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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A TM-D700A TM-D700E 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1228-20 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. This time KENWOOD presents a mobile with a built-in TNC to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requirements on both voice and data communications. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-D700A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-D700E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) TM-D700A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market) FEATURES This transceiver has the following main features: • Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily. • Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System (APRS ). • Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while receiving audio on the other band. • Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. • Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special ASCII characters. • “Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels. • Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations. • The separate front panel can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit. • Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alphanumeric display capability. • Enhances the functions of an optional VC-H1 Interactive Visual Communicator designed for plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV). • Utilizes Sky Command System 2 designed to control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (U.S.A./ Canada only). NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable: 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. PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: • When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of headphones/headsets while driving on public roads. If in doubt, do not wear headphones while mobiling. • 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. • 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. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer. • The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver. 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. When condensation occurs inside the transceiver: Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room. When condensation occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may become unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens, turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while. When the condensed droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally. i CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 PREPARATION CHAPTER 1 MOBILE INSTALLATION ........................................... 2 Main Unit Installation ............................................. 2 Front Panel Installation ......................................... 3 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION ............................... 4 MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION ................. 4 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION .......................... 5 Mobile Operation .................................................. 5 Fixed Station Operation ........................................ 6 Replacing Fuses ................................................... 7 ANTENNA CONNECTION ......................................... 7 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ................................. 8 External Speakers ................................................ 8 Microphone ........................................................... 8 YOUR FIRST QSO CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL ........................................................ 10 MAIN UNIT- FRONT ................................................ 12 MAIN UNIT-REAR ................................................... 12 MICROPHONE ........................................................ 13 INDICATORS ........................................................... 14 BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES .............................. 15 BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY ............................... 16 BAND A & B ............................................................. 17 TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND ............................ 17 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) .. 18 ii CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 19 ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 19 SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19 SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................. 20 ADJUSTING SQUELCH .......................................... 20 TRANSMITTING ...................................................... 21 Selecting Output Power ...................................... 21 CHAPTER 5 MENU SET-UP MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 22 MENU CONFIGURATION ....................................... 23 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS CHAPTER 6 PROGRAMMING OFFSET ...................................... 29 Selecting Offset Direction .................................... 29 Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 29 Activating Tone Function ..................................... 30 Selecting a Tone Frequency ................................ 30 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ......................... 31 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE .......................... 32 REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 33 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .................... 33 TONE FREQ. ID ...................................................... 34 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY CHANNELS SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? ............................................. 35 STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ............... 36 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES ....................................................... 36 RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ....................... 37 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ......................... 37 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL ............................. 38 CALL CHANNEL ...................................................... 39 Recalling the Call Channel .................................. 39 Reprogramming the Call Channel ....................... 39 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .............................. 40 CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................ 40 PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? .................................... 41 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION ......................... 42 APPLICATION EXAMPLES ..................................... 43 STORING IN PM CHANNELS ................................. 44 RECALLING A PM CHANNEL ................................. 44 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE ................................. 45 PM CHANNEL RESET ............................................ 45 CHAPTER 9 SCAN VISUAL SCAN ......................................................... 47 Selecting the Number of Channels ...................... 47 Using Visual Scan ............................................... 48 SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD ................. 49 VFO SCAN ............................................................. 50 MEMORY SCAN ...................................................... 50 Locking Out a Memory Channel .......................... 51 GROUP SCAN ........................................................ 51 PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 52 Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 52 Using Program Scan ........................................... 53 MHz SCAN .............................................................. 53 CALL/VFO SCAN .................................................... 54 CALL/MEMORY SCAN ............................................ 54 CHAPTER 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS ........................................................ 55 CTCSS FREQ. ID .................................................... 56 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) CHAPTER 11 USING DCS ............................................................ 57 DCS CODE ID ......................................................... 58 CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) MANUAL DIALING .................................................. 59 DTMF Monitor ..................................................... 59 AUTOMATIC DIALER .............................................. 60 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory .................... 60 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number .................. 61 Selecting TX Speed ............................................ 61 Selecting Pause Duration .................................... 61 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) ......................................... 63 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 64 PROGRAMMABLE VFO .......................................... 64 iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 65 AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 65 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 65 POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL ......................... 65 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 66 AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.) .................... 66 TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................ 67 ALL-CONTROL LOCK ............................................. 67 CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ................................................... 67 S-METER SQUELCH .............................................. 68 Squelch Hang Time ............................................ 68 CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ................................... 69 KEY BEEP ON/ OFF ................................................ 69 SWITCHING FM/AM MODE .................................... 69 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 69 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ......................................... 70 AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ........................... 70 POWER-ON MESSAGE .......................................... 71 DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION .................................. 71 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ........... 72 SPEAKER MUTE .................................................... 72 CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION (TM-D700E ONLY) .................................................. 72 MICROPHONE CONTROL CHAPTER 15 (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) iv CHAPTER WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) PREPARATION ....................................................... 74 CONTROL OPERATION .......................................... 75 CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER ......................................... 77 PREPARATION FLOW ............................................ 78 PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 79 PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 79 CONTROL OPERATION .......................................... 80 REPEATER FUNCTION CHAPTER 18 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) CHAPTER 19 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) CHAPTER 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 21 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT .............................................. 85 INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT .............................................................. 85 CHAPTER 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 87 SERVICE ................................................................. 87 SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 87 CLEANING .............................................................. 87 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 88 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX 16 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached to the package box. The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Accessory Microphone K: MC-53DM E/ M4: MC-45 DC power cable Transceiver fuse (15 A) Front panel mounting bracket (one pair) Main-unit mounting bracket Part Number Quantity T91-0615-XX T91-0396-XX E30-2111-XX F51-0017-XX J29-0663-XX J29-0664-XX J29-0628-XX 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Microphone hanger (K only) J19-1526-XX 1 Screw set for main unit K1 E/ M4 Screw set for front panel Modular plug cable Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug 2 Cushion 3 Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) Instruction manual Main Specialized Communications 1 2 3 N99-0382-XX N99-0331-XX N99-2014-XX E30-3391-XX 1 1 1 1 E30-3400-XX 1 J02-0488-XX 4 — 1 B62-1228-XX B62-1273-XX 1 1 The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphone hanger {page 8}. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}. See page 4. Instruction What to do Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Press [KEY] (1 s). Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer. Press [KEY1], [KEY2]. Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press KEY2. Press [F] (1 s), [KEY]. Press and hold [F] for 1 second or longer, then press KEY. Press [KEY1]+[KEY2]. Press and hold KEY1, then press KEY2. Press [KEY]+ POWER ON. With transceiver power OFF, press and hold KEY, then turn ON the transceiver power by pressing [PWR]. 1 PREPARATION 1 MOBILE INSTALLATION This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the units at appropriate positions so that knees or legs will not strike them during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick wellventilated locations that are shielded from direct sunlight. 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat washers. There are 2 screws and 2 washers supplied for each side of the bracket. • Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver. Note: Unlike the previous KENWOOD mobile transceivers, this transceiver does not allow the front panel and main unit to be joined. SEMS screw ■ Main Unit Installation 1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws and flat washers. There are 4 screws and 4 washers supplied. • The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing backward. Self-tapping screw (5 mm x 16 mm) Flat washer 2 • Determine the appropriate angle of the main unit, using the 3 screw holes on the rear edge of each bracket side. ■ Front Panel Installation 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flat washers. 4 Position the grooves on the front panel over the bracket tabs. 1 • Do not completely tighten the screws in this step. Bracket tab SEMS screw 5 Slide the front panel down until its locking tab clicks. 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the bracket. • The tab on the front panel must be completely locked by the bracket; otherwise vehicle vibration may cause the front panel to drop off the bracket. Locking tab 3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it securely using the supplied 3 self-tapping screws and 3 flat washers. Self-tapping screw (4 mm x 14 mm) 6 Determine the angle of the front panel, then completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the bracket. Flat washer SEMS screw 3 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 1 When placing the main unit on such a surface as a desk top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface from being scratched. Attach the 4 pieces of cushions to the specified positions on the rear of the main unit. MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit. Note: The 6-pin plug is wider than the 4-pin plug. Note: Attach all the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit; otherwise the installation will be unstable or the cushions may come off easily. 6-pin plug in 4-p 4 plu g DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION ■ Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively. 1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. • If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle. • It is recommended not to use the cigarette lighter socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop. • If the power cable must be routed through a hole in the vehicle chassis or body, for example in the firewall at the front of the passenger compartment, use a rubber grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to pass the cable through the firewall. 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture. Tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, and attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) terminal, black connects to the negative (–) terminal. • Use the full length of the cable without cutting off excess even if the cable is longer than required. In particular, never remove the fuse holders from the cable. Red Fuse holder Black 5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. 6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s power supply connector. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. • The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables. Fuse holder 5 1 ■ Fixed Station Operation In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12 A. 1 2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. 1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and check that polarities are correct (Red: positive, Black: negative). • DO NOT directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. • Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. • Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. Fuse holder Regulated DC power supply Red (+) Black (–) To AC outlet 6 Fuse holder Note: ◆ For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, the following optional power supply is recommended: PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle). ◆ Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF. ◆ Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. ANTENNA CONNECTION ■ Replacing Fuses If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorized KENWOOD service center for assistance. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver 15 A Supplied Accessory DC Power Cable 20 A Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. You should choose a 50 Ω impedance antenna to match the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω . Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment. Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be damaged. ◆ ◆ Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions. Antenna connector To antenna Feed line connector 7 1 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 1 ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-50B. UP DC 8 V, 200 mA max. GND STBY (PTT) GND (MIC) MIC NC: No connection DWN For the U.S.A./ Canada version, a microphone hanger is supplied. Attach the hanger to an appropriate position using the screws included in the screw set. Microphone hanger ■ Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 Ω microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main unit. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks. 8 Microphone hanger screw (3 mm x 10 mm) YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don’t. 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. After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile. Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the PWR switch. 2 Turn the VOL and SQL controls to approximately 9 o’clock. Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF or UHF band. q Turn the Tuning control to select a frequency. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in a normal tone of voice. r e w we w w t y Release Mic [PTT] to receive. Repeat steps and communication. to continue MC-53DM 9 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel 3 controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. e MRbuotn Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 37}. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts Memory Scan {page 50}. r Tunnigconortl When turned, selects: • Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page 20}. • Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode {page 37}. • Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page 22}. q CALLbuotn Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in Memory Recall mode. w VFObuotn Selects the VFO mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also provides: • VFO Scan start to scan the entire VFO range {page 50}. • Program Scan start to scan a programmed range of frequencies {page 52}. 10 This control is used for various other selections. When an up-arrow (c) and down-arrow (d) are visible as button labels, the Tuning control functions in exactly the same way as the up- and down-arrow keys. t MHzbuotn When pressed, selects the MHz mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz steps or 10 MHz steps {page 20}, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts MHz Scan {page 53}. !1 CTRLbuotn Selects the band that you can control using the front panel buttons or the microphone keys {page 17}. !2 VOLconrtoslB/ANDSELbuotns y F(uncoitnb)uotn Allows you to select the different functions that are available using the multifunction buttons. u TONEbuotn Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, or DCS function {page 57}. i REVbuotn Switches the transmit frequency and receive frequency when operating with an offset {page 29} or an odd-split memory channel {page 36}. o LOWbuotn Selects High, Medium, or Low transmit output power {page 21}. !0 MUTEbuotn Mutes the speaker allocated to the control band {page 72}. 3 When turned, adjusts the level of receive audio from the speaker {page 19}. Turn the left control (band A) or the right control (band B) depending on which band you want to operate. When pressed, these buttons select the desired TX band. Press the left button (band A) or the right button (band B) depending on which band you want to select. For band A and B, see page 17. !3 SQL control When turned, adjusts the squelch level {page 20}. This allows you to mute speaker output while no signals are present. !4 MNUbuotn Selects the Menu mode {page 22}. !5 PMbuotn Selects the Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page 44}. !6 PWRswitch Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 19}. 11 MAIN UNIT- FRONT y RESETbuotn Press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset {page 41}. No confirmation message appears. Use this switch when the microcomputer and/or the memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors. 3 Note: With the transceiver power ON, do not connect cables to or remove from the front panel of the main unit. q COMconnector MAIN UNIT- REAR Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to a computer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}. w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug for connecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}. e DATAconnector Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to an external TNC or an optional VC-H1. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 2 and 35}. r PANELconnecotr Insert one end of the supplied modular plug cable for connecting the front panel {page 4}. t MC Iconnecotr Insert the modular plug on the microphone cable until the locking tab clicks {page 8}. 12 q Anetnnaconnecotr Connect an external antenna {page 7}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω . The TM-D700E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer. w PowerInpu1t3.8VDCcable Connect a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}. e Speakeajrcks If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for clearer audio. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. See page 8. t CALLkey y VFOkey u MRkey MICROPHONE MC-53DM 2 MC-45 2 1 1 DWN 7 3 Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR buttons. These keys can be reprogrammed, if desired {page 62}. UP 3 7 8 8 3 MIC 5 i PFkey 5 CALL 6 6 6 4 VFO MR PF LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN 4 Depending on which function you select in Menu 1–8–1 (PF1), the function of this key differs. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS” {page 62}. o DTMFkeypad(MC-53DMonly) q UP buotn w DWNbuotn Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the memory channel number, the menu number, etc. Holding either button down causes the action to be repeated. Also, switches between values for functions with multiple choices. The 16-key keypad is used for DTMF functions {page 59}, or to directly enter an operating frequency {page 63}, a memory channel number {page 37}, a tone frequency {page 30}, or a CTCSS frequency {page 56}. The keypad is also available to program a memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON message {page 71}, or other character strings. e PTP (Tushot-Taskw l)cthi Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive. r LOCKswctih Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and (if equipped) the DTMF keypad. 13 INDICATORS Indicator On the display you will see various indicators that show what you have selected. 3 What You Selected Indicator Tone function CTCSS DCS Plus offset direction Minus offset direction Minus offset direction (–7.6 MHz) 1 Reverse Automatic Simplex Check High transmit power Medium transmit power Low transmit power 1 TM-D700E 14 only What You Press to Cancel [TONE], [TONE], [TONE] [TONE], [TONE] [TONE] [F], [SHIFT], [F], [SHIFT] (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) Ref. Page 30 55 57 What You Selected Locked-out memory channel Auto Band Change Transceiver Lock What You Press to Cancel Ref. Page Use Menu 1–4–3. 51 [F], [A.B.C.] 66 [F], [MHz] 67 [MHz]+ POWER 29 [F], [SHIFT] All-control Lock ON, then [F], [MHz] Speaker Mute [MUTE] 67 72 Packet mode [F] (1 s), [TNC] (4) APRS mode [F] (1 s), [TNC], [F] (1 s), [TNC] (11) (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) 29 [F], [SHIFT] 29 [REV] 33 For the shaded indicators, see the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. [REV] 33 Whenyoureceiveasignal: Default 21 [LOW], [LOW] to select the default [LOW] to select the default Narrow transmit Use Menu 1–3–6. deviation 1 1 TM-D700E 72 only 21 21 • “BUSY” appears when the squelch {page 20} is open. • The S-meter shows the strength of received signals. BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 3 Menu mode Press [MNU] to select. You can change Menu Nos. c]/ [d d]. Refer to “MENU using the Tuning control or [c SET-UP” {page 22}. Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN], where you stored frequencies and related data. Refer to “MEMORY CHANNELS” {page 35}. APRS mode/ Packet mode Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to select APRS mode. Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] again to select Packet mode. In APRS mode, you can receive and transmit APRS packets. In Packet mode, you can send commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer. Refer to the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 4 and 11}. Programmable Memory (PM) mode Press [PM] to select. You can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [1] to [5], that you stored in PM channels. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)” {page 42}. 2 2 1 1 APRS mode Packet mode 15 BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can be identified through the labels shown at the bottom of the display. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F] 3 ([OFF]) again restores the basic state. The labels of the 5 buttons beside the display are shown at the left end or right end of the display. These labels will change depending on the current mode. Basic State Display Labels Basic State Display Labels Labels after Pressing [F] Labels after Pressing [F] Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s) Note: ◆ When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will see different labels. See “Programmable Memory (PM) mode” {page 15}. ◆ You can also select different combinations of buttons labels. See “CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ” {page 67}. 16 Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s) BAND A & B TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND In this manual, the band recalled at the left on the display is referred to as band A, and the band at the right is called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHz band (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In band B you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a 144 MHz sub-band. On the U.S.A./ Canada version, you can also recall a 118 MHz, 220 MHz, or 300 MHz subband in band A, and a 300 MHz or 1.2 GHz sub-band in band B. This transceiver is capable of simultaneously receiving on bands A and B. What confuses you on this radio first could be the ideas of the TX band and Control band. To avoid confusion, please note the differences between the TX band and the Control band. Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. To recall the sub-band, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. The following diagram shows how the bands are switched on a TM-D700E. TX Band Press the left [BAND SEL] (band A) or the right [BAND SEL] (band B) to select. “PTT” on the display shows which band (A or B) is currently selected as the transmit (TX) band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals or to control the transceiver. Left [BAND SEL] [F], right [BAND SEL] [F], left [BAND SEL] Right [BAND SEL] [F], right [BAND SEL] Note: ◆ You cannot recall a sub-band in Memory Recall mode. First press [VFO] to select VFO mode. ◆ You cannot recall the UHF sub-band in band A and the VHF subband in band B at the same time. ◆ The 118 MHz, 220 MHz, 300 MHz, or 1.2 GHz sub-band cannot be used for transmitting. ◆ For the range of each band, see “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 90}. Control Band Press [CTRL] to select. On the display “Ctrl” appears to show which band (A or B) is currently selected as the Control band. Use this function when you want to control the band which is not currently set as the TX band. After selecting the Control band, you cannot control the TX band. 17 3 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to make various entries depending on which mode the transceiver is in. 3 In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the Mic keypad to select a frequency {page 63} or memory channel number {page 37}. In Tone or CTCSS freq. Select mode, use the keypad to select a Tone frequency {page 30} or CTCSS frequency {page 56}. First press the Mic PF key programmed as the ENTER key {page 62}. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on the Mic keypad {page 59} in sequence. You can also use the Mic keypad to program a memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON message {page 71}, or other character strings. Each press of a Mic key switches entry of characters as below. You can a], [B] as [b b], [C] as [DEL], always use Mic [A] as [a and [D] as [OK]. 1 q z 1 Q Z 6 m n o 6 M N O 2 a b c 2 A B C 7 p r 3 d e f 3 D E F 8 t 4 g h i 4 G H I 9 w x y 9 W X Y 5 j k l 5 J K L 0 Space ? ! ' . # , – s 7 P R S u v 8 T U V / & # % ( 0 ) < > ; : " @ When programming call signs for the Sky Command 2 {page 79}, pressing Mic [0] selects only “0” and pressing Mic [#] selects only “–”. 18 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ADJUSTING VOLUME 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. • If operating mobile, skip this step. 4 2 Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver. 3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch again. • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page 62}, then adjust the VOL control. Press the PF key again to cancel the Monitor function. 4 If operating as a fixed station, switch OFF the DC power supply. SELECTING A BAND • You may skip step 3. After switching ON the transceiver, you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch on the DC power supply. Press the left [BAND SEL] to select band A, or the right [BAND SEL] to select band B. • “PTT” moves to the selected band. • For band A and B, see page 17. 19 SELECTING A FREQUENCY ADJUSTING SQUELCH 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only when actually receiving signals. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on ambient RF noise conditions. 4 2 To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP]. To decrease the frequency, turn the Tuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN]. Turn the SQL control when no signals are present. Select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated. Noise The current squelch level is incorrect. • Pressing and holding Mic [UP]/ [DWN] causes the frequency to step repeatedly. (Squelch opened) The current squelch level is incorrect. • To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz] (Tuning control) first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this function. • To change frequencies in steps of 10 MHz, press [F]+[MHz] first. Pressing [F] cancels the 10 MHz function; pressing [MHz] starts the 1 MHz function. If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to select frequencies. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)” {page 63}. The current squelch level is correct. 20 No speaker output Audio (Squelch closed) The current squelch level is correct. (Squelch opened) TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice. • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear. ■ Selecting Output Power It’s wise to select lower transmit power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, you will enjoy more operating time before a charge is necessary. Press [LOW] to select high (“H”), medium (“M”), or low (“L”) power. The default is high. • You can program a different power for band A and B. • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signals at the receiving station. • The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power. 2 When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT]. Time-Out Timer: Holding down Mic [PTT] for more than 10 minutes causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting. Release, then press Mic [PTT] to resume transmitting. You may change the time-out time to 3 or 5 minutes {page 70}. ◆ ◆ Do not transmit at high output power for an extended period of time. The transceiver could overheat and malfunction. Continuous transmission causes the heat sink to overheat. Never touch the heat sink when it may be hot. Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may function to lower transmit output power. 21 4 MENU SET-UP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3 levels. Level 1 Level 2 5 1 1 2 3 3 Press [OK]. • The current level 2 No. blinks. d] to select the appropriate level 2 4 Press [c c]/ [d No. Level 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Menu 1–3–1 MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 1 No. blinks. • To move back to level 1, press [BACK]. • To exit Menu mode, press [ESC]. 5 Press [OK]. 6 For Menu 1–1 to 1–9 and 1–A, repeat steps 4 and 5 to select level 3. d] to select the appropriate level 1 No. 2 Press [c c]/ [d d] to select a parameter. 7 Press [c c ]/ [d • The procedure in this step differs depending on which menu item you selected. See the appropriate sections in the manual. 8 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 9 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. 22 MENU CONFIGURATION The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. Level 1 HELLO !! Ref. page 71 Level 1 (min.) ~ 16 (max.) Level 8 65 3 Reverse mode Positive/ Negative Positive 65 4 Auto Dimmer Change ON/ OFF 65 5 Multi-function button Mode 1/ 2/ 3 OFF Mode 1 67 1 Beep volume Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)/ OFF Level 5 69 2 Key Beep ON/ OFF ON 69 3 Speaker configuration Mode 1/ 2 English/ APRS only/ Japanese/ OFF Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.) Mode 1 72 OFF 83 Level 5 83 — 64 Level 2 1 DISPLAY 2 AUDIO 1 RADIO Level 3 Selections 1 Power-ON Message See reference page. 2 Contrast 4 Voice Synthesizer 5 Voice volume 3 TX/RX 1 1 1 Programmable VFO See reference page. 2 S-meter Squelch ON/ OFF OFF 68 3 Squelch hang time 125 / 250 / 500 msec./ OFF OFF 68 4 FM/ AM mode FM/ AM 5 Advanced Intercept Point 6 TX/ RX deviation 1 2 Default 2 See reference page. 5 69 ON/ OFF OFF 69 Wide/ Narrow Wide 72 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed TM-D700E only 23 Level 1 Level 2 4 MEMORY 5 5 DTMF Level 3 Selections ON/ OFF ON 45 2 Channel Display ON/ OFF OFF 40 3 Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF OFF 51 4 Memory channel name See reference page. — 38 1 Number Store See reference page. — 60 2 TX speed Fast 61 500 msec. 61 3 Time Fast/ Slow 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 msec. See reference page. A & B bands/ Data (RX) band See reference page. 4 Date See reference page. 5 Time zone 2 Automatic Repeater Offset See reference page. 0.00 ~ 29.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz ON/ OFF 3 Call Button Function 4 TX Hold 1 Data band 2 DCD sense 6 TNC 1 Offset frequency 7 REPEATER 5 Repeater Hold 1 6 Repeater function 1 U.S.A./ Canada only 24 Ref. page 1 Auto PM Channel Store 3 Pause 1 RADIO Default 1 Band A Data (RX) band — (5) (5) (12) — (12) — (13) See reference page. 29 ON 31 Call/ 1750 Hz TX Call 32 ON/ OFF OFF 32 ON/ OFF Locked-band/ Cross-band/ OFF OFF 82 OFF 82 Level 1 Level 2 8 1 MIC RADIO 9 A AUX REMOTE CON 3 Level 3 Selections Default Ref. page 1 Mic PF Key See reference page. A/B 62 2 Mic MR Key See reference page. MR 62 3 Mic VFO Key See reference page. VFO 62 4 Mic CALL Key See reference page. CALL 5 Microphone Control ON/ OFF OFF 73 6 DTMF Monitor ON/ OFF OFF 59 1 Scan Resume Time-Operated/ Carrier-Operated/ Seek TimeOperated 49 2 Number of Channels for Visual Scan 31/ 61/ 91/ 181 61 47 3 Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/ OFF OFF 70 4 Time-Out Timer (TOT) 3/ 5/ 10 minutes 10 minutes 70 5 COM port 2 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600 bps 9600 bps (4) 6 Data port 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps (5) 7 Reset See reference page. — 41 1 Secret code See reference page. 000 74 2 Acknowledgement ON/ OFF OFF 75 3 Remote Control ON/ OFF OFF 75 1 62 5 1 TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON. 3 U.S.A./ Canada only 2 25 — Ref. page (36) White (37) — (36) White (37) — (36) White (37) See reference page. — (37) 8 SSTV mode See reference page. — (38) 9 VC-H1 Control ON/ OFF OFF (38) 1 My call sign See reference page. — (17) 2 GPS receiver Not used/ NMEA/ NMEA96 Not used (10) 3 Waypoint See reference page. OFF (15) 4 My position See reference page. — (19) 5 Position Ambiguity 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 digits/ OFF OFF (26) 6 Position comment Off Duty (20) OFF (26) 8 Station icon See reference page. 10 ~ 2500 in steps of 10/ OFF See reference page. — (18) 9 Status text See reference page. — (21) Level 1 5 2 SSTV 3 APRS Level 2 1 My call sign See reference page. 2 Color for call sign White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/ Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow 3 Message See reference page. 4 Color for message White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/ Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow 5 RSV report See reference page. 6 Color for RSV report White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/ Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow 7 Superimposition Execute 7 Reception restriction distance 26 Selections Default A Status text transmit rate See reference page. OFF Ref. page (25) B Packet path See reference page. RELAY,WIDE (23) C Packet transmit method Manual (25) 3 minutes (25) E Group code Manual/ PTT/ Auto 0.2/ 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 minutes See reference page. APK101 (22) F Beep Mine/ All new/ All/ OFF All (14, 29) G Unit for distance Mile/ Kilometer Kilometer 1 (16) H Unit for temperature °F/ °C °C 1 (16) I Data band See reference page. Band A (13) J Packet transfer rate 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps (13) OFF (27) RELAY (27) OFF (33) Level 1 Level 2 D Packet transmit interval 3 APRS 4 1 Selections Default K Digipeater ON/ OFF L Digipeating path See reference page. M Auto Answer Reply ON/ OFF N Reply message See reference page. — (33) O Bulletin group See reference page. — (34) P Message group See reference page. — (34) SK Y CMD 1 Commander call sign See reference page. — 79 2 Transporter call sign See reference page. — 79 (U.S.A./ Canada) 3 Tone frequency See reference page. 88.5 Hz 79 4 Sky Command mode Commander/ Transporter/ OFF OFF 78 U.S.A./ Canada: Mile and °F 5 27 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 6 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 q Select a band. w Select a receive frequency. e Select an offset direction. r Select an offset frequency. (Only when programming odd-split repeater frequencies) t Activate the Tone function. (If necessary) y Select a tone frequency. (If necessary) TX: 144.725 MHz TX tone: 88.5 Hz RX: 145.325 MHz 28 If you store the above data in a memory channel, you need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY CHANNELS” {page 35}. TX: 144.725 MHz TX tone: 88.5 Hz RX: 145.325 MHz PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right [BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [SHIFT] to switch the offset direction. • “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is selected. ■ 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 (TM-D700A) or 1.6 MHz (TM-D700E). 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c c]/ [d [OK]. c]/ [d 3 Press [c d ] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “OFFSET FREQUENCY 4 Press [c (1–7–1)”, then press [OK]. • To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TM-D700E (UHF only), repeatedly press [F], [SHIFT] 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. c]/ [d 5 Press [c d ] to select the appropriate offset frequency. • The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz. • Change the offset direction. 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you cannot change the offset direction. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. TM-D700E 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. 29 6 ■ Activating Tone Function Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. c ]/ [d 3 Press [c d ] to select the appropriate tone frequency. • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. 4 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 6 • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –> CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection. Note: ◆ You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS or DCS function. ◆ You need to activate the Tone function only when selecting one of the 38 standard frequencies. The selection you make here will not affect transmission of a 1750 Hz tone. ■ Selecting a Tone Frequency Note: The procedures for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone are described on page 32. 1 Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current tone frequency appears and blinks. The default is 88.5 Hz. No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) 01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8 02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5 03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7 04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1 05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7 06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6 07 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8 08 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3 09 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2 If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to select a tone frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 2, press [ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the table. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press [ENTER], [0], [5]. 30 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 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. c]/ [d d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c [OK]. U.S.A. and Canada versions c]/ [d d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then 3 Press [c press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “AUTO OFFSET (1–7–2)”, 4 Press [c then press [OK]. 6 This complies with the standard ARRL band plan. 144.0 145.5 146.4 147.0 147.6 145.1 146.0 146.6 147.4 148.0 MHz S − + S S − + S − c]/ [d d] to switch the function ON (default) or 5 Press [c OFF. S: Simplex European versions 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz 144.0 S – 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. S S: Simplex 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. 31 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most of the repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E, simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on the front panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press c ]/ [d 6 2 Press [c [OK]. d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then 3 Press [c c]/ [d press [OK]. d] to select “1750 KEY (1–7–3)”, then 4 Press [c c]/ [d press [OK]. Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press c]/ [d 2 Press [c [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then 3 Press [c press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “TX HOLD (1–7–4)”, then 4 Press [c press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to switch the function ON (or OFF). 5 Press [c d] to select “1750”. 5 Press [c c ]/ [d 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. • “1750” appears in place of “CALL” as the button label. Note: ◆ All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–3. ◆ All market versions allow any Mic PF key to be assigned the 1750 Hz Tone function {page 62}. ◆ The transceiver continuously transmits a 1750 Hz tone until you release Mic [CALL] or [CALL]. 32 Note: ◆ All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–4. ◆ While remaining in the transmit mode, the transceiver does not continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone. REVERSE FUNCTION AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) 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. 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. z MH 14 4.7 25 25 5.3 14 MH z Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON. 6 • The ASC indicator appears when the function is ON. 144.725 MHz REV ON TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz 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 Mic [PTT] 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. • While direct contact is possible, the ASC indicator blinks. • To quit the function, press [REV]. Note: ◆ Pressing Mic [PTT] 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. 33 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. 1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the Tone function. • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. 6 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current tone frequency appears and blinks. 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the Tone Freq. ID. “T SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To quit the function, press [ESC]. • When the tone frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. 34 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set tone frequency. • The Tone function will be remained ON. You may press [TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified frequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking, to resume scanning. 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. The data listed below can be stored in each memory channel: Parameter Receive frequency Simplex & Repeater Yes Odd-split Yes SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? Transmit frequency Tone frequency Yes Yes You can use each memory channel as a simplex & repeater channel or as an 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. Tone ON Yes Yes CTCSS frequency Yes Yes CTCSS ON Yes Yes DCS code Yes Yes Simplex & repeater channel allows: DCS ON Yes Yes • Simplex frequency operation Offset direction Yes N/A • Repeater operation with a standard offset (If an offset direction is stored) Offset frequency Yes N/A Reverse ON Yes N/A Frequency step size Yes Yes Memory channel lockout Yes Yes Memory channel name Yes Yes FM/ AM mode selection Yes Yes 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-control band (A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to program data. Yes 7 Yes: Can be stored in memory. N/A: Cannot be stored in memory. 35 STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the following data: • Offset direction {page 29} • Tone ON, if necessary {page 30} • Tone frequency, if necessary {page 30} 7 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. 1 Select the desired receive frequency and related data by using steps 1 to 4 given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies. 2 Press [F]. If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other related data (CTCSS ON, CTCSS freq., etc.). 5 Press [F]. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired memory channel. 4 Press [M.IN] (1 s). • “±” appears. • A memory channel number appears and blinks. • “ ” indicates the current channel is empty while “ indicates the channel contains data. ” 5 Select the desired transmit frequency. 6 Press [M.IN]. 6 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired memory channel. 7 Press [M.IN]. 36 Note: ◆ When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “ ±” appears on the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV]. ◆ Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an oddsplit memory channel. RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL 1 Select band A or B. Use the following procedure to clear an individual memory channel. Full Reset {page 41} is a quick way to clear all memory channels. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. 3 Press [MHz] (Tuning control)+ POWER ON. • A confirmation message appears. 7 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired memory channel. • You cannot recall an empty memory channel. • To restore VFO mode, press [VFO]. If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to recall a desired memory channel. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In Memory Recall mode press [ENTER], then enter the channel number. To recall channel 3, for example, press [ENTER], [0], [0], [3]. Note: ◆ When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “ ±” appears 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 36}. • To quit clearing the memory channel, press [ESC]. 4 Press [OK]. Note: ◆ If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-control band (A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to clear. ◆ When in Channel Display mode, you cannot clear any memory channel. 37 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 above the frequency. Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press c ]/ [d 7 3 Press [c [OK]. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits. Switches among the sets of alphanumeric characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only), and special ASCII characters. Switches between Cancels Memory small and capital Name Entry. letters. Deletes the digit at Causes the cursor which the cursor is to move backward. blinking. Inserts the currently Clears all digits and selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first digit. d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then 4 Press [c c]/ [d press [OK]. 9 Press [OK] to complete the setting. c ]/ [d 5 Press [c d] to select “MEMORY NAME (1–4–4)”, then press [OK]. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter alphanumeric characters in step 6. See page 18. • The display for entering a memory name appears; the first digit blinks. 6 Turn the Tuning control to select the first digit. • You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. 7 Press [a a ]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 38 10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. Note: ◆ You can also name the Program Scan {page 52} and DTMF {page 60} channels, but you cannot name the Call channel {page 39}. ◆ 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 10. ◆ The stored names also are erased by clearing memory channels. CALL CHANNEL 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 54} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is 144.000 MHz for the VHF band. The default on the UHF band is 440.000 MHz or 430.000 MHz depending on the market versions. The Call channel can be reprogrammed either as a simplex & repeater or oddsplit channel. Note: Unlike channels 1 to 200 the call channel cannot be cleared. ■ Recalling the Call Channel 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel. • “CALL” appears. ■ Reprogramming the Call Channel 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, etc.). • When you program the Call channel as an odd-split channel, select a receive frequency. 4 Press [F], [C.IN]. • The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call channel. • The previous mode is restored. • When programming as an odd-split channel, press [F], [C.IN] (1 s) instead; “±” appears. To also store a transmit frequency, proceed to the next step. 5 Select the desired transmit frequency. 6 Press [C.IN]. • The transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel, and the previous mode is restored. • To restore the previous mode, press [CALL] again. 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. 39 7 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER CHANNEL DISPLAY 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. When in this mode, the transceiver displays only memory channel numbers (and memory names if stored) instead of frequencies. 1 Recall the desired memory channel or the Call channel. sV]. 2 Press [F], [Ms 7 • 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], [MsV]. ◆ 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 turning the Tuning Control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN] also transfers the contents to the VFO. The frequency, however, is changed by one step. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press c]/ [d 2 Press [c [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then 3 Press [c press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “CHANNEL DISPLAY (1–4– 4 Press [c 2)”, then press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to switch the function ON (or OFF). 5 Press [c 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. Note: You cannot switch this function ON unless you can recall any channel on both bands A and B. When in Channel Display mode, you cannot use the following functions: Sub-band Select Memory Store Memory-to-VFO Transfer VFO Select PM Store VFO Scan PM Recall requency Step Size Partial/ Full/ PM Reset F Change 1/ 10 MHz Step Change All-control Lock 40 PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 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: c]/ [d d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c [OK]. Memory channels Memory channel names Memory channel lockout Call channels Program scan channels PM channels DTMF memory channels DTMF memory channel names Band A c]/ [d d] to select “RESET (1–9–7)”, then 4 Press [c press [OK]. 7 Some of the VFO factory defaults are listed below: Parameter c]/ [d d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press 3 Press [c [OK]. Band B 440.000 MHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 430.000 MHz VFO freq. 144.000 MHz Freq. step 5 kHz (U.S.A./ 25 kHz Canada) or 12.5 kHz Tone freq. 88.5 Hz 88.5 Hz c]/ [d d] to select Partial (VFO) Reset, PM 5 Press [c Reset {page 45}, or Full Reset, then press [OK]. • A confirmation message appears. • Press [ESC] to quit resetting. 6 Press [OK]. After switching the power OFF, you may press [VFO]+ POWER ON for Partial Reset, or [MR]+ POWER ON for Full Reset. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 5. You can also use the RESET button to perform Full Reset. See page 12. Note: When in All-control Lock or Channel Display mode, you cannot perform Partial Reset nor Full Reset. 41 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settings currently set on the transceiver. This transceiver provides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiver configurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these, depending on the operations in your mind or the operating environment. The following settings are shared by both band A and B: PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION 1 VFO mode Memory Recall mode Call Channel mode Offset direction Offset frequency Reverse ON Automatic Simplex Check Tone ON Tone frequency CTCSS ON CTCSS frequency DCS ON DCS code Upper frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) Lower frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) Frequency step size FM/ AM mode Wide/ narrow TX deviation 1 1 TM-D700E only 42 Control band Transmit output power Auto Band Change Display Dimmer Many of the menu selections under RADIO (1–) 1 Most of the menu selections under SSTV (2–) 1 Most of the menu selections under APRS (3–) 1 Most of the menu selections under SKY COMMAND (4–) 1, 2 8 The following settings can be separately stored for band A and B: VFO frequency TX band The menu items listed below will not be stored: • 1–4–1, Auto PM Channel Store • 1–4–3, Memory Channel Lockout • 1–4–4, Memory channel name • 1–5–1, DTMF Number Store • 1–6–3, Time • 1–6–4, Date • 1–7–6, Repeater function • 1–9–5, COM port • 1–9–7, Reset • 1–A–3, Remote Control • 2–8, SSTV mode • 3–4, My position • 3–9, Status text • 4–4, Sky Command mode 2 U.S.A./ Canada only APPLICATION EXAMPLES The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Situation Situation 11 You share your transceiver with other members in your family or club. However, each individual has personal preferences for how they like to set various functions. You have to keep changing many settings each time you use the transceiver. Situation Situation 22 While operating mobile on the way to work every morning, you prefer a silent transceiver that does not interrupt the morning calm. In addition, you feel that a bright display is a waste of electricity in sunlight. At night when driving home, you realize the Beep function truly serves a purpose and you feel it is nice to see a bright display after dark. Situation Situation 33 You cannot figure out how you can make the transceiver exit the current mode. Solution Solution Because 5 PM channels are available, up to 5 persons can separately program the transceiver and store their customized environment. Then each person can quickly change to his or her favorite settings, simply by recalling a PM channel. It is too much trouble to change back the settings after somebody else has reconfigured them. So this application may avoid having a feature-rich transceiver but never using many useful features. 8 Solution Solution In two PM channels, store the same operating data such as frequency, offset, tone, etc., and store different settings for the Display Dimmer and Beep functions. Then you can quickly recall the best settings for day or night operating. Solution Solution Simply recall PM channel 1 that contains an exact copy of the transceiver default environment. You will not lose the contents of any memory channels. 43 STORING IN PM CHANNELS RECALLING A PM CHANNEL 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: 1 Press [PM]. • The transceiver is in the receive mode. • The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear at the bottom of the display. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. 2 Configure the transceiver as you like. • For the items that can be stored, see page 42. 3 Press [F], [P.IN]. 8 • The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear and blink at the bottom of the display. 2 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM channel. • The contents of the selected channel are recalled. • The current PM channel number appears at the upper right corner. “s” before “PM” indicates that Auto PM Store mode {page 45} has been selected. • To exit PM Recall mode, press [PM], then press [OFF]. Note: You cannot recall a PM channel while transmitting. 4 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM channel. • The settings listed in page 42 are stored in the PM channel. 44 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE PM CHANNEL RESET After you recalled a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: If you want to reprogram the PM channels from the beginning, reset all the PM channels to the factory defaults. • You recall another PM channel. 1 Press [PM]+ POWER ON. • You press [OFF]. • A confirmation message appears. • You switch OFF the transceiver. The factory default of this function is ON. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c c ]/ [d [OK]. 8 • Press [ESC] to quit resetting. 3 Press [c d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then c]/ [d press [OK]. 2 Press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “AUTO PM STORE (1–4–1)”, 4 Press [c then press [OK]. You can also use Menu 1–9–7 (RESET) to reset the PM channels. See page 41. d] to switch the function ON (default) or 5 Press [c c]/ [d OFF. 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. 45 SCAN 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. 14 5.4 M 30 Hz This transceiver provides the following types of scans plus Visual Scan {page 47}. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows how frequencies in a specific range are busy. Scan Type VFO Scan Memory Scan Group Scan 9 Program Scan MHz Scan Stop Call/VFO Scan Call/Memory Scan Scan Range All frequencies tunable on the band Frequencies stored in the memory channels Frequencies stored in the memory channels which belong to the specified group All frequencies in the range selected on the band All frequencies within a 1 MHz range Call channel plus the current VFO frequency Call channel plus the selected memory channel Note: ◆ Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level too low could cause Scan to stop immediately. ◆ While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received; however, you will hear audio only when the signal contains the same CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected. ◆ When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal strength matches or exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes 2 seconds after the signal level drops below the S-meter setting. ◆ Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX band. ◆ Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check. 46 VISUAL SCAN ■ Selecting the Number of Channels While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows how all frequencies in the selected range are busy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel, that represent 7 S-meter levels (3 segments per level). 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. You will determine the scan range by selecting the center frequency and the number of channels. The default number of channels is 61. c]/ [d d] to select “VISUAL SCAN (1–9–2)”, 4 Press [c then press [OK]. S-meter level d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c c]/ [d [OK]. d ] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press 3 Press [c c ]/ [d [OK]. 9 Mode 1 (31 ch) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 d ] to select 31, 61 (default), 91, or 5 Press [c c ]/ [d 181. Frequency channel Cursor Move the cursor to this position to receive this signal 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. Mode 2 (61 ch) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 47 ■ Using Visual Scan 1 Select the desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the operating frequency. • This frequency will also be used as the center frequency. 3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan. Note: ◆ If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memory channel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the call channel frequency will be used as the center frequency. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or Program VFO is narrower than the range specified for Visual Scan, the range for Program Scan or VFO will be used for Visual Scan. ◆ Visual Scan stops while transmitting. ◆ Starting Visual Scan switches Automatic Band Change OFF. ◆ If you start Visual Scan in one of the following conditions, you cannot receive in the current operating frequency. To use this frequency, press [PAUSE] to halt Scan. • Memory Recall or Call Channel mode • A frequency in the 118, 220, or 1200 MHz band was selected 9 ◆ • To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. “PAUSE” appears and blinks. Press [PAUSE] again to resume. 4 To change the operating frequency, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • The displayed frequency changes and the cursor moves. • Press [SET] to use the changed operating frequency as the center frequency. • Press [RESET] to restore the previous operating frequency. 5 To quit Visual Scan, press [ESC]. 48 in VFO mode. Depending on conditions, Visual Scan and the conventional Smeter may indicate different signal strength levels. SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 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. c]/ [d d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c [OK]. • Time-Operated mode c]/ [d d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press 3 Press [c [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”, 4 Press [c then press [OK]. 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 9 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. c]/ [d d] to select Time-Operated (default), 5 Press [c Carrier-Operated, or Seek. Seek mode 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 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 the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page 62}. Press the PF key again to resume scanning. 49 VFO SCAN MEMORY SCAN VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band, using the current frequency step size. Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels programmed with frequency data. 1s 1s 9 1 Select the desired band. 1 Select band A or B. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). 2 Press [MR] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 3 To quit VFO Scan, press [VFO] again. 3 To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again. Note: ◆ 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. 50 ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. c]/ [d d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 3 Press [c [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then 4 Press [c press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “LOCKOUT (1–4–3)”, 5 Press [c then press [OK]. GROUP SCAN For the purpose of Group Scan, the 200 memory channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group containing 20 channels. Group Scan monitors only the 20 channels which belong to the specified group. The channels are grouped as below: Nos. 1 ~ 20 Nos. 101 ~ 120 Nos. 21 ~ 40 Nos. 121 ~ 140 Nos. 41 ~ 60 Nos. 141 ~ 160 Nos. 61 ~ 80 Nos. 161 ~ 180 Nos. 81 ~ 100 Nos. 181 ~ 200 9 1 Recall one of the memory channels in the desired group. 2 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s). • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. c]/ [d d] to switch Lockout ON (or OFF). 6 Press [c • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 7 Press [OK] to complete the setting. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 8 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. • A star appears to indicate the channel has been locked out. Note: The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels cannot be locked out. 3 To quit Group Scan, press [MHz] again. Note: ◆ At least 2 or more memory channels in the specified group must contain data and must not be locked out. ◆ You can also start Group Scan when in Channel Display mode. While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks. 51 PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that you select the frequency range of the scan. 6 Press [M.IN]. • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit. 8 Press [F]. 1s 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [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. 9 ■ Setting Scan Limits You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory channels L0/U0 to L9/U9. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency as the lower limit. 4 Press [F]. • A memory channel number appears and blinks. 5 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select a channel in the range L0 to L9. 52 10 Press [M.IN]. • 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. ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). 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. • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 9 1s 5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again. Note: ◆ If the step size of the current VFO frequency differs from that of the programmed frequencies, VFO scan starts instead of Program Scan. ◆ If the step size differs between the lower limit and the upper limit, VFO scan starts instead of 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. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 3 Select a frequency within the desired 1 MHz segment. 4 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 5 To quit MHz Scan, press [MHz] again. 53 CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the current VFO frequency on the selected band. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 5 To quit Call/VFO Scan, press [CALL] again. 9 CALL/MEMORY SCAN Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the desired memory channel. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [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. 3 To quit Call/Memory Scan, press [CALL] again. Note: The memory channel last used is scanned even if it has been locked out. 54 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. USING CTCSS 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the CTCSS function. • “CT” appears when the CTCSS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –> CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection. 3 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks. Received CTCSS freq.: 82.5 Hz Not Rec eive CTCSS freq.: 82.5 Hz c]/ [d d] to select a CTCSS frequency. 4 Press [c d CTCSS freq.: 100 Hz No tR ec eiv ed CTCSS: OFF • The selectable frequencies are the same as for the tone frequency. See the table given in “Selecting a Tone Frequency” {page 30}. 5 Press [OK] to complete the setting. You will hear calls only when the selected tone is received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the appropriate CTCSS frequency. 55 10 If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to select a CTCSS frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 3, press [ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the table {page 30}. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press [ENTER], [0], [5]. Note: ◆ You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tone functions. ◆ You cannot use the CTCSS with the Tone or DCS function. ◆ If you select a high tone 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 noise squelch level {page 20}. 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID. • “CT SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To quit the function, press [ESC]. 10 CTCSS FREQ. ID • When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. 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. 1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the CTCSS function. • “CTCSS” appears when the CTCSS function is ON. 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks. 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set CTCSS frequency. • The CTCSS function will be remained ON. You may press [TONE] to switch the CTCSS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified frequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking, to resume scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. 56 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the same way as CTCSS. The only differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select from 104 different codes listed in the table. USING DCS 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. Received DCS code: 125 • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –> CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection. 3 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current DCS code appears and blinks. Not Received 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 11 DCS code: 205 DCS code: 125 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 c]/ [d d] to select a DCS code, then press 4 Press [c [OK]. You will hear calls only when the selected code is received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. Note: You cannot use the DCS with the Tone or CTCSS function. 57 DCS CODE ID This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current DCS code appears and blinks. 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the DCS CODE ID. • “DCS SCAN” appears and blinks. 11 • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To quit the function, press [ESC]. • When the DCS code is identified, the identified code appears and blinks. 58 4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of the currently set code. • The DCS function will be remained ON. You may press [TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified code. • Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, to resume scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) The keys on the Mic keypad 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. ■ DTMF Monitor When pressing the Mic DTMF keys, you will not hear DTMF tones from the speaker. You can also make the speaker output DTMF tones each time you press a DTMF key. Access Menu 1–8–6 (DTMF MONITOR) and select “ON”. MANUAL DIALING 12 Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF tones. 1 Press and hold Mic [PTT]. 2 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to send DTMF tones. • The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted. Freq. (Hz) 1209 1336 1477 1633 697 1 2 3 A 770 4 5 6 B 852 7 8 9 C 941 0 D 59 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. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–5–1 (STORE), then press [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select from channels 0 to 9, 3 Press [c then press [OK]. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits. Switches among the sets of alphanumeric characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only), and special ASCII characters. Switches between Cancels Memory small and capital Name Entry. letters. Deletes the digit at Causes the cursor which the cursor is to move backward. blinking. Inserts the Clears all digits currently selected (left BAND and backs the character. cursor to the first SEL) digit. 7 Press [OK]. • The cursor moves to the start of the next field. • The display for entering a memory name appears; the first digit blinks. 12 • To skip naming the channel, press [OK] again. You can jump to step 8. 8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits. • You may turn the Tuning control then [a a] to select each digit. Select a space if you want to include a pause. 4 Turn the Tuning control to select a character. • You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. a]. 5 Press [a • The cursor moves to the next digit. 60 9 Press [OK] to complete the programming. 10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using steps 1 to 3. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter alphanumeric characters in step 4. See page 18. ■ Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 1 Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF]. ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF number is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens, change the DTMF number transmission speed from Fast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) and select “Slow”. 2 Release only Mic [PF], then press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired DTMF memory channel. 3 While still holding Mic [PTT], press [0] to [9] corresponding to the channel number. • The number stored in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker. • After transmission, the frequency display is restored. ■ Selecting Pause Duration You can also change pause duration stored in memory channels; the default is 500 msec. 12 In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–3 (PAUSE) and select from 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000 msec. 61 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], [VFO], and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. These keys have the following default functions: 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. c]/ [d d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press 2 Press [c [OK]. c]/ [d d] to select “MIC (1–8–)”, then press 3 Press [c [OK]. [PF] (PF1) Band Select [MR] (PF2) Memory Recall [VFO] (PF3) VFO Select [CALL] (PF4) Call Channel Select (TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone TX) c]/ [d d] to select “PF1 (1–8–1)” to “PF4 (1–8–4)”, 4 Press [c then press [OK]. If you prefer, you can change the defaults to the following key functions: Key Function 13 Ref. Ref. Ref. Key Function Key Function Page Page Page c]/ [d d] to select the desired function. 5 Press [c A/B MONITOR 17 19 REV LOW 33 21 STEP VISUAL 64 48 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. ENTER 30,37, 56,63 MUTE 72 DIM 65 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. VOICE 1750 PM MENU V FO MR CALL MHz 83 32 44 22 15 37 39 20 CTRL PM IN A.B.C. MsV M. IN C. I N LOCK T. SEL 17 44 66 40 36 39 67 SUB-BAND SEL 30,55,57 17 (6) (4,6,11) (15) (26) (25,32) (30 ~ 32) (19,20) TONE 30,55,57 SHIFT 29 DX TNC LIST P. MON BCON MSG POS PWR (PF1only) For the shaded functions, see the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. 62 19 After switching the power OFF, you may press Mic [PF]+ POWER ON. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 4. Press Mic [MR], [VFO], or [CALL] instead of [PF] as necessary. Note: ◆ Without an optional VS-3 unit installed or with OFF selected in Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE), pressing the PF key programmed with Voice causes the transceiver to announce the current frequency using beeps of different frequencies. ◆ To restore the default functions, perform Full Reset {page 41}. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the Mic keypad is the quickest way to change frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}, 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Press Mic [ENTER]. If you press Mic [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. Previous freq.: 145.350 MHz 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 Mic [ENTER] while entering a frequency, the new data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is programmed for the digits not yet entered. • The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears. Previous freq.: 145.350 MHz 14 4 Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad. 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. 63 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE PROGRAMMABLE VFO Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the 144 MHz band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. The default on the 440/430 MHz band is 25 kHz no matter which market version. For the U.S.A./ Canada version, the default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5 kHz and the default on the 1.2 GHz band is 25 kHz. If you always check frequencies within a certain range, set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control or Mic [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. 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [VFO]. 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B, then press [VFO]. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [MNU], select Menu 1–3–1 (PROGRAMMABLE VFO), then press [OK]. • The current lower frequency limit blinks. 3 Press [F], [STEP]. • The current step size appears and blinks. 14 c]/ [d 3 Press [c d] to select the desired lower frequency limit, then press [OK]. d] to select the desired step size. 4 Press [c c]/ [d • The selectable step sizes are 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, and 100 kHz. • The current upper frequency limit blinks. c ]/ [d 4 Press [c d] to select the desired upper frequency limit, then press [OK]. 5 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 5 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. 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. 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. 64 DISPLAY DIMMER DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. 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. 1 Press [F], [DIM]. • The current illumination level appears and blinks; The default is level 1. Access Menu 1–1–2 (CONTRAST) and select from levels 1 to 16. The default is level 8. d] to select from 5 levels, including OFF. 2 Press [c c]/ [d 3 Press [OK] to complete the setting. Note: Selecting OFF automatically switches Auto Dimmer Change ON. AUTO DIMMER CHANGE This function increases the display intensity one step brighter for approximately 5 seconds when you press a front panel button or Mic key, or turn the Tuning control. No change occurs if you have selected the brightest level. Access Menu 1–1–4 (AUTO DIMMER) and select “ON”. Note: The display contrast may be affected by a change in temperature. Adjust the contrast as necessary. POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL You can change the display status between Negative and Positive (default) using Menu 1–1–3 (REVERSE MODE). 14 65 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.) 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. A.B.C. will temporarily switch the RX only band to the TX band immediately after a signal is received on the RX only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without manually selecting the correct band. Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or the right [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A. Press [F], [A.B.C] to switch the function ON (or OFF). To restore Dual-band mode, press the same [BAND SEL] (1 s). • Pressing [BAND SEL] or Mic [PTT] also cancels A.B.C. Note: You cannot operate the blanked band nor use this band to receive or transmit. 14 66 • “A.B.C.” appears when the function is ON. • The original TX band is restored 2 seconds after signals drop out. Note: ◆ You cannot use A.B.C. when in Single-band mode. After activating A.B.C., changing from Dual-band mode to Single-band mode switches OFF the A.B.C. ◆ After activating A.B.C., starting Visual Scan deactivates A.B.C. Canceling Visual Scan reactivates A.B.C. TRANSCEIVER LOCK CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding the following: The functions to be frequently used may differ among persons. You can change the defaults of the 5 buttons located below the display. PWR switch SQL controls [F] VOL controls [F], [MHz] Mic keys Access Menu 1–1–5 (KEY FUNC) and select mode 1 (default), 2, or 3. Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “LOCK” appears when the function is ON. Mode 1 [KEY] ALL-CONTROL LOCK All-control Lock is ideal when you have no plans to transmit but you want to monitor a specific frequency. This Lock disables all functions excluding power ON/ OFF and All-control Lock ON/OFF. After switching Transceiver Lock ON, switch OFF the transceiver, then press [MHz]+ POWER ON to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “ALL LOCK” appears when the function is ON. [F], [KEY] [F] (1 s), [KEY] TONE REV T.SEL SHIFT LIST LOW MUTE STEP VISUAL P.MON BCON MSG CTRL DIM POS Mode 2 [KEY] T.SEL SHIFT [F], [KEY] LIST [F] (1 s), [KEY] TONE STEP VISUAL P.MON BCON REV LOW DIM MSG POS MUTE CTRL Mode 3 [KEY] LIST [F], [KEY] TONE [F] (1 s), [KEY] P.MON BCON REV T.SEL SHIFT LOW MSG POS MUTE CTRL STEP VISUAL DIM 67 14 S-METER SQUELCH S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when a signal with the same or greater strength than the Smeter setting is received. This function relieves you from constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak stations that you have no interest in. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select 1–3–2 (S-METER SQUELCH), then press [OK]. d] to switch the function ON (or OFF). 4 Press [c c]/ [d 14 5 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 6 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. • The S-meter setting segments appear. 68 7 To select the desired S-meter setting, turn the left (band A) or right (band B) SQL control depending on which band you selected. ■ Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the time interval between when the received signals drop and when the squelch closes. Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) and select from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 msec. CHANGING BEEP VOLUME SWITCHING FM/AM MODE The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel button or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRS or DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume or turn it off. This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not transmitting) in AM on band A. The default mode on the 118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 220, 300, or 440 MHz band is FM. After recalling the desired band on band A, access Menu 1–3–4 (FM/AM MODE) and switch between FM and AM. Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select the volume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is level 5. • The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is selected. KEY BEEP ON/ OFF Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B. If you are distracted by beeps generated when pressing a front panel button or Mic key, switch OFF the Key Beep. The transceiver will beep only when it receives appropriate APRS or DX cluster data. ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) Access Menu 1–2–2 (KEY BEEP) and select “OFF”. 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 1–3–5 (VHF AIP) and select “ON”. Note: After selecting OFF, you will still hear TOT and APO alarms. 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. 69 14 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. You may use this function to prevent repeater time-outs when accessing repeaters, or to conserve battery power. Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitors whether any buttons or keys have been pressed, or whether the Tuning control has been turned. After 3 hours pass with no operations, APO turns OFF the power. However, 1 minute before the power turns OFF, “APO” appears and blinks, and a series of warning tones sound. When TOT times out, the transceiver generates beeps and automatically returns to receive mode. To resume transmitting, release and then press Mic [PTT] again. Access Menu 1–9–4 (TOT) and select 3, 5, or 10 (default) minutes for the TOT time. Access Menu 1–9–3 (APO) and select “ON”. Note: If any settings are changed during the 3 hour period while APO is ON, the timer resets. When you stop changing the settings, the timer begins counting again from 0. 14 70 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!” appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of the factory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK]. • The display for entering a message appears; the first digit blinks. Switches among the sets of alphanumeric characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only), and special ASCII characters. Switches between Cancels Message small and capital Entry. letters. Deletes the digit at Causes the cursor which the cursor is to move backward. blinking. Inserts the currently Clears all digits and selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first digit. 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character. • You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. 4 Press [a a ]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits. DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION By initiating this function, various preprogrammed displays appear. You still can normally use the transceiver in this mode. Pressing a front panel button or Mic key, or turning the Tuning control restores the operating display immediately. If there is no button/key entry or Tuning control adjustment for approximately 10 seconds, the transceiver reverts back to Demonstration mode. Press [F]+ POWER ON to switch the function ON (or OFF). 71 14 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS SPEAKER MUTE This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using one or two external speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER) and select mode 1 (default) or 2, depending on how the internal and/or external speakers should function. While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you may not want to hear audio received on the other band. Use this function to mute the speaker allocated to that band (not TX band). Press [MUTE] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “MUTE” appears when the function is ON. Connection 14 Mode Band A Band B Only SP1 jack connected with an external speaker Mode 1 External External Mode 2 External External Only SP2 jack connected with an external speaker Mode 1 External Internal Mode 2 Internal External Both SP1 and SP2 jacks connected with external speakers Mode 1 External 2 External 1 Mode 2 External 1 External 2 CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION (TM-D700E ONLY) This transceiver is capable of switching between wide and narrow deviations to receive or transmit. After selecting the desired band, access Menu 1–3–6 (WIDE/ NARROW) and switch between Wide (default) and Narrow. • When Narrow is selected, “N” appears beside the frequency. Note: Do not select Narrow for the band configured as a data band. The selection of Narrow is invalid on the data band. 72 MICROPHONE CONTROL (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) You can change numerous transceiver settings by operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function, access Menu 1–8–5 (MIC CONTROL) and select “ON”. The following table shows what function is switched ON and OFF or which setting is changed, by pressing the DTMF keys. 9 Squelch Adjustment 2, 3 Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS 0 TX Power Change Reverse A Enter 1 MHz Step Change B Control Band Select C Repeater 7 Monitor Frequency Readout by Beeps 1 Volume Change 2, 3 8 Speaker Mute # 1 Visual Scan 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 D [F] key You can also make the following settings by pressing [D] first (ex. [D], then [2]). 1 2 Tone (or CTCSS) Frequency/ DCS Code Select 1 3 Offset Direction Select 5 DTMF Keypad Lock ulti-function Mode D M Cancel Down 6 DTMF Keypad Unlock # 7 Band A/ B Select 8 Sub-band Select Up After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection. Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone, CTCSS, or DCS function. Press [OK] on the front panel of the transceiver to complete the setting. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your MC-53DM microphone. If so, this could prevent the function from working correctly. 15 Down 4 Up 4 The transceiver announces the displayed information if you have installed an optional VS-3 unit and selected “English” in Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) {page 83}. After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection. Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot be activated at the same time. Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must be OFF to change the tone or frequency step using this key. 73 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for this mobile transceiver. You will control one band on the mobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band from the handheld. This function will be useful, for example, when you want to control the mobile from a location outside your vehicle. Note: ◆ As a remote control, you can also use a handy transceiver which does not have a remote control function but a DTMF function. You, however, must manually send DTMF tones for control code strings. Skip steps 1 and 3 in “PREPARATION”. ◆ The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz band. DT PREPARATION Let us assume band A (VHF) of the mobile transceiver will be controlled. On the handy transceiver: 1 Program a 3-digit secret number. • For the programming method, see the instruction manual for the handheld. • If using a TH-D7A, see “WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL” on its instruction manual. 2 Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band. 3 Make the handheld enter Remote Control mode. MF ton es • For the method, see the instruction manual for the handheld. If not described, consult your dealer. On the mobile transceiver: 4 Access Menu 1–A–1 (CODE), and select the same secret number as you selected in step 1. 16 a] • Turn the Tuning control to select each digit. Press [a b ]) to move the cursor to the next (or previous) (or [b digit. 74 • You can also press Mic [0] to [9] in sequence to enter 3 digits. 5 Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF). 1 REV ON 9 MR 2 TONE ON 0 LOW 6 Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band {page 17}. 3 CTCSS ON A ENTER 4 REV OFF B TONE SEL 7 To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment to the handheld, access Menu 1–A–2 (ANSWER BACK) and select “ON”. 5 TONE OFF C REPEATER ON 6 CTCSS OFF D REPEATER OFF 7 CALL 8 VFO • Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the handheld. DOWN # UP To change the transmit/ receive frequency: • DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be used as an acknowledgment. 8 Access Menu 1–A–3 (CONTROL) and select “ON”. • “REMOTE CON” and “LOCK” appear when the mobile enters Remote Control mode. ([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To recall a memory channel: ([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency: CONTROL OPERATION ([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡ [TONE SEL]) When in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the handheld will function as shown in the table. Each time you press the desired key, the handheld will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding command to the mobile. • Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table in page 30. Note: If using a handheld without a remote control function, manually send “AXXX#YA#” where “XXX” is a 3-digit secret number and “Y” is a single-digit control command. If you do not add ”A#” to the end, you can skip sending “AXXX#” next time; however, the mobile may be accidentally controlled by other stations. • • 16 • First activate the Tone or CTCSS function. You can select a separate tone frequency for the Tone and CTCSS functions. Note: When in Remote Control mode, you can perform only the following operations on the mobile transceiver. Transmit Secret Number Change • • Answer Back ON/ OFF Partial/ Full Reset (with RESET button) 75 SKY COMMAND 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) HF freq. VH 17 UH Ff Your shack 76 F fr req . eq. The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and commands as below: VHF freq. Audio UHF freq. Audios Control commands tResponse Commander Audio POWER PF HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D ATT PROC AT TUNE B.C. CW TUNE FILTER 1 ANT 4 MIC 7 Control commands tResponse Transporter CH2 CH3 2 3 REC FINE 5 8 MIC LSB USB DOWN 4 MENU RF 6 MR M.IN – + 2 8 0 SPLIT TF-SET A/B M/V A=B CLEAR RIT CH IF SHIFT 4 FM AM DELAY ENT CW FSK KEY 9 F.LOCK 0 PWR 6 NB AGC/TONE REV CLR AF RIT/XIT UP CH1 PHONES DSP SLOPE HIGH LOW N.R. PRE-AMP VOX SEND LOW CUT The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besides the HF transceiver, this system requires two transceivers capable of working the Sky Command 2. This transceiver and TH-D7A handhelds are currently available. You will use one transceiver as a control station called “Commander”. The transceiver connected with the HF transceiver is called “Transporter”. It will function as an interface between the Commander and the HF transceiver. This system allows you, for example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing in your car, living room, or patio, instead of in your shack. 10 SQL 6 XIT 1MHz 2 SCAN M>VFO 8 M.IN 0 10 CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver, you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For the connection between the COM connectors on the two transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS232-C cross-wired cable. 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 legal requirements; 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 sidetone volume. ◆ 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. TM-D700A HF transceiver COM connector on TM-D700A COM connector on HF transceiver To 3.5 mm (1/8") speaker jack MIC connector on HF transceiver MIC connector on TM-D700A To EXT SP jack 17 UP 8 V DC GND STBY (PTT) GND (MIC) MIC NC DWN 77 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 77}. y On the Commander Access Menu 4–3 and select and Transporter the tone frequency {page 79}. • Select the same tone frequency on both transceivers. • For the selectable frequencies, see the table given on page 30. q On the Commander Select the same VHF and UHF and Transporter frequencies. w On the Commander Access Menu 4–1 to program a call sign (9 digits max.) for the Commander {page 79}. • You may enter your exact call sign; ex. WD6BQD. e On the Commander Access Menu 4–2 to program a call sign (9 digits max.) for the Transporter {page 79}. • This call sign must be different from the one for the Commander. So you may add SSID characters; ex. WD6BQD-1. 17 r On the Transporter Access Menu 4–1 to program the same call sign as you entered in step w {page 79}. t On the Transporter Access Menu 4–2 to program the same call sign as you entered in step e {page 79}. 78 u On the Commander Access Menu 4–4 and select “COMMANDER”. • “PUSH [ 0 ] KEY TO START COMMANDER!!” appears. i On the Transporter Access Menu 4–4 and select “TRANSPORTER”. Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky Command mode. For operations in this mode, see “CONTROL OPERATION” on page 80. 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”. 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 Set-up function. ◆ Adjust the audio level on both the Transporter and HF transceiver while listening to audio output from the Commander. An appropriate position of the AF control on the HF transceiver might be in the range, 8:30 to 9:00. ◆ To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up to 15 Secondary Station IDentifiers (SSIDs); ex. WD6BQD-1 to WD6BQD15. You always have to put a dash between your call sign and SSID number. 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: On Commander a]. 4 Press [a • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits. Cancels entry of a call sign. Causes the cursor to move backward. Deletes the digit at which the cursor is blinking. Inserts the currently selected character. Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first digit. 4– 1 CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 4–2 TRP CALLSIGN 7 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Call sign for Transporter On Transporter 4–1 CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander 4– 2 TRP CALLSIGN Call sign for Transporter 1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select “4–1 (CMD CALLSIGN)” or “4–2 (TRP CALLSIGN)”, then press [OK]. • The callsign entry field appears; the first digit blinks. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18. 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 FREQUENCY) and select the desired, same tone frequency. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character. • You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –. 79 17 CONTROL OPERATION Mic Key When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of the Commander will function as below. First switch ON the HF transceiver and press Mic [0] on the Commander. 1 Power ON/ OFF 2 HF frequency receive ON/ OFF 3 Modulation mode switch 4 RIT ON/ OFF 5 XIT ON/ OFF 6 RIT offset or XIT offset clear 7 Split-frequency ON/ OFF 8 B Transfer from Memory to VFO In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch In Memory Recall mode: no change Current settings retrieve (from HF transceiver) VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch C XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase D XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz switch In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch In VFO mode: frequency entry ON In Memory Recall mode: channel number entry ON 9 0 Each time you press the desired key, the Commander will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding control command to the Transporter. To switch ON/ OFF the HF transceiver To change the frequency or memory channel on the HF 17 transceiver To transmit audio on an HF frequency Press Mic [1]. Press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. To receive audio on an HF Press Mic [2]. frequency To monitor the UHF band Press the Mic PF key on the Commander assigned the Monitor function. 80 Function 1 # 2 1 “FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz step (FM/ AM). 2 After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory channel number. When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows the current settings of the HF transceiver as below: w q u e r t y q HF frequency w VFO: A, VFO: B, MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting. SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting. SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting. u “FS” appears when Mic [ ] is pressed. Note: ◆ 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. 17 81 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one band and retransmitting signals on the other band. This function repeats signals originating from one band, using the other band. For example, a signal received on band A (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF). Similarly, a signal received on band B (UHF) is retransmitted on band A (VHF). Access Menu 1–7–6 (REPEATER) and select Lockedband Repeater or Cross-band Repeater. The default is “OFF”. Cross-band Repeater • “PTT” blinks when in the Locked-band or Cross-band Repeater mode. Locked-band Repeater The transceiver always uses the same band to receive or transmit a signal as a repeater. Before accessing Menu 1–7–6, select one band as the TX band and the 18 other band as the control band. Cross-band Repeater If receiving a signal on the TX band, the transceiver switches the current RX only band to the TX band. Before accessing Menu 1–7–6, select the same band as the TX and control bands. 82 If necessary, you can cause this transceiver to remain in the transmit mode for 500 ms after signals drop. Access Menu 1–7–5 (REPEATER HOLD) and select “ON”. Note: ◆ You cannot activate the Repeater function after recalling the same frequency band (VHF or UHF) on band A and B, or while blanking a band display. ◆ Activating the Repeater function switches OFF Automatic Band Change (A.B.C.) or Automatic Simplex Check (ASC). ◆ The Time-Out Timer is locked at 3 minutes. ◆ After activating the Repeater function, you cannot access Menu Nos. other than 1–7–5 and 1–7–6. VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function {page 85}. Each time you change the transceiver mode, such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. In order to use the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) and select “English”. The default is OFF. For “APRS ONLY” selectable in this menu number, see the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 28}. The table below shows what the transceiver automatically announces when it enters a new mode. 1 2 You can also press Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode {page 73} or the PF key programmed with Voice {page 62}. The transceiver announces the displayed information as follows depending on the current mode. VFO VFO frequency on the current band beginning with the 100 MHz digit (MHz decimal point: “point”) Memory Recall Channel number, “channel”, and the frequency For the L or U channels, “low” or “up”, the channel number, and the frequency Channel Display Channel number and “channel”. For the L or U channels, “low” or “up” and the channel number Key Pressed New Mode Announcement [VFO] VFO “VFO” [MR] Memory Recall “MR” Call Channel “Call” Call Channel Recall “Call” and the frequency [CALL] [PM] Programmable Memory “PM” Menu Menu mumber (with Voice key only) [MNU] Menu “Menu” and current menu number [BAND SEL] New TX/ Control band “A” or “B”, current frequency, and current TX power 1 Mic PF key programmed with Enter {page 62} 2 Keypad Direct Entry “Enter” (and numerics as entered) When pressed in Memory Recall mode, the transceiver announces “A” or “B”, the channel number, “channel”, the frequency, and the TX power. When in Call channel mode, the transceiver announces “A” or “B”, “call”, the frequency, and the TX power.. When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode. Tone freq., CTCSS Current Tone freq., CTCSS freq, or DCS freq, DCS code code select In order to change the volume of voice output, access Menu 1–2–5 (VOICE VOLUME) and select from levels 1 to 7. The default is level 5. Note: While using Transceiver Lock, the transceiver makes an announcement only when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode or the PF key programmed with Voice. When in All-control Lock mode, pressing these keys simply causes an error beep to sound; the transceiver does not make an announcement in any case. 83 19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PS-33 SP-50B VS-3 VC-H1 Regulated DC Power Supply Communications Speaker Voice Synthesizer Unit Interactive Visual Communicator PG-2N PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter PG-4X PG-5A DC Power Cable Extension Cable Kit Data Cable MC-45 MC-53DM MC-80 MJ-88 MJ-89 Multi-function Microphone Multi-function Microphone with DTMF Desktop Microphone (MJ-88 required) Microphone Plug Adapter Modular Plug Microphone Switch 20 84 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch off the power and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit. INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT The PG-4X kit is available to extend the various connection cables. For the cable connections, see the next page. With two sets of PG-4X kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length. The PG-4X kit also includes noise filters, modular plug adapter cushions, and cable clamps. The following diagrams illustrate how to install these accessories. Appro x. 3 c m From front panel Noise filter 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing upward, and insert the VS-3 connector into the corresponding transceiver connector; the component side must not face downward. Appro x. 3 c m From microphone Component side 21 3 Replace the lower cover (6 screws). 85 Connections Using One Set of PG-4X Kit (6 m) (4 m) For 8 pins For 6 pins (4 m) (4 m) Connections Using Two Sets of PG-4X Kits For 6 pins 21 For 6 pins For 8 pins For 8 pins Note: Always connect the 4-pin plug on the modular plug cable supplied with the transceiver to the front panel. 86 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE NOTE This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty. 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 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. • 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. 22 87 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action The transceiver will not power 1 The power cable was connected 1 Connect the supplied DC power cable up after connecting a 13.8 V backwards. correctly: DC power supply and pressing Red → ( + ); Black → ( – ). the PWR switch. Nothing 2 One or more of the power cable fuses 2 Look for the cause of the blown fuse(s). After appears on the display. are open. inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the same ratings. 3 The modular plug cable was not 3 Correctly connect the modular plug cable correctly connected. between the front panel and main unit. The display is too dim, even The supply voltage is too low. The supply voltage requirement is though you selected a high 13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 V to 15.8 V DC). dimmer level. If the input voltage is outside this range, recharge your battery, adjust your regulated power supply, and/or check all power cable connections. The frequency cannot be Memory Recall was selected. Press [VFO]. selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Most buttons/keys and the One of the Lock functions is ON. Unlock all of the Lock functions. Tuning control do not function. Memory channels cannot be No data has been stored in any memory Store data in some memory channels. selected by turning the Tuning channels. control or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 22 88 Page Ref. 5, 6 7 4 — 15 67 36 Problem You cannot transmit even though you press Mic [PTT]. Probable Cause 1 The microphone plug was not inserted completely into the front panel connector. 2 You selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the allowable transmit frequency range. 3 The built-in TNC (or an external TNC if connected) was transmitting. The Commander fails to 1 You did not correctly program call display the status of the HF signs on the Commander and transceiver. Transporter. 2 You did not select the correct communication parameters on the HF transceiver. 3 You selected communications speed other than 9600 bps in Menu 1–9–5 (COM PORT). You cannot transmit audio You did not select the same tone from the HF tranceiver. frequency on the Commander and Transporter. 1 Too large distance between the Operating the Commander Commander and Transporter simply causes it to output an prevents correct data error beep and does not allow you to control the HF communications. transceiver. 2 Bad radio wave conditions prevent control commands from being correctly transmitted. You cannot hear audio You switched ON the CTCSS on the 144 received by the HF MHz band of the Commander. transceiver. Corrective Action 1 Switch OFF the power, then insert the microphone plug until the locking tab clicks in place. 2 Press [F], [SHIFT] repeatedly so neither “+” nor “–” is visible. 3 Press Mic [PTT] after the TNC finished transmission. 1 On both the Commander and Transporter, access Menu 4–1 and 4–2 to program the correct call signs. 2 On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 stop bit using the Menu Setup function. Page Ref. 8 29 — 79 78 3 Access Menu 1–9–5 to select “9600 bps”. 25 On both the Commander and Transporter, access Menu 4–3 to select the same tone frequency. 1 Operate the Commander within a distance that allows the two transceivers to show a full-scale S-meter reading. 79 2 Press [SYNC] occasionally to read the status of the HF transceiver. 80 Press [TONE] to switch OFF the CTCSS. 55 — 22 89 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. General Frequency range VHF Band UHF Band 144 ~ 148 MHz 438 ~ 450 MHz Europe 144 ~ 146 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz General market 144 ~ 146 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz U.S.A./ Canada 1 Mode F3E (FM), F1D (GMSK), F2D (FSK) 50 Ω Antenna impedance Usable temperature range –20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F) Power supply 13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 ~ 15.8 V) Grounding method Current Negative ground Transmit (max.) Receive (at 2 W output) Frequency stability (–10°C ~ +50°C) 11.5 A or less 10.0 A or less 1.0 A or less Within ±3 ppm Dimensions (W x H x D projections not included) Front panel 140 x 60 x 33 mm/ 5.51" x 2.36" x 1.30" Main unit 140 x 40 x 195 mm/ 5.51" x 1.57" x 7.68" Weight Front panel Approx. 180 g/ 6.3 oz Main unit Approx. 1.2 kg/ 2.6 lb 1 Band A receive range: 136 ~ 200 MHz, 118 ~ 136 MHz (sub), 200 ~ 300 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 400 ~ 470 MHz (sub) Band B receive range: 400 ~ 524 MHz, 136 ~ 175 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 800 ~ 1300 MHz (sub/ excluding specific frequency ranges) 90 Transmitter Power output High VHF Band UHF Band 50 W 35 W Medium Approx. 10 W Low Approx. 5 W Modulation Reactance Spurious emissions –60 dB or less ±5 kHz Maximum frequency deviation Audio distortion (at 60% modulation) 3% or less 600 Ω Microphone impedance Receiver Circuitry UHF Band Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequency (1st/ 2nd) Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) VHF Band 38.85 MHz/ 450 kHz 45.05 MHz/ 455 kHz VHF or UHF band 0.16 µV or less Sub VHF or UHF band 0.25 µV or less Selectivity (–6 dB) 12 kHz or more Selectivity (–40 dB) 28 kHz or less Squelch sensitivity 0.1 µV or less Audio output (8 ohms, 5% distortion) 2 W or higher Audio output impedance 8Ω Note: Receiver specifications apply only when using the main VHF or UHF band. They do not apply to the sub VHF or UHF band. 91 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point (AIP) .................................... 69 Automatic Band Change (A. B. C.) .............................. 66 Automatic Power Off (APO) .................................. 70 Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) .................................. 33 Autopatch ............................ 59 Channel Display ................... 40 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Freq. ID ............................ 56 Using ................................ 55 Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Code ID ............................ 58 Using ................................ 57 Display Blanking ........................... 66 Contrast ........................... 65 Demonstration .................. 71 Dimmer, Changing ............ 65 Reversal ........................... 65 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Functions Making Calls ..................... 59 Pause Duration ................. 61 Storing Numbers .............. 60 Transmitting Stored Numbers .......................... 61 TX Speed ......................... 61 92 Frequencies, Selecting Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] .. 20 Tuning Control .................. 20 Frequency Step Size ............ 64 Fuses, Replacing ................... 7 Keypad Direct Entry CTCSS Freq. Number ...... 56 Frequency ........................ 63 Memory Channel Number ............................ 37 Tone Freq. Number .......... 30 Lock All-control Lock ................. 67 Transceiver Lock .............. 67 Memory Channels Call Channel, Changing .... 39 Call Channel, Recalling .... 39 Clearing ............................ 37 Locking Out ...................... 51 Naming ............................. 38 Recalling .......................... 37 Storing, Odd-split .............. 36 Storing, Simplex ............... 36 Transfer to VFO ................ 40 Menu Access ............................. 22 Configuration .................... 23 Microphone Control ............. 73 Offset Automatic Repeater .......... 31 Direction ........................... 29 Frequency ........................ 29 Power-ON Message ............ 71 Programmable Function (PF) Keys ............................ 62 Programmable Memory (PM) Auto Storing ..................... 45 Recalling .......................... 44 Resetting .......................... 45 Storing .............................. 44 Programmable VFO ............. 64 Repeater Access .................. 28 Repeater Function Cross-band ....................... 82 Locked-band .................... 82 Reset Full (Memory) ................... 41 Partial (VFO) .................... 41 Programmable Memory (PM) ................................. 45 Reverse Function ................. 33 Scan Call/Memory ..................... 54 Call/VFO .......................... 54 Carrier-Operated Resume ............................ 49 Group ............................... 51 Memory ............................ 50 MHz ................................. 53 Program ........................... 52 Time-Operated Resume ... 49 VFO ................................. 50 Visual ............................... 47 Sky Command 2 ................ 76 Speaker Configurations, changing .. 72 Mute ................................. 72 Squelch Adjusting .......................... 20 S-meter ............................ 68 Switching FM/AM ................. 69 Time-Out Timer (TOT) .......... 70 Tone Activating .......................... 30 Freq. ID ............................ 34 Selecting .......................... 30 Transmit Output Power ........ 21 TX/RX Deviation .................. 72 Voice Synthesizer (VS-3) ..... 83 Volume Audio ................................ 19 Beep ................................ 69 Wireless Remote Control ..... 74
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