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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TMD710A ‑
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TMD710A/ TM ‑ ‑D710E
Only basic operations are explained in this
instruction manual. For a detailed explanation on
the operations, refer to the PDF file supplied on the
CD-ROM.
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject
to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment is intended for use in all EU cou
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Thank You We are grateful you decided to purchase this Kenwood FM transceiver. Kenwood always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications. Fea Tures This transceiver has the following main features: • Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation q
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Notices to the User One or more of the follow ng statements may be appl cable: FCC WARNING Th s equ pment generates or uses rad o frequency energy. Changes or mod f cat ons to th s equ pment may cause harmful nterference unless the mod f cat ons are expressly approved n the nstruct on manual. The user could lose the author ty to operate th s equ pment f an unauthor zed change or mod f cat on s made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC T
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Preca Utio Ns Observe the follow ng precaut ons to prevent f re, personal njury, and transce ver damage. • When operat ng mob le, do not attempt to conf gure the transce ver wh le dr v ng; t s too dangerous. • Do not transm t w th h gh output power for extended per ods. The transce ver may overheat. • Do not d sassemble or mod fy the transce ver for any reason, unless nstructed by th s manual or by Kenwood documentat on. • Do not expose the transce ver to long
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co Nte Nts PREPARATION ................................................................................................ 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 1 MOBILE INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 2 TX/RX Un t Installat on .......................................................................... 2 Operat on Panel Installat on ..................................................
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CONNECTING THE PG-5F EXTENSION CABLE ................................... 38 INSTALLING THE VGS-1 UNIT................................................................ 39 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 40 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................... 40 SERVICE .................................................................................................. 40 SERVICE NOTE .....
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PREPARATION SuPPlIEd AccESSORIES Note: A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the label attached to the package box. Item Part Number Quantity Microphone T9-0657-XX Microphone hanger J9-584-XX K, M4 types E30-7628-XX DC power cable (with 20 A fuses) E type E30-3452-XX Mounting bracket J29-0628-XX Screw set N99-2055-XX Modular plug cable (for PANEL jacks) E30-7639-XX Line filter L79-47-XX 2 Cable with a 2.5 mm (/0") 3-conductor plug (for E30-3400-XX GPS jack) B
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MObIlE INSTAllATION n TX/ RX unit Installation Select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that will minimize danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the transceiver under the dash in front of the passenger seat so that knees or legs will not strike the radio during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to a pick well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight. Note: You may experience interference on your GPS rec
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n Operation Panel Installation Tapping screw (4 mm x 2 mm) 1 Clean and dry the installation location. Flat washer Do not install the bracket close to an air bag. Panel 2 Remove the release paper from the base bracket of the panel bracket, then secure it in Adhesive tape place using the 3 supplied self-tapping screws. • Allow the panel to set for a while, to ensure it remains fast. Otherwise, vibrations may occur. • After removing the release paper, it cannot be reused. SEMS screw (M4 x
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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. 1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. • When using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to preve
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n Power cable connection In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 3.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of the power supply is 3 A. Note: Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. Fuse holder (E type) Black (—) cable Fuse holder (K, M4 types) Red (+) cable Fuse holder (K, M4 types) Fuse holder (E type) DC power cable Regulated DC power supply 1 En
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REPlAcINg FuSES 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. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver 5 A (located on the DC connector) Supplied DC power cable 20 A Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be
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ANTENNA cONNEcTION Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω, to match the transceiver input impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lin
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GETTING ACQUAINTED OPERATION PANEl (FRONT) n IN NORMAl MODE q CALL Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call scan. w VFO Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode , then rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency. Press [VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan. e MR Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode, then rotate the Tuning control to select a Memory channel. Press [MR] (1s) to start Memory sc
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u TONE GETTING ACQUAINTED Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON. Each time you press [TONE] to toggle the functions as follows: Tone ON >> CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF. i REV Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF. Press [REV] (1s) to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON. o LOW Press [LOW] to toggle the transmit output power as follows: High Power (K, E types only) –> Middle Power –> Low Power. !0 P
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n IN FUNCTION MODE q C.IN Press [C.IN] to store the current operating frequency to the Call channel. w M>V Press [M>V] to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO (memory shift). e M.IN Select a Memory channel, then press [M.IN] to store the current operating frequency in the Memory channel. r Tuning Control Press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode. t F OFF Press [F OFF] to return Normal mode. y T.SEL Whil
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!1 SQL Control Rotate the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise opens the squelch and counterclockwise tightens the squelch. !2 DX Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF. !3 P.IN Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode. !4 Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. OPERATION PANEl (REAR & l EFT) q GPS Connect the GPS receiver or the Weather Station to this jack with using supp
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DIs Pl Ay < A Band > < B Band > Indicator Description Clock display (Setting Time: Menu 525) Appears when there is a transmission band available. Blinks when the cross-band repeater is ON (K type only). Appears when there is an operation band available. Blinks when the wireless remote control is ON (K type only). Appears when the Tone function is ON. Appears when the CTCSS function is ON. Appears when the DCS function is ON. A
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Indicator Description Displays the Memory channel and Menu number. Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON. Appears while using High output power. Blinks when the temperature protection circuit turns on (K, E types only). Appears while using Middle output power. Blinks when the temperature protection circuit turns on. Appears while using Low output power. Displays the operating frequency. Appears when receiving a busy
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TX/ RX UNIT REAR PANEl q ANT Connect an M-type (TM-D710A) or N-type (TM-D710E) external antenna to this terminal. 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. w DATA This is the data input/output terminal. Use a PG-5H (option) data communications cable when connecting to the PC voice input/output terminal. e PC This terminal is for connect
