Your First QSO | Kenwood TH-F6A, TH-F7E specs

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

Contents

TH-F6A Market Codes PrecautionsModels Covered by this Manual Features Supplied AccessoriesThank YOU Thank YOU Contents Wireless Remote Control Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications Installing the Antenna Installing Alkaline BatteriesInstalling the Belt Clip Preparation Preparation Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter SocketConnecting to a Regulated Power Supply Your First QSO First QSO Getting Acquainted Keys and Controls Display Getting Acquainted0VOX 7DCS Basic Operation Getting Acquainted Transmitting Selecting a Frequency ENT ENT VFO Menu Setup What is a MENU?Menu Access Selecting a Menu Language Menu Setup On the Display Menu No Selections Default Alphabetical Function List Operating Through Repeaters Offset Programming FlowProgramming Offset Selecting Offset Direction Automatic Repeater Offset Operating Through RepeatersActivating Tone Function Selecting a Tone Frequency Automatic Simplex Check ASC Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Scan Memory Channels Parameter Simplex Odd-SplitCtcss on DCS on Memory Recall Mode Using the Tuning Control or / KeysUsing a Numeric Keypad Memory Channels Recalling a Memory Channel Dtmf Naming a Memory ChannelMemory Channels Memory Channel Transfer Group Delete FunctionMemory Group Function Memory \ VFO Transfer Call Channel Recalling the Call ChannelReprogramming the Call Channel Channel 0 ~ Information Channels Recalling AN Information ChannelReprogramming the Information Channel Weather Channel Display KEY Scan Normal ScanBand Scan Scan Type Purpose Scan Program Scan Storing Program Scan Frequency RangePerforming the Program Scan Press VFO Memory Scan ScanALL-CHANNEL Scan Group Scan Using Priority Scan Call ScanPriority Scan Programming Priority Channels Visual 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 Frequency Using DCS DCSSelective Call Ctcss FREQ. ID Scan Selecting a DCS Code Selective Call DCS Code ID Scan Dtmf Functions Manual DialingAutomatic Dialer Dtmf TX Hold Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission Speed Adjusting the Pause DurationDtmf Lock Dtmf Functions Utilizing the B-BAND About the B-BANDBand Frequency Band Frequency Coverage TH-F6A Selecting a Mode for the B-BAND BAR AntennaUtilizing the B-BAND LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step Fine TuningActivating Fine Tuning Battery Life Battery RemainingBattery Type Operator Conveniences Battery Saver Display ContrastBeat Shift Beep Function Tune Enable LampLock Function Microphone PF Keys Optional POWER-ON Message MonitorNarrow Band FM Operation Programmable VFO TIME-OUT Timer Single Band OperationTone Alert TX Inhibit TX Power Volume BalanceVOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit VOX Gain VOX Delay Time VOX on Busy Wireless Remote Control TH-F6A only PreparationControl Operation Tone SEL PG-2W PG-3J Optional AccessoriesEMC-3 HMC-3 Interfacing to Peripherals SP/MIC JackSelecting SP/MIC Jack Function SP/MIC Interfacing 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-F7E Specifications LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM Appendix TV Channels VHF TV Channels UHF Appendix Marine Channels VHF Citizen Band Channels Index CtcssDCS Dtmf