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Kenwood TH-D72E Marine Radio User Manual

1. 23 MENU MODE 23 MENU ACCESS 23 MENU CONFIGURATION 24 CHARACTER ENTRY 33 OPTIONS 35 MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP 4A 35 MAINTENANCE 36 GENERAL INFORMATION 36 SERVICE 36 SERVICE NOTE 36 CLEANING 36 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 SPECIFICATIONS 41 vi For a detailed explanation on transceiver operation refer to the PDF f
2. 8 KEY AND CONTROL KNOB OPERATIONS 8 DISPLAY 12 BASIC OPERATIONS 14 SWITCHING THE POWER ON OFF 14 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 14 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 15 SELECTING AN OPERATION BAND 15 SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE SINGLE BAND MODE 16 SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND 16 SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE 17 FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY 19 TRANSMITTING 20 BACKLIGHT 21 MONITOR 21 SETUP OPERATION 22 MENU MODE
3. Selecting a low transmit power is a wise method to reduce battery consumption if communication is still reliable You can program separate transmit power settings for band A and B Press F MENU to select high default low or economic low power lowest H L or EL appears to show the current selection 21 When the RF power meter is H all 9 points are displayed When it is L 5 points are displayed and when it is EL 2 points are displayed Press LAMP to illuminate the display and keys If no other key is pressed the light turns OFF approximately 5 seconds after releasing LAMP Press any key including PTT other than LAMP while the display and keys are lit to restart the 5 second timer Press LAMP while the display and keys are lit to immediately turn the light OFF Press F LAMP to keep the light ON continuously The light remains ON until you press F LAMP again Note You can set the Display lighting time in Menu No 101 Press any key other than LAMP to change the lighting setting Menu No 102 When you are receiving while the squelch function is ON weak signals may become intermittent If the CTCSS or DCS function is ON you may want to disable the squelch function temporarily to monitor the current channel activities 1 Press and hold MONI The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor the signals 2 Release MONI to return t
4. Do not short circuit the battery Do not join the and terminals using any form of metal such as a paper clip or wire Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects such as wires chain necklace or hairpins If the battery pack is short circuited excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame It will also cause metal objects to heat up Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery If the insulator is melted the gas release vent or safety function is damaged or the electrolyte is ignited the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not leave the battery near fire stoves or other heat generators areas reaching over 80 C 176 F If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not charge the battery near fire or under direct sunlight If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occu
5. Press OK to set the Menu 6 Press or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired value for the Menu 7 Press OK to set the selected value 8 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to set up additional Menus 9 Press MENU to exit Menu mode 24 RADIO Display No Display Description Setting Values 100 Power on Msg Power on message edit Up to 8 characters 101 Lamp timer Display lighting time 2 5 10 sec 102 Lamp Control Display lighting control Manual Auto 103 Contrast Display contrast Level 1 8 16 RADIO Battery No Display Description Setting Values 110 Batt Saver Battery saver time Off 0 03 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 sec 111 APO Auto power off time Off 15 30 60 min 112 Battery Type Battery type select Lithium Alkaline RADIO Audio No Display Description Setting Values 120 Balance Band A B volume balance 5 step 121 Key Beep Key Beep sound RADIO amp GPS RADIO Only GPS Only Off RADIO TX RX No Display Description Setting Values 130 Prog VFO Programmable VFO setup Varies with the selected frequency band 131 Modulation Modulation demodulation mode AM FM NFM 132 VHF AIP VHF band AIP Off On 133 UHF AIP UHF band AIP Off On 134 VOX VOX on off Off On 135 VOX Gain VOX gain level Gain 0 4 9 136 VOX Delay VOX delay time 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 ms 137 VOX on
6. Press KEY Power ON With the transceiver power OFF press and hold KEY while turning the transceiver power ON Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems Products and batteries with the symbol crossed out wheeled bin cannot be disposed as household waste Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment i NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable 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 change or modification is made INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
7. in Menu No 112 page 24 If it is set to Lithium the battery capacity indicator page 22 will not show the correct initial value When using the battery pack return the setting to Lithium Note When carrying the battery case while using a battery pack place the battery case in the BT 15 carrying pouch Do not use Manganese batteries or Rechargeable batteries in place of Alkaline batteries Remove all batteries from the case when it is not expected to be in use for several months To lift the battery pack safety catch use a piece of hardened plastic or metal such as a screwdriver that is no more than 6 mm wide and 1 mm thick It is imperative that you place the implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do not damage the release latch If desired you can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver 1 Loosely insert the two supplied screws into the holes on the back panel of the transceiver 2 Slide the belt hook into position under the screws 3 Tighten the screws until secure Note When the belt hook is not attached to the transceiver remove the screws from the transceiver to avoid scratching other materials 4 The battery pack can be charged after it has been installed onto the transceiver The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes 1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF While charging the battery pack leave the transceiver power OFF 2 Insert the char
8. APRS NAVITRA MS No Display Description Setting Values 3Y0 Message Message text Up to 20 characters x 5 messages SKY SkyCommand No Display Description Setting Values 500 CMD Callsign Commander call sign Up to 9 characters 501 TRP Callsign Transporter call sign Up to 9 characters 502 Tone Freq Tone frequency Frequency 503 Sky Command SKY command Off Commander Transporter 1 Available only for the TH D72A Note Default settings are subject to change 33 Certain menus require you to enter characters such as the power on message and memory names When character entry is required a cursor will appear on the display 1 Press OK The cursor will blink 2 Press or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character 3 Press OK to set the selected character The cursor will move to the next digit You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing ESC or OK You can delete the selected character by pressing A B CLR Press and hold LAMP and then press or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired letter type 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters Press MENU to register the entered characters Auto Cursor Shift will automatically shift the cursor to the next character after a character has been entered This function lets you set up the time delay after character entry for th
9. Busy VOX on busy Off On 138 Beat Shift Beat shift Type 1 8 139 TX Inhibit TX inhibit Off On 13A1 WX Alert Weather alert Off On 13B1 Auto WX Scan Auto weather channel scan time Off 15 30 60 min 25 RADIO Memory No Display Description Setting Values 140 Name Memory channel name input Up to 8 characters 141 Name lt gt Freq Name display select Name Freq 142 Lockout Memory channel lockout Off On 143 Recall Method Memory channel recall method All Bands Current Band 144 Group Name Memory group name input Up to 8 characters 145 Group Link Memory group link registration Up to 10 digits 0 9 146 EchoLink Mem EchoLink memory setup Up to 8 characters for EchoLink memory name Up to 8 digits for DTMF code RADIO Scan No Display Description Setting Values 150 Scan Resume Scan resume method Time Carrier Seek 151 Time Restart Time operate restart time 1 5 10 sec 152 Car Restart Carrier operate restart time 1 2 10 sec RADIO Repeater No Display Description Setting Values 160 Offset Freq Offset frequency 0 00 0 60 29 95 MHz 161 Auto Offset Auto repeater offset Off On 162 CALL Key CALL key function Call 1750Hz 163 1750Hz Hold 1750Hz Hold Off On RADIO DTMF No Display Description Setting Values 170 Memory DTMF memory Up to 8 characters for DTMF memory name Up to 16 digits for DTMF code 1
10. Channel mode The Memory channel number appears on the display 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel You can also select a Memory channel by using the keys Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow immediate calls on that frequency The Call channel can be conveniently used as an emergency channel within your group 1 Press CALL to enter Call Channel mode C appears on the display If the frequency of the operating band is less than 300 MHz the VHF CALL channel is used for recall If the frequency is over 300 MHz the UHF CALL channel is used for recall 2 Press CALL again the transceiver will return to the previous status VFO mode or Memory Channel mode before entering CALL mode 19 If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency using the keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency 1 Press A B to select band A or B then press VFO or CALL 2 Press ENT The Direct Frequency Entry display appears 3 Press the numeric keys 0 9 to enter your desired frequency 4 To set the entered frequency press ENT or VFO Pressing ENT before entering all of the digits will set the remaining digits to 0 Pressing VFO before entering all of the digits will leave the remaining digits at their previous values Entering all digits for a frequency will automatical
11. installation This equipment generates uses and can generate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for technical assistance WHEN CONDENSATION OCCURS INSIDE THE TRANSCEIVER Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room When condensation occurs the microcomputer and or the transmit receive circuits may become unstable resulting in transceiver malfunction If this happens turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while When the condensation droplets disappear the transceiver will function normally ATTENTION USA only The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood lithium ion Li ion battery packs indicates Kenwood s volu
12. store the current operating frequency to the Call channel 10 12 Keypad MARK 1 Press MARK to display the Mark Way point list Press MARK 1s to enter the Mark Way point registration mode Press F MARK to turn the internal GPS function ON or OFF TNC 2 Press TNC to turn the built in TNC ON and the APRS or NAVITRA mode ON Each time you press TNC the mode cycles through the following APRS or NAVITRA mode ON PACKET mode ON TNC OFF When the built in TNC turns on OPENING TNC appears on the display During OPENING TNC appears on the display the mode cannot be changed Press F TNC to turn the Tracking Log function ON or OFF POS 3 Press POS to display your My position using the internal GPS or to enter the Position registration mode not using the internal GPS lt APRS gt Press F POS to enter the My Weather mode lt APRS gt MSG 4 Press MSG to display the Message list Press F MSG to enter the New Message input mode lt APRS gt 11 LIST 5 Press LIST to display the Station list Press F LIST to display the DX Cluster list lt APRS gt BCON 6 Press BCON to enter the Beacon Transmit mode When TX Beacon method is Manual or turn the Beacon function ON or OFF When TX Beacon method is other than Manual lt APRS gt Press F BCON to enter the Quick Beacon mode lt APRS gt REV 7 Pres
13. transceiver may change post production New options may become available and or current options may be discontinued Please refer to the options catalog s for applicable transceivers The following functions can be set only by using the MCP 4A software Power on password value Bitmap setting of the Power ON graphic Using the MCP 4A software you can View memory channel groups Save load settings Read exported TravelPlus for RepeatersTM files issued from the ARRLTM There are some version restrictions refer to the help text of the MCP 4A Export memory and various settings in html TravelPlus for Repeaters is a trademark of ARRL To download the MCP 4A software go to http www kenwood com i products info amateur software_download html Note This URL may change without notice 1 Follow the directions of the installer to install the software 2 Set up the PC COM port 3 The transceiver data is read from the MCP 4A software 4 Select your desired settings then write the data to the transceiver 36 MAINTENANCE This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair pack it in its original box and packing material Include a full description of the problem s experienced Include your teleph
14. 0 bps 331 Input COM port input type Off GPS Weather PeetBros Weather Davis 332 Output COM port output Off Waypoint 28 APRS Waypoint No Display Description Setting Values 340 Format Way point format NMEA MAGELLAN KENWOOD 341 Length Way point name length 6 Char 9 Char 342 Output Way point output type All Local Filtered APRS PC Port No Display Description Setting Values 350 Output COM port output Off On APRS MyPosition No Display Description Setting Values 360 1 Number select 1 5 361 Name Name entry Up to 8 characters 362 N S Latitude entry 363 E W Longitude entry APRS BeaconInfo No Display Description Setting Values 370 Speed Speed information Off On 371 Altitude Altitude information Off On 372 Pos Ambiguity Position ambiguity mode Off 1 Digit 4 Digit APRS Comment No Display Description Setting Values 380 Position Comment Position Comment Off Duty Enroute In Service Returning Committed Special PRIORITY CUSTOM 0 CUSTOM 6 EMERGENCY APRS StatusText No Display Description Setting Values 390 1 Number select 1 5 TX Rate Status text TX rate Off 1 1 1 8 Text Text Up to 48 characters 29 APRS QSY FREQ No Display Description Setting Values 3A0 QSY in Status QSY in Status Off On 3A1 Tone Narrow Tone Narrow Off On 3A2 Shift Offset S
15. 1 Reply To Reply to Up to 9 characters APRS Reply MSG No Display Description Setting Values 3R0 Text Auto message reply text Up to 50 characters APRS Group Fltr No Display Description Setting Values 3S0 Message Message group ALL QST CQ KWD Up to 9 characters x 6 codes 3S1 Bulletin BLN Bulletin BLN group Up to 4 characters x 6 groups APRS Sound No Display Description Setting Values 3T0 RX Beep RX Beep All All New Mine Message Only Off 3T1 TX Beep Beacon TX Beep Beacon Off On 3T2 Special Call Special call Up to 9 characters 32 APRS Display No Display Description Setting Values 3U0 Display Area Display Area Entire Disp Entire Always One Line 3U1 Interrupt Time Interrupt Time 3 5 10 sec Infinite 3U2 Cursor Control Cursor Control Followed Fixed APRS Units 1 No Display Description Setting Values 3V0 Speed Distance Speed Distance mi h mile km h km knots nm 3V1 Altitude Rain Altitude Rain feet inch m mm 3V2 Temperature Temperature F C APRS Units 2 No Display Description Setting Values 3W0 Position Position format dd mm mm dd mm ss s 3W1 Grid format Grid format Maidenhead Grid SAR Grid CONV SAR Grid CELL APRS NAVITRA GP No Display Description Setting Values 3X0 Group Mode Group mode Off On 3X1 Group Code Group code 000 3 characters
16. 10 seconds When starting correct measurement it generates a high pitch tone If not using the internal GPS receiver press F MARK and select OFF You cannot receive any APRS data You did not correctly program a group code Access Menu 3S0 and program APK003 MCP ERR appears on the display MCP 4A communications error 1 Loose cable connection 2 Your PC may be trying to process too much at once 3 There are other reasons as to why communications was not possible 1 Ensure that the connection between the TH D72 and the PC is correct 2 Shut down other software that you may be running 3 Turn the TH D72 power source OFF and ON one time 41 SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency range Band A amp B TH D72A TX lt VHF gt 144 148 MHz TX lt UHF gt 430 450 MHz TH D72E TX lt VHF gt 144 146 MHz TX lt UHF gt 430 440 MHz Band A RX lt VHF gt 136 174 MHz RX lt UHF gt 410 470 MHz Band B RX lt VHF gt 118 174 MHz RX lt UHF gt 320 524 MHz Mode F1D F2D F3E Antenna impedance 50 Operating temperature range 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F with PB 45L 10 C 50 C 14 F 122 F Rated voltage External power supply DC IN DC 12 0 16 0 V 13 8 V nominal Battery terminals DC 5 5 9 0 V 7 4 V nominal Ground method Negative Frequency stability Within 5 ppm 10 C 50 C Curr
17. 430 440 118 MHz Note The TH D72E uses the 430 MHz band and the TH D72A uses the 440 MHz band When masking a band you are restricted to using only the selectable band When receiving 2 signals on the same band the image interference sensitivity etc performance will decrease 17 Frequency ranges 118 MHz Band B 118 135 995 MHz 144 MHz 136 173 995 MHz 300 MHz Band B 320 399 995 MHz 430 440 MHz Band A 410 470 MHz Band B 400 523 995 MHz There are 3 operating modes available to choose from VFO mode Memory Channel mode and Call Channel mode VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency 1 Press VFO to enter VFO mode 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired operating frequency You can also select a frequency by using the keys The default step frequency for the Tuning control varies according to the model and operating band Model 144 MHz 430 440 MHz TH D72A 5 kHz 25 kHz TH D72E 12 5 kHz 25 kHz To adjust the frequency by a larger amount press MHz to enter MHz mode then rotate the Tuning control to adjust the frequency in steps of 1 MHz Press MHz again to exit MHz mode and adjust the frequency using the normal step frequency 18 Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have stored in the memory channel 1 Press MR to enter Memory
18. 71 Speed DTMF memory transmission speed 50 100 150 ms 172 Pause DTMF pause code time 100 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 ms 173 Hold Hold Off On RADIO Lock No Display Description Setting Values 180 Keys amp Freq Key lock type Key Lock F Lock Key amp F Lock 181 DTMF Keys DTMF key lock Off On 182 Mic PF Keys Mic PF key Off On 26 RADIO Auxiliary No Display Description Setting Values 190 PF Key PF key programmable function value See explanation 191 PF1 Mic Microphone PF1 key programmable function value 192 PF2 Mic Microphone PF2 key programmable function value 193 PF3 Mic Microphone PF3 key programmable function value 194 Date Date See explanation 195 Time Clock time 196 Time Zone Time zone 14 00 UTC 14 00 197 Packet Band Internal TNC data band type PACKET A BAND B BAND A TX B RX A RX B TX 198 Cursor Shift Cursor Shift Off 1 1 5 2 sec 199 Reset Reset VFO Reset Partial Reset Full Reset 19A Power on PWD Power on password Off On GPS Int GPS No Display Description Setting Values 200 Operating Mode Internal GPS operating mode Normal GPS Only 201 Batt Saver Battery saver time Off 1 2 4 8 Auto 202 PC Output GPS data output to PC Off On GPS Setup No Display Description Setting Values 210 Datum Datum WGS 84 TOKYO 211 Sentence Sentence GPGGA GPGLL GPRMC GPV
19. Relay Region Others 3H1 Wide1 1 Relay ABBR Others Wide1 1 Relay ABBR Others Off On Wide1 1 Relay Up to 5 characters ABBR Up to 79 characters Others 3H2 Total Hops Total Hops 0 2 7 APRS Network No Display Description Setting Values 3I0 APRS APK003 APRS APK003 check 3I1 Altnet Altnet Up to 6 characters APRS WX Station No Display Description Setting Values 3J0 TX Weather TX Off On 3J1 TX Interval Weather TX interval time 5 10 30 60 min APRS Digipeat No Display Description Setting Values 3K0 Digipeat MyCall Digipeat function Off On APRS UIcheck No Display Description Setting Values 3L0 Time UI check time 0 28 250 sec APRS UIdigipeat No Display Description Setting Values 3M0 UIdigi UIdigi Off On 3M1 Aliases Aliases Up to 9 characters x 4 31 APRS UIflood No Display Description Setting Values 3N0 UI ood UIflood Off On 3N1 Alias Alias Up to 5 characters 3N2 Substitution Substitution ID NOID FIRST APRS UItrace No Display Description Setting Values 3O0 UItrace Uitrace Off On 3O1 Alias Alias TEMP Up to 5 characters APRS Phrases No Display Description Setting Values 3P0 User Phrase User phrases Up to 32 characters x 8 phrases APRS Auto Reply No Display Description Setting Values 3Q0 Reply Auto message reply Off On 3Q
20. TG GPZDA GPGSA GPGSV 212 SBAS Satellite base augmentation system Off On GPS Track Log No Display Description Setting Values 220 Clear All Data Clear all data Yes No 221 Wrap When Full Wrap when memory full Off On 27 GPS Log Setup No Display Description Setting Values 230 Record Method Record method Time Distance Beacon 231 Interval Interval time 2 10 1800 sec 232 Distance Distance 0 01 9 99 mi km nm GPS Target Pt No Display Description Setting Values 240 1 Number select 1 5 241 Name Name entry Up to 9 characters 242 N S Latitude entry 243 E W Longitude entry APRS Basic Set No Display Description Setting Values 300 My Callsign Call sign entry Up to 9 characters 301 Beacon Type Beacon type APRS NAVITRA 302 APRS Lock APRS lock Off On On amp PTT On amp TNC On amp PTT amp TNC APRS Int TNC No Display Description Setting Values 310 Data Band Internal data band type A Band B Band A TX B RX A RX B TX 311 Data Speed Data communications speed 1200 9600 bps APRS Int TNC2 No Display Description Setting Values 320 DCD Sense DCD sense type D or RxD Band Both Bands Ignore DCD 321 TX Delay TX delay time 100 150 200 300 400 500 750 1000 ms APRS COM Port No Display Description Setting Values 330 Baud Rate COM port Baud rate speed 2400 4800 960
21. TH D72A TH D72E 144 440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER 144 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144 440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE 144 430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE MODE D EMPLOI DOBLE BANDA DE 144 440 MHz EN FM DOBLE BANDA DE 144 430 MHz EN FM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES B62 2235 10 K E 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 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 Seules les fonctions de base sont expliqu es dans ce mode d emploi Pour le d tail sur les autres op rations reportez vous au fichier PDF votre disposition sur le CD ROM En este manual de instrucciones solamente se explican las operaciones b sicas Si desea obtener una descripci n detallada de las operaciones consulte el archivo PDF correspondiente incluido en el CD ROM 144 440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER 144 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH D72A TH D72E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below AT BE DK FI FR DE GR IS IE IT LI LU NL NO PT ES SE CH GB CY CZ EE HU LV LT MT PL SK SI BG RO ISO3166 We are grateful you decided to purchase this Kenwood FM transceiver Kenwo
22. ay not be able to charge the PB 45L battery pack The supply voltage must be between 12 0 V and 16 0 V to prevent damaging the transceiver If the input voltage exceeds approximately 17 5 V the transceiver automatically turns OFF The USB connector allows you to directly connect to a computer by using a supplied USB cable Download the virtual COM port driver from the URL listed below http www kenwood com i products info amateur software_download html PC USB port lt Baud rate 9600 bps gt Supplied USB cable PC Depending on the usage condition of the USB apparatus saved content may be lost Kenwood does not take responsibility for damages or lost content 8 GETTING ACQUAINTED Press to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF Tuning Control Rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency Memory channel Menu number setting value and change the scan direction etc VOL Control Rotate the VOL control to adjust the speaker volume PTT Press and hold PTT then speak into the microphone to transmit LAMP Press LAMP to illuminate the display and keys Press F LAMP to keep the light ON continuously MONI Press and hold MONI to unmute the speaker in order to monitor signals Release MONI to return to normal operation Press F MONI to enter the Squelch level adjustment mode 9 Press or to select an operating frequency Memor
23. e 2 Note Because the battery pack is provided uncharged you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver To charge the battery pack refer to CHARGING THE PB 45L BATTERY PACK page 4 1 Unlock open the safety catch located at the bottom of the battery pack 2 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver then firmly press the battery case to lock it in place 3 Flip the safety catch into place to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack 4 To remove the battery pack lift the safety catch then press the release latch to unlock the battery pack Lift the battery pack away from the transceiver 1 To open the optional BT 15 battery case lid press the release lever on the top of the battery case then pull the cover up 2 Insert or remove six AAA LR03 Alkaline batteries When removing the Alkaline batteries from the battery case pull up on the batteries from the positive terminal 3 Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case 3 Align the two tabs at the bottom of battery case then close the cover until the locking tabs on top click 4 To install the battery case onto or remove it from the transceiver follow steps 1 to 3 of INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK When using the BT 15 set the Battery Type to Alkaline
24. e automatic cursor shift If this function is set to OFF you must manually shift the cursor by pressing OK 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 198 2 Set the desired shift time to Off manual shift 1 1 5 or 2 sec 34 The keypad can also be used to enter characters Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to keypad When using a character selection method such as with the keypad or encoder the characters will differ depending on the character entry type for example call sign entry and memory name entry etc Key Character Display with each press of the key 1 _ 1 2 a b c 2 A B C 3 d e f 3 D E F 4 g h i 4 G H I 5 j k l 5 J K L 6 m n o 6 M N O 7 p q r s 7 P Q R S 8 t u v 8 T U V 9 w y z z 9 W X Y Z 0 Space 0 Not used amp lt gt 35 OPTIONS The following options are available for use with this transceiver PB 45L Li ion battery pack BT 15 Battery case KSC 32 Rapid charger SMC 32 Speaker microphone SMC 33 Speaker microphone EMC 3 Clip microphone with earphone HMC 3 G Headset KHS 21 Headset KHS 29F Headset EMC 7 Clip microphone PG 3J Cigarette lighter cord PG 2W DC cable PS 60 DC Power Supply Note Optional accessories for use with this
25. e is too low to transmit 1 Select a frequency within the allowable transmit frequency range 2 Select a proper offset direction or offset frequency 3 Access Menu No 139 TX inhibit and select Off 4 Change or replace the battery pack 39 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Transceiver transmits without pressing PTT VOX function is ON Access Menu No 134 VOX and select Off The transceiver switches OFF for no apparent reason The Automatic Power OFF APO function is ON Access Menu No 111 APO and select your desired time length or Off The Scan function does not resume scanning after the transceiver detects a signal You have selected Seek for Menu No 150 Scan Resume Select either Time Time Operated or Carrier Carrier Operated for Menu No 150 Scan Resume Packet operation results in no connects with other stations 1 The squelch is open 2 You did not select the same transfer rate as the target station 1 Select the correct squelch level so that the squelch is opened only when signals are present 2 Use HBAUD command to select the appropriate transfer rate When transmitting in full duplex mode another signal is being received at the same time You are receiving the transmitted signal of your station Change your settings to a transmit frequency that does not receive the signal or change the rec
26. e leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame Do not use an abnormal battery If the battery pack emits a bad odour appears to have different coloring is deformed or seems abnormal for any other reason remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame v CONTENTS PREPARATION 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 2 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 2 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 3 CHARGING THE PB 45L BATTERY PACK 4 BATTERY LIFE 5 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 6 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 7 CONNECTING TO A PC 7 GETTING ACQUAINTED
27. eive frequency Example frequency setting Transmit frequency of 146 000 MHz and receive frequency of 439 600 MHz You cannot transmit any APRS data 1 Beacon is OFF 2 The squelch is open 3 The data band is inactive 4 The built in TNC is OFF 5 You selected Packet mode 1 Press BCON to switch Beacon ON 2 Select the correct squelch level so that the squelch is opened only when signals are present 3 If you have blanked the data band press A B or DUAL to active it 4 Press TNC to switch ON the TNC 5 Press TNC twice so that only appears 40 Concerning the received frequency display an unmodulated signal may be received This is according to the set intrinsic frequency form lt A band gt lt B band gt VxU reception 144 MHz 49 95 MHz x 2 430 MHz 45 05 MHz 45 05 MHz 49 95 MHz 144 MHz 49 95 MHz x 4 430 MHz 45 05 MHz x 2 45 05 MHz 49 95 MHz UxV reception 430 MHz 49 95 MHz 144 MHz 45 05 MHz x 2 45 05 MHz 49 95 MHz 430 MHz 49 95 MHz x 2 144 MHz 45 05 MHz x 4 45 05 MHz 49 95 MHz GPS setting 16 369 MHz x n n multiple Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action When using a GPS receiver you cannot correctly transmit position data The GPS receiver did not yet start correct measurement Before starting correct measurement the GPS receiver generates a low pitch tone every
28. ent Receive with no signals Single band Approx 100 mA Dual band Approx 150 mA Battery Saver ON Single band Approx 30 mA TNC ON with no signals Single band Approx 135 mA Transmit with H 13 8 V DC IN Approx 1 6 A Transmit with H 7 4 V PB 45L Approx 2 0 A Transmit with L 7 4 V PB 45L Approx 800 mA Transmit with EL 7 4 V PB 45L Approx 500 mA GPS only mode Approx 60 mA Dimensions W x H x D 1 Projections not included 58 x 121 3 x 33 2 mm 2 28 x 4 78 x 1 31 in Projections included 58 x 140 x 39 8 mm 2 28 x 5 51 x 1 57 in Weight 2 Approx 370 g 13 1 oz 1 With Battery pack PB 45L 2 Antenna Battery pack PB 45L and Belt hook included Note All specifications General Transmitter and Receiver are guaranteed within the amateur radio band Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology 42 Transmitter RF power output H 5 W Approx 2 W with BT 15 L Approx 0 5 W EL Approx 0 05 W Modulation Reactance Maximum frequency deviation FM 5 kHz N FM 2 5 kHz Spurious radiation at high transmit power Less than 60 dB Modulation distortion 300 Hz 3 kHz Less than 3 Microphone impedance 2 k Receiver Circuitry Double super heterodyne Intermediate Frequency IF 1st IF Band A Band B 49 95 MHz 45 05 MHz 2nd IF Band A Band B 450 kHz 455 kHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD Band A Ba
29. ger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver TH D72A TH D72E DC IN jack To AC outlet Charger 3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet Charging starts and the two TX RX LEDs on the top panel light orange 4 It takes approximately 8 hours to charge an empty PB 45L Li ion battery pack After 8 hours remove the charger plug from the transceiver DC IN jack When charging completes the LEDs turn off 5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet Note Never leave the battery pack in direct sunlight The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery pack While the battery pack is charged the ambient temperature must be within 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Otherwise charging does not start If the transceiver senses that the temperature is more than 60 C 140 F during charging the transceiver stops charging Before recharging the battery pack use the battery pack until the transceiver stops receiving Do not plug the charger into the DC IN jack for more than 24 hours Unplug the charger as soon as possible after the charging period is over After the battery pack is charged do not unplug and plug the charger into the AC outlet again Unpluging the charger will reset the charging timer and the battery pack will be charged again This could result in over charging If the battery pack is recharged repeatedly before the battery pack is not fully used the memory effect the battery pack will not allow the c
30. harger to recharge the battery to more than a certain voltage level may occur In this case turn the transceiver ON until it stops receiving in order to discharge the battery pack then recharge the battery pack as normal When the battery is installed on the transceiver and you are using an optional rapid battery charger do not charge the battery from the DC IN Jack Charging the battery from the DC IN Jack may result in overcharging the battery which can result in the shortening of the battery life cycle If the battery pack is not used for a long time the battery pack capacity temporarily decreases In this case charge the battery and use the battery pack until the transceiver stops receiving Repeat this procedure several times The battery pack should recover its capacity If the charger is plugged into the DC IN jack before the battery pack is attached turn the transceiver power ON and then OFF again to initiate charging 5 Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life of the PB 45L battery pack The provided charger is designed to charge only the PB 45L battery pack Charging other models of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack Do not transmit while charging When not in use store the battery pack in a cool and dry place Before charging the battery pack ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal It takes approximately 3 hour
31. hift Offset Off On APRS Pkt Filter No Display Description Setting Values 3B0 Position Limit Position limit Off 10 2500 mile km 3B1 Filter Type Filter Type See explanation APRS Icon No Display Description Setting Values 3C0 KENWOOD Icon See explanation 3C1 Symbol Symbol 3C2 Table Table APRS TX Beacon No Display Description Setting Values 3D0 Method Method Manual PTT Auto SmartBeaconing 3D1 Initial Interval Initial interval time 0 2 0 5 1 2 3 5 10 20 30 min APRS Algorithm No Display Description Setting Values 3E0 Decay Algorithm Decay algorithm Off On 3E1 Prop Pathing Proportional pathing Off On APRS SmartBcon1 No Display Description Setting Values 3F0 Low High Speed Low speed High speed setting Low speed 2 05 30 High speed 2 70 90 3F1 Slow Rate Low speed transmission interval time 1 30 100 min 3F2 Fast Rate High speed transmission interval time 10 120 180 sec 30 APRS SmartBcon2 No Display Description Setting Values 3G0 Turn Angle Driving direction change minimum value setting 5 28 90 deg 3G1 Turn Slope Driving direction change additional value setting 1 26 255 10deg speed 3G2 Turn Time Minimum time delay between each beacon transmission 5 30 180 sec APRS PacketPath No Display Description Setting Values 3H0 Type Packet path type New N
32. ile supplied on the CD ROM Operation File name TH D72_ CONTENTS 00_CONTENS_E pdf OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 01_REPEATER_E pdf MEMORY CHANNELS 02_MEMORY CHANNEL_E pdf SCAN 03_SCAN_E pdf CTSSS DCS CROSS TONE 04_CTCSS_DCS_CROSS TONE_E pdf DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY DTMF 05_DTMF_E pdf EchoLink 06_EchoLink_E pdf OTHER OPERATIONS 07_OTHER OPERATIONS_E pdf GPS 08_GPS_E pdf PACKET 09_PACKET_E pdf APRS 10_APRS_E pdf TRANSCEIVER RESET 11_RESET_E pdf SKY COMMAND II 12_SKY COMMAND_E pdf WEATHER ALERT TH D72A ONLY 13_WEATHER ALERT_TH D72A_E pdf WIRELESS REMOTE TH D72A ONLY 14_WIRELESS_TH D72A_E pdf Note The Operations file is available in PDF file format To read the file you must use Adobe Reader 1 PREPARATION After carefully unpacking the transceiver identify the items listed in the table below We recommend you keep the box and packaging for shipping Item Comments Quantity TH D72A TH D72E Antenna 1 1 Li ion battery pack PB 45L 1800 mAh 1 1 Wall charger 1 1 AC power cable for the wall charger 2 Belt hook 1 1 USB cable A Mini B type 1 1 Warranty card 1 1 Instruction manual English French Spanish 1 1 Italian German Dutch 1 CD ROM For a detailed explanation on transceiver operations 1 1 Hold the supplied antenna by its base then screw it into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until secur
33. ing Economic low output power Appears while using Low output power Appears while using High output power Appears when the Beacon type is set to APRS Appears when the Beacon type is set to NAVITRA Appears while using Packet mode Appears when the packet transfer rate is set to 1200 bps Appears when the packet transfer rate is set to 9600 bps Appears when a message is received Appears while in Stand by Packet mode Appears while Connected Packet mode Appears when the Beacon function is ON Appears when the external GPS is ON Blinks while positioning Appears when the internal GPS is ON Blinks while positioning Appears while the internal GPS save mode is activated Appears when the Track Log is ON Appears when the Weather Instrument is ON Appears when the internal GPS and Weather Instrument is ON Performs as an S meter when receiving a signal and displays the selected power level while transmitting lt Band A gt lt Band B gt 13 Indicator Description Appears when the Tone function is ON Appears when the CTCSS function is ON Appears when the DCS function is ON Appears when the Cross tone setting is TONE CTCSS Appears when the Cross tone setting is DCS CTCSS Appears when the Cross tone setting is TONE DCS Appears when the Cross tone setting is DCS Off Appears when Voice Alert is set to On Appears when Voice Alert is
34. lighter socket in your vehicle use an optional PG 3J Cigarette Lighter cable When the PG 3J is connected to the cigarette lighter plug the transceiver automatically starts charging the PB 45L battery pack While you operate the transceiver it charges the PB 45L battery pack in the background To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC DC converter only use the optional PG 3J Cigarette Lighter cable Using the PG 2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire Note Do not use the PG 2W to connect directly to a vehicle battery 12 V Extensive voltage could result in damaging the transceiver If the input voltage exceeds approximately 17 5 V the transceiver automatically turns OFF PG 2W 24V 12V 24V PG 3J 12V 12V 24V PG 3J DC DC Converter DC DC Converter Socket 7 To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC power supply use an optional PG 2W DC cable 1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and the DC power supply is OFF 2 Connect the optional PG 2W DC cable to the DC power supply the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal Fuses 3 A 3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the transceiver While a DC power supply is connected with the DC IN jack the transceiver automatically initiates charging the PB 45L battery pack Note If the DC power supply voltage is below 12 0 V DC you m
35. ly set the frequency without pressing ENT or VFO In step 3 after entering 1 3 digits pressing MHz will set the digits above the MHz value For example when the displayed current frequency is 432 250 1 Press ENT 2 Press 4 4 3 Press MHz 4 3 4 20 1 Select your desired band and frequency channel 2 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to transmit The TX RX LED lights red for the selected transmit band and the RF power meter appears on the display The RF power meter shows the relative transmission output power you selected H L or EL appear on the display depending on the output power you have selected Speak into the microphone in your normal voice while keeping the microphone approximately 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving station Your station s transmit signal can be received when the receive frequency is 3 times the transmit frequency Example Transmit frequency is 146 000 MHz and receive frequency is 438 000 MHz 3 When you finish speaking release the PTT switch Note When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission the protective circuit may function to lower the transmit output power
36. nction CTCSS or DCS is ON Turn OFF the selective call function 38 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch 1 You selected a frequency outside the allowable range 2 You selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the limit 3 TX inhibit is ON 4 The battery pack voltage is too low to transmit 1 Select a frequency within the allowable transmit frequency range 2 Select a proper offset direction or offset frequency 3 Access Menu No 139 TX inhibit and select Off 4 Charge or replace the battery pack Repeater cannot be accessed 1 Wrong tone frequency is selected 2 Wrong offset frequency is selected 3 Wrong shift direction is selected 1 Select a proper repeater access tone 2 Access Menu No 160 Offset Freq and select an appropriate offset frequency 3 Try other shift directions DTMF tone cannot be transmitted DTMF Lock is ON Access Menu No 181 DTMF Keys and select Off Repeater does not accept your DTMF tones DTMF tone transmission duration is too short Access Menu No 171 Speed and select 150 ms You cannot transmit by pressing PTT 1 You selected a frequency outside the allowable range 2 You selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the limit 3 TX inhibit is ON 4 The battery pack voltag
37. nd B Less than 0 18 V 0 22 V Squelch sensitivity Less than 0 13 V Selectivity 6 dB More than 11 kHz 50 dB Less than 30 kHz Audio output at 8 10 distortion More than 300 mW at 7 4 V Sensitivity approx lt excluding 144 430 440 MHz band gt Frequency range Band A Band B FM 12 dB SINAD FM 12 dB SINAD AM 10 dB S N 118 135 995 MHz 0 28 V 0 4 V 136 143 995 MHz 0 28 V 0 28 V TH D72A 148 173 995 MHz TH D72E 146 173 995 MHz 0 22 V 0 22 V 320 339 995 MHz 1 26 V 2 24 V 340 379 995 MHz 0 56 V 1 0 V 380 399 995 MHz 0 4 V 0 4 V 400 409 995 MHz 0 22 V 410 429 995 MHz 0 22 V 0 22 V TH D72A 450 469 995 MHz TH D72E 440 469 995 MHz 0 22 V 0 22 V 470 499 995 MHz 0 4 V 500 523 995 MHz 1 0 V
38. nd chassis will become hot Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack Do not immerse the transceiver in water Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories For safety reasons we recommend that the AC adapter for the battery charger be connected to an easily accessible AC socket Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations In explosive atmospheres inflammable gas dust particles metallic powders grain powders etc While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations Near explosives or blasting sites In aircrafts Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices including but not limited to medical facilities Near persons using pacemakers Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running When the airbag inflates the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering Transmitting at such a time may result in a high frequency burn If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver switch the transceiver power off immedia
39. ntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li ion batteries after their operating life has expired The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams which is illegal in some areas For information on Li ion battery recycling in your area call toll free 1 800 8 BATTERY 1 800 822 8837 Kenwood s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ii Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack Do not use options not specified by Kenwood If the die cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged do not touch the damaged parts If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours the radiator a
40. o normal operation 22 Press F to enter Function Select mode In this mode you can scroll F 0 through F by pressing or rotate the Tuning control After accessing the desired function press OK then press or rotate the Tuning control to select the desired parameter Pressing F 0 9 or is a much simpler method For example pressing F switches the Shift function ON or OFF Refer to the keypad explanations on pages 10 11 Note You can verify the battery capacity while in Function Select mode Full Medium Low Very Low recharge Press MENU to enter Menu mode In this mode you can access the desired menu item by pressing or rotate the Tuning control and OK or entering digits directly from the keypad 0 9 A B C D E and F only For further information refer to MENU MODE page 23 23 MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls Once you become familiar with the Menu system you will appreciate the versatility it offers 1 Press MENU to access the Menu The setup category name appears on the display 2 Press or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired category 3 Press OK to set the category The Menu name and number appear on the display 4 Press or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Menu 5
41. od always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists This transceiver is no exception Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications The models listed below are covered by this manual TH D72A 144 440 MHz FM Dual Bander The Americas TH D72E 144 430 MHz FM Dual Bander Europe This transceiver has the following main features A built in GPS receiver unit A built in 5 000 point GPS Logger A built in TNC which conforms to the AX 25 protocol With a portable computer it allows you to easily enjoy Packet operation Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet Reporting System APRS Contains a total of 1000 Memory channels to program frequencies and other various data Each Memory channel can be named using up to 8 alphanumeric characters Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch DCS rejects unwanted calls from other stations The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition Instruction Action Press KEY Momentarily press KEY Press KEY 1s Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer Press KEY1 KEY2 Press KEY1 momentarily release KEY1 then press KEY2 Press F KEY Press the F key to enter Function mode then press KEY to access its secondary function
42. one number along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to contact you if available also include your fax number and e mail address Don t 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 complete product A copy of the service report will be returned with the product If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem please make your note legible short complete and to the point Help us help you by providing the following Model and serial number of equipment Question or problem you are having Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping Note Record the date of purchase serial number and dealer from whom this product was purchased For your own information retain a written record of any maintenance performed on this product When claiming warranty service please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale To clean the case of this product use a neutral detergent no strong chemicals and a damp cloth 37 The problems described in this
43. r The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions under high temperature over the regulated value excessive high voltage or current over regulated value or with a remodeled charger it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame iv Do not pierce the battery with any object strike it with an instrument or step on it This may break or deform the battery causing a short circuit The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not jar or throw the battery An impact may cause the battery to leak generate heat or smoke rupture and or burst into flame If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not solder directly onto the battery If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse the battery polarity and terminals When charging a reversed batte
44. rclockwise to decrease the volume Note Some functions of this transceiver such as the beep have their own volume settings Adjust those settings to your desired values Access Menu No 121 to set the volume balance between Band A and B 15 Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present With the squelch level set correctly you will hear sound only while actually receiving a signal The higher the squelch level selected the stronger the signals must be in order to hear them You can set the squelch level separately for Band A and B 1 Press F MONI The squelch level appears on the display 2 Press or rotate the Tuning control of your selected band when no signals are present and select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated Press A B to select operating band A or B 16 You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation 1 Select your desired band A or B 2 Press DUAL Each time you press DUAL the transceiver switches between Single band mode and Dual band mode Dual band mode Single band mode band A only Single band mode band B only You can change the frequency bands for bands A and B 1 Select your desired band A or B 2 Press F A B Each time you press F A B you cycle to the next frequency band Band A 144 430 440 144 MHz Band B 118 144 300
45. ry an abnormal chemical reaction may occur In some cases an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse charge or reverse connect the battery The battery pack has positive and negative poles If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment do not force it check the polarity of the battery If the battery pack is reverse connected to the charger it will be reverse charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible without rubbing your eyes Go to the hospital immediately If left untreated it may cause eye problems Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed stop it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire If the battery pack is leaking or the battery emits a bad odor immediately remove it from flammable areas Electrolyt
46. s REV to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF Press REV 1s to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON Press F REV to enter the Voice Alert function setup mode lt APRS gt TONE 8 Press TONE to turn the Tone function ON Each time you press TONE the function cycles through the following Tone ON CTCSS ON DCS ON Cross Tone ON OFF Additionally when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is configured Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle Press F TONE to enter the Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code or Cross Tone setup mode Press F TONE 1s to start the Tone frequency ID CTCSS frequency ID or DCS code ID scan PF 9 Press PF to activate its programmed function The default function is Weather Channel TH D72A Memory Name lt gt Frequency TH D72E MHz Press MHz to enter the MHz mode Press MHz 1s to start the MHz scan Press F MHz to enter Offset Direction setup mode Each time you press F MHz the offset direction cycles through the following plus direction minus direction 7 6 MHz TH D72E only OFF DUAL 0 Press DUAL to switch the Single band mode and Dual band mode Press F DUAL to turn the Full duplex function ON or OFF ENT Press ENT to enter Frequency or Channel number entry mode Press F ENT to enter Frequency step setup mode 12 Indicator Description Appears while us
47. s to charge the PB 45L with the optional KSC 32 While charging if a problem is detected in the battery the LED will light or a beep will sound to indicate the problem If a charging error occurs when the power is turned on charging is cancelled a beep sounds and Charge Error appears on the display If a charging error occurs when the power is turned off charging is cancelled and the TX RX LED flashes orange The following conditions create charging errors A short in the battery is detected Overvoltage in the battery is detected The charge timer is exceeded the battery has deteriorated When a charge error occurs no key other than will function Before you operate the transceiver outside using a battery pack it is important to know how long the battery pack will last The operating times listed in the table below are measured under the following cyclic conditions TX 6 seconds RX 6 seconds Stand by 48 seconds We recommend you carry extra battery packs with you in case the battery pack becomes depleted Battery Type Output Power Operating Time Hours Approx PB 45L 7 4 V H 6 L 12 EL 15 BT 15 9 V H 1 5 L 6 EL 8 Note Internal resistance levels differ depending on the battery so when using Alkaline batteries there are times when the actual operating time may be shorter than normal 6 To connect the transceiver to the cigarette
48. set to RX Only Appears when the Shift function is set to plus Appears when the Shift function is set to minus Appears when the Shift function is set to 7 6 MHz Appears when the Reverse function is ON Appears when the ASC function is ON Blinks when the ASC function is performing an OK check Appears while in Full Duplex mode Appears while in AM mode Appears while in Narrow FM mode Appears when the VOX function is ON Appears when the Key Lock function is ON Displays the operating frequency Appears while using the Internal data band Appears when the selected channel is not registered while in Memory Input mode Appears when the selected channel is registered while in Memory Input mode Displays the Memory channel number Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON Appears when Weather Alert is ON Blinks when receiving a signal TH D72A only 14 BASIC OPERATIONS Press the 1s to switch the transceiver ON The power on message momentarily appears on the display If the transceiver power on password has been activated Menu No 100 you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver Press the 1s again to switch the transceiver OFF Note While using APRS in order to prevent Packet miss decoding access Menu No 110 and set the Battery Saver to Off or 0 03 Rotate the VOL control to increase the volume and counte
49. table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Nothing appears on the display when the transceiver is switched ON or the display is blinking ON and OFF 1 The battery pack is discharged 2 The DC cable or connection is bad 3 The power supply fuse is open blown 1 Recharge the battery pack or replace the battery 2 Replace the cable 3 Investigate the cause for the open fuse and replace the fuse Most keys and the Tuning control do not function 1 One of the Lock functions is ON 2 The transceiver is in Channel Display mode 1 Unlock all of the Lock functions 2 With the transceiver power OFF press PTT A B Power ON to exit Channel Display mode You cannot select the exact desired frequency using the Tuning control Programmable VFO frequency range is too narrow Expand the frequency range in Menu No 130 Prog VFO Memory channels cannot be selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing No data has been stored in any Memory channel Store data in some Memory channels The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is strong The receiving station may be operating in narrow band FM bandwidth Access Menu No 131 Modulation to select NFM Turning the VOL control does not allow you to hear audio The selective call fu
50. tely remove the battery pack from the transceiver and contact your Kenwood dealer Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions iii Do not carry the battery pack or battery case with metal objects as they may short the battery terminals When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry it is easy to build up an electric charge static electricity When using a earphone accessory in such conditions it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear We recommend you use only a speaker microphone in these conditions to avoid electric shocks Do not swing the transceiver around while holding onto the strap Doing so may cause injury to other persons and damage to the transceiver Information concerning the battery pack The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat deteriorate or cause other forms of damage to the battery Please observe the following prohibitive matters Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger If they suffer serious damage the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame
51. y channel Menu number setting value or to change the scan direction etc The keys function in the exact same way as the Tuning control These keys change frequencies memory channels or other selections depending on the current transceiver mode OK Press OK to move to the next step or to complete the setting in various selection modes such as Function Select or Menu mode ESC Press ESC to move back to the previous step or to quit the setting in various selection modes such as Function Select or Menu mode A B Press A B to select operation band A or B Press F A B to select a frequency band MENU Press MENU to enter Menu mode Press F MENU to cycle the transmit output power between High Power gt Low Power gt Economic Low Power F Press F to enter Function mode Press F 1s to turn the transceiver key lock function ON and OFF VFO Press VFO to enter VFO mode then press or rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency Press F VFO to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO memory shift MR Press MR to enter Memory Channel mode then press or rotate the Tuning control to select a Memory channel Select a Memory channel then press F MR to store the current operating frequency in the Memory channel CALL Press CALL to select the Call channel Press F CALL to

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