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. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications.

Features

This transceiver has the following main features:

•Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25protocol. 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®).

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

•Contains a total of 1000 Memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each Memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

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

Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual

The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.

Instruction

Action

 

 

Press [KEY].

Momentarily press KEY.

 

 

Press [KEY] (1s).

Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer.

 

 

Press [KEY1], [KEY2].

Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press

KEY2.

 

 

 

Press [F], [KEY].

Press the F key to enter Function mode, then press

KEY to access its secondary function.

 

 

 

Press [KEY] + Power ON.

With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold

KEY while turning the transceiver power ON.

 

 

 

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.

Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.