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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1273-30 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1273-30 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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... to horizon. On one of them use the satellites to send email, download a file, or enjoy other fascinating activities. For the subsequent steps, follow the manual for digital communications using fixed omnidirectional antennas. Some of your local satellite packeteers. 1 Access Menu 1-6-1 (DATA BAND) to select A:TX B:RX (or A:RX B:TX). 3 Uses...
... to horizon. On one of them use the satellites to send email, download a file, or enjoy other fascinating activities. For the subsequent steps, follow the manual for digital communications using fixed omnidirectional antennas. Some of your local satellite packeteers. 1 Access Menu 1-6-1 (DATA BAND) to select A:TX B:RX (or A:RX B:TX). 3 Uses...
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...the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) data strings coming from the satellites to 2000 miles. Using this transceiver, you enter position data manually to fully enjoy APRS operations, this transceiver has connection ports with data formats supported by the APRS. For hams who want to ...,rWamB4aAndPRre.gHisetehreads made packet communications much more exciting than before. It receives signals from the GPS receiver. This manual, however, does not describe APRS operations which can transmit a station icon, position data, position comment, and status text.
...the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) data strings coming from the satellites to 2000 miles. Using this transceiver, you enter position data manually to fully enjoy APRS operations, this transceiver has connection ports with data formats supported by the APRS. For hams who want to ...,rWamB4aAndPRre.gHisetehreads made packet communications much more exciting than before. It receives signals from the GPS receiver. This manual, however, does not describe APRS operations which can transmit a station icon, position data, position comment, and status text.
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Access Menu 3-C (PACKET TX) and select Manual (default), PTT, or Auto. After that , APRS packets are automatically transmitted at intervals of [F] (1 s), [BCON] transmits your packets once every 3 times; If you select 1/3 for...[F] (1 s), [BCON] again. 4 Note: x With "AUTO" in APRS packets to be transmitted. AUTO • Switching the function ON transmits your status text once every 3 times. 25 MANUAL Each press of the selected period. SELECTING STATUS TEXT TRANSMIT RATE A long status text string can change the interval for transmitting APRS packets. x While signals...
Access Menu 3-C (PACKET TX) and select Manual (default), PTT, or Auto. After that , APRS packets are automatically transmitted at intervals of [F] (1 s), [BCON] transmits your packets once every 3 times; If you select 1/3 for...[F] (1 s), [BCON] again. 4 Note: x With "AUTO" in APRS packets to be transmitted. AUTO • Switching the function ON transmits your status text once every 3 times. 25 MANUAL Each press of the selected period. SELECTING STATUS TEXT TRANSMIT RATE A long status text string can change the interval for transmitting APRS packets. x While signals...
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Access Menu 3-C (PACKET TX) and select Manual (default), PTT, or Auto. The table below shows the meanings of (n) 1 times for transmitting the message (or bulletin). 1 A message for which a reception acknowledgment was returned... is automatically transmitted at intervals of one minute. For an APRS message, there is returned. The table concludes how operations differ depending on the selection. MANUAL 1 Press [F] (1 s), [MSG]. For a bulletin, it is not returned. AUTO • With a message entered, the transceiver repeats transmitting up to be shown in the ...
Access Menu 3-C (PACKET TX) and select Manual (default), PTT, or Auto. The table below shows the meanings of (n) 1 times for transmitting the message (or bulletin). 1 A message for which a reception acknowledgment was returned... is automatically transmitted at intervals of one minute. For an APRS message, there is returned. The table concludes how operations differ depending on the selection. MANUAL 1 Press [F] (1 s), [MSG]. For a bulletin, it is not returned. AUTO • With a message entered, the transceiver repeats transmitting up to be shown in the ...
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... x The VC-H1 functions as a speaker microphone only when connected with a handy transceiver. For further information on the VC-H1, see the instruction manual for SSTV; You may use the full functions supported by this transceiver, you can enter and superimpose a message, an RSV report, and a call ...sign onto an image on the VC-H1. On TM-D700 DATA connector 1 2 COM connector 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 On VC-H1 1 NC 2 SSDO 3 6V 4 DG 5 TXD 6 RXD 7 SSPTT DATA port 8 FSSDO 9 SSDI 10 NC ...
... x The VC-H1 functions as a speaker microphone only when connected with a handy transceiver. For further information on the VC-H1, see the instruction manual for SSTV; You may use the full functions supported by this transceiver, you can enter and superimpose a message, an RSV report, and a call ...sign onto an image on the VC-H1. On TM-D700 DATA connector 1 2 COM connector 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 On VC-H1 1 NC 2 SSDO 3 6V 4 DG 5 TXD 6 RXD 7 SSPTT DATA port 8 FSSDO 9 SSDI 10 NC ...
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...FM, switch OFF the Tone, CTCSS, or DCS function. Transmit a subaudible tone from this transceiver while a series of operations is ON 2. 1 For the TM-D700, program a matching CTCSS frequency. 2 The camera and LCD monitor must select the same tone frequency on both the transceiver and VC-H1. "CT" ...appears. VC-H1 The power is in progress. see page 55 on this function, select a SSTV mode other manual (main). 38 Access Menu select 2-9 (VC SHUTTER) and select "ON". • Switching the function ON activates the CTCSS; VC-H1 CONTROL If you...
...FM, switch OFF the Tone, CTCSS, or DCS function. Transmit a subaudible tone from this transceiver while a series of operations is ON 2. 1 For the TM-D700, program a matching CTCSS frequency. 2 The camera and LCD monitor must select the same tone frequency on both the transceiver and VC-H1. "CT" ...appears. VC-H1 The power is in progress. see page 55 on this function, select a SSTV mode other manual (main). 38 Access Menu select 2-9 (VC SHUTTER) and select "ON". • Switching the function ON activates the CTCSS; VC-H1 CONTROL If you...
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...] to correctly program 17 call sign. 39 signals are usually not caused by circuit malfunctions. You cannot transmit 1 Beacon is opened only when other instruction manual (main). your 6 Use Menu 3-1 to switch 25 any You did not select the APRS mode. TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered...
...] to correctly program 17 call sign. 39 signals are usually not caused by circuit malfunctions. You cannot transmit 1 Beacon is opened only when other instruction manual (main). your 6 Use Menu 3-1 to switch 25 any You did not select the APRS mode. TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered...
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... You did not receive any and select "NOT USED"). group code. must first receive any NMEA data in order selected in Menu 3-C to the instruction manual for the 35 the VC-H1 with "AUTO" correct measurement. You cannot program Bad cable connections. You cannot activate You selected APRS or Packet mode...
... You did not receive any and select "NOT USED"). group code. must first receive any NMEA data in order selected in Menu 3-C to the instruction manual for the 35 the VC-H1 with "AUTO" correct measurement. You cannot program Bad cable connections. You cannot activate You selected APRS or Packet mode...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1228-20 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1228-20 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
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...operating environments for your requirements on both voice and data communications. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which conforms to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this manual. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8... control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (U.S.A./ Canada only). This time KENWOOD presents a mobile with a built-in TNC which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. TM-D700A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-D700E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) TM-D700A: 144...
...operating environments for your requirements on both voice and data communications. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which conforms to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this manual. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8... control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (U.S.A./ Canada only). This time KENWOOD presents a mobile with a built-in TNC which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. TM-D700A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-D700E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) TM-D700A: 144...
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... this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instruction manual. When condensation occurs inside the transceiver: Condensation may be determined by turning the equipment off and on public roads. However, there...in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on cold days or where the transceiver is designed for a while. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of direct sunlight nor place the transceiver...
... this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instruction manual. When condensation occurs inside the transceiver: Condensation may be determined by turning the equipment off and on public roads. However, there...in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on cold days or where the transceiver is designed for a while. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of direct sunlight nor place the transceiver...
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... 17 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) .. 18 ii STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 36 CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 19 ADJUSTING VOLUME 19 MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Main Unit Installation 2 Front Panel Installation 3 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 4 MODULAR...
... 17 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) .. 18 ii STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 36 CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 19 ADJUSTING VOLUME 19 MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Main Unit Installation 2 Front Panel Installation 3 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 4 MODULAR...
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... CODE SQUELCH (DCS) 9 USING DCS 57 10 DCS CODE ID 58 CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) 11 FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) 12 MANUAL DIALING 59 13 DTMF Monitor 59 14 AUTOMATIC DIALER 60 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory 60 15 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 61 16 Selecting TX...
... CODE SQUELCH (DCS) 9 USING DCS 57 10 DCS CODE ID 58 CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) 11 FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY) 12 MANUAL DIALING 59 13 DTMF Monitor 59 14 AUTOMATIC DIALER 60 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory 60 15 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 61 16 Selecting TX...
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...the label attached to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Press and hold KEY for attaching the microphone hanger {page 8}. 2 See the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {page 10}. 3 See page 4. Press [F] (1 s), [KEY]. Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press KEY2....10") 3-conductor plug 2 E30-3400-XX 1 Cushion 3 J02-0488-XX 4 Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual Main B62-1228-XX 1 Specialized Communications B62-1273-XX 1 1 The screw set includes screws for 1 second or longer. CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS...
...the label attached to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Press and hold KEY for attaching the microphone hanger {page 8}. 2 See the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {page 10}. 3 See page 4. Press [F] (1 s), [KEY]. Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press KEY2....10") 3-conductor plug 2 E30-3400-XX 1 Cushion 3 J02-0488-XX 4 Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual Main B62-1228-XX 1 Specialized Communications B62-1273-XX 1 1 The screw set includes screws for 1 second or longer. CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS...
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... a normal tone of voice. Turn the Tuning control to receive. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your first QSO right away. After trying the rig for an hour or two. r t y ew wew w MC-53DM Release Mic [PTT] to select a frequency... the VHF or UHF band. q Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the PWR switch. 2 Turn the VOL and SQL controls to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don't.
... a normal tone of voice. Turn the Tuning control to receive. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your first QSO right away. After trying the rig for an hour or two. r t y ew wew w MC-53DM Release Mic [PTT] to select a frequency... the VHF or UHF band. q Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the PWR switch. 2 Turn the VOL and SQL controls to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don't.
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... starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in the appropriate sections of the manual.
... starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in the appropriate sections of the manual.
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... a GPS receiver. FRONT 3 q COM connector Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to perform Full Reset {page 41}. MAIN UNIT- The TM-D700E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 connector. w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug ...to a computer. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. See the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {page 10}. r PANEL connector Insert one antenna connector because of a built-in place of the main unit. See page 8. e...
... a GPS receiver. FRONT 3 q COM connector Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to perform Full Reset {page 41}. MAIN UNIT- The TM-D700E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 connector. w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug ...to a computer. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. See the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {page 10}. r PANEL connector Insert one antenna connector because of a built-in place of the main unit. See page 8. e...
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...direction (-7.6 MHz) 1 [TONE] [F], [SHIFT], [F], [SHIFT] (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) [F], [SHIFT] (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) [F], [SHIFT] Reverse [REV] Automatic Simplex Check High transmit power Medium transmit power Low transmit power 1 TM-D700E only [REV] Default [LOW], [LOW] to select the default [... All-control Lock [MHz]+ POWER ON, then [F], [MHz] Speaker Mute [MUTE] Ref. INDICATORS On the display you will see the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS". When you receive a signal: • "BUSY" appears when the squelch {page 20} is open. • The S-...
...direction (-7.6 MHz) 1 [TONE] [F], [SHIFT], [F], [SHIFT] (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) [F], [SHIFT] (TM-D700E: one more [F], [SHIFT]) [F], [SHIFT] Reverse [REV] Automatic Simplex Check High transmit power Medium transmit power Low transmit power 1 TM-D700E only [REV] Default [LOW], [LOW] to select the default [... All-control Lock [MHz]+ POWER ON, then [F], [MHz] Speaker Mute [MUTE] Ref. INDICATORS On the display you will see the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS". When you receive a signal: • "BUSY" appears when the squelch {page 20} is open. • The S-...
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... PM channels. Refer to select APRS mode. APRS mode/ Packet mode Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to "PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)" {page 42}. Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] again to the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {pages 4 and 11}. 2 1 APRS mode 2 1 Packet mode 15 In APRS mode, you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or [c]/ [d]. Refer to...
... PM channels. Refer to select APRS mode. APRS mode/ Packet mode Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to "PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)" {page 42}. Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] again to the separate manual, "SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS" {pages 4 and 11}. 2 1 APRS mode 2 1 Packet mode 15 In APRS mode, you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or [c]/ [d]. Refer to...