Kenwood TM-D700A- Manuals

iv CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) PREPARATION ....................................................... 74CONTROL OPERATION .......................................... 75 CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2 2 2 2 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITHTHE HF TRANSCEIVER .....

1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on thelabel attached to the package box. 1 The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphonehanger {page 8}. 2 See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZEDCOMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}. 3 See page 4. CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANU...

2 1 PREPARATION 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flatwashers. There are 2 screws and 2 washerssupplied for each side of the bracket. • Double check that all hardware is tightened toprevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracketor transcei...

3 1 ■ Front Panel Installation 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flatwashers. • Do not completely tighten the screws in this step. 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the bracket. 3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it securely ...

5 1 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.Tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminalbefore connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the corre...

6 1 2 Connect the transceiver ’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. • Press the connectors firmly together until the lockingtab clicks. Note: ◆ For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,the following optional power supply is recommended:PS-33 (20.5 A,...

7 1 ■ Replacing Fuses If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correctthe problem. After the problem is resolved, replacethe fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,disconnect the power cable and contact yourauthorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorizedKENWOOD service center for assistance....

8 1 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choosespeakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. Recommended speakers includethe SP-50B. ■ Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, connect...

9 2 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with thepackaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here willget you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoythe exhilaration that comes with opening a brand newtransceiver. After trying the rig for a w...

10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panelcontrols and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will findexplanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. q q q q q CALL button Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also s...

11 3 y y y y y F (Function) button Allows you to select the different functions that areavailable using the multifunction buttons. u u u u u TONE button Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, orDCS function {page 57}. i i i i i REV button Switches the transmit frequency and receivefrequency ...

12 3 MAIN UNIT- FRONT q q q q q COM connector Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to acomputer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZEDCOMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}. w w w w w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug forconnecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual,“SPECIAL...

13 3 8 MIC LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN DWN UP VFO MR PF CALL 3 5 4 2 1 6 7 4 1 2 3 7 6 5 6 8 MICROPHONE q q q q q UP butt on w w w w w DWN button Raises or lowers the operating frequency, thememory channel number, the menu number, etc.Holding either button down causes the action to ber...

14 3 r o t a c i d n I u o Y t a h W d e t c e l e S o t s s e r P u o Y t a h W l e c n a C . f e R e g a P t u o - d e k c o L y r o m e m l e n n a h c . 3 – 4 – 1 u n e M e s U 1 5 d n a B o t u A e g n a h C ] F [ , ] . C . B . A [ 6 6 r e v i e c s n a r T k c o L ] F [ , ] z H M [ 7 6 k c o L...

15 3 BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you canselect. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operatingfrequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memorychannels, using the Tuning contr...

16 3 BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can beidentified through the labels shown at the bottom of thedisplay. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F] ([OFF]) again restores the basic state. Note: ◆ When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will se...

17 3 BAND A & B In this manual, the band recalled at the left on thedisplay is referred to as band A, and the band at the rightis called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHzband (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In bandB you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a144 MHz ...

19 4 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audiolevel and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitorfunction {page 62}, then adjust the VOL cont...

20 4 ADJUSTING SQUELCH The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker whenno signals are present. With the squelch level correctlyset, you will hear sound only when actually receivingsignals. The higher the squelch level selected, thestronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriatesquelch...

21 4 TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice. • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear. • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of yoursignals at the receiving statio...

22 5 MENU SET-UP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3levels. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 1 No. blinks. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select the appropriate level 1 No. 3 Press [OK]. • The current level 2 No. blinks. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ ...

23 5 MENU CONFIGURATION The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. 1 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed 2 TM-D700E only 1 l e v e L 2 l e v e L 3 l e v e L s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D . f e R e g a p 1 O I D A R 1 Y A L P S I D 1 e g a s s e...

25 5 1 TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone 2 After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON. 3 U.S.A./ Canada only 1 l e v e L 2 l e v e L 3 l e v e L s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D . f e R e g a p 1 O I D A R 8 C I M 1 y e K F P c i M . e g a p e c n e r e f e r e e S B / A 2 6 2 y e K R M...

28 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained byradio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops orother elevated locations. Generally they operate athigher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typicalstation. This combination of elevation and high ERPallows ...

29 6 PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right[BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F],then the same [BAND SEL]. ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [SHIFT] ...

30 6 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select the appropriate tone frequency. 4 Press [OK] to complete the setting. If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad toselect a tone frequency. First program one of the MicPF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 2,press [ENTER], then enter 01 ...

31 6 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction,according to the frequency that you select on the VHFband. The transceiver is programmed for offset directionas shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan forrepeater offset direction, contact your national Am...

32 6 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most of the repeaters in Europe require that atransceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E,simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on thefront panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Pre...

33 6 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors thestrength of a signal that you receive directly from theother station. If the station’s signal is strong enough toallow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicatoron the display begins blinking. Press [RE...

34 6 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set tone frequency. • The Tone function will be remained ON. You may press[TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identifiedfrequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified f...

35 7 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies andrelated data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram those data every time. You can quickly recalla programmed channel by simple operation. A total of200 memory channels are available for bands A and B. SIMPLEX & REPEAT...

36 7 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequencypair with a non-standard offset. If you store two separatefrequencies in a memory channel, you can operate onthose repeaters without programming the offsetfrequency and direction. 1 Select the desired rece...

37 7 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL Use the following procedure to clear an individualmemory channel. Full Reset {page 41} is a quick way toclear all memory channels. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. 3 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) + POWER ON. • A confirmatio...

38 7 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits. 9 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enteralphanumeric characters in step 6. See page 18. Note: ◆ You can also name the Program Scan {page 52} and DTMF{page 60} chan...

39 7 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can always be selected quickly nomatter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,you may use the Call channel as an emergencychannel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFOscan {page 54} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is...

40 7 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER You may sometimes want to search for other stations ora clear frequency, near the frequency stored in amemory channel or the Call channel. In this case firsttransfer the contents of a memory channel or the Callchannel to the VFO. 1 Recall the desired memory channel or the...

41 7 PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. UseFull Reset to initialize all settings that you havecustomized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize thefollowing settings: Some of the VFO factory defaults are liste...

42 8 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settingscurrently set on the transceiver. This transceiverprovides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiverconfigurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these,depending on the operations in your mind or theoperatin...

43 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not representapplications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Situation 3 Situation 3 Situation...

44 8 STORING IN PM CHANNELS 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: • The transceiver is in the receive mode. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. 2 Configure the transceiver as you like. • For the items that can be stored, see page 42. 3 Press [F], [P.IN]. • T...

45 8 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE After you recalled a PM channel, this functionautomatically overwrites the current PM channel with thepresent operating environment when: • You recall another PM channel. • You press [OFF]. • You switch OFF the transceiver. The factory default of this function is ON. 1 Pre...

46 9 SCAN This transceiver provides the following types of scansplus Visual Scan {page 47}. Visual Scan graphically andsimultaneously shows how frequencies in a specificrange are busy. Note: ◆ Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch leveltoo low could cause Scan to stop immed...

47 9 VISUAL SCAN While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you tomonitor frequencies near the current operatingfrequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneouslyshows how all frequencies in the selected range arebusy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel,that represent 7 S-meter lev...

48 9 Note: ◆ If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memorychannel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the callchannel frequency will be used as the center frequency. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or ProgramVFO i...

49 9 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”, then press [OK]. 5 Press [ c c c c ...

50 9 MEMORY SCAN Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channelsprogrammed with frequency data. 1 Select band A or B. 2 Press [MR] (1 s). • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning controlclo...

51 9 ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select memory channels that you prefer not tomonitor while scanning. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select...

52 9 6 Press [M.IN]. • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit. 8 Press [F]. 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select a matching channel in the rangeU0 to U9. • If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, selectU3. 10 Press...

53 9 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direc...

54 9 CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel andthe current VFO frequency on the selected band. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 5 ...

55 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specificpersons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted callsfrom other persons who are using the same frequency.First select the same CTCSS tone as sel...

56 10 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID. • “CT SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning controlclockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To quit the function...

57 11 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) USING DCS 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] torecall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes t...

58 11 4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of the currently set code. • The DCS function will be remained ON. You may press[TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identifiedcode. • Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, tore...

59 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMFnumber (16 digits max.) wi...

60 12 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits. 7 Press [OK]. • The cursor moves to the start of the next field. 8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits. • You may turn the Tuning control then [ a a a a a ] to select each digit. Select a space...

61 12 ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMFnumber is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens,change the DTMF number transmission speed fromFast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) andselect “Slow”. ■ Selecting Pause Duration You can also...

63 14 If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, thenew data is accepted for the digits entered and theprevious data remains unchanged for the digits not yetentered. Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending oncombinations of the previous frequency and the current freq...

64 14 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order toselect your exact frequency using the Tuning control orMic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the 144 MHzband is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. Thedefault on the 440/430 MHz band is 25 kHz no matterwhic...

65 14 DISPLAY DIMMER You can manually change the display illumination to suitthe lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [F], [DIM]. • The current illumination level appears and blinks; Thedefault is level 1. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select from 5 levels, including OFF. 3...

66 14 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequencydisplay on the unused band. This saves powerconsumption and makes it simpler to read theinformation you need. Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or theright [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A. To restore...

67 14 TRANSCEIVER LOCK Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobileinstallation where you alter most functions with yourmicrophone. This Lock disables all functions excludingthe following: Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “LOCK” appears when the function is ON. ALL-CONTROL...

68 14 S-METER SQUELCH S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only whena signal with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function relieves you fromconstantly resetting the squelch when receiving weakstations that you have no interest in. 1 Select the desired ba...

69 14 CHANGING BEEP VOLUME The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panelbutton or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRSor DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume orturn it off. Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select thevolume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is l...

71 14 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. Youcan program your favorite message in place of thefactory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK]. • The display for enter...

72 14 SPEAKER MUTE While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you maynot want to hear audio received on the other band. Usethis function to mute the speaker allocated to that band(not TX band). Press [MUTE] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “MUTE” appears when the function is ON. CHANGING T...

73 15 You can also make the following settings by pressing [D]first (ex. [D] , then [2]). 1 After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection.Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone,CTCSS, or DCS function.Press [OK] on the front panel of the transc...

74 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handytransceiver, you may use it as a remote control for thismobile transceiver. You will control one band on themobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band fromthe handheld. This function will be useful,...

75 16 To change the transmit/ receive frequency: ([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To recall a memory channel: ([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequ...

76 17 The Commander and Transporter transfer audio andcommands as below: SKY COMMAND 2 2 2 2 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besidesthe HF transceiver, this system requires two transceiverscapable of working the Sky Co...

77 17 CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HFTRANSCEIVER In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver,you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For theconnection between the COM connectors on the twotransceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-232-C cross-wired cable. Note: ...

78 17 PREPARATION FLOW The following steps should guide you to a good start ofSky Command operation. First connect the Transporterto the HF transceiver {page 77}. y On the Commanderand Transporter u On the Commander i On the Transporter Access Menu 4–3 and selectthe tone frequency {page 79}. • Selec...

79 17 PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transportercommunicate each other when you send a controlcommand from the Commander. So you must programdifferent call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceiversas the IDs of the TNCs. Use the following Menu Nos. to program call si...

80 17 1 “ FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz step (FM/ AM). 2 After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory channel number. CONTROL OPERATION When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of theCommander will function as below. First switch ON ...

81 17 When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows thecurrent settings of the HF transceiver as below: q HF frequency w VFO: A, VFO: B,MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting.SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for tr...

82 18 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on oneband and retransmitting signals on the other band. Thisfunction repeats signals originating from one band, usingthe other band. For example, a signal received on bandA (VHF) is retransmitted on band ...

84 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MJ-88 Microphone PlugAdapter PG-2N DC Power Cable VS-3 Voice SynthesizerUnit VC-H1 Interactive VisualCommunicator SP-50B CommunicationsSpeaker PG-5A Data Cable PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter MJ-89 Modular PlugMicrophone Switch MC-45 Multi-functionMicrophone MC-53DM Multi-funct...

85 21 INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch off the power and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit. 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing upward, and insert the VS-3 connector into thecorresponding transceiver c...

87 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION This product has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. Attempting service oralignment without factory authorization can void theproduct warranty. SERVICE When returning this product to your dealer or servicecenter for repair, pack it i...

88 22 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not causedby circuit failure. m e l b o r P e s u a C e l b a b o r P n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C e g a P . f e R r e w o p t o n ll i w r e v i e c s n a r t e h T V 8 . ...

90 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. 1 Band A receive range: 136 ~ 200 MHz, 118 ~ 136 MHz (sub), 200 ~ 300 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 400 ~ 470 MHz (sub)Band B receive range: 400 ~ 524 MHz, 136 ~ 175 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (s...

92 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 69 Automatic Band Change(A. B. C.) .............................. 66 Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 70 Automatic Simplex Check(ASC) .................................. 33 Autopatch ..................

iv CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) PREPARATION ....................................................... 74CONTROL OPERATION .......................................... 75 CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2 2 2 2 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITHTHE HF TRANSCEIVER .....

1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on thelabel attached to the package box. 1 The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphonehanger {page 8}. 2 See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZEDCOMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}. 3 See page 4. CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANU...

2 1 PREPARATION 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flatwashers. There are 2 screws and 2 washerssupplied for each side of the bracket. • Double check that all hardware is tightened toprevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracketor transcei...

3 1 ■ Front Panel Installation 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flatwashers. • Do not completely tighten the screws in this step. 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the bracket. 3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it securely ...

5 1 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.Tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminalbefore connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the corre...

6 1 2 Connect the transceiver ’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. • Press the connectors firmly together until the lockingtab clicks. Note: ◆ For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,the following optional power supply is recommended:PS-33 (20.5 A,...

7 1 ■ Replacing Fuses If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correctthe problem. After the problem is resolved, replacethe fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,disconnect the power cable and contact yourauthorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorizedKENWOOD service center for assistance....

8 1 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choosespeakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. Recommended speakers includethe SP-50B. ■ Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, connect...

9 2 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with thepackaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here willget you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoythe exhilaration that comes with opening a brand newtransceiver. After trying the rig for a w...

10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panelcontrols and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will findexplanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. q q q q q CALL button Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also s...

11 3 y y y y y F (Function) button Allows you to select the different functions that areavailable using the multifunction buttons. u u u u u TONE button Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, orDCS function {page 57}. i i i i i REV button Switches the transmit frequency and receivefrequency ...

12 3 MAIN UNIT- FRONT q q q q q COM connector Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to acomputer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZEDCOMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}. w w w w w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug forconnecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual,“SPECIAL...

13 3 8 MIC LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN DWN UP VFO MR PF CALL 3 5 4 2 1 6 7 4 1 2 3 7 6 5 6 8 MICROPHONE q q q q q UP butt on w w w w w DWN button Raises or lowers the operating frequency, thememory channel number, the menu number, etc.Holding either button down causes the action to ber...

14 3 r o t a c i d n I u o Y t a h W d e t c e l e S o t s s e r P u o Y t a h W l e c n a C . f e R e g a P t u o - d e k c o L y r o m e m l e n n a h c . 3 – 4 – 1 u n e M e s U 1 5 d n a B o t u A e g n a h C ] F [ , ] . C . B . A [ 6 6 r e v i e c s n a r T k c o L ] F [ , ] z H M [ 7 6 k c o L...

15 3 BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you canselect. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operatingfrequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memorychannels, using the Tuning contr...

16 3 BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can beidentified through the labels shown at the bottom of thedisplay. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F] ([OFF]) again restores the basic state. Note: ◆ When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will se...

17 3 BAND A & B In this manual, the band recalled at the left on thedisplay is referred to as band A, and the band at the rightis called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHzband (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In bandB you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a144 MHz ...

19 4 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audiolevel and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitorfunction {page 62}, then adjust the VOL cont...

20 4 ADJUSTING SQUELCH The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker whenno signals are present. With the squelch level correctlyset, you will hear sound only when actually receivingsignals. The higher the squelch level selected, thestronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriatesquelch...

21 4 TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice. • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear. • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of yoursignals at the receiving statio...

22 5 MENU SET-UP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3levels. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 1 No. blinks. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select the appropriate level 1 No. 3 Press [OK]. • The current level 2 No. blinks. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ ...

23 5 MENU CONFIGURATION The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. 1 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed 2 TM-D700E only 1 l e v e L 2 l e v e L 3 l e v e L s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D . f e R e g a p 1 O I D A R 1 Y A L P S I D 1 e g a s s e...

25 5 1 TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone 2 After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON. 3 U.S.A./ Canada only 1 l e v e L 2 l e v e L 3 l e v e L s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D . f e R e g a p 1 O I D A R 8 C I M 1 y e K F P c i M . e g a p e c n e r e f e r e e S B / A 2 6 2 y e K R M...

28 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained byradio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops orother elevated locations. Generally they operate athigher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typicalstation. This combination of elevation and high ERPallows ...

29 6 PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right[BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F],then the same [BAND SEL]. ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [SHIFT] ...

30 6 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select the appropriate tone frequency. 4 Press [OK] to complete the setting. If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad toselect a tone frequency. First program one of the MicPF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 2,press [ENTER], then enter 01 ...

31 6 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction,according to the frequency that you select on the VHFband. The transceiver is programmed for offset directionas shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan forrepeater offset direction, contact your national Am...

32 6 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most of the repeaters in Europe require that atransceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E,simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on thefront panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Pre...

33 6 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors thestrength of a signal that you receive directly from theother station. If the station’s signal is strong enough toallow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicatoron the display begins blinking. Press [RE...

34 6 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set tone frequency. • The Tone function will be remained ON. You may press[TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identifiedfrequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified f...

35 7 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies andrelated data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram those data every time. You can quickly recalla programmed channel by simple operation. A total of200 memory channels are available for bands A and B. SIMPLEX & REPEAT...

36 7 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequencypair with a non-standard offset. If you store two separatefrequencies in a memory channel, you can operate onthose repeaters without programming the offsetfrequency and direction. 1 Select the desired rece...

37 7 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL Use the following procedure to clear an individualmemory channel. Full Reset {page 41} is a quick way toclear all memory channels. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. 3 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) + POWER ON. • A confirmatio...

38 7 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits. 9 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enteralphanumeric characters in step 6. See page 18. Note: ◆ You can also name the Program Scan {page 52} and DTMF{page 60} chan...

39 7 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can always be selected quickly nomatter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,you may use the Call channel as an emergencychannel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFOscan {page 54} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is...

40 7 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER You may sometimes want to search for other stations ora clear frequency, near the frequency stored in amemory channel or the Call channel. In this case firsttransfer the contents of a memory channel or the Callchannel to the VFO. 1 Recall the desired memory channel or the...

41 7 PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. UseFull Reset to initialize all settings that you havecustomized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize thefollowing settings: Some of the VFO factory defaults are liste...

42 8 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settingscurrently set on the transceiver. This transceiverprovides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiverconfigurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these,depending on the operations in your mind or theoperatin...

43 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not representapplications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Situation 3 Situation 3 Situation...

44 8 STORING IN PM CHANNELS 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: • The transceiver is in the receive mode. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. 2 Configure the transceiver as you like. • For the items that can be stored, see page 42. 3 Press [F], [P.IN]. • T...

45 8 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE After you recalled a PM channel, this functionautomatically overwrites the current PM channel with thepresent operating environment when: • You recall another PM channel. • You press [OFF]. • You switch OFF the transceiver. The factory default of this function is ON. 1 Pre...

46 9 SCAN This transceiver provides the following types of scansplus Visual Scan {page 47}. Visual Scan graphically andsimultaneously shows how frequencies in a specificrange are busy. Note: ◆ Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch leveltoo low could cause Scan to stop immed...

47 9 VISUAL SCAN While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you tomonitor frequencies near the current operatingfrequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneouslyshows how all frequencies in the selected range arebusy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel,that represent 7 S-meter lev...

48 9 Note: ◆ If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memorychannel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the callchannel frequency will be used as the center frequency. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or ProgramVFO i...

49 9 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”, then press [OK]. 5 Press [ c c c c ...

50 9 MEMORY SCAN Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channelsprogrammed with frequency data. 1 Select band A or B. 2 Press [MR] (1 s). • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning controlclo...

51 9 ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select memory channels that you prefer not tomonitor while scanning. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select...

52 9 6 Press [M.IN]. • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit. 8 Press [F]. 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select a matching channel in the rangeU0 to U9. • If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, selectU3. 10 Press...

53 9 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direc...

54 9 CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel andthe current VFO frequency on the selected band. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 5 ...

55 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specificpersons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted callsfrom other persons who are using the same frequency.First select the same CTCSS tone as sel...

56 10 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID. • “CT SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning controlclockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • To quit the function...

57 11 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) USING DCS 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] torecall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes t...

58 11 4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of the currently set code. • The DCS function will be remained ON. You may press[TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identifiedcode. • Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, tore...

59 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMFnumber (16 digits max.) wi...

60 12 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits. 7 Press [OK]. • The cursor moves to the start of the next field. 8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits. • You may turn the Tuning control then [ a a a a a ] to select each digit. Select a space...

61 12 ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMFnumber is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens,change the DTMF number transmission speed fromFast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) andselect “Slow”. ■ Selecting Pause Duration You can also...

63 14 If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, thenew data is accepted for the digits entered and theprevious data remains unchanged for the digits not yetentered. Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending oncombinations of the previous frequency and the current freq...

64 14 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order toselect your exact frequency using the Tuning control orMic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the 144 MHzband is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. Thedefault on the 440/430 MHz band is 25 kHz no matterwhic...

65 14 DISPLAY DIMMER You can manually change the display illumination to suitthe lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [F], [DIM]. • The current illumination level appears and blinks; Thedefault is level 1. 2 Press [ c c c c c ]/ [ d d d d d ] to select from 5 levels, including OFF. 3...

66 14 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequencydisplay on the unused band. This saves powerconsumption and makes it simpler to read theinformation you need. Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or theright [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A. To restore...

67 14 TRANSCEIVER LOCK Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobileinstallation where you alter most functions with yourmicrophone. This Lock disables all functions excludingthe following: Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “LOCK” appears when the function is ON. ALL-CONTROL...

68 14 S-METER SQUELCH S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only whena signal with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function relieves you fromconstantly resetting the squelch when receiving weakstations that you have no interest in. 1 Select the desired ba...

69 14 CHANGING BEEP VOLUME The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panelbutton or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRSor DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume orturn it off. Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select thevolume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is l...

71 14 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. Youcan program your favorite message in place of thefactory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK]. • The display for enter...

72 14 SPEAKER MUTE While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you maynot want to hear audio received on the other band. Usethis function to mute the speaker allocated to that band(not TX band). Press [MUTE] to switch the function ON (or OFF). • “MUTE” appears when the function is ON. CHANGING T...

73 15 You can also make the following settings by pressing [D]first (ex. [D] , then [2]). 1 After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection.Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone,CTCSS, or DCS function.Press [OK] on the front panel of the transc...

74 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handytransceiver, you may use it as a remote control for thismobile transceiver. You will control one band on themobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band fromthe handheld. This function will be useful,...

75 16 To change the transmit/ receive frequency: ([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To recall a memory channel: ([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequ...

76 17 The Commander and Transporter transfer audio andcommands as below: SKY COMMAND 2 2 2 2 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besidesthe HF transceiver, this system requires two transceiverscapable of working the Sky Co...

77 17 CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HFTRANSCEIVER In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver,you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For theconnection between the COM connectors on the twotransceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-232-C cross-wired cable. Note: ...

78 17 PREPARATION FLOW The following steps should guide you to a good start ofSky Command operation. First connect the Transporterto the HF transceiver {page 77}. y On the Commanderand Transporter u On the Commander i On the Transporter Access Menu 4–3 and selectthe tone frequency {page 79}. • Selec...

79 17 PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transportercommunicate each other when you send a controlcommand from the Commander. So you must programdifferent call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceiversas the IDs of the TNCs. Use the following Menu Nos. to program call si...

80 17 1 “ FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz step (FM/ AM). 2 After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory channel number. CONTROL OPERATION When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of theCommander will function as below. First switch ON ...

81 17 When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows thecurrent settings of the HF transceiver as below: q HF frequency w VFO: A, VFO: B,MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting.SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for tr...

82 18 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on oneband and retransmitting signals on the other band. Thisfunction repeats signals originating from one band, usingthe other band. For example, a signal received on bandA (VHF) is retransmitted on band ...

84 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MJ-88 Microphone PlugAdapter PG-2N DC Power Cable VS-3 Voice SynthesizerUnit VC-H1 Interactive VisualCommunicator SP-50B CommunicationsSpeaker PG-5A Data Cable PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter MJ-89 Modular PlugMicrophone Switch MC-45 Multi-functionMicrophone MC-53DM Multi-funct...

85 21 INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch off the power and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the main unit. 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing upward, and insert the VS-3 connector into thecorresponding transceiver c...

87 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION This product has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. Attempting service oralignment without factory authorization can void theproduct warranty. SERVICE When returning this product to your dealer or servicecenter for repair, pack it i...

88 22 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not causedby circuit failure. m e l b o r P e s u a C e l b a b o r P n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C e g a P . f e R r e w o p t o n ll i w r e v i e c s n a r t e h T V 8 . ...

90 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. 1 Band A receive range: 136 ~ 200 MHz, 118 ~ 136 MHz (sub), 200 ~ 300 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 400 ~ 470 MHz (sub)Band B receive range: 400 ~ 524 MHz, 136 ~ 175 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (s...

92 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 69 Automatic Band Change(A. B. C.) .............................. 66 Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 70 Automatic Simplex Check(ASC) .................................. 33 Autopatch ..................