Kenwood TM-V71E, TM-V71A User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A/ TM-V71E
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.
© B62-1926-00 (K, E, M4)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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:
• 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 6 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Kenwood.
Kenwood service station or your
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.
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coNteNts
PREPARATION ...................................................................................1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1
MOBILE INSTALLATION ...............................................................1
POWER CABLE CONNECTION ....................................................2
ANTENNA CONNECTION ..............................................................5
FRONT PANEL ORIENTATION .....................................................6
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ......................................................7
GETTING ACQUAINTED .....................................................................8
FRONT PANEL ...............................................................................8
DISPLAY .......................................................................................10
REAR PANEL ...............................................................................12
SUB-PANEL .................................................................................12
MICROPHONE (MC-59) ...............................................................13
BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................................14
SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF ...........................................14
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .........................................................14
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH .......................................................15
SELECTING A BAND ...................................................................15
SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE .........16
SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND ...........................................17
SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE .........................................18
TRANSMITTING ...........................................................................19
MENU MODE .....................................................................................20
MENU ACCESS ............................................................................20
MENU CONFIGURATION ............................................................20
CHARACTER ENTRY ..................................................................24
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS ............................................26
REPEATER ACCESS ...................................................................26
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE ..............................................30
REVERSE FUNCTION ..................................................................30
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECKER (ASC) ..................................30
TONE FREQUENCY ID ................................................................31
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MEMORY CHANNELS ......................................................................32
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT
MEMORY CHANNEL? .................................................................32
STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER
FREQUENCIES ............................................................................33
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES ..................33
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ..........................................34
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ............................................35
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................................................35
SWITCHING THE MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY ....36
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER ...................................................36
CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION .................................................36
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) ..................................................38
APPLICATION EXAMPLES .........................................................39
STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS ...........................................40
RECALLING PM CHANNELS ......................................................40
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE ......................................................41
PM CHANNEL RESET .................................................................41
SCAN .................................................................................................42
SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD ..................................43
VFO SCAN ....................................................................................43
MEMORY SCAN ...........................................................................44
GROUP SCAN ..............................................................................45
PROGRAM SCAN ........................................................................46
MHz SCAN ....................................................................................48
CALL SCAN ..................................................................................48
CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) ........49
USING CTCSS ..............................................................................49
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID ..............................................................51
DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS) ..................................................52
USING DCS ..................................................................................52
DCS CODE ID ...............................................................................54
DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) .....................................55
MANUAL DIALING .......................................................................55
AUTOMATIC DIALER ..................................................................56
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DTMF KEY LOCK .........................................................................58
EchoLink® ..........................................................................................59
WHAT IS EchoLink? ....................................................................59
STORING EchoLink MEMORY ....................................................59
SETTING UP EchoLink Sysop MODE ........................................61
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................62
POWER-ON MESSAGE ...............................................................62
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ..............................................................62
KEY LOCK ....................................................................................63
KEY BEEP ....................................................................................64
PROGRAMMABLE VFO ..............................................................64
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................................65
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS ........................................66
FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY ....................................................67
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ...............................................67
S-METER SQUELCH ....................................................................68
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) .......................................68
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE .........................................................69
BEAT SHIFT .................................................................................69
SPEAKER MUTE ..........................................................................69
SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER .............................................70
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..............................................................70
EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION .................................71
MASKING A BAND ......................................................................71
DISPLAY PARTITION BAR ..........................................................72
WEATHER ALERT (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)............................73
POWER ON PASSWORD ............................................................74
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .....................75
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS .........................................................75
VOICE RECORDER ......................................................................78
CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION
(K TYPE MODELS ONLY) .................................................................81
REPEATER HOLD ........................................................................82
REPEATER ID ..............................................................................82
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PACKET OPERATION ......................................................................83
DATA BAND .................................................................................83
DATA TERMINAL SPEED ............................................................83
PC PORT SPEED .........................................................................
SQC OUTPUT SETTING ..............................................................
WIRELESS OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY) .......................85
PREPARATION ............................................................................85
CONTROL OPERATION ..............................................................86
TRANSCEIVER RESET .....................................................................
OPTIONS ...........................................................................................
MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP-2A .................................89
CONNECTING THE PG-5G/ PG-5H INTERFACE CABLES........90
INSTALLING THE DFK-3D PANEL KIT ......................................90
CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE .......................
INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT ...................................................
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................94
GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................94
SERVICE .......................................................................................94
SERVICE NOTE ............................................................................94
CLEANING ....................................................................................94
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................95
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................96
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PREPARATION
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Note: A type 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
DC power cable
(with 20 A fuses)
Mounting bracket J29-0628-XX 1
Screw set N99-0331-XX 1
Fuse (15 A)
Warranty Card K, E types only —— 1
Instruction manual B62-1926-XX 1
MOBILE 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.
K, M4 types E30-7628-XX 1
E type E30-3452-XX 1
K, M4 types F51-0079-XX 1
E type F52-0024-XX 1
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 underdash
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.
Self-tapping screw
(5 x 16 mm)
Flat washer
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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 transceiver.
SEMS screw
(M4 x 10 mm)
• Set an appropriate angle for the main unit, using the 3 screw slots on the rear edge
of each bracket side.
POWER CABLE CONNECTION
n Mobile Operation
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
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 firewall at the front of the passenger compartment, use a
rubber grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to
pass the cable through the firewall.
• The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat,
moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables.
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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, then attach the power cable
to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) terminal and 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.
5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal.
6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver.
• Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.
Engine compartment
Fuse holder (E type)
Black (—) cable
Fuse holder
(K, M4 types)
Red (+)
cable
Rubber grommet
12 V vehicle
battery
Passenger compartment
Fuse holder
(K, M4 types)
Fuse holder
(E type)
DC power cable
n Fixed Station Operation
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 12 A.
Note: Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections.
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.
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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.
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
n 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 20A
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
Fuse holder
15 A
Fuse
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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
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FRONT PANEL ORIENTATION
This transceiver allows you to change the orientation of the front panel.
Depending on where/how you installed the transceiver you may wish to flip the
front panel upside-down for easier operation.
1 On the right side of the front panel, pull the panel release latch forward.
2 Slide the front panel to the left, then pull it away from the main body of the
transceiver.
3 Flip the front panel upside-down, then reattach it to the main body of the
transceiver.
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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.
Refer to page 71 to determine how the speakers will be used.
SP 1 jack
External speakers (SP-50B)
SP 2 jack
n Microphone
To communicate using voice, connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack
on the left side of the transceiver. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab
clicks.
MIC jack
Microphone
connector
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
FroNT PANEl
q VFO
Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode {page 18}, then rotate the Tuning control to
select an operating frequency. Press [VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan
{page 43}. Press [F], [VFO] to copy the current Memory channel or Call
channel to the VFO (memory shift) {page 36}.
w MR
Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode {page 18}, then rotate the Tuning
control to select a Memory channel. Press [MR] (1s) to start Memory scan
{page 44}. Select a Memory channel, then press [F], [MR] to store the current
operating frequency in the Memory channel {page 33}.
e Tuning Control
Rotate to select an operating frequency or Memory channel, change the scan
direction, select a tone frequency, 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 [F], then press
the Tuning control to enter Menu mode {page 20}. Press the Tuning control
(1s) to start MHz scan {page 48} or Group scan {page 45}.
r CALL
Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call scan
{page 48}. Press [F], [CALL] to store the current operating frequency to the
Call channel {page 33}.
t F
Press [F] to enter Function mode. Press [F] (1s) to turn the transceiver key
lock function ON or OFF {page 63}.
y TONE
Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON. Continually press [TONE] to
toggle the functions as follows: Tone ON >> CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF.
While Tone, CTCSS, or DCS is ON, press [F], [TONE] to enter CTCSS or
DCS setup mode.
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u REV
Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF {page 30}. Press [REV]
(1s) to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON {page 30}. Press [F], [REV]
to enter Offset Direction selection mode. Each time you press [F], [REV], the
offset direction toggles as follows:
plus (+) direction –> minus (–) direction –> –7.6 MHz (E type only) –> OFF.
i LOW
Press [LOW] to toggle the transmit output power as follows: High Power (K,
E types only) –> Middle Power –> Low Power {page 70}. Press [F], [LOW] to
turn the Mute function ON or OFF {page 69}.
o PF1
Press [PF1] to activate its programmable function {page 66}. The default
function is “Frequency Band Select”.
!0 PF2
Press [PF2] to activate its programmable function {page 66}. The default
function is “Operation Band Select”.
!1 BAND SEL (VOL) Control
Rotate the [BAND SEL] control to adjust the speaker volume {page 14}.
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.
!2 SQL Control
Rotate the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise opens the
squelch and counterclockwise tightens the squelch {page 68}.
!3 PM
Press [PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory) channel selection mode
{page 40}. Press [F], [PM] to enter PM Channel registration mode {page 40}.
!4
Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF.
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DIsPlAy
< A Band > < B Band >
Indicator Description
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 Narrow FM mode.
Appears when the selected channel is registered while in
Memory Input mode.
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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.
Appears while using Middle output power. Blinks when the
temperature protection circuit turns on.
Appears while using Low output power.
Displays the operating frequency, Memory channel name, and
Menu.
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.
Indicator Description
Appears while using the data band.
Appears when the data terminal is set as 9600 (bps).
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,250 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,500 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,750 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,333 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,666 Hz.
Appears when the F key is pressed.
Appears when mute has been turned ON.
Appears while making a conversation recording.
Appears while in EchoLink Sysop mode.
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.
Appears when making a PM channel call.
Appears while in Menu mode and when the Tone/CTCSS/DCS
code is selected.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the “1” will blink while recording or in playback mode.
Appears while accessing the Menu.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the “2” will blink while recording or in playback mode.
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the “3” will blink while recording or in playback mode
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to
memory. Only the “4” will blink while recording or in playback
mode.
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to
memory.
Appears when Weather Alert is ON. Blinks when receiving a
signal (K type only).
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rEAr PANEl
MIC
PANEL
q ANT
Connect an M-type (TM-V71A) or N-type (TM-V71E) external antenna to this
terminal {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.
w DATA
Connect a TNC unit to this terminal, via a 6-pin mini DIN connector.
e PC
Connect a personal computer to this terminal, via an 8-pin mini DIN connector.
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 {page 7}. Refer to page 71
to determine how the speakers will be used.
sUb-PANEl
q MIC
Connect the supplied microphone to this jack {page 7}.
w PANEL
When using an optional panel kit, attach the panel to this terminal using the
cable that comes with the panel kit.
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Keypad serial data
No Connection
MIC, 600 Ω impedanc
e
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 {page 66}.
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 {page 66}.
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 {page 66}.
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 {page 66}.
u UP/ DWN
Functions the same as the transceiver Tuning control.
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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 {page 74}, 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.
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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):
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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 partion bar display off {page 72}.
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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 {page 71}, you are restricted to using only the selectable
band.
• When receiving 2 signals on the same band, the image interference, senstivity, 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 ~ 1299.995 MHz
[PF1] key also allows you to cycle to the next frequency
(excluding cellular band)
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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.
(Memory Control Program), you can set the MHz mode step frequency to 10 MHz.
Pressing the Tuning control will switch between 10 MHz, 1MHz, and off.
Tuning control varies according to the type
Tuning control
Using the MCP-2A
■ 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.
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■ 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.
• “C” 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
/ / icon appears on the display, depending on what output power you have
selected {page 70}.
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.
3 When you finish speaking, release the [PTT] switch.
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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 Menu name and number appears on the display.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Menu.
3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current Menu.
4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired value for the selected Menu.
5 Press the Tuning control to set the selected value.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set up additional Menus.
• Press [F] (ESC) at any time to exit Menu mode.
• Press
[TONE] (BACK) at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu
selection.
MENU CONFIGURATION
Menu
No.
000 BEEP Beep sound OFF/ ON ON 64
001 BP.VOL Beep volume level 1 ~ 7 5 64
002 EXT.SP
003
004 1ANN.LNG
005 1ANN.VOL
Display Description Setting Values
External speaker output
mode
1
ANN
Voice announcement
mode
Voice announcement
language
Voice announcement
volume
MODE 1/
MODE 2
OFF/ AUTO/
MANUAL
ENG/ JPN ENG 77
1 ~ 7 5 77
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Default
Setting
MODE 1 71
AUTO 75
Ref.
Page
Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
006 1ANN.SPD
007 1PLAY.BK
008 1P.BK.INT
Voice announcement
speed
Recording playback
repeat
Playback repeat interval
time
0 ~ 4 1 77
OFF/ ON OFF 80
0 ~ 60 (seconds) 10 80
Default
Setting
Ref.
Page
009 1CON.REC Conversation recording OFF/ ON OFF 79
Varies with
the selected
frequency band
– 64
100 PRG.VFO
Programmable VFO
setup
Varies with
101 STEP Step frequency
the selected
– 65
frequency band
Varies with
the selected
frequency band
– 69
102 MODLAT
Modulation/demodulation
mode
103 VHF.AIP VHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF 68
104 UHF.AIP UHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF 68
105 S.SQL S-meter squelch OFF/ ON OFF 68
106 S.SQ.HNG
S-meter squelch hangup
time
OFF/ 125/ 250/
500 (ms)
OFF 68
OFF/ 125/ 250/
107 MUT.HNG Mute hangup time setup
500/ 750/ 1000
OFF 70
(ms)
108 B.SHIFT Beat shift OFF/ ON OFF 69
109 TOT Time-out timer
2
110
200
201 RECALL
202
203 GR.LINK
WX.ALT Weather alert OFF/ ON OFF 73
3
M.NAME Memory name setup
Memory channel recall
method
3
L.OUT Memory channel lockout OFF/ ON OFF 44
Memory group link
registration
204 ELK.MEM EchoLink memory setting
205 ELK.SPD
EchoLink memory
transmission speed
3/ 5/ 10
(minutes)
Up to 6
characters
10 70
– 35
ALL/ CURRENT ALL 34
Up to 10 digits
(0 ~ 9)
Up to 8 digits for
DTMF code
– 45
– 59
FAST/ SLOW FAST 60
300 DT.HOLD DTMF transmission hold OFF/ ON OFF 55
301 DT.MEM DTMF memory
Up to 16 cdigits
for DTMF code
– 56
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Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
302 DT.SPD
DTMF memory
transmission speed
FAST/ SLOW FAST 57
Default
Setting
100/ 250/ 500/
303 DT.PAUS DTMF pause code time
750/ 1000/ 1500/
500 58
2000 (ms)
304 DT.LOCK DTMF key lock OFF/ ON OFF 58
400 OFFSET Offset frequency
4
401
ARO Auto Repeater Offset OFF/ ON ON 29
See reference
page
– 27
Transmission hold when
402 1750.HD
transmitting a 1750 Hz
OFF/ ON OFF 30
tone
403 2RPT.MOD Repeater mode
404 2RPT.HLD
2
405
406
RPT.ID Repeater ID registration
2
ID.TX Repeater ID transmission
Repeater transmission
hold
500 P.ON.MSG Power on message setup
CROSS/ A-TX/
B-TX
CROSS 81
ON/ OFF OFF 82
Up to 6
characters
OFF/ MORSE/
VOICE
Up to 6
characters
– 82
OFF 82
HELLO 62
501 BRIGHT Display brightness OFF/ 1 ~ 8 8 62
502 AUTO.BR Display auto brightness OFF/ ON OFF 62
503 COLOR Backlight color
507 PF1
508 PF2
PF1 key programmable
function value
PF2 key programmable
function value
Microphone PF1 key
509 MIC.PF1
programmable function
value
Microphone PF2 key
510 MIC.PF2
programmable function
value
Microphone PF3 key
511 MIC.PF3
programmable function
value
Microphone PF4 key
512 MIC.PF4
programmable function
value
AMBER/
GREEN
See reference
page
See reference
page
See reference
page
See reference
page
See reference
page
See reference
page
AMBER 63
FR.BAND 66
CTRL 66
A/B 66
MR 66
VFO 66
CALL
(K/ M4 types)
1750
(E types)
Ref.
Page
66
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