Kenwood TH-D74A User Manual

Name: Kenwood TH-D74A
Brand: Kenwood
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USER MANUAL

TH-D74A

TH-D74E

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
1 Contents4
2 Before Starting4
3 Preparation5
- Supplied Accessories5
- Installing the Antenna5
- Installing the Battery Pack5
- Installing Alkaline Batteries5
- Installing the Belt Clip6
- Installing the Hand Strap6
- Charging the Battery Pack6
- Battery Life7
- Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter Socket7
- Connecting to a Regulated Power Supply7
4 Getting Acquainted8
- Key and Control Knob Operations8
- Display10
5 Basic Operations12
- Switching the Power On/ off12
- Adjusting the Internal Clock12
- Adjusting the Volume12
- Volume Balance (Band A/B)12
- Selecting Dual Band Mode/ Single Band Mode12
- Selecting an Operation Band12
- Selecting a Frequency Band13
- Selecting the Demodulation Mode13
- Selecting a Frequency13
- Adjusting the Squelch14
- Transmitting14
- Monitor14
- Function Select Mode14
6 Menu Mode15
- Menu Access15
- Character Entry15
- Menu Configuration16
7 Operating through Fm Repeaters21
- Repeater Access21
- TRANSMITTING a 1750 Hz TONE23
- Reverse Function23
8 Memory Channel24
- Simplex & Repeater or Odd-Split Memory Channel24
- Memory Channel List24
- Recalling a Memory Channel25
- Editing Memory Channel26
- Call Channel Memory (Simplex)27
- Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)27
- Call Channel List27
- Memory Group27
- Memory Shift28
9 Scan29
- Selecting a Scan Resume Method29
- Band Scan29
- Program Scan30
- Mhz SCAN30
- Memory Scan30
- Group Link Scan31
- Priority Scan32
- Call Scan32
- Scan Auto Backlight32
10 Ctcss/Dcs/Cross Tone33
- Ctcss33
- Dcs34
- Cross Tone35
11 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency(Dtmf)36
- Manual Dialing36
- Automatic Dialer36
- Echolink MEMORY37
12 Other Operations39
- Frequency Step Size39
- Fine Tuning39
- Attenuator (Att)39
- Programmable Vfo40
- Beat Shift40
- If/ Detect Output Mode40
- Fm Narrow41
- Bar Antenna41
- Tx Inhibit41
- Time-Out Timer42
- Microphone Sensitivity42
- Setting Receiving Filters42
- Vox (Voice-Operated Transmission)43
- Pitch Frequency44
- Cw Reverse44
- Led Control44
- Display Illumination45
- Power on Message45
- Single Band Display46
- Meter Type46
- Display Background Color46
- Audio Equalizer (Tx/Rx)47
- Key Beep47
- Beep Volume48
- Battery Saver48
- Auto Power off (Apo)48
- Battery Level48
- Programmable Function Keys49
- Key Lock50
- Volume Lock50
- Display Unit50
- OUTPUT DESTINATION INTERFACE (Usb/Bluetooth)51
- Selecting a Language52
- Verifying the Firmware Version52
- Transceiver Reset52
13 Gps53
- Built-In Gps Function On/ off53
- Setting My Position Data53
- Mark Function56
- Position Memory List56
- Target Point58
- Track Log58
14 Aprs60
- Basic Settings60
- Position Comment62
- Status Text62
- Station List64
- Aprs Message Functions68
- Programming a Packet Path70
- Setting Internal Tnc71
- Aprs Lock72
- Setting Tx Beacon72
- Setting Beacon Information73
- Object Functions74
- Qsy Function75
- SETTING Smartbeaconing TM76
- Setting Way Point77
- Setting Packet Filter78
- Storing User Phrases78
- Storing Auto Message Reply78
- Setting Notification Sound79
- Setting Display80
- Pc Output80
- Network80
- Voice Alert81
- Programming Message Group Code81
- Programming Bulletin Group Code81
15 Built-In Kiss Tnc82
- Kiss Mode Operation82
16 D-Star83
- DV Mode/ Dr (D-Star Repeater) Mode83
- My Callsign83
- Digital Function Menu84
- Simplex Call84
- Local Area Call85
- Gateway Call86
- Reply to the Gateway Call86
- Callsign Designation86
- Callsign List86
- Direct Reply87
- Auto Reply Function87
- Rx History87
- Tx Messages88
- Tx History88
- Call Within Zone88
- Setting the Access Repeater (From)89
- Setting the Route Repeater (Route)89
- Setting the Destination (To)89
- Checking the Callsign Setting90
- Displaying the Repeater Details91
- Fast Data Communication91
- Emr Communication91
- Rx Afc92
- Fm Auto Detection on DV92
- Data Frame Output92
- Bk (Break) Call92
- Callsign Squelch/ Code Squelch93
- Gps Data Tx Mode93
- Rx Break-In Display94
- Callsign Announce94
- Standby Beep95
- Repeater Scan95
- Repeater Scan Lockout95
- Repeater List96
17 Usb97
- Connecting with a Pc97
- Operation Setting97
- Setting Usb Audio Output Level97
18 Bluetooth98
- TURNING ON/ off the Bluetooth FUNCTION98
- Connecting by the Paired Device List99
- CONNECTING to a PC VIA Bluetooth100
19 Microsd MEMORY CARD102
- INSERTING/ REMOVING a Microsd MEMORY CARD102
- FORMATTING a Microsd MEMORY CARD103
- HOW to USE a Microsd MEMORY CARD103
- Loading Memory Data103
- Clearing the Saved File104
- Communication History(Qso Log)104
- DISPLAYING the Microsd MEMORY CARD INFORMATION105
20 Recording106
- Recording Audio Files106
- Operation of the Audio File106
21 Fm Radio108
- Turning on Fm Radio Mode108
- Editing the Fm Radio Memory Channel List108
22 Voice Message Memory112
- Recording Voice Messages112
- Sending Voice Messages113
- Voice Message Memory Names113
- Clearing Voice Messages114
- Tx Monitoring of Voice Message114
23 Voice Guidance115
- Setting Voice Guidance Mode115
24 Weather Alert (Th-D74A Only)120
- Weather Alert On/ off120
- Weather Channel Scan120
25 Wireless Control (Th-D74A Only)121
- Preparation121
- Control Operation121
26 Options122
27 Maintenance123
- General Information123
- Service123
- Service Note123
- Cleaning123
- Troubleshooting124
28 Specifications126

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Kenwood TH-D74A Specifications

General

Frequency Range (TX)	144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
GPS	Built-in
Bluetooth	Yes
Battery	7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion
APRS	Yes
Receiver Type	Triple conversion superheterodyne
Modes	FM, AM, SSB, CW
Display	Full-color TFT
USB	Micro USB
Waterproof	IP54
Frequency Range (RX)	0.1-524 MHz, 1240-1300 MHz