Why is the receiving sound volume weak on my Kenwood TH-D72A?
If the receiving sound volume is weak even when the signal is strong on your Kenwood Transceiver, the receiving station might be operating in narrow band FM bandwidth. To fix this, access Menu No. 131 (Modulation) and select "NFM."
Why can't I access repeater on my Kenwood Transceiver?
If you cannot access a repeater with your Kenwood Transceiver, consider the following: 1. The wrong tone frequency might be selected. Select the correct repeater access tone. 2. The wrong offset frequency might be selected. Access Menu No. 160 (Offset Freq) and select an appropriate offset frequency. 3. The wrong shift direction might be selected. Try other shift directions.
How to unlock keys on Kenwood TH-D72A Transceiver?
If most keys and the Tuning control on your Kenwood Transceiver do not function, it could be due to: * One of the Lock functions being ON. Unlock all Lock functions. * The transceiver being in Channel Display mode. With the transceiver power OFF, press [PTT] + [A/B] + Power ON to exit Channel Display mode.
What to do if nothing appears on the display of my Kenwood TH-D72A?
If nothing appears on the display or it's blinking when you switch on your Kenwood Transceiver, it could be due to several reasons: * The battery pack might be discharged. Try recharging or replacing it. * There might be an issue with the DC cable or connection. In this case, replace the cable. * The power supply fuse could be open (blown). Investigate what caused it and replace the fuse.
What to do if the repeater does not accept my DTMF tones on Kenwood Transceiver?
If the repeater does not accept your DTMF tones on your Kenwood Transceiver, the DTMF tone transmission duration may be too short. Access Menu No. 171 (Speed) and select “150 ms.”
Why does my Kenwood TH-D72A Transceiver transmit without pressing PTT?
If your Kenwood Transceiver transmits without pressing [PTT], the VOX function is likely ON. To resolve this, access Menu No. 131 (VOX) and select “Off.”
Why is the Kenwood TH-D72A Transceiver switching off for no reason?
If your Kenwood Transceiver switches off for no apparent reason, the Automatic Power OFF (APO) function might be ON. Access Menu No. 111 (APO) and select your desired time length or “OFF.”
Why can't I transmit when pressing PTT on my Kenwood TH-D72A?
If you cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch on your Kenwood Transceiver, there are several potential reasons: * You might have selected a frequency outside the allowable range, so select a frequency within the allowable transmit frequency range. * You might have selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the limit, so select a proper offset direction or offset frequency. * TX inhibit might be ON, so access Menu No. 139 (TX inhibit) and select “Off.” * The battery pack voltage might be too low, so charge or replace the battery pack.
How to fix issues when receiving APRS data on Kenwood TH-D72A?
You cannot receive any APRS data. You did not correctly program a group code. Access Menu 3S0 and program “APK003.”
How to resolve issues with GPS data transmission on Kenwood TH-D72A Transceiver?
When using a GPS receiver, you cannot correctly transmit position data. The GPS receiver did not yet start correct measurement. Before starting correct measurement, the GPS receiver generates a low-pitch tone every 10 seconds. When starting correct measurement, it generates a high-pitch tone. (If not using the internal GPS receiver, press [F], [MARK] and select “OFF”).
General| Type | Handheld Transceiver |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| APRS | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Memory Channels | 1000 |
| PC Connectivity | USB |
| Weather Alert | Yes |
| VOX | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Frequency Range | 144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz |
| Modulation | FM |
| Power Output | 5W |
| Battery | Li-ion 7.4V 1800mAh |
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