Page 2 - MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
N-1 THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers was developed to satisfy the requirementfor a compact rig that’s simple to operate yet containsnumerous sophisticated features. The dual bandoperation will be appreciated by hams wh...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; KENWOOD; service station; NOTICES TO THE USER; When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:
i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
ii SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 15SELECTING FREQUENCIES .................................. 16 Tuning Control .................................................... 16Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] Buttons ........................ 16 TRANSMITTING ................................
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 22 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS ............................. 30SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/FREQUENCY DISPLAY .......................................... 30CALL CHANNEL ...................................................... 31 Recalling the Call Channel ....
Page 6 - iv; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
iv CHAPTER 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 21 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZERUNIT ........................................................................ 67INSTALLING A DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL KIT(DFK-3C/ DFK-4C/ DFK-7C) .................................... 67 Installation E...
Page 7 - SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES; Attach the microphone hanger at an appropriate position.; CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL; li
1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also sold asoptional accessories {page 66}. 2 Attach the microphone hanger at an appropriate position. CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnec...
Page 8 - Installation Steps; • The bracket can be mounted with the bracket; PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION; MOBILE INSTALLATION; Installation Example; Flat washer
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Installation Steps 1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle usingthe supplied flat washers and self-tapping screws.There are 4 washers and 4 screws supplied. • The bracket can be mounted with the bracket opening for the transceiver fa...
Page 9 - DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION; Mobile Operation
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tapearound the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.Tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnectother wiring from the negative (–) battery terminalb...
Page 10 - Fixed Station Operation
4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector tothe connector on the DC power cable. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Note: ◆ For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,the followi...
Page 11 - Replacing Fuses; Feed line connector; ANTENNA CONNECTION; You should choose a 50; il
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ 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 your dealeror nearest Service ...
Page 12 - PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS; TNC power; ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS; External Speaker; To communicate in the voice modes, plug a 600; Transceiver
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 KENW OOD FM D UAL B ANDE R TM -G707 PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS If you intend to use this transceiver for Packet operation,you will need the following equipment. • Personal computer with communications software• Terminal Node Controller (TN...
Page 13 - VOL
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 openi...
Page 14 - Menu mode; BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES; VFO mode; Tuning; Memory Recall mode; Tuning; GETTING ACQUAINTED
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 can change Menu...
Page 15 - Easy Operation mode; Press; BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY; pressing
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Easy Operation mode Press [MNU]+[ ] to select. In this mode only the basic functions are available and the memory storingprocedures are simplified. You may prefer this mode ifyou seldom use functions other than the basic ones. Forfurther inf...
Page 16 - FRONT PANEL; CALL button; • VFO Scan start/stop to scan the entire VFO range; MR button; • Memory channels when in Memory Recall 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 22 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 Reca...
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 22 !4 !4 !4 !4 !4 MNU button Selects the Menu mode {page 19}. !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 PM button Selects the Programmable Memory mode {page 36}. !6 !6 !6 !6 !6 (POWER) switch Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 15}. !7 !7 !7 !7 !7 Microphone connec...
Page 19 - MICROPHONE; Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive.; CALL; and
13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MICROPHONE q q q q q UP button 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 berepeated. Also, switches between values forfuncti...
Page 20 - INDICATORS; When you receive a signal:; • The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.; ll
14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 tablevery useful....
Page 21 - OPERATING BASICS; SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF; • In a fixed installation, after the transceiver has been; ADJUSTING VOLUME; ADJUSTING SQUELCH; SQL; • As you turn the control clockwise, stronger signals are; SELECTING A BAND
15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 thetransceiver. 3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the (POWER)switch again. • In a f...
Page 22 - SELECTING FREQUENCIES; Tuning Control
16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SELECTING FREQUENCIES ■ Tuning Control Using the Tuning control is convenient when you are within easy reach of the transceiver front panel, andthe frequencies to be selected are near the currentfrequency. 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. ...
Page 23 - TRANSMITTING; When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic; • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.; When you finish speaking, release Mic; Selecting Output Power
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 TRANSMITTING 1 When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak 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 redu...
Page 24 - EASY OPERATION; controls
18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EASY OPERATION If you are a person who has just acquired a hamlicense and wants to use only the basic functionsfor now, use Easy Operation mode. Only thebasic functions are available in this mode so youneed not worry about studying other fu...
Page 25 - MENU ACCESS; • For some Menu Nos., you can select a different setting; • “ESC” and “OK” appear as button labels.
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 withthe Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility i...
Page 26 - MENU CONFIGURATION
20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MENU CONFIGURATION Note: For the shaded Menu functions, select the appropriate band (VHF or UHF) before entering Menu mode. 1 Menu No. 3 and No. 5 are selectable only after a memory channel has been recalled. 2 Menu No. 15 is selectable onl...
Page 28 - OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS; REPEATER ACCESS; Flow Chart for Repeater Access; Select a receive frequency.
22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radioclubs, sometimes with the cooperation of localbusinesses involved in the communications industry. Compared to simplex communication, you can usuallytransmit ov...
Page 29 - Selecting Offset Direction; • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset; Selecting Offset Frequency; • The selectable range is from 00.00 MHz to; Simplex
23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [SHIFT] . • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset direction...
Page 30 - Activating Tone Function; • Each time you press; Selecting a Tone Frequency; • The current tone frequency appears and blinks. The; No Indicator; Tone
24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Activating Tone Function 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. • Each time you press [TONE] , the selection changes as shown below. TM-G707E Only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz tones, yo...
Page 31 - This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.; European versions
25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Automatic Repeater Offset(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an offset directionand activates the Tone function, according to thefrequency that you select on the VHF band. Thetransceiver is programmed for off...
Page 32 - REVERSE FUNCTION; • “R” appears when the function is ON.
26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 REVERSE FUNCTION After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency,you can exchange these frequencies using the Reversefunction. While using a repeater, this function allows youto check the signal strength of a station accessing there...
Page 33 - MEMORY CHANNELS; • Simplex frequency operation
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 recallwanted channels by simple operation. A total of180 memory channels are...
Page 34 - STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES
28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARDREPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Press [BAND] to select the desired band. 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP] / [DWN] , to select the desired frequency. • You can also ...
Page 35 - RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS; CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS
29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP] / [DWN] , to select the desired memory channel. • You can also recall memory channe...
Page 36 - SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY
30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • You can select “0” to “9”, “A” to “Z”, “–”, “/ ”, or a space. • To enter a dot after the digit, press [MR] . Pressing [MR] again clears the dot. 6 Press [ s s s s s ] . • The second digit blinks. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 7 di...
Page 37 - CALL CHANNEL; Recalling the Call Channel
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be used to store any frequencyand related data that you will recall often. The Callchannel also can be programmed either as a simplex &repeater or odd-split channel. No matter what mode thetransceiver i...
Page 38 - CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION
32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS Transferring the contents of a memory channel or theCall channel to the VFO can be useful if you want tosearch for other stations or a clear frequency, near theselected memory channel or Call channel frequency. 1 Reca...
Page 39 - INITIALIZING MEMORY; VHF Band Defaults; • A confirmation message appears.
33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. In addition, doing Full Reset is a quick way to clear allmemory channels; however, you then need tore-program memory ch...
Page 40 - PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION
34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 th...
Page 41 - APPLICATION EXAMPLES
35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 Solut...
Page 43 - AUTO PM CHANNEL STORAGE; • You recall another PM channel.; RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY
37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORAGE 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 [PM] , [PM OFF] . • You switch OF...
Page 44 - Stop
38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of yourfavorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable withhow to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibilitygained will increase your operating efficiency. Note: ◆ Remember to a...
Page 45 - SCAN RESUME METHODS; Carrier-Operated mode; Selecting Scan Resume Method
39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Priority Scan, it’snecessary to decide under what condition you want yourtransceiver to continue scanning after detecting andstopping for a signal. You can choose Time-Operatedmode or Carrie...
Page 46 - VFO SCAN; MEMORY SCAN
40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 VFO SCAN VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from thelowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band.The current frequency step size {page 55} is used. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blink...
Page 47 - Locking Out Memory Channels; MHz SCAN; • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.; control
41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Locking Out Memory Channels Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor whilescanning, can be locked out. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 3 (MR.L.O.). 4 Press [OK] , then switch ...
Page 48 - PROGRAM SCAN; Setting Scan Limits; • The lower limit is stored in the channel.
42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except thatyou select the frequency range of the scan. ■ Setting Scan Limits You can store up to 6 scan ranges in memorychannels L1/U1 to L6/U6. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Select the de...
Page 49 - Using Program Scan
43 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ 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 in progress. • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • To reverse the sc...
Page 50 - PRIORITY SCAN; Storing Frequency in Priority Channel; Select the desired band.; • A memory channel number appears.
44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to monitor your favoritefrequency on one band while operating on another band.Use Priority Scan. This Scan always monitors yourfavorite frequency in the background. When receivingsignals on your specific...
Page 51 - Selecting Priority Scan Method; Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every 3 seconds no; Using Priority Scan; • When signals are received on the Priority channel, a
45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Selecting Priority Scan Method This transceiver prepares the following two modes forPriority Scan. Use mode B when you do not wantPriority Scan to disrupt your current QSO. Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every 3 seconds no matter w...
Page 52 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); USING CTCSS; Received; CTCSS
46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 ...
Page 53 - Automatic Tone Frequency ID
47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Note: ◆ Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the appropriateCTCSS frequency. ◆ You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tonefunctions. ◆ You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone functions simultaneously. ◆ If you sele...
Page 54 - MAKING DTMF CALLS; • The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Autopatch Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer aservice called Autopatch. Autopatch allows you toaccess the public telephone network by sendingDTMF tones. Some repeaters require a special keysequence to activate Autopatch. Check ...
Page 55 - STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER; CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS
49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER To store a DTMF number with a maximum of 16 digits inany of 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels, follow theprocedure below. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up b...
Page 56 - ASSIGNING FRONT PANEL KEY FUNCTIONS; • The following types of front panel key functions cannot
50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) 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 defaultfunctions assigned to these keys. ASSIGNING FRONT PANEL KEY ...
Page 57 - ASSIGNING SPECIAL KEY FUNCTIONS; control to select the
51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ASSIGNING SPECIAL KEY FUNCTIONS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 20 (PF1) to No. 23 (PF4). 3 Press [OK] , then turn the Tuning control to select the desired function. • As you turn the Tuning control clockwise the selecti...
Page 58 - AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a singletransmission to a specific maximum time. This featurecan be useful when accessing repeaters to preventrepeater time-outs, or when trying to ...
Page 59 - PROGRAMMABLE VFO
53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum andmaximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control. For example, if you select 145 MHz for the lower limit and 146 MHz for the upper limit, thetunable range w...
Page 61 - Tone Frequency Number Entry; • The current tone frequency appears.; CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE; • The current step size appears.
55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Tone Frequency Number Entry 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the Tone or CTCSS function. 3 Press [F] , [T.SEL] . • The current tone frequency appears. 4 Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. • “- -” appears. 5 U...
Page 62 - DISPLAY DIMMER; Manual Dimmer Change; Auto Dimmer Change; BEEP VOLUME CHANGE; • The default is level 5.; DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION
56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DISPLAY DIMMER ■ Manual Dimmer Change You can manually change the display illumination tosuit the lighting conditions where you are operating. Press [DIM] to select from 5 levels, including OFF. Note: Selecting OFF automatically switches Au...
Page 63 - Transceiver Lock; All Lock
57 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LOCK ■ Transceiver Lock Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobileinstallation where you alter most functions with yourmicrophone. This Lock disables all functionsexcluding the following: • (POWER) switch • [F] • [F] , [MHz] • SQL co...
Page 64 - Squelch Hang Time
58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 S-METER SQUELCH By activating S-meter Squelch, the squelch does notopen until a signal with the same or greater strengththan the S-meter setting is received. This function isuseful to eliminate constantly resetting the squelch whenreceiving...
Page 65 - • “AIP” appears when the function is selected.
59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) AIP helps eliminate interference and reduce audiodistortion caused by intermodulation. This problem isoften apparent in urban areas when the band isextremely crowded. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [...
Page 66 - control to switch the
60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MICROPHONE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) You can change numerous transceiver settings by usingthe MC-53DM microphone keys. DTMF tones are usedfor this remote control operation. First switchMicrophone Control ON using Menu Set-up. Note: ◆ Au...
Page 67 - PACKET OPERATION
61 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PACKET OPERATION Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via aTerminal Node Controller (TNC) {page 6}. You can sendE-mail to far away stations or obtain a variety ofinformation via your local bulletin boards, or you mayenjoy othe...
Page 68 - DATA Connector Pin Functions; DATA connector
62 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Note: ◆ If your TNC has a common pin for 1200 bps and 9600 bps data input,connect this pin to the DATA connector PR9 pin. Shorting the PR9and PR1 pins will cause the TNC to malfunction. ◆ When DC voltage is input to the PR1 pin, the TNC may...
Page 69 - in
63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function{page 67}. Each time you change the transceiver mode,such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiverautomatically announces the new mode. The table below shows what the transceiverautomatical...
Page 70 - • This band will be used for receiving.; Repeater
64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CROSS-BAND OPERATION This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on oneband and transmitting signals on another band. Thisfunction, however, is neither Cross-band Repeater norFull Duplex. Cross-band Operation does not repeatsignals ori...
Page 71 - CLONE; PRI
65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CLONE Clone is used to copy exactly all transceiver settings toanother TM-G707 transceiver. Everything set or storedin one transceiver is copied into another transceiver atone time. The cable for connecting the two TM-G707transceivers is av...
Page 73 - INSTALLING OPTIONS; INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT; • Be careful not to drop the front panel when releasing it.; Component side
67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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...
Page 75 - Installation Examples
69 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ Installation Examples KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G707 (6 m) KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G707 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G707 (4 m) (4 m) DFK-7C DFK-3C DFK-4C (7 m) (7 m) Microphone cable Microphone socket Self-tapping screw To install the mic...
Page 76 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INFORMATION; SERVICE NOTE; CLEANING
70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. All adjustable trimmers,coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at thefactory. They should only be readjusted b...
Page 77 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Continued
71 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficultiesare usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incom...
Page 79 - RESET switch
73 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Note: You can also use the RESET switch to initialize settings. Push the switch momentarily to do Partial Reset or press it for 1 second or longer to do Full Reset {page 33}. No confirmation message appears. Use this switch when the microco...
Page 80 - SPECIFICATIONS
74 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 a d a n a C / . A . S . U z H M 8 4 1 ~ 4 4 1 z H M 0 5 4 ~ 8 3 4 l a r e n e G z H M 8 4 1 ~ 4 4 1 1 z H M 0 4 4 ~ 0 3 4 e p...
Page 82 - POWER ON FUNCTIONS SUMMARY; First press
76 POWER ON FUNCTIONS SUMMARY This table concludes the functionsthat you can initiate using the (POWER) switch. After switching OFF the transceiver, press and holdthe appropriate key, then press the (POWER) switch. 1 First press [F] , [MHz] to switch Transceiver Lock ON. 2 Then press the key or key ...
Page 83 - INDEX
77 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 59Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 52Autopatch ............................ 48Channel Display Function .... 32Clone .................................. 65Continuous Tone CodedSquelch System (CTCSS) ...