Page 3 - When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:
i PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to preventfire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: • When operating mobile, do not attempt to configureyour transceiver while driving because it is simplytoo dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use ofheadphones/headsets w...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
ii CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 19ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 19SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................. 20ADJUSTING SQUEL...
Page 5 - iii; AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
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 ................................................... 52 Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 52Using Program Scan ........................................... 53 MHz SCAN ...............................
Page 6 - iv; SKY COMMAND
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 .....
Page 7 - il
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...
Page 8 - PREPARATION; Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten; MOBILE INSTALLATION; Main Unit Installation; Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using; • The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw
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...
Page 9 - Front Panel Installation
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 ...
Page 11 - power supply connector.; DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION; Mobile Operation
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...
Page 12 - Connect the transceiver ’s DC power connector to; the connector on the DC power cable.; Fixed Station Operation; Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC
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,...
Page 13 - Replacing Fuses; ANTENNA CONNECTION; Feed line connector
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....
Page 14 - ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS; External Speakers; To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600
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...
Page 15 - w w
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...
Page 16 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; FRONT PANEL; This control is used for various other selections.
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...
Page 17 - SQL control
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 ...
Page 18 - GPS jack
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...
Page 19 - MICROPHONE; Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive.
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...
Page 20 - ll; INDICATORS; When you receive a signal:; • The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.
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...
Page 21 - BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES; VFO mode; APRS mode
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...
Page 22 - BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY; Basic State Display Labels
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...
Page 23 - TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND; TX Band
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 ...
Page 25 - OPERATING BASICS; ADJUSTING VOLUME; • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch; SELECTING A BAND; Press the left; • “PTT” moves to the selected band.; SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF; Switch ON the DC power supply.
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...
Page 26 - ADJUSTING SQUELCH; The current squelch level is incorrect.; SELECTING A FREQUENCY; To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control; Noise
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...
Page 27 - TRANSMITTING; the microphone in a normal tone of voice.; “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.; Selecting Output Power; You can program a different power for band A and B.
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...
Page 28 - MENU ACCESS; ] to select the appropriate level 2; Level 1
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 ]/ ...
Page 29 - MENU CONFIGURATION; Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed
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...
Page 31 - After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON.
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...
Page 34 - OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS; Offset Programming Flow; Select a receive frequency.
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 ...
Page 35 - PROGRAMMING OFFSET; Selecting Offset Direction; Move the receive frequency further inside the band.; Selecting Offset Frequency; ] to select “OFFSET FREQUENCY
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] ...
Page 36 - ] to select the appropriate tone; Activating Tone Function; “T” appears when the Tone function is ON.; Selecting a Tone Frequency; Press; • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON.
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 ...
Page 37 - AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET; This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.; European versions
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...
Page 38 - TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE; “1750” appears in place of “CALL” as the button label.
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...
Page 39 - REVERSE FUNCTION; “R” appears when the function is ON.
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...
Page 40 - Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in; place of the currently set tone frequency.
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...
Page 41 - MEMORY CHANNELS; Simplex frequency operation
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...
Page 42 - STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES; Select the desired receive frequency and related data; Select the desired transmit frequency.; Select the desired band.; A memory channel number appears and blinks.; select the desired memory channel.
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...
Page 43 - CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL; Recall the desired memory channel.; A confirmation message appears.; RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL; Select band A or B.; The memory channel used last is recalled.; You cannot recall an empty memory channel.
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...
Page 44 - Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.; NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL; The cursor moves to the next digit.
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...
Page 45 - CALL CHANNEL; Recalling the Call Channel; Reprogramming the Call Channel; The previous mode is restored.
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...
Page 46 - Recall the desired memory channel or the Call; CHANNEL DISPLAY
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...
Page 47 - PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?; Some of the VFO factory defaults are listed below:
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...
Page 48 - PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION; The following settings are shared by both band A and B:
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...
Page 49 - APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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...
Page 50 - STORING IN PM CHANNELS; Confirm that the following conditions have been; RECALLING A PM CHANNEL
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...
Page 51 - AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE; You recall another PM channel.; The factory default of this function is ON.; PM CHANNEL RESET
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...
Page 52 - SCAN; Stop
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...
Page 53 - VISUAL SCAN; Selecting the Number of Channels; Cursor
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...
Page 54 - Using Visual Scan; • This frequency will also be used as the center; To change the operating frequency, turn the; • The displayed frequency changes and the cursor; • Press [SET] to use the changed operating frequency; as the center frequency.; • Press [RESET] to restore the previous operating
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...
Page 55 - SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD; Carrier-Operated mode
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 ...
Page 56 - MEMORY SCAN; Scan starts with the channel last recalled.; VFO SCAN; Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.
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...
Page 57 - Locking Out a Memory Channel; • A star appears to indicate the channel has been; GROUP SCAN; Recall one of the memory channels in the desired
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...
Page 58 - The lower limit is stored in the channel.; Select the desired frequency as the upper limit.; The upper limit is stored in the channel.; PROGRAM SCAN; Setting Scan Limits; • A memory channel number appears and blinks.
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...
Page 59 - Using Program Scan; Select the appropriate band.; programmed scan limits.; • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.; • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning; MHz SCAN
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...
Page 60 - The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
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 ...
Page 61 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); USING CTCSS; Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or; “CT” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.
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...
Page 62 - place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.; “CTCSS” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.
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...
Page 63 - USING DCS; “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON.
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...
Page 64 - Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of; the currently set code.; DCS CODE ID
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...
Page 65 - MANUAL DIALING; Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to; The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.; DTMF Monitor
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...
Page 66 - Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.; The cursor moves to the start of the next field.; 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 [; AUTOMATIC DIALER; Storing a DTMF Number in Memory; Turn the Tuning control to select a character.
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...
Page 67 - corresponding to the channel number.; • The number stored in the channel scrolls across the
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...
Page 69 - ENTER; The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.; Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad.
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...
Page 70 - CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE; The current step size appears and blinks.; PROGRAMMABLE VFO; Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A; The current lower frequency limit blinks.; ] to select the desired lower; The current upper frequency limit blinks.; ] to select the desired upper
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...
Page 71 - DISPLAY DIMMER; AUTO DIMMER CHANGE
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...
Page 72 - BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY; • The original TX band is restored 2 seconds after signals
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...
Page 73 - TRANSCEIVER LOCK; “LOCK” appears when the function is ON.; CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS
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...
Page 74 - Squelch Hang Time
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...
Page 75 - CHANGING BEEP VOLUME; • The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is
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...
Page 77 - Turn the Tuning control to select a character.; Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.; DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION
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...
Page 78 - SPEAKER MUTE; • “MUTE” appears when the function is ON.; CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS
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...
Page 79 - change the level or selection.
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...
Page 80 - On the handy transceiver:; Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band.; On the mobile transceiver:; Turn the Tuning control to select each digit. Press [; DTMF tones
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,...
Page 81 - • Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table in page 30.; Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band; CONTROL OPERATION
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...
Page 82 - The Sky Command; Your shack
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...
Page 83 - HF transceiver
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: ...
Page 84 - PREPARATION FLOW
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...
Page 85 - PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS; Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs:; The callsign entry field appears the first digit blinks.; Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.; PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY
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...
Page 86 - frequency or memory channel number.
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 ...
Page 87 - HF frequency; “FS” appears when Mic [
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...
Page 88 - Repeater
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 ...
Page 90 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; DC Power Cable
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...
Page 91 - INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT; Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the; INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT; Component side; INSTALLING OPTIONS
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...
Page 93 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INFORMATION; • Model and serial number of equipment; CLEANING
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...
Page 94 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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 . ...
Page 96 - SPECIFICATIONS
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...
Page 98 - INDEX
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 ..................