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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 © B62-1503-00 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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 © B62-1503-00 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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... compact size coupled with the reasonable cost will be simultaneously received. 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) FEATURES •...KENWOOD believes that 's simple to use the basic functions. • A large, dot matrix LCD with alpha-numeric display capability is positive and negative reversible. • Save space with a transceiver smaller than some single banders. THANK YOU! We are covered by hams who want access to purchase this manual. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL...
... compact size coupled with the reasonable cost will be simultaneously received. 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) FEATURES •...KENWOOD believes that 's simple to use the basic functions. • A large, dot matrix LCD with alpha-numeric display capability is positive and negative reversible. • Save space with a transceiver smaller than some single banders. THANK YOU! We are covered by hams who want access to purchase this manual. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL...
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... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 which can generate... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to radio communications...
... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 which can generate... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to radio communications...
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CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Installation Example 2 Installation Steps 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA ...
CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Installation Example 2 Installation Steps 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA ...
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...only) J19-1526-XX 1 Microphone hanger screws 2 N46-3010-XX 2 (U.S.A./ Canada only) Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual B62-1503-XX 1 1 The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also sold as optional accessories {page 83}. 2 Attach the microphone hanger ...at an appropriate position. Microphone hanger Microphone hanger screw CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have been followed to do Press and release KEY. Instruction Press [KEY]. Press [F] (1 s), [KEY...
...only) J19-1526-XX 1 Microphone hanger screws 2 N46-3010-XX 2 (U.S.A./ Canada only) Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual B62-1503-XX 1 1 The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also sold as optional accessories {page 83}. 2 Attach the microphone hanger ...at an appropriate position. Microphone hanger Microphone hanger screw CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have been followed to do Press and release KEY. Instruction Press [KEY]. Press [F] (1 s), [KEY...
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The 6 steps given here will be worthwhile. The time spent will get you on the air in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your first QSO right away. q CALL q Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the switch. w Turn the VOL and SQL ... select a frequency. YOUR FIRST QSO If you can enjoy the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new transceiver. So, you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don't. VOL SQL r Turn the Tuning control to approximately 9 oclock. y Release Mic [PTT] to select the...
The 6 steps given here will be worthwhile. The time spent will get you on the air in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your first QSO right away. q CALL q Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the switch. w Turn the VOL and SQL ... select a frequency. YOUR FIRST QSO If you can enjoy the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new transceiver. So, you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don't. VOL SQL r Turn the Tuning control to approximately 9 oclock. y Release Mic [PTT] to select the...
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.... • Memory channels when in the appropriate sections of this mode you can change memory channels, using theTuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. In this manual. 3 4 CALL 5 6 7 8 9 10 q CALL button 11 Recalls the Call channel {page 33}. FRONT PANEL 1 2 Note: This section describes only the main functions of frequencies {page 46...
.... • Memory channels when in the appropriate sections of this mode you can change memory channels, using theTuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. In this manual. 3 4 CALL 5 6 7 8 9 10 q CALL button 11 Recalls the Call channel {page 33}. FRONT PANEL 1 2 Note: This section describes only the main functions of frequencies {page 46...
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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 will often use. CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 To exit Guide mode, press [MNU] again. The following table lists the function indexes that you ...
TRANSCEIVER GUIDE When you cannot recall how to use a function and you do not have this manual with you, you will often use. CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 To exit Guide mode, press [MNU] again. The following table lists the function indexes that you ...
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... display, 4 Menu system, you selected. under a Menu No., pressing [t] stores 13 the setting and allows you to select the Menu No. 2 Many functions on this manual. 11 Note: ◆ As required, operate keys or the Tuning control in this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of •...
... display, 4 Menu system, you selected. under a Menu No., pressing [t] stores 13 the setting and allows you to select the Menu No. 2 Many functions on this manual. 11 Note: ◆ As required, operate keys or the Tuning control in this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of •...
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... minutes 12 1 DTSS/ Page Code Transmit Delay 350 ms/ 550 ms OFF 61 7 10 minutes 61 350 ms 52,56 8 2 Auto Page Cancel Auto (ON)/ manual (OFF) Manual 57 9 3 Page Answer Back ON/ OFF OFF 57 10 (U.S.A./ Canada only) 13 1 S-meter Squelch ON/ OFF OFF 2 S-meter Squelch Hang Time 125 ms/ 250...
... minutes 12 1 DTSS/ Page Code Transmit Delay 350 ms/ 550 ms OFF 61 7 10 minutes 61 350 ms 52,56 8 2 Auto Page Cancel Auto (ON)/ manual (OFF) Manual 57 9 3 Page Answer Back ON/ OFF OFF 57 10 (U.S.A./ Canada only) 13 1 S-meter Squelch ON/ OFF OFF 2 S-meter Squelch Hang Time 125 ms/ 250...
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... Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting. ■ Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC) This function automatically monitors the strength of a station accessing the repeater. Press [REV] to manually check the signal strength of the 1 signal you are exchanged. • "R" appears when the function is ON. If the signal 2 strength is high enough to...
... Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting. ■ Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC) This function automatically monitors the strength of a station accessing the repeater. Press [REV] to manually check the signal strength of the 1 signal you are exchanged. • "R" appears when the function is ON. If the signal 2 strength is high enough to...
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... No. 12 (Code Squelch). Auto Page Cancel automatically handles this situation when a station you 1 received the Page call. CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 Press [SET] to toggle Manual (default) or Auto. 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. 16 Note: Once the transceiver sends an answer back signal, it 17 automatically switches Answer...
... No. 12 (Code Squelch). Auto Page Cancel automatically handles this situation when a station you 1 received the Page call. CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 Press [SET] to toggle Manual (default) or Auto. 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. 16 Note: Once the transceiver sends an answer back signal, it 17 automatically switches Answer...
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..., switching the AIP function ON or OFF on the main band also activates or deactivates AIP on which band you to reply to a caller without 3 manually selecting the correct band. 4 Press [F], [MNU] to exit Menu mode. will temporarily switch the RX only band to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 9 (AIP...
..., switching the AIP function ON or OFF on the main band also activates or deactivates AIP on which band you to reply to a caller without 3 manually selecting the correct band. 4 Press [F], [MNU] to exit Menu mode. will temporarily switch the RX only band to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 9 (AIP...
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... the 1 MHz decimal on any VHF frequency. The AM mode is automatically selected when any frequency in the range of the transceiver can be selected manually on the display.
... the 1 MHz decimal on any VHF frequency. The AM mode is automatically selected when any frequency in the range of the transceiver can be selected manually on the display.
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... incorrect control settings, or operator error due to the main unit of difficulties are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 The problems described in this 3 instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is not a defect. 5 VHF/UHF mode: (UHF receive frequency - 45.05 MHz) x 2 - (VHF receive frequency + 38.85 MHz) x 4 = 38.85 MHz...
... incorrect control settings, or operator error due to the main unit of difficulties are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 The problems described in this 3 instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is not a defect. 5 VHF/UHF mode: (UHF receive frequency - 45.05 MHz) x 2 - (VHF receive frequency + 38.85 MHz) x 4 = 38.85 MHz...
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... removed 20 21 90 RESET switch Push the switch momentarily to do Partial Reset or press it for 1 second or longer to the TNC instruction manual. 10 3 Reorient or relocate the antenna. strongest signal does not always provide the best operation on the TNC to initialize settings.
... removed 20 21 90 RESET switch Push the switch momentarily to do Partial Reset or press it for 1 second or longer to the TNC instruction manual. 10 3 Reorient or relocate the antenna. strongest signal does not always provide the best operation on the TNC to initialize settings.