THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. This time KENWOOD presents a mobile 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 MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual.
NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable: 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 approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL A market code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached on the package box. The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.
PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION ■ Installation Steps This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. For example, consider installing the front panel under the dash in front of the passenger seat so that knees or legs will not strike the panel during sudden braking of your vehicle.
DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION ■ Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively.
■ Fixed Station Operation In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12 A. 2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.
■ Replacing Fuses ANTENNA CONNECTION If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or nearest Service Center for assistance. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver 15 A Supplied Accessory DC Power Cable 20 A Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be damaged.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ■ External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω. The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-50B and SP-41. ■ Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 Ω microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main unit. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks. 6 For the U.S.A.
YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new transceiver. After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile.
GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of this manual. e MRbuotn Selects the Memory Recall mode {page XX}. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts Memory Scan {page XX}. r Tunnigconortl Selects: • Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page XX}.
!1 CTRLbuotn Selects the band that you can control using the front panel buttons or the microphone keys {page XX}. !2 VOLconrtoslB/ANDSELbuotns y F(uncoitnb)uotn Allows you to select the different functions that are available using the multifunction buttons. u TONEbuotn Activates the Tone {page XX}, CTCSS {page XX}, or DCS function {page XX}. i REVbuotn Switches the transmit frequency and receive frequency when operating with an offset {page XX} or an odd-split memory channel {page XX}.
MAIN UNIT- FRONT y RESETbuotn Press momentarily to perform Partial Reset, or press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset {page XX}. No confirmation message appears. Use this switch when the microcomputer and/or the memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors. MAIN UNIT- REAR q COMconnector Accepts a 9-pin female RS-232-C connector for connecting to a computer {page XX}. w GPS jack Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug for connecting to a GPS receiver {page XX}.
t CALLkey y VFOkey u MRkey MICROPHONE MC-53DM 2 MC-45 2 1 1 DWN 7 3 Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR buttons. These keys can be re-programmed, if desired {page XX}. UP 3 7 8 8 MIC 5 5 CALL 6 6 6 4 VFO MR i PFkey PF LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN q UP buotn w DWNbuotn Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the memory channel number, the menu number, etc. Holding either button down causes the action to be repeated.
INDICATORS Ref. Page What You Selected Locked-out memory channel Speaker Mute XX Packet mode XX XX APRS mode Indicator On the display you will see various indicators that show what you have selected. What You Selected Indicator Tone function CTCSS DCS Plus offset direction Minus offset direction Minus offset direction (–7.
BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Menu mode Press [MNU] to select. You can change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control or [UP]/ [DWN]. Refer to “MENU SET-UP” {page XX}. Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. You can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN], where you stored frequencies and related data.
BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can be identified through the labels shown at the bottom of the display. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F] ([OFF]) again restores the basic state. Note: ◆ When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will see different labels. See “Programmable Memory (PM) mode” {page X}. ◆ You can also select different combinations of buttons labels. See “CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ” {page XX}.
BAND A & B TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND In this manual, the band recalled at the left hand on the display is referred to as band A, and the band at the right hand is called band B. The band A default is VHF (144 MHz) and the band B default is UHF (440 or 430 MHz). In band A you can also recall a 118 MHz or UHF subband. In band B you can also recall a VHF (144 MHz) sub-band. What confuses you on this radio first could be the ideas of the TX band and Control band. Learn the differences between these bands.
MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to make various entries depending on which mode the transceiver is in. In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the Mic keypad to select a frequency {page XX} or memory channel number {page XX}. In Tone or CTCSS freq. Select mode, use the Mic keypad to select a Tone frequency {page XX} or CTCSS frequency {page XX}. First press the Mic PF key programmed as the ENTER key {page XX}.
OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ADJUSTING VOLUME 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. • If operating mobile, skip this step. 2 Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver. 3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch again.
SELECTING A FREQUENCY ADJUSTING SQUELCH 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only when actually receiving signals. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on ambient noise conditions. 2 To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP].
TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice. • “ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear. ■ Selecting Output Power It’s wise to select lower transmit power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, you will enjoy more operating time before a charge is necessary. Press [LOW] to select high (“H”), medium (“M”), or low (“L”) power. The default is high.
MENU SET-UP The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3 levels. 3 Press [OK]. • The current level 2 No. blinks. 4 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate level 2 No. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. • The current level 1 No. blinks. • To move back to level 1, press [BACK] instead. • To exit Menu mode, press [ESC]. 5 Press [OK]. 6 For Menu 1–1 to 1–9 and 1–A, repeat steps 4 and 5 to select level 3. 7 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a parameter.
MENU CONFIGURATION The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”. Level 1 Level 2 1 DISPLAY 2 AUDIO 1 RADIO 3 TX/RX HELLO !! Ref. page XX Level 8 XX Positive/ Negative Negative XX 4 Auto Dimmer Change ON/ OFF XX 5 Multi-function button Mode 1/ 2/ 3 OFF Mode 1 XX 1 Beep volume Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.
Level 1 Level 2 4 MEMORY 5 DTMF Level 3 XX — XX See reference page. 3 Auto PM Channel Store ON/ OFF OFF XX 4 Channel Display ON/ OFF OFF XX 1 Number Store See reference page. — XX 2 TX speed Fast/ Slow Fast XX 3 TX Hold ON/ OFF 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 msec. See reference page. OFF XX 500 msec. XX Band B (XX) (XX) 4 Time 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps A & B bands/ Data or Data Data or Data TX band TX band See reference page. — 5 Date See reference page.
Level 1 Level 2 8 1 MIC RADIO 9 A AUX REMOTE CON Level 3 Selections Default Ref. page 1 Mic PF Key See reference page. PF XX 2 Mic MR Key See reference page. MR XX 3 Mic VFO Key See reference page. VFO XX 4 Mic CALL Key See reference page.
— Ref. page (XX) White (XX) — (XX) White (XX) — (XX) White (XX) See reference page. — (XX) 8 SSTV mode See reference page. — (XX) 9 VC-H1 Control ON/ OFF OFF (XX) 1 My call sign See reference page. — (XX) 2 GPS receiver Not used/ NMEA/ NMEA96 Not used (XX) 3 Waypoint See reference page. — (XX) 4 My position See reference page. — (XX) 5 Position Ambiguity 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 digits/ OFF OFF (XX) 6 Position comment — (XX) OFF (XX) 8 Station icon See reference page.
A Status text transmit rate See reference page. — Ref. page (XX) B Packet path See reference page. — (XX) C Packet transmit method Manual (XX) 5 minutes (XX) E Group code Manual/ PTT/ Auto .5/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 minutes See reference page. — (XX) F Beep Mine/ All new/ All/ OFF All (XX) G Unit for distance Mile/ Kilometer Kilometer 1 (XX) H Unit for temperature °F/ °C °C 1 (XX) I Data band See reference page.
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high ERP allows communications over much greater distances than communications without using repeaters. Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split).
PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select band A or B by pressing the left or right [BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]. ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [SHIFT] to switch the offset direction. • “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is selected.
■ Activating Tone Function Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the appropriate tone frequency. • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. 3 Press [OK] to complete the setting. • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –> CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection. No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) Note: ◆ You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS or DCS function.
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency that you select on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. U.S.A.
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most of the repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E, simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on the front panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then press [OK].
REVERSE FUNCTION AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) The reverse function exchanges a separate receive and transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can manually check the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is strong, both stations should move to a simplex frequency and free up the repeater. While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station.
TONE FREQ. ID This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may use the function to find which tone frequency is required by your local repeater. 1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the Tone function. • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current tone frequency appears and blinks. 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the Tone Freq. ID. “T SCAN” appears.
MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 200 memory channels are available for bands A and B.
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the following data: • Offset direction {page XX} • Tone ON, if necessary {page XX} • Tone frequency, if necessary {page XX} STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with a non-standard offset.
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL 1 Select the desired band. Use the following procedure to clear an individual memory channel. Full Reset {page XX} is a quick way to clear all memory channels. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. 3 Press [MHz]+ POWER ON. • A confirmation message appears.
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL You can name memory channels using up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display instead of the stored frequency. Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then press [OK]. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.
CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can always be selected quickly no matter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance, you may use the Call channel as an emergency channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO scan {page XX} will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is 144.000 MHz for the VHF band. The default on the UHF band is 440.000 MHz or 430.000 MHz depending on the market versions. The Call channel can be reprogrammed either as a simplex & repeater or oddsplit channel.
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER CHANNEL DISPLAY You may sometimes want to search for other stations or a clear frequency, near the frequency stored in a memory channel or the Call channel. In this case first transfer the contents of a memory channel or the Call channel to the VFO. When in this mode, the transceiver displays only memory channel numbers (or memory names if stored) instead of frequencies. 1 Recall the desired memory channel or the Call channel. 2 Press [F], [M>V]. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
PARTIAL OR FULL RESET? 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Use Full Reset to initialize all settings that you have customized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize the following settings: 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. Memory channels Call channels Program scan channels PM channels 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK].
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settings currently set on the transceiver. This transceiver provides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiver configurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these, depending on operation in your mind or the environment.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Situation 1 Solution Solution You share your transceiver with other members in your family or club. However, each individual has personal preferences for how they like to set various functions. You have to keep changing many settings each time you use the transceiver.
STORING IN PM CHANNELS RECALLING A PM CHANNEL 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: 1 Press [PM]. • The transceiver is in the receive mode. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. • The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear at the bottom of the display. • The current PM channel number appears and blinks at the upper right corner. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, etc.) using VFO mode.
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE PM CHANNEL RESET After you recalled a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: If you want to reprogram the PM channels from the beginning, reset all the PM channels to the factory defaults. • You recall another PM channel. 1 Press [CALL]+ POWER ON. • You press [OFF]. • A confirmation message appears. • You switch OFF the transceiver. The factory default of this function is ON.
SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans plus Visual Scan {page XX}. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows how frequencies in a specific range are busy.
VISUAL SCAN ■ Selecting the Number of Channels While you are on the air, Visual Scan allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows how all frequencies in the selected range are busy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel, that represent 7 S-meter levels (3 segments per level). 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. You will determine the scan range by selecting the center frequency and the number of channels.
■ Using Visual Scan 1 Select the desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the operating frequency. • This frequency will also be used as the center frequency. 3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan. Note: ◆ If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memory channel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the call channel frequency will be used as the center frequency.
SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency (or memory channel) on which a signal is detected. It then continues scanning according to which resume mode you select. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-operated mode. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. • Time-Operated mode 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press [OK].
VFO SCAN MEMORY SCAN VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band, using the current frequency step size. Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels programmed with frequency data. 1 Select the desired band. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). 2 Press [MR] (1 s). • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. • Scan starts with the channel last recalled. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
■ Locking Out a Memory Channel Select memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “LOCKOUT (1–4–1)”, then press [OK]. GROUP SCAN For the purpose of Group Scan, the 200 memory channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group containing 20 channels.
PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that you select the frequency range of the scan. 6 Press [M.IN]. • The lower limit is stored in the channel. 7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit. 8 Press [F]. 9 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a matching channel in the range U0 to U9. • If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, select U3. ■ Setting Scan Limits You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory channels L0/U0 to L9/U9. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO].
■ Using Program Scan 1 Select the appropriate band. 2 Press [VFO] . 3 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s). MHz SCAN MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. The exact upper limit depends on the current frequency step size.
CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the current VFO frequency on the selected band. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Select the desired frequency. 4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 5 To quit Call/VFO Scan, press [ESC]. CALL/MEMORY SCAN Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the desired memory channel. 1 Recall the desired memory channel.
CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. First select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among the 38 standard tone frequencies. Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private.
After programming one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page XX}, you can also select a CTCSS frequency by direct entry from the Mic keypad. In step 3, press [ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the table {page XX}. To select 100 Hz, for example, press [ENTER], [0], [1], [2]. Note: ◆ You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tone functions. ◆ You cannot use the CTCSS with the Tone or DCS function.
DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS) Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the exact same way as CTCSS. Only the differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. DCS uses a burst digital pulse to encode signals while CTCSS uses continuous tones. For DCS, you can select from 104 different codes listed in the table. Because digital pulses can be inverted, the actual number of selections reaches 208 (104 x 2).
DCS CODE ID This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the DCS function. • “DCS” appears when the Tone function is ON. 2 Press [F], [T.SEL]. • The current DCS code appears and blinks. 3 Press [SCAN] to activate the DCS CODE ID. “DCS SCAN” appears.
DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the 12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides 10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) with a memory name (8 digits max.) in each of the channels to recall later for a quick call. Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch.
AUTOMATIC DIALER If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string of digits. ■ Storing a DTMF Number in Memory Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. If so, you may fail to correctly program a DTMF number. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–5–1 (STORE), then press [OK]. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from channel 0 to 9, then press [OK].
■ Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 1 Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF]. ■ Selecting TX Speed Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF number is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens, change the DTMF number transmission speed from Fast (default) to Slow. In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) and select “Slow”. 2 Release only Mic [PF], then turn the Tuning control to select the desired DTMF memory channel. 3 While still holding Mic [PTT], press [0] to [9] corresponding to the channel number.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], [VFO], and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. These keys have the following default functions: [PF] (PF1) Band Select [MR] (PF2) Memory Recall [VFO] (PF3) VFO Select [CALL] (PF4) Call Channel Select (TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone TX) 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select “MIC (1–8–)”, then press [OK].
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the Mic keypad is the quickest way to change frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page XX}, 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B. • If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to recall the sub-band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Press Mic [ENTER]. • The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.
CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE PROGRAMMABLE VFO Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the VHF band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. The default on the UHF band is 25 kHz no matter which market version. If you always check frequencies within a certain range, set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN].
DISPLAY DIMMER DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. The display visibility changes depending on ambient conditions, for example between daytime and nighttime. When you find the display is not clear, use this function to select the optimum display contrast. 1 Press [F], [DIM]. • The current illumination level appears. 2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select from 5 levels, including OFF.
BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.) If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequency display on the unused band. This saves power consumption and makes it simpler to read the information you need. A.B.C. will temporarily switch the RX only band to the TX band immediately after a signal is received on the RX only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without manually selecting the correct band.
TRANSCEIVER LOCK CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding the following: The functions to be frequently used should differ among persons. You can change the defaults of the 5 buttons located below the display. PWR switch SQL controls [F] VOL controls [F], [MHz] Mic keys Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF).
S-METER SQUELCH S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when a signal with the same or greater strength than the Smeter setting is received. This function relieves you from constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak stations that you have no interest in. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select 1–3–2 (S-METER SQUELCH) then press [OK]. 4 Press [UP] /[DWN] to switch the function ON (or OFF). 5 Press [OK] to complete the setting. 6 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME SWITCHING FM/AM MODE The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel button or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRS or DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume or turn it off. On this transceiver you can switch between FM and AM to receive on band A. The default mode on the 118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144 MHz band and the 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band is FM. Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select the volume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF.
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. You may use this function to prevent repeater time-outs when accessing repeaters, or to conserve battery power. Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitors whether any buttons or keys have been pressed, or whether the Tuning control has been turned. After 3 hours pass with no operations, APO turns OFF the power.
POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!” appears and stays for approximately 1 second. You can program your favorite message in place of the factory default. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press [OK]. • The display for entering a message appears; the first digit blinks. Switches among the sets of alphanumeric CHAR characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only), and special ASCII characters.
CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS SPEAKER MUTE This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using one or two external speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER) and select mode 1 (default) or 2, depending on how the internal and/or external speakers should function. While programming the control band (not TX band), you may not want to hear audio received on that band. Use this function to mute the speaker allocated to the control band.
MICROPHONE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) You can change numerous transceiver settings by operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function, access Menu 1–8–5 (MIC CONTROL) and select “ON”. The following table shows what function is switched ON and OFF or which setting is changed, by pressing the DTMF keys.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for this mobile transceiver. You will control one band on the mobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band from the handheld. This function will be useful, for example, when you want to control the mobile from a location outside your vehicle. Note: ◆ The handy transceiver must have both the DTSS and Remote Control functions.
5 Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF). • Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the handy transceiver. 6 Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band {page XX}. 7 To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment to the handy transceiver, access Menu 1–A–2 (ANSWER BACK) and select “ON”.
SKY COMMAND 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besides the HF transceiver, this system requires two transceivers capable of working the Sky Command 2. This transceiver and TH-D7A handhelds are currently available. You will use one transceiver as a control station called “Commander”. The transceiver connected with the HF transceiver is called “Transporter”.
CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER Note: ◆ Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making the connection. ◆ The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at regular intervals because of the legal requirement; therefore, transmit sidetone must be output from the HF transceiver. On TS-570D or TS-570S, do not select “OFF” in Menu 21. On TS-870S, use the MONI control to adjust the volume of sidetone.
PREPARATION FLOW The following steps should guide you to a good start of Sky Command operation. First connect the Transporter to the HF transceiver {page XX}. y On the Commander Access Menu 4–3 and select and Transporter the tone frequency {page XX}. • Select the same tone frequency on both transceivers. • For the selectable frequencies, see the table given on page XX. q On the Commander Select the same VHF and UHF and Transporter frequencies.
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter communicate each other when you send a control command from the Commander. So you must program different call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceivers as the IDs of the TNCs. Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs: On Commander 4 Press [->]. • The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits. Cancels entry of a BACK call sign.
CONTROL OPERATION Mic Key When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of the Commander will function as below. First switch ON the HF transceiver and press Mic [0] on the Commander.
When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows the current settings of the HF transceiver as below: q HF frequency w VFO: A, VFO: B, 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t “FS” appears when Mic [ ] is pressed. y LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM u SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting. SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting. SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting. Note: ◆ After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4.
REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one band and retransmitting signals on another band. This function repeats signals originating from one band, using another band. For example, a signal received on band A (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF). Similarly, a signal received on band B (UHF) is retransmitted on band A (VHF). Access Menu 1–7–6 (REPEATER) and select Lockedband Repeater or Cross-band Repeater. The default is “OFF”.
VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function {page XX}. Each time you change the transceiver mode, such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. The table below shows what the transceiver automatically announces when it enters a new mode.
