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Kenwood TH-D72A Instruction Manual

144/440 mhz fm dual bander/ 144/430 mhz fm dual bander
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TH-D72A/ TH-D72E
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE/
144/430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE
MODE D'EMPLOI
DOBLE BANDA DE 144/440 MHz EN FM/
DOBLE BANDA DE 144/430 MHz EN FM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual.
For a detailed explanation on the operations, refer to the PDF file
supplied on the CD-ROM
Seules les fonctions de base sont expliquées dans ce mode
d'emploi. Pour le détail sur les autres opérations, reportez-vous
au fichier PDF à votre disposition sur le CD-ROM.
En este manual de instrucciones solamente se explican las
operaciones básicas. Si desea obtener una descripción detallada
de las operaciones, consulte el archivo PDF correspondiente
incluido en el CD-ROM.
© B62-2235-20 (K, E)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    TH-D72A/ TH-D72E 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE/ 144/430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE MODE D’EMPLOI DOBLE BANDA DE 144/440 MHz EN FM/ DOBLE BANDA DE 144/430 MHz EN FM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual.
  • Page 3 This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below. ISO3166 Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

  • Page 4: Thank You

    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 5: Notices To The User

    For nformaton on L-on battery recyclng n your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Kenwood’s nvolvement n ths program s part of our commtment to preserve our envronment and conserve our natural resources. This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
  • Page 6 • Ensure that there are no metallc tems located between the transcever and the battery pack. Do not use optons not specfed by Kenwood. • • If the de-cast chasss or other transcever part s damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
  • Page 7 • Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) wth metal objects, as they may short the battery termnals. • When operatng the transcever n areas where the ar s dry, t s easy to buld up an electrc charge (statc electrcty). When usng a earphone accessory n such condtons, t s possble for the transcever to send an electrc shock through the earphone and to your ear.
  • Page 8 Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step • on it! Ths may break or deform the battery, causng a short-crcut. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst nto flame. Do not jar or throw the battery! •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREPARATION ....................1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............... 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA..............1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ............2 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ............2 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ..............3 CHARGING THE PB-45L BATTERY PACK ..........4 BATTERY LIFE ................... 5 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET ......

  • Page 10: Transceiver Reset

    10_APRS_E.pdf ® trANsceiVer reset 11_RESET_E.pdf sKY coMMAND sYsteM ii 12_SKY COMMAND_E.pdf WeAther ALert (th-D72A oNLY) 13_WEATHER ALERT_TH-D72A_E.pdf WireLess reMote (th-D72A oNLY) 14_WIRELESS_TH-D72A_E.pdf Note: The Operatons fle s avalable n PDF fle format. To read the fle, you must use ®...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    Supplied AcceSSorieS After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packaging for shipping. Quantity Item Comments TH-D72A TH-D72E Antenna Li-ion battery pack PB-45L: 800 mAh Wall charger AC power cable for the wall charger –...

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    inStAlling the 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 PB-45L BATTERY PACK ” {page 4}. 1 Unlock (open) the safety catch located at the bottom of the battery pack. 2 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery case to lock it in place.

  • Page 13: Installing The Belt Clip

    • Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case. 3 Align the two tabs at the bottom of battery case, then close the cover until the locking tabs on top click. 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from) the transceiver, follow steps  to 3 of “INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK”.

  • Page 14: Charging The Pb-45L Battery Pack

    2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver. Charger To AC outlet DC-IN jack TH-D72A TH-D72E 3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. • Charging starts and the two TX-RX LEDs on the top panel light orange.

  • Page 15: Battery Life

    u Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life of the PB-45L battery pack. u The provided charger is designed to charge only the PB-45L battery pack. Charging other models of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack. u Do not transmit while charging.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cigarette Lighter Socket

    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. When the PG-3J is connected to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically starts charging the PB-45L battery pack. While you operate the transceiver, it charges the PB-45L battery pack in the background.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Regulated Power Supply

    <Baud rate: 9600 bps for the built-in TNC input / output and the internal GPS output.> Supplied USB cable Depending on the usage condition of the USB apparatus, saved content may be lost. Kenwood does not take responsibility for damages or lost content.

  • Page 18: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Key AND CONTROL KNOB OpeRATiONs Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. Tuning Control Rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value and change the scan direction, etc. VOL Control Rotate the VOL control to adjust the speaker volume.
  • Page 19 ], [ ] Press [ ] or [ ] to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value or to change the scan direction, etc. The [ ]/ [ ] keys function in the exact same way as the Tuning control. These keys change frequencies, memory channels, or other selections, depending on the current transceiver mode.
  • Page 20 12 Keypad [MARK] (1) Press [MARK] to display the Mark Way point list. Press [MARK] (1s) to enter the Mark Way point registration mode. Press [F], [MARK] to turn the internal GPS function ON or OFF. [TNC] (2) Press [TNC] to turn the built-in TNC ON and the APRS (or NAVITRA) mode Each time you press [TNC], the mode cycles through the following: APRS (or •...
  • Page 21 DCS code ID scan. [PF] (9) Press [PF] to activate its programmed function. The default function is “Weather Channel” (TH-D72A)/ “Memory Name < > Frequency” (TH-D72E). [MHz] ( ) Press [MHz] to enter the MHz mode. Press [MHz] (1s) to start the MHz scan.

  • Page 22: Display

    DispLAy <Band A> <Band B> Indicator Description Appears while using Economic low output power. Appears while using Low output power. Appears while using High output power. Appears when the Beacon type is set to “APRS”. Appears when the Beacon type is set to “NAVITRA”. Appears while using Packet mode.
  • Page 23 Memory Input mode. Appears when the selected channel is registered while in Memory Input mode. Displays the Memory channel number. Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON. Appears when Weather Alert is ON. Blinks when receiving a signal. (TH-D72A only)

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING THE POWER ON/ OFF Press the [ ] (1s) to switch the transceiver ON. • The power on message momentarily appears on the display. • If the transceiver power on password has been activated {Menu No.100}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Selecting Dual Band Mode/ Single Band Mode

    • Band B: 118 ➡ 144 ➡ 300 ➡ 430/440 ➡ 118 (MHz). Note: The TH-D72E uses the 430 MHz band and the TH-D72A uses the 440 MHz band. • When masking a band, you are restricted to using only the selectable band.

  • Page 27: Selecting An Operating Mode

    ]/[ ] keys. • The default step frequency for the Tuning control varies according to the model and operating band: Model 144 MHz 430/440 MHz TH-D72A 5 kHz 25 kHz TH-D72E 12.5 kHz 25 kHz • To adjust the frequency by a larger amount, press [MHz] to enter MHz mode, then rotate the Tuning control to adjust the frequency in steps of 1 MHz.
  • Page 28 Memory Channel Mode Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have stored in the memory channel. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. • The Memory channel number appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel.

  • Page 29: Frequency Direct Entry

    FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency. 1 Press [A/B] to select band A or B, then press [VFO] or [CALL]. 2 Press [ENT]. •...

  • Page 30: Transmitting

    TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired band and frequency/channel. 2 Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to transmit. • The TX-RX LED lights red for the selected transmit band and the RF power meter appears on the display. The RF power meter shows the relative transmission output power you selected.

  • Page 31: Backlight

    BACKLIGHT Press [LAMP] to illuminate the display and keys. • If no other key is pressed, the light turns OFF approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP]. • Press any key (including [PTT]) other than [LAMP] while the display and keys are lit to restart the 5-second timer.

  • Page 32: Setup Operation

    SETUP OPERATION Function Select Mode Press [F] to enter Function Select mode. In this mode you can scroll F–0 through F–# by pressing or rotate the Tuning control. After accessing the ]/[ ] desired function, press [ OK], then press or rotate the Tuning control to ]/[ ] select the desired parameter.

  • Page 33: 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 [MENU] to access the Menu. •...

  • Page 34: Menu Configuration

    MENU CONFIGURATION RADIO - Display Display Description Setting Values Power-on message edit Up to 8 characters Power-on Msg Display lighting time 2 ~ 5 ~ 10 sec Lamp timer Display lighting control Manual/ Auto Lamp Control Display contrast Level 1 ~ 8 ~ 16 Contrast RADIO - Battery Display...
  • Page 35 RADIO - Memory Display Description Setting Values Memory channel name input Up to 8 characters Name Name display select Name/ Freq Name <> Freq Lockout Memory channel lockout Off/ On Recall Method Memory channel recall method All Bands/ Current Band Group Name Memory group name input Up to 8 characters...
  • Page 36 RADIO - Auxiliary Display Description Setting Values PF key programmable function PF Key value Microphone PF1 key PF1 (Mic) programmable function value See explanation Microphone PF2 key PF2 (Mic) programmable function value Microphone PF3 key PF3 (Mic) programmable function value Date Date See explanation...
  • Page 37 GPS - Log Setup Display Description Setting Values Record method Time/ Distance/ Beacon Record Method Interval time 2 ~ 10 ~ 1800 sec Interval Distance Distance 0.01 ~ 9.99 (mi/ km/ nm) GPS - Target Pt. Display Description Setting Values Number select 1 ~ 5 Name entry...
  • Page 38 APRS - Waypoint Display Description Setting Values NMEA/ MAGELLAN/ Format Way point format KENWOOD Way point name length 6-Char ~ 9-Char Length Output Way point output type All/ Local/ Filtered APRS - PC Port Display Description Setting Values Output COM port output...
  • Page 39 Setting Values Position limit Off/ 10 ~ 2500 (mile/ km) Position Limit Filter Type See explanation Filter Type APRS - Icon Display Description Setting Values KENWOOD Icon Symbol Symbol See explanation Table Table APRS - TX Beacon Display Description Setting Values...
  • Page 40 APRS - SmartBcon2 Display Description Setting Values Driving direction change, minimum Turn Angle 5 ~ 28 ~ 90 deg value setting Driving direction change, additional 1 ~ 26 ~ 255 (10deg/speed) Turn Slope value setting Minimum time delay between each 5 ~ 30 ~ 180 sec Turn Time beacon transmission...
  • Page 41 APRS - UIflood Display Description Setting Values UIflood Off/ On UIfl ood Alias Up to 5 characters Alias Substitution Substitution ID/ NOID/ FIRST APRS - UItrace Display Description Setting Values Uitrace Off/ On UItrace Alias Up to 5 characters Alias APRS - Phrases Display Description...
  • Page 42 Commander callsign Up to 9 characters CMD Callsign Transporter callsign Up to 9 characters TRP Callsign Tone Freq. Tone frequency Frequency Sky Command SKY command Off/ Commander/ Transporter Available only for the TH-D72A. Note: Default settings are subject to change.

  • Page 43: 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 [ OK]. • The cursor will blink. 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character.
  • Page 44 Keypad Character Entry The keypad can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to keypad. • When using a character selection method (such as with the keypad or encoder), the characters will differ depending on the character entry type (for example, callsign entry and memory name entry, etc).

  • Page 45: Options

    Export memory and various settings in html (TravelPlus for Repeaters is a trademark of ARRL.) To download the MCP-4A software, go to: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html Note: This URL may change without notice. Using the Mcp-4a Software 1 Follow the directions of the installer to install the software.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 1 The battery pack is 1 Recharge the battery pack Nothing appears on the display when the discharged.
  • Page 48 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action 1 You selected a 1 Select a frequency within You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT frequency outside the the allowable transmit switch. allowable range. frequency range. 2 You selected a 2 Select a proper offset transmit offset that direction or offset places the transmit...
  • Page 49 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Transceiver transmits VOX function is ON. Access Menu No. 134 without pressing [PTT]. (VOX) and select “Off”. The transceiver The Automatic Power Access Menu No. 111 switches OFF for no OFF (APO) function is (APO) and select your apparent reason.
  • Page 50 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action When using a GPS The GPS receiver did Before starting correct receiver, you cannot not yet start correct measurement, the GPS correctly transmit measurement. receiver generates a low- position data. pitch tone every 10 seconds. When starting correct measurement, it generates a high-pitch tone.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General TX < VHF > 144 ~ 148 MHz TH-D72A TX < UHF > 430 ~ 450 MHz Band A & B TX < VHF > 144 ~ 146 MHz TH-D72E TX < UHF > 430 ~ 440 MHz...
  • Page 52 118 ~ 135.995 MHz — 0.28 μV 0.4 μV 136 ~ 143.995 MHz 0.28 μV 0.28 μV — TH-D72A: 148 ~ 173.995 MHz 0.22 μV 0.22 μV — TH-D72E: 146 ~ 173.995 MHz 320 ~ 339.995 MHz — 1.26 μV 2.24 μV...
  • Page 53 Bu ürün 26891sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayımlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmeliğe uygun olarak üretilmiştir. This product complies with Directive, Number 26891 regarding "REGULATION ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT".

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