Page 2 - We are grateful you decided to purchase this; KENWOOD; always; FEATURES; This transceiver has the following main features:; Control Head Replacement
THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise andexcite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is noexception. FEATURES This transceiver has the following main features: • Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) c...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; service station; NOTICES TO THE USER; One or more of the following statements may be applicable:; 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; it is too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use ofheadphones/headsets while driving ...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
ii CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF ....................... 19ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................... 19SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................. 20ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ....
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 ................................................... 50 Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 50Using Program Scan ........................................... 51 MHz SCAN ...............................
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iv DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 63AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 63DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 63POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL ......................... 63BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY .................................
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1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition. y r o s s e c c A r e b m u N t r a P y t i t n a u Q e n o h p o r c i m M D 8 5 - C M X X - 6 3 6 0 - 1 9 T 1 e l b a c r e...
Page 8 - PREPARATION; • Double check that all hardware is tightened to; MOBILE INSTALLATION; Main Unit Installation; • The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw
2 1 PREPARATION 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tightenthe 4 supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flatwashers. • Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracketor transceiver. • Determine the desired angle of the main unit, using the 3 scre...
Page 9 - Front Panel Installation
3 1 ■ Front Panel Installation 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the 2supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat washers. • Do not completely tighten the screws in this step. 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of thebracket. 3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install itsecurely usin...
Page 10 - FIXED STATION INSTALLATION; MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION
4 1 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION When placing the main unit on a surface such as a desktop, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surfacefrom being scratched. Attach the 4 cushions to the baseof the main unit as illustrated below. Note: Attach the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit; othe...
Page 11 - DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION; Mobile Operation
5 1 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tapearound the fuse holder to protect it from moisture,then tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnectother wiring from the negative (–) battery terminalbefore connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the co...
Page 12 - Fixed Station Operation
6 1 2 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’spower supply connector. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. ■ Fixed Station Operation In order to use this transceiver for fixed stationoperation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC powersupply (purchased separatel...
Page 13 - Replacing Fuses; dealer or an authorized; service center for assistance.; ANTENNA CONNECTION; impedance antenna to match the transceiver; Feed line connector
7 1 ■ Replacing Fuses If a fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct theproblem. After the problem is resolved, replace thefuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,disconnect the power cable and contact yourauthorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorized KENWOOD service center for assistance. ...
Page 14 - ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS; External Speakers; To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600; Microphone hanger
8 1 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choosespeakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono(2-conductor) plug. For best performance, werecommend using the optional SP-50B speaker. UPDC 8 V, 200 mA max.GNDSTB...
Page 15 - w w; PWR
9 2 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packagingmaterial…please don’t. The 7 steps given here will get you on theair in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilarationthat comes with opening a brand new transceiver. After trying the rig for a while...
Page 16 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; FRONT PANEL; CALL key; • VFO Scan start to scan the entire VFO range; MR key; • Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode; Tuning
10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls and keys. For the functions not described here, you willfind explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. q q q q q CALL key Recalls the Call channel {page 37}. Also starts...
Page 17 - SQL control
11 3 y y y y y F (Function) key Allows you to select the secondary functions that areavailable using multifunction keys. u u u u u TONE key Activates the Tone {page 28}, CTCSS {page 53}, orDCS function {page 55}. i i i i i REV key Switches the transmit frequency and receivefrequency when operating w...
Page 18 - MAIN UNIT — FRONT; MAIN UNIT — REAR
12 3 MAIN UNIT — FRONT Note: Turn the transceiver power OFF before connecting or removing cables. q q q q q DATA connector Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to anexternal TNC {page 71}. w w w w w PANEL connector Insert the 6-pin plug of the supplied modular plugcable for connecting the fr...
Page 19 - MICROPHONE; CALL
13 3 MICROPHONE q q q q q UP key Raises the operating frequency, memory channelnumber, menu number, etc. Holding this key downcauses the action to be repeated. Also, switchesbetween values for functions with multiple choices. w w w w w DWN key Lowers the operating frequency, memory channelnumber, me...
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 r e v i e c s n a r T k c o L ] F [ , ] z H M [ 5 6 k c o L l o r t n o c - ll A R E W O P + ] z H M [ N O n e h t , ] F [ , ] z H M [ 5 6 e t u M r e k a e p S ] E T U M [ 9 6 r o t a c i d ...
Page 21 - BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES; VFO mode; Memory Recall mode; Menu 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 operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP] / [DWN] . Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels using the Tuning co...
Page 22 - KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY; restores the basic state.; Basic State Display Labels
16 3 KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 keys below the display can beidentified through the labels shown on the bottom of thedisplay. After pressing [F] , pressing [F] ( [OFF] ) again restores the basic state. Note: When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page 15}, you will see differ...
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 MHz sub-band. In band B youcan recall a 440 MHz band (default) or a 144 MHz sub-band. You can...
Page 25 - OPERATING BASICS; ADJUSTING THE VOLUME; • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch; VOL; PF key again to cancel the Monitor function.; SELECTING A BAND; • “PTT” moves to the selected band.; SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF; • You may skip step 3. After switching the transceiver
19 4 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. • If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitorfunction {page 60}, then adjust the VOL...
Page 26 - ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH; SQL; SELECTING A FREQUENCY; The current squelch level is incorrect.
20 4 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker whenno signals are present. With the squelch level correctlyset, you will hear sound only when actually receivingsignals. The higher the squelch level selected, thestronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriatesqu...
Page 27 - TRANSMITTING; To transmit, press and hold Mic; • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.; When you finish speaking, release Mic; Selecting Output Power; Press; • You can program a different output power for band A
21 4 TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear. • Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of yoursignals at the receiving st...
Page 28 - MENU SETUP; MENU ACCESS; • The current level 2 number blinks.; Level 1; • To move back to level 2, press
22 5 MENU SETUP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3levels, as illustrated below. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 2 number blinks. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select your desired level 2 number. 3 Press [OK] . • The current level 3 number b...
Page 29 - MENU CONFIGURATION; Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed.; il
23 5 MENU CONFIGURATION 1 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed. 1 l e v e L 2 l e v e L 3 l e v e L s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D . f e R e g a p 1 O I D A R 1 Y A L P S I D 1 e g a s s e M n o - r e w o P . e g a p e c n e r e f e r e e S ! ! O L L E H 8 6 2 t s a r t n o C ) . x a m ( 6 1...
Page 32 - OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS; Offset Programming Flow; Select a receive frequency.
26 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained byradio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops orother elevated locations. Generally they operate athigher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typicalstation. This combination of elevation and high ERPallows ...
Page 33 - PROGRAMMING OFFSET; Selecting Offset Direction; • “+” or “–” appears, indicating which offset direction is; Selecting Offset Frequency; • The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz
27 6 PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right [BAND SEL] . To recall the sub-band next, press [F] , then the same [BAND SEL] . ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmission frequency will behigher (+) or lower (–) than the reception frequency. Press [F...
Page 34 - Activating Tone Function; Selecting a Tone Frequency
28 6 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select the appropriate tone frequency. 4 Press [OK] to complete the setting. When using a MC-58DM, you can also use its keypadto select a tone frequency. First program one of theMic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 60}. In step 2(above), press [ENTER] , th...
Page 35 - AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET; This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.
29 6 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction,according to the frequency that you select on the VHFband. The transceiver is programmed for offset directionas shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan forrepeater offset direction, contact your national Am...
Page 36 - TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE; • “1750” appears in place of “CALL” as the key label.
30 6 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most repeaters in Europe require a transceiver totransmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is possible to program [CALL] on the front panel as a key for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”...
Page 37 - • The ASC indicator appears when this function is ON.; REVERSE FUNCTION; • “R” appears when this function is ON.
31 6 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors thestrength of a signal that you receive directly from theother station. If the station’s signal is strong enough toallow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicatoron the display begins blinking. Press [RE...
Page 38 - TONE FREQUENCY ID
32 6 4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in place of the currently set tone frequency. • The Tone function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified frequency. • Press [SCAN] while the identified freq...
Page 39 - MEMORY CHANNELS; • Simplex frequency operation; ti
33 7 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies andrelated data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram that data every time. You can quickly recall aprogrammed channel by simple operation. A total of 200memory channels are available for bands A and B. SIMPLEX & REPEATE...
Page 40 - STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES; • A memory channel number appears and blinks.
34 7 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequencypair with a non-standard offset. If you store two separatefrequencies in a memory channel, you can operate onthose repeaters without programming an offsetfrequency and direction. 1 Select the desired recei...
Page 41 - CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL; • A confirmation message appears.; RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL; • The memory channel last used is recalled.; • You cannot recall an empty memory channel.
35 7 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL Use the following procedure to clear an individualmemory channel. Full Reset {page 39} is a quick way toclear all memory channels. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Switch the transceiver power OFF. 3 Press [MHz] ( Tuning control) + POWER ON . • A confirmation me...
Page 42 - NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL; • The display for entering a memory name appears and; • You can enter alphanumeric characters and special
36 7 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 8 digits. 8 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 9 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. The keypad on the MC-58DM can also be used to enteralphanumeric characters in step 5. Refer to page 18. Note: ◆ You can also name the Program Scan {page 50} and DTMF{page 58} c...
Page 43 - CALL CHANNEL; Recalling the Call Channel
37 7 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can always be selected quickly nomatter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,you may use the Call channel as an emergencychannel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFOscan {page 52} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is...
Page 44 - CHANNEL DISPLAY
38 7 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER You may sometimes want to search for other stations ora clear frequency near the frequency stored in a memorychannel or the Call channel. In this case first transferthe contents of a memory channel or the Call channel tothe VFO. 1 Recall your desired memory channel or the...
Page 45 - PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?; POWER ON
39 7 PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. UseFull Reset to initialize all settings that you havecustomized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize thefollowing settings: Some of the VFO factory defaults are liste...
Page 46 - PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION; –4–1, Auto PM Channel Store
40 8 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settingscurrently set on the transceiver. This transceiverprovides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiverconfigurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these,depending on the operations you have in mind or theoper...
Page 47 - APPLICATION EXAMPLES; You cannot figure out how to exit the current mode.
41 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES Following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not representapplications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Situation 3 Situation 3 Situation 2 S...
Page 50 - SCAN; Stop
44 9 SCAN Note: ◆ Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelchlevel too low could cause Scan to stop immediately. ◆ While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received;however, you will hear audio only when the signal contains thesame CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selec...
Page 51 - VISUAL SCAN; Selecting the Number of Channels; Cursor
45 9 VISUAL SCAN While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you tomonitor frequencies near the current operatingfrequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneouslyshows how all frequencies in the selected range arebusy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel,that represent 7 S-meter lev...
Page 52 - Using Visual Scan
46 9 Note: ◆ If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memorychannel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, theCall channel frequency will be used as the center frequency. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or ProgramVFO i...
Page 53 - SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD; Carrier-Operated mode
47 9 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK] . 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”, then press [OK] . 4 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select Time-Operated (default), Carrier-Operated, o...
Page 54 - MEMORY SCAN; To exit Memory Scan, press; VFO SCAN; Select the desired band.; To exit VFO Scan, press
48 9 MEMORY SCAN Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channelsprogrammed with frequency data. 1 Select band A or B. 2 Press [MR] (1 s) . • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control c...
Page 55 - Locking Out a Memory Channel; • A star appears beside a channel when it has been; GROUP SCAN; • Scan starts with the channel last recalled.; control
49 9 ■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select the memory channels you prefer not to monitorwhile scanning. 1 Recall your desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then press [OK] . 4 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to ...
Page 56 - • The lower limit is stored in the channel.; • For example, if you have selected L3 for the lower; PROGRAM SCAN; Setting Scan Limits
50 9 6 Press [M.IN] . • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select your desired frequency for the upper limit. 8 Press [F] . 9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP] / [DWN] , to select a matching channel (U0 ~ U9). • For example, if you have selected L3 for the lower limit in step 5, se...
Page 57 - Using Program Scan; MHz SCAN
51 9 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency within the programmed scanlimits, including the frequency limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. • To rev...
Page 59 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); USING CTCSS; Not Received
53 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specificpersons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted callsfrom other persons who are using the same frequency.First select the same CTCSS tone as sel...
Page 60 - CTCSS FREQUENCY ID
54 10 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Frequency ID. • “CT SCAN” appears and blinks. • Scan starts when signals are received. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP] / [DWN] . • To end this f...
Page 61 - USING DCS
55 11 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) USING DCS 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F] , then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes...
Page 62 - DCS CODE ID
56 11 4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of the currently set code. • The DCS function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF. • Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified code. • Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, to resu...
Page 63 - MANUAL DIALING; Press and hold Mic; • The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.; DTMF Monitor
57 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-58DM ONLY) The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides 10dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMFnumber (16 digits max) wit...
Page 64 - AUTOMATIC DIALER; Storing a DTMF Number in Memory
58 12 7 Press [OK] . • The cursor moves to the start of the next field. 8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad toenter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits. • You may turn the Tuning control then [ a a a a a ] to select each digit. Select a space to include a pause. 9 Press [OK] to complete th...
Page 65 - • The number stored in the channel scrolls across the
59 12 ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMFnumber is transmitted at a fast speed. If thishappens, change the DTMF number transmissionspeed from Fast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) andselect “Slow”. ■ Selecting Pause Duration You can al...
Page 67 - ENTER; • If necessary, press
61 14 If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, the new data is accepted for the entered digits and theprevious data remains unchanged for the digits that arenot yet entered. Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on combinations of the previous frequency and the c...
Page 68 - CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE; PROGRAMMABLE VFO
62 14 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order toselect your exact frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP] / [DWN] . The default step size is 5 kHz on the 144 MHz band and 25 kHz on the 440 MHz band.The default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5k...
Page 69 - DISPLAY DIMMER; • The current illumination level appears and blinks. The; AUTO DIMMER CHANGE; DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST; POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL
63 14 DISPLAY DIMMER You can manually change the display illumination to suitthe lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [F] , [DIM] . • The current illumination level appears and blinks. The default is level 1. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select from 5 levels, including OF...
Page 70 - BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY; Press the left; • Pressing
64 14 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY If you have no plans to use one of band A or B, end thefrequency display on the unused band. This savespower consumption and makes it simpler to read theinformation presented. Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or the right [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A...
Page 71 - TRANSCEIVER LOCK; • “LOCK” appears when this function is ON.
65 14 TRANSCEIVER LOCK Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobileinstallation where you alter most functions with yourmicrophone. This Lock disables all functions excludingthe following: Press [F] , [MHz] to switch this function ON (or OFF). • “LOCK” appears when this function is ON. ALL-CONT...
Page 72 - Squelch Hang Time; CHANGING BEEP VOLUME; • The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is
66 14 ■ Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjustthe time interval between when the received signalsdrop and when the squelch closes. Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) andselect from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 ms. CHANGING BEEP VOLUME The transceiver beeps each t...
Page 73 - Intermodulation and Sensitivity Adjustments; control has been turned. After 3 hours pass
67 14 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIPhelps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortioncaused by intermodulation. You can use this functionwhen operating on the VHF band. Access Menu 1–3–5(VHF AIP) and select “ON”. Note: ◆ This transceiver does ...
Page 74 - • The display for entering a message appears and the first; DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION
68 14 POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”appears for approximately 2 seconds. You can programyour favorite message in place of the factory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK] . • The display for entering a me...
Page 75 - • “MUTE” appears when this function is ON.
69 14 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy avariety of speaker configurations by using one or twoexternal speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER) and select mode 1(default) or 2, depending on how you want the internaland/or external speakers to function...
Page 76 - PACKET OPERATION; PBBS
70 15 PACKET OPERATION When you access a local PBBS for the first time, youoften need to register as a new user. After you aresuccessfully registered, it will then be available as yourhome PBBS. E-mail addressed to you will be held undera directory, called a mailbox, on your home PBBS. To send e-mai...
Page 78 - SELECTING A DATA TRANSFER RATE
72 15 SELECTING A DATA TRANSFER RATE The default data transfer rate is 1200 bps. If yournetwork uses a 9600 bps transfer rate, you can changethe default setting. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [ c c c c c ] / [ d d d d d ] to select “TNC (1–9–)”, then press [OK] . 3 Press [ c c c c c ] / ...
Page 79 - You can also make the following settings by pressing
73 16 3 Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot both beactivated at the same time. 4 Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must both be OFFto change the tone or frequency step using this key. You can also make the following settings by pressing [D] first (ex. [D] , then [2] ). 1 After entering th...
Page 80 - WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
74 17 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for thismobile transceiver. You will control one band on themobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band fromthe handheld. This function will be useful, for example,when you...
Page 81 - CONTROL OPERATION
75 17 To change the transmit/ receive frequency: ( [VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER] ) or ( [VFO] ➡ [UP] / [DOWN] ) To recall a memory channel: ( [MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER] ) or ( [MR] ➡ [UP] / [DOWN] ) To change the tone (or CT...
Page 82 - REPEATER FUNCTION; • “PTT” blinks when in the Locked-band or Cross-band; Repeater
76 18 REPEATER FUNCTION This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on oneband and retransmitting signals on the other band. Thisfunction repeats signals originating from one band, usingthe other band. For example, a signal received on bandA (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF). Similarly, as...
Page 83 - When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode.; You can also press Mic
77 19 Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function{page 79}. Each time you change the transceiver mode,such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiverautomatically announces the new mode. To use the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1–2–4(VOICE) and select “English”. The default is OFF. The tabl...
Page 84 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
78 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Unit PG-2N DC Power Cable SP-50B Communications Speaker MC-45 Microphone PG-4X Extension Cable Kit PG-5A Data Cable PS-33 Regulated DC PowerSupply
Page 85 - INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT; • The component side must not face downward.; INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT; Component side; INSTALLING OPTIONS; Cushion
79 21 INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Always switch the power OFF and unplug the DC power cable first. 1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of themain unit. 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing up,then insert the VS-3 connector into the correspondingtransceiver connec...
Page 87 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INFORMATION; You may return this product for service to the authorized; dealer from whom you purchased it, or any; service center. Please do not; SERVICE NOTE; • Model and serial number of equipment; CLEANING
81 22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION This product has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. Attempting service oralignment without factory authorization can void theproduct warranty. SERVICE When returning this product to your dealer or servicecenter for repair, pack it i...
Page 88 - TROUBLESHOOTING
82 22 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not causedby circuit failure. m e l b o r P e s u a C e l b a b o r P n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C e g a P . f e R p u r e w o p t o n ll i w r e v i e c s n a r t e h T C ...
Page 89 - SPECIFICATIONS
83 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. l a r e n e G d n a B F H V d n a B F H U e g n a r y c n e u q e r F 1 z H M 8 4 1 ~ 4 4 1 z H M 0 5 4 ~ 8 3 4 e d o M ) M F ( E 3 F e c n a d e p m i a n n e t n A 0 5 Ω e g n a r e r u t a r e...
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85 INDEX Advanced Intercept Point(AIP) .................................... 67Automatic Band Change(ABC) .................................. 64Automatic Power Off(APO) .................................. 67Automatic Simplex Check(ASC) .................................. 31Autopatch .......................