Kenwood Th-d7a/e Dual Bander Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDERTH-D7E TH-D7A
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KENWOOD CORPORATIONã B62-1004-00 (K,E) (A)
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THANK YOU!We are grateful you decided to purchase this
KENWOOD FM Dual Bander.  KENWOOD always
provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and
excite serious hobbyists.  This transceiver is no
exception.  This time KENWOOD presents a handheld
with a built-in TNC to make data communications much
more convenient than before.  KENWOOD believes that
this product will satisfy your requests on both voice and
data communications.MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUALThe models listed below are covered by this...

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NOTICES TO THE USEROne or more of the following statements may be
applicable:
ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only)
Nickel-Cadmium batteries must be replaced or
disposed of properly.
State laws may vary regarding the handling and
disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.
Please contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer for
more information.
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...

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CONTENTS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...................................... 1
CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1
CHAPTER
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK.................. 2
CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK................... 2
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA.................................... 3
INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP/ BELT HOOK......... 3
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES........................ 4
CONNECTING WITH A REGULATED POWER...

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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY............................... 45
CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE................... 46
PROGRAMMABLE VFO.......................................... 46
TONE ALERT.......................................................... 47
BEEP ON/OFF........................................................ 47
ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCE........................... 48
LAMP FUNCTION................................................... 48...

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SLOW-SCAN TELEVISION (SSTV) WITH
VC-H1
ENTERING CALL SIGN/ MESSAGE/ RSV.............. 58
SELECTING COLOR FOR CALL SIGN/
MESSAGE/ RSV..................................................... 59
EXECUTING SUPERIMPOSITION.......................... 59
VC-H1 CONTROL................................................... 60
CHAPTER
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AUTOMATIC PACKET/ POSITION REPORTING
SYSTEM
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OPERATION FLOW................................................ 62
RECEIVING APRS  DATA............................................

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL
The writing conventions described below have been
followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary
repetition.
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PREPARATION
Guide
INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK1Position the two grooves on the inside bottom corners
of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on
the back of the transceiver.
2Slide the battery pack along the back of the
transceiver until the release latch on the base of the
transceiver locks the battery pack in place.
3To remove the battery pack, push up the release
latch, then slide the battery pack back.
Release latch
CHARGING...

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The following table shows the approximate battery life
(hours) relative to the transmit output power.Note:u
Charge the NiCd battery pack within an ambient temperature of
between 5
°C and 40
°C (41
°F and 104
°F).  Charging outside this
range may not fully charge the pack.
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Repeatedly recharging a fully charged NiCd battery pack, or almost
fully charged pack, shortens its operating time.  To resolve this
problem, use the pack until it is completely discharged....

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INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIESWith an optional BT-11 battery case, you can use
commercially available alkaline batteries in such
occasions as camping or emergency operations.
1To open the battery case cover, push on the locking
tab, then pull the cover.
2Insert four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
¥ Be sure to match the battery polarities...