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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TH-D7E

TH-D7A

STACON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

KENWOOD CORPORATION

 B62-1004-00 (K,E) (A)

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THANK YOU!

We are grateful you decided to purchase this

KENWOOD FM Dual Bander. KENWOOD always

provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and

excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no

exception. This time KENWOOD presents a handheld

with a built-in TNC to make data communications much

more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that

this product will satisfy your requests on both voice and

data communications.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TH-D7A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander

(U.S.A./ Canada)

TH-D7E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(Europe)

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 another band.

• 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.

• If programmed, the built-in Continuous Tone Coded

Squelch System (CTCSS) rejects unwanted calls from

other stations.

• Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with

alphanumeric display capability.

• Employs a 4-way cursor key so that you can program

most of the functions with only one hand.

• 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

(TH-D7A only).

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NOTICES TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be

applicable:

ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only)

Nickel-Cadmium batteries must be replaced or

disposed of properly.

State laws may vary regarding the handling and

disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

Please contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer for

more information.

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless

the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The

user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an

unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following precautions to prevent

fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage:

• Do not transmit with high output power for

extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.

• Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by

this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.

• When using a regulated power supply, connect the

specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on

the transceiver. The supply voltage must be

between 5.5 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the

transceiver.

• When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette

lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified

cigarette lighter cable (option).

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of

direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to

heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty

areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable

surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming

from the transceiver, turn OFF the power

immediately and remove the battery case or the

battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your

authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service,

or service station.

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CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1

CHAPTER 1PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK .................. 2

CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK ................... 2

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA .................................... 3

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP/ BELT HOOK......... 3

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ........................ 4

CONNECTING WITH A REGULATED POWER

SUPPLY .................................................................... 5

CONNECTING WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER

SOCKET.................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 2FIRST QSO

CHAPTER 3OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ................................. 7

ADJUSTING VOLUME .............................................. 7

SELECTING A BAND ................................................ 7

SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................... 7

ADJUSTING SQUELCH ............................................ 8

TRANSMITTING........................................................ 9

Selecting Output Power ........................................ 9

CHAPTER 4GETTING ACQUAINTED

ORIENTATION......................................................... 10

INDICATORS ........................................................... 11

CURSOR KEYS ...................................................... 12

BAND A & B............................................................. 12

BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES .............................. 13

KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY ....................................... 15

CHAPTER 5MENU SET-UP

MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 16

MENU CONFIGURATION ....................................... 17

CHAPTER 6OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

PROGRAMMING OFFSET ...................................... 21

Selecting Offset Direction .................................... 21

Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 21

Activating Tone Function ..................................... 22

Selecting a Tone Frequency ................................ 22

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ......................... 23

REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 24

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .................... 24

TONE FREQ. ID ...................................................... 25

CHAPTER 7MEMORY CHANNELS

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR

ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? ......................... 26

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR

STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ............... 27

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER

FREQUENCIES....................................................... 27

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ....................... 28

CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL......................... 28

NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................. 29

CALL CHANNEL (TH-D7A ONLY) ............................ 30

Recalling the Call Channel .................................. 30

Reprogramming the Call Channel ....................... 30

MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .............................. 31

CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................ 31

PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?.................................... 32

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CHAPTER 12 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY ............................... 45

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 46

PROGRAMMABLE VFO .......................................... 46

TONE ALERT .......................................................... 47

BEEP ON/OFF ........................................................ 47

ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCE ........................... 48

LAMP FUNCTION ................................................... 48

ADJUSTING DISPLAY CONTRAST ........................ 48

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 48

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ........................... 49

BATTERY SAVER .................................................... 49

POWER-ON MESSAGE .......................................... 50

TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................ 50

TX INHIBIT .............................................................. 51

SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (TH-D7A ONLY) .......... 51

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 51

SWITCHING TX DEVIATION (TH-D7E ONLY) ......... 51

CHAPTER 13 PACKET OPERATION

CONNECTING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER .. 53

OPERATING TNC ................................................... 53

PREPARATION FLOW ............................................ 54

SELECTING DATA BAND ........................................ 55

FULL DUPLEX......................................................... 55

CHAPTER 14 DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR

CHAPTER 8SCAN

SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD ................. 34

VFO SCAN .............................................................. 35

MEMORY SCAN...................................................... 35

Locking Out a Memory Channel .......................... 36

MHz SCAN .............................................................. 36

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 37

Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 37

Using Program Scan ........................................... 38

CALL/VFO SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY) .......................... 38

CALL/MEMORY SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY) .................. 38

CHAPTER 9CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH

SYSTEM (CTCSS)

SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY ..................... 39

USING CTCSS ........................................................ 40

CTCSS FREQ. ID .................................................... 40

CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)

FUNCTIONS

MANUAL DIALING .................................................. 41

TX Hold .............................................................. 41

AUTOMATIC DIALER .............................................. 42

Storing a DTMF Number in Memory.................... 42

Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number.................. 43

CHAPTER 11 MICROPHONE CONTROL

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CHAPTER 15 SLOW-SCAN TELEVISION (SSTV) WITH

VC-H1

ENTERING CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV .............. 58

SELECTING COLOR FOR CALL SIGN/

MESSAGE/ RSV ..................................................... 59

EXECUTING SUPERIMPOSITION .......................... 59

VC-H1 CONTROL ................................................... 60

CHAPTER 16 AUTOMATIC PACKET/ POSITION REPORTING

SYSTEM®

OPERATION FLOW ................................................ 62

RECEIVING APRS DATA......................................... 63

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA .................... 64

PROGRAMMING A CALL SIGN............................... 66

SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON........................ 67

ENTERING LATITUDE/ LONGITUDE DATA ............ 68

SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT .................... 69

ENTERING STATUS TEXT ...................................... 70

PROGRAMMING A GROUP CODE ......................... 71

PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH ......................... 72

SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT METHOD ......... 74

SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT INTERVAL ........ 75

RESTRICTING RECEPTION OF APRS DATA ......... 75

CHAPTER 17 APRS® MESSAGE

OPERATION FLOW ................................................ 76

RECEIVING A MESSAGE ....................................... 77

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES ......... 78

ENTERING A MESSAGE......................................... 79

TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE ................................ 80

CHAPTER 18 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

(TH-D7A ONLY)

PREPARATION ....................................................... 81

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 82

CHAPTER 19 SKY COMMAND 22

2 (TH-D7A ONLY)

CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH

THE HF TRANSCEIVER ......................................... 84

PREPARATION FLOW ............................................ 85

PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 86

PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 86

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 87

CHAPTER 20 MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 89

SERVICE ................................................................. 89

SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 89

CLEANING .............................................................. 89

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 90

CHAPTER 21 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 22 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING EQUIPMENT FOR

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................... 96

CONNECTING OTHER EXTERNAL

EQUIPMENT ........................................................... 96

CHAPTER 23 SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

INDEX

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL

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followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary

repetition.

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1PB-39 (9.6 V, 600 mAh)

2PB-38 (6 V, 650 mAh)

3Use this accessory to modify the cable end of your GPS

receiver {page 61}.

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PREPARATION

Guide

INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK

1Position the two grooves on the inside bottom corners

of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on

the back of the transceiver.

2Slide the battery pack along the back of the

transceiver until the release latch on the base of the

transceiver locks the battery pack in place.

3To remove the battery pack, push up the release

latch, then slide the battery pack back.

Release latch

CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK

After installing the NiCd battery pack, charge the battery

pack. The battery pack is provided uncharged.

1Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF.

• While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver

power OFF.

2Insert the DC plug from the charger into the DC IN

jack on the transceiver.

3Insert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet.

• Charging starts and will take approximately 16 hours for

PB-38 or 15 hours for PB-39.

4After 16 hours (PB-38) or 15 hours (PB-39), remove

the charger DC plug from the transceiver DC IN jack.

5Remove the charger AC plug from the AC wall outlet.

◆

Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life of

the NiCd battery pack.

◆

The provided charger is designed to charge only the provided

PB-38 or PB-39 NiCd battery pack. Charging other models

of battery packs will damage the charger and battery pack.

DC IN jack

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The following table shows the approximate battery life

(hours) relative to the transmit output power.

Note:

◆

Charge the NiCd battery pack within an ambient temperature of

between 5

C and 40

C (41

F and 104

F). Charging outside this

range may not fully charge the pack.

◆

Repeatedly recharging a fully charged NiCd battery pack, or almost

fully charged pack, shortens its operating time. To resolve this

problem, use the pack until it is completely discharged. Then

recharge the pack to full capacity.

◆

If the operating time of a fully charged NiCd battery pack is much

shorter than before, the battery life is over. Replace the pack.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Hold the provided antenna at its base, and screw the

antenna into the connector on the top panel of the

transceiver until it is snug.

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INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP/ BELT HOOK

If desired, attach the provided hand strap and/ or belt

hook.

To remove the belt hook, pull the belt hook downward

while pushing its tabs from both sides.

To lock the cable of an optional speaker microphone,

first position the cable over the left groove on the

transceiver. Then install the belt hook. Last, position the

cable over the right groove.

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INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES

With an optional BT-11 battery case, you can use

commercially available alkaline batteries in such

occasions as camping or emergency operations.

1To open the battery case cover, push on the locking

tab, then pull the cover.

2Insert four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to match the battery polarities with those

marked on the bottom of the battery case.

3Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then

close the cover until the locking tab clicks.

4To install the battery case onto (or remove from) the

transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 for INSTALLING THE

NiCd BATTERY PACK {page 2}.

◆

Do not install the batteries in a hazardous environment where

sparks could cause an explosion.

◆

Never discard old batteries in fire because extremely high

temperatures can cause batteries to explode.

Note:

◆

It is recommended to use high quality alkaline batteries rather than

manganese batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. Do not

use commercially available NiCd batteries.

◆

If you will not use the transceiver for a long period, remove the

batteries from the battery case.

◆

Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

◆

When the battery voltage is low, replace all four old batteries with

new ones.

The following table shows the approximate battery life

(hours) relative to the transmit output power.

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CONNECTING WITH A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY

To connect the transceiver with an appropriate regulated

power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable.

1Confirm that the power switches of both the

transceiver and power supply are OFF.

2Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the power

supply; red lead to positive (+) terminal, and black

lead to negative (–) terminal.

3Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN

jack on the side of the transceiver.

Note:

◆

Only use the power supplies recommended by your authorized

KENWOOD dealer.

◆

The supply voltage must be between 5.5 V and 16 V to prevent

damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds approximately

18 V, warning beeps sound and a warning message appears.

Fuse

Black Red

Regulated power supply

DC IN jack

DC IN jack To cigarette

lighter

socket

CONNECTING WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET

To connect the transceiver with the cigarette lighter

socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette

Lighter cable.

To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC

converter, only use the optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.

Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire.

Note: If input voltage exceeds approximately 18 V, warning beeps sound

and a warning message appears.

PG-2W

24V

12V

24V PG-3J

12V

24V PG-3J

DC-DC converter

Cigarette lighter socket

DC-DC converter

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5Press and hold the

PTT switch, then speak

into the microphone in

a normal tone of voice.

Press the POWER

switch for 1 second or

longer.

The 7 steps given here will get you on the air in your first

QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilaration that

comes with opening a brand new transceiver.

Note: When received signals are too weak to recognize, press and

hold [MONI] to hear clearer signals. You will, however, also hear

background noise.

Press [A/B] to select

band A or B.

Press [UP]/ [DWN] or

turn the Tuning control

to select a frequency.

Release the PTT switch

to receive.

7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to continue

communication.

FIRST QSO

Turn the VOL control

clockwise to the 11

o’clock position.

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OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

1Press the POWER switch (1 s) to switch ON the

transceiver.

• A double beep sounds.

2To switch OFF the transceiver, press the POWER

switch (1 s) again.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio

level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level.

• If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch

function, press and hold [MONI], then adjust the VOL

control. While pressing [MONI], you will hear background

noise.

SELECTING A BAND

Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• The cursor indicates the current band.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

Press [UP]/ [DWN] or turn the Tuning control to select a

frequency.

• Pressing and holding [UP]/ [DWN] causes the frequency to

step repeatedly.

• To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz] first.

The 1 MHz digit blinks. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this

function.

• You can also select frequencies by directly entering digits

from the keypad. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY”

{page 45}.

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ADJUSTING SQUELCH

Selecting the correct squelch level relieves you from

listening to background noise output from the speaker

when no signals are present. The appropriate squelch

level depends on ambient noise conditions. You can

program a different level for band A and B.

Noise

(Squelch opened)

The current squelch level is incorrect.

The current squelch level is correct.

Audio

No speaker

output

(Squelch closed) (Squelch opened)

1Press [F], [MONI].

• The SQL meter indicates the current squelch level. The

default is level 2; 4 segments are visible.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from 6 squelch levels.

• Select the level at which the background noise is just

eliminated when no signal is present.

• The higher the level selected, the stronger the signals

must be to receive.

3Press [OK] to complete the setting.

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◆

The recommended duty cycle is 1 minute of transmission and

3 minutes of reception. Extended transmissions in the high

power mode may cause the back of the transceiver to get hot.

◆

Transmitting with the supplied antenna near other electronic

equipment can interfere with that equipment. Also, transmitting

near a poorly regulated power supply, that is not recommended

by KENWOOD, may cause the power supply to output an

extremely high voltage. This voltage could damage both your

transceiver and any other equipment connected to the power

supply.

Note: If input voltage exceeds approximately 18 V while using an

external power source, warning beeps sound and a warning message

appears.

■Selecting Output Power

Selecting lower transmit power is a wise method to

reduce battery consumption, if communication is still

reliable. You can program a different power for band

A and B.

Press [F], [MENU] to select high (default), low, or

economic low power (lowest).

• “H”, “L”, or “EL” appears to show the current selection.

TRANSMITTING

1To transmit, press and hold the PTT switch and speak

into the microphone in a normal tone of voice.

• Indicator A or B lights red depending on which band you

have selected.

• The battery meter appears to show the current relative

battery charge.

• Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,

may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your

signal at the receiving station.

2When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.

Time-Out Timer: Holding down the PTT switch for more than 10

minutes causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting.

Release, then press the PTT switch to resume transmitting. You cannot

switch this function OFF.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

ORIENTATION

PTT switch

LAMP key

MONI key

Antenna

Tuning control

VOL control

Display

POWER

switch

Speaker/

Microphone

Cursor

keys

Keypad

SP jack

MIC jack

PC jack

GPS jack

DC IN jack

TX/RX indicator

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INDICATORS

On the upper section of the display you will see various

indicators that show what you have selected.

1TH-D7E only

Shows the strength of received signals. While

transmitting, shows the current relative battery charge.

Note: Electromagnetic fields, such as those produced by static

electricity, may occasionally cause the display to function abnormally.

However, the display will typically return to normal operation within a

couple of minutes.

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CURSOR KEYS

This transceiver employs 4 cursor keys so that you can

program most of the functions with only one hand.

UP/ DWN keys

The UP/ DWN keys function in the exact same way as

the Tuning control. These keys change frequencies,

memory channels, or other selections, depending on the

current transceiver mode.

Note: You can use the Tuning control instead of the UP/ DWN keys in

each operation step. This manual often omits the Tuning control to

simplify descriptions.

OK key

Press to move to the next step or to complete the setting

in various selection modes such as Function Select or

Menu mode.

ESC key

Press to move back to the previous step or to quit the

setting in various selection modes such as Function

Select or Menu mode.

BAND A & B

In this manual, bands recalled beside “ ” and “ ” are

referred to as band A and band B. The band A default is

VHF (144 MHz) and the band B default is UHF. In band

A you can also recall a 118 MHz sub-band (TH-D7A

only). In band B you can also recall a VHF (144 MHz)

sub-band.

This transceiver is capable of simultaneously receiving

on 2 bands (A and B). So, for example, it is possible to

receive packet data on one VHF frequency while

receiving audio on another VHF frequency. To transmit,

you must select either band. “ ” indicates the current

data band {page 55}.

The following diagram should help you understand how

to select or recall the desired band.

Note:

◆

You cannot recall another band by pressing [F], [A/B] in Memory

Recall mode. First press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

◆

The 118 MHz band cannot be used for transmitting.

TH-D7A only

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BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES

This section introduces you to the basic modes you can

select on this transceiver.

VFO mode

Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the

operating frequency by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] or entering

digits directly from the keypad {page 45}.

Memory Recall mode

Press [MR] to select. In this mode you can recall the

desired memory channel by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] or

entering digits directly from the keypad {page 28}. For

further information, refer to “MEMORY CHANNELS”

{page 26}.

Function Select mode

Press [F] to select. In this mode you can scroll F–1

through F–8 (except F–6) by pressing [UP]/ [DWN]; to

access F–6, first select the 118 MHz band {page 51}.

After accessing the desired function, press [OK], then

press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired parameter.

Last, press [OK] again to complete the setting. After

recalling a memory channel, you can also access F–0

and F–9. On the TH-D7E you cannot access F–6.

Pressing [F], [0] ~ [9] is a much simpler method than the

above. For example, pressing [F], [1] switches the Tone

function ON or OFF. This method is described in the

appropriate sections in this manual.

Menu mode

Press [MENU] to select. In this mode you can access

the desired menu item by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] and

[OK] or entering digits directly from the keypad. For

further information, refer to “MENU SET-UP” {page 16}.

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Full Duplex mode

Press [DUP] to select. In this mode the transceiver is

capable of simultaneously transmitting and receiving

signals. So, it is possible to transmit audio on the

current band while receiving packet data on another

band. For further information, refer to “FULL DUPLEX”

{page 55}.

Packet mode

Press [TNC] twice to select. In this mode, you can send

commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer

{page 54}.

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KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY

The keypad allows you to make various entries

depending on which mode the transceiver is in.

In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the keypad to

select a frequency {page 45} or memory channel number

{page 28}. Press [ENT] first.

In Menu mode, use the keypad to select a menu item.

For example, pressing [1], [4], [1] in sequence selects

Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND).

To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold the

PTT switch, then press the keys on the keypad

{page 41}.

You can also use the keypad to program a memory

channel name {pages 29 and 42}, Power-ON message

{page 50}, or other character strings. For example, each

press of [TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2.

Press [DUAL] to switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to

switch among the special ASCII characters.

The selectable special characters are listed below:

Note: Pressing [UP]/ [DWN] allows you to select more special ASCII

characters than above.

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MENU SET-UP

The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3

levels.

MENU ACCESS

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

• The current level 1 No. blinks.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate level 1

No.

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3Press [OK].

• The current level 2 No. blinks.

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate level 2

No.

• To move back to level 1, press [ESC] instead.

• To exit Menu mode, press [MENU].

5Press [OK].

6For Menu 1–1 to 1–5, repeat steps 4 and 5 to select

level 3.

7Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a parameter.

• The procedure in this step differs depending on which

menu item you selected. See the appropriate sections

in this manual.

8Press [OK] to complete the setting.

9Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

After pressing [MENU] in step 1, you can also enter level

Nos. to quickly select a menu item. For example,

pressing [1], [4], [1] in sequence selects

Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND). This method is described in

the appropriate sections in this manual.

Menu 1–3–1

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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by

radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or

other elevated locations. Generally they operate at

higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical

station. This combination of elevation and high ERP

allows communications over much greater distances

than communications without using repeaters.

Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency

pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split). In

addition, some repeaters must receive a tone from the

transceiver to allow it to access. For details, consult

your local repeater reference.

Offset Programming Flow

If you store the above data in a memory channel, you

need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY

CHANNELS” {page 26}.

Select a band.

Select a receive frequency.

Select an offset direction.

Select an offset frequency.

(Only when programming odd-split

repeater frequencies)

Activate the Tone function.

(If necessary)

Select a tone frequency.

(If necessary)

TX: 144.725 MHz

TX tone: 88.5 Hz

RX: 145.325 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz

TX tone: 88.5 Hz

RX: 145.325 MHz

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PROGRAMMING OFFSET

First select band A or B by pressing [A/B]. Then, if

necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

■Selecting Offset Direction

Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher

(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.

Press [F], [MHz] to switch the offset direction.

• “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is

selected.

• To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TH-D7E (UHF only),

repeatedly press [F], [MHz] until “ ” appears.

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the

allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of

the following methods to bring the transmit frequency

within the band limits:

• Move the receive frequency further inside the band.

• Change the offset direction.

Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you

cannot change the offset direction.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

■Selecting Offset Frequency

To access a repeater which requires an odd-split

frequency pair, change the offset frequency from the

default which is used by most repeaters. The default

offset frequency on the VHF band is 600 kHz no

matter which market version; the default on the UHF

band is 5 MHz (TH-D7A) or 1.6 MHz (TH-D7E).

1Press [F], [5] to select “F–5 (OFFSET)”.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate offset

frequency.

• The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz

in steps of 50 kHz.

3Press [OK] to complete the setting.

TH-D7E Only: If you have selected “ ” for the offset direction, you

cannot change the default (7.6 MHz).

Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency

will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

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2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate tone

frequency.

3Press [OK] to complete the setting.

TH-D7E Only: To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL]

without pressing the PTT switch. Release [CALL] to quit

transmitting. You can also make the transceiver remain in the

transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing [CALL]. Access Menu

1–5–6 (1750 Hz HOLD) and select “ON”.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

■Activating Tone Function

Press [F], [1] to switch the Tone function ON (or

OFF).

•“” appears when the Tone function is ON.

Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS functions

simultaneously. Switching the Tone function ON after activating the

CTCSS deactivates the CTCSS.

TH-D7E Only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz

tones, you need not activate the Tone function. No matter which

selection you make here, simply pressing [CALL] without pressing

the PTT switch causes the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

■Selecting a Tone Frequency

1Press [F], [2] to select “F–2 (TONE FREQ)”.

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AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET

This function automatically selects an offset direction,

according to the frequency that you select on the VHF

band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction

as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for

repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur

Radio association.

U.S.A. and Canada versions

This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

European versions

Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse is ON.

However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected

an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [1], [5], [1] to select “1–5–1 (AUTO OFFSET)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch the function ON

(default) or OFF.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

+–

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–

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REVERSE FUNCTION

The reverse function exchanges a separate receive and

transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can

manually check the strength of a signal that you receive

directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is

strong, both stations should move to a simplex frequency

and free up the repeater.

Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or

OFF).

• “R” appears when the function is ON.

Note:

◆

If pressing [REV] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable

range, then pressing the PTT switch causes an error beep to sound;

transmission is inhibited.

◆

If pressing [REV] places the receive frequency outside the allowable

range, an error beep sounds and no reversal occurs.

◆

Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON.

◆

You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)

While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the

strength of a signal that you receive directly from the

other station. If the station’s signal is strong enough to

allow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicator

on the display begins blinking.

Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.

•“” appears when the function is ON.

• While direct contact is possible, the ASC indicator blinks.

• To quit the function, press [REV] momentarily.

Note:

◆

Pressing the PTT switch causes the ASC indicator to quit blinking.

◆

ASC does not function if your transmit and receive frequencies are

the same (simplex operation).

◆

ASC does not function while scanning.

◆

Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF.

◆

If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that contains

Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.

◆

ASC causes receive audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3

seconds.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

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BCON

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REV ON

144.725 MHz

145.325 MHz

TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz

RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz

RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz

144.725 MHz

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STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

TONE FREQ. ID

This function scans through all tone frequencies to

identify the incoming tone frequency on a received

signal. You may use the function to find which tone

frequency is required by your local repeater.

1Press [F], [2] (1 s) to activate the function.

• The Tone function is switched ON.

• If you access “F–2 (TONE FREQ)” using [UP]/ [DWN] in

Function Select mode, press [OK] (1 s) to activate the

function.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan) or

[DWN] (downward scan).

• To quit the function, press [ESC].

•When the tone frequency is identified, the identified

frequency appears and blinks.

2Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in

place of the currently set tone frequency.

• The previous frequency display is restored with the Tone

function remained ON. You may press [F], [1] to switch

the Tone function OFF.

• Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified

frequency.

• Press [UP]/ [DWN] while the identified frequency is

blinking, to resume scanning.

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MEMORY CHANNELS

In memory channels, you can store frequencies and

related data that you often use. Then you need not

reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall

a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of

200 memory channels are available for bands A and B.

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY

CHANNEL?

You can use each memory channel as a simplex &

repeater channel or odd-split channel. Store only one

frequency to use as a simplex & repeater channel or two

separate frequencies to use as an odd-split channel.

Select either application for each channel depending on

the operations you have in mind.

Simplex & repeater channel allows:

• Simplex frequency operation

• Repeater operation with a standard offset

(If an offset direction is stored)

Odd-split channel allows:

• Repeater operation with a non-standard offset

Note:

◆

Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can also

overwrite existing data with new data.

◆

If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-current band

(A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the current band to

program data.

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N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.

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STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES

Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency

pair with a non-standard offset. If you store two separate

frequencies in a memory channel, you can operate on

those repeaters without programming the offset

frequency and direction.

1Store the desired receive frequency and related data

by using the procedure given for simplex or standard

repeater frequencies.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired transmit

frequency.

3Press [F], [MR].

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the memory channel

programmed in step 1.

5Press [PTT]+[OK].

• The transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel.

Note:

◆

When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–” appear on

the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].

◆

Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-

split memory channel.

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD

REPEATER FREQUENCIES

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO].

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired frequency.

• You can also directly enter digits from the keypad. See

page 45.

4If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the

following data:

• Offset direction {page 21}

• Tone ON, if necessary {page 22}

• Tone frequency, if necessary {page 22}

If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other

related data (CTCSS ON, CTCSS freq., etc.).

5Press [F], [MR].

• A memory channel number appears and blinks.

•“ ” indicates the current channel is empty; “ ” appears

instead, if the channel contains data.

6Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired memory

channel.

7Press [OK].

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

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CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL

Use the following procedure to clear an individual

memory channel. Full Reset {page 32} is a quick way to

clear all memory channels.

1Recall the desired memory channel.

2Switch OFF the power to the transceiver.

3Press [MR]+ POWER ON.

• A confirmation message appears.

• To quit clearing the memory channel, press [ESC].

4Press [MR] again.

• The contents of the memory channel are erased.

Note: If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-current band (A

or B), you cannot select the same channel on the current band to clear.

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL

1Select the desired band.

2Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.

• The memory channel used last is recalled.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired memory

channel.

• You cannot recall an empty memory channel.

• To restore VFO mode, press [VFO].

You can also recall a memory channel by direct entry

from the keypad. In Memory Recall mode press [ENT],

then enter the channel number. To recall channel 3, for

example, press [ENT], [0], [0], [3].

Note:

◆

When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–” appear on

the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency.

◆

After recalling a memory channel, you may program data such as

Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared once you

select another channel or the VFO mode. To permanently store the

data, overwrite the channel contents {page 27}.

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NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL

You can name memory channels using up to 8

alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named

memory channel, its name appears on the display

instead of the stored frequency. Names can be call

signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc.

1Recall the desired memory channel.

2Press [F], [9] to select “F–9 (MEMORY NAME)”.

• The first digit blinks.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the first digit.

• You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 8th digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than

8 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

After storing a memory name, pressing [MN<->f]

switches the display between the memory name and

frequency.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2. Press [DUAL]

to switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to switch among the

special ASCII characters.

Note:

◆

You can also name the Program Scan {page 37} and DTMF

{page 42} channels, but you cannot name the Call channel

{page 30}.

◆

You can assign names only to memory channels in which you have

stored frequencies and related data.

◆

The stored names can be overwritten by repeating steps 1 to 5.

◆

The stored names also are erased by clearing memory channels.

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CALL CHANNEL (TH-D7A ONLY)

The Call channel can always be selected quickly no

matter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,

you may use the Call channel as an emergency

channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO

scan {page 38} will be useful.

The default frequency stored in the Call channel is

144.000 MHz for the VHF band and 440.000 MHz for the

UHF band. The Call channel can be reprogrammed

either as a simplex & repeater or odd-split channel.

Note: Unlike channels 0 to 199 the call channel cannot be cleared.

■Recalling the Call Channel

1Select the desired band.

2Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel.

• “C” appears.

• To restore the previous mode, press [CALL] again.

■Reprogramming the Call Channel

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO].

3Select the desired frequency and related data

(Tone, CTCSS, etc.).

• When you program the Call channel as an odd-split

channel, select a receive frequency.

4Press [F], [CALL].

• The selected frequency and related data are stored

in the Call channel.

• The previous mode is restored.

To also store a transmit frequency, proceed to the

next step.

5Select the desired transmit frequency.

6Press [F].

7Press [PTT]+[CALL].

• The transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel,

and the previous mode is restored.

Note:

◆

Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an

odd-split Call channel.

◆

To store data other than frequencies, select the data in step 3 not

step 5.

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MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER

You may sometimes want to search for other stations or

a clear frequency, near the frequency stored in a

memory channel or the Call channel. In this case first

transfer the contents of a memory channel or the Call

channel to the VFO.

1Recall the desired memory channel or the Call

channel.

2Press [F], [VFO].

• The entire contents of the memory channel or the Call

channel are copied to the VFO.

Note:

◆

A transmit frequency from an odd-split memory channel or odd-split

Call channel is not transferred to the VFO. To transfer a transmit

frequency, press [REV], then press [F], [VFO].

◆

Lockout status and memory names are not copied from a memory

channel to the VFO.

◆

If you recall the Call channel in step 1, simply pressing [UP]/ [DWN]

also transfers the contents to the VFO. The frequency, however, is

changed by one step.

CHANNEL DISPLAY

When in this mode, the transceiver displays only

memory channel numbers (or memory names if stored)

instead of frequencies.

Press [A/B]+ POWER ON to switch the function ON (or

OFF).

Note: You cannot switch this function ON if you have not used both

bands A and B to store frequencies.

When in Channel Display mode, you can use only the

following functions:

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1Press [F]+ POWER ON.

• “RESET?” appears.

• You can also use Menu 1–5–7 (TH-D7A) or Menu 1–5–9

(TH-D7E).

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select Partial (VFO) Reset or

Full Reset.

3Press [OK].

• A confirmation message appears.

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select Yes (or No).

5Press [OK].

PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,

initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem.

Use Full Reset to initialize all settings that you have

customized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize the

following settings:

Note: While using the Transceiver Lock function, you cannot perform

Partial Reset nor Full Reset.

VHF Band Defaults

UHF Band Defaults

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SCAN

This transceiver provides the following types of scans:

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Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your

favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all

types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency.

Note:

◆

Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level

too low could cause Scan to stop immediately.

◆

You cannot start Scan while Tone Alert is ON.

◆

While using CTCSS, Scan stops for any signal received; however,

you will hear audio only when the signal contains the same CTCSS

tone that you selected.

◆

Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check.

Stop

145.430 MHz

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1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [1], [5], [2] to select “1–5–2 (SCAN

RESUME)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select Time-Operated (default),

Carrier-Operated, or Seek.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD

The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency (or

memory channel) on which a signal is detected. It then

continues scanning according to which resume mode

you select. You can choose one of the following modes.

The default is Time-operated mode.

•Time-Operated mode

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds, and

then continues to scan even if the signal is still

present.

•Carrier-Operated mode

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is

a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan

resumption.

•Seek mode

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) even after the signal drops out and

does not automatically resume scanning.

Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press and

hold [MONI]. Release the key to resume scanning.

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MEMORY SCAN

Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels

programmed with frequency data.

1Select the desired band.

2Press [MR] (1 s).

• Scan starts with the channel last recalled.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan) or

[DWN] (downward scan).

3To quit Memory Scan, press [ESC].

Note:

◆

On the current band at least 2 or more memory channels must

contain data and must not be locked out.

◆

The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels are not scanned.

◆

You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode.

While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks.

VFO SCAN

VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band,

using the current frequency step size.

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO] (1 s).

• Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan) or

[DWN] (downward scan).

3To quit VFO Scan, press [ESC].

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■Locking Out a Memory Channel

Select memory channels that you prefer not to

monitor while scanning.

1Recall the desired memory channel.

2Press [F], [0] to switch Lockout ON (or OFF).

• A star appears above the channel number when the

channel is locked out.

Note:

◆

The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels cannot be locked

out.

◆

If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-current band

(A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the current band

to lock out.

MHz SCAN

MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using

the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit

determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the

current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range

would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. The exact

upper limit depends on the current frequency step size.

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

3Select a frequency within the desired 1 MHz

segment.

4Press [MHz] (1 s) to start MHz Scan.

• Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan) or

[DWN] (downward scan).

5To quit MHz Scan, press [ESC].

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6Press [OK].

• The lower limit is stored in the channel.

7Select the desired frequency as the upper limit.

8Press [F], [MR].

9Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a matching channel

in the range U0 to U9.

• If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, select

U3.

10 Press [OK].

• The upper limit is stored in the channel.

To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR], then

select the L and U channels.

Note:

◆

The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper limit.

◆

The lower and upper frequency step sizes must be equal.

◆

The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same band.

PROGRAM SCAN

Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that

you select the frequency range of the scan.

■Setting Scan Limits

You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory

channels L0/U0 to L9/U9.

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO].

3Select the desired frequency as the lower limit.

4Press [F], [MR].

5Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a channel in the

range L0 to L9.

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■Using Program Scan

1Select the appropriate band.

2Press [VFO] .

3Select a frequency equal to or between the

programmed scan limits.

4Press [VFO] (1 s).

• Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in

progress.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan)

or [DWN] (downward scan).

5To quit Program Scan, press [ESC].

Note:

◆

If the step size of the current VFO frequency differs from that of

the programmed frequencies, you cannot use Program Scan.

◆

If the step size differs between the lower limit and the upper limit,

you cannot use Program Scan.

◆

If the current VFO frequency is within more than one

programmed scan range, the range stored in the smallest

channel number is used.

CALL/VFO SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY)

Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and

the current VFO frequency on the selected band.

1Select the desired band.

2Press [VFO].

3Select the desired frequency.

4Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

5To quit Call/VFO Scan, press [ESC].

CALL/MEMORY SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY)

Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel

and the desired memory channel.

1Recall the desired memory channel.

2Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/Memory Scan.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

• The Call channel on the same band as of the selected

memory channel is used for Scan.

3To quit Call/Memory Scan, press [ESC].

Note: The memory channel last used is scanned even if it has been

locked out.

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CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)

You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific

persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls

from other persons who are using the same frequency.

First select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the

other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is

subaudible and is selectable from among the 38

standard tone frequencies.

Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only

relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.

SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [F], [4] to select “F–4 (CTCSS FREQ)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate CTCSS

frequency.

• The selectable frequencies are the same as for the tone

frequency. See the table given in “Selecting a Tone

Frequency” {page 22}.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

CTCSS frequency:

82.5 Hz

CTCSS frequency:

82.5 Hz

Received

Not

received

Not

received

CTCSS frequency:

100.0 Hz

CTCSS: OFF

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USING CTCSS

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [F], [3] to switch the CTCSS function ON (or

OFF).

• “CT” appears when CTCSS is ON.

You will hear calls only when the selected tone is

received. To answer the call, press and hold the PTT

switch, then speak into the microphone.

Note:

◆

You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone functions simultaneously.

Switching the CTCSS function ON after activating the Tone function

deactivates the Tone function.

◆

If you select a high CTCSS frequency, receiving audio or noise that

contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function

incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an

appropriate squelch level {page 8}.

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CTCSS FREQ. ID

This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to

identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received

signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the

CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group

are using.

1Press [F], [4] (1 s) to activate the function.

• The CTCSS function is switched ON.

• If you access “F–4 (CTCSS FREQ)” using [UP]/ [DWN]

in Function Select mode, press [OK] (1 s) to activate the

function.

• To reverse scan direction, press [UP] (upward scan) or

[DWN] (downward scan).

• To quit the function, press [ESC].

•When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified

frequency appears and blinks.

2Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in

place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.

• The previous frequency display is restored with the

CTCSS function remained ON.

• Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified

frequency.

• Press [UP]/ [DWN] while the identified frequency is

blinking, to resume scanning.

Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.

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DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS

The keys on the keypad also function as DTMF keys; the

12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4

additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides

10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF

number (16 digits max.) with a memory name (8 digits

max.) in each of the channels to recall later for a quick

call.

Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a

service called Autopatch. You can access the public

telephone network via such a repeater by sending DTMF

tones. For further information, consult your local

repeater reference.

MANUAL DIALING

Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF

tones.

1Press and hold the PTT switch.

2Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send

DTMF tones.

• The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.

■TX Hold

This function makes the transceiver remain in

transmit mode for 2 seconds after you release each

key. So you can release the PTT switch after

beginning to press keys.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [1], [3], [3] to select “1–3–3 (TX HOLD)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch the function ON (or

OFF).

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

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7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 8 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 8th digit causes the

cursor to move to the start of the next field.

• To complete programming the name after entering

less than 8 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor

is blinking.

8Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to

enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits.

• You may press [UP]/ [DWN] then [OK] to select

each digit. Select a space if you want to put a

pause.

9Press [OK] to complete the programming.

10 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using

steps 1 to 3.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 5. For example, each press of

[TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2.

Press [ENT] to switch among the special ASCII

characters.

AUTOMATIC DIALER

If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store

DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string of

digits.

■Storing a DTMF Number in Memory

Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from

your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. If so, you

may fail to correctly program a DTMF number.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [1], [3], [1] to select “1–3–1 (STORE)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from channel 0 to 9.

4Press [OK].

• The display for entering a memory name appears;

the first digit blinks.

• To skip naming the channel, press [OK] again. You

can jump to step 8.

5Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

6Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

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This transceiver allows you to switch the DTMF

number transmission speed between Fast (default)

and Slow. If a repeater cannot respond to the fast

speed, access Menu 1–3–2 (TX SPEED) and select

“Slow”.

You can also change pause duration stored in

memory channels; the default is 500 msec. Access

Menu 1–3–4 (PAUSE). The selectable pauses are

100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000 msec.

■Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number

1Press [PTT]+[MENU].

2Release only [MENU], then press [UP]/ [DWN] to

select the desired DTMF memory channel.

3While still holding [PTT], press [MENU] again.

• The number stored in the channel scrolls across the

display accompanied by DTMF tones from the

speaker.

• After transmission, the frequency display is restored.

If you need not confirm the memory channel

contents, press [0] to [9] instead of [UP]/ [DWN] in

step 2 to select a channel number. The stored DTMF

number will be immediately transmitted. You need

not press [MENU] in step 3.

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MICROPHONE CONTROL

The key functions you can assign are shown below:

Press [F] first.

1TH-D7A only

Note:

◆

Turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting the optional

speaker microphone.

◆

If the LOCK on the speaker microphone is ON, you cannot

reprogram the Programmable Function keys.

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The optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone

has 3 Programmable Function (PF) keys on its top. You

can assign these keys the transceiver key functions that

you frequently use. First connect the optional speaker

microphone to this transceiver.

The defaults on the PF keys are as follows:

Mic [1]: [A/B]

Mic [2]: VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch

Mic [3]: [CALL]

1Press Mic [1], [2], or [3]+ POWER ON depending on

which key you want to reprogram.

• “PF 1”, “PF 2”, or “PF 3” appears.

2Press a key on the transceiver depending on the

function you want to assign.

• Pressing a single key on the keypad assigns only the

function printed on the top of the key.

• To assign the second function (printed in purple), press

[F] first (ex. [F], [VFO]).

• Pressing the PTT switch assigns the function that

switches between VFO and Memory Recall mode.

• Press [F], [0] to [9] to assign the functions that are

selectable in Function Select mode.

• Pressing [ENT], [0] to [9] allows you to recall memory

channel 0 to 9.

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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

If you press [VFO] while entering a frequency, the new

data is accepted for the digits entered and the previous

data remains unchanged for the digits not yet entered.

Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on

combinations of the previous frequency and the current frequency step

size.

If you press [ENT] while entering a frequency, the new

data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is

programmed for the digits not yet entered.

To omit entry of the 100 MHz digit, enter for the 10 MHz

and 1 MHz digits and press [MHz]. The previous data

remains unchanged for the 100 MHz digit.

To omit entry of the 100 MHz and 10 MHz digits, enter

for the 1 MHz digit and press [MHz]. The previous data

remains unchanged for the 100 MHz and 10 MHz digits.

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY

If the desired operating frequency is far from the current

frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to

change frequency.

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [VFO].

3Press [ENT].

• The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.

4Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad.

• You can also enter a different band frequency from the

current band. For example, you may enter a VHF

frequency on band B where a UHF band is in use.

Note:

◆

The 1 kHz and subsequent digits are corrected according to which

key is pressed for the 1 kHz digit.

◆

Entering a digit that is outside the allowable range causes the nearest

digit within range to be displayed.

◆

You cannot enter a frequency in a band which cannot be recalled on

the current band.

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PROGRAMMABLE VFO

If you always check frequencies within a certain range,

set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are

selectable using the Tuning control or [UP]/ [DWN]. For

example, if you select 145 MHz for the lower limit and

146 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be

from 145.000 MHz to 146.995 MHz.

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [VFO].

3Press [F], [7] to select “F–7 (PROGRAM VFO)”.

• The current lower frequency limit blinks.

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired lower

frequency limit.

5Press [OK].

• The current upper frequency limit blinks.

6Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired upper

frequency limit.

7Press [OK].

Note:

◆

You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits.

◆

The exact 100 kHz and subsequent digits of the upper limit depend

on the frequency step size selected.

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CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE

Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to

select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning

control or [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the

VHF band is 5 kHz (TH-D7A) or 12.5 kHz (TH-D7E).

The default on the UHF band is 25 kHz no matter which

market version.

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [F], [8] to select “F–8 (STEP)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired step size.

• The selectable step sizes are 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,

25, 30, 50, and 100 kHz.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed

frequency. For example, if 144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step

size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size corrects the displayed

frequency to 144.9875 MHz.

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TONE ALERT

Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are

received on the frequency you are monitoring. In

addition, it shows the number of hours and minutes

elapsed after signals were received. If you use Tone

Alert with CTCSS, it alarms only when a received

CTCSS tone matches the tone you selected.

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

• If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

2Press [F], [ENT] to switch Tone Alert ON (or OFF).

• A bell icon appears when Tone Alert is ON.

• When a signal is received, an alarm sounds and the bell

icon starts blinking.

• Pressing the PTT switch while the bell icon is blinking

switches Tone Alert OFF.

• When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a signal is

received, counting stops.

• Each time a new signal is received, the time resets to

00.00.

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Note:

◆

While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when a signal is

received. To hear receive audio, press and hold [MONI].

◆

When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.

◆

When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions:

•

Lamp ON

•

Lamp Latch ON

•

Monitor

•

Band A/B Select

•

Squelch Level Select

BEEP ON/OFF

The transceiver beeps each time you press a key on the

keypad. You can also switch this function OFF. Access

Menu 1–5–3 (BEEP) and select “OFF”. The default is

“ALL”.

In Menu 1–5–3 you can also select “KEY” and

“KEY+NEW DATA”. Those settings are described in

“APRS” sections {pages 63 and 77}.

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ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCE

While simultaneously receiving on 2 bands, you may

sometimes feel that audio output on either band is too

noisy. You can adjust the volume on the noisy band.

1Press [BAL].

• The balance scale appears with a blinking cursor.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to change the setting.

3Press [OK] to complete the setting.

LAMP FUNCTION

You can illuminate the transceiver display and keypad by

pressing [LAMP]. Approximately 5 seconds after

releasing [LAMP], the light goes OFF if no other key is

pressed. Pressing any key other than [LAMP] while the

display is lit restarts the 5 second timer; pressing

[LAMP] turns OFF the light immediately.

To latch the light ON, press [F], [LAMP]. The light

remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP] again.

Max: Maximum

Mute: Muted

Att: Attenuated

Band A Max Max Max Att Mute

Band B Mute Att Max Max Max

ADJUSTING DISPLAY CONTRAST

The display visibility changes depending on ambient

conditions, for example between daytime and nighttime.

When you find the display is not clear, use this function

to select the optimum display contrast.

Access Menu 1–1–2 (CONTRAST) and select the

contrast from 16 levels. The default is level 8.

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY

If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequency

display on the unused band. This saves power

consumption and makes it simpler to read the

information you need.

1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.

2Press [DUAL] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

• The non-current band will be blanked.

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BATTERY SAVER

Battery Saver repeats switching the receive circuit ON

and OFF at a certain interval when no signal is present

and no key is pressed for approximately 10 seconds.

This function becomes passive whenever a signal is

received or any key is pressed.

Access Menu 1–2–1 (BAT SAVER) to select the desired

interval (power OFF duration). The default is 1.0

second.

• The selectable intervals are 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0,

4.0, and 5.0 seconds plus OFF; selecting OFF switches the

function OFF.

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)

Automatic Power Off is a background function that

monitors whether any keys have been pressed, or

whether any control has been turned. After the

predetermined time passes with no operations, APO

turns OFF the power. However, 1 minute before the

power turns OFF, “APO” blinks and a series of warning

tones sound.

Access Menu 1–2–2 (APO) and select 30 minutes

(default), 60 minutes, or OFF.

Note:

◆

If a signal is received while APO is ON, the timer begins counting

again from 0.

◆

The APO timer does not operate while Tone Alert or any scan is being

used.

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POWER-ON MESSAGE

Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”

appears and stays for approximately 1 second. You can

program your favorite message in place of the factory

default.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [1], [1], [1] to select “1–1–1 (PWR ON MSG)”.

• The display for entering a message appears; the first

digit blinks.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 8th digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming the message after entering

less than 8 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2. Press [DUAL]

to switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to switch among the

special ASCII characters.

TRANSCEIVER LOCK

This function prevents accidental changes, or

unauthorized individuals from changing the transceiver

settings.

Press [F] (1 s) to switch the function ON (or OFF).

• A key icon appears when the function is ON.

You may want to use the Tuning control or [UP]/ [DWN]

in Transceiver Lock mode. Access Menu 1–5–4 (TUNE

ENABLE) and select “ON”.

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TX INHIBIT

You can disable the transmit function to prevent

unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to

eliminate the risk of accidentally transmitting by yourself.

Access Menu 1–5–5 (TX INHIBIT) and select “ON”.

• Pressing the PTT switch after switching TX Inhibit ON

causes the transceiver to generate an error beep and

display “TX INHIBIT!”.

SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (TH-D7A ONLY)

This transceiver allows you to select AM or FM mode to

receive on the 118 MHz band. The default is AM.

1Select the 118 MHz band.

2Press [F], [6] to switch between AM and FM.

• The 1 MHz decimal becomes long when AM mode is

selected.

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)

The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP

helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion

caused by intermodulation. You may use this function

when operating on the VHF band. Access Menu 1–5–6

(TH-D7A) or Menu 1–5–8 (TH-D7E) and select “ON”.

Note:

◆

This transceiver does not allow you to use the AIP on the UHF band.

◆

Switching ON the AIP also affects the VHF sub-band on band B.

SWITCHING TX DEVIATION (TH-D7E ONLY)

This transceiver is capable of switching the VHF band to

narrow transmit deviation. Access Menu 1–5–7 (144Tx

NARROW) and select “ON”.

Note: When using the VHF band to transmit packets, do not switch the

function ON.

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PACKET OPERATION

Packet is a unit of data transmitted as a whole from one

computer to another on a network. Packets can be

transmitted on radio waves as well as on

communications lines. Besides a transceiver and a

computer, all you need is a terminal node controller

(TNC). A TNC converts packets to audio tones and vice

versa as one of its tasks. This transceiver has a built-in

TNC.

A variety of packet applications developed by hams

include packet bulletin board systems (PBBSs). PBBSs

are created and maintained by volunteers called a

System Operator (SysOp). You may access one of your

local PBBSs to send e-mail, download a file, or obtain

various useful information. Thousands of PBBSs, which

have formed a worldwide network, relay e-mail to its

intended destination around the world. First find out the

call signs and frequencies used by your local PBBSs.

Reference material for starting packet operation should

be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio

equipment.

Note:

◆

Not all functions available via conventional TNCs are supported by

the TNC built in this transceiver.

◆

Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive conditions,

requires a full-scale S-meter reading for reliable communication.

When the S-meter reads less than maximum during 9600 bps

operation, communication errors are frequent.

◆

This transceiver is incapable of functioning as a digipeater.

◆

“” indicates packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer.

TH-D7E Only: When using the VHF band to transmit packets, do not

select the narrow transmit deviation {page 51}.

Data library

Mail box Bulletin board

PBBS

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OPERATING TNC

This transceiver has a built-in TNC which conforms to

the AX.25 protocol. This protocol is used for

communications between TNCs. The TNC accepts data

from your personal computer and assembles it into

packets. It then converts packets to audio tones which

the transceiver can transmit. The TNC also takes audio

tones from the transceiver, converts them to data for the

computer, and checks for errors in the data.

The TNC mainly functions in Command or Converse

mode. First learn the difference between these two

modes.

•Command mode

When you select Packet mode, the TNC enters this

mode. A “cmd:” prompt appears on the computer

screen. You can type commands from the computer

keyboard to change the settings on the TNC. When

in Converse mode, press [Ctrl]+[C] on the keyboard

to restore the Command mode.

•Converse mode

The TNC enters this mode when a linkage with the

target station is established. On the computer

keyboard, type an appropriate command and if

necessary a message, then press [Enter] or

[Return]. What you type is converted into packets

and transmitted over the air. When in Command

mode, type CONVERSE to restore the Converse

mode; you can also type CONV or K instead.

For the commands supported by the built-in TNC, see

“TNC COMMANDS LIST” on page 99.

CONNECTING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER

You can use an optional PG-4W cable to connect the

transceiver with a personal computer. For this cable,

contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer.

Note: Turn OFF the transceiver power before making the connection.

Note: When the built-in TNC is ON, some internal frequency

relationships may induce an internal heterodyne and cause the squelch

to be opened unexpectedly. Shifting the interference will solve this

problem. Press [TNC]+ POWER ON to access “BEAT SHIFT”. Press

[UP]/ [DWN] to select “UPPER”. Press [OK] to complete the setting.

The default is “NORMAL”.

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PREPARATION FLOW

The following steps should guide you to a good start of

packet operation. The shaded steps indicate operations

on your personal computer. First connect the

transceiver to the personal computer {page 53}.

Note: You may switch Battery Saver OFF {page 49} to prevent the initial

portion of a received packet from being missed.

qInstall an appropriate communications program on

the personal computer.

• A variety of freeware or shareware programs can be

obtained in various ways. Consult your reference

material or other “packeteers”.

wInitiate the communications program and set the

following parameters on the personal computer:

• Transfer rate (TNC <–> Computer): 9600 bps

• Data length: 8 bit

• Stop bit: 1 bit

• Parity: Non

• Flow control: Xon/Xoff

eAccess Menu 1–4–1 to select band A or B as the

data band {page 55}.

rPress [TNC] to switch ON the TNC.

•“ ” appears.

tPress [TNC] again to enter Packet mode.

• “PACKET” also appears.

yTo select 9600 bps as the transfer rate from/to the

target station, type HBAUD (or HB) 9600 and

press [Enter] or [Return]. The default is

1200 bps.

• You must select the same transfer rate as the target

station.

uType MYCALL (or MY) then your call sign (9 digits

max.) and press [Enter] or [Return] to set your

call sign on the TNC.

• You cannot use the default setting (NOCALL).

iTune to an appropriate frequency.

• First you may want to monitor packets which are

transmitted among other stations. When packets

are received, text appears and the computer screen

scrolls.

oTo connect with the target station, type

CONNECT (or C) then its call sign and press

[Enter] or [Return].

• When a linkage is established, a message which

informs you of it appears on the computer screen;

on the transceiver display, “ ” appears.

• If packets from other stations keep your squelch

open, adjust the squelch level in advance. The TNC

cannot transmit in such a situation.

!0 Send appropriate commands and, if necessary,

messages to the target station via the TNC.

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FULL DUPLEX

This transceiver is also capable of simultaneously

transmitting and receiving signals. So, it is possible to

transmit audio on the current band while receiving

packet data on another band (data band).

Press [DUP] to enter Full Duplex mode.

• “DUP” appears.

To exit Full Duplex mode, press [DUP] again.

Note:

◆

You cannot use the Full Duplex function after recalling the VHF band

on band B or blanking one band.

◆

When using the Full Duplex function, connect an earphone to the SP

jack. Using an earphone will prevent feedback that can cause the

transceiver to emit a howling sound.

STACON

PACKET

BCON

SELECTING DATA BAND

This transceiver is capable of receiving packet data on

one band (data band) while receiving audio on another

band. Select band A or B as the data band for receiving

or transmitting packets. “ ” indicates the current data

band; the default is band A.

Access Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND) and select band A or

You can also select the method for inhibiting the built-in

TNC from transmitting. Access Menu 1–4–2 (DCD

SENSE) and select one of the two methods.

D BAND ONLY:

The TNC does not transmit when signals are present on

the data band.

BOTH BANDS:

The TNC does not transmit when signals are present on

the data band or another band.

TH-D7 E 52 Packet Operation 98.12.4, 0:12 PM55

DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR

STACON

BCON

DUP

DX PacketClusters are networks which consist of nodes

and stations who are interested in DXing and contesting.

If one station finds a DX station on the air, he (or she)

sends a notice to his (or her) node. Then this node

passes the information to all its local stations besides

another node. This transceiver can display received DX

information and hold the latest information on up to 10

DX stations. Use this function to monitor the latest DX

information in your local area. You cannot send DX

information to a node, using the function.

1Access Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND) to select band A or B.

2Tune to the frequency of the target PacketCluster node.

3Press [TNC] to switch ON the TNC.

•“ ” appears.

Node

Station

STACON

BCON

DUP

Each time new DX cluster data is received, the frequency

display is interrupted to show information as below:

• The transceiver restores the frequency display after

approximately 10 seconds pass or when you press any key.

• When duplicate DX cluster data is received, the frequency

display is not interrupted. “dD” and a call sign will appear at

the bottom of the display.

To scroll through up to 10 sets of DX information, press

[LIST] twice, then press [UP]/ [DWN].

• Press [OK] to access an attached comment (20 characters

max.).

• Press [LIST] to restore the frequency display.

Note:

◆

The information is cleared when the transceiver power is turned OFF.

◆

This transceiver beeps each time it receives new or duplicate DX

cluster data. You may access Menu 1–5–3 (BEEP) to change this

setting. The default is “ALL”. See the table on page 63.

◆

Before tuning to a PacketCluster node, switch the APRS Beacon

function OFF {page 74}; otherwise, unintentional APRS packet

transmission will annoy PacketCluster nodes and stations.

STA CON

BCON

DUP

Comment

Time

Frequency

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SLOW-SCAN TELEVISION (SSTV) WITH VC-H1

Slow-scan Television (SSTV) is a popular application for

transmitting still images over the air from one station to

another. The VC-H1 is an optional portable unit which

includes all requirements for SSTV; a slow-scan

converter, a CCD camera, and a LCD monitor. You can

transmit or receive full-color images just by connecting

the VC-H1 to this transceiver. For further information on

the VC-H1, see the instruction manual for the VC-H1.

From this transceiver you can enter and superimpose a

message, an RSV report, and a call sign onto an image

on the VC-H1 monitor. You can also select colors for

those information.

Note: Use an optional PG-4V cable to connect the VC-H1 to this

transceiver. For this cable, contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer.

The cable that comes with the VC-H1 allows only image transfer from/ to

other stations.

Use the following Menu Nos. to program information and

select its color.

In addition, you can use Menu 3–8 (TX MODE) to

program a SSTV mode for the VC-H1. First connect the

transceiver to the VC-H1 and switch ON both the

transceiver and VC-H1. Press [MENU], [3], [8]. The

SSTV mode currently set on the VC-H1 appears. Press

[UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired mode, then press

[OK] to change the setting on the VC-H1. The

selectable SSTV modes are as follows:

• Robot (color) 36 • Robot (color) 72

• AVT 90 • AVT 94

• Scottie S1 • Scottie S2

• Martin M1 • Martin M2

• Fast FM

Note:

◆

Switch OFF both the transceiver and VC-H1 before making the

connection.

◆

When the VC-H1 is too close to the transceiver, transmitting at high

power using the provided antenna may cause malfunction. This is

caused by unwanted feedback.

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5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits (call

sign), 9 digits (message), or 10 digits (RSV report).

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the last digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than the

maximum digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [DUAL] to

switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to switch among the

special ASCII characters.

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ENTERING CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV

Use the following procedures to enter a call sign, a

message, or an RSV report. RSV stands for readability,

signal strength, and video. If you receive a clear image

free from noise, the RSV report should be 595.

Note: The only difference among Menus 3–1, 3–3, and 3–5 is the

maximum number of digits that you can enter. So you may enter another

message using Menu 3–5, for example.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [3], [1] to select “3–1 (MY CALL)”, or [3], [3] to

select “3–3 (MESSAGE)”, or [3], [5] to select “3–5

(RSV)”.

• The display for entering characters appears; the first

digit blinks.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, space, !, ?, –, and /.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

TH-D7 E 57 SSTV with VC-H1 98.12.4, 0:12 PM58

SELECTING COLOR FOR CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV

You can select white (default), black, blue, red, magenta,

green, cyan, or yellow to color the call sign, message, or

RSV report.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [3], [2] to select “3–2 (MY CALL COL)”, or [3],

[4] to select “3–4 (MESSAGE COL)”, or [3], [6] to

select “3–6 (RSV COLOR)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the color.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

EXECUTING SUPERIMPOSITION

After connecting the VC-H1 to this transceiver, use the

following procedure to execute superimposition. First

recall the desired image on the VC-H1.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [3], [7] to select “3–7 (SUPERIMPOSE)”.

• “EXECUTING” appears and data transfer starts.

3Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

Note: Switch OFF both the transceiver and VC-H1 before making the

connection.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

TH-D7 E 57 SSTV with VC-H1 98.12.4, 0:12 PM59

VC-H1 CONTROL

If you have another transceiver that has the Tone

function, you can use it as a remote control for the

VC-H1. Transmit a subaudible tone from the remote

control to this transceiver connected with the VC-H1 for

more than 1 second. Then this transceiver causes the

VC-H1 to capture an image, executes the

superimposition, and transmits the image to the target

station. You must select the same tone frequency on

both transceivers; on this transceiver, program a CTCSS

frequency {page 39}.

Note:

◆

If you have made no entry for superimposition, superimposition will

not be executed.

◆

“EXECUTING” appears and blinks on this transceiver while a series

of operations is in progress.

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

STA CON

PACKET

BCON

DUP

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [3], [9] to select “3–9 (VC SHUTTER)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

• Switching the function ON activates the CTCSS; “CT”

appears.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

The following table concludes the settings you must confirm:

1For the TH-D7, use F–4 (CTCSS FREQ) {page 39}.

2The camera and LCD monitor must not be left ON.

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AUTOMATIC PACKET/ POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM

The Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System

(APRS) is a software program and registered

trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR. He has made

packet communications much more exciting than before.

This program allows you to track mobile stations on a

map which you recall on a computer screen. Imagine

seeing one mobile station moving on the map which can

be scaled from .5 to 2000 miles. You also may be

tracked on the computer screen of another station.

Stations to be tracked must transmit beacons at certain

intervals. To track other stations, you usually need a

computer running the APRS, a transceiver, and a TNC.

To have them track you, you also need a GPS receiver.

It receives signals from the satellites to inform you of

your current geographical position. GPS stands for

Global Positioning System. The APRS interprets the

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) data

strings coming from the GPS receiver. For further

information, consult Internet Web pages relating to the

APRS. You may use one of the Internet search engines

to find correct URLs.

This transceiver includes a TNC and a program for

dealing with data formats supported by the APRS. Its

display shows information each time correct APRS data

is received; you do not need a computer. It also allows

you to manually enter position data (latitude/ longitude)

to transmit; use this function if you do not have a GPS

receiver. Besides position data this transceiver can

receive or transmit the following information:

1Receive only

2Can be transmitted only when using a GPS receiver.

This transceiver has a PC jack and GPS jack to connect

with a personal computer and a GPS receiver. This

manual, however, does not describe APRS

communications which require these equipment.

Note:

◆

Turn OFF the transceiver power before making the connections.

◆

The GPS jack also accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug. You

may use the provided cable {page 1} to modify the cable end of your

GPS receiver. The connection of each conductor (TXD/ RXD/ GND)

is the same as the plug on the PG-4W {page 53}.

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TH-D7 E 61 APRS 98.12.4, 0:13 PM61

OPERATION FLOW

The following steps should guide you to a good start of

APRS operation.

qPress [TNC] to switch ON the TNC.

•“ ” appears.

wAccess Menu 1–4–1 to select band A or B as the

data band {page 55}.

eOn the data band select the same frequency as

other stations in your group.

• You may tune to the frequency of an appropriate

digipeater {page 72}.

rAccess Menu 2–1 to program your call sign

(9 digits max.) {page 66}.

tIf you have connected a GPS receiver, access

Menu 2–2 and select “NMEA”. The default is

“NOT USED”.

yAccess Menu 2–5 to select your station icon

{page 67}.

Now you are ready to receive APRS data from other

stations. Refer to “RECEIVING APRS DATA”

{page 63}. To transmit your APRS data, proceed to

step r.

Note: When using your personal computer, set the same communication

parameters as Packet Operation {page 54}. On the transceiver, press

[TNC] twice to enter Packet mode; “PACKET” should appear.

uAccess Menu 2–3 to enter latitude and longitude

data {page 68}.

iAccess Menu 2–4 to select from 8 position

comments {page 69}.

oIf you want, access Menu 2–6 to enter status

text using up to 20 alphanumeric characters

{page 70}.

!0 If you want, access Menu 2–A to program a group

code {page 71}.

!1 If necessary, access Menu 2–8 to program a

packet path {page 72}.

!2 Access Menu 2–9 to select the operation method

for transmitting beacons {page 74}.

!3 If you selected “PTT” or “AUTO” in step !2,

access Menu 2–7 to select the interval for

transmitting beacons {page 75}.

!4 Press [BCON]. If you selected “PTT” in step !2,

then press and release the PTT switch. See

page 74.

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RECEIVING APRS DATA

Each time new APRS data is received, the frequency

display is interrupted to show information as below:

• The received APRS data may include information on an

object such as a hurricane or tornado. In this case, the

name of the object appears instead of a call sign.

• The transceiver restores the frequency display after

approximately 10 seconds pass or when you press any key.

Note: When you receive APRS data that you transmitted, the frequency

display is not interrupted. “MY PACKET” will appear at the bottom of the

display. This could happen when one or more digipeaters {page 72} are

used.

If a received packet does not include new (or proper)

APRS data, the frequency display is not interrupted. An

indicator such as “dP” appears depending on the types

of data. See the table.

STA CON

BCON

DUP

1The transceiver automatically transmits the appropriate

information in approximately 2 minutes after receiving a

request.

Note: The APRS programs for PCs have entry fields for a position

comment and status text. The data entered to these two fields are

transmitted as separate packets.

This transceiver beeps each time it receives new or

duplicate APRS data. You may access Menu 1–5–3

(BEEP) to change this setting. The default is “ALL”.

Position

comment

(or status text)

STACON

BCON

DUP

TH-D7 E 61 APRS 98.12.4, 0:13 PM63

4Press [OK] repeatedly until you can access the

desired information.

• You may press [ESC] to restore the previous display.

5Press [LIST] twice to restore the frequency display.

You may want to delete all information of the desired

station. Press [A/B] instead of [OK] in step 3 or 4.

“DELETE?” appears. Press [OK] to delete the

information.

To delete the information of all stations, press [A/B] (1 s)

in step 2. “DELETE ALL?” appears. Press [OK]. Then

“ARE YOU OK?” appears. Press [OK] again to delete

the information.

The types of information accessible in step 4 differ

depending on the types of stations. For details, see the

next page.

Note:

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When data from the 41st station is received, the oldest data in

memory is replaced by that data.

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Each time new APRS data is received from the same station, the old

data from that station (in memory) is replaced by new data.

◆

When APRS data is received with a GPS receiver connected,

included position data is sent to the receiver; the NMEA-0183

($GPWPL) format is used. This data is registered in the Waypoint

List of the receiver; the right 6 digits of the call sign is used as a name

(ex. for KJ6HC-3, J6HC-3).

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ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA

This transceiver is capable of receiving and storing

APRS data from up to 40 stations in memory. You can

select the desired station and access the desired

information, by switching the display.

1Press [LIST].

• The display for selecting a station appears.

• The numbers beside the call signs indicate the order in

which data is received. The data received last is

assigned 1.

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired station.

3Press [OK].

• The display for accessing the desired information

appears.

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This transceiver is capable of displaying the following 18

icons as station IDs. When icon data other than these is

received, the display will show an icon code such as /$ or \$.

Some icons may appear with characters if the received

icon data includes them. The following are examples:

The following icons show the directions of stations relative

to your position. For example, “ ” indicates the other

station is located at the northeast relative to your position.

0.0 to 9999 miles (or km) are shown for distances from

other stations. “xxxxmi” (or “xxxxkm”) is shown for

distances over 9999 miles (or km).

On this transceiver the default units for distance and

temperature are mile and °F. You can also change these

units to kilometer and °C. Access Menu 2–C (UNIT) and

select “km, °C”.

Note: You cannot separately change the units of distance and

temperature.

qCall sign

Fixed station 1

Fixed stationMobile station

qLatitude/ longitude

data

N: North S: South

W: West E: East

Object {page 63}Weather station

qPosition

comment

(or status text)

qGrid square locator

wDistance from

the station

(mile or km)

qTransmit power

wHeight of antenna

(elevation)

’ : Feet M: Meter

eAntenna gain

rAntenna directivity

omni: Omnidirectional

qTransmit range

(mile or km)

Using compressed

APRS data format

qMoving direction

wMoving speed

m: Mile/hour

k: km/hour

qWind direction

wWind speed

m: Mile/hour

k: km/hour

eTemperature

F: ° F c: °C

Amount of rainfall in

the past hour (" or mm)

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You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to enter

–.

Note: Unless you program a call sign, you cannot transmit APRS data.

PROGRAMMING A CALL SIGN

To transmit APRS data, first program your call sign using

a maximum of 9 alphanumeric characters.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [1] to select “2–1 (MY CALL)”.

• The display for entering characters appears; the first

digit blinks. The default is “NOCALL”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 9th digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than 9

digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

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SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON

Select an icon which will be displayed on the monitors of

other stations as your ID. You may select an icon

depending on your current location.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [5] to select “2–5 (ICON)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from 15 icons plus

“OTHERS”.

• The following 15 icons are selectable:

4Press [OK].

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

APRS supports approximately 200 icons. It allows users

to select each icon by specifying a combination of two

ASCII codes, for example, / and !. One is a symbol

code, and the other is a table identification code (either /

or \). If you select “OTHERS” in step 3, you can proceed

to steps for specifying combinations of two codes. This

method is described in the separate manual (document

file) that comes with an optional PG-4W cable. This

manual describes the APRS in further details.

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reggoJtfarcriApeeJ

emoHtaoB noitaerceR elcihev

elbatroP )tnet( raCkcurT

thcaYelcycrotoMnaV

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8Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch between west longitude

(default) and east longitude.

9Press [OK].

• The degree digits blink.

10 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select data for degrees.

11 Press [OK].

• The minute digits blink.

12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 to select data for minutes

(down to one hundredth digit).

13 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

Note:

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If have selected “NMEA” in Menu 2–2, pressing [POS] does not allow

you to access the display for entering latitude/ longitude data. The

position data received via the GPS receiver most lately will be

displayed.

◆

If using a GPS receiver, you can also copy the measured data to the

position entry display for Menu 2–3. Press [POS] to display the

measured data, then press [OK]. “COPY to MENU?” appears.

Press [OK] again.

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Grid squares were developed to shortly identify locations anywhere

on the Earth. The world is first divided into 324 areas (AA ~ RR)

called “fields”. Each field is then divided into 100 “squares” (00 ~ 99).

Each square is further divided into 576 “sub-squares” (AA ~ XX).

The world is eventually divided into 18, 662, 400 grids; each grid is

expressed with 6 digits.

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ENTERING LATITUDE/ LONGITUDE DATA

This transceiver allows you to manually enter latitude

and longitude data to transmit to other stations.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

• You may press [POS] instead. Then you can skip

step 2.

2Press [2], [3] to select “2–3 (My Pos)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch between north latitude

(default) and south latitude.

4Press [OK].

• The degree digits blink.

5Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select data for degrees.

6Press [OK].

• The minute digits blink.

7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select data for minutes

(down to one hundredth digit).

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Grid square

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SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT

The APRS data which you transmit always include one

of the 8 predetermined position comments. Select an

appropriate comment depending on your situation.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [4] to select “2–4 (POS COMMENT)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired comment.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

The selectable comments are listed below:

1Selecting these comments will highlight your station on all

other APRS computer displays.

2Select this comment only when absolutely necessary. You

will activate alarms in all monitoring APRS stations.

)tluafed(ytuDffOdettimmoC

etuoRnElaicepS

ecivreSnIytiroirP

gninruteR!ycnegremE

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ENTERING STATUS TEXT

You can also transmit any comment (status text) with the

latitude/ longitude data. If you want, enter a desired

comment using a maximum of 20 alphanumeric

characters.

Note: Attaching a long comment can double the size and length of the

packet. Enter a comment only if necessary.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [6] to select “2–6 (STATUS TEXT)”.

• The display for entering a comment appears; the first

digit blinks.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 20 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 20th digit completes

the programming.

• To complete programming a comment after entering less

than 20 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2. Press [DUAL]

to switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to switch among the

special ASCII characters.

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PROGRAMMING A GROUP CODE

Using a group code relieves you from receiving

unwanted packets. The APRS on this transceiver

supports the following three types of group codes.

All calls:

Program a 6-digit code that always starts with AP. You

will receive all APRS packets which include AP in group

codes. It does not matter whether or not the subsequent

4 digits match. The default on this transceiver is

APK001; K001 stands for KENWOOD Ver.1.

Note: APRS packets, which are generated via various methods, include

various codes instead of group codes. Using “All calls” allows you to

receive packets which include the following codes.

Special:

Enter “SPCL”. You will receive only APRS packets that

include SPCL as a group code. This code is generally

programmed by all stations at a special event.

Alternate net:

Program any other code with a maximum of 6 digits.

You will receive only APRS packets that include the

exact same code. In order to reject other packets, this

code should not include characters specified by the

above two types.

SPGMYSTSQQCNOCAEB

LLANRWYKSLIAMDILCPS

Note: Menu 2–A allows you to enter up to 9 digits (not 6 digits) because

of possible future enhancement of the group code system.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [A] to select “2–A (UNPROTOCOL)”.

• The display for entering characters appears; the first

digit blinks. The default is APK001 (All calls).

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 9th digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than

9 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to enter

–.

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PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH

A packet path specifies how APRS data should be

transferred via one or more repeaters. A repeater, which

is used for packet transfer, is commonly called a

digipeater. This came from a digital repeater. A

digipeater is usually located on a mountain top or high

building. Unlike a voice repeater, it operates on a

simplex frequency. Each volunteer who installs a

digipeater declares his (or her) digipeater to be a “wide”

type or “relay” type. Generally a wide-type digipeater

transmits packets over much greater distances than a

relay-type one.

The APRS supports various methods for specifying a

packet path. Some of those methods are described on

the next page. This transceiver allows you to edit a path

using a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters. The

default is “RELAY,WIDE” that is one of the common

settings. A comma must be put between each

parameter.

Note: This transceiver is incapable of functioning as a digipeater.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [8] to select “2–8 (PACKET PATH)”.

• The display for entering characters appears; the first

digit blinks.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –.

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 32nd digit completes

the programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than 32

digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to switch

between , and –.

Wide-type

Relay-type

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retemaraP forebmuN sretaepigid noitceriD

11 llA

22 llA

33 llA

44 llA

55 llA

66 llA

77 llA

8)eromro(2

htroN

9)eromro(2

htuoS

01)eromro(2

tsaE

11)eromro(2

tseW

21ynaM

htroN

31ynaM

htuoS

41ynaM

tsaE

51ynaM

tseW

Let us describe four basic methods for editing a packet

path.

Method 1 (Specific path):

Program the call signs of one or more digipeaters in the

sequence of transfer relay; ex. “KD6ZZV,KF6RJZ”.

Method 2 (Generic path):

Program “RELAY” and/or “WIDE”; ex. “RELAY,WIDE”. In

this example, APRS data is transferred to any relay-type

digipeater near your position first, then to any wide-type

digipeater. You can also program more than one

“WIDE”. If you enter “WIDE,WIDE” for example, APRS

data will be transferred to any wide-type near your

position first, then to another wide-type. This method

relieves you from specifying the call signs of digipeaters.

Method 3 (WIDEN-N path):

Program “WIDEN-N”, where both Ns indicate the number

of wide-type digipeaters to be used for relay. If you enter

“WIDE3-3” for example, APRS data will be relayed by

three digipeaters in any direction.

Note: This method is supported only by advanced APRS networks.

Method 4 (SSID path):

Program a single number 1 to 15. You can easily specify

the number of digipeaters that will be used for relay. You

can also specify which directions of digipeaters relative

to your position will be used. See the table.

Note: This method is supported only by advanced APRS networks.

1The first digipeater which receives your APRS data specifies

the entire route to the destination before forwarding; often 2

digipeaters are used in total.

2The digipeater which receives your APRS data specifies the

call sign of the next digipeater before forwarding. This is

repeated until your APRS data reaches the destination.

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.atad

TTP

1sserP ]NOCB[ noitcnufehthctiwsot

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•.sknilbdnasraeppa”NOCB“

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3ehtesaeleR TTP .hctiws

•ehtstimsnarthctiwsehtgnisaeleR .atadSRPA

•atadSRPAehttimsnartertonnacuoY 7–2uneMnidetcelesemitehtsselnu litnutiaW.sessap)LAVRETNIXT( etacidniotgniknilbstrats”NOCB“ .ydaersignittimsnart

4sserp,FFOnoitcnufehthctiwsoT ]NOCB[ .niaga

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.NO

•.sraeppa”NOCB“

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2sserp,FFOnoitcnufehthctiwsoT ]NOCB[ .niaga

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SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT METHOD

Select the operation method for transmitting APRS data.

The table concludes how operations differ depending on

the selection:

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [9] to select “2–9 (DATA TX)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select Manual (default), PTT, or

Auto.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

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SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT INTERVAL

Select an interval for automatically transmitting APRS

data. The default is 5 minutes.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [7] to select “2–7 (TX INTERVAL)”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired interval.

• The selectable intervals are .5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, and 30

minutes.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

Note:

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With “AUTO” in Menu 2–9 and Beacon ON, pressing [OK] in step 4

causes the APRS data to be immediately transmitted. After that, the

APRS data is transmitted at intervals of the selected period.

◆

While signals are present, APRS data is not transmitted after the

interval. Approximately 2 seconds after signals drop, transmitting is

executed.

RESTRICTING RECEPTION OF APRS DATA

If APRS is popular in your country, you may receive too

many APRS packets for a short period. If this disturbs

your APRS activities, specify a distance from your

location. You will not receive APRS data from stations

beyond this distance.

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [B] to select “2–B (POS LIMIT)”

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired distance.

• The selectable range is from 10 to 2500 in steps of 10,

plus OFF. The unit is mile or kilometer depending on the

selection in Menu 2–C (UNIT) {page 65}.

4Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

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qPress [TNC] to switch ON the TNC.

•“ ” appears.

wAccess Menu 1–4–1 to select band A or B as the

data band {page 55}.

eOn the data band select the same frequency as

other stations in your group.

• You may tune to the frequency of an appropriate

digipeater {page 72}.

The APRS supports a function for transmitting and

receiving a message independent of position reports.

You can transmit a message to a single station only or a

bulletin to all other stations in your group. If you specify

a station, the entered message is transmitted up to 5

times until a reception acknowledgment is returned.

Each message which you transmit can consist of up to

45 alphanumeric characters. A maximum of 16 incoming

or outgoing messages can be held in the message

memory.

OPERATION FLOW

The following steps should guide you to a good start of

APRS Message operation. Completing step y causes the transceiver to automatically

transmit the message (or bulletin). If you send a message

(not a bulletin), a reception acknowledgment should be

returned; “ack” appears.

rAccess Menu 2–1 to program your call sign

(9 digits max.) {page 66}.

tIf necessary, access Menu 2–8 to program a

packet path {page 72}.

yEnter a message (or bulletin) using up to 45

alphanumeric characters {page 79}.

Now you are ready to receive a message from other

stations. Refer to “RECEIVING A MESSAGE”

{page 77}. To transmit a message, proceed to

step t.

APRS MESSAGE

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When a duplicate message from the same station is

received, an error beep sounds. In addition, “dM” and a

call sign appear on the display.

• When a message to other stations is received, “oM”

appears at the bottom left of the display.

This transceiver beeps each time it receives a new or

duplicate message. You may access Menu 1–5–3

(BEEP) to change this setting. The default is “ALL”.

Note:

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This transceiver allows you to receive a message also when the

SSID does not match. However, it will not return a reception

acknowledgment.

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When a message addressed to you is received, the transceiver

display and keypad are illuminated. If you do not press any key in

approximately 5 seconds, the light goes off.

snoitceleS desserPyeK weN egasseM etacilpuD egasseM

FFOpeeboNpeeboNpeeboN

YEKpeeBpeeboNpeeboN

ATADWEN+YEKpeeBpeeBpeeboN

LLApeeBpeeBpeeB

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RECEIVING A MESSAGE

Each time a proper message is received, the frequency

display is interrupted to show information as below:

• The display shows only the first 24 characters of the message.

• The transceiver restores the frequency display after

approximately 10 seconds pass or when you press any key.

•“” appears and stays at the bottom left of the display until

you use the List function {page 78}.

The following indicators appear depending on types of

received messages:

1Sequence of message (or bulletin) packets from the same

station

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9~0

uoyotegassemlanosrepA

9~0

Z~A,

puorgruoynisnoitatsllaotnitellubA

!ecivreSrehtaeWlanoitaNehtybtroperA

ruoyottnemgdelwonkcanoitpeceR egassem

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qepyTegasseM

9~0

uoyotegassemlanosrepA

9~0

Z~A,

puorgruoynisnoitatsllaotnitellubA

!ecivreSrehtaeWlanoitaNehtybtroperA

w?XTroXR

–<egassemdeviecerA

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gnittimsnartrofegassemA

esutatS

teyton)nitellubro(egassemA semit5dettimsnart

noitpecerahcihwrofegassemA denrutersawtnemgdelwonkca

5dettimsnart)nitellubro(egassemA noitpecera,egassemaroF(semit ).denrutertonsawtnemgdelwonkca

1Sequence of message (or bulletin) packets from the same

station

2These indicators appear for outgoing messages {page 80}.

Besides the call sign and message, the display will show

the following types of information:

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ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES

This transceiver is capable of storing a maximum of 16

messages in memory. You can access the desired

massage by switching the display.

1Press [MSG].

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “LIST”.

3Press [OK].

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired station.

• Press [OK] to see the 25th and subsequent digits of the

message.

•“

” indicates the end of the message.

5Press [ESC] twice to restore the frequency display.

Pressing [MSG] in step 4 allows you to enter a message

to be returned to the station. You can skip steps 1 to 6 in

“ENTERING A MESSAGE” {page 79}.

Note:

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The dedicated memory is used for storing both received messages

and messages for transmitting. Receiving a new message when the

memory is full causes the oldest message to be deleted. A message

not yet transmitted 5 times may be unexpectedly deleted. If “ ”

stays at the bottom left of the display when memory is full, a new

message does not replace the oldest message. This transceiver

returns a reject command and shows “rM” and a call sign at the

bottom of the display.

◆

A message already transmitted can be easily sent to the same

station. Select the message in step 4 and press [MSG]. The call

sign and message are copied to the recalled entry display {page 79}.

Message

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ENTERING A MESSAGE

You can enter a message or bulletin using up to 45

alphanumeric characters. To transmit a message, first

enter the call sign of the target station. To transmit a

bulletin to all other stations in your group, enter “BLN ”

as the call sign; where must be any single

alphanumeric character. When the length of your

bulletin exceeds 45 digits, you may transmit more than

one packet to send the entire bulletin. You can use to

indicate the sequence of the bulletin portions. For

example, you may program “BLN0” (or “BLNA”) to send

the first packet, then “BLN1” (or “BLNB”) to send the

second packet.

1Press [MSG].

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “INPUT”.

3Press [OK].

• The display for entering a call sign appears; the first digit

blinks.

4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

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• You may use the keypad. For example, each press of

[TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to

enter –.

5Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 9 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 9th digit causes the

cursor to move to the start of the next field.

• To complete programming the call sign after entering

less than 9 digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

7Press [UP]/ [DWN], then [OK] to select the first digit

of a message (or bulletin).

• You may use the keypad. For example, each press of

[TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2. Press

[ENT] to switch among the special ASCII characters.

8Repeat step 7 to enter a message (or bulletin) with up

to 45 digits.

• To complete programming after entering less than 45

digits, press [OK] twice.

• Completing step 8 causes the transceiver to

automatically transmit the message (or bulletin). If you

send a message (not a bulletin), a reception

acknowledgment should be returned; “ack” appears.

TH-D7 E 76 APRS Message 98.12.4, 0:13 PM79

TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE

When entry of a message (or bulletin) is completed, this

transceiver automatically transmits it 5 times (max.) at

intervals of 1 minute.

For a message:

The transceiver repeats transmitting up to 5 times until a

reception acknowledgment is returned.

For a bulletin:

The transceiver always repeat transmitting 5 times. A

reception acknowledgment is not returned.

The table given on page 78 also shows indicators that

appear for outgoing messages (or bulletins). “+” is

assigned to messages (or bulletins) that have not yet

been transmitted 5 times. You can also manually

transmit all of those regardless of the 5-minute timer.

1Press [MSG].

2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “TRANSMIT”.

3Press [OK] to start transmitting.

• After transmission, the frequency display is restored.

STA CON

BCON

DUP

STA CON

BCON

DUP

TH-D7 E 76 APRS Message 98.12.4, 0:13 PM80

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-D7A ONLY)

If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile

transceiver, you can control one of its bands by sending

DTMF tones from this handy transceiver. You will find

this function useful when you want to control your mobile

transceiver from a location outside your vehicle.

Note:

◆

You can remotely control only the mobile transceivers that have both

the DTSS and Remote Control functions.

◆

The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz

band.

PREPARATION

Let us assume the VHF band of the mobile transceiver

will be controlled.

On the handy transceiver:

1Press [PTT]+[VFO]+ POWER ON.

• The current secret access code number appears. The

default is 000.

2Press a numeric key 0 to 9 to enter a 3-digit secret

number.

• You can also press [UP]/ [DWN] to select each digit.

Press [OK] (or [ESC]) to move the cursor to the next (or

previous) digit.

3Press [OK] to complete the setting.

4Select the UHF band.

5Select the transmit frequency.

STA CON

BCON

DUP

DTMF tones

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CONTROL OPERATION

When in Remote Control mode, the keys of the handy

transceiver will function as below. Each time you press

the desired key, the handy transceiver will automatically

enter transmit mode and send the corresponding

command to the mobile transceiver.

1TM-V7A: REV ON/ OFF

2Switches Cross-band Repeater ON/ OFF if the mobile

transceiver has the function.

To change the transmit/ receive frequency:

([VFO] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)

➡ [ENT]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DWN])

To recall a memory channel:

([MR] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡

[ENT]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DWN])

To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:

([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡

[TONE SEL])

• Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table in page 22.

• Your mobile transceiver may require you to first activate the

Tone or CTCSS function. It may also allow you to program

a separate tone and CTCSS frequency. Check the

instruction manual for the mobile transceiver.

6Turn the transceiver power OFF.

7Press [PTT]+[MR]+ POWER ON.

• The transceiver enters Remote Control mode. “MOBILE

CTRL” appears.

• To exit Remote control mode, repeat steps 6 and 7.

On the mobile transceiver:

8Program the DTSS code on the UHF band as the

secret number.

• Select the same number as you selected in step 2.

• For the programming method, refer to the instruction

manual for the mobile transceiver.

9Select the receive frequency on the UHF band.

• Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the

handy transceiver.

10 Make the transceiver enter Remote Control mode.

• For the method, refer to the instruction manual for the

mobile transceiver. If not described, consult your

authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or

service center.

STACON

BCON

DUP

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Both the Commander and Transporter use Full Duplex

function to transfer audio and commands as below:

SKY COMMAND 22

2 (TH-D7A ONLY)

The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a

TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. This

system requires two TH-D7As and the optional cables

which connect one TH-D7A to the HF transceiver. You

will use one TH-D7A as both a remote control and

speaker microphone. This TH-D7A is called

“Commander”. The TH-D7 connected with the HF

transceiver is called “Transporter”. It will function as an

interface between the Commander and the HF

transceiver. The Sky Command System allows you, for

example, to watch for and hunt DX while working around

the house, or to operate the HF transceiver while

relaxing in the living room or patio, instead of in the

shack.

VHF freq.

Audio

Audios

Control commands

tResponse

Audio

UHF freq.

Control commands

tResponse

Commander Transporter

VHF freq.

UHF freq.

Your shack

HF freq.

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CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF

TRANSCEIVER

You can use the optional cables (PG-4R) to connect the

Transporter with the HF transceiver. For these cables,

contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer.

Note:

◆

Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making

the connection.

◆

The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at

regular intervals because of the legal requirement; therefore, transmit

sidetone must be output from the HF transceiver. On TS-570D or

TS-570S, do not select “OFF” in Menu 21. On TS-870S, use the

MONI control to adjust the volume of sidetone.

◆

When the Transporter is too close to the HF transceiver, unwanted

feedback may cause malfunction.

◆

Do not share a regulated power supply between the Transporter and

the HF transceiver. Unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.

GPS

COM connector

EXT SP jack

MIC connector

I/O unit

HF transceiver

2.5 mm (1/10")

3.5 mm (1/8")

You need not worry about

which end goes to which side

I/O

unit

You may install appropriate noise

filters at the shown positions to

prevent unwanted feedback from

causing malfunction.

3.5 mm (1/8")

2-conductor plug

TH-D7 E 83 Sky Command 98.12.4, 0:13 PM84

PREPARATION FLOW

The following steps should guide you to a good start of

Sky Command operation. First connect the Transporter

to the HF transceiver {page 84}.

yOn the Commander

and Transporter

uOn the Commander

iOn the Transporter

Access Menu 4–3 and select

the tone frequency {page 86}.

• Select the same tone frequency

on both transceivers.

• For the selectable frequencies,

see the table given on page 22.

Access Menu 4–4 and select

“COMMANDER”.

• “PUSH [ 0 ] KEY TO START

COMMANDER!!” appears.

Access Menu 4–4 and select

“TRANSPORTER”.

• “TRANSPORTER” appears.

Select the same VHF and UHF

frequencies.

Access Menu 4–1 to program

a call sign (9 digits max.) for

the Commander {page 86}.

• You may enter your exact call

sign; ex. WD6BQD.

Access Menu 4–1 to program

the same call sign as you

entered in step w {page 86}.

Access Menu 4–2 to program

the same call sign as you

entered in step e {page 86}.

qOn the Commander

and Transporter

eOn the Commander

wOn the Commander

rOn the Transporter

tOn the Transporter

Access Menu 4–2 to program

a call sign (9 digits max.) for

the Transporter {page 86}.

• This call sign must be different

from the one for the

Commander. So you may add

SSID characters; ex.

WD6BQD-1.

Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky

Command mode. For operations in this mode, see

“CONTROL OPERATION” on page 87. First switch ON

the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on the

Commander. To exit the Sky Command mode, access

Menu 4–4 and select “OFF”; press [F], [1] to switch the

Tone function OFF, and press [DUP] to exit Full Duplex

mode.

Note:

◆

Unless you program call signs, you cannot select “COMMANDER” or

“TRANSPORTER” using Menu 4–4 .

◆

On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 stop bit (default) using

the Menu Setup function.

◆

Adjust the audio level on both the Transporter and HF transceiver.

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PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS

The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter

communicate each other when you send a control

command from the Commander. So you must program

different call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceivers

as the IDs of the TNCs.

Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs:

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [4], [1] to select “4–1 (CMD CALL)”, or [4], [2]

to select “4–2 (TRP CALL)”.

• The display for entering characters appears; the first

digit blinks. The default is “NOCALL”.

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

STA CON

BCON

DUP

STA CON

BCON

DUP

4Press [OK].

• The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.

• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 9th digit completes the

programming.

• To complete programming after entering less than 9

digits, press [OK] twice.

• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move

backward.

• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is

blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric

characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC]

switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to

enter –.

PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY

On receiving a tone from the Commander, the

Transporter causes the HF transceiver to enter Transmit

mode. On both the Commander and Transporter,

access Menu 4–3 (TONE FREQ) and select the desired,

same tone frequency.

STACON

BCON

DUP

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keys to enter a frequency or memory channel number.

CONTROL OPERATION

When in the Sky Command mode, the keys of the

Commander will function as below. Only the functions of

[LAMP], [MONI], and the VOL control will not change.

First switch ON the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on

the Commander.

Each time you press the desired key, the Commander

will automatically enter transmit mode and send the

corresponding control command to the Transporter.

Tuning

control

TH-D7 E 83 Sky Command 98.12.4, 0:13 PM87

When [SYNC] is pressed, the Commander shows the

current settings of the HF transceiver as below:

qHF frequency

wA (VFO A), B (VFO B),

00 ~ 99 (memory channel number)

eRIT, XIT

rOFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99

t“FS” appears when [FAST] is ON.

yLSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM

uSPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting.

SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting.

SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting.

Note:

◆

On the Transporter, only [LAMP], [MONI], and [MENU] will function.

Pressing any other key will simply cause the Transporter to generate

an error beep.

◆

After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4.

◆

The Transporter will transmit its call sign in Morse every 10 minutes,

using the 144 MHz band.

◆

The APO timer does not operate on the transceiver with Transporter

ON.

yr u

TH-D7 E 83 Sky Command 98.12.4, 0:13 PM88

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

This product has been factory aligned and tested to

specification before shipment. Attempting service or

alignment without factory authorization can void the

product warranty.

SERVICE

When returning this product to your dealer or service

center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing

material. Include a full description of the problem(s)

experienced. Include your telephone number along with

your name and address in case the service technician

needs to call you; if available, include also your fax

number and e-mail address. Don’t return accessory

items unless you feel they are directly related to the

service problem.

You may return this product for service to the authorized

KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it, or any

authorized KENWOOD service center. Please do not

send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the

complete product. A copy of the service report will be

returned with the product.

SERVICE NOTE

If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational

problem, please make your note legible, short, complete,

and to the point. Help us help you by providing the

following:

• Model and serial number of equipment

• Question or problem you are having

• Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem

Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment!

Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping.

Note:

◆

Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom

this product was purchased.

◆

For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance

performed on this product.

◆

When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the

bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent

(no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth.

TH-D7 E 89 Maintenance 98.12.4, 0:13 PM89

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page

Nothing appears on the

display when the

transceiver is switched

ON, or the display is

blinking ON and OFF.

1Low supply voltage 1Recharge the battery pack or replace

the batteries. 2, 4

—

2If using the optional DC cable: 2

Bad power cable or connections

Open (blown) power supply fuse

Check the power cable and

connections, then correct/replace

as necessary.

Investigate the cause for the

open fuse. Replace the fuse.

Most keys and the

Tuning control do not

function.

1Transceiver Lock is ON (Key icon is

visible). 1Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF

Transceiver Lock. 50

2The transceiver is in Channel

Display mode. 2Press [A/B]+ POWER ON to exit

Channel Display mode. 31

3Tone Alert is ON (Bell icon is

visible). 3Press [F],[ENT] to switch OFF Tone

Alert. 47

4Packet data was being transmitted

using the data band. 4Operate the keys or the Tuning

control after transmitting of packet

data is completed.

—

You cannot select the

exact desired frequency

using the [UP]/[DWN]

or Tuning control.

The current frequency step size does

not allow the frequency to be selected. Select the appropriate frequency step

size. 46

You cannot recall any

memory channels. You have stored no data in any of the

memory channels using the current

band.

Store the desired frequencies in

memory channels using the current

band.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused

by circuit failure.

TH-D7 E 89 Maintenance 98.12.4, 0:14 PM90

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page

You cannot transmit by

pressing the PTT

switch.

1You selected a frequency outside

the allowable transmit frequency

range.

1Select a frequency within the

allowable transmit frequency range. 7

2You selected a transmit offset that

places the transmit frequency

outside the allowable range.

2Press [F],[MHz] repeatedly so neither

“+” nor “–” is visible. 21

3TX Inhibit is ON. 3Access Menu 1–5–5 and select “OFF”. 51

4Tone Alert is ON. 4Press [F],[ENT] to switch OFF Tone

Alert. 47

5Packet data was being transmitted

using the data band. 5Press the PTT switch after transmitting

of packet data is completed. —

The transceiver

switches OFF for no

apparent reason.

The Automatic Power Off (APO)

function is ON. Switch OFF the APO function. 49

Turning the VOL control

does not allow you to

hear audio.

The speaker for the band you wanted

to monitor was muted. Press [BAL], then [UP]/ [DWN] to

correctly adjust the volume balance

between the two bands.

Packet operation results

in no connects with

other stations.

1The squelch is open. 1Select the correct squelch level so that

the squelch is opened only when

signals are present.

2You did not select the same

transfer rate as the target station. 2Use HBAUD command to select the

appropriate transfer rate. 54

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This is not a defect.

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(fU – 45.05) – 2 (fV + 38.85) = 38.85

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fU = UHF frequency (band B)

fSV = VHF frequency (band B)

TH-D7 E 89 Maintenance 98.12.4, 0:14 PM93

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SMC-32

Speaker

Microphone

SMC-33

Remote Control

Speaker Microphone

SMC-34

Remote Control Speaker Microphone

(with Volume Control)

HMC-3

Head Set with VOX/PTT

EMC-3

Clip Microphone

with Earphone

PB-38

Standard Battery Pack

(6 V/ 650 mAh)

PB-39

High-power Battery Pack

(9.6 V/ 600 mAh)

BT-11

Battery Case

BC-17

Wall Charger SC-40

Soft Case

BC-19

Rapid Charger PG-2W

DC Cable

TH-D7 E 94 Optional Acce. 98.12.4, 0:14 PM94

PG-4W

Connection Cable to Computer

(With a memory store program 1

and a separate manual

(document file) 2)

VC-H1

Interactive Visual

Communicator

PG-4V

Connection Cable

to VC-H1

PG-3J

Filtered Cigarette

Lighter Cable

PG-4R

Sky Command Cable Kit

(U.S.A./ Canada only)

1This software is mainly used to

program memory channels via a

personal computer.

2This manual gives further detailed

information on specialized

communications including Packet

and APRS.

TH-D7 E 94 Optional Acce. 98.12.4, 0:14 PM95

EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE CONTROL

Make connections as shown when remotely controlling

equipment.

Note 1: Voltage is developed across the 100

Ω

resistor in the 3.5 V line

in the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is

developed.

Note 2: A 10

F capacitor is not required in the following cases:

•

When the other equipment has DC blocking capacitors.

•

When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.

External

microphone

Ø3.5

plug

Ø2.5

plug

External

speaker

SW-2 10K

SW-3 27K

SW-1 3.9K

Lock SW

MIC jack

Note 1

SP jack

PTT switch

Note 2 10 µF

CONNECTING OTHER EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

When connecting an external speaker, an external

microphone, or other equipment such as a TNC for

packet radio to the SP jack or MIC jack, refer to the

diagram below.

Note 1: Voltage is developed across the 100

Ω

resistor in the 3.5 V line

in the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is

developed.

Note 2: A 10

F capacitor is not required in the following cases:

•

When the other equipment has DC blocking capacitors.

•

When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.

Speaker

Ground

MIC

Note 2 10µF

PTT switch

PTT

External

speaker,

Note 1

External

microphone,

TNC RX, etc.

TNC TX, etc.

MIC

PTT

Ø2.5

plug

Ø3.5

plug

3.5 V 3.5 V100 Ω

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SPECIFICATIONS

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2With one band blanked (TNC OFF): Approx. 25 mA

3Projections not included

4Antenna, belt hook, and hand strap included

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)DANISBd21(ytivitisneS

81.0 µsselroV

ytivitisneshcleuqS 1.0 µsselroV

)Bd6–(ytivitceleS eromrozHk21

)Bd04–(ytivitceleS sselrozHk82

tuptuooiduA )noitrotsid%01( )slanimretyrettab(V6.9 8(rehgihroWm054 Ω)daol

)slanimretyrettab(V0.6 8(rehgihroWm003 Ω)daol

1VHF sub-band: 0.28 µV or less

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology.

TH-D7 E 97 Specifications 98.12.4, 0:15 PM98

APPENDIX

TNC COMMANDS LIST

The commands supported by the built-in TNC are listed below. You must enter a space between a command name (or

short-form) and a parameter, or between two parameters; ex. AU OFF, BEACON EVERY 18.

emaNdnammoC trohS tluafeD retemaraP noitpircseD

FLOTUAUANOFFO/NO hcaeretfaretupmocehtot)FL(deefenilasdnes,NOnehW .)RC(nruteregairrac

NOCAEBB0YREVE /YREVE nRETFA )052~0=n(

ehtfoslavretnitatekcapnocaebasdnes,YREVEottesfI tekcapnocaebasdnes,RETFAottesfI.)n(doirepdeificeps sinfotinuehT.)n(doirepdeificepsehtretfaecnoylno .sdnoces01

TXETBTB— 951~0 sretcarahc .tekcapnocaebafonoitropatadehtfotnetnocehtseificepS

TARBILACLAC— — otQretnE.)oitar05/05(evawerauqskram/ecapsasdneS .edomdnammoCehterotserdnaedometarbilaCtixe

KCEHCHC03052~0 fonoitucexelitnutuo-pordlangismorflavretniehtseificepS .sdnoces01siretemarapehtfotinuehT.noitcennocsid

TCENNOCC—AIV(1llaC ...,3llac,2llac )9llac

noitatsehtfongisllacehtsi1llaC.tseuqertcennocasdneS otsnoitatsfosngisllacera9llacot2llaC.otdetcennocebot .hguorhtdetaepigideb

ESREVNOC VNOC Kro —— sserP.edomesrevnoCretneotCNTehtsesuaC ]C[+]lrtC[ ot

.edomdnammoCehterotser

EMITCAPCPCFFOFFO/NO slavretnitatekcapasdnes,edomesrevnoCnidnaNOnehW .EMITCAPybdenimreteddoirepehtfo

RCRCNOFFO/NO ebotstekcapllaot)RC(nruteregairracasdneppa,NOnehW .tnes

ENNOCSIDD—— .tseuqertcennocsidasdneS

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100

emaNdnammoC trohS tluafeD retemaraP noitpircseD

YALPSIDPSID— —

ehtllafosutatstnerrucehtyalpsidotCNTehtsesuaC ,I,H,C,AreifitnedissalcayficepsoslanacuoY.sdnammoc dnammocderisedehtylnofosutatsehtyalpsidotTro,M,L adnaemandnammocehtneewtebecapsaretnE.ssalc .HYALPSID.xe;reifitnedissalc

sretemaraptropC232-SR:)CNYSA(A sretcarahcCNTlaicepS:)RAHC(C sretemarapretnuoC:)HTLAEH(H sretemarapDI:)DI(I sutatsknilCNT-ot-CNT:)KNIL(L sretemaraprotinoM:)ROTINOM(M sretemarapgnimiT:)GNIMIT(T

TIAWDWD03052~0 noitucexelitnunoitcetedreirraconmorflavretniehtseificepS .sdnocesillim01siretemarapehtfotinuehT.noissimsnartfo

OHCEENOFFO/NO ehtotsretcarahcdeviecerohceotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW .retupmoc

RNRMRIFRIFFFOFFO/NO

tonsitifiuoyot)tekcap(ecitonasdnesnoitatsrehtoehT ecitonahcusgniviecer,NOnehW.atadeviecerotydaer aseviecertilitnunoissimsnartdnepsusotCNTehtsesuac .eciton”ydaer“

WOLFFNOFFO/NO potsotretupmocehtsesuacyrtneyekgnitrats,NOnehW .stekcapdeviecergniyalpsid

KCARFRF3 052~0 foyrterlitnunoissimsnartenomorflavretniehtseificepS .dnoces1siretemarapehtfotinuehT.noissimsnart

DUABGBG00840069/0084 ehtneewtebetarrefsnartehtsaspb0069ro0084stceleS .reviecerSPGehtdnaCNT

DNESSPGSSPG— 951~0 sretcarahc

;reviecerSPGehtottuptuoebotatadfotnetnocehtseificepS ehtnosgnittestluafedehtmargorpotdesusiatadsiht .yromemniderotstonsiatadtuptuoehT.reviecer

TXETSPGTSPGSTNP$ 6~0 sretcarahc .TXETLybdenimretedebotegassemafoepytehtseificepS

TH-D7 E 99 Appendix 98.12.4, 0:15 PM100

101

emaNdnammoC trohS tluafeD retemaraP noitpircseD

DUABHBH00210069/0021 tekcapneewtebetarrefsnartehtsaspb0069ro0021stceleS .snoitats

NOITACOLCOL0YREVE /YREVE nRETFA )052~0=n(

deificepsehtfoslavretnitaatadSPGsdnes,YREVEottesfI retfaecnoylnoatadSPGsdnes,RETFAottesfI.)n(doirep .sdnoces01sinfotinuehT.)n(doirepdeificepseht

HTAPLAPLSPG AIV(1llaC ...,3llac,2llac )9llac

fongisllacehtsi1llaC.atadSPGdnesotsngisllacseificepS ebotsnoitatsfosngisllacera9llacot2llaC.noitanitsedeht .hguorhtdetaepigid

TXETLTL— 951~0 sretcarahc SPGnidedulcniebotegassemafotnetnocehtseificepS .atad

NOMTLMTL0 052~0 ybdenimretedegassemagniyalpsidroflavretniehtseificepS devieceraekilsraeppaegassema;neercsehtnoTXETL .dnoces1siretemarapehtfotinuehT.tekcapnocaeb

MOCMMOCMFFOFFO/NO .stekcaplortnocrotinomoslaotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW .stekcapnoitamrofniylnorotinomottisesuac,FFOnehW

NOCMCMFFOFFO/NO nielihwsnoitatsrehtorotinomotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW .noitatstegratehthtiwnoitcennoc

ROTINOMMNOFFO/NO.stekcaprotinomotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW

TPRMRMNOFFO/NO tsiltaepigideritneehtyalpsidotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW .stekcapderotinomrof

LLACYMYMLLACON +sretcarahc6 DISS .ngisllacruoyseificepS

NELCAPP821552~0 .tekcapafonoitropatadehtfohtgnelmumixamehtseificepS

EMITCAPTCAP01RETFA /YREVE nRETFA )052~0=n(

deificepsehtfoslavretnitatekcapasdnes,YREVEottesfI retfaecnoylnotekcapasdnes,RETFAottesfI.)n(doirep .sdnocesillim001sinfotinuehT.)n(doirepdeificepseht

TH-D7 E 99 Appendix 98.12.4, 0:15 PM101

102

emaNdnammoC trohS tluafeD retemaraP noitpircseD

TSISREPEP821552~0 ehtrofytilibaborpetaluclacotretemarapaseificepS .dohtemEMITTOLS/TSISREP

TSISREPPPPNOFFO/NO dohtemEMITTOLS/TSISREPehtesuotCNTehtsesuaC .FFOnehwdohtemTIAWDehtro,NOnehw

TESERTESER—— .sdnammocehtllarofsutatstluafedehtserotseR

EMITPSERSER5 052~0 .yalednoissimsnarttekcaptnemgdelwonkcaehtseificepS .sdnocesillim001siretemarapehtfotinuehT

TRATSER

—— .NOnehtFFOdehctiwssitifisanoitcnufotCNTehtsesuaC

YRTERER0151~0 erastekcapfI.seirternoissimsnartforebmunehtseificepS tseuqertcennoca,noitcennocnielihwdetpeccayltcerrocton .seirterforebmundeificepsehtretfaniagatnessi

CAPDNESESD0$F7$~0.tnesebottekcapasecrofhcihwretcarahcaseificepS

EMITTOLSLS3 052~0 slavretninoitarenegrebmunmodnarfodoirepehtseificepS ehtfotinuehT.dohtemEMITTOLS/TSISREPehtrof .sdnocesillim01siretemarap

ECARTCARTFFOFFO/NO nistekcapdeviecerllayalpsidotCNTehtsesuac,NOnehW .yteritnerieht

SEIRTIRT0 51~0 nidemmargorpseirternoissimsnartforebmunehtseificepS .retnuocyrtereht

YALEDXTXT05021~0 fotratsdnaNOTTPneewtebyaledemitehtseificepS .sdnocesillim01siretemarapehtfotinuehT.noissimsnart

OTORPNU

QC AIV(1llaC ...,3llac,2llac )9llac

.edomlocotorpnUnitekcapadnesotsngisllacseificepS llacera9llacot2llaC.noitanitsedehtfongisllacehtsi1llaC .hguorhtdetaepigidebotsnoitatsfosngis

WOLFXXNOFFO/NO ro,NOnehwlortnocwolferawtfosmrofrepotCNTehtsesuaC .FFOnehwlortnocwolferawdrah

TH-D7 E 99 Appendix 98.12.4, 0:15 PM102

103

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

noitcnuF noitarepOyeK .feR egaP

FFO/NOPIA )A7D-HT( ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]6[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 15

FFO/NOPIA )E7D-HT( ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]8[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 15

FFO/NOOPA ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]2[ ,]2[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 94

retaepeRcitamotuA FFO/NOtesffO ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]1[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 32

NOCSA )s1(]VER[ 42

revaSyrettaB tceleSlavretnI ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]2[ ,]1[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 94

FFO/NOpeeB ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]3[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 74

yalpsiDlennahC FFO/NO FFOREWOP ➡NOREWOP+]B/A[ 13

tceleSdnaBataD ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]4[ ,]1[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 55

tsartnoCyalpsiD tsujdA ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]1[ ,]2[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 84

hctaLpmaL FFO/NO ]F[ ,]PMAL[ 84

NO-rewoP retnEegasseM

]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]1[ ,]1[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ ➡

stigid8otpuretnE 05

Note: Not all functions are covered by this guide.

noitcnuF noitarepOyeK .feR egaP

)lluF/laitraP(teseR

FFOREWOP ➡

NOREWOP+]F[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[

tratSnacS

yromeM/llaC )ylnoA7D-HT( lennahcyromemallaceR

➡)s1(]LLAC[ 83

OFV/llaC )ylnoA7D-HT( dnabtceleS ➡]OFV[ ➡

)s1(]LLAC[ 83

yromeM dnabtceleS ➡)s1(]RM[ 53

zHM dnabtceleS ➡]OFV[ ➡

)s1(]zHM[ 63

OFV dnabtceleS ➡)s1(]OFV[ 53

emuseRnacS tceleSdohteM ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]2[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 43

leveLhcleuqS tsujdA ]F[ ,]INOM[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 8

kcoLreviecsnarT

FFO/NO )s1(F 05

gninuT lortnoC

elbanE ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]4[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 05

hctiwSnoitaiveDXT )ylnoE7D-HT( ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]7[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 15

FFO/NOtibihnIXT ]UNEM[ ,]1[ ,]5[ ,]5[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ 15

TH-D7 E 103 Quick Reference 98.12.4, 0:11 PM103

104

noitarepOyeK noitcnuF .feR egaP

lennahcyromemallaceR

➡]F[ ,]0[ lennahCyromeM FFO/NOtuokcoL 63

]F[ ,]1[ FFO/NOenoT 22

]F[ ,]2[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ycneuqerFenoT tceleS 22

]F[ ,)s1(]2[ tratSDI.qerFenoT 52

]F[ ,]3[ FFO/NOSSCTC 04

]F[ ,]4[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ycneuqerFSSCTC tceleS 93

]F[ ,)s1(]4[ DI.qerFSSCTC tratS 04

]F[ ,]5[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ycneuqerFtesffO tceleS 12

dnabzHM811tceleS ➡

]F[ ,]6[ edoMMF/MA hctiwS

OFV[ ]➡]F[ ,]7[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[ ➡

]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡]KO[

.qerFreppU/rewoL tceleStimiL 64

]F[ ,]8[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ eziSpetSycneuqerF tceleS 64

lennahcyromemallaceR

➡]F[ ,]9[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[

➡]KO[ ➡

stigid8otpuretnE

yromeMagnimaN lennahC 92

First select the desired band. Press [MENU] first to access the APRS Menu Nos.

noitarepOyeK noitceleS .feR egaP

]2[ ,]1[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ➡stigid9otpuretnE ngiSllaCyM 66

]2[ ,]2[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ revieceRSPG 26

]2[ ,]3[ ➡

egapecnerefereeS /edutitaL ataDedutignoL 86

]2[ ,]4[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ tnemmoCnoitisoP 96

]2[ ,]5[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ nocInoitatS 76

]2[ ,]6[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ➡

stigid02otpuretnE txeTsutatS 07

]2[ ,]7[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ timsnarTnocaeB lavretnI 57

]2[ ,]8[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ➡

stigid23otpuretnE htaPtekcaP 27

]2[ ,]9[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ timsnarTnocaeB dohteM 47

]2[ ,]A[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ ➡stigid9otpuretnE edoCpuorG 17

]2[ ,]B[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ noitpeceR ecnatsiDnoitcirtseR 57

]2[ ,]C[ ➡]PU[ /]NWD[ ➡

]KO[ tinU 56

1TH-D7A only

TH-D7 E 103 Quick Reference 98.12.4, 0:11 PM104

INDEX

DTMF

Making Calls ................................. 41

Storing Numbers ........................... 42

Transmitting Stored Numbers ........ 43

TX Hold ......................................... 41

Frequency, Selecting .....................7, 45

Frequency Step Size ......................... 46

Full Duplex .........................................55

Lamp Function ................................... 48

Lock, Transceiver ..............................50

Memory Channels

Clearing ........................................ 28

Initializing ...................................... 32

Locking Out ................................... 36

Naming ......................................... 29

Recalling ....................................... 28

Storing, Odd-split .......................... 27

Storing, Simplex ............................ 27

Transfer to VFO ............................ 31

Menu ..................................................16

Microphone Control ........................... 44

Offset

Automatic Repeater ...................... 23

Offset Direction ............................. 21

Offset Frequency........................... 21

Packet Operation ...............................52

Power-ON Message .......................... 50

Programmable VFO ...........................46

Repeater Access ............................... 20

Accessories

Optional ........................................ 94

Supplied .......................................... 1

Advanced Intercept Point (AIP) .........51

APRS

Programming .......................... 66~75

Receiving ...................................... 63

Transmitting .................................. 74

APRS Message

Entering ........................................ 79

Receiving ...................................... 77

Transmitting .................................. 80

Automatic Power Off (APO) ..............49

Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) ...... 24

Band, Selecting .............................7, 12

Battery Saver ..................................... 49

Beep ON/OFF ....................................47

Call Channel

Contents, Changing ...................... 30

Recalling ....................................... 30

Channel Display ................................ 31

CTCSS

Freq. ID ......................................... 40

Frequency, Selecting ..................... 39

Using ............................................ 40

Data Band ..........................................55

Display Contrast, Adjusting ...............48

Reset

Full ................................................ 32

Partial (VFO) ................................. 32

Reverse Function .............................. 24

Scan

Call/Memory .................................. 38

Call/VFO ....................................... 38

Memory ......................................... 35

MHz .............................................. 36

Program ........................................ 37

Resume Method............................ 34

VFO .............................................. 35

Sky Command 2 (TH-D7A only) ...... 83

Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) ............ 57

Specifications.....................................97

Squelch, Adjusting ............................... 8

TNC .................................................... 53

Tone

Activating ...................................... 22

Freq. ID ......................................... 25

Frequency, Selecting ..................... 22

Tone Alert ...........................................47

Transmit Power, Selecting ...................9

Troubleshooting ................................. 90

TX Deviation (TH-D7E only) .............. 51

TX Inhibit............................................ 51

Volume Balance, Adjusting ................ 48

Wireless Remote Control

(TH-D7A only) ....................................81

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