Kenwood D710 Manual
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OPERATION PANE l (FRONT)
n IN NORMA l MODE
q Tuning Control
Press
[F], then press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode.
w F
Press
[F] to enter Function mode.
e TNC
Each time you press
[TNC], the mode toggles between APRS (or NAVITRA)
mode
ON
and
PACKET mode ON.
• When “OPENING TNC” appears on the display, the mode cannot be changed.
r PM
Press
[PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-17.png "Page 18
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OPERATION PANE l (FRONT)
n IN NORMA l MODE
q Tuning Control
Press
[F], then press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode.
w F
Press
[F] to enter Function mode.
e TNC
Each time you press
[TNC], the mode toggles between APRS (or NAVITRA)
mode
ON
and
PACKET mode ON.
• When “OPENING TNC” appears on the display, the mode cannot be changed.
r PM
Press
[PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory)...")
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q Tuning Control
Press the
Tuning control to enter Menu mode.
w F OFF
Press
[F OFF] to return Normal mode.
e DX
Press
[DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF.
r P.IN
Press
[P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode.
t
Press [] to turn the RC-D 10 power ON and OFF.
Note: For [WXi] key, refer to the APRS explanation.
n IN FUNCTION MODE](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-18.png "Page 19
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q Tuning Control
Press the
Tuning control to enter Menu mode.
w F OFF
Press
[F OFF] to return Normal mode.
e DX
Press
[DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF.
r P.IN
Press
[P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode.
t
Press [] to turn the RC-D 10 power ON and OFF.
Note: For [WXi] key, refer to the APRS explanation.
n IN FUNCTION MODE")
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BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)
SwITChINg ThE POwER ON/ OFF
Press the [] switch to switch the transceiver ON.
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.
ADjuSTINg ThE SQuElCh
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-19.png "Page 20
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BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)
SwITChINg ThE POwER ON/ OFF
Press the [] switch to switch the transceiver ON.
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.
ADjuSTINg ThE SQuElCh
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...")
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BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)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 tr\
ansmit.
Band A (left [BAND SEL] control):
Band B (right [BAND SEL] control):](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-20.png "Page 21
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BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)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 tr\
ansmit.
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 ba\
nd
operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.
Dual band mode:](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-21.png "Page 22
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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 ba\
nd
operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.
Dual band mode:")
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Single band mode (band A only):
Note: You can also turn the center partition bar display off {Menu No. \
527}.
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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-22.png "Page 23
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Single band mode (band A only):
Note: You can also turn the center partition bar display off {Menu No. \
527}.
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.")
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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.
■ 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 memor\
y.
1 Press [MR]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-23.png "Page 24
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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.
■ 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 memor\
y.
1 Press [MR]...")
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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).
2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
• The icon 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-24.png "Page 25
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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).
2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
• The icon 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...")
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MENU MODE
Many functions on this RC-D710 are selected or configured through the Me\
nu
instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu sy\
stem,
you will appreciate the versatility it offers.
MENU Acc E ss
1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu.
• The setup category name appears on the display.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired setup category.
3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current category.
• The Menu name and number appears on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/42/95980/w64_d_1505737392-kenwood-d710-manual_d-25.png "Page 26
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MENU MODE
Many functions on this RC-D710 are selected or configured through the Me\
nu
instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu sy\
stem,
you will appreciate the versatility it offers.
MENU Acc E ss
1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu.
• The setup category name appears on the display.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired setup category.
3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current category.
• The Menu name and number appears on the...")
15 BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71)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 tr\ ansmit. Band A (left [BAND SEL] control): Band B (right [BAND SEL] control):
16 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 ba\ nd operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band. Dual band mode:
17
Single band mode (band A only):
Note: You can also turn the center partition bar display off {Menu No. \
527}.
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.
18 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. ■ 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 memor\ y. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.
19 ■ 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). 2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode. • The icon 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 po\ wer. • The / / icon(s) appear on the display, depending on what output power you have selected. 3 When you finish speaking, release the [PTT] switch.
20 MENU MODE Many functions on this RC-D710 are selected or configured through the Me\ nu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu sy\ stem, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. MENU Acc E ss 1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu. • The setup category name appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired setup category. 3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current category. • The Menu name and number appears on the display. 4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Menu. 5 Press the Tuning control to set up the current Menu. 6 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired value for the selected Menu. 7 Press the Tuning control to set the selected value. 8 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to set up additional Menus. • Press [ESC] at any time to exit Menu mode. • Press [BACK] at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu selection.
21 MENU MODEMENU cON fig U r A ti ON AUDIO Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 000KEY BEEPBeep soundOFF/ ONON 001BEEP VOLUMEBeep volume levelLEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 7LEVEL 5 002EXT.SPEAKERExternal speaker output modeMODE 1/ MODE 2MODE 1 003 1ANNOUNCEVoice announcement modeOFF/ AUTO/ MANUALAUTO 004 1ANNOUNCE LANGUAGEVoice announcement languageENGLISH/ JAPANESEENGLISH 005 1ANNOUNCE VOLUMEVoice announcement volumeLEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 7LEVEL 5 006 1ANNOUNCE SPEEDVoice announcement speedSPEED 0 ~ SPEED 4SPEED 1 007 1PLAYBACK REPEATRecording playback repeatOFF/ ONOFF 008 1PLAYBACK INTERVALPlayback repeat interval time0 ~ 60 s10 s 009 1CONTINUOUS RECORDINGContinuous recordingOFF/ ONOFF AUDIO Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 000KEY BEEPBeep soundOFF/ ONON 001BEEP VOLUMEBeep volume levelLEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 3LEVEL 2
22 TX/RX Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 100PROGRAMMABLE VFOProgrammable VFO setupVaries with the selected frequency band– 101STEPStep frequencyVaries with the selected frequency band– 102MODULATIONModulation/demodulation mode Varies with the selected frequency band– 103VHF AIPVHF band AIPOFF/ ONOFF 104UHF AIPUHF band AIPOFF/ ONOFF 105S-METER SQUELCHS-meter squelchOFF/ ONOFF 106S-METER SQL HANGUP TIMES-meter squelch hang up timeOFF/ 125/ 250/ 500 msOFF 107MUTE HANGUP TIMEMute hang up time setupOFF/ 125/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000 msOFF 108BEAT SHIFTBeat shiftOFF/ ONOFF 109TOTTime-out timer3/ 5/ 10 min10 min 110 2WEATHER ALERTWeather alertOFF/ ONOFF MEMORY Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 200 MEMORY NAMEMemory name setupUp to 8 characters– 201RECALL METHODMemory channel recall methodALL BANDS/ CURRENTALL BANDS 202 LOCKOUTMemory channel lockoutOFF/ ONOFF 203GROUP LINKMemory group link registrationUp to 10 digits (0 ~ 9)– 204EchoLink MEMORYEchoLink memory setting Up to 8 characters for EchoLink memory name Up to 8 digits for DTMF code – 205EchoLink SPEEDEchoLink memory transmission speedFAST/ SLOWFAST
23 DTMF Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 300DTMF HOLDDTMF transmission holdOFF/ ONOFF 301DTMF MEMORYDTMF memory Up to 8 characters for DTMF memory name Up to 16 digits for DTMF code – 302DTMF SPEEDDTMF memory transmission speedFAST/ SLOWFAST 303DTMF PAUSEDTMF pause code time100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms500 ms 304DTMF KEY LOCKDTMF key lockOFF/ ONOFF REPEATER Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 400OFFSET FREQUENCYOffset frequencySee explanation – 401 3AUTO REPEATER OFFSETAuto Repeater OffsetOFF/ ONON 4021750 TX HOLDTransmission hold when transmitting a 1750 Hz toneOFF/ ONOFF 403 2REPEATER MODERepeater mode CROSS BAND/ LOCKED TX:A-BAND/ LOCKED TX:B-BAND CROSS BAND 404 2REPEATER TX HOLDRepeater transmission holdON/ OFFOFF 405 2REPEATER IDRepeater ID registrationUp to 12 characters– 406 2REPEATER ID TXRepeater ID transmissionOFF/ MORSE/ VOICEOFF
24 AUX Menu No.DisplayDescriptionSetting Values Default Setting 500POWER ON MESSAGEPower on message setupUp to 8 charactersHELLO !! 501BRIGHTNESSDisplay brightnessOFF/ LEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 8LEVEL 8 502AUTO BRIGHTNESSDisplay auto brightnessOFF/ ONOFF 503BACKLIGHT COLORBacklight colorAMBER/ GREENAMBER 504CONTRASTDisplay contrastLEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 16LEVEL 8 505DISPLAY REVERSE MODEDisplay reverse modePOSITIVE/ NEGATIVEPOSITIVE 507PANEL PF1PF1 key programmable function valueSee explanation WX CH (K type) FRQ.BAND (E/ M4 types) 508PANEL PF2PF2 key programmable function valueSee explanationCTRL 509MIC PF1(PF)Microphone PF1 key programmable function value See explanationA/B 510MIC PF2(MR)Microphone PF2 key programmable function value See explanationMR 511MIC PF3(VFO)Microphone PF3 key programmable function value See explanationVFO 512MIC PF4(CALL)Microphone PF4 key programmable function value See explanation CALL (K/ M4 types) 1750 (E type) 513MIC KEY LOCKMicrophone key lockOFF/ ONOFF 514SCAN RESUMEScan resume methodTIME/ CARRIER/ SEEKTIME 515VISUAL SCANNumber of Channels for Visual Scan MODE 1: 31ch/ MODE 2 : 61ch/ MODE 3 : 91ch/ MODE 4 : 181ch MODE 2 : 61ch 516APOAuto Power Off timeOFF/ 30/ 60/ 90/ 120/ 180 (minutes)OFF