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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1273-30 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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GPS RECEIVER 10 OPERATION FLOW 11 ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK 12 Setting Time 12 Setting Date 12 Setting UTC Offset 13 SELECTING DATA BAND 13 SELECTING PACKET TRANSFER RATE 13 RECEIVING APRS DATA 14 ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA 15 PROGRAMMING CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX INDEX i
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MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to enter a call sign, message, or other character strings. The types of characters which you can enter differ depending on the purpose of an entry. Each press of a Mic key switches entry of characters as shown in the tables.
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on a network. Packets can be transmitted on radio waves as well as on communications lines. Besides a transceiver and a computer, all you need is a terminal equipment. If you are living in the U.S., refer to the ARRL Repeater Directory for packet frequencies. Web pages relating to Packet will also be
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Computer On TM-D700 To connect an external TNC to the transceiver, use an optional PG-5A cable. The is open. • Prevents interference to voice 6 SQC communications on the same frequency. Also prevents retries. • function. If this problem happens, add a 10 µF capacitor between the PR1 pin
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conforms to the AX.25 protocol. This protocol is used for communications between TNCs. The TNC accepts data from your personal computer and restore the Converse mode; you can also type CONV or K instead. For the commands supported by the built-in TNC, see "TNC COMMANDS LIST" on page 41. The
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guide you to a good start of 1 packet operation. The shaded steps indicate operations on your personal computer. First connect the transceiver to the personal computer {page 2}. Note: You must not change the default (9600 bps) in Menu 1-9-5 (COM PORT). q Install an appropriate terminal program
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PACSAT {page 7}. x The selection in Menu 1-6-1 is invalid for an external TNC. Use the TX band to transmit and receive packets through an external TNC. When using an external TNC, access Menu 1-9-6 valid only for an external TNC. TM-D700E Only: Do not select the narrow transmit deviation on the data
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information in your local area. You cannot send DX information to a node, using the function. Node Node Node Station 1 Access Menu 3-I (DATA BAND) to select band A or B. • If the common transfer rate in your local PacketCluster network is 9600 bps, access Menu 3-J (PACKET SPEED) and select "9600
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This transceiver allows communications with the 9600 band. 5 Tune the data RX band to the downlink frequency of the PACSAT. 6 Press [F] (1 s), [TNC], then [F] (1 s), [TNC] again to enter Packet mode. • "TNC PKT" should appear. For the subsequent steps, follow the manual for the "broadcast" program
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made packet communications much more exciting than before. This program allows you program for dealing with data formats supported by the APRS. That is, you need no other equipment to transmit, receive, or display APRS packets. You do not need even a GPS receiver if you enter position data manually
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building. Unlike a voice repeater, it operates on a simplex frequency. Each volunteer who installs a digipeater programs it either as a WIDE will be transferred to a RELAY first, then to a WIDE. The APRS supports various methods for specifying a packet path. Some of those methods are described on
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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 your GPS receiver. In order to use the connected GPS receiver, access Menu 3-2 (GPS UNIT) to select "NMEA" or "NMEA96". The default is "NOT USED". Select "NMEA96" when
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band A or B as the data band {page 13}. The default is band A. w Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to enter APRS mode. • "TNC APRS" should appear. e On the data band step r. r Access Menu 3-1 to program your call sign (9 digits max.) {page 17}. t If you have connected a GPS receiver, access Menu 3-2 and select
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blink. 7 Press [c]/ [d] to enter the current year, then press [OK]. 8 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. Note: x If you disconnect and reconnect the flexible cable between the radio and TNC boards to replace the lithium battery, be sure to reset the clock IC. Press [REV]+[LOW]+ POWER ON. x When used
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of the selection (in Menu 1-6-1) for Packet mode. Access Menu 3-I (DATA BAND) and 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. 4 5 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate UTC offset, then press [OK
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that cannot be decoded 1 The transceiver automatically transmits the appropriate information in approximately 2 minutes after receiving a request. Note: The APRS programs for PCs have entry fields for a position comment and status text. The data entered to these two fields are transmitted as
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. Allows message entry Deletes all stations. to the current station (left BAND {page 30}. SEL) 2 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired memory) is replaced by new data. When APRS data is received with a GPS receiver connected, included position data is sent to the receiver, using the NMEA-
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For packets received from Mic-encoder stations o Position comment 1 including TM-D700s and TH-D7s, position (or status text) comments are displayed setting(s). Note: Some stations transmit APRS packets through TNCs connected to GPS receivers. If you receive packets from those stations, "GOOD" (
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include SSID characters in the string. Unless you program a call sign, you cannot transmit APRS packets 4 Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits. Cancels entry and backs the cursor to the first (left BAND digit. SEL) 6 Press [OK] to complete
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Press [c]/ [d] to select "STATION ICON (3-8)", then press [OK]. APRS supports approximately 200 icons. It allows users to select each icon by specifying then press [OK]. • The following 15 icons are selectable: KENWOOD Home Portable (tent) Yacht SSTV Aircraft Boat Car Motorcycle Jeep Recreation
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transceiver has 5 memory channels for storing position data. Program latitude and longitude data for up to 5 locations from 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits, then press [OK]. Switches among the sets of alphanumeric characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only), and special ASCII
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See page ii. To select and set from up to 5 programmed channels, repeat steps 1 to 3. In step 3 press [c]/ [d] to to the time input from the GPS receiver. x If using a GPS receiver, you can also copy the Duty (default) En Route In Service Returning Committed Special 1 Priority 1 Emergency! 2
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plus special ASCII characters. 5 Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 6 Repeat steps selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first digit. 7 As necessary, repeat steps 2 to programmed channels, repeat steps 1 to 3. In step 3 press [c]/ [d]
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GPS ALL SYM QST CQ SKYWRN MAIL ID BEACON SPCL Special: Enter "SPCL". You will receive only APRS packets that include SPCL as a group code. This code is generally programmed by all stations at a special event. Alternate net: Program to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to (left BAND digit
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A PACKET PATH Program a packet path to specify how APRS data should be transferred via one or more repeaters. For further description, refer to move backward. Inserts the currently Clears all digits and selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first digit. 6 Press [OK] to
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supported only by advanced APRS networks. Method 1 (Specific Path): Program the call signs of one or more digipeaters in the sequence of transfer relay; ex. "KD6ZZV,KF6RJZ". Method 2 (Generic Path): Program digipeater before forwarding. This is repeated until your APRS data reaches the destination.
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method for transmitting APRS packets. The table concludes how operations differ depending on the selection. Access Menu 3-C (PACKET TX) and select Manual (default), PTT, or Auto. SELECTING PACKET TRANSMIT INTERVAL You can change the interval for automatically transmitting APRS packets. Access Menu
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of received APRS packets. It displays up to 155 characters per page and holds up to 10 pages. 1 Press [F] (1 s), [P.MON] to enter Terminal Window mode. PROGRAMMING 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
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than 10 characters. However, it is common to program either "RELAY" or "WIDE" as mentioned above. Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 39 digits. Inserts a Clears all digits and selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first
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OPERATION FLOW The following steps should guide you to a good start of APRS Message operation. r Access Menu 3-1 to program your call sign (9 digits max.) to enter APRS mode. • "TNC APRS" should appear. e On the data band, select the same frequency as other stations in your group. • You may tune
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read. • The following indicators appear depending on the types of received messages: Message addressed to you B Bulletin ! Report by the National Weather Service Reception acknowledgment (or rejection) to your message To restore the frequency display after reading the message, press [OK]. " 01" will
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character. Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first digit. (left BAND SEL) 30 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. • The display for You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. 8 Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter
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message. Displays the subsequent message. Allows message entry Displays the latest to the current station position data of the {page 30}. (left BAND SEL) current station, if stored in memory. 5 If you select one of your outgoing messages, the following display appears: Restores the list
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you B Bulletin ! Report by the National Weather Service w RX or TX?
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cannot immediately answer to received messages. On this transceiver, you can program the message to be automatically returned when a message is received. 1 can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. 6 Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to
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[a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 6 codes. Clears all digits and selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to SEL) the first digit group code will be received by stations who do not program any bulletin group code. 3 Turn the Tuning control to
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VC-H1, see the instruction manual for the VC-H1. supported by this transceiver, you need to prepare two cables by yourself. cable alone, however, allows only image transfer from/ to other stations. x The VC-H1 functions as a speaker microphone only when connected with a handy transceiver. On TM
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to Z, -, /, !, and ?. 4 Press [a]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits (call sign), 9 digits (message), or 10 selected character. Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first (left BAND digit. SEL) 6 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 7 Press
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SELECTING COLOR FOR CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV You can select white (default), black, blue, red, magenta, green, cyan, or yellow to color the call sign, message, or RSV report. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [c]/ [d] to select "MY CALL COLOR (2-2)", "MESSAGE COLOR (2-4)", or "RSV COLOR
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tone frequency on both transceivers; on this transceiver, program a CTCSS frequency; see page 55 on the other manual (main). 38 Access Menu select 2-9 (VC function is ON. VC-H1 The power is ON 2. 1 For the TM-D700, program a matching CTCSS frequency. 2 The camera and LCD monitor must not be
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TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit malfunctions. For the reference pages in parentheses, see the other instruction manual (main). Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page Packet
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(PACKET TX), you did using a GPS receiver, access Menu 3-2 not transmit any monitor. You cannot program Bad cable connections. Refer to the instruction manual for the 35 repeatedly so 4, 11 Visual Scan, Remote neither "TNC APRS" nor "TNC PKT" is Control (Menu 1-A-3), visible. nor Repeater
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APPENDIX TNC COMMANDS LIST The commands supported by the built-in TNC are listed below. You must enter a PTT ON and start of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds. Specifies the voice repeater hang time. The unit of the parameter is 100 milliseconds. If set to EVERY, sends a
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Command Name CHECK Short CH CONMODE CONM CONNECT C CONOK CONO CONSTAMP CONVERSE CPACTIME CR DAYSTAMP DAYTIME DAYUSA DIGIPEAT DISCONNE CONS CONV or K CP CR DAYS DA DAYU DIG D Default 30 C - ON OFF - OFF ON OFF - ON ON - Parameter Description 0 ~ 250 Specifies the interval from signal
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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
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avoid packet collision. Selects 4800 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between the TNC and the GPS receiver. 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. Specifies the
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LCS LI LOC LOG LPA LT LTM MAI MA Default OFF ON - EVERY 0 - GPS - 0 OFF ON Parameter Description ON/ OFF ON/ OFF - When ON, switching which have connected to the TNC mailbox. Call1 (VIA Specifies call signs to send GPS data. Call1 is the call sign of call2, call3, ... the destination. Call2
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Command Name Short MAXFRAME MAX MBOD MCOM MB MCOM MCON MC MINE MI MONITOR M MRPT MR MSTAMP MS MYALIAS MYA MYCALL MY MYMCALL MYM NEWMODE NE 46 Default 4 OFF OFF OFF - ON ON OFF - - - OFF Parameter Description 1~7 Specifies the maximum number of packets to be transmitted at
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Command Name Short Default Parameter Description NOMODE NO NPATH NTSGRP NTSMRK NTSMSG NPATH NTSGRP NTSMRK NTSMSG OVERKILL OVE OFF - - 0 - 0 ON/ OFF 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
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Command Name Short RESET RESET RESPTIME RES RESTART RESTART Default - 5 - RETRY RE 10 ROUTE ROU ON SENDPAC SE $0D SLOTTIME SL 3 SPATH SPATH - STREAMCA STREAMC ON STREAMDB STREAMD STREAMSW STR OFF $01 TOUT TOUT 30 TRACE 48 TRAC OFF Parameter Description - Restores
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hold [Ctrl], then press [C] three times. ON/ OFF When ON, causes the TNC to respond to software flow control from the computer in Transparent mode. 0 ~ 15 Specifies the number of transmission retries programmed in the retry counter. 0 ~ 120 Specifies the time delay between PTT ON and start of
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[Enter] (or [Return]), [Ctrl]+[C], then [Enter] (or [Return]). For a subject, you can enter up to 30 alphanumeric characters. ON/ OFF Causes the TNC to perform software flow control when ON, or hardware flow control when OFF. 50
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INDEX APRS Call Sign, Programming ...... 17 Data Band 13 Digipeater 9, 27 GPS Receiver 10 Grid Square Locator ..... 16, 19 Group Date 12 Time 12 UTC Offset 13 Packet Operation Command Mode 3 Converse Mode 3 Data Band 5 DCD Sense 5 Mailbox 3 PBBS 1 TNC 3 PACSAT 7 Slow-Scan Television (
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