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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-D700A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-D700A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-D700E
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1228-20 (K,E,M)
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• Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while THANK YOU! receiving audio on the other band. We are grateful you decided to purchase this • Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels KENWOOD FM transceiver. KENWOOD always store virtually entire current operating environments provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and for your quick recall. excite serious hobbyists. This transceiver is no • Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program exception. This time KENWOOD present
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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 This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or your transceiver while driving because it is simply modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instru
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CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1 SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 19 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 19 MOBILE INSTALLATION ........................................... 2 SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19 Main Unit Installation............................................. 2 SELECTING
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PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 52 STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER 1 FREQUENCIES....................................................... 36 Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 52 2 RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ....................... 37 Using Program Scan ........................................... 53 MHz SCAN .............................................................. 53 3 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ......................... 37 NAMING A M
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CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 65 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 65 PREPARATION ....................................................... 74 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 65 CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 75 POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL ......................... 65 CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2 2 2 2 2 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY .....
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the The writing conventions described below have been label attached to the package box. followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Accessory Part Number Quantity Microphone Instruction What to do K: MC-53DM T91-0615-XX 1 Press [KEY].e Press and releas KEY. E/ M4: MC-45 T91-0396-XX 1 DX C power cable E1 30-2111-X Press Press and hold KEY for 1 second or [KEY] (1 s).
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PREPARATION 1 2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten MOBILE INSTALLATION the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and washers. There are 2 screws and 2 washers main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient supplied for each side of the bracket. locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to • Double check that all hardware is tightened to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in prevent vehicle vib
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4 Position the grooves on the front panel over the n Front Panel Installation bracket tabs. 1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the 1 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 2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the by the bracket; otherwise vehicle vibration may bracket. cause the front
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FIXED STATION INSTALLATION MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION When placing the main unit on such a surface as a desk Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front 1 top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the from being scratched. Attach the 4 pieces of cushions to front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit. the specified positions on the rear of the main unit. Note: The 6-pin plug is wider than the 4-pin plug. Note: Atta
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2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture. Tie down the full run of cable. 1 n Mobile Operation 3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be before connecting the transceiver. sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current ca
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2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to n Fixed Station Operation the connector on the DC power cable. In order to use this transceiver for fixed station 1 • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power tab clicks. supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12 A. 1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and check that polarities are correct (Red: p
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n Replacing Fuses ANTENNA CONNECTION If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct Before operating, you must first install an efficient, 1 the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct disconnect the power cable and contact your installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if authorized KENWOOD dealer or
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS UP DC 8 V, 200 mA max. GND 1 n External Speakers STBY (PTT) GND (MIC) If you plan to use external speakers, choose MIC NC: No connection speakers with an impedance of 8 W . The external DWN speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2- conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include For the U.S.A./ Canada version, a microphone hanger is the SP-50B. supplied. Attach the hanger to an appropriate position using the screws included in the screw set. Microphone hanger Microphon
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YOUR FIRST QSO YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the Switch ON the DC power supply, then 2 packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will press the PWR switch. 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
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GETTING ACQUAINTED e e e e e M R b u o t tn FRONT PANEL Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 37}. In this Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel 3 controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find mode you can change memory channels, using the explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual. Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts Memory Scan {page 50}. r r r r r T u n n ig c o n o r tl When turned, selects: • Operating f
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!1 !1 !1 !1 !1 C T R L b u o ttn Selects the band that you can control using the front panel buttons or the microphone keys {page 17}. !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 V O L c o n r to s l B /A N D S E L b u o t tn s 3 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 y y y y F ( F u n c o itn b ) u o ttn When pressed, these buttons select the desired TX Allows you to select the d
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MAIN UNIT- FRONT y y y y y R E S E T b u o ttn Press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset {page 41}. No confirmation message appears. Use this switch when the microcomputer and/or the memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors. 3 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 q q q q C O M c o n n e c t o r Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to a computer. See the separate manual, “S
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t t t t t CALL key MICROPHONE y y y y y VFO key MC-53DM MC-45 u u u u u MR key 2 1 2 1 Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR DWN UP buttons. These keys can be reprogrammed, if 3 3 7 7 8 8 desired {page 62}. 3 MIC 5 5 i i i i i PF key CALL VFO MR PF LOCK 6 Depending on which function you select in Menu 1–8–1 6 ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN 4 4 (PF1), the function of this key differs. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS” {page 62}. o o o o o DTMF keypad (MC-53DM only) The
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INDICATORS What You What You Press to Ref. Indicator Selected Cancel Page On the display you will see various indicators that show Locked-out what you have selected. memoryU1 se Menu 1–4–3. 5 channel What You What You Press to Ref. 3 Indicator Selected Cancel Page Auto Band [F], [A.B.C.] 66 [TONE], [TONE], Change Tone function 30 [TONE] Transceiver [F], [MHz] 67 Lock CTCSS [TONE], [TONE] 55 [MHz]+ POWER DCS [TONE] 57 All-control Lock 67 ON, then [F], [MHz] [F], [SHIFT], [F], Speaker Mute [MUTE]
