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... is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from that the interference will not occur in a vehicle, use the specified ...change or modification is shown on a circuit different from the transceiver. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES ... , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option...
... is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from that the interference will not occur in a vehicle, use the specified ...change or modification is shown on a circuit different from the transceiver. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES ... , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option...
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...a personal tutorial from country to 470 MHz). Instruction What to be new to repack the transceiver in this KENWOOD TH-F6A/ TH-F7E transceiver. THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you are configuring. Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-F6A TH-F7E (K) (E) (T) Belt hook J29-0623-XX 1 Antenna T90-0781-XX 1 T90-0789-XX - ...transceiver, identify the items listed in Menu mode, you will also find that lets you know what you for a second. Li-ion battery W09-0979-XX 1 W08-0927-XX 1 Charger W08-0928-XX - Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different from the designers...
...a personal tutorial from country to 470 MHz). Instruction What to be new to repack the transceiver in this KENWOOD TH-F6A/ TH-F7E transceiver. THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you are configuring. Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-F6A TH-F7E (K) (E) (T) Belt hook J29-0623-XX 1 Antenna T90-0781-XX 1 T90-0789-XX - ...transceiver, identify the items listed in Menu mode, you will also find that lets you know what you for a second. Li-ion battery W09-0979-XX 1 W08-0927-XX 1 Charger W08-0928-XX - Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different from the designers...
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... THANK YOU i FEATURES i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED i CONTENTS ii CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 1 CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 2 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 2 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 2 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST...
... THANK YOU i FEATURES i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED i CONTENTS ii CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 1 CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 2 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 2 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 2 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST...
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... THE PAUSE DURATION 32 DTMF LOCK 32 CHAPTER 10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND ABOUT THE B-BAND 33 B-BAND FREQUENCY 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34 SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND 34 LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM 34 BAR ANTENNA 34 FINE ...FUNCTION 45 SP/MIC 45 TNC 45 PC 46 CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION 47 SERVICE 47 SERVICE NOTE 47 CLEANING 47 BACKUP BATTERY 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 MICROPROCESSOR RESET 50 INITIAL SETTINGS 50 VFO RESET 50 MENU RESET 50 FULL RESET 50 PERFORMING RESET 50 OPERATION NOTICES...
... THE PAUSE DURATION 32 DTMF LOCK 32 CHAPTER 10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND ABOUT THE B-BAND 33 B-BAND FREQUENCY 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34 SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND 34 LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM 34 BAR ANTENNA 34 FINE ...FUNCTION 45 SP/MIC 45 TNC 45 PC 46 CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION 47 SERVICE 47 SERVICE NOTE 47 CLEANING 47 BACKUP BATTERY 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 MICROPROCESSOR RESET 50 INITIAL SETTINGS 50 VFO RESET 50 MENU RESET 50 FULL RESET 50 PERFORMING RESET 50 OPERATION NOTICES...
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... THE HAND STRAP If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver tightening the 2 supplied screws. Screws 1 To charge the battery pack, refer to "CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK" {page 2}. 1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the bottom of the...from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of "INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK" {above}. Tabs 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it with those marked in , then pull the cover back. Otherwise, the battery remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}. INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Hold the base of...
... THE HAND STRAP If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver tightening the 2 supplied screws. Screws 1 To charge the battery pack, refer to "CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK" {page 2}. 1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the bottom of the...from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of "INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK" {above}. Tabs 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it with those marked in , then pull the cover back. Otherwise, the battery remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}. INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Hold the base of...
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...lighter socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable. x The provided charger is OFF. • While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF. 2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver. remove the charger plug ...outlet. • Charging starts and 2 LEDs on the DC cable to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). Remove the DC IN jack plug immediately. "STANDBY" appears when the charging completes. x Exceeding the specified charge period shortens...
...lighter socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable. x The provided charger is OFF. • While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF. 2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver. remove the charger plug ...outlet. • Charging starts and 2 LEDs on the DC cable to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). Remove the DC IN jack plug immediately. "STANDBY" appears when the charging completes. x Exceeding the specified charge period shortens...
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DC IN jack Keypad Battery release M A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS Antenna PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 Tuning Control VOL Control Display SP/MIC jack Speaker/ Mic.
DC IN jack Keypad Battery release M A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS Antenna PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 Tuning Control VOL Control Display SP/MIC jack Speaker/ Mic.
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... best way to turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ], there is another way of selecting the frequency. s Direct Frequency Entry In addition to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is still reliable. When the desired frequency is far away from the current frequency, you want to revise the MHz digits only...
... best way to turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ], there is another way of selecting the frequency. s Direct Frequency Entry In addition to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is still reliable. When the desired frequency is far away from the current frequency, you want to revise the MHz digits only...
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... 32 2000 ms ON/ OFF OFF 32 PWR-ON MSG CONTRAST 15 Power-on message 16 LCD display contrast 1: minimum ~ 16: maximum BAT SAVER 17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period APO 18 Automatic Power Off function 8 characters HELLO !! 39 1 ~ 16 8 37 OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 1.0 sec. 37 4.0/ 5.0 sec. Default Ref.... Hz tone is transmitted 0~9 4 41 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms 41 3000 ms CALL/ 1750 Hz CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz 19 (TH-F7E) ON/ OFF OFF 13 25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency ON/ OFF OFF 37 26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10...
... 32 2000 ms ON/ OFF OFF 32 PWR-ON MSG CONTRAST 15 Power-on message 16 LCD display contrast 1: minimum ~ 16: maximum BAT SAVER 17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period APO 18 Automatic Power Off function 8 characters HELLO !! 39 1 ~ 16 8 37 OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 1.0 sec. 37 4.0/ 5.0 sec. Default Ref.... Hz tone is transmitted 0~9 4 41 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms 41 3000 ms CALL/ 1750 Hz CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz 19 (TH-F7E) ON/ OFF OFF 13 25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency ON/ OFF OFF 37 26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10...
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Selections APO 18 AUTO OFFSET 5 BAR ANT 26 BATTERY 30 BAT SAVER 17 BEAT SHIFT 25 OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes ON/ OFF ENABLED/ DISABLED LITHIUM/ ALKALINE OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec. ON/ OFF CALL KEY 23 CALL/ ... 21 VOXonBUSY 20 1750 HOLD 24 1 ~ 16 ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms FAST/ SLOW - OFF CALL (TH-F7E)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F6A) 8 OFF OFF 500 ms FAST No Data OFF ON ENGLISH ALL BANDS No Links See Reference Page 1200 bps - HELLO !! ON ENABLED LITHIUM 1.0 sec...
Selections APO 18 AUTO OFFSET 5 BAR ANT 26 BATTERY 30 BAT SAVER 17 BEAT SHIFT 25 OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes ON/ OFF ENABLED/ DISABLED LITHIUM/ ALKALINE OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec. ON/ OFF CALL KEY 23 CALL/ ... 21 VOXonBUSY 20 1750 HOLD 24 1 ~ 16 ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms FAST/ SLOW - OFF CALL (TH-F7E)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F6A) 8 OFF OFF 500 ms FAST No Data OFF ON ENGLISH ALL BANDS No Links See Reference Page 1200 bps - HELLO !! ON ENABLED LITHIUM 1.0 sec...
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.... If this function. You may be masked and buried by : 48 seconds cycles. x "ATT ON" does not appear while scanning. 36 BATTERY LIFE Before you operate the transceiver outside using (either Lithium or alkaline). 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ ... can operate the transceiver. To check the remaining capacity: 1 Press [F], [LOW]. • The battery remaining indicator appears. : High battery power : Medium battery power : Low battery power : Needs recharging or replace the batteries 2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to increase the audio output level when it is received for ...
.... If this function. You may be masked and buried by : 48 seconds cycles. x "ATT ON" does not appear while scanning. 36 BATTERY LIFE Before you operate the transceiver outside using (either Lithium or alkaline). 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ ... can operate the transceiver. To check the remaining capacity: 1 Press [F], [LOW]. • The battery remaining indicator appears. : High battery power : Medium battery power : Low battery power : Needs recharging or replace the batteries 2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to increase the audio output level when it is received for ...
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...the correct frequency step size is linked to cancel. Note: x The longer the period, the more than 10 seconds. x The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel. The transceiver generates the following warning beeps... LCD display may appear on some spots of the transceiver. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to the VOL control position. Note: If you can save the battery consumption. You can adjust the LCD contrast level from 1 (weakest) to select your desired frequency step size from OFF, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 (default), 2.0, 3.0,...
...the correct frequency step size is linked to cancel. Note: x The longer the period, the more than 10 seconds. x The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel. The transceiver generates the following warning beeps... LCD display may appear on some spots of the transceiver. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to the VOL control position. Note: If you can save the battery consumption. You can adjust the LCD contrast level from 1 (weakest) to select your desired frequency step size from OFF, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 (default), 2.0, 3.0,...
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... Max Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated 3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to cancel without changing the current settings. Battery Output Power Type Selection H BT-14 (6.0 V) L EL H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H DC IN (13.8 V) L EL Output Power (Approx.) TH-F6A/ TH-F7E 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 0.5 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 2.0 W 0.5 W Note: x You can store the TX Power settings independently for Menu No. 9 (SP...
... Max Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated 3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to cancel without changing the current settings. Battery Output Power Type Selection H BT-14 (6.0 V) L EL H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H DC IN (13.8 V) L EL Output Power (Approx.) TH-F6A/ TH-F7E 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 0.5 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 2.0 W 0.5 W Note: x You can store the TX Power settings independently for Menu No. 9 (SP...
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...investigating your problem. SERVICE NOTE If you for identification. Remove the controls from whom the transceiver was purchased. BACKUP BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data, menu configurations, and all returned items with this section gives...and enjoyment without factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty. A copy of the service report will provide years of any authorized KENWOOD service center. x For your note short, complete, and to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without requiring further ...
...investigating your problem. SERVICE NOTE If you for identification. Remove the controls from whom the transceiver was purchased. BACKUP BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data, menu configurations, and all returned items with this section gives...and enjoyment without factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty. A copy of the service report will provide years of any authorized KENWOOD service center. x For your note short, complete, and to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without requiring further ...
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...in narrow band FM bandwidth. 1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the Tuning control to switch OFF is too 5 Charge or replace the battery pack. The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is strong. 1 Attenuator function is in of this transceiver may be selected....Tuning frequency step size is wrong. 3 While the Fine Tuning function is ON, press [F], [FINE] to switch OFF Tone Alert. 5 The battery pack voltage is visible). low to expand the frequency range. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Replace the fuse. These problems are commonly encountered ...
...in narrow band FM bandwidth. 1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the Tuning control to switch OFF is too 5 Charge or replace the battery pack. The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is strong. 1 Attenuator function is in of this transceiver may be selected....Tuning frequency step size is wrong. 3 While the Fine Tuning function is ON, press [F], [FINE] to switch OFF Tone Alert. 5 The battery pack voltage is visible). low to expand the frequency range. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Replace the fuse. These problems are commonly encountered ...
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If you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm band frequencies for both A and B-band receivers, the Visual Scan may indicate the signals on the bar-graph display even if ... converter and it cannot be switched ON, or "VOLTAGE ERROR" appears, the supplied power source may further have difficulties seperating the CW signal from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC (DC IN jack). TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to "INTERNAL BEATS" {below . When...
If you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm band frequencies for both A and B-band receivers, the Visual Scan may indicate the signals on the bar-graph display even if ... converter and it cannot be switched ON, or "VOLTAGE ERROR" appears, the supplied power source may further have difficulties seperating the CW signal from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC (DC IN jack). TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to "INTERNAL BEATS" {below . When...
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...) Transmit with L, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Transmit with EL, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Receive (no signal) Battery Saver ON (Average) Usable temperature range Frequency stability Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) Weight TH-F6A TH-F7E 400 channels + 35 special function memories 400 channels + 34 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12... 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13 Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13 Transmitter TH-F6A TH-F7E Transmit Mode F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM) 2 m band 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz Frequency range 1.25 m band 222 ~ 225...
...) Transmit with L, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Transmit with EL, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Receive (no signal) Battery Saver ON (Average) Usable temperature range Frequency stability Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) Weight TH-F6A TH-F7E 400 channels + 35 special function memories 400 channels + 34 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12... 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13 Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13 Transmitter TH-F6A TH-F7E Transmit Mode F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM) 2 m band 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz Frequency range 1.25 m band 222 ~ 225...
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...Delay Time 42 Gain 41 On busy 42 1750 Hz, Transmitting a 13 9600 bps 45 58 INDEX A-band 6 All-channel Scan 24 Alkaline Batteries, Installing 1 APO (Auto Power OFF 36 AM 34 AM Band 33, 34 ASC 14 Attenuator 36 Automatic Dialer 31 Automatic Repeater Offset .......... ...13 Automatic Simplex Check 14 B-band Frequency 6, 33 Band Scan 22 Bar Antenna 34 Battery Installing the Alkaline 1 Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1 Life 36 Remaining 36 Saver 37 Type 36 Beat Shift 37 Beep Function 37 ...
...Delay Time 42 Gain 41 On busy 42 1750 Hz, Transmitting a 13 9600 bps 45 58 INDEX A-band 6 All-channel Scan 24 Alkaline Batteries, Installing 1 APO (Auto Power OFF 36 AM 34 AM Band 33, 34 ASC 14 Attenuator 36 Automatic Dialer 31 Automatic Repeater Offset .......... ...13 Automatic Simplex Check 14 B-band Frequency 6, 33 Band Scan 22 Bar Antenna 34 Battery Installing the Alkaline 1 Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1 Life 36 Remaining 36 Saver 37 Type 36 Beat Shift 37 Beep Function 37 ...