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Kenwood TM-V71A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V71A/ TM-V71E
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol
to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment is requires a licence and is intended for use in the
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V71A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V71A/ TM-V71E NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
  • Page 2 Thank You We are grateful you decided to purchase this Kenwood FM transceiver. Kenwood always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications.
  • Page 3 Notices to the User One or more of the followng statements may be applcable: FCC WARNING Ths equpment generates or uses rado frequency energy. Changes or modfcatons to ths equpment may cause harmful nterference unless the modfcatons are expressly approved n the nstructon manual.
  • Page 4 Check the battery polarty and voltage of the vehcle before nstallng the transcever. u Use only the suppled DC power cable or a Kenwood optonal DC power cable. u Do not nsert metal objects nto the coolng fan.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    coNteNts PREPARATION ...................1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............1 MOBILE INSTALLATION ...............1 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............2 ANTENNA CONNECTION ..............5 FRONT PANEL ORIENTATION .............6 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ............7 GETTING ACQUAINTED ..............8 FRONT PANEL ................8 DISPLAY ..................10 REAR PANEL ................12 SUB-PANEL .................12 MICROPHONE (MC-59) ...............13 BASIC OPERATIONS ................14 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF ...........14 ADjUSTING THE VOLUME ............14 ADjUSTING THE SQUELCH ............15...
  • Page 6 MEMORY CHANNELS ..............32 SIMPLEx & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? ..............32 STORING SIMPLEx AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ................33 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES ....33 RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ..........34 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ..........35 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL ..........35 SWITCHING THE MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY ..36 MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER ...........36 CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION ..........36 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) ..........38...
  • Page 7 DTMF KEY LOCK .................58 EchoLink ..................59 ® WHAT IS EchoLink? ..............59 STORING EchoLink MEMORY ............59 SETTING UP EchoLink Sysop MODE ........61 AUxILIARY FUNCTIONS ..............62 POWER-ON MESSAGE ...............62 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ..............62 KEY LOCK ..................63 KEY BEEP ..................64 PROGRAMMABLE VFO ..............64 CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIzE ........65 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS ........66 FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY ............67 AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ..........67...
  • Page 8 PACKET OPERATION ..............83 DATA BAND .................83 DATA TERMINAL SPEED ............83 PC PORT SPEED .................84 SQC OUTPUT SETTING ..............84 WIRELESS OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY) .......85 PREPARATION ................85 CONTROL OPERATION ..............86 TRANSCEIVER RESET ..............87 OPTIONS ...................89 MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM MCP-2A .........89 CONNECTING THE PG-5G/ PG-5H INTERFACE CABLES..90 INSTALLING THE DFK-3D PANEL KIT ........90 CONNECTING THE PG-5F ExTENSION CABLE .......92...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    PREPARATION SuPPlIEd AccESSORIES Note: A type code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached to the package box. Item Part Number Quantity Microphone T9-0657-XX Microphone hanger J9-584-XX K, M4 types E30-7628-XX DC power cable (with 20 A fuses) E type E30-3452-XX Mounting bracket...

  • Page 10: Power Cable Connection

    2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat washers (4 of each are supplied, 2 for each side of the bracket). • Ensure that all hardware is tightened, to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver.
  • Page 11 2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture. Tie down the full run of cable. 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. 4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the power cable to the battery terminals;...
  • Page 12 If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized Kenwood dealer or an authorized Kenwood service center for assistance.

  • Page 13: Antenna Connection

    ANTENNA cONNEcTION Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω, to match the transceiver input impedance.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Orientation

    FRONT PANEl ORIENTATION This transceiver allows you to change the orientation of the front panel. Depending on where/how you installed the transceiver you may wish to flip the front panel upside-down for easier operation. 1 On the right side of the front panel, pull the panel release latch forward. 2 Slide the front panel to the left, then pull it away from the main body of the transceiver.

  • Page 15: Accessory Connections

    AccESSORy cONNEcTIONS n External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω. The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8”) mono (2-conductor) plug. We recommend using SP-50B speakers. There are 2 speaker jacks on the rear of the transceiver: SP 1 and SP 2. Refer to page 7 to determine how the speakers will be used.

  • Page 16: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED FroNT PANEl q VFO Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode {page 1}, then rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency. Press [VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan {page 43}. Press [F], [VFO] to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO (memory shift) {page 36}.
  • Page 17 u REV Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF {page 30}. Press [REV] (1s) to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON {page 30}. Press [F], [REV] to enter Offset Direction selection mode. Each time you press [F], [REV], the offset direction toggles as follows: plus (+) direction –>...

  • Page 18: Display

    DIsPlAy < A Band > < B Band > Indicator Description Appears when there is a transmission band available. Blinks when the cross-band repeater is ON (K type only). Appears when there is an operation band available. Blinks when the wireless remote control is ON (K type only). Appears when the Tone function is ON.
  • Page 19 Indicator Description Appears while transmitting. Appears while using the data band. Appears when the data terminal is set as 600 (bps). Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,250 Hz. Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,500 Hz. Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,750 Hz. Appears when the frequency is set to ***,***,333 Hz.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    PANEl q ANT Connect an M-type (TM-V71A) or N-type (TM-V71E) external antenna to this terminal {page 5}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω.

  • Page 21: Microphone (Mc-59)

    cable that comes with the panel kit. Microphone Jack Keypad serial data No Connection MIC, 600 Ω impedance GND (MIC) DC 8 V, 100 mA max No Connection MICroPhoNE (MC-59) q PTT switch Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit. w DTMF keypad Press these keys to make DTMF calls, enter frequencies, or enter characters.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS SwITChINg ThE POwER ON/ OFF Press the [ ] switch to switch the transceiver ON. • The power on message momentarily appears on the display. • If the transceiver power on password has been activated {page 74}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Squelch

    AdjuSTINg ThE SQuElCh Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be in order to hear them.

  • Page 24: Selecting Dual Band Mode/ Single Band Mode

    Pressing [PF2] allows you to switch the operating band between bands A and B, while maintaining the original band as the transmit band. Band A is the transmit band and band B is the operating band: Band A is both the transmit and operating band: SElECTINg duAl BANd mOdE/ SINglE BANd mOdE You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Frequency Band

    SElECTINg A FREQuENCy BANd You can change the default frequency bands for bands A and B. 1 Select band A or B by pressing the [BAND SEL] control or [PF2]. 2 Press [F], [BAND SEL] of your selected band. • Each time you press [F], [BAND SEL], you cycle to the next frequency band. •...

  • Page 26: Selecting An Operating Mode

    SElECTINg AN OPERATINg mOdE There are 3 operating modes available to choose from: VFO mode, Memory Channel mode, and Call Channel mode. ■ VFO mode VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency. 1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired operating frequency.

  • Page 27: Transmitting

    ■ Call Channel mode Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used as an emergency channel within your group. 1 Select your desired band (A or B). •...

  • Page 28: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. MENU AccEss 1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu. •...
  • Page 29 Menu Default Ref. Display Description Setting Values Setting Page Voice announcement ANN.SPD 0 ~ 4 speed Recording playback PLAY.BK OFF/ ON repeat Playback repeat interval P.BK.INT 0 ~ 60 (seconds) time CON.REC Continuous recording OFF/ ON Varies with Programmable VFO PRG.VFO the selected –...
  • Page 30 Menu Default Ref. Display Description Setting Values Setting Page DTMF memory DT.SPD FAST/ SLOW FAST transmission speed 100/ 250/ 500/ DT.PAUS DTMF pause code time 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 (ms) DT.LOCK DTMF key lock OFF/ ON See reference OFFSET Offset frequency –...
  • Page 31 Menu Default Ref. Display Description Setting Values Setting Page MIC.LCK Microphone key lock OFF/ ON SC.RESM Scan resume method TO/ CO/ SEEK OFF/ 30/ 60/ Auto Power Off time 90/ 120/ 180 (minutes) A/ B/ ATX.BRX/ DAT.BND Data Band mode ARX.BTX Data communications DAT.SPD...

  • Page 32: Character Entry

    chArActEr ENtry Certain menus require you to enter characters, such as the power on message and memory names. When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on the display. 1 Press the Tuning control. • The cursor will blink. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character.
  • Page 33 n Microphone Keypad character Entry The microphone keys can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to microphone keys. Character Display (with each press of the key) (space) Not used – The microphone [A] ~ [D] keys have special functions assigned to them: [A]: Functions the same as [PF1] (CLR) [B]: Functions the same as [REV] [C]: Functions the same as [LOW]...

  • Page 34: Operating Through Repeaters

    OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local businesses involved in the communications industry. Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater. Repeaters are typically located on mountain tops or other elevated locations.
  • Page 35 • If you are using an E type transceiver, when operating on the 430 MHz band, the offset direction changes as follows: Simplex operation >> + >> – >> = (–7.6 MHz) >> Simplex operation If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable range, transmitting is inhibited.
  • Page 36 n Selecting a Tone Frequency To select the tone frequency required to access your desired repeater: 1 Turn the Tone function ON. 2 Press [F], [TONE]. • The current tone frequency appears on the display. The default frequency is 88.5 Hz. 3 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency.
  • Page 37 n Automatic Repeater Offset (K and E Types Only) This function automatically selects an offset direction and activates the Tone function, according to the frequency that you have selected. To obtain an up- to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association.

  • Page 38: Transmitting A 1750 Hz Tone

    TRANSmITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a E type model, simply pressing Microphone [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. It is also possible to program [1750] on the front panel as a PF key for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone.

  • Page 39: Tone Frequency Id

    Press [REV] (1s) to turn the ASC ON. • When the ASC is ON, the icon will appear on the display. • While direct contact is possible, without the use of a repeater, the icon will begin blinking. • To exit ASC, press [REV]. Note: u Pressing [PTT] will cause the icon to stop blinking.

  • Page 40: Memory Channels

    MEMORY CHANNELS In Memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram the data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 1000 Memory channels are available for bands A and B.

  • Page 41: Storing Simplex And Standard Repeater Frequencies

    STORINg SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREquENCIES 1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency. • Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a frequency. 3 Set up any additional data desired for the frequency. •...

  • Page 42: Recalling A Memory Channel

    4 Set up any additional data desired for the transmit frequency. • Tone ON/OFF, Tone frequency, CTCSS ON/OFF, CTCSS frequency, DCS ON/OFF, DCS code, etc. 5 Press [F]. • A memory channel number appears. 6 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired channel number. •...

  • Page 43: Clearing A Memory Channel

    CLEARINg A MEMORY CHANNEL 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel. • Additionally, you can press the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select a channel, or you can enter a channel number using the microphone keypad. 3 Turn the transceiver power OFF.

  • Page 44: Switching The Memory Name/ Frequency Display

    SwITCHINg THE MEMORY NAME/ FREquENCY DISPLAY After storing memory names, you can switch the display between the memory name and the stored frequency. This can be useful if you need to confirm the frequency stored in named Memory channels. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Press the Tuning control to toggle between the memory name and the stored frequency.
  • Page 45 While in Channel Display mode, the transceiver keys function as shown below: While [KEY] + Key Name [KEY] [F], [KEY] [KEY] (1s) Transmitting Power ON Power ON/ Power ON/ Power ON/ Power ON/ – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 46: Programmable Memory (Pm)

    PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settings currently set on the transceiver. This transceiver provides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiver configurations. Later, you can quickly recall any one of these channels, depending on the operations you have in mind or the operating environment.

  • Page 47: Application Examples

    APPLicAtiOn ExAMPLEs The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Situation: You share your transceiver with other members in your family or club.

  • Page 48: Storing Data In Pm Channels

    stORinG DAtA in PM chAnnELs 1 Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: • The transceiver is in receive mode. • Scan is not being used. • Microphone Control is OFF. 2 Configure the transceiver with your desired settings. 3 Press [F], [PM].

  • Page 49: Auto Pm Channel Store

    AutO PM chAnnEL stORE After you recall a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: • You recall another PM channel. • You press [PM]. • You switch the transceiver power OFF. Follow the steps below to activate the Auto PM storage function.

  • Page 50: Scan

    SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans: Scan Type Scan Range VFO Scan Scans all frequencies on the current band. Memory Scan Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Scan Resume Method

    SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency or Memory channel on which a signal is detected. It then continues scanning according to which resume mode you have selected. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-operated mode.

  • Page 52: Memory Scan

    MEMORY SCAN Use Memory Scan to monitor all Memory channels programmed with frequency data. 1 Select your desired band. 2 Press [MR] (1s). • Scan starts at the current frequency. • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. •...

  • Page 53: Group Scan

    GROUP SCAN For the purpose of Group Scan, the 1000 Memory channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group containing 100 channels. Group Scan monitors only the 100 channels which belong to the specific group you are scanning. The channels are grouped as follows: Memory Group Channel Range...

  • Page 54: Program Scan

    3 Rotate the Tuning control to select a group to link. 4 Press the Tuning control to set the group and move the cursor to the right. • Press [REV] ( ) to move the cursor back or [LOW] ( ) to move the cursor to the right.
  • Page 55 8 Press [F]. 9 Rotate the Tuning control to select a matching channel number from U0 to • For example, if you selecte channel L3 in step 5, select channel U3 here. 10 Press [MR] to set the channel number. •...

  • Page 56: Mhz Scan

    MHz SCAN MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz (the exact upper limit depends on the current frequency step size).

  • Page 57: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (Ctcss)

    CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. To do so, select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group.
  • Page 58 You can also select a CTCSS frequency by using the microphone: 1 Select your desired band. 2 Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function. • The icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows: Tone (T) –>...

  • Page 59: Ctcss Frequency Id

    CTCSS FREQUENCY ID This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using.

  • Page 60: Digital Coded Squelch (Dcs)

    DIGITAL CODED SQUELCH (DCS) Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the same way as CTCSS. The only differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select from 104 different codes.
  • Page 61 You can also select a DCS code by using the microphone: 1 Select your desired band. 2 Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function. • The icon appears on the display when the DCS function is ON. • Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows: Tone (T) –>...

  • Page 62: Dcs Code Id

    DCS CODE ID This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.

  • Page 63: Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf)

    DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) The keys on the microphone keypad function as DTMF keys; the 12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides 10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF code with up to 16 digits.

  • Page 64: Automatic Dialer

    AUTOMATIC DIALER There are 10 dedicated DTMF Memory channels available to store DTMF codes. You can store up to 16 digits in each channel. n Storing a DTMF Code in Memory 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 301 (DT.MEM) {page 20}. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select a channel number.
  • Page 65 n Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes 1 Press and hold the microphone [PTT]. 2 While transmitting, press the Tuning control. • The last called DTMF Memory channel name and number appear on the display. If no name has been saved for the channel, the DTMF code appears. 3 While still transmitting, rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DTMF Memory channel, then press the Tuning control to set the channel.

  • Page 66: Dtmf Key Lock

    n Selecting a Pause Duration You can change the pause duration stored in DTMF Memory channels; the default is 500 msec. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 303 (DT.PAUS) {page 20}. 2 Select a speed (in msec) from the available list: 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000.

  • Page 67: Echolink

    ® EchoLink What is EchoLink? 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. To use EchoLink, you must register using your call sign on their website and download the EchoLink software program (free of charge).

  • Page 68: Selecting A Transmit Speed

    • The node number of the other station and conference which are connected via EchoLink, or the DTMF code of the control command, etc., are entered into the EchoLink code. n transmitting EchoLink memory 1 Press and hold the microphone [PTT]. 2 While transmitting, press the Tuning control.

  • Page 69: Setting Up Echolink Sysop Mode

    2 Set the speed to FAST or SLOW. sEtting Up EchoLink sysop moDE Connect the TM-V71 to a personal computer to use the system as a node station for EchoLink relaying. When connecting to a personal computer and using the EchoLink Sysop mode, the hard flow control operation RTS and CTS computer terminals operate the same as and are changed with the SQC (squelch control signal output to the computer) and PKS (transmit control signal input from the computer) data terminals.

  • Page 70: Auxiliary Functions

    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO” (default) appears on the display for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of the default message. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 500 (P.ON.MSG) {page 20}. 2 Enter your desired message {page 24}.

  • Page 71: Key Lock

    n Backlight Color You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 503 (COLOR) {page 20}. 2 Set the backlight color to AMBER or GREEN. KEY LOCK The Key Lock function ensures that your transceiver settings will remain unchanged if you accidentally press a key.

  • Page 72: Key Beep

    KEY BEEP You can turn the transceiver beep function ON or OFF as desired. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 000 (BEEP) {page 20}. 2 Turn the beep function ON or OFF. • Even with the beep function turned OFF, the transceiver will emit a beep tone under the following conditions: 1) When Auto Power Off is activated, the transceiver will beep 1 minute before the power turns off.

  • Page 73: Changing The Frequency Step Size

    3 Press the Tuning control. • The lower frequency limit blinks. 4 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired lower frequency limit, then press the Tuning control to set the selected value. • The upper frequency limit blinks. • When setting the limit for the 1200 MHz band, the 1 MHz digit appears on the 7-segment display to the right of the main display.

  • Page 74: Programmable Function Keys

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS n Transceiver Front Panel There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on the transceiver front panel: PF1 and PF2. You can assign your own desired functions to these 2 keys. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 507 (PF1) and/or Menu 508 (PF2) {page 20}.

  • Page 75: Frequency Direct Entry

    FREqUENCY DIRECT ENTRY If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the microphone keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency. One of the microphone PF keys must first be programmed as ENTER {page 66}, 1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B, then press [VFO] or [CALL].

  • Page 76: S-Meter Squelch

    S-METER SqUELCh S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when a signal with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function relieves you from constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak stations that you have no interest in.

  • Page 77: Switching Fm/Am Mode

    SWITChING FM/AM MODE This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not transmitting) in AM on band A. The default mode on the 118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 220, 300, or 430/440 MHz band is FM. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 102 (MODLAT) {page 20}.

  • Page 78: Selecting An Output Power

    n Mute hang Time When using Speaker Mute, you may want to adjust the time interval between when you receive a signal and when the speaker is muted. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 107 (MUT.HNG) {page 20}. 2 Set the hang time to 125, 250, 500, 750, or 1000 ms. SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER It is a good idea to select lower transmit power if communications is still reliable.

  • Page 79: External Speaker Configuration

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

  • Page 80: Display Partition Bar

    4 Press the Tuning control to set the selected band. 5 Rotate the Tuning control to set the band to select USE or MASK. • USE allows you to see and use the band as normal. MASK hides the band on the display.

  • Page 81: Weather Alert (K Type Models Only)

    WEAThER ALERT (K TYPE MODELS ONLY) The Wealther Alert is available only in the USA and Canada. When activated, this function will check for a received NOAA 1050 Hz tone. When the tone is received, the weather alert tone will sound. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 110 (WX.ALT) {page 20}.

  • Page 82: Power On Password

    POWER ON PASSWORD If power on password is activated, you cannot operate the transceiver without first entering your password, after turning the transceiver power ON. Your password can be changed using the MCP-2A software, and can contain up to 6 digits. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 998 (PASSWD) {page 20}.

  • Page 83: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Note: The VGS-1 is sold depending upon area. VOICE ANNOUNCEmENTS When changing modes, frequencies, settings, etc., an audio voice will announce the new information.
  • Page 84 AUTO: Announcements are made automatically when changing a mode/frequency/setting. Operation Announcement Press [VFO] “VFO” Press [MR] “MR” Press [CALL] “Call” Press [F] “Function” Press [MENU] “Menu” + menu number Press [PM] “PM” Press [ENT] “Enter” “A”/“B” + “Channel” (for MR only) + “Call”/channel Change the operating band/ number + “Channel”...
  • Page 85 ■ Voice Announcement Language 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 004 (ANN.LNG) {page 20}. 2 Set the language to ENG (English) or JPN (Japanese). ■ Voice Announcement Volume 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 005 (ANN.VOL) {page 20}. 2 Set the announcement volume level from 1 to 7.

  • Page 86: Voice Recorder

    VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder provides you with 3 VGS channels for recording voice memos, along with a single VGS channel for continuous recording. You can also prepare automated message responses to received calls. Each recording can last for up to 30 seconds. ■...
  • Page 87 ■ Continuous Recording Received signals on the control band are continuously recorded, with the memory retaining the last 30 seconds of recorded signals. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 009 (CON.REC) {page 20}. 2 Set the Continuous Recording to ON (or OFF). •...
  • Page 88 ■ Playback 1 Press the PF key programmed as [VGS]. • When preparing to transmit, press the [PTT] switch before pressing the channel number (1 - 3) key. 2 Press the key for the VGS channel number you want to play back: [F] (1), [TONE] (2), [REV] (3), or [LOW] (4) (when the Continuous Recording is ON.) •...

  • Page 89: Cross-Band/ Locked-Band Operation (K Type Models Only)

    CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY) This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one band and retransmitting signals on the other band. This function repeats signals originating from one band, using the other band. For example, a signal received on band A (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF).

  • Page 90: Repeater Hold

    REPEATER HOLD If necessary, you can set the transceiver to remain in the transmit mode for 500 ms after a signal drops. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 404 (RPT.HLD) {page 20}. 2 Set the Repeater Hold function to ON or OFF. REPEATER ID If necessary, you can set the transceiver to transmit your call sign every 10 minutes.

  • Page 91: Packet Operation

    PACKET OPERATION Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node Controller (TNC). You can send messages or commands to far away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other Packet applications. Reference material for starting Packet operation should be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio equipment.

  • Page 92: Pc Port Speed

    1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 518 (DAT.SPD) {page 20}. 2 Set the data speed to 1200 or 9600 bps. PC PORT SPEED You can adjust the speed at which the computer and transceiver exchange information, when the transceiver is connected to your computer. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 519 (PC.SPD) {page 20}.

  • Page 93: Wireless Operation (K Type Models Only)

    WIRELESS OPERATION (K TYPE MODELS ONLY) If you also have a compatible Kenwood handy transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for this mobile transceiver. You will control one band on the mobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band from the handheld. This function is useful, for example, when you want to control the mobile from a location outside your vehicle.

  • Page 94: Control Operation

    10 Press [REV] + Power ON to enter Remote Control mode. • The icons appear on the display. • To exit Remote Control operation, turn the transceiver power OFF, then press [REV] + Power ON again. CONTROL OPERATION While in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the handheld will function as shown in the table below.

  • Page 95: Transceiver Reset

    TRANSCEIVER RESET There are 4 types of transceiver reset available: VFO Reset Use to initialize the VFO and accompanying settings. PART (Partial) Reset Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels, the DTMF memory, and the PM channels. PM Reset Use to reset only the Programmable Memory channels to their default values.
  • Page 96 Menu Mode: 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 999 (RESET) {page 20}. 2 Set the reset type to VFO, PART, PM, or FULL. 3 Press the Tuning control to set the reset type. • A confirmation message appears on the display. •...

  • Page 97: Options

    • Print/export memory and various settings in html (TravelPlus for Repeaters is a trademark of ARRL.) To download the MCP-2A software, go to: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html Note: This URL may change without notice. n Using the McP-2a Software 1 Follow the directions of the installer to install the software.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Pg-5G/ Pg-5H Interface Cables

    cONNecTINg The Pg-5g/ Pg-5h INTerface cableS The PG-5G package comes with cable w (below). The PG-5H packages comes with cables q and w (below). q Data communications cable To PC audio terminal w Serial communications cable To PC 9-pin D-SUB terminal PC terminal PC terminal pins: Data communications cable pin configuration...
  • Page 99 sub-panel 3 Connect the supplied sub-panel to the operation panel. • Install the sub-panel in a manner so as not to disrupt the cable. 4 Connect the 8-pin connector of the supplied modular cable to the base unit. • The line filter is pre-installed onto the cable. Approx.

  • Page 100: Connecting The Pg-5F Extension Cable

    cONNecTINg The Pg-5f exTeNSION cable If necessary, the PG-5F extension cable kit can be used with the DFK-3D panel kit. Using two PG-5F kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length. (Components marked with an asterisk * are included in the PG-5F kit.) n connecting Using a Single extension Kit external speakers microphone...

  • Page 101: Installing The Vgs-1 Unit

    INSTallINg The VgS-1 UNIT Follow the instructions below to install the VGS-1 unit. 1 Remove the 8 screws from the cover of the base unit, then remove the cover itself from the unit. 2 From the 5 black cushions supplied with cushion the VGS-1, select the thickest rectangular cushion (20 x 30 x 12 mm) and attach it to...

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    Don’t return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return this product for service to the authorized Kenwood dealer from whom you purchased it, or any authorized Kenwood service center. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards;...

  • Page 103: 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 The transceiver will 1 The power cable 1 Connect the supplied DC not power up after was connected power cable correctly (red connecting a 13.8 V...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. TM-V71A TM-V71E TM-V71A General K Type E Type M4 Type 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz Guaranteed Band TX & RX range A & B...
  • Page 105 TM-V71A TM-V71E TM-V71A Transmitter K Type E Type M4 Type 50 W — RF power Approx. 10 W output Approx. 5 W Modulation Reactance modulation Maximum frequency deviation Within ±5 kHz Spurious radiation Less than –60 dB Modulation distortion Less than 3%...

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