Kenwood TH-D7 A - User Manual

KENWOOD TH-D7 A/G
-----Memory Programming----
Program a Simplex Frequency
Step 1 - Direct Keypad Freq Entry to VFO
1. [VFO]→[A/B] to select VFO A or B
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Sub-band will auto select by entering freq.
VFO A=118 or 2M; VFO B= 2M or 70cm
2. [VFO]→[ENT] Use Keypad & enter 6 digits
Step 2 – Save VFO Freq to Memory Channel
1. [F]→[MR]; Channel Num Blinks
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“ ” indicates the current channel is empty; “ ► ”is
displayed if the channel contains data.
2. [UP/DWN] to select desired memory channel
3. [OK] to save & exit
Step 3 – Labeling (Naming) Memory Channels
1. [F]→[9] use keypad enter Name (8 characters)
2. Press [OK] twice to save & exit
Program a Standard Repeater Frequency
Step 1 - Direct Keypad Freq Entry to VFO
1. [VFO]→[A/B] to select VFO A or B
Ө Sub-band will auto select by entering freq.
VFO A=118 or 2M; VFO B= 2M or 70cm
2. [VFO]→[ENT] Use Keypad & enter 6 digits
Step 2 – Program Repeater Offset direction (+/-)
Ө Go to Step 5 if Access Tone not required.
1. [F]→[MHz] “+” or”-“ appears to indicate which
offset direction.
Step 3 – Activate Tone Function (if Required)
1. [F]→[1] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF)
Step 4 – Select a Tone Frequency (if Required)
1. [F]→[2] to select TONE FREQ
2. [UP/DWN] to select appropriate tone Frequency.
3. [OK] to save & exit
Step 5 – Save VFO Freq to Memory Channel
1. [F]→[MR]; Channel Num Blinks
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“ ” indicates the current channel is empty; “ ► ”
indicates if the channel contains data.
2. [UP/DWN] to select desired memory channel
3. [OK] to save & exit
Step 6 – Labeling (Naming) Memory Channels
1. [F]→[9] use keypad enter Name (8 characters)
2. Press [OK] twice to save & exit
-----Basic Operations----
Memory Channel Recall
[MR] Memory recall (pg 13*)
Lockout Memory Channel
Select desired Memory channel
[F]→[0] (pg 36*)
Clear Memory Channel
Select the desired Memory Channel
Switch OFF
[MR]+ POWER ON
Press [ESC] to cancel or
[MR] to clear contents (pg 13*)
Clear Memory Channel
[VFO] Select Freq & related data
[F]→[CALL] to store (pg 30*)
Select Sub-Band (pg 12*)
[VFO] to select VFO mode then [F]→[A/B]
(Band A TX 144-148 MHz, Sub-Band RX118-174 MHz, Band B
TX/RX 430-450 MHz Sub-Band RX 400-480 MHz, 144-148)
Display Channel Labels (Names) or frequency
[MN
 f] Memory Name to Freq (pg 29*)
Copy Memory Contents to VFO
Recall Desired Memory Channel [F]→[VFO] (pg 31*)
Checking Repeater Input Frequency (Reverse)
[REV] Auto Simplex Check (pg 24*)
Automatic Simplex Check (ASC)
[REV] (1s) to switch on. Inverse “R” displayed
Press [REV] to quit (pg 24*)
Setting Power Level
[F]→[MENU] Adjust Power Output (pg 9*)
Channel Display
[A/B] + POWER ON (pg 31*)
BACKLIGHT DISPLAY HOLD ON
[F]→[LAMP] SELECT ON or OFF
Receiver Power Save-Sampling Rate
[MENU] 1-2-1 Select desired interval
Squelch Level Adjustment
[F]→[MONI] Adjust Squelch (pg 8*)
Tone Freq ID
[F] [2] (1s) Scans through all tone freq
Press [OK] (1s) to activate
Press [ESC] to quit (pg 25*)
Tone Freq ID
[F] [2] (1s) Scans through all tone freq
Press [OK] (1s) to activate
Press [ESC] to quit (pg 25*)
Program CALL transmit Freq
Select the desired transmit freq
[F]→[PTT] + [CALL] (pg 30*)
Partial or Full Reset
[F]+POWER ON
Scan Features
VFO- All Tuneable Freq’s [VFO] (1s)
Memory-Freq’s in Memory [MR] (1s)
MHz-All Freq’s in 1 MHz range [MHz] (1s)
Program-Freq’s in Programmed Range
[A/B] select Band
[VFO] select lower limit [F]→[MR] L0-L9,[OK]
Select upper limit [F]→[MR] U0-U9, [OK]
CALL/VFO-[VFO] select freq, [CALL] (1s)
CALL/Memory-[CALL] (1s)
CANCEL SCAN- [ESC]
Scan [MENU] 1-5-2
Time-Stops on Busy Freq 5 seconds then continue
Carrier- Stops on Busy Freq 2 seconds then continues
Seek- Stops on first busy freq

Summary

Memory Programming Operations

Program Simplex Frequency

Guide to programming a simplex frequency using direct keypad entry and saving to memory.

Program Standard Repeater Frequency

Steps for programming repeater frequencies, including offset, tone, and saving to memory.

Basic Radio Operations

Essential radio functions like recalling, locking, clearing memory channels, and sub-band selection.

Display and Channel Management

Procedures for displaying channel labels, copying memory contents, and checking repeater input frequencies.

Function Key Settings

Configuration of power levels, display modes, squelch, and tone frequency settings using function keys.

Reset and Scan Features

Instructions for performing a partial or full reset and understanding various scan features.

APRS Level 2 Configuration

APRS Basic Settings

Configuration of essential APRS parameters including call sign, GPS receiver, position, and status text.

APRS Packet Transmission Settings

Settings for packet path, transmit method, interval, group code, beep, and data band for APRS.

APRS Display and Units

Configuration of display area, units for distance and temperature, and auto-answer reply settings.

SSTV Level 3 Configuration

SSTV Call Sign and Message

Settings for SSTV call sign, message content, and associated colors for transmission.

SSTV Report and Mode

Configuration of RSV reports, superimposition, and SSTV mode settings.

SkyCommand Level 4 Configuration

SkyCommand and Tone Settings

Configuration for SkyCommand call signs and tone frequency selection.

Program Key Functions

Audio and Display Adjustments

Adjusting volume balance, display contrast, and backlight settings.

Mode and Channel Management

Settings for packet mode, VFO mode, band selection, and call channel functions.

Memory and Scan Operations

Memory recall, saving frequencies, and understanding scan resume and function key modes.

Power and Display Settings

Managing power on/off functions and channel display modes.

Kenwood TH-D7 A Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	TH-D7 A
Category	Transceiver
Language	English