Thank YOU, Features | Kenwood TM-D700A, TM-D700E specification

THANK YOU!

We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. This time KENWOOD presents a mobile with

abuilt-in TNC to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requirements on both voice and data communications.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TM-D700A:144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander

(U.S.A./ Canada)

TM-D700E:144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe)

TM-D700A:144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market)

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 the other band.

•Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall.

•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.

•“Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels.

•Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations.

•The separate front panel can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit.

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

•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 (U.S.A./ Canada only).

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Kenwood TM-D700A, TM-D700E instruction manual Thank YOU, Models Covered by this Manual, Features

Contents

TM-D700A Models Covered by this Manual FeaturesThank YOU When condensation occurs inside the transceiver One or more of the following statements may be applicable Contents Recalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call Channel Selecting the Number of Channels Using Visual ScanSetting Scan Limits Using Program Scan Locking Out a Memory Channel Changing MULTI-FUNCTION Squelch Hang Time Supplied Accessories Conventions Followed in this Manual Preparation Mobile InstallationMain Unit Installation Front Panel Installation Slide the front panel down until its locking tab clicks Fixed Station Installation Modular Plug Cable Connection DC Power Cable Connection Mobile Operation Fixed Station Operation PS-33 20.5 A, 25% duty cycle Replacing Fuses Transceiver 15 a Supplied Accessory 20 a DC Power CableAntenna Connection Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Microphone Accessory ConnectionsExternal Speakers Your First QSO Ew wew w Getting Acquainted Front Panel 3SQL control GPS jack Main UNIT- FrontMain UNIT- Rear Microphone Indicators Basic Transceiver Modes Button Function Display TX Band Band a & BTX Band and Control Band Control Band MIC Keypad Direct Entry MC-53DM only Switch on the DC power supply Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Operating Basics Adjusting Squelch Selecting a Frequency Transmitting Selecting Output PowerWhen you finish speaking, release Mic PTT Menu SET-UP Menu AccessPress MNU to enter Menu mode Press c/ d to select the appropriate level 1 No Press OK Menu Configuration Level Selections Default Memory Channel Lockout Auto PM Channel StoreChannel Display Memory channel name See reference Number Store Mic PF Key See reference Mic MR Key Visual Scan Automatic Power Off APORemote Control Mic VFO Key See reference Message See reference Color for message My call sign See reference Color for call signWhite RSV report See reference Color for RSV report Status text transmit rate See reference Commander call sign See reference Transporter call signSky Command mode Packet path See reference Operating Through Repeaters Offset Programming Flow Selecting Offset Frequency Programming OffsetSelecting Offset Direction Press c / d to select Radio 1-, then press Press Tone to activate the Tone function Activating Tone FunctionSelecting a Tone Frequency Press F, T.SEL Automatic Repeater Offset A. and Canada versions Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Automatic Simplex Check ASC Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or OFFReverse Function Tone FREQ. ID Press Scan to activate the Tone Freq. ID Parameter Simplex Odd-split Memory ChannelsSimplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL? Select the desired transmit frequency Press M.IN Storing ODD-SPLIT Repeater FrequenciesPress M.IN 1 s Recalling a Memory Channel Select band a or B Press MR to enter Memory Recall modePress MHz Tuning control+ Power on Clearing a Memory Channel Press a Turn the Tuning control to select the first digitNaming a Memory Channel Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits Reprogramming the Call Channel Call ChannelRecalling the Call Channel Press VFO MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer Channel Display Band B Partial or Full RESET?Parameter 440.000 MHz Programmable Memory PM Programmable Information Application Examples Situationit ti Storing in PM Channels Recalling a PM Channel Auto PM Channel Store PM Channel ResetPress PM+ Power on Scan Scan Type Scan Range Visual Scan Mode 1 31 chMode 2 61 ch Selecting the Number of Channels To quit Visual Scan, press ESC Using Visual ScanPress F, Visual to start Visual Scan Seek mode Time-Operated modeCarrier-Operated mode Selecting Scan Resume Method Press VFO 1 s VFO ScanMemory Scan Select band a or B Locking Out a Memory Channel Press MHz Tuning control 1 sGroup Scan To quit Group Scan, press MHz again Select the desired frequency as the lower limit Press F Setting Scan LimitsProgram Scan To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanSelect the appropriate band To quit MHz Scan, press MHz again To quit Call/VFO Scan, press Call again CALL/VFO ScanCALL/MEMORY Scan To quit Call/Memory Scan, press Call again Press the left or right Band SEL to select band a or B Using CtcssContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Press Tone to activate the Ctcss function Ctcss FREQ. ID Press Scan to activate the Ctcss Freq. ID Press Tone to activate the DCS function Using DCSDigital Code Squelch DCS DCS Code ID Press Scan to activate the DCS Code ID Freq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633 Manual DialingDtmf Monitor Storing a Dtmf Number in Memory Turn the Tuning control to select a characterAutomatic Dialer Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits Selecting Pause Duration Transmitting a Stored Dtmf NumberSelecting TX Speed MR PF2 Programmable Function PF KeysPF PF1 VFO PF3 Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad Auxiliary FunctionsPress VFO Press Mic Enter Press VFO Press F, Step Changing Frequency Step SizeProgrammable VFO Press c/ d to select the desired step size POSITIVE/ Negative Reversal Auto Dimmer Change Display Contrast AdjustDisplay Dimmer Blanking a Band Display Automatic Band Change A.B.C Transceiver Lock PWR switch MHz SQL controls VOL controlsPress F, MHz to switch the function on or OFF Changing MULTI-FUNCTION Button Labels Meter Squelch Squelch Hang Time KEY Beep ON/ OFF Changing Beep VolumeSwitching FM/AM Mode Advanced Intercept Point AIP TIME-OUT Timer TOT Automatic Power OFF APO Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits POWER-ON MessageDisplay Demonstration Speaker Mute Changing Speaker ConfigurationsConnection Mode Band a Band B Changing TX/RX Deviation TM-D700E only Microphone Control with MC-53DM only Wireless Remote Control U.S.A./ Canada only Preparation Select the receive frequency on band B UHF Access Menu 1-A-3 Control and select onControl Operation Digits Enter or VFO UP/ Down SKY Command 2 U.S.A./ Canada only Freq Connecting the Transporter with the HF Transceiver TM-D700A Preparation Flow 17 r Programming a Tone Frequency On CommanderProgramming Call Signs On Transporter Mic Key Function RIT ON/ OFF XIT ON/ OFF T y Repeater Function U.S.A./ Canada only VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Optional Band SEL PG-2N PG-3B PG-4X PG-5A Optional AccessoriesPS-33 SP-50B VS-3 VC-H1 MC-45 MC-53DM MC-80 MJ-88 MJ-89 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit Installing OptionsInstalling the PG-4X Extension Cable KIT Replace the lower cover 6 screws Connections Using One Set of PG-4X Kit Connections Using Two Sets of PG-4X Kits Service Note MaintenanceService Cleaning Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action COM Port Specifications VHF Band UHF Band Transmitter Sub VHF or UHF band Index