Kenwood TM-D710GA User Manual

TM-D710GA/ TM-D710GE

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE/ 144/430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE

MODE D’EMPLOI

DOBLE BANDA DE 144/440 MHz EN FM/ DOBLE BANDA DE 144/430 MHz EN FM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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

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

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

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-D710GA/ TM-D710GE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

NOTIFICATION

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 requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.

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Firmware Copyrights

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

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

FEATURES

This transceiver has the following main features:

• A built-in GPS receiver unit.

• A built-in 5000 point GPS Logger.

• 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

• 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 and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products. 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 modiﬁ cations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modiﬁ cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modiﬁ cation is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

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.

◆ 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.

◆ 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.

◆ 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 ﬁ re, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

• When operating mobile, do not attempt to conﬁ gure 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 KENWOOD service station or your dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafﬁ c laws. Please check

and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not use options not speciﬁ ed by KENWOOD.

◆ 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.

◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not insert metal objects into the cooling fan.

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

current surges may cause smoke or ﬁ re.

◆ 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.

◆ 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 ....................................................................... 1

MOBILE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 2

TX/RX Unit Installation .......................................................................... 2

Operation Panel Installation .................................................................. 3

Power Cable Connection ....................................................................... 3

FIXED STATION .......................................................................................... 4

Operation Panel Installation .................................................................. 4

Power Cable Connection ....................................................................... 5

REPLACING FUSES .................................................................................. 6

OPERATION PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION ....................... 6

ANTENNA CONNECTION.......................................................................... 7

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 7

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

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

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

In Normal Mode..................................................................................... 8

In Function Mode ................................................................................10

OPERATION PANEL (REAR & LEFT) ...................................................... 11

DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 12

TX/ RX UNIT REAR PANEL...................................................................... 15

TX/ RX UNIT SUB PANEL ........................................................................15

MICROPHONE (MC-59) ........................................................................... 16

BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................... 17

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF ....................................................... 17

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...................................................................... 17

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ................................................................... 18

SELECTING A BAND ............................................................................... 18

SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE ...................... 20

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND ........................................................20

SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE ...................................................... 21

VFO Mode ........................................................................................... 21

Memory Channel Mode ....................................................................... 22

Call Channel Mode .............................................................................. 22

TRANSMITTING ....................................................................................... 23

MENU MODE ................................................................................................. 24

MENU ACCESS ........................................................................................24

MENU CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 25

CHARACTER ENTRY ............................................................................... 36

Microphone Keypad Character Entry .................................................. 37

OPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 38

MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP-6A ............................................. 38

CONNECTING THE PG-5G/ PG-5H INTERFACE CABLES ....................39

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CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE....................................40

INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT ................................................................ 41

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 42

GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 42

SERVICE ..................................................................................................42

SERVICE NOTE .......................................................................................42

CLEANING ............................................................................................... 42

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 43

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

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

Operation File name (TM-D710G_)

CONTENTS_EN.pdf

CONTENTS OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS MEMORY CHANNELS PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) 03 SCAN CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) 06 EchoLink

OTHER OPERATIONS GPS PACKET 10

APRS TRANSCEIVER RESET VGS-1 (OPTIONAL) OPERATION 13 CCROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION

(TM-D710GA ONLY) WIRELESS OPERATION (TM-D710GA ONLY) WEATHER ALERT (TM-D710GA ONLY) SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II 17

Note: Operation ﬁ les are available in PDF ﬁ le format. To read the ﬁ les, you must use

Reader®.

Adobe

REPEATER_EN.pdf

MEMORY CHANNEL_EN.pdf

PM CHANNEL_EN.pdf

SCAN_EN.pdf

SIGNALING_EN.pdf

DTMF_EN.pdf

07_EchoLink_EN.pdf

OTHER OPERATIONS_EN.pdf

GPS_EN.pdf

PACKET_EN.pdf

APRS_EN.pdf

RESET_EN.pdf

VGS_EN.pdf

CROSS BAND_REP_TM-D710GA

EN.pdf

WIRELESS_TM-D710GA_EN.pdf

WEATHER ALERT_TM-D710GA_EN.pdf

SKY COMMAND_EN.pdf

PREPARATION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Item Quantity

Microphone 1

Microphone hanger 1

DC power cable (with 20 A fuses) 1

Mounting bracket 1

Screw set 1

Modular plug cable (for PANEL jacks) 1

Line ﬁ lter 2

Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug (for GPS jack) 1

Base stand 1

Panel holder 1

Panel bracket 1

Fuse (15 A) 1

Warranty Card 1

Instruction manual 1

CD-ROM (For a detailed explanation on the operations) 1

MOBILE INSTALLATION

■ 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 the 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 TX/RX unit is installed at a location separate from the Operation Panel.

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

screws and ﬂ at 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 ﬂ at 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.

■ Operation Panel Installation

Note: Install the operation panel in a location where it can easily receive satellite signals. Install the operation panel so that it is standing perpendicular.

Tapping screw (4 mm x 12 mm)

Flat washer

Do not install the bracket close to an air bag.

1 Clean and dry the installation location.

Adhesive tape

Panel bracket

2 Remove the release paper from the base

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

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

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

Panel holder

SEMS screw

(M4 x 10 mm)

3 Attach the panel holder to the panel bracket

using the 2 supplied SEMS screws.

4 Attach the operation panel to the panel

holder so that it locks in place.

■ Power Cable Connection

Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufﬁ cient current capacity. If

the current to the transceiver is insufﬁ cient, 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

Passenger compartment

Black (‒) cable

Fuse holder

Red (+) cable

12 V vehicle

battery

Rubber grommet

Fuse holder

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 sufﬁ cient 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 ﬁ lter, 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 ﬁ rewall 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 ﬁ rewall.

• 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

■ 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

■ Power Cable Connection

In order to use this transceiver for ﬁ xed 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.

Black (‒) cable

Fuse holder

Red (+) cable

DC power cable

Regulated DC power supply

Fuse holder

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 ﬁ rmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Note: For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, we recommend using an optional PS-60 (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 speciﬁ ed type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be damaged.

Fuse

Fuse holder

15 A

OPERATION PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION

Plug the microphone plug into 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 ﬁ lters approximately 3 cm from the connectors.

Approx. 3 cm

MIC jack

Modular plug cable

Panel jack

Line ﬁ lter

Operation panel

Line ﬁ lter

ANTENNA CONNECTION

Before operating, you must ﬁ rst install an efﬁ cient, 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 , to match the transceiver input impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50  reduces the efﬁ ciency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.

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

◆ All ﬁ xed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, and/or transceiver damage.

Antenna terminal

Feed line connector

To antenna

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

■ External Speakers

If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 4

 to 8  (standard is 8 ). The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug.

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

SP 1 jack

External speakers

SP 2 jack

GETTING ACQUAINTED

OPERATION PANEL (FRONT)

■ In Normal Mode

a CALL

Press [CALL] to select the Call channel.

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

b VFO

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

Press [VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan. c MR

Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode, then rotate the Tuning control to select a Memory channel.

Press [MR] (1s) to start Memory scan. d Tuning Control

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

Press the 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).

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

Each time you press [KEY], the Operation Keys mode toggles as follows: APRS keys ➡ GPS keys ➡ Normal keys

f F

Press [F] to enter Function mode.

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

g TONE

Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON.

Each time you press [TONE], the function cycles through the following: Tone

ON ➡ CTCSS ON ➡ DCS ON ➡ Cross Tone ON ➡ OFF.

h REV

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

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

Press [LOW] to toggle the transmit output power as follows: Middle Power ➡ Low Power ➡ High Power.

j PF1

Press [PF1] to activate its programmable function. The default function is “Weather Channel” (TM-D710GA)/“Frequency Band Select” (TM-D710GE).

k PF2

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

l 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. m SQL Control

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

n TNC

Press [TNC] to turn the 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.

o PM

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

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

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