Kenwood TH-D7 Owners Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KENWOOD CORPORATION

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THANK YOU!

FEATURES

We are grateful you decided to purchase this
KENWOOD FM Dual Bander. KENWOOD always
provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and
excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no
exception. This time KENWOOD presents a handheld
with a built-in TNC to make data communications much
more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that
this product will satisfy your requests on both voice and
data communications.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TH-D7A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander

(U.S.A./ Canada)

TH-D7E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(Europe)

This transceiver has the following main features.

• Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25
protocol. 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) .

• Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while
receiving audio on another band.

• Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program
frequencies and other various data. Allows each
memory channel to be named using up to 8
alphanumeric and special ASCII characters.

• If programmed, the built-in Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch System (CTCSS) rejects unwanted calls from
other stations.

• Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with
alphanumeric display capability.

• Employs a 4-way cursor key so that you can program
most of the functions with only one hand.

• Enhances the functions of an optional VC-H1
Interactive Visual Communicator designed for
plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV).

• Utilizes Sky Command System 2 designed to control
a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location
(TH-D7A only).

NOTICES TO THE USER

ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only)

Nickel-Cadmium batteries must be replaced or
disposed of properly.

State laws may vary regarding the handling and
disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

Please contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer for
more information.

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 T O 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following precautions to prevent
fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage:

• Do not transmit with high output power for
extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.

• Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by
this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.

• When using a regulated power supply, connect the
specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on
the transceiver. The supply voltage must be
between 5.5 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the
transceiver.

• When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette
lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified
cigarette lighter cable (option).

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of
direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to
heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty
areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming
from the transceiver, turn OFF the power
immediately and remove the battery case or the
battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your
authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service,
or service station.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1

CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK .................. 2

CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY P ACK ................... 2

INST ALLING THE ANTENNA .................................... 3

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP/ BELT HOOK......... 3

INST ALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ........................ 4

CONNECTING WITH A REGULATED POWER

SUPPL Y .................................................................... 5

CONNECTING WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER

SOCKET.................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 2 FIRST QSO
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF .................................7

ADJUSTING VOLUME .............................................. 7

SELECTING A BAND ................................................ 7

SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................... 7

ADJUSTING SQUELCH ............................................ 8

TRANSMITTING........................................................ 9

Selecting Output Power ........................................ 9

CHAPTER 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED

ORIENT ATION......................................................... 10

INDICATORS........................................................... 11

CURSOR KEYS ...................................................... 12

BAND A & B............................................................. 12

BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES.............................. 13

KEYP AD DIRECT ENTRY ....................................... 15

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 5 MENU SET-UP

MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 16

MENU CONFIGURA TION ....................................... 17

CHAPTER 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

PROGRAMMING OFFSET...................................... 21

Selecting Offset Direction.................................... 21

Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 21

Activating Tone Function ..................................... 22

Selecting a Tone Frequency................................ 22

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ......................... 23

REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 24

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .................... 24

TONE FREQ. ID ...................................................... 25

CHAPTER 7 MEMORY CHANNELS

SIMPLEX & REPEA TER OR

ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?......................... 26

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR

ST ANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ............... 27

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER

FREQUENCIES....................................................... 27

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL.......................28

CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL......................... 28

NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................. 29

CALL CHANNEL (TH-D7A ONLY)............................ 30

Recalling the Call Channel .................................. 30

Reprogramming the Call Channel ....................... 30

MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .............................. 31

CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................ 31

PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?.................................... 32

CHAPTER 8 SCAN

SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD ................. 34

VFO SCAN .............................................................. 35

MEMORY SCAN......................................................35

Locking Out a Memory Channel.......................... 36

MHz SCAN .............................................................. 36

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 37

Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 37

Using Program Scan........................................... 38

CALL/VFO SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY) .......................... 38

CALL/MEMORY SCAN (TH-D7A ONLY)..................38

CHAPTER 9 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH

SYSTEM (CTCSS)

SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY .....................39

USING CTCSS ........................................................ 40

CTCSS FREQ. ID .................................................... 40

CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MUL TI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)

FUNCTIONS

MANUAL DIALING .................................................. 41

TX Hold .............................................................. 41

AUTOMATIC DIALER .............................................. 42

Storing a DTMF Number in Memory.................... 42

Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number.................. 43

CHAPTER 11 MICROPHONE CONTROL

CHAPTER 12 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY ............................... 45

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 46

PROGRAMMABLE VFO.......................................... 46

TONE ALERT .......................................................... 47

BEEP ON/OFF ........................................................ 47

ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCE ........................... 48

LAMP FUNCTION ................................................... 48

ADJUSTING DISPLA Y CONTRAST ........................ 48

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 48

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ........................... 49

BA TTER Y SAVER.................................................... 49

POWER-ON MESSAGE .......................................... 50

TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................ 50

TX INHIBIT .............................................................. 51

SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (TH-D7A ONLY) .......... 51

ADV ANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 51

SWITCHING TX DEVIATION (TH-D7E ONLY)......... 51

CHAPTER 13 PACKET OPERATION

CONNECTING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER .. 53

OPERATING TNC ................................................... 53

PREP ARATION FLOW ............................................ 54

SELECTING DA TA BAND........................................ 55

FULL DUPLEX......................................................... 55

CHAPTER 14 DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR

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CHAPTER 15 SLOW-SCAN TELEVISION (SSTV) WITH

VC-H1

ENTERING CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV .............. 58

SELECTING COLOR FOR CALL SIGN/

MESSAGE/ RSV ..................................................... 59

EXECUTING SUPERIMPOSITION..........................59

VC-H1 CONTROL ................................................... 60

CHAPTER 16 AUTOMATIC PACKET/ POSITION REPORTING

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OPERA TION FLOW ................................................ 62

RECEIVING APRS DAT A......................................... 63

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA .................... 64

PROGRAMMING A CALL SIGN............................... 66

SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON........................ 67

ENTERING LATITUDE/ LONGITUDE DAT A............68

SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT .................... 69

ENTERING ST ATUS TEXT...................................... 70

PROGRAMMING A GROUP CODE......................... 71

PROGRAMMING A PACKET PA TH ......................... 72

SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT METHOD ......... 74

SELECTING BEACON TRANSMIT INTERVAL........ 75

RESTRICTING RECEPTION OF APRS DATA......... 75

CHAPTER 17 APRS® MESSAGE

OPERA TION FLOW ................................................ 76

RECEIVING A MESSAGE ....................................... 77

ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES ......... 78

ENTERING A MESSAGE......................................... 79

TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE ................................ 80

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CHAPTER 18 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

(TH-D7A ONLY)

PREP ARATION ....................................................... 81

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 82

CHAPTER 19 SKY COMMAND

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CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH

THE HF TRANSCEIVER ......................................... 84

PREP ARATION FLOW ............................................ 85

PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 86

PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 86

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 87

CHAPTER 20 MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 89

SERVICE................................................................. 89

SERVICE NOTE...................................................... 89

CLEANING .............................................................. 89

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 90

CHAPTER 21 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CHAPTER 22 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING EQUIPMENT FOR

REMOTE CONTROL............................................... 96

CONNECTING OTHER EXTERNAL

EQUIPMENT ........................................................... 96

CHAPTER 23 SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
INDEX

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL

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INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK

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1 Position the two grooves on the inside bottom corners

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of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on

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the back of the transceiver.

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transceiver until the release latch on the base of the
transceiver locks the battery pack in place.

3 To remove the battery pack, push up the release

latch, then slide the battery pack back.

Release latch

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PREPARATION

CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK

After installing the NiCd battery pack, charge the battery
pack. The battery pack is provided uncharged.

1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF.

• While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver

2 Insert the DC plug from the charger into the DC IN

jack on the transceiver.

3 Insert the charger AC plug into an AC wall outlet.

• Charging starts and will take approximately 16 hours for

4 After 16 hours (PB-38) or 15 hours (PB-39), remove

the charger DC plug from the transceiver DC IN jack.

5 Remove the charger AC plug from the AC wall outlet.

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power OFF.

DC IN jack

PB-38 or 15 hours for PB-39.

Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life of
the NiCd battery pack.

The provided charger is designed to charge only the provided
PB-38 or PB-39 NiCd battery pack. Charging other models
of battery packs will damage the charger and battery pack.

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The following table shows the approximate battery life
(hours) relative to the transmit output power.

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Note:

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Charge the NiCd battery pack within an ambient temperature of
between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F). Charging outside this
range may not fully charge the pack.

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Repeatedly recharging a fully charged NiCd battery pack, or almost
fully charged pack, shortens its operating time. To resolve this
problem, use the pack until it is completely discharged. Then
recharge the pack to full capacity.

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If the operating time of a fully charged NiCd battery pack is much
shorter than before, the battery life is over. Replace the pack.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Hold the provided antenna at its base, and screw the
antenna into the connector on the top panel of the
transceiver until it is snug.

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP/ BELT HOOK

If desired, attach the provided hand strap and/ or belt
hook.

Belt hook

Hand strap

To remove the belt hook, pull the belt hook downward
while pushing its tabs from both sides.

To lock the cable of an optional speaker microphone,
first position the cable over the left groove on the
transceiver. Then install the belt hook. Last, position the
cable over the right groove.

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INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES

With an optional BT-11 battery case, you can use

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commercially available alkaline batteries in such

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occasions as camping or emergency operations.

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1 To open the battery case cover, push on the locking

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tab, then pull the cover.

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2 Insert four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

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• Be sure to match the battery polarities with those
marked on the bottom of the battery case.

3 Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then

close the cover until the locking tab clicks.

Locking tab

Tab

4 To install the battery case onto (or remove from) the

transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 for INSTALLING THE
NiCd BATTERY PACK {page 2}.

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Do not install the batteries in a hazardous environment where
sparks could cause an explosion.

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Never discard old batteries in fire because extremely high
temperatures can cause batteries to explode.

Note:

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It is recommended to use high quality alkaline batteries rather than
manganese batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. Do not
use commercially available NiCd batteries.

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If you will not use the transceiver for a long period, remove the
batteries from the battery case.

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Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

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When the battery voltage is low, replace all four old batteries with
new ones.

The following table shows the approximate battery life
(hours) relative to the transmit output power.

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CONNECTING WITH A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY

CONNECTING WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET

To connect the transceiver with an appropriate regulated
power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable.

1 Confirm that the power switches of both the

transceiver and power supply are OFF.

2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the power

supply; red lead to positive (+) terminal, and black
lead to negative (–) terminal.

Fuse

Black

Regulated power supply

Red

3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN

jack on the side of the transceiver.

DC IN jack

Note:

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Only use the power supplies recommended by your authorized
KENWOOD dealer.

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The supply voltage must be between 5.5 V and 16 V to prevent
damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds approximately
18 V, warning beeps sound and a warning message appears.

To connect the transceiver with the cigarette lighter
socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette
Lighter cable.

DC IN jack

To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC
converter, only use the optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.
Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire.

DC-DC converter

24V

24V

24V

Note: If input voltage exceeds approximately 18 V, warning beeps sound
and a warning message appears.

12V

Cigarette lighter socket

12V

DC-DC converter

12V

PG-3J

PG-3J

To cigarette
lighter
socket

PG-2W

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The 7 steps given here will get you on the air in your first

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QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilaration that
comes with opening a brand new transceiver.

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Press the POWER
switch for 1 second or
longer.

Turn the VOL control
clockwise to the 11
o’clock position.

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

FIRST QSO

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7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to continue

Note: When received signals are too weak to recognize, press and

hold [MONI] to hear clearer signals. You will, however, also hear
background noise.

Press [UP]/ [DWN] or
turn the Tuning control
to select a frequency.

Press and hold the
PTT switch, then speak
into the microphone in
a normal tone of voice.

Release the PTT switch
to receive.

communication.

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OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

1 Press the POWER switch (1 s) to switch ON the

transceiver.

• A double beep sounds.

2 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the POWER

switch (1 s) again.

ADJUSTING 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 and hold [MONI], then adjust the VOL
control. While pressing [MONI], you will hear background
noise.

SELECTING A BAND

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

• The cursor indicates the current band.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

Press [UP]/ [DWN] or turn the Tuning control to select a
frequency.

• Pressing and holding [UP]/ [DWN] causes the frequency to
step repeatedly.

• To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz] first.
The 1 MHz digit blinks. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this
function.

• You can also select frequencies by directly entering digits
from the keypad. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY”
{page 45}.

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ADJUSTING SQUELCH

Selecting the correct squelch level relieves you from

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listening to background noise output from the speaker

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when no signals are present. The appropriate squelch
level depends on ambient noise conditions. You can

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program a different level for band A and B.

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The current squelch level is correct.

No speaker
output

(Squelch closed) (Squelch opened)

Noise

(Squelch opened)

Audio

1 Press [F], [MONI].

• The SQL meter indicates the current squelch level. The
default is level 2; 4 segments are visible.

2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from 6 squelch levels.

• Select the level at which the background noise is just
eliminated when no signal is present.

• The higher the level selected, the stronger the signals
must be to receive.

3 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

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TRANSMITTING

1 To transmit, press and hold the PTT switch and speak

into the microphone in a normal tone of voice.

• Indicator A or B lights red depending on which band you
have selected.

• The battery meter appears to show the current relative
battery charge.

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• Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,
may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your
signal at the receiving station.

2 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.

Time-Out Timer: Holding down the PTT switch for more than 10

minutes causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting.
Release, then press the PTT switch to resume transmitting. You cannot
switch this function OFF.

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The recommended duty cycle is 1 minute of transmission and
3 minutes of reception. Extended transmissions in the high
power mode may cause the back of the transceiver to get hot.

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Transmitting with the supplied antenna near other electronic
equipment can interfere with that equipment. Also, transmitting
near a poorly regulated power supply, that is not recommended
by KENWOOD, may cause the power supply to output an
extremely high voltage. This voltage could damage both your
transceiver and any other equipment connected to the power
supply.

Note: If input voltage exceeds approximately 18 V while using an
external power source, warning beeps sound and a warning message
appears.

■ Selecting Output Power

Selecting lower transmit power is a wise method to
reduce battery consumption, if communication is still
reliable. You can program a different power for band
A and B.

Press [F], [MENU] to select high (default), low, or
economic low power (lowest).

• “H”, “L”, or “EL” appears to show the current selection.

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ORIENTATION

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PTT switch

LAMP key
MONI key

POWER

switch

Cursor

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Antenna

Tuning control
VOL control

Display

Speaker/
Microphone

Keypad

TX/RX indicator

SP jack

MIC jack

PC jack

GPS jack

DC IN jack

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INDICATORS

On the upper section of the display you will see various
indicators that show what you have selected.

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Shows the strength of received signals. While
transmitting, shows the current relative battery charge.

Note: Electromagnetic fields, such as those produced by static
electricity , may occasionally cause the display to function abnormally.
However, the display will typically return to normal operation within a
couple of minutes.

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CURSOR KEYS

BAND A & B

This transceiver employs 4 cursor keys so that you can

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program most of the functions with only one hand.

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UP/ DWN keys

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the Tuning control. These keys change frequencies,
memory channels, or other selections, depending on the

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current transceiver mode.

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Note: You can use the Tuning control instead of the UP/ DWN keys in

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each operation step. This manual often omits the Tuning control to
simplify descriptions.

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OK key

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Press to move to the next step or to complete the setting

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in various selection modes such as Function Select or

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Menu mode.

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ESC key

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Press to move back to the previous step or to quit the

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setting in various selection modes such as Function
Select or Menu mode.

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In this manual, bands recalled beside “ ” and “ ” are
referred to as band A and band B. The band A default is
VHF (144 MHz) and the band B default is UHF. In band
A you can also recall a 118 MHz sub-band (TH-D7A
only). In band B you can also recall a VHF (144 MHz)
sub-band.

This transceiver is capable of simultaneously receiving
on 2 bands (A and B). So, for example, it is possible to
receive packet data on one VHF frequency while
receiving audio on another VHF frequency. To transmit,
you must select either band. “ ” indicates the current
data band {page 55}.

The following diagram should help you understand how
to select or recall the desired band.

TH-D7A only

Note:

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Y ou cannot recall another band by pressing [F], [A/B] in Memory
Recall mode. First press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

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The 118 MHz band cannot be used for transmitting.

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BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES

This section introduces you to the basic modes you can
select on this transceiver.

VFO mode

Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the
operating frequency by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] or entering
digits directly from the keypad {page 45}.

Memory Recall mode

Press [MR] to select. In this mode you can recall the
desired memory channel by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] or
entering digits directly from the keypad {page 28}. For
further information, refer to “MEMORY CHANNELS”
{page 26}.

Function Select mode

Press [F] to select. In this mode you can scroll F–1
through F–8 (except F–6) by pressing [UP]/ [DWN]; to
access F–6, first select the 118 MHz band {page 51}.
After accessing the desired function, press [OK], then
press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired parameter.
Last, press [OK] again to complete the setting. After
recalling a memory channel, you can also access F–0
and F–9. On the TH-D7E you cannot access F–6.

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Pressing [F], [0] ~ [9] is a much simpler method than the
above. For example, pressing [F], [1] switches the Tone
function ON or OFF. This method is described in the
appropriate sections in this manual.

Menu mode

Press [MENU] to select. In this mode you can access
the desired menu item by pressing [UP]/ [DWN] and
[OK] or entering digits directly from the keypad. For
further information, refer to “MENU SET-UP” {page 16}.

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Full Duplex mode

Press [DUP] to select. In this mode the transceiver is

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capable of simultaneously transmitting and receiving

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signals. So, it is possible to transmit audio on the
current band while receiving packet data on another

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band. For further information, refer to “FULL DUPLEX”

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{page 55}.

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Packet mode

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Press [TNC] twice to select. In this mode, you can send
commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer

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{page 54}.

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KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY

The keypad allows you to make various entries
depending on which mode the transceiver is in.

In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the keypad to
select a frequency {page 45} or memory channel number
{page 28}. Press [ENT] first.

In Menu mode, use the keypad to select a menu item.
For example, pressing [1], [4], [1] in sequence selects
Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND).

To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold the
PTT switch, then press the keys on the keypad
{page 41}.

You can also use the keypad to program a memory
channel name {pages 29 and 42}, Power-ON message
{page 50}, or other character strings. For example, each
press of [TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2.
Press [DUAL] to switch 0 and space. Press [ENT] to
switch among the special ASCII characters.

The selectable special characters are listed below:

?!’ .,–/&#

()<>;:"@

Note: Pressing [UP]/ [DWN] allows you to select more special ASCII
characters than above.

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The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3

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• The current level 2 No. blinks.

4 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate level 2

No.

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• To move back to level 1, press [ESC] instead.

• To exit Menu mode, press [MENU].

5 Press [OK].
6 For Menu 1–1 to 1–5, repeat steps 4 and 5 to select

level 3.

7 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a parameter.

• The procedure in this step differs depending on which
menu item you selected. See the appropriate sections
in this manual.

8 Press [OK] to complete the setting.
9 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

After pressing [MENU] in step 1, you can also enter level
Nos. to quickly select a menu item. For example,
pressing [1], [4], [1] in sequence selects
Menu 1–4–1 (DATA BAND). This method is described in
the appropriate sections in this manual.

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OPERA TING THROUGH REPEATERS

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Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by

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radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or

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other elevated locations. Generally they operate at
higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical

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station. This combination of elevation and high ERP

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allows communications over much greater distances

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than communications without using repeaters.

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Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency
pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split). In

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addition, some repeaters must receive a tone from the

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transceiver to allow it to access. For details, consult

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your local repeater reference.

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TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz

TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz

Offset Programming Flow

q

Select a band.

w

Select a receive frequency.

e

Select an offset direction.

r

Select an offset frequency.
(Only when programming odd-split
repeater frequencies)

t

Activate the Tone function.
(If necessary)

y

Select a tone frequency.
(If necessary)

If you store the above data in a memory channel, you
need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY
CHANNELS” {page 26}.

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PROGRAMMING OFFSET

First select band A or B by pressing [A/B]. Then, if
necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.

■ Selecting Offset Direction

Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher
(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.

Press [F], [MHz] to switch the offset direction.

• “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is
selected.

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• To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TH-D7E (UHF only),
repeatedly press [F], [MHz] until “

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the
allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of
the following methods to bring the transmit frequency
within the band limits:

• Move the receive frequency further inside the band.

• Change the offset direction.

Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you
cannot change the offset direction.

” appears.

■ Selecting Offset Frequency

To access a repeater which requires an odd-split
frequency pair, change the offset frequency from the
default which is used by most repeaters. The default
offset frequency on the VHF band is 600 kHz no
matter which market version; the default on the UHF
band is 5 MHz (TH-D7A) or 1.6 MHz (TH-D7E).

1 Press [F], [5] to select “F–5 (OFFSET)”.

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2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate offset

frequency.

• The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz
in steps of 50 kHz.

3 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

TH-D7E Only: If you have selected “ ” for the offset direction, you

cannot change the default (7.6 MHz).
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency

will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.

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■ Activating Tone Function

Press [F], [1] to switch the Tone function ON (or

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CTCSS deactivates the CTCSS.
TH-D7E Only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz

tones, you need not activate the Tone function. No matter which
selection you make here, simply pressing [CALL] without pressing
the PTT switch causes the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

■ Selecting a Tone Frequency

1 Press [F], [2] to select “F–2 (TONE FREQ)”.

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3 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

TH-D7E Only: To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL]

without pressing the PTT switch. Release [CALL] to quit
transmitting. You can also make the transceiver remain in the
transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing [CALL]. Access Menu
1–5–6 (1750 Hz HOLD) and select “ON”.

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET

This function automatically selects an offset direction,
according to the frequency that you select on the VHF
band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction
as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for
repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur
Radio association.

U.S.A. and Canada versions

This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

144.0 145.5 146.4 147.0 147.6

145.1 146.0 146.6 147.4 148.0 MHz
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+

SS

S: Simplex

European versions

144.0

S: Simplex

Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse is ON.
However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected
an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies.

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1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Press [1], [5], [1] to select “1–5–1 (AUTO OFFSET)”.

3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to switch the function ON

(default) or OFF.

4 Press [OK] to complete the setting.
5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

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The reverse function exchanges a separate receive and
transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can

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manually check the strength of a signal that you receive

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directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is

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strong, both stations should move to a simplex frequency
and free up the repeater.

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TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz

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Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or

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If pressing [REV] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable
range, then pressing the PTT switch causes an error beep to sound;
transmission is inhibited.

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If pressing [REV] places the receive frequency outside the allowable
range, an error beep sounds and no reversal occurs.

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Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON.

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You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.

145.325 MHz

144.725 MHz

TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz

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AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)

While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the
strength of a signal that you receive directly from the
other station. If the station’s signal is strong enough to
allow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicator
on the display begins blinking.

Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.

•“” appears when the function is ON.

• While direct contact is possible, the ASC indicator blinks.

• To quit the function, press [REV] momentarily.

Note:

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Pressing the PTT switch causes the ASC indicator to quit blinking.

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ASC does not function if your transmit and receive frequencies are
the same (simplex operation).

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ASC does not function while scanning.

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Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF.

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If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that contains
Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.

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ASC causes receive audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3
seconds.

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