Kenwood TM-D710E User Manual 1

Kenwood TM-D710E Manual

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  • Kenwood TM-D710E | User Manual 1 - Page 1
    144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D710A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D710A/ TM-D710E Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual. For a detailed explanation on the operations, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CDROM. NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential
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    Kenwood FM transceiver. Kenwood always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. Kenwood THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction
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    : FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
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    not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may overheat. • Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason, unless instructed by this manual or by Kenwood documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near
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    OPERATIONS 16 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF 16 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 16 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 17 SELECTING A BAND 17 SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE 18 SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND 19 SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE 20 VFO Mode 20 Memory Channel Mode 21 Call Channel Mode 21 TRANSMITTING
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    40 SERVICE NOTE 40 CLEANING 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 41 SPECIFICATIONS 43 For a detailed explanation on the operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-ROM. Operation File name (TM-D710_) CONTENTS 00_CONTENTS_E.pdf OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 01_REPEATER_E.pdf MEMORY CHANNELS 02_MEMORY
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    plug (for GPS jack) Base stand • Sheet K, E types only Panel holder • Cushion Panel bracket • Sheet Fuse (15 A) K, M4 types E type Warranty Card K, E types only Instruction manual CD-ROM (For a detailed explanation on the operations) Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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    . Note: You may experience interference on your GPS receiver when using in or around 438.8 MHz (A band) and/or 443.8 MHz (B band). To eliminate the interference, ensure that the transceiver is installed at a location separate from your GPS receiver. 1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle
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    is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission or the transmit output power may drop excessively. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Engine compartment Fuse holder (E type) Passenger compartment Black (-) cable Fuse holder (K, M4 types) Red (+) cable Rubber
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    run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (-) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. FIXED STATION ■ Operation Panel Installation 1 Attach the panel holder to the base stand using the 2 supplied SEMS screws. 2 Attach the operation
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    cable Fuse holder (K, M4 types) Red (+) cable Fuse holder (K, M4 types) Regulated DC power supply DC power cable Fuse holder (E type) 1 Ensure that the transceiver and DC power supply are both OFF. 2 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure that the polarities are
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    correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized Kenwood dealer or an authorized Kenwood service center for assistance. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver (located on
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    an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also
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    or Group scan. t KEY Press [KEY] to turn the APRS key function ON and OFF. y F Press [F] to enter Function mode. Press [F] (1s) to turn the transceiver key lock function ON and OFF. 8
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    Band Select". !2 BAND SEL (VOL) Control Rotate the [BAND SEL] control to adjust the speaker volume. Press the left [BAND SEL] to select the A band. Press the right [BAND SEL] to select the B band. Press [BAND Memory) channel selection mode. !6 Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. 9
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    only) -> OFF. i MUTE Press [MUTE] to turn the Mute function ON or OFF. o VISUAL Press [VISUAL] to turn the Visual Scan function ON and OFF. !0 BAND SEL (VOL) Control Rotate the [BAND SEL] control to adjust the speaker volume. Press
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    DX Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF. !3 P.IN Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode. !4 Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. OPERATION PANEL (REAR & LEFT) q GPS Connect the GPS receiver or the Weather Station to this jack using the supplied cable
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    12 Description Clock display (Setting Time: Menu 525) Appears when there is a transmission band available. Blinks when the cross-band repeater is ON (K type only). Appears when there is an operation band available. Blinks when the wireless remote control is ON (K type only). Appears when the
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    when receiving a signal and displays the selected power level while transmitting. Appears while transmitting. Appears while using the External data band. Appears while using the Internal data band. Appears when the data terminal is set as 9600 bps. Appears when the mute function is ON. Appears while
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    TX/ RX UNIT REAR PANEL q ANT Connect an M-type (TM-D710A) or N-type (TM-D710E) external antenna to this terminal. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an
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    can be reprogrammed with a programmable function. t MR/ C Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [MR] key. This is also the PF2 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function. y PF/ D Press to toggle between bands A and B. This is also the PF1 key and can be reprogrammed with
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    998}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver. Press the [ ] switch again to switch the transceiver OFF. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the [BAND SEL] (VOL) control of your selected band clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Note
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    the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated. SELECTING A BAND Press the left [BAND SEL] control to select band A and the right [BAND SEL] control to select band B. • The icon appears at the top of the band on which you are operating and the icon appears at the top of the
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    the original band as the transmit band. Band A is the transmit band and band B is the operating band: Band A is both the transmit and operating band: SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation by pressing [BAND SEL
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    You can change the default frequency band for bands A and B. 1 Select band A or B by pressing the [BAND SEL] control or [PF2]. 2 Press [F], [BAND SEL] of your selected band. • Each time you press [F], [BAND SEL], you cycle to the next frequency band. • The default setting of the [PF1] key also
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    mode, and Call Channel mode. ■ VFO Mode VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency. 1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. 2 The default step frequency for the Tuning control varies according to the type and operating band: Type 144 MHz 430/440 MHz K 5 kHz 25 kHz E 12.5 kHz
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    frequently used frequency and related data which you have saved in the transceiver memory. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. 2 band (A or B). • The Call channel has a dedicated frequency for both bands A and B. The default frequency for band A is 144 MHz. The default frequency for band
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    The icon and the RF power meter appear on the display for the selected transmit band. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power. • The / / speaking, release the [PTT] switch. Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the
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    MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu control to select your desired value for the selected Menu. 7 Press the Tuning control to set the selected value. 8 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to set up additional Menus. • Press [ESC] at any time to exit Menu mode.
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    MANUAL Voice announcement language ENGLISH/ JAPANESE 005 1 006 1 007 1 008 1 ANNOUNCE VOLUME ANNOUNCE SPEED PLAYBACK REPEAT shift Setting Values Varies with the selected frequency band Varies with the selected frequency band Varies with the selected frequency band OFF/ ON OFF/ ON OFF/ ON OFF
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    ON Up to 10 digits (0 ~ 9) Up to 8 characters for EchoLink memory name Up to 8 digits for DTMF code FAST/ SLOW Default Setting - ALL BANDS OFF - - FAST Menu No. 300 Display DTMF HOLD DTMF Description DTMF transmission hold 301 DTMF MEMORY DTMF memory 302 DTMF SPEED DTMF memory transmission
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    Offset Transmission hold when transmitting a 1750 Hz tone Repeater mode Repeater transmission hold Repeater ID registration Repeater ID transmission See explanation OFF/ ON OFF/ ON CROSS BAND/ LOCKED TX: A-BAND/ LOCKED TX: B-BAND ON/ OFF Up to 12 characters OFF/ MORSE/ VOICE Default Setting
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    31ch/ MODE 2 : 61ch/ MODE 3 : 91ch/ MODE 4 : 181ch OFF/ 30/ 60/ 90/ 120/ 180 (minutes) A-BAND/ B-BAND/ TX:A-BAND RX: B-BAND/ RX:A-BAND TX: B-BAND CALL (K/ M4 types) 1750 (E type) OFF TIME MODE 2 : 61ch OFF B-BAND 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600 bps OFF/ BUSY/ SQL/ TX/ BUSY or TX
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    entry Up to 9 characters Beacon type APRS/ NAVITRA INTERNAL TNC Data band type Data communications speed DCD sense type TX delay time A-BAND/ B-BAND/ TX:A-BAND RX: B-BAND/ RX:A-BAND TX: B-BAND 1200/ 9600 bps D or RxD BAND/ BOTH BAND/ IGNORE DCD 100/ 150/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500/ 750/ 1000 ms
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    / WEATHER(Da vis)/ WEATHER (PeetBros) OFF/ WAYPOINT/ DGPS Way point format Way point name Way point output type COM PORT NMEA/ MAGELLAN/ KENWOOD 6-CHAR ~ 9CHAR ALL/ LOCAL/ FILTERED COM port output OFF/ ON MY POSITION Name entry See explanation Latitude entry See explanation Longitude entry
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    / NAVITRA/ OTHERS Checked all STATION ICON 610 STATION ICON Station icon See explanation W (KENWOOD icon) METHOD BEACON TX ALGORITHM Method MANUAL/ PTT/ AUTO/ SmartBeaconing MANUAL 611 INITIAL INTERVAL Initial interval time DECAY ALGORITHM Decay algorithm 0.2/ 0.5/ 1/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30
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    APRS Menu No. Display Description Setting Values Default Setting UIFLOOD UIFLOOD 619 ALIASES UIFLOOD See explanation SUBSTITUTION UITRACE 620 UITRACE UITRACE ALIASES See explanation USER PHRASES 621 USER PHRASES User phrases See explanation AUTO MESSAGE REPLY REPLY Reply
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    Menu No. 626 627 628 629 630 631 Display SPEED, DISTANCE ALTITUDE, RAIN TEMPERATURE POSITION GRID FORMAT GROUP MODE GROUP CODE MESSAGE LOW SPEED HIGH SPEED SLOW RATE FAST RATE TURN ANGLE TURN SLOPE TURN TIME APRS Description Setting Values DISPLAY UNIT 1 Speed/ distance mi/h, mile/ Km/h, km/
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    Setting Values OFF/ ON VFO RESET/ PARTIAL RESET/ PM RESET/ FULL RESET 1 Available only when the optional VGS-1 unit is installed in the transceiver. 2 Available only for K type models. 3 Available only for K and E types models. Note: The default settings are subject to change. Default Setting OFF
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    • You can insert one space by pressing [SPACE]. • You can insert a character by pressing [INS]. • You can delete the selected character by pressing [CLR]. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters. • Press [ESC] at any time to exit Menu mode. • Press [BACK] at any time to cancel the
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    ■ Microphone Keypad Character Entry The microphone keys can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to microphone keys. Key Character Display (with each press of the key) Key Character Display (with each press of the key) 1 Q Z 1 7 P R S 7
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    Power Supply External Speaker Voice Guide & Storage Unit Note: Optional accessories for use with this transceiver may change, post-production. in html (TravelPlus for Repeaters is a trademark of ARRL.) To download the MCP-2A software, go to: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/
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    input terminal PC/ COM terminal pin NC NC NC RXD GND CTS TXD RTS Green: To line out terminal Serial communications cable pin configuration (cross connection) Note: When connecting the regular cable in your vehicle, the terminal may disconnect due to vibrations. Be sure to lock the cable in
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    CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE Using two PG-5F kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length. (Components marked with an asterisk * are included in the PG-5F kit.) ■ Connecting Using a Single Extension Kit microphone external speakers speaker cables (4 m) * DC power cables (6 m)
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    INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT Follow the instructions below to install the VGS-1 unit. 1 Remove the 8 screws guidelines on the PCB. cushion VGS-1 cushion 4 Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector on the transceiver. • Press down on the top of the VGS-1 unit to ensure that it is securely attached to
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    return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return this product for service to the authorized Kenwood dealer from whom you purchased it, or any authorized Kenwood service center. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards; send the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action The transceiver will not power up after connecting a 13.8 V DC power supply and pressing [ ]. Nothing
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    communications error) Probable Cause Corrective Action 1 There is a problem with the connection between the TM-D710 and the PC. 1 Ensure that the connection between the TM-D710 and the PC is correct. 2 The PC is performing 2 Shut down other software a large amount of that you may be running
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    notice due to advancements in technology. General TM-D710A K Type TM-D710E E Type TM-D710A M4 Type Guaranteed Band range A & B TX & RX 144 ~ 148 MHz 438 ~ 450 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz Band A 118 ~ 524 MHz - Frequency range RX Band B 136 ~ 524 MHz - 800 ~ 1300 MHz (K type
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    25 W Approx. 5 W Reactance modulation Within ±5 kHz Less than -60 dB Less than 3% 600 Ω Receiver Circuitry Intermediate frequency 1st (Band A/ Band B) 2nd (Band A/ Band B) TM-D710A TM-D710E TM-D710A K Type E Type M4 Type Double super heterodyne 45.05 MHz/ 49.95 MHz 455 kHz/ 450 kHz
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    Bu ürün 26891sayılı Resmi Gazete'de yayımlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmeliğe uygun olarak üretilmiştir. This product complies with Directive, Number 26891 regarding "REGULATION ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
© B62-1986-30 (K, E, M4)
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Only basic operations are explained in this
instruction manual. For a detailed explanation on the
operations, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-
ROM.
TM-D710A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-D710A/ TM-D710E
NOTIFICATION
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