Kenwood RC-D710, RC-D70, RC-D10 User Manual

RC-D710

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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取扱説明書

Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual.
For a detailed explanation on the operations, refer to the PDF file
supplied on the CD-ROM.

Seules les fonctions de base sont expliquées dans ce mode
d’emploi. Pour le détail sur les autres opérations, reportez-vous au
fichier PDF à votre disposition sur le CD-ROM.

En este manual de instrucciones solamente se explican
las operaciones básicas. Si desea obtener una descripción
detallada de las operaciones, consulte el archivo PDF
correspondiente incluido en el CD-ROM.

本取扱説明書の操作 説明は基本的な内容を記載しています。各機能の詳
細説明は付属CD-ROM内の取扱説明書（PDF形式）をご覧ください。

© B62-2003-00 (W)
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RC-D710

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

THANK YOU

We are grateful you decided to purchase this RC-D710.

FEATURES

RC-D710 has the following main features:

• Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25protocol. With a portable computer,
allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily.

• Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/
Position Reporting System (APRS

• <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

When the RC-D710 is connected to the TM-V71A/E, the available functions are the

same as the TM-D710A/E.

• <RC-D710 + PG-5J>

When the RC-D710 is connected to the DATA terminal of a transceiver via the PG-5J

(option), with the RC-D710 built-in TNC, you can use PACKET and APRS mode (Stand
Alone mode).

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NOTICES TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be applicable:

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification 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.

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

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment 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.

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PRECAUTIONS

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and RC-D710/
transceiver damage.

• When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure the RC-D710 while driving; it is too
dangerous.

• Do not expose the RC-D710 to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating
appliances.

• Do not place the RC-D710 in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the RC-D710 or transceiver,
switch the RC-D710/ transceiver power off immediately, and contact a
service station or your dealer.

• Do not use options not specified by

Kenwood.

Kenwood

WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL

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

Instruction Action

Press [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.
Press [KEY] (1s). Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer.

Press [KEY1], [KEY2].

Press [F], [KEY].

Press [KEY] + Power ON.

Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press
KEY2.

Press the F key to enter Function mode, then press
KEY to access its secondary function.

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

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CONTENTS

PREPARATION ................................................................................................ 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................................

INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................

CONNECTION TO PC ................................................................................

CONNECTION TO TM-V71 ........................................................................

CONNECTION TO PG-5J

........................................................................... 4

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2
3
3

GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................................................

OPERATION PANEL (FRONT) <RC-D710 + TM-V71> .............................

OPERATION PANEL (REAR & LEFT) .......................................................

DISPLAY <RC-D710 + TM-V71> ..............................................................

OPERATION PANEL (FRONT) <RC-D710 + PG-5J> ..............................

BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71) ................................................. 14

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

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

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

SELECTING A BAND ...............................................................................

SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE ......................

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND
SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE

TRANSMITTING .......................................................................................

MENU MODE .................................................................................................

MENU ACCESS .......................................................................................

MENU CONFIGURATION ........................................................................

CHARACTER ENTRY ..............................................................................

MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................34

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICE .................................................................................................. 34

SERVICE NOTE ....................................................................................... 34

CLEANING ...............................................................................................

....................................................................... 34

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SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................35

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For a detailed explanation on the operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD­ROM.

• Titles denoted with <RC-D710 + TM-V71> are operation explanations only for
when the RC-D710 is connected to the TM-V71(A/E). Titles without this indication
include operation explanations for when connecting the RC-D710 to the PG-5J.

• In the explanations, the term "transceiver" is generally referring to the RC-D710 +
TM-V71(A/E).

Operation File name

CONTENTS

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
<RC-D710 + TM-V71>

MEMORY CHANNELS <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)

SCAN <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM
(CTCSS) <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS)
<RC-D710 + TM-V71>

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)
<RC-D710 + TM-V71>

® <

EchoLink

RC-D710 + TM-V71>

OTHER OPERATIONS

PACKET OPERATION

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APRS

RESET

VGS-1 (OPTIONAL) OPERATION
<RC-D710 + TM-V71>

CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION
<WITH TM-V71(A) K TYPE ONLY>

WIRELESS OPERATION
<WITH TM-V71(A) K TYPE ONLY>

WEATHER ALERT
<WITH TM-V71(A) K TYPE ONLY>

SKY COMMAND
<WITH TM-V71(A) K TYPE ONLY>

Note: Operations file is available in PDF file format. To read the file, you must use Adobe
Reader®.

00-CONTENTS-E.pdf

01-REPEATER-E.pdf

02-MEMORY CHANNEL-E.pdf

03-PM CHANNEL-E.pdf

04-SCAN-E.pdf

05-CTCSS-E.pdf

06-DCS-E.pdf

07-DTMF-E.pdf

08-EchoLink-E.pdf

09-OTHER OPERATIONS-E.pdf

10-PACKET-E.pdf

11-APRS-E.pdf

12-RESET-E.pdf

13-VGS-E.pdf

14-CROSS BAND (K TYPE)-E.pdf

15-WIRELESS (K TYPE)-E.pdf

16-WEATHER ALERT (K TYPE)-E.pdf

17-SKY COMMAND (K TYPE)-E.pdf

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PREPARATION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Item Part Number Quantity

Modular plug cable (for PANEL jack) E30-7639-XX 1
Line filter L79-1417-XX 2
Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug (for

GPS jack)
Base stand J09-0409-XX 1

• Sheet G11-4438-XX 1
Panel holder J29-0663-XX 1

• Cushion G13-2233-XX 1
Panel bracket J29-0707-XX 1

• Sheet G11-4228-XX 1
Screw set N99-2055-XX 1

Warranty Card

Instruction manual

CD-ROM (For a detailed explanation on the
operation)

For USA/ CANADA —— 1
For Europe —— 1
English, French,

Spanish, Japanese
Italian, German, Dutch,

Chinese (traditional)

E30-3400-XX 1

B62-2003-XX 1

B62-2004-XX 1

T93-0134-XX

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INSTALLATION

n Mobile Installation

1 Clean and dry the installation location.

Do not install the bracket close to an air bag.

2 Remove the release paper from the base

of the panel bracket, then secure it in
place using the 3 supplied self-tapping
screws.

• Allow the panel to set for a while, to ensure
it remains fast. Otherwise, vibrations may
occur.

• After removing the release paper, it cannot
be reused.

3 Attach the panel holder to the panel

bracket using the 2 supplied SEMS
screws.

4 Attach the RC-D710 to the panel holder

so that it locks in place.

n Fixed Station

1 Attach the panel holder to the base

stand using the 2 supplied SEMS
screws.

2 Attach the RC-D710 to the panel

holder so that it locks in place.

Tapping screw
(4 mm x 12 mm)

Flat washer

Panel
bracket

Adhesive tape

SEMS screw

(M4 x 10 mm)

Panel holder

SEMS screw (M4
x 10 mm)

Panel holder

Base stand

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CONNECTION TO PC

NC

NC

CTS

TXD

RTS

GND

RXD

NC

Use a PG-5G (option) cable when connecting the RC-D710 to a computer D-SUB
terminal.

COM terminal pin

PG-5G (option)

PG-5G pin configuration (cross connection)

CONNECTION TO TM-V71

Connect the RC-D710 to the TM-V71 using the supplied cable.

TM-V71

Panel jack

Line filter

To PC 9-pin

D-SUB terminal

RC-D710

Modular plug cable

Line filter Panel jack

Installing the Line Filter

Install the line filter approximately 3 cm from the
connector.

Approx. 3 cm

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CONNECTION TO PG-5J

NC

PR9

PKS

PKD

GND

SQC

When using the RC-D710 with a transceiver other than the TM-V71, attach the
RC-D710 to the transceiver using the PG-5J (option).

DATA terminal

Line filter

Panel jack

DATA terminal pin

(PG-5J)

To 13.8 V DC power supply

Black (—)

Transceiver

6 pin mini-DIN cable

No. Name I/O Function

q

w

e

r

t

y

or 12 V vehicle battery

Red (+)

cable

DC power cable

RC-D710

Modular plug cable

TNC data output

PKD O

2 Vp-p/ 10 kΩ (9600 bps data)
40 mVp-p/ 10 kΩ (1200 bps data)

GND —

GND
Data standby control signal output

PKS O

Open corrector TX : L level / RX : Hi
impedance

PR9 I

NC —

SQC I

TNC data input (9600 bps)

350 mVp-p to 600 mVp-p/ 10 kΩ

No connection
Squelch control signal input

SQL Open: H level / Close: L level

cable

DATA terminal

Panel jack

PG-5J

Line filter

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n Power Cable Connection (PG-5J)

Fixed Station
In order to use the PG-5J for fixed station operation, you will need a separate

13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately.

Note: Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections.

Mobile Installation
Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the

current to the PG-5J is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission
or the transmit output power may drop excessively. Never connect the
transceiver to a 24 V battery.

Note: Install the PG-5J Interface Box using the included screw set in a location where it will
not interfere with driving.

n Replacing Fuses (PG-5J)

If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After the

problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to
blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized Kenwood
dealer or an authorized Kenwood service center for assistance.

Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the PG-5J could be damaged.

Fuse holder

Fuse

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

OPERATION PANEl (FRONT) <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

n IN NORMAlMODE

q CALL

Press [CALL] to select the Call channel.
Press
w VFO

Press
e MR

Press
r Tuning Control

Press the

Press

t KEY

[CALL] (1s) to start Call scan.

Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode , then rotate the Tuning control to select an

operating frequency.

[VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan.

Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode, then rotate the Tuning control to

select a Memory channel.

[MR] (1s) to start Memory scan.

Rotate to select an operating frequency or Memory channel, change the scan

direction, etc.

Tuning control to enter MHz mode (while in VFO or Call mode) or to
toggle the display between the channel name and frequency (while in Memory
Channel mode).

Tuning control (1s) to start MHz scan or Group scan.

Press [KEY] to turn the APRS key function ON and OFF.

Note: For APRS key functions, refer to the APRS explanation.

y F

Press [F] to enter Function mode.

Press

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[F] (1s) to turn the transceiver key lock function ON and OFF.

u TONE

Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON.

Each time you press

[TONE] to toggle the functions as follows: Tone ON >>

CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF.

i REV

Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF.

Press

[REV] (1s) to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON.

o LOW

Press [LOW] to toggle the transmit output power as follows: High Power (with
TM-V71(A/E) K, E types only) –> Middle Power –> Low Power.

!0 PF1

Press [PF1] to activate its programmable function.

!1 PF2

Press [PF2] to activate its programmable function.

!2 BAND SEL (VOL) Control

Rotate the [BAND SEL] control to adjust the speaker volume.

Press the left

[BAND SEL] to select the A band. Press the right [BAND SEL]

to select the B band.

Press

[BAND SEL] (1s) to toggle between single and dual-band mode.

!3 SQL Control

Rotate the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise opens the
squelch and counterclockwise tightens the squelch.

!4 TNC

Press [TNC] to turn built-in TNC ON and the APRS (or NAVITRA) mode ON.

Each time you press [TNC], the mode toggles as follows: APRS (or

NAVITRA) mode ON >> PACKET mode ON >> TNC OFF.

• When the built-in TNC turns on, “OPENING TNC” appears on the display.

• When “OPENING TNC” appears on the display, the mode cannot be changed.

!5 PM

Press [PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory) channel selection
mode.

!6
Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF.

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n IN FUNCTION MODE

q C.IN

Press [C.IN] to store the current operating frequency to the Call channel.

w M>V

Press [M>V] to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO
(memory shift).

e M.IN

Select a Memory channel, then press [M.IN] to store the current operating
frequency in the Memory channel.

r Tuning Control

Press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode.

t F OFF

Press [F OFF] to return Normal mode.

y T.SEL
While Tone, CTCSS, or DCS is ON, press

setup mode.

u SHIFT
Press

i MUTE
Press

o VISUAL

!0 BAND SEL (VOL) Control

Press

[SHIFT] to enter Offset Direction selection mode. Each time you press

[SHIFT], the offset direction toggles as follows:

plus (+) direction –> minus (–) direction –> –7.6 MHz (with TM-V71(E) E type
only) –> OFF.

[MUTE] to turn the Mute function ON or OFF.

Press [VISUAL] to turn the Visual Scan function ON and OFF.

Rotate the [BAND SEL] control to adjust the speaker volume.

[BAND SEL] to select a frequency band.

[T.SEL] to enter CTCSS or DCS

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!1 SQL Control

Rotate the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise opens the
squelch and counterclockwise tightens the squelch.

!2 DX

Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF.

!3 P.IN

Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode.

!4
Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF.

OPERATION PANEl (REAR & lEFT)

qGPS

Connect the GPS receiver or the Weather Station to this jack with using
supplied cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug.

w COM

This terminal is for connecting to a PC. Use a PG-5G (option) cable when
connecting the built-in TNC to a computer D-SUB terminal.

e Panel jack

Connect the TM-V71 or PG-5J to this jack using the supplied Modular plug
cable.

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DIsPlAy <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

<A Band> <B Band>

Indicator Description

Clock display (Setting Time: Menu 525)

Appears when there is a transmission band available.
Blinks when the cross-band repeater is ON (with TM-V71(A) K
type only).

Appears when there is an operation band available.
Blinks when the wireless remote control is ON (with TM­V71(A) K type only).

Appears when the Tone function is ON.

Appears when the CTCSS function is ON.

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Appears when the DCS function is ON.

Appears when the Shift function is set to plus.

Appears when the Shift function is set to minus.

Appears when the Reverse function is ON.

Appears when the ASC function is ON.
Blinks when the ASC function is performing an OK check.

Appears while in AM mode.

Appears while in FM mode.

Appears while in Narrow FM mode.

Appears when the selected channel is registered while in
Memory Input mode.

Indicator Description

Displays the Memory channel and Menu number.

Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON.

Appears while using High output power.
Blinks when the temperature protection circuit (transmit power
save) turns on.

(with TM-V71(A/E) K, E types only)

Appears while using Middle output power.
Blinks when the temperature protection circuit (transmit power
save) turns on.

Appears while using Low output power.

Displays the operating frequency.

Appears when receiving a busy signal.
Performs as an S meter when receiving a signal and displays

the selected power level while transmitting.
Appears while transmitting.

Appears while using the External data band.

Appears while using the Internal data band.

Appears when the data terminal is set as 9600 (bps).

Appears when mute function is ON.

Appears while making a continuous recording.

Appears while in EchoLink Sysop mode.

Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.

Displays the

Appears when Weather Alert is ON.
Blinks when receiving a signal.

PM channel number.

(with TM-V71(A) K type only)

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OPERATION PANEl (FRONT) <RC-D710 + PG-5J>

n IN NORMAlMODE

q Tuning Control
Press

w F

eTNC

Each time you press [TNC], the mode toggles between APRS (or NAVITRA)

r PM

t

Press [ ] to turn the RC-D710 power ON and OFF.

[F], then press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode.

Press [F] to enter Function mode.

mode ON and PACKET mode ON.

• When “OPENING TNC” appears on the display, the mode cannot be changed.

Press [PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory) channel selection
mode.

Note: For [MSG], [LIST], [BCON], [POS], and [P.MON] keys, refer to the APRS explanation.

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n IN FUNCTION MODE

q Tuning Control
Press the
w F OFF

Press [F OFF] to return Normal mode.

eDX

Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF.

r P.IN

Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode.

t

Press [ ] to turn the RC-D710 power ON and OFF.

Tuning control to enter Menu mode.

Note: For [WXi] key, refer to the APRS explanation.

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BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF

Press the [ ] switch to switch the transceiver ON.

Press the [ ] switch again to switch the transceiver OFF.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate the [BAND SEL] (VOL) control of your selected band clockwise to
increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH

Rotate the [SQL] control of your selected band, when no signals are present, and
select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated.

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SELECTING A BAND

Press the left [BAND SEL] control to select band A and the right [BAND SEL]
control to select band B.

• The icon appears at the top of the band on which you are operating and the
icon appears at the top of the band on which you are currently set to transmit.

Band A (left [BAND SEL] control):

Band B (right [BAND SEL] control):

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Pressing [PF2] allows you to switch the operating band between bands A and B,
while maintaining the original band as the transmit band.

Band A is the transmit band and band B is the operating band:

Band A is both the transmit and operating band:

SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE

You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band
operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.

Dual band mode:

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Single band mode (band A only):

Note: You can also turn the center partition bar display off {Menu No. 527}.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND

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

1 Select band A or B by pressing the [BAND SEL] control or [PF2].
2 Press [F], [BAND SEL] of your selected band.

• Each time you press [F], [BAND SEL], you cycle to the next frequency band.

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SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE

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 Tuning control to select your desired operating frequency.

■ Memory Channel Mode

Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used

frequency and related data which you have saved in the transceiver memory.

1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.

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■ 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 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.

• The icon appears on the display.

3 Press [CALL] again to return to your previous operating frequency.

TRANSMITTING

1 Select your desired band and frequency/channel.
2 Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to

transmit.

• The icon and the RF power meter appear on the display for the selected
transmit band. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power.

• The

/ / icon(s) appear on the display, depending on what output power you

have selected.

3 When you finish speaking, release the [PTT] switch.

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MENU MODE

Many functions on this RC-D710 are selected or configured through the Menu
instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system,
you will appreciate the versatility it offers.

MENU ACCESS

1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu.

• The setup category name appears on the display.

<RC-D710 + TM-V71>

<RC-D710 + PG-5J>

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired setup category.
3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current category.

• The Menu name and number appears on the display.

4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Menu.
5 Press the Tuning control to set up the current Menu.

6 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired value for the selected Menu.
7 Press the Tuning control to set the selected value.
8 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to set up additional Menus.

• Press [ESC] at any time to exit Menu mode.

• Press

[BACK] at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu

selection.

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MENU CONFIGURATION

Menu

No.

000

001

002

1

003

1

004

1

005

1

006

1

007

1

008

1

009

Menu

No.

000

001

Display Description

KEY BEEP

BEEP VOLUME

EXT.SPEAKER

ANNOUNCE

ANNOUNCE

LANGUAGE

ANNOUNCE

VOLUME

ANNOUNCE SPEED

PLAYBACK REPEAT

PLAYBACK

INTERVAL

CONTINUOUS

RECORDING

Display Description

KEY BEEP

BEEP VOLUME

AUDIO <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Setting

Values

Beep sound OFF/ ON ON

Beep volume level

External speaker output
mode

Voice announcement mode

Voice announcement
language

Voice announcement
volume

Voice announcement
speed

Recording playback repeat OFF/ ON OFF
Playback repeat interval

time

Continuous recording OFF/ ON OFF

LEVEL 1 ~
LEVEL 7

MODE 1/
MODE 2

OFF/ AUTO/
MANUAL

ENGLISH/
JAPANESE

LEVEL 1 ~
LEVEL 7

SPEED 0 ~
SPEED 4

0 ~ 60 s 10 s

Default
Setting

LEVEL 5

MODE 1

AUTO

ENGLISH

LEVEL 5

SPEED 1

AUDIO <RC-D710 + PG-5J>

Setting

Values

Beep sound OFF/ ON ON

Beep volume level

LEVEL 1 ~
LEVEL 3

Default
Setting

LEVEL 2

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Menu

No.

100

101

102

103
104

TX/RX <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

PROGRAMMABLE

VFO

STEP

MODULATION

VHF AIP

UHF AIP

Programmable VFO setup

Step frequency

Modulation/demodulation
mode

VHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF
UHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF

Setting

Values

Varies with
the selected
frequency band

Varies with
the selected
frequency band

Varies with
the selected
frequency band

Default
Setting

–

–

–

105

106

107

108
109

2

110

Menu

No.

200

201

202

203

204

205

S-METER SQUELCH

S-METER SQL

HANGUP TIME

MUTE HANGUP

TIME

BEAT SHIFT

TOT

WEATHER ALERT

S-meter squelch OFF/ ON OFF

S-meter squelch hang up
time

Mute hang up time setup

Beat shift OFF/ ON OFF
Time-out timer 3/ 5/ 10 min 10 min
Weather alert OFF/ ON OFF

MEMORY <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

MEMORY NAME

RECALL METHOD

LOCKOUT

GROUP LINK

EchoLink MEMORY

EchoLink SPEED

Memory name setup

Memory channel recall
method

Memory channel lockout OFF/ ON OFF
Memory group link

registration

EchoLink memory setting

EchoLink memory
transmission speed

OFF/ 125/ 250/
500 ms

OFF/ 125/ 250/
500/ 750/ 1000
ms

Setting

Values

Up to 8
characters

ALL BANDS/
CURRENT

Up to 10 digits
(0 ~ 9)

Up to 8
characters
for EchoLink
memory name

Up to 8 digits
for DTMF code

FAST/ SLOW FAST

OFF

OFF

Default
Setting

–

ALL BANDS

–

–

22

Menu

No.

300

301

302

303

304

Menu

No.

400

3

401

402

2

403

2

404

2

405

2

406

DTMF <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

DTMF HOLD

DTMF MEMORY

DTMF SPEED

DTMF PAUSE

DTMF KEY LOCK

DTMF transmission hold OFF/ ON OFF

DTMF memory

DTMF memory
transmission speed

DTMF pause code time

DTMF key lock OFF/ ON OFF

REPEATER <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

OFFSET FREQUENCY

AUTO REPEATER

OFFSET

1750 TX HOLD

REPEATER MODE

REPEATER TX HOLD

REPEATER ID

REPEATER ID TX

Offset frequency

Auto Repeater Offset OFF/ ON ON

Transmission hold when
transmitting a 1750 Hz tone

Repeater mode

Repeater transmission hold ON/ OFF OFF

Repeater ID registration

Repeater ID transmission

Setting

Values

Up to 8
characters for
DTMF memory
name

Up to 16 digits
for DTMF code

FAST/ SLOW FAST

100/ 250/ 500/
750/ 1000/
1500/ 2000 ms

Setting

Values

See
explanation

OFF/ ON OFF

CROSS BAND/
LOCKED TX:
A-BAND/
LOCKED TX:
B-BAND

Up to 12
characters

OFF/ MORSE/
VOICE

Default
Setting

–

500 ms

Default
Setting

–

CROSS BAND

–

OFF

23

Menu

No.

500

501

502

503

504

505

507

508

509

510

511

512

513

514

515

516

AUX <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

POWER ON

MESSAGE

BRIGHTNESS

AUTO BRIGHTNESS

BACKLIGHT COLOR

CONTRAST

DISPLAY REVERSE

MODE

PANEL PF1

PANEL PF2

MIC PF1(PF)

MIC PF2(MR)

MIC PF3(VFO)

MIC PF4(CALL)

MIC KEY LOCK

SCAN RESUME

VISUAL SCAN

APO

Power on message setup

Display brightness

Display auto brightness OFF/ ON OFF

Backlight color

Display contrast

Display reverse mode

PF1 key programmable
function value

PF2 key programmable
function value

Microphone PF1 key
programmable function
value

Microphone PF2 key
programmable function
value

Microphone PF3 key
programmable function
value

Microphone PF4 key
programmable function
value

Microphone key lock OFF/ ON OFF

Scan resume method

Number of Channels for
Visual Scan

Auto Power Off time

Setting

Values

Up to 8
characters

OFF/ LEVEL 1
~ LEVEL 8

AMBER/
GREEN

LEVEL 1 ~
LEVEL 16

POSITIVE/
NEGATIVE

See
explanation

See
explanation

See
explanation

See
explanation

See
explanation

See
explanation

TIME/
CARRIER/
SEEK

MODE 1: 31ch/
MODE 2 : 61ch/
MODE 3 : 91ch/
MODE 4 : 181ch

OFF/ 30/ 60/
90/ 120/ 180
(minutes)

Default
Setting

HELLO !!

LEVEL 8

AMBER

LEVEL 8

POSITIVE

WX CH

(K type)

FRQ.BAND

(E/ M4 types)

CTRL

A/B

MR

VFO

CALL

(K/ M4 types)

1750

(E type)

TIME

MODE 2 : 61ch

OFF

24

Menu

No.

517

518

519

520

521

2

522

2

523

524

525

526

527

528

529

AUX <RC-D710 + TM-V71>

Display Description

EXT. DATA BAND

EXT. DATA SPEED

PC PORT

BAUDRATE

SQC SOURCE

AUTO PM STORE

REMOTE ID

REMOTE ANSWER

BACK

DATE

TIME

TIME ZONE

DISPLAY

PARTITION BAR

COM PORT
BAUDRATE

INT. DATA BAND

(PACKET)

External TNC data band
type

External TNC data
communications speed

PC terminal baud rate
speed

SQC output type

Automatic PM entry OFF/ ON ON
Personal Identification

Number

Answer back OFF/ ON ON

Date

Clock time

Time zone

Display partition bar OFF/ ON ON

COM terminal baud rate
speed

Internal TNC data band
(PACKET)

Setting

Values

A-BAND/
B-BAND/
TX:A-BAND
RX:B-BAND/
RX:A-BAND
TX:B-BAND

1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps

9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600
bps

OFF/ BUSY/
SQL/ TX/
BUSY or TX/
SQL or TX

000 ~ 999 000

See
explanation

See
explanation

UTC + 14:00 ~
UTC − 14:00

9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600
bps

A-BAND/
B-BAND/
TX:A-BAND
RX:B-BAND/
RX:A-BAND
TX:B-BAND

Default
Setting

A-BAND

9600 bps

BUSY or TX

–

–

UTC

9600 bps

A-BAND

25

Menu

No.

500

501

502

503

504

505

521

524

525

526

528

AUX <RC-D710 + PG-5J>

Display Description

POWER ON

MESSAGE

BRIGHTNESS

AUTO BRIGHTNESS

BACKLIGHT COLOR

CONTRAST

DISPLAY REVERSE

MODE

AUTO PM STORE

DATE

TIME

TIME ZONE

COM PORT
BAUDRATE

Power on message setup

Display brightness

Display auto brightness OFF/ ON OFF

Backlight color

Display contrast

Display reverse mode

Automatic PM entry OFF/ ON ON

Date

Clock time

Time zone

COM terminal baud rate
speed

Setting

Values

Up to 8
characters

OFF/ LEVEL 1
~ LEVEL 8

AMBER/
GREEN

LEVEL 1 ~
LEVEL 16

POSITIVE/
NEGATIVE

See
explanation

See
explanation

UTC + 14:00 ~
UTC − 14:00

9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600
bps

Default
Setting

HELLO !!

LEVEL 8

AMBER

LEVEL 8

POSITIVE

–

–

UTC

9600 bps

26

Menu

No.

600

601

602

603

APRS

Display Description

BASIC SETTING

MY CALLSIGN

BEACON TYPE

Call sign entry

Beacon type

INTERNAL TNC

DATA BAND

*RC-D710 +

Data band type

TM-V71

DATA SPEED

DCD SENSE

TX DELAY

BAUD RATE

INPUT

OUTPUT

FORMAT

NAME

OUTPUT

Data communications
speed

DCD sense type

TX delay time

Baud rate speed

GPS data input type

GPS data output type

Way point format

Way point name

Way point output type

GPS PORT

WAYPOINT

Setting

Values

Up to 9
characters

APRS/
NAVITRA

A-BAND/
B-BAND/
TX:A-BAND
RX:B-BAND/
RX:A-BAND
TX:B-BAND

1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps

D or RxD
BAND/
BOTH BAND/
IGNORE DCD

Default
Setting

NOCALL

APRS

A-BAND

D or RxD

BAND

*RC-D710 +

TM-V71

ON/
IGNORE DCD

*RC-D710 +

ON

PG-5J

100/ 150/ 200/
300/ 400/ 500/
750/ 1000 ms

2400/ 4800/
9600 bps

OFF/ GPS/
WEATHER(Da
vis)/ WEATHER
(PeetBros)

OFF/
WAYPOINT/
DGPS

NMEA/
MAGELLAN/
KENWOOD

6-CHAR ~ 9­CHAR

ALL/ LOCAL/
FILTERED

200 ms

4800 bps

OFF

OFF

NMEA

6-CHAR

ALL

27

Menu

No.

604

605

606

607

608

609

610

611

Display Description

OUTPUT

NAME

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

SPEED

ALTITUDE

POSITION

AMBIGUITY

POSITION

COMMENT

TEXT

TX RATE

POSITION LIMIT

TYPE

STATION ICON

METHOD

INITIAL INTERVAL

DECAY ALGORITHM

PROPORTIONAL

PATHING

COM port output OFF/ ON OFF

Name entry

Latitude entry

Longitude entry

Speed information setup OFF/ ON ON
Altitude information setup OFF/ ON ON

Position ambiguity mode

Position comment

Status text

Status text TX rate OFF/ 1/1 ~ 1/8 1/1

Position limit

Packet filter type

Station icon

Method

Initial interval time

Decay algorithm OFF/ ON ON

Proportional pathing OFF/ ON ON

APRS

COM PORT

MY POSITION

See
explanation

See
explanation

See
explanation

BEACON INFORMATION

OFF/ 1-DIGIT ~
4-DIGIT

POSITION COMMENT

See
explanation

STATUS TEXT

See
explanation

PACKET FILTER

See
explanation

WHEATHER/
DIGI/ MOBILE/
OBJECT/
NAVITRA/
OTHERS

STATION ICON

See
explanation

BEACON TX ALGORITHM

MANUAL/ PTT/
AUTO

0.2/ 0.5/ 1/ 3/ 5/
10/ 20/ 30 min

Setting

Values

Default
Setting

−

−

−

OFF

Off Duty

−

OFF

Checked all

W

(KENWOOD icon)

MANUAL

3 min

28

Menu

No.

612

613

614

615

616

617

618

619

620

621

622

Display Description

TYPE

NETWORK

Packet path type See explanation

Network

VOICE ALERT *RC-D710 + TM-V71

VOICE ALERT

CTCSS FREQUENCY

TX

TX INTERVAL

DIGIPEAT

TIME

Voice alert OFF/ ON OFF

CTCSS frequency

Weather TX OFF/ ON OFF
Weather TX interval time 5/ 10/ 30 min 5 min

Digipeat

UI check time 0 ~ 250 sec 28 sec

UIDIGI

ALIASES

UIDIGI See explanation

UIFLOOD

ALIASES

UIFLOOD See explanation

SUBSTITUTION

UITRACE

ALIASES

UITRACE See explanation

USER PHRASES

REPLY

TEXT

REPLY TO

User phrases See explanation

Reply message OFF/ ON OFF

Auto message reply text

Reply to

APRS

PACKET PATH

NETWORK

Up to 9
characters

See
explanation

WEATHER STATION

DIGIPEAT (MY CALL)

OFF/ ON OFF

UI CHECK

UIDIGI

UIFLOOD

UITRACE

USER PHRASES

AUTO MESSAGE REPLY

Up to 50
characters

Up to 9
characters

Setting

Values

Default
Setting

APK102

100.0 Hz

−

29

Menu

No.

623

624

625

626

627

628

Display Description

MESSAGE

BLN

RX BEEP

SPECIAL CALL

Message group

BLN group

RX Beep

Special call

APRS VOICE
*RC-D710 +

APRS voice OFF/ ON ON

TM-V71

DISPLAY AREA

AUTO BRIGHTNESS

CHANGE COLOR

SPEED, DISTANCE

ALTITUDE, RAIN

TEMPERATURE

POSITION

GRID FORMAT

GROUP MODE

GROUP CODE

Display area

Auto brightness OFF/ ON ON
Change color OFF/ ON ON

Speed/ distance

Altitude/ rain feet/inch/ m/nm feet/inch
Temperature °F/ °C °F

Position format

Grid format

Group mode OFF/ ON OFF
Group code 3 characters

APRS

GROUP FILTERING

SOUND

INTERRUPT DISPLAY

DISPLAY UNIT 1

DISPLAY UNIT 2

NAVITRA GROUP

Setting

Values

Up to 59
characters

Up to 29
characters

OFF/ MESSAG
E ONLY/ MINE/
ALL NEW/ ALL

Up to 9
characters

OFF/ HALF/

ENTIRE

*RC-D710 +

TM-V71

OFF/ ENTIRE

*RC-D710

+PG-5J

mi/h mile/ Km/h
mile/ Knots nm

dd°mm. mm’/
dd°mm’ ss. s”

MAIDENHEAD
GRID/ SAR
GRID (CONV)/
SAR GRID
(CELL)

Default
Setting

ALL, QST, CQ,

KWD

−

ALL

−

ENTIRE

ENTIRE

mi/h mile

dd°mm. mm’

MAIDENHEAD

GRID

000

30

Menu

No.

629

Menu

No.

2

700

2

701

2

702

2

703

Menu

No.

998

999

Display Description

MESSAGE

Message

SKY CMD (RC-D710 + TM-V71)

Display Description

COMMANDER

CALLSIGN

TRANSPORTER

CALLSIGN

TONE FREQUENCY

SKY COMMAND

Commander call sign

Transporter call sign

Tone frequency

SKY command

AUX 2 (RC-D710 + TM-V71)

Display Description

POWER ON

PASSWORD

RESET

Power on password OFF/ ON OFF

Reset

APRS

NAVITRA MESSAGE

Setting

Values

Up to 20　
characters

Setting

Values

Up to 9
characters

Up to 9
characters

See
explanation

OFF/
COMMANDER/
TRANSPORTER

Setting

Values

VFO RESET/
PARTIAL
RESET/
PM RESET/
FULL RESET

Default
Setting

−

Default
Setting

NOCALL

NOCALL

88.5Hz

OFF

Default
Setting

VFO RESET

AUX 2 (RC-D710 + PG-5J)

Menu

No.

999

1

Available only when the optional VGS-1 unit is installed in the TM-V71(A/E).

2

Available only for TM-V71(A) K type models.

3

Available only for TM-V71(A/E) K and E types models.

Display Description

RESET

Reset

Setting

Values

PM RESET/
FULL RESET

Default
Setting

PM RESET

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CHARACTER ENTRY

Certain menus require you to enter characters, such as the power on message
and memory names. When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on
the display.

1 Press the Tuning control.

• The cursor will blink.

2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character.
3 Press the Tuning control to set the selected character.

• The cursor will move to the next digit.

• You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [←] or [→].

• You can insert one space by pressing

• You can insert a character by pressing

• You can delete the selected character by pressing

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters.

• Press [ESC] at any time to exit Menu mode.

• Press

[BACK] at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu

selection.

[SPACE].

[INS].

[CLR].

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n Microphone Keypad Character Entry (with TM-V71)

The microphone keys can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table

below for characters corresponding to microphone keys.

Key

1 Q Z 1 7 P R S 7
2 A B C 2 8 T U V 8
3 D E F 3 9 W X Y 9
4 G H I 4 0 (space) 0
5 J K L 5 Not used
6 M N O 6 # – / @

For a memory name, status text, and message:

Character Display (with

each press of the key)

Key

Character Display (with

each press of the key)

Key Character Display (with each press of the key)

1 q z 1 Q Z
2 a b c 2 A B C
3 d e f 3 D E F
4 g h i 4 G H I
5 j k l 5 J K L
6 m n o 6 M N O
7 p r s 7 P R S
8 t u v 8 T U V
9 w x y 9 W X Y
0 (space) 0

Not used

? ! ’ . , – /

#

& #

; : ” @

%

( ) < >

The microphone [A] ~ [D] keys have special functions assigned to them:
[A]: Functions the same as [CLR]
[B]: Functions the same as [←]
[C]: Functions the same as [→]
[D]: Functions the same as the Tuning control

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment.
Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product
warranty.

SERVICE

When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in
its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problem(s)
experienced. Include your telephone number along with your name and address
in case the service technician needs to contact you; if available, also include your
fax number and e-mail address. Don’t return accessory items unless you feel
they are directly related to the service problem.

You may return this product for service to the authorized Kenwood dealer from
whom you purchased it, or any authorized Kenwood service center. Please do
not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards; send the complete product. A
copy of the service report will be returned with the product.

SERVICE NOTE

If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make
your note legible, short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing
the following:

• Model and serial number of equipment

• Question or problem you are having

• Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem

Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment! Extensive damage may result
during rough handling or shipping.

Note:

u Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom this product was purchased.
u For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on this

product.

u When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other

proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals)
and a damp cloth.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in
technology.

Supply voltage 10 V DC (9 ~ 11 V DC) <Negative ground>

Current Less than 450 mA

Operating temperature range –20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F)

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

Weight (approx.) 300 g (10.6 oz.)

Without projections 155 x 70 x 38 mm (6.10" x 2.76" x 1.50")

With projections 156 x 71 x 56 mm (6.14" x 2.80" x 2.21")

To download the MCP-2A software, go to:
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html

Note: This URL may change without notice.

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