INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6
144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM TRIBANDER
TH-F6A
144/ 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-F7E
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1441-00 (K,E,T)
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THANK YOU
THANK YOU
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TH-F6A/
TH-F7E transceiver. It has been developed by a
team of engineers determined to continue the
tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD
transceivers.
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the
items listed in the table below. We recommend you
keep the box and packing material in case you need
to repack the transceiver in the future.
Quantity
First, don’t let the size fool you. This small FM
portable transceiver features 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A
only), and 70 cm amateur radio band operation plus
another all-mode 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB
and CW are up to 470 MHz). In the meantime, as
you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also
find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”.
For example, each time you change the Menu No. in
Menu mode, you will see a text message on the
display that lets you know what you are configuring.
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TH-F6A
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TH-F7E
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Li-ion battery
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from
the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through
the learning process now, then act as a reference in
the coming years.
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Instruction
Manual
FEATURES
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Ultra compact design
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2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm amateur
radio band FM transceiver operation
R&TTE Notice B59-2267-XX
Warranty card
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A separate wide band, all-mode receiver, built-in
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Dual-frequency receive within the same amateur
radio bands
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have
been followed to simplify instructions and avoid
unnecessary repetition.
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400 memory channels plus 34 special function
memory channels (35 channels for TH-F6A)
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Long operation period with a Li-ion battery pack
High output power (up to 5 W operation)
Instruction
Press [KEY].
Press
What to Do
Easy to control and select various functions with
Multi-scroll key
Press and release KEY.
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9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/ Mic.) jack
Built-in VOX function
Press KEY1 momentarily, release
[KEY1], [KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2.
Meets MIL-STD 810C/ D/ E, Rain, Humidity,
Vibration, and Shock
Press
Press and hold KEY down for a
[KEY] (1 s).
second.
Press and hold KEY1 down, then
press KEY2. If there are more
than two keys, press and hold
down each key in turn until the
final key has been pressed.
Press
[KEY1]+[KEY2].
With the transceiver OFF, press
and hold KEY, then switch ON
the transceiver power by pressing
Press
[KEY]+[
].
[
] (POWER).
Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different
from country to country, the following meter band
descriptions are used in this manual.
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2 m band
1.25 m band : 222 ~ 225 MHz
70 cm band : 420 ~ 450 MHz or 430 ~ 440 MHz
: 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz
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CONTENTS
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
MARKET CODES
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN ......................................... 14
CHAPTER 6 MEMORY CHANNELS
NOTICE TO USER
PRECAUTIONS
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY
CHANNEL? ........................................................... 15
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR
THANK YOU............................................................. i
FEATURES............................................................... i
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................... i
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED .................. i
CONTENTS............................................................. ii
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ......... 15
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER
FREQUENCIES................................................. 15
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................. 16
Using the Tuning Control or / keys ........... 16
Using a Numeric Keypad .............................. 16
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................... 16
MEMORY RECALL MODE ................................ 16
CHAPTER 1
PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK ............... 1
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ...................... 1
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA .................................. 1
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP ............................. 1
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................. 1
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK................. 2
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL........................... 17
MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS ............................ 18
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING
MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION ......................... 18
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER
SOCKET.................................................................. 2
MEMORY GROUP DELETE FUNCTION........... 18
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY .................................................... 2
MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER ......................... 18
MEMORY \ VFO TRANSFER .......................... 18
CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER ............... 18
CHAPTER 2
FIRST QSO ............................................................. 3
CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
YOUR FIRST QSO
CALL CHANNEL.................................................... 19
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL ................... 19
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL ...... 19
KEYS AND CONTROLS .......................................... 4
DISPLAY ................................................................. 5
INFORMATION CHANNELS.................................. 20
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL ..... 20
REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION
BASIC OPERATION
CHANNEL ......................................................... 20
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF .......................... 6
ADJUSTING VOLUME ........................................ 6
ADJUSTING SQUELCH ...................................... 6
SELECTING A BAND .......................................... 6
MULTI-SCROLL KEY........................................... 6
TRANSMITTING.................................................. 7
Selecting Output Power .................................. 7
SELECTING A FREQUENCY .............................. 7
VFO mode ...................................................... 7
MHz mode ...................................................... 7
Direct Frequency Entry ................................... 7
CHANNEL DISPLAY .............................................. 21
CHAPTER 7
SCAN
NORMAL SCAN .................................................... 22
BAND SCAN ..................................................... 22
PROGRAM SCAN ............................................. 23
Storing Program Scan Frequency Range ...... 23
Performing the Program Scan ....................... 23
MHz SCAN ........................................................ 23
MEMORY SCAN .................................................... 24
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................... 24
GROUP SCAN .................................................. 24
Memory Group Link ...................................... 24
CHAPTER 4
MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?.................................................. 9
MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 9
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE ......................... 9
MENU FUNCTION LIST .......................................... 9
ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST......................... 11
CALL SCAN ........................................................... 25
PRIORITY SCAN .................................................... 25
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS ......... 25
USING PRIORITY SCAN................................... 25
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN ........................... 26
CHAPTER 5
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
VISUAL SCAN ........................................................ 26
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO) ............................ 26
USING VISUAL SCAN
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW ......................... 12
PROGRAMMING OFFSET ................................ 12
Selecting Offset Direction.............................. 12
Selecting Offset Frequency ........................... 12
Activating Tone Function ............................... 13
Selecting a Tone Frequency .......................... 13
(MEMORY CHANNEL) ...................................... 27
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT........................... 27
SCAN RESUME METHOD .................................... 27
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ....................... 13
REVERSE FUNCTION .......................................... 14
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .................. 14
CHAPTER 8
SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS and DCS ................................................... 28
CTCSS .................................................................. 28
USING CTCSS .................................................. 28
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VOX....................................................................... 41
VOX GAIN ......................................................... 41
VOX DELAY TIME ............................................. 41
VOX ON BUSY .................................................. 42
SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY ............... 28
CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN ................................... 29
DCS....................................................................... 29
USING DCS ...................................................... 29
SELECTING A DCS CODE................................ 29
DCS CODE ID SCAN ........................................ 30
CHAPTER 12
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
PREPARATION ..................................................... 43
CONTROL OPERATION........................................ 43
CHAPTER 9
DTMF FUNCTIONS
MANUAL DIALING................................................. 31
DTMF TX HOLD ................................................ 31
CHAPTER 13
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................. 44
AUTOMATIC DIALER ............................................ 31
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY ....... 31
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF
CHAPTER 14 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
SP/MIC JACK ........................................................ 45
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION ............ 45
SP/MIC ......................................................... 45
TNC.............................................................. 45
PC ................................................................ 46
NUMBER........................................................... 32
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE
TRANSMISSION SPEED .................................. 32
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION .............. 32
DTMF LOCK .......................................................... 32
CHAPTER 15
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 10
UTILIZING THE B-BAND
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 47
SERVICE........................................................... 47
SERVICE NOTE ................................................ 47
CLEANING ........................................................ 47
ABOUT THE B-BAND ............................................ 33
B-BAND FREQUENCY...................................... 33
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34
BACKUP BATTERY ............................................... 47
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 48
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND ............. 34
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM .......................... 34
MICROPROCESSOR RESET ............................... 50
INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................ 50
VFO RESET ...................................................... 50
MENU RESET ................................................... 50
FULL RESET ..................................................... 50
PERFORMING RESET ..................................... 50
BAR ANTENNA ..................................................... 34
FINE TUNING ........................................................ 35
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING .............................. 35
Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step ....... 35
CHAPTER 11
OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
OPERATION NOTICES ......................................... 51
OPERATING VOLTAGE .................................... 51
TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE ............................. 51
RECEIVING IN AM BAND ................................. 51
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES ...................... 51
BEAT AND NOISE ............................................. 51
TRANSMISSION ............................................... 51
INTERNAL BEATS ............................................ 51
Internal Beats Frequency Formula ................ 52
APO (Auto Power OFF) ......................................... 36
ATTENUATOR....................................................... 36
BATTERY LIFE ...................................................... 36
BATTERY REMAINING ......................................... 36
BATTERY TYPE ................................................ 36
BATTERY SAVER.................................................. 37
BEAT SHIFT .......................................................... 37
BEEP FUNCTION.................................................. 37
DISPLAY CONTRAST ........................................... 37
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ..................................... 37
LAMP .................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 53
CHAPTER 17 APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
TV CHANNELS (VHF) ........................................... 55
TV CHANNELS (UHF) ........................................... 56
MARINE CHANNELS (VHF) .................................. 57
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS.................................. 57
LOCK FUNCTION ................................................. 38
TUNE ENABLE.................................................. 38
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL) ................. 38
MONITOR ............................................................. 39
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION ........................ 39
POWER-ON MESSAGE ........................................ 39
PROGRAMMABLE VFO ........................................ 39
SINGLE BAND OPERATION ................................. 40
TIME-OUT TIMER ................................................. 40
TONE ALERT ........................................................ 40
TX INHIBIT ............................................................ 40
TX POWER ........................................................... 41
VOLUME BALANCE .............................................. 41
CHAPTER 18
INDEX
INDEX ................................................................... 58
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK
3 Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then
close the cover until the locking tabs click.
Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must
charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To
charge the battery pack, refer to “CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY
PACK” {page 2}.
1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two
hooks at the bottom of the battery pack over the
corresponding guides on the back of the
transceiver.
Tabs
4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from)
the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of
“INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK”
{above}.
Grooves
Note: When you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30
(BATTERY), then select “ALKALINE”. Otherwise, the battery
remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}.
2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the
transceiver until the release latch on the top of the
transceiver locks the battery pack in place.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Hold the base of the supplied antenna, then screw
the antenna into the connector on the top panel of the
transceiver until secure.
3 To remove the battery pack, push the release latch
a
on top, then slide the battery pack down.
Latch
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to
the transceiver.
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
1 To open the battery case (BT-13), push the locking
Strap
tab in, then pull the cover back.
Tab
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
You can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver
tightening the 2 supplied screws.
Screws
2 Insert (or remove) four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
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Be sure to match the battery polarities with
those marked in the bottom of the battery case.
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1 PREPARATION
ground. If the transceiver is turned OFF, the 2 LEDs
light orange while charging. When the charging
completes, they turn OFF {above}.
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK
The Li-ion battery pack can be charged after it has
been installed onto the transceiver. The battery pack
is provided uncharged for safety purposes.
To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC
converter, only use the optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.
Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire.
1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF.
•
While charging the battery pack, leave the
transceiver power OFF.
DC-DC Converter
PG-3J
24V
24V
24V
12V
2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the
Socket
12V
DC-DC Converter
transceiver.
PG-3J
DC IN jack
12V
PG-2W
Note: If the input voltage exceeds approximately 16.5 V, warning
beeps sound and “VOLTAGE ERROR” appears.
3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.
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Charging starts and 2 LEDs on the top panel
lights orange.
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER
SUPPLY
To connect the transceiver to an appropriate
regulated power supply, use an optional PG-2W
DC cable.
4 It takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge an
empty PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. When charging
completes, the LEDs unlight; remove the charger
plug from the transceiver DC IN jack.
5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet.
1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and
the power supply are OFF.
Note:
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If you turn the transceiver ON and press [F], [LOW/ BATT] while
charging the battery pack, “CHARGING” appears. “STANDBY”
appears when the charging completes.
2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the
power supply; the red lead to the positive (+)
terminal, and the black lead to the negative (–)
terminal.
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The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery pack.
If the charger plug is plugged into the DC IN jack before the
battery pack is attached, turn the transceiver ON and then OFF
again to initiate the charging.
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Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful
life of the Li-ion battery pack.
The provided charger is designed to charge only the
provided PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. Charging other models
of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack.
Fuses (4 A)
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Do not press [PTT] while charging.
3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to
The battery pack must be kept in cool and dry place.
Never leave the battery pack in the direct sun light.
the DC IN jack of the transceiver.
DC IN jack
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.
If the transceiver is turned OFF while a regulated
power supply is connected with the DC IN jack, it
automatically initiates charging the Li-ion battery pack
(PB-42L) {above}.
DC IN jack
DC 12 V
Note:
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If the DC power supply voltage is below 12.0 V DC, you may not
be able to charge the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L).
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The supply voltage must be between 12.0 V and 16.0 V to
prevent damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds
approximately 16.5 V, warning beeps sound and “VOLTAGE
ERROR” appears. Remove the DC IN jack plug immediately.
While the PG-3J is connected to the cigarette lighter
plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the
Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). When you operate the
transceiver, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back
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If the DC power supply voltage is above 14.5 V DC and “H” (High
Power) is selected, “H” icon blinks and the output power is
reduced to “L” level (Low Power) automatically {page 41}.
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YOUR FIRST QSO
FIRST QSO
r Press [BAND] until you select the amateur radio
band you wish to operate.
Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try?
Reading this page should get your voice on the air
right away. The instructions below are intended only
for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there
is something you would like to know more, read the
detailed explanations given later in this manual.
t Turn the Tuning control to select the receive
frequency.
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You may further turn the VOL control to adjust
the volume level of the signal.
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y To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately
5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth.
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2
u Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your
normal tone of voice.
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6
i Release the PTT switch to receive.
o Repeat steps y, u and i to continue
communication.
q Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch
the transceiver power ON.
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A high pitched double beep sounds and then
“KENWOOD” and “HELLO !!” appear
momentarily. The various indicators and 2
frequencies appear on the LCD.
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The transceiver stores the parameters when it
is turned OFF. It automatically recalls these
parameters next time you turn the transceiver
ON again.
w Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top.
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Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon
moves, indicating which frequency band is
currently selected for operation.
e Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o’clock
position.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
KEYS AND CONTROLS
Antenna
Tuning Control
VOL Control
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6
PTT switch
LAMP Key
Display
SP/MIC jack
Multi-scroll
Key
MONI Key
Speaker/ Mic.
DC IN jack
Power Switch
Keypad
Battery release
M
A/ B-band status LEDs
Green : Busy
Red
: Transmitting
Orange: Charging
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
DISPLAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10 11 12 13
21
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22
15 16 17
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19 20
q EL
!
2
Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low
(“L”) or Economic Low (“EL”) {pages 7, 41}.
Appears when the Lock function is ON {page 38}.
!
3
w H
Appears when the function key is pressed.
Appears when the transmit output power is set to
High (“H”) {pages 7, 41}.
!
4
S-meter (RX) and relative RF power meter (TX).
e LSB
!
5
CT
Appears when lower side band (LSB) is selected for
B-band {page 34}.
“CT” appears when the CTCSS function is activated
{page 28}.
r USB
Appears when upper side band (USB) is selected for
B-band {page 34}.
!
6
Appears when the Tone function is activated
{page 13}.
t CW
!
7
DCS
Appears when CW is selected for B-band {page 34}.
Appears when the DCS function is activated
{page 29}.
y WFMN
“WFM” appears when wide FM mode is selected
{page 34}. “FM” appears when normal FM mode is
selected. “FMN” appears when narrow FM mode is
selected {page 39}.
!
8
+/ –/
Appears when the repeater shift function is activated
{page 12}.
u AM
!
9
R
“AM” appears when AM mode is selected {page 34}.
Appears when the Reverse function is activated
{page 14}.
i
Appears when a Priority Scan is activated {page 25}.
@
0
o FINE
Appears when the Tone Alert function is activated
{page 40}.
Appears when a Fine Tuning function is activated
{page 35}.
@
1
!
0
VOX
Appears when the displayed memory channel has
been locked out {page 27}.
Appears when the VOX function is activated
{page 41}.
@
2
Dot-matrix display
76 x 16 dot-matrix display. It displays various
information, such as the operating frequencies, menu
settings, and etc.
!
1
Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) is
activated {page 14}.
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
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The higher the level, the stronger the signals
must be, to receive.
BASIC OPERATION
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
6 different levels can be set
(-- -- -- -- --: level 0 ~ || || || || ||: level 5).
1 Press [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the
transceiver power ON.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new settings or
press [ ] to cancel without changing the current
setting.
•
Upon power up, a high pitched double beep
sounds, followed by the frequencies and other
indicators.
Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch
unmutes up to level 2.
SELECTING A BAND
By default, two frequencies are displayed on the
LCD. The frequency on top is called the A-band. The
bottom frequency is called the B-band.
2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [
]
(POWER) again.
•
When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low
pitched double beep sounds.
A-band
B-band
•
The transceiver stores the parameters when it
is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next
time you turn the transceiver ON again.
Press [A/B] to select the A-band or B-band for
operation. Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon
moves, indicating which band is currently selected for
operation. Usually, select the A-band to operate the
amateur band and select the B-band to receive the
various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV
(audio only) or another amateur band {page 33}.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio
output level and counterclockwise to decrease the
output level.
MULTI-SCROLL KEY
This transceiver has a 4-way cursor key with a MENU
(“MNU”) key in the center.
•
If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold
[MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the
VOL control to a comfortable audio output level.
/
keys
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker
when no signals are present. With the squelch level
correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually
receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch
level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive.
The appropriate squelch level depends on the
ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure
independent threshold squelch levels for the A-band
and B-band.
The / keys function in the same way as the
Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies,
memory channels, and other selections.
Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the
/
keys for
most of the controls.
/ OK key
Press to move to the next step or complete the
setting in various modes, such as Menu mode,
CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection.
1 Press [SQL].
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The current squelch level appears.
/ ESC key
Press to move back or cancel the entry in various
modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency
selection, and direct frequency entry.
MNU key
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to adjust
Press to enter the Menu mode.
the level.
In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu
number by turning the Tuning control or pressing
[ ]/ [ ]. It also functions as [OK] key.
•
Select the level at which the background noise
is just eliminated when no signal is present.
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
■ MHz Mode
TRANSMITTING
If the desired operating frequency is far away from
the current frequency, it is quicker to use the MHz
tuning mode.
1 To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately
5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, then press and
hold the PTT switch and speak into the
microphone in your normal tone of voice.
To adjust the MHz digit:
•
The status LED on the top panel lights red and
bar-graph meter appears.
1 Press [MHz].
•
A MHz digit blinks.
•
If you press [PTT] while you are outside of the
transmission coverage, a high pitched error
beep sounds.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select the desired MHz digit.
3 After selecting the desired MHz digit, press
[MHz] to exit the mode and return to normal
VFO mode {above}.
2 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.
Note: If you transmit continuously for more than 10 minutes, the
internal time-out timer generates a warning beep and the transceiver
stops transmitting. In this case, release the PTT switch and let the
transceiver cool down for a while, then press the PTT switch again to
resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}.
4 You may further adjust the frequency using the
Tuning control or [ ]/ [ ].
Note: MHz mode does not function in AM band.
■ Selecting Output Power
■ Direct Frequency Entry
Selecting lower transmission power is the best
way to reduce the battery consumption, if
communication is still reliable. You can configure
different power levels for transmission {page 41}.
In addition to turn the Tuning control or press
[ ]/ [ ], there is another way of selecting the
frequency. When the desired frequency is far
away from the current frequency, you can directly
enter a frequency from the numeric keypad.
Press [LOW].
•
Each time you press [LOW], the indicator
cycles between “H” (high), “L” (low), and “EL”
(economic low).
1 Press [VFO].
•
You must be in the VFO mode to make the
direct frequency entry.
2 Press [ENT].
•
“– – – – – –” appears.
Note:
◆
You can store different output power setting for the A and B-
band.
◆
When you change the output power, it is reflected to all
available amateur bands for A or B-band.
3 Press the numeric keys ([0] to [9]) to enter
your desired frequency. [MHz] can be used to
complete the MHz digits entry.
SELECTING A FREQUENCY
■ VFO Mode
This is the basic mode for changing the operating
frequency. Turn the Tuning control clockwise to
increase the frequency. Turn the Tuning control
counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Or,
press [ ]/ [ ] to change the frequency.
•
•
•
Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining digits (the
digits you did not enter) with 0 and
completes the entry.
To select 145.000 MHz for example, press
[1], [4], [5] then press [ENT] to complete
the entry.
If you want to revise the MHz digits only,
press [VFO] in place of [ENT].
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Example 1 (100 MHz < f < 1000 MHz)
To enter 438.320 MHz:
Example 6
To enter 810 kHz (B-band only):
Key in
Display
Key in
[ENT]
[0]
Display
[ENT]
– – – – – –
4 3 8. – – –
4 3 8. 3 2 0
– – – – – –
0 – – – – –
0. – – –
[4], [3], [8]
[3], [2], [0]
[MHz]
[8], [1], [0]
0. 8 1 0
Note: You do not have to press [MHz] when you are entering
3-digit MHz number.
Note:
Example 2
◆
If the entered frequency does not match the current
frequency step size, the frequency is automatically rounded
down to the next available frequency.
To enter 439.000 MHz:
◆
When the desired frequency cannot be entered exactly,
check whether the Fine Tuning function is ON or not
{page 35}, and then confirm the frequency step size
{page 37}.
Key in
Display
[ENT]
– – – – – –
4 3 9. – – –
4 3 9. 0 0 0
[4], [3], [9]
[ENT]
◆
◆
Some frequency ranges are blocked, due to government
regulations. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for the
TX/ RX coverage.
If you turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while entering
the frequency, the transceiver clears the entry and recovers
the previous frequency and mode.
Example 3
To revise 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz:
Key in
Display
1 4 4. 6 5 0
– – – – – –
1 4 5. – – –
1 4 5. 6 5 0
[ENT]
[1], [4], [5]
[VFO]
Example 4 (f > 1000 MHz)
To enter 1250.500 MHz (B-band only):
Key in
Display
[ENT]
– – – – – –
12 5 0. – – –
12 5 0. 5 – –
12 5 0. 5 0 0
[1], [2], [5], [0]
[5]
[ENT]
Example 5 (f < 100 MHz)
To enter 10.500 MHz (B-band only):
Key in
[ENT]
[1], [0]
[MHz]
[5]
Display
– – – – – –
1 0 – – – –
1 0. – – –
1 0. 5 – –
1 0. 5 0 0 0
[ENT]
Note: When pressing the last [ENT], the Fine Tuning function is
automatically activated for 10.5000 MHz.
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MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE
You can select either English or Japanese (Katakana)
for the menu description. To switch the language:
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or
configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather
than through the physical controls of the transceiver.
Once familiar with the Menu system, you will
appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize
the various timings, settings, and programming
functions on this transceiver to meet your needs
without using many controls and switches.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 27.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
MENU ACCESS
either “ENGLISH” or “JAPANESE”.
1 Press [MNU].
•
The Menu No. and setting appear on the
display, along with a brief explanation of the
Menu No.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
your desired Menu No.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
•
As you change the Menu No., a brief
explanation of each Menu No. appears.
•
When you select “JAPANESE” in step 3 and
press [ ] or [MNU], all Menu explanations are
displayed in Japanese (Katakana). To return to
English mode, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 {above}
to access Menu No. 27, then select
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to configure the parameter of
the currently selected Menu No.
“ENGLISH”. Press [ ] or [MNU] to display the
Menu mode in English.
Note: The menu language selection does not affect any other
modes, such as memory name {page 17} or DTMF name {page 31}.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired parameter.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
MENU FUNCTION LIST
Menu
Ref.
Page
On the Display
Function
Selections
Default
No.
Scan resume method
TIME: Time-Operated mode
CARRIER: Carrier-Operated mode
SEEK: Seek and stop mode
TIME/ CARRIER/
SEEK
SCAN RESUME
1
TIME
27
M.GRP LINK
MR METHOD
2
3
Memory Group Link configuration
Memory Recall condition
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ALL BANDS/
No Links 24
ALL
16
CURRENT BAND BANDS
See
Reference
Page
Programmable VFO frequency range
(A-band only)
PROG VFO
4
5
—
39
13
AUTO OFFSET
Auto Repeater Offset function
Repeater offset frequency
ON/ OFF
ON
0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz
in steps of
See
Reference
Page
OFFSET
6
12
0.05 MHz
Permit use of the Tuning control when the keys
are locked
TUNE ENABLE
TX INHIBIT
7
8
9
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
OFF
OFF
38
40
Inhibit the transmission
45
46
SP/MIC JACK
Select the SP/MIC jack function
SP/MIC / TNC/ PC SP/MIC
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On the Display
Menu
No.
Ref.
Page
Function
Selections
—
Default
DTMF STORE
10 Store DTMF numbers in DTMF memories
11 DTMF tone transmission speed
No Data 31
DTMF SPD
FAST/ SLOW
ON/ OFF
FAST
OFF
32
31
Hold the transmission for 2 seconds between
DTMF HOLD
12
DTMF key entries
100/ 250/ 500/
750/ 1000/ 1500/
2000 ms
The pause duration while transmitting DTMF
tones
DTMF PAUSE
13
500 ms
32
DTMF LOCK
PWR-ON MSG
CONTRAST
14 Disable DTMF transmission with keys
15 Power-on message
ON/ OFF
8 characters
1 ~ 16
OFF
HELLO !!
8
32
39
37
LCD display contrast
16
1: minimum ~ 16: maximum
OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/
0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/
4.0/ 5.0 sec.
BAT SAVER
17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period
1.0 sec.
37
APO
18 Automatic Power Off function
19 Beep function
OFF/ 30/ 60 min.
ON/ OFF
30 min.
ON
36
37
42
41
KEY BEEP
VOXonBUSY
VOX GAIN
Allow VOX transmission when the receiver is
busy
20
ON/ OFF
OFF
4
Set the VOX gain sensitivity
21
0 ~ 9
0: least sentisive ~ 9: most sensitive
250/ 500/ 750/
VOX DELAY
CALL KEY
22 Adjust the VOX delay time
1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms
3000 ms
41
19
CALL
(TH-F6A)
CALL/ 1750 Hz
1750 Hz
23 Select a function for the CALL key
(TH-F7E)
Hold the TX status when a 1750 Hz tone is
transmitted
1750 HOLD
BEAT SHIFT
24
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
OFF
OFF
13
37
25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency
ENABLED/
DISABLED
ENABLED
BAR ANT
LANGUAGE
PACKET
26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10.1 MHz
34
9
ENGLISH/
JAPANESE
ENGLISH
27 Select the menu language
28 Select an external TNC packet speed
1200/ 9600 bps
1200 bps 45
FM NARROW
BATTERY
29 FM narrow band operation
30 Select a battery type
ON/ OFF
OFF
39
36
LITHIUM/
ALKALINE
LITHIUM
NO/ VFO RESET/
MENU RESET/
FULL RESET
RESET?
31 Select a reset mode
NO
50
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ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST
On the Display
APO
Menu No.
Selections
Default
Ref. Page
18
5
OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes
ON/ OFF
30 min.
ON
36
13
34
36
37
37
AUTO OFFSET
BAR ANT
26
30
17
25
ENABLED/ DISABLED
LITHIUM/ ALKALINE
ENABLED
LITHIUM
1.0 sec.
OFF
BATTERY
BAT SAVER
BEAT SHIFT
OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec.
ON/ OFF
CALL
(TH-F7E)/
1750 Hz
(TH-F6A)
CALL KEY
23
CALL/ 1750 Hz
19
CONTRAST
DTMF HOLD
DTMF LOCK
DTMF PAUSE
DTMF SPD
16
12
14
13
11
10
29
19
27
1 ~ 16
8
OFF
37
31
32
32
32
31
39
37
9
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
OFF
100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms
500 ms
FAST
No Data
OFF
FAST/ SLOW
—
DTMF STORE
FM NARROW
KEY BEEP
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
ON
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH/ JAPANESE
ENGLISH
ALL
BANDS
MR METHOD
M.GRP LINK
3
2
ALL BANDS/ CURRENT BAND
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16
24
No Links
See
Reference
Page
OFFSET
6
0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz in steps of 0.05 MHz
12
PACKET
28
4
1200/ 9600 bps
1200 bps
—
45
39
PROG VFO
PWR-ON MSG
RESET?
—
15
31
1
8 characters
HELLO !!
NO
39
NO/ VFO RESET/ MENU RESET/ FULL RESET
50
SCAN RESUME
SP/MIC JACK
TUNE ENABLE
TX INHIBIT
VOX DELAY
VOX GAIN
TIME/ CARRIER/ SEEK
TIME
SP/MIC
OFF
27
9
SP/MIC / TNC/ PC
45, 46
38
7
ON/ OFF
8
ON/ OFF
OFF
40
22
21
20
24
250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 3000 ms
500 ms
4
41
0 ~ 9
41
VOXonBUSY
1750 HOLD
ON/ OFF
ON/ OFF
OFF
42
OFF
13
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained
PROGRAMMING OFFSET
by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops
or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at
higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical
station. This combination of elevation and high ERP
allows communications over much greater distances
than communications without using repeaters.
First select an amateur radio repeater downlink
frequency on the A-band or B-band as described in
“SELECTING A FREQUENCY” {page 7}.
■ Selecting Offset Direction
Select whether the transmit frequency will be
higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.
Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency
pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split).
In addition, some repeaters must receive a tone from
the transceiver to allow it to access. For details,
consult your local repeater reference.
Press [F], [REV] to select the offset direction.
•
“+” or “–” appears, indicating which offset
direction is selected.
•
To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TH-F7E
(430 MHz only), repeatedly press [F], [REV]
until “ ” appears.
If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the
allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. In this
case, adjust the receive frequency so that the
transmit frequency is within the band limits.
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting,
you cannot change the offset direction.
■ Selecting Offset Frequency
To access a repeater which requires an odd-split
frequency pair, change the offset frequency from
the default which is used by most repeaters. The
default offset frequency on the 2 m band is
600 kHz (all models); the default on the 70 cm
band is 5.0 MHz (TH-F6A) or 1.6 MHz
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW
q
Select a band.
(TH-F7E); the default on the 1.25 m band is
1.6 MHz (TH-F6A).
w
Select a receive frequency.
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band
you want to change the offset frequency.
e Select an offset direction.
2 Press [MNU].
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
r
Select an offset frequency.
(only when programming odd-split
repeater frequencies)
select Menu No. 6 (OFFSET).
t
y
Activate the Tone function.
(If necessary)
4 Press [ ] or [MNU].
Select a tone frequency.
(If necessary)
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select the appropriate offset frequency.
•
The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to
59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz.
If you store the above data in a memory channel, you
need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY
CHANNELS” {page 15}.
6 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.
TH-F7E only: If you have selected “ ” for the offset direction,
you cannot change the default (–7.6 MHz) offset frequency.
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset
frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.
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■ Activating Tone Function
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET
Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON (or
OFF).
This function automatically selects an offset direction,
according to the frequency that you select on the
2 m and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands. The
transceiver is programmed for offset direction as
shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for
repeater offset direction, contact your national
Amateur Radio association.
•
“
” appears when the Tone function is ON.
TH-F6A (U.S.A. and Canada)
This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.
Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS/ DCS functions at
the same time. Switching the Tone function ON after activating
the CTCSS/ DCS deactivates the CTCSS/ DCS function.
144.0
145.5
146.4
147.0
147.6
148.0 MHz
145.1
146.0
146.6
147.4
TH-F7E only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz
tones, you need not activate the Tone function. Press [CALL]
without pressing the PTT switch to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
(default setting).
–
–
–
+
+
S
S
S
S
S: Simplex
222.0
■ Selecting a Tone Frequency
223.920
225.0 MHz
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F],
S
–
[TONE].
S: Simplex
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select the desired tone frequency.
TH-F7E (Europe/ Others)
144.0
145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz
S
S
–
S: Simplex
Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse is
ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has
selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit
frequencies.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to complete the setting.
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.
Available Tone Frequencies
1 Press [MNU].
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
No.
No.
No.
No.
Menu No. 5 (AUTO OFFSET).
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] switch
the function ON or OFF.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.
Note: If you select the frequency within the amateur radio band on
the B-band, the Automatic Repeater Offset function is also activated
in any modes.
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5
Note: 42 different tones are available for the transceiver. These
42 tones includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard
tones.
TH-F7E only:
◆
To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL] without
pressing the PTT switch (default setting). Release [CALL] to
quit transmitting. You can also make the transceiver remain
in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing [CALL]; a
1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted. Access Menu
No. 24 (1750 HOLD) and select “ON”.
◆
If you desire to assign [CALL] for recalling the Call channel
in place of transmitting the 1750 Hz tone, access Menu
No. 23 (CALL KEY) and select “CALL”.
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REVERSE FUNCTION
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN
The reverse function exchanges a separate receive
and transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater,
you can manually check the strength of a signal that
you receive directly from the other station. If the
station’s signal is strong, both stations should move
to a simplex frequency and free up the repeater.
This function scans through all tone frequencies to
identify the incoming tone frequency on a received
signal. You may use the function to find which tone
frequency is required by accessing your local
repeater.
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F],
[TONE] (1 s) to start the Tone Freq. ID scan.
•
When the transceiver receives the signal, the
scan starts.
144.725 MHz
TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning
control or press [ ]/ [ ].
To swap the transmit and receive frequencies:
•
To quit the function, press [PTT] or [ ].
Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or
OFF).
•
When the tone frequency is identified, a beep
sounds and the identified frequency appears.
•
“R” appears when the function is ON.
2 Press [ ] to program the identified frequency in
place of the current tone frequency.
•
•
Press [ ] if you do not want to program the
identified frequency.
Press [ ]/ [ ] while the identified frequency is
blinking, to resume scanning.
Note: You can turn the Reverse function ON when you are operating
in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the TX/ RX
frequency.
Note: Some repeaters do not re-transmit the access tone in the
downlink signal. In this case, check the other station’s uplink signal
to detect the repeater access tone.
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)
While using a repeater, the ASC function periodically
checks the strength of a signal that you are receiving
directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is
strong enough to allow direct contact without a
repeater, “ ” indicator on the display starts blinking.
Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.
•
“
” appears when the function is ON.
•
•
While direct contact is possible, “ ” blinks.
To quit the function, press [REV].
Note:
◆
◆
Pressing the PTT switch causes “ ” icon to quit blinking.
ASC can be activated while operating in Simplex mode.
However, it does not change the TX/ RX frequencies.
◆
◆
◆
ASC does not function while scanning.
Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF.
If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that contains
a Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.
◆
◆
ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted every
3 seconds.
ASC does not function when the band is not selected for
operation.
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MEMORY CHANNELS
In memory channels, you can store frequencies and
related data that you often use. Then you need not
reprogram those data every time. You can quickly
recall a programmed channel through simple
operation. A total of 400 memory channels are
available for storing the frequencies, modes and
other operating conditions of the A and B-bands.
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired frequency in the amateur radio
bands.
•
You can also directly enter desired frequency
using the keypad {page 7}.
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR
ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?
3 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the
following data:
You can use each memory channel as a simplex &
repeater channel or an odd-split channel. Store only
one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater
channel or two separate frequencies to use as an
odd-split channel. Select either application for each
channel depending on the operations you have in
mind.
•
•
•
Offset direction {page 12}
Tone function, if necessary {page 13}
CTCSS/ DCS function, if necessary
{pages 28, 29}
If storing a simplex frequency, you may select
other related data (CTCSS or DCS settings, etc.).
Simplex & repeater channels allow:
4 Press [F].
•
•
Simplex frequency operation
Repeater operation with a standard offset
(if an offset direction is stored)
Odd-split channels allow:
Repeater operation with a non-standard offset
•
•
•
A memory channel number appears and blinks.
Note: Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can
also overwrite existing data with new data.
“ ” indicates the current channel is empty; “ ”
appears if the channel contains data.
The data listed below can be stored in each memory
channel:
•
Memory channel number L0/U0 ~ L9/U9
{page 23}, I–0 ~ I–9 {page 20}, and Pr1 and
Pr2 {page 25} are reserved for other functions.
Simplex &
Repeater
Parameter
Odd-Split
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the memory channel in which you want to store
the data.
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Tone frequency
Tone ON
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
6 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the data to the
channel.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES
CTCSS frequency
CTCSS ON
Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency
pair with a non-standard offset. If you store two
separate frequencies in a memory channel, you can
operate on those repeaters without programming the
offset frequency and direction.
DCS code
DCS ON
Offset direction
Offset frequency
Reverse ON
1 Store the desired receive frequency and related
data by the procedure given for simplex or
standard repeater frequencies {above}.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the desired transmit frequency.
Frequency step size
Memory channel lockout
Memory channel name
FINE tuning ON
Mode selection
3 Press [F].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the memory channel you programmed in step 1.
5 Press [PTT]+[MR] ([PTT]+[ ] or [PTT]+[MNU]).
•
The transmit frequency is stored in the memory
channel.
Yes: Can be stored in memory.
N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.
Note:
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–” appear
on the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].
Note: The transmit frequency must be on the same band as the
receive frequency band (Odd-split channel).
◆
When you revise only the transmission frequency for the odd-split
channel, the frequency step size must be the same as the
original odd-split channel memory data.
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RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL
There are 2 ways of recalling the desired memory
channel.
To clear an individual memory channel:
1 Recall the memory channel you want to erase.
■ Using the Tuning Control or / Keys
2 Press and hold [ ] (POWER) to switch the
transceiver OFF.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
•
The memory channel used last is recalled.
3 Press [MR]+[ ] (POWER).
•
An erase confirmation message appears.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select your desired memory channel.
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to erase the channel
•
•
You cannot recall an empty memory
channel.
data.
•
•
The contents of the memory channel are
erased.
To restore VFO mode, press [VFO].
To quit clearing the memory channel, press any
key other than [MR], [ ] and [MNU].
Note: If the “CURRENT BAND” is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR
METHOD), only memory channels that have the same band data
can be recalled {below}.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
If you clear the information channel data, the data will be set to
the factory default values.
■ Using a Numeric Keypad
You can also recall a memory channel by entering
a desired memory channel number with the
keypad.
You can also clear the Priority channel data and L0/U0 ~ L9/U9
data.
To clear all memory channels contents, perform the Full Reset
{page 50}.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Press [ENT], then enter the channel number
MEMORY RECALL MODE
using 3 digits.
Since the transceiver has more than 400 memory
channels, it sometimes takes time to search for your
desired memory channel. By default, the transceiver
can recall all memory channels when [MR] is
pressed, regardless of the current operating band.
However, you can configure the transceiver to recall
only the memory channels that have the same band
information. For example, when you operate on the
2 m band in VFO mode, pressing [MR] recalls only
the memory channels that have 2 m band
•
For example, to recall channel 12, press
[ENT], [0], [1], [2].
•
You can shorten the entry for memory
channels that are less than 100 by pressing
[ENT] after entering the channel number.
For example, to recall memory channel 9,
press [ENT], [9], [ENT].
Note:
◆
You cannot recall an empty memory channel. An error beep
sounds.
information. To change the memory recall mode:
◆
You cannot recall the Program Scan memory channels
(L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and
Information Channels (I–0 ~ I–9), using the numeric keypad.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
◆
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–”
appear on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit
frequency.
Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
After recalling a memory channel, you may modify data such
as Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared
once you select another channel or the VFO mode. To
permanently store the data, overwrite the channel contents
{page 15}.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“CURRENT BAND”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
When you press [MR] in VFO mode, only memory
channels that have the same band data are recalled.
To return to the default memory recall mode, repeat
step 1 to 5 {above} and select “ALL BANDS” in
step 4.
Note:
◆
All Information Channels are recalled regardless of Memory
Recall mode selection.
◆
Memory Recall mode selection does not change the Memory
Group scan channels {page 24} .
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Available Characters Using the Tuning Control
Available Characters
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL
You can name memory channels using up to 8
alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named
memory channel, its name appears on the display in
place of the stored frequency. Names can be call
signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc.
A
K
U
`
B
L
V
a
k
C
M
W
b
D
N
X
c
E
O
Y
d
n
x
F
P
Z
e
o
y
G
Q
[
H
R
]
I
S
^
h
r
J
T
_
i
1 Press [MR] to recall your desired memory
f
g
q
{
channel.
j
l
m
w
!
p
z
$
.
s
}
2 Press [F], [MN<->f] to enter memory name input
mode.
t
u
v
|
•
The entry cursor appears.
~
(
SP
"
#
–
7
%
/
&
0
:
’
\
)
+
5
,
1
;
2
<
3
=
4
>
6
@
8
9
?
Additional Characters for the TH-F7E
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
À
Ê
Á
Ë
Õ
ß
è
Â
Ì
Ã
Í
Ä
Î
Å
Ï
Æ
Ç
Ñ
Û
ä
î
È
Ò
Ü
å
ï
É
the first character.
Ó
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus
special ASCII characters. Refer to the
following table for the available characters.
ˆ
´
Y
s
à
ê
ô
Ÿ
Ô
ˆ
Ö
Œ
é
Ø
á
ë
õ
ÿ
Ù
â
ì
Ú
ã
æ
ú
S
ç
•
•
Press [MONI] to delete the character at the
cursor position.
í
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter
a character (Special ASCII characters are not
available). For example, each press of [2]
switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then
back to a.
ñ
û
ò
ó
ö
œ
ø
ù
ü
y´
Available Characters Using the Numeric Keypad
•
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the
Tuning control to jump to the first character of
each ASCII character group.
DTMF
Available Characters
Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
q
z
b
e
h
k
n
r
1
c
f
Q
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Z
A
D
G
J
4 Press [ ].
a
B
E
H
K
N
R
U
X
C
F
I
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.
d
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit
completes the programming.
g
i
j
l
L
•
To complete programming before entering less
than 8 digits, press [MNU] or press [ ] twice.
m
o
s
v
y
M
P
T
O
S
V
Y
p
•
•
Press [ ] to move the cursor back.
Press [PTT] ([F], [VFO], [MR], or [CALL]) to
cancel the entry.
t
w
u
x
0
!
W
After storing a memory name, pressing [MN<->f]
switches the display between the memory name and
the frequency.
space
?
'
.
,
–
>
/
;
#
Note:
&
:
#
"
(
@
)
<
◆
You can also name the DTMF memory channels {page 31} and
Information Channels {page 20} but you cannot name the Call
channel {page 19}.
◆
You cannot assign a memory name to a channel that does not
contain data.
◆
◆
You can overwrite stored names by repeating steps 1 to 5.
The stored name is erased when you clear the memory channel
data.
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ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING MEMORY
GROUP DELETE FUNCTION
MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS
400 memory channels have been divided into
8 groups of 50. Group 0 contains memory channel
numbers 0 ~ 49, group 1 is 50 ~ 99, group 2 is 100 ~
149, and so on. You can categorize each group to
store similar data, same frequency bands or same
modes for ease of use.
Instead of erasing each unnecessary channel one by
one, you can erase an entire group of memory
channels at once. For example, if you erase group 2
memory channels, all the data in memory channels
100 ~ 149 are erased.
1 Press [MR].
Group # Memory Channel Group # Memory Channel
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select a memory channel in the group you want
to erase (for example, memory channel
No. 111, in Group 2).
Group 0
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
0 ~ 49
50 ~ 99
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
200 ~ 249
250 ~ 299
300 ~ 349
350 ~ 399
100 ~ 149
150 ~ 199
2 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.
3 Press [MHz]+[ ] (POWER).
•
An erase confirmation message appears.
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING
MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION
It is sometimes a tedious endeavor to scroll through
400 memory channels sequentially. However, using a
Group memory recall function, you can access your
desired memory channel numbers more quickly.
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to proceed.
Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the
erase.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the
Tuning control to select a group.
•
Each click of the Tuning control, the lowest
memory channel number of each group is
recalled. For example, if you have the following
memory channels that contain data:
MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER
MEMORY \ VFO TRANSFER
After retrieving frequencies and associated data from
Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the
VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the
frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency
stored in a memory channel.
Group #
Memory Channels that Contain Data
Group 0
0
2
10
65
15
78
30
98
45
Group 1 50
61
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall
Group 2 103 111 123
Group 3 152 166
Group 4
a desired memory channel.
2 Press [F], [VFO] to copy the memory channel
data to the VFO.
Group 5 260 280
Note:
◆
To copy an odd-split channel data {page 15}, turn the Reverse
function ON {page 14} before performing the transfer.
Group 6 305 322 333 345
Group 7 399
◆
You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels
(L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and
Information Channels (I–0 ~ I–9) to the VFO.
Memory channels 0, 50, 103, 152, 260, 305, 399,
and then 0 are recalled sequentially while pressing
and holding [LAMP].
CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER
You can also copy channel information from one
memory channel to another. This function is useful
when storing frequencies and associated data that
you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode.
3 Release [LAMP] and turn the Tuning control to
select the desired memory channels within the
selected group.
Note: If you have configured Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) as
“CURRENT BAND” {page 16}, only memory channels that have the
same frequency band data are recalled.
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall
a desired memory channel.
2 Press [F].
3 Select the memory channel where you would like
the data copied, using the Tuning control.
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]).
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CALL CHANNEL
Channel 0 ~ 399
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Tone frequency
Offset direction
CTCSS frequency
DCS code
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Channel 0 ~ 399
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Tone frequency
Offset direction
CTCSS frequency
DCS code
The Call channel can be recalled instantly no
matter what frequency the transceiver is operating
on. For instance, you may use the Call channel as
an emergency channel within your group. In this
case, the Call Scan {page 25} will be useful.
The default Call channel frequencies are
144.000 MHz for the 2 m band, 223.000 MHz for
1.25 m band (TH-F6A), 430.000 MHz (TH-F7E)/
440.000 MHz (TH-F6A) for the 70 cm band. Each
Call channel can be reprogrammed either as a
simplex or odd-split channel.
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS
ON/ OFF status
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS
ON/ OFF status
a
Offset frequency
Reverse ON
Offset frequency
Reverse ON
a
a
a
Note: Unlike Memory channels 0 to 399, the Call channel cannot be
cleared. Clearing the Call channel will set it to the factory default
values.
Frequency step size
Frequency step size
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL
Memory channel
name
Memory channel
name
a
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band.
Fine Tuning ON
Mode selection
Fine Tuning ON
Mode selection
a
a
2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel for that
operating band.
•
The Call channel frequency and “C” appear.
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/ OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/ OFF
a
L0/U0 ~ L9/U9, Pr1,
Pr2 and I–0 ~ I–9
Channel 0 ~ 399
a
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Tone frequency
Offset direction
CTCSS frequency
DCS code
Receive frequency
Transmit frequency
Tone frequency
Offset direction
CTCSS frequency
DCS code
a
a
a
a
a
a
•
To return to the previous frequency, press
[CALL] again.
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL
1 Press [BAND] to select your desired amateur
radio band.
2 Select your desired frequency and related data
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS
ON/ OFF status
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS
ON/ OFF status
(Tone, CTCSS, DCS, or offset direction, etc.).
a
•
When you program the Call channel as an odd-
split channel, select a receive frequency first.
Offset frequency
Reverse ON
Offset frequency
Reverse ON
a
a
a
3 Press [F], [CALL].
The selected frequency and related data are
•
Frequency step size
Frequency step size
stored in the Call channel for the selected
band.
Memory channel
name
Memory channel
name
a
To also store a separate transmit frequency, continue
with the following steps.
Fine Tuning ON
Mode selection
Fine Tuning ON
Mode selection
a
a
4 Select the desired transmit frequency.
5 Press [F].
Memory Channel
Lockout ON
Memory Channel
Lockout OFF
a
6 Press [PTT]+[CALL].
The tables above illustrate how data is transferred
between memory channels.
•
The separate transmit frequency is stored in
the Call channel.
Note: When transferring an odd-split channel, the Reverse
status, Offset direction, and Offset frequency are not transferred
{page 15}.
Note:
◆
The transmit frequency must be on the same band as the
receive frequency band.
◆
◆
◆
Call channel data is shared between the A and B-band.
The Reverse status cannot be not stored in the Call channel.
When you recall an odd-split Call channel, “+” and “–” appear on
the display.
◆
◆
Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an
odd-split Call channel.
When you revise only the transmission frequency for the odd-split
Call channel, the frequency step size must be the same as the
original odd-split Call channel memory data.
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REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION CHANNEL
1 Press [VFO].
INFORMATION CHANNELS
10 Information channels are available for storing
radio broadcasting service frequencies, such as
weather radio stations and community FM
broadcasting stations. For your conveniences,
pressing [INFO] instantly recalls the Information
channel to B-band. The following frequency data is
stored by default.
2 Select a desired frequency and mode.
3 Press [F].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the memory channel (I–0 to I–9) in which you want
to store the data.
Frequency/ Mode/ Memory Name
Channel Number
5 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]).
•
A long beep sounds and the Information
channel data is now revised.
TH-F6A
TH-F7E
162.550 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
I–1
I–2
I–3
I–4
I–5
I–6
I–7
I–8
I–9
I–0
Note:
◆
◆
◆
When you perform the Full reset {page 50}, all the Information
channels recover the factory default values.
162.400 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
If you clear an Information Channel data {page 16}, the factory
default value is recovered.
162.475 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
You can also transfer the Information Channel data to the VFO
or another memory channel.
162.425 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
162.450 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
No data (Empty)
162.500 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
162.525 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
161.650 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
161.775 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
163.275 MHz/ FM/
WEATHER
You can revise the default channel data, such as the
receiving frequencies, modes, and memory names.
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL
Press [INFO] to recall the Information channels.
•
“I–n” appears, where “n” represents the
Information channel number from “0” ~ “9”.
•
•
If the B-band is selected for operation, you can
turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
other Information channels. If the A-band is
selected for operation, press [A/B] to move the
operation band to the B-band and then select a
different Information channel.
To exit the Information channel mode, press [A/B]
to select the B-band then press [VFO] or [MR].
Note: If you press [MN<->f], you can display the receiving frequency
in place of the memory name.
TH-F7E only: As default, no frequency data is stored in the
Information channel. Store the frequency data before using the
Information channels. Otherwise, an error beep sounds.
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CHANNEL DISPLAY
While in this mode, the transceiver displays only
memory channel numbers (or memory names if
stored) instead of frequencies.
1 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER).
•
The transceiver displays the memory channel
number in place of the operating frequencies.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired memory channel number.
While in the Channel Display mode, only the following
keys can be operated.
[KEY]
LAMP MONI
LOW BAND
REV ENT
A/B
F
INFO
MR
SQL
BAL
PTT
CALL1
Tuning control
1 When the “1750” is selected for the CALL key.
[F] then
LAMP1 LOW
A/B
ENT
F
1 The light stays ON until the key is pressed again.
[KEY] (1 s)
LAMP INFO
MHz
F
MR
While transmitting:
LAMP
5
MNU
1
7
A
2
8
B
3
9
4
0
6
#
C
D
When the transceiver is turned OFF, [ ] (POWER)
and
A/B
F
To recover normal operation, turn the transceiver
OFF and press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER) again.
Note:
◆
To enter the Channel Display mode, you must have at least one
memory channel that contains the data.
◆
If the memory channel contains the memory name data, the
memory name is displayed in place of the “CH” characters.
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SCAN
Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of
your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable
with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating
efficiency.
NORMAL SCAN
When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode,
3 types of scanning are available: Band Scan,
Program Scan, and MHz Scan.
This transceiver provides the following types of scans.
Scan Type
Band Scan
Purpose
BAND SCAN
Scans the entire band of the
frequency you selected
Scans the specified
The transceiver scans the entire band of the
frequency you selected. For example, if you are
operating and receiving at 144.525 MHz on the
A-band, it scans all the frequencies available for the
2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range
in the specifications {page 54}.) When the current
VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program
Scan frequency range {page 23}, the transceiver
scans the entire frequency range available for the
current VFO.
Normal
Scan
Program frequency ranges stored in
Scan
Memory channels L0/U0 ~
L9/U9
Scans the frequencies within
a 1 MHz range
MHz Scan
Scans all Memory channels
All-Channel from 0 to 399, based on your
Scan
Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)
settings
Scans the specified Memory
channel groups, based on
your Menu No. 2 (M.GPR
LINK) settings
1 Press [VFO].
Memory
Scan
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.
Group Scan
VFO
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the frequency outside of the Program Scan
frequency range {page 23}.
Scans the Call channel and
the current VFO frequency
Call
4 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Band Scan.
Scan
Memory Scans the Call channel and
Channel the selected Memory channel
5 To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].
Note:
Checks the activities on the
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
◆
While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction by
turning the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].
Priority Scan
specified priority channels
(Pr1/ Pr2) every 3 seconds
The transceiver scans the frequency range that is stored in Menu
No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band.
Information Channel Scans the Information
Scan
channels
If you select a frequency within the L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 range in
step 3, the Program Scan {page 23} starts.
Scans ± 5 frequencies in the
programmed step size near
the current operating
frequency. The signal
strength of each frequency is
displayed in a bar-graph
If you press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release
[MONI] to resume scanning.
VFO
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a
signal.
Visual
Scan*
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop at the
busy channels.
Scans the Memory channels
Memory and displays the signal
Channel strength of each channel in a
bar-graph
* Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies in a
specific range.
Note:
◆
When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver
stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS
code. If the tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes.
Otherwise, it resumes scanning.
◆
◆
Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor the
scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.
Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority
scan and Visual scan, to stop.
◆
◆
Pressing [MNU] causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan.
Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC)
{page 14}.
◆
If you press any key other than the following keys during the
scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding the Priority scan
and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while “Pr1” or “Pr2” is
blinking: [F], [F] (1 s), [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [BAL], [A/B],
Tuning control, [ ]/ [ ], [F] then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].
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◆
To perform the Program Scan, the following conditions must
be met. Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22}.
PROGRAM SCAN
• The upper and lower limit frequencies are in the same
frequency band.
You can limit the scanning frequency range. There
are 10 memory channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9)
available for specifying the start and end frequencies.
It monitors the range between the start and end
frequencies that you have stored in memory channels
L0/U0 to L9/U9. Before performing the Program
Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to
one of the memory channel pairs L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.
• Ln < Un (where “n” is the Program Scan channel number).
MHz SCAN
MHz Scan allows you to scan an entire 1 MHz
frequency range within the current VFO frequency.
1 Press [VFO].
■ Storing Program Scan Frequency Range
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
a frequency in which to perform the MHz Scan. If
you want to scan the entire 145 MHz frequency,
select any frequency between 145.000 and
149.995 MHz (for example, select 145.650 MHz).
Scan will operate between 145.000 MHz and
145.999 MHz.
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select your desired start frequency.
4 Press [F], then turn the Tuning control or press
[ ]/ [ ] to select a memory channel from L0 ~
L9.
3 Press [MHz] (1 s) to start the MHz Scan.
4 To stop the MHz Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].
Note:
◆
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, you cannot perform the MHz
Scan.
◆
If you press [MONI], MHz Scan temporarily pauses. Release
[MONI] to resume scanning.
5 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the start
frequency in the memory channel.
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select your desired end frequency.
7 Press [F], then Turn the Tuning control or
press [ ]/ [ ] to select the corresponding
channel from U0 ~ U9 (you must select the
same numeric value as in step 4).
•
For example, if you selected L0 in step 4,
you must select U0 in this step.
8 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the end
frequency in the memory channel.
■ Performing the Program Scan
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select a frequency within the frequency range
of memory channel L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.
3 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Program Scan.
4 To stop the Program Scan, press [VFO] or
[PTT].
Note:
◆
◆
◆
◆
If you press [MONI], Program Scan temporarily pauses.
Release [MONI] to resume scanning.
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the scanning does not stop
at the busy channels.
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects
a signal.
If more than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and
overlaps the frequency range among the pairs, the smaller
Program Scan memory channel number has the priority.
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7 SCAN
■ Memory Group Link
MEMORY SCAN
Although the 400 memory channels are divided
into 8 groups {page 18}, you may sometimes want
to scan two or more groups. In this case, use the
Memory Group Link function.
Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which
you have stored frequencies (All-Channel Scan) or
only a desired group of memory channels (Group
Scan).
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
The transceiver scans all of the memory channels in
which you have stored frequencies.
select Menu No. 2 (M.GRP LINK).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
1 Press [MR] (1 s).
•
The memory group numbers appear.
•
Scan starts from the last memory channel
number and ascends up through the channel
numbers (default). Turn the Tuning control or
press [ ]/ [ ] to change the scanning direction.
•
To jump to a desired channel while scanning,
quickly turn the Tuning control.
4 Move the cursor using [ ]/ [ ], then turn the
Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select or
deselect the group to be linked.
2 To stop the All-Channel Scan, press [MR] or
[PTT].
Note:
◆
You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the data,
excluding the special function memory channels.
•
Linked groups appear at the bottom of the
display (in the example below, groups 0, 1,
3 and 5 are linked).
◆
If “CURRENT BAND” is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD),
it scans only Memory channels that have the same frequency
band data.
◆
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a
signal.
GROUP SCAN
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
In order to easily manage all 400 memory channels,
they are divided into 8 groups {page 18}. For the
purpose of Group Scan, you can select a particular
memory group to be scanned, depending on the
situation. Using the Memory Group Link function
{below}, you can scan all the linked memory groups.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
•
You can press [MONI] to cancel the all links
at once.
•
You can also press [0] ~ [7] to select or
deselect the group to be linked.
1 Press [MR].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
a memory channel in the group you want to scan.
For example, if you want to scan the group 0
memory channels, recall memory channel 12
(group 0 contains memory channels 0 ~ 49).
3 Press [MHz] (1 s).
•
The memory channels within the selected
group are scanned.
•
If the group is linked to other groups {below},
all the linked groups are also scanned.
4 To stop the Group Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].
Note:
◆
◆
◆
You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the data,
excluding the special function memory channels.
The Group Scan scans all available memory channels,
regardless of Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) selection {page 16}.
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a
signal.
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7 SCAN
CALL SCAN
PRIORITY SCAN
A Call channel can be stored for each amateur radio
band, such as the 2 m, 70 cm, and 1.25 m (TH-F6A
only) bands {page 19}. You can monitor one of these
Call channels and the current operating frequency
alternatively.
You may sometimes want to check your favorite
frequency activities while monitoring the A and
B-bands. In this case, use the Priority Scan function.
It checks the activities of Pr1 and Pr2 channels every
3 seconds, alternately, using the B-band receiver.
If the transceiver detects a signal on Pr1 or Pr2, it
recalls the frequency to the B-band receiver.
1 Select the frequency (in VFO, Memory Recall, or
Information Channel mode) you want to monitor.
Note: If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the
signal drops, the transceiver returns to the original frequency and
resumes Priority Scan.
•
•
•
In VFO mode, press [A/B] to select the A or
B-band. Then, turn the Tuning control or press
[ ]/ [ ] to select the desired frequency.
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS
In Memory Recall mode, turn the Tuning
control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a memory
channel you want to monitor.
1 Press [VFO].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Press [INFO] to recall the last Information
Channel you monitored.
your desired priority channel frequency.
3 Select the mode and selective call functions, if
2 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start the Call Scan.
necessary.
3 The Call channel for the band and the selected
VFO frequency, memory channel or Information
Channel are monitored alternately.
4 Press [F].
•
The memory channel number appears.
4 To stop the Call Scan, press [PTT] or [CALL].
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“Pr1”.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a
signal.
You can perform the Call Scan even if the recalled memory
channel or Information channel has been locked out {page 27}.
If the Call channel is not available for the current operating
frequency, an error beep sounds.
6 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the data on the
priority channel.
•
If you want to store a second priority channel,
repeat steps 1 ~ 6 and select “Pr2” in step 5.
Note: You can program any frequency available on the B-band as a
priority channel.
USING PRIORITY SCAN
1 Press [F], [BAL].
•
•
“
” appears.
The transceiver checks for a signal on the Pr1
and Pr2 channels every 3 seconds, alternately.
•
When the transceiver detects a signal on the
priority channel, “Pr1” or “Pr2” blinks and the
B-band frequency changes to the priority
channel.
•
If you do not operate any control or key for
3 seconds after the signal drops, the
transceiver returns to the original frequency
and resumes Priority Scan.
2 To quit Priority Scan, press [F], [BAL] again.
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Note:
VISUAL SCAN
◆
The signal being received on the B-band may become
intermittent because the Priority Scan uses the B-band receiver
to check the priority channel(s) activities.
While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to
monitor frequencies near the current operating
frequency. Visual Scan graphically displays the busy
status of all frequencies in the selected range on the
other band display area. You will see 6 different bar-
graph levels, for each frequency (channel) point that
represent relative S-meter levels.
◆
When a signal is received on a Priority channel with a CTCSS or
DCS code programmed, the Priority channel is recalled even if a
different selective tone/ code is detected. However, the
transceiver only unmutes if the signal has the same CTCSS tone
or DCS code.
◆
◆
If the Tone Alert function {page 40} is ON for the B-band, it
overrides the Priority Scan function. This means that you cannot
monitor the received signal on the Priority Channels nor transmit
on the Priority Channels.
The Visual Scan monitors ±5 channels (frequencies)
by centering on the current channel (frequency). In
this way, a total of 11 channels’ (frequencies’) signal
strength status are graphically displayed.
Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Priority Scan when the
transceiver is not displaying a priority channel. Release [MONI]
to resume the Priority Scan.
◆
◆
If you clear the Priority Channels {page 16}, the Priority Scan
stops.
Note:
◆
When you perform the Visual Scan on the A-band, the
transceiver can output the audio. However, when you perform
the Visual Scan on the B-band, it cannot output the audio. The
S-meter does not reflect the signal strength, neither.
If you press any key other than the following keys while “Pr1” or
“Pr2” is blinking, the transceiver exits the Priority Scan: [LAMP],
[MONI], [A/B], [SQL], [BAL], [F] (1 s), and [PTT].
◆
If you perform the Visual Scan {below} while Priority Scan is
activated, the Priority Scan temporarily pauses.
◆
◆
When the VOX function is activated, you cannot perform the
Visual Scan.
When the Visual Scan is in progress, the other scan functions.
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN
Information Channel Scan is similar to Group Scan.
However, it scans only Information channels.
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO)
1 Select your desired band for Visual Scan.
2 Press [VFO].
1 Press [INFO].
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
•
The last Information channel you used is
recalled.
your desired center frequency.
•
The transceiver scans the 5 upper frequencies
and 5 lower frequencies using the current VFO
frequency step {page 37}.
2 Press [INFO] (1 s) to start the Information
Channel Scan.
3 To stop the Information Channel Scan, press
4 Press [F], [INFO] to start Visual Scan (VFO).
[INFO].
•
If necessary, press [A/B] to select the B-band
and then press [VFO] or [MR] to select another
frequency (channel) for the B-band.
Note: The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a
signal.
•
•
The scanning frequency is displayed on the
current operating band and the relative
S-meter level of each frequency appears on
the other band display.
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While
the Visual Scan is paused, the center
frequency bar-graph blinks and you can
monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to
resume the Visual Scan.
5 To change the current scanning frequency, Turn
the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].
•
The displayed frequency changes and the
cursor moves.
6 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].
Note:
◆
You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within the
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while
transmitting.
◆
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the Visual Scan cancels the
Fine Tuning function and automatically adjusts the frequency to
the next available frequency.
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7 SCAN
Note:
USING VISUAL SCAN (MEMORY CHANNEL)
◆
◆
◆
The Program Scan memories (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) and Priority
channels (Pr1 and Pr2) cannot be locked out.
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
Even if a memory channel is locked out, you can perform the Call
Scan {page 25} between the Call channel and memory channel.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired center memory channel.
If the same memory channel is recalled to the A and B-band, you
cannot lock out the channel.
3 Press [F], [INFO] to start the Visual Scan.
SCAN RESUME METHOD
The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or
memory channel) where a signal is detected. It then
continues or stops scanning according to which
resume mode you have selected.
•
The transceiver start scanning the 5 upper
memory channels and 5 lower memory
channels, by centering the selected memory
channel.
•
•
•
Time-Operated mode (default)
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or
memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds,
then continues to scan, even if the signal is still
present.
•
The current scanning memory channel number
and frequency are displayed on the current
operating band. On the other band, the relative
S-meter level of each frequency channel is
displayed.
Carrier-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or
memory channel) until the signal drops out. There
is a 2-second delay between signal dropout and
scan resumption.
•
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While
the Visual Scan is paused, the center
frequency bar-graph blinks and you can
monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to
resume the Visual Scan.
Seek mode
The transceiver moves to a frequency or memory
channel where a signal is present and stops.
4 To change the current scanning channel, turn the
Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].
To change the scan resume method:
5 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].
1 Press [MNU].
Note:
◆
You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within the
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while
transmitting.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).
◆
◆
If 11 or more memory channels are stored, “s” and “t” do not
appear.
Even if the Fine Tuning ON status is stored in the memory
channels, the Visual Scan (Memory Channel) starts.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
You can lock out memory channels that you prefer
not to monitor during Memory Scan.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“TIME ” (Time-Operated mode), “CARRIER”
(Carrier-Operated mode), or “SEEK” (Seek mode).
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
the memory channel to be locked out.
3 Press [F], [MHz].
•
“ ” appears at the top right of the memory
channel number, indicating the channel is
locked out.
4 To unlock the memory channel, repeat steps 1 ~ 3.
“ ” disappears.
•
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SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS and DCS
CTCSS
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only
specific persons or groups. In this case, use the
selective call function. This transceiver is equipped
with CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch
System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch). These
selective calls allow you to ignore (not hear)
unwanted calls from other persons who are using the
same frequency. The transceiver unmutes only when
it receives the signal having the same CTCSS tone or
DCS code.
A CTCSS tone is a sub-audible tone and is selectable
from among the 42 tone frequencies listed in the
table on the following page. The list includes 37 EIA
standard tones and 5 non-standard tones. You can
select one of the tones to use as a CTCSS tone.
USING CTCSS
Press [TONE] until “CT” appears.
•
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as
follows: “ ” (TONE) ➞ “CT” (CTCSS) ➞ “DCS”
(DCS) ➞ “ ” (OFF) ➞ “ ” (TONE).
Received
CTCSS frequency:
88.5 Hz
Not
Received
When the CTCSS function is ON, you will hear calls
only when the selected CTCSS tone is received. To
answer the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then
speak into the microphone.
CTCSS frequency:
100.0 Hz
Not
Received
Note:
◆
◆
◆
You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone/ DCS functions
simultaneously. Switching the CTCSS function ON after having
activated the Tone/ DCS functions deactivates the Tone/ DCS
functions.
CTCSS frequency:
88.5 Hz
If you select a high CTCSS frequency, receiving audio or noise
that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to
function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem,
select an appropriate squelch level {page 6}.
CTCSS/ DCS:
OFF
Note:
While transmitting the 1750 Hz tone by pressing [CALL]
{page 13} , the transceiver does not transmit the CTCSS tone.
◆
CTCSS and DCS do not cause your conversation to be private or
scrambled. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted
conversations.
◆
CTCSS and DCS function in only FM mode.
SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY
1 While in CTCSS mode {above}, press [F],
[TONE].
•
The current CTCSS frequency appears.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired CTCSS frequency.
•
The selectable CTCSS frequencies are the
same as those for the Tone frequency. Refer to
the table on the following page for the available
CTCSS frequencies.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
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8 SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN
DCS
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to
identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on the
received signal. You may find this useful when you
cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other
persons in your group are using.
DCS is similar to CTCSS. However, instead of using
an analog audio tone, it uses a continuous sub-
audible digital waveform that represents a 3-digit
octal number. You can select a DCS code from
among the 104 DCS codes listed in the table below.
1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press [F],
[TONE] (1 s) to start the CTCSS Freq. ID Scan
function.
USING DCS
Press [TONE] until “DCS” appears.
•
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as
follows: “ ” (TONE) ➞ “CT” (CTCSS) ➞ “DCS”
(DCS) ➞ “ ” (OFF) ➞ “ ” (TONE).
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning
control or press [ ]/ [ ].
•
To quit the function, press [ ] or [PTT].
•
When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the
identified frequency appears and blinks.
When the DCS function is ON, you will hear calls only
when the selected DCS code is received. To answer
the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak
into the microphone.
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to program the identified
frequency in place of the current CTCSS
frequency. Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not
want to program the identified frequency.
Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions
simultaneously. Switching the DCS function ON after having
activated the CTCSS/ Tone functions deactivate the CTCSS/ Tone
functions.
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while
the identified frequency is blinking to resume
scanning.
SELECTING A DCS CODE
Available CTCSS frequencies
1 While in DCS mode {above}, press [F], [TONE].
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
No.
No.
No.
No.
•
The current DCS code appears.
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired DCS code.
•
The available DCS codes are shown in the
following table.
023 065 132 205 255 331 413 465 612 731
025 071 134 212 261 332 423 466 624 732
026 072 143 223 263 343 431 503 627 734
031 073 145 225 265 346 432 506 631 743
032 074 152 226 266 351 445 516 632 754
036 114 155 243 271 356 446 523 654
043 115 156 244 274 364 452 526 662
047 116 162 245 306 365 454 532 664
051 122 165 246 311 371 455 546 703
053 125 172 251 315 411 462 565 712
054 131 174 252 325 412 464 606 723
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Received signals are monitored through the speaker while
scanning is in progress.
CTCSS Freq. ID Scan does not scan the tone if a signal is not
detected.
If the CTCSS function is activated for both the A and B-band, the
scan speed may be slower.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
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DCS CODE ID SCAN
This function scans through all DCS codes to identify
the incoming DCS code on the received signal. You
may find this useful when you cannot recall the DCS
code that the other persons in your group are using.
1 While in DCS mode, press [F], [TONE] (1 s) to
start the DCS Code ID Scan function.
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning
control or press [ ]/ [ ].
•
To quit the function, press [ ] or [PTT].
•
When a DCS code is identified, the identified
code appears and blinks.
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to program the identified
frequency in place of the current DCS code.
Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not want to
program the identified code.
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while
the identified DCS code is blinking to resume
scanning.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Received signals are monitored through the speaker while
scanning is in progress.
DCS Code ID Scan does not scan the code if a signal is not
detected.
If the DCS function is activated for both the A and B-band, the
scan speed may be slower.
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DTMF FUNCTIONS
The keys on the keypad also function as DTMF keys;
the 12 keys found on a touch-tone phone plus
4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver also
provides 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels. You
can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) with a
memory name (8 digits max.) in each of the channels
to recall later for speed dialing.
AUTOMATIC DIALER
If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store
DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string
of digits.
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY
Many repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a
service called Autopatch. You can access the public
telephone network via such a repeater by sending
DTMF tones. For further information, consult your
local repeater reference.
Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from
your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. If so, you
may fail to correctly program a DTMF number.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 10 (DTMF STORE).
MANUAL DIALING
Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF
tones.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
1 Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit.
2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on
the keypad to send DTMF tones.
•
•
The corresponding DTMF tones are
transmitted and monitored through the speaker.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired DTMF memory channel number from
0 to 9.
While pressing keys on the keypad, the
transceiver remains in the TX mode. You do
not have to press [PTT] at the same time.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU].
•
The display for entering a memory name
appears; the first digit blinks.
Freq.
1209
1336
1477
1633
(Hz)
697
770
852
941
•
To skip naming the channel, press [ ] or
[MNU] again; jump to step 9.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
A
B
C
D
DTMF TX HOLD
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
a character. Refer to “NAMING A MEMORY
CHANNEL” {page 17} for the available characters
and the input method.
This function causes the transceiver to remain in
transmit mode for 2 seconds after you release each
key. So, you can release the PTT switch while
sending the DTMF tones.
•
•
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus
special ASCII characters.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
Press [MONI] to delete the charactor at the
cursor.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 12 (DTMF HOLD).
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter
a character (special ASCII characters are not
available). For example, each press of [2]
switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then
back to a.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“ON”.
•
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the
Tuning control to jump to the first character of
each ASCII character group {page 17}.
7 Press [ ] to move the cursor to the next digit.
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
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•
•
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit
completes the programming.
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE TRANSMISSION
SPEED
To complete programming a name with less
than 8 digits, press [MNU] or [ ] twice.
This transceiver allows you to configure the DTMF
number transmission speed between Fast (default)
and Slow. If a repeater cannot respond to the fast
speed, adjust this parameter.
Each press of [ ] causes the cursor to move
backward.
9 Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to
enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“FAST” (default) or “SLOW”.
•
•
You can also turn the Tuning control or press
[ ]/ [ ] to select the required DTMF number for
each digit. Select a space if you want to put a
pause.
•
The tone duration of FAST is 50 ms and SLOW
is 100 ms.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Press [MONI] to delete a number at the cursor.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to complete the programming.
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION
You can also change the pause duration (a space
digit) stored in memory channels; the default is
500 ms.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using
steps 1 to 4.
Menu No. 13 (DTMF PAUSE).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
100/ 250/ 500 (default)/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000
ms.
1 While pressing and holding [PTT], press [MNU].
2 Release only [MNU], then turn the Tuning control
or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired DTMF
memory channel.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
3 While still holding [PTT], press [ ] or [MNU] to
transmit the DTMF tones.
DTMF LOCK
Assuming you have a transceiver with the optional
speaker microphone installed and you are carrying it
in the holder or bag, you sometimes may want to
disable the keypad DTMF transmission to avoid
accidental DTMF transmission. In this case, turn the
DTMF Lock function ON.
•
•
The number stored in the channel scrolls
across the display accompanied by DTMF
tones from the speaker.
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
After transmission, the frequency display is
restored.
Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
If you do not need to confirm the memory channel
contents, press [0] to [9] instead of turning the
Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ] in step 2 to select
a channel number. The stored DTMF number will be
immediately transmitted. You need not press [ ] or
[MNU] in step 3.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“ON”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
When this function is activated, you cannot transmit
DTMF tones using the DTMF keypad (including
[MNU]) during transmission.
Note: If you select an empty DTMF memory channel and press
[MNU] or [ ], an error beep sounds and the frequency display is
restored.
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UTILIZING THE B-BAND
ABOUT THE B-BAND
■ B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A)
Band
Frequency
Step
Mode
Usually you can communicate with other amateur
radio stations using A-band frequencies for receiving
and transmitting. This transceiver also features
another receiver in addition to the A-band transceiver.
The frequency for the B-band appears on the bottom
part of the display. Although the A-band transceiver
covers only the 2 m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm
amateur radio bands in FM mode, the B-band
receiver can receive signals from 100 kHz to
470 MHz in SSB, CW, FM, or AM mode, and from
470 MHz to 1.3 GHz in FM or AM mode.
100 kHz ~ 520 kHz
520 kHz ~ 1.8 MHz
5 kHz
AM
AM
AM band
10 kHz
1.8 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz
AM
3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz
LSB
AM
4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz
7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz
LSB
AM
7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz
10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz
10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz
14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz
14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz
18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz
18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz
21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz
21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz
24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz
24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz
28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz
29.7 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz
50.0 MHz ~ 54.0 MHz
54.0 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz
137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz
144.0 MHz ~ 148.0 MHz
148.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz
174.0 MHz ~ 216.0 MHz
216.0 MHz ~ 220.0 MHz
220.0 MHz ~ 225.0 MHz
225.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz
400.0 MHz ~ 420.0 MHz
420.0 MHz ~ 450.0 MHz
450.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz
470.0 MHz ~ 806.0 MHz
806.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz
1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz
CW
AM
In this way, you can monitor 2 different frequencies at
the same time. For example, you can listen to a local
FM broadcasting station on the B-band while you are
monitoring your club channel on the A-band.
USB
AM
100 Hz
(FINE ON)
HF
If one of the A-band amateur radio bands is selected
for the B-band receiver in FM mode, you can also
transmit on the B-band frequency.
USB
AM
USB
AM
B-BAND FREQUENCY
USB
AM
Since the B-band frequency coverage is so wide, the
default frequency band, mode, and frequency step
size are preprogrammed as shown below.
USB
1 Press [A/B] to select B-band.
25 kHz
10 kHz
6 m
FM
•
The “s” icon moves, indicating which band is
currently selected for operation.
FM band
Air band
100 kHz FMW
12.5 kHz AM
5 kHz
2 Press [BAND] until the desired frequency band
appears.
•
Each time you press [BAND], the frequency
band cycles from the last band you selected to
the upper band frequency. When it reaches
the 23 cm band, it returns to the AM band.
2 m
5 kHz
5 kHz
FM
VHF TV
1.25 m
50 kHz FMW
12.5 kHz
•
You can also press [ ]/ [ ] to select your
desired band in VFO mode {page 7}.
20 kHz
12.5 kHz
FM
12.5 kHz
70 cm
25 kHz
12.5 kHz
UHF TV
23 cm
50 kHz FMW
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to tune to
12.5 kHz
FM
a desired frequency.
25 kHz
Note: You can also select one of the amateur radio bands to
transmit on the B-band frequency. However, you must be operating
in FM mode to transmit.
Note:
◆
By default, the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically for
1.8 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.
◆
Cellular band is blocked due to government regulations.
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10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND
■ B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E)
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND
Band
Frequency
Step
Mode
When using the B-band receiver, the following
receiving mode is available.
100 kHz ~ 520 kHz
520 kHz ~ 1.71 MHz
5 kHz
AM
AM
AM band
10 kHz
Receiving Mode
LSB/ USB
CW
Available Frequency Ranges
100 kHz ≤ f < 470 MHz
100 kHz ≤ f < 470 MHz
100 kHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz
100 kHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz
29.7 MHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz
1.71 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz
AM
3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz
LSB
AM
4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz
7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz
LSB
AM
AM
7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz
10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz
10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz
14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz
14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz
18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz
18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz
21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz
21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz
24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz
24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz
28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz
29.7 MHz ~ 46.0 MHz
46.0 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz
50.0 MHz ~ 52.0 MHz
52.0 MHz ~ 68.0 MHz
68.0 MHz ~ 87.5 MHz
87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz
137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz
144.0 MHz ~ 146.0 MHz
146.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz
174.0 MHz ~ 230.0 MHz
230.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz
400.0 MHz ~ 430.0 MHz
430.0 MHz ~ 440.0 MHz
440.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz
470.0 MHz ~ 862.0 MHz
862.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz
1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz
CW
AM
FM
USB
AM
WFM
100 Hz
(FINE ON)
HF
USB
AM
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM
To select the receiving mode for the B-band:
1 Press [VFO].
USB
AM
2 Press [A/B] to select the B-band.
USB
AM
3 Press [BAND], then turn the Tuning control or
press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired frequency.
USB
FM
4 Press [F], [BAND] repeatedly until you select the
desired receiving mode. The mode icon cycles
from FM ➞ WFM ➞ AM ➞ LSB ➞ USB ➞ CW,
and then goes back to FM.
5 kHz
50 kHz FMW
10 kHz FM
50 kHz FMW
5 kHz FM
50 kHz FMW
6 m
Note:
◆
◆
◆
“FMN” appears in place of “FM” when you select “ON” for the
Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW) {page 39}.
FM band
Air band
Select “WFM” when you receive the audio signal of the
broadcasting stations, such as FM or TV stations.
25 kHz
5 kHz
AM
If the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 35}, you cannot select FM
mode (FM/ NFM/ WFM). To select FM mode, turn the Fine
Tuning function OFF.
2 m
12.5 kHz FM
5 kHz
BAR ANTENNA
VHF TV
1.25 m
50 kHz FMW
12.5 kHz FM
12.5 kHz
Although the supplied wide-band helical antenna is
used for receiving B-band frequencies, due to the
size and length limitation, it may not be suitable for
low HF band (below 10.1 MHz) reception. The
transceiver features a built-in bar antenna for the
reception frequency below 10.1 MHz. The
transceiver automatically switches to the bar antenna
when you select a frequency below 10.1 MHz for the
B-band. However, you can connect an external
antenna to the antenna connector instead.
70 cm
25 kHz
FM
12.5 kHz
UHF TV
23 cm
50 kHz FMW
12.5 kHz
FM
25 kHz
Note: By default, the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically
for 1.71 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.
To disable the built-in bar antenna below 10.1 MHz:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 26 (BAR ANT).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“DISABLED”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Note: The bar antenna is embedded in the base of the transceiver,
horizontally. The antenna has the same characteristics as a dipole
antenna. If the target station’s signal is weak, rotate the transceiver
to find the best receiving position.
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Note: The Fine Tuning frequency step size reflects all available
frequencies below 470 MHz for the B-band.
FINE TUNING
When you operate the B-band in LSB, USB, CW, or
AM mode, you can turn the Fine Tuning function ON.
You can further configure the Fine Tuning frequency
step size from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or
1000 Hz.
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING
To activate the Fine Tuning function:
1 Press [VFO].
2 Select a frequency (below 470 MHz) on
the B-band.
•
The operating mode must be LSB, USB, CW or
AM.
3 Press [FINE].
•
100 Hz digit appears.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to tune to
a station.
Note:
◆
The Fine Tuning function works only when you operate the
frequency below 470 MHz.
◆
◆
You cannot activate the Fine Tuning function on the A-band.
The Fine Tuning function does not work in FM mode (FM/ WFM/
NFM).
◆
◆
◆
While in Fine Tuning mode, you cannot change the frequency
step size {page 37}, MHz mode {page 7}, and MHz Scan
{page 23}.
When you perform the Visual Scan {page 26} or direct frequency
entry (excluding the same frequency band) {page 7}, the
transceiver exits Fine Tuning mode.
Simply turning the Fine Tuning function OFF will not change the
current frequency or display. However, when you change the
frequency, the transceiver will use the currently selected
frequency step size {page 37} and adjust the frequency
accordingly, removing the transceiver from a finely tuned
frequency.
■ Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step
You can select Fine Tuning frequency step from
33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.
To select the Fine Tuning frequency step size:
1 Select a frequency on the B-band.
2 While the Fine Tuning mode is activated, press
[F], [FINE].
•
The current frequency step size appears.
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
select your desired frequency step from 33 Hz,
100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.
4 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.
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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
APO (Auto Power OFF)
BATTERY LIFE
The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no
keys or controls are pressed or adjusted, and no
signal is received for 30 minutes (default). 1 minute
before the transceiver switches OFF, warning beeps
sound for a few seconds and “APO” blinks. Then, the
transceiver turns OFF automatically. You can select
the APO time from OFF (disable), 30 (default), and
60 minutes.
Before you operate the transceiver outside using a
battery pack, it is important to know how long you can
operate the transceiver. The following operating time
is measured under the condition of TX: 6 seconds,
RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles.
We recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in
case the battery pack is discharged.
Operating Time/
Hours (Approx.)
Battery
Type
Output
Power
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
2 m
6.5
1.25 m
6.0
70 cm
6.0
Menu No. 18 (APO).
H
L
PB-42L
(7.4 V)
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
12.0
16.0
11.5
15.5
5.0
11.5
14.5
EL
H
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the APO time from OFF, 30, or 60 minutes.
BT-13
(6.0 V)
L
6.0
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
EL
8.0
Note:
◆
◆
◆
The APO function does not work if the transceiver is scanning.
When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.
BATTERY REMAINING
You can confirm the remaining battery capacity using
this function. Confirm the battery type {below} prior to
use this function. To check the remaining capacity:
The APO timer starts counting down the time when no key
presses, no control adjustments, and no command (SP/MIC jack)
sequences are detected.
◆
The APO warning beep sounds even if Menu No. 19 (KEY
BEEP) {page 37} is selected “OFF”.
1 Press [F], [LOW].
ATTENUATOR
The attenuator function is useful when extremely
strong signals exist nearby your receiving frequency.
When these type of signals are present, the receiver
gain control may be erroneously controlled and
overloaded by the strong signals, rather than by the
target receiving signal. If this happens, the target
receiving signal can be masked and buried by the
strong signals. In this case, turn the Attenuator
(approx. 20 dB) function ON. However, as a side
effect, the target signal is also attenuated. You may
have to adjust the VOL control to increase the audio
output level when it is ON.
•
The battery remaining indicator appears.
: High battery power
: Medium battery power
: Low battery power
: Needs recharging or replace the
batteries
1 Press [F], [MONI].
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to exit the Battery remaining
display mode.
Note: If you press [F], [LOW] while charging, “CHARGE” or
“STANDBY” appears {page 2}.
BATTERY TYPE
Before estimating the remaining battery capacity, set
the battery type in Menu No. 30 (BATTERY) to the
same type of battery that your are using (either
Lithium or alkaline).
•
“ATT ON” appears for 2 seconds on the display
and the mode indicator starts blinking.
2 To turn the attenuator function OFF, press [F],
[MONI] again.
1 Press [MNU].
•
The mode indicator quits blinking.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 30 (BATTERY).
Note:
◆
When the attenuator function is ON, both A and B-band, are
attenuated. You cannot set the attenuator function independently
for each band.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
◆
“ATT ON” does not appear while scanning.
the battery type from “LITHIUM” and “ALKALINE”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
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1 Press [MNU].
Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature
range of –10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F).
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP).
BATTERY SAVER
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
Battery Saver extends the operating time of the
transceiver. It automatically activates when the
squelch is closed and no key is pressed for more
than 10 seconds. To reduce the battery consumption,
it shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed
time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a
signal. To program the receiver shut-off period for the
battery saver:
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“OFF”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
The transceiver generates the following warning
beeps even if the beep function is turned OFF.
•
•
•
•
APO warning beeps {page 36}
DC voltage error {page 2}
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
PLL circuit malfunctions
Menu No. 17 (BAT SAVER).
Time-Out timer warning beep {page 40}
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
Note: The beep output level is linked to the VOL control position.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the receiver shut-off period from OFF, 0.2, 0.4,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0 (default), 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and
5.0 seconds.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
You can adjust the LCD contrast level from
1 (weakest) to 16 (strongest) by accessing Menu
No. 16 (CONTRAST). The default level is 8.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
Note:
1 Press [MNU].
◆
The longer the period, the more you can save the battery
consumption. However, there is a greater chance of missing a
signal.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 16 (CONTRAST).
◆
When the DC IN jack is used, the Battery Saver function is
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
automatically turned OFF.
◆
◆
The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning.
The Battery Saver function does not work in USB/ LSB/ CW.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to adjust
the LCD contrast.
BEAT SHIFT
Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to
control various functions of the transceiver, the CPU
clock oscillator’s harmonics or image may appear on
some spots of the receiving frequencies. In this case,
turn the Beat Shift function ON.
•
The relative contrast level appears on the bar-
graph.
1 Press [MNU].
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 25 (BEAT SHIFT).
Note: If you continuously transmit or leave the transceiver sitting in a
hot atmosphere, the background of the LCD display may turn grey
and the contrast will become reduced. In this case, turn the
transceiver OFF or let the transceiver cool down for a while. After the
transceiver cools down, the LCD display returns normal.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“ON”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential
in order to select your exact receive frequency using
the Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ]. You can
select your desired frequency step size from:
BEEP FUNCTION
The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry,
error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. We
recommend you leave it ON in order to detect
erroneous operations and malfunctions.
5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz (Air band only),
9 kHz (AM band only), 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz,
20 kHz, 25 KHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz.
However, to turn the beep function OFF:
Note: 5 KHz, 6.25 kHz, and 15 kHz step size cannot be used on the
frequency above 470 MHz.
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The default step size for the amateur radio bands are
as follows.
•
The following keys cannot be locked:
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [PTT], [F] (1 s),
Amateur Radio
[
] (POWER) and [F] then [LAMP].
Band
TH-F6A
TH-F7E
Band
2 Press [F] (1 s) to unlock the keys.
2 m
5 kHz
20 kHz
25 kHz
5 kHz
12.5 kHz
—
Note:
A-band
1.25 m
70 cm
2 m
◆
The Tuning control is also locked. To unlock the Tuning control
while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE
ENABLE) and select “ON”.
25 kHz
12.5 kHz
12.5 kHz
25 kHz
25 kHz
◆
◆
You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while the
Lock function is ON.
1.25 m
70 cm
23 cm
20 kHz
25 kHz
25 kHz
B-band
Microphone PF keys {below} work even if the Lock function is
ON.
For the B-band, refer to pages 33 and 34 for the
default frequency step size in the various frequency
bands. The transceiver stores the frequency step
size parameter for each band independently. You can
also further fine tune the frequency in LSB, USB, AM,
and CW modes on the B-band {page 34}.
TUNE ENABLE
Even if the Lock function is ON, you sometimes may
want to turn the Tuning control to change the
frequency. In this case, turn the Tune Enable
function ON.
To change the frequency step size:
1 Press [MNU].
1 Press [F], [FINE].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE).
•
The current frequency step size appears.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
your desired frequency step size.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“ON”.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the
current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the
frequency to match the new frequency step size.
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL)
LAMP
To illuminate the transceiver:
If you have an optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker
microphone, you can access many transceiver
settings without using transceiver keys or controls.
The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top of the
microphone are programmable with the transceiver
key (or key combination) functions. The default
assignments are as follows.
Press [LAMP].
•
Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP],
the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed.
•
Pressing any key, including [PTT] other than
[LAMP] while the display is lit, restarts the
5-second timer.
Mic [1]: A/B
Mic [2]: VFO/ MR
Mic [3]: CALL (TH-F6A)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F7E)
•
Pressing [LAMP] turns the light OFF immediately.
Note:
To keep the light ON continuously:
◆
Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting the optional speaker
microphone.
Press [F], [LAMP].
◆
If the LOCK switch on the rear of the microphone is ON, you
must move the switch to the OFF position to program the keys.
•
The light remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP]
again.
1 Press one of the following key combinations to re-
program the keys on the speaker microphone.
LOCK FUNCTION
The lock function disables most of the keys to prevent
you from accidentally activating a function.
•
•
•
Press Mic [1]+[
Press Mic [2]+[
Press Mic [3]+[
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [1]
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [2]
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [3]
1 Press [F] (1 s).
2 Press a key or key combination you want to
•
“
” appears when this function is ON.
assign to the function key.
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Note:
[KEY]
[F] + [KEY]
◆
When you select “9600” bps for the Menu No. 28 (PACKET) , the
operating mode temporarily returns to a normal FM mode.
LAMP
MONI
LOW
BAND
A/B
REV
LAMP2
MN.IN
L.OUT
STEP
◆
You can store the narrow band FM operation status to each
amateur radio band.
MN<->f
MHz
BATT
MODE
DUAL
VISUAL
VOX
FINE
POWER-ON MESSAGE
You can change the greeting message (a maximum
of 8 characters) when the transceiver is turned ON.
VFO
M>V
M.IN
C.IN
ATT
INFO
SQL
MR
CALL3
1750 Hz3
PRI
1 Press [MNU].
BAL
T.SEL
SHIFT
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
1
TONE
MNU
/
Menu No. 15 (PWR-ON MSG).
/
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
1
2
Tuning control (Up or Down) can be also programmed.
•
The current message and entry cursor appear.
The light stays ON until you press the key again {above}.
3 Both keys cannot be assigned to the PF keys at the same time
(TH-F7E only).
You can also press [PTT] to assign a function key to
alternate VFO and Memory Recall mode.
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
MONITOR
the first character.
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus
special ASCII characters. Refer to the table on
page 17 for the available characters.
When you are receiving while the squelch function is
ON, weak signals may become intermittent.
Or, if the CTCSS or DCS function is ON, you may
want to disable the squelch function temporarily to
monitor the current channel activities.
•
For other method of selecting characters, refer
to “NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL” step 3 on
page 17.
In these cases, use the Monitor function to disable
the squelch function temporarily.
5 Press [ ].
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.
To activate the Monitor function:
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.
1 Press and hold [MONI].
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit
completes the programming.
•
The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor
the signals.
•
To complete programming before entering the
characters less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or
[ ] twice. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].
2 Release [MONI] key to return to normal operation.
•
Press [ ] to move the cursor backward.
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION
By default, if you select FM mode, the transceiver
operates in normal FM deviation (±5 kHz) mode for
both transmission and reception. You can also
operate the transceiver in narrow band FM deviation
(±2.5 kHz) mode on 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and
70 cm bands for both A and B-bands. To operate the
transceiver in narrow band FM:
PROGRAMMABLE VFO
If you want to limit the operating frequencies within a
certain range, program the upper and lower
frequency limits to the program VFO parameters. For
example, if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and
145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be
limited from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz.
1 Press [MNU].
1 Press [A/B] to select the A-band.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW).
2 Press [VFO].
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
3 Press [BAND] until you select the desired
amateur radio band to configure the
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
programmable VFO frequency range.
“ON”.
4 Press [MNU].
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO).
When narrow band FM operation is ON,“FMN”
appears instead of “FM”.
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•
The current programmable frequency range for
the band appears.
TONE ALERT
Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals
are received on the frequency you are monitoring. In
addition, it shows the number of hours and minutes
elapsed after signals have been received. If you use
Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS, it sounds only when
a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the
tone or code you selected.
6 Press [ ] or [MNU].
1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel.
7 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
2 Press [F], [ENT].
the lower limit frequency in MHz.
•
“
” icon appears.
8 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the lower limit
frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].
•
The cursor moves to the right and the upper
limit frequency blinks.
9 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the upper limit frequency in MHz.
•
When a signal is received, an alarm sounds for
10 seconds and “ ” icon starts blinking.
10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the upper limit
frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Programmable VFO is available only for A-band.
You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits.
The upper limit frequency cannot be selected lower than the
selected lower limit frequency.
•
•
Press [PTT] while “ ” icon is blinking to turn
the Tone Alert function OFF.
SINGLE BAND OPERATION
If you do not want to use the A and B-band receivers
at the same time, you can turn the A or B-band
receiver OFF.
When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a
signal has been received, counting stops.
•
Each time a new signal is received, the
elapsed time resets to 00:00.
1 Press [A/B] to select the band you want to
operate.
Note:
◆
While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when a signal
is received. To monitor the signal, press and hold [MONI].
2 Press [F], [A/B].
•
•
The frequency of the selected band appears in
large font and the other band receiver is turned
OFF and muted.
◆
◆
When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.
If you switch the transceiver OFF while “ ” icon is blinking, the
transceiver does not back the elapsed time.
◆
When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions:
You can also press [A/B] to alternate the A and
B-band.
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [A/B], [F] then [LAMP], and [F] then
[ENT].
TX INHIBIT
You can inhibit the transmission to prevent
unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to
eliminate accidental transmissions while carrying the
transceiver.
3 To return to normal dual-band operation, press [F],
[A/B] again.
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
TIME-OUT TIMER
Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT).
The Time-out Timer limits the time of each
transmission. The built-in time-out timer limits each
transmission time to a maximum of 10 minutes. Just
before the transceiver stops the transmission, a
warning beep sounds. It is necessary to protect the
transceiver from thermal damage. You cannot turn
this function OFF.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
“ON”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
•
“TX INHIBIT!” appears and an error beep
sounds if you press [PTT] while TX Inhibit is
activated.
Note: A warning beep sounds even if you select Menu No. 19 (KEY
BEEP) OFF.
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◆
You can also set the volume balance while in Single Band
Operation {page 40}.
TX POWER
To change the transmission output power:
Press [LOW].
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)
•
Each time you press [LOW], the icon cycles from
H ➞ L ➞ EL, and then goes back to H.
VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching
to the transmit mode each time you want to transmit.
The transceiver automatically switches to transmit
mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have
begun speaking into the microphone.
The output power varies depending on the battery
type and operating voltage. The table below shows
the approximate output power when the transceiver
operates with different types of battery or DC power
source.
When you operate the VOX function, you must use
an optional accessory, HMC-3 or KHS-21. Because
both the internal speaker and microphone are too
near to be used for the VOX function.
Output Power (Approx.)
Battery
Type
Output Power
Selection
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E
To turn the VOX function ON:
H
L
0.5 W
0.3 W
0.05 W
5.0 W
0.5 W
0.05 W
5.0 W
2.0 W
0.5 W
Press [F], [SQL].
BT-14
(6.0 V)
•
“VOX” appears.
EL
H
PB-42L
(7.4 V)
L
EL
H
DC IN
(13.8 V)
L
•
To exit VOX mode, press [F], [SQL] again.
EL
Note:
◆
◆
◆
You cannot turn the VOX function ON while the Visual Scan
{pages 26, 27} is activated.
Note:
◆
You can store the TX Power settings independently for A and
B-band.
While the VOX function is ON, the Menu No. 28 (PACKET)
settings return to 1200 bps {page 45}.
◆
If the DC IN voltage exceeds 14.5 V DC and “H” (High Power) is
selected, “H” icon blinks and the output power is reduced to “L”
level (Low Power) automatically.
While the VOX function is ON, you cannot use [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ]/ [
to adjust other settings, such as the frequency and operating
band.
]
◆
◆
While in the Menu mode {page 9}, the VOX function is disabled
temporarily.
VOLUME BALANCE
Since the VOX circuit must detect the presence of your voice,
you may notice a slight delay in transmission. The very first part
of your message may not be transmitted.
While you are receiving on the A and B-bands at the
same time, you may sometimes feel that the audio
output on either band is too loud. You can adjust the
volume balance level of the bands.
◆
Turn the HMC-3’s VOX function OFF when you use the internal
VOX function.
VOX GAIN
1 Press [BAL].
To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly
adjust the VOX Gain. This level controls the VOX
circuit to detect the presence or absence of your
voice. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Gain.
•
The balance scale and blinking cursor appear.
When the VOX function is already ON:
1 Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired VOX Gain from
0 (least sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive).
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to
change the volume balance level of the bands.
A-band Max
B-band Mute
Max
Att
Max
Max
Att
Max
Mute
Max
•
The VOX Gain level numbers, “G: 4” changes
accordingly (default is 4).
Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] to cancel without changing
the current settings.
2 While speaking into the microphone using your
normal tone of voice, adjust the VOX Gain by
pressing [ ]/ [ ] until the transceiver reliably
switches to transmit mode each time you speak.
Note:
◆
If TNC is selected for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch
status (REM/ SQ) changes based on your volume balance
settings {pages 45, 46}.
•
The setting should not allow background noise
to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.
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From the Menu:
Note:
◆
◆
◆
If you press [PTT] while the VOX function is ON, the VOX Delay
Time is not reflected to the transmission.
1 Press [MNU].
If you press [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) {page 13} to
transmit 1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 21 (VOX GAIN).
If the DCS function {page 29} is ON, the transceiver remains in
the transmission mode for the VOX Delay Time, then it sends
“Turn-Off Code” to close the receiving parties squelch.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the desired VOX Gain (default is 4).
VOX ON BUSY
You can configure the transceiver to force VOX
transmission even if the transceiver is receiving a
signal on A or B-band.
1 Press [MNU].
•
•
The selectable gain range is from 0 (least
sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive).
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY).
The setting should not allow background noise
to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
“ON”.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
VOX DELAY TIME
If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly
after you stop speaking, your final word may not be
transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate
delay time that allows all of your words to be
transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly
long. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Delay
Time.
•
To suppress the VOX transmission when the
transceiver is receiving a signal, select “OFF”.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: You can press [PTT] or [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to
transmit, regardless of Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY) settings.
When the VOX function is already ON:
Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired delay time from
250, 500 (default), 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and
3000 ms.
•
The VOX Delay Time, “D: 500ms” changes
accordingly.
From the Menu:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 22 (VOX DELAY).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the desired delay time from 250, 500 (default),
750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 ms.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-F6A ONLY)
If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile
transceiver, you can control one of its bands by
sending DTMF tones from this portable transceiver.
You will find this function useful when you want to
control your mobile transceiver from a location
outside your vehicle.
10 Make the transceiver enter Remote Control mode.
•
For the method, refer to the instruction manual
of the mobile transceiver.
CONTROL OPERATION
When in the Remote Control mode, the keys of the
transceiver will function as below. Each time you
press a key, the transceiver will automatically enter
transmit mode and send the corresponding command
to the mobile transceiver.
Note:
◆
You can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have both
the DTSS and Remote Control functions.
◆
The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the
70 cm band.
1
REV ON1
4
2
3
A
ENT
B
PREPARATION
Let us assume the 2 m band of the mobile transceiver
will be controlled.
TONE ON CTCSS ON
5
6
REV OFF1 TONE OFF CTCSS OFF TONE SEL
On the portable transceiver:
1 Press [PTT]+[VFO]+[ ] (POWER).
7
8
9
MR
#
C
•
The current secret access code number
appears. The default is 000.
CALL
VFO
0
(REP ON)2
D
DOWN
LOW
UP
(REP OFF)2
1
2
TM-V7A/ TM-D700A:REV ON/ OFF
TS-2000/ TS-B2000: DCS ON/ OFF
Other mobile transceiver: TONE ALERT ON/ OFF
Switches Repeater function ON/ OFF if the mobile
transceiver supports this function.
2 Press a numeric key (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit
secret number.
To change the transmit/ receive frequency:
•
You can also turn the Tuning control or press
[ ]/ [ ] to select each digit. Press [ ] (or [ ])
to move the cursor to the next (or previous)
digit.
[VFO] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary
digits) ➡ [ENT]
Or
3 When the cursor is at the right most position,
[VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]
To recall a memory channel:
press [ ] to complete the setting.
4 Press [BAND] to select the 70 cm band.
[MR] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)
➡ [ENT]
5 Turn the Tuning control to select the transmit
frequency.
Or
6 Turn a transceiver power OFF.
[MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]
7 Press [PTT]+[MR]+[ ] (POWER).
To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:
•
The transceiver enters Remote Control mode.
“MOBILE CTRL” appears.
[TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡
[TONE SEL]
•
•
Refer to the Tone frequency table on your mobile
transceiver for the Tone number.
Your mobile transceiver may require you to first
activate the Tone or CTCSS function. It may also
allow you to program a separate tone and CTCSS
frequency. Refer to the instruction manual of the
mobile transceiver.
•
To exit Remote Control mode, repeat steps 6
and 7.
On the mobile transceiver:
8 Program the DTSS code on the 70 cm band as the
secret number.
•
•
Select the same number as you selected in
step 2.
For the programming method, refer to the
instruction manual of the mobile transceiver.
9 Select the receive frequency on the 70 cm band.
•
Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency
on the portable transceiver.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BT-13
EMC-3
HMC-3
KHS-21
Battery Case (4 AA/ LR6)
Clip Microphone with
Earphone
Headset (with VOX/ PTT)
Headset
PB-42L
PG-2W
PG-3J
SMC-32
Li-ion Battery Pack
(7.4 V, 1550 mAh)
DC Power Cable
Cigarette Lighter Power
Cable
Speaker Microphone
SMC-33
SMC-34
Speaker Microphone (with Speaker Microphone (with
PF keys) PF keys and VOL control)
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INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
SP/MIC JACK
■ SP/MIC
If you plug the speaker microphone or headset
The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be
configured to interface to various kind of the
peripherals available for the transceiver, such as a
speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface
cable and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC
JACK) and select the peripheral type from “SP/MIC”,
“TNC”, and “PC”.
into the SP/MIC jack, access Menu No. 9 and
select “SP/MIC” (default). To emulate the
programmable function keys using external keys
in order to control the transceiver, refer to the
circuit diagram below {page 38}.
You can further configure the transceiver to interface
to a high speed (9600 bps) TNC that requires a direct
FM modulation {below}.
2.5 mm
Plug
SP
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION
Speaker
Unless you connect the transceiver to a TNC or PC,
the default setting of the SP/MIC jack function (Menu
No. 9), “SP/MIC” works fine. However, if you want to
interface to a different type of peripheral, configure
the SP/MIC jack function:
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E
3.5 mm
Plug
MIC
10 µF
3.5 V
Microphone
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.
Note 1
Note 2
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Note 1:
Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK).
Voltage is developed across a 100Ω resistor on the 3.5 V line in
the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is
developed.
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
the appropriate peripheral type from “SP/MIC”
(default), “TNC”, and “PC”.
Note 2:
A 10 µF capacitor is not required in the following cases.
•
When other equipment has DC blocking capacitors.
•
When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.
SP/MIC
Function
Peripheral Type
■ TNC
Speaker microhone, headset,
SP/MIC earphone, TNC without a squelch
status support
If you want to utilize the squelch status on your
TNC, access Menu No. 9 and select “TNC”. From
the TNC, make the interface cable that connects
to SP/PRD, MIC/PKD, PTT, REM/SQ, and GND
on the transceiver SP/MIC jack terminal. In
addition, if your TNC supports 9600 bps packet
(G3RUH/ GMSK 9600 bps modem), access Menu
No. 28 (PACKET) and select “9600” bps. This
option allows you to transmit/ receive packet
signals in a direct FM modulation/ quadrature
detector output. You must use the A-band to
transmit and receive 9600 bps packet signal.
The following diagram shows the available
terminals on the SP/MIC jack for the TNC.
TNC
PC
TNC with a squelch status support
PC with the memory channel control
software for the transceiver
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
•
If necessary, configure and select the
additional settings.
6 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.
7 Connect a peripheral to the SP/MIC jack.
High speed
(9600 bps)
To TNC RX
audio input
Demodulator output
Speaker output
Remote input
To TNC
DCD input
8 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver ON.
Normal
(1200 bps)
SP/PRD
REM/SQ
GND
2.5 mm
Plug
Squelch output
GND
NC
3.5 V
3.5 V DC
High speed
(9600 bps)
3.5 mm
Plug
Modulation input
MIC/PKD
PTT
Microphone input
PTT input
PTT
Normal
(1200 bps)
To TNC TX
audio output
Note:
◆
When you select 9600 bps for Menu No. 28 (PACKET), you
cannot monitor the sound from the speaker. Select 1200 bps
for Menu No. 28 (PACKET) when you return to normal
operation.
◆
While the VOX function is turned ON, Menu No. 28
(PACKET) returns to 1200 bps {page 41}.
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Since the transceiver can receive 2 different
frequencies, it outputs the squelch status
(REM/SQ) as shown the table below.
Note: Contact an authorized dealer for the PC Interface cable
availability.
Press [BAL] to set the Volume balance {page 41}.
VOL
REM/SQ Sensing Band
Balance
A-band
A-band and/or B-band
(logic sum)
B-band
■ PC
If you want to connect the transceiver to a PC in
order to manage the memory channels in the
transceiver, you need an interface cable. You will
also need the supported software to download,
upload, and edit the memory channel contents of
the transceiver.
To manage the memory contents in the
transceiver from a PC, access Menu No. 9 and
select “PC”.
PC with a serial (COM) port
PC Interface cable
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E
For your information, the following diagram shows
how the TH-F6A/ TH-F7E communicates to the
PC using a serial (COM) port.
Level
converter
TH-F6A/
TH-F7E
COM port
RXD
DTR
DSR
GND
2.5 mm
Plug
SP
3.5 mm
Plug
RTS
CTS
TXD
MIC
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested
to specification before shipment. Under normal
circumstances, the transceiver will operate in
accordance with these operating instructions. All
adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the
transceiver were preset at the factory. They should
only be readjusted by a qualified technician who is
familiar with this transceiver and has the necessary
test equipment. Attempting service or alignment
without factory authorization can void the transceiver
warranty.
NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY
RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from
whom the transceiver was purchased.
For your own information, retain a written record of any
maintenance performed on the transceiver.
When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of
the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of
sale.
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide
years of service and enjoyment without requiring
further realignment. The information in this section
gives some general service procedures requiring little
or no test equipment.
CLEANING
The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are
likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove
the controls from the transceiver and clean them with
a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral
detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to
clean the case.
SERVICE
If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your
dealer or service center for repair, pack the
transceiver in its original box and packing material.
Include a full description of the problems
experienced. Include your telephone number, fax
number, and email address (if available) along with
your name and address in case the service
technician needs to contact you for further
BACKUP BATTERY
This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory
channel data, menu configurations, and all necessary
operation parameters. So, you never have to worry
about replacing back-up batteries to operate the
transceiver.
explanation while investigating your problem. Do not
return accessory items unless you feel they are
directly related to the service problem.
You may return your transceiver for service to the
authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you
purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service
center. A copy of the service report will be returned
with the transceiver. Please do not send
subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the
complete transceiver.
Tag all returned items with your name and call sign
for identification. Please mention the model and
serial number of the transceiver in any
communication regarding the problem.
SERVICE NOTE
If you desire to correspond on a technical or
operational problem, please make your note short,
complete, and to the point. Help us help you by
providing the following:
1 Model and serial number of equipment.
2 Question or problem you are having.
3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the
problem.
4 Meter readings.
5 Other related information (menu setup, mode,
frequency, key sequence to induce malfunction,
etc).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in the following table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types
of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due
to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table,
and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.
Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this transceiver may cause noise in the transceiver.
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Ref. Page
Nothing appears on the 1 The battery pack is discharged. 1 Recharge the battery pack or
2
display when the
replace the batteries.
transceiver is switched
ON, or the display is
blinking ON and OFF.
2 The protection circuit for the
2 Release the Li-ion battery pack
2
2
Li-ion battery pack is activated.
once, then recharge the battery
pack.
3 If using the optional DC cable:
3
a) Bad power cable or
connections
a) Check the power cable and
connections, then correct/
replace as necessary.
b) Open (blown) power supply
fuse
b) Investigate the cause for the
open fuse. Replace the fuse.
2
Most keys and the
Tuning control do not
function.
1 Transceiver Lock is ON (the “ ” 1 Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF
38
icon is visible).
Transceiver Lock.
2 The transceiver is in Channel
2 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER) to exit
21
40
37
Display mode.
Channel Display mode.
3 Tone Alert is ON (the “ ” icon
3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF
is visible).
Tone Alert.
You cannot select the
exact desired frequency
using [ ]/ [ ] or the
Tuning control.
1 The current frequency step size 1 Press [F], [FINE] to select an
does not allow the frequency to
be selected.
appropriate frequency step size.
2 The Fine Tuning function is not 2 Press [FINE] to activate the Fine
activated. Tuning function.
3 The Fine Tuning frequency step 3 While the Fine Tuning function is
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size is wrong.
ON, press [F], [FINE] to select an
appropriate Fine Tuning frequency
steps size.
4 Programmable VFO frequency
range is programmed.
1 You have stored no data in any 1 Store the desired frequencies in
4 Access Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO)
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15
to expand the frequency range.
You cannot recall any
memory channels.
of the memory channels using
the current band.
memory channels using the current
band.
2 “CURRENT BAND” is selected
for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD).
1 Attenuator function is ON.
2 Access Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)
and select “ALL BANDS”.
1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the
Attenuator function OFF.
2 Access Menu No. 29 (FM
16
36
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The receiving sound
volume is weak even if
the signal is strong.
2
The receiving station may be
operating in narrow band FM
bandwidth.
NARROW) and select “ON”.
Turning the VOL control 1 The speaker for the band you
1 Press [BAL], then turn the Tuning
control to adjust the volume
balance between A and B-bands.
2 Select 1200 bps for Menu No. 28
(PACKET).
1 Select a frequency within the
allowable transmit frequency range.
2 Press [F], [REV] repeatedly so
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does not allow you to
hear audio.
want to monitor is muted.
2 The 9600 bps is selected for
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7, 53
12
Menu No. 28 (PACKET)
You cannot transmit by 1 You selected a frequency
pressing the PTT
outside the allowable range.
switch.
2 You selected a transmit offset
that places the transmit
neither “+” nor “–” is visible.
frequency outside the limit.
3 TX Inhibit is ON.
3 Access Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT)
and select “OFF”.
4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF
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4 Tone Alert is ON.
Tone Alert.
5 The battery pack voltage is too
5 Charge or replace the battery pack.
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low to transmit.
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Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Ref. Page
Repeater cannot be
accessed.
1 Wrong tone frequency is selected. 1 Press [F], [TONE] to select a
13
proper repeater access tone.
2 Wrong repeater offset frequency
2 Access Menu No. 6 (OFFSET)
and select an appropriate shift
frequency.
12
is selected.
3 Wrong shift direction is selected. 3 Try other shift directions.
12
32
DTMF tone cannot be
transmitted.
DTMF Lock is ON.
Access Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK)
and select “OFF”.
Repeater does not
accept your DTMF
tones.
Transceiver trasmits
without pressing the
PTT switch.
DTMF tone duration is too short.
Access Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD)
and select “SLOW”.
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VOX function is ON.
Press [F], [SQL] to turn the VOX
function OFF.
The transceiver
switches OFF for no
apparent reason.
The output power is
reduced and the “H”
icon blinks.
The Automatic Power Off (APO)
function is programmed.
Access Menu No. 18 (APO) and
turn the APO function OFF.
36
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The temperature of the transceiver’s Turn the transceiver OFF or let the
chassis becomes too high to transmit transceiver cool down in the receive
at high output power. The internal
thermal protection circuits lowered
the output power level.
mode for a while.
The transceiver returns The transmission time exceeded
to receive mode after a 10 minutes.
long transmission.
The built-in time-out timer cancels the
transmission if you continuously
transmit for over 10 minutes. You
cannot turn this function OFF. It is
necessary to protect the transceiver
from the thermal damage.
40
27
The scan function does You have selected “SEEK” for Menu Select either “TIME” or “CARRIER”
not resume the
scanning after the
transceiver detects a
signal.
No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).
for Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).
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4 Press [ ] or [MNU] to proceed.
MICROPROCESSOR RESET
•
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and
[MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode.
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,
resetting the microprocessor may solve the problem.
The following 3 reset modes are available. When
performing the reset, you may lose memory data and
stored information. Back up or write down important
data before performing the reset.
•
A reset confirmation message appears.
INITIAL SETTINGS
For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating
frequency and mode are as follows.
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to reset the transceiver.
•
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and
[MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode.
•
•
A-band: 144.000 MHz/ FM
B-band: 440.000 MHz/ FM (TH-F6A)
B-band: 430.000 MHz/ FM (TH-F7E)
The Memory channels have no data stored. Refer to
pages 19 and 20 for the Call Channels and
Information Channels default values.
VFO RESET
This resets the transceiver parameters excluding the
Menu contents and Memory channel contents.
Note: Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) and No. 6 (OFFSET) return to the
factory default values.
MENU RESET
This resets the parameters only in the Menu items to
factory default values.
FULL RESET
This resets all transceiver parameters to the factory
default values.
PERFORMING RESET
There are 2 ways to enter the reset mode selection.
However, the transceiver must be configured to the
Lock function OFF {page 38}.
When the transceiver is turned OFF:
1 Press [F]+[ ] (POWER).
•
All indicators are lit.
2 Release [F].
•
Proceed to step 3 {below}.
From the Menu:
1 Press [MNU].
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select
Menu No. 31 (RESET?). Press [ ] or [MNU].
3 Select the reset mode by turning the Tuning
control or press [ ]/ [ ]. If you select “NO”, the
transceiver exits the reset mode.
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BEAT AND NOISE
OPERATION NOTICES
When you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A
only), and 70 cm band frequencies for both A and
B-band receivers, the Visual Scan may indicate the
signals on the bar-graph display even if no signal is
monitored on the A-band receiver. This error occurs
due to the internal spurious harmonics that are
generated by the B-band-receiver. Refer to
The transceiver has been designed and engineered
to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you
may notice the following symptoms when you operate
the transceiver. These symptoms are not
malfunctions.
“INTERNAL BEATS” {below} for the frequencies.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
You may also hear some noise in the receiving signal
in the following cases.
As stated in “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 53}, this
transceiver operates on a DC voltage from 5.5 V ~
7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC
(DC IN jack). If you find that the transceiver cannot
be switched ON, or “VOLTAGE ERROR” appears, the
supplied power source may be outside of the
specified range.
•
•
You perform any scan on the other receiver.
You perform the Visual Scan on the B-band
receiver.
TRANSMISSION
In such a case, remove the DC power cable from the
transceiver immediately and confirm that the supplied
voltage is within the specified range.
If you continuously transmit for more than 3 minutes
at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm.
If you continue or repeat the transmission before the
transceiver cools down, the thermal protector
automatically decreases the output power to 0.5 W.
“H” also blinks at the same time. If this happens, let
the transceiver cool down for a while before
transmitting again.
TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE
The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to
receive signals in LSB, USB, CW and AM modes.
So, when you receive signals in LSB or USB mode,
the opposite side band signal is not fully attenuated.
At the same time, since the same filter is used for CW
reception, you may have difficulties seperating the
CW signal from other signals in the crowded band.
INTERNAL BEATS
If one of the formulas on the next page is true, the
S-meter moves without receiving any signals or you
cannot receive any signals. This is inevitable when
you use superheterodyne receivers.
To best tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction
below.
When you receive signals in USB mode:
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a lower
frequency, using the Tuning control.
When you receive signals in LSB mode:
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a higher
frequency, using the Tuning control.
RECEIVING IN AM BAND
If you receive a weak signal in AM band, you may
notice a high pitched squealing noise in the
background. This noise is generated by the internal
DC/DC converter and it cannot be removed.
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES
When you receive signals in cities, the receiver’s
entire S-meter may light up without receiving any
strong signals. This happens when the RF amplifier
in the receiver is overloaded by strong interference
signals that are nearby. In this case, turn the
Attenuator function ON {page 36} to reduce the
interference signal level. You may further have to
adjust the volume level while receiving the target
signal.
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■ Internal Beats Frequency Formula
When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band;
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 10 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 3 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 2 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 2 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 3 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 4 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 9 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
2
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
within the 1.25 m band;
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 12 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
within the 70 cm band;
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 2 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 4 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 3 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 2
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 2 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 3 = ±59.85 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 2
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 9 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 10 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz
1
TH-F6A only
Excluding the TH-F6A
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
TH-F6A
TH-F7E
General
400 channels + 35 special
function memories
400 channels + 34 special
function memories
Number of memory channels
Antenna impedance (Connector type)
50Ω (SMA)
DC IN jack
Operating Voltage
DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal)
DC 5.5 ~ 7.5 V (7.4 V nominal)
Negative ground
Battery terminal
Grounding method
Transmit with H, 13.8 V
2.0 A or less
2.0 A or less
0.8 A or less
(DC IN)
Transmit with H, 7.4 V
(PB-42L)
Transmit with L, 7.4 V
(PB-42L)
Current
Transmit with EL, 7.4 V
(PB-42L)
0.5 A or less
Receive (no signal)
100 mA (single band)/ 170 mA or less (dual-band)
30 mA (single band)/ 35 mA or less (dual-band)
Battery Saver ON
(Average)
–20°C ~ 60°C (–4°F ~ 140°F)
Usable temperature range
Frequency stability
–10°C ~ 50°C (+14°F ~ 122°F) with PB-42L
Within ±8ppm (–20°C ~ 60°C)
Within ±5ppm (–10°C ~ 50°C)
58 x 87 x 30 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.2" with the PB-42L
58 x 87 x 38 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13
Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included)
Weight
Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L
Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13
TH-F6A
F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)
144 ~ 148 MHz
TH-F7E
Transmitter
Transmit Mode
2 m band
144 ~ 146 MHz
Frequency range
1.25 m band
70 cm band
222 ~ 225 MHz
N/A
430 ~ 450 MHz1
430 ~ 440 MHz
H: 5.0 W (approx.)
L: 2.0 W (approx.)
EL: 0.5 W (approx.)
DC IN jack
(13.8 V)
2 m band/
1.25 m band/
70 cm band
H: 5.0 W (approx.)
L: 0.5 W (approx.)
EL: 0.05 W (approx.)
PB-42L
(7.4 V)
Output Power
Modulation
H: 0.5 W (approx.)
L: 0.3 W (approx.)
EL: 0.05 W (approx.)
BT-14
(6.0 V)
Reactance
Maximum frequency deviation
±5 kHz (FM)/ ±2.5 kHz (NFM)
–60 dB or less
2kΩ
Spurious emissions (at high transmit power)
Microphone impedance
1
Specifications are guranteed within 438 ~ 450 MHz.
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TH-F6A
TH-F7E
Receiver
A-band
B-band
F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)/ F1D (FM)
Receive mode
Circuit type
J3E (LSB, USB)/ A1A (CW): 0.1 MHz ≤ f < 470 MHz
A3A (AM)/ F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM): 0.1 MHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM
WFM
Double superheterodyne
Single superheterodyne
137 ~ 174 MHz
216 ~ 260 MHz
410 ~ 470 MHz
144 ~ 146 MHz
430 ~ 440 MHz
A-band
0.1 ~ 1.8 MHz
1.8 ~ 29.7 MHz
29.7 ~ 54 MHz
54 ~ 108 MHz
108 ~ 137 MHz
137 ~ 174 MHz
174 ~ 216 MHz
216 ~ 400 MHz
400 ~ 470 MHz
470 ~ 806 MHz
806 ~ 824 MHz
849 ~ 869 MHz
894 ~ 1300 MHz
0.1 ~ 1.71 MHz
1.71 ~ 29.7 MHz
29.7 ~ 87.5 MHz
87.5 ~ 108 MHz
108 ~ 137 MHz
137 ~ 174 MHz
174 ~ 230 MHz
230 ~ 400 MHz
400 ~ 470 MHz
470 ~ 862 MHz
862 ~ 1300 MHz
Frequency range
B-band
1st IF: 59.85 MHz
2nd IF: 450 kHz
A-band
B-band
1st IF
Intermediate
Frequency (IF)
0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 57.60 MHz (LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM)
29.7 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 10.8 MHz (WFM)
2nd IF
0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 450 kHz (LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM)
FM (12 dB SINAD)
A-band
2m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm amateur radio bands:
0.18 µV or less
FM (12 dB SINAD)
AM (10 dB S/N)
5 ~ 108 MHz: 0.40 µV
118 ~ 144 MHz: 0.28 µV
144 ~ 225 MHz: 0.22 µV
225 ~ 250 MHz: 0.89 µV
380 ~ 400 MHz: 0.40 µV
400 ~ 450 MHz: 0.22 µV
450 ~ 520 MHz: 0.40 µV
520 ~ 700 MHz: 7.08 µV
800 ~ 950 MHz: 1.26 µV
950 ~ 1300 MHz: 0.40 µV
0.3 ~ 0.52 MHz: 7.08 µV
0.52 ~ 1.8 MHz: 2.24 µV
1.8 ~ 50 MHz: 0.89 µV
118 ~ 250 MHz: 0.40 µV
380 ~ 500 MHz: 0.40 µV
Sensitivity
LSB/ USB (10 dB S/N)
3 ~ 30 MHz: 0.45 µV
30 ~ 50 MHz: 0.40 µV
144 ~ 148 MHz: 0.22 µV
430 ~ 450 MHz: 0.22 µV
B-band
WFM (30 dB S/N)
50 ~ 108 MHz: 3.16 µV
150 ~ 222 MHz: 2.82 µV
400 ~ 500 MHz: 3.98 µV
* All values are approximate
0.13 µV or less
Squelch sensitivity
Selectivity
(within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands)
–6 dB/ 12 kHz or less
–40 dB/ 28 kHz or less
(within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands)
Audio output (10% distortion)
300 mW or higher (7.4 V, 8Ω load)
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APPENDIX
TV CHANNELS (VHF)
U. S. A.
United Kingdom
France
CH No.
Italy
CH No.
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
V Freq.
(MHz)
45.00
A Freq.
(MHz)
41.50
V Freq.
(MHz)
47.75
A Freq.
(MHz)
41.25
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
CH No.
CH No.
2
3
55.25
59.75
1
2
A
B
C1
C
1
A
B
53.75
59.25
61.25
65.75
51.75
56.75
48.25
55.75
49.25
62.25
67.75
4
67.25
71.75
3
53.25
60.50
54.00
C
82.25
87.75
5
77.25
81.75
4
61.75
58.25
63.75
57.25
D
175.25
183.75
192.25
201.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
180.75
189.25
197.75
206.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
6
83.25
87.75
5
66.75
63.25
176.00
184.00
192.00
200.00
208.00
216.00
182.50
190.50
198.50
206.50
214.50
222.50
E
7
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
179.75
185.75
191.75
197.75
203.75
209.75
215.75
6
179.75
184.75
189.75
194.75
199.75
204.75
209.75
214.75
176.25
181.25
186.25
191.25
196.25
201.25
206.25
211.25
2
F
8
7
3
G
H
9
8
4
10
11
12
13
9
5
H1
H2
10
11
12
13
6
Western Europe
Ireland
CH No.
Eastern Europe
French Affiliated Countries
V Freq.
(MHz)
41.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
46.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
45.75
A Freq.
(MHz)
51.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
49.75
A Freq.
(MHz)
56.25
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
CH No.
CH No.
CH No.
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
181.75
189.75
197.75
205.75
213.75
221.75
48.25
55.25
53.75
53.75
59.75
59.25
77.25
65.75
3
60.75
61.75
67.75
3
83.75
4
62.25
67.75
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
181.25
189.25
197.25
205.25
213.25
221.25
4
85.25
91.75
5
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
5
93.25
99.75
6
6
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
223.25
181.75
189.75
197.75
205.75
213.75
221.75
229.75
7
G
H
J
7
8
8
9
9
10
11
12
10
11
12
Morocco
CH No.
Angola
CH No.
South Africa
CH No.
China
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
CH No.
4
5
163.25
171.25
179.25
187.25
195.25
203.25
211.25
168.75
176.75
184.75
192.75
200.75
208.75
216.75
1
2
43.25
49.25
4
5
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
223.25
231.25
—
181.25
189.25
197.25
205.25
213.25
221.25
229.25
237.25
—
1
2
49.75
56.25
52.25
58.25
57.75
64.25
6
3
60.25
66.25
6
3
65.75
72.25
7
4
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
223.25
181.25
189.25
197.25
205.25
213.25
221.25
229.25
7
4
77.25
83.75
8
5
8
5
85.25
91.75
9
6
9
6
168.25
176.25
184.25
192.25
200.25
208.25
216.25
174.75
182.75
190.75
198.75
206.75
214.75
222.75
10
7
10
11
12
13
7
8
8
9
9
10
247.43
253.43
10
11
12
Japan
Indonesia
CH No.
Australia
CH No.
New Zealand
V Freq.
(MHz)
91.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
V Freq.
(MHz)
44.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
49.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
46.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
51.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
45.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
50.75
CH No.
CH No.
1
2
95.75
101.75
107.75
175.75
181.75
187.75
193.75
197.75
203.75
209.75
215.75
221.75
1A
2
0
1
1
2
97.25
55.25
60.75
57.25
62.75
55.25
62.25
60.75
3
103.25
171.25
177.25
183.25
189.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
217.25
3
62.25
67.75
2
64.25
69.75
3
67.75
4
4
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
3
86.25
91.75
4
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
5
5
4
95.25
100.75
107.75
143.75
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
214.75
221.75
5
6
6
5
102.25
138.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
209.25
216.25
6
7
7
5A
6
7
8
8
8
9
9
7
9
10
11
12
10
11
8
10
11
9
10
11
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17 APPENDIX
TV CHANNELS (UHF)
U. S. A. / Japan
Europe and Africa
China
Australia
CH No.
CH No. CH No. V Freq.
(U.S.A.) (Japan) (MHz)
471.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
475.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
A Freq.
(MHz)
476.75
484.75
492.75
500.75
508.75
516.75
524.75
532.75
540.75
548.75
556.75
564.75
572.75
580.75
588.75
596.75
604.75
612.75
620.75
628.75
636.75
644.75
652.75
660.75
668.75
676.75
684.75
692.75
700.75
708.75
716.75
724.75
732.75
740.75
748.75
756.75
764.75
772.75
780.75
788.75
796.75
804.75
812.75
820.75
828.75
836.75
844.75
852.75
860.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
471.25
479.25
487.25
495.25
503.25
511.25
519.25
527.25
535.25
543.25
551.25
559.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
863.25
871.25
879.25
887.25
895.25
903.25
911.25
919.25
927.25
935.25
943.25
951.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
477.75
485.75
493.75
501.75
509.75
517.75
525.75
533.75
541.75
549.75
557.75
565.75
613.75
621.75
629.75
637.75
645.75
653.75
661.75
669.75
677.75
685.75
693.75
701.75
709.75
717.75
725.75
733.75
741.75
749.75
757.75
765.75
773.75
781.75
789.75
797.75
805.75
813.75
821.75
829.75
837.75
845.75
853.75
861.75
869.75
877.75
885.75
893.75
901.75
909.75
917.75
925.75
933.75
941.75
949.75
957.75
V Freq.
(MHz)
527.25
534.25
541.25
548.25
555.25
562.25
569.25
576.25
583.25
590.25
597.25
604.25
611.25
618.25
625.25
632.25
639.25
646.25
653.25
660.25
667.25
674.25
681.25
688.25
695.25
702.25
709.25
716.25
723.25
730.25
737.25
744.25
751.25
758.25
765.25
772.25
779.25
786.25
793.25
800.25
807.25
814.25
A Freq.
(MHz)
532.75
539.75
546.75
553.75
560.75
567.75
574.75
581.75
588.75
595.75
602.75
609.75
616.75
623.75
630.75
637.75
644.75
651.75
658.75
665.75
672.75
679.75
686.75
693.75
700.75
707.75
714.75
721.75
728.75
735.75
742.75
749.75
756.75
763.75
770.75
777.75
784.75
791.75
798.75
805.75
812.75
819.75
CH No.
CH No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
471.25
479.25
487.25
495.25
503.25
511.25
519.25
527.25
535.25
543.25
551.25
559.25
567.25
575.25
583.25
591.25
599.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
477.25
483.25
489.25
495.25
501.25
507.25
513.25
519.25
525.25
531.25
537.25
543.25
549.25
555.25
561.25
567.25
573.25
579.25
585.25
591.25
597.25
603.25
609.25
615.25
621.25
627.25
633.25
639.25
645.25
651.25
657.25
663.25
669.25
675.25
681.25
687.25
693.25
699.25
705.25
711.25
717.25
723.25
729.25
735.25
741.25
747.25
753.25
759.25
765.25
771.25
777.25
783.25
789.25
795.25
801.25
807.25
813.25
819.25
825.25
831.25
837.25
843.25
849.25
855.25
861.25
867.25
873.25
879.25
885.25
481.75
487.75
493.75
499.75
505.75
511.75
517.75
523.75
529.75
535.75
541.75
547.75
553.75
559.75
565.75
571.75
577.75
583.75
589.75
595.75
601.75
607.75
613.75
619.75
625.75
631.75
637.75
643.75
649.75
655.75
661.75
667.75
673.75
679.75
685.75
691.75
697.75
703.75
709.75
715.75
721.75
727.75
733.75
739.75
745.75
751.75
757.75
763.75
769.75
775.75
781.75
787.75
793.75
799.75
805.75
811.75
817.75
823.75
829.75
835.75
841.75
847.75
853.75
859.75
865.75
871.75
877.75
883.75
889.75
Note: 3 different types exist.
1: V Freq. + 5.5 MHz = A Freq.
(above)
2: V Freq. + 6.0 MHz = A Freq.
3: V Freq. + 6.5 MHz = A Freq.
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17 APPENDIX
MARINE CHANNELS (VHF)
U. S. A.
CH No.
International
Frequency (MHz)
TX RX
156.050
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
TX RX
CH No.
CH No.
CH No.
TX
RX
TX
RX
1
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.175
1
156.050 160.650
156.100 160.700
156.150 160.750
156.200 160.800
156.250 160.850
156.300
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.025 160.625
156.075 160.675
156.125 160.725
156.175 160.775
156.225 160.825
156.275 160.875
156.325 160.925
156.375
5
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
156.900
156.950
160.825
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
157.225
2
6
3
7
4
8
5
9
6
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
7
156.350 160.950
156.400
8
9
156.450
156.425
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
156.500
156.475
156.550
156.525
156.600
156.575
156.650
156.625
156.700
156.675
156.750
156.725
156.800
156.825
157.000 161.600
157.050
156.850
156.875
156.900 161.500
156.950 161.550
157.000 161.600
157.050 161.650
157.100 161.700
157.150 161.750
157.200 161.800
157.250 161.850
157.300 161.900
157.350 161.950
157.400 162.000
156.925 161.525
156.975 161.575
157.025 161.625
157.075 161.675
157.125 161.725
157.175 161.775
157.225 161.825
157.275 161.875
157.325 161.925
157.375 161.975
157.425 162.025
157.100
157.150
157.200 161.800
157.250 161.850
157.300 161.900
157.350 161.950
157.400 162.000
157.275 161.875
157.325 161.925
157.375 161.975
157.425
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS
Canada
CH No.
U. S. A.
Frequency
(MHz)
Frequency
(MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
CH No.
CH No.
CH No.
TX
RX
TX
RX
1
2
26.965
26.975
26.985
27.005
27.015
27.025
27.035
27.055
27.065
27.075
27.085
27.105
27.115
27.125
27.135
27.155
27.165
27.175
27.185
27.205
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
27.215
27.225
27.255
27.235
27.245
27.265
27.275
27.285
27.295
27.305
27.315
27.325
27.335
27.345
27.355
27.365
27.375
27.385
27.395
27.405
1
156.050 160.650
156.100 160.700
156.150 160.750
156.200
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.025 160.625
2
156.075
3
3
156.125
4
4
156.175
5
5
156.250
156.225 160.825*
156.275
6
6
156.300
7
7
156.350
156.325
8
8
156.400
156.375
9
9
156.450
156.425
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
156.500
156.475
156.550
156.525
156.600
156.575
156.650
156.625
156.700
156.675
156.750
156.725
156.800
156.825
156.850
156.875
156.900
156.925
156.950
156.975
157.000 161.600
157.050
157.025
157.075
157.100
157.125
157.150 161.750
157.200 161.800
157.250 161.850
157.300 161.900
157.350 161.950
157.400 162.000
157.175
157.225
157.275 161.875
157.325 161.925
157.375 161.975
157.425 162.025
* Pacific coast only
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INDEX
A-band.......................................... 6
All-channel Scan ......................... 24
Alkaline Batteries, Installing ........... 1
APO (Auto Power OFF) .............. 36
AM.............................................. 34
AM Band................................33, 34
ASC ............................................ 14
Attenuator ................................... 36
Automatic Dialer.......................... 31
Automatic Repeater Offset .......... 13
Automatic Simplex Check ........... 14
B-band Frequency .................. 6, 33
Band Scan .................................. 22
Bar Antenna ................................ 34
Battery
Frequency Step Size ................... 37
Full Reset ................................... 50
Groups, Memory Channel ........... 18
Information Channel
Recalling ................................ 20
Reprogramming ..................... 20
Scan ...................................... 26
Installing
the Alkaline Batteries ................ 1
the Antenna ............................. 1
the Belt Clip ............................. 1
the Li-ion Battery Pack ............. 1
Internal Beats.............................. 51
Keys and Control .......................... 4
Language, Selecting a Menu......... 9
Lamp .......................................... 38
Li-ion Battery Pack
Installing .................................. 1
Charging .................................. 2
Lock Function ............................. 38
Manual Dialing ............................ 31
Marine Channels, VHF ................ 57
Memory Channel
Groups................................... 18
Group Link ............................. 24
Lockout .................................. 27
Naming a ............................... 17
Recall Mode........................... 16
Transfer ................................. 18
Menu
Access ..................................... 9
Function List ............................ 9
Reset ..................................... 50
Meter ............................................ 5
MHz Mode .................................... 7
MHz Scan ................................... 23
Microphone PF Keys (optional) ... 38
Microprocessor Reset ................. 50
Monitor ....................................... 39
Narrow Band FM Operation ........ 39
Normal Scan ............................... 22
Odd-split Frequency ...............12, 15
Offset
Programming ......................... 12
Programming Flow ................. 12
Selecting, Direction ................ 12
Selecting, Frequency ............. 12
Operating Voltage ................... 2, 51
Optional Accessories................... 44
Output Power
Selecting ............................ 7, 41
Power ON/ OFF ........................ 3, 6
Priority Channel
Reprogramming
the Call Channel .................... 19
the Information Channel ......... 20
Reset
Full ........................................ 50
Menu ..................................... 50
VFO ....................................... 50
Reverse Function ........................ 14
Scan
All-Channel ............................ 24
Band ...................................... 22
Call ........................................ 25
Carrier-operated Mode ........... 27
Group .................................... 24
Program ................................. 23
Resume Method .................... 27
Seek Mode ............................ 27
Time-operated Mode .............. 27
Visual..................................... 26
Simplex
Storing, Frequencies or Standard
Repeater Frequencies............ 15
Specifications.........................53, 54
Squelch, Adjusting ........................ 6
Supplied Accessories ..................... i
SP/MIC jack Function.................. 45
Switching Power ON/ OFF ........ 3, 6
Time-operated Mode ................... 27
Time-out Timer............................ 40
TNC ............................................ 45
Tone
Activating, Function ................ 13
Freq. ID Scan......................... 14
Selecting a, Frequency .......... 13
Transmit a 1750 Hz ................ 13
Transmitting .................................. 7
Transmit Power, Selecting ....... 7, 41
Troubleshooting .....................48, 49
Tune Enable ............................... 38
TV Channels ..........................55, 56
TX Inhibit .................................... 40
TX Power .................................... 41
USB ............................................ 34
VFO
Installing the Alkaline ................ 1
Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1
Life ........................................ 36
Remaining ............................. 36
Saver ..................................... 37
Type ...................................... 36
Beat Shift .................................... 37
Beep Function............................. 37
Belt Clip, Installing the ................... 1
Call Channel, Recalling ............... 19
Call Scan .................................... 25
Carrier-operated Mode ................ 27
Channel Display.......................... 21
Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack ... 2
Cigarette Lighter Socket ................ 2
Citizen Band Channels................ 57
COM Port.................................... 46
CTCSS
Freq. ID Scan......................... 29
Selecting a, Frequency .......... 28
Using ..................................... 28
CW ........................................34, 51
DC IN jack .............................. 2, 51
DCS
Code ID Scan ........................ 30
Selecting a, Code................... 29
Using ..................................... 29
Delete
Memory Channel ................... 16
Memory Group....................... 18
Direct Frequency Entry ................. 7
Display
Mode ....................................... 7
Programmable ....................... 39
Reset ..................................... 50
Visual Scan
(Memory channel) .................. 27
(VFO)..................................... 26
Volume
Adjusting .................................. 6
Balance ............................ 41,46
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit)
Delay Time............................. 42
Gain....................................... 41
On busy ................................. 42
LCD ......................................... 5
Contrast ................................. 37
DTMF
Adjusting the Pause
Duration ................................. 32
Adjusting the, Tone Transmission
Speed .................................... 32
Automatic Dialer..................... 31
Manual Dialing ....................... 31
Lock....................................... 32
Storing a, Number
Programming ......................... 25
Using, Scan ........................... 25
Priority Scan ............................... 25
Program Scan ............................. 23
Storing, Frequency Range ..... 23
Programmable VFO .................... 39
Recalling
Call Channel .......................... 19
Memory Channel ................... 16
Information Channel ............... 20
Regulated Power Supply ............... 2
Repeater Offset, Automatic ......... 13
Repeater Operation .................... 12
1750 Hz, Transmitting a .............. 13
9600 bps..................................... 45
in memory.............................. 31
Transmitting a Stored,
Number.................................. 32
TX hold .................................. 31
Fine Tuning
Activating ............................... 35
Selecting, Frequency Step ..... 35
First QSO...................................... 3
FM .............................................. 34
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