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  • Kenwood TH-F7E | User Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM TRIBANDER TH-F6A 144/ 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH-F7E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1441-00 (K,E,T) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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    by this manual. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES K-type: The Americas E-type: Europe/ General T-type: The United Kingdom The market code is shown on the carton box. Refer to the specifications {pages 53
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    Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-F6A TH-F7E (K) (E) (T) Belt hook J29-0623-XX 1 Antenna T90-0781-XX 1 T90-0789-XX - Strap J69-0342-XX 1 Line Filter L79-1417-XX - Li-ion battery W09-0979-XX 1 W08-0927-XX 1 Charger W08-0928-XX - W08-0929-XX - B62-1441-XX (E/ S) 1 Instruction Manual
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    MANUAL MARKET CODES NOTICE TO USER PRECAUTIONS THANK YOU i FEATURES i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED i CONTENTS ii CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 25 PRIORITY SCAN 25 PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS ......... 25
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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 44 CHAPTER 14 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS SP/MIC JACK 45 SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION 45 SP/MIC 45 TNC 45 PC 46 CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION 47 SERVICE 47 SERVICE NOTE 47 CLEANING 47 BACKUP BATTERY 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 MICROPROCESSOR RESET 50
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    PACK" {page 2}. 1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the bottom of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver. Grooves 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks the
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    to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). When you operate the transceiver, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back 2 Fuses (4 A) 3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the transceiver. DC IN jack If the
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    instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there is something you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual A high pitched double beep sounds and then "KENWOOD" and "HELLO !!" appear momentarily. The various
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    GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS Antenna PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 Tuning Control VOL Control Display SP/MIC jack Speaker/ Mic. DC IN jack Keypad Battery release M A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging 4
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    DISPLAY 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 22 15 16 17 18 19 20 q EL Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low ("L") or Economic Low ("EL") {pages 7, 41}. w H Appears when the transmit output power is set to High ("H") {pages 7, 41}. e LSB Appears when lower
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    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED BASIC OPERATION SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF 1 Press [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • Upon power up, a high pitched double beep sounds, followed by the frequencies and other indicators. 2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ ] (POWER) again. • When you turn
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    PTT switch again to resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}. s Selecting Output Power Selecting lower transmission power is the best way to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is still reliable. You can configure different power levels for transmission {page 41}. Press [LOW]. • Each time you
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    not {page 35}, and then confirm the frequency step size {page 37}. x Some frequency ranges are blocked, due to government regulations. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for the TX/ RX coverage. x If you turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while entering the frequency, the transceiver
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    selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to
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    DELAY CALL KEY 1750 HOLD BEAT SHIFT BAR ANT LANGUAGE PACKET FM NARROW BATTERY RESET? 19 Beep function ON/ OFF ON 37 20 Allow VOX transmission when 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms 41 3000 ms CALL/ 1750 Hz CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz 19 (TH-F7E) ON/ OFF OFF 13 25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency ON/
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    OFFSET 5 BAR ANT 26 BATTERY 30 BAT SAVER 17 BEAT RESET/ MENU RESET/ FULL RESET TIME/ CARRIER/ SEEK SP/MIC / TNC/ PC ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 3000 ms 0~9 ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 4 MENU SETUP Default Ref. Page 30 min. ON ENABLED LITHIUM 1.0 sec. OFF CALL (TH-F7E)/ 1750 Hz (TH
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    store the above data in a memory channel, you need not reprogram every time. See "MEMORY CHANNELS" {page 15}. • To program -7.6 MHz offset on the TH-F7E (430 MHz only), repeatedly press [F], [REV] until " " appears. If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable range, transmitting
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    Tone function ON after activating the CTCSS/ DCS deactivates the CTCSS/ DCS function. TH-F7E only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz tones, you need not you select on the 2 m and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an
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    transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can manually check the strength of a signal that you receive directly identified, a beep sounds and the identified frequency appears. 2 Press [ ] to program the identified frequency in place of the current tone frequency. • Press [ ] if you do
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    can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel through simple operation. A total of 400 memory channels are available for storing the frequencies, modes and other operating conditions of the
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    recall an empty memory channel. An error beep sounds. x You cannot recall the Program Scan memory channels (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2 L9/U9 data. x To clear all memory channels contents, perform the Full Reset {page 50}. MEMORY RECALL MODE Since the transceiver has more than 400
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    Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit completes the programming. • To complete programming before entering less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or , - . / 01 23456789 : ; < = > ?@ Additional Characters for the TH-F7E ˆ ˆ ÑÒÓ Ô Õ Ö s Y´ S û ü y´ Ÿ ÿ Available Characters
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    an odd-split channel data {page 15}, turn the Reverse function ON {page 14} before performing the transfer. x You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels (I-0 ~ I-9) to the VFO. CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER You can
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    the 2 m band, 223.000 MHz for 1.25 m band (TH-F6A), 430.000 MHz (TH-F7E)/ 440.000 MHz (TH-F6A) for the 70 cm band. Each Call channel can be reprogrammed data (Tone, CTCSS, DCS, or offset direction, etc.). • When you program the Call channel as an oddsplit channel, select a receive frequency first. 3
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    service frequencies, such as weather radio stations and community FM broadcasting stations. For your conveniences, pressing [INFO] instantly recalls the Information channel to B-band. The following frequency data is stored by default. Channel Number Frequency/ Mode/ Memory Name TH-F6A TH-F7E
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    CHANNEL DISPLAY While in this mode, the transceiver displays only memory channel numbers (or memory names if stored) instead of frequencies. 1 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER). • The transceiver displays the memory channel number in place of the operating frequencies. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/
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    scans all the frequencies available for the 2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range in the specifications {page 54}.) When the current VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}, the transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for the current
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    same numeric value as in step 4). • For example, if you selected L0 in step 4, you must select U0 in this step. 7 SCAN x To perform the Program Scan, the following conditions must be met. Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22}. • The upper and lower limit frequencies are in the same frequency
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    7 SCAN MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have stored frequencies (All-Channel Scan) or only a desired group of memory channels (Group Scan). ALL-CHANNEL SCAN The transceiver scans all of the memory channels in which you have stored frequencies. 1 Press [MR] (1 s). •
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    radio band, such as the 2 m, 70 cm, and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands {page 19}. You can monitor one of these Call priority channel, repeat steps 1 ~ 6 and select "Pr2" in step 5. Note: You can program any frequency available on the B-band as a priority channel. USING PRIORITY SCAN 1 Press [F],
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    changes and the cursor moves. 6 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO]. Note: x You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within the transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while transmitting. x If the Fine
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    be locked out. 3 Press [F], [MHz]. • " " appears at the top right of the memory channel number, indicating the channel is locked out. 7 SCAN Note: x The Program Scan memories (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) and Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2) cannot be locked out. x Even if a memory channel is locked out, you can
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    DCS You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons or groups. In this case, use the selective frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate squelch level {page 6}. x While transmitting the 1750 Hz tone
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    control or press [ ]/ [ ]. • To quit the function, press [ ] or [PTT]. • When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. 2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to program the identified frequency in place of the current CTCSS frequency. Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not want to
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    the identified frequency in place of the current DCS code. Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not want to program the identified code. • Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while the identified DCS code is blinking to resume scanning. Note: x Received signals are monitored through
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    in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. You can access the public your local repeater reference. MANUAL DIALING Manual Dialing requires only two steps be picked up by your microphone. If so, you may fail to correctly program a DTMF number. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Turn
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    . Select a space if you want to put a pause. • Press [MONI] to delete a number at the cursor. 10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to complete the programming. You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using steps 1 to 4. TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER 1 While pressing and holding [PTT], press [MNU]. 2 Release
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    display. Although the A-band transceiver covers only the 2 m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm amateur radio bands in FM mode, the B-band to transmit. s B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) Band Frequency Step Mode AM band HF 6m FM band Air band 2m VHF TV 1.25 m 70 cm UHF TV 23 cm 100 kHz ~ 520 kHz
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    10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND s B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) Band AM band HF 6m FM band Air band 2m VHF TV 1.25 m 70 cm UHF TV 23 cm Frequency 100 kHz ~ 520 kHz 520 kHz ~ 1.71 MHz 1.71 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz 3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz 4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz 7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz 7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz 10.1
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    FINE TUNING When you operate the B-band in LSB, USB, CW, or AM mode, you can turn the Fine Tuning function ON. You can further configure the Fine Tuning frequency step size from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz. ACTIVATING FINE TUNING To activate the Fine Tuning function: 1 Press [VFO]. 2
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    the condition of TX: 6 seconds, RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles. We recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in case the battery pack is discharged. Battery Output Type Power H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H BT-13 (6.0 V) L EL Operating Time/ Hours (Approx.) 2m 1.25 m 70 cm
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    key is pressed for more than 10 seconds. To reduce the battery consumption, it shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal. To program the receiver shut-off period for the battery saver: 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press
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    x You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while the Lock TH-F6A)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F7E) Note: x Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting the optional speaker microphone. x If the LOCK switch on the rear of the microphone is ON, you must move the switch to the OFF position to program
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    T.SEL ATT TONE / 1 SHIFT MNU / 1 Tuning control (Up or Down) can be also programmed. 2 The light stays ON until you press the key again {above}. 3 Both keys cannot be assigned to the PF keys at the same time (TH-F7E only). You can also press [PTT] to assign a function key to alternate VFO
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    Note: x Programmable VFO is available only for A-band. x You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits. x The upper limit frequency cannot be received, counting stops. • Each time a new signal is received, the elapsed time resets to 00:00. Note: x While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker
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    battery or DC power source. Battery Output Power Type Selection H BT-14 (6.0 V) L EL H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H DC IN (13.8 V) L EL Output Power (Approx.) TH-F6A/ TH-F7E eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmit , you must use an optional accessory, HMC-3 or KHS-21.
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    to the transmission. x If you press [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) {page 13} to transmit 1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not PTT] to cancel. Note: You can press [PTT] or [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit, regardless of Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY) settings. • The VOX Delay Time, "D:
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    TH-F6A ONLY) If you also have a KENWOOD selected in step 2. • For the programming method, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile transceiver. 9 Select / OFF 2 Switches Repeater function ON/ OFF if the mobile transceiver supports this function. To change the transmit/ receive frequency: [VFO] ¬
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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BT-13 Battery Case (4 AA/ LR6) EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone HMC-3 KHS-21 Headset (with VOX/ PTT) Headset PB-42L Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4 V, 1550 mAh) PG-2W DC Power Cable PG-3J Cigarette Lighter Power Cable SMC-32 Speaker Microphone SMC-33 SMC-34 Speaker
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    speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface cable and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/ support TNC TNC with a squelch status support PC PC with the memory channel control software Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver ON. SP TH-F6A/ TH-F7E MIC 2.5 mm Plug 3.5 mm Plug PTT Speaker 3.5 V
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    will also need the supported software to download, upload, and edit the memory channel contents of the transceiver. To manage the memory contents in the transceiver from a PC, access Menu No. 9 and select "PC". PC with a serial (COM) port PC Interface cable TH-F6A/ TH-F7E For your information, the
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    needs to contact you for further explanation while investigating your problem. Do not return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized
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    accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. Note: Placing powered
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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page Repeater cannot be 1 Wrong tone frequency (APO) Access Menu No. 18 (APO) and 36 switches OFF for no function is programmed. turn the APO function OFF. apparent reason. The output power is The temperature of the
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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING MICROPROCESSOR RESET If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting the microprocessor may solve the problem. The following 3 reset modes are available. When performing the reset, you may lose memory data and stored information. Back up or write down important data
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    in "SPECIFICATIONS" {page 53}, this transceiver operates on a DC voltage from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction below. When you receive signals in USB mode: 1 signal. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING BEAT AND NOISE When you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only),
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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING s Internal Beats Frequency Formula When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band; (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 10 - (2 m freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 10 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1 TH-F6A only 2 Excluding the
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    (no signal) Battery Saver ON (Average) Usable temperature range Frequency stability Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) Weight TH-F6A TH-F7E 400 channels + high transmit power) -60 dB or less Microphone impedance 2kΩ 1 Specifications are guranteed within 438 ~ 450 MHz. 53
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    16 SPECIFICATIONS Receive mode Receiver A-band B-band Circuit type LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM WFM A-band Frequency range B-band Intermediate Frequency (IF) A-band B-band A-band Sensitivity B-band Squelch sensitivity Selectivity Audio output (10% distortion) TH-F6A TH-F7E F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)/
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    APPENDIX TV CHANNELS (VHF) U. S. A. CH No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 V Freq. (MHz) 55.25 61.25 67.25 77.25 83.25 175.25 181.25 187.25 193.
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    17 APPENDIX TV CHANNELS (UHF) U. S. A. / Japan CH No. CH No. (U.S.A.) (Japan) 14 13 15 14 16 15 17 16 18 17 19 18 20 19 21 20 22 21 23
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    MARINE CHANNELS (VHF) International CH No. Frequency (MHz) TX RX 1 156.050 160.650 2 156.100 160.700 3 156.150 160.750 4 156.200 160.800 5 156.250
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    Call 25 Carrier-operated Mode 27 Group 24 Program 23 Resume Method 27 Seek Mode 27 Time-operated Mode 27 Visual 26 Simplex Storing, Frequencies or Standard Repeater Frequencies 15 Specifications 53, 54 Squelch, Adjusting 6 Supplied Accessories i SP/MIC jack Function 45 Switching Power
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© B62-1441-00 (K,E,T)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM TRIBANDER
TH-F6A
144/ 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-F7E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
FM
TRIBANDER
TH-F6