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Kenwood TH-D75A User Manual

Kenwood TH-D75A
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B5A-4505-00/00 (EN)
USER MANUAL
This User Manual covers detailed operating instructions of the TH-D75A/E
including basic operating instructions described in the User Guide comes
with the product.
TH-D75A
TH-D75E

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Kenwood TH-D75A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range (TX)144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
GPSBuilt-in
APRSYes
BluetoothYes
Channels1000
WaterproofIP54
D-STARYes
ModesFM
BatteryLi-ion
DisplayColor TFT
Receiver TypeSuperheterodyne
Output Power5W/0.5W (VHF/UHF)

Summary

BEFORE STARTING

Features

Lists the main features of the transceiver, including APRS, D-STAR, and GPS.

Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual

Explains the writing conventions used in the manual for clarity and consistency.

PREPARATION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Lists all items included in the transceiver package for user verification.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Step-by-step instructions for securely attaching the antenna to the transceiver.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Instructions for correctly attaching and removing the transceiver's battery pack.

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES

Procedure for installing alkaline batteries into the optional battery case.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

Guide on how to install the provided belt clip onto the transceiver.

INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

For charging the battery pack with the supplied battery charger

Detailed instructions for charging the battery using the standard charger.

For charging the battery pack with the USB cable (USB Type-CTM)

Steps for charging the battery pack using a USB Type-C cable.

For charging the battery pack with the optional rapid battery charger

Guidance on using an optional rapid charger for battery pack charging.

BATTERY LIFE

CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET

CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY

GETTING ACQUAINTED

KEY AND CONTROL KNOB OPERATIONS

Identifies and explains the function of each key and control knob on the transceiver.

DISPLAY

Explains the meaning of various indicators and symbols shown on the transceiver's display.

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF

Instructions for powering the transceiver on and off.

ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK

Steps for setting the internal clock, either automatically via GPS or manually.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

How to adjust the transceiver's speaker volume and monitor function.

VOLUME BALANCE (BAND A/B)

Adjusts the volume balance between dual bands A and B.

SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE

How to switch between dual band and single band operation modes.

SELECTING AN OPERATION BAND

SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND

SELECTING THE DEMODULATION MODE

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

VFO Mode

How to manually select and change operating frequencies using VFO mode.

MHz Step

Adjusting frequency in larger steps using the MHz mode.

Frequency Direct Entry

Quickly changing frequency by directly entering the desired value via keypad.

Memory Channel Mode

Call Channel Mode

ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH

TRANSMITTING

MONITOR

FUNCTION SELECT MODE

MENU MODE

MENU ACCESS

How to enter and navigate the transceiver's menu system.

Directly Entering a Menu Number (Direct Access)

Method to directly access menu items by entering their number.

CHARACTER ENTRY

Explains methods for entering text, such as memory names or messages.

MENU CONFIGURATION

Entering Text with the Multi Scroll Key or [ENC]

Detailed steps for entering text using the scroll key or ENC control.

Auto Cursor Shift

Feature that automatically shifts the cursor during text entry.

TX/RX - CW

TX/RX - Others

Memory - Memory Channel

Memory - Repeater List

Memory - Callsign List

Memory - Hotspot List

Audio File - Recording File

Audio File - Voice Message

GPS - Basic Settings

GPS - Track Log

APRS - Beacon TX Control

APRS - QSY Information

APRS - SmartBeaconing

APRS - Waypoint

APRS - Packet Filter

APRS - Message

APRS - Notification

APRS - Digipeat

APRS - Others

Digital - RX History

Digital - TX/RX

Digital - Digital Squelch

Digital - GPS Data TX

Digital - RX Notification

Digital - DV Gateway

FM Broadcasting - Basic Settings

FM Broadcasting - Memory

SD Card - Export

SD Card - Import

SD Card - Unmount

SD Card - Format

SD Card - Memory Size

Configuration - Display

Configuration - Audio

Configuration - Battery

Configuration - Bluetooth

Configuration - Auxiliary

Configuration - Date & Time

Configuration - Lock

Configuration - Units

Configuration - Interface

Configuration - System

OPERATING THROUGH FM REPEATERS

REPEATER ACCESS

How to access repeaters using frequency pairs and tones.

Selecting an Offset Frequency

How to set the transmit frequency offset for repeater operation.

Automatic Repeater Offset

Function to automatically select offset direction and tone for repeater access.

TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE

REVERSE FUNCTION

MEMORY CHANNEL

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?

Differentiates between simplex/repeater and odd-split memory channel configurations.

MEMORY CHANNEL LIST

How to view and manage the list of stored memory channels.

Switching Memory Name Display

How to switch the display between frequency and memory name.

Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater Frequencies

Storing Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies

Clearing a Memory Channel

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL

EDITING MEMORY CHANNEL

Setting Group

How to allocate memory channels into groups for organization.

Registering a Memory Name

How to assign a name to a memory channel for easier identification.

CALL CHANNEL MEMORY (SIMPLEX)

CALL CHANNEL MEMORY (ODD-SPLIT)

CALL CHANNEL LIST

Switching Memory Name Display

Editing a CALL Channel Name

MEMORY GROUP

Switching Memory Group

Clearing on a Memory Group Basis

MEMORY SHIFT

Shifting Memory from the Frequency Screen

How to copy memory channel contents to VFO from the frequency screen.

Shifting Memory from the Memory Channel List

How to copy memory channel contents to VFO from the memory list.

Shifting Memory from the CALL channel List

How to copy CALL channel contents to VFO from the CALL channel list.

SCAN

Scan Type

Lists the different types of scanning supported by the transceiver.

SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD

How to set how scanning resumes after detecting a signal.

Time-Operated mode

Scan resume mode that pauses for a set time.

Carrier-Operated mode

Scan resume mode that pauses until the signal ends.

Seek mode

Scan mode that stops after finding a signal.

Time-Operate Resume Time

Setting the pause duration for Time-Operate mode.

Carrier-Operated Resume Time

Setting the pause duration for Carrier-Operated mode.

BAND SCAN

How to perform a scan across all frequencies in the current band.

PROGRAM SCAN

MHz SCAN

MEMORY SCAN

Locking Out a Memory Channel

GROUP LINK SCAN

Registering the Group Link List

How to register groups for use in group link scanning.

Using Group Link Scan

How to perform a scan across memory channels in linked groups.

PRIORITY SCAN

CALL SCAN

SCAN AUTO BACKLIGHT

CTCSS/DCS/CROSS TONE

CTCSS

Explanation of CTCSS for selective calls based on tone.

DCS

Explanation of DCS for selective calls based on digital codes.

Using CTCSS

Step-by-step instructions for using the CTCSS function.

CTCSS Frequency Scan

DCS

DCS Code Scan

CROSS TONE

Using Cross Tone

How to set separate signaling types for TX and RX with repeaters.

Selecting a Cross Tone mode

How to select different Cross Tone modes (DCS/Off, TONE/DCS, etc.).

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY(DTMF)

MANUAL DIALING

Steps for manually sending DTMF tones.

Selecting a Transmit Speed

How to adjust the speed for DTMF code transmission.

Selecting a Pause Duration

How to set the pause duration for stored DTMF codes.

DTMF Hold

Function to keep the transceiver in transmit mode while sending DTMF.

AUTOMATIC DIALER

How to store DTMF codes in memory channels.

Storing a DTMF Code in Memory

Steps to store DTMF codes and associated names into memory.

Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes

DTMF Key Lock

EchoLink MEMORY

Storing EchoLink Memory

Steps to store EchoLink memory channels, including callsigns and commands.

Transmitting EchoLink Memory

Callsign/ DTMF Code Conversion Table

OTHER OPERATIONS

FREQUENCY STEP SIZE

How to select the frequency step size for tuning.

FINE TUNING

How to enable and adjust fine tuning for specific modes.

Fine Tuning Frequency Step

Setting the step size for the fine tuning function.

ATTENUATOR (ATT)

How to activate the attenuator to reduce signal strength.

PROGRAMMABLE VFO

BEAT SHIFT

AF/ IF/ DETECT OUTPUT MODE

TX INHIBIT

TIME-OUT TIMER

MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

FM NARROW

BAR ANTENNA

VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION)

VOX On/ Off

How to turn the VOX function on or off.

VOX Gain

How to adjust the VOX gain level for proper voice detection.

VOX Delay Time

VOX on Busy

PITCH FREQUENCY

CW REVERSE

LED CONTROL

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION

Temporary lighting

How to temporarily illuminate the display and keys.

Lighting Method

Setting the LCD backlight brightness level.

Lighting Timer

Setting the duration for which the display illumination remains on.

Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD backlight.

POWER ON MESSAGE

SINGLE BAND DISPLAY

Selecting the Information to Display

Choosing what information (GPS, Data, etc.) to show in single band mode.

METER TYPE

DISPLAY BACKGROUND COLOR

INFORMATION BACKLIGHT

AUDIO EQUALIZER (TX/RX)

RX EQ: Receiving Equalizer

Turning the equalizer function for received voice on or off.

TX EQ (FM, NFM): Transmission Equalizer (Analog Voice)

Turning the equalizer for analog transmitted voice on or off.

TX EQ (DV): Transmission Equalizer (Digital Voice)

Turning the equalizer for digital transmitted voice on or off.

TX Equalizer

RX Equalizer

KEY BEEP

BEEP VOLUME

BATTERY SAVER

AUTO POWER OFF (APO)

BATTERY LEVEL

CHARGING

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS

Transceiver PF Keys and Microphone PF keys

Lists function names and descriptions for transceiver and microphone keys.

Setting the Transceiver PF Keys

How to assign desired functions to the transceiver's PF keys.

Setting the Microphone Keys

How to assign desired functions to the microphone's PF keys.

KEY LOCK

Selecting the Key Lock Type

Choosing between key lock, frequency lock, or both.

Setting the Microphone Key Lock

Locking the microphone's PF keys.

VOLUME LOCK

Setting the Locked Volume Level

Setting the specific volume level to be locked.

DISPLAY UNIT

Setting the Speed, Distance

Setting units for speed and distance.

Setting the Altitude, Rainfall

Setting the Temperature

Setting the Latitude longitude

Setting the Grid Square Format

OUTPUT DESTINATION INTERFACE (USB/Bluetooth)

Setting the PC Output (GPS) Interface

Configuring PC output for GPS data via USB or Bluetooth.

Setting the PC Output (APRS) Interface

Configuring PC output for APRS data via USB or Bluetooth.

Setting the Data Band (KISS) Interface

Configuring data band interface for KISS mode.

Setting the Data Band (DV/DR) Interface

Configuring data band interface for DV/DR mode.

Setting the Data Band (DV Gateway) Interface

SELECTING A LANGUAGE

VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION

TRANSCEIVER RESET

VFO Reset

Resets VFO settings to their defaults.

Partial Reset

Resets most settings except memory and DTMF channels.

Full Reset

Resets all transceiver settings to factory defaults.

GPS

BUILT-IN GPS FUNCTION ON/ OFF

How to turn the built-in GPS function on or off.

SETTING MY POSITION DATA

How to store and manage personal position data.

Position Ambiguity

Setting the precision of location data transmitted.

Displaying Position Information

Built-in GPS Operation Mode

Key Operation in GPS Receiver Mode

Battery Saver (GPS Save)

GPS Data PC Output

Sentence

Configuring which GPS data sentences are output.

MARK FUNCTION

Editing Position Memory

Editing the Name (Position Name)

How to edit the name of a stored position.

Editing the Position (Latitude and Longitude)

Editing the Icon

Editing the Altitude

Sorting Position Memory List

Clearing Position Memory

TARGET POINT

TRACK LOG

Selecting the Track Log Acquisition Type

Clearing the Track Log

APRS®

APRS DATA COMMUNICATION

Overview of APRS data communication features and capabilities.

APRS Network

Explanation of Digipeater and IGate functions in the APRS network.

BASIC SETTINGS

Basic setup items for general APRS mobile operation.

My Callsign

How to program your callsign for APRS transmissions.

Your Station Icon

How to select an icon to represent your station in APRS.

Icon List

Overlay Character Setting

POSITION COMMENT

STATUS TEXT

Setting the Data Band Frequency

Setting APRS Data Communication ON

Transmitting APRS Beacon

Indicator Meaning

APRS MESSAGE FUNCTIONS

Receiving a Message

How message reception interrupts the display and shows message details.

Entering a Message

Steps to enter and send a new APRS message.

Transmitting a Message

Storing User Phrases

STORING AUTO MESSAGE REPLY

Reply To Callsign

Reply Delay Time

Reply Message Text

SETTING NOTIFICATION SOUND

RX Beep Type

Selecting the type of beep sound for received APRS packets.

TX Beep

Enabling or disabling beep sounds for transmitted beacons.

Special Call

Setting a special call sound for messages from specific stations.

SETTING DISPLAY

Display Area

Selecting the display area for received information.

Interrupt Time

Setting the duration to display new data indications.

APRS VOICE

Enabling voice announcements for callsigns and messages.

SETTING DIGIPEATER

Digipeat (My Call)

Enabling or disabling UI digipeat function using the transceiver's callsign.

UIcheck

Setting time to prevent digging UI frames.

UIdigipeat

UIdigi Aliases

UIflood

UIflood Alias

UIflood Substitution

UItrace

UItrace Alias

PC OUTPUT

NETWORK

VOICE ALERT

Setting Voice Alert

How to turn the voice alert function on or off.

Voice Alert Frequency

Setting the CTCSS frequency for voice alert.

PROGRAMMING MESSAGE GROUP CODE

Bulletin Group Code

BUILT-IN KISS TNC

KISS MODE OPERATION

How to enter and operate the transceiver in KISS mode.

Setting the Data Band Frequency

Setting the data band frequency for KISS network.

Selecting the USB/ Bluetooth

Selecting USB or Bluetooth for PC connection.

Supported Command List

Lists KISS standard commands supported by the transceiver.

D-STAR

D-STAR INTRODUCTION

Overview of the D-STAR system and its capabilities.

DV MODE/ DR (D-STAR REPEATER) MODE

Explains DV and DR modes for digital communication.

Communication in DR Mode

Describes the three communication ways in DR mode: local, gateway, and callsign designation.

Basic operations in DR mode

Basic operations for DR mode, including setting TO, FROM, and RX History.

MY CALLSIGN

How to set your callsign for D-STAR operation.

DIGITAL FUNCTION MENU

SIMPLEX CALL

LOCAL AREA CALL

Setting the Access Repeater (FROM)

How to select the access repeater for communication.

Setting the Local CQ (TO)

How to set the destination for a local CQ call.

Checking Whether Signals Reach the Repeater

How to verify if signals are reaching the repeater and if output is normal.

Transmitting

How to transmit using the PTT button.

GATEWAY CALL

Setting the Access Repeater (FROM)

Methods for setting the access repeater (FROM).

Setting by Repeater List

Setting the access repeater using the pre-installed list.

Setting by Nearby Repeaters

Setting the access repeater based on proximity.

Setting by TX History

Setting the access repeater using past transmission history.

Setting by Direct Input

Setting the access repeater by manually entering its callsign.

Setting the Destination Repeater (TO)

SETTING THE ROUTE REPEATER (ROUTE)

SETTING THE DESTINATION (TO)

Setting by Local CQ

Setting by Gateway CQ

Setting by Individual

Setting by Reflector

Setting by Call History

Setting by Direct Input (URCALL)

Setting EMR

CHECKING THE CALLSIGN SETTING

DISPLAYING THE REPEATER DETAILS

FAST DATA COMMUNICATION

Connecting with a PC

How to connect the transceiver to a PC for data communication.

Software Setting for Data Communication

Software settings required for data communication.

Data Communication Operation

How to operate data communication.

Data TX End Timing

Setting the delay time after fast data TX before returning to RX.

EMR COMMUNICATION

Adjusting the Volume for EMR Signal Reception

RX AFC

FM AUTO DETECTION ON DV

DATA FRAME OUTPUT

BK (BREAK) CALL

BK (Break) Call Function

Explains the break call function's behavior.

Turning On the BK (Break) Call function

Steps to activate the break call function.

CALLSIGN SQUELCH/ CODE SQUELCH

Callsign Squelch

Squelching based on matching destination callsign.

Code Squelch

Squelching based on matching digital codes.

GPS DATA TX MODE

GPS Sentence

GPS Auto TX

RX BREAK-IN DISPLAY

RX Break-In Display Method

Selecting how break-in screens are displayed.

RX Break-In Display Size

Selecting the display size for break-in information.

RX Break-In Display Hold Time

Setting how long the break-in screen is displayed.

GPS data display

CALLSIGN ANNOUNCE

STANDBY BEEP

DV GATEWAY MODE

DV Gateway Mode Configuration

Setting the DV Gateway mode.

RPT1 Configuration

Setting RPT1 for DV Gateway mode.

RPT2 Configuration

Setting RPT2 for DV Gateway mode.

Device Information

DV Gateway Mode Interface Setting

DR SCAN

REPEATER SCAN LOCKOUT

Group Lockout Setting

Locking out all repeaters in a specific repeater group.

Individual Lockout Setting

Locking out specific repeaters within a group.

REPEATER LIST

Displaying the Repeater List

How to view the repeater list.

Sorting the Repeater List

How to sort the repeater list by various criteria.

Editing the Repeater List

How to edit information in the repeater list.

Clearing the Repeater List

How to delete repeaters from the list.

Adding the Repeater List

How to add new repeater information to the list.

HOTSPOT LIST

Adding the Hotspot List

How to add new hotspot information to the list.

Sorting the Hotspot List

How to sort the hotspot list.

Editing the Hotspot List

How to edit information in the hotspot list.

Clearing the Hotspot List

How to delete hotspots from the list.

USB

USB FUNCTION

Overview of the transceiver's USB capabilities.

CONNECTING WITH A PC

How to connect the transceiver to a PC via USB.

Connecting to the PC

Physical connection steps using a USB cable.

OPERATION SETTING

Selecting the transceiver's USB operating mode.

Disconnect

Safe procedure for disconnecting the USB cable.

SETTING USB AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjusting the audio output level when connected via USB.

Bluetooth®

TURNING ON/ OFF THE Bluetooth FUNCTION

How to turn the Bluetooth function on or off.

Connecting with a Headset (Pairing)

Steps for pairing the transceiver with a Bluetooth headset.

Entering the PIN Code

Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device

CONNECTING BY THE PAIRED DEVICE LIST

Connecting by the Device List

Steps to connect to a device from the paired device list.

Displaying the Device List Menu Screen

Accessing the menu for the Bluetooth device list.

Clearing Devices by the Device List

How to remove paired devices from the list.

CONNECTING TO A PC VIA Bluetooth

Pairing between the transceiver and PC

Bluetooth Device Information

To Change the Device Name

Procedure for changing the Bluetooth device name.

Bluetooth Auto Connect

microSD MEMORY CARD

Supported microSD Memory Card

Information on compatible microSD and microSDHC memory cards.

Hierarchy of microSD Memory Card

Structure of folders automatically created on the microSD card.

INSERTING/ REMOVING A microSD MEMORY CARD

How to insert and remove a microSD memory card.

Inserting (Mounting) a microSD Memory Card

Step-by-step instructions for inserting a microSD memory card.

Data That Can Be Saved to a microSD Memory Card

Removing (Unmounting) a microSD Memory Card

FORMATTING A microSD MEMORY CARD

HOW TO USE A microSD MEMORY CARD

Saving the Configuration Data

How to save configuration data to the microSD card.

Saving the Configuration Data + Voice message

How to save configuration and voice messages.

Saving the Repeater list Data

How to save the repeater list data.

Saving the Callsign list Data

How to save the callsign list data.

LOADING MEMORY DATA

Import the Configuration Data

How to import configuration data.

Import the Configuration Data + Voice message

Import the Repeater list Data

Import the Callsign list Data

CLEARING THE SAVED FILE

COMMUNICATION HISTORY(QSO LOG)

RECORDING

RECORDING FUNCTION

Overview of recording communications to a microSD card.

RECORDING AUDIO FILES

How to record audio files.

Selecting the Recording Band

Selecting band A or B for recording.

Recording Communication Audio

Setting the recording function to start recording.

OPERATION OF THE AUDIO FILE

Playing Audio Files

How to play recorded audio files.

Key Operations in playing audio files

Table detailing key functions during audio file playback.

Clearing Audio Files

FM RADIO

Frequency Direct Entry (Direct Station Selection)

Directly inputting frequencies for FM radio.

Radio Scan

How to scan for FM broadcast stations.

EDITING THE FM RADIO MEMORY CHANNEL LIST

How to register and edit FM radio stations.

Registering FM Radio Stations

Steps to register FM radio stations to memory channels.

TURNING ON FM RADIO MODE

Selecting a Frequency

Selecting a FM Radio Station

Clearing FM Radio Stations

Switching Between FM Radio Mode and FM Radio Memory Mode

Key Operations in FM Radio and FM Radio Memory Mode

Memory Shift

Naming to Broadcast Stations

Switching the Display of Broadcast Stations

FM Radio Auto Mute Return Time

VOICE MESSAGE MEMORY

RECORDING VOICE MESSAGES

How to record voice messages to memory channels.

Voice Messages Payback

How to play back recorded voice messages.

SENDING VOICE MESSAGES

Repeat Playback

Repeat Playback Interval

VOICE MESSAGE MEMORY NAMES

CLEARING VOICE MESSAGES

TX MONITORING OF VOICE MESSAGE

VOICE GUIDANCE

Voice Guidance Speed

Setting the speed at which voice guidance reads information.

Callsign Readout method

How callsigns are pronounced by voice guidance.

APRS Voice

Enabling voice announcements for callsigns and messages.

SETTING VOICE GUIDANCE MODE

Voice Guidance Volume

Callsign Announce

WEATHER ALERT (TH-D75A ONLY)

WEATHER ALERT ON/ OFF

How to turn the weather alert function on or off.

Weather Channel

Accessing and scanning weather channels.

WEATHER CHANNEL SCAN

How to scan weather channels for alerts.

WIRELESS CONTROL (TH-D75A ONLY)

CONTROL OPERATION

How to operate the transceiver for wireless control.

PREPARATION

Steps needed before performing wireless control.

On the TH-D75A:

Preparation steps specific to the TH-D75A.

CONTROL OPERATION

OPTIONS

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

General information regarding product alignment and warranty.

SERVICE

Instructions for returning the product for service or repair.

SERVICE NOTE

Guidelines for corresponding with technical support.

CAUTION

Warning about proper packing for shipping to prevent damage.

CLEANING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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