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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A/ TM-V71E
© B62-1926-00 (K, E, M4)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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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. Kenwood believes that this
product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications.
FeaTures
This transceiver has the following main features:
· Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating
environments for your quick recall.
· Contains a total of 1000 Memory channels to program frequencies and other various
data. Allows each Memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric characters.
· Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS)
rejects unwanted calls from other stations.
WriTing ConvenTions FolloWed in This Manual
The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify
instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Instruction Action
Press [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.
Press [KEY] (1s). Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer.
Press [KEY1], [KEY2].
Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press
KEY2.
Press [F], [KEY].
Press the F key to enter Function mode, then press
KEY to access its secondary function.
Press [KEY] + Power ON.
With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold
KEY while turning the transceiver power ON.

Notices to the User
One or more of the followng statements may be applcable:
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
nstructon manual. The user could lose the authorty to operate ths equpment f an unauthorzed
change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
aganst harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
nterference by one or more of the followng measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
· Consult the dealer for techncal assstance.
WHEN CONDENSATION OCCURS INSIDE THE TRANSCEIVER
Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a
heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room.
When condensation occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may become
unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens, turn OFF the transceiver and just
wait for a while. When the condensation droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally.
u EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do
not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area.
u INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the
antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
u DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 150 m (500 feet) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them
to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
"TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO" signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps
in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

PrecaUtioNs
Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver
damage.
· When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is
too dangerous.
· Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may
overheat.
· Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason, unless instructed by this
manual or by Kenwood documentaton.
· Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating
applances.
· Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.
· If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the
transceiver power off immediately, and contact a Kenwood service station or your
dealer.
· Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check
and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
· Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of headphones/headsets while driving on
public roads. If in doubt, do not wear a headset while mobiling.
· Do not use options not specified by Kenwood.
u The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V DC (±15%) power source! Never use a 24 V battery
to power the transceiver. Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing
the transceiver.
u Use only the supplied DC power cable or a Kenwood optional DC power cable.
u Do not insert metal objects into the cooling fan.
u Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable. Improper connections and/or
current surges may cause smoke or fire.
u For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

coNteNts
PREPARATION ...................................................................................1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1
MOBILE INSTALLATION ...............................................................1
POWER CABLE CONNECTION ....................................................2
ANTENNA CONNECTION..............................................................5
FRONT PANEL ORIENTATION .....................................................6
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ......................................................7
GETTING ACQUAINTED.....................................................................8
FRONT PANEL...............................................................................8
DISPLAY.......................................................................................10
REAR PANEL...............................................................................12
SUB-PANEL .................................................................................12
MICROPHONE (MC-59) ...............................................................13
BASIC OPERATIONS........................................................................14
SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF ...........................................14
ADjUSTING THE VOLUME .........................................................14
ADjUSTING THE SQUELCH.......................................................15
SELECTING A BAND...................................................................15
SELECTING DUAL BAND MODE/ SINGLE BAND MODE .........16
SELECTING A FREQUENCY BAND ...........................................17
SELECTING AN OPERATING MODE .........................................17
TRANSMITTING ...........................................................................19
MENU MODE .....................................................................................20
MENU ACCESS............................................................................20
MENU CONFIGURATION ............................................................20
CHARACTER ENTRY ..................................................................24
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS............................................26
REPEATER ACCESS...................................................................26
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE ..............................................30
REVERSE FUNCTION..................................................................30
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEx CHECKER (ASC) ..................................30
TONE FREQUENCY ID ................................................................31
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MEMORY CHANNELS ......................................................................32
SIMPLEx & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT
MEMORY CHANNEL? .................................................................32
STORING SIMPLEx AND STANDARD REPEATER
FREQUENCIES ............................................................................33
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES ..................33
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ..........................................34
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ............................................35
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................................................35
SWITCHING THE MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY....36
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER...................................................36
CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION.................................................36
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)..................................................38
PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION ............................................38
APPLICATION ExAMPLES .........................................................39
STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS ...........................................40
RECALLING PM CHANNELS ......................................................40
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE......................................................41
PM CHANNEL RESET .................................................................41
SCAN .................................................................................................42
SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD ..................................43
VFO SCAN....................................................................................43
MEMORY SCAN...........................................................................44
GROUP SCAN..............................................................................45
PROGRAM SCAN ........................................................................46
MHz SCAN....................................................................................48
CALL SCAN..................................................................................48
CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) ........49
USING CTCSS..............................................................................49
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID..............................................................51
DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS)..................................................52
USING DCS ..................................................................................52
DCS CODE ID...............................................................................54
DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) .....................................55
MANUAL DIALING.......................................................................55
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AUTOMATIC DIALER ..................................................................56
DTMF KEY LOCK.........................................................................58
EchoLink MEMORY ..........................................................................59
AUTOMATIC DIALER ..................................................................59
SETTING UP EchoLink MODE....................................................61
AUxILIARY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................62
POWER-ON MESSAGE ...............................................................62
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ..............................................................62
KEY LOCK....................................................................................63
KEY BEEP ....................................................................................64
PROGRAMMABLE VFO ..............................................................64
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIzE................................65
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS ........................................66
FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY ....................................................67
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)...............................................67
S-METER SQUELCH....................................................................68
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) .......................................68
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE .........................................................69
BEAT SHIFT .................................................................................69
SPEAKER MUTE..........................................................................69
SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER .............................................70
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..............................................................70
ExTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION .................................71
MASKING A BAND ......................................................................71
DISPLAY PARTITION BAR..........................................................72
WEATHER ALERT (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)............................73
PASSWORD PROTECTION.........................................................74
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT.....................75
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.........................................................75
VOICE RECORDER......................................................................78
CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION
(K TYPE MODELS ONLY).................................................................81
REPEATER HOLD........................................................................82
REPEATER ID ..............................................................................82
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Packet OPeratiOn ......................................................................83
Data BanD.................................................................................83
Data terminal SPeeD............................................................83
Pc POrt SPeeD .........................................................................84
SQc OutPut Setting ..............................................................84
WireleSS OPeratiOn (k tyPe mODelS Only).......................85
PreParatiOn ............................................................................85
cOntrOl OPeratiOn ..............................................................86
tranSceiver reSet.....................................................................87
OPtiOnS ...........................................................................................89
cOnnecting the Pg-5g/ Pg-5h interface caBleS........90
inStalling the Dfk-3D Panel kit ......................................90
cOnnecting the Pg-5f extenSiOn caBle .......................92
inStalling the vgS-1 vOice guiDe unit...........................93
maintenance.................................................................................94
general infOrmatiOn ..........................................................94
Service.......................................................................................94
Service nOte............................................................................94
cleaning....................................................................................94
trOuBleShOOting..................................................................95
SPecificatiOnS .............................................................................96

PREPARATION
SuPPlIEd AccESSORIES
Note: A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached to the package box.
Item Part Number Quantity
Microphone T9-0657-XX
DC power cable
(with 20 A fuses)
K, M4 types E30-7628-XX
E type E30-3452-XX
Mounting bracket J29-0628-XX
Screw set N99-033-XX
Fuse (5 A)
K, M4 types F5-0079-XX
E type F52-0024-XX
Warranty Card K, E types only ----
Instruction manual B62-926-XX
MOBIlE INSTAllATION
Select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that will minimize danger to
your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing
the transceiver under the dash in front of the passenger seat so that knees or legs
will not strike the radio during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to a pick
well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.
Note: You may experience interference on your GPS receiver when using in or around 438.8 MHz
(A band) and/or 443.8 MHz (B band). To eliminate the interference, ensure that the transceiver is
installed at a location separate from your GPS receiver.
1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping
screws and flat washers (4 of each are supplied).
· The bracket can be mounted with the bracket opening facing down, for underdash
mounting, or facing up.
· The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw slots on the edge of each bracket
side are facing the back.
Self-tapping screw
(5 x 6 mm)
Flat washer
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2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS
screws and flat washers (4 of each are supplied, 2 for each side of the
bracket).
· Ensure that all hardware is tightened, to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the
bracket or transceiver.
· Set an appropriate angle for the main unit, using the 3 screw slots on the rear edge
of each bracket side.
POwER cABlE cONNEcTION
n Mobile Operation
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 the transmit output power may drop excessively. Never
connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery
Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged
or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged and will not have sufficient
reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions.
1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the
vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver.
· When using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from
touching metal on the vehicle.
· We do not recommend using a cigarette lighter socket as some cigarette lighter
sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop.
· If the power cable must be routed through a hole in the vehicle chassis or body,
for example in the firewall at the front of the passenger compartment, use a
rubber grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to
pass the cable through the firewall.
· The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat,
moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables.
SEMS screw

2 Afterthecableisinplace,windheat-resistanttapearoundthefuseholder
toprotectitfrommoisture.Tiedownthefullrunofcable.
3 Topreventtheriskofshortcircuits,disconnectotherwiringfromthe
negative()batteryterminalbeforeconnectingthetransceiver.
4 Confirmthecorrectpolarityoftheconnections,thenattachthepowercable
tothebatteryterminals;redconnectstothepositive(+)terminalandblack
connectstothenegative()terminal.
· Usethefulllengthofthecablewithoutcuttingoffexcess,evenifthecableis
longerthanrequired.Inparticular,neverremovethefuseholdersfromthecable.
5 Reconnectanywiringremovedfromthenegativeterminal.
6 ConnecttheDCpowercabletothetransceiver.
· Presstheconnectorsfirmlytogetheruntilthelockingtabclicks.
PassengercompartmentEnginecompartment
Black(--)cable
Red(+)
cable
Rubbergrommet
Fuseholder(Etype)
Fuseholder
(K,M4types)
Fuseholder
(K,M4types)
Fuseholder
(Etype)
12Vvehicle
battery
DCpowercable
n FixedStationOperation
Inordertousethistransceiverforfixedstationoperation,youwillneeda
separate1.8VDCpowersupplythatmustbepurchasedseparately.The
recommendedcurrentcapacityofthepowersupplyis12A.
Note: DonotplugtheDCpowersupplyintoanACoutletuntilyoumakeallconnections.

EnsurethatthetransceiverandDCpowersupplyarebothOFF.
ConnecttheDCpowercabletotheregulatedDCpowersupplyandensure

thatthepolaritiesarecorrect(Red:positive,Black:negative).
· UsethesuppliedDCpowercabletoconnectthetransceivertoaregulated
powersupply.DonotdirectlyconnectthetransceivertoanACoutlet.
· Donotsubstitutethecablewithsmallergaugewires.
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3 ConnecttheDCpowercabletothetransceiver.
· Presstheconnectorsfirmlytogetheruntilthelockingtabclicks.
Note: Foryourtransceivertofullyexhibititsperformancecapabilities,werecommendusing
anoptionalPS-(20.5A,25%dutycycle)powersupply.
n ReplacingFuses
Ifthefuseblows,determinethecause,thencorrecttheproblem.Afterthe
problemisresolved,replacethefuse.Ifnewlyinstalledfusescontinueto
blow,disconnectthepowercableandcontactyourauthorizedKenwood
dealeroranauthorizedKenwoodservicecenterforassistance.
Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating
Transceiver
(locatedontheDCconnector)
15A
SuppliedDCpowercable 20A
Onlyusefusesofthespecifiedtypeandrating;otherwisethetransceivercouldbedamaged.
Black(--)
cable
Red(+)
cable
DCpowercable
Fuseholder
(K,M4types)
Fuseholder
(Etype)
Fuseholder(Etype)
Fuseholder
(K,M4types)
RegulatedDC
powersupply
Fuse holder (E type) Fuse holder (K, M4 types)
Fuse
Fuseholder
Fuseholder Fuse
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ANTENNA cONNEcTION
Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The
success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its
correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna
system and its installation are given careful attention.
Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of
50 , to match the transceiver input impedance. Coupling the antenna to the
transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 reduces the
efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast
television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.
u Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the
transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.
u All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or transceiver damage.
To antenna
Antenna
terminal
Feed line
connector
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FRONT PANEl ORIENTATION
This transceiver allows you to change the orientation of the front panel.
Depending on where/how you installed the transceiver you may wish to flip the
front panel upside-down for easier operation.

On the right side of the front panel, pull the panel release latch forward.
Slide the front panel to the left, then pull it away from the main body of the

transceiver.
3 Flip the front panel upside-down, then reattach it to the main body of the
transceiver.
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AccESSORy cONNEcTIONS
n External Speakers
If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of
8 . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor)
plug. We recommend using SP-50B speakers.
There are 2 speaker jacks on the rear of the transceiver: SP 1 and SP 2.
Refer to page 7 to determine how the speakers will be used.
n Microphone
To communicate using voice, connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack
on the left side of the transceiver. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab
clicks.
SP 1 jack
SP 2 jack
External speakers (SP-50B)
Microphone
connector
MIC jack

GETTING ACQUAINTED
FroNT PANEl
qVFO
Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode {page 17}, then rotate the Tuning control to
select an operating frequency. Press [VFO](1s) to start VFO scan
{page 43}. Press [F],[VFO] to copy the current Memory channel or Call
channel to the VFO (memory shift) {page 36}.
w MR
Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode {page 1}, then rotate the Tuning
control to select a Memory channel. Press [MR](1s) to start Memory scan
{page 44}. Select a Memory channel, then press [F],[MR] to store the current
operating frequency in the Memory channel {page 33}.
e TuningControl
Rotate to select an operating frequency or Memory channel, change the scan
direction, select a tone frequency, etc. Press [F], then press the Tuning
control to enter Menu mode {page 20}. Press [MHz](1s) to start MHz scan
{page 4} or Group scan {page 45}.
r CALL
Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [CALL](1s) to start Call scan
{page 4}. Press [F],[CALL] to store the current operating frequency to the
Call channel {page 33}.
t F
Press [F] to enter Function mode. Press [F](1s) to turn the transceiver key
lock function ON or OFF {page 63}.
y TONE
Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON. Continually press [TONE] to
toggle the functions as follows: Tone ON >> CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF.
While Tone, CTCSS, or DCS is ON, press [F],[TONE] to enter CTCSS or
DCS setup mode.

uREV
Press[REV]toturntheReversefunctionONorOFF{page30}.Press[REV]
(1s)toturntheAutomaticSimplexCheckerON{page30}.Press[F], [REV]
toenterOffsetDirectionselectionmode.Eachtimeyoupress[F], [REV],the
offsetdirectiontogglesasfollows:
plus(+)direction>minus()direction>7.6MHz(Etypeonly)>OFF.
iLOW
Press[LOW]totogglethetransmitoutputpowerasfollows:HighPower(K,
Etypesonly)>MiddlePower>LowPower{page70}.Press[F], [LOW]to
turntheMutefunctionONorOFF{page6},
oPF1
Press[PF1]toactivateitsprogrammablefunction{page66}.Thedefault
functionis"FrequencyBandSelect".
!0PF2
Press[PF2]toactivateitsprogrammablefunction{page66}.Thedefault
functionis"OperationBandSelect".
!1BAND SEL (VOL) Control
Rotatethe[BAND SEL]controltoadjustthespeakervolume{page14}.
Presstheleft[BAND SEL]toselecttheAband.Presstheright[BAND SEL]
toselecttheBband.Press[BAND SEL] (1s)totogglebetweensingleand
dual-bandmode.
!2SQL Control
Rotatethe[SQL]controltoadjustthesquelchlevel.Clockwiseopensthe
squelchandcounterclockwisetightensthesquelch{page68}.
!3PM
Press[PM]toentersthePM(ProgrammableMemory)channelselectionmode
{page40}.Press[F], [PM]toenterPMChannelregistrationmode{page40}.
!4
Press toturnthetransceiverpowerONandOFF.
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DIsPlAy
Indicator Description
Appears when there is a transmission band available. Blinks
when the cross-band repeater is ON (K type only).
Appears when there is an operation band available. Blinks
when the wireless remote control is ON (K type only).
Appears when the Tone function is ON.
Appears when the CTCSS function is ON.
Appears when the DCS function is ON.
Appears when the Shift function is set to plus.
Appears when the Shift function is set to minus.
Appears when the Reverse function is ON.
Appears when the ASC function is ON. Blinks when the ASC
function is performing an OK check.
Appears while in AM mode.
Appears while in Narrow FM mode.
Appears when the selected channel is registered while in
Memory Input mode.
Displays the Memory channel and Menu number.
Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON.
Appears while using High output power. Blinks when the
temperature protection circuit turns on.
Appears while using Middle output power. Blinks when the
temperature protection circuit turns on.
Appears while using Low output power.
Displays the operating frequency, Memory channel name, and
Menu.
Appears when receiving a busy signal.
Performs as an S meter when receiving a signal and displays
the selected power level while transmitting.
Appears while transmitting.
< A Band > < B Band >
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Indicator Description
Appears while using the data band.
Appears when the data terminal is set as 600 (bps).
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,250 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,500 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,750 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,333 Hz.
Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,666 Hz.
Appears when the F key is pressed.
Appears when mute has been turned ON.
Appears while making a recording.
Appears when using an EchoLink Memory channel.
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.
Appears when making a PM call.
Appears while in Menu mode and when the Tone/CTCSS/DCS
code is selected.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the "1" will blink while recording or in playback mode.
Appears while accessing the Menu.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the "2" will blink while recording or in playback mode.
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to memory.
Only the "3" will blink while recording or in playback mode
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to
memory. Only the "4" will blink while recording or in playback
mode.
Appears when entering characters in Menu mode or entering a
code.
Blinks when recalling a PM channel and while writing to
memory.
Appears when Weather Alert is ON. Blinks when receiving a
signal (K type only).
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rEAr PANEl
qANT
Connect an M-type (TM-V71A) or N-type (TM-V71E) external antenna to this
terminal {page 5}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in
place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance
of 50 .
w DATA
Connect a TNC unit to this terminal, via a 6-pin mini DIN connector.
e PC
Connect a personal computer to this terminal, via an -pin mini DIN connector.
r SP(SP1/SP2)
If desired, connect 1 or 2 external speakers for clearer audio. These jacks
accept 3.5 mm (1/") diameter, 2-conductor plugs {page 7}. Refer to page 71
to determine how the speakers will be used.
sUb-PANEl
qMIC
Connect the supplied microphone to this jack {page 7}.
w PanelTerminal
When using an optional panel kit, attach the panel to this terminal using the
cable that comes with the panel kit.
MIC
PANEL
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Keypad serial data
No Connection
MIC, 600 impedance
GND (MIC)
PTT
GND
DC 8 V, 100 mA max
No Connection
Microphone (Mc-59)
qPTTswitch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
w DTMFkeypad
Press these keys to make DTMF calls, enter frequencies, or enter characters.
e CALL/A
Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [CALL] key. This is also the
PF4 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function {page 66}.
r VFO/B
Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [VFO] key. This is also the
PF3 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function {page 66}.
t MR/C
Functions the same as the transceiver front panel [MR] key. This is also the
PF2 key and can be reprogrammed with a programmable function {page 66}.
y PF/D
Press to toggle between bands A and B. This is also the PF1 key and can be
reprogrammed with a programmable function {page 66}.
u UP/DWN
Functions the same as the transceiver Tuning control.
MicrophoneJack
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BASIC OPERATIONS
SwITChINg ThE POwER ON/ OFF
Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON.
· The power on message momentarily appears on the display.
· Ifthetransceiverpasswordprotectionhasbeenactivated{page74},youmustfirstenter
your password before you can operate the transceiver.
Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF.
AdjuSTINg ThE VOlumE
Rotate the [BAND SEL] (VOL) control of your selected band clockwise to
increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: Some functions of this transceiver, such as the beep and voice announcements, have their
own volume settings. Adjust those settings to your desired values.
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AdjuSTINg ThE SQuElCh
Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the
squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a
signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be in
order to hear them.
Rotate the [SQL] control of your selected band, when no signals are present, and
select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated.
SElECTINg A BANd
Press the left [BAND SEL] control to select band A and the right [BAND SEL]
control to select band B.
· The icon appears at the top of the band on which you are operating and the icon
appears at the top of the band on which you are currently set to transmit.
Band A (left [BAND SEL] control):
Band B (right [BAND SEL] control):
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Pressing [PF2] allows you to switch the operating band between bands A and B,
while maintaining the original band as the transmit band.
Band A is the transmit band and band B is the operating band:
Band A is both the transmit and operating band:
SElECTINg duAl BANd mOdE/ SINglE BANd mOdE
You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band
operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.
Dual band mode:
Single band mode (band A only):
(In Single band mode, you can turn the center partion bar display off {page 72}.)
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SElECTINg A FREQuENCy BANd
You can change the default frequency bands for bands A and B.

Select band A or B by pressing the [BAND SEL] control or [PF2].
Press [F], [BAND SEL] of your selected band.

· Each time you press [F], [BAND SEL], you cycle to the next frequency band.
· The default setting of the [PF1] key also allows you to cycle to the next frequency
band.
· When masking a band {page 71}, you are restricted to using only the selectable
band.
· When receiving 2 signals on the same band, the image interference, senstivity, etc.,
performance will decrease.
· Band A: 118 >> 144 (default) >> 220 >> 300 >> 430/440 (MHz).
· Band B: 144 >> 220 >> 430/440 (default) >> 12000 (MHz).
Note:
u M4 type models do not have the following frequency bands available:
118, 220, 300, or 12000 (MHz).
u E and M4 type models use the 430 MHz band and K type models use the 440 MHz band.
SElECTINg AN OPERATINg mOdE
There are 3 operating modes available to choose from: VFO mode, Memory
Channel mode, and Call Channel mode.
VFO mode
VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency.
1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.
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2 RotatetheTuningcontroltoselectyourdesiredoperatingfrequency.
· Youcanalsoadjustthefrequencybyusingthemicrophone[UP]/[DWN]keys.
· ThedefaultstepfrequencyfortheTuningcontrolvariesaccordingtothetype
andoperatingband:
Type 144 MHz 430/440 MHz
K 5kHz 25kHz
E 12.5kHz 25kHz
M4 10kHz 10kHz
· Toadjustthefrequencybyalargeramount,youcanpresstheTuningcontrol
toenterMHzmode.WhileinMHzmode,rotatetheTuningcontroltoadjustthe
frequencyinstepsof1MHz.PresstheTuningcontrolagaintoexitMHzmode
andadjustthefrequencyusingthenormalstepfrequency.
MemoryChannelMode
MemoryChannelmodeallowsyoutoquicklyselectafrequentlyused
frequencyandrelateddatawhichyouhavesavedinthetransceivermemory.

Press[MR]toenterMemoryChannelmode.
RotatetheTuningcontroltoselectyourdesiredMemorychannel.

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Call Channel mode
Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow
immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used
as an emergency channel within your group.
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
· The Call channel has a dedicated frequency for both bands A and B. The
default frequency for band A is 144 MHz. The default frequency for band B is
430/440 MHz.
2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
· The C icon appears on the display.
3 Press [CALL] again to return to your previous operating frequency.
TRANSmITTINg

Select your desired band and frequency/channel.
Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to

transmit.
· The icon and the RF power meter appear on the display for the selected
transmit band. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power.
· The / / icon(s) appear on the display, depending on what output power you
have selected {page 70}.
· Speak into the microphone in your normal voice, while keeping the microphone
approximately 5 cm from your mouth. Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving
station.
3 Whenyoufinishspeaking,releasethe[PTT] switch.
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MENU MODE
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu
instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system,
you will appreciate the versatility it offers.
MENU AccEss
1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu.
· The Menu name and number appears on the display.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Menu.
3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current Menu.
4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired value for the selected Menu.
5 Press the Tuning control to set the selected value.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set up additional Menus.
· Press [CALL] (ESC) at any time to exit Menu mode.
· Press [F] (BACK) at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu
selection.
MENU cONfigUrAtiON
Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
Default
Setting
Ref.
Page
000 BEEP Beep sound OFF/ ON ON 64
001 BP.VOL Beep volume level 1 ~ 7 5 64
002 EXT.SP
External speaker output
mode
MODE 1/
MODE 2
MODE 1 71
003 1 ANN
Voice announcement
mode
OFF/ AUTO/
MANUAL
AUTO 75
004 1 ANN.LNG
Voice announcement
language
ENG/ JPN ENG 77
005 1 ANN.VOL
Voice announcement
volume
1 ~ 7 5 77
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Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
Default
Setting
Ref.
Page
006 1 ANN.SPD
Voice announcement
speed
0 ~ 4 1 77
007 1 PLAY.BK
Recording playback
repeat
OFF/ ON OFF 80
008 1 P.BK.INT
Playback repeat interval
time
0 ~ 60 (seconds) 10 80
009 1 CON.REC Conversation recording OFF/ ON OFF 79
100 PRG.VFO
Programmable VFO
setup
Varies with
the selected
frequency band
64
101 STEP Step frequency
Varies with
the selected
frequency band
65
102 MODLAT
Modulation/demodulation
mode
Varies with
the selected
frequency band
69
103 VHF.AIP VHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF 68
104 UHF.AIP UHF band AIP OFF/ ON OFF 68
105 S.SQL S-meter squelch OFF/ ON OFF 68
106 S.SQ.HNG
S-meter squelch hangup
time
OFF/ 125/ 250/
500 (ms)
OFF 68
107 MUT.HNG Mute hangup time setup
OFF/ 125/ 250/
500/ 750/ 1000
(ms)
OFF 70
108 B.SHIFT Beat shift OFF/ ON OFF 69
109 TOT Time-out timer
3/ 5/ 10
(minutes)
10 70
110 2 WX.ALT Weather alert OFF/ ON OFF 73
200 3 M.NAME Memory name setup
Up to 6
characters
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201 RECALL
Memory channel recall
method
ALL/ CURRENT ALL 34
202 3 L.OUT Memory channel lockout OFF/ ON OFF 44
203 GR.LINK
Memory group link
registration
Up to 10 digits
(0 ~ 9)
45
204 ELK.MEM EchoLink memory setting
Up to 8
characters
for EchoLink
memory
59
205 ELK.SPD
EchoLink memory
transmission speed
FAST/ SLOW FAST 60
300 DT.HOLD DTMF transmission hold OFF/ ON OFF 55
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Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
Default
Setting
Ref.
Page
301 DT.MEM DTMF memory
Up to 8
characters for
DTMF memory
name
Up to 16
characters for
DTMF code
56
302 DT.SPD
DTMF memory
transmission speed
FAST/ SLOW FAST 57
303 DT.PAUS DTMF pause code time
100/ 250/ 500/
750/ 1000/ 1500/
2000 (ms)
500 58
304 DT.LOCK DTMF key lock OFF/ ON OFF 58
400 OFFSET Offset frequency
See reference
page
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401 4 ARO Auto Repeater Offset OFF/ ON ON 29
402 1750.HD
Transmission hold when
transmitting a 1750 Hz
tone
OFF/ ON OFF 30
403 2 RPT.MOD Repeater mode
CROSS/ A-TX/
B-TX
CROSS 81
404 2 RPT.HLD
Repeater transmission
hold
ON/ OFF OFF 82
405 2 RPT.ID Repeater ID registration
Up to 6
characters
82
406 2 ID.TX Repeater ID transmission
OFF/ MORSE/
VOICE
OFF 82
500 P.ON.MSG Power on message setup
Up to 6
characters
HELLO 62
501 BRIGHT Display brightness OFF/ 1 ~ 8 8 62
502 AUTO.BR Display auto brightness OFF/ ON OFF 62
503 COLOR Backlight color
AMBER/
GREEN
AMBER 63
507 PF1
PF1 key programmable
function value
See reference
page
FR.BAND 66
508 PF2
PF2 key programmable
function value
See reference
page
CTRL 66
509 MIC.PF1
Microphone PF1 key
programmable function
value
See reference
page
A/B 66
510 MIC.PF2
Microphone PF2 key
programmable function
value
See reference
page
MR 66
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Menu
No.
Display Description Setting Values
Default
Setting
Ref.
Page
511 MIC.PF3
Microphone PF3 key
programmable function
value
See reference
page
VFO 66
512 MIC.PF4
Microphone PF4 key
programmable function
value
See reference
page
CALL
(K/ M4 types)
1750
(E types)
66
513 MIC.LCK Microphone key lock OFF/ ON OFF 63
514 SC.RESM Scan resume method TO/ CO/ SEEK TO 43
516 APO Auto Power Off time
OFF/ 30/ 60/
90/ 120/ 180
(minutes)
180 67
517 DAT.BND Data Band mode
A/ B/ ATX.BRX/
ARX.BTX
A 83
518 DAT.SPD
Data communications
speed
1200/ 9600 (bps) 1200 83
519 PC .SPD
PC terminal baud rate
speed
9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600
(bps)
9600 84
520 SQC.SRC SQC output type
OFF/ BUSY/
SQL/ TX/
BUSY.TX/
SQL.TX
BUSY.TX 84
521 AUTO.PM Automatic PM entry OFF/ ON ON 41
522 2 REM.ID
Personal Identificaton
Number
000 ~ 999 000 85
523 2 ANS.BK Answer back OFF/ ON ON 85
527 DP.BAR Display partition bar OFF/ ON ON 72
998 PROTEC Password protection OFF/ ON OFF 74
999 RESET Reset
VFO/ PART/ PM/
FULL
VFO 88
1 Menu numbers 03 ~ 09 are available only when the optional VGS-1 unit is installed in the
transceiver.
2 Menu numbers 110, 403 ~ 406, 522, and 523 are available only for K type models.
3 Menu numbers 200 and 202 are available only if a Memory Channel has been stored in the
transceiver.
4 Menu number 401 is available only for K and E type models.
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chArActEr ENtry
Certain menus require you to enter characters, such as the power on message
and memory names. When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on
the display.
1 Press the Tuning control.
· The cursor will blink.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character.
· You can enter characters as described below:
- Power on message, memory name, DTMF memory name, and repeater ID (K
type only): 0 ~ 9, A ~ Z, -, /, @, and space
- EchoLink memory: 0 ~ 9, A ~ Z, and space
- DTMF memory: 0 ~ 9, A ~ F, and space
- Memory group link and wireless remote ID (K type only): 0 ~ 9
3 Press the Tuning control to set the selected character.
· The cursor will move to the next digit.
· You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [REV] ( ) or [LOW] ( ).
· You can delete the selected character by pressing [PF1] (CLR).
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters.
· Press [CALL] (ESC) at any time to exit Menu mode.
· Press [TONE] (BACK) at any time to cancel the Menu setup and return to the Menu
selection.
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n Microphone Keypad character Entry
The microphone keys can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table
below for characters corresponding to microphone keys.
Key Character Display (with each press of the key)

Q Z 1
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6
P R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y 9
(space) 0

Not used
# / @
The microphone [A] ~ [D] keys have special functions assigned to them:
[A]: Functions the same as [PF1] (CLR)
[B]: Functions the same as [REV] ( )
[C]: Functions the same as [LOW] ( )
[D]: Functions the same as the Tuning control
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, sometimes with the
cooperation of local businesses involved in the communications industry.
Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater
distances by using a repeater. Repeaters are typically located on mountain tops
or other elevated locations. They generally operate at higher ERP (Effective
Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high
ERP allows communications over considerable distances.
REPEATER AccESS
Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with a standard or
non-standard offset (odd-split). In addition, some repeaters must receive a tone
from the transceiver in order to gain access to the repeater. For details, consult
your local repeater reference.
n Selecting an Offset Direction
The offset direction allows your transmit frequency to be higher (+) or lower ()
than the receive frequency.

Select your desired band (A or B).
Press [F], [REV] (1s) to select an offset direction.

· Each time you press [F], [REV] (1s), the offset direction changes as follows:
Simplex operation >> + >> >> Simplex operation
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
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· If you are using an E-market transceiver, when operating on the 430 MHz band,
the offset direction changes as follows:
Simplex operation >> + >> >> = (7.6 MHz) >> Simplex operation
If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable range, transmitting
is inhibited. Use one of the following methods to bring the transmit frequency
within the band limits:
· Move the receive frequency further inside the band.
· Change the offset direction.
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you cannot change the offset
direction.
n Selecting an Offset Frequency
The offset frequency is the value which the transmit frequency will be offset
from the receive frequency. The default offset frequency on the 144 MHz band
is 600 kHz for all market versions. The default on the 430/440 MHz band is
5 MHz.

Select your desired band (A or B).
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 400 (OFFSET) {page 20}.
Set the appropriate offset frequency value.

· The selectable range is from 00.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz, in steps of 50 kHz.
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency will also be used by
Automatic Repeater Offset {page 29}.
n Activating the Tone Function
To turn the Tone function on:

Select your desired band (A or B).
Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON.

· Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as follows:
None >> T (Tone) >> CT (CTCSS) >> DCS (DCS) >> None
Note: When accessing a repeater that requires a 1750 Hz tone, you do not need to activate
the Tone function. Simply press the key assigned to the 1750 Hz tone {page 66} to transmit the
tone.
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n Selecting a Tone Frequency
To select the tone frequency required to access your desired repeater:

Turn the Tone function ON.
Press [F], [TONE].

· The current tone frequency appears on the display. The default frequency is
88.5 Hz.
3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency.
· To exit the tone frequency selection, press [F] (ESC).
4 Press any key other than the Tuning control and [F] (ESC) to set the
selected frequency.
Note: If you have set up a Memory channel with a tone setting, simply recall the Memory
channel instead of setting up the tone frequency every time.
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5
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n Automatic Repeater Offset (K and E Types Only)
This function automatically selects an offset direction and activates the Tone
function, according to the frequency that you have selected. To obtain an up-
to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur
Radio association.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 401 (ARO) {page 20}.
Set the ARO to ON.
Press [BAND SEL A] to select the A band.
Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency.
Press [PTT] to start a call.

· You will be transmitting on an offset frequency value determined from your offset
setting value {page 27} and an offset direction depending on your selected
frequency. Refer to the settings below for offset directions:
K Market:
Under 145.100 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation)
145.100 ~ 145.499 MHz: Minus () offset
145.500 ~ 145.599 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation)
146.000 ~ 146.399 MHz: Plus (+) offset
146.400 ~ 146.599 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation)
146.600 ~ 146.999 MHz: Minus () offset
147.000 ~ 147.399 MHz: Plus (+) offset
147.400 ~ 147.599 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation)
147.600 ~ 147.999 MHz: Minus () offset
148.000 MHz and higher: No offset (Simplex operation)
E Market:
Under 145.000 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation)
145.600 ~ 145.799 MHz: Minus () offset
145.800 MHz and higher: No offset (Simplex operation)
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TRANSmITTING A 1750 Hz TONE
Most repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone.
By turning the 1750 Hz tone menu item ON, the transceiver will automatically
transmit the 1750 Hz tone for 2 seconds whenever you transmit.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 402 (1750HD) {page 20}.
Set the tone to ON or OFF.

· When set to ON, the 1750 Hz tone will transmit. When set to OFF, the tone will not
be transmitted.
REVERSE FUNcTION
After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency, you can exchange these
frequencies using the Reverse function. This allows you to manually check the
strength of signals you receive directly from other stations, while using a repeater.
If the station's signal is strong, move to a simplex frequency to continue the
contact and free up the repeater.
Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF.
· When the Reverse function is ON, the icon will appear on the display.
Note:
u If the transmit frequency is outside the allowable transmit frequency range when using
Reverse, pressing [PTT] will cause an error tone to sound and transmission will be inhibited.
u If the receive frequency is outside the receive frequency range when using Reverse, an error
tone will sound and Reverse will not operate.
u The ARO (Automatic Repeater Offset) will not function when Reverse is ON.
u You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.
AUTOmATIc SImPlEx cHEcKER (ASc)
While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the strength of signals you
receive directly from the other stations. If the station's signal is strong enough to
allow direct contact without a repeater, the icon blinks.
Press [REV] (1s) to turn the ASC ON.
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· When the ASC is ON, the icon will appear on the display.
· While direct contact is possible, without the use of a repeater, the icon will begin
blinking.
· To exit ASC, press [REV].
Note:
u Pressing [PTT] will cause the icon to stop blinking.
u ASC does not function if you are using simplex operation.
u ASC does not function while scanning.
u Activating ASC while using Reverse will switch the Reverse function OFF.
u If you recall a Memory channel or the Call channel, and those channels are set up with the
Reverse function switched ON, the ASC will switch OFF.
u ASC causes received signals to be momentarily intermitted every 3 seconds.
TONE FREqUENcy ID
This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone
frequency on a received signal. You can use this function to find which tone
frequency is required by your local repeater.
1 Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON.
· The icon appears on the display.
2 Press [F], [TONE] (1s) to run the Tone Frequency ID scan.
· The icon blinks and SCAN appears on the display.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan).
· To quit the function, press [F] (ESC).
· When the tone frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears on the
display and blinks. Press any key other than the Tuning control while the identified
frequency is blinking, to resume scanning.
3 Press the Tuning control to program the identified frequency in place of the
currently set tone frequency.
· The Tone function will remain ON. You can press [TONE] to switch the Tone
function OFF.
· Press [F] (ESC) if you do not want to program the identified frequency.
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MEMORY CHANNELS
In Memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often
use. Then you need not reprogram the data every time. You can quickly recall a
programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 1000 Memory channels are
available for bands A and B.
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?
You can use each memory channel as a simplex & repeater channel or as an odd-
split channel. Store only one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater channel or
two separate frequencies to use as an odd-split channel. Select either application
for each channel depending on the operations you have in mind.
Simplex & repeater channels allow:
· Simplex frequency operation
· Repeater operation with a standard offset (if an offset direction is stored)
Odd-split channels allow:
· Repeater operation with a non-standard offset
The data listed below can be stored in each Memory channel:
Parameter
Simplex &
Repeater
Odd-split
Receive frequency
Yes
Yes
Transmit frequency Yes
Receive frequency step size
Yes
Yes
Transmit frequency step size Yes
Offset direction Yes No
Tone ON/OFF Yes Yes
Tone frequency Yes Yes
CTCSS ON/OFF Yes Yes
CTCSS frequency Yes Yes
DCS ON/OFF Yes Yes
DCS code Yes Yes
Reverse ON/OFF Yes No
Memory channel lockout Yes Yes
Memory channel name Yes Yes
Modulation/Demodulation mode Yes Yes
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STORINg SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREquENCIES

Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency.

· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a frequency.
3 Set up any additional data desired for the frequency.
· Offset direction, Tone ON/OFF, Tone frequency, CTCSS ON/OFF, CTCSS frequency,
DCS ON/OFF, DCS code, etc.
4 Press [F].
· A memory channel number appears.
5 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel number.
· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a channel.
6 Press [MR] to store the data in the selected Memory channel.
Note: If you store the data in a Memory channel that already has data stored in it, the old data will
be cleared and the new data will be stored.
n Call Channel Memory (Simplex)
The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you
will recall often. You may want to dedicate the Call channel as an emergency
channel within your group.
To store a simplex frequency and related data as the Call channel instead of in
a Memory channel, after step 4 (above), press [CALL].
Note: Storing new data in the Call channel will clear the old data. (The Call channel itself
cannot be cleared, but data can be replaced with new data.)
STORINg ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREquENCIES
Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with a non-standard
offset. To access those repeaters, store two separate frequencies in a memory
channel. You can then operate on those repeaters without changing the offset
frequency you stored in the menu.
1 Set up a simplex channel by following steps 1 to 6 of "STORING SIMPLEX
AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES", above.
2 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.
3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired transmit frequency.
· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a frequency.
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4 Set up any additional data desired for the transmit frequency.
· Tone ON/OFF, Tone frequency, CTCSS ON/OFF, CTCSS frequency, DCS ON/OFF,
DCS code, etc.
5 Press [F].
· A memory channel number appears.
6 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel number.
· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a channel.
7 Press [PTT], [MR] to store the data in the selected Memory channel.
n Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)
The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you
will recall often. You may want to dedicate the Call channel as an emergency
channel within your group.
To store an odd-split frequency and related data as the Call channel instead of
in a Memory channel, after step 6 (above), press [PTT], [CALL].
Note: You cannot store the transmit offset status and Reverse status in an odd-split Call
channel.
RECALLINg A MEMORY CHANNEL

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.

· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a channel, or
you can enter a channel number using the microphone keypad.
The transceiver Menu also provides you with the option to recall Memory
channels with storedfrequencies in your current band, or all Memory channels:

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 201 (RECALL) {page 20}.
Set the recall method to CURENT (current band) or ALL (all bands).

· CURENT allows you to recall only those memory channels that have stored
frequencies within the current band. ALL allows you to recall all programmed
memory channels (such as recalling a 144 MHz frequency channel when operating
in the 430/440 MHz band).
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CLEARINg A MEMORY CHANNEL

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.

· Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a channel, or
you can enter a channel number using the microphone keypad.
3 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
4 Press [MR] + Power ON.
· Aconfirmationmessageappearsonthedisplay.
5 Press the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel.
· To exit without clearing the channel, press [F] (ESC).
NAMINg A MEMORY CHANNEL
You can name Memory channels using up to 6 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, people,
etc.

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 200 (MNAME) {page 20}.
Enter your desired name for the channel {page 24}.

Note: You can overwrite a Memory channel name by performing the steps above. You can also
clear a Memory channel name by clearing the Memory channel.
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SwITCHINg THE MEMORY NAME/ FREquENCY DISPLAY
After storing memory names, you can switch the display between the memory
nameandthestoredfrequency.Thiscanbeusefulifyouneedtoconfirmthe
frequency stored in named Memory channels.

Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
Press the Tuning control to toggle between the memory name and the stored

frequency.
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MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER
Transferring the contents of a Memory channel or the Call channel to the VFO
can be useful if you want to search for other stations or a clear frequency, near
the selected Memory channel or Call channel frequency.
1 Press [MR] or [CALL] to enter Memory Recall mode or select the Call
channel.
2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel. (This step is not
necessary when selecting the Call channel.)
3 Press [F], [VFO].
· The entire contents of the Memory channel or Call channel are copied to the VFO,
and VFO mode is selected after the transfer is complete.
· When copying a transmit frequency from an odd-split Memory or Call channel, you
mustfirstturntheReversefunctionONbeforepressing[F], [VFO].
CHANNEL DISPLAY FuNCTION
When this function is switched ON, the transceiver displays only a Memory
channel number instead of a frequency.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press [LOW] + Power ON to turn the channel display ON or OFF.

<-->
Note:
u If no Memory channels have saved data in them, channel display will not function.
u If a channel has a stored name, the name will appear on the display in place of the channel
number.
u When using Channel Display, you cannot reset the transceiver.
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While in Channel Display mode, the transceiver keys function as shown below:
Key Name [KEY] [F], [KEY] [KEY] (1s)
While
Transmitting
[KEY] +
Power ON
Power ON/
OFF
Power ON/
OFF
Power ON/
OFF
Power ON/
OFF
Power ON/
OFF
PM PM Recall PM In
VFO VFO mode
Memory to
VFO copy
VFO Scan
MR MR mode
Store in
Memory
channel
Memory
Scan

Memory
Clear
CALL Call mode
Store in Call
channel
Call Scan
F
Function
mode
Exit Function
mode
Key Lock Reset
TONE
Tone/
CTCSS/
DCS
Tone/
CTCSS/DCS
freq./code
selection

Repeater/
Cross/A-TX/
B-TX/OFF
REV
Reverse
ON/OFF
Shift ON/
OFF
ASC ON/
OFF

LOW
Change
output power
Mute
Change
output power
Change
channel
display
PF1
E/M4:
Change
frequency
band
K: Select
the Weather
channel

PF2
Change
control band

Turn
EchoLink
ON/OFF
Tuning
control
Change
between the
freq. and CH
name
Menu mode
MHz Scan/
Group Scan

BAND SEL A A band
Change the
freq. band
Change
Single/Dual

Band Mask
A
BAND SEL B B band
Change the
freq. band
Change
Single/Dual

Band Mask
B
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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 any one of these
channels, depending on the operations you have in mind or the operating
environment.
PROGRAMMABLE InfORMAtIOn
The following programmable settings can be stored in each channel:
· Memory name
· Memory channel lockout
· Channel Display mode
· Repeater mode
· Key lock
· Password protection
· Password
· Memory channel/Call channel/Program scan memory
· DTMF memory
· EchoLink memory
· Data communications speed
· 10 MHz mode
· Mic sensitivity
· SQC data output
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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: 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.
Solution: Because 5 PM channels are available, up to 5 persons can separately
program the transceiver and store their customized environment. Then each
person can quickly change to his or her favorite settings, simply by recalling a
PM channel. It is too much trouble to change back the settings after somebody
else has reconfigured them. So this application may avoid having a feature-rich
transceiver but never using many useful features.
Situation: While operating mobile on the way to work every morning, you prefer
a silent transceiver that does not interrup the morning calm. In addition, you feel
that a bright display is useless in the sunlight. At night when driving home, you
realize the Beep function truly does serve a purpose and you acknowledge it is
nice to see a bright display after dark.
Solution: In 2 PM channels, store the same operating data such as frequency,
offset, tone, etcl, and store different settings for the Display brightness and Beep
functions. Then you can quickly recall the best settings for day or night operation.
Situation: You cannot figure out how to exit the current transceiver mode.
Solution: Simply recall PM channel 1, which contains an exact copy of the
transceiver default environment. You will not lose the contents of any memory
channels.
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stORInG DAtA In PM chAnnELs
1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied:
· The transceiver is in receive mode.
· Scan is not being used.
· Microphone Control is OFF.
2 Configure the transceiver with your desired settings.
· For data that can be stored, refer to page 38.
3 Press [F], [PM].
· PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear and blink at the bottom of the display.
4 Enter a channel number ([1] to [5]) corresponding to your desired PM channel.
· The settings are stored in the PM channel.
REcALLInG PM chAnnELs
1 Press [PM].
· PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear on the bottom of the display.
2 Enter a channel number ([1] to [5]) corresponding to your desired PM channel.
· The settings stored in the PM channel are recalled.
· The selected channel number appears on the display.
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AutO PM chAnnEL stORE
After you recall a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current
PM channel with the present operating environment when:
· You recall another PM channel.
· You press [PM].
· You switch the transceiver power OFF.
Follow the steps below to activate the Auto PM storage function.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 521 (AUTOPM) {page 20}.
Set AUTOPM to ON.

PM chAnnEL REsEt
To reset the PM channels to their default settings:

Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press [F] + Power ON.
Release [F].
Rotate the Tuning control and select PM.
Press the Tuning control.

· A confirmation message appears on the display.
6 Press the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels.
· Press [TONE] (BACK) to return to the previous display.
· To exit without resetting the PM channels, press [F] (ESC).
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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:
Scan Type Scan Range
VFO Scan Scans all frequencies on the current band.
Memory Scan Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels.
Group Scan
Scans the frequencies in the Memory channels which
belong to the group you have specified.
Program Scan
Scans all frequencies within the programmed range, on
the current band.
MHz Scan
Scans all frequencies within a 1 MHz range from the
originating frequency.
Call Scan
Scans the Call channel as well as the currently selected
VFO frequency or Memory channel.
Note:
u Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level too low could cause
Scan to stop immediately.
u While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received; however, you will hear audio
only when the signal contains the same CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected.
u When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal strength matches or
exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes 2 seconds after the signal level drops below the
S-meter setting.
u Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX
band.
u Starting Scan switches the Automatic Simplex Checker OFF.
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SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD
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 have selected. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is
Time-operated mode.
· Time-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel for
approximately 5 seconds, and then continues to scan even if the signal is still
present.
· Carrier-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel until the
signal drops out. There is a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan
resumption.
· Seek mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel even after
the signal drops out and does not automatically resume scanning.
Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press the microphone PF key
assigned to the Monitor function {page 66}. Press the PF key again to resume scanning.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 514 (SC.RESM) {page 20}.
Set the Scan Resume mode to TO (Time-Operated), CO (Carrier-Operated) or

SEEK.
VFO SCAN
VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band, using the current
frequency step size.

Select your desired band.
Press [VFO] (1s).

Select your desired band.
Press [MR] (1s).

· Scan starts at the current frequency.
· The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
3 To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again.
Note:
u At least 2 Memory channels must contain data and must not be locked out of scan.
u The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels will not be scanned.
u You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode. While Scan is paused on a
channel, the channel number blinks.
n Locking Out a Memory Channel
You can select Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning.

Press [MR], then rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel.
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 202 (L.OUT) {page 20}.
Set the lockout to ON to lock the channel out of the scanning sequence.

· To cancel lockout, set the lockout to OFF.
· The icon appears on the display for a channel that has been locked
out.
Note: The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels cannot be locked out.
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GROUP SCAN
For the purpose of Group Scan, the 1000 Memory channels are divided into 10
groups, with each group containing 100 channels. Group Scan monitors only the
100 channels which belong to the specific group you are scanning. The channels
are grouped as follows:
Memory Group Channel Range Memory Group Channel Range
0 0 ~ 99 5 500 ~ 599

100 ~ 199 6 600 ~ 699
200 ~ 299 7 700 ~ 799
300 ~ 399 8 800 ~ 899
400 ~ 499 9 900 ~ 999
Press [MR], then rotate the Tuning control to select a channel in your desired

group.
2 Press [MHz] (1s).
· Scan starts at the current channel.
· The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
3 To quit Group Scan, press [MHz] again.
Note:
u At least 2 Memory channels in the selected group must contain data and must not be locked
out of scan.
u You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode. While Scan is paused on a
channel, the channel number blinks.
n Memory Group Link
Memory Group Link provides you with the ability to link 2 or more Memory
channel groups together to act as a single group when scanning. You can link
up to 6 separate groups together, or even add multiple instances of the same
group to the group link, to ensure that one group is scanned more often than
the other groups.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 203 (GR.LINK) {page 20}.
Press the Tuning control.

· The cursor will begin blinking.
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3 Rotate the Tuning control to select a group to link.
4 Press the Tuning control to set the group and move the cursor to the right.
· Press [TONE] (<) to move the cursor back or [LOW] (>) to move the cursor to
the right.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to link additional groups together.
6 When you have entered your desired groups, press [LOW] (>) to move the
cursor to the right, then press the Tuning control to complete the entry and
exit Menu mode.
· If you have entered the maximum of 6 groups, simply press the Tuning control to
complete the entry and exit Menu mode.
PROGRAM SCAN
Program Scan is identical to VFO Scan except that you select a frequency range
for the scan.
n Setting Scan Limits
You can store up to 10 scan ranges in Memory channels L0/U0 to L9/U9.

Select your desired band.
Press [VFO].
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency for the lower

limit.
4 Press [F].
· A memory channel number appears and blinks.
5 Rotate the Tuning control to select a channel from L0 to L9.
6 Press [MR] to set the channel number.
· The lower limit is stored in the channel.
7 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency for the lower
limit.
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8 Press [F].
9 Rotate the Tuning control to select a matching channel number from U0 to
U9.
· For example, if you selecte channel L3 in step 5, select channel U3 here.
10 Press [MR] to set the channel number.
· The upper limit is stored in the channel.
· To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR], then select the L and U
channels.
Note:
u The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper limit.
u The lower and upper frequency step sizes must be equal.
u The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same band.
n Using Program Scan

Select your desired band.
Press [VFO].
Rotate the Tuning control to select a frequency within your desired scan

range.
4 Press [VFO], (1s).
· Scan starts at the current frequency.
· The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan)
or counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/
[DWN].
5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again.
Note:
u If the step size differs between the lower limit and upper limit, VFO scan will begin instead
of Program Scan.
u If the current VFO frequency is within more than one Program Scan range, the range
stored in the smallest channel number is used.
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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).

Select your desired band.
Press [VFO].
Rotate the Tuning control to select a frequency within your desired 1 MHz

range.
4 Press and hold the Tuning control for 1 second to start scanning.
· Scan starts at the current frequency.
· The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
5 To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control again.
CALL SCAN
Use Call Scan to monitor both the Call channel and either the currently selected
VFO frequency or the currently selected Memory channel.

Select your desired VFO frequency or Memory channel.
Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call Scan.

· The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.
· When scanning a Memory channel, the Call channel on the same band as the
selected Memory channel is used for scan.
3 To quit Call Scan, press [CALL] again.
Note: The Memory channel selected is scanned even if it has been locked out of scan.

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CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)
You may sometimes want to hear calls only from 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. To do
so, select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group.
A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among 42 standard tone
frequencies.
Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you from listening
to unwanted conversations.
USING CTCSS

Select your desired band.
Press[TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.

Select your desired band.
Press[TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.

· The icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is ON.
· Eachpressof[TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone (T) > CTCSS (CT) > DCS (DCS) > Off (no display).
3 Press[F], [TONE].
· The current CTCSS frequency appears on the display and blinks.
4 Press the key programmed as [ENTER].
5 Enter a frequency reference number (01 ~ 42) using the microphone keypad.
· Refer to the table below for frequencies and their reference numbers.
6 Press[ENTER] again to complete the setting.
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
No.
Frequency
(Hz)
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5
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CTCSS FREQUENCY ID
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming
CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you
cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are
using.
1 Press[TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.
· The icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is ON.
· Eachpressof[TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone (T) > CTCSS (CT) > DCS (DCS) > Off (no display).
2 Press[F], [TONE] (1s).
· The icon blinks and "SCAN" appears on the display.
· Scan starts when a signal is received.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/[DWN].
· To quit the scan, press [F] (ESC).
· When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears on the
display and blinks.
3 PresstheTuning control to program the identified frequency in place of the
currently set CTCSS frequency.
· The CTCSS function will remain ON. To cancel CTCSS, press [TONE] until CT no
longer appears on the display.
· Press[F] (ESC) if you do not want to program the identified frequency.
· RotatetheTuning control while an identified frequency is blinking, to resume
scanning.
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DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS)
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not
hear) unwanted calls. It functions the same way as CTCSS. The only differences
are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For DCS,
you can select from 104 different codes.
USING DCS

Select your desired band.
Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.

Select your desired band.
Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.

· The icon appears on the display when the DCS function is ON.
· Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone (T) > CTCSS (CT) > DCS (DCS) > Off (no display).
3 Press [F], [TONE].
· The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks.
4 Press the key programmed as [ENTER].
5 Enter your desired DCS code using the microphone keypad.
· Refer to the table below for DCS codes.
6 Press [ENTER] again to complete the setting.
DCS Code
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047
051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074
114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134
143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172
174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265
266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331
332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371
411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446
452 454 455 462 624 465 466 503
506 516 523 565 532 546 565 606
612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664
703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754
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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] 3 times to activate the DCS function.
· The icon appears on the display when the DCS function is ON.
· Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows:
Tone (T) > CTCSS (CT) > DCS (DCS) > Off (no display).
2 Press [F], [TONE] (1s).
· The icon blinks and "SCAN" appears on the display.
· Scan starts when a signal is received.
· To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or
counterclockwise (downward scan). You can also press microphone [UP]/ [DWN].
· To quit the scan, press [F] (ESC).
· When a DCS code is identified, the identified code appears on the display and
blinks.
3 Press the Tuning control to program the identified code in place of the
currently set DCS code.
· The DCS function will remain ON. To cancel DCS, press [TONE] until DCS no
longer appears on the display.
· Press [F] (ESC) if you do not want to program the identified code.
· Rotate the Tuning control while an identified code is blinking, to resume scanning.
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DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)
The keys on the microphone 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 with up
to 16 digits, along with a memory name of up to 8 digits 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. You
can access the public telephone network via such a repeater by sending DTMF
tones. For further information, consult your local repeater reference.
MANUAL DIALINg
Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF tones.

Press and hold the microphone [PTT].
Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send DTMF tones.

· The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
· If the DTMF Hold function is activated, you need not hold down [PTT] while pressing
keys. After transmitting the first tone (by pressing [PTT] and the first key), pressing
additional keys will keep the transceiver in transmit mode for 2 seconds.
Frequency (Hz) 1209 1336 1447 1633
697 [1] [2] [3] [A]
770 [4] [5] [6] [B]
852 [7] [8] [9] [C]
941 [ ] [0] [#] [D]
n DTMF Hold
Activate this function to remain in transmit mode, after beginning to press keys
when making a call.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 300 (DT.HOLD) {page 20}.
Set DTMF Hold to ON to continue transmitting when pressing keys.

· Set this menu to OFF to stop the 2 second continuous transmission.
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AUTOMATIC DIALER
There are 10 dedicated DTMF Memory channels available to store DTMF
numbers. You can store up to 16 digits in each channel.
n Storing a DTMF Number in Memory

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 301 (DT.MEM) {page 20}.
Rotate the Tuning control to select a channel number.
Press the Tuning control to set the selected channel number.

· The name entry display appears.
4 Enter a name for the channel {page 24}, the press the Tuning control to set
it.
· The number entry display appears.
5 Enter a DTMF number for the channel {page 24}, then press the Tuning
control to set it.
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n Transmitting Stored DTMF Numbers

Press and hold the microphone [PTT].
While transmitting, press the Tuning control.

· The last called DTMF Memory channel name and number appear on the display.
If no name has been saved for the channel, the DTMF code appears.
3 While still transmitting, rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
DTMF Memory channel, then press the Tuning control to set the channel.
· Additionally, you can press a DTMF key corresponding to your desired channel
([0] ~ [9]) to select the channel and begin transmission.
· The stored DTMF number scrolls across the display and is transmitted.
· The number will be transmitted even if you release [PTT] before the entire
number has scrolled across the display.
· If no DTMF number is stored in the selected channel, the frequency display is
restored.
n Selecting a Transmit 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.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 302 (DT.SPD) {page 20}.
Set the speed to FAST or SLOW.

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n Selecting a Pause Duration
You can change the pause duration stored in DTMF Memory channels; the
default is 500 msec.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 303 (DT.PAUS) {page 20}.
Select a speed (in msec) from the available list: 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/

1500/ 2000.
DTMF KEY LOCK
This function will lock the DTMF transmission keys so that they will not transmit if
they are accidentally pressed. To lock the DTMF keys, turn this function ON.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 304 (DT.LOCK) {page 20}.
Set the key lock to ON or OFF.

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EchoLink MEMORY
AutOMAtic DiALER
There are 10 dedicated EchoLink Memory channels available. You can store up
to 8 characters in each channel.
n Storing EchoLink Memory

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 204 (ELK.MEM) {page 20}.
Rotate the Tuning control to select an EchoLink channel number from

EL0 ~ EL9.
3 Press the Tuning control to set the selected channel number.
· The call sign entry display appears.
4 Enter the call sign for the channel {page 24}, then press the Tuning control
to set it.
n transmitting EchoLink Memory

Select the band and frequency of the node to which you want to connect.
Press and hold the microphone [PTT].
While transmitting, press the Tuning control.

· The last called Echolink/DTMF Memory channel name and number appears on
the display.
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4 While still transmitting, rotate the Tuning control to select your desired
EchoLink Memory channel, then press the Tuning control to set the
channel.
· The stored code scrolls across the display and is transmitted.
· The code will be transmitted even if you release [PTT] before the entire code has
scrolled across the display.
· The DTMF code of the changed Call Sign appears on the display. The Call Sign
code is automatically preceeded with a "C" and ends with a "#". DTMF values
are listed in the following table:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Q A D G J M P T W
Z B E H K N R U X
C F I L O S V Y

So, for example, if the Call Sign being transmitted was JA1YKX, the display
would read: C 51 21 10 93 52 92 #
· If no data is stored in the selected channel, the frequency display is restored.
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n Selecting a transmit Speed
Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a code is transmitted at fast
speed. If this happens, change the EchoLink transmission speed from FAST
(default) to SLOW.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 205 (ELK.SPD) {page 20}.
Set the speed to FAST or SLOW.

SEtting up EchoLink MODE
When connected to a PC, you can set whether or not to use the RTS and CTS
terminals for hard flow control, or the SQC and PKS terminals for EchoLink.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press [PF2] + Power ON to turn EchoLink ON.

· The icon appears on the display when EchoLink is ON.
· To turn EchoLink OFF, press [PF2] + Power ON again.
EchoLink Mode ON EchoLink Mode OFF
TM-V71 PC TM-V71 PC
TxD > RxD TxD > RxD
RxD < TxD RxD < TxD
SQC > CTS RTS > CTS
PKS < RTS CTS < RTS
GND <> GND GND <> GND
Note: When in EchoLink mode, you cannot change to Repeater mode or Remote Control mode.
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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
POWER-ON MESSAGE
Each time you switch the transceiver ON, "HELLO" (default) appears on the
display for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in
place of the default message.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 500 (P.ON.MSG) {page 20}.
Enter your desired message {page 24}.

· Press [PF1] (CLR) to clear the entire message, if necessary.
DISPLAY BRIGhTNESS
You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions
where you are operating.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 501 (BRIGHT) {page 20}.
Set your desired brightness level from 1 to 8, or OFF.

· Press [PF1] (CLR) to clear the entire message, if necessary.
n Auto Display Brightness
When Auto Brightness is activated, the display will light up every time a key is
pressed.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 502 (AUTO.BR) {page 20}.
Set the Auto Brightness function to ON or OFF.

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n Backlight Color
You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions
where you are operating.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 503 (COLOR) {page 20}.
Set the backlight color to AMBER or GREEN.

KEY LOCK
The Key Lock function ensures that your transceiver settings will remain
unchanged if you accidentally press a key. When activated, the following
functions can still be used:
· [ ]
· [PTT]
· microphone [PF]
To turn Key Lock ON or OFF, press [F] (1s).
· When Key Lock is activated, the icon will appear on the display.
n Microphone Key Lock
The Microphone Key Lock function will lock the microphone PF (Progammable
Function) keys.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 513 (MIC.LCK) {page 20}.
Turn the Micrphone Key Lock function ON or OFF.

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KEY BEEP
You can turn the transceiver beep function ON or OFF as desired.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 000 (BEEP) {page 20}.
Turn the beep function ON or OFF.

· Even with the beep function turned OFF, the transceiver will emit a beep tone under
the following conditions:
1) When Auto Power Off is activated, the transceiver will beep 1 minute before the
power turns off.
2) After transmitting for the maximum time duration according to the Time-out Timer,
the transceiver will beep
n Beep Volume
Each time you press a key, the beep tone will sound. If you have left the beep
function turned ON, you may wish to adjust the volume level of the beep.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 001 (BP.VOL) {page 20}.
Set the beep volume to a level from 1 to 7.

· The default is level 5.
PROGRAMMABLE VFO
If you always check frequencies within a certain range, you can set upper and
lower limits for frequencies that are selectable. For example, if you select 144
MHz for the lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be
from 145.000 MHz to 146.995 MHz.
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to set band A or B as the operating band,
then press [VFO].
2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 100 (PRG.VFO) {page 20}.
(Example: E type)
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3 Press the Tuning control.
· The lower frequency limit blinks.
4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired lower frequency limit, then
press the Tuning control to set the selected value.
· The upper frequency limit blinks.
· When setting the limit for the 1200 MHz band, the 1 MHz digit appears on the
7-segment display to the right of the main display.
5 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired upper frequency limit, then
press the Tuning control to set the selected value.
6 Press [CALL] (ESC) to exit Menu mode.
Note: You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits. The exact 100 kHz and
subsequent digits of the upper limit depend on the frequency step size you are using.
ChANGING ThE FREqUENCY STEP SIzE
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in selecting your exact
frequency. The default step size on the 144 MHz band is 5 kHz (K type) or
12.5 kHz (E, M4 types). The default on the 430/440 MHz band is 25 kHz. For K
type models, the default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5 kHz and the
default on the 1200 MHz band is 25 kHz.

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B, then press [VFO].
Enter Menu mode and access Menu 101 (STEP) {page 20}.
Set the step size to 5.0*, 6.25*, or 8.33 kHz (118 MHz band only) or to 10.0,
*, 15.0, 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, 50.0, or 100.0 kHz.

* These step sizes are not available for the 1200 MHz band.
Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed frequency. For example, if
144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size
corrects the displayed frequency to 144.9875 MHz.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS
n Transceiver Front Panel
There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on the transceiver front panel:
PF1 and PF2. You can assign your own desired functions to these 2 keys.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 507 (PF1) and/or Menu 508 (PF2)
{page 20}.
2 Set your desired function for the key. Programmable functions available
are: WX CH (Weather Channel)/ FR.BAND/ CTRL (Control)/ MONI
(Monitor)/ VGS/ VOICE (Voice ON/OFF)/ GRP.UP/ MENU (Menu mode)/
MUTE (Speaker Mute)/ SHIFT (Shift)/ DUAL (Dual Mode)/ M>V (Memory to
VFO Copy)/ 1750 (1750 Hz Tone).
n Microphone Keys
There are 4 microphone PF (Programmable Function) keys: [PF] (PF1), [MR]
(PF2), [VF0] (PF3) and [CALL] (PF4). You can assign your own desired
functions to these 4 keys.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 509 (MIC.PF1) and/or Menu 510
(MIC. PF2) and/or Menu 511 (MIC. PF2) and/or Menu 512 (MIC. PF2)
{page 20}.
2 Set your desired function for the key. Programmable functions available
are: WX CH (Weather Channel)/ FR.BAND/ CTRL (Control)/ MONI
(Monitor)/ VGS/ VOICE (Voice ON/OFF)/ GRP.UP/ MENU (Menu mode)/
MUTE (Speaker Mute)/ SHIFT (Shift)/ DUAL (Dual Mode)/ M>V (Memory to
VFO Copy)/ VFO/ MR/ CALL/ MHz/ TONE/ REV (Reverse)/ LOW/ LOCK/
A/B (Band Select A/ Band Select B)/ ENTER/ 1750 (1750 Hz Tone).
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FREqUENCY DIRECT ENTRY
If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the
microphone keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency. One of the
microphone PF keys must first be programmed as ENTER {page 66},
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B, then press [VFO] or
[CALL].
2 Press the key programmed as [ENTER].
· The Direct Frequency Entry display appears.
3 Press the microphone keys ([0] ~ [9]) to enter your desired frequency.
4 To set the entered frequency, press [ENTER] or [VFO].
· Pressing [ENTER] before entering all of the digits will set the remaining digits to 0.
· Pressing [VFO] before entering all of the digits will leave the remaining digits at their
previous values.
· Entering all digits for a frequency will automatically set the frequency without
pressing [ENTER] or [VFO].
· If you need to only change the MHz digit, press the Tuning control, then enter the
new value.
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)
Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitors whether or not any
operations have been performed (keys pressed, Tuning control turned, etc.), and
turns the transceiver power OFF if it has not been in use.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 516 (APO) {page 20}.
Set the APO time limit to 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes, or OFF.

· After the time limit passes with no operations (default is 180 minutes), APO turns
the transceiver power OFF. However, 1 minute before the power turns OFF, "APO"
appears on the display and blinks, and a warning tone sounds.
Note: If any settings are changed during while APO is ON, the timer resets. When you stop
changing the settings, the timer begins counting again from 0.
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S-METER SqUELCh
S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when a signal with the same or
greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function relieves you
from constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak stations that you have
no interest in.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 105 (S.SQL) {page 20}.
Set the S-Meter squelch to ON or OFF.
To select the desired S-meter setting, rotate the left (band A) or right (band B)

SQL control depending on which band you have selected.
· The squelch will open only at the level you have selected (for example, level 9).
n Squelch hang Time
When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the time interval
between when the received signals drop and when the squelch closes.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 106 (S.SQ.HNG) {page 20}.
Set the hang time to 125 or 500 ms, or OFF.

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)
The VHF/UHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP helps eliminate
interference and reduce audio distortion caused by intermodulation. You can use
this function only while operating on the VHF/UHF band.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 103 (VHF.AIP) and/or Menu 104
(UHF.AIP) {page 20}.
2 Set the AIP to ON or OFF.
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SWITChING FM/AM MODE
This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not transmitting) in AM on band A.
The default mode on the 118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 220,
300, or 430/440 MHz band is FM.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 102 (MODLAT) {page 20}.
Set the mode to AM, FM, or NFM.

Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B.
BEAT ShIFT
Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control various transceiver
functions, the CPU clock oscillator's harmonics or image may appear on some
spots of the reception frequencies. In this case, we recommend you turn the Beat
Shift function ON.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 108 (B.SHIFT) {page 20}.
Set the Beat Shift to ON or OFF.

SPEAKER MUTE
While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you may not want to hear audio
received on the other band. Use this function to mute the speaker allocated to
that band (not the TX band).
While receiving, press [LOW] to switch the mute function ON or OFF.
· The icon appears on the display when the function is ON.
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n MuteHangTime
WhenusingSpeakerMute,youmaywanttoadjustthetimeintervalbetween
whenyoureceiveasignalandwhenthespeakerismuted.

EnterMenumodeandaccessMenu107(MUT.HNG){page20}.
Setthehangtimeto125,250,500,750,or1000ms.

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Itisagoodideatoselectlowertransmitpowerifcommunicationsisstillreliable.
Thislowerstheriskofinterferingwithothersontheband.Whenoperatingfrom
batterypower,youwillenjoymoreoperatingtimebeforearechargeisnecessary.
Press[LOW]toselecthigh(H)(K,Etypesonly),medium(M),orlow(L)power.
Thedefaultishigh.
· YoucanprogramdifferentpowersettingsforbandsAandB.
Note:Whenthetransceiveroverheatsbecauseofambienthightemperatureor
continuoustransmission,theprotectivecircuitmayfunctiontolowertransmit
outputpower.
TiMe-OuTTiMer(TOT)
Itissometimesnecessaryordesirabletorestrictasingletransmissiontoa
specific maximum time. You may use this function to prevent repeater time-outs
whenaccessingrepeaters,ortoconservebatterypower.
WhenTOTtimesout(defaultis10minutes),thetransceivergeneratesbeepsand
automaticallyreturnstoreceivemode.Toresumetransmitting,releaseandthen
pressthemicrophone[PTT]again.

EnterMenumodeandaccessMenu109(TOT){page20}.
Setthetimerto3,5,or10minutes.

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EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
This transceiver has two speaker jacks for external speakers, as well as an
internal speaker. You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using
one or two external speakers. Received signals on bands A and B are output
depending on how you want the internal and/or external speakers to function.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 002 (EXT.SP) {page 20}.
Set the speaker mode to MODE 1 or MODE 2.

· Refer to the table below for configurations based on the mode selected.
Mode
Speaker
Setup
Band Output
Internal
Speaker
External SP1 External SP2
MODE 1
None A, B
SP1 only x A, B
SP2 only A B
SP1, SP2 x A B
MODE 2
None A, B
SP1 only x A, B
SP2 only B A
SP1, SP2 x B A
MASKING A BAND
If you have no plans to use band A or B, you can hide the frequency display on
the unused band. This saves power consumption and makes it simpler to read
the information you need.

Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press the left or right [BAND SEL] + Power ON.

· The band mask display appears.
3 Rotate the Tuning control to select the band you want to hide (or return to
normal).
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4 Press the Tuning control to set the selected band.
5 Rotate the Tuning control to set the band to select USE or MASK.
· USE allows you to see and use the band as normal. MASK hides the band on the
display.
6 Press the Tuning control to set the selection.
7 Press the [CALL] (ESC) to exit.
Note: You cannot operate the masked band nor use it to receive or transmit.
DISPLAY PARTITION BAR
The partition bar that appears between bands A and B can be removed if desired.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 527 (DP.BAR) {page 20}.
Set the partition bar display to ON or OFF.

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WEAThER ALERT (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)
The Wealther Alert is available only in the USA and Canada. When activated,
this function will check for a received NOAA 1050 Hz tone. When the tone is
received, the weather alert tone will sound.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 110 (WX.ALT) {page 20}.
Set the Weather Alert to ON or OFF.

· When activated, the icon appears on the display.
· When a signal is being received, the icon blinks.
n Weather Channel
Whether or not the Weather Alert is activated, you can still access the weather
channels. The Weather Alert simply notifies you of activity on the weather
channels.

Press the key programmed with the WX function.
Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel.

Channel No. Frequency (MHz) Memory Name Location
A1 162.550 WX 1 NOAA/ Canada
A2 162.400 WX 2 NOAA/ Canada
A3 162.475 WX 3 NOAA/ Canada
A4 162.425 WX 4 NOAA
A5 162.450 WX 5 NOAA
A6 162.500 WX 6 NOAA
A7 162.525 WX 7 NOAA
A8 161.650 WX 8 Canada
A9 161.775 WX 9 Canada
A10 163.275 WX 10
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PASSWORD PROTECTION
If password protection is activated, you cannot operate the transceiver without
first entering your password, after turning the transceiver power ON. Your
password can be changed using the MCP control software.
The password can contain up to 6 digits. When using the front panel keys, you
can enter digits from 1 ~ 5. When using the microphone keypad, you can enter
digits from 0 ~ 9 and A ~ F.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 998 (PROTEC) {page 20}.
Set the password protection to ON or OFF.

· When set to ON, "PASSWD" appears on the display.
3 Enter your password using the microphone keypad or the transceiver front
panel keys.
· When using the transceiver front panel keys, they operate as follows:
[CALL]: 1
[F]: 2
[TONE]: 3
[REV]: 4
[LOW]: 5
4 After entering up to 6 digits, press the Tuning control to set the password.
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT
When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the
voice recorder and voice announcement functions.
VOICE ANNOUNCEmENTS
When changing modes, frequencies, settings, etc., an audio voice will announce the
new information.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 003 (ANN) {page 20}.
Set the announcement function to MANUAL, AUTO, or OFF.

· Refer to the tables below for announcements based on settings.
MANUAL:
A microphone PF key must be programmed as [VOICE] to use MANUAL voice
announcment.
Operation Announcement
While in VFO mode
Press [VOICE]:
Operating band frequency
While in MR mode
Press [VOICE]:
"Channel" + Channel number + operating band
frequency
While in Call mode
Press [VOICE]:
"Call channel" + operating band frequency
While in Menu mode
Press [VOICE]:
Menu number or setting value (some selections
have no voice announcement)
While setting up Tone/CTCSS/
DCS
Press [VOICE]:
Current frequency/code
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AUTO:
Announcements are made automatically when changing a mode/frequency/setting.
Operation Announcement
Press [VFO] "VFO"
Press [MR] "MR"
Press [CALL] "Call"
Press [MENU] "Menu" + menu number
Press [PM] "PM"
Press [ENT] "Enter"
Change the operating band/
turn the power ON
"A"/"B" + "Channel" (for MR only) + "Call"/channel
number + "Channel (for CALL only) + operating
band frequency + output power level
Change the frequency band New receive frequency
Setting up the PM Channel number/"Off"
Frequency direct entry Entered key number
Memory Direct Entry mode Channel number
Press [F] in VFO mode "Memory in" + channel number + frequency
Press [F], [M.IN] in VFO mode "Memory in" + channel number + "Blank"
Press [A/B] in VFO mode "A"/"B" + frequency + output power level
Press [F] and then the Tuning
control in VFO mode
"Menu" + menu number
Press the Tuning control in
Menu mode
Setting value
Perform a Full Reset "Full reset?"
Perform a Partial Reset "Partial reset?"
Perform a VFO Reset "VFO reset?"
Perform a PM Reset "PM reset?"
Press [LOCK] (to turn the Lock
function ON)
"Lock on"
Press [LOCK] (to turn the Lock
function OFF)
"Lock off"
Tone frequency setup "Tone frequency" + frequency value
CTCSS frequency setup "CTCSS frequency" + frequency value
DCS code setup "DCS" + code value
MHz step frequency setup "MHz Step" + frequency value
10 MHz setup "10" + "MHz setup" + frequency value
Output power setup "TX Power" + power level
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Voice Announcement Language

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 004 (ANN.LNG) {page 20}.
Set the language to ENG (English) or JPN (Japanese).

Voice Announcement Volume

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 005 (ANN.VOL) {page 20}.
Set the announcement volume level from 1 to 7.

· To turn the volume OFF, turn the announcement function OFF.
Voice Announcement Speed

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 006 (ANN.SPD) {page 20}.
Set the announcement speed level from 0 to 4.

· The speed settings are as follows:
0: 0.85 times normal speed
1: Normal speed
2: 1.15 times normal speed
3: 1.30 times normal speed
4: 1.45 times normal speed
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VOICE RECORDER
The voice recorder provides you with 3 VGS channels for recording voice memos,
along with a single VGS channel for recording conversations. You can also
prepare automated message responses to received calls.
Each recording can last for up to 30 seconds.
Voice memos
To record a voice memo, for later playback:

Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].
Press and hold the key for the VGS channel number you want to store the

memo in: [F] (1), [TONE] (2), or [REV] (3).
· A beep will sound and the transceiver will enter Recording mode.
3 Press and hold the VGS channel number key again (the same key you
pressed in the previous step), then speak into the microphone to record
your memo.
· Recording begins as soon as you press the VGS channel number key, and a
timer appears on the display.
· Pressing the microphone PTT switch at this time will transmit your message as
well as record it. Do not press the microphone PTT switch if you do not want to
transmit your message.
4 Release the VGS channel number key to end the recording at any time and
store it into the selected VGS channel.
· If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically and store the voice
memo to memory.
· "WRITING" appears on the display while the recording is being stored to
memory.
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Conversation Recorder
To record a 30 second conversation:

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 009 (CON.REC) {page 20}.
Set the Conversation Recorder to ON (or OFF).

· The icon appears on the display when this function is activated. The icon
does not appear during playback, in Repeater mode, or in Remote Control mode.
3 Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].
4 Press [LOW] (4) (1s) to store the conversation in VGS channel 4.
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Playback

Press the PF key programmed as [VGS].
Press the key for the VGS channel number you want to play back: [F] (1),

[TONE] (2), [REV] (3), or [LOW] (4).
· The recording saved in the channel you selected is played back.
· To end playback at any time, press [PF1] (CLR).
· To exit, press [VGS] again.
· During playback, you can switch to any of recordings 1, 2, or 3 by pressing the
appropriate key.
· While playing a recording, you can transmit the recording by pressing the
[PTT] switch. (Continue holding the [PTT] switch until the entire recording is
transmitted.)
Playback Repeat
You can set messages to be repeatedly played back.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 007 (PLAY.BK) {page 20}.
Set the the Playback Repeat function to ON or OFF.

Playback Repeat Interval
If the Playback Repeat function is activated, you can set a time interval for how
often the memo/message is played back.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 008 (P.BK.INT) {page 20}.
Set the interval from 0 to 60 seconds.

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CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY)
This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one band and retransmitting
signals on the other band. This function repeats signals originating from one
band, using the other 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).
Locked-band Repeater: The transceiver uses the same band to receive or
transmit a signal. You can set either the A band (A-TX) or B band (B-TX) as the
transmit band.
Cross-band Repeater: If receiving a signal on the TX band, the transceiver
switches the current RX only band to the TX band. This is useful when joining
in a group talk. Participants in a group talk need to set a receive and transmit
frequency on different bands so as not to miss any conversation within the group.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 403 (RPT.MOD) {page 20}.
Set the Repeater operation mode to CROSS (cross-band), A-TX (A band), or

B-TX (B band).
3 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
4 Press [TONE] + Power ON.
· The Repeater mode is ON and the and icons blink on the display.
· You are unable to perform any transceiver functions while in Repeater mode.
· To return to normal operation, turn the transceiver power OFF, then press [TONE] +
Power ON.
Note:
u You cannot activate the Repeater function while in single band operating mode or Weather
Channel mode.
u Activating the Repeater function switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC).
u The Time-Out Timer is locked at 3 minutes.
u Resetting the transceiver {page 88} will not cancel the Repeater mode.
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REPEATER HOLD
If necessary, you can set the transceiver to remain in the transmit mode for
500 ms after a signal drops.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 404 (RPT.HLD) {page 20}.
Set the Repeater Hold function to ON or OFF.

REPEATER ID
If necessary, you can set the transceiver to transmit your call sign every 10
minutes.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 406 (ID.TX) {page 20}.
Set the ID Trasmit function to OFF, MORSE, or VOICE.

· To use VOICE transmission, you must have the VGS-1 option installed. When using
the VGS-1 option, the ID Transmit function will use VGS channel 3 as the call sign
{page 78}.
· When selecting MORSE, the call sign stored in Menu 405 {see below} will be
transmitted at 20 wpm (words per minute).
n Entering your Repeater ID

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 405 (RPT.ID) {page 20}.
Enter your call sign {page 24}.

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PACKET OPERATION
Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node
Controller (TNC). You can send messages or commands to far away stations,
obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other Packet
applications. Reference material for starting Packet operation should be available
at any store that handles Amateur Radio equipment.
Note:
u When the distance between the radio antenna and your personal computer is too close,
interference may occur.
u Do not share a power source between the transceiver and the TNC. When the distance
between the TNC and your personal computer is too close, interference may occur.
Data terminal pins:
No. Name I/O Function
q PKD Input Audio signal for packet transmission
w DE -- PKD terminal ground
e PKS Input `L' is transmitted and the microphone is muted
r PR9 Output 9600(bps) repeat signal
t PR1 Output 1200(bps) repeat signal
y SQC Output Squelch control signal; Closed: `L', Open: `H'
E -- Common ground
DATA BAND
Select how data will be transmited and received on your transceiver.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 517 (DAT.BND) {page 20}.
Set the data band to A (A band receives and transmits), B (B band receives and

transmits), ATX.BRX (A band transmits and B band receives), or ARX.BTX (A
band receives and B band transmits).
DATA TERmINAl SPEED
Select 1200 or 9600 bps for the data transfer rate, depending on your TNC.
1200 bps: The transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 40 mVp-p, and the input impedance
is 10 k.
9600 bps: The transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 2 Vp-p, the input impedance is
10 k, and the TNC has dual speed capability with a 2 Vp-p output.
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Enter Menu mode and access Menu 518 (DAT.SPD) {page 20}.
Set the data speed to 1200 or 9600 bps.

PC PORT SPEED
You can adjust the speed at which the computer and transceiver exchange
information, when the transceiver is connected to your computer.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 519 (PC .SPD) {page 20}.
Set the PC port speed to 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps.

SQC OuTPuT SETTINg
You can set the condition for which the SQC output terminal becomes active.

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 520 (SQC.SRC) {page xx}.
Set the SQC output activation method to one of the following:

· OFF: SQC output remains inactive.
· BUSY: When a signal is received on the data band, the SQC output becomes active.
· SQL: While CTCSS/DCS is ON and a matching signal is received, the SQC output
becomes active. While CTCSS/DCS is OFF, the SQC output becomes active when
a busy signal is received.
· TX: While transmitting, the SQC output becomes active.
· BUSY.TX: When the conditions of BUSY and TX (above) are met, the SQC output
becomes active.
· SQL.TX: When the conditions of SQL and TX (above) are met, the SQC output
becomes active.
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WIRELESS OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS 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 is
useful, for example, when you want to control the mobile from a location outside
your vehicle.
Note:
u As a remote control, you can also use a handy transceiver which does not have a remote
control function but a DTMF function. However, you must manually send DTMF tones for
control code strings. Skip steps 1 and 3 in "PREPARATION".
u The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz band.
PREPARATION
Let us assume band A (VHF) of the mobile transceiver will be controlled.
On the handy transceiver:
1 Program a 3-digit secret number.
· For the programming method, see the instruction manual for the handheld.
2 Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band.
3 Make the handheld enter Remote Control mode.
· For the method, see the instruction manual for the handheld. If not described,
consult your dealer.
On the mobile transceiver:
4 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 522 (REM.ID) {page 20}.
5 Set the ID code to the same secret number you set on the handy transceiver.
6 Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF).
· Match this frequency with the transmit frequency on the handheld.
7 Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band.
8 To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment to the handheld, enter
Menu 523 (ANS.BK) and set it to ON.
· DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be used as an acknowledgment.
9 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
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10 Press [REV] + Power ON to enter Remote Control mode.
· The and icons appear on the display.
· To exit Remote Control operation, turn the transceiver power OFF, then press [REV]
+ Power ON again.
CONTROL OPERATION
While in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the handheld will function as
shown in the table below. Each time you press the desired key, the handheld will
automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding command to the
mobile.
Operation DTMF Command
Access your mobile via the remote unit (where *** is your
3-digit secret number)
A *** #
End access of your mobile via the remote unit A #
DCS ON 1
Tone ON 2
CTCSS ON 3
DCS OFF (all signalling OFF) 4
Tone OFF (all signalling OFF) 5
CTCSS OFF (all signalling OFF) 6
Call mode ON 7
VFO mode ON 8
Memory mode ON 9
Transmit power (press to toggle between High, Medium, and
Low)
0
Frequency (in VFO mode) or Memory channel (in Memory
mode) directy entry
A XXXXXXX
DCS code (when DCS is ON), Tone frequency (when Tone is
ON), or CTCSS frequency (when CTCSS is ON) setup
B XXX
Repeater (Cross-band or Locked-band) ON C
Repeater OFF D
Step the frequency or Memory channel down
Step the frequency or Memory channel up #
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TRANSCEIVER RESET
There are 4 types of transceiver reset available:
VFO Reset
Use to initialize the VFO and accompanying settings.
PART (Partial) Reset
Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels, the DTMF memory,
and the PM channels.
PM Reset
Use to reset only the Programmable Memory channels to their default values.
FULL Reset
Use to initialize all transceiver settings that you have customized.
There are 2 ways to perform a reset on the transceiver: by key operation and by
accessing Menu mode.
Key Operation:

Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press [F] + Power ON.
Rotate the Tuning control and select your desired reset type: VFO, PART,

PM, or FULL.
4 Press the Tuning control to set the reset type.
· Aconfirmationmessageappearsonthedisplay.
· Press [TONE] (BACK) to return to the previous display or [F] (ESC) to cancel the
reset.
5 Press the Tuning control again to perform the reset.
Note: When in Remote Control or Repeater mode, you cannot reset the transceiver using the Key
Operation method.
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Menu Mode:

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 999 (RESET) {page 20}.
Set the reset type to VFO, PART, PM, or FULL.
Press the Tuning control to set the reset type.

· Aconfirmationmessageappearsonthedisplay.
· Press [TONE] (BACK) to return to the previous display or [F] (ESC) to cancel the
reset.
4 Press the Tuning control again to perform the reset.
Note: When the Channel Display function or Key Lock function is ON, the transceiver reset cannot
be performed.
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OPTIONS
The following options are available for use with this transceiver:
· DFK-3D Detachable Front Panel Kit
· MC-45 Microphone
· MC-59 Microphone with keypad
· MCP-2A MCP (web download software)
· MJ-88 Microphone Plug Adapter
· MJ-89 Modular Plug Microphone Switch
· PG-2N DC Cable
· PG-20 DC Cable (7m)
· PG-3B Noise Filter
· PG-5A Data Cable
· PG-5G Programming Interface Cable
· PG-5H PC Interface Cable Kit
· PG-5F Extension Cable Kit
· PS-33 DC Power Supply
· PS-53 DC Power Supply
· SP-50B External Speaker
· VGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit
Note: Optional accessories for use with this transceiver may change, post-production. (New
options may become available and/or current options may be discontinued.) Please refer to the
options catalog(s) for applicable transceivers.
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ConneCting the Pg-5g/ Pg-5h interfaCe Cables
The PG-5G package comes with cable w (below).
The PG-5H packages comes with cables q and w (below).
q Data communications cable
w Serial communications cable
To external
TNC or other
equipment
To PC 9-pin
D-SUB terminal
installing the DfK-3D Panel Kit
n installing the sub-Panel
Data communications cable pin configuration
Serial communications cable pin configuration
(pink)
(green)
1 Detach the front operation panel from the
base unit, then remove the modular cable
from both sides.
2 Connect the 4-pin connector of the supplied
modular cable to the operation panel.
· Align the cable with the cable guide.
cable guide
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3 Connect the supplied sub-panel to the
operation panel.
· Install the sub-panel in a manner so as not to
disrupt the cable.
4 Connect the 8-pin connector of the supplied
modular cable to the base unit.
· The line filter is pre-installed onto the cable.
n installing the Panel bracket
1 Clean and dry the installation location.
Do not install the bracket close to an air bag.
2 Remove the release paper from the base
of the panel bracket, then secure it in place
using the 3 supplied self-tapping screws.
· Allow the panel to set for a while, to ensure it
remains fast. Otherwise, vibrations may occur.
· After removing the release paper, it cannot be
reused.
3 Attach the panel holder to the base bracket
using the 2 supplied SEMS screws.
4 Attach the operation panel to the panel
holder so that it locks in place.
sub-panel
Approx. 3 cm
line filter
panel bracket
Release paper
self-tapping screw
flat washer
panel holder
SEMS screw
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CONNeCTINg The Pg-5f exTeNSION Cable
If necessary, the PG-5F extension cable kit can be used with the DFK-3D panel
kit. Using two PG-5F kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length.
(Components marked with an asterisk * are included in the PG-5F kit.)
n Connecting Using a Single extension Kit
n Connecting Using Two extension Kits
microphone
external speakers
operation panel
speaker cables (4 m)
* DC power cables (6 m)
* extension
connector
* extension
connector
base unit
* modular cable (4 m)
* modular cable (4 m)
* line filter
* line filter
microphone
external speakers
operation panel
speaker cables (4 m) * DC power cables (6 m)
base unit
modular cable (4 m) &
extension connector (2 sets)
modular cable (4 m) &
extension connector (2 sets)
n Installing the line filter
Install the line filter approximately
3 cm from the connector which
attaches to the base unit.
n affixing the Microphone Cable
Lock the microphone cable down
as shown in the illustration.
Approx. 3 cm self-tapping screw
flat washer microphone
cable
cable holder
cushion
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InstallIng the Vgs-1 VoIce guIde unIt
Follow the instructions below to install the VGS-1 unit.
cushion
connector
1 Remove the 8 screws from the cover of
the base unit, then remove the cover itself
from the unit.
2 From the 5 black cushions supplied with
the VGS-1, select the thickest rectangular
cushion (20 x 30 x 12 mm) and attach it to
the top surface of the VGS-1 unit.
· To prevent interferece to the terminal of the
VGS-1, ensure that you attach the thick
square cushion to the baseplate surface.
3 From the remaining cushions, select the
thickest square cushion (21 x 21 x 2.5
mm) and attach it to the printed circuit
board.
· The remaining cushions are not used
with this transceiver.
· Ensure that the cushion is placed within the
guidelines on the PCB.
4 Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector
on the transceiver.
· Press down on the top of the VGS-1 unit
to ensure that it is securely attached to the
connector.
5 Replace the cover on the base unit and
secure it using the 8 screws.
VGS-1
cushion
guidelines
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment.
Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product
warranty.
SERVICE
When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in
its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problem(s)
experienced. Include your telephone number along with your name and address
in case the service technician needs to contact you; if available, also include your
fax number and e-mail address. Don't return accessory items unless you feel
they are directly related to the service problem.
You may return this product for service to the authorized Kenwood dealer from
whom you purchased it, or any authorized Kenwood service center. Please do
not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards; send the complete product. A
copy of the service report will be returned with the product.
SERVICE NOTE
If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make
your note legible, short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing
the following:
· Model and serial number of equipment
· Question or problem you are having
· Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem
Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment! Extensive damage may result
during rough handling or shipping.
Note:
u Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom this product was purchased.
u For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on this
product.
u When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other
proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.
CLEANING
To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals)
and a damp cloth.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational
malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure.
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
The transceiver will
not power up after
connecting a 13.8 V
DC power supply and
pressing [ ]. Nothing
appears on the display.
1 The power cable
was connected
backwards.
2 One or more of the
power cable fuses
are open.
1 Connect the supplied DC
power cable correctly (red
to + terminal and black to
terminal).
2 Look for the cause of
the blown fuse(s). After
inspecting and correcting
any problems, install a
new fuse(s) with the same
ratings.
The frequency cannot
be selected by turning
the Tuning control or
by pressing microphone
[UP]/[DWN].
Memory Recall was
selected.
Press [VFO].
Most keys and the
Tuning control do not
function.
1 One of the Lock
functions is ON.
2 The transceiver is
in Channel Display
mode.
1 Unlock all of the Lock
functions.
2 With the transceiver
power OFF, press [REV] +
Power ON to exit Channel
Display mode.
Memory channels
cannot be selected
by turning the Tuning
control or by pressing
microphone [UP]/[DWN].
No data has been stored
in any Memory channel.
Store data in some Memory
channels.
You cannot transmit
even though you are
pressing [PTT].
1 The microphone plug
was not inserted
completely into the
transceiver.
2 You selected a
transmit offset that
places the transmit
frequency outside the
allowable range.
3 The external TNC is
transmitting.
1 Switch the power OFF,
then insert the microphone
plug until the locking tab
clicks in place.
2 Turn the offset shift
function OFF.
3 Press [PTT] after the TNC
has finished transmitting.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in
technology.
General K Type E Type M4 Type
Guaranteed
range
VHF
Band A
TX & RX 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz
UHF
Band B
TX & RX 438 ~ 450 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz
Frequency
range
Band A
TX 144 ~ 148 MHz --
RX 118 ~ 200 MHz --
TX (sub UHF) 438 ~ 450 MHz --
RX (sub UHF) 300 ~ 470 MHz --
RX 200 ~ 300 MHz --
Band B
TX 438 ~ 450 MHz --
RX 300 ~ 524 MHz --
TX (sub UHF) 144 ~ 148 MHz --
RX (sub UHF) 136 ~ 175 MHz --
RX
800 ~ 1300 MHz
(excluding cellular band)
--
Mode F2D/ F3E
Antenna impedance 50
Operating temperature range 20°C ~ +60°C (4°F ~ +140°F)
Power requirement 13.8 V DC ±15% (Negative ground)
Frequency stability Within ±5 ppm
Current
TX
VHF
Hi Less than 11.5 A
Mid Less than 5.0 A
Low Less than 4.0 A
UHF
Hi Less than 10.0 A
Mid Less than 6.0 A
Low Less than 5.0 A
RX Less than 5.0 A
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Without projections
Panel: 140 x 43 x 38.2 mm (5.51" x 1.69" x 1.50")
Body: 140 x 43 x 180.7 mm (5.51" x 1.69" x 7.11")
With projections
Panel: 140 x 43 x 55.4 mm (5.51" x 1.69" x 2.18")
Body: 140 x 43 x 213.1 mm (5.51" x 1.69" x 8.39")
Weight (approx.) 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
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Transmitter K Type E Type M4 Type
RF power
output
Hi 50 W --
Mid Approx. 10 W 25W
Low Approx. 5 W
Modulation Reactance modulation
Maximum frequency deviation Within ±5 kHz
Spurious radiation Less than 60 dB
Modulation distortion
(300 Hz ~ 3 kHz)
Less than 3%
Microphone impedance 600
Receiver K Type E Type M4 Type
Circuitry Double super heterodyne
Intermediate
frequency
1st (A band/ B band) 45.05 MHz/ 49.95 MHz
2nd (A band/ B band) 455 kHz/ 450 kHz
Sensitivity Less than 0.16 V
Squelch sensitivity Less than 0.1 V
Selectivity
6 dB More than 12 kHz
40 dB Less than 28 kHz
Low frequency output (8 ) More than 2 W (at 5% distortion)
Note: Receiver specifications apply only when using the main VHF or UHF band. They do not
apply to the sub VHF or UHF band.
Concerning the received frequency display, an unmodulated signal may be
received. This is according to the set intrinsic frequency form.
<A band> <B band>
VxU reception
(144 MHz + 45.05 MHz) x 2 (430 MHz - 49.95 MHz) = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz
(144 MHz + 45.05 MHz) x 4 (430 MHz - 49.95 MHz) x 2 = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz
UxV reception
(430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) (144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 2 = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz
(430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) x 2 (144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 4 = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz

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