Kenwood TM-D700 E User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D700A

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D700A

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D700E

KENWOOD CORPORATION

© B62-1228-20 (K,E,M)

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THANK YOU!

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

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TM-D700A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander

(U.S.A./ Canada)

TM-D700E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(Europe)

TM-D700A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(General market)

FEATURES

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 the other band.

•Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall.

•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.

•“Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels.

•Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations.

•The separate front panel can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit.

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

•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 (U.S.A./ Canada only).

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.

When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:

Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room. When condensation occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may become unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens, turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while. When the condensed droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally.

PRECAUTIONS

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

•When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous.

•Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of headphones/headsets while driving on public roads. If in doubt, do not wear headphones while mobiling.

•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.

•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. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer.

•The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver.

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CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................			1
CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL .......			1
CHAPTER	1	PREPARATION
MOBILE INSTALLATION ...........................................			2
Main Unit Installation .............................................			2
Front Panel Installation .........................................			3
FIXED STATION INSTALLATION ...............................			4
MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION .................			4
DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION ..........................			5
Mobile Operation ..................................................			5
Fixed Station Operation ........................................			6
Replacing Fuses ...................................................			7
ANTENNA CONNECTION .........................................			7
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS .................................			8
External Speakers ................................................			8
Microphone		...........................................................	8
CHAPTER	2	YOUR FIRST QSO
CHAPTER	3	GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL ........................................................			10
MAIN UNITFRONT ................................................			12
MAIN UNIT-REAR ...................................................			12
MICROPHONE ........................................................			13
INDICATORS ...........................................................			14
BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES ..............................			15
BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY ...............................			16
BAND A & B .............................................................			17
TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND ............................			17
MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) ..			18

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CHAPTER	4	OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ...............................			19
ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................			19
SELECTING A BAND ..............................................			19
SELECTING A FREQUENCY ..................................			20
ADJUSTING SQUELCH ..........................................			20
TRANSMITTING ......................................................			21
Selecting Output Power ......................................			21
CHAPTER	5	MENU SET-UP
MENU ACCESS ......................................................			22
MENU CONFIGURATION .......................................			23
CHAPTER	6	OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
PROGRAMMING OFFSET ......................................			29
Selecting Offset Direction ....................................			29
Selecting Offset Frequency .................................			29
Activating Tone Function .....................................			30
Selecting a Tone Frequency ................................			30
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET .........................			31
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE ..........................			32
REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................			33
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) ....................			33
TONE FREQ. ID ......................................................			34
CHAPTER	7	MEMORY CHANNELS
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT
MEMORY CHANNEL? .............................................			35
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ...............			36

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER
FREQUENCIES .......................................................			36
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL .......................			37
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL .........................			37
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL .............................			38
CALL CHANNEL ......................................................			39
Recalling the Call Channel ..................................			39
Reprogramming the Call Channel .......................			39
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER ..............................			40
CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................			40
PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? ....................................			41
CHAPTER	8	PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)
PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION.........................			42
APPLICATION EXAMPLES .....................................			43
STORING IN PM CHANNELS .................................			44
RECALLING A PM CHANNEL .................................			44
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE .................................			45
PM CHANNEL RESET ............................................			45
CHAPTER	9	SCAN
VISUAL SCAN		.........................................................	47
Selecting the Number of Channels ......................			47
Using Visual Scan ...............................................			48
SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD .................			49
VFO SCAN .............................................................			50
MEMORY SCAN......................................................			50
Locking Out a Memory Channel ..........................			51
GROUP SCAN ........................................................			51

PROGRAM SCAN ...................................................			52
Setting Scan Limits .............................................			52
Using Program Scan ...........................................			53
MHz SCAN ..............................................................			53
CALL/VFO SCAN ....................................................			54
CALL/MEMORY SCAN ............................................			54
CHAPTER	10	CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH
		SYSTEM (CTCSS)
USING CTCSS ........................................................			55
CTCSS FREQ. ID ....................................................			56
CHAPTER	11	DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS)
USING DCS ............................................................			57
DCS CODE ID		.........................................................	58
CHAPTER	12	DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)
		FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)
MANUAL DIALING ..................................................			59
DTMF Monitor .....................................................			59
AUTOMATIC DIALER ..............................................			60
Storing a DTMF Number in Memory ....................			60
Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number ..................			61
Selecting TX Speed ............................................			61
Selecting Pause Duration ....................................			61
CHAPTER	13	PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS
CHAPTER	14	AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY
(WITH MC-53DM ONLY) .........................................			63
CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ...................			64
PROGRAMMABLE VFO ..........................................			64

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DISPLAY DIMMER ..................................................	65
AUTO DIMMER CHANGE .......................................	65
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ...............................	65
POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL .........................	65
BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY .................................	66
AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.) ....................	66
TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................	67
ALL-CONTROL LOCK .............................................	67
CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION
BUTTON LABELS ...................................................	67
S-METER SQUELCH ..............................................	68
Squelch Hang Time ............................................	68
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ...................................	69
KEY BEEP ON/ OFF ................................................	69
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE ....................................	69
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ...................	69
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .........................................	70
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ...........................	70
POWER-ON MESSAGE ..........................................	71
DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION ..................................	71
CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ...........	72
SPEAKER MUTE ....................................................	72
CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION
(TM-D700E ONLY) ..................................................	72
CHAPTER 15 MICROPHONE CONTROL
(WITH MC-53DM ONLY)
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CHAPTER	16	WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
		(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)
PREPARATION .......................................................			74
CONTROL OPERATION..........................................			75
CHAPTER	17	SKY COMMAND 2
		(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)
CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH
THE HF TRANSCEIVER .........................................			77
PREPARATION FLOW ............................................			78
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ...............................			79
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................			79
CONTROL OPERATION..........................................			80
CHAPTER	18	REPEATER FUNCTION
		(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)
CHAPTER	19	VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)
CHAPTER	20	OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CHAPTER	21	INSTALLING OPTIONS
INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE
SYNTHESIZER UNIT ..............................................			85
INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION
CABLE KIT ..............................................................			85
CHAPTER	22	MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................			87
SERVICE .................................................................			87
SERVICE NOTE ......................................................			87
CLEANING ..............................................................			87
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................			88
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached to the package box.

	Accessory	Part Number	Quantity
	Microphone
	K: MC-53DM	T91-0615-XX	1
	E/ M4: MC-45	T91-0396-XX	1
	DC power cable	E30-2111-XX	1
	Transceiver fuse (15 A)	F51-0017-XX	1
	Front panel mounting bracket	J29-0663-XX	1
	(one pair)	J29-0664-XX	1
	Main-unit mounting bracket	J29-0628-XX	1
	Microphone hanger (K only)	J19-1526-XX	1
	Screw set for main unit	N99-0382-XX	1
	K 1
	E/ M4	N99-0331-XX	1
	Screw set for front panel	N99-2014-XX	1
	Modular plug cable	E30-3391-XX	1
	Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10")	E30-3400-XX	1
	3-conductor plug 2
	Cushion 3	J02-0488-XX	4
	Warranty card	—	1
	(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only)
	Instruction manual
	Main	B62-1228-XX	1
	Specialized Communications	B62-1273-XX	1

1The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphone hanger {page 8}.

2See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.

3See page 4.

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL

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

Instruction	What to do
Press [KEY].	Press and release KEY.
Press	Press and hold KEY for 1 second or
[KEY] (1 s).	longer.
Press [KEY1],	Press KEY1 momentarily, release
[KEY2].	KEY1, then press KEY2.
Press [F] (1 s),	Press and hold [F] for 1 second or
[KEY].	longer, then press KEY.
Press	Press and hold KEY1, then press
[KEY1]+[KEY2].	KEY2.
	With transceiver power OFF, press
Press [KEY]+	and hold KEY, then turn ON the
POWER ON.	transceiver power by pressing
	[PWR].

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PREPARATION

1 MOBILE INSTALLATION

This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the units at appropriate positions so that knees or legs will not strike them during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick wellventilated locations that are shielded from direct sunlight.

Note: Unlike the previous KENWOOD mobile transceivers, this transceiver does not allow the front panel and main unit to be joined.

■Main Unit Installation

1Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws and flat washers. There are 4 screws and 4 washers supplied.

•The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing backward.

Self-tapping screw (5 mm x 16 mm) Flat washer

2Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat washers. There are 2 screws and 2 washers supplied for each side of the bracket.

•Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver.

SEMS screw

•Determine the appropriate angle of the main unit, using the 3 screw holes on the rear edge of each bracket side.

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Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it securely using the supplied 3 self-tapping screws and 3 flat washers. Self-tapping screw

(4 mm x 14 mm) Flat washer

■Front Panel Installation

1Assemble the mounting brackets using the supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flat washers.

• Do not completely tighten the screws in this step.

SEMS screw

2Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the bracket.

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4Position the grooves on the front panel over the bracket tabs.

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Bracket tab

5Slide the front panel down until its locking tab clicks.

•The tab on the front panel must be completely locked by the bracket; otherwise vehicle vibration may cause the front panel to drop off the bracket.

Locking tab

6Determine the angle of the front panel, then completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the bracket.

SEMS screw

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FIXED STATION INSTALLATION

1When placing the main unit on such a surface as a desk top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface from being scratched. Attach the 4 pieces of cushions to the specified positions on the rear of the main unit.

Note: Attach all the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit; otherwise the installation will be unstable or the cushions may come off easily.

MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION

Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit.

Note: The 6-pin plug is wider than the 4-pin plug.

6-pin plug

	pin	plug
-
4

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DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION

■Mobile Operation

The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively.

1Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver.

•If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle.

•It is recommended not to use the cigarette lighter socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop.

•If the power cable must be routed through a hole in the vehicle chassis or body, for example in the firewall at the front of the passenger compartment, use a rubber grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to pass the cable through the firewall.

•The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables.

2After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.

Tie down the full run of cable.

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3To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver.

4Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, and attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) terminal, black connects to the negative (–) terminal.

• Use the full length of the cable without cutting off

excess even if the cable is longer than required. In particular, never remove the fuse holders from the cable.

	Red
Fuse holder	Black

5Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal.

6Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s power supply connector.

•Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Fuse holder

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■Fixed Station Operation

1In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12 A.

1Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and check that polarities are correct (Red: positive, Black: negative).

•DO NOT directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.

•Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply.

•Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.

Fuse holder

Regulated DC power

supply

Red (+)

Black (–)

To AC outlet

2Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable.

•Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Fuse holder

Note:

For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, the following optional power supply is recommended:

PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle).

Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.

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

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■Replacing Fuses

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.

		Fuse Location		Fuse Current Rating
			Transceiver	15 A
	Supplied Accessory			20 A
		DC Power Cable

Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be damaged.

Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions.

	ANTENNA CONNECTION
	Before operating, you must first install an efficient,			1
	well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will
	depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct
	installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if
	the antenna system and its installation are given careful
	attention.
	You should choose a 50 Ω impedance antenna to match
	the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial
	feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of
	50 Ω . Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed
	lines having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the
	efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause
	interference to nearby broadcast television receivers,
	radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.

Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.

All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage.

Antenna connector

To antenna

Feed line connector

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

1 ■ External Speakers

If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2- conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-50B.

■Microphone

To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 Ω microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main unit.

Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks.

UP

DC 8 V, 200 mA max.

GND

STBY (PTT)

GND (MIC)

MIC

NC: No connection

DWN

For the U.S.A./ Canada version, a microphone hanger is supplied. Attach the hanger to an appropriate position using the screws included in the screw set.

Microphone hanger

Microphone hanger screw (3 mm x 10 mm)

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YOUR FIRST QSO

If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new transceiver.

After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile.

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MC-53DM

	Switch ON the DC power supply, then	2
	press the PWR switch.

Turn the VOL and SQL controls to

approximately 9 o’clock.

Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF

or UHF band.

Turn the Tuning control to select a

frequency.

Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak

in a normal tone of voice.

Release Mic [PTT] to receive.

Repeat steps and to continue

communication.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL

Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel 3 controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find

explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual.

qCALLbuton

Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in Memory Recall mode.

wVFObuton

Selects the VFO mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also provides:

•VFO Scan start to scan the entire VFO range {page 50}.

•Program Scan start to scan a programmed range of frequencies {page 52}.

eMRbuton

Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 37}. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts Memory Scan {page 50}.

rTuingcontrol

When turned, selects:

•Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page 20}.

•Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode {page 37}.

•Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page 22}.

This control is used for various other selections.

When an up-arrow (c) and down-arrow (d) are visible as button labels, the Tuning control functions in exactly the same way as the upand down-arrow keys.

tMHzbuton

When pressed, selects the MHz mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz steps or 10 MHz steps {page 20}, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts MHz Scan {page 53}.

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yFunction)( buton

Allows you to select the different functions that are available using the multifunction buttons.

uTONEbuton

Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, or DCS function {page 57}.

iREVbuton

Switches the transmit frequency and receive frequency when operating with an offset {page 29} or an odd-split memory channel {page 36}.

o LOWbuton

Selects High, Medium, or Low transmit output power {page 21}.

!0MUTEbuton

Mutes the speaker allocated to the control band {page 72}.

!1CTRLbuton

Selects the band that you can control using the front panel buttons or the microphone keys {page 17}.

!2VOLcontrols/BANDSELbutons

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When turned, adjusts the level of receive audio from the speaker {page 19}. Turn the left control (band A) or the right control (band B) depending on which band you want to operate.

When pressed, these buttons select the desired TX band. Press the left button (band A) or the right button (band B) depending on which band you want to select.

For band A and B, see page 17.

!3SQL control

When turned, adjusts the squelch level {page 20}. This allows you to mute speaker output while no signals are present.

!4MNUbuton

Selects the Menu mode {page 22}.

!5PMbuton

Selects the Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page 44}.

!6PWRswitch

Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 19}.

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MAIN UNITFRONT

3

qCOMconnector

Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to a computer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}.

wGPS jack

Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug for connecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.

eDATAconnector

Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to an external TNC or an optional VC-H1. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 2 and 35}.

rPANELconnector

Insert one end of the supplied modular plug cable for connecting the front panel {page 4}.

tMICconnector

Insert the modular plug on the microphone cable until the locking tab clicks {page 8}.

y RESETbuton

Press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset {page 41}. No confirmation message appears. Use this switch when the microcomputer and/or the memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors.

Note: With the transceiver power ON, do not connect cables to or remove from the front panel of the main unit.

MAIN UNITREAR

qAntennaconnector

Connect an external antenna {page 7}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of

the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω . The TM-D700E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer.

wPowerInput13.8VDCcable

Connect a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}.

eSpeakeracksj

If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for clearer audio. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. See page 8.

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MICROPHONE		t CALLkey
		y VFOkey
MC-53DM	MC-45	u MRkey

	2		2		1
			1
			DWN	UP
		7	3	7	8
	3		8

Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR

buttons. These keys can be reprogrammed, if 3 desired {page 62}.

MIC

5	5

i PFkey

CALL VFO MR PF

6	6	6	ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC		Depending on which function you select in Menu 1–8–1
			LOCK		(PF1), the function of this key differs. Refer to
		4	MADE IN JAPAN	4
					“PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS” {page 62}.
					o DTMFkeypad(MC-53DMonly)
q UPbuton					The 16-key keypad is used for DTMF functions
w DWNbuton					{page 59}, or to directly enter an operating frequency
					{page 63}, a memory channel number {page 37}, a
	Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the
					tone frequency {page 30}, or a CTCSS frequency
	memory channel number, the menu number, etc.				{page 56}. The keypad is also available to program a
	Holding either button down causes the action to be				memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON
	repeated. Also, switches between values for				message {page 71}, or other character strings.
	functions with multiple choices.

ePTPushto(-Talk)switch

Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive.

rLOCKswitch

Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and (if

equipped) the DTMF keypad.

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	INDICATORS				Indicator	What You	What You Press to	Ref.
	On the display you will see various indicators that show					Selected	Cancel	Page
						Locked-out
	what you have selected.						Use Menu 1–4–3.	51
						memory
3	Indicator	What You	What You Press to	Ref.		channel
		Selected	Cancel	Page		Auto Band
							[F], [A.B.C.]	66
			[TONE], [TONE],			Change
		Tone function		30
			[TONE]			Transceiver
							[F], [MHz]	67
		CTCSS	[TONE], [TONE]	55		Lock
		DCS	[TONE]	57		All-control Lock	[MHz]+ POWER	67
			[F], [SHIFT], [F],				ON, then [F], [MHz]
						Speaker Mute	[MUTE]	72
		Plus offset	[SHIFT]	29
		direction	(TM-D700E: one			Packet mode	[F] (1 s), [TNC]	(4)
			more [F], [SHIFT])				[F] (1 s), [TNC],
			[F], [SHIFT]			APRS mode		(11)
		Minus offset		29			[F] (1 s), [TNC]
			(TM-D700E: one
		direction				Narrow transmit
			more [F], [SHIFT])				Use Menu 1–3–6.	72
						deviation 1

		Minus offset
			[F], [SHIFT]			1 TM-D700E only
		direction		29
		(–7.6 MHz) 1				For the shaded indicators, see the separate manual,
		Reverse	[REV]	33		“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.
		Automatic	[REV]	33		Whenyoureceiveasignal:
		Simplex Check

	High transmit	Default	21
	power

	Medium	[LOW], [LOW] to	21
	transmit power	select the default

Low transmit

[LOW] to select

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power

the default

• “BUSY” appears when the squelch {page 20} is open.

1 TM-D700E only

• The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.

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BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES

This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select.

VFO mode

Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

Memory Recall mode

Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN], where you stored frequencies and related data. Refer to “MEMORY CHANNELS” {page 35}.

Programmable Memory (PM) mode

Press [PM] to select. You can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [1] to [5], that you stored in PM channels. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)” {page 42}.

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Menu mode

Press [MNU] to select. You can change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control or [c]/ [d]. Refer to “MENU SET-UP” {page 22}.

APRS mode/ Packet mode

Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to select APRS mode. Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] again to select Packet mode. In APRS mode, you can receive and transmit APRS packets. In Packet mode, you can send commands to the built-in TNC from a personal computer. Refer to the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 4 and 11}.

2	2
1	1
APRS mode	Packet mode

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BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY

The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can be identified through the labels shown at the bottom of the display. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F]

3 ([OFF]) again restores the basic state.

Basic State

Display Labels

Labels after

Pressing [F]

Labels after

Pressing [F] (1 s)

Note:

When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will see different labels. See “Programmable Memory (PM) mode” {page 15}.

You can also select different combinations of buttons labels. See “CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ” {page 67}.

The labels of the 5 buttons beside the display are shown at the left end or right end of the display. These labels will change depending on the current mode.

Basic State Display Labels

Labels after Pressing [F]

Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s)

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BAND A & B

In this manual, the band recalled at the left on the display is referred to as band A, and the band at the right is called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHz band (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In band B you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a 144 MHz sub-band. On the U.S.A./ Canada version, you can also recall a 118 MHz, 220 MHz, or 300 MHz subband in band A, and a 300 MHz or 1.2 GHz sub-band in band B. This transceiver is capable of simultaneously receiving on bands A and B.

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. To recall the sub-band, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. The following diagram shows how the bands are switched on a TM-D700E.

Left

[BAND SEL]

TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND

What confuses you on this radio first could be the ideas
of the TX band and Control band. To avoid confusion,
please note the differences between the TX band and
the Control band.	3

TX Band

Press the left [BAND SEL] (band A) or the right [BAND SEL] (band B) to select. “PTT” on the display shows which band (A or B) is currently selected as the transmit (TX) band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals or to control the transceiver.

[F], left					[F], right
[BAND SEL]					[BAND SEL]
Right				[F], right
[BAND SEL]				[BAND SEL]

Note:

You cannot recall a sub-band in Memory Recall mode. First press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

You cannot recall the UHF sub-band in band A and the VHF subband in band B at the same time.

The 118 MHz, 220 MHz, 300 MHz, or 1.2 GHz sub-band cannot be used for transmitting.

For the range of each band, see “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 90}.

Control Band

Press [CTRL] to select. On the display “Ctrl” appears to show which band (A or B) is currently selected as the Control band. Use this function when you want to control the band which is not currently set as the TX band. After selecting the Control band, you cannot control the TX band.

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MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY)

The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to make various entries depending on which mode the transceiver is in.

3In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the Mic keypad to select a frequency {page 63} or memory channel number {page 37}. In Tone or CTCSS freq. Select mode, use the keypad to select a Tone frequency {page 30} or CTCSS frequency {page 56}. First press the Mic PF key programmed as the ENTER key {page 62}.

To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on the Mic keypad {page 59} in sequence.

You can also use the Mic keypad to program a memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON message {page 71}, or other character strings. Each press of a Mic key switches entry of characters as below. You can always use Mic [A] as [a], [B] as [b], [C] as [DEL], and [D] as [OK].

1

q

z

1

Q

Z

6

m

n

o

6

M

N

O

2

a

b

c

2

A

B

C

7

p

r

s

7

P

R

S

3

d

e

f

3

D

E

F

8

t

u

v

8

T

U

V

4

g

h

i

4

G

H

I

9

w

x

y

9

W

X

Y

5

j

k

l

5

J

K

L

0

Space

0

#

?

!

'

.

,

–

/

&

#

%

(

)

<

>

;

:

"

@

When programming call signs for the Sky Command 2 {page 79}, pressing Mic [0] selects only “0” and pressing Mic [#] selects only “–”.

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OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

1Switch ON the DC power supply.

• If operating mobile, skip this step.

2Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver.

3To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch again.

4If operating as a fixed station, switch OFF the DC power supply.

•You may skip step 3. After switching ON the transceiver, you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch on the DC power supply.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level.

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•If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page 62}, then adjust the VOL control. Press the PF key again to cancel the Monitor function.

SELECTING A BAND

Press the left [BAND SEL] to select band A, or the right [BAND SEL] to select band B.

• “PTT” moves to the selected band.

• For band A and B, see page 17.

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SELECTING A FREQUENCY

1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

4

2To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP].

To decrease the frequency, turn the Tuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN].

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

•To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz] (Tuning control) first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this function.

•To change frequencies in steps of 10 MHz, press [F]+[MHz] first. Pressing [F] cancels the 10 MHz function; pressing [MHz] starts the 1 MHz function.

If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to select frequencies. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)” {page 63}.

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only when actually receiving signals. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on ambient RF noise conditions.

Turn the SQL control when no signals are present. Select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated.

Noise

(Squelch opened)

The current squelch level is incorrect.

No speaker output

Audio

(Squelch closed)

(Squelch opened)

The current squelch level is correct.

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TRANSMITTING

1To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice.

• “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.

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

•The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power.

2 When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT].

Time-Out Timer: Holding down Mic [PTT] for more than 10 minutes causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting. Release, then press Mic [PTT] to resume transmitting. You may change the time-out time to 3 or 5 minutes {page 70}.

■Selecting Output Power

It’s wise to select lower transmit power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, you will enjoy more operating time before a charge is necessary.

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Press [LOW] to select high (“H”), medium (“M”), or low (“L”) power. The default is high.

• You can program a different power for band A and B.

Do not transmit at high output power for an extended period of time. The transceiver could overheat and malfunction.

Continuous transmission causes the heat sink to overheat. Never touch the heat sink when it may be hot.

Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may function to lower transmit output power.

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MENU SET-UP

The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3 levels.

	Level 1		1
5	Level 2	1	2	3
	Level 3	1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5		1	2 3 4 5 6

Menu 1–3–1

MENU ACCESS

1Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

• The current level 1 No. blinks.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 1 No.

3Press [OK].

• The current level 2 No. blinks.

4Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 2 No.

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

•To exit Menu mode, press [ESC].

5Press [OK].

6For Menu 1–1 to 1–9 and 1–A, repeat steps 4 and 5 to select level 3.

7Press [c]/ [d] to select a parameter.

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

8Press [OK] to complete the setting.

9Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

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MENU CONFIGURATION

The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.

Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Selections	Default	Ref.
								page
				1	Power-ON Message	See reference page.	HELLO !!	71
				2	Contrast	Level 1 (min.) ~ 16 (max.)	Level 8	65	5
		1	DISPLAY	3	Reverse mode	Positive/ Negative	Positive	65
				4	Auto Dimmer Change	ON/ OFF	OFF	65
				5	Multi-function button	Mode 1/ 2/ 3	Mode 1	67
				1	Beep volume	Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)/	Level 5	69
						OFF
				2	Key Beep	ON/ OFF	ON	69
		2	AUDIO
1	RADIO			3	Speaker configuration	Mode 1/ 2	Mode 1	72
				4	Voice Synthesizer 1	English/ APRS only/	OFF	83
						Japanese/ OFF
				5	Voice volume 1	Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)	Level 5	83
				1	Programmable VFO	See reference page.	—	64
				2	S-meter Squelch	ON/ OFF	OFF	68
		3	TX/RX	3	Squelch hang time	125 / 250 / 500 msec./ OFF	OFF	68
				4	FM/ AM mode	FM/ AM	See reference	69
							page.
				5	Advanced Intercept Point	ON/ OFF	OFF	69
				6	TX/ RX deviation 2	Wide/ Narrow	Wide	72

1Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed

2TM-D700E only

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	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Selections	Default	Ref. page
					1	Auto PM Channel Store	ON/ OFF	ON	45
			4	MEMORY	2	Channel Display	ON/ OFF	OFF	40
					3	Memory Channel Lockout	ON/ OFF	OFF	51
5					4	Memory channel name	See reference page.	—	38
					1	Number Store	See reference page.	—	60
			5	DTMF	2	TX speed	Fast/ Slow	Fast	61
					3	Pause	100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/	500 msec.	61
							1500/ 2000 msec.
					1	Data band	See reference page.	Band A	(5)
					2	DCD sense	A & B bands/ Data (RX)	Data (RX)	(5)
	1	RADIO					band	band
			6	TNC	3	Time	See reference page.	—	(12)
					4	Date	See reference page.	—	(12)
					5	Time zone	See reference page.	—	(13)
					1	Offset frequency	0.00 ~ 29.95 MHz in steps	See reference	29
							of 50 kHz	page.
					2	Automatic Repeater Offset	ON/ OFF	ON	31
			7	REPEATER	3	Call Button Function	Call/ 1750 Hz TX	Call	32
					4	TX Hold	ON/ OFF	OFF	32
					5	Repeater Hold 1	ON/ OFF	OFF	82
					6	Repeater function 1	Locked-band/ Cross-band/	OFF	82
							OFF
	1 U.S.A./ Canada only

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