JVC KENWOOD 440900 Users Manual

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144/220/430MHz TRIBANDER

TH-D74A

144/430MHz DUAL BANDER

TH-D74E

USER GUIDE

This User Guide covers only the basic operations of your radio. For using details instruction manual (User Manual), refer to the following URL.

http://manual.kenwood.com/en_contents/search/keyword

The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #8,315,860, #8,595,002, #6,199,037, #6,912,495, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, and #8,359,197.

SD™ and microSD™ are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and

any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.

AT BE DK FI FR DE GR IS IE IT LI LU NL

NO PT ES SE CH GB CY CZ EE HU LV LT MT

PL SK SI BG RO HR TR

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................. 2

BEFORE STARTING .................................................... 3

NOTICES TO THE USER ........................................................................3

PRECAUTION .......................................................... 4

PREPARATION ......................................................... 6

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 6

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ..................................................................6

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ......................................................... 6

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ........................................................... 6

BATTERY LIFE ....................................................................................... 7

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ................................................................. 7

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP ............................................................ 7

GETTING ACQUAINTED ............................................... 8

KEY AND CONTROL KNOB OPERATIONS .............................................. 8

DISPLAY ..............................................................................................10

BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................12

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF ...................................................... 12

ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK.................................................... 12

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................. 12

VOLUME BALANCE (BAND A/B) .......................................................... 12

SELECTING AN OPERATION BAND ..................................................... 12

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND ....................................................... 13

SELECTING THE DEMODULATION MODE ........................................... 13

SELECTING A FREQUENCY ................................................................. 13

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH................................................................. 14

TRANSMITTING .................................................................................. 14

MONITOR ............................................................................................ 14

FUNCTION SELECT MODE................................................................... 14

MENU MODE ..........................................................15

MENU ACCESS .................................................................................... 15

CHARACTER ENTRY ............................................................................15

MENU CONFIGURATION......................................................................16

MEMORY CHANNELS ................................................21

MEMORY CHANNEL LIST ...................................................................21

SCAN ...................................................................22

SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD .............................................22

BAND SCAN ........................................................................................22

MEMORY SCAN...................................................................................22

OTHER OPERATIONS ................................................23

TX INHIBIT .......................................................................................... 23

LED CONTROL ....................................................................................23

METER TYPE ....................................................................................... 23

KEY BEEP ........................................................................................... 23

BEEP VOLUME ................................................................................... 23

BATTERY SAVER ................................................................................. 23

TRANSCEIVER RESET ......................................................................... 24

GPS ....................................................................25

BUILT-IN GPS FUNCTION ON/OFF ....................................................... 25

BUILT-IN GPS SETUP .......................................................................... 25

MARK FUNCTION ................................................................................ 27

POSITION MEMORY LIST ................................................................... 27

TARGET POINT ....................................................................................29

APRS® .................................................................30

BASIC SETTINGS ................................................................................30

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA .................................................... 31

APRS MESSAGE FUNCTIONS .............................................................32

SETTING NOTIFICATION SOUND.........................................................33

D-STAR ................................................................35

D-STAR INTRODUCTION .....................................................................35

MY CALLSIGN ..................................................................................... 36

DIGITAL FUNCTION MENU ..................................................................36

SIMPLEX CALL.................................................................................... 36

LOCAL AREA CALL ..............................................................................37

GATEWAY CALL ..................................................................................37

CALLSIGN DESIGNATION....................................................................37

CALLSIGN LIST ................................................................................... 37

DIRECT REPLY ....................................................................................38

CALL HISTORY ....................................................................................38

BLUETOOTH® .........................................................40

TURNING ON/OFF THE Bluetooth FUNCTION ...................................... 40

MICROSD MEMORY CARD ..........................................41

microSD MEMORY CARD....................................................................41

FORMATTING A microSD MEMORY CARD.......................................... 41

RECORDING ...........................................................42

RECORDING FUNCTION ...................................................................... 42

RECORDING AUDIO FILES .................................................................. 42

PLAYING AUDIO FILES ........................................................................ 42

CLEARING AUDIO FILES ..................................................................... 42

FM RADIO .............................................................43

TURNING ON FM RADIO MODE .......................................................... 43

EDITING THE FM RADIO MEMORY CHANNEL LIST ........................... 43

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................45

Note:

◆ Display examples in this manual may not match the actual operations.

INDEMNITIES

• JVC KENWOOD Corporation takes all appropriate measures to ensure all descriptions in this manual are accurate; however, this manual may still contain typographical errors (“typos”) and expressions that are misleading. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities arising from any losses or damages caused by such typos or expressions.

• JVC KENWOOD Corporation has the right to change or improve the product speciﬁ cations, etc., described in this manual without prior notice. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities for any losses or damages caused by such changes and improvements.

• JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities for any failures, damages or losses arising from, or in connection with, use of the transceiver with or connected to any external equipment.

• JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that the quality and functions described in this manual comply with your purpose of use and, unless speciﬁ cally described in this manual, JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any defects and indemnities for any damages or losses. Selection and installation of any external equipment shall be done at your own risk. You are fully responsible for the use and effects of external equipment.

• JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any incidental losses or damages, such as missing communications or call opportunities caused by a failure or performance error of the transceiver.

BEFORE STARTING

Thank You

We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD Digital transceiver.

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TH-D74A: 144/220/430MHz Tribander (The Americas) TH-D74E: 144/430MHz Dual Bander (Europe)

Features

This transceiver has the following main features:

• Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet Reporting System

(APRS

• Compliant with voice/digital mode D-STAR digital amateur radio networks

• Built-in GPS receiver unit.

• Transﬂ ective color TFT Display

• Weatherproof toughness meeting IP54/55 standards

• Wide-band and multi-mode reception

• Equipped with IF ﬁ lter for comfortable reception (SSB/CW)

• High-performance DSP-based voice processing

• Compliant with Bluetooth, microSD & Micro-USB

Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual

The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.

NOTICES TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment.

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modiﬁ cations are expressly approved by the party responsible/ JVC KENWOOD. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modiﬁ cation is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

◆ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

◆ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

◆ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

◆ Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

Instruction Action

Press [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.

Press [KEY] (1s).

Press [KEY1], [KEY2].

Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer.

Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press KEY2.

Press the F key to enter Function

Press [F], [KEY].

mode, then press KEY to access its secondary function.

Press [KEY] + Power ON.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

Firmware Copyrights

The title to and ownership of copyrights for ﬁ rmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold KEY while turning the transceiver power ON.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of speciﬁ c absorption rate (SAR).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This product is designed for connection to an IT power distribution system.

ATTENTION: (USA and CANADA only)

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life has expired.

Li-ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to

preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing

PRECAUTION

• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.

• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack.

• Do not use options not speciﬁ ed by KENWOOD.

• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.

• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off.

• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable.

• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

• When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the chassis will become hot. Do not touch these hot locations when replacing the battery pack.

• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.

• Always switch the transceiver power OFF before installing or removing optional accessories. Make these changes out of the Hazardous Location.

• For safety reasons, we recommend that the battery charger be connected to an easily accessible AC socket.

• To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.

WARNING

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inﬂ ammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

• Near explosives or blasting sites.

• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)

• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.

• Near persons using pacemakers.

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inﬂ ates, the transceiver may be projected and strike the driver or passengers.

• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in an (Radio Frequency energy) burn.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafﬁ c laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.

• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals.

• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same KENWOOD brand & model battery pack.

• Power OFF the transceiver before changing the battery pack.

• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.

• When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver, ensure that the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver around by the strap; you may inadvertently strike and injure another person with the transceiver.

• If a commercially available neck strap is used, take care not to let the strap get caught on nearby machine.

• The transceiver meets IPx4/IPx5 requirements for waterproof protection only when the supplied antenna, battery pack, SP/MIC Cap, microSD memory card slot cap, Micro-USB connector cap, and DC-IN jack cap are attached. The transceiver meets IPx4 when attaching the optional battery case (KBP-9).

PRECAUTION

Information concerning the battery pack:

The battery pack includes ﬂ ammable content such as organic solvents. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing ﬂ ames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following safety precautions.

DANGER

• Do not disassemble or rebuild the battery! The battery pack has a safety and protection circuits

to avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not short-circuit the battery! Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of

metal (such as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will ﬂ ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery! If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety

circuit is damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not leave the battery near ﬁ re, stoves, or other

heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!

If a cell internal polymer separator is melted due to

high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it

wet!

If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry

towel before use. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at excess current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not charge the battery near heat sources, ﬁ res

or in direct sunlight!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the

battery may charge at excess current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Use only the speciﬁ ed charger(s) and observe

charging requirements!

If the battery is charged in out of speciﬁ cations

conditions (at high temperature over the speciﬁ ed value, excessive high voltage or current over the speciﬁ ed value, or with a modiﬁ ed charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it

with an object, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a

short-circuit. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate

heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into ﬂ ame. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any

way!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or

burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery!

If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or

safety circuit is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not reverse the battery polarity (or terminals)!

When charging a reverse connected battery, an

abnormal chemical reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current may ﬂ ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the

battery!

The battery pack has positive and negative terminals.

If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reversecharged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!

If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your

eyes, ﬂ ush your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eyeproblems.

WARNING

• Do not charge the battery for longer than the speciﬁ ed time!

If the battery pack has not ﬁ nished charging even after

the speciﬁ ed time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not place the battery pack in a microwave oven

or a high pressure container!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or

burst into ﬂ ame.

• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away

from ﬁ re!

If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a

bad odor), immediately remove it from hot, ﬂ ammable or combustible areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on ﬁ re and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not use an abnormal battery!

If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have

different coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

PREPARATION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packaging for shipping.

Quantity

Item Comments

Antenna 1 1

Li-ion battery pack

Charger (AC Voltages:

100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC power cable

Belt clip 1 1

Warranty card 1 1

Instruction manual

KNB-75L: 1800 mAh

Part Number: W0H-0033-XX

Part Number: W0H-0034-XX

for the charger W0H-0034-XX

English/ French/ Spanish

Italian/ German/ Dutch

TH-D74

1–

–1

–2

–1

To remove the battery pack, lift the release lever to unlock the battery pack. Lift the battery pack away from the transceiver.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack can be charged after it has been installed onto the transceiver. (The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes.)

1 Conﬁ rm that the transceiver power is OFF.

• While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF.

2 Insert the charger plug into the DC-IN jack of the

transceiver.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Hold the supplied antenna by its base, then screw it into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until secure.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Note:

◆ Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver.

Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then ﬁ rmly press the battery case to lock it in place.

DC IN jack

TH-D74A

TH-D74E

3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.

• Charging starts and "Charging" appears on the display.

• "Charging" disappears when charging is completed.

• The backlight is ON when pressing any key while charging.

• "Charging" does not appear when charging with the optional KSC-25LS.

4 It takes approximately 3.5 hours to charge an empty

KNB-75L Li-ion battery pack. After 3.5 hours, remove the charger plug from the transceiver DC-IN jack.

5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet.

Note:

◆ Never leave the battery pack in direct sunlight.

◆ The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery pack.

◆ While the battery pack is charged, the ambient temperature must be within 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F). Otherwise, charging does not start. If the transceiver senses that the temperature is more than 60°C (140° F) during charging, the transceiver stops charging.

◆ Before recharging the battery pack, use the battery pack until the transceiver stops receiving.

◆ Do not plug the charger into the DC-IN jack for more than 24 hours.

◆ Do not expose the charger to dripping or splashing conditions. No objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the AC adapter or charger.

◆ Do not place the charger into the liquids.

◆ Unplug the charger as soon as possible after the charging period is over.

◆ The charger plug for an AC wall outlet should be used to disconnect an AC adapter from an AC outlet, and the charger plug must remain readily operable.

PREPARATION

◆ After the battery pack is charged, do not unplug and plug the charger into the AC outlet again. Unpluging the charger will reset the charging timer and the battery pack will be charged again. This could result in over-charging.

◆ When the battery is installed on the transceiver and you are using an optional rapid battery charger, do not charge the battery from the DC-IN jack. Charging the battery from the DC-IN jack may result in overcharging the battery which can result in the shortening of the battery life cycle.

◆ If the battery pack is not used for a long time, the battery pack capacity temporarily decreases. In this case, charge the battery and use the battery pack until the transceiver stops receiving. Repeat this procedure several times. The battery pack should recover its capacity.

◆ If the charger is plugged into the DC-IN jack before the battery pack is attached, turn the transceiver power ON and then OFF again to initiate charging.

◆ Exceeding the speciﬁ ed charge period shortens the useful life of the KNB-75L battery pack.

◆ The provided charger is designed to charge only the KNB-75L battery pack. Charging other models of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack.

◆ Do not transmit while charging.

◆ When not in use, store the battery pack in a cool and dry place.

◆ Before charging the battery pack, ensure that the release lever is ﬁ rmly closed.

◆ Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

◆ It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the KNB-75L with the optional KSC-25LS.

Charger Error

• While charging, if a problem is detected in the battery, “Charge Error !!” appears on the display.

• The following conditions create charging errors:

• A short in the battery is detected.

• Overvoltage in the battery is detected.

• When a charge error occurs, no key other than [ function.

] will

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver.

Attach the belt clip ﬁ rmly using the two supplied M3 x 6 mm binding screws.

Note：

◆ Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers into the belt clip.

CAUTION

• Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP

If desired, you can install the commercially available strap with sufﬁ cient strength using the holes of the transceiver.

BATTERY LIFE

Before you operate the transceiver outside using a battery pack, it is important to know how long the battery pack will last. The operating times listed in the table below are measured under the following cyclic conditions:

TX: 6 seconds, RX: 6 seconds, Stand-by: 48 seconds We recommend you carry extra battery packs with you, in

case the battery pack becomes depleted.

Battery Type Output Power

KNB-75L

Li-ion battery pack

L12

EL 15

Operating Time/

Hours (Approx.)

Note：

◆ If the strap is thick and does not pass through the holes, install the strap using the holes of the supplied belt clip.

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KEY AND CONTROL KNOB OPERATIONS

LCD Display

Speaker

[ ]

Press [ Press [

transceiver power is ON. The backlight turns OFF when the backlight timer elapses. When the voice guidance function is not set to OFF, the

voice announces the operating states of the transceiver. When pressing [

[MONI]

Press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker in order to monitor signals.

Release [MONI] to return to normal operation. Press [F], [MONI] to enter the Squelch level adjustment

mode.

[PTT]

Press and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone to transmit.

[ENC] Control

Rotate the [ENC] control to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu item, setting value and change the scan direction, etc.

[VOL] Control

Rotate the [VOL] control to adjust the speaker volume.

Multi-Scroll Key

[

Press [ Memory channel, Menu item, setting value or to change the scan direction, etc.

Press and hold [ ] or [ ] to change an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu item, setting value, etc. continuously.

[

Press and hold [ mode.

Press [ modes.

] (1s) to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. ] to turn the backlight ON and OFF when the

] while announcing, the voice stops.

], [ ]

] or [ ] to select an operating frequency,

]

] to select a frequency band in VFO

] to move to the next step in various setting

Microphone

DC IN (External power supply) Jack

]

[

Press and hold [ mode.

Press [ setting modes.

[ENT]

Press [ENT] to enter frequency direct entry mode in VFO mode.

Press [ENT] to complete the setting value and move to the next step in Menu mode or various setting modes.

[MODE]

Press [MODE] to select the mode. Press [F], [MODE] in DV mode or DR mode to enter

Digital Function Menu mode. This key operates the function displayed in the lower left

side. (Refer to page 15.)

[MENU]

Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode. Press [F], [MENU] to cycle the transmit output power.

[A/B]

Press [A/B] to select operation band A or B. Press [F], [A/B] to switch the Single band mode and Dual

band mode. This key operates the function displayed in the lower right

side. (Refer to page 15.)

[F]

Press [F] to enter Function select mode. Press [F] (1s) to turn the transceiver Key lock function ON

and OFF.

12 Keypad

[VFO/1]

Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. In Memory channel or CALL channel, press [F], [VFO] to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO (memory shift).

SP/MIC Jacks

microSD memory

card slot

Micro-USB Connector

(USB2.0, Type B)

] to select a frequency band in VFO

] to move back to the previous step in various

[MR/2]

Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. Press [F], [MR] to move to the Memory channel store

screen.

[CALL/3]

Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [F], [CALL] to store the current operating frequency

to the Call channel.

[MSG] (4)

Press [MSG] to display the APRS Message list. Press [F], [MSG] to enter the New Message input mode.

[LIST] (5)

Press [LIST] to display the APRS Station list.

• Each time you press [F], [LIST], the mode cycles through the following: APRS mode ON ➡ KISS mode ON ➡ OFF.

[BCN] (6)

Press [BCN] to transmit the beacon when APRS mode is ON.

Press [F], [BCN] to transmit the Object.

[REV] (7)

Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF. Press [F], [REV] to select the Sift direction.

[TONE] (8)

Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON.

• Each time you press [TONE], the function cycles through the following: Tone ON ➡ CTCSS ON ➡ DCS ON ➡ Cross Tone ON ➡ OFF.

Press [F], [TONE] to enter the Tone frequency, CTCSS frequency, DCS code, or Cross Tone setup mode.

Press [F], [TONE] (1s) to start the Tone frequency, CTCSS frequency, or DCS code scan.

[PF1] (9)

Press [PF1] to activate its programmed function. Press [F],

[MARK] (0)

Press [MARK] to display the Position memory list. Press [MARK] (1s) to enter the Mark Way point

registration mode. Press [F], [MARK] display your “My position”.

[MHz] (

Press [MHz] to enter the MHz mode. Press [MHz] (1s) to start the MHz scan. Press [F], [MHz] to enter Fine tuning function mode.

[PF2] (#)

Press [PF2] to activate its programmed function. Press [F], [PF2] to enter Frequency step setup mode or

Fine step frequency setup mode.

[PF1] to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.

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ON AIR/ Busy Indicator

The indicator lights red in transmitting, and lights green in receiving.

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DISPLAY

Common icon Display Area

A Band Display Area

B Band Display Area

Various function indicator

Indicator Description

Performs as the S meter when receiving a signal.

Displays the selected power level while transmitting.

Indicates the transmission band.

Appears while using Economic low output power.

Frequency Display

Indicator Description

Appears when the Cross tone function is "DCS/ CTCSS".

Appears when the Cross tone function is "TONE/DCS."

Appears when the Cross tone function is "DCS/ OFF".

Appears when the Shift function is set to plus.

Appears while using Low output power.

Appears while using Medium output power.

Appears while using High output power.

Appears while in FM mode.

Appears while in Narrow FM mode.

Appears while in Wide FM mode.

Appears while in AM mode.

Appears while in LSB mode.

Appears while in USB mode.

Appears while in CW mode.

Appears while in Digital Repeater mode.

Appears while in Digital Voice mode.

Appears when Voice Alert is set to "VA".

Appears when Voice Alert is set to "VAR".

Appears when the Tone function is ON.

Appears when the CTCSS function is ON.

Appears when the DCS function is ON.

Appears when the Cross tone function is "TONE/CTCSS".

Appears when the Shift function is set to minus.

Appears when the Shift function is set to -7.6 MHz. (TH-D74E only)

Appears when the Reverse function is ON.

Appears when the Attenuator function is ON.

Appears when the packet communication speed in APRS mode is set to 1200 bps.

Appears when the packet communication speed in APRS mode is set to 9600 bps.

Appears when the packet communication speed in KISS mode is set to 1200 bps.

Appears when the packet communication speed in KISS mode is set to 9600 bps.

Appears while in Stand-by (Packet mode).

Appears when the Beacon function is ON.

Appears when the Object function is ON.

Appears when the built-in GPS function is ON. Blinks when the built-in GPS function is

positioning. Appears when the built-in GPS function is in

Save mode. Appears when the GPS Track Log function is

ON. Blinks when the positioning.

Appears when the GPS Track Log function is ON and the built-in GPS function is in Save

mode.

built-in GPS function is

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Menu Mode Display

Indicator Description

Appears when a message is received.

Appears when recording communication.

Appears when playback of a voice message is paused.

D-STAR (DV/DR mode) Display

KEY GUIDE Display Area

Indicator Description

Appears when Code squelch is ON.

TX: Appears in interrupt communication. RX: Blinks while receiving interrupt communication.

Appears when the auto reply function is ON.

Appears when the Priority Scan function is ON.

Appears when FM radio mode is ON.

The Bluetooth® function is ON.

Connected to a Bluetooth® device.

Appears when a microSD memory card is recognized. Blinks when a microSD memory card is mounting or unmounting.

Appears when Weather Alert is ON. Blinks when Weather Alert is detected. (TH-D74A only.)

Appears when the key lock is ON.

Indicates the battery level.

Appears during charging of the battery.

Indicates the memory group number.

Indicates the Weather Channel. (TH-D74A only.)

Appears in GPS transmission.

Appears while in data communication mode. Blinks while receiving fast data.

Appears when a packet loss happens.

Indicates a repeater for local area call.

Indicates a repeater for call within zone.

Indicates a repeater for gateway call.

Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON.

Appears when the Repeater Lockout function is ON.

Appears when Callsign squelch is ON.

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF

Switching the Power ON

Press [ ] (1s). The power on message momentarily appears, and frequency

screen appears.

Switching the Power OFF

Press [ ] (1s).

ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK

When the built-in GPS function is turned ON, the year, month, day, and time are automatically set from the GPS satellite information. The default setting of the built-in GPS function is [On]. If the GPS information cannot be received, you can manually enter the date and time.

1 Access Menu No. 950. Date & Time screen appears by pressing [MENU], [PF1],

[LIST], [MARK].

2 Change the balance with [ ]/[ ] or [ENC] control.

• Band A and B are set to the same volume level (MAX) as a default setting. Pressing [MODE] returns to the previous screen without changing the setting.

When you select [Operation Band Only], the sound of the

operation band is outputted with priority.

Setting examples

When used in combination with APRS:

When using band A for voice calls, use the transceiver with the sound of band B set to a low volume level or muted.

When simultaneously scanning two waves:

If [Operation Band Only] is set, a voice is output only for the operation band when the operation and non-operation band become busy at the same time.

3 Press [ENT] to set the volume balance. 4 Press [MENU] to return to the frequency screen.

SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE

You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation.

1 Press [F], [A/B].

• Each time you press [F], [A/B], the transceiver switches between Single band and Dual band mode.

Dual Band mode Single Band mode

2 Set the date, time, and time zone with [ ]/[ ] or [ENC]

control. 3 Press [A/B]. The date, time, and time zone are set. 4 Press [MENU] to return to the frequency screen.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate the [VOL] control to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

When no sound is heard (the squelch is closed), you can adjust the noise level by rotating the [VOL] control while pressing the [MONI].

VOLUME BALANCE (BAND A/B)

This function adjusts the volume balance when using the transceiver with dual bands.

1 Access Menu No. 910. Volume balance screen appears by pressing [MENU],

[PF1], [VFO], [MARK].

SELECTING AN OPERATION BAND

You can select a band A or B as an operation band for changing the frequency or setting various operations, etc.

1 Press [A/B] to select operating band A or B.

Dual Band A

Single Band A Single Band B

Dual Band B

BASIC OPERATIONS

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND

You can change the frequency bands for bands A and B.

1 Press

[ ]/[ ] (1s).

• Each time you press

[ ]/[ ] (1s), you cycle to the next

frequency band. Band A: 144 ➡ 220 ➡ 430 ➡ 144 (MHz). Band B: 430 ➡ LF/MF(AMBC) ➡ HF ➡ 50 ➡ FMBC ➡ 118 ➡ 144 ➡ VHF(174-216) ➡ 200/300 ➡ 430 ➡ VHF(470-524) (MHz).

Note:

◆ 220 MHz band in Band A is used by the TH-D74A only.

Frequency ranges:

• 118 MHz: Band B 108 ~ 136 MHz

• 144 MHz: 136 ~ 174 MHz

• 220 MHz: 216 ~ 260 MHz (TH-D74A only)

• 200/300 MHz: Band B 216 ~ 410 MHz

• 430 MHz: 410 ~ 470 MHz

• LF/MF(AMBC): 0.1 ~ 1.71 MHz

• HF: 1.71 ~ 29.7 MHz

• 50: 29.7 ~ 76 MHz

• FMBC: 76 ~ 108 MHz

SELECTING THE DEMODULATION MODE

You can select the demodulation mode.

Selecting the Demodulation Mode

1 Press [A/B] to select an operation band. 2 Press [MODE] to select a demodulation mode.

• Each press changes the demodulation mode as follows. Band A: FM/NFM ➡ DR (DV) ➡ (Returns to FM/NFM) Band B: FM/NFM ➡ DR (DV) ➡ AM ➡ LSB ➡ USB ➡ CW

➡ (Returns to FM/NFM)

Note:

◆ Switching between the DV and DR modes is not possible with the [MODE] button. (Refer to "Digital Function Menu".)

◆ The DV and DR mode cannot be selected for both band A and B at the same time.

◆ Switching between the FM and NFM modes is not possible with the [MODE] button. (Refer to page 16.)

Note:

◆ 220 MHz band is used by the TH-D74A only.

MHz Step

To adjust the frequency by a larger amount, press [MHz] to enter MHz mode, then rotate the [ENC] control or use the

[

]/[ ] keys to adjust the frequency in steps of 1 MHz.

Press [MHz] again to exit MHz mode and adjust the frequency using the normal step frequency.

Frequency Direct Entry

If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency.

1 Press [ENT]. The Direct Frequency Entry display appears. 2 Press the numeric keys ([0] ~ [9]) to enter your desired

frequency.

3 To set the entered frequency, press 6 digit.

• Pressing [ENT] before entering all of the digits will set the remaining digits to 0.

Memory Channel Mode

Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have stored in the memory channel.

1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. The Memory channel number appears on the display. 2 Rotate the [ENC] control to select your desired Memory

channel.

Call Channel Mode

Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used as an emergency channel within your group.

1 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode. “C” appears on the display. 2 Press [CALL] again, and the transceiver will return to the

previous frequency.

• The default settings are as follows.

TH-D74A

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

There are 3 operating modes available to choose from: VFO mode, Memory Channel mode, and Call Channel mode.

VFO Mode

VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency.

1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. 2 Rotate the [ENC] control to select your desired operating

frequency.

• You can also select a frequency by using the [ keys.

• The default step frequency for the [ENC] control varies according to the model and operating frequency band:

Model 144 MHz 220 MHz 430 MHz

TH-D74A 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz TH-D74E 12.5 kHz - 25 kHz

]/[ ]

Band (Mode) Call Channel Memory Name

VHF (except DV/DR mode) 146.520 MHz (FM) Call VHF (FM)

VHF(DV/DR mode) 144.000 MHz (DV) Call VHF (DV)

220 MHz(except DV/DR mode) 223.500 MHz (FM) Call 220M (FM)

220 MHz(DV/DR mode) 223.000 MHz (DV) Call 220M (DV)

UHF(except DV/DR mode) 446.000 MHz (FM) Call UHF (FM)

UHF(DV/DR mode) 440.000 MHz (DV) Call UHF (DV)

TH-D74E

Band Call Channel Memory Name

VHF (except DV/DR mode) 145.500 MHz (FM) Call VHF (FM)

VHF(DV/DR mode) 144.8125MHz (DV) Call VHF (DV)

UHF(except DV/DR mode) 433.500 MHz (FM) Call UHF (FM)

UHF(DV/DR mode) 433.6125MHz (DV) Call UHF (DV)

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