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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D710GA
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D710GE

Version: 1.01
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CONTENTS
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS ...........................................................................................................REPEATERREPEATER ACCESS .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Selecting an Offset Direction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Selecting an Offset Frequency ................................................................................................................................. 1
Activating the Tone Function .................................................................................................................................... 1
Selecting a Tone Frequency ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Automatic Repeater Offset ...................................................................................................................................... 2
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE ............................................................................................................................... 3
REVERSE FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECKER (ASC) .................................................................................................................... 3
TONE FREQUENCY ID ................................................................................................................................................ 3

MEMORY CHANNELS..................................................................................................................................MEMORY CHSIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? ................................................................................ 1
STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES .......................................................................... 1
Call Channel Memory (Simplex)............................................................................................................................... 1
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES ................................................................................................... 2
Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split) ............................................................................................................................ 2
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ...................................................................................................................... 2
Memory Recall Method ............................................................................................................................................ 2
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ............................................................................................................................. 2
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................................................................................................................................. 3
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .................................................................................................................................... 3
CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) ............................................................................................................................. PMAPPLICATION EXAMPLES ........................................................................................................................................... 1
STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS ............................................................................................................................. 2
RECALLING PM CHANNELS ....................................................................................................................................... 2
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE ....................................................................................................................................... 2
PM CHANNEL RESET .................................................................................................................................................. 2

SCAN ........................................................................................................................................................................SCANSELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD ................................................................................................................... 1
Time-Operate Resume Time .................................................................................................................................... 1
Carrier-Operated Resume Time ............................................................................................................................... 1
VFO SCAN .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
MEMORY SCAN ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Locking Out a Memory Channel ............................................................................................................................... 2
GROUP SCAN .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Memory Group Link .................................................................................................................................................. 2
PROGRAM SCAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Setting Scan Limits................................................................................................................................................... 3
Using Program Scan ................................................................................................................................................ 3
MHz SCAN .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CALL SCAN .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
VISUAL SCAN ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Selecting the Number of Channels........................................................................................................................... 4

CONTENTS-1

Using Visual Scan .................................................................................................................................................... 4

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE..........................................................................................................................SIGNALINGUSING CTCSS .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
CTCSS FREQUENCY SCAN ........................................................................................................................................ 2
USING DCS .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
DCS CODE SCAN ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
USING CROSS TONE ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Selecting a Cross Tone mode................................................................................................................................... 3

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) .............................................................................................................DTMFMANUAL DIALING ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
DTMF Hold ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
AUTOMATIC DIALER .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Storing a DTMF Code in Memory ............................................................................................................................ 1
Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes ............................................................................................................................ 2
Selecting a Transmit Speed ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Selecting a Pause Duration ...................................................................................................................................... 2
DTMF KEY LOCK ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

EchoLink® ...........................................................................................................................................................EchoLinkSTORING EchoLink MEMORY ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Transmitting EchoLink Memory ................................................................................................................................ 1
Selecting a Transmit Speed ...................................................................................................................................... 2
SETTING UP EchoLink SYSOP MODE ........................................................................................................................ 2

OTHER OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................................... OTHER OPSELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER .............................................................................................................................. 1
MASKING A BAND ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
KEY BEEP..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Beep Volume ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................... 2
PROGRAMMABLE VFO................................................................................................................................................ 2
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................................................................................................................ 2
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 3
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ........................................................................................................................ 3
S-METER SQUELCH .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Squelch Hang-up Time ............................................................................................................................................. 3
SPEAKER MUTE .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mute Hang-up Time .................................................................................................................................................. 3
BEAT SHIFT .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................................................................................................................... 4
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY ....................................................................................................................................... 4
POWER ON MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 4
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Auto Display Brightness ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Backlight Color ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Display Contrast ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Positive/ Negative Reversal ...................................................................................................................................... 4
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS.......................................................................................................................... 5
Transceiver Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 5

CONTENTS-2

Microphone Keys ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Frequency Direct Entry............................................................................................................................................. 5
KEY LOCK .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Microphone Key Lock ............................................................................................................................................... 5
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ................................................................................................................................ 6
PC PORT SPEED ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
DISPLAY PARTITION BAR............................................................................................................................................ 6
POWER ON PASSWORD ............................................................................................................................................. 6

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ................................................................................................................ GPS-1
INTERNAL GPS FUNCTION ON/OFF .......................................................................................................................... 2
GPS DATA SETUP (1) ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Land Survey System Datum ................................................................................................................... 2
SBAS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
GPS Data PC Output .................................................................................................................. 2
GPS DATA SETUP (2) ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Sentence ......................................................................................................................................... 2
TRACK LOG .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Track Log All Clear ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Overwriting the Track Log ......................................................................................................................................... 3
LOG SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Record Method ................................................................................................................... 3
Interval Time ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Distance ............................................................................................................................................ 3
TARGET POINT ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
MARK WAY POINT........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Mark Way Point List .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Copying the Mark Way Point to the Target Point....................................................................................................... 5
Detailed Display of a Mark Waypoint ........................................................................................................................ 5

PACKET .............................................................................................................................................................. PACKET-1
PACKET MODE ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
DATA BAND ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
COM PORT SPEED ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
USING EXTERNAL TNC ............................................................................................................................................... 2
External Data Band .................................................................................................................................................. 2
DATA Terminal Speed ............................................................................................................................................... 2
SQC Output Setting.................................................................................................................................................. 2
TNC COMMANDS LIST ................................................................................................................................................ 3

APRS® .......................................................................................................................................................................APRSCONNECTING WITH A EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER OR WEATHER STATION ........................................................ 2
ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK .......................................................................................................................... 2
Setting Date.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Setting Time ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Setting UTC Offset ................................................................................................................................................... 2
RECEIVING APRS DATA .............................................................................................................................................. 3
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA.......................................................................................................................... 3
CURSOR CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY EXAMPLE...................................................................................................................................................... 4
SORT FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

CONTENTS-3

DISPLAY FILTER FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 6
RECEIVING A MESSAGE............................................................................................................................................. 6
ENTERING A MESSAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 7
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES .............................................................................................................. 7
TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 8
BASIC SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
My Callsign ................................................................................................................................. 8
Beacon Type .............................................................................................................................. 8
APRS Lock ..................................................................................................................................... 8
SETTING INTERNAL TNC ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Data Band ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Packet Transfer Rate ..................................................................................................................... 9
DCD Sense .................................................................................................................................... 9
TX delay ............................................................................................................................................. 9
SETTING GPS PORT ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Baud Rate ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Input Type ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Output Type .......................................................................................................................................... 9
SETTING WAY POINT .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Way Point Format ................................................................................................................................. 10
Way Point Name ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Way Point Output .................................................................................................................................. 10
COM PORT ON/OFF..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Output ................................................................................................................................................... 10
PROGRAMMING POSITION DATA ............................................................................................................................... 10
Select Position channel ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Name Entry ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Latitude Entry ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Longitude Entry .............................................................................................................................. 10
SETTING BEACON INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 10
Speed Information ................................................................................................................................... 10
Altitude Information ............................................................................................................................ 10
Position Ambiguity ......................................................................................................... 10
SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT ......................................................................................................................... 11
STORING STATUS TEXT .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Text ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Text Transmit Frequency ....................................................................................................................... 11
QSY FUNCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
QSY Transmission Operation ................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation when Receiving a QSY ........................................................................................................................... 12
SETTING PACKET FILTER ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Position Limit ............................................................................................................................ 12
Packet Filter Type ....................................................................................................................................... 12
SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON.............................................................................................................................. 12
SETTING BEACON TX ALGORITHM ........................................................................................................................... 13
Packet Transmit Method ....................................................................................................................... 13
TX Interval Time ........................................................................................................................... 14
Decay Algorithm ............................................................................................................... 14
Proportional Pathing ............................................................................................... 14
PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH............................................................................................................................... 14

CONTENTS-4

NETWORK .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
VOICE ALERT ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
WEATHER STATION DATA OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................ 16
Transmit .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Transmit Interval Time .................................................................................................................. 16
SETTING AS A DIGIPEATER ....................................................................................................................................... 16
DIGIPEAT ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
UICHECK ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
UIDIGI ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
UIFLOOD ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
UITRACE .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
STORING USER PHRASES ......................................................................................................................................... 17
STORING AUTO MESSAGE REPLY............................................................................................................................. 18
Auto Answer Reply ................................................................................................................................... 18
Reply To Callsign ................................................................................................................................ 18
PROGRAMMING A MESSAGE GROUP CODE ........................................................................................................... 18
SETTING SOUND ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
RX Beep Type ...................................................................................................................................... 19
TX Beep ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Special Call Sound ..................................................................................................................... 19
APRS Voice Announce .................................................................................................................. 19
SETTING INTERRUPT DISPLAY.................................................................................................................................. 19
Display Area .............................................................................................................................. 19
Automatic Brightness ........................................................................................................ 19
Change Color ......................................................................................................................... 19
Interrupt Time ....................................................................................................................... 19
SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT (1) ................................................................................................................................ 20
Speed, Distance .................................................................................................................. 20
Altitude, Rainfall ....................................................................................................................... 20
Temperature ............................................................................................................................. 20
SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT (2) ................................................................................................................................ 20
Latitude longitude ............................................................................................................................... 20
Grid Format ................................................................................................................................ 20
SELECTING A NAVITRA GROUP ................................................................................................................................ 20
Group Mode ............................................................................................................................... 20
Enter Group Code ...................................................................................................................... 20
STORING NAVITRA MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................... 20
SETTING SmartBeaconingTM ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Low speed ...................................................................................................................................... 20
High speed .................................................................................................................................... 20
Slow rate ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Fast rate ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Turn angle .................................................................................................................................... 20
Turn slope ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Turn time .......................................................................................................................................... 20
PACKET MONITOR DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................... 21
DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR.............................................................................................................................. 22
Connecting TM-D710G with the HF Transceiver ...................................................................................................... 22

CONTENTS-5

TRANSCEIVER RESET .......................................................................................................................................... RESETKEY OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
MENU MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 1

VGS-1 (OPTIONAL) OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. VGSVOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Voice Announcement Language .............................................................................................................................. 2
Voice Announcement Volume ................................................................................................................................... 2
Voice Announcement Speed .................................................................................................................................... 2
VOICE RECORDER ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Voice Memos ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Continuous Recording .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Playback ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Playback Repeat ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Playback Repeat Interval.......................................................................................................................................... 3

CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION (TM-D710GA ONLY) .............................................. CROSS BAND REPREPEATER OPERATION MODE .................................................................................................................................. 1
REPEATER TX HOLD ................................................................................................................................................... 1
REPEATER ID TX ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Entering your Repeater ID........................................................................................................................................ 1

WIRELESS OPERATION (TM-D710GA ONLY) ........................................................................................WIRELESS OPPREPARATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
CONTROL OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 1

WEATHER ALERT (TM-D710GA ONLY) ..................................................................................................................... WXWEATHER ALERT ON/ OFF ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Weather Channel ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
WEATHER ALERT SCAN ............................................................................................................................................. 1

SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II ............................................................................................................................. SKY CMDCONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER ........................................................................ 1
PREPARATION FLOW .................................................................................................................................................. 2
PROGRAMMING CALLSIGNS ..................................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ..................................................................................................................... 3
CONTROL OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 3

CONTENTS-6

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local businesses involved in the
communications industry.
Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit
over much greater distances by using a repeater. Repeaters
are typically located on mountain tops or other elevated
locations. They generally operate at higher ERP (Effective
Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination
of elevation and high ERP allows communications over
considerable distances.

TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz

■ Selecting an Offset Frequency

REPEATER ACCESS
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 in order
to gain access to the repeater. For details, consult your local
repeater reference.

The offset frequency is the value which the transmit
frequency will be offset from the receive frequency. The
default offset frequency on the 144 MHz band is 600 kHz for
all type versions. The default on the 430/440 MHz band is 5
MHz.
1 Select your desired band (A or B).

■ Selecting an Offset Direction

2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 400.

The offset direction allows your transmit frequency to be
higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Press [F], [SHIFT] to select an offset direction.
•

Each time you press [SHIFT], the offset direction changes as
follows:

3 Set the appropriate offset frequency value.

Simplex operation ➡ + ➡ – ➡ Simplex operation

•

The selectable range is from 00.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz, in
steps of 50 kHz.

Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency will
also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.

■ Activating the Tone Function
To turn the Tone function on:
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON.
•
•

If you are using an E type transceiver, when operating on the
430 MHz band, the offset direction changes as follows:
Simplex operation ➡ + ➡ – ➡ = (–7.6 MHz) ➡ Simplex
operation

•

Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
) ➡ Cross Tone (
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
: default) ➡ Off (no display).
The icon appears on the display when the tone
function is ON.

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable
range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of the following
methods to bring the transmit frequency within the band
limits:
•
•

Move the receive frequency further inside the band.
Change the offset direction.
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you cannot
change the offset direction.

Note: When accessing a repeater that requires a 1750 Hz tone, you do not
need to activate the Tone function. Simply press the key assigned to the
1750 Hz tone {Menu 906 ~ 911} to transmit the tone.

REPEATER-1

■ Selecting a Tone Frequency
To select the tone frequency required to access your desired
repeater:
1 Turn the Tone function ON.
2 Press [F], [T.SEL].
•

6 Press [PTT] to start a call.

The current tone frequency appears on the display. The
default frequency is 88.5 Hz.

•

You will be transmitting on an offset frequency value
determined from your offset setting value and an offset
direction depending on your selected frequency. Refer to the
settings below for offset directions:
TM-D710GA
Under 145.100 MHz:

3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
frequency.
•

145.100 ~ 145.499 MHz:
145.500 ~ 145.999 MHz:

To exit the tone frequency selection, press [ESC].

4 Press any key other than the Tuning control and [ESC] to
set the selected frequency.
Note: If you have set up a Memory channel with a tone setting, simply
recall the Memory channel instead of setting up the tone frequency every
time.

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15

67.0
69.3
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
162.2
167.9
173.8
179.9

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

186.2
192.8
203.5
206.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
254.1

■ Automatic Repeater Offset
This function automatically selects an offset direction and
activates the Tone function, according to the frequency that
you have selected. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for
repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio
association.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 401.
2 Set the ARO to ON.

3 Press [BAND SEL A] to select the A band.
4 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.
5 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
frequency.

REPEATER-2

146.000 ~ 146.399 MHz:
146.400 ~ 146.599 MHz:
146.600 ~ 146.999 MHz:
147.000 ~ 147.399 MHz:
147.400 ~ 147.599 MHz:
147.600 ~ 147.999 MHz:
148.000 MHz and higher:
Under 442.000 MHz:
442.000 ~ 444.999 MHz:
445.000 ~ 446.999 MHz:
447.000 ~ 449.999 MHz:
450.000 MHz and higher:

TM-D710GE
Under 145.600 MHz:
145.600 ~ 145.799 MHz:
145.800 MHz and higher:

No offset
(Simplex operation)
– 600 kHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)
+ 600 kHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)
– 600 kHz offset
+ 600 kHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)
– 600 kHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)
No offset
(Simplex operation)
+ 5 MHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)
– 5 MHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)

No offset
(Simplex operation)
– 600 KHz offset
No offset
(Simplex operation)

Note:

TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE

◆
◆
◆
◆
◆

Most repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a
1750 Hz tone. On a E type model, simply pressing Microphone
[CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is also possible to
program [1750] on the front panel as a PF key for transmitting a
1750 Hz tone.

◆
◆

Note: The transceiver continuously transmits a 1750 Hz tone until you release
Microphone [CALL] or PF key(1750).

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

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 402.

Pressing [PTT] will cause the
icon to stop blinking.
ASC does not function if you are using simplex operation.
ASC does not function while scanning.
Activating ASC while using Reverse will switch the Reverse function OFF.
If you recall a Memory channel or the Call channel, and those channels are
set up with the Reverse function switched ON, the ASC will switch OFF.
You cannot use ASC when the built-in TNC is turned ON.
ASC causes received signals to be momentarily intermitted every 3
seconds.

TONE FREQUENCY ID
This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the
incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You can use this
function to find which tone frequency is required by your local
repeater.
1

Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON.
•

2
2

Set the tone to ON or OFF.

The

icon appears on the display.

Press [F], [T.SEL] (1s) to run the Tone Frequency ID scan.
•

The

icon blinks and SCAN appears on the display.

•

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise
(upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan).
To quit the function, press [ESC].
When the tone frequency is identified, the identified frequency
appears on the display and blinks. Press any key other than
the Tuning control while the identified frequency is blinking, to
resume scanning.

Note: While remaining in the transmit mode, the transceiver does not
continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

REVERSE FUNCTION
After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency, you
can exchange these frequencies using the Reverse function.
This allows you to manually check the strength of signals you
receive directly from other stations, while using a repeater. If
the station’s signal is strong, move to a simplex frequency to
continue the contact and free up the repeater.

•
•

Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF.
•

When the Reverse function is ON, the
display.

icon will appear on the

3
Note:
◆ If the transmit frequency is outside the allowable transmit frequency range
when using Reverse, pressing [PTT] will cause an error tone to sound and
transmission will be inhibited.
◆ If the receive frequency is outside the receive frequency range when using
Reverse, an error tone will sound and Reverse will not operate.
◆ The ARO (Automatic Repeater Offset) will not function when Reverse is
ON.
◆ You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.

Press the Tuning control to program the identified frequency
in place of the currently set tone frequency.
•
•

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECKER (ASC)
While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the strength
of signals you receive directly from the other stations. If the
station’s signal is strong enough to allow direct contact without a
repeater, the icon blinks.
Press [REV] (1s) to turn the ASC ON.
•

When the ASC is ON, the

•

While direct contact is possible, without the use of a repeater, the
icon will begin blinking.
To exit ASC, press [REV].

•

icon will appear on the display.

REPEATER-3

The Tone function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to
switch the Tone function OFF.
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified
frequency.

MEMORY CHANNELS
In Memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram the data every time.
You can quickly recall a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 1000 Memory channels are available for bands A and B.

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY
CHANNEL?

STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER
FREQUENCIES

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.

Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency.

Simplex & repeater channels allow:

Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a frequency.

•

Set up any additional data desired for the frequency.
•

•

Simplex frequency operation

•

Repeater operation with a standard offset (if an offset
direction is stored)

Offset direction, Tone ON/OFF, Tone frequency, CTCSS ON/OFF,
CTCSS frequency, DCS ON/OFF, DCS code, etc.

Press [F].
•

A memory channel number appears.

Odd-split channels allow:
•

Repeater operation with a non-standard offset

The data listed below can be stored in each Memory channel:
Parameter
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Receive frequency step
size
Transmit frequency step
size

Simplex &
Repeater
Yes

Odd-split

Yes

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel
number.
•

When the selected channel number does not have stored data,
the “ ” icon appears. When the channel does have stored data,
the “ ” icon appears.
Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a channel.

Yes
•

Yes
Yes
Yes

Offset direction

Yes

Tone ON/OFF

Yes

Tone frequency

Yes

CTCSS ON/OFF

Yes

CTCSS frequency

Yes

DCS ON/OFF

Yes

DCS code

Yes

Reverse ON/OFF

Yes

Memory channel lockout

Yes

Memory channel name

Yes

Modulation/
Demodulation mode

Yes

Press [M.IN] to store the data in the selected Memory
channel.
Note: If you store the data in a Memory channel that already has data stored in
it, the old data will be cleared and the new data will be stored.

■ Call Channel Memory (Simplex)
The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and
related data that you will recall often. You may want to
dedicate the Call channel as an emergency channel within
your group.
To store a simplex frequency and related data as the Call
channel instead of in a Memory channel, after step 4 (above),
press [C.IN].
Note: Storing new data in the Call channel will clear the old data. (The Call
channel itself cannot be cleared, but data can be replaced with new data.)

MEMORY CH-1

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL

Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair
with a non-standard offset. To access those repeaters, store
two separate frequencies in a memory channel. You can then
operate on those repeaters without changing the offset frequency
you stored in the menu.

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory
channel.

Set up a simplex channel by following steps 1 to 6 of
“STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER
FREQUENCIES”, above.

Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired transmit
frequency.
•

The transceiver Menu also provides you with the option to
recall Memory channels with stored frequencies in your
current band, or all Memory channels:

Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a frequency.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 201.

Set the recall method to CURRENT (current band) or ALL
BANDS (all bands).

Tone ON/OFF, Tone frequency, CTCSS ON/OFF, CTCSS
frequency, DCS ON/OFF, DCS code, etc.

A memory channel number appears.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel
number.
•

■ Memory Recall Method

Press [F].
•

Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a channel, or you can enter a channel number using the
microphone keypad.

Set up any additional data desired for the transmit frequency.
•

•

CURRENT allows you to recall only those memory channels
that have stored frequencies within the current band. ALL
allows you to recall all programmed memory channels.
• When the recalled memory channel is an AM channel, you
cannot recall on the B band.
Frequency ranges:
• 118 MHz: 118 ~ 135.995 MHz
• 144 MHz: 136 ~ 199.995 MHz
• 220 MHz: 200 ~ 299.995 MHz
• 300 MHz: 300 ~ 399.995 MHz
• 430/440 MHz: 400 ~ 523.995 MHz
• 1200 MHz: 800 ~ 1299.990 MHz

Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a channel.

Press [PTT], [M.IN] to store the data in the selected Memory
channel.

■ Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)
The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and
related data that you will recall often. You may want to
dedicate the Call channel as an emergency channel within
your group.

CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL
1

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory
channel.

To store an odd-split frequency and related data as the Call
channel instead of in a Memory channel, after step 6 (above),
press [PTT], [C.IN].

•

Note:
◆ You cannot set the transmission and reception frequencies on different
bands.
◆ You cannot set a different frequency step size for the transmission and
reception frequencies.
◆ You cannot store the transmit offset status and Reverse status in an oddsplit Call channel.

Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to
select a channel, or you can enter a channel number using the
microphone keypad.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Press [MR] + Power ON.
•

A confirmation message appears on the display.

Press the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel.
•

MEMORY CH-2

To exit without clearing the channel, press [ESC].

NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL

CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION

You can name Memory channels using up to 8 characters. When
you recall a named Memory channel, its name appears on the
display. Names can be callsigns, repeater names, cities, people,
etc.

Use this function when you want to use only Memory channels.
When this function is switched ON, the transceiver displays only
a Memory channel number instead of a frequency.

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory
channel.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 200.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Press [LOW] + Power ON to turn the channel display ON or
OFF.

Note:
◆ If no Memory channels have saved data in them, channel display will not
function.
◆ When using Channel Display, you cannot reset the transceiver.

Enter your desired name for the channel.
Note: You can overwrite a Memory channel name by performing the steps
above. You can also clear a Memory channel name by clearing the Memory
channel.

While in Channel Display mode, the transceiver keys function as
shown next page:

MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER
Transferring the contents of a Memory channel or the Call
channel to the VFO can be useful if you want to search for other
stations or a clear frequency, near the selected Memory channel
or Call channel frequency.
1

Press [MR] or [CALL] to enter Memory Recall mode or select
the Call channel.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel.
(This step is not necessary when selecting the Call channel.)

Press [F], [M>V].
•

•

The entire contents of the Memory channel or Call channel are
copied to the VFO, and VFO mode is selected after the transfer is
complete.
When copying a transmit frequency from an odd-split Memory or
Call channel, you must first turn the Reverse function ON before
pressing [F], [M>V].

MEMORY CH-3

Key Name

[KEY]

[F], [KEY]

[KEY] (1s)

While Transmitting

[KEY] + Power ON

Power ON/OFF

–

TNC

–

DX PacketClusters
Monitor ON/OFF

–

CALL

Call mode

–

Call Scan

–

VFO

–

MR mode

–

Memory Scan

–

KEY

–

Function mode

Exit Function mode

Key Lock

–

Reset

TONE

–

REV

Reverse ON/OFF

–

LOW/ MUTE

Change output
power

Mute

–

Change output
power

Change channel
display

PF1

Select the Weather
channel
(TM-D710GA)

–

PF2

Change control band
(default)

–

Tuning control

–

Group Scan

–

BAND SEL A

A band

–

Change Single/Dual

–

BAND SEL B

B band

–

Change Single/Dual

–

MEMORY CH-4

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 any one of these channels, depending on the operations you
have in mind or the operating environment.

The following programmable settings cannot be stored:
• Memory name
• Memory channel lockout
• Channel Display mode

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.

• Locked-band/ Cross-band Repeater ON/OFF 1
Situation: 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.

• Repeater mode 1
• Repeater hold 1
• Repeater ID transmit 1
• Registered repeater ID 1
• Wireless remote control

• Answer back 1
• Remote control ID 1
• Key lock
• Power on password 2

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.

• Memory channel/ Call channel/ Program scan memory
• Weather channel 1
• DTMF memory
• EchoLink memory
• COM port speed
• PC port speed
• Microphone sensitivity
• 10 MHz mode 2

Situation: 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 useless in the sunlight. At night when driving home, you
realize the Beep function truly does serve a purpose and you
acknowledge it is nice to see a bright display after dark.
Solution: In 2 PM channels, store the same operating data such
as frequency, offset, tone, etc, and store different settings for the
Display brightness and Beep functions. Then you can quickly
recall the best settings for day or night operation.

• Input/output level (DATA terminal) 2
• SQC data output logic 2
1
2

TM-D710GA only
Can be set only by using the MCP-6A software.

Situation: You cannot figure out how to exit the current
transceiver mode.
Solution: Simply recall PM channel 1, which contains an exact
copy of the transceiver default environment. You will not lose the
contents of any memory channels.

PM-1

STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS

PM CHANNEL RESET

Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied:

To reset the PM channels to their default settings:

•
•
•

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Press [F] + Power ON.

Release [F].

Rotate the Tuning control and select PM RESET.

Press the Tuning control.

The transceiver is in receive mode.
Scan is not being used.
Microphone Control is OFF.

Configure the transceiver with your desired settings.

Press [F], [P.IN].
•

PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear and blink at the bottom of the
display.

•

A confirmation message appears on the display.

Enter a channel number ([1] to [5]) corresponding to your
desired PM channel.
•

The settings are stored in the PM channel.

RECALLING PM CHANNELS
1

Press [PM].
•

•
•

PM channel numbers 1 to 5 and OFF appear on the bottom of
the display.

Enter a channel number ([1] to [5]) corresponding to your
desired PM channel.
•
•

The settings stored in the PM channel are recalled.
The selected channel number appears on the display.

•

When selecting [OFF], the PM channels turn off.

AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE
After you recall a PM channel, this function automatically
overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating
environment when:
•
•
•

You recall another PM channel.
You press [PM].
You switch the transceiver power OFF.

Follow the steps below to activate the Auto PM storage function.
1

Press the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 922.

Set to ON.
Note: If you do not recall a PM channel (1 - 5), Menu No. 922 will not appear on
the display.

PM-2

Press [BACK] to return to the previous display.
To exit without resetting the PM channels, press [ESC].

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.
This transceiver provides the following types of scans:

Scan Type
VFO Scan
Memory Scan
Group Scan
Program Scan

Scan Range
Scans all frequencies on the current band.
Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels.
Scans the frequencies in the Memory channels which belong to the group you have
specified.
Scans all frequencies within the programmed range, on the current band.

MHz Scan

Scans all frequencies within a 1 MHz range from the originating frequency.

Call Scan

Scans the Call channel as well as the currently selected VFO frequency or 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 [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX band.
◆ Starting Scan switches the Automatic Simplex Checker OFF.

■ Time-Operate Resume Time

SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD
The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency or Memory
channel on which a signal is detected. It then continues
scanning according to which resume mode you have selected.
You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Timeoperated mode.

Set the hold time for the Time-Operate scan method.
When a signal is received, scan will pause at that frequency
for the duration of the hold time you set. When the set time
elapses, scan will resume (even if the signal is still being
received).

•

Time-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory
channel for approximately 5 seconds, and then continues to
scan even if the signal is still present.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 914.

•

Carrier-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory
channel until the signal drops out. There is a 2 second delay
between signal drop-out and scan resumption.

•

2 Set the resume time to 1 ~ 10 sec.

■ Carrier-Operated Resume Time

Seek mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory
channel even after the signal drops out and does not
automatically resume scanning.
Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press the
microphone PF key assigned to the Monitor function. Press the PF key again to
resume scanning.

Set the hold time for the Carrier-Operate scan method. When
a signal is received, scan will pause at that frequency. When
the signal stops, scan will resume after the duration of the
hold time you set.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 915.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 913.

2 Set the resume time to 1 ~ 10 sec.
2

Set the Scan Resume mode to TIME (Time-Operated),
CARRIER (Carrier-Operated) or SEEK.

SCAN-1

VFO SCAN

GROUP SCAN

VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band, using
the current frequency step size.

For the purpose of Group Scan, the 1000 Memory channels are
divided into 10 groups, with each group containing 100 channels.
Group Scan monitors only the 100 channels which belong to the
specific group you are scanning. The channels are grouped as
follows:

Select your desired band.

Press [VFO] (1s).
•
•
•

Scan starts at the current frequency.
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 microphone [UP]/ [DWN].

To quit VFO Scan, press [VFO] again.

Press [MR] (1s).
•
•
•

To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again.
Note:
◆ At least 2 Memory channels must contain data and must not be locked out
of scan.
◆ The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels will not be scanned.
◆ You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode. While
Scan is paused on a channel, the channel number blinks.

Memory
Group

Channel
Range

0 ~ 99

500 ~ 599

100 ~ 199

600 ~ 699

200 ~ 299

700 ~ 799

300 ~ 399

800 ~ 899

400 ~ 499

900 ~ 999

Press [MR], then rotate the Tuning control to select a
channel in your desired group.

Press the Tuning control (1s).

Use Memory Scan to monitor all Memory channels programmed
with frequency data.
Select your desired band.

Channel
Range

MEMORY SCAN

Memory
Group

•
•
•

Scan starts at the current channel.
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 microphone [UP]/ [DWN].

To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control again.
Note:
◆ At least 2 Memory channels in the selected group must contain data and
must not be locked out of scan.
◆ You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode. While
Scan is paused on a channel, the channel number blinks.

■ Memory Group Link
Memory Group Link provides you with the ability to link 2 or
more Memory channel groups together to act as a single
group when scanning. You can link up to 10 separate groups
together, or even add multiple instances of the same group
to the group link, to ensure that one group is scanned more
often than the other groups.

■ Locking Out a Memory Channel
You can select Memory channels that you prefer not to
monitor while scanning.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 203.
2 Press the Tuning control.

1 Press [MR], then rotate the Tuning control to select your
desired channel.

•

The cursor will begin blinking.

2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 202.

3 Rotate the Tuning control to select a group to link.
4 Press the Tuning control to set the group and move the
cursor to the right.

3 Set the lockout to ON to lock the channel out of the
scanning sequence.

•

To cancel lockout, set the lockout to OFF.

•

The icon appears on the display for a channel
that has been locked out.

Press [ ] to move the cursor back or [ ] to move the cursor
to the right.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to link additional groups together.

6 When you have entered your desired groups, press [
] to move the cursor to the right, then press the Tuning
control to complete the entry and exit Menu mode.

Note: The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels cannot be locked out.

•
•
•

SCAN-2

You can insert a character by pressing [INS].
You can delete the selected character by pressing [CLR].
If you have entered the maximum of 6 groups, simply press
the Tuning control to complete the entry and exit Menu mode.

■ Using Program Scan

PROGRAM SCAN
Program Scan is identical to VFO Scan except that you select a
frequency range for the scan.

1 Select your desired band.

■ Setting Scan Limits

3 Rotate the Tuning control to select a frequency within
your desired scan range.

2 Press [VFO].

You can store up to 10 scan ranges in Memory channels L0/
U0 to L9/U9.

4 Press [VFO] (1s).
•
•
•

1 Press [VFO].
2 Select your desired band.
3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
frequency for the lower limit.

Scan starts at the current frequency.
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 microphone [UP]/ [DWN].

5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again.
Note:
◆ If the step size differs between the lower limit and upper limit, VFO
scan will begin instead of Program Scan.
◆ If the current VFO frequency is within more than one Program Scan
range, the range stored in the smallest channel number is used.

4 Press [F].
•

MHz SCAN

A memory channel number appears and blinks.

5 Rotate the Tuning control to select a channel from L0 to
L9.

6 Press [M.IN] to set the channel number.
•

The lower limit is stored in the channel.

7 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
frequency for the lower limit.

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).
1

Select your desired band.

Press [VFO].

Rotate the Tuning control to select a frequency within your
desired 1 MHz range.

Press and hold the Tuning control for 1 second to start
scanning.

8 Press [F].

•
•
•

9 Rotate the Tuning control to select a matching channel
number from U0 to U9.
•

For example, if you select channel L3 in step 5, select
channel U3 here.

10 Press [M.IN] to set the channel number.
•

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.

To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control again.

CALL SCAN
Use Call Scan to monitor both the Call channel and either the
currently selected VFO frequency or the currently selected
Memory channel.
1

Select your desired VFO frequency or Memory channel.

Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call Scan.
•
•

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
When scanning a Memory channel, the Call channel on the
same band as the selected Memory channel is used for scan.

To quit Call Scan, press [CALL] again.
Note: The Memory channel selected is scanned even if it has been locked out
of scan.

SCAN-3

VISUAL SCAN
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).
Determine the scan range by selecting the center frequency and
the number of channels. The default number of channels is 61.

Note:
◆ You cannot use the Visual Scan Function under the following
circumstances:

• When the APRS/NAVITRA or Packet mode is turned
ON.
• When only 1 channel has been stored in the memory
channels.
• When using Weather Alert (K models only).
◆
◆

S-meter level

◆
◆
◆

Cursor

•
•

■ Selecting the Number of Channels
◆

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 916.

2 Set the number of channels to MODE 1 (31ch), MODE 2
(61ch), MODE 3 (91ch), or MODE 4 (181ch).

■ Using Visual Scan
1 Select your desired band.
2 Rotate the Tuning control select the operating frequency.
•

This frequency will be used as the center frequency.

3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan.

•

To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. “PAUSE” appears and blinks.
Press [PAUSE] again to resume.

4 To change the operating frequency, rotate the Tuning
control.
•
•
•

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.
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.

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 exit Visual Scan, press [ESC].

SCAN-4

Memory Recall or Call Channel mode.

A frequency in the 118, 220, 300, or 1200 MHz band was selected
in VFO mode.
Depending on the transceiver conditions, Visual Scan and the
conventional S-meter may indicate different signal strength levels.

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE
CTCSS
You may sometimes want to hear calls only from 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. To do so, select the same CTCSS tone as
selected by the other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among 42 tone frequencies.
DCS
Digital Coded 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.
Note: CTCSS/ DCS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.

USING CTCSS
1

Select your desired band.

Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.
•
•

Press [F], [T.SEL].
•

The
icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is
ON.
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
) ➡ Cross Tone (
:
default) ➡ Off (no display).

The current CTCSS frequency appears on the display and blinks.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired CTCSS
frequency.
•
•

Refer to the table below for the available frequencies.
To exit the CTCSS frequency selection, press [ESC].

Enter a frequency reference number (01 ~ 42) using the
microphone keypad.
•

Refer to the table below for frequencies and their reference
numbers.

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

No.

Frequency
(Hz)

67.0

110.9

186.2

69.3

114.8

192.8

71.9

118.8

203.5

74.4

123.0

206.5

77.0

127.3

210.7

79.7

131.8

218.1

82.5

136.5

225.7

85.4

141.3

229.1

88.5

146.2

233.6

Press any key other than the Tuning control and [ESC] to
complete the setting.

91.5

151.4

241.8

94.8

156.7

250.3

When you are called: The transceiver squelch opens only
when the selected CTCSS tone is received.
When you make a call: Press and hold [PTT], then speak
into the microphone.

97.4

162.2

254.1

100.0

167.9

103.5

173.8

107.2

179.9

•

To cancel CTCSS, press [TONE] until CT no longer appears on
the display.

You can also select a CTCSS frequency by using the
microphone:
1

Select your desired band.

Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.
•
•

Press [F], [T.SEL].
•

The
icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is
ON.
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
) ➡ Cross Tone (
:
default) ➡ Off (no display).
The current CTCSS frequency appears on the display and blinks.

Press the key programmed as [ENTER].

SIGNALING-1

CTCSS FREQUENCY SCAN

USING DCS

This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify
the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may
find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that
the other persons in your group are using.

Select your desired band.

Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.

Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.
•
••

•
•

Press [F], [T.SEL] (1s).
•
•

The
icon blinks and “SCAN” appears on the display.
Scan starts when a signal is received.

Press [F], [T.SEL].
•

•

•
•

The
icon appears on the display when the DCS function is
ON.
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
) ➡ Cross Tone (
:
default) ➡ Off (no display).

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise
(upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can
also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
To quit the scan, press [ESC].
When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency
appears on the display and blinks.

•
•

The CTCSS function will remain ON. To cancel CTCSS, press
[TONE] until CT no longer appears on the display.
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified
frequency.
Rotate the Tuning control while an identified frequency is
blinking, to resume scanning.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code.
•
•

Refer to the table below for the available codes.
To exit the DCS code selection, press [ESC].

Press any key other than the Tuning control and [ESC] to
complete the setting.

When you are called: The transceiver squelch opens only
when the selected DCS code is received.
When you make a call: Press and hold [PTT], then speak
into the microphone.

Press the Tuning control to program the identified frequency
in place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.
•

The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks.

•

To cancel DCS, press [TONE] until DCS no longer appears on
the display.

You can also select a DCS code by using the microphone:
1

Select your desired band.

Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.
•
•

Press [F], [T.SEL].
•

The
icon appears on the display when the DCS function is
ON.
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
) ➡ Cross Tone (
:
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
default) ➡ Off (no display).
The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks.

Press the key programmed as [ENTER].

SIGNALING-2

Enter your desired DCS code using the microphone keypad.
•

USING CROSS TONE

Refer to the table below for DCS codes.

You can set separate signaling types by TX and RX for when you
access a repeater that uses different Encode/ decode signaling.

DCS Code
023

025

026

031

032

036

043

047

To turn the Cross Tone function On:

051

053

054

065

071

072

073

074

Press [TONE] 4 times to activate the Cross Tone function.

114

115

116

122

125

131

132

134

•

143

145

152

155

156

162

165

172

174

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

To select the cross tone/code frequency required to access
your desired repeater:

452

454

455

462

464

465

466

503

1 Turn the Cross Tone function On.

506

516

523

526

532

546

565

606

2 Press [F], [T.SEL].

612

624

627

631

632

654

662

664

703

712

723

731

732

734

743

754

The “
” (default) icon appears on the display when the Cross
Tone function is On.
• Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
) ➡ Cross Tone (
:
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS (
default) ➡ Off (no display).

■ Selecting a Cross Tone mode

•

The Cross Tone setting appears on the display.

DCS CODE SCAN
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] 3 times to activate the DCS function.
•
•

3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Cross
Tone setting.

Setting

Encode

Decode

DCS OFF

DCS

off

TO DCS

Tone

DCS

DCS CT

DCS

CTCSS

Tone

CTCSS

Icon

Press [F], [T.SEL] (1s).
•
•

The
icon blinks and “SCAN” appears on the display.
Scan starts when a signal is received.

•

To exit the Cross Tone setting selection, press [ESC].

4 Press any key other than the Tuning control and [ESC] to
complete the setting.

•

•
•

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise
(upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can
also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
To quit the scan, press [ESC].
When a DCS code is identified, the identified code appears on
the display and blinks.

Press the Tuning control to program the identified code in
place of the currently set DCS code.
•
•
•

The DCS function will remain ON. To cancel DCS, press [TONE]
until DCS no longer appears on the display.
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified code.
Rotate the Tuning control while an identified code is blinking, to
resume scanning.

SIGNALING-3

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)
The keys on the microphone 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 code with up to 16 digits.
Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. You can access the public telephone network via such a
repeater by sending DTMF tones. For further information, consult your local repeater reference.

MANUAL DIALING

AUTOMATIC DIALER

Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF tones.
1

Press and hold the microphone [PTT].

There are 10 dedicated DTMF Memory channels available
to store DTMF codes. You can store up to 16 digits in each
channel.

Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send DTMF
tones.

■ Storing a DTMF Code in Memory

•
•

The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
If the DTMF Hold function is activated, you need not hold down
[PTT] while pressing keys. After transmitting the first tone (by
pressing [PTT] and the first key), pressing additional keys will
keep the transceiver in transmit mode for 2 seconds.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 301.

Frequency (Hz)

1209

1336

1447

1633

697

[1]

[2]

[3]

[A]

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select a channel number.

770

[4]

[5]

[6]

[B]

3 Press the Tuning control to set the selected channel
number.

852

[7]

[8]

[9]

[C]

941

[ ]

[0]

[#]

[D]

•

The name entry display appears.

■ DTMF Hold
Activate this function to remain in transmit mode, after
beginning to press keys when making a call.

4 Enter a name for the channel, the press the Tuning
control to set it.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 300.

•

2 Set DTMF Hold to ON to continue transmitting when
pressing keys.
•

The code entry display appears.

5 Enter a DTMF code for the channel, then press the
Tuning control to set it.

Set this menu to OFF to stop the 2 second continuous
transmission.

•

DTMF-1

When a space is entered, it becomes a “Pause” code.

■ Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes

■ Selecting a Pause Duration

1 Press and hold the microphone [PTT].

You can change the pause duration stored in DTMF Memory
channels; the default is 500 msec.

2 While transmitting, press the Tuning control.
•

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 303.

The last called DTMF Memory channel name and number
appear on the display. If no name has been saved for the
channel, the DTMF code appears.

2 Select a speed (in msec) from the available list: 100/ 250/
500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000.
3 While still transmitting, rotate the Tuning control to select
your desired DTMF Memory channel, then press the
Tuning control to set the channel.
•

•
•
•

Additionally, you can press a DTMF key corresponding to
your desired channel ([0] ~ [9]) to select the channel and
begin transmission.
The stored DTMF code scrolls across the display and is
transmitted.
The code will be transmitted even if you release [PTT] before
the entire code has scrolled across the display.
If no DTMF code is stored in the selected channel, the
frequency display is restored.

DTMF KEY LOCK
This function will lock the DTMF transmission keys so that they
will not transmit if they are accidentally pressed. To lock the
DTMF keys, turn this function ON.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 304.

Set the key lock to ON or OFF.

■ Selecting a Transmit Speed
Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF code is
transmitted at fast speed. If this happens, change the DTMF
code transmission speed from FAST (default) to SLOW.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 302.

2 Set the speed to FAST or SLOW.

DTMF-2

EchoLink®
WHAT IS EchoLink?
EchoLink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet, using VoIP (voice-over-IP) technology. The
EchoLink software program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing
your communications capabilities.
To use EchoLink, you must register using your callsign on their website and download the EchoLink software program (free of charge).
Refer to the website for PC hardware and other requirements.
Official EchoLink Website: http://www.echolink.org
Note: EchoLink is a registered trademark of Synergenics, LLC.

■ Transmitting EchoLink Memory

STORING EchoLink MEMORY

1 Press and hold the microphone [PTT].

There are 10 dedicated EchoLink DTMF Memory channels
available. You can store up to 8 digits in each channel.

2 While transmitting, press the Tuning control.
•

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 204.

Rotate the Tuning control to select an EchoLink channel
number from EL0 ~ EL9.

Press the Tuning control to set the selected channel number.
•

•

3 While still transmitting, rotate the Tuning control to select
your desired EchoLink Memory channel, then press the
Tuning control to set the channel.

The name entry display appears.

•

Enter the name for the channel, then press the Tuning
control to set it.
The callsign and conference name (for board rooms that can
do round QSO) of the other station which is connected via
EchoLink, or the control command name, etc., are entered into
the EchoLink memory name.
The code entry display appears.

Enter a DTMF code for the channel, then press the Tuning
control to set it.
•

The last called EchoLink DTMF Memory channel name and
number appears on the display.

The stored code scrolls across the display and is transmitted.

Note:
◆ In step 2, press the microphone [C] key before pressing the Tuning
control, to transmit the converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Connect by
Call” function. (example: JA1YKX)
“C” “51 21 10 93 52 92 #” (# is automatically added to the end of the DTMF
code)
◆ In step 2, press the microphone [0] [7] keys before pressing the Tuning
control, to transmit the converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Query by
Call” function. (example: JA1YKX)
“0” “7” “51 21 10 93 52 92 #” (# is automatically added to the end of the
DTMF code)
◆ When only the EchoLink memory name has been registered, the EchoLink
“Connect Call” function transmits the converted DTMF code. (example:
JA1YKX)
“C 51 21 10 93 52 92 #”
(C is automatically added to the beginning of
the DTMF code and # is automatically added to the end)
◆ Callsign/ DTMF Code Conversion Table
When a character other than an alphanumeric character is used (such as
“-” and “/”), the DTMF conversion stops at the character before that nonstandard character.

The node number of the other station and conference which
are connected via EchoLink, or the DTMF code of the control
command, etc., are entered into the EchoLink code.

EchoLink-1

■ Selecting a Transmit Speed

EchoLink Sysop Mode ON

Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a code is
transmitted at fast speed. If this happens, change the
EchoLink transmission speed from FAST (default) to SLOW.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 205.

2 Set the speed to FAST or SLOW.

SETTING UP EchoLink Sysop MODE
Connect the TM-D710G to a personal computer to use the
system as a node station for EchoLink relaying.
When connecting to a personal computer and using the
EchoLink Sysop mode, the hard flow control operation RTS and
CTS computer terminals operate the same as and are changed
with the SQC (squelch control signal output to the computer)
and PKS (transmit control signal input from the computer) data
terminals.
The current band becomes the same as the data band which is
selected in menu No. 918 regardless of the transmission band
and operation band.
Use the PG-5H (interface cable kit) when connecting to a
personal computer.
Data communications cable
To PC audio terminal
Pink: To microphone input terminal
Green: To line out terminal

PC
terminal

Press [PF2] + Power ON to turn EchoLink Sysop Mode ON.
•
•

•

PC
terminal



RxD

TxD



RxD



TxD

RxD



TxD

SQC



CTS

RTS



CTS

PKS



RTS

CTS



RTS

GND



GND



GND

Note:
◆ When using EchoLink Sysop mode, perform the following settings (1) ~ (4).
(1) Set the SQC output setting (Menu No. 921) to “SQL”.
(2) When unnecessary noise signals, etc., are sent from the link station
to the internet while CTCSS and DCS are active, use can verify the
usage condition of the operating frequency by setting “EchoLink RX
Monitor” ([Edit] > [Menu] > [Transmit/Receive]) via the MCP-6A to
“Busy Only”.
Because of this, when EchoLink Sysop mode is ON, all received
signals on the DATA band are output from the speaker irregardless of a
matching CTCSS or DCS signal.
(Voice signals are output from the DATA terminal only when the
CTCSS or DCS signals match.)
(3) To avoid having the EchoLink software detecting a busy state even
when the transceiver power is turned OFF, set the “SQC Output Logic”
([Edit] > [Data Terminal]) via the MCP-6A to “High”.
(When performing this setting, ensure that the EchoLink’s software
“Invert Sense” setting in the RX Ctrl tab of the Sysop Setup window is
not checked.)
(4) When the audio level adjustment range on your personal computer is
insufficient, adjust the AF output level “PR1 Pin Output Level” ([Edit] >
[Data Terminal]) and AF input sensitivity “PKD Pin Input Level” ([Edit]
> [Data Terminal]) of the transceiver via the MCP-6A. Adjustments can
be made in steps of 6dB.
◆ The settings in numbers 2 ~ 4 (above) can be performed only using a MCP6A.
◆ When EchoLink Sysop mode is ON, it cannot communicate with the MCP6A. When using the MCP-6A, be sure to turn EchoLink Sysop mode OFF.

To PC 9-pin D-SUB terminal

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

TxD

Serial communications cable

EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF

The
icon appears on the display when EchoLink Sysop mode
is ON.
icon
When the audio signal is output to the PC side, the
blinks.

To turn EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF, press [PF2] + Power ON
again.

EchoLink-2

OTHER OPERATIONS
SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER

KEY BEEP

It is a good idea to select lower transmit power if communications
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 recharge is necessary.

You can turn the transceiver beep function ON or OFF as
desired.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 000.

Turn the beep function ON or OFF.

Press [LOW] to select high (H), medium (M), or low (L) power.
•

You can program different power settings for bands A and B.

•
Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature
or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may function to lower transmit
output power.

MASKING A BAND
If you have no plans to use band A or B, you can hide the
frequency display on the unused band. This saves power
consumption and makes it simpler to read the information you
need.
1

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] + Power ON.
•

Even with the beep function turned OFF, the transceiver will emit
a beep tone under the following conditions:
1) When Auto Power Off is activated, the transceiver will beep 1
minute before the power turns off.
2) After transmitting for the maximum time duration according to
the Time-out Timer, the transceiver will beep.

■ Beep Volume
Each time you press a key, the beep tone will sound. If you
have left the beep function turned ON, you may wish to adjust
the volume level of the beep.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 001.

The band mask display appears.

2 Set the beep volume to a level from 1 to 7.
•

Rotate the Tuning control to select the band you want to hide
(or return to normal).

Press the Tuning control to set the selected band.

Rotate the Tuning control to set the band to select USE or
MASK.
•

6
7

USE allows you to see and use the band as normal. MASK
hides the band on the display.

Press the Tuning control to set the selection.
Press the [ESC] to exit.
Note: You cannot operate the masked band nor use it to receive or transmit.

OTHER OP-1

The default is level 5.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

PROGRAMMABLE VFO

This transceiver has two speaker jacks for external speakers, as
well as an internal speaker. You can enjoy a variety of speaker
configurations by using one or two external speakers. Received
signals on bands A and B are output depending on how you want
the internal and/or external speakers to function.

If you always check frequencies within a certain range, you can
set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are selectable. For
example, if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and 145 MHz
for the upper limit, the tunable range will be from 144.000 MHz to
145.995 MHz.

Select your desired VFO frequency.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 100.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 002.

(Example: E type)

Set the speaker mode to MODE 1 or MODE 2.
•

Refer to the table below for configurations based on the mode
selected.

Mode

Speaker
Setup

External
SP1

External
SP2

A, B

–

SP1 only

A, B

–

SP2 only

–

SP1, SP2

A, B

–

SP1 only

A, B

–

SP2 only

–

SP1, SP2

None
MODE 2

Press the Tuning control.
•

Internal
Speaker

None
MODE 1

Band Output

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired lower
frequency limit, then press the Tuning control to set the
selected value.
•

The lower frequency limit blinks.

The upper frequency limit blinks.

Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired upper
frequency limit, then press the Tuning control to set the
selected value.
Press [ESC] to exit Menu mode.
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
you are using.

CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIZE
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in selecting
your exact frequency. The default step size on the 144 MHz
band is 5 kHz (TM-D710GA) or 12.5 kHz (TM-D710GE). The
default on the 430/440 MHz band is 25 kHz.
1

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B,
then press [VFO].

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 101.

Set the step size to 5.0*, 6.25*, or 8.33 kHz (118 MHz band
only) or to 10.0, 12.5, 15.0*, 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, 50.0, or 100.0
kHz.

* These step sizes are not available for the 1200 MHz band.
Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed frequency. For
example, if
144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step size selected, changing to a 12.5
kHz step size corrects the displayed frequency to 144.9875 MHz.

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■ Squelch Hang-up Time

SWITCHING FM/AM MODE

When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the
time interval between when the received signals drop and
when the squelch closes.

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 430/440 MHz band is
FM.
1

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 106.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 102.

2 Set the hang-up time to 125, 250 or 500 ms, or OFF.
2

Set the mode to AM, FM, or NFM.

SPEAKER MUTE

Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B.

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)
The VHF/UHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP helps
eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion caused by
inter modulation. You can use this function only while operating
on the VHF/UHF band.
1

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 the TX band).
While receiving, press [F], [MUTE] to switch the mute function
ON or OFF.
•

The

icon appears on the display when the function is ON.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 103 (VHF.AIP) and/or
Menu 104 (UHF.AIP).

■ Mute Hang-up Time
2

When using Speaker Mute, you may want to adjust the time
interval between when you receive a signal and when the
speaker is muted.

Set the AIP to ON or OFF.

S-METER SQUELCH

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 107.
S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when a signal
with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is
received. This function relieves you from constantly resetting the
squelch when receiving weak stations that you have no interest
in.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 105.

2 Set the hang-up time to 125, 250, 500, 750, or 1000 ms.

BEAT SHIFT

Set the S-Meter squelch to ON or OFF.

To select the desired S-meter setting, rotate the left (band A)
or right (band B) SQL control depending on which band you
have selected.
•

Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control various
transceiver functions, the CPU clock oscillator’s harmonics or
image may appear on some spots of the reception frequencies.
In this case, we recommend you turn the Beat Shift function ON.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 108.

Set the Beat Shift to ON or OFF.

The squelch will open only at the level you have selected (for
example, level 9).

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TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION

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.

You can manually change the display illumination to suit the
lighting conditions where you are operating.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 901.

Set your desired brightness level from 1 to 8, or OFF.

When TOT times out (default is 10 minutes), the transceiver
generates beeps and automatically returns to receive mode. To
resume transmitting, release and then press the microphone
[PTT] again.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 109.

■ Auto Display Brightness
When Auto Brightness is activated, the display will light up
every time a key is pressed.
2

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 902.

Set the timer to 3, 5, or 10 minutes.

MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
The input level to the microphone can be configured.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 110.
2 Set the Auto Brightness function to ON or OFF.

■ Backlight Color
You can manually change the display illumination to suit the
lighting conditions where you are operating.
2

Set the Microphone Sensitivity to HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 903.

Note: The higher the input level to the microphone is configured, the easier to
gain the surrounded sounds.

POWER ON MESSAGE
Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!” (default: PM
OFF) appears on the display for approximately 2 seconds. You
can program your favorite message (for PM OFF, PM 1 ~ 5) in
place of the default message.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 900.

2 Set the backlight color to AMBER or GREEN.

■ Display Contrast
The display visibility changes depending on the ambient
conditions, for example between daytime and night. When
you find the display is not clear, use this function to select the
optimum display contrast.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 904.

Enter your desired message.
•

Press [CLR] to clear the entire message, if necessary.

2 Set your desired contrast level from 1 to16.
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).
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 905.

2 Set the backlight color to NEGATIVE or POSITIVE.

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■ Frequency Direct Entry

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS
■ Transceiver Front Panel
There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on the
transceiver front panel: PF1 and PF2. You can assign your
own desired functions to these 2 keys.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 906 (PF1) and/or
Menu 907 (PF2).

If the desired operating frequency is far from the current
frequency, using the microphone keypad is the quickest way to
change the frequency. One of the microphone PF keys must
first be programmed as [ENTER].
1

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B,
then press [VFO] or [CALL].

Press the key programmed as [ENTER].
•

2 Set your desired function for the key. Programmable
functions available are: WX CH (Weather Channel)/
FRQ.BAND (Frequency bands)/ CTRL (Control)/
MONITOR (Monitor)/ VGS (Voice recorder)/ VOICE (Voice
announcement)/ GROUP UP (Memory group up)/ MENU
(Menu mode)/ MUTE (Speaker Mute)/ SHIFT (Shift)/
DUAL (Dual Mode)/ M>V (Memory to VFO Copy)/ 1750
(1750 Hz Tone).

Press the microphone keys ([0] ~ [9]) to enter your desired
frequency.

To set the entered frequency, press [ENTER] or [VFO].
•
•

■ Microphone Keys

•

There are 4 microphone PF (Programmable Function) keys:
[PF] (PF1), [MR] (PF2), [VF0] (PF3) and [CALL] (PF4). You
can assign your own desired functions to these 4 keys.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 908 (MIC.PF1) and/
or Menu 909 (MIC. PF2) and/or Menu 910 (MIC. PF3)
and/or Menu 911 (MIC. PF4).

The Direct Frequency Entry display appears.

•

Pressing [ENTER] before entering all of the digits will set the
remaining digits to 0.
Pressing [VFO] before entering all of the digits will leave the
remaining digits at their previous values.
Entering all digits for a frequency will automatically set the
frequency without pressing [ENTER] or [VFO].
If you need to only change the MHz digit, press the Tuning
control, then enter the new value.

KEY LOCK
The Key Lock function ensures that your transceiver settings
will remain unchanged if you accidentally press a key. When
activated, the following functions can still be used:
•

[ ]

•

[PTT]

To turn Key Lock ON or OFF, press [F] (1s).
2 Set your desired function for the key. Programmable
functions available are: WX CH (Weather Channel)/
FRQ.BAND (Frequency bands)/ CTRL (Control)/
MONITOR (Monitor)/ VGS (Voice recorder)/ VOICE (Voice
announcement)/ GROUP UP (Memory group up)/ MENU
(Menu mode)/ MUTE (Speaker Mute)/ SHIFT (Shift)/
DUAL (Dual Mode)/ M>V (Memory to VFO Copy)/ VFO/
MR/ CALL/ MHz/ TONE/ REV (Reverse)/ LOW/ LOCK/
A/B (Band Select A/ Band Select B)/ ENTER/ 1750 (1750
Hz Tone)/ M.LIST (Message list)/ S.LIST (Station list)/
MSG.NEW/ REPLY/ POS/ P.MONI/ BEACON/ DX/ WXi.

•

When Key Lock is activated, the
display.

icon will appear on the

■ Microphone Key Lock
The Microphone Key Lock function will lock the microphone
PF (Programmable Function) keys.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 912.

2 Turn the Microphone Key Lock function ON or OFF.

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AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)

POWER ON PASSWORD

Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitors
whether or not any operations have been performed (keys
pressed, Tuning control turned, etc.), and turns the transceiver
power OFF if it has not been in use.

If power on password is activated, you cannot operate the
transceiver without first entering your password, after turning the
transceiver power ON. Your password can be changed using the
MCP-6A software, and can contain up to 6 digits.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 917 (APO).

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 998.

Set the APO time limit to 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes, or
OFF.

Set the power on password to ON or OFF.

•

When set to ON, “PASSWD” appears on the display.

After the time limit passes with no operations (default is OFF),
APO turns the transceiver power OFF. However, 1 minute before
the power turns OFF, “APO” appears on the display and blinks,
and a warning tone sounds.

Enter your password.

After entering up to 6 digits, press the Tuning control to set
the password.

Note: If any settings are changed during while APO is ON, the timer resets.
When you stop changing the settings, the timer begins counting again from 0.

PC PORT SPEED
Select 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps for the PC port speed.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 920.

Set the PC port speed to 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps.
•

Note: Even with Menu 998 turned ON, the power on password function will not
be activated unless you first program a password using the MCP-6A software.

Turning the power ON/OFF will change the port speed setting.

DISPLAY PARTITION BAR
The partition bar that appears between bands A and B can be
removed if desired.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 928.

Set the partition bar display to ON or OFF.

OTHER OP-6

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
WHAT IS GPS?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and is common nowadays. Following is a brief introduction.
Although the American Defense Department originally developed GPS for military operations, the system is available for use by the
general public. Anybody can use GPS in association with modern vehicle navigation systems.
Position precision for public use is approximately 15 meters. Precision can be improved when a vehicle is used for navigation and
aboard ships through use of map matching technology and differential GPS techniques.
A total of 24 or more GPS satellites are at a high-level altitude of approximately 20,000 km on six circular tracks with an orbital radius
of approximately 26,000 km. Therefore, there are four or more satellites located in each orbital track. For civilian use, the RF carrier
frequency of the satellites is 1575.42 MHz. Spread spectrum (SS) technology is used over a bandwidth of 2.046 MHz to prevent
interference among all the satellite signals on a common carrier frequency.

POSITION DETERMINATION PRINCIPLE
The GPS receiver receives radio signals transmitted from GPS satellites. The receiver measures the time duration between when
the signal leaves the satellite and when the signal arrives at the GPS receiver. Knowing this time allows calculation of the distance
that the signal traveled from that particular satellite. By receiving multiple signals from different satellites and performing this distance
calculation multiple times, the intersection of the spherical surfaces that represent the respective radius distances to the various
satellites will determine a single point.
The precision of the determination of the intersecting point relies on the satellites and the data collected.

DATUM (GEODETIC SURVEY SYSTEM)
The latitude and longitude information required by the GPS receiver does not allow for accurate representation of the unevenness of
the Earth’s surface. For use with GPS, the current standard that defines the precise shape of the Earth is called WGS-84. By using this
standard in conjunction with mapping standards for each country, devices can create accurate position plotting on a map.

GPS AND APRS POSITION FORMAT
Although position can be described in many different formats, such as degrees, degrees and minutes, and degrees, minutes and
seconds, the GPS system and APRS have standardized on the degrees and decimal minutes format. Just like it is important to use
proper international phonetics when spelling on the air, it is important in APRS as in any communications system to have a default
standard for position. All operators should be trained to use the DDD MM.mm format by default in voice communications just like in
data formats. Using these standards on the air will prevent communication errors, confusion, repeats, and conversions.
Interval and Total Distance
Geographic Coordinates

Format

Example

Latitude

DD MM.mm
(degrees and minutes)

39 49.31N
+39 49.31

Longitude

DDD MM.mm
(degrees and minutes)

84 15.39W
-84 15.39

GPS – 1

The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving. The satellite
signal-strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you
are receiving. A solid bar indicates that the GPS satellite is
ready for use.

INTERNAL GPS FUNCTION ON/OFF
Press [GPS] to turn the Internal GPS receiver ON or OFF.

•

•
•

•

When the Internal GPS receiver is ON, the “
” indicator
appears on the display.
When the Internal GPS receiver is On, the internal clock is
automatically configured with the time data from the internal GPS
receiver. When determining your position for the first time after the
power supply is turned On, the clock data is automatically set and is
updated once per day thereafter.
You must set the time zone beforehand, through Menu No. 927.

When the Internal GPS receiver is On, pressing [POS] will
display “Latitude longitude, Time, Altitude, Travel direction,
Speed, Grid square locator, PTT frequency”. Press [] to cycle
the display between “Target point name, Target point distance,
Target direction” ➡ “Log meter” ➡ “GPS satellite information”.
•

Press [] to return to the previous display.

When only the frame of the signal-strength bar is displayed, no
contact with the satellite has yet been made.
Note:
◆ When GPS cannot be received, turn the power ON in a clear environment
(Open Sky).
◆ While the above screen is displayed (the GPS satellite information screen is
positioning) press [MARK] (1s) to register a Mark Waypoint.

GPS DATA SETUP (1)
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 500.

■ Land Survey System Datum
When using the Internal GPS receiver, set up the necessary
land surveying system.

For APRS, select “WGS-84” (world land surveying system).
•

This function does not work when using an external GPS
receiver.

■ SBAS
a: Speed b: Time c: Travel direction d: Latitude longitude
e: Altitude f: Grid square locator g: PTT frequency

Through the SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System)
geostationary satellite, when using a system which offers
information of wide scope reinforcement, set this function to
“ON”.

■ GPS Data PC Output
Turn this function on when you want to send the Internal GPS
receiver data (NMEA) from the PC terminal.
a: Name b: Target point distance c: Target direction
d: PTT frequency
• While the target point is displayed, press [N/H] to toggle the display
between North up and Heading up. North Up displays North as the
top and Heading Up displays the current travel direction as the top. In
the Heading Up display, a “+” or “–” sign is used to help indicate the
target direction.

GPS DATA SETUP (2)
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 501.

■ Sentence
Adds an NMEA sentence to the Internal GPS receiver data
output from the PC.

Set the sentence to “$GPGGA”, “$GPGLL”, “$GPGSA”,
“$GPGSV”, “$GPRMC”, “$GPVTG”, or “$GPZDA”.
•

•

a Sky view
b 2D: Latitude/Longitude positioning
3D: Latitude/Longitude and Altitude positioning
c Satellite signal-strength bars

GPS – 2

With BEACON transmission, the “$GPGGA” and “$GPRMC”
check
( ) cannot be removed from necessary information and satellite
image information.
You cannot output an NMEA sentence from an external GPS
receiver to a PC.

2 Select “ON” or “OFF”.

TRACK LOG

•

All movement is saved in the GPS Logger (Internal GPS only).
Saved information includes latitude, longitude, altitude, travel
direction, speed, time, and date. The log can retain up to 5000
points of data.

Selecting “ON” will allow old data to be overwritten with new
data.

Press [LOG] to turn the Track Log function On or Off.

LOG SETUP
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 503.
When turning the Track Log function On, “LOG START” appears
for approximately 5 seconds, followed by the “
” icon.
•

When turning the Track Log function Off, “LOG STOP” appears on
the display for approximately 5 seconds.

■ Record Method
You can set the conditions for saving Track information as
GPS Logger.
•

•

With the Track Log function On, even if the power source is turned
Off during a Log acquisition, the log is backed up so that when the
power is turned back on, the log acquisition resumes.
You can verify the Log activity ratio in the GPS pinpointing screen.

You can change the settings for travel speed, etc.
Select “TIME”, “DISTANCE”, or “BEACON” for the Record
Method.

■ Interval Time
Select an Interval time from 2 ~ 1800 seconds (in steps of 1
second).
•
Note:
◆ When the Track Log is turned On while the GPS is Off, the GPS will also
turn On.
◆ When the GPS is not pinpointing, data is not saved to the log.
◆ You can read the Track Log using the MCP-6A.
◆ If the Track Log overwriting configuration is turned Off (see below), “LOG
FULL” appears when the log memory is full.
◆ When the APRS is On, Log operation will begin only when the APRS menu
COM terminal input is Off.

The Interval setting is available only if the Record Method has
been set to “TIME”.

■ Distance
Select a Distance from 0.01 ~ 9.99 (in steps of 0.01).
•
•

The Distance setting is available only if the Record Method has
been set to “DISTANCE”.
The units used for Distance can be set to miles (mi), kilometers
(km), or nautical miles (nm).

Interval and Log Total Time:

■ Track Log All Clear

Point
Qty

1 Press [ALLCLR].

Interval time (seconds)
2

1800

166.7

416.7

833.3

1250

2500

150000
(min)

2.8

6.9

13.9

20.8

41.7

2500
(hour)

5000
•

“CLEAR ALL?” appears. Press the Tuning Control to clear all
Track Logs.

Interval and Total Distance:
Point
Qty
5000

■ Overwriting the Track Log
When the Track Log becomes full, new data will begin
overwriting the oldest Track Log data.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 502.

GPS – 3

Interval distance (km)
0.01 0.10
50

500

2.00

4.00

6.00

8.00

9.99

10000

20000

30000

40000

49950
(km)

TARGET POINT

MARK WAYPOINT

You can register positional information for a target point.

You can register up to 100 points with the location’s latitude,
longitude, altitude, time, name, and icon. You can edit names
and icons manually.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 504.

Select a Target Point (from 1 ~ 5).

Press [USE].
•

Press [MARK] (1s) to enter Mark Waypoint registration mode.

•

The “in use” target point mark ( ) appears to the left of the
channel number.

When registering a Mark Waypoint, the following display appears
for approximately 10 seconds.

Enter a Target Point name (up to 9 characters).

Press [EDIT] to enter Mark Waypoint editing mode.

Enter a Mark Waypoint name (up to 9 characters).

Select an APRS icon. Refer to the APRS explanation
regarding the available icons.

Enter the north/south latitude.

Enter the east/west longitude.

Note:
◆ Even when the Log function is OFF, you can register a Mark Waypoint.
◆ The MCP-6A can read Mark Waypoints.

GPS – 4

■ Mark Waypoint List

■ Detailed Display of a Mark Waypoint

The information registered with the Mark Waypoint is
confirmed.
1 Press [MARK] to display the Mark Waypoint list.
•

The list of Mark waypoints appears.
a: Latitude, longitude b: Altitude c: Grid square locator
• Rotate the Tuning control to change to the previous/next detailed
display.
[BACK]: Returns to the Mark Waypoint list display.
[EDIT]: Enters Mark Waypoint Edit mode.
[COPY]: Displays the Target Point list.
[CLR]: Deletes the Mark Waypoint currently being displayed.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select a Mark Waypoint.



[TOP]: Displays the first 5 Mark Waypoints.
[5 ]: Displays the previous 5 Mark Waypoints.
[5 ]: Displays the next 5 Mark Waypoints.
[COPY]: Displays the Target Point list.
[CLR]: Deletes the current Mark Waypoint.
[ESC]: Returns to the frequency display.

3 Press the Tuning control to display the details of the
selected Mark Waypoint.

■ Copying a Mark Waypoint to a Target Point
You can copy the displayed Mark Waypoint to a Target Point.
1 Rotate the Tuning control to select a Mark Waypoint.

2 Press [COPY] to display the Target Point list.

3 Select the Target Point (1 ~ 5) that you want to copy.

■ Deletes all Mark Waypoints
1 Press [MARK] to display the Mark Waypoint list.
•

The list of Mark waypoints appears.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select a Mark Waypoint.
3 Press [F].

4 Press [ALLCLR].
• “CLEAR ALL?” appears.

5 Press the Tuning Control to clear all Mark Waypoints.

GPS – 5

•

Press [F].

•

Press [N/H] to change the Heading Up and North Up display.

PACKET
Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node Controller (TNC). You can send messages or commands to far
away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other Packet applications. Reference material for
starting Packet operation should be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio equipment.
Note: When the distance between the radio antenna and your personal computer is too close, interference may occur.

DATA terminal pins

COM terminal pins
•

The COM terminal is on the rear of the
Operation panel. Connect this terminal to
a personal computer; do not connect a
computer to the PC terminal of the TX/RX
unit.

No.

Name

I/O

Audio signal for packet transmission

RTS

Request to Send

PKD terminal ground

CTS

Clear to Send

‘L’ is transmitted and the microphone is
muted

TXD

Transmit Data

Detected 9600 (bps) data

GND

—

Ground

PR9

Detected 1200 (bps) data

RXD

Receive Data

PR1

—

Non Connect

Squelch control signal; Closed: ‘L’, Open: ‘H’
(The default settings can be changed in
Menu 921)

—

Non Connect

—

Non Connect

No.

Name

I/O

PKD

—

PKS

d
e
f

•

When using the built-in TNC, the DATA
terminal is not used.

SQC

Function

PACKET MODE
This transceiver has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25
protocol. This protocol is used for communications between
TNCs.
For the commands supported by the built-in TNC, see “TNC
COMMANDS LIST”.
Press [TNC] 2 times to enter PACKET mode.

Note:
◆ Not all functions available via conventional TNC’s are supported by the TNC
built in this transceiver.
◆ The built-in TNC could be automatically reinitiated when its malfunction is
detected; this does not designate that the transceiver is defective.
◆ To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up to 15
Secondary Station Identifiers (SSIDs); ex. W6DJY-1 to W6DJY-15. You
always have to put a dash between your callsign and SSID number.
◆ Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive conditions,
requires a full-scale S-meter reading for reliable communication. When
the S-meter reads less than maximum during 9600 bps operation,
communication errors are frequent.

The following indicators appear on the transceiver display to
show the current TNC status:
Indicator
PACKET

Status
The TNC is in Packet mode.

STA

Packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer.

CON

The TNC is in connection with the target station.

The mailbox in the TNC is being accessed or
connected by the other station.

The mailbox in the TNC holds mail addressed to
you.

1200 bps packet transfer rate selected.

9600 bps packet transfer rate selected.

Function

PACKET-1

■ SQC Output Setting

DATA BAND
Select how data will be transmitted and received on your
transceiver.

You can set the condition for which the SQC output terminal
becomes active.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 930.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 921.

Set the data band to A-BAND (A band receives and
transmits), B-BAND (B band receives and transmits), TX:ABAND RX:B-BAND (A band transmits (
) and B band
receives (
)), or RX:A-BAND TX:B-BAND (A band receives
(
) and B band transmits (
)).

2 Set the SQC output activation method to one of the
following:
•
•
•

COM PORT SPEED
You can adjust the speed at which the computer and transceiver
exchange information, when the transceiver is connected to your
computer.

•
•

•

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 929.

OFF: SQC output remains inactive.
BUSY: When a signal is received on the data band, the SQC
output becomes active.
SQL: While CTCSS/DCS is ON and a matching signal is
received, the SQC output becomes active. While CTCSS/
DCS is OFF, the SQC output becomes active when a busy
signal is received.
TX: While transmitting, the SQC output becomes active.
BUSY.TX: When the conditions of BUSY and TX (above) are
met, the SQC output becomes active.
SQL.TX: When the conditions of SQL and TX (above) are
met, the SQC output becomes active.

Note: The activation type (logic) can be changed using the MCP-6A
software ([Edit] - [Data Terminal] - [SQC Output Logic]).

Set the COM port speed to 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600
bps.
•

Turning the power ON/OFF will change the port speed setting.

USING EXTERNAL TNC
■ External Data Band
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 918.

2 Set the data band to A-BAND (A band receives and
transmits), B-BAND (B band receives and transmits),
TX:A-BAND RX:B-BAND (A band transmits and B band
receives), or RX:A-BAND TX:B-BAND (A band receives
and B band transmits).

■ DATA Terminal Speed
Select 1200 or 9600 bps for the data transfer rate, depending
on TNC.
1200 bps: Transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 40 mVp-p,
and input impedance is 10 k.
9600 bps: Transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 2 Vp-p, and
input impedance is 10 k.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 919.

2 Set the data speed to 1200 or 9600 bps.

PACKET-2

TNC COMMANDS LIST
The commands supported by the built-in TNC are listed below. You must enter a space between a command name (or short-form) and
a parameter, or between two parameters; ex. AU OFF, BEACON EVERY 18.
Command Name

Short

8BITCONV

AFILTER

Description

Parameter

Default

When ON, handles one character using 8 bits in Converse
mode. When OFF, handles one character using 7 bits.

ON/ OFF

Specifies up to 4 control codes to be removed from received
packets when in Converse mode.

$00 ~ $80

$00

AUTOLF

When ON, sends a line feed (LF) to the computer after each
carriage return (CR).

ON/ OFF

AXDELAY

AXD

Specifies the delay time to be added to TXDELAY between
PTT ON and start of transmission. The unit of the parameter
is 10 milliseconds.

0 ~ 120

AXHANG

AXH

Specifies the voice repeater hang time. The unit of the
parameter is 100 milliseconds.

0 ~ 250

EVERY/ AFTER n
(n = 0 ~ 250)

EVERY 0

0 ~ 159 characters

−

BEACON

If set to EVERY, sends a beacon packet at intervals of the
specified period (n). If set to AFTER, sends a beacon packet
only once after the specified period (n). The unit of n is
10 seconds.

BTEXT

Specifies the content of the data portion of a beacon packet.

CALIBRAT

CAL

Sends a space/mark square wave (50/50 ratio). Enter Q to
exit Calibrate mode and restore the Command mode.

−

CHECK

Specifies the interval from signal drop-out until execution of
disconnection. The unit of the parameter is 10 seconds.

0 ~ 250

CONMODE

CONM

With NOMODE set to OFF, causes the TNC to automatically
enter Converse or Transparent mode when connection is
completed.

C/ T

CONNECT

Sends a connect request. Call1 is the callsign of the station
to be connected to. Call2 to call9 are callsigns of stations to
be digipeated through.

Call1 (VIA call2,
call3, ... call9)

−

CONOK

CONO

When ON, accepts a connect request and returns a UA
packet. When OFF, rejects a connect request and returns a
DM packet.

ON/ OFF

CONSTAMP

CONS

When ON, displays the current date and time when
connection is completed. The correct date and time must be
set using DAYTIME.

ON/ OFF

OFF

CONVERSE

CONV
or K

Causes the TNC to enter Converse mode. Press [Ctrl]+[C] to
restore the Command mode.

−

CPACTIME

When ON and in Converse mode, sends a packet at intervals
of the period determined by PACTIME.

ON/ OFF

OFF

When ON, appends a carriage return (CR) to all packets to
be sent.

ON/ OFF

DAYSTAMP

DAYS

When ON, pressing [Ctrl]+[T] in Converse mode causes the
TNC to send date data in addition to time data.

ON/ OFF

OFF

DAYTIME

Sets the current date and time. Enter YYMMDDhhmmss.
Sets 00 as the second if entry of the second is omitted.

−

DAYUSA

DAYU

When ON, displays the date like MM/DD/YY. When OFF,
displays the date like DD-MM-YY.

ON/ OFF

DIGIPEAT

DIG

When ON, allows the TNC to function as a digipeater.

ON/ OFF

DISCONNE

−

Sends a disconnect request.

PACKET-3

Command Name

Short

Description

Parameter

Default

DISPLAY

DISP

Causes the TNC to display the current status of all the
commands. You can also specify a class identifier A, C, H, I,
L, M, or T to display the status of only the desired command
class. Enter a space between the command name and a
class identifier; ex. DISPLAY H.
A (ASYNC): RS-232C port parameters
C (CHAR): Special TNC characters
H (HEALTH): Counter parameters
I (ID): ID parameters
L (LINK): TNC-to-TNC link status
M (MONITOR): Monitor parameters
T (TIMING): Timing parameters

−

DWAIT

0 ~ 250

ECHO

ON/ OFF

EPATH

Specifies digipeater callsigns to be added when the UISSID
parameter in a received packet is 10 or 14.

Call1, ... call7

−

EXTCLR

EXTC

Clears the contents of the TNC mailbox.

−

FILE

Displays the list of all messages in the TNC mailbox.

−

ON/ OFF

OFF

0 ~ 120

Specifies the interval from no carrier detection until execution
of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds.
When ON, causes the TNC to echo received characters to
the computer.

FIRMRNR

FIR

The other station sends a notice (packet) to you if it is not
ready to receive data. When ON, receiving such a notice
causes the TNC to suspend transmission until it receives a
“ready” notice.

FLOVER

Specifies the time delay from when the TNC buffer becomes
full until the TNC buffer is cleared. The unit of the parameter
is 1 minute.

FLOW

When ON, starting key entry causes the computer to stop
displaying received packets.

ON/ OFF

FRACK

Specifies the interval from one transmission until retry of
transmission. The unit of the parameter is 1 second.

0 ~ 15

FULLDUP

When ON, allows the TNC to function in full duplex. When
OFF, allows it to use data carrier detect signals to avoid
packet collision.

ON/ OFF

OFF

GBAUD

Selects 4800 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between the
TNC and the GPS receiver.

2400/ 4800/ 9600

4800

GPSSEND

GPSS

Specifies the content of data to be output to the GPS
receiver; this data is used to program the default settings on
the receiver. The output data is not stored in memory.

0 ~ 159 characters

−

GPSTEXT

GPST

Specifies the type of a message to be determined by LTEXT.

0 ~ 6 characters

$PNTS

HBAUD

1200/ 9600

1200

HEALLED

HEAL

Determines whether or not normal operations of the ROM
are checked. When ON and if normal operations are
detected, “STA” and “CON” appear and blink alternately.

ON/ OFF

OFF

HID

When ON, causes the TNC to send an ID packet every 9.5
minutes after digipeating.

ON/ OFF

Causes the TNC to send an ID packet.

−

KILL

Deletes specific messages in the TNC mailbox.

−

KISS

When ON, entering a RESTART command causes the TNC
to enter (or exit) KISS mode.

ON/ OFF

OFF

LCSTREAM

LCS

When ON, changes a small letter (a through z) entered as a
stream designator, to a capital letter (A through Z). A stream
designator must be entered immediately after STREAMSW.

ON/ OFF

LIST

Displays the list of messages, in the TNC mailbox, other than
those addressed to other stations.

−

Selects 1200 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between
packet stations.

PACKET-4

Command Name

Short

Description

Parameter

Default

LOCATION

LOC

If set to EVERY, sends GPS data at intervals of the specified
period (n). If set to AFTER, sends GPS data only once after
the specified period (n). The unit of n is 10 seconds.

EVERY/ AFTER n
(n = 0 ~ 250)

EVERY 0

LOG

Displays the list of stations which have connected to the TNC
mailbox.

−

LPATH

LPA

Specifies callsigns to send GPS data. Call1 is the callsign of
the destination. Call2 to call9 are callsigns of stations to be
digipeated through.

Call1 (VIA call2,
call3, ... call9)

GPS

LTEXT

0 ~ 159 characters

−

LTMON

LTM

Specifies the interval for displaying a message determined
by LTEXT on the screen; a message appears like a received
beacon packet. The unit of the parameter is 1 second.

0 ~ 250

MAIL

MAI

When ON and the TNC mailbox holds a message addressed
to you, outputs “Low” to the MAILLED terminal.

ON/ OFF

OFF

MAXFRAME

MAX

Specifies the maximum number of packets to be transmitted
at one time.

1~7

MBOD

When ON, allows the TNC mailbox to be used.

ON/ OFF

OFF

MCOM

When ON, causes the TNC to also monitor control packets.
When OFF, causes it to monitor only information packets.

ON/ OFF

OFF

MCON

When ON, causes the TNC to monitor other stations while in
connection with the target station.

ON/ OFF

OFF

MINE

Displays the list of messages, in the TNC mailbox,
addressed to you and messages that you sent.

−

MONITOR

When ON, causes the TNC to monitor packets.

ON/ OFF

MRPT

When ON, causes the TNC to display the entire digipeat list
for monitored packets.

ON/ OFF

MSTAMP

When ON, causes the TNC to display data and time
information for monitored packets.

ON/ OFF

OFF

MYALIAS

MYA

Specifies a callsign for using your station as a digipeater.

6 characters +
SSID

−

MYCALL

Specifies your callsign.

6 characters +
SSID

−

MYMCALL

MYM

Specifies a callsign to be assigned to your TNC mailbox.

6 characters +
SSID

−

NEWMODE

When ON, entering a CONNECT command causes the TNC
to immediately enter the other mode.

ON/ OFF

OFF

NOMODE

When ON, does not cause the TNC to automatically enter
the other mode. When OFF, causes it to automatically enter
the other mode as specified by NEWMODE.

ON/ OFF

OFF

NPATH

Specifies digipeater callsigns to be added when the UISSID
parameter in a received packet is 8 or 12.

Call1, ... call7

−

NTSGRP

Specifies a group code to be used for making a $PNTS
sentence.

0 ~ 3 characters

−

NTSMRK

Specifies a mark number to be used for making a $PNTS
sentence.

$00 ~ $14

$00

NTSMSG

Specifies a message to be used for making a $PNTS
sentence.

0 ~ 20 characters

−

OVERKILL

OVE

Specifies the number of old messages to be deleted when
the TNC mailbox does not accept a new message because
the memory is full.

0 ~ 255

PACLEN

Specifies the maximum length of the data portion of a
packet.

0 ~ 255

128

PACTIME

PACT

EVERY/ AFTER n
(n = 0 ~ 250)

AFTER 10

PERSIST

0 ~ 255

128

Specifies the content of a message to be included in GPS
data.

If set to EVERY, sends a packet at intervals of the specified
period (n). If set to AFTER, sends a packet only once after
the specified period (n). The unit of n is 100 milliseconds.
Specifies a parameter to calculate probability for the
PERSIST/SLOTTIME method.

PACKET-5

Command Name

Short

PPERSIST

RAMTEST

READ

RESET

RESPTIME

RES

RESTART

RETRY

ROUTE

ROU

SENDPAC

Description

Parameter

Default

ON/ OFF

Checks the RAM after clearing it.

−

Specifies one or more message numbers to be read from the
TNC mailbox.

−

Restores the default status for all the commands.

−

0 ~ 250

−

0 ~ 15

When ON and receiving a packet forwarded by a PBBS,
leaves the included route information.

ON/ OFF

Specifies a character which forces a packet to be sent.

0 ~ $7F

$0D

SLOTTIME

Specifies the period of random number generation intervals
for the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method. The unit of the
parameter is 10 milliseconds.

0 ~ 250

SPATH

Specifies digipeater callsigns to be added when the UISSID
parameter in a received packet is 9 or 13.

Call1, ... call7

−

STREAMCA

STREAMC

When ON and multiple connections take place, receiving a
packet causes the TNC to display the callsign.

ON/ OFF

STREAMDB

STREAMD

When ON, causes the TNC to display a stream switch
character included in a received packet.

ON/ OFF

OFF

STREAMSW

STR

Specifies a character to be used for switching streams.

0 ~ $7F

$01

TOUT

Specifies the time-out time of the TNC mailbox. When no
packet is received within the specified time, a disconnect
takes place. The unit of the parameter is 10 seconds.

0 ~ 250

TRACE

TRAC

When ON, causes the TNC to display all received packets in
their entirety.

ON/ OFF

OFF

TRANS

−

TRFLOW

TRF

When ON, causes the TNC to respond to software flow
control from the computer in Transparent mode.

ON/ OFF

OFF

TRIES

TRI

Specifies the number of transmission retries programmed in
the retry counter.

0 ~ 15

TXDELAY

Specifies the time delay between PTT ON and start of
transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds.

0 ~ 120

TXFLOW

TXF

When ON, allows the TNC to send a software flow control
(XON and XOFF) to the computer in Transparent mode.

ON/ OFF

OFF

UICHECK

UIC

Does not forward the same UI packet as one received
within the time specified by this command. The unit of the
parameter is 1 second.

0 ~ 250

UIDIGI

OFF/
ON Call1, ... call14

OFF

UIDWAIT

UIDW

ON/ OFF

OFF

ID/ NOID/ FIRST

ON/ OFF

OFF

Causes the TNC to use the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method
when ON, or the DWAIT method when OFF.

Specifies the acknowledgment packet transmission delay.
The unit of the parameter is 100 milliseconds.
Causes the TNC to function as if it is switched OFF then ON.
Specifies the number of transmission retries.

Causes the TNC to exit Command mode and enter
Transparent mode. To restore Command mode, press and
hold [Ctrl], then press [C] three times.

When receiving a UI packet which includes the parameter
specified by this command, replaces the parameter with the
MYCALL parameter and forwards the packet.
When ON and digipeating, causes the TNC to use the
DWAIT and PPERSIST settings.

UIFLOOD

UIF

Specifies how received UI packets, which include WIDEN-N
or TRACEN-N parameters, are processed. Enter WIDE or
TRACE before ID, NOID, or FIRST; ex. WIDE,FIRST. With
ID selected, deletes the relayed digipeaters and adds the
MYCALL parameter. With NOID, merely decrements N-N;
ex. 4-3 to 4-2. With FIRST, adds the MYCALL parameter
only when serving as the first digipeater.

UISSID

UIS

When ON, causes the TNC to process received UI packets
depending on included destination SSIDs.

PACKET-6

Command Name

Short

Description

Parameter

Default

UITRACE

UIT

The command name must be followed by up to 5
alphanumeric characters; normally WIDE or TRACE. Causes
the TNC to forward received UI packets which include
WIDEN-N or TRACEN-N parameters.

−

UNPROTO

Call1 (VIA call2,
call3

USERS

Specifies the number of channels available to connect
requests.

0 ~ 10

WRITE

Allows the TNC mailbox to store your message. In order
to permit only a specific station to read your message,
enter a callsign after the command name; ex. W JA1YKX.
To complete message entry, press [Enter] (or [Return]),
[Ctrl]+[C], then [Enter] (or [Return]). For a subject, you can
enter up to 30 alphanumeric characters.

−

XFLOW

Causes the TNC to perform software flow control when ON,
or hardware flow control when OFF.

ON/ OFF

Specifies callsigns to send a packet in Unprotocol mode.
Call1 is the callsign of the destination. Call2 to call9 are
callsigns of stations to be digipeated through.

PACKET-7

APRS®
APRS DATA COMMUNICATION (APRS BEACON)
◆ This function uses the APRS format for data communications including your station position, messages, etc.
◆ When data is received from another station, the direction of the received station (from your station’s perspective), their distance, and their grid
square locator is displayed. Any comments sent by the other station are also displayed.
◆ Meteorological data obtained from a connected Weather Station can be transmitted.
◆ APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is a worldwide system introduced by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR .
< APRS® is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.>

Official APRS Website: http://www.aprs.org

NAVITRA DATA COMMUNICATION (NAVITRA BEACON)
◆ The Navitra system was introduced by KENWOOD in the 1990’s, for use within Japan.

CALLSIGN AND BEACON TYPE SETTINGS
◆ When an APRS/NAVITRA beacon is created, set the callsign and beacon type (APRS/NAVITRA) (Menu No. 600).

◆ SSID (Secondary Station IDentifiers) can be added to the end of your callsign (for example, W6DJY will become W6DJY– 14).
SSIDs can range from “None, – 1” to “– 15”, so that each callsign can have up to 16 settings.

Refer to the website for SSID: http://aprs.org/aprs11/SSIDs.txt (as of October 2013)

DIGIPEAT
◆ The term digipeat means that the packet data is relayed. When a digipeater (relay station) receives a packet, it saves it to memory. When the
reception ends, the data is re-transmitted. Using digipeat, it is possible to send beacons long distances.
◆ In order to perform a digipeat, you must set up a packet path (Menu No. 612). For the packet path, you can specify a direct callsign or you can
use “WIDE1-1” or “WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1”, specifying a common alias and hops number. Set the transceiver’s packet path according to the digipeater
settings.
◆ Digipeat is very useful in reaching other stations when you have a weak signal. However, you need to set up the total hops numbers and beacon
transmissions moderately to prevent channel congestion.
WIDE type

Fill-in type

WIDE type:
This degipeater can send the packet over a wide area.
Fill-in type:
Regional degipeaters are also called “RELAY type” relays. These
degipeaters are used for mobile stations when a signal cannot
reach a WIDE-type degipeater.

Fill-in type

WIDE type

APRS-1

CONNECTING WITH A EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER OR
WEATHER STATION
The GPS jack on this transceiver accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10")
3-conductor plug. If necessary, use the supplied cable to modify
the cable end of external GPS receiver or Weather Station.

ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK
When the internal GPS function is turned ON, the year, month,
day, and time are automatically set from the GPS satellite
information. If the GPS information cannot be received, you can
manually enter the date and time.
Note: The battery for the clock backup is built into the unit. When the power
source is connected, the battery begins to charge. It takes approximately 12
hours to become fully charged.

External GPS receiver

■ Setting Date
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 925.
•

The first 2 digits blink.

Weather Station

2 Rotate the Tuning control to enter the current month (TMD710GA) or day, then press the Tuning control.

To GPS jack

•

The next 2 digits blink.

3 Rotate the Tuning control to enter the current day (TMD710GA) or month, then press the Tuning control.
•

White
(to DATA IN on GPS/ WX)

4 Rotate the Tuning control to enter the current year, then
press the Tuning control.

Red
(to DATA OUT on GPS/ WX)

5 Press [ESC] to exit Menu mode.
Note:
◆ When used at room temperature (25°C), the error of the internal clock in a
month is within one minute.
◆ The internal clock is effective until December 31, 2099.

Shield
(to GND on GPS/ WX)

•

The last 2 digits blink.

Use an external GPS receiver which conforms to the NMEA-0183
format and is compatible with RS-232C signal polarity output at the
below mentioned levels.
[Low level: –15.0V ~ +0.5 V / High level: +3.0V ~ +15.0V]
You cannot use GPS receivers with USB-type connections.
Set Menu No. 602 (GPS PORT-INPUT) to “GPS” (external GPS
receiver), “WEATHER (Davis)” (Weather Station), or “WEATHER
(PeetBros.)” (Weather Station), depending on the equipment
connected to the GPS terminal.
When an external GPS receiver is selected, the “GPS” indicator
appears. When a Weather Station is selected, the “WXI” indicator
appears.

■ Setting Time
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 926.
•

The first 2 digits blink.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to enter the current hour, then
press the Tuning control.
•
•

To set 1 o'clock PM for example, select 13.
The next 2 digits blink.

3 Rotate the Tuning control to enter the current minute,
then press the Tuning control.
4 Press [ESC] to exit Menu mode.

■ Setting UTC Offset
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 927.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select the appropriate UTC
offset, then press the Tuning control.
•

The selectable range is from +14:00 to –14:00 in steps of 15
minutes.

3 Press [ESC] to exit Menu mode.

APRS-2

Note:
◆ The APRS programs for PCs have entry fields for a position comment and
status text. The data entered to these two fields are transmitted as separate
packets. This transceiver, however, includes both of a position comment and
status text in one packet to transmit.
◆ This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of APRS packet. You
may access Menu 624 (AUDIO - RX BEEP) to change this setting. The
default is “ALL”.

RECEIVING APRS DATA
Each time a new APRS packet is received, the frequency display
is interrupted to show information as below:

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA
This transceiver is capable of receiving and storing APRS data
received from up to 100 stations in memory. You can easily recall
the information of the desired station.

Status text
The received APRS packet may include information on an object
such as a hurricane or tornado. In this case, the name of the object
appears instead of a callsign.
Press [MSG] to send a message to the station.
Press [DETAIL] to access further information.
To restore the frequency display, press [ESC] or just wait for
approximately 10 seconds.

•

•
•
•

Press [KEY], [LIST].
•
•

Note:
◆ When you receive an APRS packet including an “EMERGENCY” comment,
a different format of display from the above will appear and a different beep
will sound.
◆ When you receive an APRS position packet that you transmitted, the
frequency display is interrupted and “MY POSITION” will appear on the
display. This could happen when one or more digipeaters are used. (When
setting Menu No. 625 (DISPLAY AREA) to “ENTIRE”, “HALF”, or “OFF”, the
call sign of the digipeater station will not display.)

The list of stations appears.
The numbers beside the callsigns indicate the order in which data is
received. The data received last is assigned 1.



[TOP]: Displays the list of the fast 5 stations.
[5 ]: Displays the list of the previous 5 stations.
[5 ]: Displays the list of the next 5 stations.
[ESC]: Restores the frequency display.
[MSG]: Allows message entry to the current station.
[SORT]: To select the sort function.
[FILTER]: To select the filter function.
[TUNE]: Set the QSY frequency (APRS only).
[CLR]: Deletes the current station.

◆

•

If you receive a message that you transmitted, “MY MESSAGE” will appear.

You can change the interrupt screen display setting through Menu
No. 625 (DISPLAY AREA). When set to “OFF”, the frequency display
is not interrupted. An indicator such as “dP” appears, depending on
the type of data. Refer to the table for details.

•

Press [F].

[POS.RQ]: Request position.
[ALLCLR]: Deletes all stations.

Indicator
dP

Duplicate position comment

New position data

Other station position data (Navitra beacon)

Beyond position limit

Beyond filter type

ACK message

Duplicate message data

New message data

To other stations message data

Rejected Message

Duplicate status text

Meaning

•

Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station using
the cursor ( ).
Press the Tuning control.

•

Query

Packet that cannot be decoded

Duplicated DX cluster data

New DX cluster data

The information of the selected station appears.

[BACK]: Restores the list of stations.
[MSG]: Allows message entry to the current station.
[]: Displays the previous page.
[]: Displays the next page.
[TUNE]: Set the QSY frequency (APRS only).
[CLR]: Deletes the entire information of the current
station.

New status
1

When you press [ALLCLR], “CLEAR ALL?” appears with the
message. Press the Tuning Control to clear all.

Note:
◆ When data from the 101st station is received, the oldest data in memory is
replaced by that data.
◆ Each time a new APRS packet is received from the same station, the old
data from that station (in memory) is replaced by new data.

The transceiver automatically transmits the appropriate information in
approximately 2 minutes after receiving a request.

APRS-3

Page 2

CURSOR CONTROL

(Mobile station)

Select a cursor control setting for reception.
1

Display the station list.

Press [TOP] to change the curser control between Followed
mode and Fixed mode. The cursor display changes according
to the selected mode.

a: Moving direction
b: Moving speed (mph: Mile/hour or kph: km/hour)
c: Altitude (' :Feet or M: Meter)
(Weather station)

Followed mode ( ):

On the list screen, the cursor
( ) follows the callsign when receiving APRS data.

a: Rainfall (" or mm)
b: Air temperature
c: Wind direction
d: Wind velocity (mph: Mile/hour or kph: km/hour)
e: Atmospheric pressure

Fixed mode ( ):

On the list screen, the cursor ( ) sits
at the list number when receiving APRS data.

f: Humidity
(Fix station)

a: Transmit power
b: Height of antenna (elevation) (' : Feet or M: Meter)
c: Antenna gain
d: Antenna directivity

Page 3

DISPLAY EXAMPLE
Page 1

a: Position data
b: Grid square locator
(Packet path)
a: Station icon
b: Status text
c: Callsign
d: Time (packet received)
e: Date
f: Situation
g: Direction of station
h: Distance from station (mile or km)
i: Position comment 1
1
For packets received from Mic-encoder stations including TMD710Gs, TM-D710s, TM-D700s, TH-D72s, and TH-D7s, position
comments are displayed in the fourth line.
(Object)

a: Object

APRS-4

a: Callsign (Digipeater)

This transceiver is capable of displaying the following icons as
station IDs.

SORT FUNCTION

This function allows you to sort the station list according to the
callsign, date time, or distance.
1

Display the station list.

Press [SORT].

Some icons may appear with overlay characters as below if the
received icon data includes them (APRS only).

•

The sort type list appears on the display.

Example:

The following icons show the directions of stations relative to
your position.
(North Up)

Select a sort type.

Press the Tuning control.
•

“SORTING” appears on the display and sorting begins.

(Heading Up: example)

•

When pressing [F], [N/H] while the target point is displayed, the
North Up display(displays North as the top) changes to the Heading
Up display (displays the current travel direction as the top) or viceversa. In the Heading Up display, a “+” or “-” is used to help indicate
the target direction.

To change the speed/distance and/or temperature settings of the
units, access Menu 626 (DISPLAY UNIT 1 - SPEED, DISTANCE)
and/or Menu 626 (DISPLAY UNIT 1 -TEMPERATURE)
Note: Some stations transmit APRS packets through TNCs connected to GPS
receivers. If you receive packets from those stations, “GOOD” (satellites tracked)
or “LAST” (satellites not tracked) will be shown as the situation, with GLL, GGA,
or RMC which designates $GPGLL, $GPGGA, or $GPRMC format.

CALLSIGN

All callsigns are compared and arranged
in ascending order.

DATE/TIME

All received dates and times are
compared and arranged in descending
order, with the last received message
listed first.

DISTANCE

The distance between the other station
and My station when selecting the sorting
method is calculated, then compared and
arranged in ascending order, with the
closest station listed first.

The newly sorted station list appears on the display.

•

After sorting, when new station data is received, it is added to the
station list without resorting.

APRS-5

DISPLAY FILTER FUNCTION

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

This function allows you to display only the specified types of
data from the station list.

Each time a proper message is received, the frequency display is
interrupted to show information as below:

Display the station list.

a: Indicator
b: Callsign (TX)
c: Receive time
d: Message
e: TX/RX date
f: Line number
• The display shows up to 67 characters of the message.
• “ 01” will appear to indicate the number of messages not yet read.
• The following indicators appear depending on the types of received
messages:

Press [FILTER].
•

The filter type list appears on the display.

Select a filter type.

Press the Tuning control.
•

Indicator

“FILTERING” appears on the display and filtering begins.

Meaning
Message addressed to you

Bulletin message

Report by the National Weather Service
Reception acknowledgment (or rejection) to
your message

DIGIPEATER

Only Digipeater Stations are displayed.

WEATHER

Only Weather Stations are displayed.

MOBILE

Only Mobile Stations are displayed.

OBJECT

Only Object Stations are displayed.

KENWOOD

Only KENWOOD TH-D7, THD72,TM-D700, TM-D710G, TM-D710,
and RC-D710 Stations are displayed.

NAVITRA

Only Navitra Stations starting from
$PNTS are displayed.

FREQUENCY
(QSY)

Only stations containing frequency
(QSY) data are displayed.

OTHERS

Stations other than those listed above
are displayed.

ALL(OFF)

The filtering function is cancelled,
displaying all stations.

Message group

•

“ XX” appears on the display when you have an unread message
(where XX is the number of unread messages). When you verify
the reception of a message (by pressing the Tuning control), the
message is marked as read. For each message you view, then
number (XX) decreases by 1. When only 1 message is unread (“
01”), viewing this message will cause the icon to be removed from
the display. (When you enter the message list display and select a
message designated as unread by the “ XX” mark, the message
will be marked as read.)

•

When a duplicate message from the same station is received,
the reception interrupt display does not appear and an error tone
sounds. When the frequency at that time appears on the display,
“dM”(duplicate Message) and the calling station's callsign appears on
the display.

The newly filtered station list appears on the display.

•
•

After the display filter function is turned ON, received data is added
to the list but will on be displayed if it matches the filter type selected.
For example, with the station list displayed and the display filter
selection set to “WEATHER”, all stations not relating to weather are
no longer displayed. If mobile station data is received at this time,
the new data will also not be displayed as long as the weather filter is
active.

Note:
◆ This transceiver allows you to receive a message also when the SSID does not
match. However, it will not return a reception acknowledgment.
◆ The dedicated memory is used for storing both incoming and outgoing
messages. Receiving a new message when the memory is full causes the
oldest message to be deleted. A message not yet transmitted 5 times may be
unexpectedly deleted. If the oldest message has not been accessed using the
List function when memory is full, a new message does not replace the oldest
message. This transceiver will return a reject command and display “rM”.
◆ This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of APRS packet. You
may access Menu 624 (SOUND-RX BEEP) to change this setting. The
default is “ALL”.

APRS-6

ENTERING A MESSAGE
To transmit a message, first enter the callsign of the target
station. To transmit a bulletin, enter “BLN#” instead; where # must
be 0 to 9 or A to Z. When the length of your bulletin exceeds 64
digits, you may transmit more than one packet to send the entire
bulletin. Use # to indicate the sequence of the bulletin portions.
For example, enter “BLN0” (or “BLNA”) to send the first packet,
then “BLN1” (or “BLNB”) to send the second packet.
1

Press [KEY], [MSG].

Press [NEW], [REPLY], or [F], [EDIT].
•

•

Press the Tuning control to complete the setting.

The keypad on the microphone also is available to enter
alphanumeric characters in steps 3 and 6.

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES
This transceiver is capable of storing a maximum of 100
messages in memory. You can easily access one of those.
1

Press [KEY], [MSG].

•

Select [EDIT] to edit the contents of received or transmitted
messages, or to edit the address of where to send the message.

[POS]: Displays the latest position data of the current
station, if stored in memory.
2

Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired message
using the cursor (s).

Press the Tuning control.
•

The display for entering a callsign appears; the first digit blinks.
(When you press [REPLY] or [EDIT], not necessarily)

[NEW]: Create a new message.

[]: Causes the cursor to move backward.

[REPLY]: Responds to the party from whom you received.
Enters into message setting.

[INS]: Inserts the currently selected character.
[CLR]: Deletes the digit at which the cursor is blinking.

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

[POS]: The position data of the transmitting station is
displayed (if the station data is available).

Press the Tuning control.
•

[SEND]: Messages in the list that have not been sent are
transmitted.

Rotate the Tuning control to select the first digit.
•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

Rotate the Tuning control to complete the setting.
•

•

The display for entering a message appears; the first digit blinks.

[COPY]: Copies the GPS position data to Menu No. 605 (MY
POSITION).
[N/H]: Switches between North up and Heading up.
[ SET]: Sets the date and time from the GPS receiver to
the internal clock.

[SPACE]: Inserts a space
To copy a message, enter message compilation mode, press
[F] to enter function mode, then press [PASTE1], [PASTE2],
[PASTE3], [PASTE4], [PASTE5], [PASTE6], [PASTE7], or
[PASTE8] to copy the message that has been set up for each
key.

[CLR]: Deletes the current message.
•

[NEXT]: Displays the next page ([PASTE5] ~ [PASTE8]).
[ALLCLR]: Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first digit.

Rotate the Tuning control to select the first digit.
•

If you select one of your outgoing messages, the following
display appears:

[BACK]: Restores the list of messages.
[NEW]: Create a new message.
[EDIT]: Allows you to edit the transmitted message.

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters.

[SEND]: All messages which can be transmitted will be
sent 1 time.

Press the Tuning control.
•

If you select an incoming message, the following display appears:

[BACK]: Restores the list of messages.

[BACK]: Cancels entry of a callsign.

The newer message the smaller number assigned; the latest
message is assigned 1.

[RE-TX]: When pressed for a message assigned a period
(.), resets the retry counter to 5 more transmissions.

The cursor moves to the next digit.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 67 digits.

APRS-7

[CLR]: Cancels further transmissions of the current
message.
The table below shows the meanings of the symbols to be
shown in step 2.

Not-yet-read
indicator

Sequence

BASIC SETTINGS
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 600.

■ My Callsign
Program your callsign using a maximum of 9 alphanumeric
characters. You may include SSID characters in the string.
Unless you program a callsign, you cannot transmit APRS
packets.

Time/ Date < before today >
(message received)

1 Select MY CALLSIGN.
•

aMeaning

Message addressed to you
B

Bulletin message

Report by the National Weather Service

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select the first digit.
•

Received message (or bulletin)



A message (or bulletin) for transmitting
cStatus

n1
1

.1
1

“n” indicates the remaining number of times
for transmitting the message (or bulletin).

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter up to 9 digits.
Note: When all settings are blank, “NOCALL” is automatically set. In this
case, the Position packet or Message packet cannot be transmitted.

■ Beacon Type
[APRS]: Beacons are transmitted in APRS format when
the “APRS” icon appears on the upper left of the display.
Additionally, in Menu mode, only those menus which can be
set with APRS are displayed.

A message for which a reception
acknowledgment was returned
A message (or bulletin) transmitted
5 times (For a message, a reception
acknowledgment was not returned.)

[NAVITRA]: Beacons are transmitted in NAVITRA format
when the “NAVITRA” icon appears on the upper left of the
display. Additionally, in Menu mode, only those menus which
can be set with NAVITRA are displayed.

These indicators appear for outgoing messages (or bulletins).

TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

3 Press the Tuning control.

bRX or TX?


The display for entering a callsign appears; the first digit
blinks. The default is “NOCALL”.

■ APRS Lock
This function prevents accidentally changing the built-in data
band frequency or accidentally transmitting on the data band
by pressing [PTT].

When you press [SEND] on the “MESSAGE LIST” display, the
remaining messages on the Message List will be transmitted.

The “APRSLOCK” appears when APRS lock is activated.
[FREQUENCY]: The frequency of the built-in data band
cannot be changed.
(You also cannot perform Scan with [CALL], [VFO], [MR],
[MHz], or the Tuning control.)
After entering a message on the message display, pressing the
Tuning Control will cause it to transmit every minute.

[FREQUENCY & PTT]: The frequency of the built-in data
band cannot be changed. You cannot transmit on the data
band by pressing [PTT].
[FREQUENCY & TNC]: The frequency of the built-in data
band cannot be changed. While in APRS mode, pressing
[TNC] will not exit APRS mode.
[FREQUENCY & PTT & TNC]: The frequency of the built-in
data band cannot be changed. You cannot transmit on the
data band by pressing [PTT]. While in APRS mode, pressing
[TNC] will not exit APRS mode.
•

•
•

When the data band is set as the cross band, both band
frequencies cannot be changed and you cannot transmit using
[PTT].
During APRS lock, you cannot change the CTCSS/DCS setting
of the data band.
During APRS lock, you cannot change the DUAL setting of the
non-data band.

[OFF]: Changes the internal Data Band frequency so that
you can transmit on the internal Data Band by pressing
[PTT].

APRS-8

SETTING INTERNAL TNC

SETTING GPS PORT

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 601.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 602

■ Data Band

■ Baud Rate

On this transceiver you can select data band for APRS mode
independent of the selection for Packet mode. Select band
A or B as the data band for receiving or transmitting APRS
packets. The default is band A. “ ” indicates the current data
band.
Note: In Menu 601, the selection switches among A-BAND, B-BAND,
TX:A-BAND RX:B-BAND, and RX:A-BAND TX:B-BAND. Select TX:A-BAND
RX:B-BAND or RX:A-BAND TX:B-BAND if APRS networks which use two
separate frequencies become available in the future.

Set the communication speed of the external GPS or other
equipment that is connected to the GPS terminal. The speed
is set to 4800 bps (NMEA)/ 9600 bps (IPS format: SONY)
when a GPS receiver is connected.
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■ Input Type
[OFF]: You can perform APRS communications without
the use of a GPS receiver or Weather Station. Set your
station position data manually through Menu No. 605 (MY
POSITION).

■ Packet Transfer Rate
The default APRS packet transfer rate set on the built-in TNC
is 1200 bps which is the standard among the current APRS
networks. If APRS networks which use 9600 bps transfer rate
become available in the future, select “9600 bps”

[GPS]: You can perform APRS communications using a GPS
receiver. Verify your station position data by pressing the
[POS] key.
[WEATHER (Davis)]: You can perform APRS
communications using a Davis Weather Station. Verify your
station weather data by pressing the [WXi] key.

■ DCD Sense
You can also select the method for inhibiting the built-in TNC
from transmitting.

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[D or RxD BAND]: When the data band is no longer busy (as
per the steps below), the packet is transmitted.

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a Press [PTT] to enter transmit mode.
b The data band is busy.
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[BOTH BAND]: When the bands are no longer busy (as per
the steps below), the packet is transmitted.
a Press [PTT] to enter transmit mode.
b The data band is busy.
c The other band is busy.

Operation verification model (as of October 2013)
Vantage PRO2TM
Please use the Data Logger bundled with “WeatherLink®
for Vantage Pro2TM, Windows, Serial Port” (Davis Part
No.06510SER) or “WeatherLink® for APRS, with Streaming Data
Logger” (Davis Part No.06540) with Vantage PRO2TM.
When using the “WeatherLink® for APRS, with Streaming Data
Logger” (Davis Part No.06540) Data Logger, set the BAUD RATE
(Menu No.602) to 9600bps for stable operation.

[WEATHER (PeetBros. )]: You can perform APRS
communications using a PeetBros Weather Station. Verify
your station weather data by pressing the [WXi] key.

[IGNORE DCD]: Transmission from the built-in TNC is not
inhibited. The packet is transmitted immediately.

■ TX delay

It does not correspond to the Gamin-TXT format.

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Operation verification model (as of October 2013)
ULTIMETER® 2100 (Packet mode)

■ Output Type

This function allows you to set a transmission delay time
between transmitting the APRS data and transmitting a flag
code prior to the APRS data. When the other station has
activated their Save Mode, set a longer delay time.

[WAYPOINT]: Waypoint information is forwarded. The callsign
and positioning data received from another station can be
displayed as the waypoint data through the device connected
to your GPS receiver or on the GPS receiver display.
[DGPS]: Differential GPS information is forwarded.The
differential information which is received in the beacon from a
reference station (amateur radio station), is sent to the GPS
receiver.

APRS-9

SETTING WAY POINT

PROGRAMMING POSITION DATA

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 603.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 605.

■ Way Point Format

■ Select Position channel

Select the type of Way point Format that is sent.

This transceiver has 5 memory channels for storing position
data. Program latitude and longitude data for up to 5 locations
from which you will often transmit APRS packets. You can
also name the 5 memory channels.

[NMEA]: The data which is output from the GPS terminal
using the NMEA-0183 "$GPWPL" format.
[MAGELLAN]: The data which is output from the GPS
terminal using the " $PMGNWPL" format.

■ Name Entry

[KENWOOD]: The data which is output from the GPS
terminal using the " $PKWDWPL" format.

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters (up to 8 digits).

■ Way Point Name

■ Latitude Entry

Select the length of the Way Point Name. The length can be
set as [6-CHAR], [7-CHAR], [8-CHAR] or [9-CHAR].

■ Way Point Output

The north/ south latitude is entered.

■ Longitude Entry
The east/ west longitude is entered.

[ALL]: All Way point information is sent.
[LOCAL]: If the position limit is ON, all the data within the
position limit is sent. If the position limit is OFF, all Way point
data is sent.
[FILTERED]: Information that is permitted using the packet
filter is output as Way point information.

Note: When selecting GPS in Menu 602 (GPS PORT), the position information
where it is set is not used.

SETTING BEACON INFORMATION
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 606.

COM PORT ON/OFF
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 604.

■ Speed Information
Select whether or not to transmit speed information when
using APRS data communications.

■ Altitude Information

■ Output

Select whether or not to transmit altitude information when
using APRS data communications.

This function outputs data from the COM port after receiving
packet and TNC command data from the APRS data
communications. Use this function to verify the received data
from the transceiver.

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When the beacon type is “NAVITRA”, this information will not
appear on the display.

■ Position Ambiguity
There may be cases where you do not know or do not want
to report your precise locations. For position data, you can
select the number of digits not to be included in your packets.
Select 1 to 4, or OFF (default). The table shows how the digits
are cleared.

OFF

1-DIGIT

2-DIGIT

33°50.43

33°50.4

33°50.

33°5 .

33° .

118°13.72

118°13.7

118°13.

118°1 .

118° .

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APRS-10

3-DIGIT

4-DIGIT

When the beacon type is “NAVITRA”, this information will not
appear on the display.

SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT

QSY FUNCTION

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 607.

The QSY function uses AFRS (Automatic Frequency Reporting
System) to report a frequency on which voice communications
can be established. A station using the QSY function embeds
the frequency information in a position beacon transmission.
A receiving station of this information can change frequency,
or QSY, over to the reported voice frequency to begin voice
communication by the select of [TUNE].

The APRS data which you transmit always includes one of the
15 predetermined position comments. Select an appropriate
comment depending on your situation.

Transmitting QSY Information

The selectable comments are listed below:
[Off Duty] [Enroute] [In Service] [Returning] [Committed] [Special]
[PRIORITY] [CUSTOM 0 ~ CUSTOM 6] [EMERGENCY!]
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If you select “Emergency!”, a confirmation message appears. Press
the Tuning control again.

ATTENTION: When it is unnecessary, never “EMERGENCY!”. When an
emergency signal is received using APRS, the Emergency Alarm on all
stations will sound.

STORING STATUS TEXT

A properly configured functioning TM-D710G QSY station can
automatically embed the voice frequency from the non-data band
to the beginning of status text. This is the mechanism used for
automatically transmitting the frequency information.
The format of the transmitted frequency is FFF.FFF MHz.
So, for example, if at the time of a beacon transmission, the
non-data band has a frequency of 446.100 MHz selected, then
the frequency of “446.100MHz” gets embedded to the beginning
of the status text. If you configure in any of Statuses 1 through 4
the frequency of “446.100MHz” at the beginning of the status text
messages, then this fixed frequency will be transmitted as QSY
information along with the beacon transmission. In addition to
frequencies, there are fields where you can send other settings
such as Wide/Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS, Shift (+/-), and Offset
frequency simply by -leaving one space between each value.
Therefore, other information besides just a frequency can be
sent.
QSY Information Format:

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 608.

(Insert one space after the frequency before entering Wide/
Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS and Shift/Offset.)
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“T079”: An upper case “T” indicates Wide. Tone frequency of 79.7
Hz. (Encoding)
“t079”: A lower case “t” indicates Narrow. Tone frequency of 79.7 Hz.
(Encoding)
“tOFF”: A lower case “t” indicates Narrow. Tone = OFF (Without any
tone Encoding or Decoding.)
“C079”: An upper case “C” indicates Wide. CTCSS frequency of 79.7
Hz. (Encoding/ Decoding)
“c079”: A lower case “c” indicates Narrow. CTCSS frequency of 79.7
Hz. (Encoding/ Decoding)
“D023”: An upper case “D” indicates Wide. DCS code of 023.
(Encoding/ Decoding)
“d023”: A lower case “d” indicates Narrow. DCS code of 023.
(Encoding/ Decoding)
“+” : Plus Shift (A default offset frequency is applied.)
“–” : Minus Shift (A default offset frequency is applied.)
“+500” : Plus Shift, 5 MHz Offset
“–060”: Minus Shift, 600 kHz Offset

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■ Text
Status text is another comment to transmit with position
data. Unlike a position comment, you can make any desired
comment using a maximum of 42 alphanumeric characters.
This transceiver has 5 memory channels for preprogramming.

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1 Select a status text number.

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Press [USE] to mark the currently used status text with [ ].

2 Enter your status text.

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The value of the Offset shall be a 3-digit number. (x 10 kHz/ 50
kHz step)
Refer to the website for QSY Information Format:
http://aprs.org/info/freqspec.txt (as of October 2013)

■ Text Transmit Frequency
Select the frequency on which to transmit the status text
when the APRS beacon is transmitted. You can select [OFF],
or [1/1] ~ [1/8] (APRS only).
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1/X means the status text will be transmitted X number of times.

APRS-11

■ QSY Transmission Operation

SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON

This function embeds the voice channel frequency, Wide/
Narrow status, tone, shift, and offset information in the first
character of the status text.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 610.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 632.

Select an icon which will be displayed on the monitors of other
stations as your ID. You may select an icon depending on your
current location.
1 Set the QSY IN STATUS to [ON].

It is important that the icon conveys the operational status of the
station as well as the SSID. You can display and set the following
icons for the TM-D710G.

2 Set the TONE/NARROW to [ON] or [OFF].
3 Set the SHIFT/OFFSET to [ON] or [OFF].

KENWOOD (\K)

Eyeball (/E)

Lighthouse (\L)

School (/K)

Satellite (\S)

PC user (/L)

SUNNY (\U)

Balloon (/O)

RADIO (\Y)

Police (/P)

ARRL (\a)

RV (/R)

RACES (\c)

SHUTTLE (/S)

Gale Flags (\g)

SSTV (/T)

HAM store (\h)

Sailboat (/Y)

SETTING PACKET FILTER

WorkZone (\j)

Person (/[)

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 609.

Speedpost (Value
Singpost) (\m)

DF station (/\)

Triangle (\n)

WX (Weather station) (/_)

Small circle (\o)

Dish Antenna (/`)

Tornado (\t)

Bicycle (/b)

Wreck (\x)

HOSPITAL (/h)

Sheriff (/!)

Jeep (/j)

Digipeater (/#)

Truck (/k)

GATEway (/&)

Mic-E Repeater (/m)

Aircraft (/')

Node (/n)

Red Cross (/+)

ROVER (/p)

Home (/-)

QSO Repeater (/r)

The APRS position data is filtered.

X (/.)

Boat (/s)

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Red Dot (//)

Truck (18-wheeler) (/u)

Fire (/:)

Van (/v)

Portable (Tent) (/;)

Big Question Mark (\.)

Motorcycle (/<)

IRLP/EchoLink (\0)

REILROAD ENGIN (/=)

APRStt (\A)

■ Operation when Receiving a QSY
When QSY (frequency) information is received, the station
list appears (list summary and details) with the verified
frequency. Press [TUNE].

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The QSY (frequency) is set to the non data band.
Note: When using 6.5 kHz or 12.5 kHz step values, the display does not
indicate values for 100 Hz and lower.

■ Position Limit
If APRS is popular in your area, you may receive too many
APRS packets for a short period. If this disturbs your APRS
activities, specify a distance from your location. You will not
receive APRS packets from stations beyond this distance.
Select the range from 10 to 2500 in steps of 10, plus OFF
(default). The unit is mile or kilometer depending on the
selection in Menu 626 (DISPLAY UNIT 1).

■ Packet Filter Type
Check the type(s) you want to receive.
If all types are checked, you will receive all types of data.

Car (/>)
BBS (/B)
Canoe (/C)

APRS-12

APRS supports approximately 200 icons. It allows users to select
each icon by specifying a combination of two ASCII codes, for
example, ! and /. One is a symbol code, and the other is a table
identification code (either /or \). If you select “OTHERS”, use the
following procedures:
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SETTING BEACON TX ALGORITHM
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 611.

Rotate the Tuning control to select a symbol code, then
press the Tuning control.

■ Packet Transmit Method

Rotate the Tuning control to select a table identification code,
then press the Tuning control.

Select the operation method for transmitting APRS packets.
The table concludes how operations differ depending on the
selection.
[MANUAL]:
Each press of [BCON] transmits your APRS packet.
[PTT]:
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON.

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Overlay Icon Setting
For example, to set the Digipeater icon to the letter “S”,
select “OTHERS” under the icon type menu, select “#” under
“SYMBOL”, then select “S” under “TABLE”.

“BCON” appears and blinks.

2 Press and hold the microphone [PTT], then speak into the
microphone.
3 Release the microphone [PTT].
Note:
◆ APRS icon codes (symbols/tables) are sometimes updated. Please refer to
the following official APRS website (as of October 2013):
http://www.aprs.org/symbols/symbolsX.txt
http://aprs.org/symbols/symbols-new.txt
◆ Set an icon that represents your operational status. (For example, setting
an Aircraft icon or Balloon icon to a fixed station will cause confusion when
a station receives a beacon.)

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Releasing the switch transmits your APRS packet.
You cannot retransmit an APRS packet unless the time
selected in passes. Wait until “BCON”
starts blinking to indicate transmitting is ready.

4 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again.
[AUTO]:
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON.
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“BCON” appears.
Switching the function ON transmits your APRS packet once.
After that, APRS packets are automatically transmitted at
intervals of the period selected in .

2 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again.
[SmartBeaconing]:
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON.
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“BCON” appears and blinks.
After manually transmitting your station position data 1 time,
your position data will be automatically transmitted using the
time interval set under “SmartBeaconing” .

2 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again.
Note: After setting “SmartBeaconing”, the TX Interval Time, Decay
Algorithm and Proportional Pathing features will no longer operate.

APRS-13

■ TX Interval Time

PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH

You can change the interval for automatically transmitting
APRS packets. Access and select 0.2, 0.5,
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. The default is 3 minutes.
Note:
◆ With “AUTO” in < METHOD > and Beacon ON, pressing the Tuning
control to complete the setting causes the APRS packet to be immediately
transmitted. After that, APRS packets are transmitted at intervals of the
selected period.
◆ While signals are present, an APRS packet is not transmitted after the
interval. after signals drop, transmitting is executed.

This function continuously extends the packet transmission
interval in the case that there is no change of position
information.

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Select the packet path type from [New-N PARADIGM], [RELAY
PARADIGM], [STATE/SECTION/REGION], or [OTHERS].
When you press [USE], the “ ” indicator appears on the left side
of the packet path type, showing the current used information.

■ Decay Algorithm

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Enter Menu mode and access Menu 612.

When the position data does not change, the data is transmitted
based on a Decay Algorithm (1 minute, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 8
minutes, 16 minutes, 32 minutes, 32 minutes, 32 minutes, etc.)
When My station position data changes, the data is transmitted
using an interval time based on the set Initial Interval.
When the set time elapses and transmission is performed but a
busy signal is present, the transceiver does not transmit. When
there is no longer a busy signal, the transceiver attempts to
transmit.

Note:
◆ While transmitting by pressing the [PTT] switch, beacon transmission is
reserved.
◆ If My callsign is not set, the APRS packet will not be transmitted.
◆ Independent of this interval, the transmission of the message is in 1 minute
intervals.

[New-N PARADIGM]:
This digipeat type has been used mainly in North America, but is
now used worldwide.
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Set the TYPE to [New-N PARADIGM], then press [USE].

Set WIDE 1-1 to [OFF] or [ON].

■ Proportional Pathing

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This function automatically changes the transmit packet path with
the elapsed time.
Operation example for when PROPORTIONAL PATHING = ON

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Set WIDE 1-1 to [ON] to use the digipeater of the RELAY type
(Fill-in type) with the New-N PARADIGM.
When set to [ON], 1 packet path in addition to WIDE 1-1 can be
used, as per the TOTAL HOPS setting.

Select the relay step number for the TOTAL HOPS setting.

Transmission interval is 2 minutes. (When the = ON, the decay transmission interval takes
precedence.)
The packet path changes with each transmission as shown
below (when the packet path is set as WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1).
2 minutes : DIRECT
4 minutes : WIDE1-1 (1 Hop)
6 minutes : DIRECT
8 minutes : WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1 (2 Hops)
10 minutes : DIRECT
12 minutes : WIDE1-1 (1 Hop)
14 minutes : DIRECT
16 minutes : WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1 (2 Hops)
This is repeated.
When jointly using a Decay Algorithm, if the speed is 1 knots or
slower, a Decay Algorithm pattern is used for transmitting, but if the
speed is 3 knots or faster, it changes to Proportional Pathing.

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You can confirm the setting contents in PATH IS VIA.

[RELAY PARADIGM]:
This is one of the digipeat types used in Europe.
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Set the TYPE to [RELAY PARADIGM], then press [USE].

Set RELAY to [OFF] or [ON].

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APRS-14

Set RELAY to [ON] to use the digipeater of the RELAY type (Fillin type) with the RELAY PARADIGM.
When set to [ON], 1 packet path in addition to RELAY can be
used, as per the TOTAL HOPS setting.

Select the relay step number for the TOTAL HOPS setting.

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You can confirm the setting contents in PATH IS VIA.

[STATE/SECTION/REGION]:

NETWORK

Use this method when the packet is being relayed within only a
limited area.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 613.

Packet paths are specified using ABBR (abbreviations). (In
America, for example, CA represents California, AZ represents
Arizona, etc.)
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Set the TYPE to [STATE/SECTION/REGION], then press
[USE].

Set APRS data communications UNPROTOCOL.
UNPROTOCOL is the method in which packet data is transmitted
without other stations or making a connection.
Select either [APRS(APK102)] or [ALTNET].
[APRS]: (Use this setting for normal use: default setting)

Using the ABBR setting, enter an abbreviation of up to 5
characters.

When transmitting messages and meteorological data using
the TM-D710G, “APK102” is added to the packet, following your
station callsign.
There are no restrictions on received packets.
[ALTNET]: When it is necessary to add restrictions to received
packets, you can set it for special use.

Select ALTNET and press [USE], then enter your desired
character string.

Select the relay step number for the TOTAL HOPS setting.

When transmitting messages and meteorological data using
the TM-D710G, the character string you entered is added to the
packet, following your station callsign.
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You can confirm the setting contents in PATH IS VIA.

When using ALTNET, enter ALTNET.

VOICE ALERT

[OTHERS]:
Use this method when the relay path is specified to an individual.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 614.

When a character string is not entered, the packet data is not
relayed.
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Set the TYPE to [OTHERS], then press [USE].
This function will notify another station as to whether or not they
are within communications range by emitting beacon tones.

When a Mobile Station is mobile with the Voice Alert function
turned ON, other stations also with Voice Alert turned ON
will hear the beacon sound of the Mobile Station if they have
matching tone (CTCSS) frequencies and are within range, thus
informing the stations that communications is possible.

Enter a path.

You can set Voice Alert to [OFF], [ON] or [RX ONLY]. When using
this function, you can also change the tone frequency, press [F],
[T.SEL]. (The default is 100Hz.)
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A Packet path is the digipeat route of the packet data sent from
My station.
For example, if you want your packet to take the [W5DJY-1] >
[W4DJY-1] route, enter [W5DJY-1, W4DJY-1], separating each
digipeater callsign with a comma.

[OFF]: Voice Alert is disabled.
[ON]: A tone frequency is added to the transmitted packet. “VA”
appears above the displayed frequency.

[RX ONLY]: A tone frequency is not added to the transmitted
packet. “VAR” appears above the displayed frequency.

APRS-15

Note:
◆ When the built-in data band is set to cross band, the Voice Alert function
does not operate.
◆ Voice alert takes precedence even when TONE, CTCSS and DCS are set.
◆ When Voice alert is ON, you cannot perform TONE or CTCSS frequency
selection and DCS code selection.
◆ When the packet speed is 9600 bps, the TONE will disrupt the
demodulation of the packet. Set the packet speed to 1200 bps when using
Voice Alert.

SETTING AS A DIGIPEATER
■ DIGIPEAT
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 616.

WEATHER STATION DATA OUTPUT
When using the TM-D710G as a digipeater, set whether or
not you digipeat a packet which includes your callsign in the
packet path.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 615.

In the received packet path, if you have set your callsign in
MY CALLSIGN (Menu No. 600), the digipeat completion flag
( ) is added to your callsign and will then process the relay.
(For example, “JA1YKX-1” > “JA1YKX-1 ”.)

■ Transmit
This setting determines whether or not to transmit the
meteorological data obtained from the Weather Station, with
the APRS data communication.

■ UICHECK
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 617.

■ Transmit Interval Time
Set the interval at which the meteorological data is
transmitted with the APRS data communication.
The interval can be set to 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes.
• The following meteorological data is transmitted:
• Rainfall
• Air temperature
• Wind direction
• Wind velocity
• Atmospheric pressure
• Humidity
• This data is transmitted with the APRS standard format (latitude/
longitude and time information).
• You can verify the meteorological data being output by viewing
MY WEATHER STATION. (Press [F], [WXi])

This function will not relay a one-time received UI frame within the
set UICHECK time. This is effective for each of UIDIGI, UIFOOD, and
UITRACE.
UI frame (Unnumbered Information frame)
Data can be transferred and the APRS beacon, etc., can be used
without making a connection. UIDIGI, UIFLOOD, and UITRACE are
all specialized UI frame relay processing modes.

■ UIDIGI
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 618.

When using the TM-D710G as a digipeater, set whether or
not UI digipeat is run.
When receiving a UI frame that matches your entered
character string alias (RELAY, WIDE 1-1, etc.) of the
beginning part of the packet path that has not yet been
digipeated, the digipeat completion flag ( ) is added to your
callsign (the callsign you set up in MY CALLSIGN) and
the relay will begin processing. (For example “WIDE 1-1” >
“JA1YKX-1 ”, etc.)
1 Rotate the Tuning control to switch the function ON, then
press the Tuning control.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select “ALIASES”, then press
the Tuning control.

APRS-16

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The display for entering a path appears; the first digit blinks.

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

■ UIFLOOD

■ UITRACE

When using the TM-D710G as a digipeater, set whether or
not UIFLOOD digipeat runs.

When using the TM-D710G as a digipeater, set whether or
not UITRACE digipeat runs.

When the received UI Frame character string matches the
entered alias (for example, CA), the number of hops (for
example, 2-2) is processed and decreased by 1 (for example,
CA2-2 becomes CA2-1).

When the received UI Frame character string matches the
entered alias (for example, WIDE), the number of hops (for
example, 2-2) is processed and decreased by 1 (for example,
WIDE2-2 becomes WIDE2-1), and your station callsign is
added to the UI Frame.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 619.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 620.

1 Set UIFLOOD to [ON] or [OFF].

1 Set UITRACE to [ON] or [OFF].

2 Press the Tuning control.
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2 Press the Tuning control.

You enter Alias Setting mode.

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3 Enter the UIFLOOD alias.
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You enter Alias Setting mode.

3 Enter the UITRACE alias.

When running UIFLOOD digipeat, set the character string of
the alias that is used.

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When running UITRACE digipeat, set the character string of
the alias that is used.

4 Press the Tuning control.
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You enter UIFLOOD SUBSTITUTION Setting mode.

STORING USER PHRASES

5 Set one of [ID], [NOID], or [FIRST].
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 621.

[ID]: Your station callsign is embedded. When there is already a
callsign in the relayed UI frame, your station callsign will replace
the existing callsign.
[NOID]: The callsign is not embedded or replaced.
[FIRST]: When there is no callsign in the relayed UI frame, your
station callsign is embedded. When there is already a callsign in
the relayed UI frame, the callsign is not embedded or replaced.

This function (clipboard image) allows you to paste phrases into
the APRS message compilation mode. You can create up to 8
phrases each of which can consist of up to 32 characters.
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APRS-17

The user phrase function can only be used in the message
compilation mode.
Before a message is copied, the number of letters cannot be
guaranteed. Only the number of letters available will be copied, the
remainder will be truncated.
To copy a message, enter message compilation mode, press [F] to
enter function mode, then press [PASTE1], [PASTE2], [PASTE3],
[PASTE4], [PASTE5], [PASTE6], [PASTE7], or [PASTE8] to copy
the message that has been set up for each key.
If the user messages [PASTE1], [PASTE2], [PASTE3], [PASTE4],
[PASTE5], [PASTE6], [PASTE7], and [PASTE8], are not set up, they
cannot be used.

STORING AUTO MESSAGE REPLY

PROGRAMMING A MESSAGE GROUP CODE

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 622.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 623.

■ Auto Answer Reply

Use a message group code to exchange messages only among
your group members. With one or more message group codes
programmed, you will receive messages that include the same
group code(s), besides messages addressed to you. If you
program one or more bulletin group codes, you will not receive
bulletins addressed to other specific groups. You can program
any desired code using alphanumeric characters; up to 9
characters for messages, and up to 4 characters for bulletins.
You can also program up to 6 codes at the same time; each code
must be separated by a comma (,). If you program 3 message
group codes, for example, you will receive all messages that
include one of the 3 codes. If you program 3 bulletin group codes,
you will reject bulletins addressed to specific groups which do not
use any of the 3 codes.

While you are driving, for example, you cannot immediately
answer to received messages. On this transceiver, you can
program the message to be automatically returned when a
message is received.
You can choose from the following delay times: [ON
(DELAY TIME NONE)], [ON (DELAY TIME 10 sec)], [ON
(DELAY TIME 30 sec)]. As an example, when selecting [ON
(DELAY TIME 10 sec)], your auto response message will be
transmitted approximately 10 seconds after having received a
message.
•

The auto response message will be cancelled if you
operate the transceiver before the delay time expires,
after having received a message.

•

“AA:” (Auto Answer) is automatically added to the top of
the auto response message.

1 Rotate the Tuning control to select “ON (DELAY TIME
NONE)”, “ON (DELAY TIME 10 sec)”, or “ON (DELAY
TIME 30 sec)”, then press the Tuning control.

•
•

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select “TEXT”, then press
the Tuning control.
•

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –. For messages, “ ” is
also selectable.
The keypad on the microphone also is available to enter
alphanumeric characters.
In order to include a message group code in your outgoing packet,
enter a group code in place of a callsign. To include a bulletin group
code, enter it following BLN#; for example, “BLN#ABC” where ABC is
a group code. Use up to 9 characters for a message group code or
up to 4 characters for a bulletin group code.

•

The display for entering a message appears; the first digit blinks.

Note: Unlike a message, a bulletin including a group code will be received by
stations who do not program any bulletin group code.

•

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters.

■ Reply To Callsign
When there is a message you would like to reply to for the
specific callsign, preset that callsign for automatic responses.

APRS-18

SETTING SOUND

SETTING INTERRUPT DISPLAY

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 624.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 625.

■ RX Beep Type

■ Display Area

This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of
APRS packets.

Selection

[ENTIRE ALWAYS]: The received new data, duplicate data,
and My station data information appears on the full display,
other data information appears only at the top of the display.

Operation

OFF

The APRS beep tone does not sound.

MESSAGE
ONLY

Beep sounds only when a message is
received at your station address.

MINE

Selects the Display area.

Beep sounds when a message is received at
your station address and your transmitted data
is received by a digipeater.

ALL NEW

Beep sounds when a message is received at
your station address and new packet data is
received.

ALL

Beep sounds when a message is received
at your station address and duplicate data or
invalid data is received.

[ENTIRE]: The received new data information appears on the
full display, other data information appears only at the top of
the display.

■ TX Beep

[HALF]: The received new data information appears on the
left half of the display only, other data information appears
only at the top of the display.

When a beacon containing your station position information
(My position information) is transmitted in a manner other
than manually, you can select whether or not it emits a beep
sound.
[OFF]: A beep does not sound.
[ON]: A beep sounds when a beacon is transmitted using
the PTT switch or when it is automatically transmitted. When
auto-reply message sends a response, a beep (morse code
A) will sound.

[OFF]: The received new data information appears only at the
top of the display.
Note: When an emergency message or a message designated for your station
is received, the received data information appears on the full display, even if the
display method is set to [HALF] or [OFF]. When a status message is received, it
is displayed on half of the display.

Note: Depending on the congestion level of the transmission channel, the
transmission beep sound may be delayed when using the internal TNC
DCD sense function.

■ Special Call Sound

■ Automatic Brightness

This function emits a special call sound when data is received
at My station address. Set the callsign of the stations from
which you want to receive special call notifications.

When ON is selected and My station address message is
received, the backlight turns on (2 step).

■ Change Color
When ON is selected and My station address message is
received, the backlight color changes.

■ Interrupt Time
■ APRS Voice Announce
When using an optional VGS-1 unit, you may select ON.
Each time you receive a message addressed to you, the
transceiver announces the callsign of the sender. If the initial
character of the message is %, the transceiver announces
the subsequent characters one by one.

APRS-19

Set the duration to display an indication for when new data
is received. If you select “Infinite”, the indication cannot be
canceled.
The Interrupt time can be set to 3, 5, 10 seconds or
“INFINITE”.

SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT (1)

SETTING SmartBeaconingTM

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 626.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 630 and 631.

■ Speed, Distance
Select to [mi/h, mile], [km/h, km], or [knots, nm] .

■ Altitude, Rainfall
Set to use [SmartBeaconing] (Menu No.611) with APRS data
transmission.

Select to [feet, inch] or [m, mm].

■ Temperature

This function optimizes beacon transmission based on driving
direction and speed. Use this function when you want to track
your transmissions, especially for optimizing crossover beacon
transmission intervals.

Select to [°F] or [°C].

SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT (2)

■ Low speed

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 627.

Low speed setting (2 ~ 30 ). When the
speed is lower than this, beacons are transmitted at the time
interval specified under SLOW RATE.
Note: To select the speed setting of the units, access Menu 626 (DISPLAY
UNIT 1 - SPEED, DISTANCE).

■ High speed

■ Latitude longitude

High speed setting (2 ~90 ). When the
speed is faster than this, beacons are transmitted at the time
interval specified under FAST RATE.)

Select to [dd°mm. mm’], or [dd°mm’ ss. s”] .

■ Grid Format

Note: To select the speed setting of the units, access Menu 626 (DISPLAY
UNIT 1 - SPEED, DISTANCE).

Select to [MAIDENHEAD GRID], [SAR GRID (CONV)], or
[SAR GRID (CELL)] .

■ Slow rate

SELECTING A NAVITRA GROUP

Low speed transmission interval time
(1 ~ 100 minutes).

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 628.

■ Fast rate
High speed transmission interval time
(10 ~ 180 seconds).

■ Turn angle
■ Group Mode

Driving direction change, minimum value setting
(5 ~ 90 degrees).

Select to Group mode ON or OFF.

■ Turn slope

■ Enter Group Code

Driving direction change, additional value setting
(1 ~ 255 (10degrees/speed)).

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z.

STORING NAVITRA MESSAGE

■ Turn time
Minimum time delay between each beacon transmission by
change of direction. (5 ~ 180 seconds).

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 629.

Note:
◆ When Menu No. 602 is set to a value other than [GPS], it operates at the
SLOW RATE.
◆ Adjust the Setting values to match the actual driving status.

You can create up to 5 phrases each of which can consist of up
to 20 characters.

APRS-20

SmartBeaconing Operation:

Speed
Above the HIGH
SPEED

This transceiver presents Terminal Window mode to display raw
data of received APRS packets. It displays up to 155 characters
per page and holds up to 10 pages.

Operates
normally

FAST RATE

Under HIGH SPEED
Over LOW SPEED
(Only when the set
HIGH SPEED ≧
LOW SPEED)
Below the LOW
SPEED

PACKET MONITOR DISPLAY
Corner
Pegging

Transmission
Interval

The interval is
calculated using the
following formula:
(Transmission Interval
= FAST RATE x HI
SPEED ÷ Speed)
SLOW RATE

Operates
normally
•

To access old pages, press [HOLD].

120 seconds (2 minutes)

168 seconds (2 minutes 48 seconds)

280 seconds (4 minutes 40 seconds)

420 seconds (7 minutes)

840 seconds (14 minutes)

1680 seconds (28 minutes)

•
•
•
•

Rotate the Tuning control or press [ ] or [ ] to change the
page.
Press [RESUME] to quit the Hold function.
While using the Hold function, newly received packets will not be
stored in buffer.
When press [ALLCLR], packet monitor display is cleared.

Note:
◆ The terminal window is not available for sending a command to the TNC.
◆ The terminal window is available in APRS mode (not in Packet mode).
◆ The data in buffer is cleared when the transceiver power is turned OFF.

1800 seconds (30 minutes)

Corner Pegging Operation Example:
(with TURN ANGLE = 30°, TURN SLOPE = 24)

•



120 seconds (2 minutes)



Interval

To enter Terminal Window mode.

Will not operate

Transmission Interval Example:
(with LOW SPEED = 5, HIGH SPEED = 70, SLOW RATE = 30
min, FAST RATE = 120 sec)
Speed

Press [KEY], [P.MON].

Speed

TURN
SLOPE

TURN SLOPE
÷
Speed (1)

TURN
ANGLE
(2)

Turn
Threshold
(3)=(1)+(2)

24 (x10)

4°

30°

34°

24 (x10)

6°

30°

36°

24 (x10)

8°

30°

38°

24 (x10)

12°

30°

42°

24 (x10)

24°

30°

54°

24 (x10)

40°

30°

78°

When the value of [Turn Threshold] exceeds 120º, it is calculated as
120º.

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APRS-21

■ Connecting TM-D710G with the HF Transceiver

DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR
DX PacketClusters are networks which consist of nodes and
stations who are interested in DXing and contesting. If one
station finds a DX station on the air, he (or she) sends a notice to
his (or her) node. Then this node passes the information to all its
local stations besides another node. This transceiver can display
received DX information and hold the latest information on up
to 10 DX stations. Use this function to monitor the latest DX
information in your local area. You cannot send DX information to
a node, using the function.

In order to connect TM-D710G to the HF transceiver, you
need to prepare three cables by yourself. For the connection
between the PC/ COM connectors on the two transceivers,
you may use a commercially available RS-232-C cross-wired
cable.
•

A D-SUB female/male conversion adapter is required.

HF transceiver

TM-D710G
(f)

Node

PG-5G

Node
Node

Station
1

Access Menu 601 (INTERNAL TNC - DATA BAND) to select
band A or B.
•

If the common transfer rate in your local PacketCluster network
is 9600 bps, access Menu 601 (INTERNAL TNC - PACKET
SPEED) and select “9600 bps”.

Tune to the frequency of the target PacketCluster node.

Press [TNC] to enter APRS mode.
•

Press [F], [DX].
•
•
•

Each time new DX cluster data is received, a callsign, frequency,
and time are displayed.
Information of up to 5 DX stations are displayed at the same time.
When a duplicate DX cluster data is received, “dD” and a callsign
are displayed.

[TOP]: Displays the list of the fast 5 stations.


[5 ]: Displays the list of the previous 5 stations.
[5 ]: Displays the list of the next 5 stations.


“APRS” should appear.

[ESC]: Restores the frequency display..
[TUNE]: Outputs the PCT data.
[CLR]: Deletes the current DX station.
•

DX station detailed display mode

[ESC]: Restores the frequency display.
[BACK]: Returns to the DX station list
[TUNE]: Outputs the PCT data.
[CLR]: Deletes the current DX station.

APRS-22

(m)
COM connector
on HF transceiver

TRANSCEIVER RESET
There are 4 types of transceiver reset available:
VFO Reset
Use to initialize the VFO and accompanying settings.
PARTIAL (Partial) Reset
Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels, the DTMF memory, and the PM channels.
PM Reset
Use to reset only the Programmable Memory channels to their default values.
FULL Reset
Use to initialize all transceiver settings that you have customized. (Date and time are not reset.)
There are 2 ways to perform a reset on the transceiver: by key operation and by accessing Menu mode.

KEY OPERATION

MENU MODE

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 999.

Press [F] + Power ON.

Rotate the Tuning control and select your desired reset type:
VFO RESET, PARTIAL RESET, PM RESET, or FULL RESET.
2

Set the reset type to VFO RESET, PARTIAL RESET, PM
RESET, or FULL RESET.

Press the Tuning control to set the reset type.

4 Press the Tuning control to set the reset type.
•

•

A confirmation message appears on the display.

•

Press [BACK] to return to the previous display or [ESC] to
cancel the reset.

A confirmation message appears on the display.

Press [BACK] to return to the previous display or [ESC] to
cancel the reset.

Press the Tuning control again to perform the reset.

Note: When the Channel Display function or Key Lock function is ON, the
transceiver reset cannot be performed.
Note: When in Remote Control or Repeater mode, you cannot reset the
transceiver using the Key Operation method.

RESET-1

VGS-1 (OPTIONAL) OPERATION
When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions.

VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
When changing modes, frequencies, settings, etc., an audio voice
will announce the new information.

AUTO:
Announcements are made automatically when changing a
mode/frequency/setting.
Operation

Announcement

•

Voice announcements are output from the PTT band side.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 003.

Set the announcement function to MANUAL, AUTO, or OFF.

Change the
frequency band

New receive frequency

•

Setting up the PM

PM Channel number/“PM OFF”

Frequency direct
entry

Entered key number

Memory Direct
Entry mode

Channel number

Press [F], rotate
Tuning control

On stored channel
“Memory in” + channel number +
frequency

Refer to the tables below for announcements based on settings.

MANUAL:
A microphone PF key must be programmed as [VOICE] to
use MANUAL voice announcement.
Operation
While in VFO
mode

Announcement
Press [VOICE]:
Operating band frequency

Press [VOICE]:
While in MR mode “Channel” + Channel number +
operating band frequency
While in Call
mode

Press [VOICE]:
“Call channel” + operating band
frequency

While in Menu
mode

Press [VOICE]:
Menu number or setting value
(some selections have no voice
announcement)

Tone frequency
setup

Press [VOICE]:
“Tone frequency” + frequency value

CTCSS frequency
setup

Press [VOICE]:
“CTCSS frequency” + frequency value

DCS code setup

Press [VOICE]:
“DCS” + code value

Cross tone setup

“TX” + “TONE” or “DCS” + “RX” +
“TONE” or “CTCSS” or “DCS” or “OFF”

AUTO:
Announcements are made automatically when changing a
mode/frequency/setting.
Operation

Announcement

Press [VFO]

“VFO”

Press [MR]

“MR”

Press [CALL]

“Call”

Press [MENU]

“Menu” + menu number

Press [F]

“Function”

Press [PM]

“PM”

Press [ENT]

“Enter”

“A”/“B” + “Channel” (for MR only) +
“Call”/channel number + “Channel”
Change the
(for CALL only) + operating band
operating band/
frequency + output power level + (PM
turn the power ON
channel number (OFF, 1~5) (turn the
power ON))

On blank channel
Press [F], [M.IN] in
“Memory in” + channel number +
VFO mode
“Blank”
Press [A/B] in
VFO mode

“A”/“B” + frequency + output power
level

Press [F] and then “Menu” + “Mode” + The main Menu
the Tuning control number corresponds to the first digit.
(For example, “5” is Menu No. 5xx.)
in VFO mode
Select Menu
number in
category

“Menu” + menu number

Select setting
value in Menu
mode

Setting value

Clearing a
memory channel

“Memory” + “Channel”+ channel
number + “Clear”

Perform a Full
Reset

“Full reset?”

Perform a Partial
Reset

“Partial reset?”

Perform a VFO
Reset

“VFO reset?”

Perform a PM
Reset

“PM reset?”

Press [LOCK]
(to turn the Lock
function ON)

“Lock on”

Press [LOCK]
(to turn the Lock
function OFF)

“Lock off”

Tone frequency
setup

“Tone frequency” + frequency value

VGS-1

AUTO:
Announcements are made automatically when changing a
mode/frequency/setting.
Operation

Announcement

CTCSS frequency
setup

“CTCSS frequency” + frequency value

DCS code setup

“DCS” + code value

Cross tone setup

“TX” + “TONE” or “DCS” + “RX” +
“TONE” or “CTCSS” or “DCS” or “OFF”

MHz step
frequency setup

“MHz Step” + frequency value

10 MHz setup

“10” + “MHz setup” + frequency value

Output power
setup

“TX Power” + power level

Receiving APRS
message

Call sign +“Message” + APRS
message

VOICE RECORDER
The voice recorder provides you with 3 VGS channels for
recording voice memos, along with a single VGS channel for
continuous recording. You can also prepare automated message
responses to received calls.
Each recording can last for up to 30 seconds.

■ Voice Memos
To record a voice memo, for later playback:
1 Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].

2 Press and hold the key for the VGS channel number you
want to store the memo in: [1], [2], or [3].
•

■ Voice Announcement Language

A beep will sound and the transceiver will enter Recording
mode.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 004.

3 Press and hold the VGS channel number key again (the
same key you pressed in the previous step), then speak
into the microphone to record your memo.

2 Set the language to ENGLISH or JAPANESE.

■ Voice Announcement Volume

•

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 005.

•

Recording begins as soon as you press the VGS channel
number key, and a timer appears on the display.
Pressing the microphone PTT switch at this time will
transmit your message as well as record it. Do not press the
microphone PTT switch if you do not want to transmit your
message.

2 Set the announcement volume level from 1 to 7.
•

To turn the volume OFF, turn the announcement function
OFF.

4 Release the VGS channel number key to end the
recording at any time and store it into the selected VGS
channel.

■ Voice Announcement Speed
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 006.

•
•

If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically
and store the voice memo to memory.
“WRITING” appears on the display while the recording is
being stored to memory.

2 Set the announcement speed level from 0 to 4.
•

The speed settings are as follows:
0: 0.85 times normal speed
1: Normal speed
2: 1.15 times normal speed
3: 1.30 times normal speed
4: 1.45 times normal speed

•

VGS-2

To exit, press [VGS] again.

■ Continuous Recording

■ Playback

Received signals on the control band are continuously
recorded, with the memory retaining the last 30 seconds of
recorded signals.

1 Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 009.

•

2 Press the key for the VGS channel number you want
to playback: [1], [2], [3], or [4] (when the Continuous
Recording is ON).

2 Set the Continuous Recording to ON (or OFF).
•

When selecting “ON”, Continuous Recording turns ON. When
the control band squelch opens, the
icon appears on the
display and Received signals are recorded.

•

Received signals are saved in the SRAM memory.

3 Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].

•

The recording saved in the channel you selected is played
back.

•
•

To end playback at any time, press [CLR].
Playback signals are output from the PTT band side. Use the
[BAND SEL (VOL)] of the PTT band to adjust the speaker
volume.
To exit, press [VGS] again.
During playback, you can switch to any of recordings 1, 2, 3,
or 4 by pressing the appropriate key.

•
•

4 Press [4] (1s).
•

When preparing to transmit, press the [PTT] switch before
pressing the channel number (1 - 3) key.

■ Playback Repeat
You can set messages to be repeatedly played back.

Up to 30 seconds of received signal recordings from the
SRAM memory are written to channel 4.

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 007.

Note: The
icon does not appear during playback, in Repeater mode, or
in Remote Control mode.

2 Set the Playback Repeat function to ON or OFF.

■ Playback Repeat Interval
If the Playback Repeat function is activated, you can set a
time interval for how often the memo/message is played back.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 008.

2 Set the interval from 0 to 60 seconds.

VGS-3

CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION (TM-D710GA 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).
Locked-band Repeater: The transceiver uses the same band to receive or transmit a signal. You can set either the A band (A-TX) or
B band (B-TX) as the transmit band.
Cross-band Repeater: If receiving a signal on the TX band, the transceiver switches the current RX only band to the TX band. This is
useful when joining in a group talk. Participants in a group talk need to set a receive and transmit frequency on different bands so as
not to miss any conversation within the group.

REPEATER OPERATION MODE

REPEATER ID TX

If necessary, you can set the transceiver to transmit your call sign
every 10 minutes.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 403.

Set the Repeater operation mode to CROSS BAND,
LOCKED TX:A-BAND, or LOCKED TX:B-BAND.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

Press [TONE] + Power ON.
•
•
•

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 406.

Set the ID Transmit function to OFF, MORSE, or VOICE.
•

The Repeater mode is ON and the
(blink) and
icons
appears on the display.
You are unable to perform any transceiver functions while in
Repeater mode.
To return to normal operation, turn the transceiver power OFF,
then press [TONE] + Power ON.

Note:
◆ You cannot activate the Repeater function while in single band operating
mode or Weather Channel mode.
◆ Activating the Repeater function switches OFF the Automatic Simplex
Checker (ASC).
◆ The Time-Out Timer is locked at 3 minutes.
◆ Resetting the transceiver will not cancel the Repeater mode.

•

To use VOICE transmission, you must have the VGS-1 option
installed. When using the VGS-1 option, the ID Transmit function
will use VGS channel 3 as the call sign.
When selecting MORSE, the call sign stored in Menu 405 {see
below} will be transmitted at 20 wpm (words per minute).

■ Entering your Repeater ID
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 405.

2 Enter your call sign.

REPEATER TX HOLD
If necessary, you can set the transceiver to remain in the transmit
mode for 500 ms after a signal drops.
1

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 404.

Set the Repeater Hold function to ON or OFF.

CROSS BAND REP-1

WIRELESS OPERATION (TM-D710GA 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 is 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. However, you 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.

PREPARATION

CONTROL OPERATION

Let us assume band A (VHF) of the mobile transceiver will be
controlled.

While in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the handheld
will function as shown in the table below. Each time you press
the desired key, the handheld will automatically enter transmit
mode and send the corresponding command to the mobile.

On the handy transceiver:
1

Program a 3-digit secret number.
•

For the programming method, see the instruction manual for the
handheld.

Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band.

Make the handheld enter Remote Control mode.
•

For the method, see the instruction manual for the handheld. If
not described, consult your dealer.

On the mobile transceiver:
4

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.

Operation

DTMF
Command

Access your mobile via the remote unit
(where *** is your 3-digit secret number)

A *** #

End access of your mobile via the
remote unit

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 923.

DCS ON

Tone ON

CTCSS ON

Set the ID code to the same secret number you set on the
handy transceiver.

DCS OFF (all signalling OFF)

Tone OFF (all signalling OFF)

Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF).

CTCSS OFF (all signalling OFF)

Call mode ON

•

Match this frequency with the transmit frequency on the
handheld.

Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band.

VFO mode ON

To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment to the
handheld, enter Menu 924 and set it to ON.

Memory mode ON

Transmit power (press to toggle between
High, Medium, and Low)

•

DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be used as
an acknowledgment.

DCS code (when DCS is ON), Tone
frequency (when Tone is ON), or CTCSS
frequency (when CTCSS is ON) setup

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

10 Press [REV] + Power ON to enter Remote Control mode.
•
•

Frequency (in VFO mode) or Memory
channel (in Memory mode) direct entry

The
(blink) and
icons appear on the display.
To exit Remote Control operation, turn the transceiver power
OFF, then press [REV] + Power ON again.

A XXXXXXX
B XXX
(DCS code)
BA XX (Tone/
CTCSS
frequency

Repeater (Cross-band or Locked-band)
ON

Repeater OFF

Step the frequency or Memory channel
down
Step the frequency or Memory channel
up

WIRELESS OP-1

WEATHER ALERT (TM-D710GA ONLY)
The Weather Alert is available only in the USA and Canada. When activated, this function will check for a received NOAA 1050 Hz
tone. When the tone is received, the weather alert tone will sound.

WEATHER ALERT ON/ OFF

WEATHER ALERT SCAN

The memory channel only for the weather alert is scanned.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 111.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 112.

Set the Weather Alert Scan to “OFF” or “15/ 30/ 60 (min)”.

Set the Weather Alert to ON or OFF.
•
•

When activated, the
icon appears on the display.
icon blinks.
When a signal is being received, the

When the weather channel scanning time is set:

■ Weather Channel

Auto scanning starts after the set time.

Whether or not the Weather Alert is activated, you can still
access the weather channels. The Weather Alert simply
notifies you of activity on the weather channels.

When the weather channel scanning is set to “OFF”:

1 Press the key programmed with the [WX] unction.

•

Press and hold the key programmed with the [WX] function to
start the weather channel scan.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel.

Channel
No.

Frequency
(MHz)

Memory
Name

Location

162.550

WX 1

NOAA/
Canada

162.400

WX 2

NOAA/
Canada

162.475

WX 3

NOAA/
Canada

162.425

WX 4

NOAA

162.450

WX 5

NOAA

162.500

WX 6

NOAA

162.525

WX 7

NOAA

161.650

WX 8

Canada

161.775

WX 9

Canada

A10

163.275

WX 10

–

•

WX-1

Scanning stops when the channel with the highest signal level is
received.
Memory scanning stops when performing any operation other
than [MONI].

SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II
The SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II allows remote control of a TS-990S, TS-2000, TS-2000X, TS-B2000, TS-480HX, TS-480SAT, TS570D, TS-570S, TS-590S, or TS-870S HF transceiver.
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.

FF
req

The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and commands as below:
VHF freq.
Audio
Audio
UHF freq.
Audio >
Control commands >
< Response
Commander
(TM-D710GA/E/ TM-D710A/E/ TM-D700A/
TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A)

Control commands >
< Response
Transporter
(TM-D710GA/E/ TM-D710A/E/ TM-D700A/
TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A)

HF transceiver

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
PC/ COM connectors on the two transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-232-C cross-wired cable (A D-SUB female/
male conversion adapter is required.)
TM-D710G
HF transceiver
HF transceiver
TM-D710G
MIC

(f)

(m)
To 3.5 mm (1/8")
speaker jack
COM connector on
HF transceiver

PG-5G

GND (MIC)

MIC connector on
HF transceiver

TM-D710G

HF transceiver
To 3.5 mm (1/8")
speaker jack

GND (MIC)

GND (MIC)
MIC

MIC

To EXT SP jack

MIC connector on
HF transceiver

Note:
◆ Operation of SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II may not been permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating.
◆ Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making the connection.
◆ The Transporter automatically transmits its callsign in Morse at regular intervals because of legal requirements; therefore, transmit side tone must be output from the
HF transceiver.
◆ 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.

SKY CMD-1

PREPARATION FLOW

Access Menu 703 and select
“TRANSPORTER”.

The following steps should guide you to a good start of Sky
Command operation. First connect the Transporter to the HF
transceiver.
1

Select the same VHF
and UHF frequencies.
Band A: VHF frequency
Band A: UHF frequency

Band B: UHF frequency
or
Band B: VHF frequency

Note: Configure the squelch to an appropriate level for both the VHF and
UHF band on the Commander and Transporter. If the squelch is not set to an
appropriate level, the transceivers may enter a BUSY state due to noise signals
and be unable to transmit.

Access Menu 700 to program a
callsign (9 digits max.) for the Commander.
•

You may enter your exact callsign; ex. W6DJY.

This callsign must be different from the one for the Commander.
So you may add SSID characters; ex. W6DJY-1.

Access Menu 700 to program the same
callsign as you entered in step 2.

Access Menu 701 to program the same
callsign as you entered in step 3. The same callsign as you
entered in step 2.

Access Menu 702
and select the tone frequency.
•

Note:
◆ Unless you program callsigns, you cannot select “COMMANDER” or
“TRANSPORTER” using Menu 703.
◆ 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. W6DJY-1 to W6DJY-15. You
always have to put a dash between your callsign and SSID number.
ATTENTION: Use only after verifying that there is no reception disruption
during communications.

Access Menu 701 to program a
callsign (9 digits max.) for the Transporter.
•

Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky Command mode.
For operations in this mode, see “CONTROL OPERATION”. First
switch ON the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on the Commander.
To exit the Sky Command mode, access Menu 703 and select “OFF”.

Select the same tone frequency on both transceivers.

Access Menu 703 and select
“COMMANDER”.

•

“Push [ 0 ] key to start Commander!!” appears.

SKY CMD-2

PROGRAMMING CALLSIGNS

CONTROL OPERATION

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 callsigns (9
digits max.) on these transceivers as the IDs of the TNCs.

When in the Sky Command mode, the Microphone keys of
the Commander will function as below. First switch ON the HF
transceiver and press Microphone [0] on the Commander.

Use the following Menu Nos. to program callsigns:

On Commander
700

COMMANDER
CALLSIGN

Callsign for Commander

701

TRANSPORTER
CALLSIGN

Callsign for Transporter

On Transporter
700

COMMANDER
CALLSIGN

Callsign for Commander

701

TRANSPORTER
CALLSIGN

Callsign for Transporter

Each time you press the desired key, the Commander will
automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding
control command to the Transporter.

Access Menu 700 or 701, then press the Tuning control.
•

The callsign entry field appears; the first digit blinks.

Key
[1] (PWR)
[2] (RX)
[3] (MODE)

Rotate the Tuning control to select a character.
•

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

HF frequency receive ON/ OFF
Modulation mode switch
RIT ON/ OFF

[5] (XIT)

XIT ON/ OFF

[6] (CLR)

RIT offset or XIT offset clear
Split-frequency ON/ OFF

[8] (M>V)

Transfer from Memory to VFO

[9] (A/B)

In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch
In Memory Recall mode: no change

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

Press [].

Power ON/ OFF

[4] (RIT)

[7] (SPLIT)
2

Function

[0] (SYNC)

Current settings retrieve (from HF transceiver)

[A] (MONI)

To monitor the UHF band on the
Commander

[]: Causes the cursor to move backward.

[B] (M/V)

VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch

[INS]: Inserts the currently selected character.
[CLR]: Deletes the digit at which the cursor is blinking.

[C] (UP)

XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase

[D] (DOWN)

XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease

[ ] 1 (FAST)

In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz
switch
In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch

[#] 2
(ENTER)

In VFO mode: frequency entry ON
In Memory Recall mode: channel number
entry ON

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter up to 9 digits.
[BACK]: Cancels entry of a callsign.

Press the Tuning control to complete the setting.

Press [ESC] to exit Menu mode.
The keypad on the Microphone also is available to enter
alphanumeric characters in step 2.

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 702 and select the
desired, same tone frequency.

[PTT]
1

To transmit audio on an HF frequency

“FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz step (FM/
AM).
After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory
channel number.
Note: To change the frequency or memory channel on the HF transceiver,
rotate the Tuning control.

SKY CMD-3

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