Kenwood TM-D710E, TM-D710A User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM‑D710A

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM‑D710A/ TM‑D710E

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.

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment is intended for use in all EU countries and CH, LI, IS and NO, and requires a license.

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. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications.

FeaTures

This transceiver 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®).

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

• Contains a total of 1000 Memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each Memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 condensation droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally.

u EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do

not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the

trunk area. u INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the

antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury. u DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS Operating the transceiver within 150 m (500 feet) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them

to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where

“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps

in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not

transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

PRECAUTIONS

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

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

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

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason, unless instructed by this manual or by Kenwood documentation.

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

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

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, and contact a dealer.

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

• Do not use options not specified by

u The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V DC (±15%) power source! Never use a 24 V battery

to power the transceiver. Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

u Use only the supplied DC power cable or a Kenwood optional DC power cable. u Do not insert metal objects into the cooling fan.

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u Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable. Improper connections and/or

current surges may cause smoke or fire.

u For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and

screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

u Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected

from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.

CONTENTS

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

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

MOBILE INSTALLATION ............................................................................

TX/RX Unit Installation ..........................................................................

Operation Panel Installation ..................................................................

Power Cable Connection ......................................................................

FIXED STATION .........................................................................................

Operation Panel Installation ..................................................................

Power Cable Connection ......................................................................

REPLACING FUSES ..................................................................................

OPERATION PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION ......................

ANTENNA CONNECTION

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ..................................................................

External Speakers ................................................................................. 7

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

OPERATION PANEL (FRONT) .................................................................. 8

OPERATION PANEL (REAR & LEFT) .....................................................10

DISPLAY ...................................................................................................

TX/ RX UNIT REAR PANEL .....................................................................

TX/ RX UNIT SUB-PANEL

MICROPHONE (MC-59) ...........................................................................

BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................................................... 16

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

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

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ................................................................... 17

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

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

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE

VFO Mode ........................................................................................... 20

Memory Channel Mode ....................................................................... 21

Call Channel Mode .............................................................................. 21

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

MENU MODE ................................................................................................. 23

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

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

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

OPTIONS .......................................................................................................36

MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP-2A .............................................

CONNECTING THE PG-5G/ PG-5H INTERFACE CABLES ....................

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12 14

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16 16

17 18

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23 24 34

36 37

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CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE ...................................38

INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT

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MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................40

GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................... 40

SERVICE .................................................................................................. 40

SERVICE NOTE ....................................................................................... 40

CLEANING ............................................................................................... 40

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 41

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................43

For a detailed explanation on the operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-ROM.

Operation File name

CONTENTS

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

MEMORY CHANNELS

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)

SCAN

CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)

DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS)

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)

EchoLink

OTHER OPERATIONS

PACKET OPERATION

APRS

TRANSCEIVER RESET

VGS-1 (OPTIONAL) OPERATION

CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)

WIRELESS OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)

WEATHER ALERT (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)

SKY COMMAND (K TYPE MODELS 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

PREPARATION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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

Item Part Number Quantity

Microphone T91-0657-XX 1

Microphone hanger J19-1584-XX 1

DC power cable (with 20 A fuses)

Mounting bracket J29-0628-XX 1

Screw set N99-2055-XX 1

Modular plug cable (for PANEL jacks) 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

Panel holder J29-0663-XX 1

Panel bracket J29-0707-XX 1

Fuse (15 A)

Warranty Card K, E types only —— 1

Instruction manual B62-1986-XX 1

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

K, M4 types E30-7628-XX 1

E type E30-3452-XX 1

E30-3400-XX 1

K, M4 types F51-0079-XX 1

E type F52-0024-XX 1

T93-0131-XX

MOBILE INSTALLATION

n TX/ RX Unit Installation

Select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that will minimize danger

to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the transceiver under the dash in front of the passenger seat so that knees or legs will not strike the radio during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to a pick well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.

Note: You may experience interference on your GPS receiver when using in or around 438.8 MHz (A band) and/or 443.8 MHz (B band). To eliminate the interference, ensure that the transceiver is installed at a location separate from your GPS receiver.

1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping

screws and flat washers (4 of each are supplied).

• The bracket can be mounted with the bracket opening facing down, for under dash mounting, or facing up.

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

2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon

SEMS screws and flat washers (4 of each are supplied, 2 for each side of the bracket).

• Ensure that all hardware is tightened, to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or TX/ RX unit.

Self-tapping screw

(5 x 16 mm)

Flat washer

SEMS screw (M4 x 10 mm)

• Set an appropriate angle for the TX/ RX unit, using the 3 screw slots on the rear edge of each bracket side.

n Operation Panel Installation

1 Clean and dry the installation location.

Do not install the bracket close to an air bag.

Tapping screw (4 mm x 12 mm)

Flat washer

2 Remove the release paper from the base

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

Adhesive tape

Panel bracket

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

Panel holder

SEMS screw

(M4 x 10 mm)

screws.

4 Attach the operation panel to the panel

holder so that it locks in place.

n Power Cable Connection

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 the transmit output power may drop excessively. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery.

Engine compartment

Fuse holder (E type)

Passenger compartment

Black (—) cable

Fuse holder

(K, M4 types)

12 V vehicle

battery

Red (+)

cable

Rubber grommet

Fuse holder

(K, M4 types)

Fuse holder

(E type)

DC power cable

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.

1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the

vehicle’s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver.

• When using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from

touching metal on the vehicle.

• We do not recommend using a cigarette lighter socket as 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 fire wall 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 fire wall.

• 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.

2 After 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.

3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the

negative (–) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver.

FIXED STATION

n Operation Panel Installation

1 Attach the panel holder to the base stand using the 2 supplied SEMS

screws.

2 Attach the operation panel to the panel holder so that it locks in place.

Operation panel

SEMS screw (M4 x 10 mm)

Panel holder

Base stand

n Power Cable Connection

In 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 the power supply is 13 A.

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

Fuse holder (E type)

Black (—)

cable

Fuse holder

(K, M4 types)

Red (+)

cable

Fuse holder

(K, M4 types)

Fuse holder

(E type)

Regulated DC

power supply

DC power cable

1 Ensure that the transceiver and DC power supply are both OFF. 2 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure

that the polarities are correct (Red: positive, Black: negative).

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

power supply. Do not directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.

• Do not substitute the cable with smaller gauge wires.

3 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver.

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

Note: For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, we recommend using an optional PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle) power supply.

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 (located on the DC connector)

Supplied DC power cable 20 A

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

Fuse holder (E type) Fuse holder (K, M4 types)

Fuse

Fuse holder

15 A

Fuse holder

Fuse

OPERATION PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION

Plug the microphone plug to the MIC jack, then connect the Operation panel to the TX/ RX unit with the supplied cable.

• Attach the microphone hanger to an appropriate position using the screws included in the screw set.

Installing the Line Filter

Microphone

TX/ RX unit

Install the line filter approximately 3 cm from the connector.

Approx. 3 cm

MIC jack

Modular plug cable

Panel jack

Line filter

Operation panel

Line filter

ANTENNA CONNECTION

Before operating, you must first install an efficient, 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.

Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of

50 Ω, to match the transceiver input impedance. 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.

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

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

Antenna terminal

Feed line connector

To antenna

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

n 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. We recommend using SP-50B speakers.

There are 2 speaker jacks on the rear of the transceiver: SP 1 and SP 2.

SP 1 jack

External speakers (SP-50B)

SP 2 jack

GETTING ACQUAINTED

OPERATION PANEl (FRONT)

n IN NORMAl MODE

q CALL

Press [CALL] to select the Call channel.

Press w VFO

Press e MR

Press r Tuning Control

Press the

Press

t KEY

y F

Press

[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.

Press [F] to enter Function mode.

[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 (K, E types only) –> Middle Power –> Low Power.

!0 PF1

Press [PF1] to activate its programmable function. The default function is “Frequency Band Select”.

!1 PF2

Press [PF2] to activate its programmable function. The default function is “Operation Band Select”.

!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.

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 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

[SHIFT], the offset direction toggles as follows: plus (+) direction –> minus (–) direction –> –7.6 MHz (E type only) –> OFF.

i MUTE Press o VISUAL

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

!0 BAND SEL (VOL) Control

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

Press

Tuning control to enter Menu mode.

[T.SEL] to enter CTCSS or DCS

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

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

[BAND SEL] to select a frequency band.

!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 TX/ RX unit to this jack with using supplied Modular plug cable.

DIsPlAy

< 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 (K type only).

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

Appears when the Tone function is ON.

Appears when the CTCSS function is ON.

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 turns on

types only)

Appears while using Middle output power. Blinks when the temperature protection circuit 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.

(K, E

Appears while making a conversation recording.

Appears while in EchoLink Sysop mode.

Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.

Blinks when recalling a PM channel.

Appears when Weather Alert is ON. Blinks when receiving a signal (K type only).

TX/ RX UNIT REAR PANEl

q ANT

Connect an M-type (TM-D710A) or N-type (TM-D710E) external antenna to this terminal. 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.

w DATA

This is the data input/output terminal. Use a PG-5H (option) data communications cable when connecting to the PC voice input/output terminal.

e PC

This terminal is for connecting to a PC. Use a PG-5G (option) cable or a PG-5H (option) serial communications cable when connecting to a computer D-SUB terminal.

r SP (SP 1/ SP 2)

If desired, connect 1 or 2 external speakers for clearer audio. These jacks accept 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor plugs.

TX/ RX UNIT sUb PANEl

q MIC

Connect the supplied microphone to this jack.

w PANEL

Connect the Operation panel to this jack with using supplied Modular plug cable.

Keypad serial data No Connection MIC, 600 impedance GND (MIC) PTT GND DC 8 V, 100 mA max No Connection

MICROPhONE (MC-59)

Microphone Jack

q PTT switch

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

w DTMF keypad

Press these keys to make DTMF calls, enter frequencies, or enter characters.

e CALL/ A

Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [CALL] key. This is also the PF4 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function.

r VFO/ B

Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [VFO] key. This is also the PF3 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function.

t MR/ C

Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [MR] key. This is also the PF2 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function.

y PF/ D

Press to toggle between bands A and B. This is also the PF1 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function.

u UP/ DWN

Functions the same as the transceiver Tuning control.

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF

Press the [ ] switch to switch the transceiver ON.

• The power on message momentarily appears on the display.

• If the transceiver power on password has been activated {Menu No.998}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver.

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.

Note: Some functions of this transceiver, such as the beep and voice announcements, have their own volume settings. Adjust those settings to your desired values.

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH

Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be in order to hear them.

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.

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):

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:

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.

• The default setting of the band.

• When masking a band, you are restricted to using only the selectable band.

• When receiving 2 signals on the same band, the image interference, sensitivity, etc., performance will decrease.

• Band A: 118 >> 144 (default) >> 220 >> 300 >> 430/440 (MHz).

• Band B: 144 >> 220 >> 300 >> 430/440 (default) >> 1200 (MHz).

Note:

u M4 type models do not have the following frequency bands available:

118, 220, 300, or 1200 (MHz).

u E and M4 type models use the 430 MHz band and K type models use the 440 MHz band.

Frequency ranges:

• 118 MHz: 118 ~ 135.995 MHz • 144 MHz: 136 ~ 199.995 MHz

• 220 MHz: 200 ~ 299.995 MHz • 300 MHz: 300 ~ 399.995 MHz

• 430/440 MHz: 400 ~ 523.995 MHz

• 1200 MHz: 800 ~ 1299.990 MHz (K type: excluding cellular band)

[ PF1 ] key also allows you to cycle to the next frequency

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.

• You can also adjust the frequency by using the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys.

• The default step frequency for the and operating band:

Type 144 MHz 430/440 MHz

K 5 kHz 25 kHz

E 12.5 kHz 25 kHz

M4 10 kHz 10 kHz

• To adjust the frequency by a larger amount, you can press the to enter MHz mode. While in MHz mode, rotate the Tuning control to adjust the frequency in steps of 1 MHz. Press the Tuning control again to exit MHz mode and adjust the frequency using the normal step frequency.

Tuning control varies according to the type

Tuning control

■ 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.

■ 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).

• The Call channel has a dedicated frequency for both bands A and B. The default frequency for band A is 144 MHz. The default frequency for band B is 430/440 MHz.

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

• Speak into the microphone in your normal voice, while keeping the microphone

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

Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or

continuous transmission, the protective circuit may function to lower transmit output power.

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

have selected.

approximately 5 cm from your mouth. Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving station.

MENU MODE

Many functions on this transceiver 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.

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.

MENU CONFIGURATION

No.

000

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

008

009

No.

100

101

102

103

104

Display Description

KEY BEEP

BEEP VOLUME

EXT.SPEAKER

ANNOUNCE

ANNOUNCE LANGUAGE

ANNOUNCE

VOLUME

ANNOUNCE SPEED

PLAYBACK REPEAT

PLAYBACK

INTERVAL

CONTINUOUS

RECORDING

Display Description

PROGRAMMABLE

VFO

STEP

MODULATION

VHF AIP

UHF AIP

AUDIO

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

Conversation 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

TX/RX

Setting

Values

Programmable VFO setup

Step frequency

Modulation/demodulation mode

VHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF

UHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF

Varies with the selected frequency band

Default Setting

–

105

S-METER SQUELCH

106

107

S-METER SQL

HANGUP TIME

MUTE HANGUP

TIME

S-meter squelch OFF/ ON OFF

S-meter squelch hang up time

Mute hang up time setup

OFF/ 125/ 250/ 500 ms

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

OFF

No.

108

109

110

No.

200

201

202

203

204

205

Display Description

BEAT SHIFT

TOT

WEATHER ALERT

Beat shift OFF/ ON OFF

Time-out timer 3/ 5/ 10 min 10 min

Weather alert OFF/ ON OFF

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

TX/RX

MEMORY

Setting

Values

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

Default Setting

–

ALL BANDS

–

No.

300

301

302

303

304

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

DTMF

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

Default Setting

–

500 ms

No.

400

401

402

403

404

405

406

No.

500

501

502

503

504

505

507

508

509

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

Display Description

POWER ON

MESSAGE

BRIGHTNESS

AUTO BRIGHTNESS

BACKLIGHT COLOR

CONTRAST

DISPLAY REVERSE

MODE

PANEL PF1

PANEL PF2

MIC PF1(PF)

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

REPEATER

AUX

Setting

Values

See explanation

OFF/ ON OFF

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

Up to 12 characters

OFF/ MORSE/ VOICE

Setting

Values

Up to 8 characters

OFF/ LEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 8

AMBER/ GREEN

LEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 16

POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE

See explanation

Default Setting

–

CROSS BAND

–

OFF

Default Setting

HELLO

LEVEL 8

AMBER

LEVEL 8

POSITIVE

WX CH

(K type)

FRQ.BAND

(E/ M4 types)

CTRL

A/B

No.

510

511

512

513

514

515

516

517

518

519

520

521

522

523

524

Display Description

Microphone PF2 key

MIC PF2(MR)

MIC PF3(VFO)

MIC PF4(CALL)

MIC KEY LOCK

SCAN RESUME

VISUAL SCAN

APO

EXT. DATA BAND

EXT. DATA SPEED

PC PORT

BAUDRATE

SQC SOURCE

AUTO PM STORE

REMOTE ID

REMOTE ANSWER

BACK

DATE

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

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

AUX

Setting

Values

See explanation

TIME/ CARRIER/ SEEK

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

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

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

Default Setting

VFO

CALL

(K/ M4 types)

1750

(E type)

TIME

MODE 2 : 61ch

OFF

A-BAND

9600 bps

BUSY or TX

–

No.

525

526

527

528

529

Display Description

TIME

TIME ZONE

DISPLAY

PARTITION BAR

COM PORT BAUDRATE

INT. DATA BAND

(PACKET)

Clock time

Time zone

Display partition bar OFF/ ON ON

COM terminal baud rate speed

Internal TNC data band (PACKET)

AUX

Setting

Values

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-BANDS

Default Setting

–

UTC

9600 bps

A-BAND

No.

600

601

602

603

604

APRS

Display Description

BASIC SETTING

MY CALLSIGN

BEACON TYPE

Call sign entry

Beacon type

INTERNAL TNC

DATA BAND

DATA SPEED

DCD SENSE

TX DELAY

BAUD RATE

INPUT

OUTPUT

FORMAT

NAME

OUTPUT

Data band type

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

COM port output OFF/ ON OFF

GPS PORT

WAYPOINT

COM PORT

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

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

Default Setting

NOCALL

APRS

A-BAND

D or RxD

BAND

200 ms

4800 bps

OFF

NMEA

6-CHAR

ALL

No.

605

606

607

608

609

610

611

Display Description

NAME

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

SPEED

ALTITUDE

POSITION

AMBIGUITY

POSITION

COMMENT

TEXT

TX RATE

POSITION LIMIT

TYPE

STATION ICON

METHOD

INITIAL INTERVAL

DECAY ALGORITHM

PROPORTIONAL

PATHING

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 OFF

Position limit

Packet filter type

Station icon

Method

Initial interval time

Decay algorithm OFF/ ON ON

Proportional pathing OFF/ ON ON

APRS

MY POSITION

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

(KENWOOD icon)

MANUAL

3 min

No.

612

613

614

615

616

617

618

619

620

621

622

Display Description

TYPE

NETWORK

VOICE ALERT

CTCSS FREQUENCY

TX INTERVAL

DIGIPEAT

TIME

Packet path type See explanation

Network

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

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

VOICE ALERT

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

−

No.

623

624

625

626

627

628

629

Display Description

MESSAGE

BLN

RX BEEP

SPECIAL CALL

APRS VOICE

DISPLAY AREA

AUTO BRIGHTNESS

CHANGE COLOR

SPEED, DISTANCE

ALTITUDE, RAIN

TEMPERATURE

POSITION

GRID FORMAT

GROUP MODE

GROUP CODE

MESSAGE

Message group

BLN group

RX Beep

Special call

APRS voice OFF/ ON ON

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

Message

APRS

GROUP FILTERING

SOUND

INTERRUPT DISPLAY

DISPLAY UNIT 1

DISPLAY UNIT 2

NAVITRA GROUP

NAVITRA MESSAGE

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

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

dd°mm. mm’/ dd°mm’ ss. s”

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

Up to 20　 characters

Default Setting

ALL, QST, CQ,

KWD

−

ALL

−

ENTIRE

mi/h mile

dd°mm. mm’

MAIDENHEAD GRID

000

−

SKY CMD

No.

700

701

702

703

Display Description

COMMANDER

CALLSIGN

TRANSPORTER

CALLSIGN

TONE FREQUENCY

SKY COMMAND

Commander call sign

Transporter call sign

Tone frequency

SKY command

Setting

Values

Up to 9 characters

See explanation

OFF/ COMMANDER/ TRANSPORTER

AUX 2

No.

998

999

Available only when the optional VGS-1 unit is installed in the transceiver.

Available only for K type models.

Available only for K and E types models.

Display Description

POWER ON

PASSWORD

RESET

Power on password OFF/ ON OFF

Reset

Setting

Values

VFO RESET/ PARTIAL RESET/ PM RESET/ FULL RESET

Default Setting

NOCALL

88.5Hz

OFF

Default Setting

VFO RESET

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].

n Microphone Keypad Character Entry

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 J K L 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

OPTIONS

The following options are available for use with this transceiver:

• MC-45 Microphone

• MC-59 Microphone with keypad

• MCP-2A Memory Control Program (web download software)

• MJ-88 Microphone Plug Adapter

• MJ-89 Modular Plug Microphone Switch

• PG-2N DC Cable (2 m)

• PG-20 DC Cable (7 m)

• PG-3B Noise Filter

Note: Optional accessories for use with this transceiver may change, post-production. (New options may become available and/or current options may be discontinued.) Please refer to the options catalog(s) for applicable transceivers.

MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP-2A

The following functions can be set only by using the MCP-2A software:

• SQC active condition

• Microphone sensitivity level

• 10 MHz mode selection

• Power on password value

Using the MCP-2A software, you can:

• View memory channel groups

• Name memory groups

• Name PM channels

• Save/load settings

• Read exported TravelPlus for Repeaters (There are some version restrictions; refer to the help text of the MCP-2A.)

• Print/export memory and various settings in html

(TravelPlus for Repeaters is a trademark of ARRL.)

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.

• PG-5A Data Cable

• PG-5G Programming Interface Cable (2 m)

• PG-5H PC Interface Cable Kit (2 m)

• PG-5F Extension Cable Kit (4 m)

• PS-33 DC Power Supply

• PS-53 DC Power Supply

• SP-50B External Speaker

• VGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit

™

files issued from the ARRL

™

n Using the MCP-2A Software

1 Follow the directions of the installer to install the software. 2 Set up the PC COM port and baud rate. 3 The transceiver data is read from the MCP-2A software. 4 Select your desired settings, then write the data to the transceiver.

CONNECTING THE PG-5G/ PG-5H INTERFACE CABLES

PR1

PR9

PKS

PKD

SQC

CTS

TXD

RTS

GND

RXD

The PG-5G package comes with cable w (below). The PG-5H packages comes with cables q and w (below).

DATA terminal pin

PC/ COM terminal pin

q Data communications cable

To PC

audio terminal

w Serial communications cable

To PC 9-pin

D-SUB terminal

Data communications cable pin configuration

Pink: To microphone input terminal

Green: To line out terminal

Serial communications cable pin configuration

Note: When connecting the regular cable in your vehicle, the terminal may disconnect due to vibrations. Be sure to lock the cable in place.

CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE

Using two PG-5F kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length. (Components marked with an asterisk * are included in the PG-5F kit.)

n Connecting Using a Single Extension Kit

microphone

* extension

connector

external speakers

* DC power cables (6 m)

speaker cables (4 m)

* modular cable (4 m)

operation panel

* extension

connector

* modular cable (4 m)

n Connecting Using Two Extension Kits

external speakers

microphone

operation panel

modular cable (4 m) &

extension connector (2 sets)

modular cable (4 m) &

extension connector (2 sets)

speaker cables (4 m)

n Installing the Line Filter

Install the line filter approximately

3 cm from the connector which attaches to the TX/RX unit.

* line filter

TX/RX unit

* line filter

DC power cables (6 m)

TX/RX unit

n Afﬁxing the Microphone Cable

Lock the microphone cable down

as shown in the illustration.

Approx. 3 cm

self-tapping screw

flat washer

cushion

microphone

cable

cable holder

INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT

Follow the instructions below to install the VGS-1 unit.

Note: The VGS-1 is sold depending upon area.

1 Remove the 8 screws from the cover of

the base unit, then remove the cover itself from the unit.

2 From the 5 black cushions supplied with

the VGS-1, select the thickest rectangular cushion (20 x 30 x 12 mm) and attach it to the top surface of the VGS-1 unit.

• To prevent interference to the terminal of the VGS-1, ensure that you attach the thick square cushion to the base plate surface.

3 From the remaining cushions, select the

thickest square cushion (21 x 21 x 2.5 mm) and attach it to the printed circuit board.

• The remaining cushions are not used

with this transceiver.

• Ensure that the cushion is placed within the guidelines on the PCB.

4 Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector

on the transceiver.

• Press down on the top of the VGS-1 unit to ensure that it is securely attached to the connector.

cushion

VGS-1

cushion

guidelines

connector

5 Replace the cover on the base unit and

secure it using the 8 screws.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure.

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

The transceiver will not power up after connecting a 13.8 V DC power supply and pressing [ ]. Nothing appears on the display.

The frequency cannot be selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing microphone [UP]/[DWN].

Most keys and the Tuning control do not function.

Memory channels cannot be selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing microphone

You cannot transmit even though you are pressing [PTT].

[UP]/[DWN].

1 The power cable

was connected backwards.

2 One or more of the

power cable fuses are open.

Memory Recall was selected.

1 One of the Lock

functions is ON.

2 The transceiver is

in Channel Display mode.

No data has been stored in any Memory channel.

1 The microphone plug

was not inserted completely into the transceiver.

2 You selected a

transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the allowable range.

3 The external TNC is

transmitting.

1 Connect the supplied DC

power cable correctly (red to + terminal and black to – terminal).

2 Look for the cause of

the blown fuse(s). After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the same ratings.

Press [VFO].

1 Unlock all of the Lock

functions.

2 With the transceiver power

OFF, press [LOW] + Power ON to exit Channel Display mode.

Store data in some Memory channels.

1 Switch the power OFF,

then insert the microphone plug until the locking tab clicks in place.

2 Turn the offset shift

function OFF.

3 Press [PTT] after the TNC

has finished transmitting.

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

“MCP ERR” appears on the display. (MCP-2A communications error)

1 Ensure that the

connection between the TM-D710 and the PC is correct.

2 While performing

a large amount of processing on the PC.

3 EchoLink mode turns

ON.

4 There are other

reasons why communications was not possible.

1 Checking connection

2 Shut down other software

that you may be running.

3 Turn EchoLink mode OFF.

4 Turn the TM-D710 power

source OFF and ON, one time.

Concerning the received frequency display, an unmodulated signal may be received. This is according to the set intrinsic frequency form.

VxU reception

UxV reception

(144 MHz + 45.05 MHz) x 2

(144 MHz + 45.05 MHz) x 4–(430 MHz - 49.95 MHz) x 2=45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz

(430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) –

(430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) x 2–(144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 4=45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz

– (430 MHz - 49.95 MHz) =

(144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 2=45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz

45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz

SPECIFICATIONS

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

General

TM-D710A TM-D710E TM-D710A

K Type E Type M4 Type

Guaranteed range

Frequency range

Mode F1D/ F2D/ F3E

Antenna impedance 50 Ω

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

Power requirement 13.8 V DC ±15% (Negative ground)

Frequency stability Within ±5 ppm (–10°C ~ +50°C)

Current

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Band A & B

Band A

Band B

RX Less than 1.2 A (at 2W audio output)

Without projections

With projections

TX & RX

VHF

UHF

144 ~ 148 MHz

438 ~ 450 MHz

118 ~ 524 MHz —

136 ~ 524 MHz —

(K type: excluding cellular band)

Hi Less than 13.0 A —

Mid Less than 5.5 A Less than 9.0 A

Low

Hi Less than 13.0 A —

Mid Less than 6.5 A Less than 9.0 A

Low

800 ~ 1300 MHz

Less than 4.0 A

Less than 5.0 A

Operation panel: 155 x 70 x 38 mm (6.20" x 2.80" x 1.52")

TX/ RX unit: 140 x 43 x 142 mm (5.60" x 1.72" x 5.68")

Operation panel: 156 x 71 x 56 mm (6.24" x 2.84" x 2.24")

TX/ RX unit: 140 x 44 x 158 mm (5.60" x 1.76" x 6.32")

144 ~ 146 MHz

430 ~ 440 MHz

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Weight (approx.)

Operation panel: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs)

TX/ RX unit: 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs)

Transmitter

TM-D710A TM-D710E TM-D710A

K Type E Type M4 Type

RF power output

Mid

Low Approx. 5 W

Modulation Reactance modulation

Maximum frequency deviation Within ±5 kHz

Spurious radiation Less than –60 dB

Modulation distortion (300 Hz ~ 3 kHz) Less than 3%

Microphone impedance 600 Ω

50 W

Approx. 10 W

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25 W

Receiver

TM-D710A TM-D710E TM-D710A

K Type E Type M4 Type

Circuitry Double super heterodyne

Intermediate frequency

Sensitivity (144, 430/440 MHz band) Less than 0.16 µV (-16 dBµ)

Squelch sensitivity (144, 430/440 MHz band)

Selectivity

Low frequency output (8 Ω)

Sensitivity (approx.) <excluding 144, 430/440 MHz band>

Frequency range

118 ~ 135.995 MHz 0.32 µV (-10 dBµ) 0.40 µV (-8 dBµ) —

136 ~ 173.995 MHz 0.32 µV (-10 dBµ) 0.40 µV (-8 dBµ) 0.32 µV (-10 dBµ)

174 ~ 229.995 MHz 0.40 µV (-8 dBµ) 0.50 µV (-6 dBµ) 0.40 µV (-8 dBµ)

230 ~ 299.995 MHz 5.6 µV (15 dBµ) 5.6 µV (15 dBµ) 5.6 µV (15 dBµ)

300 ~ 349.995 MHz 1.0 µV (0 dBµ) 1.0 µV (0 dBµ) 1.0 µV (0 dBµ)

350 ~ 399.995 MHz 0.56 µV (-5 dBµ) 0.56 µV (-5 dBµ) 0.56 µV (-5 dBµ)

400 ~ 499.995 MHz 0.28 µV (-11 dBµ) 0.36 µV (-9 dBµ) 0.28 µV (-11 dBµ)

500 ~ 523.995 MHz 0.56 µV (-5 dBµ) 0.71 µV (-3 dBµ) 0.56 µV (-5 dBµ)

800 ~ 1239.99 MHz — — 7.08 µV (17 dBµ)

1240 ~ 1299.99 MHz — — 2.24 µV (7 dBµ)

1st (Band A/ Band B) 45.05 MHz/ 49.95 MHz

2nd (Band A/ Band B) 455 kHz/ 450 kHz

Less than 0.1 µV (-20 dBµ)

–6 dB More than 11 kHz

–50 dB Less than 30 kHz

More than 2 W (at 5% distortion)

Band A

FM: 12 dB SINAD AM: 10 dB S/N

FM: 12 dB SINAD

Band B

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