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

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  • Page 1 TH-D75A TH-D75E USER MANUAL This User Manual covers detailed operating instructions of the TH-D75A/E including basic operating instructions described in the User Guide comes with the product. B5A-4505-00/00 (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 CONTENTS 1 CONTENTS ................. 1 12 OTHER OPERATIONS ............12-1 2 BEFORE STARTING ..............2-1 FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ..............12-1 FINE TUNING ..................12-1 3 PREPARATION ................. 3-1 ATTENUATOR (ATT) ................12-1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..............3-1 PROGRAMMABLE VFO ..............12-2 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ...............3-1 BEAT SHIFT ..................
  • Page 3 EDITING THE FM RADIO MEMORY CHANNEL LIST ......21-1 Firmware Copyrights 22 VOICE MESSAGE MEMORY ..........22-1 The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in RECORDING VOICE MESSAGES ............22-1 KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVCKENWOOD SENDING VOICE MESSAGES ............22-2 Corporation. 1–2...

  • Page 4: Before Starting

    We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD Digital transceiver. The models listed below are covered by this manual. TH-D75A: 144/220/430MHz Tribander (The Americas) TH-D75E: 144/430MHz Dual Bander (E type: Europe/ T type: Firmware Version 1.00 or later.(The firmware version can be verified in Menu No.991.) Features This transceiver has the following main features: •...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    We recommend you keep the box and release lever on the top of the battery case, then pull the packaging for shipping. cover up. Quantity Item Comments TH-D75E D75A Antenna KNB-75LA: Li-ion battery pack 1820 mAh W0H-0160-XX –...

  • Page 6: Installing The Hand Strap

    INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP ¡ After the battery pack is charged, do not unplug and plug the charger into the AC outlet again. Unpluging the charger will reset If desired, you can install the commercially available strap with the charging timer and the battery pack will be charged again. This could result in over-charging.

  • Page 7: Battery Life

    CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY Charger Error • While charging, if a problem is detected in the battery, To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC “Charge Error !!” appears on the display. power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. •...

  • Page 8: Getting Acquainted

    4 GETTING ACQUAINTED KEY AND CONTROL KNOB OPERATIONS LCD Display SP/MIC Jacks Microphone microSD memory card slot USB Connector (USB Type-C DC IN (External power supply) Jack Speaker Press and hold [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and Press and hold [ ] to select a frequency band in VFO OFF.
  • Page 9 [MR] (2) Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. Press [F], [MR] to move to the Memory channel store screen. [CALL] (3) Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [F], [CALL] to store the displayed operating frequency to the Call channel. [MSG] (4) Press [MSG] to display the APRS Message list.

  • Page 10: Display

    Appears while using High output Appears when the Shift function is power. set to -7.6 MHz. (TH-D75E only) Appears when the Reverse function Appears while in FM mode. is ON. Appears while in Narrow FM mode.
  • Page 11 Menu Mode Display D-STAR (DV/DR mode) Display KEY GUIDE Display Area Indicator Description Page Indicator Description Page Appears when the GPS Track Log Appears when the Memory Channel function is ON and the built-in GPS 13-6 Lockout function is ON. function is positioning.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    5 BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF • To change the volume of the beep that sounds when you press a key. (refer to page No. 12-9 ) • To change the volume of voice guidance. (refer to page Switching the Power ON No.

  • Page 13: Selecting An Operation Band

    • VHF: 174 ~ 216 MHz (TH-D75A) To adjust the frequency by a larger amount, press [MHz] to 174 ~ 230 MHz (TH-D75E) enter MHz mode, then rotate the [ENC] control or use the • 220 MHz: 216 ~ 260 MHz (TH-D75A only) ]/[ ] keys to adjust the frequency in steps of 1 MHz.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Squelch

    UHF(DV/DR mode) 440.000 MHz (DV) Call UHF (DV) Press [F], [MENU] to select high (H), medium (M), low (L), or TH-D75E economic low (EL) power. Band (Mode) Call Channel Memory Name Approx. 5 W...

  • Page 15: Function Select Mode

    FUNCTION SELECT MODE Press [F] to enter Function Select mode. Press [F] again to return to the previous screen. Pressing each key in the function select mode performs the operation of the second function assigned to each key. The function of each key may differ depending on the mode when [F] is pressed (refer to the following table).

  • Page 16: Menu Mode

    6 MENU MODE Software Key operation Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Software keys ([Back], [OK], etc.) are displayed in the key guide area of various setting screens and other screens. To select or operate the displayed functions, press the MENU ACCESS corresponding keys.

  • Page 17: Menu Configuration

    Varies with the selected frequency band Auto Offset Auto repeater offset Off/ CALL Key CALL 1750Hz CALL key function (TH-D75A)/ (TH-D75E) 1750Hz TX Hold 1750 Hz TX hold / On TX/RX - VOX VOX on/ off / On Gain VOX gain level...
  • Page 18 Display Description Setting Values TX/RX - CW Pitch Frequency Pitch frequency 400 - - 1000 [Hz] Reverse Normal Reverse / Reverse TX/RX - Others QSO Log QSO log / On : Check LED Control LED control FM Radio: Uncheck Memory - Memory Channel View List Memory channel list Group Name...
  • Page 19 Minimum time delay between each beacon Turn Time - 180 [sec] transmission APRS - Waypoint Format NMEA Way point format / MAGELLAN/ KENWOOD Length 6-Char Way point name length / 7-Char/ 8-Char/ 9-Char Output Way point output type / Local/ Filtered...
  • Page 20 Display Description Setting Values APRS - Others PC Output PC output type / Raw Packets/ Waypoints Network APRS[APK005] Network type / Altnet Voice Alert Voice alert type / On/ RX Only VA Frequency 100.0 VA frequency type 67.0 - - 254.1 Hz Message Group Code Message group code Up to 9 characters x 6 codes (ALL,QST,CQ,KWD)
  • Page 21 Display Description Setting Values SD Card - Unmount Execute Unmount execute SD Card - Format Execute Format execute SD Card - Memory Size View Free capacity Configuration - Display Backlight Control Auto (DC-IN) Backlight control Auto/ / Manual/ On Backlight Timer Backlight timer - 60 [sec] LCD Brightness...
  • Page 22 Mic Keys Lock Microphone keys lock / On Volume Lock Volume lock / On Configuration - Units Speed, Distance mi/h mile km/h Speed/ Distance (TH-D75A)/ (TH-D75E)/ knots, nm Altitude, Rain feet inch Altitude/ Rain (TH-D75A)/ (TH-D75E) Temperature °F °C Temperature (TH-D75A)/ (TH-D75E) Latitude, Longitude dd°mm.mm’...

  • Page 23: Operating Through Fm Repeaters

    No offset (Simplex operation) 447.000 ~ 449.999 MHz: – 5 MHz offset 450.000 MHz and higher: No offset (Simplex operation) TH-D75E: Under 145.000 MHz: No offset (Simplex operation) 145.600 ~ 145.799 MHz: – 600 KHz offset 145.800 MHz and higher:...
  • Page 24 Activating the Tone Function Frequency Frequency Frequency (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) To turn the Tone function on: 118.8 183.5 67.0 1 Select your desired band A or B. 2 Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function On. 123.0 186.2 69.3 • Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as 127.3 189.9...

  • Page 25: Transmitting A 1750 Hz Tone

    After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency, you can exchange these frequencies using the Reverse function. a 1750 Hz tone. On a TH-D75E, simply pressing [CALL] will transmit this tone. It is also possible to program [1750Hz] on This allows you to manually check the strength of signals you receive directly from other stations, while using a repeater.

  • Page 26: Memory Channel

    8 MEMORY CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST In Memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram the The memory channel configurations can be displayed on the data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel Memory Channel List screen. In the Memory Channel List by simple operation.

  • Page 27: Recalling A Memory Channel

    Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater Frequencies Clearing a Memory Channel You can clear the specified channel of the registered memory 1 Select the frequency, mode, etc. channels. 2 Press [F], [MR]. 1 Press [MR] to enter the memory mode. Memory channel registration screen appears on the 2 Press [ENT]. display.

  • Page 28: Editing Memory Channel

    Memory Recall Method 3 Select [Group] and press [A/B]. The memory group selection screen appears. This menu provides you with the option to recall memory channels with stored frequencies in your current frequency band, or all memory channels: 1 Access Menu No. 202. 4 Select any group from group 0 (GRP-0) to group 29 (GRP- 29) and press [A/B].

  • Page 29: Call Channel Memory (Simplex)

    CALL CHANNEL MEMORY (SIMPLEX) Editing a CALL Channel Name You can name CALL channel using up to 8 characters. The CALL channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you will recall often. You may want to dedicate 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 30: Memory Shift

    MEMORY SHIFT 3 Select [Clear Group] and press [A/B]. The clear group selection screen appears. Shift the contents of a memory channel or CALL channel to VFO. Shifting Memory from the Frequency Screen 1 Press [MR] or [CALL] to enter Memory Recall mode or CALL channel mode.

  • Page 31: Scan

    9 SCAN Time-Operate Resume Time Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all types of Set the hold time for the Time-Operate scan method. Scan will increase your operating efficiency. When a signal is received, scan will pause at that frequency This transceiver provides the following types of scans.

  • Page 32: Program Scan

    PROGRAM SCAN MHz SCAN Program scan is to scan within the range between the lower MHz scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using limit frequency and upper limit frequency registered to the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit program scan memory.

  • Page 33: Group Link Scan

    Locking Out a Memory Channel When a memory group is already linked, press [A/B] to cancel the link. This function allows you to skip specific memory channel by 3 Press [ENT]. excluding it from scanning when a memory scan is performed. The Memory group selection screen appears.

  • Page 34: Priority Scan

    PRIORITY SCAN SCAN AUTO BACKLIGHT This function checks the frequency registered to the priority This function turns on the backlight for approximately 2 channel once every three seconds, and displays the priority seconds when scanning is paused. This function works with all channel to perform communication at that frequency if scans.

  • Page 35: 10 Ctcss/Dcs/Cross Tone

    10 CTCSS/DCS/CROSS TONE CTCSS Frequency Frequency Frequency You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System 118.8 183.5 67.0 (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency.

  • Page 36: Dcs

    3 Press [F], [TONE]. CTCSS Frequency Scan • The current DCS code appears on the display and This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify blinks. the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using.

  • Page 37: Cross Tone

    2 Press [F], press and hold [TONE]. “ ” • Scan starts and Scanning blinks on the display. • To quit the scan, press [ ]. • When a DCS code is identified, the identified code appears on the display and blinks. 3 Press [A/B] to program the identified code in place of the currently set DCS code.

  • Page 38: Dual Tone Multi-Frequency(Dtmf)

    11 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY(DTMF) DTMF Hold The keys on the keypad function as DTMF keys; the 12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, Activate this function to remain in transmit mode, after B, C, D). This transceiver provides 10 dedicated memory beginning to press keys when making a call.

  • Page 39: Echolink Memory

    EchoLink MEMORY 5 Enter a DTMF code for the channel. When a space is entered, it becomes a “Pause” code. EchoLink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the Internet, using VoIP (voice-over- IP) technology. The EchoLink software program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing your communications capabilities.
  • Page 40 Transmitting EchoLink Memory 1 Press and hold [PTT]. 2 While transmitting, press [ENT]. • The last called EchoLink DTMF Memory channel name and number appears on the display. 3 While still transmitting, select EchoLink Memory channel. 4 While transmitting, press [ENT]. •...

  • Page 41: 12 Other Operations

    The default step size on the (FM/ WFM/NFM). 144 MHz band is 5 kHz (TH-D75A) or 12.5 kHz (TH-D75E). ¡ While in Fine Tuning mode, you cannot change the frequency The default on the 220 MHz band is 20 kHz (TH-D75A). The step size, MHz mode, and MHz Scan.

  • Page 42: Programmable Vfo

    PROGRAMMABLE VFO AF/ IF/ DETECT OUTPUT MODE If you always check frequencies within a certain range, Selecting [AF], [IF], or [Detect] also outputs IF and detection you can set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are signals from the speakers. selectable.

  • Page 43: Fm Narrow

    TX INHIBIT ¡ The recording function does not work the other than AF output mode. When the mode is switched to either [IF] or [Detect] in the menu during recording, recording ends. You can inhibit the transmission to prevent unauthorized ¡...

  • Page 44: Setting Receiving Filters

    VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) SETTING RECEIVING FILTERS VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to Reduce interference and noise in SSB mode, CW mode, and AM mode to make the received sound easier to hear. 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 SSB High Cut...

  • Page 45: Pitch Frequency

    VOX on Busy From the Menu: 1 Access Menu No. 151. You can configure the transceiver to force VOX transmission even if the transceiver is receiving a signal. 1 Access Menu No. 153. 2 Select the desired VOX gain level. 2 Select [On] or [Off].

  • Page 46: Led Control

    LED CONTROL [ ] key is pressed. • The backlight turns on when receiving the APRS This function turns off the BUSY LED to reduce the interrupt signal. consumption of battery power. With the default setting, the • The backlight turns on when the scan is paused or BUSY LED is always on when receiving FM radio broadcasts.

  • Page 47: Single Band Display

    SINGLE BAND DISPLAY [Demodulation Mode]: Displays the demodulation mode. You can changes the displayed information during single band display. Selecting the Information to Display 1 Access Menu No. 904 Note: ¡ When selecting [GPS(Altitude)] or [GPS(GS)], set the built-in GPS to [ON]. METER TYPE 2 Select [Off], [GPS(Altitude)], [GPS(GS)], [Data], or [Demodulation Mode].

  • Page 48: Information Backlight

    INFORMATION BACKLIGHT Sets whether or not to turn on the backlight when APRS, D-STAR signal-receiving interrupt is displayed and when the scanning is paused or stopped. 1 Access Menu No. 907. 3 Select a level, then press [A/B]. 2 Select [Off], [LCD], or [LCD+Key]. [Off]: Notify backlight does not light.

  • Page 49: Key Beep

    KEY BEEP AUTO POWER OFF (APO) You can set the transceiver beep function to [Off] or [On]. Automatic Power off is a background function that monitors whether or not any operations have been performed (keys 1 Access Menu No. 914. pressed, [ENC] control turned, etc.), and turns the transceiver power off if it has not been in use.

  • Page 50: Programmable Function Keys

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS Setting the Transceiver PF Keys There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on the Transceiver PF Keys and Microphone PF keys transceiver front panel: PF1 and PF2. You can assign your own Function name Description desired functions to these 2 keys. Recording Recording start/ stop 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 51: Key Lock

    KEY LOCK VOLUME LOCK The Key Lock function ensures that your transceiver settings This function locks the volume so that it cannot be changed will remain unchanged if you accidentally press a key. inadvertently. 1 Use the [VOL] control to set the volume level you wish to To turn Key Lock On or Off, press and hold [F].

  • Page 52: Output Destination Interface (Usb/Bluetooth)

    OUTPUT DESTINATION INTERFACE (USB/Bluetooth) Setting the Altitude, Rainfall 1 Access Menu No. 971. Set the interface to use for each of the following applications. Select [USB] or [Bluetooth]. • GPS data (NMEA) output • APRS packet output • KISS mode (input and output) •...

  • Page 53: Selecting A Language

    The latest firmware is available for download from the following URL. • Even if GPS/APRS PC output is turned ON, output is not performed. GPS/APRS PC output starts once KISS https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_ mode ends. download.html • When the mode becomes DV/DR mode, KISS mode (This URL may change without notice.)

  • Page 54: Transceiver Reset

    TRANSCEIVER RESET There are 3 types of transceiver reset available: VFO Reset Use to initialize the VFO and accompanying settings. Partial Reset Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels, and the DTMF memory channels. Full Reset Use to initialize all transceiver settings that you have customized.

  • Page 55: 13 Gps

    13 GPS BUILT-IN GPS FUNCTION ON/ OFF Name entry You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII 1 Access Menu No. 400 characters (up to 8 digits). 2 Select [On] or [Off]. Latitude Entry [On]: Turns on the built-in GPS function. [Off]: Turns off the built-in GPS function. When the built-in GPS function is turned on, the GPS < >...
  • Page 56 Displaying Position Information Built-in GPS Operation Mode When the built-in GPS receiver is On, pressing [F], [MARK] 1 Access Menu No. 403. will display “Latitude/longitude, time, altitude, heading, speed”, then press to cycle the display between “Latitude/ longitude, time, altitude, heading, speed”  “Target point distance, Travel direction”...
  • Page 57 GPS Data PC Output Key operations in [GPS satellite information] Key Name Operation Turn this function on when you want to send the built-in GPS receiver data (NMEA) from the USB connector or Bluetooth. Switches to [Target point distance and Target 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 58: Mark Function

    MARK FUNCTION You can register up to 100 points with the location’s latitude, longitude, altitude, time, name, and icon in the Position Memory List. 1 Press and hold [MARK]. The position memory store screen appears. • When pressing [F], the North Up display (displays North as the top) changes to the Heading Up display (displays the current travel direction as the top) or vice-versa.
  • Page 59 Editing the Position (Latitude and Longitude) Key Name Operation 1 Select [Position] and press [A/B]. ] or Changes the item. The mode changes to the latitude and longitude edit mode. [ENC] [ENT] Confirms the editing. [MODE] Cancels editing and returns to the previous screen. Sorting Position Memory List 1 Press [MARK].

  • Page 60: Target Point

    12:47:05 on May 12 2024.) and target direction are displayed, the North Up display TH-D75E:12052024_124705.nme (File for which track logging (displays North as the top) changes to the Heading Up started at 12:47:05 on 12 May 2024.) display (displays the current travel direction as the top) or vice-versa.
  • Page 61 Selecting the Track Log Acquisition Type Clearing the Track Log You can set the conditions for saving portable Track Clear a Track Log saved in a microSD memory card. information as GPS Logger. 1 Access Menu No. 411. You can change the settings for travel speed, etc. 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 62: Aprs

    APRS network. Home (/-) Yagi@QTH (/y) My Callsign KENWOOD (\K) Program your Callsign using a maximum of 9 alphanumeric characters including SSID (Secondary Station IDentifiers) RADIO (\Y) such as -7, -9, or -14. Unless you program a Callsign, you cannot transmit APRS packets.
  • Page 63 Balloon (/O) APRStt (\A) Glider (/g) (/.) Helicopter (/X) Triangle (\n) Aircraft (/') Small Circle (\o) Large Aircraft (/^) Red Dot (//) Shuttle (/S) Big Question Mark (\.) Satellite (\S) Overlay Character Setting Rover (/p) For example, to set the Radio icon to the letter “K”, select Eyeball (/E) “Radio”...

  • Page 64: Position Comment

    POSITION COMMENT STATUS TEXT The APRS data which you transmit always includes one of the Status text is another comment to transmit with position 15 predetermined position comments. Select an appropriate data. Unlike a position comment, you can make any desired comment depending on your situation.
  • Page 65 Setting APRS Data Communication ON Note: ¡ The APRS programs for PCs have entry fields for a position Press [F], [LIST] to enter APRS mode. comment and status text. The data entered to these two fields are transmitted as separate packets. This transceiver, however, Each time a new APRS packet is received, the frequency includes both of a position comment and status text in one packet display is interrupted to show information as below.

  • Page 66: Station List

    STATION LIST Note: ¡ When data from the 101st station is received, the oldest data in This transceiver is capable of receiving and storing APRS data memory is replaced by that data. received from up to 100 stations in memory. You can easily ¡...
  • Page 67 Page 3: ② Situation in Page 1: (Mobile station) Display Description Fixed Fixed station ① ③ Weather Weather station ② ④ Moving Mobile station ⑤ ⑥ GOOD/RMC ⑦ LAST/RMC GPS Tracker ⑧ • GOOD: in GPS positioning GOOD/GGA ① Direction and moving direction of the other station LAST: in a non-positioning ②...
  • Page 68 Cursor Control Sort Function Select a cursor control setting for station list screen. This function allows you to sort the station list according to the Callsign, date time, or distance. 1 Press [MODE] to change the cursor control type to [Followed] or [Fixed].
  • Page 69 Weather Only Weather Stations are displayed. Mobile Only Mobile Stations are displayed. Object Only Object Stations are displayed. Only KENWOOD TH-D75, TH-D74, TH-D72, TH-D7, TM-D700, TM-D710G, KENWOOD TM-D710, and RC-D710 Stations are displayed. 5 Press [A/B]. Only Navitra Stations starting from $PNTS NAVITRA are displayed.

  • Page 70: Aprs Message Functions

    APRS MESSAGE FUNCTIONS First page: ① ② ③ ④ Receiving a Message Each time a proper message is received, the frequency display is interrupted to show information as below: ⑤ ③ ① Last page: ② ⑨ ⑥ ① Meaning indicator ② Callsign (Sender) ③ Message ⑦...
  • Page 71 Transmitting a Message 6 Select [Send] and press [A/B] to send the message. You can select the following items other than [Send], 1 Press [MSG]. [Reply], [Edit], and [New] in message list Menu. The message list appears on the display. [Re-TX]: Send the message again. [Position]: Search position information from a position list. [POS Request]: The position data of the transmitting station is displayed (if the station data is available).

  • Page 72: Programming A Packet Path

    PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH 3 Select the relay step number for the <Total Hops> setting. Select the packet path type from [New-N], [Relay], [Region], [Others1], [Others2], or [Others3]. When you press [A/B], the < > indicator appears on the right side of the packet path type, showing the current used information. 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 73: Setting Internal Tnc

    DCD Sense 2 Enter a path. You can also select the method for inhibiting the built-in TNC from transmitting. 1 Access Menu No. 507. • A Packet path is the digipeat route of the packet data sent from My station. For example, if you want your packet to take the [W4DJY-1] > [W6DJY-1] route, enter [W4DJY-1, W6DJY-1], separating 2 Select [Busy], [Detect Data], or [Off].

  • Page 74: Aprs Lock

    APRS LOCK 2 To switch the function OFF, press [BCN] again. [SmartBeaconing]: This function prevents accidentally changing the data band 1 Press [BCN] to switch the function ON. frequency or accidentally transmitting on the data band by pressing [PTT]. • < >...

  • Page 75: Setting Beacon Information

    Decay Algorithm When jointly using a Decay Algorithm, if the speed is 1 knot or slower, a Decay Algorithm pattern is used for This function continuously extends the packet transmission transmitting, but if the speed is 3 knots or faster, it changes interval in the case that there is no change of position to Proportional Pathing.

  • Page 76: Object Functions

    OBJECT FUNCTIONS Latitude/Longitude Setting the Object Information. 1 Access Menu No. 516. 6 Enter a Latitude and Longitude and press [A/B]. Icon 2 Select [Object1], [Object2], or [Object3] and press [ENT]. • When you press [A/B], the < > indicator appears on the right side of the object item, showing the current used information.

  • Page 77: Qsy Function

    QSY FUNCTION QSY Transmission Operation This function embeds the voice channel frequency, Wide/ The QSY function uses AFRS (Automatic Frequency Narrow status, tone, shift, and offset information in the first Reporting System) to report a frequency on which voice character of the status text. communications can be established. A station using the QSY function embeds the frequency information in a position 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 78: Setting Smartbeaconing Tm

    Operation When Receiving a QSY Slow Rate When QSY (frequency) information is received, the station list Low speed transmission interval time. appears with the verified frequency. 1 Access Menu No. 531. 1 Select [Tune], and press [A/B]. 2 Select from [1] to [100] minutes. • The frequency is set in the voice channel (non-data band).

  • Page 79: Setting Way Point

    Over <Low Speed> [MAGELLAN]: The data using the " $PMGNWPL" format. formula: Operates (Only when the set [KENWOOD]: The data using the " $PKWDWPL" format. normally (Transmission <High Speed> ≧ <Low Interval = <Fast Speed>) Rate> x <High Way Point Length Speed>...

  • Page 80: Setting Packet Filter

    SETTING PACKET FILTER STORING USER PHRASES This function (clipboard image) allows you to paste phrases into the APRS message compilation mode. You can create Position Limit up to 20 phrases each of which can consist of up to 32 characters. If APRS is popular in your area, you may receive too many 1 Access Menu No. 560.

  • Page 81: Setting Notification Sound

    SETTING NOTIFICATION SOUND Reply To Callsign When there is a message you would like to reply to for the specific Callsign, preset that Callsign for automatic responses. RX Beep Type 1 Access Menu No. 562. This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of APRS packets. 1 Access Menu No. 570. 2 Enter the Callsign.

  • Page 82: Setting Display

    SETTING DISPLAY SETTING DIGIPEATER The transceiver works as a standalone digipeater. Display Area Digipeat (My Call) Selects the Display area. Sets whether to run Digipeat (MyCall) when the transceiver is used as a digipeater. 1 Access Menu No. 573. If the receiver packet path contains My Callsign (set in Menu No.500), the digipeat completion flag ( ) is added to My Callsign and the packet is digipeated.
  • Page 83 UIdigipeat 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [Off]: Sets whether to run UI digipeat when the transceiver is used Turns OFF UIflood digipeat function. as a digipeater. [On]: If the received UI frame contains one of the entered aliases (e.g., "WIDE1-1" for one-hop fill-in digi) of the beginning part Activates UIflood digipeat function. of the packet path that has not yet been digipeated, the alias is replaced to My Callsign with the digipeat completion flag ( ), and digipeated.

  • Page 84: Pc Output

    PC OUTPUT UItrace Sets whether to run UItrace digipeat when the transceiver is This function outputs data from the USB port/ Bluetooth used as a digipeater. after receiving packet or waypoint data from the APRS data communications. Use this function to verify the received data If the received UI frame contains the entered alias (e.g., WIDE), from the transceiver.

  • Page 85: Voice Alert

    VOICE ALERT PROGRAMMING MESSAGE GROUP CODE This function will notify another station as to whether or not they are within communications range by emitting beacon Message Group Code tones. When a Mobile Station is mobile with the Voice Alert function Use a message group code to exchange messages only turned ON, other stations also with Voice Alert turned ON among your group members.

  • Page 86: 15 Built-In Kiss Tnc

    COM port driver. • Download the virtual COM port driver from the URL listed below. https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ software_download.html Note: The following indicators appear on the transceiver display to ¡ Do not connect the transceiver to a PC with a USB cable until...

  • Page 87: 16 D-Star

    16 D-STAR MY CALLSIGN D-STAR INTRODUCTION • In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Set your Callsign to the transceiver in DV/DR mode. Amateur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of Transmission in DV/DR mode will not be possible if you do not repeaters grouped together into Zones.

  • Page 88: Digital Function Menu

    DIGITAL FUNCTION MENU SIMPLEX CALL This menu switches the functions to use for operation in digital Simplex call can be used for direct communication between a mode. pair of transceivers without using a repeater. Simplex call can be operated only in DV mode. How to Use the Digital Function Menu 1 Press [MODE] to enter DR mode.

  • Page 89: Local Area Call

    LOCAL AREA CALL Setting the Local CQ (TO) A local area call (local CQ) is the output of a CQ through only 1 Press and hold [ one repeater. A call can be made by setting a local CQ to "TO" The destination selection screen appears.

  • Page 90: Gateway Call

    GATEWAY CALL CALLSIGN DESIGNATION A gateway call can be made by setting the area repeater to A call by Callsign designation can be made by setting the Callsign of the other party to [TO] and pressing PTT. A call output the CQ to [TO] and pressing [PTT]. to the specific station is relayed automatically to the last A gateway CQ is the output of a CQ to an area that is different accessed repeater, so a call can be made without knowing the...

  • Page 91: Direct Reply

    AUTO REPLY FUNCTION Sorting the Callsign You can sort the Callsign list. This function is to set automatically the Callsign of the other station and reply when a signal to your Callsign is received. 1 Press [MODE] in the Callsign list selection screen. 1 Select [Auto Reply] in the Digital Function Menu.

  • Page 92: Tx Messages

    Displaying the RX History 4 Select a number for registration and press [ENT]. The TX messages is selected 1 Access Menu No. 600. Each press of [PTT] transmits the selected message. TX HISTORY Up to 20 entries can be stored in TX history for signals transmitted in DV/DR mode.

  • Page 93: Setting The Access Repeater (From)

    Setting the Destination Repeater (TO) Setting by Direct Input You can set the repeater by directly inputting the Callsign of 1 Press and hold [ ]. the repeater. The destination selection screen appears. This screen also 1 Press and hold appears when selecting [Destination Select] in the Digital Function Menu.

  • Page 94: Checking The Callsign Setting

    Setting by Local CQ [Reflector Info.]: You can send the reflector information command. Select [Reflector Info.] and press [ENT]. Then 1 Press and hold [ ]. [_______I] is set to [TO]. Then press [PTT] to transmit the The destination selection screen appears. This screen also reflector information command.

  • Page 95: Displaying The Repeater Details

    DISPLAYING THE REPEATER DETAILS Data TX End Timing This function is to set the delay time until return from fast data You can check the details information of the repeater. TX to RX in accordance with the TX timing of the PC software. 1 Select [Repeater Detail] in the Digital Function Menu.

  • Page 96: Rx Afc

    RX AFC BK (BREAK) CALL BK (Break) Call is used to simultaneously call two stations that This function is to correct a slight frequency offset of the received signal to achieve frequency stability. are communicating by the Callsign squelch in DV/DR mode. 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 97: Callsign Squelch/ Code Squelch

    GPS Sentence Note: ¡ This setting is canceled when the power is switched OFF. Select the sentence to transmit location information when operating in DV mode. The GPS sentences that can be used with the transceiver are 6 kinds of [GGA], [GLL], [GSA], [GSV], CALLSIGN SQUELCH/ CODE SQUELCH [RMC], [VTG], and [APRS Sentence] but only four of them can be set at the same time.

  • Page 98: Rx Break-In Display

    RX BREAK-IN DISPLAY This function is to display information received from other station in a Break-In screen. Received information is displayed in a Break-In screen in the operation band. RX Break-In Display Method This function is to set the method to display a Break-In screen 2 Select [0], [3], [5], [10], [20], [30], [60] seconds or [Infinite].

  • Page 99: Standby Beep

    STANDBY BEEP The following operations are prohibited when the Reflector Terminal mode is started. This function is to notify with a beep sound that transmission Band A Operating the [Mode] [VFO] [MR] [ALL] has ended when a D-STAR signal is received. Press and hold [DOWN] 1 Access Menu No.

  • Page 100: Dr Scan

    Device Information DR SCAN Confirm the device-name used in DV Gateway mode. This function scans the stations in the repeater list or hotspot list in DR mode. 1 Access Menu No. 654. 1 Press and hold [VFO], or select [DR Scan] in the Digital Function Menu.

  • Page 101: Repeater List

    Sorting the Repeater List Group selection screen appears 4 Select a group to be skipped and press [A/B]. 1 Select the repeater you want to move on the repeater selection screen. The lockout icon < >appears. Repeater list menu screen appears. 2 Press [MENU] 3 Select [Move] and press [A/B].

  • Page 102: Hotspot List

    Clearing the Repeater List 5 Add/edit the contents and press [Write] on the screen. Editing is completed. You can clear the specific repeater in the repeater list. 6 After adding/editing, press [A/B] 1 Select the repeater in the repeater list selection screen. Return to the hotspot list screen.
  • Page 103 Clearing the Hotspot List 2 Press [MENU] . Hotspot list menu screen appears. Clear hotspot from the hotspot list. 1 Select the hotspot you want to clear on the hotspot selection screen. 3 Select [Edit] and press [A/B]. Hotspot list editing screen appears. 2 Press [MENU] on the hotspot selection screen.

  • Page 104: 17 Usb

    [Mass Storage]: The transceiver enters mass storage COM port driver from the following URL. mode. You can access the microSD memory card of the https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_ transceiver from a PC. The transceiver will be displayed as download.html a removable disk on the PC.

  • Page 105: Bluetooth

    18 Bluetooth ® If you purchase a commercially available headset that is 1 Access Menu No. 930 to turn on the Bluetooth function. compatible with Bluetooth, you can connect the transceiver 2 Place the headset (device to be connected) near the and headset to perform communication wirelessly.

  • Page 106: Connecting By The Paired Device List

    2 Select the device to be connected. Entering the PIN Code When connecting the device that is already selected, When searching for the device, you may be requested to enter proceed to step 3. the PIN code depending on the device to be connected. If you select the device to be connected and press [ When Requested to Enter the PIN Code the Bluetooth device information screen appears.

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Pc Via Bluetooth

    3 Select [Clear] and press [ENT]. Note: ¡ Once pairing with a PC is complete, multiple COM ports may The device clear confirmation screen appears. appear on the PC, depending on the PC with built-in Bluetooth function or Bluetooth USB adapter used. In this case, as only one COM port can be used, use the memory control program MCP-D75 and use a normal communication port.
  • Page 108 Bluetooth Auto Connect This function is for automatically connecting with the Bluetooth device used last time when the power of the transceiver is turned on. 1 Access Menu No. 936. 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Turns ON the auto connect function. [Off]: Turns OFF the auto connect function.

  • Page 109: 19 Microsd Memory Card

    The hierarchy of the microSD memory card becomes as product. shown in the following diagram. ¡ A microSDXC memory card can not be used with this transceiver. KENWOOD The following table shows the microSD memory card TH-D75 microSDHC for which JVCKENWOOD has memory card verified operation.

  • Page 110: Formatting A Microsd Memory Card

    Removing (Unmounting) a microSD Memory Card Saving the Configuration Data + Voice message When removing a microSD memory card, be sure to perform 1 Access Menu No. 801. the operation to safely remove (unmount) it. Saving begins. When saving is completed, the data writing completed screen appears.

  • Page 111: Clearing The Saved File

    The repeater list appears. 2 Select the file and press [A/B]. The file clear confirmation screen appears. 2 Select [Data For TH-D75A], [Data For TH-D75E], or [Data For TH-D75] and press [A/B]. [Data For TH-D75A]: Repeater lists mainly used in North America.

  • Page 112: Displaying The Microsd Memory Card Information

    DISPLAYING THE microSD MEMORY CARD 2 Select [On]. Recording begins when PTT is pressed. INFORMATION [Off]: Does not record the communication history. 1 Access Menu No. 840. [On]: Recording the communication history. The microSD memory card information screen appears. Stored files are named as follows. Pressing [MODE] returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 113: 20 Recording

    • Recording files are named as follows. Example: 04202024_132051.wav (TH-D75A) Playing Audio Files 20042024_132051.wav (TH-D75E) 1 Access Menu No. 300. (File for which recording started at 13:20:51 on The recording file list appears. Recorded audio files can be April 20, 2024.) played and cleared.
  • Page 114 Clearing Audio Files 1 Access Menu No. 300. The recording file list appears. 2 Select the file. 3 Press [MENU]. The recording file list menu appears. 4 Select [Clear] and press [A/B]. The recording file clear confirmation screen appears. 5 Press [A/B]. The file is cleared and the recording file list reappears.

  • Page 115: 21 Fm Radio

    21 FM RADIO Frequency Direct Entry (Direct Station Selection) The transceiver can receive FM radio broadcasts. You can listen to FM radio while simultaneously monitoring two 1 Press [ENT]. signals as well as while waiting for a CQ or a call from an acquaintance, or waiting for an APRS call.
  • Page 116 4 Select [Clear Memory] and press [A/B]. 3 Select the channel and press [ENT]. The FM radio station is registered and the FM radio The FM radio memory clear confirmation screen appears. memory channel list appears. 5 Press [A/B]. 4 Press The FM radio station is cleared, and the FM radio memory channel list menu reappears.
  • Page 117 Memory Shift 5 Enter characters. Copy the frequency of a broadcast station from the FM radio memory channel list to VF0. 1 Access Menu No. 710. The FM radio memory channel list appears. 6 Press [ENT]. The broadcast station name is registered. 2 Select the Channel.
  • Page 118 FM Radio Auto Mute Return Time When a signal is received or transmitted in band A or B while listening to a radio broadcast in FM radio mode, the reception sound of the radio broadcast is muted. When a signal is no longer received in band A or B or after transmission is completed, the transceiver automatically returns to FM radio mode after a period of time has lapsed without any operation...

  • Page 119: 22 Voice Message Memory

    22 VOICE MESSAGE MEMORY The transceiver can record and transmit voice messages in up 6 Release [PTT]. to 4 channels. This is a convenient function when transmitting Recording stops and the voice message is written. fixed voice messages. Note ¡ Recording is possible for 30 seconds only with channel 1. Recording is possible for 15 seconds with channels 2 to 4.

  • Page 120: Sending Voice Messages

    SENDING VOICE MESSAGES Repeat Playback Interval Set the repeat playback interval for playing and sending Send the message of a recorded voice message channel. repeatedly. 1 Access Menu No. 310. 1 Access Menu No. 310. The voice message list appears. The voice message list appears.

  • Page 121: Clearing Voice Messages

    CLEARING VOICE MESSAGES 1 Access Menu No. 310. The voice message list appears. 2 Select the channel to clear. 3 Press [MENU]. The voice message list menu appears. 4 Select [Clear] and press [A/B]. The voice message clear confirmation screen appears. 5 Press [A/B].

  • Page 122: 23 Voice Guidance

    23 VOICE GUIDANCE Voice Guidance Speed Voice guidance is a function that provides audio information about operating conditions such as the frequency displayed Set the voice guidance reading out speed. The default is on the display, memory channels, and function settings. [Speed 1].
  • Page 123 Callsign Announce This function is to announce the Callsign when a D-STAR signal is received. It enables you to know the Callsign without looking at the screen. 1 Access Menu No. 644. • Please refer to page No.16-12 "CALLSIGN ANNOUNCE" for details.

  • Page 124: Weather Alert (Th-D75A Only)

    24 WEATHER ALERT (TH-D75A ONLY) WEATHER CHANNEL SCAN The Weather Alert is available only in the USA and Canada. When activated, this function will check for a received NOAA The memory channel only for the weather alert is scanned. 1050 Hz tone. When the tone is received, the weather alert tone will sound.

  • Page 125: Wireless Control (Th-D75A Only)

    25 WIRELESS CONTROL (TH-D75A ONLY) CONTROL OPERATION If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile transceiver, you can control one of its bands by sending DTMF tones from 1 Press and hold [PTT]. this handy transceiver. You will find this function useful when you want to control your mobile transceiver from a location 2 While transmitting, press [ENT].

  • Page 126: 26 Options

    26 OPTIONS The following options are available for use with this transceiver. Model Name Name KNB-75LA Li-ion Battery Pack(STD, 7.4 V, 1820 mAh) KSC-25LS Rapid Charger KBP-9 Battery Case KMC-45D Speaker Microphone EMC-11 Clip Microphone with Earphone EMC-12 Clip Microphone with Earphone EMC-3A Clip Microphone with Earphone HMC-3...

  • Page 127: 27 Maintenance

    You may return this product for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it, or any authorized KENWOOD service center. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards; send the complete product.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Power is not turned on when using Battery voltage is low. Recharge the battery pack or replace the AAA alkaline Li-ion battery pack or AAA alkaline batteries with new ones.
  • Page 129 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Received signals are not properly Wrong settings for signal format Try changing to other modes. demodulated. (Demodulation mode). When receiving sound is distorted in Set the ATT function to ON. AM/SSB/CW, the receiving signal is too strong.

  • Page 130: 28 Specifications

    KNB-75LA TH-D75A: 346 g (12.20 oz)/ TH-D75E: 344 g (12.13 oz) (w/ Antenna, Belt Clip) with KBP-9 TH-D75A: 391 g (12.79 oz)/ TH-D75E: 389 g (13.72 oz) (w/ Antenna, Belt Clip, AAAx6 Battery) TRANSMITTER RF Power Output EXT.PS 13.8 V / Battery:7.4 V 0.5 W...
  • Page 131 TH-D75A/ TH-D75E SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Band A Band B Circuitry F3E, F2D, F1D,F7W Double Super Heterodyne J3E, A3E, A1A Triple Super Heterodyne IF Frequency 1st IF 57.15 MHz 58.05 MHz 2nd IF 450 kHz 450 kHz J3E, A3E, A1A 3rd IF 10.8 kHz...
  • Page 132 TH-D75A/ TH-D75E SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth Version, Class Version 3.0, Class 2 Output Power -6 ≺ Pav ≺ 4 dBm Modulation Characteristics 140 ≦ ⊿f 1avg ≦ 175 kHz Initial Carrier Frequency -75 ≦ fo ≦ +75 kHz Carrier Frequency Drift ±25 kHz (One Slot packet) ±40 kHz...
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