KENWOOD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(PICTURE OF HANDHELD)
144/220/440 MHz FM TRIBANDER
TH-F6A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-F7E
KENWOOD CORPORATION
(C) B62-1441-00 (K,E,T)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
(TRANSCRIBED FROM .PDF FILE ONLY FOR USE BY VISUALLY-IMPAIRED
AMATEURS
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM KENWOOD)
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TH-F6A: 144/220/440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver
TH-F7E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver
MARKET CODES
K-type: The Americas
E-type: Europe/General
T-type: The United Kingdom
The market code is shown on the carton box.
Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for the information
on
available operating frequencies within each model.
NOTICE TO THE USER
One or more of the following statements may be applicable
for
this equipment.
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.
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 against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
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 interference
by one or more of the following 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 technical assistance.
PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire,
personal injury, or transceiver damage:
Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods.
The transceiver may overheat.
Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this
manual
or by KENWOOD documentation.
When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified
DC
cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the transceiver. The supply
voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging
the
transceiver.
When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette lighter
socket
in a vehicle, use the specified cigarette lighter cable (option).
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct
sunlight nor place the transceiver close to heating appliances.
Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas,
humid
areas, wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the
battery case or the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact
your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service
station.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TH-F6A/TH-F7E transceiver.
It
has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue
the tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD
transceivers.
First, don't let the size fool you. This small FM portable
transceiver features 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70cm amateur
radio band operation plus another all-mode 100 kHz to 1.3
GHz
receiver (SSB and CW are up to 470 MHz). In the meantime,
as you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find
that
KENWOOD is pursuing "user friendliness". For example,
each time
you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see a text
message
on the display that lets you know what you are configuring.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Consider
this
manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers. Allow
the
manual to guide you through the learning process now, then
act as
a reference in the coming years.
FEATURES
Ultra compact design 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70
cm
amateur radio band FM transceiver operation A separate wide
band,
all-mode receiver, built-in Dual-frequency receive within
the
same amateur radio bands 400 memory channels plus 34 special
function memory channels (35 channels for TH-F6A) Long operation
period with a Li-ion battery pack High output power (up
to 5 W
operation) Easy to control and select various functions
with
Multi-scroll key 9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/Mic.)
jack
Built-in VOX function Meets MIL-STD 810C/D/E, Rain, Humidity,
Vibration, and Shock
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items
listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and
packing material in case you need to repack the transceiver
in
the future.
Accessory \ Part Number \ Quantity TH-F6A (K)\ TH-F7E (E)\
TH-F7E (T)
Belt hook \ J29-0623-XX \1\1\1
Antenna \ T90-0781-XX \1\-\-
Antenna \ T90-0789-XX \-\1\1
Strap \ J69-0342-XX \1\1\1
Line Filter \ L79-1417-XX \-\1\1
Li-ion battery \ W09-0979-XX \1\1\1
Charger \ W08-0927-XX \1\-\-
\ W08-0928-XX \-\1\-
\ W08-0929-XX \-\-\1
Instruction Manual \ B62-1441-XX (E/S) \1\1\1
\ B62-1442-XX (F/I) \-\1\-
\ B62-1443-XX (D/G) \-\1\-
R&TTE Notice \ B59-2267-XX \-\1\1
Warranty card \ - \1\1\1
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have been followed
to
simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Instruction \ What to do
Press [KEY] \ Press and release KEY.
Press [KEY1], [KEY2]. \ Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1,
then
press KEY2.
Press [KEY] (1s) \ Press and hold KEY down for a second.
Press [KEY1]+[KEY2]. \ Press and hold KEY1 down, then KEY2.
If
there are more than two keys, press and hold each key in turn
until the final key has been pressed.
Press [KEY]+[@]. \ With the transceiver OFF, press and hold
KEY,
then switch ON the transceiver power by pressing [@] (POWER).
Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different from
country
to country, the following meter band descriptions are used
in
this manual.
2 m band : 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz
1.25 m band : 222 ~ 225 MHz
70 cm band : 420 ~ 450 MHz or 430 ~ 440 MHz
******TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES*************
PLEASE KEEP KEYS.TXT HANDY SINCE MANY KEYS DO THREE FUNCTIONS
[@] = POWER KEY
(U), (D) = MULTI-SCROLL UP, DOWN
(<), (>) = MULTI-SCROLL LEFT, RIGHT
> = BLACK ARROW ICON ON VISUAL DISPLAY
+/- = PLUS OR MINUS
> = AS IN A > B MEANS A IS GREATER THAN B
< = AS IN A < B MEANS A IS LESS THAN B
\ USED TO SEPARATE COLUMNS IN A TABLE
MOST DIAGRAMS ARE NOT DESCRIBED
DEFAULT BEEPS DESCRIBED IN KEYS.TXT
-> = ARROW TO THE RIGHT AS IN A VISUAL TABLE SHOWING A
GOING TO B
(VISUAL DISPLAY) REFERS TO SOMETHING SHOWING UP ON THE DISPLAY
ON
THE FRONT LCD OF THE HANDHELD
WHEN "APPEARS" SHOWS UP IN TEXT, VISUAL ITEM MAY
BE NEXT
*********************************************
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CONTENTS
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
MARKET CODES
NOTICE TO USER
PRECAUTIONS
THANK YOU . i
FEATURES . i
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . i
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED . i
CONTENTS . ii
CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK . 1
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES . 1
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA . 1
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP . 1
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP . 1
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK . 2
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET . 2
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY . 2
CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO
FIRST QSO . 3
CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
KEYS AND CONTROLS . 4
DISPLAY . 5
BASIC OPERATION
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF . 6
ADJUSTING VOLUME . 6
ADJUSTING SQUELCH . 6
SELECTING A BAND . 6
MULTI-SCROLL KEY . 6
TRANSMITTING . 7
Selecting Output Power . 7
SELECTING A FREQUENCY . 7
VFO mode . 7
MHz mode . 7
Direct Frequency Entry . 7
CHAPTER 4 MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU? . 9
MENU ACCESS . 9
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE . 9
MENU FUNCTION LIST . 9
ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST . 11
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW . 12
PROGRAMMING OFFSET . 12
Selecting Offset Direction . 12
Selecting Offset Frequency . 12
Activating Tone Function . 13
Selecting a Tone Frequency . 13
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET . 13
REVERSE FUNCTION . 14
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) . 14
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN . 14
CHAPTER 6 MEMORY CHANNELS
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? . 15
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES
. 15
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES. 15
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL . 16
Using the Tuning Control or D/U keys . 16
Using a Numeric Keypad . 16
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL . 16
MEMORY RECALL MODE . 16
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL. 17
MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS . 18
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION . 18
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING MEMORY GROUP DELETE FUNCTION
. 18
MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER . 18
MEMORY -> VFO TRANSFER . 18
CHANNEL -> CHANNEL TRANSFER . 18
CALL CHANNEL. 19
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL . 19
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL . 19
INFORMATION CHANNELS. 20
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL . 20
REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION CHANNEL . 20
CHANNEL DISPLAY . 21
CHAPTER 7 SCAN
NORMAL SCAN . 22
BAND SCAN . 22
PROGRAM SCAN . 23
Storing Program Scan Frequency Range . 23
Performing the Program Scan . 23
MHz SCAN . 23
MEMORY SCAN . 24
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN . 24
GROUP SCAN . 24
Memory Group Link . 24
CALL SCAN . 25
PRIORITY SCAN . 25
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS . 25
USING PRIORITY SCAN . 25
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN . 26
VISUAL SCAN . 26
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO) . 26
USING VISUAL SCAN (MEMORY CHANNEL) . 27
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT. 27
SCAN RESUME METHOD . 27
CHAPTER 8 SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS and DCS .28
CTCSS . 28
USING CTCSS . 28
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SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY . 28
CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN . 29
DCS . 29
USING DCS .29
SELECTING A DCS CODE . 29
DCS CODE ID SCAN . 30
CHAPTER 9 DTMF FUNCTIONS
MANUAL DIALING . 31
DTMF TX HOLD . 31
AUTOMATIC DIALER . 31
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY . 31
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER . 32
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE TRANSMISSION SPEED . 32
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION . 32
DTMF LOCK . 32
CHAPTER 10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND
ABOUT THE B-BAND . 33
B-BAND FREQUENCY. 33
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) . 33
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) . 34
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND . 34
LSB/USB/CW/AM/FM/WFM . 34
BAR ANTENNA . 34
FINE TUNING . 35
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING . 35
Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step . 35
CHAPTER 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
APO (Auto Power OFF) . 36
ATTENUATOR . 36
BATTERY LIFE . 36
BATTERY REMAINING . 36
BATTERY TYPE . 36
BATTERY SAVER . 37
BEAT SHIFT . 37
BEEP FUNCTION . 37
DISPLAY CONTRAST . 37
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE . 37
LAMP . 38
LOCK FUNCTION . 38
TUNE ENABLE. 38
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL) . 38
MONITOR . 39
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION . 39
POWER-ON MESSAGE . 39
PROGRAMMABLE VFO . 39
SINGLE BAND OPERATION . 40
TIME-OUT TIMER . 40
TONE ALERT . 40
TX INHIBIT . 40
TX POWER . 41
VOLUME BALANCE . 41
VOX . 41
VOX GAIN . 41
VOX DELAY TIME . 41
VOX ON BUSY . 42
CHAPTER 12 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
PREPARATION . 43
CONTROL OPERATION . 43
CHAPTER 13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . 44
CHAPTER 14 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
SP/MIC JACK . 45
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION . 45
SP/MIC . 45
TNC . 45
PC . 46
CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION . 47
SERVICE . 47
SERVICE NOTE . 47
CLEANING . 47
BACKUP BATTERY . 47
TROUBLESHOOTING. 48
MICROPROCESSOR RESET . 50
INITIAL SETTINGS . 50
VFO RESET . 50
MENU RESET . 50
FULL RESET . 50
PERFORMING RESET . 50
OPERATION NOTICES . 51
OPERATING VOLTAGE . 51
TUNING IN SSB/CW MODE . 51
RECEIVING IN AM BAND . 51
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES . 51
BEAT AND NOISE . 51
TRANSMISSION . 51
INTERNAL BEATS . 51
Internal Beats Frequency Formula . 52
CHAPTER 16 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS . 53
CHAPTER 17 APPENDIX
TV CHANNELS (VHF) . 55
TV CHANNELS (UHF) . 56
MARINE CHANNELS (VHF) . 57
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS. 57
CHAPTER 18 INDEX
INDEX . 58
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK
Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you
must
charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver.
To
charge the battery pack, refer to "CHARGING THE Li-ion
BATTERY
PACK" {page 2}.
1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the
bottom of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on
the
back of the transceiver.
2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver
until
the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks the
battery
pack in place.
3 To remove the battery pack, push the release latch on top,
then
slide the battery pack down.
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
1 To open the battery case (BT-13), push the locking tab in,
then
pull the cover back.
2 Insert (or remove) four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
Be sure
to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom
of
the battery case.
3 Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then close
the
cover until the locking tabs click.
4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from) the
transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of "INSTALLING THE Li-ion
BATTERY PACK" {above}.
Note: When you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No.
30
(BATTERY), then select "ALKALINE". Otherwise, the
battery
remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}.
(TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: USING ALKALINE BATTERY PACK LOWERS TRANSMIT
POWER)
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Hold the base of the supplied antenna, then screw the antenna
into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until
secure.
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to the
transceiver.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
You can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver
tightening the 2 supplied screws.
1
1 PREPARATION
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK
The Li-ion battery pack can be charged after it has been
installed onto the transceiver. The battery pack is provided
uncharged for safety purposes.
1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF. While charging
the
battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF.
2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver.
3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. Charging starts
and
2 LEDs on the top panel lights orange.
4 It takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge an empty PB-42L
Li-ion battery pack. When charging completes, the LEDs unlight;
remove the charger plug from the transceiver DC IN jack.
5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet.
Note:
* If you turn the transceiver ON and press [F], [LOW/BATT]
while
charging the battery pack, "CHARGING" appears. "STANDBY"
appears
when the charging completes. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
* The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery
pack.
* If the charger plug is plugged into the DC IN jack before
the
battery pack is attached, turn the transceiver ON and then
OFF
again to initiate the charging.
!! CAUTION
* Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful
life
of the Li-ion battery pack.
* The provided charger is designed to charge only the provided
PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. Charging other models of battery
packs may damage the charger and battery pack.
* Do not press [PTT] while charging.
* The battery pack must be kept in cool and dry place.
* Never leave the battery pack in the direct sun light.
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET
To connect the transceiver to the cigarette lighter socket
in
your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.
While the PG-3J is connected to the cigarette lighter plug,
the
transceiver automatically start charging the Li-ion battery
pack
(PB-42L). When you operate the transceiver, it charges the
Li-ion
battery pack in back ground. If the transceiver is turned
OFF, the
2 LEDs light orange while charging. When the charging completes,
they turn OFF {above}.
!! CAUTION
To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC
converter, only use the optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.
Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire.
Note: If the input voltage exceeds approximately 16.5 V,
warning
beeps sound and "VOLTAGE ERROR" appears.
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY
To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated power
supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable.
1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and the
power
supply are OFF.
2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the power supply;
the
red lead to the positive (+) terminal, and the black lead
to the
negative (-) terminal.
3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN jack
of
the transceiver.
If the transceiver is turned OFF while a regulated power
supply
is connected with the DC IN jack, it automatically initiates
charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L) {above}.
Note:
* If the DC power supply voltage is below 12.0 V DC, you may
not
be able to charge the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L).
* The supply voltage must be between 12.0 V and 16.0 V to
prevent
damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds approximately
16.5 V, warning beeps sound and "VOLTAGE ERROR"
appears. Remove
the DC IN jack plug immediately.
* If the DC power supply voltage is above 14.5 V DC and "H"
(High
Power) is selected, "H" icon blinks and the output
power is
reduced to "L" level (Low Power) automatically {page
41}.
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YOUR FIRST QSO
FIRST QSO
Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? Reading
this
page should get your voice on the air right away. The
instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If
you
encounter problems or there is something you would like to
know
more, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual.
(DIAGRAM OF HANDHELD HERE)
1 Press and hold [@] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver
power ON. A high pitched double beep sounds and then "KENWOOD"
and "HELLO !!" (VISUAL DISPLAY) appear momentarily.
The various
indicators and 2 frequencies appear on the LCD.
The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned
OFF. It
automatically recalls these parameters next time you turn
the
transceiver ON again.
2 Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top. Each
time
you press [A/B], the ">" icon moves, indicating
which frequency
band is currently selected for operation. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
3 Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o'clock position.
4 Press [BAND] until you select the amateur radio band you
wish
to operate.
5 Turn the Tuning control to select the receive frequency.
You may further turn the VOL control to adjust the volume
level
of the signal.
6 To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2
inches)
from your mouth.
7 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your normal
tone
of voice.
8 Release the PTT switch to receive.
9 Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 to continue communication.
3
GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS
DIAGRAM OF RADIO HERE
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6
A/B-band status LEDs
Green : Busy
Red : Transmitting
Orange : Charging
Tuning Control VOL Control
Display
PTT switch
LAMP Key
Antenna
Speaker/Mic.
Keypad
Power Switch
MONI Key
Multi-scroll Key
SP/MIC jack
DC IN jack
Battery release
4
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
DIAGRAM HERE OF DISPLAY (VISUAL)
1 EL
Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low ("L")
or
Economic Low ("EL") {pages 7, 41}.
2 H
Appears when the transmit output power is set to High ("H")
{pages 7, 41}.
3 LSB
Appears when lower side band (LSB) is selected for B-band
{page
34}.
4 USB
Appears when upper side band (USB) is selected for B-band
{page
34}.
5 CW
Appears when CW is selected for B-band {page 34}.
6 WFMN
"WFM" appears when wide FM mode is selected {page
34}. "FM"
appears when normal FM mode is selected. "FMN" appears
when
narrow FM mode is selected {page 39}.
7 AM
"AM" appears when AM mode is selected {page 34}.
8 P
Appears when a Priority Scan is activated {page 25}.
9 FINE
Appears when a Fine Tuning function is activated {page 35}.
10 VOX
Appears when the VOX function is activated {page 41}.
11 BLACK BOX WITH R IN CENTER
Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) is activated
{page
14}.
12 KEY SYMBOL (PICTURE OF KEY)
Appears when the Lock function is ON {page 38}.
13 BLACK BOX WITH F IN CENTER
Appears when the function key is pressed.
14 SERIES OF BLACK BOXES
S-meter (RX) and relative RF power meter (TX).
(VISUALLY l l l l 5 l 7 l 9)
15 CT
"CT" appears when the CTCSS function is activated
{page 28}.
16 BLACK BOX WITH T IN CENTER
Appears when the Tone function is activated {page 13}.
17 DCS
Appears when the DCS function is activated {page 29}.
18 +/-/ (THIRD DISPLAY IS NO SYMBOL)
Appears when the repeater shift function is activated {page
12}.
19 R
Appears when the Reverse function is activated {page 14}.
20 PICTURE OF BELL
Appears when the Tone Alert function is activated {page 40}.
21 *
Appears when the displayed memory channel has been locked
out
{page 27}.
22 Dot-matrix display
76 x 16 dot-matrix display. It displays various information,
such as the operating frequencies, menu settings, and etc.
5
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
BASIC OPERATION
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF
1 Press [@] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power
ON.
Upon power up, a high pitched double beep sounds, followed
by
the frequencies and other indicators.
2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [@] (POWER) again.
When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched double
beep
sounds.
The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned
OFF. It
recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver
ON again.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio output
level
and counterclockwise to decrease the output level.
If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold [MONI]
to
unmute the speaker, then adjust the VOL control to a comfortable
audio output level.
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no
signals
are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will
hear
sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the
selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be,
to
receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient
RF
noise conditions. You can configure independent threshold
squelch
levels for the A-band and B-band.
1 Press [SQL].
The current squelch level appears.
(picture showing LCD DISPLAY of SQUELCH LEVELS) SQL: llll----
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to adjust the
level.
Select the level at which the background noise is just
eliminated when no signal is present.
The higher the level, the stronger the signals must be,
to
receive.
6 different levels can be set level 0 (|| || || || ||) level
5).
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the new settings or press
[<] to
cancel without changing the current setting.
Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch
unmutes up to level 2.
SELECTING A BAND
By default, two frequencies are displayed on the LCD. The
frequency on top is called the A-band. The bottom frequency
is
called the B-band. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
Press [A/B] to select the A-band or B-band for operation.
Each
time you press [A/B], the ">" icon moves, indicating
which band
is currently selected for operation. Usually, select the A-band
to operate the amateur band and select the B-band to receive
the
various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV (audio only)
or
another amateur band {page 33}.
MULTI-SCROLL KEY
This transceiver has a 4-way cursor key with a MENU ("MNU")
key
in the center. (THIS KEY ROCKS LEFT(<) RIGHT(>), UP[U]
DOWN [D],
AND DEPRESSES IN CENTER)
[U]/[D]keys (MULTI-SCROLL PUSHED UP [U], MULTI SCROLL PUSHED
DOWN [D]
The [U]/[D] keys function in the same way as the Tuning control.
These keys change the frequencies, memory channels, and other
selections.
Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the [U]/[D]
keys for
most of the controls.
[>] OK key (MULTI-SCROLL MOVED TO THE RIGHT)
Press to move to the next step or complete the setting in
various
modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS
code
selection.
[<] ESC key (ESCAPE MULTI-SCROLL MOVED TO THE LEFT)
Press to move back or cancel the entry in various modes, such
as
Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and direct frequency
entry.
[MNU] key (DEPRESSING CENTER OF MULTI-SCROLL KEY)
Press to enter the Menu mode. In Menu mode, you can select
the
desired menu number by turning the Tuning control or pressing
[U]/[D]. It also functions as [OK] key.
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
TRANSMITTING
1 To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2
inches)
from your mouth, then press and hold the PTT switch and speak
into the microphone in your normal tone of voice.
The status LED on the top panel lights red and bar-graph
meter
appears. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
If you press [PTT] while you are outside of the transmission
coverage, a high pitched error beep sounds.
2 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.
Note: If you transmit continuously for more than 10 minutes,
the
internal time-out timer generates a warning beep and the
transceiver stops transmitting. In this case, release the
PTT
switch and let the transceiver cool down for a while, then
press
the PTT switch again to resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}.
* Selecting Output Power
Selecting lower transmission power is the best way to reduce
the
battery consumption, if communication is still reliable. You
can
configure different power levels for transmission {page 41}.
Press [LOW].
Each time you press [LOW], the indicator cycles between
"H"
(high), "L" (low), and "EL" (economic
low). (VISUAL DISPLAY)
Note:
* You can store different output power setting for the A and
B-band.
* When you change the output power, it is reflected to all
available amateur bands for A or B-band.
SELECTING A FREQUENCY
* VFO Mode
This is the basic mode for changing the operating frequency.
Turn
the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency. Turn
the
Tuning control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Or,
press [U]/[D] to change the frequency.
* MHz Mode
If the desired operating frequency is far away from the current
frequency, it is quicker to use the MHz tuning mode.
To adjust the MHz digit:
1 Press [MHz].
A MHz digit blinks. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
desired
MHz digit.
3 After selecting the desired MHz digit, press [MHz] to exit
the mode
and return to normal VFO mode {above}.
4 You may further adjust the frequency using the Tuning control
or
[U]/[D]. Note: MHz mode does not function in AM band.
* Direct Frequency Entry
In addition to turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D], there
is
another way of selecting the frequency. When the desired frequency
is far away from the current frequency, you can directly enter
a
frequency from the numeric keypad.
1 Press [VFO].
You must be in the VFO mode to make the direct frequency
entry.
2 Press [ENT].
- - - - - - appears. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
3 Press the numeric keys ([0] to [9]) to enter your desired
frequency. [MHz] can be used to complete the MHz digits entry.
Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining digits (the digits you
did
not enter) with 0 and completes the entry.
To select 145.000 MHz for example, press
[1], [4], [5] then press [ENT] to complete the entry.
If you want to revise the MHz digits only, press [VFO]
in place
of [ENT].
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
Example 1 (f greater than 100 MHz but less than 1000 MHz)
To enter 438.320 MHz:
HIT [ENT] key
HIT [4], [3], [8]
DISPLAY SHOWS 4 3 8. ---
HIT [3], [2], [0]
DISPLAY SHOWS 4 3 8. 3 2 0
Note: You do not have to press [MHz] when you are entering
a 3-digit MHz number.
Example 2
To enter 439.000 MHz:
HIT [ENT]
DISPLAY SHOWS --- ---
HIT [4], [3], [9]
DISPLAY SHOWS 4 3 9.---
HIT [ENT]
DISPLAY SHOWS 4 3 9. 0 0 0
Example 3
To revise 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz:
DISPLAY SHOWS 1 4 4. 6 5 0
HIT [ENT]
DISPLAY SHOWS --- ---
HIT [1], [4], [5]
DISPLAY SHOWS 1 4 5. - - -
HIT [VFO]
DISPLAY SHOWS 1 4 5. 6 5 0
Example 4 (f greater than 1000 MHz)
To enter 1250.500 MHz (B-band only):
HIT [ENT] DISPLAY SHOWS --- ---
HIT [1], [2], [5], [0]
DISPLAY SHOWS 1250. ---
HIT [5] DISPLAY SHOWS 1250.5--
HIT [ENT] DISPLAY SHOWS 1250. 500
Example 5 (f less than 100 MHz)
To enter 10.500 MHz (B-band only):
HIT [ENT] DISPLAY SHOWS --- ---
HIT [1], [0] DISPLAY SHOWS 1 0----
HIT [MHz] DISPLAY SHOWS 1 0. - - -
HIT [5] DISPLAY SHOWS 1 0. 5 --
Note: When pressing the last [ENT], the Fine Tuning function
is
automatically activated for 10.5000 MHz.
Example 6
To enter 810 kHz (B-band only):
HIT [ENT] DISPLAY SHOWS --- ---
HIT [0] DISPLAY SHOWS 0 -- ---
HIT [MHz] DISPLAY SHOWS 0. ---
HIT [8], [1], [0] DISPLAY SHOWS 0. 8 1 0
Note:
* If the entered frequency does not match the current frequency
step size, the frequency is automatically rounded down to
the
next available frequency.
* When the desired frequency cannot be entered exactly, check
whether the Fine Tuning function is ON or not {page 35}, and
then
confirm the frequency step size {page 37}.
* Some frequency ranges are blocked, due to government
regulations. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for
the
TX/RX coverage.
* If you turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] while entering
the frequency, the transceiver clears the entry and recovers
the
previous frequency and mode.
9
MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured
via
a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical
controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system,
you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize
the various timings, settings, and programming functions on
this
transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls
and
switches.
MENU ACCESS
1 Press [MNU].
The Menu No. and setting appear on the display, along with
a
brief explanation of the Menu No.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
Menu No.
As you change the Menu No., a brief explanation of each
Menu
No. appears.
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to configure the parameter of the
currently
selected Menu No.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
parameter.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE
You can select either English or Japanese (Katakana) for the
menu
description. To switch the language:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 27.
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select either
"ENGLISH" or "JAPANESE".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press
[<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
When you select "JAPANESE" in step 3 and press
[>] or [MNU],
all Menu explanations are displayed in Japanese (Katakana).
To
return to English mode, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 {above} to
access
Menu No. 27, then select "ENGLISH". Press [>]
or [MNU] to display
the Menu mode in English.
Note: The menu language selection does not affect any other
modes, such as memory name {page 17} or DTMF name {page 31}.
MENU FUNCTION LIST
On the Display \ Menu No. \ Function \ Selections \ Default
\ Ref. Page
SCAN RESUME \ 1 \ Scan resume method TIME: Time-Operated
CARRIER:
Carrier-Operated mode SEEK: Seek and stop mode \ TIME/CARRIER/SEEK
\ TIME \
27
M GRP. LINK \ 2 \ Memory Group Link configuration \ 0 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 \ No
Links \ 24
MR METHOD \ 3 \ Memory Recall condition \ ALL BANDS/CURRENT
BAND \ ALL
BANDS \ 16
PROG VFO \ 4 \ Programmable VFO frequency range (A-band only)
\ - \
See Reference Page \ 39
AUTO OFFSET \ 5 \ Auto Repeater Offset Repeater function
\ ON/OFF \ ON \ 13
OFFSET \ 6 \ Repeater offset frequency \ 0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz
in steps of
0.05 MHz \ See Reference Page \ 12
TUNE ENABLE \ 7 \ Permit the of use Tuning control when the
keys are
locked \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 38
TX INHIBIT \ 8 \ Inhibit the transmission \ ON/OFF \ OFF
\ 40
SP/MIC JACK \ 9 \ Select the SP/MIC jack function \ SP/MIC/TNC/PC
\
SP/MIC \ 45 46
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4 MENU SETUP
DTMF STORE \ 10 \ Store DTMF numbers in DTMF memories \ -
\ No Data \
31
DTMF SPD \ 11 \ DTMF tone transmission speed \ FAST/SLOW
\ FAST \ 32
DTMF HOLD \ 12 \ Hold the transmission for 2 seconds between
DTMF
key entries \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 31
DTMF PAUSE \ 13 \ The pause duration while transmitting DTMF
tones \
100/250/500/750/1000/1500/2000 ms \ 500 ms \ 32
DTMF LOCK \ 14 \ Disable DTMF transmission with keys \ ON/OFF
\ OFF \
32
PWR-ON MSG \ 15 \ Power-on message \ 8 characters \ HELLO!!
\ 39
CONTRAST \ 16 \ LCD display contrast 1:minimum ~ 16:maximum
\ 1~16 \
8 \ 37
BAT SAVER \ 17 \ Battery saver receiver shut-off period \
OFF/0.2/0.4/
0.6/0.8/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 sec. \ 1.0 sec \ 37
APO \ 18 \ Automatic Power Off function \ OFF/3O/60 min.
\ 30 min. \ 36
KEY BEEP \ 19 \ Beep function \ ON/OFF \ ON \ 37
VOX on BUSY \ 20 \ Allow VOX transmission when the receiver
is busy \
ON/OFF \ OFF \ 42
VOX GAIN \ 21 \ Set the VOX gain sensitivity \ 0: least sensitive
~ 9: most sensitive \ 4 \ 41
VOX DELAY \ 22 \ Adjust the VOX delay time \ 100/200/300/500/1000/
1500/2000/3000 ms \ 500 ms \ 41
CALL KEY \ 23 \ Select a function for the CALL key \ CALL/1750
Hz \
CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz (TH-F7E) \ 19
1750 HOLD \ 24 \ Hold the TX status when a 1750 tone is transmitted
\
ON/OFF \ OFF \ 13
BEAT SHIFT \ 25 \ Shift the internal CPU clock frequency
\ ON/OFF \
OFF \ 37
BAR ANT \ 26 \ Enable an internal bar antenna below 10.1
MHz \
ENABLED/DISABLED \ ENABLED \ 34
LANGUAGE \ 27 \ Select the menu language \ ENGLISH/JAPANESE
\ ENGLISH \
9
PACKET \ 28 \ Select an external TNC packet speed \ 1200/9600
bps \ 1200
bps \ 45
FM NARROW \ 29 \ FM narrow band operation \ ON/OFF \ OFF
\ 39
BATTERY \ 30 \ Select a battery type \ LITHIUM/ ALKALINE
\ LITHIUM \ 36
RESET? \ 31 \ Select a reset mode \ NO/VFO RESET/VFO/MENU
RESET/FULL
RESET \ NO \ 50
10
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ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST
APO \ 18 \ OFF/30/60 minutes \ 30 min. \ 36
AUTO OFFSET \ 5 \ OFF/ON \ ON \ 13
BAR ANT \ 26 \ ENABLED/DISABLED \ ENABLED \ 34
BATTERY \ 30 \ LITHIUM/ALKALINE \ LITHIUM \ 36
BAT SAVER \ 17 \ OFF/0.2/0.4/0.6/0.8/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0
sec. \ 1.0 sec. \
37
BEAT SHIFT \ 25 \ OFF/ON \ OFF \ 37
CALL KEY \ 23 \ CALL/1750 HZ \ CALL (TH-F6A)/1750 Hz (TH-F7E)
\ 19
CONTRAST \ 16 \ 1~16 \ 8 \ 37
DTMF HOLD \ 12 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 32
DTMF LOCK \ 14 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 32
DTMF PAUSE \ 13 \ 100/200/500/750/1000/1500/2000 ms \ 500
ms \ 32
DTMF SPD \ 11 \ FAST/SLOW \ FAST \ 32
DTMF STORE \ 10 \ - \ No data \ 31
FM NARROW \ 29 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 39
KEY BEEP \ 19 \ ON/OFF \ ON \ 37
LANGUAGE \ 27 \ ENGLISH/JAPANESE \ ENGLISH \ 9
MR METHOD \ 3 \ ALL BANDS/ CURRENT BAND \ ALL BANDS \ 16
M. GRP LINK \ 2 \ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \ No Links \ 24
OFFSET \ 6 \ 0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz in steps of 0.05 MHz \ See
Reference Page \
12
PACKET \ 28 \ 1200/9600 bps \ 1200 bps \ 45
PROG VFO \ 4 \ - \ - \ 39
PWR-ON MSG \ 15 \ 8 characters \ HELLO!! \ 39
RESET? \ 31 \ NO/VFO /MENU RESET/ FULL RESET \ NO \ 50
SCAN RESUME \ 1 \ TIME/CARRIER/SEEK \ TIME \ 27
SP/MIC JACK \ 9 \ SP/MIC/TNC/PC \ SP/MIC \ 45 \ 46
TUNE ENABLE \ 7 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 38
TX INHIBIT \ 8 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 40
VOX DELAY \ 22 \ 100/200/300/500/1000/1500/2000/3000 ms \
500 ms \ 41
VOX GAIN \ 21 \ 0~9 \ 4 \ 41
VOXonBUSY \ 20 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 42
1750 HOLD \ 24 \ ON/OFF \ OFF \ 13
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by radio
clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other elevated
locations. Generally they operate at higher ERP (Effective
Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of
elevation and high ERP allows communications over much greater
distances than communications without using repeaters.
Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair
with a
standard or non-standard offset (odd-split). In addition,
some
repeaters must receive a tone from the transceiver to allow
it to
access. For details, consult your local repeater reference.
(DIAGRAM HERE OF 2 CARS USING A REPEATER)
CAR 1 TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
REPEATER
CAR 2 TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW
1 Select a band.
2 Select a receive frequency.
3 Select an offset direction.
4 Select an offset frequency. (only when programming odd-split
repeater
frequencies)
5 Activate the Tone function. (If necessary)
6 Select a tone frequency. (If necessary)
If you store the above data in a memory channel, you need
not
reprogram every time. See "MEMORY CHANNELS" {page
15}.
PROGRAMMING OFFSET
First select an amateur radio repeater downlink frequency
on the
A-band or B-band as described in "SELECTING A FREQUENCY"
{page
7}.
* Selecting Offset Direction
Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or
lower
(-) than the receive frequency.
Press [F], [REV] to select the offset direction. "+"
or "-"
appears, indicating which offset direction is selected.
To
program -7.6 MHz offset on the TH-F7E (430 MHz only), repeatedly
press [F], [REV] until "(BOX SURROUNDING -) (VISUALLY
NO INDICATION)"
appears. If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the
allowable
range, transmitting is inhibited. In this case, adjust the
receive
frequency so that the transmit frequency is within the band
limits.
(NOTE: WHEN NEITHER "+" OR "-" APPEAR
ON DISPLAY, UNIT IS IN
SIMPLEX OPERATION)
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting,
you cannot change the offset direction.
* Selecting Offset Frequency
To access a repeater which requires an odd-split frequency
pair,
change the offset frequency from the default which is used
by
most repeaters. The default offset frequency on the 2 m band
is
600 kHz (all models); the default on the 70 cm band is 5.0
MHz
(TH-F6A) or 1.6 MHz (TH-F7E); the default on the 1.25 m band
is
1.6 MHz (TH-F6A).
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band you want to
change
the offset frequency.
2 Press [MNU].
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 6 (OFFSET).
4 Press [>] or [MNU].
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
appropriate
offset frequency. The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz
to 59.95 MHz
in steps of 50 kHz.
6 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [PTT]
to cancel.
TH-F7E only: If you have selected "(BOX SURROUNDING
-)" for the offset
direction, you cannot change the default (-7.6 MHz) offset
frequency.
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset
frequency
will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.
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5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
* Activating Tone Function
Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF).
"T IN GRAY" appears when the Tone function is
ON. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS/DCS functions at the
same
time. Switching the Tone function ON after activating the
CTCSS/DCS deactivates the CTCSS/DCS function.
TH-F7E only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz
tones, you need not activate the Tone function. Press [CALL]
without pressing the PTT switch to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
(default setting).
* Selecting a Tone Frequency
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F], [TONE].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
desired
tone frequency.
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to complete the setting. Otherwise,
press
[PTT] to cancel.
Available Tone Frequencies
No. Freq. (Hz)
01 67.0 \ 02 69.3 \ 03 71.9 \ 04 74.4 \ 05 77.0 \ 06 79.7
\ 07 82.5
09 88.5 \ 10 91.5 \ 11 94.8 \ 12 97.4 \ 13 100.0 \ 14 103.5
\ 15 107.2
16 110.9 \ 17 114.8 \ 18 118.8 \ 19 123.0 \ 20 127.3 \ 21
131.8 \ 22 136.5
23 141.3 \ 24 146.2 \ 25 151.4 \ 26 156.7 \ 27 162.2 \ 28
167.9 \ 29 173.8
30 179.9 \ 31 186.2 \ 32 192.8 \ 33 203.5 \ 34 206.5 \ 35
210.7 \ 36 218.1
37 225.7 \ 38 229.1 \ 39 233.6 \ 40 241.8 \ 41 250.3 \ 42
254.1
Note: 42 different tones are available for TH-F6A/TH-F7E.
These 42 tones
includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard tones.
TH-F7E only:
* To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL] without
pressing the PTT
switch (default setting). Release [CALL] to quit transmitting.
You can also
make the transceiver remain in the transmit mode for 2 seconds
after
releasing [CALL]; a 1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted.
Access
Menu No. 24 (1750 HOLD) and select "ON".
* If you desire to assign [CALL] for recalling the Call channel
in place of
transmitting the 1750 Hz tone, access Menu No. 23 (CALL KEY)
and select
"CALL".
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET
This function automatically selects an offset direction, according
to the
frequency that you select on the 144 MHz and 220 MHz (TH-F6A
only) bands.
The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown
below. To
obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction,
contact your
national Amateur Radio association.
TH-F6A (U. S. A. and Canada)
This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.
144.0 S 145.1 - 145.5 S 146.0 + 146.4 S 146.6 - 147.0 + 147.4
S 147.6 -
148.0 MHz S: Simplex
222.0 S 223.920 - 225.0
S: Simplex
TH-F7E (Europe/Others)
144.0 S 145.6 - 145.8 S 146.0 MHz
S: Simplex
Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse
is ON.
However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has
selected an
offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit
frequencies.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 5 (AUTO
OFFSET).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] switch the function
ON or OFF.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting.
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5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
REVERSE FUNCTION
The reverse function exchanges a separate receive and transmit
frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can manually check
the
strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other
station. If the station's signal is strong, both stations
should
move to a simplex frequency and free up the repeater.
DIAGRAM HERE OF REPEATER AND REVERSE OPERATIONS
HANDHELD RX: 145.325 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz
REPEATER RX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz
HANDHELD RX: 145.325 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz
REVERSE OPERATIONS
HANDHELD TX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz
HANDHELD TX: 144.725 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz
(NOTE: ONE HANDHELD IS ON REPEATER FREQUENCIES)
To swap the transmit and receive frequencies: Press [REV]
to
switch the Reverse function ON (or OFF).
"R" appears when the function is ON. (VISUAL
DISPLAY GRAY BOX
WITH R IN CENTER)
Note: You can turn the Reverse function ON when you are operating
in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the TX/RX frequency.
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)
While using a repeater, the ASC function periodically checks
the
strength of a signal that you are receiving directly from
the
other station. If the station's signal is strong enough to
allow
direct contact without a repeater, "R" indicator
on the (VISUAL)
display starts blinking.
Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON. "R"
appears when the
function is ON.
(NOTE: THIS "R" ICON IS A BLACK BOX WITH A WHITE
R IN IT.)
While direct contact is possible, "R" blinks.
To quit the
function, press [REV]. Note:
* Pressing the PTT switch causes "R" icon to quit
blinking.
* ASC can be activated while operating in Simplex mode. However,
it does not change the TX/RX frequencies.
* ASC does not function while scanning.
* Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF.
* If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that
contains a Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.
* ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted
every 3
seconds.
* ASC does not function when the band is not selected for
operation.
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN
This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify
the
incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may use
the
function to find which tone frequency is required by accessing
your local repeater.
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F], [TONE] (1 s)
to start
the Tone Freq. ID scan.
When the transceiver receives the signal, the scan starts.
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or
press [U]/[D].
To quit the function, press [PTT] or [<].
When the tone frequency is identified, a beep sounds and
the
identified frequency appears. (VISUALLY)
2 Press [>] to program the identified frequency in place
of the
current tone frequency.
Press [<] if you do not want to program the identified
frequency.
Press [U]/[D] while the identified frequency is blinking,
to
resume scanning.
Note: Some repeaters do not re-transmit the access tone in
the
downlink signal. In this case, check the other station's uplink
signal to detect the repeater access tone.
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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 those data
every
time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel through
simple
operation. A total of 400 memory channels are available for
storing the frequencies, modes and other operating conditions
of
the A and B-bands.
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?
You can use each memory channel as a simplex & repeater
channel
or 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
Note: Not only can you store data in memory channels, but
you can
also overwrite existing data with new data. The data listed
below
can be stored in each memory channel:
Parameter \ Simplex & Repeater \ Odd-split
Receive frequency \ Yes \ Yes
Transmit frequency \ Yes \ Yes
Tone frequency \ Yes \ Yes
CTCSS frequency \ Yes \ Yes
CTCSS ON \ Yes \ Yes
DCS code \ Yes \ Yes
DCS ON \ Yes \ Yes
Offset direction \ Yes \ Yes
Offset frequency \ Yes \ Yes
Reverse On \ Yes \ N/A
Frequency step size \ Yes \ Yes
Memory channel lockout \ Yes \ Yes
Memory channel name \ Yes \ Yes
FINE tuning ON \ Yes \ Yes
Mode selection \ Yes \ Yes
Yes: Can be stored in memory.
N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.
Note: The transmit frequency must be on the same band as
the
receive frequency band (Odd-split channel).
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
frequency in the amateur radio bands.
You can also directly enter desired frequency using the
keypad
{page 7}.
3 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the following
data:
Offset direction {page 12} Tone function, if necessary
{page
13} CTCSS/DCS function, if necessary {pages 28, 29} If storing
a simplex frequency, you may select other related data (CTCSS
or
DCS settings, etc.).
4 Press [F].
A memory channel number appears and blinks. "I>"(TRIANGLE
WITH
CLEAR CENTER)" indicates the current channel is empty;
"I>"(TRIANGLE
WITH DARK CENTER) appears if the channel contains data.
Memory
channel number L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 {page 23}, I-0 ~ I-9 {page 20},
and
Pr1 and Pr2 {page 25} are reserved for other functions.
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
memory
channel in which you want to store the data.
6 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]) to store the data to the channel.
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES
Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with
a
non-standard offset. If you store two separate frequencies
in a
memory channel, you can operate on those repeaters without
programming the offset frequency and direction.
1 Store the desired receive frequency and related data by
the
procedure given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies
{above}.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
desired
transmit frequency.
3 Press [F].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select
the memory channel you programmed in step 1.
5 Press [PTT]+[MR] ([PTT]+[>] or [PTT]+[MNU]).
The transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel.
Note:
* When you recall an odd-split memory channel, "+"
and "-" appear
on the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].
* When you revise only the transmission frequency for the
odd-split channel, the frequency step size must be the same
as
the original odd-split channel memory data.
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL
There are 2 ways of recalling the desired memory channel.
* Using the Tuning Control or U/D Keys
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. The memory channel
used last is recalled.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
memory channel.
You cannot recall an empty memory channel.
To restore VFO mode, press [VFO]. Note: If the "CURRENT
BAND"
is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD), only memory channels
that
have the same band data can be recalled {below}.
* Using a Numeric Keypad
You can also recall a memory channel by entering a desired
memory
channel number with the keypad.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Press [ENT], then enter the channel number using 3 digits.
For example, to recall channel 12, press [ENT], [0], [1],
[2].
You can shorten the entry for memory channels that are less
than 100 by pressing [ENT] after entering the channel number.
For
example, to recall memory channel 9, press [ENT], [9], [ENT].
Note:
* You cannot recall an empty memory channel. An error beep
sounds.
* You cannot recall the Program Scan memory channels (L0/U0
~
L9/U9), Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels
(I-0 ~ I-9), using the numeric keypad.
* When you recall an odd-split memory channel, "+"
and "-" appear
on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency.
* After recalling a memory channel, you may modify data such
as
Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared once you
select another channel or the VFO mode. To permanently store
the
data, overwrite the channel contents {page 15}.
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL
To clear an individual memory channel:
1 Recall the memory channel you want to erase.
2 Press and hold [@] (POWER) to switch the transceiver OFF.
3 Press [MR]+[@] (POWER). An erase confirmation message
appears.
4 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]) to erase the channel data.
The contents of the memory channel are erased.
To quit clearing the memory channel, press any key other
than
[MR], [>] and [MNU].
Note:
* If you clear the information channel data, the data will
be set
to the factory default values.
* You can also clear the Priority channel data and L0/U0 ~
L9/U9
data.
* To clear all memory channels contents, perform the Full
Reset
{page 50}.
MEMORY RECALL MODE
Since the transceiver has more than 400 memory channels, it
sometimes takes time to search for your desired memory channel.
By default, the transceiver can recall all memory channels
when
[MR] is pressed, regardless of the current operating band.
However, you can configure the transceiver to recall only
the
memory channels that have the same band information. For example,
when you operate on the 2 m band in VFO mode, pressing [MR]
recalls only the memory channels that have 2 m band information.
To change the memory recall mode:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 3
(MR METHOD).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "CURRENT
BAND".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
When you press [MR] in VFO mode, only memory channels that
have
the same band data are recalled. To return to the default
memory
recall mode, repeat step 1 to 5 {above} and select "ALL
BANDS" in
step 4.
Note:
* All Information Channels are recalled regardless of Memory
Recall mode selection.
* Memory Recall mode selection does not change the Memory
Group
scan channels {page 24} .
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL
You can name memory channels using up to 8 alphanumeric
characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name
appears on the display in place of the stored frequency. Names
can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people,
etc.
1 Press [MR] to recall your desired memory channel.
2 Press [F], [MN<->f] to enter memory name input mode.
The entry cursor appears.(VISUALLY A FLASHING BOX)
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
first
character.
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters. Refer to the following table for the available
characters.
Press [MONI] to delete the character at the cursor position.
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter a character
(Special ASCII characters are not available). For example,
each
press of [2] switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then
back to a.
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control
to jump
to the first character of each ASCII character group.
4 Press [>].
The cursor moves to the next digit.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.
Pressing [>] after selecting the 8th digit completes
the programming.
To complete programming before entering less than 8 digits,
press [MNU]
or press [>] twice.
Press [<] to move the cursor back.
Press [PTT] ([F], [VFO], [MR], or [CALL]) to cancel the
entry. After
storing a memory name, pressing [MN<->f] switches the
display between
the memory name and the frequency.
Note:
* You can also name the DTMF memory channels {page 31} and
Information Channels {page 20} but you cannot name the Call
channel {page 19}.
* You cannot assign a memory name to a channel that does not
contain data.
* You can overwrite stored names by repeating steps 1 to 5.
* The stored name is erased when you clear the memory channel
data.
Available Characters Using the Tuning Control
Available Characters
ABCDEFGHIJ
KLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ[]^-
`abcdefghi
jklmnopqrs
tuvwxyz{|}
~\SP!"#$%&%&'
()*+,-./01
23456789:;
<=>?@
Available Characters Using the Numeric Keypad
DTMF Key - Characters Available
1 - q z 1 Q Z
2 - a b c 2 A B C
3 - d e f 3 D E F
4 - g h i 4 G H I
5 - j k l 5 J K L
6 - m n o 6 M N O
7 - p r s 7 P R S
8 - t u v 8 T U V
9 - w x y 9 W X Y
0 - space 0
# - ? ! ' . , - /
& # ( ) < > ;
: " @
Additional Characters for the TH-F7E (NOT COPIED)
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MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS
400 memory channels have been divided into 8 groups of 50.
Group
0 contains memory channel numbers 0 ~ 49, group 1 is 50 ~
99,
group 2 is 100 ~ 149, and so on. You can categorize each group
to
store similar data, same frequency bands or same modes for
ease
of use.
Group 0 0 ~ 49
Group 1 50 ~ 99
Group 2 100 ~ 149
Group 3 150 ~ 199
Group 4 200 ~ 249
Group 5 250 ~ 299
Group 6 300 ~ 349
Group 7 350 ~ 399
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION
It is sometimes a tedious endeavor to scroll through 400 memory
channels sequentially. However, using a Group memory recall
function, you can access your desired memory channel numbers
more
quickly.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control
to select
a group. Each click of the Tuning control, the lowest
memory channel number of each group is recalled. For example,
if
you have the following memory channels that contain data:
Group # Memory channels that contain the data
Group 0 0 2 10 15 30 45
Group 1 50 61 65 78 98
Group 2 103 11 123
Group 4
Group 5 260 280
Group 6 305 322 333 345
Group 7 399
Memory channels 0, 50, 103, 152, 260, 305, 399, and then
0 are recalled
sequentially while pressing and holding [LAMP].
3 Release [LAMP] and turn the Tuning control to select the
desired memory
channels within the selected group.
Note: If you have configured the Menu No. 3 as "CURRENT
BAND" {page 16}, only
memory channels that have the same frequency band are recalled.
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING MEMORY GROUP DELETE
Instead of erasing each unnecessary channel one by one, you
can erase an entire
group of memory channels at once. For example, if you erase
group 2 memory
channels, all the data in memory channels 100 ~ 149 are erased.
1 Press [MR].
* Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select a memory
channel in the
group you want to erase (for example, memory channel No. 111,
in Group 2).
2 Press [@] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.
3 Press [@] (POWER) + [MHz].
* An erase confirmation message appears.
4 Press [MR], [>] or [MNU] to proceed. Otherwise, press
any other key to
cancel the erase.
MEMORY TRANSFER
* Memory > VFO Transfer
After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory
Recall mode, you
can copy the data to the VFO. This function is useful, for
example, when the
frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored
in a memory channel.
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired
memory channel.
2 Press [F], [MR] to copy the memory channel data to the
VFO.
Note:
* To copy an odd-split channel data {page 15}, turn the Reverse
function ON {page 14} before performing the transfer.
* You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels (L0/U0
~
L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels
(I-0 ~ I-9) to the VFO.
* Channel > Channel Transfer
You can also copy channel information from one memory channel
to another. This
function is useful when storing frequencies and associated
data that you
temporarily change in Memory Recall mode.
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired
memory channel.
2 Press [F].
3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data
copied, using the
Tuning control.
4 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]).
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Channel 0 - 399 > Channel 0 - 399
Receive frequency > Receive frequency
Transmit frequency > Transmit frequency
Tone frequency > Tone frequency
Shift frequency > Shift frequency
CTCSS frequency > CTCSS frequency
DCS code > DCS code
Tone/CTCSS/DCS on/off status > Tone/CTCSS/DCS on/off status
Offset direction > Offset direction
Reverse ON > Reverse ON
Frequency step size > Frequency step size
Memory channel name > Memory channel name
FINE tuning ON > FINE tuning ON
Mode selection > Mode selection
Memory Channel Lockout ON/OFF > Memory Channel Lockout
ON/OFF
Channel 0 - 399 > L0/U0 - L9/U9, Pr1, Pr2 and I-0~I-9
Receive frequency > Receive frequency
Transmit frequency > Transmit frequency
Tone frequency > Tone frequency
Shift frequency > Shift frequency
CTCSS frequency > CTCSS frequency
DCS code > DCS code
Tone/CTCSS/DCS on/off status > Tone/CTCSS/DCS on/off status
Offset direction > Offset direction
Reverse ON > Reverse ON
Frequency step size > Frequency step size
Memory channel name > Memory channel name
FINE tuning ON > FINE tuning ON
Mode selection > Mode selection
Memory Channel Lockout ON/OFF > Memory Channel Lockout
ON/OFF
The tables above illustrate how data is transferred between
memory channels.
Note: When transferring an odd-split channel the Reverse
status, Offset direction, and Offset frequency are not
transferred (page 15).
CALL CHANNEL
The Call channel can be recalled instantly no matter what
frequency the
transceiver is operating on. For instance, you may use the
Call channel as an
emergency channel within your group. In this case, the Call
scan {page 24} will
be useful.
The default Call channel frequencies are 144.000 MHz for
the 144 MHz band,
223.000 MHz for 220 MHz band (TH-F6A), 430.000 MHz (TH-F7E)/440.000
MHz (TH-
F6A) for the 430/440 MHz band. Each Call channel can be reprogrammed
either as
a simplex or odd-split channel.
Note: Unlike memory channels 0 to 399, the Call channel cannot
be cleared.
Clearing the Call channel will set it to the factory default
values.
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band.
2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel for that operating
band.
* The call channel frequency and "C" appear.
To return to the previous
frequency, press [CALL] again.
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL
1 Press [BAND] to select your desired amateur radio band.
2 Select your desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS,
DCS, or Shift,
etc.).
* When you program the Call channel as an odd-split channel,
select a receive
frequency first.
3 Press [F], [CALL].
* The selected frequency and related data are stored in the
Call channel for
the selected band.
To also store a separate transmit frequency, continue with
the following steps.
4 Select the desired transmit frequency.
5 Press [F].
6 Press [PTT]+[CALL].
* The separate transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel.
Note:
* The transmit frequency must be on the same band as the receive
frequency
band.
* Call channel data is shared between the A and B-band.
* The Reverse status cannot be stored in the Call channel.
* When you recall an odd-split Call channel, "+"
and "-" appear
on the display.
* Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored
in an
odd-split Call channel.
* When you revise only the transmission frequency for the
odd-split Call channel, the frequency step size must be the
same
as the original odd-split Call channel memory data.
* Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored
in an odd-split
Call channel.
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INFORMATION CHANNELS
10 Information channels are available for storing radio broadcasting
service
frequencies, such as weather radio stations and community
FM broadcasting
stations. For your conveniences, pressing [INFO] instantly
recalls the
Information channel to B-band. Unlike regular memory channels,
you cannot
store a transmit frequency in an Information channel. The
following frequency
data is stored by default.
Channel number Frequency/ Mode/ Memory Name TH-F6A TH-F7E
No data (Empty)
I-1 162.550 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-2 162.400 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-3 162.475 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-4 162.425 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-5 162.450 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-6 162.500 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-7 162.525 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-8 161.650 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-9 161.775 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
I-0 163.275 MHz/ FM/ WEATHER
You can revise the default channel data, such as the receiving
frequencies,
modes, and memory names.
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL
Press [INFO] to recall the Information channels.
* "I- n" appears, where "n" is the Information
channel number from ("0" ~
"9").
* If the B-band is selected for operation, you can turn the
Tuning control or
press [U]/[D] to select other Information channels.
To exit the Information channel mode, press [A/B] to select
the B-band
then press [VFO] or [MR]. Note: If you press [MN<->
f], you can display
the receiving frequency in place of the memory name.
TH-F7E only: As default, no frequency data is stored in the
Information channel. Store the frequency data before using
the
Information channels. Otherwise, an error beep sounds.
REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION CHANNEL
1 Press [VFO].
2 Select a desired frequency and mode.
3 Press [F].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select
the memory channel (I-0 to I-9) in which you want to store
the
data.
5 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]).
A long beep sounds and the Information channel data is now
revised.
Note:
* When you perform the Full reset {page 50}, all the Information
channels recover the factory default values.
* If you clear an Information Channel data {page 16}, the
factory
default value is recovered.
* You can also transfer the Information Channel data to the
VFO
or another memory channel.
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CHANNEL DISPLAY
While in this mode, the transceiver displays only memory channel
numbers (or memory names if stored) instead of frequencies.
1 Press [A/B]+[@] (POWER).
The transceiver displays the memory channel number in place
of
the operating frequencies.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
memory channel number.
While in the Channel Display mode, only the following keys
can be
operated.
[KEY]
LAMP MONI LOW BAND A/B INFO SQL BAL REV ENT F MR CALL* PTT
[U] [D]
[<] [>]
* When the "1750" is selected for the CALL key.
[F] THEN
LAMP* LOW A/B ENT F
* The light stays ON until the key is pressed again.
[KEY] (1s)
LAMP INFO MHz F MR
While transmitting
LAMP MNU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # A B C D
When the transceiver is turned OFF, [@] (POWER) and
A/B F
To recover normal operation, turn the transceiver OFF and
press
[A/B]+[@] (POWER) again.
Note:
* To enter the Channel Display mode, you must have at least
one
memory channel that contains the data.
* If the memory channel contains the memory name data, the
memory
name is displayed in place of the "CH" characters.
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SCAN
Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your
favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types
of
Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency.
This transceiver provides the following types of scans.
Scan Type, Purpose
Normal Scan, Band scan, Scans the entire band of the frequency
you selected
Normal Scan, Program Scan, Scans the specified frequency ranges
stored in
Memory channels L0/U0 ~ L9/U9
Normal Scan, MHz scan, Scans the frequencies within a 1 MHz
range
Memory Scan, All-Channel, Scan Scans all Memory channels,
from 0 to 399
Memory Scan, Group, Scans the specified Memory channel groups
Call Scan, VFO, Scans the Call channel and the current VFO
frequency
Call Scan, Memory channel, Scans the Call channel and the
selected Memory
channel
Priority Scan, Checks the activities on the specified priority
channels every 6
seconds
Information Channel Scan, Scans the Information Channels
Visual Scan*, VFO, Scans +/- 5 frequencies in the programed
step size near the
current operating frequency. The signal strength of each frequency
is displayed
in a bar-graph
Visual Scan*, Memory Channel, Scans the memory channels and
displays the
signal strength of each channel in a bar-graph
* Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies
in a specific
range.
Note:
* When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver
stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS
code.
If the tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes. Otherwise,
it resumes scanning.
* Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor
the
scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.
* Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority
scan and Visual scan, to stop.
* Pressing [MNU] causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan.
* Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC)
{page 14}.
* If you press any key other than the following keys during
the
scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding the Priority
scan
and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while "Pr1"
or "Pr2" is
blinking: [F], [F] (1s), [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [BAL], [A/B],
Tuning control, [U]/[D], [F] then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].
NORMAL SCAN
When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode, 3 types
of
scanning are available: Band Scan, Program Scan, and MHz Scan.
BAND SCAN
The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you
selected. For example, if you are operating and receiving
at
144.525 MHz on the A-band, it scans all the frequencies available
for the 2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range in
the
specifications {page 54}.) When the current VFO receive frequency
is outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23},
the
transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for
the
current VFO.
1 Press [VFO].
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
frequency
outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}.
4 Press [VFO] (1s) to start the Band Scan.
5 To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT]. Note:
* While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction
by
turning the Tuning control or press [U]/[D].
* The transceiver scans the frequency range that is stored
in
Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band.
* If you select a frequency within the L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 range
in
step 3, the Program Scan {page 23} starts.
* If you press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release
[MONI] to resume scanning.
* The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a
signal.
* If the Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop
at
the busy channels.
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PROGRAM SCAN
You can limit the scanning frequency range. There are 10 memory
channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) available for specifying the
start
and end frequencies. It monitors the range between the start
and
end frequencies that you have stored in memory channels L0/U0
to
L9/U9. Before performing the Program Scan, store the Program
Scan
frequency range to one of the memory channel pairs L0/U0 ~
L9/U9.
* Storing Program Scan Frequency Range
1 Press [VFO].
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
start frequency.
4 Press [F], then turn the Tuning control or press
[U]/[D] to select a memory channel from L0 ~ L9.
5 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]) to store the start frequency
in the
memory channel.
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
end frequency.
7 Press [F], then Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D]
to
select the corresponding channel from U0 ~ U9 (you must select
the same numeric value as in step 4).
For example, if you selected L0 in step 4, you must select
U0
in this step.
8 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]) to store the end frequency
in the
memory channel.
* Performing the Program Scan
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select a frequency
within
the frequency range of memory channel L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.
3 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Program Scan.
4 To stop the Program Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].
Note:
* If you press [MONI], Program Scan temporarily pauses. Release
[MONI] to resume scanning.
* If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the scanning does not
stop
at the busy channels.
* The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a
signal.
* If more than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and
overlaps the frequency range among the pairs, the smaller
Program
Scan memory channel number has the priority.
* To perform the Program Scan, the following conditions must
be
met. Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22}. The upper
and
lower limit frequencies are in the same frequency band.
Ln < Un
(where "n" is the Program Scan channel number).
MHz SCAN
MHz Scan allows you to scan an entire 1 MHz frequency range
within the current VFO frequency.
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select a frequency
in
which to perform the MHz Scan. If you want to scan the entire
145 MHz
frequency, select any frequency between 145.000 and 149.995
MHz (for
example, select 145.650 MHz). Scan will operate between 145.000
MHz
and 145.999 MHz.
3 Press [MHz] (1 s) to start the MHz Scan.
4 To stop the MHz Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT]. Note:
* If the Fine Tuning function is ON, you cannot perform the
MHz
Scan.
* If you press [MONI], MHz Scan temporarily pauses. Release
[MONI] to resume scanning.
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MEMORY SCAN
Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have
stored
frequencies (All-Channel Scan) or only a desired group of
memory
channels (Group Scan).
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN
The transceiver scans all of the memory channels in which
you
have stored frequencies.
1 Press [MR] (1 s).
Scan starts from the last memory channel number and ascends
up
through the channel numbers (default). Turn the Tuning control
or
press [U]/[D] to change the scanning direction.
To jump to a desired channel while scanning, quickly turn
the
Tuning control.
2 To stop the All-Channel Scan, press [MR] or [PTT].
Note:
* You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the
data,
excluding the special function memory channels.
* If "CURRENT BAND" is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR
METHOD), it
scans only Memory channels that have the same frequency band
data.
* The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a
signal.
GROUP SCAN
In order to easily manage all 400 memory channels, they are
divided into 8 groups {page 18}. For the purpose of Group
Scan,
you can select a particular memory group to be scanned, depending
on the situation. Using the Memory Group Link function {below},
you can scan all the linked memory groups.
1 Press [MR].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select a memory
channel in the group you want to scan. For example, if
you want to scan the group 0 memory channels, recall memory
channel 12 (group 0 contains memory channels 0 ~ 49).
3 Press [MHz] (1 s).
The memory channels within the selected group are scanned.
If the group is linked to other groups {below}, all the
linked
groups are also scanned.
4 To stop the Group Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].
Note:
* You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the
data,
excluding the special function memory channels.
* The Group Scan scans all available memory channels, regardless
of Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) selection {page 16}.
* The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a
signal.
* Memory Group Link
Although the 400 memory channels are divided into 8 groups
{page
18}, you may sometimes want to scan two or more groups. In
this
case, use the Memory Group Link function.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 2
(M. GRP LINK).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
The memory group numbers appear.
4 Move the cursor using [U]/[D], then turn the Tuning control
or press
[U]/[D] to select or deselect the group to be linked.
Linked groups appear at the bottom of the display (in the
example below, groups 0, 1, 3 and 5 are linked).
Diagram showing display first line FREE 2 4 67 second line
LINK 01 3 5
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press
[<] or [PTT]
to cancel.
You can press [MONI] to cancel the all links at once.
You can also press [0] ~ [7] to select or deselect the group
to
be linked.
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CALL SCAN
A Call channel can be stored for each amateur radio band,
such as
the 2 m, 70 cm, and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands {page 19}.
You can
monitor one of these Call channels and the current operating
frequency alternatively.
1 Select the frequency (in VFO, Memory Recall, or Information
Channel mode) you want to monitor.
In VFO mode, press [A/B] to select the A or B-band. Then,
turn
the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the desired
frequency.
In Memory Recall mode, turn the Tuning control or press
[U]/[D] to
select a memory channel you want to monitor.
Press [INFO] to recall the last Information Channel you
monitored.
2 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start the Call Scan.
3 The Call channel for the band and the selected VFO frequency,
memory channel or Information Channel are monitored alternately.
4 To stop the Call Scan, press [PTT] or [CALL].
Note:
* The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a
signal.
* You can perform the Call Scan even if the recalled memory
channel or Information channel has been locked out {page 27}.
* If the Call channel is not available for the current operating
frequency, an error beep sounds.
PRIORITY SCAN
You may sometimes want to check your favorite frequency
activities while monitoring the A and B-bands. In this case,
use
the Priority Scan function. It checks the activities of Pr1
and
Pr2 channels every 3 seconds, alternately, using the B-band
receiver. If the transceiver detects a signal on Pr1 or Pr2,
it
recalls the frequency to the B-band receiver.
Note: If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds
after the signal drops, the transceiver returns to the original
frequency and resumes Priority Scan.
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
priority channel frequency.
3 Select the mode and selective call functions, if necessary.
4 Press [F].
The memory channel number appears.
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "Pr1".
6 Press [MR] ([>] or [MNU]) to store the data on the priority
channel.
If you want to store a second priority channel, repeat steps
1
~ 6 and select "Pr2" in step 5.
Note: You can program any frequency available on the B-band
as a
priority channel.
USING PRIORITY SCAN
1 Press [F], [BAL].
"white P inside black box" appears.
The transceiver checks for a signal on the Pr1 and Pr2 channels
every 3 seconds, alternately.
When the transceiver detects a signal on the priority channel,
"Pr1"
or "Pr2" blinks and the B-band frequency changes
to the priority channel.
If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after
the signal
drops, the transceiver returns to the original frequency and
resumes
Priority Scan.
2 To quit Priority Scan, press [F], [BAL] again.
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Note:
* The signal being received on the B-band may become intermittent
because the Priority Scan uses the B-band receiver to check
the
priority channel(s) activities.
* When a signal is received on a Priority channel with a CTCSS
or
DCS code programmed, the Priority channel is recalled even
if a
different selective tone/code is detected. However, the
transceiver only unmutes if the signal has the same CTCSS
tone or
DCS code.
* If the Tone Alert function {page 40} is ON for the B-band,
it
overrides the Priority Scan function. This means that you
cannot
monitor the received signal on the Priority Channels nor transmit
on the Priority Channels.
* Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Priority Scan when the
transceiver is not displaying a priority channel. Release
[MONI]
to resume the Priority Scan.
* If you clear the Priority Channels {page 16}, the Priority
Scan
stops.
* If you press any key other than the following keys while
"Pr1"
or "Pr2" is blinking, the transceiver exits the
Priority Scan:
[LAMP], [MONI], [A/B], [SQL], [BAL], [F] (1 s), and [PTT].
* If you perform the Visual Scan {below} while Priority Scan
is
activated, the Priority Scan temporarily pauses.
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN
Information Channel Scan is similar to Group Scan. However,
it
scans only Information channels.
1 Press [INFO].
The last Information channel you used is recalled.
2 Press [INFO] (1 s) to start the Information Channel Scan.
3 To stop the Information Channel Scan, press [INFO].
If necessary, press [A/B] to select the B-band and then
press
[VFO] or [MR] to select another frequency (channel) for the
B-band.
Note: The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it
detects
a signal.
VISUAL SCAN
While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to monitor
frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan
graphically displays the busy status of all frequencies in
the
selected range on the other band display area. You will see
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different bargraph levels, for each frequency (channel) point
that represent relative S-meter levels.
The Visual Scan monitors 15 channels (frequencies) by centering
on the current channel (frequency). In this way, a total of
11
channels' (frequencies') signal strength status are graphically
displayed.
Note:
* When you perform the Visual Scan on the A-band, the transceiver
can output the audio. However, when you perform the Visual
Scan
on the B-band, it cannot output the audio. The S-meter does
not
reflect the signal strength, neither.
* When the VOX function is activated, you cannot perform the
Visual Scan.
* When the Visual Scan is in progress, the other scan functions.
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO)
1 Select your desired band for Visual Scan.
2 Press [VFO].
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
center frequency.
The transceiver scans the 5 upper frequencies and 5 lower
frequencies
using the current VFO frequency step {page 37}.
4 Press [F], [INFO] to start Visual Scan (VFO).
The scanning frequency is displayed on the current operating
band and
the relative S-meter level of each frequency appears on the
other band
display.
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While the Visual Scan
is
paused, the center frequency bar-graph blinks and you can
monitor
the frequency. Release [MONI] to resume the Visual Scan.
5 To change the current scanning frequency, Turn the Tuning
control or press [U]/[D].
The displayed frequency changes and the cursor moves.
6 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].
Note:
* You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed)
to
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within
the
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks
while
transmitting.
* If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the Visual Scan cancels
the
Fine Tuning function and automatically adjusts the frequency
to
the next available frequency.
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USING VISUAL SCAN (MEMORY CHANNEL)
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
center memory channel.
3 Press [F], [INFO] to start the Visual Scan.
The transceiver start scanning the 5 upper memory channels
and
5 lower memory channels, by centering the selected memory
channel.
The current scanning memory channel number and frequency
are
displayed on the current operating band. On the other band,
the
relative S-meter level of each frequency channel is displayed.
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While the Visual Scan
is
paused, the center frequency bar-graph blinks and you can
monitor
the frequency. Release [MONI] to resume the Visual Scan.
4 To change the current scanning channel, turn the Tuning
control
or press [U]/[D].
5 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].
Note:
* You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed)
to
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within
the
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks
while
transmitting.
* If 11 or more memory channels are stored, "s"
and "t" do not
appear.
* Even if the Fine Tuning ON status is stored in the memory
channels, the Visual Scan (Memory Channel) starts.
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
You can lock out memory channels that you prefer not to monitor
during Memory Scan.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
memory
channel to be locked out.
3 Press [F], [MHz].
"*" appears at the top right of the memory channel
number,
indicating the channel is locked out.
4 To unlock the memory channel, repeat steps 1 ~ 3.
"*" disappears.
Note:
* The Program Scan memories (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) and Priority channels
(Pr1 and Pr2) cannot be locked out.
* Even if a memory channel is locked out, you can perform
the
Call Scan {page 25} between the Call channel and memory channel.
* If the same memory channel is recalled to the A and B-band,
you
cannot lock out the channel.
SCAN RESUME METHOD
The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or memory
channel) where a signal is detected. It then continues or
stops
scanning according to which resume mode you have selected.
Time-Operated mode (default)
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or memory channel)
for approximately 5 seconds, then continues to scan, even
if the
signal is still present.
Carrier-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or memory channel)
until the signal drops out. There is a 2-second delay between
signal dropout and scan resumption.
Seek mode
The transceiver moves to a frequency or memory channel where
a
signal is present and stops.
To change the scan resume method:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to
select Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D]
to select "TIME " (Time-Operated mode), "CARRIER"
(Carrier-Operated mode),
or "SEEK" (Seek mode).
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
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SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS and DCS
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons
or groups. In this case, use the selective call function.
This
transceiver is equipped with CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch
System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch). These selective calls
allow you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons
who are using the same frequency. The transceiver unmutes
only
when it receives the signal having the same CTCSS tone or
DCS
code.
Note:
* CTCSS and DCS do not cause your conversation to be private
or
scrambled. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted
conversations.
* CTCSS and DCS function in only FM mode.
CTCSS
A CTCSS tone is a sub-audible tone and is selectable from
among
the 42 tone frequencies listed in the table on the following
page. The list includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard
tones. You can select one of the tones to use as a CTCSS tone.
USING CTCSS
Press [TONE] until "CT" appears.
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as follows:
"T" (TONE)(VISUALLY BLACK BOX WITH WHITE T IN CENTER)->
"CT" (CTCSS)
-> "DCS" (DCS) -> "(BLANK DISPLAY VISUALLY)"
(OFF)-> "T"(TONE).
When the CTCSS function is ON, you will hear calls only when
the
selected CTCSS tone is received. To answer the call, press
and
hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.
Note:
* You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone/DCS functions simultaneously.
Switching the CTCSS function ON after having activated the
Tone/DCS functions deactivates the Tone/DCS functions.
* If you select a high CTCSS frequency, receiving audio or
noise
that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS
to
function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem,
select an appropriate squelch level {page 6}.
* While transmitting the 1750 Hz tone by pressing [CALL] {page
13} , the transceiver does not transmit the CTCSS tone.
SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY
1 While in CTCSS mode {above}, press [F], [TONE].
The current CTCSS frequency appears.
(SHOWN ON SCREEN DISPLAY) CTCSS frequency: 88.5 Hz
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
CTCSS frequency.
The selectable CTCSS frequencies are the same as those for
the
Tone frequency. Refer to the table on the following page for
the
available CTCSS frequencies.
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the new setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
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CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify
the
incoming CTCSS frequency on the received signal. You may find
this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that
the
other persons in your group are using.
1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press [F], [TONE] (1 s)
to
start the CTCSS Freq. ID Scan function.
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or
press [U]/[D].
To quit the function, press [<] or [PTT].
When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency
appears and blinks.
2 Press [>] or [MNU] to program the identified frequency
in place
of the current CTCSS frequency. Otherwise, press [<] if
you do
not want to program the identified frequency.
Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] while the identified
frequency is blinking to resume scanning.
Available CTCSS frequencies
No. Freq. (Hz)
01 67.0, 02 69.3, 03 71.9, 04 74.4, 05 77.0, 06 79.7, 07 82.5,
08 85.4, 09
88.5, 10 91.5, 11 94.8, 12 97.4, 13 100.0, 14 103.5, 15 107.2,
16 110.9, 17
114.8, 18 118.8, 19 123.0, 20 127.3, 21 131.8, 22 136.5, 23
141.3, 24 146.2,
25 151.4, 26 156.7, 27 162.2, 28 167.9, 28 173.8, 30 179.9,
31 186.2, 32 192.8,
33 203.5, 34 206.5, 35 210.7, 36 218.1, 37 225.7, 38 229.1,
39 233.6, 40 241.8,
41 25.3, 42 254.1
Note:
* signals are monitored through the speaker while scanning
is in progress.
* CTCSS Freq. ID Scan does not scan the tone if a signal is
not detected.
* If the CTCSS function is activated for both the A and B-band,
the scan
speed may be slower.
DCS
DCS is similar to CTCSS. However, instead of using an analog
audio tone,
it uses a continuous subaudible digital waveform that represents
a 3-digit
octal number. You can select a DCS code from among the 104
DCS codes
listed in the table below.
USING DCS
Press [TONE] until "DCS" appears.
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as follows:
"T" (TONE)
(VISUALLY BLACK BOX WITH WHITE T IN CENTER)-> "CT"
(CTCSS) -> "DCS"
(DCS) -> "(BLANK DISPLAY VISUALLY)" (OFF)->
"T"(TONE).
When the DCS function is ON, you will hear calls only when
the
selected DCS code is received. To answer the call, press and
hold
the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.
Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/Tone functions
simultaneously. Switching the DCS function ON after having
activated the CTCSS/Tone functions deactivate the CTCSS/Tone
functions.
SELECTING A DCS CODE
1 While in DCS mode {above}, press [F], [TONE].
The current DCS code appears.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
DCS code.
* The available DCS codes are shown in the following table.
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
325 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423
431 432 445
446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546
565 606 612
624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the new setting. Otherwise,
press [<] or
[PTT] to cancel.
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DCS CODE ID SCAN
This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the
incoming DCS code on the received signal. You may find this
useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other
persons
in your group are using.
1 While in DCS mode, press [F], [TONE] (1 s) to start the
DCS
Code ID Scan function.
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or
press [U]/[D].
To quit the function, press [<] or [PTT].
When a DCS code is identified, the identified code appears
and blinks.
2 Press [>] or [MNU] to program the identified frequency
in place
of the current DCS code. Otherwise, press [<] if you do
not want
to program the identified code.
Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] while the identified
DCS code is blinking to resume scanning.
Note:
* Received signals are monitored through the speaker while
scanning is in progress.
* DCS Code ID Scan does not scan the code if a signal is not
detected.
* If the DCS function is activated for both the A and B-band,
the
scan speed may be slower.
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DTMF FUNCTIONS
The keys on the keypad also function as DTMF keys; the 12
keys
found on a touch-tone phone plus 4 additional keys (A, B,
C, D).
This transceiver also provides 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels.
You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) with a memory
name
(8 digits max.) in each of the channels to recall later for
speed
dialing.
Many 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.
1 Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit.
2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on the keypad
to
send DTMF tones.
The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted and monitored
through the speaker.
While pressing keys on the keypad, the transceiver remains
in
the TX mode. You do not have to press [PTT] at the same time.
TABLE HERE SHOWING THAT
1 = 1209+697 Hz, 2 = 1336+697 Hz, 3 = 1477+697 Hz, A = 1633+697
Hz
4 = 1209+770 Hz, 5 = 1336+770 Hz, 6 = 1477+770 Hz, B = 1633+770
Hz
7 = 1209+852 Hz, 8 = 1336+852 Hz, 9 = 1477+852 Hz, C = 1633+852
Hz
* = 1209+941 Hz, 0 = 1336+941 Hz, # = 1209+941 Hz, D = 1633+941
Hz
DTMF TX HOLD
This function causes the transceiver to remain in transmit
mode
for 2 seconds after you release each key. So, you can release
the
PTT switch while sending the DTMF tones.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 12
(DTMF HOLD).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
(VISUALLY SHOWS) DTMF HOLD 12 ON
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
AUTOMATIC DIALER
If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store DTMF
numbers, you need not remember a long string of digits.
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY
Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you
(or
from your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone.
If
so, you may fail to correctly program a DTMF number.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 10
(DTMF STORE).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
(VISUAL DISPLAY) DTMF STORE 10 0:
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
DTMF memory channel number from 0 to 9.
5 Press [>] or [MNU].
The display for entering a memory name appears; the first
digit
blinks.
To skip naming the channel, press [>] or [MNU] again;
jump to step 9.
(VISUAL DISPLAY) DTMF STORE10 0:>!|||||||<
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select a character.
Refer to "NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL" {page 17} for
the available
characters and the input method.
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters.
Press [MONI] to delete the character at the cursor.
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter a character
(special ASCII characters are not available). For example,
each
press of [2] switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then
back to a.
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control
to jump
to the first character of each ASCII character group {page
17}.
7 Press [>] to move the cursor to the next digit.
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.
(VISUAL DISPLAY) DTMF STORE10 0:>KENWOOD|< with D being
in gray to show
cursor location.
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Pressing [>] after selecting the 8th digit completes
the
programming.
To complete programming a name with less than 8 digits,
press
[MNU] or [>] twice.
Each press of [<] causes the cursor to move backward.
9 Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to enter a DTMF
number
with up to 16 digits.
(VISUAL DISPLAY) 0: KENWOOD >!||||||||||
You can also turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to
select
the required DTMF number for each digit. Select a space if
you want
to put a pause.
Press [MONI] to delete a number at the cursor.
(VISUAL DISPLAY) 0: KENWOOD 1234567890AB
10 Press [>] or [MNU] to complete the programming. You
can confirm
the stored DTMF number by using steps 1 to 4.
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER
1 While pressing and holding [PTT], press [MNU].
2 Release only [MNU], then turn the Tuning control or press
[U]/[D]
to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
3 While still holding [PTT], press [>] or [MNU] to transmit
the DTMF tones.
The number stored in the channel scrolls across the display
accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker.
After transmission, the frequency display is restored.
If you do not need to confirm the memory channel contents,
press
[0] to [9] instead of turning the Tuning control or pressing
[U]/[D]
in step 2 to select a channel number. The stored DTMF number
will be
immediately transmitted. You need not press [>] or [MNU]
in step 3.
Note: If you select an empty DTMF memory channel and press
[MNU]
or [>], an error beep sounds and the frequency display
is
restored.
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE TRANSMISSION SPEED
This transceiver allows you to configure the DTMF number
transmission speed between Fast (default) and Slow. If a repeater
cannot respond to the fast speed, adjust this parameter.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 11
(DTMF SPD).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "FAST"
(default)
or "SLOW".
The tone duration of FAST is 50 ms and SLOW is 100 ms.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION
You can also change the pause duration (a space digit) stored
in
memory channels; the default is 500 ms.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 13
(DTMF PAUSE).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select 100/250/500
(default)/750/1000/1500/2000 ms.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
DTMF LOCK
Assuming you have a transceiver with the optional speaker
microphone installed and you are carrying it in the holder
or
bag, you sometimes may want to disable the keypad DTMF
transmission to avoid accidental DTMF transmission. In this
case,
turn the DTMF Lock function ON.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 14
(DTMF LOCK).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
When this function is activated, you cannot transmit DTMF
tones
using the DTMF keypad (including [MNU]) during transmission.
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UTILIZING THE B-BAND ABOUT THE B-BAND
Usually you can communicate with other amateur radio stations
using A-band frequencies for receiving and transmitting. This
transceiver also features another receiver in addition to
the
A-band transceiver. The frequency for the B-band appears on
the
bottom part of the display. Although the A-band transceiver
covers only the 2 m/1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/70 cm amateur radio
bands in FM mode, the B-band receiver can receive signals
from
100 kHz to 470 MHz in SSB, CW, FM, or AM mode, and from 470
MHz
to 1.3 GHz in FM or AM mode.
In this way, you can monitor 2 different frequencies at the
same
time. For example, you can listen to a local FM broadcasting
station on the B-band while you are monitoring your club channel
on the A-band.
If one of the A-band amateur radio bands is selected for the
B-band receiver in FM mode, you can also transmit on the B-band
frequency.
B-BAND FREQUENCY
Since the B-band frequency coverage is so wide, the default
frequency band, mode, and frequency step size are preprogrammed
as shown below.
1 Press [A/B] to select B-band.
The ">" icon moves, indicating which band is
currently selected for
operation.
2 Press [BAND] until the desired frequency band appears.
Each time you press [BAND], the frequency band cycles from
the
last band you selected to the upper band frequency. When it
reaches the 23 cm band, it returns to the AM band.
You can also press [U]/[D] to select your desired band in
VFO
mode {page 7}.
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to tune to a desired
frequency.
Note: You can also select one of the amateur radio bands to
transmit on the B-band frequency. However, you must be operating
in FM mode to transmit.
* B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A)
Band Frequency Step Mode
* B-band Frequency Coverage
Band/Frequency/Step/Mode
AM/100 kHz ~ 520 kHz/5 kHz/AM
AM/520kHz ~ 1.8 MHz/10 kHz/AM
HF/1.8 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/LSB
HF/4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/LSB
HF/7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/CW
HF/10.15 MHz ~ 14.0MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
6 m/29.7 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz/25 kHz/FM
6 m/50.0 MHz ~ 54.0 MHz/10 kHz/FM
FM band/54.0 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz/100 kHz/FMW
AIR/band/108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz/25 kHz/AM
2m/137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
2m/144.0 MHz ~ 148.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
2m/1486.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
VHF TV/174.0 MHz ~ 216.0 MHz/100 kHz/FMW
1.25m/216.0 MHz ~ 222.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
1.25m/222.0 MHz ~ 225.0 MHz/20kHz/FM
1.25m/225.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
70 cm/400.0 MHz ~ 420.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
70 cm/420.0 MHz ~ 450.0 MHz/25 kHz/FM
70 cm/450.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
UHF TV/470.0 MHz ~ 806.0 MHz/100 kHz/FMW
23 cm/806.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
23 cm /1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz/25 kHz/25 kHz/FM
Note:
* By a default, FINE mode is activated automatically for 1.8
MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.
* Cellular band is blocked due to government regulations.
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10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND
* B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E)
Band/Frequency/Step/Mode
AM/100 kHz ~ 520 kHz/5 kHz/AM
AM/520kHz ~ 1.8 MHz/10 kHz/AM
HF/1.71 ~ 3.5 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON )/AM
HF/3.5MHz ~ 4.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/LSB
HF/4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/LSB
HF/7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/CW
HF/10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
HF/24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/AM
HF/28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz/100 Hz (FINE ON)/USB
6 m/29.7 MHz ~ 46.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
6 m/46.0 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz/50 kHz/FMW
6 m/50.0 MHz ~ 52.0 MHz/10 kHz/FM
6 m/52.0 MHz ~ 68.0 MHz/50 kHz/FMW
6 m/68.0 MHz ~ 87.5 MHz/5 kHz/FM
FM band/87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz/50 kHz/FMW
AIR band/108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz/25 kHz/AM
2 m/137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
2 m/144.0 MHz ~ 146.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
2 m/146.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz/5 kHz/FM
VHF TV/174.0 MHz ~ 230.0 MHz/50 kHz/FMW
1.25 m/230.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
70 cm/400.0 MHz ~ 430.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
70 cm/430.0 MHz ~ 440.0 MHz/25 kHz/FM
70 cm/440.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
UHF TV/470.0 MHz ~ 862.0 MHz/50 kHz FMW
23 cm/862.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz/12.5 kHz/FM
23 cm/1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz/25 kHz/FM
Note:
* By a default, Fine tuning function is activated automatically
for
1.71 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.
SELECTING A MODE FOR B-BAND
When using B-band, the following receiving mode is available.
Receiving mode \ Available frequency ranges (f = receive
frequency)
LSB/USB \ (f is {greater than or equal to} 100 kHz and {less
than} 470 MHz)
CW \ (f is {greater than or equal to} 100 kHz and {less than}
470 MHz)
AM \ (f is {greater than or equal to} 100 kHz and {less than}
1.3 GHz)
FM \ (f is {greater than or equal to} 100 kHz and {less than}
1.3 GHz)
WFM \ (f is {greater than or equal to} 29.7 MHz and {less
than} 1.3 GHz)
LSB/USB/CW/AM/FM/WFM
To select the receiving mode for the B-band:
1 Press [VFO].
2 Press [A/B] to select the B-band.
3 Press [BAND], then turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D]
to
select the desired frequency.
4 Press [F], [BAND] repeatedly until you select the desired
receiving mode. The mode icon cycles from FM \ WFM \ AM \
LSB \
USB \ CW, and then goes back to FM.
Note:
* "FMN" appears (VISUALLY) in place of "FM"
when you select "ON" for the
Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW) (page 39).
* Select "WFM" when you receive the audio signal
of the broadcasting
stations, such as FM or TV stations. (WIDE FM)
* If the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 35}, you cannot
select
FM mode (FM/NFM/WFM). To select FM mode, turn the Fine Tuning
function OFF.
BAR ANTENNA
Although the supplied wide-band helical antenna is used for
receiving B-band frequencies, due to the size and length
limitation, it may not be suitable for low HF band (below
10.1
MHz) reception. The transceiver features a built-in bar antenna
for the reception frequency below 10.1 MHz. The transceiver
automatically switches to the bar antenna when you select
a
frequency below 10.1 MHz for the B-band. However, you can
connect
an external antenna to the antenna connector instead.
To disable the built-in bar antenna below 10.1 MHz:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No.
26 (BAR ANT).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "DISABLED".
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Note: The bar antenna is embedded in the base of the transceiver,
horizontally. The antenna has the same characteristics as
a
dipole antenna. If the target station's signal is weak, rotate
the transceiver to find the best receiving position.
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FINE TUNING
When you operate the B-band in LSB, USB, CW, or AM mode, you
can
turn the Fine Tuning function ON. You can further configure
the
Fine Tuning frequency step size from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default),
500
Hz, or 1000 Hz.
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING
To activate the Fine Tuning function:
1 Press [VFO].
2 Select a frequency (below 470 MHz) on the B-band.
The operating mode must be LSB, USB, CW or AM.
3 Press [FINE].
100 Hz digit appears.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to tune to a station.
Note:
* The Fine Tuning function works only when you operate the
frequency below 470 MHz.
* You cannot activate the Fine Tuning function on the A-band.
* The Fine Tuning function does not work in FM mode (FM/WFM/NFM).
* While in Fine Tuning mode, you cannot change the frequency
step
size {page 37}, MHz mode {page 7}, and MHz Scan {page 23}.
* When you perform the Visual Scan {page 26} or direct frequency
entry (excluding the same frequency band) {page 7}, the transceiver
exits Fine Tuning mode.
* Simply turning the Fine Tuning function OFF will not change
the
current frequency or display. However, when you change the
frequency,
the transceiver will use the currently selected frequency
step size
{page 37} and adjust the frequency accordingly, removing the
transceiver
from a finely tuned frequency.
* Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step
You can select Fine Tuning frequency step from 33 Hz, 100
Hz (default),
500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.
To select the Fine Tuning frequency step size:
1 Select a frequency on the B-band.
2 While the Fine Tuning mode is activated, press [F], [FINE].
The current frequency step size appears.
(VISUAL DISPLAY FINE STEP 100 Hz)
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
frequency step from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000
Hz.
4 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the new setting.
Note: The Fine Tuning frequency step size reflects all available
frequencies below 470 MHz for the B-band.
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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
APO (Auto Power OFF)
The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no keys or controls
are pressed or adjusted, and no signal is received for 30
minutes
(default). 1 minute before the transceiver switches OFF, warning
beeps sound for a few seconds and "APO" blinks (VISUALLY).
Then, the
transceiver turns OFF automatically. You can select the APO
time
from OFF (disable), 30 (default), and 60 minutes.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 18 (APO).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
APO time from
OFF, 30, or 60 minutes.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<] or [PTT]
to cancel.
Note:
* The APO function does not work if the transceiver is scanning.
* When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.
* The APO timer starts counting down the time when no key
presses, no control adjustments, and no command (SP/MIC jack)
sequences are detected.
* The APO warning beep sounds even if Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP)
{page 37} is selected "OFF".
ATTENUATOR
The attenuator function is useful when extremely strong signals
exist nearby your receiving frequency. When these type of
signals
are present, the receiver gain control may be erroneously
controlled and overloaded by the strong signals, rather than
by
the target receiving signal. If this happens, the target
receiving signal can be masked and buried by the strong signals.
In this case, turn the Attenuator (approx. 20 dB) function
ON.
However, as a side effect, the target signal is also attenuated.
You may have to adjust the VOL control to increase the audio
output level when it is ON.
1 Press [F], [MONI].
(VISUAL DISPLAY >ATT ON 433.000)
"ATT ON" appears for 2 seconds on the display
and the mode
indicator starts blinking.
2 To turn the attenuator function OFF, press [F], [MONI]
again.
The mode indicator quits blinking.
Note:
* When the attenuator function is ON, both A and B-band, are
attenuated. You cannot set the attenuator function independently
for each band.
* "ATT ON" does not appear while scanning.
BATTERY LIFE
Before you operate the transceiver outside using a battery
pack,
it is important to know how long you can operate the transceiver.
The following operating time is measured under the condition
of
TX: 6 seconds, RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles.
We
recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in case the battery
pack is discharged.
Battery Type \ Output Power\ Time/Operating Hours (Approx.)
2 m \ 1.25 m \ 70 cm
PB-42L (7.4 V ) \ H \ 6.5 6.0 6.0
\ L \ 12.0 11.5 11.5
\ EL \ 16.0 15.5 14.5
BT-13 (6.0 V ) \ H \ 5.0
\ L \ 6.0
\ EL \ 8.0
BATTERY REMAINING
You can confirm the remaining battery capacity using this
function. Confirm the battery type {below} prior to use this
function. To check the remaining capacity:
1 Press [F], [LOW].
The battery remaining indicator appears. :||| High battery
power
:|| Medium battery power
:| Low battery power
: Needs recharging or replace the batteries
2 Press [>] or [MNU] to exit the Battery remaining display
mode.
Note: If you press [F], [LOW] while charging, "CHARGE"
or
"STANDBY" appears {page 2}.
BATTERY TYPE
Before estimating the remaining battery capacity, set the
battery
type in Menu No. 30 (BATTERY) to the same type of battery
that
your are using (either Lithium or alkaline).
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No.
30 (BATTERY).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
battery
type from "LITHIUM" and "ALKALINE".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
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Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the
temperature range of -10dC ~ 50dC (14dF ~ 122dF).
(d is degree sign)
BATTERY SAVER
Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver.
It
automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no
key is
pressed for more than 10 seconds. To reduce the battery
consumption, it shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed
time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal.
To
program the receiver shut-off period for the battery saver:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 17
(BAT SAVER).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D]
to select the receiver shut-off period from OFF, 0.2, 0.4,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0
(default), 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 seconds.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [ ]
or [PTT] to cancel.
Note:
* The longer the period, the more you can save the battery
consumption.
However, there is a greater chance of missing a signal.
* When the DC IN jack is used, the Battery Saver function
is
automatically turned OFF.
* The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning.
* The Battery Saver function does not work in USB/LSB/CW.
BEAT SHIFT
Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control various
functions of the transceiver, the CPU clock oscillator's
harmonics or image may appear on some spots of the receiving
frequencies. In this case, turn the Beat Shift function ON.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 25
(BEAT SHIFT).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [>]
or [PTT] to cancel.
BEEP FUNCTION
The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error
status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. We recommend
you
leave it ON in order to detect erroneous operations and
malfunctions.
However, to turn the beep function OFF:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No.
19 (KEY BEEP).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "OFF".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
The transceiver generates the following warning beeps even
if the
beep function is turned OFF.
APO warning beeps {page 36}
DC voltage error {page 2}
PLL circuit malfunctions
Time-Out timer warning beep {page 40}
Note: The beep output level is linked to the VOL control position.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
You can adjust the LCD contrast level from 1 (weakest) to
16
(strongest) by accessing Menu No. 16 (CONTRAST). The default
level is 8.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 16
(CONTRAST).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to adjust the
LCD contrast.
The relative contrast level appears on the bargraph.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: If you continuously transmit or leave the transceiver
sitting in a hot atmosphere, the background of the LCD display
may turn gray and the contrast will become reduced. In this
case,
turn the transceiver OFF or let the transceiver cool down
for a
while. After the transceiver cools down, the LCD display returns
normal.
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in order
to
select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control
or
pressing [U]/[D]. You can select your desired frequency step
size
from:
5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz (Air band only), 9 kHz (AM band
only),
10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 KHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz,
100 kHz.
Note: 5 KHz, 6.25 kHz, and 15 kHz step size cannot be used
on the
frequency above 470 MHz.
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The default step size for the amateur
radio bands are as follows.
Band\ Amateur Radio Band\ TH-F6A\ TH-F7E
A-band \ 2 m \ 5 kHz \ 12.5
A-band \ 1.25 m \ 20 kHz \ -
A-band \ 70 cm \ 25 kHz \ 25 kHz
B-band \ 2 m \ 25 kHz \ 12.5 kHz
B-band \ 1.25m \ 5 kHz \ 12.5 kHz
B-band \ 70 cm \ 25 kHz \ 25 kHz
B-band \ 23 cm \ 25 kHz \ 25 kHz
For the B-band, refer to pages 33 and 34 for the default
frequency step size in the various frequency bands. The
transceiver stores the frequency step size parameter for each
band independently. You can also further fine tune the frequency
in LSB, USB, AM, and CW modes on the B-band {page 34}.
To change the frequency step size:
1 Press [F], [FINE].
The current frequency step size appears.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select your
desired
frequency step size.
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: If you change to a frequency step size that does not
match
the current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically
adjusts the frequency to match the new frequency step size.
LAMP
To illuminate the transceiver:
Press [LAMP].
Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP],
the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed.
Pressing any key, including [PTT] other than [LAMP] while
the
display is lit, restarts the 5-second timer.
Pressing [LAMP] turns the light OFF immediately. To keep
the
light ON continuously: Press [F], [LAMP].
The light remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP] again.
LOCK FUNCTION
The lock function disables most of the keys to prevent you
from
accidentally activating a function.
1 Press [F] (1 s).
"(key symbol)" appears when this function is ON.
The following keys cannot be locked: [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL],
[PTT], [F] (1 s), [ ] (POWER) and [F] then [LAMP].
2 Press [F] (1 s) to unlock the keys.
Note:
* The Tuning control is also locked. To unlock the Tuning
control
while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE)
and select "ON".
* You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while
the
Lock function is ON.
* Microphone PF keys {below} work even if the Lock function
is ON.
TUNE ENABLE
Even if the Lock function is ON, you sometimes may want to
turn
the Tuning control to change the frequency. In this case,
turn
the Tune Enable function ON.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No.
7 (TUNE ENABLE).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL)
If you have an optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone,
you
can access many transceiver settings without using transceiver
keys or controls. The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top
of the
microphone are programmable with the transceiver key (or key
combination) functions. The default assignments are as follows.
Mic [1]: A/B
Mic [2]: VFO/MR
Mic [3]: CALL (TH-F6A)/1750 Hz (TH-F7E)
Note:
* Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting the optional
speaker
microphone.
* If the LOCK switch on the rear of the microphone is ON,
you
must move the switch to the OFF position to program the keys.
1 Press one of the following key combinations to reprogram
the
keys on the speaker microphone.
Press Mic [1]+[@] (POWER) to re-program Mic [1]
Press Mic [2]+[@] (POWER) to re-program Mic [2]
Press Mic [3]+[@] (POWER) to re-program Mic [3]
2 Press a key or key combination you want to assign to the
function key.
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{[KEY]
LAMP \ REV
MONI \ MN<-> f
LOW \ MHz
BAND \ FINE
A/B \ VFO
INFO \ MR
SQL \ CALL(3)
BAL \ 1750 Hz(3)
TONE \ U/D(1)
MNU \ </>}
{[F]+[KEY]
LAMP(2) \ MN.IN
BATT \ OUT
MODE \ STEP
DUAL \ BELL
VISUAL \ M>V
VOX \ M.IN
PRI \ C.IN
T.SEL \ ATT
SHIFT}
(1) Tuning control (Up or Down) can be also programmed.
(2) The light stays ON until you press the key again {above}.
(3) Both keys cannot be assigned to the PF keys at the same
time
(TH-F7E only).
You can also press [PTT] to assign a function key to alternate
VFO and Memory Recall mode.
MONITOR
When you are receiving while the squelch function is ON, weak
signals
may become intermittent.
Or, if the CTCSS or DCS function is ON, you may want to disable
the squelch function temporarily to monitor the current channel
activities.
In these cases, use the Monitor function to disable the squelch
function temporarily.
To activate the Monitor function:
1 Press and hold [MONI].
The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor the signals.
2 Release [MONI] key to return to normal operation.
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION
By default, if you select FM mode, the transceiver operates
in
normal FM deviation (+/- 5 kHz) mode for both transmission
and
reception. You can also operate the transceiver in narrow
band FM
deviation (+/- 2.5 kHz) mode on 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only),
and 70 cm
bands for both A and B-bands. To operate the transceiver in
narrow band FM:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 29
(FM NARROW).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
When narrow band FM operation is ON, "FMN" appears
instead of
"FM". (ON VISUAL DISPLAY)
Note:
* When you select "9600" bps for the Menu No. 28
(PACKET) , the
operating mode temporarily returns to a normal FM mode.
* You can store the narrow band FM operation status to each
amateur
radio band.
POWER-ON MESSAGE
You can change the greeting message (a maximum of 8 characters)
when the transceiver is turned ON.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 15
(PWR-ON MSG).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
The current message and entry cursor appear.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
first
character.
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII
characters. Refer to the table on page 17 for the available
characters.
For other method of selecting characters, refer to "NAMING
A
MEMORY CHANNEL" step 3 on page 17.
5 Press [>].
The cursor moves to the next digit.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.
Pressing [>] after selecting the 8th digit completes
the programming.
To complete programming before entering the characters less
than 8
digits, press [MNU] or [>] twice. To cancel, press [<]
or [PTT].
Press [<] to move the cursor backward.
PROGRAMMABLE VFO
If you want to limit the operating frequencies within a certain
range, program the upper and lower frequency limits to the
program VFO parameters. For example, if you select 144 MHz
for
the lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable
range will be limited from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz.
1 Press [A/B] to select the A-band.
2 Press [VFO].
3 Press [BAND] until you select the desired amateur radio
band to
configure the programmable VFO frequency range.
4 Press [MNU].
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 4
(PROG VFO).
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The current programmable frequency range for the band appears.
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
6 Press [>] or [MNU].
7 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
lower limit
frequency in MHz.
8 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the lower limit frequency.
To
cancel, press [<] or [PTT].
The cursor moves to the right and the upper limit frequency
blinks. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
9 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
upper
limit frequency in MHz.
10 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the upper limit frequency.
To
cancel, press [<] or [PTT].
Note:
* Programmable VFO is available only for A-band.
* You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits.
* The upper limit frequency cannot be selected lower than
the
selected lower limit frequency.
SINGLE BAND OPERATION
If you do not want to use the A and B-band receivers at the
same
time, you can turn the A or B-band receiver OFF.
1 Press [A/B] to select the band you want to operate.
2 Press [F], [A/B].
The frequency of the selected band appears in large font
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
and the other band receiver is turned OFF and muted.
You can also press [A/B] to alternate the A and B-band.
3 To return to normal dual-band operation, press [F], [A/B]
again.
TIME-OUT TIMER
The Time-out Timer limits the time of each transmission. The
built-in time-out timer limits each transmission time to a
maximum of 10 minutes. Just before the transceiver stops the
transmission, a warning beep sounds. It is necessary to protect
the transceiver from thermal damage. You cannot turn this
function OFF.
Note: A warning beep sounds even if you select Menu No. 19
(KEY
BEEP) OFF.
TONE ALERT
Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are received
on
the frequency you are monitoring. In addition, it shows the
number of hours and minutes elapsed after signals have been
received. If you use Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS, it sounds
only
when a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the tone or
code
you selected.
1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel.
2 Press [F], [ENT].
"BELL" icon appears.
When a signal is received, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds
and
"BELL" icon starts blinking.
Press [PTT] while "BELL" icon is blinking to turn
the Tone Alert
function OFF.
When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a signal has been
received,
counting stops.
Each time a new signal is received, the elapsed time resets
to 00: 00.
Note:
* While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when
a
signal is received. To monitor the signal, press and hold
[MONI].
* When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.
* If you switch the transceiver OFF while "BELL"
icon is blinking,
the transceiver does not back the elapsed time.
* When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions:
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [A/B], [F] then [LAMP], and [F] then
[ENT].
TX INHIBIT
You can inhibit the transmission to prevent unauthorized
individuals from transmitting, or to eliminate accidental
transmissions while carrying the transceiver.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 8 (TX INHIBIT).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
"TX INHIBIT!" appears and an error beep sounds
if you press
[PTT] while TX Inhibit is activated.
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TX POWER
To change the transmission output power: Press [LOW].
Each time you press [LOW], the icon cycles from H \ L \
EL, and
then goes back to H.
The output power varies depending on the battery type and
operating voltage. The table below shows the approximate output
power when the transceiver operates with different types of
battery or DC power source.
Battery Type\ Power Output Selection \
Output Power (Approx.) \ TH-F6A/TH-F7E
BT-14 (6.0 V) \ H \ 0.5 W
\ L \ 0.3 W
\ EL \ 0.05 W
PB-42L (7.4 V) \ H \ 5.0 W
\ L \ 0.5 W
\ EL \ 0.05 W
DC IN (13.8 V) \ H 5.0 W
\ L \ 2.0 W
\ EL \ 0.5 W
Note:
* You can store the TX Power settings independently for A
and
B-band.
* If the DC IN voltage exceeds 14.5 V DC and "H"
(High Power) is
selected, "H" icon blinks and the output power is
reduced to "L"
level (Low Power) automatically.
VOLUME BALANCE
While you are receiving on the A and B-bands at the same time,
you may sometimes feel that the audio output on either band
is
too loud. You can adjust the volume balance level of the bands.
1 Press [BAL].
The balance scale and blinking cursor appear. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to change the
volume
balance level of the bands.
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
A-band Max Max Max Att Mute
*
*
*
*
*
B-band Mute Att Max Max Max
Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated
3 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
to cancel without changing the current settings.
Note:
* If TNC is selected for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch
status (REM/SQ) changes based on your volume balance settings
{pages 45, 46}.
* You can also set the volume balance while in Single Band
Operation {page 40}.
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)
VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the
transmit mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver
automatically switches to transmit mode when the VOX circuitry
senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone.
When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional
accessory, HMC-3 or KHS-21. Because both the internal speaker
and
microphone are too near to be used for the VOX function.
To turn the VOX function ON: Press [F], [SQL].
"VOX" appears. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
To exit VOX mode, press [F], [SQL] again.
Note:
* You cannot turn the VOX function ON while the Visual Scan
{pages 26, 27} is activated.
* While the VOX function is ON, the Menu No. 28 (PACKET) settings
return to 1200 bps {page 45}.
* While the VOX function is ON, you cannot use [U]/[D]/[<]/[>]
to
adjust other settings, such as the frequency and operating
band.
* While in the Menu mode {page 9}, the VOX function is disabled
temporarily.
* Since the VOX circuit must detect the presence of your voice,
you may notice a slight delay in transmission. The very first
part of your message may not be transmitted.
* Turn the HMC-3's VOX function OFF when you use the internal
VOX
function.
VOX GAIN
To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly adjust
the
VOX Gain. This level controls the VOX circuit to detect the
presence or absence of your voice. There are 2 ways of adjusting
the VOX Gain.
When the VOX function is already ON:
1 Press [U]/[D] to select the desired VOX Gain from 0 (least
sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive).
The VOX Gain level numbers, "G: 4" changes accordingly
(default
is 4).
2 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone
of
voice, adjust the VOX Gain by pressing [U]/[D] until the
transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you
speak.
The setting should not allow background noise to switch
the
transceiver to transmit mode.
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>From the Menu:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 21 (VOX GAIN).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
desired VOX Gain
(default is 4).
The selectable gain range is from 0 (least sensitive) to
9 (most sensitive).
The setting should not allow background noise to switch
the transceiver
to transmit mode.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<] or [PTT]
to cancel.
VOX DELAY TIME
If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after
you
stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To
avoid
this, select an appropriate delay time that allows all of
your
words to be transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly
long. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Delay Time.
When the VOX function is already ON: Press [U]/[D] to select
the
desired delay time from 250, 500 (default), 750, 1000, 1500,
2000
and 3000 ms.
The VOX Delay Time, "D: 500ms" changes accordingly.
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
>From the Menu:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 22 (VOX DELAY).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D]
to select the desired delay time from 250, 500 (default),
750, 1000, 1500,
2000 and 3000 ms.
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
Note:
* If you press [PTT] while the VOX function is ON, the VOX
Delay
Time is not reflected to the transmission.
* If you press [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) {page 13}
to
transmit 1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected.
* If the DCS function {page 29} is ON, the transceiver remains
in
the transmission mode for the VOX Delay Time, then it sends
"Turn-Off Code" to close the receiving parties squelch.
VOX ON BUSY
You can configure the transceiver to force VOX transmission
even
if the transceiver is receiving a signal on A or B-band.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 20 (VOXonBUSY).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select "ON".
To suppress the VOX transmission when the transceiver is
receiving
a signal, select "OFF".
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: You can press [PTT] or [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed)
to
transmit, regardless of Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY) settings.
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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-F6A ONLY)
If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile transceiver,
you can
control one of its bands by sending DTMF tones from this portable
transceiver. You will find this function useful when you want
to
control your mobile transceiver from a location outside your
vehicle.
Note:
* You can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have
both the DTSS and Remote Control functions.
* The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the
70
cm band.
PREPARATION
Let us assume the 2 m band of the mobile transceiver will
be
controlled.
On the portable transceiver:
1 Press [PTT]+[VFO]+[@] (POWER).
The current secret access code number appears. The default
is 000.
(VISUAL DISPLAY)
2 Press a numeric key (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit secret
number.
* You can also turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to
select
each digit. Press [>] (or [<]) to move the cursor to
the next (or
previous) digit.
3 When the cursor is at the right most position, press [>]
to
complete the setting.
4 Press [BAND] to select the 70 cm band.
5 Turn the Tuning control to select the transmit frequency.
6 Turn a transceiver power OFF.
7 Press [PTT]+[MR]+[@] (POWER).
The transceiver enters Remote Control mode.
"MOBILE CTRL" appears. (VISUAL DISPLAY)
To exit Remote Control mode, repeat steps 6 and 7.
On the mobile transceiver:
8 Program the DTSS code on the 70 cm band as the secret number.
* Select the same number as you selected in step 2.
For the programming method, refer to the instruction manual
of
the mobile transceiver.
9 Select the receive frequency on the 70 cm band.
Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the portable
transceiver.
10 Make the transceiver enter Remote Control mode.
For the method, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile
transceiver.
CONTROL OPERATION
When in the Remote Control mode, the keys of the transceiver
will
function as below. Each time you press a key, the transceiver
will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding
command to the mobile transceiver.
1 REV ON
2 TONE ON
3 CTCSS ON
4 REV OFF
5 TONE OFF
6 CTCSS OFF
7 CALL
8 VFO
9 MR
0 LOW
A ENT
B TONE SEL
C (REP ON)
D (REP OFF)
* DOWN
# UP
1 TM-V7A/TM-D700A: REV ON/OFF
TS-2000/TS-B2000: DCS ON/OFF
Other mobile transceiver: TONE ALERT ON/OFF
2 Switches Repeater function ON/OFF if the mobile transceiver
supports
this function.
To change the transmit/receive frequency:
[VFO] -> [ENT] -> [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)
-> [ENT]
Or
[VFO] -> [UP]/[DOWN]
To recall a memory channel:
[MR] -> [ENT] -> [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)
-> [ENT]
Or
[MR] -> [UP]/[DOWN]
To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:
[TONE SEL] -> [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5])
-> [TONE SEL]
Refer to the Tone frequency table on your mobile transceiver
for the Tone number.
Your mobile transceiver may require you to first activate
the
Tone or CTCSS function. It may also allow you to program a
separate tone and CTCSS frequency. Refer to the instruction
manual of the mobile transceiver.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BT-13
Battery Case (4 AA/LR6)
EMC-3
Clip Microphone with Earphone
HMC-3
Headset (with VOX/PTT)
KHS-21
Headset
PB-42L
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4 V, 1550 mAh)
PG-2W
DC Power Cable
PG-3J
Cigarette Lighter Power Cable
SMC-32
Speaker Microphone
SMC-33
Speaker Microphone (with PF keys)
SMC-34
Speaker Microphone (with PF keys and VOL control)
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INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
SP/MIC JACK
The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be configured to interface
to various kind of the peripherals available for the transceiver,
such as a speaker microphone (SMC-32/33/34), PC interface
cable
and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK) and select the
peripheral type from "SP/MIC", "TNC",
and "PC".
You can further configure the transceiver to interface to
a high
speed (9600 bps) TNC that requires a direct FM modulation
{below}.
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION
Unless you connect the transceiver to a TNC or PC, the default
setting of the SP/MIC jack function (Menu No. 9), "SP/MIC"
works
fine. However, if you want to interface to a different type
of
peripheral, configure the SP/MIC jack function:
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 9
(SP/MIC JACK).
3 Press [>] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select the
appropriate
peripheral type from "SP/MIC" (default), "TNC",
and "PC".
SP/MIC Function \ Peripheral Type
SP/MIC \ Speaker microphone, headset, earphone, TNC without
a squelch
status support
TNC \ TNC with squelch status support
PC \ PC with the memory control software for the transceiver
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise,
press [<]
or [PTT] to cancel.
If necessary, configure and select the additional settings.
6 Press [@] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.
7 Connect a peripheral to the SP/MIC jack.
8 Press [@] (POWER) to turn the transceiver ON.
* SP/MIC
If you plug the speaker microphone or headset into the SP/MIC
jack, access Menu No. 9 and select "SP/MIC" (default).
To emulate
the programmable function keys using external keys in order
to
control the transceiver, refer to the circuit diagram below
{page
38}.
(DIAGRAM HERE NOT INCLUDED)
Note 1: Voltage is developed across a 100W resistor on the
3.5 V line in
the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is developed.
Note 2: A 10 mF capacitor is not required in the following
cases.
When other equipment has DC blocking capacitors.
When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.
* TNC
If you want to utilize the squelch status on your TNC, access
Menu No. 9 and select "TNC". From the TNC, make
the interface
cable that connects to SP/PRD, MIC/PKD, PTT, REM/SQ, and GND
on
the transceiver SP/MIC jack terminal. In addition, if your
TNC
supports 9600 bps packet (G3RUH/GMSK 9600 bps modem), access
Menu
No. 28 (PACKET) and select "9600" bps. This option
allows you to
transmit/receive packet signals in a direct FM
modulation/quadrature detector output. You must use the A-band
to
transmit and receive 9600 bps packet signal. The following
diagram shows the available terminals on the SP/MIC jack for
the
TNC.
(DIAGRAM HERE NOT INCLUDED)
Note:
* When you select 9600 bps for Menu No. 28 (PACKET), you cannot
monitor the sound from the speaker. Select 1200 bps for Menu
No.
28 (PACKET) when you return to normal operation.
* While the VOX function is turned ON, Menu No. 28 (PACKET)
returns to 1200 bps {page 41}.
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Since the transceiver can receive 2 different frequencies,
it
outputs the squelch status (REM/SQ) as shown the table below.
(TABLE NOT INCLUDED)
Press [BAL] to set the Volume balance {page 41}.
* PC
If you want to connect the transceiver to a PC in order to
manage
the memory channels in the transceiver, you need an interface
cable. You will also need the supported software to download,
upload, and edit the memory channel contents of the transceiver.
To manage the memory contents in the transceiver from a PC,
access Menu No. 9 and select "PC".
For your information, the following diagram shows how the
TH-F6A/TH-F7E communicates to the PC using a serial (COM)
port.
(DIAGRAM NOT INCLUDED)
Note: Contact an authorized dealer for the PC Interface cable
availability.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to
specification before shipment. Under normal circumstances,
the
transceiver will operate in accordance with these operating
instructions. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors
in the
transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only be
readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar with
this
transceiver and has the necessary test equipment. Attempting
service or alignment without factory authorization can void
the
transceiver warranty.
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide years
of
service and enjoyment without requiring further realignment.
The
information in this section gives some general service procedures
requiring little or no test equipment.
SERVICE
If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your dealer
or
service center for repair, pack the transceiver in its original
box and packing material. Include a full description of the
problems experienced. Include your telephone number, fax number,
and email address (if available) along with your name and
address
in case the service technician needs to contact you for further
explanation while investigating your problem. Do not return
accessory items unless you feel they are directly related
to the
service problem.
You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized
KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized
KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will
be
returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies
or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver.
Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for
identification. Please mention the model and serial number
of the
transceiver in any communication regarding the problem.
SERVICE NOTE
If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational
problem, please make your note short, complete, and to the
point.
Help us help you by providing the following:
1 Model and serial number of equipment.
2 Question or problem you are having.
3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem.
4 Meter readings.
5 Other related information (menu setup, mode, frequency,
key
sequence to induce malfunction, etc).
! CAUTION
DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT!
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.
Note:
* Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from
whom
the transceiver was purchased.
* For your own information, retain a written record of any
maintenance performed on the transceiver.
* When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy
of
the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date
of
sale.
CLEANING
The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are likely
to
become soiled after extended use. Remove the controls from
the
transceiver and clean them with a neutral detergent and warm
water. Use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a
damp
cloth to clean the case.
BACKUP BATTERY
This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data,
menu configurations, and all necessary operation parameters.
So,
you never have to worry about replacing back-up batteries
to
operate the transceiver.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in the following table are commonly
encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties
are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect
control settings, or operator error due to incomplete
programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit
failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s)
of
this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver
is defective.
Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this transceiver
may
cause noise in the transceiver.
Problem \ Probable Cause \ Corrective Action \ Ref. Page
Nothing appears on the display when the transceiver is switched
ON, or
the display is blinking ON and OFF. \ 1 The battery pack is
discharged.
2 The circuit protection for the Li-ion battery pack is activated.
3 If using the optional DC cable: a) Bad power cable or connections
b) Open (blown) power supply fuse \ 1 Recharge the battery
pack or replace
the batteries. 2 Release the Li-ion battery pack once, then
recharge the
battery pack. 3 a) check the power cable and connections,
then correct/
replace as necessary. b) Investigate the cause for the open
fuse. Replace
the fuse. \ 2
Most keys and the Tuning control do not function. \ 1 Transceiver
Lock IS ON
(the "key" icon is visible). 2 The transceiver is
in Channel Display mode.
3 Tone Alert is ON (the "bell" icon is visible).
\ 1 Press (F) (1 s) to
switch OFF Transceiver Lock. 2 Press [A/B]+[@] (POWER) to
exit Channel
Display mode. 3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF Tone Alert.
\ 38 21 40
You cannot select the exact desired frequency using the [U]/[D]
or the
tuning control. \ 1 The current frequency step size does not
allow the
frequency to be selected. 2 The Fine Tuning function is not
activated. 3
The Fine Tuning frequency step is wrong. 4 Programmable VFO
frequency
range is programmed. \ 1 Press [F], [FINE] to select an appropriate
frequency step size. 2 Press [FINE] to activate the Fine Tuning
function.
3 While the Fine Tuning function is ON, press [F], [FINE]
to select an
appropriate Fine Tuning frequency step size. 4 Access Menu
No. 4 (PROG VFO)
to expand the frequency range. \ 37 35 35 39
You cannot recall any memory channels. \ 1 You have stored
no data in any
of the memory channels using the current band. 2 "CURRENT
BAND" is selected
for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD). \ 1 Store the desired frequencies
in memory
channels using the current band. 2 Access Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)
and select
"ALL BANDS". \ 15 16
The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is
strong. \ 1
Attenuator function is ON. 2 The receiving station may be
operating in
narrow band FM bandwidth. \ 1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the
attenuator
function off. 2 Access Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW) and select
ON. \ 36 39
Turning the VOL control does not allow you to hear audio.
\ 1 The speaker
for the band you want to monitor is muted. 2 The 9600 bps
is selected for
Menu No. 28 (PACKET) \ 1 Press [BAL], then turn the Tuning
control to
adjust the volume balance between A and B bands. 2 Sect 1200
bps for Menu
No. 28 (PACKET).
You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch. \ 1 You selected
a frequency
outside the allowable range. 2 You selected a transmit offset
that places
the transmit frequency outside the limit. 3 TX Inhibit is
ON. 4 Tone Alert
is ON. 5 The battery pack voltage is too low to transmit.
\ 1 Select a
frequency within the allowable transmit frequency range. 2
Press [F],
[REV] repeatedly so neither "+" or "-"
is visible. 3 Access Menu No. 8 (TX
INHIBIT) and select "OFF". 4 Press [F], [ENT] to
switch OFF Tone Alert. 5
Change or replace the battery pack. \ 7, 53 12 40 40 2, 36
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Problem \ Cause \ Probable Action Corrective \ Page Ref.
Repeater cannot be accessed. \ 1 Wrong tone frequency is
selected. 2 Wrong
repeater offset frequency is selected. 3 Wrong shift direction
is selected. \
1 Press [F], [TONE] to select a proper repeater access tone.
\ 2 Access
Menu No. 6 (OFFSET) and select an appropriate shift frequency.
3
Try other shift directions. \ 13 12 12
DTMF tone cannot be transmitted. \ DTMF Lock is ON.\ Access
Menu No. 14
(DTMF LOCK) and select "OFF". \ 32
Repeater does not accept your DTMF tones. \ DTMF tone duration
is too
short. \ Access Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD) and select "SLOW".
\ 32
Transceiver transmits without pressing the PTT switch. \
VOX function is
ON. \ Press [F], [SQL] to turn the VOX function OFF. \ 41
The transceiver switches OFF for apparent reason. \ The Automatic
Power
OFF (APO) function is programmed. \ Access Menu No. 18 (APO)
and turn the
APO function OFF. \ 36
The output power output is reduced and the "H"
icon blinks. \ The
transmission time exceeded 10 minutes. \ The temperature of
the
transceiver's chassis becomes too high to transmit at high
output power.
The internal thermal protection circuits lowered the output
power. \ Turn
the transceiver OFF or let the transceiver cool down in the
receive mode
for a while. \ 51
The transceiver returns to receive mode after a long transmission.
\
The transmission time exceeded 10 minutes.\ The built-in time-out
timer
cancels the transmission if you continuously transmit for
10 minutes. You
cannot turn this function OFF. It is necessary to protect
the transceiver
from thermal damage. \ 40
The scan function does not resume the scanning after the
transceiver
detects a signal. \ You have selected "SEEK" for
Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).
\ (SCAN 1 No. Select either "TIME" or "CARRIER"
for Menu No. 1 (SCAN
RESUME). \ 27
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MICROPROCESSOR RESET
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting
the
microprocessor may solve the problem. The following 3 reset
modes
are available. When performing the reset, you may lose memory
data and stored information. Back up or write down important
data
before performing the reset.
INITIAL SETTINGS
For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating frequency
and mode are as follows.
A-band: 144.000 MHz/FM
B-band: 440.000 MHz/FM (TH-F6A)
B-band: 430.000 MHz/FM (TH-F7E)
T
he Memory channels have no data stored. Refer to pages 19
and 20 for
the Call Channels and Information Channels default values.
VFO RESET
This resets the transceiver parameters excluding the Menu
contents and Memory channel contents.
Note: Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) and No. 6 (OFFSET) return to the
factory default values.
MENU RESET
This resets the parameters only in the Menu items to factory
default values.
FULL RESET
This resets all transceiver parameters to the factory default
values.
PERFORMING RESET
There are 2 ways to enter the reset mode selection. However,
the
transceiver must be configured to the Lock function OFF {page
38}.
When the transceiver is turned OFF:
1 Press [F]+[@] (POWER).
All indicators are lit.
2 Release [F].
Proceed to step 3 {below}. From the Menu:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [U]/[D] to select Menu
No. 31 (RESET?).
Press [>] or [MNU].
3 Select the reset mode by turning the Tuning control or
press [U]/[D]. If
you select "NO", the transceiver exits the reset
mode.
4 Press [>] or [MNU] to proceed.
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and [MONI], the
transceiver exits
the reset mode.
A reset confirmation message appears.(VISUAL DISPLAY)
5 Press [>] or [MNU] to reset the transceiver.
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and [MONI], the
transceiver exits
the reset mode.
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OPERATION NOTICES
The transceiver has been designed and engineered to avoid
possible hardware glitches. However, you may notice the following
symptoms when you operate the transceiver. These symptoms
are not
malfunctions.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
As stated in "SPECIFICATIONS" {page 53}, this transceiver
operates on a DC voltage from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal)
or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC (DC IN jack). If you find that the
transceiver cannot be switched ON, or "VOLTAGE ERROR"
appears,
the supplied power source may be outside of the specified
range.
In such a case, remove the DC power cable from the transceiver
immediately and confirm that the supplied voltage is within
the
specified range.
TUNING IN SSB/CW MODE
The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to receive
signals in LSB, USB, CW and AM modes. So, when you receive
signals in LSB or USB mode, the opposite side band signal
is not
fully attenuated. At the same time, since the same filter
is used
for CW reception, you may have difficulties separating the
CW
signal from other signals in the crowded band.
To best tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction below.
When you receive signals in USB mode:
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a lower frequency,
using the Tuning control.
When you receive signals in LSB mode:
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a higher frequency,
using the Tuning control.
RECEIVING IN AM BAND
If you receive a weak signal in AM band, you may notice a
high
pitched squealing noise in the background. This noise is
generated by the internal DC/DC converter and it cannot be
removed.
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES
When you receive signals in cities, the receiver's entire
S-meter
may light up without receiving any strong signals. This happens
when the RF amplifier in the receiver is overloaded by strong
interference signals that are nearby. In this case, turn the
Attenuator function ON {page 36} to reduce the interference
signal level. You may further have to adjust the volume level
while receiving the target signal.
BEAT AND NOISE
When you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm
band
frequencies for both A and B-band receivers, the Visual Scan
may
indicate the signals on the bar-graph display even if no signal
is monitored on the A-band receiver. This error occurs due
to the
internal spurious harmonics that are generated by the
B-band-receiver. Refer to "INTERNAL BEATS" {below}
for the
frequencies.
You may also hear some noise in the receiving signal in the
following cases.
You perform any scan on the other receiver.
You perform the Visual Scan on the B-band receiver.
TRANSMISSION
If you continuously transmit for more than 3 minutes at high
power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm. If you continue
or
repeat the transmission before the transceiver cools down,
the
thermal protector automatically decreases the output power
to 0.5
W. "H" also blinks at the same time. If this happens,
let the
transceiver cool down for a while before transmitting again.
INTERNAL BEATS
If one of the formulas on the next page is true, the S-meter
moves without receiving any signals or you cannot receive
any
signals. This is inevitable when you use superheterodyne
receivers.
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15 TROUBLESHOOTING
* Internal Beats Frequency Formula
When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band;
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 10 - (2 m band receive
freq.
on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6
MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 3 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 2 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 4 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 2 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 3 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 4 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 2
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 9 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
within the 1.25 m band;
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = +/- 57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 12 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 8 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 9 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/-
57.6 MHz 1
within the 70 cm band;
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 2 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 4 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 3 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 4 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
2
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 4 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 9 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (2 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 2 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 3 = +/- 59.85 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (1.25 m band receive
freq. on
the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 7 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
2
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 8 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 9 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 9 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. - 59.85 MHz) x 10 - (70 cm band receive
freq. on
the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 10 = +/- 59.85 MHz or +/- 57.6 MHz
1 TH-F6A only
2 Excluding the TH-F6A
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SPECIFICATIONS
General
Number of memory channels \ TH-F6A 400 channels + 35 special
function
memories \ TH-F7E 400 channels + 34 special function memories
Antenna impedance (Connector type) \ 50 Ohms (SMA)
Operating Voltage\ DC IN jack \ DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V
nominal)
\ Battery terminal \ DC 5.5 ~ 7.5 V (7.4 V nominal)
Grounding method \ Negative ground
Current
\ Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) \ 2.0 A or less
\ Transmit with H, 7.4 V (PB-42L) \ 2.0 A or less
\ Transmit with L, 7.4 V (PB-42L) \ 0.8 A or less
\ Transmit with EL, 7.4 V (PB-42L) \ 0.5 A or less
\ Receive (no signal) \ 100 ma (single band)/ 170 mA or less
(dual-band)
\ Battery Saver ON (Average) \ 30 mA (single band)/ 35 mA
(dual-band) or less
\ Usable temperature range \ -20dC ~ 60dC (-4dF ~ 140dF)
-10dC ~ 50dC (+14dF ~ 122dF) with PB-42L
\ Frequency stability \ Within +/- 8ppm (-20dC ~ 60dC) Within
+/- 15ppm
(-10dC ~ 50dC)
\ Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) \ 58 x
87 x 30 mm/2.3" x
3.4" x 1.2" with PB-42L 58 x 87 x 38 mm/ 2.3"
x 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13
\ Weight \ Approx. 250 g/.0.55 lb with the PB-42L
Approx 280 g /0.62 lb with the BT-13
Transmitter \ TH-F6A \ TH-F7E Mode
\ Transmit Mode \ F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)
\ Frequency range \ 2m band \ 144 ~ 148 MHz \ 144 ~146 MHz
\ 1.25 m band \ 222 ~ 225 MHz \ N/A
\ 70 cm band \ 430 ~ 450 MHz1 \ 430~440 MHz
\ Output Power \ 2m band/ 1.25 m band/ 70 cm band \ DC IN
jack (13.8 v) \
H: 5.0 W (approx.) L: 2.0 W (approx.) EL: 0.5 W (approx.)
\ PB-42L (7.4 V) \ H: 5.0 W (approx.) L: 0.5 W (approx.) EL:
0.05 W
(approx.)
\ BT-14 (6.0 V) \ H: 0.5 W (approx.) L: 0.3 W (approx.) EL:
0.05 W (approx.)
\ Modulation \ Reactance
\ Maximum frequency deviation \ +/- 5 kHz (FM)/ +/- 2.5 kHz
(NFM)
\ Spurious emissions (at high transmit power) \ -60 dB or
less
\ Microphone impedance \ 2k Ohms
1 Specifications are guaranteed within 438 ~ 450 MHz.
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16 SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver \ TH-F6A / TH-F7E
Receive mode \ A-band \ F3E (FM)/F2D (FM)/F1D (FM)
\ B-band \ J3E (LSB,USB)/ A1A (CW): 0.1 MHz <= f < 470
MHz
A3A (AM)/F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM): 0.1 MHz < / = f < 1.3 GHz
\ Circuit type \ LSB/USB/CW/AM/FM \ Double superheterodyne
\ WFM \ Single superheterodyne
\ Frequency range \ A-band \ 137 ~ 174 MHz 216 ~ 260 MHz
410 ~ 440 MHz
/ 144 ~ 137 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz
\ B-band \ 0.1 ~ 1.8 MHz 1.8 ~ 29.7 MHz 29.7 ~ 54 MHz 54 ~
108 MHz 108 ~
137 MHz 137 ~ 174 MHz 174 ~ 216 MHz 216 ~ 400 MHz 400 ~ 470
MHz 470 ~ 806
MHz 806 ~ 824 MHz 806 ~ 824 MHz 849 ~ 869 MHz 894 ~ 1300 MHz
/ 0.1 ~ 1.71
MHz 1.71 ~ 29.7 MHz 29.7 ~ 87.5 MHz 87.5 ~108 MHz 108 ~ 137
MHz 137 ~ 174
MHz 174 ~ 230 MHz 230 ~ 400 MHz 400 ~ 470 MHz 470 ~ 862 MHz
174 ~ 137 MHz 230 ~ 174 MHz 400 ~ 230 MHz 470 ~ 862 MHz 862
~ 1300 MHz
\ Intermediate Frequency (IF) \ A-band \ 1st IF : 59.85 MHz
2nd IF: 450 kHz
\ B-band \ 1st IF: 0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 57.60 MHz (LSB/ USB/
CW/ AM/FM)
2nd IF 0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 450kHz (LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM)
\ Sensitivity \ A-band \ FM (12 dB SINAD) 2m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A
only) /70 cm
amateur radio bands: 0.18 uV or less
\ B-band \ FM ( 12 dB SINAD) 5 ~ 108 MHz: 0.40 uV 118 ~ 144
MHz: 0.28 uV
144 ~ 225 MHz: 0.22 uV 225 ~ 250 MHz 0.89 uV 380 ~ 400 MHz:
0.40 uV 400 ~
450 MHz: 0.22 uV 450 ~ 520 MHz: 0.40 uV 520 ~ 700 MHz: 7.08
uV 800 ~ 950
MHz: 1.26 uV 950 ~ 1300 MHz: 0.40 uV
WFM (30 dB S/N) 50 ~ 108 MHz: 3.16 uV 150 ~ 222 MHz: 2.82
uV 400 ~ 500 MHz:
3.98 uV
AM (10 dB S/N) 0.3 ~ 0.52 MHz: 7.08 uV 0.52 ~ 1.8 MHz: 2.24
uV 1.8 ~ 50 MHz:
0.89 uV 118 ~ 250 MHz: 0.40 uV 380 ~ 500 MHz: 0.40 uV
LSB/ USB (10 dB S/N) 3 ~ 30 MHz: 0.45 uV 30 ~ 50 MHz: 0.40
uV 144 ~ 148 MHz:
0.22 uV 430 ~ 450 MHz: 0.22 uV
* All values are approximate.
\ Squelch sensitivity \ 0.13 uV or less (within 2m/ 1.25
m/ 70 cm amateur
radio bands)
\ Selectivity \ -6 dB/ 12 kHz or less -40 dB/ 28 kHz or less
(within 2m/
1.25/ 70 cm amateur radio bands)
\ Audio output (10% distortion) 300 mW or higher (7.4 V,
8 Ohm load)
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APPENDIX
TV CHANNELS (VHF)
Channel
2 59.75 \ 3 65.75 \ 4 71.75 \ 5 81.75 \ 6 87.75 \ 7 179.75
\ 8 185.75 \
9 191.75 \ 10 197.75 \ 11 203.75 \ 12 209.75 \ 13 215.75
(ONLY U. S. A. TRANSCRIBED)
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TV CHANNELS (UHF)
(U. S. A.)
14 475.75 \ 15 481.75 \ 16 487.75 \ 17 493.75 \ 18 499.75
\ 19 505.75
20 511.75 \ 21 517.75 \ 22 523.75 \ 23 529.75 \ 24 535.75
\ 25 541.75
26 547.75 \ 27 553.75 \ 28 559.75 \ 29 565.75 \ 30 571.75
\ 31 577.75
32 583.75 \ 33 589.75 \ 34 585.75 \ 35 601.75 \ 36 607.75
\ 37 613.75
38 619.75 \ 39 625.75 \ 40 631.75 \ 41 637.75 \ 42 643.75
\ 43 649.75
44 655.75 \ 45 661.75 \ 46 667.75 \ 47 673.75 \ 48 679.75
\ 49 685.75
50 691.75 \ 51 697.75 \ 52 703.75 \ 53 709.75 \ 54 715.75
\ 55 721.75
56 727.75 \ 57 733.75 \ 58 739.75 \ 59 745.75 \ 60 751.75
\ 61 757.75
62 763.75 \ 63 769.75 \ 64 775.75 \ 65 781.75 \ 66 787.75
\ 67 793.75
68 799.75 \ 69 805.75 \ 70 811.75 \ 71 817.75 \ 72 823.75
\ 73 829.75
74 835.75 \ 75 841.75 \ 76 847.75 \ 77 853.75 \ 78 859.75
\ 79 865.75
80 871.75 \ 81 877.75 \ 82 883.75 \ 83 889.75
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MARINE CHANNELS (VHF)
(U. S. A.)
CH No. Frequency (MHz) TX/RX
1 156.050 \ 5 156.250 \ 6 156.300 \ 7 156.350 \ 8 156.400
\ 9 156.450
10 156.500 \ 11 156.550 \ 12 156.600 \ 13 156.650 \ 14 156.700
\ 15 156.750
16 156.800 \ 17 156.850 \ 18 156.900 \ 19 156.950 \ 20 157.000
/ 161.600
21 157.050 \ 22 157.100 \ 23 157.150 \ 24 157.200 / 161.800
25 157.250 / 161.850 \ 26 157.300 / 161.900 \ 27 157.350 /
161.950
28 157.400 / 162.000
63 156.175 \ 64 160.825 \ 65 156.275 \ 66 156.325 \ 67 156.375
\ 68 156.425
69 156.475 \ 70 156.525 \ 71 156.575 \ 72 156.625 \ 73 156.675
\ 74 156.725
77 156.875 \ 78 156.925 \ 79 156.975 \ 80 157.025 \ 81 157.075
\ 82 157.125
83 157.175 \ 84 157.225 \ 85 157.275 / 161.875 \ 86 157.325
/ 161.925
87 157.375 / 161.975 \ 88 157.425
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS
U. S. A.
CH No. \ Frequency (MHz)
1 26.965 \ 2 26.975 \ 3 26.985 \ 4 27.005 \ 5 27.015 \ 6 27.025
\ 7 27.035
8 27.055 \ 9 27.065 \ 10 27.075 \ 11 27.085 \ 12 27.105 \
13 27.115
14 27.125 \ 15 27.135 \ 16 27.155 \ 17 27.165 \ 18 27.175
\ 19 27.185
20 27.205 \ 21 27.215 \ 22 27.225 \ 23 27.255 \ 24 27.235
\ 25 27.245
26 27.265 \ 27 27.275 \ 28 27.285 \ 29 27.295 \ 30 27.305
\ 31 27.315
32 27.325 \ 33 27.335 \ 34 27.345 \ 35 27.355 \ 36 27.365
\ 37 27.375
38 27.385 \ 39 27.395 \ 40 27.405
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INDEX
A-band . 6
All-channel Scan . 24
Alkaline Batteries, Installing . 1
APO (Auto Power OFF) . 36
AM. 34
AM Band. 33, 34
ASC. 14
Attenuator. 36
Automatic Dialer. 31
Automatic Repeater Offset. 13
Automatic Simplex Check . 14
B-band Frequency . 6, 33
Band Scan . 22
Bar Antenna. 34
Battery
Installing the Alkaline . 1
Installing the Li-ion, pack . 1
Life . 36
Remaining . 36
Saver . 37
Type . 36
Beat Shift . 37
Beep Function. 37
Belt Clip, Installing the . 1
Call Channel, Recalling . 19
Call Scan . 25
Carrier-operated Mode . 27
Channel Display . 21
Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack . 2
Cigarette Lighter Socket . 2
Citizen Band Channels . 57
COM Port. 46
CTCSS
Freq. ID Scan . 29
Selecting a, Frequency . 28
Using . 28
CW . 34, 51
DC IN jack . 2, 51
DCS
Code ID Scan . 30
Selecting a, Code. 29
Using . 29
Delete
Memory Channel . 16
Memory Group . 18
Direct Frequency Entry . 7
Display
LCD . 5
Contrast . 37
DTMF
Adjusting the Pause Duration . 32
Adjusting the Tone Transmission Speed . 32
Automatic Dialer. 31
Manual Dialing . 31
Lock . 32
Storing a Number in memory . 31
Transmitting a Stored Number. 32
TX hold . 31
Fine Tuning
Activating . 35
Selecting Frequency Step . 35
First QSO . 3
FM . 34
Frequency Step Size . 37
Full Reset . 50
Groups, Memory Channel . 18
Information Channel
Recalling . 20
Reprogramming . 20
Scan . 26
Installing
the Alkaline Batteries . 1
the Antenna . 1
the Belt Clip . 1 t
the Li-ion Battery Pack . 1
Internal Beats . 51
Keys and Control . 4
Language, Selecting a Menu . 9
Lamp . 38
Li-ion Battery Pack
Installing . 1
Charging . 2
Lock Function . 38
Manual Dialing . 31
Marine Channels, VHF . 57
Memory Channel
Groups . 18
Group Link . 24
Lockout . 27
Naming a . 17
Recall Mode . 16
Transfer . 18
Menu
Access . 9
Function List . 9
Reset . 50
Meter . 5
MHz Mode . 7
MHz Scan . 23
Microphone PF Keys (optional) . 38
Microprocessor Reset . 50
Monitor . 39
Narrow Band FM Operation . 39
Normal Scan . 22
Odd-split Frequency . 12, 15
Offset
Programming . 12
Programming Flow . 12
Selecting, Direction . 12
Selecting, Frequency . 12
Operating Voltage . 2, 51
Optional Accessories . 44
Output Power
Selecting . 7, 41
Power ON/OFF . 3, 6
Priority Channel Programming . 25
Using, Scan . 25
Priority Scan . 25
Program Scan . 23
Storing, Frequency Range . 23
Programmable VFO . 39
Recalling
Call Channel . 19
Memory Channel . 16
Information Channel . 20
Regulated Power Supply . 2
Repeater Offset, Automatic . 13
Repeater Operation . 12
Reprogramming
the Call Channel . 19
the Information Channel . 20
Reset
Full . 50
Menu . 50
VFO. 50
Reverse Function . 14
Scan
All-Channel . 24
Band . 22
Call . . 25
Carrier-operated Mode . 27
Group . 24
Program . 23
Resume Method . 27
Seek Mode . 27
Time-operated Mode . 27
Visual . 26
Simplex
Storing, Frequencies or Standard Repeater Frequencies .15
Specifications . 53, 54
Squelch, Adjusting . 6
Supplied Accessories . i
SP/MIC jack Function . 45
Switching Power ON/OFF . 3, 6
Time-operated Mode . 27
Time-out Timer . 40
TNC . 45
Tone
Activating, Function . 13
Freq. ID ID Scan . 14
Selecting a, Frequency . 13
Transmismit a 1750 Hz . 13
Transmitting . 7
Transmit Power, Selecting . 7, 41
Troubleshooting . 48, 49
Tune Enable . 38
TV Channels . 55, 56
TX Inhibit . 40
TX Power . 41
USB . . 34
VFO
Mode . 7
Programmable . 39
Reset . 50
Visual Scan
(Memory channel) . 27
(VFO). 26
Volume
Adjusting . 6
Balance . 41,46
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit)
Delay Time . 42
Gain . 41
On busy . 42
1750 Hz, Transmitting a . 13
9600 bps . 45
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