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  • Kenwood TM-V708A | User Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V708A TM-V708 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1834-00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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    THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no theft or damage should occur, there are no replacement control head units available from Kenwood.
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    overheat. • Do not modify the transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to detected coming from the transceiver, turn the power OFF immediately. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer. • The transceiver is designed for a 13.8
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    CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Main Unit Installation 2 Front Panel Installation 3 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 4 MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION 4 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 5
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    CODE SQUELCH (DCS) 9 USING DCS 55 DCS CODE ID 56 10 CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) 11 FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-58DM ONLY) 12 MANUAL DIALING 57 DTMF Monitor 57 13 AUTOMATIC DIALER 58 14 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory 58 15 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 59 16 Selecting TX
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    CHAPTER 21 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT 79 INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT 79 CHAPTER 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION 81 SERVICE 81 SERVICE NOTE 81 CLEANING 81 TROUBLESHOOTING 82 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX iv
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    bracket (one pair) Microphone hanger Main-unit mounting bracket Screw set for main unit Screw set for front panel Modular plug cable Cushion Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number Quantity T91-0636-XX 1 E30-2111-XX 1 F51-0017-XX 1 J29-0663-XX 1 J29-0664-XX 1 J19-1526-XX 1 J29-0628-XX
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    them during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick wellventilated locations that are shielded from direct sunlight. Note: Unlike the previous KENWOOD mobile transceivers, this transceiver does not allow the front panel and main unit to be joined. ■ Main Unit Installation 1 Install the mounting
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    ■ Front Panel Installation 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the 2 supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat washers. • Do not completely tighten the screws in this step. SEMS screw 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the bracket. 4 Position the grooves on the front panel over the
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    FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 1 When placing the main unit on a surface such as a desk top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface from being scratched. Attach the 4 cushions to the base of the main unit as illustrated below. Note: Attach the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit;
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    DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION ■ Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken
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    ■ Fixed Station Operation 1 In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply (purchased separately). We recommend using a power supply with a current capacity of 12 A. Note: ◆ To get the most out of your transceiver, we recommend
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    blows, determine the cause, then 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 Transceiver
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    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 1 ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω. The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. For best performance, we recommend using the optional SP-50B speaker. ■ Microphone To communicate in
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    FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material...please don't. settle back in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile. TM-V708 q r t y ew wew w MC-58DM Switch
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    main functions of the front 3 panel controls and keys. For the functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. TM-V708 q CALL key Recalls the Call channel {page 37}. Also starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page 52} when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory
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    TM-V708 y F (Function) key Allows you to select the secondary functions that are available using multifunction keys. u TONE key Activates the Tone {page 28}, CTCSS {page
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    7}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω. The TM-V708 accepts a male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer. w Power Input 13.8 V DC cable
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    MICROPHONE MC-58DM 2 1 3 78 5 6 6 MC-45 2 1 DWN UP 3 78 5 6 4 MIC CALL VFO MR PF LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN 4 q UP key Raises the operating frequency, memory channel number, menu number, etc. Holding this key down causes the action to be repeated. Also, switches
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    INDICATORS On the display you will see various indicators that show what you have selected. 3 Indicator What You Selected What You Press to Ref. Cancel Page Tone function [TONE], [TONE], [TONE] 28 CTCSS [TONE], [TONE] 53 DCS [TONE] 55 Plus offset direction [F], [SHIFT], [F], [SHIFT]
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    change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. TM-V708 Programmable Memory (PM) mode Press [PM] to select. You can pressing [1] to [5]. Refer to "PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)" {page 40}. 3 TM-V708 Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels
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    KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 keys below the display can be identified through the labels shown on the bottom of the display. After pressing [F], pressing [F] ([OFF]) again 3 restores the basic state. The labels of the 5 buttons beside the display are shown on the left and right sides
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    BAND A & B In this manual, the band recalled at the left on the display is referred band, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. The following diagram shows how the bands are switched on a TM-V708A. Left [BAND SEL] TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND One thing that may confuse you on this transceiver is the
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    strings. Each press of a Mic key switches entry of characters as below. You can always use Mic [A] as [a], [B] as [b], [C] as [DEL], and [D] as [OK]. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on the Mic keypad {page 57} in sequence. 1 q z 1QZ 6 mn o 6MNO
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    the transceiver ON. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. 4 TM-V708 TM-V708 3 To switch the transceiver OFF, press the PWR switch again. 4 If operating as a fixed station, switch the DC power supply OFF
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    the frequency, turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP]. To decrease the frequency, turn the Tuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN]. TM-V708 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly
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    TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. • "ON AIR" and the RF power meter appear. • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signals at the receiving
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    [c]/ [d] to select a parameter. • The procedure in this step varies depending on which menu item you selected. Refer to the appropriate sections in this manual. 7 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 8 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. Note: Menu system level 1 is always set at "1". This number cannot
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    MENU CONFIGURATION Level 1 1 RADIO Level 2 Level 3 Selections Default Ref. page 1 Power-on Message See reference page. HELLO !! 68 1 DISPLAY 2 Contrast 3 Reverse mode Level 1 (min.) ~ 16 (max.) Positive/ Negative Level 8 Positive 63 63 5 4 Auto Dimmer Change ON/ OFF OFF 63 1 Beep
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    Level 1 5 1 RADIO 24 Level 2 Level 3 Selections Default 1 Auto PM Channel Store ON/ OFF ON 4 MEMORY 2 Channel Display 3 Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF ON/ OFF OFF OFF 4 Memory channel name See reference page. - 1 Number Store See reference page. - 5 DTMF 2 TX speed 3 Pause Fast/
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    Level 1 1 RADIO Level 2 9 AUX A REMOTE CON Level 3 Selections 1 Scan Resume Time-Operated/ Carrier-Operated/ Seek 2 Number of Channels for Visual Scan 31/ 61/ 91/ 181 3 Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/ OFF 4 Time-out Timer (TOT) 3/ 5/ 10 minutes 6 Data port 1200/ 9600 bps 7 Reset See
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    OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high ERP allows
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    PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right [BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmission frequency will be higher (+) or lower (-) than the reception frequency. Press [F], [
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    ■ Activating Tone Function Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. • "T" appears when the Tone function is ON. 3 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate tone frequency. 6 • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone ➔ CTCSS ➔ DCS ➔ No selection. Note: ◆ You cannot use Tone with the
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    AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction, 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 band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national
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    TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most repeaters in Europe require a transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is possible to program [CALL] on the front panel as a key for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [c]/ [d] to select "REPEATER (1-7-)", then 6 press [OK]. 3
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    .725 MHz 145.325 MHz REVERSE FUNCTION The reverse function exchanges a separate receive and transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can manually check the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. If the station's signal is strong, both stations should move
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    TONE FREQUENCY ID This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may use this function to find which tone frequency is required by your local repeater. 1 Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON. • "T" appears when the Tone
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    MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram that data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 200 memory channels are available for bands A and B. SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR
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    STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 To store a standard repeater frequency, select the following data: • Offset direction {page 27} 7 • Tone ON, if necessary {page 28} • Tone frequency, if
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    RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL 1 Select band A or B. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel last used is recalled. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select your desired memory channel. • You cannot recall an empty memory channel. • To restore VFO mode, press
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    NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL You can name memory channels using up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears above the frequency. Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to
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    CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can always be selected quickly no matter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance, you may use the Call channel as an emergency channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO scan {page 52} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is
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    MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER You may sometimes want to search for other stations or a clear frequency near the frequency stored in a memory channel or the Call channel. In this case first transfer the contents of a memory channel or the Call channel to the VFO. 1 Recall your desired memory channel or
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    PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Use Full Reset to initialize all settings that you have customized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize the following settings: Memory channels Memory channel lockout
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    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 one of these, depending on the operations you have in mind or the
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    can quickly change to their favorite settings, each time you use the transceiver. simply by recalling a PM channel. It is too much trouble to change back the settings after somebody else has reconfigured them. This 8 application can avoid having a feature-rich transceiver but never using
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    STORING IN PM CHANNELS 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: • The transceiver is in reception mode. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. 2 Configure the transceiver with your desired settings. • For the items that can be stored, see page 40. 3 Press
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    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 [OFF]. • You switch the transceiver OFF. The factory default of this function is ON. 1 Press [
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    feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency. TM-V708 145.430 MHz TM-V708 9 Stop Scan Type VFO Scan Memory Scan Group Scan Program Scan MHz Scan Call/VFO Scan Call/Memory Scan Scan Range
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    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
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    ■ Using Visual Scan 1 Select your desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the operating frequency. • This frequency will be used as the center frequency. 3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan. 9 • To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. "PAUSE" appears and blinks.
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    SELECTING 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 select. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-Operated mode. • Time-Operated mode The
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    VFO SCAN VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band, using the current frequency step size. MEMORY SCAN Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels programmed with frequency data. 1 s 1 s 9 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently
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    ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select the memory channels you prefer not to monitor while scanning. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [c]/ [d] to select "MEMORY (1-4-)", then press [OK]. 4 Press [c]/ [d] to select "LOCKOUT (1-4-3)", then press [OK]. 5
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    PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is identical to VFO Scan except that you select the frequency range of the scan. 1 s 6 Press [M.IN]. • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select your desired frequency for the upper limit. 8 Press [F]. 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select
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    ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency within the programmed scan limits, including the frequency limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse
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    CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the current VFO frequency on the selected band. 1 Select your desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select your desired frequency. 4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 5 To
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    CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (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. First select the same CTCSS tone as
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    , 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 20}. 10 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the
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    DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) Digital Code 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
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    DCS CODE ID This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [TONE] to switch the DCS function ON. • "DCS" appears when the DCS
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    later for a quick call. Some repeaters in the U.S.A. offer a service called Autopatch. You can access the public telephone network via such a a DTMF key. Access Menu 1-8-6 (DTMF MONITOR) and select "ON". MANUAL DIALING Manual dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF tones. 1 Press and hold
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    AUTOMATIC DIALER If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string of digits. ■ Storing a DTMF Number in Memory Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. If so, you
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    ■ Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 1 Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF]. 2 Release Mic [PF] while still holding Mic [PTT], and press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired DTMF memory channel. 3 While still holding Mic [PTT], press [0] to [9] corresponding to the channel number. • The number stored in the
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    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS The Programmable Function keys, [PF], [MR], [VFO], and [CALL], are located on the front of the microphone. These keys have the following default functions: [PF] (PF1) [MR] (PF2) [VFO] (PF3) [CALL] (PF4) Band Select Memory Recall VFO Select Call Channel Select If
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    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-58DM ONLY) If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the Mic keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 60}. 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL
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    CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size is 5 kHz on the 144 MHz band and 25 kHz on the 440 MHz band. The default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5 kHz
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    DISPLAY DIMMER You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [F], [DIM]. • The current illumination level appears and blinks. The default is
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    band to the TX band immediately after a signal is received on the RX only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without manually selecting the correct band. Press [F], [A.B.C.] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • "A.B.C." appears when this function is ON. To restore Dual-band mode
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    TRANSCEIVER LOCK Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding the following: PWR switch SQL controls [F] VOL controls [F], [MHz] Mic keys Press [F], [MHz] to switch this function ON
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    ■ Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the time interval between when the received signals drop and when the squelch closes. Access Menu 1-3-3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) and select from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 ms. KEY BEEP ON/ OFF If you are distracted by beeps
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    will help reduce RF interference due to high intermodulation in your area. If you experience intermodulation interference, turn the AIP feature ON. The TM-V708A design has good sensitivity performance capability. If you do not experience interference in your area, it is suggested to turn OFF the AIP
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    POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, "HELLO !!" appears for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of the factory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1-1-1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK]. • The display for entering a message
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    CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using one or two external speakers. Access Menu 1-2-3 (SPEAKER) and select mode 1 (default) or 2, depending on how you want the internal and/or external speakers to function.
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    PACKET OPERATION A packet is a unit of data transmitted as a whole from one computer to another, on a network. Packets can be transmitted on radio waves as well as on communication lines. Besides a transceiver and a computer, all you need is a terminal node controller (TNC). A TNC converts packets
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    DIN plug on this cable. GND Power supply Power supply Antenna Personal Computer TNC TM-V708A Data terminal PG-5A cable (6-pin mini DIN) Pin No. Pin Name Function pin, the external TNC may not function. If this problem happens, add a 10 µF capacitor between the PR1 pin and the TNC. Be
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    SELECTING A DATA TRANSFER RATE The default data transfer rate is 1200 bps. If your network uses a 9600 bps transfer rate, you can change the default setting. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [c]/ [d] to select "TNC (1-9-)", then press [OK]. 3 Press [c]/ [d] to select "DATA SPEED (1-9-6)",
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    MICROPHONE CONTROL (WITH MC-58DM ONLY) You can change numerous transceiver settings by operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function, access Menu 1-8-5 (MIC CONTROL) and select "ON". 3 Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot both be activated at the same time. 4 Volume Change and
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    WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy transceiver, you may use it as a UHF band. 3 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 Access Menu
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    the handheld will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding command to the mobile. 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
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    REPEATER FUNCTION 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
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    VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function {page 79}. Each time you change the transceiver mode, such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. To use the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1-2-4 (VOICE) and select "
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    PS-33 Regulated DC Power Supply OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SP-50B Communications Speaker VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Unit PG-2N DC Power Cable PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter PG-4X Extension Cable Kit PG-5A Data Cable 20 78 MC-45 Microphone
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    INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch the power OFF and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit. INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT The PG-4X kit is available to extend the various connection cables.
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    Connections Using One PG-4X Kit (6 m) (4 m) For 6 pins (4 m) Connections Using Two PG-4X Kits (4 m) For 8 pins For 6 pins For 6 pins For 8 pins 21 Note: Always connect the 4-pin plug on the modular plug cable supplied with the transceiver to the front panel. 80 For 8 pins
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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 Page Ref. The transceiver will not power up after connecting a 13.8 V DC power supply and pressing the
  • Kenwood TM-V708A | User Manual - Page 89
    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. General VHF Band UHF Band Frequency range 1 Mode Antenna impedance Usable temperature range Power supply Grounding method 144 ~ 148 MHz 438 ~ 450 MHz F3E (FM) 50 Ω -20 C ~ +60 C (-4 F ~ +
  • Kenwood TM-V708A | User Manual - Page 90
    Power output Transmitter Modulation Spurious emissions Maximum frequency deviation Audio distortion (at 60% modulation) Microphone impedance High Medium Low VHF Band 50 W Approx. 10 W Approx. 5 W Reactance -60 dB or less 5 kHz 3% or less 600 Ω UHF Band 35 W Circuitry Receiver Intermediate
  • Kenwood TM-V708A | User Manual - Page 91
    INDEX Advanced Intercept Point (AIP 67 Automatic Band Change (ABC 64 Automatic Power Off (APO 67 Automatic Simplex Check (ASC 31 Autopatch 57 Channel Display 38 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Frequency ID 54 Using 53 Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Code ID 56 Using 55 Display
  • Kenwood TM-V708A | User Manual - Page 92
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144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V708A
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