Cleaning
Press A/B+ Power on to exit
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Press BAL, then UP/ DWN to
Page
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Optional Accessories
SMC-32 SMC-33 SMC-34
HMC-3
EMC-3 PB-38 PB-39 BT-11
PG-3J
PG-4W
VC-H1 PG-4V
PG-4R
Connecting Other External Equipment
Equipment Connections
Specifications
General VHF Band UHF Band
Transmitter VHF Band UHF Band
Appendix
TNC Commands List
Short Default Parameter Description
Dwait
Echo ON/ OFF
Firmrnr FIR OFF ON/ OFF
Flow ON/ OFF
Hbaud
Location LOC Every
Lpath LPA GPS
Ltext
Reset
Txdelay
Persist
Ppersist ON/ OFF
Index