Kenwood TM D700E User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KENWOOD CORPORATION

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NOTICES TO THE USER

PRECAUTIONS

One or more of the following statements may be

applicable:

Please observe the following precautions to prevent

fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage:

FCC WARNING

•

When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure

your transceiver while driving because it is simply

too dangerous.

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless

the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The

user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized

change or modification is made.

•

Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of

headphones/headsets while driving on public

roads. If in doubt, do not wear headphones while

mobiling.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY

THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

•

Do not transmit with high output power for

extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.

Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by

this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of

direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to

heating appliances.

•

Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty

areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable

surfaces.

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming

from the transceiver, turn OFF the power

immediately. Contact a KENWOOD service station

or your dealer.

•

Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:

Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the

room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is

quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room. When condensation

occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may

become unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens,

turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while. When the condensed

droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally.

•

The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power

source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the

transceiver.

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1

CHAPTER PREPARATION

MOBILE INSTALLATION ........................................... 2

Main Unit Installation............................................. 2

Front Panel Installation ......................................... 3

FIXED STATION INSTALLATION ............................... 4

MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION ................. 4

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION .......................... 5

Mobile Operation .................................................. 5

Fixed Station Operation ........................................ 6

Replacing Fuses ................................................... 7

ANTENNA CONNECTION ......................................... 7

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ................................. 8

External Speakers ................................................ 8

Microphone........................................................... 8

CHAPTER

OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 19

ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 19

SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19

SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................. 20

ADJUSTING SQUELCH .......................................... 20

TRANSMITTING ...................................................... 21

Selecting Output Power ...................................... 21

CHAPTER

MENU SET-UP

MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 22

MENU CONFIGURATION ....................................... 23

CHAPTER

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

PROGRAMMING OFFSET ...................................... 29

Selecting Offset Direction .................................... 29

Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 29

Activating Tone Function ..................................... 30

Selecting a Tone Frequency ................................ 30

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ......................... 31

TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE .......................... 32

REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 33

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC).................... 33

TONE FREQ. ID ...................................................... 34

CHAPTER

YOUR FIRST QSO

GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL ........................................................ 10

MAIN UNIT- FRONT ................................................ 12

MAIN UNIT-REAR ................................................... 12

MICROPHONE ........................................................ 13

INDICATORS........................................................... 14

BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES.............................. 15

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY ............................... 16

BAND A & B ............................................................. 17

TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND ............................ 17

MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) .. 18

CHAPTER

MEMORY CHANNELS

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT

MEMORY CHANNEL?............................................. 35

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR

STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ............... 36

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 52

Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 52

Using Program Scan ........................................... 53

MHz SCAN .............................................................. 53

CALL/VFO SCAN .................................................... 54

CALL/MEMORY SCAN ............................................ 54

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER

FREQUENCIES....................................................... 36

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL....................... 37

CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL......................... 37

NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................. 38

CALL CHANNEL...................................................... 39

Recalling the Call Channel .................................. 39

Reprogramming the Call Channel ....................... 39

CHAPTER 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH

SYSTEM (CTCSS)

USING CTCSS ........................................................ 55

CTCSS FREQ. ID .................................................... 56

CHAPTER 11 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS)

USING DCS ............................................................ 57

DCS CODE ID ......................................................... 58

CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)

FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

MANUAL DIALING .................................................. 59

DTMF Monitor..................................................... 59

AUTOMATIC DIALER .............................................. 60

Storing a DTMF Number in Memory.................... 60

Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number.................. 61

Selecting TX Speed ............................................ 61

Selecting Pause Duration .................................... 61

CHAPTER 13 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS

MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .............................. 40

CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................ 40

PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?.................................... 41

CHAPTER

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)

PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION......................... 42

APPLICATION EXAMPLES ..................................... 43

STORING IN PM CHANNELS ................................. 44

RECALLING A PM CHANNEL ................................. 44

AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE ................................. 45

PM CHANNEL RESET ............................................ 45

CHAPTER

SCAN

VISUAL SCAN ......................................................... 47

Selecting the Number of Channels ...................... 47

Using Visual Scan ............................................... 48

SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD ................. 49

VFO SCAN ............................................................. 50

MEMORY SCAN...................................................... 50

Locking Out a Memory Channel.......................... 51

GROUP SCAN ........................................................ 51

CHAPTER 14 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY

(WITH MC-53DM ONLY) ......................................... 63

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 64

PROGRAMMABLE VFO.......................................... 64

iii

CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

PREPARATION ....................................................... 74

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 75

DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 65

AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 65

DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 65

POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL......................... 65

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 66

AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.).................... 66

TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................ 67

ALL-CONTROL LOCK ............................................. 67

CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2

(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH

THE HF TRANSCEIVER ......................................... 77

PREPARATION FLOW ............................................ 78

PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 79

PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 79

CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 80

CHAPTER 18 REPEATER FUNCTION

(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

CHAPTER 19 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)

CHAPTER 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 21 INSTALLING OPTIONS

CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION

BUTTON LABELS ................................................... 67

S-METER SQUELCH .............................................. 68

Squelch Hang Time ............................................ 68

CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ................................... 69

KEY BEEP ON/ OFF................................................ 69

SWITCHING FM/AM MODE .................................... 69

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 69

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ......................................... 70

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ........................... 70

POWER-ON MESSAGE .......................................... 71

DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION .................................. 71

CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ........... 72

SPEAKER MUTE .................................................... 72

INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE

SYNTHESIZER UNIT .............................................. 85

INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION

CABLE KIT .............................................................. 85

CHAPTER 22 MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 87

SERVICE................................................................. 87

SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 87

CLEANING .............................................................. 87

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 88

SPECIFICATIONS

CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION

(TM-D700E ONLY).................................................. 72

CHAPTER 15

MICROPHONE CONTROL

(WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

INDEX

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL

A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the

label attached to the package box.

The writing conventions described below have been

followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary

repetition.

Accessory

Microphone

Part Number Quantity

Instruction

What to do

K: MC-53DM

E/ M4: MC-45

T91-0615-XX

T91-0396-XX

Press [KEY].

Press and release KEY.

DC power cable

Transceiver fuse (15 A)

E30-2111-XX

F51-0017-XX

Press

[KEY] (1 s).

Press and hold KEY for 1 second or

longer.

Front panel mounting bracket

(one pair)

J29-0663-XX

J29-0664-XX

Press [KEY1],

[KEY2].

Press KEY1 momentarily, release

KEY1, then press KEY2.

Main-unit mounting bracket

Microphone hanger (K only)

Screw set for main unit

E/ M4

J29-0628-XX

Press [F] (1 s),

[KEY].

Press and hold [F] for 1 second or

longer, then press KEY.

J19-1526-XX

Press

Press and hold KEY1, then press

[KEY1]+[KEY2]. KEY2.

N99-0382-XX

N99-0331-XX

With transceiver power OFF, press

Press [KEY]+

POWER ON.

and hold KEY, then turn ON the

transceiver power by pressing

[PWR].

Screw set for front panel

Modular plug cable

Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10")

N99-2014-XX

E30-3391-XX

E30-3400-XX

J02-0488-XX

—

3-conductor plug

Cushion

Warranty card

(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only)

Instruction manual

Main

Specialized Communications B62-1273-XX

B62-1228-XX

The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphone

hanger {page 8}.

See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED

COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.

See page 4.

PREPARATION

2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten

MOBILE INSTALLATION

the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat

washers. There are 2 screws and 2 washers

supplied for each side of the bracket.

This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and

main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient

locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to

your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in

motion. Consider installing the units at appropriate

positions so that knees or legs will not strike them during

sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick well-

•

Double check that all hardware is tightened to

prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket

or transceiver.

ventilated locations that are shielded from direct sunlight.

Note: Unlike the previous KENWOOD mobile transceivers, this

transceiver does not allow the front panel and main unit to be joined.

SEMS screw

■ Main Unit Installation

1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using

the supplied self-tapping screws and flat washers.

There are 4 screws and 4 washers supplied.

•

Determine the appropriate angle of the main unit,

using the 3 screw holes on the rear edge of each

bracket side.

• The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw

holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing

backward.

Self-tapping screw

(5 mm x 16 mm)

Flat washer

4 Position the grooves on the front panel over the

■ Front Panel Installation

bracket tabs.

1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the

supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flat

washers.

• Do not completely tighten the screws in this step.

Bracket tab

SEMS screw

5 Slide the front panel down until its locking tab

clicks.

•

The tab on the front panel must be completely locked

by the bracket; otherwise vehicle vibration may

cause the front panel to drop off the bracket.

2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the

bracket.

Locking tab

3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it

6 Determine the angle of the front panel, then

completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the

bracket.

securely using the supplied 3 self-tapping screws

and 3 flat washers.

Self-tapping screw

(4 mm x 14 mm)

Flat washer

SEMS screw

FIXED STATION INSTALLATION

MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION

When placing the main unit on such a surface as a desk

top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface

from being scratched. Attach the 4 pieces of cushions to

the specified positions on the rear of the main unit.

Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front

panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the

front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit.

Note: The 6-pin plug is wider than the 4-pin plug.

Note: Attach all the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit;

otherwise the installation will be unstable or the cushions may come off

easily.

6-pin plug

2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape

around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.

Tie down the full run of cable.

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION

■ Mobile Operation

3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect

other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal

before connecting the transceiver.

The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V.

Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be

sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient

current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is

insufficient, the display may darken during transmission,

or transmit output power may drop excessively.

4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections,

and attach the power cable to the battery

terminals; red connects to the positive (+)

terminal, black connects to the negative (–)

terminal.

1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the

transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery

terminals using the shortest path from the

transceiver.

•

Use the full length of the cable without cutting off

excess even if the cable is longer than required. In

particular, never remove the fuse holders from the

• If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an

insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the

vehicle.

cable.

Red

• It is recommended not to use the cigarette lighter

socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce

an unacceptable voltage drop.

Fuse holder

Black

• If the power cable must be routed through a hole in

the vehicle chassis or body, for example in the

firewall at the front of the passenger compartment,

use a rubber grommet to protect the cable from

abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to pass the

cable through the firewall.

5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative

terminal.

6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s

power supply connector.

•

Press the connectors firmly together until the locking

tab clicks.

• The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it

is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine

secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables.

Fuse holder

2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to

■ Fixed Station Operation

the connector on the DC power cable.

In order to use this transceiver for fixed station

operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power

supply that must be purchased separately. The

recommended current capacity of your power supply

is 12 A.

•

Press the connectors firmly together until the locking

tab clicks.

1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC

power supply and check that polarities are correct

(Red: positive, Black: negative).

• DO NOT directly connect the transceiver to an AC

outlet.

Fuse holder

Note:

• Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the

transceiver to a regulated power supply.

◆

For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,

the following optional power supply is recommended:

PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle).

• Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.

◆

Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be

sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.

Fuse holder

Regulated DC power

Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you

make all connections.

supply

Red (+)

Black (–)

To AC outlet

■ Replacing Fuses

ANTENNA CONNECTION

If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct

the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace

the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,

disconnect the power cable and contact your

authorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorized

KENWOOD service center for assistance.

Before operating, you must first install an efficient,

well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will

depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct

installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if

the antenna system and its installation are given careful

attention.

You should choose a 50 Ω impedance antenna to match

the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial

feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of

50 Ω . Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed

lines having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the

efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause

interference to nearby broadcast television receivers,

radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.

Fuse Location

Fuse Current Rating

Transceiver

15 A

Supplied Accessory

DC Power Cable

20 A

Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the

transceiver could be damaged.

◆

Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other

matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the

antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.

All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage.

Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle

battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery

may become discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start

the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions.

Antenna

connector

To antenna

Feed line connector

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

DC 8 V, 200 mA max.

GND

■ External Speakers

STBY (PTT)

GND (MIC)

MIC

NC: No connection

DWN

If you plan to use external speakers, choose

speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external

speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-

conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include

the SP-50B.

For the U.S.A./ Canada version, a microphone hanger is

supplied. Attach the hanger to an appropriate position

using the screws included in the screw set.

Microphone

hanger

Microphone

hanger screw

(3 mm x 10 mm)

■ Microphone

To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 Ω

microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into

the modular socket on the front of the main unit.

Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks.

YOUR FIRST QSO

If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the

Switch ON the DC power supply, then

press the PWR switch.

packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will

get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy

the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new

transceiver.

Turn the VOL and SQL controls to

approximately 9 o’clock.

After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most

comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite

drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile.

Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF

or UHF band.

Turn the Tuning control to select a

frequency.

Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak

in a normal tone of voice.

Release Mic [PTT] to receive.

ew wew w

Repeat steps

and

to continue

communication.

MC-53DM

GETTING ACQUAINTED

e MRbuotn

FRONT PANEL

Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 37}. In this

mode you can change memory channels, using the

Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts

Memory Scan {page 50}.

Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel

controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find

explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual.

r Tunnigconortl

When turned, selects:

•

Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page 20}.

Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode

{page 37}.

•

Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page 22}.

This control is used for various other selections.

q CALLbuotn

When an up-arrow (c) and down-arrow (d) are

visible as button labels, the Tuning control functions

in exactly the same way as the up- and down-arrow

keys.

Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also starts or

stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode,

or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in Memory

Recall mode.

t MHzbuotn

w VFObuotn

When pressed, selects the MHz mode. In this mode

you can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz

steps or 10 MHz steps {page 20}, using the Tuning

control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts MHz Scan

{page 53}.

Selects the VFO mode. In this mode you can change

the operating frequency, using the Tuning control or

Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also provides:

•

VFO Scan start to scan the entire VFO range

{page 50}.

•

Program Scan start to scan a programmed range of

frequencies {page 52}.

! CTRLbuotn

Selects the band that you can control using the front

panel buttons or the microphone keys {page 17}.

! VOLconrtoslB/ANDSELbuotns

When turned, adjusts the level of receive audio from

the speaker {page 19}. Turn the left control (band A)

or the right control (band B) depending on which

band you want to operate.

y (Funcoitnb)uotn

Allows you to select the different functions that are

When pressed, these buttons select the desired TX

band. Press the left button (band A) or the right

button (band B) depending on which band you want

to select.

available using the multifunction buttons.

u TONEbuotn

For band A and B, see page 17.

Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, or

DCS function {page 57}.

! SQL control

i REVbuotn

When turned, adjusts the squelch level {page 20}.

This allows you to mute speaker output while no

signals are present.

Switches the transmit frequency and receive

frequency when operating with an offset {page 29} or

an odd-split memory channel {page 36}.

! MNUbuotn

o LOWbuotn

Selects the Menu mode {page 22}.

Selects High, Medium, or Low transmit output power

{page 21}.

! PMbuotn

Selects the Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page

44}.

! MUTEbuotn

Mutes the speaker allocated to the control band

{page 72}.

! PWRswitch

Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 19}.

y RESETbuotn

Press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset

MAIN UNIT- FRONT

{page 41}. No confirmation message appears. Use

this switch when the microcomputer and/or the

memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors.

Note: With the transceiver power ON, do not connect cables to or

remove from the front panel of the main unit.

MAIN UNIT- REAR

q COMconnector

Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to a

computer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED

COMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}.

w GPS jack

Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug for

connecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual,

“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.

q Anetnnaconnecotr

Connect an external antenna {page 7}. When making

test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of

the antenna. The antenna system or load should

have an impedance of 50 Ω . The TM-D700E accepts

a male N-type connector and other versions accept a

male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only

one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer.

e DATAconnector

Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to an

external TNC or an optional VC-H1. See the separate

manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 2

and 35}.

r PANELconnecotr

w PowerInpu1t 3.8VDCcable

Insert one end of the supplied modular plug cable for

connecting the front panel {page 4}.

Connect a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the

supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}.

t MCIconnecotr

e Speakeajrcks

If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for

clearer audio. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8")

mono (2-conductor) plug. See page 8.

Insert the modular plug on the microphone cable until

the locking tab clicks {page 8}.

t CALLkey

y VFOkey

u MRkey

MICROPHONE

MC-53DM

MC-45

Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR

DWN

buttons. These keys can be reprogrammed, if

desired {page 62}.

MIC

i PFkey

CALL VFO

LOCK

Depending on which function you select in Menu 1–8–1

(PF1), the function of this key differs. Refer to

ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC

MADE IN JAPAN

“PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS” {page 62}.

o DTMFkeypad(MC-53DMonly)

The 16-key keypad is used for DTMF functions

{page 59}, or to directly enter an operating frequency

{page 63}, a memory channel number {page 37}, a

tone frequency {page 30}, or a CTCSS frequency

{page 56}. The keypad is also available to program a

memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON

message {page 71}, or other character strings.

q UPbuotn

w DWNbuotn

Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the

memory channel number, the menu number, etc.

Holding either button down causes the action to be

repeated. Also, switches between values for

functions with multiple choices.

e PTP(TushotT-askwl)cthi

Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive.

r LOCKswctih

Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and (if

equipped) the DTMF keypad.

INDICATORS

What You

Selected

What You Press to Ref.

Indicator

Cancel

Page

On the display you will see various indicators that show

what you have selected.

Locked-out

memory

Use Menu 1–4–3.

channel

What You

Selected

What You Press to Ref.

Indicator

Cancel

Page

Auto Band

Change

[F], [A.B.C.]

[TONE], [TONE],

[TONE]

Tone function

Transceiver

Lock

[F], [MHz]

CTCSS

DCS

[TONE], [TONE]

[MHz]+ POWER

ON, then [F], [MHz]

[TONE]

All-control Lock

[F], [SHIFT], [F],

[SHIFT]

(TM-D700E: one

Speaker Mute [MUTE]

(4)

Plus offset

direction

Packet mode

[F] (1 s), [TNC]

more [F], [SHIFT])

[F] (1 s), [TNC],

[F] (1 s), [TNC]

APRS mode

(11)

[F], [SHIFT]

(TM-D700E: one

more [F], [SHIFT])

Minus offset

direction

Narrow transmit

deviation

Use Menu 1–3–6.

Minus offset

direction

¹TM-D700E only

[F], [SHIFT]

(–7.6 MHz) ¹

For the shaded indicators, see the separate manual,

“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.

Reverse

[REV]

Automatic

Simplex Check

Whenyoureceiveasignal:

High transmit

power

Default

Medium

[LOW], [LOW] to

transmit power select the default

Low transmit

power

[LOW] to select

the default

• “BUSY” appears when the squelch {page 20} is open.

• The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.

¹TM-D700E only

BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES

This section introduces you to the basic modes you can

select.

VFO mode

Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operating

frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

Menu mode

Press [MNU] to select. You can change Menu Nos.

using the Tuning control or [c]/ [d]. Refer to “MENU

SET-UP” {page 22}.

Memory Recall mode

Press [MR] to select. You can change memory

channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN],

where you stored frequencies and related data. Refer to

“MEMORY CHANNELS” {page 35}.

APRS mode/ Packet mode

Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to select APRS mode. Press [F] (1 s),

[TNC] again to select Packet mode. In APRS mode, you

can receive and transmit APRS packets. In Packet mode,

you can send commands to the built-in TNC from a personal

computer. Refer to the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED

COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 4 and 11}.

Programmable Memory (PM) mode

Press [PM] to select. You can select the transceiver

environment, by pressing [1] to [5], that you stored in

PM channels. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY

(PM)” {page 42}.

APRS mode

Packet mode

The labels of the 5 buttons beside the display are shown

at the left end or right end of the display. These labels

will change depending on the current mode.

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY

The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can be

identified through the labels shown at the bottom of the

display. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F]

([OFF]) again restores the basic state.

Basic State Display Labels

Basic State

Display Labels

Labels after Pressing [F]

Labels after

Pressing [F]

Labels after

Pressing [F] (1 s)

Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s)

Note:

◆

When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will see

different labels. See “Programmable Memory (PM) mode” {page 15}.

◆

You can also select different combinations of buttons labels. See

“CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ” {page 67}.

TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND

BAND A & B

What confuses you on this radio first could be the ideas

of the TX band and Control band. To avoid confusion,

please note the differences between the TX band and

the Control band.

In this manual, the band recalled at the left on the

display is referred to as band A, and the band at the right

is called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHz

band (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In band

B you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a

144 MHz sub-band. On the U.S.A./ Canada version, you

can also recall a 118 MHz, 220 MHz, or 300 MHz sub-

band in band A, and a 300 MHz or 1.2 GHz sub-band in

band B. This transceiver is capable of simultaneously

receiving on bands A and B.

TX Band

Press the left [BAND SEL] (band A) or the right [BAND

SEL] (band B) to select. “PTT” on the display shows

which band (A or B) is currently selected as the transmit

(TX) band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals

or to control the transceiver.

Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B.

To recall the sub-band, press [F], then the same [BAND

SEL]. The following diagram shows how the bands are

switched on a TM-D700E.

Left

[BAND SEL]

[F], right

[BAND SEL]

Control Band

[F], left

[BAND SEL]

Press [CTRL] to select. On the display “Ctrl” appears to

show which band (A or B) is currently selected as the

Control band. Use this function when you want to

control the band which is not currently set as the TX

band. After selecting the Control band, you cannot

control the TX band.

Right

[BAND SEL]

[F], right

[BAND SEL]

Note:

◆

You cannot recall a sub-band in Memory Recall mode. First press

[VFO] to select VFO mode.

You cannot recall the UHF sub-band in band A and the VHF sub-

band in band B at the same time.

The 118 MHz, 220 MHz, 300 MHz, or 1.2 GHz sub-band cannot be

used for transmitting.

For the range of each band, see “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 90}.

You can also use the Mic keypad to program a memory

channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON message

{page 71}, or other character strings. Each press of a

Mic key switches entry of characters as below. You can

always use Mic [A] as [a], [B] as [b], [C] as [DEL],

and [D] as [OK].

MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY)

The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to make

various entries depending on which mode the

transceiver is in.

In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the Mic keypad to

select a frequency {page 63} or memory channel number

{page 37}. In Tone or CTCSS freq. Select mode, use the

keypad to select a Tone frequency {page 30} or CTCSS

frequency {page 56}. First press the Mic PF key

programmed as the ENTER key {page 62}.

1 Q Z

m n o 6 M N O

a b

d e

g h

2 A B C

3 D E F

4 G H

)

7 P R S

8 T U V

9 W X Y

To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic

[PTT], then press the DTMF keys on the Mic keypad

{page 59} in sequence.

w x

Space

J K L

–

& # % (

< >

;

" @

When programming call signs for the Sky Command 2

{page 79}, pressing Mic [0] selects only “0” and pressing

Mic [#] selects only “–”.

OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

ADJUSTING VOLUME

1 Switch ON the DC power supply.

Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio

level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level.

•

If operating mobile, skip this step.

2 Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver.

• If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch

function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor

function {page 62}, then adjust the VOL control. Press the

PF key again to cancel the Monitor function.

3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch

again.

4 If operating as a fixed station, switch OFF the DC

power supply.

SELECTING A BAND

•

You may skip step 3. After switching ON the transceiver,

you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch

on the DC power supply.

Press the left [BAND SEL] to select band A, or the right

[BAND SEL] to select band B.

• “PTT” moves to the selected band.

• For band A and B, see page 17.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when

no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly

set, you will hear sound only when actually receiving

signals. The higher the squelch level selected, the

stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate

squelch level depends on ambient RF noise conditions.

Turn the SQL control when no signals are present.

Select the squelch level at which the background noise

is just eliminated.

2 To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control

clockwise or press Mic [UP].

To decrease the frequency, turn the Tuning control

counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN].

Noise

The current squelch level is incorrect.

(Squelch opened)

•

Pressing and holding Mic [UP]/ [DWN] causes the

frequency to step repeatedly.

The current squelch level is incorrect.

To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz]

(Tuning control) first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this

function.

No speaker output

Audio

•

To change frequencies in steps of 10 MHz, press

[F]+[MHz] first. Pressing [F] cancels the 10 MHz

function; pressing [MHz] starts the 1 MHz function.

If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to

select frequencies. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY

(Squelch closed)

The current squelch level is correct.

(Squelch opened)

(WITH MC-53DM ONLY)” {page 63}.

The current squelch level is correct.

■ Selecting Output Power

TRANSMITTING

It’s wise to select lower transmit power if communication

is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with

others on the band. When operating from battery

power, you will enjoy more operating time before a

charge is necessary.

1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into

the microphone in a normal tone of voice.

•

“ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.

Press [LOW] to select high (“H”), medium (“M”), or

low (“L”) power. The default is high.

•

You can program a different power for band A and B.

•

Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,

may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your

signals at the receiving station.

The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output

power.

2 When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT].

Time-Out Timer: Holding down Mic [PTT] for more than 10 minutes

causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting.

Release, then press Mic [PTT] to resume transmitting. You may change

the time-out time to 3 or 5 minutes {page 70}.

◆

Do not transmit at high output power for an extended period of

time. The transceiver could overheat and malfunction.

Continuous transmission causes the heat sink to overheat.

Never touch the heat sink when it may be hot.

Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high

temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may

function to lower transmit output power.

MENU SET-UP

The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3

levels.

3 Press [OK].

•

The current level 2 No. blinks.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 2

Level 1

Level 2

No.

Level 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6

Menu 1–3–1

MENU ACCESS

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

•

The current level 1 No. blinks.

•

To move back to level 1, press [BACK].

To exit Menu mode, press [ESC].

5 Press [OK].

6 For Menu 1–1 to 1–9 and 1–A, repeat steps 4 and

5 to select level 3.

7 Press [c]/ [d] to select a parameter.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 1 No.

•

The procedure in this step differs depending on

which menu item you selected. See the appropriate

sections in the manual.

8 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

9 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

MENU CONFIGURATION

The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.

Ref.

page

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Selections

Default

Power-ON Message

Contrast

See reference page.

Level 1 (min.) ~ 16 (max.)

Positive/ Negative

ON/ OFF

HELLO !!

Level 8

DISPLAY

Reverse mode

Positive

Auto Dimmer Change

Multi-function button

OFF

Mode 1/ 2/ 3

Mode 1

Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)/

OFF

Beep volume

Level 5

Key Beep

ON/ OFF

AUDIO

Speaker configuration

Mode 1/ 2

Mode 1

RADIO

English/ APRS only/

Japanese/ OFF

Voice Synthesizer

OFF

Voice volume

Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)

See reference page.

ON/ OFF

Level 5

—

Programmable VFO

S-meter Squelch

OFF

125 / 250 / 500 msec./ OFF

OFF

See reference

page.

Squelch hang time

FM/ AM mode

TX/RX

FM/ AM

Advanced Intercept Point

ON/ OFF

OFF

TX/ RX deviation

Wide/ Narrow

Wide

¹Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed

²TM-D700E only

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Selections

Default

Ref. page

Auto PM Channel Store

Channel Display

ON/ OFF

OFF

—

MEMORY

Memory Channel Lockout

Memory channel name

Number Store

See reference page.

Fast/ Slow

—

TX speed

Fast

DTMF

TNC

100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/

1500/ 2000 msec.

Pause

500 msec.

Band A

(5)

Data band

DCD sense

See reference page.

A & B bands/ Data (RX)

band

Data (RX)

band

RADIO

Time

See reference page.

—

(12)

(13)

Date

Time zone

0.00 ~ 29.95 MHz in steps

of 50 kHz

See reference

page.

Offset frequency

Automatic Repeater Offset ON/ OFF

Call

OFF

Call Button Function

TX Hold

Call/ 1750 Hz TX

REPEATER

ON/ OFF

Repeater Hold

Locked-band/ Cross-band/

OFF

Repeater function

OFF

¹U.S.A./ Canada only

Ref.

page

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Mic PF Key

Selections

Default

See reference page.

ON/ OFF

A/B

Mic MR Key

Mic VFO Key

VFO

MIC

Mic CALL Key

Microphone Control

DTMF Monitor

CALL

OFF

ON/ OFF

Time-Operated/

Carrier-Operated/ Seek

Time-

Operated

Scan Resume

Number of Channels for

Visual Scan

31/ 61/ 91/ 181

RADIO

Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/ OFF

OFF

AUX

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

3/ 5/ 10 minutes

10 minutes

9600/ 19200/ 38400/

57600 bps

COM port

9600 bps

(4)

Data port

1200/ 9600 bps

See reference page.

ON/ OFF

1200 bps

—

(5)

Reset

Secret code

Acknowledgement

Remote Control

000

REMOTE

CON

OFF

ON/ OFF

¹TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone

²After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON.

³U.S.A./ Canada only

Ref.

page

Level 1

Level 2

Selections

Default

—

My call sign

Color for call sign

Message

See reference page.

(36)

(37)

(36)

(37)

(36)

(37)

White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/

Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow

White

—

See reference page.

White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/

Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow

Color for message

RSV report

White

—

SSTV

See reference page.

White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/

Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow

Color for RSV report

White

Superimposition Execute

SSTV mode

See reference page.

ON/ OFF

—

(37)

(38)

(17)

(10)

(15)

(19)

(26)

(20)

VC-H1 Control

My call sign

OFF

—

See reference page.

Not used/ NMEA/ NMEA96

See reference page.

1/ 2/ 3/ 4 digits/ OFF

See reference page.

GPS receiver

Not used

OFF

—

Waypoint

My position

Position Ambiguity

Position comment

OFF

Off Duty

APRS

10 ~ 2500 in steps of

10/ OFF

Reception restriction distance

OFF

(26)

Station icon

Status text

See reference page.

—

(18)

(21)

Ref.

page

Level 1

Level 2

Selections

Default

Status text transmit rate

Packet path

See reference page.

Manual/ PTT/ Auto

OFF

(25)

(23)

(25)

RELAY,WIDE

Manual

Packet transmit method

0.2/ 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/

30 minutes

Packet transmit interval

3 minutes

(25)

Group code

See reference page.

Mine/ All new/ All/ OFF

Mile/ Kilometer

APK101

All

(22)

(14, 29)

(16)

(13)

(27)

(33)

(34)

Beep

Unit for distance

Unit for temperature

Data band

Kilometer

°F/ °C

°C ¹

Band A

1200 bps

OFF

RELAY

OFF

—

APRS

See reference page.

1200/ 9600 bps

Packet transfer rate

Digipeater

ON/ OFF

Digipeating path

See reference page.

ON/ OFF

M Auto Answer Reply

Reply message

See reference page.

Commander/ Transporter/ OFF

Bulletin group

—

Message group

—

Commander call sign

Transporter call sign

Tone frequency

—

SKY

CMD

(U.S.A./

—

88.5 Hz

OFF

Canada)

Sky Command mode

¹U.S.A./ Canada: Mile and °F

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by

Offset Programming Flow

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.

Select a band.

Select a 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.

e Select an offset direction.

Select an offset frequency.

(Only when programming odd-split

repeater frequencies)

Activate the Tone function.

(If necessary)

Select a tone frequency.

(If necessary)

If you store the above data in a memory channel, you

need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY

CHANNELS” {page 35}.

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

■ Selecting Offset Frequency

PROGRAMMING OFFSET

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 VHF band is 600 kHz no

matter which market version; the default on the UHF

band is 5 MHz (TM-D700A) or 1.6 MHz (TM-D700E).

First select band A or B by pressing the left or right

[BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F],

then the same [BAND SEL].

■ Selecting Offset Direction

Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher

(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

Press [F], [SHIFT] to switch the offset direction.

[OK].

•

“+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is

selected.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”,

then press [OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “OFFSET FREQUENCY

(1–7–1)”, then press [OK].

•

To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TM-D700E (UHF

only), repeatedly press [F], [SHIFT] until “=” appears.

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the

allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of

the following methods to bring the transmit frequency

within the band limits:

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate offset

frequency.

•

The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz

in steps of 50 kHz.

•

Move the receive frequency further inside the band.

Change the offset direction.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you

cannot change the offset direction.

TM-D700E Only: If you have selected “ =” for the offset direction,

you cannot change the default (7.6 MHz).

Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency

will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.

3 Press [

]/ [d] to select the appropriate tone

■ Activating Tone Function

frequency.

Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function.

•

“T” appears when the Tone function is ON.

4 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

Freq.

(Hz)

Freq.

(Hz)

Freq.

(Hz)

Freq.

(Hz)

No.

•

Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>

CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.

01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8

02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5

03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7

04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1

05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7

06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6

07 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8

08 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3

09 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9

Note:

◆

You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS or DCS

function.

◆

You need to activate the Tone function only when selecting one

of the 38 standard frequencies. The selection you make here will

not affect transmission of a 1750 Hz tone.

■ Selecting a Tone Frequency

Note: The procedures for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone are described

on page 32.

1 Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function.

• “T” appears when the Tone function is ON.

2 Press [F], [T.SEL].

10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2

• The current tone frequency appears and blinks. The

default is 88.5 Hz.

If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to

select a tone frequency. First program one of the Mic

PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 2,

press [ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the

table. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press

[ENTER], [0], [5].

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

This function automatically selects an offset direction,

according to the frequency that you select on the VHF

band. 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.

[OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then

press [OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUTO OFFSET (1–7–2)”,

then press [OK].

U.S.A. and Canada versions

This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

144.0

145.5

146.4

146.6

147.0

147.6

148.0 MHz

145.1

146.0

147.4

−

5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (default) or

S: Simplex

European versions

144.0

OFF.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

–

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.

Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous

signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz

tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the

transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting a 1750 Hz

tone.

TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE

Most of the repeaters in Europe require that a

transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E,

simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750

Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on the

front panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

[OK].

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then

[OK].

press [OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “TX HOLD (1–7–4)”, then

press [OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “1750 KEY (1–7–3)”, then

press [OK].

5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “1750”.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

Note:

◆

All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–4.

•

“1750” appears in place of “CALL” as the button label.

While remaining in the transmit mode, the transceiver does not

continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

Note:

◆

All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–3.

All market versions allow any Mic PF key to be assigned the 1750 Hz

Tone function {page 62}.

◆

The transceiver continuously transmits a 1750 Hz tone until you

release Mic [CALL] or [CALL].

REVERSE FUNCTION

AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)

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.

While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the

strength of a signal that you receive directly from the

other station. If the station’s signal is strong enough to

allow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicator

on the display begins blinking.

Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.

•

The ASC indicator appears when the function is ON.

144.725 MHz

REV ON

TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz

RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz

TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz

RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz

•

While direct contact is possible, the ASC indicator blinks.

To quit the function, press [REV].

Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or

OFF).

Note:

◆

Pressing Mic [PTT] causes the ASC indicator to quit blinking.

•

“R” appears when the function is ON.

ASC does not function if your transmit and receive frequencies are

the same (simplex operation).

◆

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

Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.

◆

ASC causes receive audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3

seconds.

Note:

◆

If pressing [REV] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable

range, then pressing Mic [PTT] causes an error beep to sound;

transmission is inhibited.

◆

If pressing [REV] places the receive frequency outside the allowable

range, an error beep sounds and no reversal occurs.

◆

Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON.

You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.

4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in

TONE FREQ. ID

place of the currently set tone frequency.

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 your local repeater.

•

The Tone function will be remained ON. You may press

[TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF.

Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified

frequency.

1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the Tone function.

Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking,

to resume scanning.

•

“T” appears when the Tone function is ON.

2 Press [F], [T.SEL].

•

The current tone frequency appears and blinks.

3 Press [SCAN] to activate the Tone Freq. ID.

“T SCAN” appears and blinks.

•

Scan starts when signals are received.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

•

To quit the function, press [ESC].

•

When the tone frequency is identified, the identified

frequency appears and blinks.

MEMORY CHANNELS

In memory channels, you can store frequencies and

The data listed below can be stored in each memory

channel:

related data that you often use. Then you need not

reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall

a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of

200 memory channels are available for bands A and B.

Simplex &

Repeater

Parameter

Odd-split

Receive frequency

Transmit frequency

Tone frequency

Tone ON

Yes

N/A

Yes

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY

CHANNEL?

Yes

You can use each memory channel as a simplex &

repeater channel or as 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.

CTCSS frequency

CTCSS ON

DCS code

DCS ON

Simplex & repeater channel allows:

Offset direction

Offset frequency

Reverse ON

•

Simplex frequency operation

Repeater operation with a standard offset

(If an offset direction is stored)

Odd-split channel allows:

Frequency step size

Memory channel lockout

Memory channel name

FM/ AM mode selection

•

Repeater operation with a non-standard offset

Note:

◆

Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can also

overwrite existing data with new data.

◆

If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-control band

(A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to

program data.

Yes: Can be stored in memory.

N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD

REPEATER FREQUENCIES

STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES

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.

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press [VFO].

3 Select the desired frequency.

1 Select the desired receive frequency and related data

by using steps 1 to 4 given for simplex or standard

repeater frequencies.

4 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the

following data:

•

Offset direction {page 29}

Tone ON, if necessary {page 30}

Tone frequency, if necessary {page 30}

2 Press [F].

3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to

If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other

related data (CTCSS ON, CTCSS freq., etc.).

select the desired memory channel.

4 Press [M.IN] (1 s).

5 Press [F].

•

“±” appears.

•

A memory channel number appears and blinks.

” indicates the current channel is empty while “

indicates the channel contains data.

“

”

5 Select the desired transmit frequency.

6 Press [M.IN].

Note:

6 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to

◆

When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “±” appears on the

select the desired memory channel.

display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].

Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-

split memory channel.

7 Press [M.IN].

RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL

1 Select band A or B.

CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL

Use the following procedure to clear an individual

memory channel. Full Reset {page 41} is a quick way to

clear all memory channels.

2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.

•

The memory channel used last is recalled.

1 Recall the desired memory channel.

2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver.

3 Press [MHz] (Tuning control)+ POWER ON.

•

A confirmation message appears.

3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to

select the desired memory channel.

•

You cannot recall an empty memory channel.

To restore VFO mode, press [VFO].

•

To quit clearing the memory channel, press [ESC].

If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to

recall a desired memory channel. First program one of

the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In

Memory Recall mode press [ENTER], then enter the

channel number. To recall channel 3, for example, press

[ENTER], [0], [0], [3].

4 Press [OK].

Note:

◆

If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-control band (A or

B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to clear.

When in Channel Display mode, you cannot clear any memory

channel.

Note:

◆

When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “±” appears on the

display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency.

After recalling a memory channel, you may program 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 36}.

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.

NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL

Switches among the sets of alphanumeric

characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),

and special ASCII characters.

You can name memory channels using up to 8

alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named

memory channel, its name appears above the frequency.

Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names

of people, etc.

Switches between

small and capital

letters.

Cancels Memory

Name Entry.

Deletes the digit at

which the cursor is

blinking.

Causes the cursor

to move backward.

1 Recall the desired memory channel.

2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

Inserts the currently

Clears all digits and

selected character. _{(left BAND}backs the cursor to

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

SEL)

the first digit.

[OK].

9 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then

press [OK].

10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter

alphanumeric characters in step 6. See page 18.

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY NAME (1–4–4)”,

then press [OK].

Note:

•

The display for entering a memory name appears; the

first digit blinks.

◆

You can also name the Program Scan {page 52} and DTMF

{page 60} channels, but you cannot name the Call channel

{page 39}.

◆

You can assign names only to memory channels in which you have

stored frequencies and related data.

◆

The stored names can be overwritten by repeating steps 1 to 10.

The stored names also are erased by clearing memory channels.

6 Turn the Tuning control to select the first digit.

•

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

7 Press [a].

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

■ Reprogramming the Call Channel

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press [VFO].

CALL CHANNEL

The Call channel can always be selected quickly no

matter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,

you may use the Call channel as an emergency

channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO

scan {page 54} will be useful.

3 Select the desired frequency and related data

(Tone, CTCSS, etc.).

•

When you program the Call channel as an odd-split

channel, select a receive frequency.

The default frequency stored in the Call channel is

144.000 MHz for the VHF band. The default on the UHF

band is 440.000 MHz or 430.000 MHz depending on the

market versions. The Call channel can be

reprogrammed either as a simplex & repeater or odd-

split channel.

4 Press [F], [C.IN].

•

The selected frequency and related data are stored

in the Call channel.

•

The previous mode is restored.

Note: Unlike channels 1 to 200 the call channel cannot be cleared.

■ Recalling the Call Channel

When programming as an odd-split channel, press

[F], [C.IN] (1 s) instead; “±” appears.

To also store a transmit frequency, proceed to the

next step.

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel.

5 Select the desired transmit frequency.

• “CALL” appears.

6 Press [C.IN].

•

The transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel,

and the previous mode is restored.

Note:

◆

Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an

odd-split Call channel.

◆

To store data other than frequencies, select the data in step 3 not

step 5.

• To restore the previous mode, press [CALL] again.

MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER

CHANNEL DISPLAY

You may sometimes want to search for other stations or

a clear frequency, near the frequency stored in a

memory channel or the Call channel. In this case first

transfer the contents of a memory channel or the Call

channel to the VFO.

When in this mode, the transceiver displays only

memory channel numbers (and memory names if stored)

instead of frequencies.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

1 Recall the desired memory channel or the Call

[OK].

channel.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then

2 Press [F], [MsV].

press [OK].

•

The entire contents of the memory channel or the Call

channel are copied to the VFO.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “CHANNEL DISPLAY (1–4–

2)”, then press [OK].

Note:

◆

A transmit frequency from an odd-split memory channel or odd-split

Call channel is not transferred to the VFO. To transfer a transmit

frequency, press [REV], then press [F], [MsV].

◆

Lockout status and memory names are not copied from a memory

channel to the VFO.

If you recall the Call channel in step 1, simply turning the Tuning

Control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN] also transfers the contents to

the VFO. The frequency, however, is changed by one step.

5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

Note: You cannot switch this function ON unless you can recall any

channel on both bands A and B.

When in Channel Display mode, you cannot use the

following functions:

Sub-band Select

Memory Store

VFO Select

PM Store

VFO Scan

PM Recall

Memory-to-VFO

Transfer

Frequency Step Size

Change

Partial/ Full/ PM Reset

1/ 10 MHz Step Change All-control Lock

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,

initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Use

Full Reset to initialize all settings that you have

customized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize the

following settings:

[OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press

[OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RESET (1–9–7)”, then

press [OK].

Memory channels

Memory channel names

Call channels

Memory channel lockout

Program scan channels

PM channels

DTMF memory channel

names

DTMF memory channels

Some of the VFO factory defaults are listed below:

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select Partial (VFO) Reset, PM

Reset {page 45}, or Full Reset, then press [OK].

Parameter

Band A

Band B

•

A confirmation message appears.

Press [ESC] to quit resetting.

440.000 MHz

VFO freq.

144.000 MHz

(U.S.A./ Canada) or

430.000 MHz

6 Press [OK].

After switching the power OFF, you may press [VFO]+

POWER ON for Partial Reset, or [MR]+ POWER ON for

Full Reset. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 5.

5 kHz (U.S.A./

Canada) or 12.5 kHz

Freq. step

Tone freq.

25 kHz

88.5 Hz

You can also use the RESET button to perform Full

Reset. See page 12.

Note: When in All-control Lock or Channel Display mode, you cannot

perform Partial Reset nor Full Reset.

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)

Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settings

The following settings are shared by both band A and B:

currently set on the transceiver. This transceiver

provides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiver

configurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these,

depending on the operations in your mind or the

operating environment.

TX band

Control band

Transmit output power

Auto Band Change

Many of the menu selections

under RADIO (1–)

Display Dimmer

Most of the menu selections

under SSTV (2–) ¹

Most of the menu selections

under APRS (3–) ¹

PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION

Most of the menu selections

The following settings can be separately stored for band

A and B:

under SKY COMMAND (4–) ^{1, 2}

¹The menu items listed below will not be stored:

VFO frequency

Memory Recall mode

Offset direction

Reverse ON

Tone ON

VFO mode

•

1–4–1, Auto PM Channel Store

1–4–3, Memory Channel Lockout

1–4–4, Memory channel name

1–5–1, DTMF Number Store

1–6–3, Time

1–6–4, Date

1–7–6, Repeater function

1–9–5, COM port

1–9–7, Reset

1–A–3, Remote Control

2–8, SSTV mode

3–4, My position

3–9, Status text

Call Channel mode

Offset frequency

Automatic Simplex Check

Tone frequency

CTCSS frequency

DCS code

CTCSS ON

DCS ON

Upper frequency limit

(for Programmable VFO)

Lower frequency limit

(for Programmable VFO)

4–4, Sky Command mode

Frequency step size

Wide/ narrow TX deviation ¹

¹TM-D700E only

FM/ AM mode

²U.S.A./ Canada only

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent

applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function.

Solution

Situation 1

Because 5 PM channels are available, up to 5

persons can separately program the transceiver and

store their customized environment. Then each

person can quickly change to his or her favorite

settings, simply by recalling a PM channel.

You share your transceiver with other members in

your family or club. However, each individual has

personal preferences for how they like to set various

functions. You have to keep changing many settings

each time you use the transceiver.

It is too much trouble to change back the settings

after somebody else has reconfigured them. So this

application may avoid having a feature-rich

transceiver but never using many useful features.

Situation 2

Solution

While operating mobile on the way to work every

morning, you prefer a silent transceiver that does not

interrupt the morning calm. In addition, you feel that a

bright display is a waste of electricity in sunlight.

At night when driving home, you realize the Beep

function truly serves a purpose and you feel it is nice

to see a bright display after dark.

In two PM channels, store the same operating data

such as frequency, offset, tone, etc., and store

different settings for the Display Dimmer and Beep

functions. Then you can quickly recall the best

settings for day or night operating.

Solution

Situation 3

You cannot figure out how you can make the

transceiver exit the current mode.

Simply recall PM channel 1 that contains an exact

copy of the transceiver default environment. You will

not lose the contents of any memory channels.

STORING IN PM CHANNELS

RECALLING A PM CHANNEL

1 Confirm that the following conditions have been

1 Press [PM].

satisfied:

•

The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear at the bottom of

the display.

•

The transceiver is in the receive mode.

Scan is not being used.

Microphone Control is OFF.

2 Configure the transceiver as you like.

•

For the items that can be stored, see page 42.

3 Press [F], [P.IN].

2 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM

•

The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear and blink at the

bottom of the display.

channel.

•

The contents of the selected channel are recalled.

The current PM channel number appears at the upper

right corner. “s” before “PM” indicates that Auto PM

Store mode {page 45} has been selected.

•

To exit PM Recall mode, press [PM], then press [OFF].

Note: You cannot recall a PM channel while transmitting.

4 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM

channel.

•

The settings listed in page 42 are stored in the PM

channel.

AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE

PM CHANNEL RESET

After you recalled a PM channel, this function

automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the

present operating environment when:

If you want to reprogram the PM channels from the

beginning, reset all the PM channels to the factory

defaults.

•

You recall another PM channel.

You press [OFF].

1 Press [PM]+ POWER ON.

•

A confirmation message appears.

You switch OFF the transceiver.

The factory default of this function is ON.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

[OK].

•

Press [ESC] to quit resetting.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUTO PM STORE (1–4–1)”,

You can also use Menu 1–9–7 (RESET) to reset the PM

channels. See page 41.

then press [OK].

5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (default) or

OFF.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

SCAN

Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your

favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all

types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency.

This transceiver provides the following types of scans

plus Visual Scan {page 47}. Visual Scan graphically and

simultaneously shows how frequencies in a specific

range are busy.

Scan Type

Scan Range

VFO Scan

All frequencies tunable on the band

Frequencies stored in the memory

channels

Memory Scan

Frequencies stored in the memory

channels which belong to the

specified group

Group Scan

All frequencies in the range

selected on the band

Program Scan

MHz Scan

All frequencies within a 1 MHz range

Call channel plus the current VFO

frequency

Call/VFO Scan

Stop

Call channel plus the selected

memory channel

Call/Memory Scan

Note:

◆

Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level

too low could cause Scan to stop immediately.

◆

While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received;

however, you will hear audio only when the signal contains the same

CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected.

◆

When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal

strength matches or exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes

2 seconds after the signal level drops below the S-meter setting.

◆

Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it

is functioning on a non TX band.

Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check.

■ Selecting the Number of Channels

VISUAL SCAN

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to

monitor frequencies near the current operating

frequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously

shows how all frequencies in the selected range are

busy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel,

that represent 7 S-meter levels (3 segments per level).

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

[OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press

[OK].

You will determine the scan range by selecting the

center frequency and the number of channels. The

default number of channels is 61.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “VISUAL SCAN (1–9–2)”,

then press [OK].

S-meter

level

Mode 1 (31 ch)

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select 31, 61 (default), 91, or

181.

Frequency channel

Move the cursor to this

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

Cursor

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

position to receive this signal

Mode 2 (61 ch)

Note:

■ Using Visual Scan

◆

If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memory

channel frequencies will be scanned.

1 Select the desired band.

If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the call

channel frequency will be used as the center frequency.

2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/

[DWN], to select the operating frequency.

If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or Program

VFO is narrower than the range specified for Visual Scan, the

range for Program Scan or VFO will be used for Visual Scan.

• This frequency will also be used as the center

frequency.

◆

Visual Scan stops while transmitting.

3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan.

Starting Visual Scan switches Automatic Band Change OFF.

If you start Visual Scan in one of the following conditions, you

cannot receive in the current operating frequency. To use this

frequency, press [PAUSE] to halt Scan.

•

Memory Recall or Call Channel mode

A frequency in the 118, 220, or 1200 MHz band was selected

in VFO mode.

◆

Depending on conditions, Visual Scan and the conventional S-

meter may indicate different signal strength levels.

• To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. “PAUSE” appears and

blinks. Press [PAUSE] again to resume.

4 To change the operating frequency, turn the

Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

• The displayed frequency changes and the cursor

moves.

• Press [SET] to use the changed operating frequency

as the center frequency.

• Press [RESET] to restore the previous operating

frequency.

5 To quit Visual Scan, press [ESC].

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency (or

memory channel) on which a signal is detected. It then

continues scanning according to which resume mode

you select. You can choose one of the following modes.

The default is Time-operated mode.

[OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press

[OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”,

•

Time-Operated mode

then press [OK].

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds, and

then continues to scan even if the signal is still

present.

Carrier-Operated mode

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is

a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan

resumption.

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select Time-Operated (default),

Carrier-Operated, or Seek.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

Seek mode

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or

memory channel) even after the signal drops out and

does not automatically resume scanning.

Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press the

Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page 62}. Press the PF key

again to resume scanning.

VFO SCAN

MEMORY SCAN

VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band,

using the current frequency step size.

Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels

programmed with frequency data.

1 s

1 Select the desired band.

1 Select band A or B.

2 Press [VFO] (1 s).

2 Press [MR] (1 s).

•

Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

•

Scan starts with the channel last recalled.

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

3 To quit VFO Scan, press [VFO] again.

3 To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again.

Note:

◆

At least 2 or more memory channels must contain data and must not

be locked out.

◆

The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels are not scanned.

You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode.

While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks.

■ Locking Out a Memory Channel

GROUP SCAN

Select memory channels that you prefer not to

monitor while scanning.

For the purpose of Group Scan, the 200 memory

channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group

containing 20 channels. Group Scan monitors only the

20 channels which belong to the specified group. The

channels are grouped as below:

1 Recall the desired memory channel.

2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

Nos. 1 ~ 20

Nos. 21 ~ 40

Nos. 41 ~ 60

Nos. 61 ~ 80

Nos. 81 ~ 100

Nos. 101 ~ 120

Nos. 121 ~ 140

Nos. 141 ~ 160

Nos. 161 ~ 180

Nos. 181 ~ 200

[OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then

press [OK].

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “LOCKOUT (1–4–3)”,

then press [OK].

1 Recall one of the memory channels in the desired

group.

2 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s).

•

Scan starts with the channel last recalled.

6 Press [c]/ [d] to switch Lockout ON (or OFF).

7 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

8 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

• A star appears to indicate the channel has been

locked out.

3 To quit Group Scan, press [MHz] again.

Note:

Note: The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels cannot be

locked out.

◆

At least 2 or more memory channels in the specified group must

contain data and must not be locked out.

You can also start Group Scan when in Channel Display mode.

While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks.

6 Press [M.IN].

PROGRAM SCAN

•

The lower limit is stored in the channel.

Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that

you select the frequency range of the scan.

7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit.

8 Press [F].

9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/

[DWN], to select a matching channel in the range

U0 to U9.

1 s

•

If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, select

U3.

■ Setting Scan Limits

You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory

channels L0/U0 to L9/U9.

10 Press [M.IN].

1 Select the desired band.

•

The upper limit is stored in the channel.

2 Press [VFO].

To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR], then

select the L and U channels.

3 Select the desired frequency as the lower limit.

Note:

4 Press [F].

◆

The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper limit.

The lower and upper frequency step sizes must be equal.

The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same band.

• A memory channel number appears and blinks.

5 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/

[DWN], to select a channel in the range L0 to L9.

■ Using Program Scan

1 Select the appropriate band.

2 Press [VFO] .

MHz SCAN

MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using

the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit

determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the

current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range

would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. The exact

upper limit depends on the current frequency step size.

3 Select a frequency equal to or between the

programmed scan limits.

4 Press [VFO] (1 s).

• Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in

progress.

• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning

control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/

[DWN].

1 s

5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again.

Note:

1 Select the desired band.

◆

If the step size of the current VFO frequency differs from that of

the programmed frequencies, VFO scan starts instead of

Program Scan.

2 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.

◆

If the step size differs between the lower limit and the upper limit,

VFO scan starts instead of Program Scan.

3 Select a frequency within the desired 1 MHz

segment.

If the current VFO frequency is within more than one

programmed scan range, the range stored in the smallest

channel number is used.

4 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s).

•

Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

5 To quit MHz Scan, press [MHz] again.

CALL/VFO SCAN

Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and

the current VFO frequency on the selected band.

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press [VFO].

3 Select the desired frequency.

4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan.

•

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

5 To quit Call/VFO Scan, press [CALL] again.

CALL/MEMORY SCAN

Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel

and the desired memory channel.

1 Recall the desired memory channel.

2 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/Memory Scan.

•

The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.

The Call channel on the same band as of the selected

memory channel is used for Scan.

3 To quit Call/Memory Scan, press [CALL] again.

Note: The memory channel last used is scanned even if it has been

locked out.

CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)

You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific

USING CTCSS

persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls

from other persons who are using the same frequency.

First select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the

other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is

subaudible and is selectable from among the 38

standard tone frequencies.

1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or

•

If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to

recall the sub-band.

2 Press [TONE] to activate the CTCSS function.

•

“CT” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.

Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only

relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.

Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>

CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.

3 Press [F], [T.SEL].

•

The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks.

Received

CTCSS freq.:

82.5 Hz

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select a CTCSS frequency.

CTCSS freq.:

•

The selectable frequencies are the same as for the tone

frequency. See the table given in “Selecting a Tone

Frequency” {page 30}.

82.5 Hz

CTCSS freq.:

100 Hz

5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

You will hear calls only when the selected tone is

received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT],

then speak into the microphone.

CTCSS: OFF

Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the

appropriate CTCSS frequency.

If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to

select a CTCSS frequency. First program one of the Mic

PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 3, press

[ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the table {page

30}. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press [ENTER], [0],

[5].

3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID.

•

“CT SCAN” appears and blinks.

Note:

◆

You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tone

functions.

•

Scan starts when signals are received.

◆

You cannot use the CTCSS with the Tone or DCS function.

If you select a high tone 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 noise squelch level {page 20}.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

•

To quit the function, press [ESC].

•

When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified

frequency appears and blinks.

CTCSS FREQ. ID

This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to

identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received

signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the

CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group

are using.

1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the CTCSS function.

4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in

•

“CTCSS” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.

place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.

2 Press [F], [T.SEL].

•

The CTCSS function will be remained ON. You may

press [TONE] to switch the CTCSS function OFF.

•

The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks.

Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified

frequency.

Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking,

to resume scanning.

Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.

DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS)

Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which

USING DCS

allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It

functions the same way as CTCSS. The only

differences are the encode/ decode method and the

number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select

from 104 different codes listed in the table.

1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or

•

If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to

recall the sub-band.

2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function.

•

“DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON.

Received

Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>

CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.

DCS code: 125

3 Press [F], [T.SEL].

•

The current DCS code appears and blinks.

Not Received

DCS code: 205

DCS code: 125

023

025

026

031

032

036

043

047

051

053

054

065

071

072

073

074

114

115

116

122

125

131

132

134

143

145

152

155

156

162

165

172

174

205

212

223

225

226

243

244

245

246

251

252

255

261

263

265

266

271

274

306

311

315

325

331

332

343

346

351

356

364

365

371

411

412

413

423

431

432

445

446

452

454

455

462

464

465

466

503

506

516

523

526

532

546

565

606

612

624

627

631

632

654

662

664

703

712

723

731

732

734

743

754

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select a DCS code, then press

[OK].

You will hear calls only when the selected code is

received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT],

then speak into the microphone.

Note: You cannot use the DCS with the Tone or CTCSS function.

4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of

DCS CODE ID

the currently set code.

This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the

incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find

it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the

other persons in your group are using.

•

The DCS function will be remained ON. You may press

[TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF.

Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified

code.

1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the DCS function.

Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, to

resume scanning.

•

“DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON.

Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.

2 Press [F], [T.SEL].

•

The current DCS code appears and blinks.

3 Press [SCAN] to activate the DCS CODE ID.

•

“DCS SCAN” appears and blinks.

•

Scan starts when signals are received.

To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control

clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise

(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

•

To quit the function, press [ESC].

•

When the DCS code is identified, the identified code

appears and blinks.

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the

12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4

additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides

10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF

number (16 digits max.) with a memory name (8 digits

max.) in each of the channels to recall later for a quick

call.

■ DTMF Monitor

When pressing the Mic DTMF keys, you will not

hear DTMF tones from the speaker. You can also

make the speaker output DTMF tones each time

you press a DTMF key.

Access Menu 1–8–6 (DTMF MONITOR) and

select “ON”.

Some 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.

MANUAL DIALING

Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF

tones.

1 Press and hold Mic [PTT].

2 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to

send DTMF tones.

•

The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.

Freq. (Hz)

697

1209

1336

1477

1633

770

852

941

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.

AUTOMATIC DIALER

Switches among the sets of alphanumeric

characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),

and special ASCII characters.

If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store

DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string

of digits.

Switches between

small and capital

letters.

Cancels Memory

Name Entry.

■ Storing a DTMF Number in Memory

Deletes the digit at

which the cursor is

blinking.

Causes the cursor

to move backward.

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.

Inserts the

currently selected

character.

Clears all digits

and backs the

^{(left BAND}cursor to the first

SEL)

digit.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

7 Press [OK].

2 Select Menu 1–5–1 (STORE), then press [OK].

•

The cursor moves to the start of the next field.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select from channels 0 to 9,

then press [OK].

•

The display for entering a memory name

appears; the first digit blinks.

To skip naming the channel, press [OK] again.

You can jump to step 8.

8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to

enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits.

•

You may turn the Tuning control then [a] to select

each digit. Select a space if you want to include a

pause.

9 Press [OK] to complete the programming.

4 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.

•

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus

special ASCII characters.

10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using

steps 1 to 3.

5 Press [a].

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter

alphanumeric characters in step 4. See page 18.

■ Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number

■ Selecting TX Speed

1 Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF].

Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF

number is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens,

change the DTMF number transmission speed from

Fast (default) to Slow.

In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) and

select “Slow”.

2 Release only Mic [PF], then press Mic [UP]/

[DWN] to select the desired DTMF memory

channel.

3 While still holding Mic [PTT], press [0] to [9]

corresponding to the channel number.

• The number stored in the channel scrolls across the

display accompanied by DTMF tones from the

speaker.

■ Selecting Pause Duration

You can also change pause duration stored in

memory channels; the default is 500 msec.

• After transmission, the frequency display is restored.

In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–3 (PAUSE) and

select from 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000

msec.

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS

The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR],

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

[VFO], and [CALL] located on the face of the

microphone. These keys have the following default

functions:

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press

[OK].

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MIC (1–8–)”, then press

[PF] (PF1)

[MR] (PF2)

[VFO] (PF3)

Band Select

Memory Recall

VFO Select

[OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “PF1 (1–8–1)” to “PF4 (1–8–4)”,

then press [OK].

Call Channel Select

(TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone TX)

[CALL] (PF4)

If you prefer, you can change the defaults to the

following key functions:

Ref.

Page

Ref.

Page

Ref.

Page

Key Function

5 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired function.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

A/B

REV

STEP

MONITOR

30,37,

56,63

LOW

VISUAL

ENTER

MUTE

DIM

SUB-BAND SEL

VOICE

1750

CTRL

PM IN

A.B.C.

MsV

M. IN

(6)

After switching the power OFF, you may press Mic [PF]+

POWER ON. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 4. Press

Mic [MR], [VFO], or [CALL] instead of [PF] as

necessary.

TNC

(4,6,11)

(15)

VFO

LIST

P. MON

BCON

MSG

(26)

Note:

C. IN

(25,32)

(30 ~ 32)

(19,20)

◆

Without an optional VS-3 unit installed or with OFF selected in Menu

1–2–4 (VOICE), pressing the PF key programmed with Voice causes

the transceiver to announce the current frequency using beeps of

different frequencies.

CALL

MHz

LOCK

T. SEL

30,55,57

POS

PWR

(PF1only)

30,55,57

TONE

SHIFT

◆

To restore the default functions, perform Full Reset {page 41}.

For the shaded functions, see the separate manual,

“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, the

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

new data is accepted for the digits entered and the

previous data remains unchanged for the digits not yet

entered.

If the desired operating frequency is far from the current

frequency, using the Mic keypad is the quickest way to

change frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys

as the ENTER key {page 62},

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or

Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on

combinations of the previous frequency and the current frequency step

size.

•

If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to

recall the sub-band.

If you press Mic [ENTER] while entering a frequency, the

new data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is

programmed for the digits not yet entered.

2 Press [VFO].

3 Press Mic [ENTER].

•

The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.

Previous freq.:

145.350 MHz

4 Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad.

Note:

◆

The 1 kHz and subsequent digits are corrected according to which

key is pressed for the 1 kHz digit.

Entering a digit that is outside the allowable range causes the nearest

digit within range to be displayed.

You cannot enter a frequency in a band which cannot be recalled on

the current band.

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE

PROGRAMMABLE VFO

Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to

select your exact frequency using the Tuning control or

Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the 144 MHz

band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. The

default on the 440/430 MHz band is 25 kHz no matter

which market version. For the U.S.A./ Canada version,

the default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5

kHz and the default on the 1.2 GHz band is 25 kHz.

If you always check frequencies within a certain range,

set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are

selectable using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/

[DWN]. For example, if you select 145 MHz for the

lower limit and 146 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable

range will be from 145.000 MHz to 146.995 MHz.

1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A

or B, then press [VFO].

1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or

•

If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]

to recall the sub-band.

•

If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to

recall the sub-band.

2 Press [MNU], select Menu 1–3–1

(PROGRAMMABLE VFO), then press [OK].

2 Press [VFO].

•

The current lower frequency limit blinks.

3 Press [F], [STEP].

•

The current step size appears and blinks.

3 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired lower

frequency limit, then press [OK].

•

The current upper frequency limit blinks.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired step size.

•

The selectable step sizes are 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,

25, 30, 50, and 100 kHz.

4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired upper

frequency limit, then press [OK].

5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

5 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

Note:

Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed

frequency. For example, if 144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step

size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size corrects the displayed

frequency to 144.9875 MHz.

◆

You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits.

The exact 100 kHz and subsequent digits of the upper limit

depend on the frequency step size selected.

DISPLAY DIMMER

DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST

You can manually change the display illumination to suit

the lighting conditions where you are operating.

The display visibility changes depending on ambient

conditions, for example between daytime and nighttime.

When you find the display is not clear, use this function

to select the optimum display contrast.

1 Press [F], [DIM].

•

The current illumination level appears and blinks; The

default is level 1.

Access Menu 1–1–2 (CONTRAST) and select from

levels 1 to 16. The default is level 8.

2 Press [c]/ [d] to select from 5 levels, including OFF.

3 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

Note: The display contrast may be affected by a change in temperature.

Adjust the contrast as necessary.

Note: Selecting OFF automatically switches Auto Dimmer Change ON.

POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL

AUTO DIMMER CHANGE

You can change the display status between Negative

and Positive (default) using Menu 1–1–3 (REVERSE

MODE).

This function increases the display intensity one step

brighter for approximately 5 seconds when you press a

front panel button or Mic key, or turn the Tuning control.

No change occurs if you have selected the brightest

level. Access Menu 1–1–4 (AUTO DIMMER) and select

“ON”.

BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY

AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.)

If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequency

display on the unused band. This saves power

consumption and makes it simpler to read the

information you need.

A.B.C. will temporarily switch the RX only band to the TX

band immediately after a signal is received on the RX

only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller

without manually selecting the correct band.

Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or the

Press [F], [A.B.C] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

right [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A.

• “A.B.C.” appears when the function is ON.

To restore Dual-band mode, press the same [BAND

• Pressing [BAND SEL] or Mic [PTT] also cancels A.B.C.

SEL] (1 s).

• The original TX band is restored 2 seconds after signals

drop out.

Note: You cannot operate the blanked band nor use this band to receive

or transmit.

Note:

◆

You cannot use A.B.C. when in Single-band mode. After activating

A.B.C., changing from Dual-band mode to Single-band mode

switches OFF the A.B.C.

◆

After activating A.B.C., starting Visual Scan deactivates A.B.C.

Canceling Visual Scan reactivates A.B.C.

TRANSCEIVER LOCK

CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS

Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile

installation where you alter most functions with your

microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding

the following:

The functions to be frequently used may differ among

persons. You can change the defaults of the 5 buttons

located below the display.

Access Menu 1–1–5 (KEY FUNC) and select mode 1

(default), 2, or 3.

PWR switch

[F]

[F], [MHz]

SQL controls

VOL controls

Mic keys

Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

•

“LOCK” appears when the function is ON.

Mode 1

[KEY]

TONE REV

LOW MUTE CTRL

VISUAL

[F], [KEY]

T.SEL SHIFT STEP

DIM

ALL-CONTROL LOCK

[F] (1 s), [KEY]

LIST P.MON BCON MSG

Mode 2

POS

All-control Lock is ideal when you have no plans to

transmit but you want to monitor a specific frequency.

This Lock disables all functions excluding power ON/

OFF and All-control Lock ON/OFF.

VISUAL

[KEY]

T.SEL SHIFT STEP

DIM

[F], [KEY]

LIST P.MON BCON MSG

POS

[F] (1 s), [KEY]

TONE REV

Mode 3

LOW MUTE CTRL

After switching Transceiver Lock ON, switch OFF the

transceiver, then press [MHz]+ POWER ON to switch

the function ON (or OFF).

[KEY]

LIST P.MON BCON MSG

POS

[F], [KEY]

TONE REV

LOW MUTE CTRL

•

“ALL LOCK” appears when the function is ON.

VISUAL

[F] (1 s), [KEY]

T.SEL SHIFT STEP

DIM

7 To select the desired S-meter setting, turn the left

(band A) or right (band B) SQL control depending on

which band you selected.

S-METER SQUELCH

S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when

a signal with the same or greater strength than the S-

meter setting is received. This function relieves you from

constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak

stations that you have no interest in.

■ Squelch Hang Time

When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust

the time interval between when the received signals

drop and when the squelch closes.

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) and

select from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 msec.

3 Select 1–3–2 (S-METER SQUELCH), then press

[OK].

4 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

6 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

•

The S-meter setting segments appear.

CHANGING BEEP VOLUME

SWITCHING FM/AM MODE

The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel

button or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRS

or DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume or

turn it off.

This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not

transmitting) in AM on band A. The default mode on the

118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 220,

300, or 440 MHz band is FM. After recalling the desired

band on band A, access Menu 1–3–4 (FM/AM MODE)

and switch between FM and AM.

Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select the

volume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is level

• The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is

selected.

KEY BEEP ON/ OFF

Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B.

If you are distracted by beeps generated when pressing

a front panel button or Mic key, switch OFF the Key

Beep. The transceiver will beep only when it receives

appropriate APRS or DX cluster data.

ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)

The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP

helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion

caused by intermodulation. You may use this function

when operating on the VHF band. Access Menu 1–3–5

(VHF AIP) and select “ON”.

Access Menu 1–2–2 (KEY BEEP) and select “OFF”.

Note: After selecting OFF, you will still hear TOT and APO alarms.

Note:

◆

This transceiver does not allow you to use the AIP on the UHF band.

Switching ON the AIP also affects the VHF sub-band on band B.

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)

It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single

transmission to a specific maximum time. You may use

this function to prevent repeater time-outs when

Automatic Power Off is a background function that

monitors whether any buttons or keys have been

pressed, or whether the Tuning control has been turned.

After 3 hours pass with no operations, APO turns OFF

the power. However, 1 minute before the power turns

OFF, “APO” appears and blinks, and a series of warning

tones sound.

accessing repeaters, or to conserve battery power.

When TOT times out, the transceiver generates beeps

and automatically returns to receive mode. To resume

transmitting, release and then press Mic [PTT] again.

Access Menu 1–9–3 (APO) and select “ON”.

Access Menu 1–9–4 (TOT) and select 3, 5, or 10

(default) minutes for the TOT time.

Note: If any settings are changed during the 3 hour period while APO is

ON, the timer resets. When you stop changing the settings, the timer

begins counting again from 0.

POWER-ON MESSAGE

Switches among the sets of alphanumeric

characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),

and special ASCII characters.

Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”

appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. You

can program your favorite message in place of the

factory default.

Switches between

small and capital

letters.

Cancels Message

Entry.

Deletes the digit at

which the cursor is

blinking.

Causes the cursor

to move backward.

1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.

Inserts the currently

Clears all digits and

2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press

selected character. _{(left BAND}backs the cursor to

[OK].

SEL)

the first digit.

•

The display for entering a message appears; the first

digit blinks.

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.

The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter

alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18.

DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION

3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.

By initiating this function, various preprogrammed

displays appear. You still can normally use the

transceiver in this mode. Pressing a front panel button

or Mic key, or turning the Tuning control restores the

operating display immediately. If there is no button/key

entry or Tuning control adjustment for approximately

10 seconds, the transceiver reverts back to

Demonstration mode.

•

You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters.

4 Press [a].

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.

Press [F]+ POWER ON to switch the function ON (or

OFF).

CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS

SPEAKER MUTE

This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy a

variety of speaker configurations by using one or two

external speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER)

and select mode 1 (default) or 2, depending on how the

internal and/or external speakers should function.

While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you may

not want to hear audio received on the other band. Use

this function to mute the speaker allocated to that band

(not TX band).

Press [MUTE] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

• “MUTE” appears when the function is ON.

Connection

Mode

Band A

External

Internal

Band B

External

Internal

External

Only SP1 jack

connected with an

external speaker

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 1

Mode 2

CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION (TM-D700E ONLY)

This transceiver is capable of switching between wide

and narrow deviations to receive or transmit. After

selecting the desired band, access Menu 1–3–6 (WIDE/

NARROW) and switch between Wide (default) and

Narrow.

Only SP2 jack

connected with an

external speaker

Both SP1 and SP2

jacks connected

with external

Mode 1

Mode 2

External 2 External 1

External 1 External 2

speakers

• When Narrow is selected, “N” appears beside the

frequency.

Note: Do not select Narrow for the band configured as a data band. The

selection of Narrow is invalid on the data band.

MICROPHONE CONTROL (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

You can change numerous transceiver settings by

operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function,

access Menu 1–8–5 (MIC CONTROL) and select “ON”.

You can also make the following settings by pressing [D]

first (ex. [D], then [2]).

Tone (or CTCSS) Frequency/

Sub-band Select

DCS Code Select¹

Multi-function Mode

Cancel

Offset Direction Select

DTMF Keypad Lock

DTMF Keypad Unlock

Band A/ B Select

Down

The following table shows what function is switched ON

and OFF or which setting is changed, by pressing the

DTMF keys.

After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to

change the level or selection.

Squelch Adjustment^{2, 3}

TX Power Change

Enter

Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone,

CTCSS, or DCS function.

Press [OK] on the front panel of the transceiver to complete

the setting.

Visual Scan

Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS

Reverse

1 MHz Step Change

Monitor

Control Band Select

Repeater

Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be

picked up by your MC-53DM microphone. If so, this could prevent the

function from working correctly.

Frequency Readout

[F] key

by Beeps ¹

Volume Change ^{2, 3}

Speaker Mute

Down ⁴

Up ⁴

The transceiver announces the displayed information if you

have installed an optional VS-3 unit and selected “English” in

Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) {page 83}.

After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to

change the level or selection.

Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot be

activated at the same time.

Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must be OFF

to change the tone or frequency step using this key.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy

PREPARATION

transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for this

mobile transceiver. You will control one band on the

mobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band from

the handheld. This function will be useful, for example,

when you want to control the mobile from a location

outside your vehicle.

Let us assume band A (VHF) of the mobile transceiver

will be controlled.

On the handy transceiver:

1 Program a 3-digit secret number.

•

For the programming method, see the instruction

manual for the handheld.

Note:

◆

As a remote control, you can also use a handy transceiver which

does not have a remote control function but a DTMF function. You,

however, must manually send DTMF tones for control code strings.

Skip steps 1 and 3 in “PREPARATION”.

•

If using a TH-D7A, see “WIRELESS REMOTE

CONTROL” on its instruction manual.

◆

The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz

band.

2 Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band.

3 Make the handheld enter Remote Control mode.

•

For the method, see the instruction manual for the

handheld. If not described, consult your dealer.

On the mobile transceiver:

4 Access Menu 1–A–1 (CODE), and select the same

secret number as you selected in step 1.

•

Turn the Tuning control to select each digit. Press [a]

(or [b]) to move the cursor to the next (or previous)

digit.

You can also press Mic [0] to [9] in sequence to enter 3

digits.

5 Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF).

REV ON

TONE ON

CTCSS ON

REV OFF

TONE OFF

CTCSS OFF

CALL

LOW

•

Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the

handheld.

ENTER

6 Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band

{page 17}.

TONE SEL

REPEATER ON

REPEATER OFF

DOWN

7 To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment

to the handheld, access Menu 1–A–2 (ANSWER

BACK) and select “ON”.

VFO

To change the transmit/ receive frequency:

([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary

•

DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be

used as an acknowledgment.

digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN])

To recall a memory channel:

8 Access Menu 1–A–3 (CONTROL) and select “ON”.

([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary

digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN])

•

“REMOTE CON” and “LOCK” appear when the mobile

enters Remote Control mode.

To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:

([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡

[TONE SEL])

CONTROL OPERATION

When in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the

handheld will function as shown in the table. Each time

you press the desired key, the handheld will

automatically enter transmit mode and send the

corresponding command to the mobile.

• Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table in page 30.

• First activate the Tone or CTCSS function. You can select a

separate tone frequency for the Tone and CTCSS functions.

Note: When in Remote Control mode, you can perform only the following

operations on the mobile transceiver.

Note: If using a handheld without a remote control function, manually

send “AXXX#YA#” where “XXX” is a 3-digit secret number and “Y” is a

single-digit control command. If you do not add ”A#” to the end, you can

skip sending “AXXX#” next time; however, the mobile may be accidentally

controlled by other stations.

•

Transmit

Secret Number Change

•

Answer Back ON/ OFF

Partial/ Full Reset (with RESET button)

SKY COMMAND 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a

The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and

commands as below:

TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besides

the HF transceiver, this system requires two transceivers

capable of working the Sky Command 2. This

VHF freq.

Audio

transceiver and TH-D7A handhelds are currently

available. You will use one transceiver as a control

station called “Commander”. The transceiver connected

with the HF transceiver is called “Transporter”. It will

function as an interface between the Commander and

the HF transceiver. This system allows you, for

example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your

car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing in

your car, living room, or patio, instead of in your shack.

Audio

POWER

DSP SLOPE

HIGH LOW

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

N.R.

B.C.

ATT

PRE-AMP

PROC

VOX

CW TUNE

FILTER

RIT/XIT

UHF freq.

CH1

CH2

CH3

MIC

DOWN

LSB

USB

PHONES

–

M.IN

RIT

ANT

REC

FINE

PWR

FSK

-S

A/B

MIC

IF SHIFT

SQL

KEY

F.LOCK

M/V

A=B

XIT

SCAN

M>VFO

M.IN

Control commands

Audios

Control commands

tResponse

Commander

Transporter

HF freq.

Your shack

CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF

TRANSCEIVER

TM-D700A

HF transceiver

In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver,

you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For the

connection between the COM connectors on the two

transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-

232-C cross-wired cable.

COM connector

on HF transceiver

COM connector

on TM-D700A

Note:

◆

Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making

the connection.

The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at

regular intervals because of legal requirements; therefore, transmit

sidetone must be output from the HF transceiver. On TS-570D or

TS-570S, do not select “OFF” in Menu 21. On TS-870S, use the

MONI control to adjust the sidetone volume.

To 3.5 mm (1/8")

speaker jack

◆

When the Transporter is too close to the HF transceiver, unwanted

feedback may cause malfunction.

Do not share a regulated power supply between the Transporter and

the HF transceiver. Unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.

MIC connector

on HF transceiver

MIC connector

on TM-D700A

To EXT SP jack

8 V DC

GND

STBY (PTT)

GND (MIC)

MIC

DWN

PREPARATION FLOW

y On the Commander Access Menu 4–3 and select

and Transporter

the tone frequency {page 79}.

The following steps should guide you to a good start of

Sky Command operation. First connect the Transporter

to the HF transceiver {page 77}.

• Select the same tone frequency

on both transceivers.

• For the selectable frequencies,

see the table given on page 30.

q On the Commander Select the same VHF and UHF

and Transporter

frequencies.

u On the Commander Access Menu 4–4 and select

“COMMANDER”.

w On the Commander Access Menu 4–1 to program

a call sign (9 digits max.) for

• “PUSH [ 0 ] KEY TO START

COMMANDER!!” appears.

the Commander {page 79}.

• You may enter your exact call

sign; ex. WD6BQD.

i On the Transporter Access Menu 4–4 and select

“TRANSPORTER”.

e On the Commander Access Menu 4–2 to program

a call sign (9 digits max.) for

Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky

Command mode. For operations in this mode, see

“CONTROL OPERATION” on page 80. First switch ON

the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on the

Commander. To exit the Sky Command mode, access

Menu 4–4 and select “OFF”.

the Transporter {page 79}.

• This call sign must be different

from the one for the

Commander. So you may add

SSID characters; ex.

Note:

WD6BQD-1.

◆

Unless you program call signs, you cannot select “COMMANDER” or

“TRANSPORTER” using Menu 4–4.

r On the Transporter Access Menu 4–1 to program

the same call sign as you

On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 stop bit (default) using

the Menu Set-up function.

entered in step w {page 79}.

Adjust the audio level on both the Transporter and HF transceiver

while listening to audio output from the Commander. An appropriate

position of the AF control on the HF transceiver might be in the range,

8:30 to 9:00.

t On the Transporter Access Menu 4–2 to program

the same call sign as you

◆

To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up to 15

Secondary Station IDentifiers (SSIDs); ex. WD6BQD-1 to WD6BQD-

15. You always have to put a dash between your call sign and SSID

number.

entered in step e {page 79}.

4 Press [

a].

PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS

•

The cursor moves to the next digit.

The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter

communicate each other when you send a control

command from the Commander. So you must program

different call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceivers

as the IDs of the TNCs.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.

Cancels entry of a

call sign.

Deletes the digit at

which the cursor is

blinking.

Causes the cursor

to move backward.

Inserts the currently

selected character.

Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs:

Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first

digit.

On Commander

4–1

4–2

CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander

TRP CALLSIGN Call sign for Transporter

6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.

7 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

On Transporter

The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter

alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18.

4–1

4–2

CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander

TRP CALLSIGN Call sign for Transporter

PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY

1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

On receiving a tone from the Commander, the

Transporter causes the HF transceiver to enter Transmit

mode. On both the Commander and Transporter,

access Menu 4–3 (TONE FREQUENCY) and select the

desired, same tone frequency.

2 Select “4–1 (CMD CALLSIGN)” or “4–2 (TRP

CALLSIGN)”, then press [OK].

•

The callsign entry field appears; the first digit blinks.

3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.

•

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.

CONTROL OPERATION

Mic Key

Function

When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of the

Commander will function as below. First switch ON the

HF transceiver and press Mic [0] on the Commander.

Power ON/ OFF

HF frequency receive ON/ OFF

Modulation mode switch

RIT ON/ OFF

XIT ON/ OFF

RIT offset or XIT offset clear

Split-frequency ON/ OFF

Transfer from Memory to VFO

In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch

In Memory Recall mode: no change

Current settings retrieve (from HF

transceiver)

Each time you press the desired key, the Commander

will automatically enter transmit mode and send the

corresponding control command to the Transporter.

VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch

XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase

XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease

To switch ON/ OFF the HF Press Mic [1].

transceiver

To change the frequency or Press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].

memory channel on the HF

transceiver

In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz

switch

In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch

In VFO mode: frequency entry ON

In Memory Recall mode: channel number

entry ON

To transmit audio on an HF Press and hold Mic [PTT],

frequency

then speak into the

microphone.

To receive audio on an HF Press Mic [2].

frequency

To monitor the UHF band Press the Mic PF key

¹“FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or

10 kHz step (FM/ AM).

²After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a

frequency or memory channel number.

on the Commander

assigned the Monitor

function.

When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows the

current settings of the HF transceiver as below:

q HF frequency

w VFO: A, VFO: B,

MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number)

e RIT, XIT

r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99

t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM

y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting.

SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting.

SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting.

u “FS” appears when Mic [

] is pressed.

Note:

◆

After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4.

The Transporter will transmit its call sign in Morse every 10 minutes,

using the 144 MHz band.

◆

The APO timer does not operate on the transceiver with Transporter

ON.

REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)

This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one

If necessary, you can cause this transceiver to remain in

the transmit mode for 500 ms after signals drop. Access

Menu 1–7–5 (REPEATER HOLD) and select “ON”.

band and retransmitting signals on the other band. This

function repeats signals originating from one band, using

the other band. For example, a signal received on band

A (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF). Similarly, a

signal received on band B (UHF) is retransmitted on

band A (VHF).

Access Menu 1–7–6 (REPEATER) and select Locked-

band Repeater or Cross-band Repeater. The default is

“OFF”.

Note:

◆

You cannot activate the Repeater function after recalling the same

frequency band (VHF or UHF) on band A and B, or while blanking a

band display.

◆

Activating the Repeater function switches OFF Automatic Band

Change (A.B.C.) or Automatic Simplex Check (ASC).

Cross-band

Repeater

◆

The Time-Out Timer is locked at 3 minutes.

After activating the Repeater function, you cannot access Menu Nos.

other than 1–7–5 and 1–7–6.

•

“PTT” blinks when in the Locked-band or Cross-band

Repeater mode.

Locked-band Repeater

The transceiver always uses the same band to receive

or transmit a signal as a repeater. Before accessing

Menu 1–7–6, select one band as the TX band and the

other band as the control band.

Cross-band Repeater

If receiving a signal on the TX band, the transceiver

switches the current RX only band to the TX band.

Before accessing Menu 1–7–6, select the same band as

the TX and control bands.

VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)

Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function

{page 85}. Each time you change the transceiver mode,

such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver

You can also press Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode

{page 73} or the PF key programmed with Voice {page

62}. The transceiver announces the displayed

automatically announces the new mode. In order to use

the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) and

select “English”. The default is OFF. For “APRS ONLY”

selectable in this menu number, see the separate manual,

“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 28}.

information as follows depending on the current mode.

VFO frequency on the current band

beginning with the 100 MHz digit

(MHz decimal point: “point”)

VFO

Channel number, “channel”, and the

frequency

The table below shows what the transceiver

automatically announces when it enters a new mode.

Memory Recall

Channel Display

For the L or U channels, “low” or “up”,

the channel number, and the frequency

Key Pressed

[VFO]

New Mode

VFO

Announcement

“VFO”

Channel number and “channel”.

For the L or U channels, “low” or “up”

and the channel number

[MR]

Memory Recall

Call Channel

“MR”

Call Channel

Recall

“Call” and the frequency

[CALL]

“Call”

Menu mumber (with Voice key only)

Programmable

Memory

[PM]

“PM”

Tone freq., CTCSS Current Tone freq., CTCSS freq, or DCS

“Menu” and current

menu number

freq, DCS code

select

code

[MNU]

“A” or “B”, current

frequency, and

current TX power

New TX/ Control

band

In order to change the volume of voice output, access

Menu 1–2–5 (VOICE VOLUME) and select from levels 1

to 7. The default is level 5.

[BAND SEL]

Mic PF key

“Enter” (and

numerics as

entered)

Keypad Direct

Entry

programmed with Enter

Note: While using Transceiver Lock, the transceiver makes an

announcement only when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode

or the PF key programmed with Voice. When in All-control Lock mode,

pressing these keys simply causes an error beep to sound; the

transceiver does not make an announcement in any case.

{page 62}

When pressed in Memory Recall mode, the transceiver

announces “A” or “B”, the channel number, “channel”, the

frequency, and the TX power. When in Call channel mode,

the transceiver announces “A” or “B”, “call”, the frequency,

and the TX power..

When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

PS-33

Regulated DC

Power Supply

SP-50B

Communications

Speaker

VS-3

Voice Synthesizer

Unit

VC-H1

Interactive Visual

Communicator

PG-3B

DC Line Noise Filter

PG-2N

DC Power Cable

PG-4X

Extension Cable

Kit

PG-5A

Data Cable

MC-80

Desktop Microphone

(MJ-88 required)

MJ-88

Microphone Plug

Adapter

MJ-89

MC-45

Multi-function

Microphone

MC-53DM

Modular Plug

Multi-function

Microphone Switch

Microphone with DTMF

INSTALLING OPTIONS

INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT

INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT

The PG-4X kit is available to extend the various

connection cables. For the cable connections, see the

next page. With two sets of PG-4X kits, you can extend

the cables to the maximum length.

Always switch off the power and unplug the DC power cable first.

1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the

The PG-4X kit also includes noise filters, modular plug

adapter cushions, and cable clamps. The following

diagrams illustrate how to install these accessories.

main unit.

From front panel

Noise filter

2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing

upward, and insert the VS-3 connector into the

corresponding transceiver connector; the component

side must not face downward.

From

microphone

Component side

3 Replace the lower cover (6 screws).

Connections Using One Set of PG-4X Kit

(6 m)

(4 m)

For 8 pins

For 6 pins

(4 m)

Connections Using Two Sets of PG-4X Kits

For 6 pins

For 8 pins

Note: Always connect the 4-pin plug on the modular plug cable supplied

with the transceiver to the front panel.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICE NOTE

This product has been factory aligned and tested to

specification before shipment. Attempting service or

alignment without factory authorization can void the

product warranty.

If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational

problem, please make your note legible, short, complete,

and to the point. Help us help you by providing the

following:

• Model and serial number of equipment

• Question or problem you are having

SERVICE

• Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem

When returning this product to your dealer or service

center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing

material. Include a full description of the problem(s)

experienced. Include your telephone number along with

your name and address in case the service technician

needs to call you; if available, include also your fax

number and e-mail address. Don’t return accessory

items unless you feel they are directly related to the

service problem.

Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment!

Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping.

Note:

◆

Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom

this product was purchased.

For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance

performed on this product.

You may return this product for service to the authorized

KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it, or any

authorized KENWOOD service center. Please do not

send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the

complete product. A copy of the service report will be

returned with the product.

When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the

bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent

(no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused

by circuit failure.

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Ref.

Problem

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

The transceiver will not power 1 The power cable was connected

1 Connect the supplied DC power cable

correctly:

5, 6

up after connecting a 13.8 V

DC power supply and pressing

the PWR switch. Nothing

appears on the display.

backwards.

Red → ( + ); Black → ( – ).

2 One or more of the power cable fuses 2 Look for the cause of the blown fuse(s). After

are open.

inspecting and correcting any problems, install

a new fuse(s) with the same ratings.

3 The modular plug cable was not

3 Correctly connect the modular plug cable

correctly connected.

between the front panel and main unit.

The display is too dim, even

though you selected a high

dimmer level.

The supply voltage is too low.

The supply voltage requirement is

—

13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 V to 15.8 V DC).

If the input voltage is outside this range, recharge

your battery, adjust your regulated power supply,

and/or check all power cable connections.

The frequency cannot be

selected by turning the Tuning

control or by pressing Mic

[UP]/ [DWN].

Memory Recall was selected.

Press [VFO].

Most buttons/keys and the

Tuning control do not

function.

One of the Lock functions is ON.

Unlock all of the Lock functions.

Memory channels cannot be No data has been stored in any memory Store data in some memory channels.

selected by turning the Tuning channels.

control or by pressing Mic

[UP]/ [DWN].

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Ref.

Problem

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

You cannot transmit even

though you press Mic [PTT].

1 The microphone plug was not

inserted completely into the front

panel connector.

1 Switch OFF the power, then insert the

microphone plug until the locking tab clicks in

place.

2 You selected a transmit offset that

places the transmit frequency outside

the allowable transmit frequency

range.

2 Press [F], [SHIFT] repeatedly so neither “+”

nor “–” is visible.

3 The built-in TNC (or an external TNC 3 Press Mic [PTT] after the TNC finished

—

if connected) was transmitting.

transmission.

The Commander fails to

display the status of the HF

transceiver.

1 You did not correctly program call

signs on the Commander and

Transporter.

1 On both the Commander and Transporter,

access Menu 4–1 and 4–2 to program the

correct call signs.

2 You did not select the correct

communication parameters on the HF

transceiver.

2 On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 78

stop bit using the Menu Setup function.

3 You selected communications speed 3 Access Menu 1–9–5 to select “9600 bps”.

—

other than 9600 bps in Menu 1–9–5

(COM PORT).

You cannot transmit audio

from the HF tranceiver.

You did not select the same tone

frequency on the Commander and

Transporter.

On both the Commander and Transporter,

access Menu 4–3 to select the same tone

frequency.

Operating the Commander

simply causes it to output an

error beep and does not allow

you to control the HF

1 Too large distance between the

Commander and Transporter

prevents correct data

1 Operate the Commander within a distance

that allows the two transceivers to show a

full-scale S-meter reading.

communications.

transceiver.

2 Bad radio wave conditions prevent

control commands from being

correctly transmitted.

2 Press [SYNC] occasionally to read the status

of the HF transceiver.

You cannot hear audio

received by the HF

transceiver.

You switched ON the CTCSS on the 144 Press [TONE] to switch OFF the CTCSS.

MHz band of the Commander.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology.

General

VHF Band

UHF Band

Frequency range

U.S.A./ Canada

Europe

144 ~ 148 MHz

144 ~ 146 MHz

438 ~ 450 MHz

430 ~ 440 MHz

General market

Mode

F3E (FM), F1D (GMSK), F2D (FSK)

Antenna impedance

50 Ω

Usable temperature range

Power supply

–20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F)

13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 ~ 15.8 V)

Negative ground

Grounding method

Current

Transmit (max.)

11.5 A or less

10.0 A or less

Receive (at 2 W output)

1.0 A or less

Within ±3 ppm

Frequency stability (–10°C ~ +50°C)

Dimensions (W x H x D

projections not included)

Front panel

Main unit

140 x 60 x 33 mm/ 5.51" x 2.36" x 1.30"

140 x 40 x 195 mm/ 5.51" x 1.57" x 7.68"

Approx. 180 g/ 6.3 oz

Weight

Front panel

Main unit

Approx. 1.2 kg/ 2.6 lb

¹Band A receive range: 136 ~ 200 MHz, 118 ~ 136 MHz (sub), 200 ~ 300 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 400 ~ 470 MHz (sub)

Band B receive range: 400 ~ 524 MHz, 136 ~ 175 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 800 ~ 1300 MHz (sub/ excluding specific

frequency ranges)

Transmitter

VHF Band

UHF Band

Power output

High

Medium

Low

50 W

35 W

Approx. 10 W

Approx. 5 W

Reactance

–60 dB or less

±5 kHz

Modulation

Spurious emissions

Maximum frequency deviation

Audio distortion (at 60% modulation)

Microphone impedance

3% or less

600 Ω

Receiver

VHF Band

UHF Band

Circuitry

Double conversion superheterodyne

38.85 MHz/ 450 kHz 45.05 MHz/ 455 kHz

Intermediate frequency (1st/ 2nd)

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

VHF or UHF band

0.16 µV or less

0.25 µV or less

12 kHz or more

28 kHz or less

0.1 µV or less

2 W or higher

8 Ω

Sub VHF or UHF band

Selectivity (–6 dB)

Selectivity (–40 dB)

Squelch sensitivity

Audio output (8 ohms, 5% distortion)

Audio output impedance

Note: Receiver specifications apply only when using the main VHF or UHF band. They do not apply to the sub VHF or UHF band.

INDEX

MHz ................................. 53

Program ........................... 52

Time-Operated Resume ... 49

VFO ................................. 50

Visual ............................... 47

Advanced Intercept Point

(AIP) .................................... 69

Frequencies, Selecting

Offset

Automatic Repeater .......... 31

Direction ........................... 29

Frequency ........................ 29

Power-ON Message ............ 71

Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] .. 20

Tuning Control .................. 20

Frequency Step Size............ 64

Automatic Band Change

(A. B. C.) .............................. 66

Automatic Power Off

(APO) .................................. 70

Fuses, Replacing ................... 7

Sky Command 2 ................ 76

Programmable Function

(PF) Keys ............................ 62

Keypad Direct Entry

CTCSS Freq. Number ...... 56

Frequency ........................ 63

Memory Channel

Number ............................ 37

Tone Freq. Number .......... 30

Lock

All-control Lock ................. 67

Transceiver Lock .............. 67

Speaker

Automatic Simplex Check

(ASC) .................................. 33

Configurations, changing .. 72

Mute ................................. 72

Squelch

Adjusting .......................... 20

S-meter ............................ 68

Switching FM/AM ................. 69

Programmable Memory (PM)

Auto Storing ..................... 45

Recalling .......................... 44

Resetting .......................... 45

Storing.............................. 44

Programmable VFO ............. 64

Autopatch ............................ 59

Channel Display................... 40

Continuous Tone Coded

Squelch System (CTCSS)

Freq. ID ............................ 56

Using ................................ 55

Time-Out Timer (TOT).......... 70

Repeater Access.................. 28

Memory Channels

Tone

Digital Code Squelch (DCS)

Code ID ............................ 58

Using ................................ 57

Repeater Function

Cross-band....................... 82

Locked-band .................... 82

Call Channel, Changing .... 39

Call Channel, Recalling .... 39

Clearing............................ 37

Locking Out ...................... 51

Naming............................. 38

Recalling .......................... 37

Storing, Odd-split .............. 36

Storing, Simplex ............... 36

Transfer to VFO ................ 40

Activating.......................... 30

Freq. ID ............................ 34

Selecting .......................... 30

Transmit Output Power ........ 21

Display

Reset

Blanking ........................... 66

Contrast ........................... 65

Demonstration .................. 71

Dimmer, Changing............ 65

Reversal ........................... 65

Full (Memory) ................... 41

Partial (VFO) .................... 41

Programmable Memory

TX/RX Deviation .................. 72

Voice Synthesizer (VS-3) ..... 83

(PM) ................................. 45

Volume

Reverse Function................. 33

Audio ................................ 19

Beep ................................ 69

Wireless Remote Control ..... 74

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency

(DTMF) Functions

Making Calls..................... 59

Pause Duration................. 61

Storing Numbers .............. 60

Scan

Call/Memory ..................... 54

Call/VFO .......................... 54

Carrier-Operated

Access ............................. 22

Configuration .................... 23

Microphone Control ............. 73

Resume............................ 49

Transmitting Stored

Numbers .......................... 61

Group ............................... 51

Memory ............................ 50

TX Speed ......................... 61

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