Kenwood TH-G71A - Manuals

iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CALL CHANNEL ..................................................... 21 Recalling the Call Channel ................................ 21Changing Call Channel Contents ...................... 21 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS ............................ 22 CHANNEL DISPLAY ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 iv PROGRAMMABLE VFO ......................................... 39 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ......... 39 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY ...................................... 40 Frequency Entry ................................................ 40Memory Channel Number Ent...

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition. ATTENTION: MOST PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS AN APPROPRIATE KEY IN EACH STEP WITHIN ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 PREPARATION 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of thetransceiver until the release latch on the base of thetransceiver locks the battery pack in place. 3 To remove the battery pack, push up the releaselatch, then slide the battery pack back. BATTERY OPERATI...

3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING! ◆ DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN A HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENT WHERE SPARKS COULD CAUSE ANEXPLOSION. ◆ NEVER DISCARD OLD BATTERIES IN FIRE BECAUSEEXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIESTO EXPLODE. Note: ◆ It is recommende...

5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The 7 steps given here will get you on the airin your first QSO right away. So, you canenjoy the exhilaration that comes withopening a brand new transceiver. Note: When received signals are too weak to recognize, press and hold [MONI] to hear clearer signals. Yo...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED ORIENTATION BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you canselect on this transceiver. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control. Memory Recall m...

7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Menu mode Press [F] , [BAND] to select. In this mode you can change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control. DISPLAY On the display you will see various indicators that showwhat you have selected. Sometimes you may not recallwhat those indicators mean or how you can ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 1 Press the PWR switch (1 s) to switch ON the transceiver. • A beep sounds. 2 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch (1 s) again. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and...

9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SELECTING A BAND Press [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band. Note: If in Memory Recall mode {page 6}, press [VFO] , then press [BAND] to select a band. SELECTING FREQUENCIES Turn the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency or counterclockwise to decre...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 WHAT IS A MENU? Many functions on this transceiver are selected orconfigured via a software-controlled Menu instead ofphysical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar withthe Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility itoffers. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [F] ...

11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MENU CONFIGURATION Menu No. Ref. Page Description Selections Default Scan resume method 25 Time-Operated 1 Memory recall method 19 All bands 2 Battery Saver ON/OFF 37 ON 4 Automatic Power Off ON/OFF 37 ON 5 Beep function ON/OFF 38 ON 6 Automatic Repeater Offset...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radioclubs, sometimes with the cooperation of localbusinesses involved in the communications industry. Compared to simplex communication, you can usuallytransmit over much greater dista...

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [REV] . • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offsetdirection changes as shown below....

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 ■ Activating Tone Function 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [LOW] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF). • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS functions simultaneously. Switching the Tone function ON after...

15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Automatic Repeater Offset(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an offset directionand activates the Tone function, according to thefrequency that you select on the VHF band. Thetransceiver is programmed for offset direction asshown...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 REVERSE FUNCTION When used while monitoring a repeater, the Reversefunction allows you to manually check the signal strengthof a station accessing the repeater. If the station’s signalis strong, it is best to move to a simplex frequency tocontinue the contact a...

17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall wanted channels by simple operation. A total of 200 memory channels are available for VHF...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 7 Press [MR] . • The selected frequency and related data are stored inthe memory channel. • If the memory channel selected in the previous stepalready contained data, the new data overwrites theprevious data. STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeater...

19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired memory channel. • You cannot recall empty memory channels. • To restore VFO mode, press [VFO] . You m...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS You can name memory channels using up to 6alphanumeric characters. When you recall a namedmemory channel, its name appears on the displayinstead of the stored frequency. Names can becallsigns, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc....

21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Changing Call Channel Contents 1 Select the desired band. 2 Select the desired frequency and related data(Tone, CTCSS, etc.) using VFO mode or MemoryRecall {page 19}. • When you program the Call channel as an odd-splitchannel, select a receive frequency. 3 Pr...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS Transferring the contents of a memory channel or theCall channel to the VFO can be useful if you want tosearch for other stations or a clear frequency, near theselected memory channel or Call channel frequency. 1 Recall the desired memory...

23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Remember that you need to re-program memorychannels after initialization. On the other hand,initialization is a quick way to clear all memor...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of yourfavorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable withhow to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibilitygained will increase your operating efficiency. Note: ◆ Remember to adjust the squelch thr...

25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Priority Scan, it’snecessary to decide under what condition you want yourtransceiver to continue scanning after detecting andstopping for a signal. You can choose one of thefollowing modes. The default is Time-O...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 26 VFO SCAN VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from thelowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band.The current frequency step size {page 40} is used. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is i...

27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MHz SCAN MHz Scan allows you to scan a 1 MHz segment of theband. The current 1 MHz digit determines the limits ofthe scan. For example, if the current frequency is438.400 MHz, then MHz Scan would scan from438.000 MHz to 438.975 MHz. The exact upper limitdepends...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 28 PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is similar to VFO Scan except that youselect the frequency range of the scan. ■ Setting Scan Limits You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memorychannels L0/U0 to L9/U9. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control to display th...

29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Select a frequency equal to or between theprogrammed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is inprogress. • Scan starts at the frequency c...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 30 PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to monitor your favoritefrequency on one band while operating on another band.Use Priority Scan. This Scan always monitors yourfavorite frequency in the background. When receivingsignals on your specific frequency, the trans...

31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Selecting Priority Scan Method This transceiver prepares the following two modes forPriority Scan. Use mode B when you do not wantPriority Scan to disrupt your current QSO. Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every 3 seconds no matter whether or not signals...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 32 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [6] to switch the CTCSS function ON (or OFF). • “CT” appears when CTCSS is ON. 3 Press [F] , [9] . • The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks. 4 Turn the Tun...

33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: ◆ Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the appropriateCTCSS frequency. ◆ You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tonefunctions. ◆ You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone functions simultaneously.Switching the CTCSS function ON aft...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 34 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS You can send DTMF tones by using the DTMF keys onthe keypad. The keypad includes the 12 keys found ona push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys(A, B, C, D). These additional keys are required forvarious control ope...

35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATICDIALER To store a DTMF number with a maximum of 16 digits inany of 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels, follow theprocedure below. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your microphone. If ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 36 TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS To transmit a stored DTMF number, follow the procedurebelow. 1 Press [PTT]+[BAND] . • The first 4 DTMF digits of the channel used last and thechannel number appear. 2 Release only [BAND] , then press [0] to [9] to select the des...

37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TX INHIBIT You can disable the TX function to prevent unauthorizedindividuals from transmitting, or to eliminate the risk ofaccidentally transmitting by yourself. Access Menu No. 12 (TXS) to switch TX Inhibit ON orOFF (default). • Pressing t...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 38 LAMP FUNCTION You can illuminate the transceiver display by pressing [LAMP] . Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP] , the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed. Pressing any key other than [LAMP] while the display is lit restarts the 5 second timer...

39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum andmaximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control. For example, if you select 436 MHz for the lower limit and 437 MHz for the upper limit, thetunable range will be from 436.000 M...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 40 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY You can select the desired operating frequency ormemory channel by entering digits directly from thekeypad. Enter the next digit within 10 seconds. ■ Frequency Entry 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Press the nu...

41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICROPHONE CONTROL After connecting the optional SMC-33 or SMC-34speaker microphone, you can change numeroustransceiver settings without using the transceiver keys orcontrols. The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top of themicrophone are programmable with the tr...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 42 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only be readjusted by a qualifiedtechni...

43 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack before using it with thetransceiver, or after storing the pack removed from thetransceiver for more than 2 months. It takes severalcharge/ discharge cycles before achieving the full batterypack cap...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 44 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficultiesare usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incompleteprogramming. The...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 46 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PG-3J Filtered CigaretteLighter Cable PG-2W DC Cable SMC-32 SpeakerMicrophone SMC-33 Remote ControlSpeaker Microphone SMC-34 Remote Control SpeakerMicrophone (with Volume Control) HMC-3 Head Set withVOX/PTT BC-17 Wall Charger BC-19 Rapid Ch...

47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE You can connect the transceiver to a regulated powersupply via an optional PG-2W cable, or to the cigarettelighter socket in your vehicle via an optional PG-3Jcable. Note: If input voltag...

49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. General VHF Band UHF Band U.S.A./ Canada 144 to 148 MHz 438 to 450 MHz Frequency range General Market 144 to 148 MHz 430 to 440 MHz Europe 144 to 146 MHz 430 to 440 MHz Mode ...

51 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Function Key Operation Ref. Page Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuning control (Menu No. 5) ➡ [BAND] ➡ [F] 37 37 38 22 32 33 32 4038 15 13 13 14 14 Battery Saver ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuning control (Menu No. 4) ➡ [BAND] ➡ [F] Beep ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuni...

53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INDEX Accessories Optional ........................................ 46Supplied .......................................... 1 Automatic Power Off (APO) .............. 37Automatic Tone Frequency ID ........... 33Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) ........ 34Battery Cha...