Kenwood TM-V708A - Manuals

iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 50 Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 50Using Program Scan ........................................... 51 MHz SCAN ...............................

iv DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 63AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 63DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 63POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL ......................... 63BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY .................................

1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition. y r o s s e c c A r e b m u N t r a P y t i t n a u Q e n o h p o r c i m M D 8 5 - C M X X - 6 3 6 0 - 1 9 T 1 e l b a c r e...

2 1 PREPARATION 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tightenthe 4 supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flatwashers. • Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracketor transceiver. • Determine the desired angle of the main unit, using the 3 scre...

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

4 1 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION When placing the main unit on a surface such as a desktop, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surfacefrom being scratched. Attach the 4 cushions to the baseof the main unit as illustrated below. Note: Attach the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit; othe...

5 1 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tapearound the fuse holder to protect it from moisture,then tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnectother wiring from the negative (–) battery terminalbefore connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the co...

6 1 2 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’spower supply connector. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. ■ Fixed Station Operation In order to use this transceiver for fixed stationoperation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC powersupply (purchased separatel...

7 1 ■ Replacing Fuses If a fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct theproblem. After the problem is resolved, replace thefuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,disconnect the power cable and contact yourauthorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorized KENWOOD 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. For best performance, werecommend using the optional SP-50B speaker. UPDC 8 V, 200 mA max.GNDSTB...

9 2 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packagingmaterial…please don’t. The 7 steps given here will get you on theair in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilarationthat comes with opening a brand new transceiver. After trying the rig for a while...

10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls and keys. For the functions not described here, you willfind explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. q q q q q CALL key Recalls the Call channel {page 37}. Also starts...

11 3 y y y y y F (Function) key Allows you to select the secondary functions that areavailable using multifunction keys. u u u u u TONE key Activates the Tone {page 28}, CTCSS {page 53}, orDCS function {page 55}. i i i i i REV key Switches the transmit frequency and receivefrequency when operating w...

12 3 MAIN UNIT — FRONT Note: Turn the transceiver power OFF before connecting or removing cables. q q q q q DATA connector Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to anexternal TNC {page 71}. w w w w w PANEL connector Insert the 6-pin plug of the supplied modular plugcable for connecting the fr...

13 3 MICROPHONE q q q q q UP key Raises the operating frequency, memory channelnumber, menu number, etc. Holding this key downcauses the action to be repeated. Also, switchesbetween values for functions with multiple choices. w w w w w DWN key Lowers the operating frequency, memory channelnumber, me...

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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 operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP] / [DWN] . Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels using the Tuning co...

16 3 KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 keys below the display can beidentified through the labels shown on the bottom of thedisplay. After pressing [F] , pressing [F] ( [OFF] ) again restores the basic state. Note: When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page 15}, you will see differ...

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 MHz sub-band. In band B youcan recall a 440 MHz band (default) or a 144 MHz sub-band. You can...

19 4 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level 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 60}, then adjust the VOL...

20 4 ADJUSTING THE 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 appropriatesqu...

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

22 5 MENU SETUP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3levels, as illustrated below. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 2 number blinks. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select your desired level 2 number. 3 Press [OK] . • The current level 3 number b...

23 5 MENU CONFIGURATION 1 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed. 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 M n o - r e w o P . e g a p e c n e r e f e r e e S ! ! O L L E H 8 6 2 t s a r t n o C ) . x a m ( 6 1...

26 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 ...

27 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 transmission frequency will behigher (+) or lower (–) than the reception frequency. Press [F...

28 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. When using a MC-58DM, you can also use its keypadto select a tone frequency. First program one of theMic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 60}. In step 2(above), press [ENTER] , th...

29 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...

30 6 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most repeaters in Europe require a transceiver totransmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is possible to program [CALL] on the front panel as a key for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”...

31 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...

32 6 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set tone frequency. • The Tone function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified frequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified freq...

33 7 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies andrelated data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram that data every time. You can quickly recall aprogrammed channel by simple operation. A total of 200memory channels are available for bands A and B. SIMPLEX & REPEATE...

34 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 an offsetfrequency and direction. 1 Select the desired recei...

35 7 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL Use the following procedure to clear an individualmemory channel. Full Reset {page 39} is a quick way toclear all memory channels. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Switch the transceiver power OFF. 3 Press [MHz] ( Tuning control) + POWER ON . • A confirmation me...

36 7 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 8 digits. 8 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 9 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. The keypad on the MC-58DM can also be used to enteralphanumeric characters in step 5. Refer to page 18. Note: ◆ You can also name the Program Scan {page 50} and DTMF{page 58} c...

37 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 52} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is...

38 7 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER You may sometimes want to search for other stations ora clear frequency near the frequency stored in a memorychannel or the Call channel. In this case first transferthe contents of a memory channel or the Call channel tothe VFO. 1 Recall your desired memory channel or the...

39 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...

40 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 you have in mind or theoper...

41 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 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 2 S...

44 9 SCAN Note: ◆ Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelchlevel too low could cause Scan to stop immediately. ◆ While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received;however, you will hear audio only when the signal contains thesame CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selec...

45 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...

46 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, theCall channel frequency will be used as the center frequency. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or ProgramVFO i...

47 9 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK] . 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”, then press [OK] . 4 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select Time-Operated (default), Carrier-Operated, o...

48 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 control c...

49 9 ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select the memory channels you prefer not to monitorwhile scanning. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then press [OK] . 4 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to ...

50 9 6 Press [M.IN] . • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select your desired frequency for the upper limit. 8 Press [F] . 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP] / [DWN] , to select a matching channel (U0 ~ U9). • For example, if you have selected L3 for the lower limit in step 5, se...

51 9 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency within the programmed scanlimits, including the frequency limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To rev...

53 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls only from 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...

54 10 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Frequency ID. • “CT SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP] / [DWN] . • To end this f...

55 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] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes...

56 11 4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of the currently set code. • The DCS function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified code. • Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, to resu...

57 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-58DM 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 provides 10dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMFnumber (16 digits max) wit...

58 12 7 Press [OK] . • The cursor moves to the start of the next field. 8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad toenter 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 to include a pause. 9 Press [OK] to complete th...

59 12 ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMFnumber is transmitted at a fast speed. If thishappens, change the DTMF number transmissionspeed from Fast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) andselect “Slow”. ■ Selecting Pause Duration You can al...

61 14 If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, the new data is accepted for the entered digits and theprevious data remains unchanged for the digits that arenot yet entered. Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on combinations of the previous frequency and the c...

62 14 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order toselect your exact frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP] / [DWN] . The default step size is 5 kHz on the 144 MHz band and 25 kHz on the 440 MHz band.The default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5k...

63 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. The default is level 1. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select from 5 levels, including OF...

64 14 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY If you have no plans to use one of band A or B, end thefrequency display on the unused band. This savespower consumption and makes it simpler to read theinformation presented. Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or the right [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A...

65 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 this function ON (or OFF). • “LOCK” appears when this function is ON. ALL-CONT...

66 14 ■ Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjustthe time interval between when the received signalsdrop and when the squelch closes. Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) andselect from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 ms. CHANGING BEEP VOLUME The transceiver beeps each t...

67 14 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIPhelps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortioncaused by intermodulation. You can use this functionwhen operating on the VHF band. Access Menu 1–3–5(VHF AIP) and select “ON”. Note: ◆ This transceiver does ...

68 14 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”appears for approximately 2 seconds. You can programyour favorite message in place of the factory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK] . • The display for entering a me...

69 14 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy avariety of speaker configurations by using one or twoexternal speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER) and select mode 1(default) or 2, depending on how you want the internaland/or external speakers to function...

70 15 PACKET OPERATION When you access a local PBBS for the first time, youoften need to register as a new user. After you aresuccessfully registered, it will then be available as yourhome PBBS. E-mail addressed to you will be held undera directory, called a mailbox, on your home PBBS. To send e-mai...

72 15 SELECTING A DATA TRANSFER RATE The default data transfer rate is 1200 bps. If yournetwork uses a 9600 bps transfer rate, you can changethe default setting. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “TNC (1–9–)”, then press [OK] . 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / ...

73 16 3 Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot both beactivated at the same time. 4 Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must both be OFFto change the tone or frequency step using this key. You can also make the following settings by pressing [D] first (ex. [D] , then [2] ). 1 After entering th...

74 17 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy transceiver, 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, for example,when you...

75 17 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 CT...

76 18 REPEATER FUNCTION 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 B (UHF). Similarly, as...

77 19 Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function{page 79}. Each time you change the transceiver mode,such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiverautomatically announces the new mode. To use the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1–2–4(VOICE) and select “English”. The default is OFF. The tabl...

78 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Unit PG-2N DC Power Cable SP-50B Communications Speaker MC-45 Microphone PG-4X Extension Cable Kit PG-5A Data Cable PS-33 Regulated DC PowerSupply

79 21 INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch the power OFF and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of themain unit. 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing up,then insert the VS-3 connector into the correspondingtransceiver connec...

81 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...

82 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 p u 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 C ...

83 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. l a r e n e G d n a B F H V d n a B F H U e g n a r y c n e u q e r F 1 z H M 8 4 1 ~ 4 4 1 z H M 0 5 4 ~ 8 3 4 e d o M ) M F ( E 3 F e c n a d e p m i a n n e t n A 0 5 Ω e g n a r e r u t a r e...

85 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 67Automatic Band Change(ABC) .................................. 64Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 67Automatic Simplex Check(ASC) .................................. 31Autopatch .......................