TM-V708A
Features
Thank YOU
When condensation occurs inside the transceiver
One or more of the following statements may be applicable
Contents
Selecting the Number of Channels Using Visual Scan
Setting Scan Limits Using Program Scan
Recalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call Channel
Locking Out a Memory Channel
Packet Operation
Supplied Accessories
Conventions Followed in this Manual
Preparation
Mobile Installation
Main 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
Transceiver 15 a Supplied Accessory 20 a DC Power Cable
Antenna Connection
Replacing Fuses
Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating
Microphone
Accessory Connections
External Speakers
Your First QSO
Ewwew w
Getting Acquainted
Front Panel
3SQL control
Main Unit Front
Microphone
Indicators
VFO mode
Memory Recall mode
Programmable Memory PM mode
Menu mode
KEY Function Display
Band a & B
TX Band and Control Band
TX Band
Control Band
MIC Keypad Direct Entry MC-58DM only
Switching the Power ON/OFF
Adjusting the Volume
Operating Basics
Selecting a Band
Selecting a Frequency
Adjusting the Squelch
Press VFO to select VFO mode
Transmitting
Selecting Output Power
When you finish speaking, release Mic PTT
Menu Setup
Menu Access
Menu Configuration
Level Selections Default
Auto PM Channel Store
Channel Display
Memory Channel Lockout
Memory channel name See reference Number Store
Acknowledgement
Automatic Power Off APO
Remote Control
Operating Through Repeaters
Offset Programming Flow
Programming Offset
Selecting Offset Direction
Selecting Offset Frequency
Press c / d to select Repeater Then press OK
Activating Tone Function
Selecting a Tone Frequency
Press Tone to activate the Tone function
Press F, T.SEL
Automatic Repeater Offset
Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone
Press c/ d to select TX Hold 1-7-4, then
Automatic Simplex Check ASC
Press REV to switch the Reverse function on or OFF
Reverse Function
Tone Frequency ID
Press Scan to activate the Tone Frequency ID
Parameter Simplex Odd-split
Memory Channels
Simplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL?
Select your desired transmit frequency Press M.IN
Storing ODD-SPLIT Repeater Frequencies
Press M.IN 1 s
Select band a or B Press MR to enter Memory Recall mode
Press MHz Tuning control+ Power on
Recalling a Memory Channel
Clearing a Memory Channel
Turn the Tuning control to select the first digit
Naming a Memory Channel
Press a
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 8 digits
Call Channel
Recalling the Call Channel
Reprogramming the Call Channel
Press VFO
MEMORY-TO-VFO Transfer
Channel Display
Partial or Full RESET?
Parameter Band a Band B
Programmable Memory PM
Programmable Information
Application Examples
Situationit ti
Press F, P.IN
Storing in PM Channels
Recalling a PM Channel
Auto PM Channel Store
PM Channel Reset
Press PM+ Power on
Scan
Scan Type Scan Range
Mode 1 31 ch
Mode 2 61 ch
Visual Scan
Selecting the Number of Channels
To exit Visual Scan, press ESC
Using Visual Scan
Press F, Visual to start Visual Scan
Time-Operated mode
Carrier-Operated mode
Seek mode
Selecting Scan Resume Method
VFO Scan
Memory Scan
Press VFO 1 s
Select band a or B
Press MHz Tuning control 1 s
Group Scan
Locking Out a Memory Channel
To exit Group Scan, press MHz again
Select your desired frequency for the lower limit Press F
Setting Scan Limits
Program Scan
Using Program Scan
Select the appropriate band
To exit Program Scan, press VFO again
To exit MHz Scan, press MHz again
CALL/VFO Scan
CALL/MEMORY Scan
To exit Call/VFO Scan, press Call again
To exit Call/Memory Scan, press Call again
Using Ctcss
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss
Press the left or right Band SEL to select band a or B
Press Tone to activate the Ctcss function
Ctcss Frequency ID
Press Scan to activate the Ctcss Frequency ID
Press Tone to activate the DCS function
Using DCS
Digital Code Squelch DCS
DCS Code ID
Press Scan to activate the DCS Code ID
Freq. Hz 1209 1336 1477 1633
Manual Dialing
Dtmf Monitor
Turn the Tuning control to select a character
Automatic Dialer
Storing a Dtmf Number in Memory
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits
Selecting Pause Duration
Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number
Selecting TX Speed
Programmable Function PF Keys
PF PF1
MR PF2
VFO PF3
Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad
Auxiliary Functions
Press VFO Press Mic Enter
Changing Frequency Step Size
Programmable VFO
Press VFO Press F, Step
Press c/ d to select your desired step size
Display Contrast Adjust
Display Dimmer
Auto Dimmer Change
POSITIVE/ Negative Reversal
Blanking a Band Display
Automatic Band Change ABC
PWR switch MHz SQL controls VOL controls
Press MNU to exit Menu mode
Transceiver Lock
ALL-CONTROL Lock
Changing Beep Volume
Switching FM/AM Mode
KEY Beep ON/ OFF
Squelch Hang Time
TIME-OUT Timer TOT
Automatic Power OFF APO
Intermodulation and Sensitivity Adjustments
Advanced Intercept Point AIP
POWER-ON Message
Display Demonstration
14 4 Press a
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits
Speaker Mute
Changing Speaker Configurations
Connection Mode Band a Band B
Packet Operation
Connecting with a TNC and Personal Computer
Function
Selecting a Data Transfer Rate
Microphone Control with MC-58DM only
Key
Wireless Remote Control
Preparation
Select the receive frequency on band B UHF
Access Menu 1-A-3 Control and select on
Control Operation
Repeater Function
VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Optional
Band SEL
Optional Accessories
PS-33 SP-50B VS-3
PG-2N PG-3B PG-4X
PG-5A MC-45
Installing Options
Installing the PG-4X Extension Cable KIT
Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit
Replace the lower cover 6 screws
Connections Using One PG-4X Kit
Connections Using Two PG-4X Kits
Maintenance
Service
Service Note
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Specifications
VHF Band UHF Band
Transmitter
Index