Page 2 - We are grateful you decided to purchase this; KENWOOD; believes that the compact size coupled with; MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL; The models listed below are covered by this manual.; FEATURES
THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers weredeveloped to satisfy the requirement for a compact rigthat’s simple to operate yet contains numeroussophisticated features. The dual band operation will beappreciated by hams who wa...
Page 3 - NOTICES TO THE USER; When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:; PRECAUTIONS; service station
i NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may beapplicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes ormodifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unlessthe modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Theu...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
ii CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION ........................................... 2 Installation Example ............................................
Page 5 - SCAN
iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Changing Call Channel Contents (Simplex) ........ 33Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) .............. 34 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER ................................ 34 CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION ............................. 34INITIALIZING MEMOR...
Page 6 - iv; MICROPHONE CONTROL
iv PROGRAMMABLE VFO .......................................... 64SWITCHING AM/FM MODE(SOME VERSIONS ONL Y) ...................................... 64 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 65CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS . 66CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ................................... 6...
Page 7 - CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL; Attach the microphone hanger at an appropriate position.; SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES; Accessory
1 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 APPROXIMATELY 10SECONDS, OR THE PREVIOUS MODE WILL BE RES...
Page 8 - MOBILE INSTALLATION; Installation Example; PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION; Flat washer; SEMS screw
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 MOBILE INSTALLATION Install the transceiver in a safe, convenient position insideyour vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers andyourself while the vehicle is in motion. For example,consider installing the transceiver under the dash in...
Page 9 - DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION; Mobile Operation; Red
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION LOCATE THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR AS CLOSE TO THETRANSCEIVER AS POSSIBLE. ■ Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V.Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Besure to use a 12 V v...
Page 10 - Fixed Station Operation; Fuse holder
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4 2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector tothe 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 o...
Page 11 - ANTENNA CONNECTION; Your choice of antenna should have a 50; Feed line connector; Replacing Fuses; Fuse Location; Supplied Accessory
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ANTENNA CONNECTION Before operating, you must first install an efficient,well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation willdepend largely on the type of antenna and its correctinstallation. The transceiver can give excellent results if t...
Page 12 - TNC; ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS; External Speakers; . The external speaker jacks; Microphone; To communicate in the voice modes, plug a 600; PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS; Personal computer with communications software
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6 KENW OOD FM D UAL B ANDE R TM -V7 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-000 KENWOOD FM DUAL TNC powersupply Transceiverpower supply RS-232C cable TNC PG-5A cable TM-V7 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose s...
Page 13 - YOUR FIRST QSO; VOL
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packagingmaterial .....please don’t. The 6 steps given here will get you on theair in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilarationthat comes with opening ...
Page 14 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; Menu mode; BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES; VFO mode; Tuning; Memory Recall mode; Tuning
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 GETTING ACQUAINTED Programmable Memory (PM) mode Press [PM] to select. In this mode you can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [1] to [4] , that you stored in PM channels {page 36}. Menu mode Press [MNU] to select. In this mode you...
Page 15 - Press the left; Control Band; Press; BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY; or
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 TX-Band Press the left [BAND SEL] (VHF) or the right [BAND SEL] (UHF) to select. "PTT" on the display shows which band(VHF or UHF) is currently selected as the transmit (TX)band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals or tocontrol ...
Page 16 - FRONT PANEL; CALL button; Operating frequencies when in VFO mode.; MHz button
10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will findexplanations in the appropriate sections of this manual. q q q q q CALL button Recalls...
Page 18 - REAR PANEL
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 REAR PANEL q q q q q Antenna connector Connect an external antenna {page 5}. When making testtransmissions, connect a dummy load in place of theantenna. The antenna system or load should have animpedance of 50 Ω . The TM-V7E accepts a male N-t...
Page 19 - Identical to the front panel; MICROPHONE; Locks all microphone keys except
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 t t t t t CALL key y y y y y VFO key u u u u u MR key Identical to the front panel CALL , VFO , and MR buttons. These keys can be re-programmed, if desired {page 72}. i i i i i PF key Depending on which function you select by accessing"PF1...
Page 20 - INDICATORS; When you receive a signal:; The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.; What You Selected
14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 INDICATORS 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 cancel thecurrent setting. In such a case, you will find this table veryuseful. Wh...
Page 21 - TRANSCEIVER GUIDE; control to select the; You can also press Mic; To exit Guide mode, press
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 TRANSCEIVER GUIDE When you cannot recall how to use a function and you donot have this manual with you, you need not worry. Thistransceiver shows you the steps for operating the functionsthat you will often use. Note: Not all functions are sup...
Page 22 - OPERATING BASICS; SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF; ADJUSTING SQUELCH; SQL; SELECTING A BAND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. • If operating mobile, skip this step. 2 Press the [ ] (POWER) switch to switch ON the transceiver. 3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the [ ] (POWER) switch again. •...
Page 23 - SELECTING FREQUENCIES; Tuning Control; To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SELECTING FREQUENCIES ■ Tuning Control Using the Tuning control is convenient when you are within easy reach of the transceiver front panel, and thefrequencies to be selected lie near the currentfrequency. 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 T...
Page 24 - Selecting Output Power; Each time you press; TRANSMITTING; When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic; Medium
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 ■ Selecting Output Power It’s wise, and required by law, to select the lowest powerthat allows reliable communication. If operating frombattery power, lower transmit power will give you moreoperating time before a charge is necessary. Reducing...
Page 25 - MENU ACCESS; Select the desired band.; control, or press Mic
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MENU SET-UP 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 with theMenu system, you will appreciate the versatility it o...
Page 26 - MENU CONFIGURATION; Description
20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MENU CONFIGURATION Note: For the shaded Menu functions, select the appropriate band (VHF or UHF) before entering Menu mode. Transceiver GuideNumber of Channels for VisualScanPower-ON MessageMulti-function Button LabelDisplay ReverseDisplay Con...
Page 28 - OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS; REPEATER ACCESS; VHF
22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS REPEATER ACCESS Most Amateur Radio voice repeaters use a separatereceive and transmit frequency. The transmit frequencymay be higher or lower than the receive frequency but thedifference in frequencies will be a sta...
Page 29 - Selecting Offset Direction; Move the receive frequency further inside the band.; Flow Chart for Repeater Access
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+)or lower (–) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [SHIFT] . • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset directionchanges as shown below. If the of...
Page 30 - Selecting Offset Frequency; The current offset frequency appears.; Activating Tone Function; No Indicator; Tone; CTCSS
24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ Selecting Offset Frequency Select how much the transmit frequency will be offsetfrom the receive frequency. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 5 (Repeater). 4 Press [ s s s s s ] , then select Item...
Page 31 - Selecting a Tone Frequency; The current tone frequency appears.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 25 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 17...
Page 32 - European versions
26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ Automatic Repeater Offset(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an appropriate offsetdirection according to the frequency that you select onthe VHF band. The transceiver is programmed foroffset direction as shown b...
Page 33 - REVERSE FUNCTION; The ASC indicator appears.; To cancel ASC, press
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 REVERSE FUNCTION When used while monitoring a repeater, the Reversefunction allows you to manually check the signal strength ofa station accessing the repeater. If the station’s signal isstrong, it is best to move to a simplex frequency to con...
Page 34 - MEMORY CHANNELS; SIMPLEX OR SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?; TX frequency; Parameter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 28 MEMORY CHANNELS The data listed below can be stored in each memorychannel: In memory channels, you can store frequencies and relateddata that you often use. A total of 280 memory channelsare available, 140 each for VHF and UHF. You can also st...
Page 35 - VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNEL RATIO; A confirmation message appears.; VHF Band
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 29 VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNEL RATIO You can change the ratio of memory channels between theVHF and UHF bands, from the factory default (90 channelseach). Changing the ratio requires all memory channels tobe cleared. So decide the appropriate ratio be...
Page 36 - STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS; A memory channel number and an arrow appear.; STORING DATA IN SPLIT CHANNELS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 30 STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone,CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode, Memory Recall{page 31}, or the Call channel {page 33}. 3 Press [F] . • A memory channel number...
Page 37 - RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS; CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 31 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] , to select the desired memory channel. • Clockwise o...
Page 38 - NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 32 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS You can name memory channels using up to 7alphanumeric characters. When you recall a namedmemory channel, its name appears on the display with thestored frequency. Names can be callsigns, repeaternames, cities, names of ...
Page 39 - CALL CHANNEL; Recalling the Call Channel; Version
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 33 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be used to store any frequency andrelated data that you will recall often. The Call channel canbe programmed with a simplex or split frequency as well asrelated data that can be stored in the memory channels.N...
Page 40 - MEMORY; CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 34 ■ Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) 1 Select the desired band. 2 Select the desired receive frequency and relateddata (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode orMemory Recall {page 31}. 3 Press [F] , [CALL] (1 s) . • " ± " appears...
Page 41 - To quit resetting, press any key other than; INITIALIZING MEMORY; VHF Band Defaults; Canada
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 35 ■ Partial Reset (VFO) Use to initialize all settings except the memorychannels, the Call channel, the PM channels, andMemory Channel Lockout. 1 Press [VFO]+[ ] . • A confirmation message appears.("VFO Reset? Press [VFO]") • To quit res...
Page 42 - PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION; Positive/ Negative Reversal; Automatic Repeater Offset
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 36 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) allows you to store virtuallyall settings currently set on the transceiver. So you canquickly recall exactly the same environment later. Thistransceiver provides 4 PM channels. If you are the t...
Page 43 - APPLICATION EXAMPLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 37 Situation 2: While operating mobile on the way to work every morning,you prefer a silent transceiver that does not interrupt themorning calm. In addition, you feel that a bright display isa waste of electricity in sunlight. At night when drivi...
Page 45 - RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY; AUTO PM CHANNEL STORING; You recall another PM channel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 39 RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY Use this procedure to reset the PM channels to the factorydefaults. 1 Press [CALL]+[ ] . • A confirmation message appears.("PM Reset? Press [CALL]") • To quit resetting, press any key other than [CALL] . 2...
Page 46 - VFO Scan; Scan Range
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 40 SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of yourfavorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable with howto use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibility gained willincrease your operating efficiency. This transceiver provide...
Page 47 - VISUAL SCAN; Selecting the Number of Channels; Cursor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 41 VISUAL SCAN While you are on the air, Visual Scan allows you to monitorfrequencies near the current operating frequency. VisualScan graphically and simultaneously shows how allfrequencies in the selected range are busy. You will see upto 14 se...
Page 48 - Using Visual Scan
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 42 ■ Using Visual Scan 1 Select the desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] , to select the operating frequency. • This frequency will also be used as the centerfrequency. 3 Press [F] , [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan. • To...
Page 49 - Selecting Scan Resume Method; SCAN RESUME METHODS; Carrier-Operated mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 43 ■ Selecting Scan Resume Method 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 8 (Scan Resume). 4 Press [SET] to toggle Time-Operated or Carrier-Operated. 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. SCAN RESUME METHOD...
Page 50 - VFO SCAN; MEMORY SCAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 44 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 is used. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scann...
Page 51 - Locking Out Memory Channels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 45 ■ Locking Out Memory Channels Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor whilescanning can be locked out. Lock out any memorychannel with the following procedure: 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn ...
Page 52 - PROGRAM SCAN; Setting Scan Limits; The lower limit is stored in the channel.; The upper limit is stored in the channel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 46 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 three scan ranges on each band,using memory channels L1/U1, L2/U2, and L3/U3. 1 Select the desire...
Page 53 - Using Program Scan; Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.; control clockwise or press Mic; control counterclockwise or press Mic; MHz SCAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 47 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select a frequency equal to or between theprogrammed scan limits. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is inprogress. • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. 3 To reverse the scan d...
Page 55 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); USING CTCSS; When you are called:; Automatic Tone Frequency ID
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 49 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) CTCSS uses a subaudible tone to control the squelch oftransceivers, and by this system you can reject signalsfrom undesired stations. Suppose that only stations "A","B", and "C&#...
Page 56 - STORING DTSS CODES; The second digit blinks.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 50 DUAL TONE SQUELCH SYSTEM (DTSS) DTSS provides a more refined method than CTCSS toselectively communicate with specific stations. The squelchon the transceiver opens only when the same 3-digit DTMF(Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) code is received th...
Page 57 - USING DTSS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 51 USING DTSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F], [DTSS] to switch the DTSS function ON. • "DT" appears. 3 Select the appropriate DTSS code {page 50}. 4 When you are called: The squelch of your transceiver opens only when thestored DT...
Page 58 - DTSS and Repeaters
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 52 ■ DTSS and Repeaters Pressing Mic [PTT] transmits the DTSS signal after a short delay. When using repeaters with long responsetimes, this delay helps the repeater avoid losing aportion of the DTSS code. The delay time is 350 msduring simplex o...
Page 59 - PAGE; PAGE CODE MEMORY; Communication Network Example:; Your memory; Stores your Station code.; Received; Member 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 53 PAGE Page also uses DTMF codes to address specific stations.When your transceiver transmits a DTMF code, thesquelch of only the transceivers that have the same codeprogrammed, opens. Unlike DTSS, Page allows you to choose whether you willcall ...
Page 60 - STORING PAGE CODES; If DTSS is already ON, press this key combination once.; To quit selection, press
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 54 5 Press [ s s s s s ] . • The first digit blinks. • To quit selection, press [OFF] . 6 Use the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the first digit. • When using the MC-53DM microphone, you can selectthree digits by simply pressing numer...
Page 61 - CALLING; RECEIVING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 55 CALLING Note: Before making a call, store your Station code in channel A, and store the desired Station codes or Group codes in channels 1 to 5. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Tune to the prearranged frequency. 3 Press [F], [DTSS] twice to switc...
Page 62 - Page and Repeaters; LOCKING OUT PAGE CODES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 56 Note: ◆ If, after Page has opened the squelch, no signal is received for morethan 2 seconds, the squelch will close. ◆ "Err" appears on the display if your transceiver fails to receive thePage code correctly. ◆ Page may not function in...
Page 63 - AUTO PAGE CANCEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 57 AUTO PAGE CANCEL After successfully paging another station, switching PageOFF eliminates sending a Page code each time youtransmit. Auto Page Cancel automatically handles thissituation when a station you called responds using thecorrect Page c...
Page 64 - MAKING DTMF CALLS; The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.; Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 58 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS The following DTMF functions require the MC-53DM orMC-45DM (option) microphone. The keypad on themicrophone includes the 12 keys found on a push-buttontelephone plus an additional 4 keys (A, B, C, D)....
Page 65 - STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER; The memory channel operated last appears.
59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4 Press a numeric key 0 to 9 on the Mic keypad to selectthe desired channel. 5 Press [SET] . • The display for entering a DTMF number appears. 6 Use the keypad to enter the digits of the number to bestored. • The corresponding DTMF tones are h...
Page 66 - CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS; TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS; After the transmission, the frequency display is restored.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 60 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 7 (DTMF Memory). 3 Press [ s s s s s ] . • The memory channel operated last appears. 4 Press Mic [0] to [9] to select the desired channel. 5 Press [MNU] to exit...
Page 67 - AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 61 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a singletransmission to a specific maximum time. This feature canbe useful when accessing repeaters to prevent repeatertime-outs, or when trying to con...
Page 69 - DUAL BAND RX; BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY; Configuration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 63 DUAL BAND RX You can select one of three configurations tosimultaneously receive two frequencies. Configuration 1is the default. 1 Press the right [BAND SEL] to select VHF/VHF RX or the left [BAND SEL] to select UHF/UHF RX. 2 Press [F] , [CONT...
Page 70 - PROGRAMMABLE VFO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 64 PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum andmaximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN] . 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 6 (Program ...
Page 71 - CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE; Displayed Frequency
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 65 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to selectyour exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN] . The default step size on the VHF band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz (E...
Page 72 - Basic State Display Labels Labels after Pressing
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 66 CHANGING BEEP VOLUME The transceiver beeps each time you press a button or amicrophone key. You can change the beep volume or turnit off. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 14 (Audio). 3 Press [ s s s s s ] , then select Item ...
Page 73 - Transceiver Lock; controls; All Lock; Switch Transceiver Lock ON.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 67 LOCK Occasionally, you may want to lock the buttons, keys, orcontrols to prevent yourself or others from accidentallychanging the transceiver settings. ■ Transceiver Lock Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobileinstallation where you ...
Page 74 - Squelch Hang Time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 68 S-METER SQUELCH By activating S-meter Squelch, the squelch does not openuntil a signal with the same or greater strength than theS-meter setting is received. This function is useful toeliminate constantly resetting the squelch when receivingwe...
Page 75 - DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION MODE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 69 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, the factory-defaultmessage appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds.You can program your favorite message in place of“KENWOOD”. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. ...
Page 76 - CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS; Display Dimmer
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 70 CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS ■ Display Dimmer You can change the display illumination to suit thelighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 3 (Display). 3 Press [ s s s s s ] , then select I...
Page 78 - CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS; The Programmable Function keys are; To assign a front panel key function:; Mic; Programmable Function Key
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 72 CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS The Programmable Function keys are [PF] , [MR] , [VFO] , and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. If you prefer, you can change the default functions assigned tothese keys. To assign a front panel key...
Page 79 - To assign a function unavailable using the front panel keys:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 73 To assign a function unavailable using the front panel keys: 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 16 (Microphone). 3 Press [ s s s s s ] , then select Item No. 2 (PF 1) to No. 5 (PF 4). 4 Press [SET] to select the desired functi...
Page 80 - KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY; Operating Frequency Entry; The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.; Use the Mic keypad to enter the desired frequency.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 74 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY You can select the desired operating frequency, memorychannel, or tone frequency by entering numbers directlyfrom the MC-53DM microphone. To use this function,assign the Enter function to any Programmable Functionkey first ...
Page 81 - Memory Channel Number Entry; Tone Frequency Number Entry
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 75 ■ Memory Channel Number Entry 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. • "– –" or "– – –" appears depending on the number ofmemory channels available on ...
Page 82 - CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS; When using one external speaker connected to speaker jack 1:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 76 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by usingone or two external speakers. Select either mode 1 ormode 2 depending on which band the internal speakerand/or the external speakers should function. Whe...
Page 83 - Tone Select; Function; Key
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 77 MICROPHONE CONTROL You can also make the following settings by pressing [F] first (ex. [F] , Mic [2] ). 1 After activating the Tone function, press [F] , Mic [2] , then press [ ] or [#] to change the tone frequency. 2 U.S.A./ Canada only Note:...
Page 84 - ACTIVATING MICROPHONE CONTROL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 78 ACTIVATING MICROPHONE CONTROL 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 16 (Microphone). 3 Press [ s s s s s ] , then select Item No. 1 (Mic Control). 4 Press [SET] to toggle the function ON or OFF (default). 5 Press [MNU] again to e...
Page 85 - PACKET OPERATION; ACTIVATING DATA TX/RX BAND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 79 PACKET OPERATION Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via aTerminal Node Controller (TNC) {page 6}. You can sendEmail to far away stations or obtain a variety of informationvia your local bulletin boards, or you may enjoy otherPa...
Page 86 - DATA Connector Pin Functions; Pin; DATA connector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 80 Note: ◆ If the TX delay of your TNC is not long enough, connection errorsmay occur. If connection errors frequently occur, it is recommendedto set the TX delay parameter on the TNC to 300 ms by using yourcomputer. ◆ Using a modulator input lev...
Page 87 - To exit this mode, repeat the same key operation.; TX HOLD
81 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is capable of repeating signals originatingfrom either the VHF or UHF band. For example, a signalreceived on the VHF band is retransmitted on the UHFband. Similarly, a signal received on...
Page 88 - in Microphone; In Call Channel mode, announces “call” and the frequency.; When pressed in Memory Recall mode, the transceiver
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 82 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) In addition, the transceiver announces the displayedinformation as follows when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode {page 77} or the PF key programmed withVoice {page 72}. • In VFO mode, announces the ...
Page 89 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 83 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MC-45 Multi-functionMicrophone MC-53DM Multi-functionMicrophone with DTMF MJ-89 Modular PlugMicrophone Switch MJ-88 Microphone PlugAdapter MC-80 Desktop Microphone(MJ-88 required) PS-33 Regulated DC PowerSupply DFK-3C Deta...
Page 90 - INSTALLING OPTIONS; INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT; Be careful not to drop the front panel when releasing it.; Component side
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 84 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE FIRST. 1 Remove the five screws from the upper cover of thetransceiver. 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component si...
Page 92 - Installation Examples; To install the microphone cable included with DFK-4C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 86 ■ Installation Examples Microphone cable Microphone socket Self-tapping screw To install the microphone cable included with DFK-4C or DFK-7C, secure the microphone socket at theappropriate position in your vehicle using the long self-tapping s...
Page 93 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INFORMATION; SERVICE NOTE; CLEANING
87 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. All adjustable trimmers, coilsand resistors in the transceiver were preset at the factory.They should only be readjusted by a...
Page 94 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Continued; Problem; Connect the connectorized cable correctly.
88 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties areusually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomple...
Page 96 - Page; RESET switch
90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Page Ref. You cannot transmit eventhough you press Mic [PTT] . Packet operation results inno connects with otherstations. 1 The microphone plug was notinserted completely into the frontpanel connector. 2 You selected a transmit offset thatplac...
Page 97 - SPECIFICATIONS; General
91 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. F3E (FM) 50 Ω –20 ° C ~ +60 ° C (–4 ° F ~ +140 ° F) 13.8 V DC ± 15% (11.7 ~ 15.8 V) Negative ground 11.0 A or less 10.0 A or less 1.0 A or less Within ± 3 ppm 140 x 54.5 x 205.5 mm / 5.51" x ...
Page 99 - INDEX
93 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 62Automatic Band Change(A.B.C.) ................................ 62Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 61Automatic Simplex Checker(ASC) .................................. 27Autopatch ....................
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