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  • Kenwood TH-G71E | User Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH-G71A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH-G71A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH-G71E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-0739-20 (K,E,T,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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    cost, will meet your satisfaction. 4 5 MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. 6 TH-G71A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) 7 TH-G71A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 8 (General market) TH-G71E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 9 (Europe) This
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    periods. The transceiver may overheat. 3 • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. 4 • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC pack from the transceiver. Contact a 13 KENWOOD service station or your dealer. 14 15 i
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    CONTENTS 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL .... 1 2 CHAPTER q PREPARATION CHAPTER t MENU SET-UP WHAT IS A MENU 10 MENU ACCESS 10 3 BATTERY OPERATING TIME 2 INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK 2 4 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 3 5 INSTALLING
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    CALL CHANNEL 21 Recalling the Call Channel 21 Changing Call Channel Contents 21 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS 22 CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION 22 INITIALIZING MEMORY 23 Partial Reset (VFO 23 Full Reset (Memory 23 CHAPTER i SCAN SCAN RESUME METHODS 25 Selecting Scan Resume Method 25 VFO SCAN 26 MEMORY
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    CHAPTER !3 MAINTENANCE 6 GENERAL INFORMATION 42 SERVICE 42 7 SERVICE NOTE 42 8 CLEANING 42 CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK 43 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 44 10 CHAPTER !4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 48 15 iv CONNECTING OTHER EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 48 SPECIFICATIONS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INDEX
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    0440-XX 1 W08-0441-XX 1 E19-0254-XX 1 Belt hook J29-0631-XX 1 Hand strap J69-0339-XX 1 Warranty card U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only - 1 Instruction manual B62-0739-XX 1 1 Depending on the markets, PB-38, PB-39, or BT-11 is provided. 2 Some General market versions only CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN
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    }. 10 1 Position the two grooves on the inside bottom corners 11 of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver. 12 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the latch, then slide the battery pack back. Release latch 13 14 15 2 Guide
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    INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING! ◆ DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT WHERE SPARKS COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. ◆ NEVER DISCARD OLD BATTERIES IN FIRE BECAUSE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE. Note: ◆ It is recommended to use high quality alkaline
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    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 Hold the provided antenna at its base, and screw the antenna into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until it is snug. 2 3 q w 4 5 6 7 8 9 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 10 If you want, attach the provided hand strap to the belt hook before installing the
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    NEAR OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CAN INTERFERE WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. ALSO, TRANSMITTING NEAR 5 r A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY, THAT IS w NOT RECOMMENDED BY KENWOOD, MAY 6 CAUSE THE POWER SUPPLY TO OUTPUT AN EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE. THIS VOLTAGE COULD DAMAGE BOTH YOUR 7 TRANSCEIVER AND ANY OTHER
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    1 ORIENTATION 2 3 4 5 6 PTT 7 switch LAMP 8 key MONI 9 key 10 BAND key 11 LOW key 12 PWR switch 13 14 15 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select on this transceiver. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. In this
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    mode [F] -1 CTCSS Tone function [F], [6] [F], [LOW] 32 2 14 Plus offset direction [F], [REV], 3 [F], [REV] (TH-G71E: one 13 more [F], [REV]) 4 Minus offset direction [F], [REV] (TH-G71E: one 13 5 more [F], [REV]) Minus offset direction (-7.6 MHz)1 [F], [REV] 13 6 Reverse function
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    OPERATING BASICS 1 SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 2 1 Press the PWR switch (1 s) to switch ON the transceiver. 3 • A beep sounds. 4 5 1s 6 7 2 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch (1 s) again. 8 ADJUSTING VOLUME 9 Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio 10 level and
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    SELECTING A BAND Press [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band. Note: If in Memory Recall mode {page 6}, press [VFO], then press [BAND] to select a band. SELECTING FREQUENCIES Turn the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. • To change
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    MENU SET-UP 1 WHAT IS A MENU? 2 Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of 3 physical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. 4 5 MENU ACCESS 6 1 Press [F], [
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    MENU CONFIGURATION Menu No. Description 1 Scan resume method 2 Memory recall method 3 Programmable VFO (Upper/ lower limits) 4 Battery Saver Selections Time-Operated (TO)/ CarrierOperated (CO)/ Seek (SE) All bands (ALL)/ Single band (ONE) Frequencies selectable on the band ON/OFF Default
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    OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 1 Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local 2 businesses involved in the communications industry. Compared to simplex communication, you can usually 3 transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater.
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    11 5 Press [BAND] again to complete the setting. 12 6 Press any key other than [BAND], [LAMP], and [MONI] to exit Menu mode. 13 TH-G71E only: If you have selected " " for the offset direction, you cannot change the default (-7.6 MHz). 14 Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new
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    218.1 79.7 110.9 156.7 225.7 82.5 114.8 162.2 233.6 85.4 118.8 167.9 241.8 88.5 123.0 173.8 250.3 91.5 127.3 179.9 94.8 131.8 186.2 TH-G71E only: To transmit 1750 Hz tones, press and hold the PTT switch, then press [LOW], or simply press and hold [LOW]. Releasing [LOW] quits
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    ■ Automatic Repeater Offset (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an offset direction and activates the Tone function, according to the frequency that you select on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date
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    REVERSE FUNCTION 1 When used while monitoring a repeater, the Reverse function allows you to manually check the signal strength of a station accessing the repeater. If the station's signal 2 is strong, it is best to move to a simplex frequency to continue
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    MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and The data listed below can be stored in each memory 1 related data that you often use. Then you need not channel: reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall wanted channels by simple operation. A total of 200 memory
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    STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 2 Press [BAND] to select the desired band. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired 3 frequency. • You can also enter digits directly from the keypad. See 4 "KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY" {page 40
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    RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired memory channel. • You cannot recall empty memory channels. • To restore VFO mode, press [VFO]. You may want to recall only memory channels
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    NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 You can name memory channels using up to 6 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display 2 instead of the stored frequency. Names can be callsigns, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. 3 Note: You can also name
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    CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you will recall often. The Call channel also can be programmed either as a simplex&repeater or odd-split channel. No matter what mode the transceiver is in, the Call channel can always be selected quickly. You may
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    MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS 1 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 2 selected memory channel or Call channel frequency. 3 1 Recall the desired memory channel or the Call
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    INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Remember that you need to re-program memory channels after initialization. On the other hand, initialization is a quick way to clear all memory channels. Note:
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    SCAN 1 Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable with 2 how to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibility gained will increase your operating efficiency. 3 4 438.525 MHz 5 6 7 8 9 This transceiver provides the
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    SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Priority Scan, it's necessary to decide under what condition you want your transceiver to continue scanning after detecting and stopping for a signal. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-Operated mode. • Time-Operated mode
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    VFO SCAN VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from the 1 lowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band. The current frequency step size {page 40} is used. 2 3 4 5 6 1 Select the desired band. 7 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). 8 • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. •
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    ■ Locking Out Memory Channels Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning can be locked out. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [F], [0] to switch Lockout ON (or OFF). • A star appears below the memory channel number to indicate that the channel has been locked out. 1 2
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    PROGRAM SCAN 1 Program Scan is similar to VFO Scan except that you select the frequency range of the scan. 2 3 4 5 6 ■ Setting Scan Limits 7 You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory 8 channels L0/U0 to L9/U9. 1 Select the desired band. 9 2 Turn the Tuning control to display the
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    ■ Using Program Scan 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • To reverse the
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    PRIORITY SCAN 1 You may sometimes want to monitor your favorite frequency on one band while operating on another band. Use Priority Scan. This Scan always monitors your 2 favorite frequency in the background. When receiving signals on your specific frequency, the transceiver 3 immediately
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    ■ Selecting Priority Scan Method This transceiver prepares the following two modes for Priority Scan. Use mode B when you do not want Priority Scan to disrupt your current QSO. Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every 3 seconds no matter whether or not signals are being received on the current
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    CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) 1 You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System 2 (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. 3 Simply select the same CTCSS
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    frequency, receiving audio or noise that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate noise squelch level {page 8}. Freq. (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 Freq. (Hz) ņ97.4 100
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    key other than [BAND], [LAMP], and [MONI] to exit Menu mode. ■ Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. Autopatch allows you to access the public telephone network by sending DTMF tones. Some repeaters require a special key sequence to
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    STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER To store a DTMF number with a maximum of 16 digits in any of 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels, follow the procedure below. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your microphone. If so, this could prevent the function
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    TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS To transmit a stored DTMF number, follow the procedure 1 below. 2 1 Press [PTT]+[BAND]. • The first 4 DTMF digits of the channel used last and the 3 channel number appear. 4 1 2 5 6 2 Release only [BAND], then press [0] to [9] to select the desired channel.
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    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TX INHIBIT You can disable the TX function to prevent unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to eliminate the risk of accidentally transmitting by yourself. Access Menu No. 12 (TXS) to switch TX Inhibit ON or OFF (default). • Pressing the PTT switch after switching TX
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    LAMP FUNCTION 1 You can illuminate the transceiver display by pressing [LAMP]. Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP], the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed. 2 Pressing any key other than [LAMP] while the display is lit restarts the 5 second timer; pressing [LAMP] turns 3 OFF
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    PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum and maximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control. For example, if you select 436 MHz for the lower limit and 437 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be from 436.000 MHz to 437.975 MHz. This function will
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    KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY 1 You can select the desired operating frequency or memory channel by entering digits directly from the keypad. Enter the next digit within 10 seconds. 2 ■ Frequency Entry 3 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 4 2 Select the desired band. 3 Press the numeric keys in
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    combination) function. The assigned default functions are as follows: [1]: Band select [2]: VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch [3]: Call channel recall (TH-G71E: Transmit power select) Note: ◆ Turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting the optional speaker microphone. ◆ If the LOCK switch located
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    unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. 10 You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you 11 purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with 12 the transceiver. Please
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    with correct charging. ◆ Repeatedly recharging a fully charged battery pack, or almost fully charged pack, shortens its operating time. To resolve this problem, use the pack until it is completely discharged. Then recharge the pack to full capacity. ◆ If the operating time of a battery pack
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    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 2 section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. 3 Note: Unmodulated carriers may
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    Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. You cannot transmit 1 You selected Adjust the TNC modulation level - incorrect. 4 There is multi-path distortion. according to the TNC manual. 4 Reorient the antenna. The 11 - strongest signal does not always provide the 12 5 The squelch
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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 SMC-32 Speaker 2 Microphone SMC-33 Remote Control Speaker Microphone SMC-34 Remote Control Speaker Microphone (with Volume Control) HMC-3 Head Set with VOX/PTT 3 4 5 6 EMC-3 Clip Microphone 7 with Earphone PB-38 Standard Battery Pack (6 V/ 650 mAh) PB-39 High
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    Power Supply Note: ◆ Switch OFF the transceiver and power supply before making any connections. ◆ Only use the power supplies recommended by your authorized KENWOOD dealer. The supply voltage must be between 6 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. 1 Connect the red lead of the optional PG
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    CONNECTING EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 Make connections as shown when remotely controlling equipment. 2 Lock SW SW-1 3.9K SW-2 10K SW-3 27K 3 4 5 SP jack Ø2.5 plug External speaker PTT switch 6 MIC jack Ø3.5 plug External 7 microphone Note 1 Note 2 10 µF 8 Note 1: Voltage is
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    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. 1 General U.S.A./ Canada Frequency range General Market Europe Mode Usable temperature range Rated voltage External power supply (DC IN) Battery terminals Receive with no signals
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    Transmitter 1 2 Power output HI, 13.8 V HI, 9.6 V HI, 6.0 V 3 LO, 6.0 V EL, 6.0 V 4 Modulation Maximum frequency deviation 5 Spurious emissions 6 7 Receiver Circuitry 8 1st intermediate frequency 9 2nd intermediate frequency Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 10 Squelch sensitivity
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    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Note: ◆ This guide covers only the functions that require a small number of operation steps. ◆ Some functions ask you to press any key other than a couple of keys to
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    Function Reset Full (memory) Partial (VFO) Reverse ON/OFF Scan Start Call/Memory Call/VFO Memory MHz VFO Scan Stop Scan Resume Method Speaker Configuration Change Squelch Level Adjust Tone Alert Transceiver Lock ON/OFF Tuning Control Enable Transmit Power Select TX Inhibit ON/OFF Key Operation Ref
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    Seek 25 5 Time-Operated 25 Specifications 49 6 Squelch, Adjusting 8 Time-Out Timer (TOT 9 7 Tone Activating 14 Frequency, Selecting 14 8 Tone Alert 38 Transmit Power, Selecting 9 9 Troubleshooting 44 TX Inhibit 37 10 Volume, Adjusting 8 11 12 13 14 15 53
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B62-0739-20 (K,E,T,M)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
KENWOOD CORPORATION
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-G71A
TH-G71A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-G71E