Before Starting - Kenwood TH-D74A User Manual

2 BEFORE STARTING

Thank You
We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD
Digital transceiver.
The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TH-D74A: 144/220/430MHz Tribander (The Americas)
TH-D74E: 144/430MHz Dual Bander (Europe)
Features
This transceiver has the following main features:
• Includes a program for dealing with data formats
supported by Automatic Packet Reporting System
(APRS ® )
• Compliant with voice/digital mode D-STAR digital amateur
radio networks
• Built-in GPS receiver unit
• Transflective color TFT Display
• Weatherproof toughness meeting IP54/55 standards
• Wide-band and multi-mode reception
• Equipped with IF filter for comfortable reception (SSB/
CW)
• High-performance DSP-based voice processing
• Compliant with Bluetooth, microSD & Micro-USB
Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual
The writing conventions described below have been followed
to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Instruction
Press [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.
Press and hold KEY for 1 second or
Press [KEY] (1s).
longer.
Press [KEY1], Press KEY1 momentarily, release
[KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2.
Press the F key to enter Function
Press [F], [KEY]. mode, then press KEY to access its
secondary function.
With the transceiver power OFF,
Press [KEY] +
press and hold KEY while turning the
Power ON.
transceiver power ON.
Action
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