KENWOOD TM-V7 User Manual

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-V7A

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-V7A

144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

TM-V7E

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

© B62-0678-20 (K,E,M)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02

THANK YOU!

FEATURES

We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD
FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers were
developed to satisfy the requirement for a compact rig
that’s simple to operate yet contains numerous
sophisticated features. The dual band operation will be
appreciated by hams who want access to VHF and UHF
bands with a transceiver smaller than some single banders.

KENWOOD believes that the compact size coupled with
the reasonable cost will guarantee your satisfaction with
this product.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TM-V7A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander

(U.S.A./ Canada)

TM-V7A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(General market)

TM-V7E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander

(Europe)

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

• A maximum of 280 memory channels are available, 140
each for VHF and UHF. Up to 180 memory channels
can be assigned desired names.

• “Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the
conditions of up to 147 frequency channels.

• The Dual Band RX feature allows two frequencies to be
simultaneously received. Simultaneous RX
configurations include VHF/UHF , VHF/VHF, and
UHF/UHF.

• Transceiver Guide shows how to use the basic
functions.

• A large, dot matrix LCD with alpha-numeric display
capability is positive and negative reversible.

• Save space with the compact front panel which easily
detaches from the main unit and can be mounted in a
different place.

• The dedicated DATA connector is available for 1200 bps
or 9600 bps Packet operation.

• A data transfer band is selectable separately from a
voice communication band.

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:

Condensation possibly occurs 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

1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION

MOBILE INST ALLATION ...........................................2

Installation Example..............................................2

Installation Steps .................................................. 2

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION.......................... 3

Mobile Operation ..................................................3

Fixed Station Operation ........................................4

Replacing Fuses ................................................... 5

ANTENNA CONNECTION......................................... 5

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS.................................6

External Speakers ................................................6

Microphone........................................................... 6

PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS ................... 6

2 YOUR FIRST QSO
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES ................................8

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY ................................. 9

FRONT PANEL........................................................ 10

REAR P ANEL..........................................................12

MICROPHONE........................................................ 13

INDICATORS........................................................... 14

TRANSCEIVER GUIDE...........................................15

4 OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 16

ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 16

ADJUSTING SQUELCH .......................................... 16

SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 16

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SELECTING FREQUENCIES.................................. 17

Tuning Control .................................................... 17

Microphone [UP]/[DWN] Buttons.........................17

TRANSMITTING...................................................... 18

Selecting Output Power ...................................... 18

5 M ENU SET-UP

WHAT IS A MENU? ................................................. 19

MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 19

MENU CONFIGURATION .......................................20

6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

REPEATER ACCESS .............................................. 22

Selecting Offset Direction.................................... 23

Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 24

Activating Tone Function ..................................... 24

Selecting a Tone Frequency................................ 25

Automatic Repeater Offset

(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) ........................... 26

REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 27

Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC)...................... 27

7 M EMORY CHANNELS

SIMPLEX OR SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? ........... 28

VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNEL RATIO ................... 29

STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS.............. 30

STORING DATA IN SPLIT CHANNELS ................... 30

RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS ....................... 31

CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS ......................... 31

NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS.............................32

CALL CHANNEL ..................................................... 33

Recalling the Call Channel.................................. 33

Changing Call Channel Contents (Simplex) ........ 33

Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) .............. 34

MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER ................................ 34

CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION............................. 34

INITIALIZING MEMORY .......................................... 35

Partial Reset (VFO)............................................. 35

Full Reset (Memory) ........................................... 35

8 PROGRAMM ABLE MEMORY (PM)

PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION.........................36

APPLICA TION EXAMPLES ..................................... 37

STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS ....................... 38

RECALLING PM CHANNELS..................................38

AUTO PM CHANNEL STORING ............................. 39

RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY ............ 39

9 SCAN

VISUAL SCAN......................................................... 41

Selecting the Number of Channels......................41

Using Visual Scan............................................... 42

SCAN RESUME METHODS.................................... 43

Selecting Scan Resume Method ......................... 43

VFO SCAN .............................................................. 44

MEMORY SCAN ..................................................... 44

Locking Out Memory Channels ........................... 45

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 46

Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 46

Using Program Scan........................................... 47

MHz SCAN .............................................................. 47

CALL/VFO SCAN .................................................... 48

CALL/MEMORY SCAN............................................ 48

10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)

USING CTCSS ........................................................ 49

Automatic Tone Frequency ID ............................. 49

11 DUAL TONE SQUELCH SYSTEM (DTSS)

STORING DTSS CODES ........................................ 50

USING DTSS........................................................... 51

DTSS and Repeaters.......................................... 52

12 PAGE

PAGE CODE MEMORY...........................................53

STORING PAGE CODES ........................................ 54

CALLING ................................................................. 55

RECEIVING............................................................. 55

Page and Repeaters...........................................56

LOCKING OUT PAGE CODES................................ 56

AUTO PAGE CANCEL.............................................57

PAGE ANSWER BACK (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY).... 57

13 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTM F) FUNCTIONS

MAKING DTMF CALLS ........................................... 58

Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) ..........................58

Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones .......................... 58

STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC

DIALER ................................................................... 59

CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS ............60

TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS......... 60

14 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)......................................... 61

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)........................... 61

AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.).................... 62

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 62

DUAL BAND RX ...................................................... 63

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 63

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PROGRAMMABLE VFO.......................................... 64

SWITCHING AM/FM MODE

(SOME VERSIONS ONLY)......................................64

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 65

CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS . 66

CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ...................................66

LOCK ...................................................................... 67

Transceiver Lock ................................................67

All Lock............................................................... 67

S-METER SQUELCH .............................................. 68

Squelch Hang Time ............................................ 68

POWER-ON MESSAGE..........................................69

DISPLA Y DEMONSTRATION MODE ...................... 69

CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS.......................70

Display Dimmer .................................................. 70

Auto Dimmer Change ......................................... 70

Display Contrast ................................................. 71

Positive/Negative Reversal ................................. 71

CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS ...... 72

KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY ....................................... 74

Operating Frequency Entry ................................. 74

Memory Channel Number Entry..........................75

Tone Frequency Number Entry ........................... 75

CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURA TIONS........... 76

15 MICROPHONE CONTROL

ACTIV ATING MICROPHONE CONTROL ................ 78

16 PACKET OPERATION

ACTIVATING DATA TX/RX BAND............................ 79

1200/ 9600 bps OPERA TION................................... 79

DATA Connector Pin Functions...........................80

17 REPEATER FUNCTION ( U. S. A/ CANADA ONLY)

LOCKED-BAND REPEATER ................................... 81

CROSS-BAND REPEATER ..................................... 81

TX HOLD................................................................. 81

18 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)
19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
20 INSTALLING OPTIONS

INST ALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER

UNIT ........................................................................84

INSTALLING A DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL KIT

(DFK-3C/ DFK-4C/ DFK-7C) ....................................84

Installation Examples .......................................... 86

21 MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 87

SERVICE................................................................. 87

SERVICE NOTE ......................................................87

CLEANING .............................................................. 87

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 88

SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Accessory

Microphone
U.S.A./ Canada/

General (some): MC-53DM
Europe/

General (some): MC-45

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DC power cable
Transceiver fuse (15 A)

Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket screws
Microphone hanger

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(U.S.A./ Canada only)
Microphone hanger screws

(U.S.A./ Canada only)
Warranty card

(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only)
Instruction manual

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The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also sold as
optional accessories {page 83}.

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Attach the microphone hanger at an appropriate position.

Microphone
hanger

Part Number

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T91-0568-XX

T91-0396-XX
E30-2111-XX

F51-0017-XX
J29-0632-XX

N99-0331-XX

J19-1526-XX

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N46-3010-XX

B62-0678-XX

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Quantity

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1 set

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CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS M ANUAL

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

A TTENTION: MOST PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS AN
APPROPRIATE KEY IN EACH STEP WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 10
SECONDS, OR THE PREVIOUS MODE WILL BE RESTORED.

What to doInstruction

Press [KEY].
Press

[KEY] (1 s).
Press

[KEY1], [KEY2].

Press
[KEY]+ POWER ON.

Press
[F] (1 s), [KEY].

Press
[F], [KEY] (1 s).

Press
[F] + [KEY].

Press and release KEY.
Press and hold KEY until the

function begins.
Press KEY1 momentarily,

release KEY1, then press
KEY2.

With transceiver power OFF,
press and hold KEY, then turn
ON the transceiver power by
pressing [PWR].

Press and hold [F] for 1
second or longer, then press
KEY.

Press [F] momentarily, release
[F], then press and hold KEY
for 1 second or longer.

Press and hold [F] down, then
press KEY.

Microphone
hanger screw

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PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION

MOBILE INSTALLATION

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Install the transceiver in a safe, convenient position inside

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your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and

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yourself while the vehicle is in motion. For example,
consider installing the transceiver under the dash in front of

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the passenger seat so that knees or legs will not strike the

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radio during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick a
well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.

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■ Installation Example

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Use the supplied mounting bracket to install the
transceiver inside your vehicle. To enjoy the best
viewing angle, you can position the transceiver in the
bracket in a number of ways as shown below.

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■ Installation Steps

1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the

supplied flat washers and self-tapping screws.
There are 4 washers and 4 screws supplied.

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

• The bracket must be installed so that the 4 screw
holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing
forward.

Flat washer
Self-tapping

screw

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2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the

supplied hexagon SEMS screws and 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 .

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SEMS screw

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION

■ M obile 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.

1 Route 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 not recommended 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.

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.

4 Confirm 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

5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative

terminal.

6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s

power supply connector.

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

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• The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is

isolated from heat and moisture.

Press
firmly.

Fuse holder

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■ Fixed Station Operation

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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 your power supply is
12 A.

1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC

power supply and check that polarities are correct

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(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.

Red (+)

Black (–)

Fuse holder

Regulated DC power
supply

2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to

the connector on the DC power cable.

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

Press
firmly.

Fuse holder

Note:

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For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,
the following optional power supply is recommended:
PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle).

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

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

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T o AC outlet

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■ Replacing Fuses

If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the
problem. After the problem is resolved, then replace the
fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,
disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or
the nearest Service Center for assistance.

Fuse Location

Transceiver

Supplied Accessory

DC Power Cable

CAUTION: ONL Y USE FUSES OF THE SPECIFIED TYPE AND
RATING.

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.

Fuse Current Rating

15 A

20 A

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 is given careful
attention.

Your choice of antenna should have a 50 Ω impedance 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.

CAUTION:

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TRANSMITTING WITHOUT FIRST CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
OR OTHER MATCHED LOAD MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSCEIVER.
ALWAYS CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE TRANSCEIVER
BEFORE TRANSMITTING.

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ALL FIXED STATIONS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A
LIGHTNING ARRESTER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND TRANSCEIVER DAMAGE.

Antenna
connector

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To antenna

Feed line connector

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

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■ External Speakers

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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") diameter mono (2-conductor)
plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-50B and
SP-41.

■ Microphone

To communicate in the voice modes, plug a 600 Ω
microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular connector
into the modular socket on the front panel of the
transceiver . Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab
clicks.

PACKET EQUIPM ENT CONNECTIONS

If you intend to use this transceiver for Packet operation,
you will need the following equipment.

• Personal computer with communications software

• T erminal Node Controller (TNC)

• TNC power supply

• RS-232C cable

• 6-pin mini DIN plug (optional PG-5A)
For the DATA connector pins, refer to “PACKET

OPERA TION” {page 79}.

Note:

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Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the
TNC.

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Keep as wide a separation between the transceiver and computer as
practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver.

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One end of the optional PG-5A cable has not been connectorized.
Attach the appropriate connector that mates with the TNC connector.

RS-232C cable

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TNC

PG-5A cable

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YOUR FIRST QSO

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

w Turn the VOL and SQL controls to
approximately 9 oclock.

e Press [BAND SEL] to select the
VHF or UHF band.

r Turn the Tuning control to select
a frequency.

t Press and hold Mic [PTT], then
speak in a normal tone of voice.

y Release Mic [PTT] to receive.

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If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging

material .....please don’t. The 6 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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BASIC TRANSCEIVER M ODES

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This section introduces you to the basic modes you can

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select, and differences between the TX band and the

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Control band.

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VFO mode

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Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the

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operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic
[UP]/[DWN].

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Programmable Memory (PM) mode

Press [PM] to select. In this mode you can select the
transceiver environment, by pressing
stored in PM channels {page 36}.

PWRPWR

Menu mode

Press [MNU] to select. In this mode you can change Menu
Nos. using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN].

[1]

to

[4]

, that you

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PWRPWR

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Memory Recall mode

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Press [MR] to select. In this mode you can change

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memory channels, using the T uning control or Mic

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[UP]/[DWN], where you stored frequencies and related

data. For further information, refer to "MEMORY

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CHANNELS" {page 28}.

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PWRPWR

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PWRPWR

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TX-Band

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

CALLCALL

PWRPWR

VOL SQL

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY

The lower portion of the display has labels that indicate the
current function of each of the 4 front panel buttons. The
italic font is used to show these 4 buttons in the description
of each operation step. After pressing
pressing

[F]

again or waiting for 10 seconds restores the

basic state.

Basic State
Display Labels

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[F]

or

[F] (1 s)

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Control Band

Press [CONT SEL] to select. On the display "Ctrl" appears
to show which band (VHF or UHF) is currently selected as
the Control band. Use this function when you want to
control the band that is not currently used for TX. After
selecting the Control band, you cannot control the TX
band.

CALLCALL

PWRPWR

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Labels after
Pressing

[F]

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Labels after
Pressing

Note:

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When selecting Program Memory mode, you will also see different
labels. See "Programmable Memory mode" {page 8}.

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You can also select different combinations of button labels. Refer to
"CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS" {page 66}.

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After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), press the appropriate key within
approximately 10 seconds, or the Basic State display will be restored.

[F] (1 s)

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FRONT PANEL

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Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel

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controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find
explanations in the appropriate sections of this manual.

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10

qq

q CALL button

qq

11

Recalls the Call channel {page 33}. Also starts or stops
Call/VFO Scan {page 48} when in VFO mode, or

12

Call/Memory Scan {page 48} when in Memory Recall
mode.

13

ww

w VFO button

ww

14

Selects the VFO mode {page 8}. In this mode you can

15

change the operating frequency, using the Tuning control

16

or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Also provides:

• VFO Scan start/stop to scan the entire VFO range {page 44}.

17

• Program Scan start/stop to scan a programmed range of

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19

frequencies {page 46}.

CALL

ee

e MR button

ee

Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 31}. In this mode
you can change memory channels, using the Tuning
control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Also starts or stops Memory
Scan {page 44}.

rr

r Tuning control

rr

PWRPWR

Selects:

• Operating frequencies when in VFO mode.

• Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode {page 31}.

• Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page 19}.

This control is used for various other selections.

tt

t MHz button

tt

Selects the MHz mode. In this mode you can change the
operating frequency in 1 MHz steps or 10 MHz steps
{page 17}, using the T uning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN].
Also starts or stops MHz Scan {page 47}.

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10

CALL

CALL

yy

y F (Function) button

yy

PWRPWR

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

uu

u TONE button

uu

Switches the Tone function {page 24} or CTCSS function
{page 49} ON or OFF. Also activates or deactivates
Automatic Tone frequency ID {page 49}.

ii

i REV button

ii

Switches the transmit frequency and receive frequency
when operating with a transmit offset or a split memory
channel {page 27}.

oo

o LOW button

oo

Selects High, Mid, or Low transmit output power {page 18}.

!0!0

!0 SQL controls

!0!0

Adjusts the squelch threshold level {page 16}. This allows
you to mute speaker output while no stations are being
received. Turn the left control (VHF) or the right control
(UHF) depending on which band you want to operate.

!1!1

!1 VOL controls/ BAND SEL buttons

!1!1

When turned, these controls adjust the level of receive
audio from the speaker {page 16}. Turn the left control
(VHF) or the right control (UHF) depending on which band
you want to operate.

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

!!

!2 CONT SEL button

!!

Selects the band that you can control using the front panel
buttons or the microphone keys.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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1

CALL

2
3
4
5
6
7

!3!3

!3 MNU button

!3!3

8

Selects the Menu mode {page 19}.

9

!4!4

!4 PM button

!4!4

10

Selects the Programmable Memory mode {page 36}.

11

!5!5

!5 PWR switch

!5!5

12

Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 16}.

13

!!

!6 Microphone connector

!!

14

Insert the 8-pin modular connector plug until the locking tab
"clicks".

15

UP
DC 8 V, 200 mA max.

16

GND
STBY (PTT)

17

GND (MIC)
MIC

18

NC: No connection
DWN

19

!7!7

!7 DATA connector

!7!7

20

CALL

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Connect a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet

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operation. Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug {page 6}.
12

REAR PANEL

qq

q Antenna connector

qq

Connect an external antenna {page 5}. 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-V7E 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 .

ww

w Power Input 13. 8 V DC cable

ww

Connect to a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the supplied
DC power cable {pages 3 and 4}.

ee

e Speaker jacks

ee

If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for clearer
audio. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter ,
2-conductor plug. See page 6 for more information.

MICROPHONE

MC-53DM MC-45

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7

3

5

6

qq

q UP button

qq
ww

w DWN button

ww

8

6

Raises or lowers the operating frequency , the memory
channel number, the menu number, etc. Holding either
button down causes the action to be repeated. Also,
switches between values for functions with multiple
choices.

ee

e PTT (Push-to-talk) switch

ee

Press to transmit; release to receive. Also used to cancel
various functions such as Scan {page 40} or Automatic
Band Change {page 62}.

rr

r LOCK switch

rr

Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and the DTMF
keypad, if equipped.

2 1

3

5

6

4

DWN UP

MIC

VFO MR PFCALL

7

8

LOCK

ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC

MADE IN JAPAN

tt

t CALL key

tt
yy

y VFO key

yy
uu

u MR key

uu

Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO, and MR buttons.
These keys can be re-programmed, if desired {page 72}.

ii

i PF key

ii

Depending on which function you select by accessing
"PF1" in Menu No. 16 {page 21}, the function of this key

4

differs. Refer to "CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION
KEYS" {page 72}.

oo

o DTM F keypad (M C-53DM only)

oo

The 16-key keypad is used for DTMF functions, or to
directly enter a frequency or a memory channel number .

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INDICATORS

฀

฀

฀

฀

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On the display you will see various indicators that show

2

what you have selected. Sometimes you may not recall
what those indicators mean or how you can cancel the

3

current setting. In such a case, you will find this table very
useful.

4

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

5

Indicator

6
7
8
9

What You Selected

TX (Transmit) band

Control band
Call channel
Medium transmit

power
Low transmit power

DTSS

Page
Tone function

CTCSS
Reverse

Automatic Simplex
Checker (ASC)

What You Press to Cancel

Always visible on either
band

[CONT SEL]
[CALL]

[LOW], [LOW]

the default (High)

[LOW]

to select the

default (High)

[F], [DTSS], [F],
[DTSS]

[F], [DTSS]
[TONE], [TONE]

[TONE]
[REV]

[REV]

to select

What You Press to Cancel

[F], [SHIFT], [F]
[SHIFT]

more

[F], [SHIFT]

one more

( TM-V7E: one

[F], [SHIFT]

(TM-V7E:

[F], [SHIFT]

[F], [SHIFT]

[VFO]

(TM-V7E)

What You SelectedIndicator

Plus offset direction

Minus offset direction

Minus offset direction
(–7.6 MHz)

Split memory
channel

Automatic Band

[F]

, [MNU]

Change (A.B.C.)

[F],

[MHz]

[F]

, [MHz]

Transceiver Lock
All Lock

[MHz]+ POWER ON

then

When you receive a signal:

• "BUSY" appears when the squelch {page 16} is open.

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

,

)

)

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TRANSCEIVER GUIDE

When you cannot recall how to use a function and you do
not have this manual with you, you need not worry. This
transceiver shows you the steps for operating the functions
that you will often use.

Note: Not all functions are supported by Transceiver Guide.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Select Menu No. 1 (Guide).

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3 Press

[SET]

, then turn the Tuning control to select the

desired function.

• Y ou can also press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select a function.

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The following table lists the function indexes that you will
see on the display.

Function Index

VFO Scan

Ref. Page

44

Function Index

Transmit Stored

Ref. Page

60

DTMF

MHz Scan

47

Store Simplex

30

Memory
Memory Scan
Call Scan

44
48

Store Split Memory

Store Simplex Call

30
33

Ch

MR Ch Clr
Ch Disp
All Reset
VFO Reset

PM Reset
Repeater

1

U.S.A./ Canada only

1

31
34
35
35

39
81

Store Split Call Ch

Assign PF1 key

Assign PF2 key

Assign PF3 key

Assign PF4 key

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72
72
72

72

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8

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10
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12
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4 To exit Guide mode, press [MNU] again.

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1

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

2

1 Switch ON the DC power supply.

3
4
5
6
7
8

• If operating mobile, skip this step.

2 Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver.

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OPERATING BASICS

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ADJUSTING SQUELCH

The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from the
speaker when no signals are present. When squelch is set
correctly, you will hear sound only while a station is actually
being received. The point at which ambient noise on a
frequency just disappears, called the squelch threshold,
depends on the frequency.

Turn the SQL control clockwise to just eliminate the
background noise when no signal is present.

9

3 To switch OFF the transceiver , press the PWR switch

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11
12

again.

• In a fixed installation, after the transceiver has been
switched ON, it can then be switched OFF or ON by using
only the power switch on the DC power supply.

13
14

ADJUSTING VOLUME

15

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

16
17
18
19

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SELECTING A BAND

Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF or UHF band.

• "PTT" appears above the VHF or UHF frequency to show
which band you selected.

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SELECTING FREQUENCIES

■ Tuning Control

Using the Tuning control is convenient when you are
within easy reach of the transceiver front panel, and the
frequencies to be selected lie near the current
frequency.

1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

CALLCALL

2 Turn the Tuning control to select a receive

frequency.

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2

• Clockwise rotation increases the frequency one
frequency step at a time.

• Counterclockwise rotation decreases the frequency
one step at a time.

• To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz]
first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels the 1 MHz
function. To change in steps of 10 MHz, press

[F]

+ [MHz] first. Pressing

[F]

function; pressing [MHz] starts the 1 MHz function.

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cancels the 10 MHz

• If you cannot select a particular receive frequency, the
frequency step size needs to be changed. See
"CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE" {page 65} for
further information.

• Y ou can also select frequencies via the microphone
keypad (MC-53DM only). See "KEYPAD DIRECT
ENTRY" {page 74}.

■ M icrophone [UP]/[DWN] Buttons

Using Mic [UP]/[DWN] for frequency selection is useful
when mobiling or any time you are not immediately in
front of the transceiver.

Press [UP] or [DWN] once to change the receive
frequency by one frequency step in the direction
indicated by the button.

• Pressing and holding either button causes the frequency
to step repeatedly in one direction until the button is
released.

• To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz (or 10 MHz),
press [MHz] (or

[F]

+ [MHz]) first.

MC-53DM

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8

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17

(No Indicator)

Medium

Low

("M")

("L")

High

TRANSMITTING

1

1 When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic

2
3
4
5
6

[PTT] and speak in a normal tone of voice.

• "ON AIR" and the RF power meter appear.

■ Selecting Output Power

It’s wise, and required by law, to select the lowest power
that allows reliable communication. If operating from
battery power, lower transmit power will give you more
operating time before a charge is necessary. Reducing
power lowers the risk of interfering with others on the
band.

Press

[LOW]

to select the transmit power you require.

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8

9
10
11

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

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

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

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13
14
15
16
17
18

MC-53DM

19
20
21

18

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• Each time you press

[LOW]

, the transmit power is

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changed as shown below.

CAUTION:

◆

DO NOT TRANSMIT WITH HIGH OUTPUT POWER FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS. THE TRANSCEIVER MAY OVERHEAT
AND MALFUNCTION.

◆

CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSIONS CAUSE THE RADIA TOR T O
OVERHEAT. NEVER TOUCH THE RADIATOR IN SUCH A
SITUA TION.

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

MENU SET-UP

WHAT IS A M ENU?

Many functions on this transceiver are selected or
configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of
physical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with the
Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers.

MENU ACCESS

1 Select the desired band.

• For some Menu Nos., you can select a different setting on
each band.

2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

• The last Menu No. used appears.

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3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN], to

select the Menu No.

• "CLR" and either "s" or "SET" appear as button labels.

• To cancel the selection and restore the previous display,
press

[CLR]

.

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The subsequent steps differ depending on which Menu No.
you selected. See the appropriate sections in this manual.

Note:

◆

As required, operate keys or the Tuning control in each step within
approximately 10 seconds, or the previous mode will be restored.

◆

After selecting for an Item No. under a Menu No., pressing [
the setting and allows you to select for another Item No.

tt

t

] stores

tt

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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16

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MENU CONFIGURATION

1

Note: For the shaded Menu functions, select the appropriate band (VHF or UHF) before entering Menu mode.

2
3

Menu No. Item No. Ref. Page

Description

Selections

Default

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12
13
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15
16
17
18
19
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21

4
5
6
7
8
9

1
2

3

––

1

2
3
1
2
3

4

4

1
2

3
4

5

1

2

3

Transceiver Guide
Number of Channels for Visual
Scan
Power-ON Message
Multi-function Button Label
Display Reverse
Display Contrast
Display Dimmer

Auto Dimmer Change
Memory Channel Lockout
VHF/UHF Memory Channel Ratio

Memory Channel Name
Auto PM Channel Storing
Automatic Repeater Offset
(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only)
Offset Frequency

1750 Hz Tone Transmit Hold
(TM-V7E only)

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See reference page
25/ 49/ 73/ 147

See reference page
See reference page
Positive/ negative
Level 1 (min.) ~ level 16 (max.)
Level 1 (max.) ~ level 4 (min.)/
OFF
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
90:90/ 110:70/ 130:50/ 50:130/
70:110/ 140:140
See reference page
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF

00.00 MHz ~ 29.95 MHz in
steps of 50 kHz
ON/ OFF

49

"KENWOOD"

F/TONE/REV/LOW

Negative

8
1

OFF
OFF

90:90

OFF

ON

See reference

page

OFF

15
41

69
66
71
71
70

70
45
29

32
39
26

24

73

Menu No. Item No.

6

––

Programmable VFO (Upper/ lower

Description Selections

limits)

10
11
12

7
8
9

––
––
––
––
––

1
2
3

DTMF Number Storing
Scan Resume Methods
Advanced Intercept Point (AIP)
Automatic Power Off (APO)
Time-Out T imer (TOT)
DTSS/ Page Code Transmit Delay
Auto Page Cancel
Page Answer Back
(U.S.A./ Canada only)

13

14

1
2
1
2
3

S-meter Squelch
S-meter Squelch Hang T ime
Beep Volume
Speaker Configuration
Voice Synthesizer
(Only when the optional VS-3 is installed.)

15

16

17

1
2
1

2 ~ 5

6

––

Data Transfer Rate
Data TX/RX Band
Microphone Control
Programmable Function Keys
DTMF Monitor
Repeater TX Hold

(U.S.A./ Canada only)

Frequencies selectable on the
band

See reference page
Time-Operated/ Carrier-Operated
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
3/ 5/ 10 minutes
350 ms/ 550 ms
Auto (ON)/ manual (OFF)
ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF
125 ms/ 250 ms/ 500 ms/ OFF
Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.) / OFF
Mode 1/ mode 2
English/ Japanese/ OFF

1200 bps/ 9600 bps
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
See reference page
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF

Default Ref. Page

Upper/lower RX

frequency limits

on the band

Time-Operated

OFF
OFF

10 minutes

350 ms
Manual

OFF

OFF

OFF
Level 5
Mode 1
English

1200 bps

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

64

59
43
62
61
61

52,56

57
57

68
68
66
76
82

79
79
77
73
58
81

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8

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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

Compared to simplex communication, you can usually

2

transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater.

3

Repeaters are typically located on a mountain top or other
elevated location. Often they operate at higher ERP

4

(Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This
combination of elevation and high ERP allows

5

communications over considerable distances.

6

Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio

7

clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local businesses
involved in the communications industry. During

8

emergencies, repeater networks can be a valuable aid to
officials responsible for coordinating communications in a

9

community.

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TX: 144.73 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.33 MHz

REPEATER ACCESS

Most Amateur Radio voice repeaters use a separate
receive and transmit frequency . The transmit frequency
may be higher or lower than the receive frequency but the
difference in frequencies will be a standard amount, or
"standard split". You can set a separate receive and
transmit frequency by selecting the offset frequency and
offset direction with respect to the receive frequency.

In addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to
transmit a tone before the repeater can be used. To
transmit this required tone, activate the Tone function and
select a tone frequency. The required tone frequency
depends on the repeater you are accessing.

Most repeater configurations fall into one of the following
categories:

Offset

TM-V7A/ E

Direction

+
–

+600 kHz
–600 kHz

– (" ")

N/A: Not applicable

VHF

N/A

TM-V7A

UHF

+5 MHz
–5 MHz

N/A

TM-V7E

UHF

+1.6 MHz
–1.6 MHz

–7.6 MHz

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TX: 144.73 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.33 MHz

22

Flow Chart for Repeater Access

Simplex

+

−

−

−

Select a band.

Select a receive frequency.

Select an offset direction.

■ Selecting Offset Direction

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

Press

[F], [SHIFT]

• Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset direction
changes as shown below.

TM-V7A/E
(VHF)
TM-V7A
(UHF)

TM-V7E
(UHF)

.

Simplex

+

−

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Select an offset frequency.

Activate the Tone function, if necessary.

Select a tone frequency, if necessary.

Press Mic [PTT].

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable
transmit frequency range, transmitting is inhibited until
the transmit frequency is brought within the band limits
by one of the following methods:

• Move the receive frequency further inside the band.

• Change the offset direction.

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

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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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■ Selecting Offset Frequency

No Indicator

Tone

CTCSS

("T")

("CT")

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Select how much the transmit frequency will be offset
from the receive frequency.

1 Select the desired band.
2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
3 Select Menu No. 5 (Repeater).

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2

ss

4 Press

s

[

]

, then select Item No. 2 (VHF Offset or

ss

UHF Offset).

• The current offset frequency appears.

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2

5 Press

[SET]

, then select the appropriate offset

frequency.

• The selectable range is from 00.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz
in steps of 50 kHz.

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6 Press

2

[SET]

again to complete the setting.

1

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7 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode.

TM-7VE only: If you have selected " " for the offset direction, you

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

will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.

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■ Activating Tone Function

Press

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1

[TONE]

• Each time you press
shown below.

to activate the Tone function.

[TONE]

, the selection changes as

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