TM-V7A
Features
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Models Covered by this Manual
When condensation occurs inside the transceiver
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Contents
Setting Scan Limits Using Program Scan
Partial Reset VFO Full Reset Memory
Selecting the Number of Channels Using Visual Scan
Selecting Scan Resume Method
1200/ 9600 bps Operation Data Connector Pin Functions
Transceiver Lock All Lock
Squelch Hang Time
Supplied Accessories
Conventions Followed in this Manual
Installation Steps
Mobile Installation
Installation Example
Preparation for Mobile and Fixed Station Operation
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 Cable
Antenna Connection
Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating
External Speakers
Accessory Connections
Packet Equipment Connections
Microphone
Your First QSO
Ewweww
Getting Acquainted
Basic Transceiver Modes
TX-Band
Control Band
Front Panel
REV button
Function button
Tone button
LOW button
3MNU button Selects the Menu mode
Rear Panel
Microphone
Indicators
VFO Scan Transmit Stored
Transceiver Guide
Function Index
To exit Guide mode, press MNU again
Press Band SEL to select the VHF or UHF band
Switching Power ON/OFF Adjusting Squelch
Selecting a Band Adjusting Volume
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level
Tuning Control
Selecting Frequencies
Microphone UP/DWN Buttons
High Medium Low No Indicator
Selecting Output Power
When you finish speaking, release Mic PTT
Transmitting
What is a MENU?
Menu Access
Select the desired band
Multi-function Button Label See reference
Menu Configuration
Description Selections
Memory Channel Lockout
Item No Description Selections Default
+600 kHz +5 MHz +1.6 MHz
Operating Through Repeaters
Compared to simplex communication, you can usually
Not applicable
Selecting Offset Direction
Simplex
Selecting Offset Frequency
Activating Tone Function
Selecting a Tone Frequency
Freq
European versions
Automatic Repeater Offset A./ Canada/ Europe Only
This complies with the standard Arrl band plan
Press s, then select Item No Auto Offset
To cancel ASC, press REV
Reverse Function
Automatic Simplex Checker ASC
Parameter Simplex Split
Memory Channels
Simplex or Split Memory CHANNEL?
Channel
Press SET, then select the desired ratio
VHF/UHF Memory Channel Ratio
VHF Band UHF Band
Press SET again
Storing Data in Simplex Channels
Storing Data in Split Channels
31, or the Call channel
Clearing Memory Channels
Press MHz+ Power on
Recalling Memory Channels
Press MR again
Naming Memory Channels
Changing Call Channel Contents Simplex
Call Channel
Recalling the Call Channel
Changing Call Channel Contents Split
Channel Display Function
Partial Reset VFO
Full Reset Memory
Initializing Memory
Programmable Memory PM
Programmable Information
Contents of any memory channels
Solution
Transceiver default environment. You will not lose
Application Examples
Press 1 to 4 corresponding to the desired PM channel
Storing Data in PM Channels
Confirm that the following conditions have been Satisfied
Press 1 to 4 corresponding to the desired PM Channel
Auto PM Channel Storing
Resetting Programmable Memory
Press CALL+ Power on
Press s, then select Item No PM Auto Store
Scan
Scan Type Scan Range
Visual Scan
Selecting the Number of Channels
Using Visual Scan
Scan Resume Methods
Selecting Scan Resume Method
Memory Scan
VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from
Current frequency step size is used
Press SET to toggle Lockout on or OFF default
Locking Out Memory Channels
Press s, then select item No Lock Out
Setting Scan Limits
Program Scan
Using Program Scan
MHz Scan
CALL/VFO Scan
When you make a call Press and hold Mic PTT
Using Ctcss
When you are called
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss
Press s
Dual Tone Squelch System Dtss
Storing Dtss Codes
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to select the second and third
Select the appropriate Dtss code
Using Dtss
When you make a call
Press and hold Mic PTT to transmit your Dtss code
Press MNU again to exit Menu mode
Press MNU to enter Menu mode Select Menu No Code Squelch
Press s, then select Item No CSQ Delay
Dtss and Repeaters
Member
Code Memory
Communication Network Example
Ch. a 222 333 444 789
Storing page Codes
To switch Page OFF, press F, Dtss
15 4 Use the Tuning
Channel a Control or Mic UP/DWN to select
Calling
Receiving
Dtss and Repeaters page 52. This setting is
Locking OUT page Codes
Shared with Dtss
Answer Back U.S.A./ Canada only
Auto page Cancel
Press s, then select Item No PAG Cancel
Press s, then select Item No Answer Back
Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf Functions
Autopatch U.S.A. and Canada
Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones
Press MNU to enter Menu mode Select Menu No Dtmf Memory
Press SET to complete setting
Press Mic PTT + PF
Confirming Stored Dtmf Numbers
Transmitting Stored Dtmf Numbers
Press Mic 0 to 9 to select the desired channel
Press SET to toggle the function on or OFF default
TIME-OUT Timer TOT
Press MNU to enter Menu mode Select Menu No APO
Auxiliary Functions
Band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without
C. will temporarily switch the RX only band to the TX
Advanced Intercept Point AIP
Manually selecting the correct band
VHF and UHF VHF or UHF VHF and VHF
Configuration
Dual Band RX
UHF and UHF
Switching AM/FM Mode Some Versions only
Programmable VFO
Displayed Frequency
Changing Frequency Step Size
10, 15, 20 or 50 kHz 25, 12.5 or 25 kHz
00, 05, 10 20, 25, 30 40, 45, 50 60, 65, 70 80, 85, 90
Labels after Pressing F
Changing Beep Volume
Press s, then select Item No Beep Volume
Press s, then select Item No
All Lock
Lock
Transceiver Lock
Press F, MHz to toggle Transceiver Lock on or OFF
Meter Squelch
Squelch Hang Time
Press s, then select Item No Power On Msg
POWER-ON Message
Display Demonstration Mode
Press VFO
Changing Display Conditions
Display Dimmer
Auto Dimmer Change
Display Contrast
Press s , then select Item No Reverse Mode
Press SET to toggle Negative default or Positive
Positive/Negative Reversal
Configuring Program Function Keys
Default Function
+ Mic KEY PWR switch Tuning control VOL control SQL control
Enter
User Setting
Monitor
Voice
Use the Mic keypad to enter the desired frequency
Keypad Direct Entry
Operating Frequency Entry
12.5 62.5 37.5 87.5
Memory Channel Number Entry
Tone Frequency Number Entry
Use the Mic keypad to enter 2 or 3 digits
VOL SQL
Key
Key Function Squelch Adjustment2
Microphone Control
Key Function
Activating Microphone Control
Press s, then select Item No Mic Control
1200 bps
Packet Operation
Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a
9600 bps
Data Connector Pin Functions
Pin Function
LOCKED-BAND Repeater
Repeater Function U.S.A./ Canada only
CROSS-BAND Repeater
TX Hold
Call Channel Programmable Memory
Key Pressed New Mode Announcement
VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Optional
Menu
Page
Installing Options
Replace the upper cover 5 screws
When the release switch clicks, the front panel is secured
Installation Examples
DFK-3C
Service Note
Maintenance
Service
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Securely to the main unit by using the same
PTT
Specifications
General
Transmitter
Receiver
Index