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  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 1
    144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7E INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1503-00 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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    MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-V7A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-V7A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market) TM-V7E configurations include VHF/UHF, VHF/VHF, and UHF/UHF. • Transceiver Guide shows how to use the basic functions. • A large, dot
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    . • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power 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 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION FRONT PANEL 10 REAR PANEL 12 MICROPHONE 13 INDICATORS 14 TRANSCEIVER GUIDE 15 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 16 ADJUSTING VOLUME
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    Changing Call Channel Contents (Simplex) ........ 33 Changing Call Channel Contents (Split 34 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER 34 CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION 34 INITIALIZING MEMORY 35 Partial Reset (VFO 35 Full Reset (Memory 35 8 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION 36 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 37
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 6
    VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT 84 INSTALLING A DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL KIT (DFK-3C/ DFK-4C/ DFK-7C 84 Installation Examples 86 21 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION 87 SERVICE 87 SERVICE NOTE 87 CLEANING 87 TROUBLESHOOTING 88 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
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    hanger 2 (U.S.A./ Canada only) J19-1526-XX 1 Microphone hanger screws 2 N46-3010-XX 2 (U.S.A./ Canada only) Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual B62-1503-XX 1 1 The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also sold as optional accessories {page 83}. 2 Attach the
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    for each side of the bracket. • Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver. 18 19 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 20 21 2 SEMS screw
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    DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION LOCATE THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR AS CLOSE TO THE TRANSCEIVER AS POSSIBLE. ■ 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.
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    ■ Fixed Station Operation 1 In order to use this transceiver for fixed station 2 operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The 3 recommended current capacity of your power supply is 4 12 A. 5 1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated
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    fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, then replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center for assistance. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver
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    until the locking tab 16 clicks. 17 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 18 19 20 21 6 PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS If you intend to use this transceiver for Packet operation, you will need the following equipment. • Personal computer with communications software
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    YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don't. After trying the rig for a while, 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. q
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    GETTING ACQUAINTED 1 2 BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES Programmable Memory (PM) mode 3 This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select, and differences between the TX band and the 4 Control band. Press [PM] to select. In this mode you can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [1]
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    TX-Band Press the left [BAND SEL] (VHF) or the right [BAND SEL] (UHF) to select. "PTT" on the display shows which band (VHF or UHF) is currently selected as the transmit (TX) band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals or to control the transceiver. CALL VOL SQL Control Band Press [CONT SEL]
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    functions of the front panel controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of this manual. 3 4 CALL 5 6 7 8 9 10 q CALL button 11 Recalls the Call channel {page 33}. Also starts or stops 12 Call/VFO Scan {page 48} when in
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    CALL y F (Function) button Allows you to select the different functions that are available using the multifunction buttons. u TONE button Switches the Tone function {page 24} or CTCSS function {page 49} ON or OFF. Also activates or deactivates Automatic Tone frequency ID {page 49}. i REV button
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    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-V7E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only one antenna connector because of a built-in
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 19
    MICROPHONE MC-53DM 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 button w DWN button Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the memory channel number, the menu number, etc. Holding either button down causes the
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    You Press to Cancel Plus offset direction [F], [SHIFT], [F], [SHIFT] ( TM-V7E: one more [F], [SHIFT] ) Minus offset direction [F], [SHIFT] (TM-V7E: one more [F], [SHIFT] ) Minus offset direction [F], [SHIFT] (TM-V7E) (-7.6 MHz) Split memory channel [VFO] Automatic Band Change (A.B.C.) [F], [MNU
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    cannot recall how to use a function and you do not have this manual with you, you need not worry. This transceiver shows you the steps for operating the functions that you will often use. Note: Not all functions are supported by Transceiver Guide. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 22
    1 2 SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING SQUELCH 3 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. 4 • If operating mobile, skip this step. 2 Press the [ ] (POWER) switch to switch ON the 5 transceiver. 6 CALL 7   8 VOL SQL The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from the
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 23
    SELECTING FREQUENCIES ■ Tuning Control Using the Tuning control is convenient when you are within easy reach of the transceiver front panel, and the frequencies to be selected lie near the current frequency. 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. CALL VOL SQL 2 Turn the Tuning control to select a receive
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    TRANSMITTING 1 1 When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic 2 [PTT] and speak in a normal tone of voice. 3 • "ON AIR" and the RF power meter appear. 4 5 6 7 8 • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal
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    No. 2 Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of • "CLR" and either "s" or "SET" on which Menu No. 10 you selected. See the appropriate sections in this manual. 11 Note: ◆ As required, operate keys or the Tuning control in each
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 26
    Item No. Description Selections Default Ref. Page 4 1 -- Transceiver Guide See reference page 15 5 2 1 Number of Channels for Visual See reference page 8 3 1 Display Reverse Positive/ negative "KENWOOD" 69 F/TONE/REV/LOW 66 Negative 71 9 2 Display TM-V7E only) 21 20
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 27
    1 DTSS/ Page Code Transmit Delay 350 ms/ 550 ms OFF 61 7 10 minutes 61 350 ms 52,56 8 2 Auto Page Cancel Auto (ON)/ manual (OFF) Manual 57 9 3 Page Answer Back ON/ OFF OFF 57 10 (U.S.A./ Canada only) 13 1 S-meter Squelch ON/ OFF OFF 2 S-meter Squelch Hang Time 125 ms
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 28
    .5 Hz 18 RX: 145.33 MHz Most repeater configurations fall into one of the following categories: Offset Direction + - - (" ") TM-V7A/ E VHF +600 kHz -600 kHz N/A TM-V7A UHF +5 MHz -5 MHz N/A TM-V7E UHF +1.6 MHz -1.6 MHz -7.6 MHz N/A: Not applicable 19 20 21 22 TX: 144.73 MHz TX tone: 88.5 Hz
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 29
    Press [F], [SHIFT]. 3 • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset direction changes as shown below. 4 TM-V7A/E Simplex + − 5 (VHF) 6 TM-V7A (UHF) 7 TM-V7E Simplex + − −− 8 (UHF) 9 If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable 10 transmit frequency range
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    29.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz. CALL VOL SQL 2 1 6 Press [SET] again to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. TM-7VE only: If you have selected " " for the offset direction, you cannot change the default (7.6 MHz). Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 31
    .8 30 186.2 9 Note: Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table above when selecting 10 tone frequencies via Keypad Direct Entry {page 75}. 11 TM-V7E only: To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, assign the 1750 Hz Tone function to one of the Programmable Function keys of the 12 microphone {page 72
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    ■ Automatic Repeater Offset 1 (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) 2 This function automatically selects an appropriate offset 3 direction according to the frequency that you select on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for 4 offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 33
    REVERSE FUNCTION 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 is strong, it is best to move to a simplex frequency to continue
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    MEMORY CHANNELS 1 In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related 2 data that you often use. A total of 280 memory channels 3 are available, 140 each for VHF and UHF. 4 You can also store a name for each memory channel. Using this naming function restricts the total number of 5 memory
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    VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNEL RATIO You can change the ratio of memory channels between the VHF and UHF bands, from the factory default (90 channels each). Changing the ratio requires all memory channels to be cleared. So decide the appropriate ratio before storing data in memory channels. The selectable
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    STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 2 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, 3 CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode, Memory Recall {page 31}, or the Call channel {page 33}. 4 3 Press [F]. 5 • A memory channel number and an arrow appear. 6 • The arrow
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 37
    RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN], to select the desired memory channel. • Clockwise or Mic [UP]: Increases the channel number. •
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    NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 You can name memory channels using up to 7 2 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display with the 3 stored frequency. Names can be callsigns, repeater 4 names, cities, names of people, etc. 5 Note: ◆ You cannot use this
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 39
    CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you will recall often. The Call channel can be programmed with a simplex or split frequency as well as related data that can be stored in the memory channels. No matter what mode the transceiver is in, the Call
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    ■ Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 2 Select the desired receive frequency and related 3 data (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode or Memory Recall {page 31}. 4 3 Press [F], [CALL] (1 s). 5 • "±" appears. 6 7 8 9 10 • The channel number is
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 41
    INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Remember that initializing the memory channels requires that you re-enter memory channel data again after the initialization. On the other hand, initialization is a quick
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 42
    Advanced Intercept Point 15 Positive/ Negative Reversal Beep volume 16 Transfer rate DTSS/Page code transmit delay 17 1750 Hz tone transmit hold Microphone keypad (TM-V7E only) confirmation tone 18 DTSS/Page status Page code memory channels DTSS code Dual Band RX 19 20 21 36
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    customized environment. Then each person can quickly change to his or her favorite settings, simply by recalling a PM channel. It is too much trouble to change the settings after somebody else has reconfigured them. So this application may avoid having a feature-rich transceiver but never using many
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    STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS 1 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been 2 satisfied: 3 • Both bands are in the receive mode. • Scan is not being used on either band. 4 • Microphone Control is OFF. 5 2 Select the desired band. 6 3 Select the desired frequency and related data 7 (
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    AUTO PM CHANNEL STORING After you recalled a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: • You recall another PM channel. • You press [PM], [VFO]. • You switch OFF the transceiver. Use the following procedures to activate
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    SCAN 1 2 Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable with how 3 to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibility gained will increase your operating efficiency. 4 This transceiver provides the following conventional scans 5 in
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    VISUAL SCAN While you are on the air, 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 14 segments, for each channel, that represent 7 S-meter
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    ■ Using Visual Scan 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN], 3 to select the operating frequency. 4 • This frequency will also be used as the center frequency. 5 3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan. 6 • To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. "P"
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    SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Visual 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 Time-Operated mode or Carrier-Operated mode. The default is Time-Operated mode. • Time
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    VFO SCAN 1 VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from the 2 lowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band. The current frequency step size is used. 3 1 Select the desired band. 4 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). 5 • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 6 • Scan starts
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    ■ Locking Out Memory Channels Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning can be locked out. Lock out any memory channel with the following procedure: 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select
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    PROGRAM SCAN 1 Program Scan is similar to VFO Scan except that you 2 select the frequency range of the scan. 3 ■ Setting Scan Limits 4 You can store up to three scan ranges on each band, 5 using memory channels L1/U1, L2/U2, and L3/U3. 6 1 Select the desired band. 7 2 Turn the Tuning
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    ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. 3 To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN
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    CALL/VFO SCAN 1 Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and 2 the current VFO frequency on the selected band. 3 1 Select the desired band. 4 2 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 5 3 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 6 4
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    or noise that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function 5 incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate noise squelch level using the SQL control. 6 ■ Automatic Tone Frequency ID 7 This function automatically identifies the incoming
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 56
    DUAL TONE SQUELCH SYSTEM (DTSS) 1 2 DTSS provides a more refined method than CTCSS to selectively communicate with specific stations. The squelch 3 on the transceiver opens only when the same 3-digit DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) code is received that is 4 programmed in this transceiver. You
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 57
    USING DTSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F], [DTSS] to switch the DTSS function ON. • "DT" appears. 3 Select the appropriate DTSS code {page 50}. 4 When you are called: The squelch of your transceiver opens only when the stored DTSS code is received. • If, after DTSS has opened the squelch, no
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    ■ DTSS and Repeaters 1 Pressing Mic [PTT] transmits the DTSS signal after a 2 short delay. When using repeaters with long response times, this delay helps the repeater avoid losing a 3 portion of the DTSS code. The delay time is 350 ms 4 during simplex operation. 5 When using a transmit
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 59
    stored DTMF codes as shown: 11 145.020 MHz Your memory Member 1 Member 2 Member 3 12 Your TM-V7 Received Ch. A: 222 Ch. A: 111 222 333 444 13 Ch. 1: 222 Ch. 2: 333 789 14 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 Member 2 Ch. 3: 444 789 15 Not received 145.020 MHz Ch. 4: 789 789 16
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    STORING PAGE CODES 1 Note: Page does not function while you are storing Page codes even if a 2 code is received that matches one already stored in memory. 1 Select the desired band. 3 2 Press [F], [DTSS] twice to switch Page ON. 4 • "PAG" appears. 5 6 7 8 9 • If DTSS is already ON, press this
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    CALLING Note: Before making a call, store your Station code in channel A, and store the desired Station codes or Group codes in channels 1 to 5. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Tune to the prearranged frequency. 3 Press [F], [DTSS] twice to switch Page ON. • "PAG" appears. • If DTSS is already ON,
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    Note: 1 ◆ If, after Page has opened the squelch, no signal is received for more than 2 seconds, the squelch will close. 2 ◆ "Err" appears on the display if your transceiver fails to receive the Page code correctly. 3 ◆ Page may not function in the following situations: • The other station is
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 63
    . 2 Select Menu No. 12 (Code Squelch). CALL VOL SQL 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 2 (PAG Cancel). CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 Press [SET] to toggle Manual (default) or Auto. 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. PAGE ANSWER BACK (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) Page Answer Back informs the other station that you
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 64
    are required for various control operations 5 by some repeater systems. ■ 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
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 65
    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 MC-53DM or MC-45 microphone. If so, this could
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    CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 2 Select Menu No. 7 (DTMF Memory). 3 CALL 4 5 VOL SQL 6 7 3 Press [s]. 8 • The memory channel operated last appears. 9 CALL 10 11 12 VOL SQL 13 4 Press Mic [0] to [9] to select the desired channel. 14 5 Press [MNU] to exit
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    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 1 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) 2 It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. This feature can be useful when accessing repeaters to prevent repeater time-outs, or when trying to conserve battery power
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    the RX only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without 3 manually selecting the correct band. 4 Press [F], [MNU] to toggle the function ON eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion caused by intermodulation. This problem is often apparent in urban areas when the RX band is
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 69
    DUAL BAND RX You can select one of three configurations to simultaneously receive two frequencies. Configuration 1 is the default. Configuration 1 2 3 RX VHF and UHF VHF and VHF UHF and UHF TX VHF or UHF VHF UHF 1 Press the right [BAND SEL] to select VHF/VHF RX or the left [BAND SEL] to select
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    range of 118.000 to 135.995 MHz (AIR band) is chosen. Outside this range, the default is FM. However, either mode can be selected manually on any VHF frequency. Crossing the 135.995 MHz boundary restores the default mode. 1 Select the VHF band. 2 Press [MHz] (1 s) to toggle FM or AM
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    CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. The default step size on the VHF band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz (Europe/ General). The default on the UHF band is 25 kHz no
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    CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS 1 This transceiver shows button labels on the lower portion of 2 the display. You can also change the default configuration to one of the following types. Select the configuration 3 depending on which functions you use most frequently. 4 Basic State Display
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    LOCK Occasionally, you may want to lock the buttons, keys, or controls to prevent yourself or others from accidentally changing the transceiver settings. ■ Transceiver Lock Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock
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    S-METER SQUELCH 1 By activating S-meter Squelch, the squelch does not open 2 until a signal with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function is useful to 3 eliminate constantly resetting the squelch when receiving 4 weak stations that you have no interest in. You
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    you switch the transceiver ON, the factory-default message appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of "KENWOOD". 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 2 (Front Panel). CALL VOL SQL 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 2 (Power On Msg
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    CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS 1 2 ■ Display Dimmer 3 You can change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. 4 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 5 2 Select Menu No. 3 (Display). 6 CALL 7 8 VOL SQL 9 10 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 3 (Dimmer).
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    ■ Display Contrast Select the display contrast that provides the best display visibility. The display visibility changes depending on the front panel mounting angle, display reversal status (positive/ negative), and ambient temperature. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 3 (Display
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    CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS 1 The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], [VFO], 2 and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. If you 3 prefer, you can change the default functions assigned to these keys. 4 Programmable Function Key 5 [PF] 6 [MR] Default Function TX Band
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    to stop beeps. 12 (POWER) switch: Turns the transceiver ON or OFF. This function can be 13 assigned only to PF 1. 14 1750 Hz Tone (TM-V7E only): After releasing the re-programmed Mic key with Transmit 15 Hold ON, the transceiver remains in the transmit mode for 16 2 seconds; a 1750 Hz
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    KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY 1 You can select the desired operating frequency, memory 2 channel, or tone frequency by entering numbers directly 3 from the MC-53DM microphone. To use this function, assign the Enter function to any Programmable Function 4 key first {page 72}. 5 ■ Operating Frequency
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    ■ Memory Channel Number Entry 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. • "- -" or "- - -" appears depending on the number of memory channels available on the current band. 4 Use the Mic keypad to enter 2 or 3 digits. • To
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 82
    CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS 1 You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using 2 one or two external speakers. Select either mode 1 or mode 2 depending on which band the internal speaker 3 and/or the external speakers should function. 4 When using one external speaker connected to
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 83
    MICROPHONE CONTROL You can change numerous transceiver settings with the MC-53DM or MC-45DM microphone without using the transceiver buttons or controls. DTMF tones are used for this remote control operation. First switch Microphone Control ON using Menu Set-up {page 78}. Note: Audible DTMF tones
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 84
    ACTIVATING MICROPHONE CONTROL 1 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 2 Select Menu No. 16 (Microphone). 3 CALL 4 5 6 2 VOL SQL 7 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 1 (Mic Control). 8 CALL 9 10 VOL SQL 11 2 1 12 4 Press [SET] to toggle the function ON or OFF (default). 13 5 Press [MNU] again
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    PACKET OPERATION 1 Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) {page 6}. You can send 1200/ 9600 bps OPERATION 2 Email to far away stations or obtain a variety of information Select 1200 bps or 9600 bps for the data transfer rate, 3 via your local
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    and PR1 pins will cause the TNC to malfunction. ◆ When DC voltage is input to the PR1 pin, the TNC may not function. If this problem happens, add a 10 µF capacitor between the PR1 pin and the TNC. Be careful about the polarity of the capacitor.
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    REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) 1 This transceiver is capable of repeating signals originating from either the VHF or UHF band. For example, a signal received on the VHF band is retransmitted on the UHF band. Similarly, a signal received on the UHF band is retransmitted on the VHF band.
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    VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) 1 2 Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function {page 84}. Each time you change the transceiver mode such as VFO 3 or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. 4 The table below shows what the transceiver automatically 5
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    MC-45 Multi-function Microphone DFK-4C Detachable Front Panel Kit (4 m) SP-41 Mobile Speaker OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MC-45DM MC-53DM MC-80 Multi-function Multi-function Desktop Microphone Microphone with DTMF Microphone with DTMF (MJ-88 required) DFK-7C PG-2N Detachable Front Panel DC Power
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    the front panel from the main unit. • Be careful not to drop the front panel when releasing it. 8 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 Release switch 9 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 10 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 11 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing 12 inward, and insert the VS
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 91
    3 Connect the other end of the connectorized front panel cable to the One Touch panel. • The cut-away corners of the connector should be inserted first into the space such that the corners mate with the positioning tab. Positioning tab Cut-away corner Bracket Screw 4 Install the front panel onto the
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    ■ Installation Examples 1 2 DFK-3C 3 4 5 Power 6 source Main unit DC power cable Main unit 7 One Touch panel 8 (3 m) Microphone 9 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 10 11 12 DFK-4C 13 14 15 Power 16 source 17 One Touch panel Main unit DC power cable Main unit Microphone 18
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 93
    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 KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 94
    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 3 instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. 4 Note: When 2 frequencies are
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 95
    Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. 1 The way the transceiver The electrical contacts on the front Clean the electrical contacts on both the front - 2 functions
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 96
    1 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. 2 You cannot transmit even 1 The microphone level from the TNC 2 Adjust the TNC modulation level 79 is incorrect. according to the TNC instruction manual. 10 3 Reorient or relocate the antenna. The - 11 3 There is multi-path distortion
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 97
    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. General Frequency range U.S.A./ Canada General Europe Mode Antenna impedance Usable temperature range Power supply Grounding method Current Transmit (max.) Receive (at 2 W output)
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 98
    Transmitter Power output Modulation Spurious emissions Maximum frequency deviation Audio distortion (at 60% modulation) Microphone impedance High Mid 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 Receiver Circuitry Intermediate
  • Kenwood TM-V7E | User Manual - Page 99
    AM/FM 64 Time-Out Timer (TOT 61 Tone Activating 24 Automatic ID 49 Direct Number Entry ......... 75 Selecting 25 Transmit Output Power ........ 18 Transceiver Guide 15 Voice Synthesizer (VS-3) ..... 82 Volume Beep 66 Speaker 16 93
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
TM-V7E
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TM-V7A
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
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144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER