Kenwood TH-D72A manual

TH-D72A/ TH-D72E 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE/ 144/430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE MODE D’EMPLOI DOBLE BANDA DE 144/440 MHz EN FM/ DOBLE BANDA DE 144/430 MHz EN FM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-2235-10 (K, E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 Only basic operations are explained in this in[...]

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TH-D72A/ TH-D72E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH NOTIFIC A TION Thi s equi pme nt co mpl ies wi th the e sse ntial r equi remen ts of Dir ec tive 1 999/5/E C. The u se of the wa rnin g symb ol means the equipment is subjec t to rest ric ti ons of us e in c er ta in co untr ies. Thi s equi pme nt req[...]

7+$1.<28 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. The models listed below are covere[...]

i NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING 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 e[...]

ii 35(&$87,216 • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by Kenwood . • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts. • If a headse[...]

iii • Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals. • When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an elect[...]

iv • Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it! This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burs[...]

v CONTENTS PREPARATION ................................................................................................ 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ..................................................................... 1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ..........[...]

vi For a detailed explanation on transceiver operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-ROM. Operation File name (TH-D72_) CONTENTS 00_CONTENS_E.pdf OPERA TING THROUGH REPEA TERS 01_REPEA TER_E.pdf MEMORY CHANNELS 02_MEMORY CHANNEL_E.pdf SCAN 03_SCAN_E.pdf CTSSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE 04_CTCSS_DCS_CROSS TONE_E.pdf DUAL TONE MUL TI-FREQUENCY (DTM[...]

1 PREPARATION 6833/,('$&&(6625,(6 After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packaging for shipping. Item Comments Quantity TH-D72A TH-D72E Antenna 1 1 Li-ion battery pack PB-45L: 1800 mAh 1 1 Wall charger 1 1 AC power cable for the wall charger – 2 Be[...]

2 ,167$//,1*7+(%$77(5<3$&. Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To charge the battery pack, refer to “CHARGING THE PB-45L BATTERY PACK ” {page 4}. 1 Unlock (open) the safety catch located at the bottom of the battery pack. 2 Match the guides [...]

3 • Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case. 3 Align the two tabs at the bottom of battery case, then close the cover until the locking tabs on top click. 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of “INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK”. • When us[...]

4 &+$5*,1*7+(3%/%$77(5<3$&. The battery pack can be charged after it has been installed onto the transceiver. (The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes.) 1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF. • While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF. 2 Insert the charger plug into [...]

5 X Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life of the PB-45L battery pack. X The provided charger is designed to charge only the PB-45L battery pack. Charging other models of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack. X Do not transmit while charging. X When not in use, store the battery pack in a cool and dry place.[...]

6 &211(&7,1*72$&,*$5(77(/,*+7(562&.(7 To connect the transceiver to the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable. When the PG-3J is connected to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically starts charging the PB-45L battery pack. While you operate the transc[...]

7 &211(&7,1*72$5(*8/$7('32:(56833/< To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. 1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and the DC power supply is OFF. 2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the DC power supply; the red lead to the positive (+) ter[...]

8 GETTING ACQUAINTED [ ] Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. Tuning Control Rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value and change the scan direction, etc. VOL Control Rotate the VOL control to adjust the speaker volume. [PTT] Press and hold [PTT], then speak into the microp[...]

9 [ ], [ ] Press [ ] or [ ] to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value or to change the scan direction, etc. The [ ] / [ ] keys function in the exact same way as the Tuning control. These keys change frequencies, memory channels, or other selections, depending on the current transceiver mode. [ OK] Press [ OK] to m[...]

10 12 Keypad [MARK] (1) Press [MARK] to display the Mark Way point list. Press [MARK] (1s) to enter the Mark Way point registration mode. Press [F] , [MARK] to turn the internal GPS function ON or OFF. [TNC] (2) Press [TNC] to turn the built-in TNC ON and the APRS (or NAVITRA) mode ON. • Each time you press [TNC] , the mode cycles through the fol[...]

11 [LIST] (5) Press [LIST] to display the Station list. Press [F] , [LIST] to display the DX Cluster list <APRS> . [BCON] (6) Press [BCON] to enter the Beacon Transmit mode (When TX Beacon method is Manual) or turn the Beacon function ON or OFF (When TX Beacon method is other than Manual) <APRS> . Press [F] , [BCON] to enter the Quick B[...]

12 Indicator Description Appears while using Economic low output power. Appears while using Low output power. Appears while using High output power. Appears when the Beacon type is set to “APRS”. Appears when the Beacon type is set to “NAVITRA”. Appears while using Packet mode. Appears when the packet transfer rate is set to 1200 bps. Appea[...]

13 Indicator Description Appears when the Tone function is ON. Appears when the CTCSS function is ON. Appears when the DCS function is ON. Appears when the Cross tone setting is “TONE/CTCSS”. Appears when the Cross tone setting is “DCS/CTCSS”. Appears when the Cross tone setting is “TONE/DCS”. Appears when the Cross tone setting is “D[...]

14 BASIC OPERATIONS 6:,7&+,1*7+(32:(5212)) Press the [ ] (1s) to switch the transceiver ON. • The power on message momentarily appears on the display. • If the transceiver power on password has been activated {Menu No.100}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver. Press the [ ] (1s) again to [...]

15 $'-867,1*7+(648(/&+ Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be in order to hear them. You can set the squelch level separately for Band A an[...]

16 6(/(&7,1*'8$/%$1'02'(6,1*/(%$1'02'( You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation. 1 Select your desired band (A or B). 2 Press [DUAL] . • Each time you press [DUAL] , the transceiver switches between Single band mode and Dual band mode. Dual band mode: Si[...]

17 Frequency ranges: • 118 MHz: Band B 118 ~ 135.995 MHz • 144 MHz: 136 ~ 173.995 MHz • 300 MHz: Band B 320 ~ 399.995 MHz • 430/440 MHz: Band A 410 ~ 470 MHz, Band B 400 ~ 523.995 MHz 6(/(&7,1*$123(5$7,1*02'( There are 3 operating modes available to choose from: VFO mode, Memory Channel mode, and Call Channel mode. 9)20[...]

18 0HPRU&KDQQHO0RGH Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have stored in the memory channel. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode. • The Memory channel number appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired Memory channel. • You can also[...]

19 )5(48(1&<',5(&7(175< If the desired operating frequency is far from the current frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to change the frequency. 1 Press [A/B] to select band A or B, then press [VFO] or [CALL] . 2 Press [ENT] . • The Direct Frequency Entry display appears. 3 Press the numeric keys ( [0] ~ [9] ) [...]

20 75$160,77,1* 1 Select your desired band and frequency/channel. 2 Press and hold the microphone [PTT] switch and speak into the microphone to transmit. • The TX-RX LED lights red for the selected transmit band and the RF power meter appears on the display. The RF power meter shows the relative transmission output power you selected. • “H”[...]

21 • When the RF power meter is H, all 9 points are displayed. When it is L, 5 points are displayed, and when it is EL, 2 points are displayed. %$&./,*+7 Press [LAMP] to illuminate the display and keys. • If no other key is pressed, the light turns OFF approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP] . • Press any key (including [PTT] ) oth[...]

22 6(78323(5$7,21 )XQFWLRQ6HOHFW0RGH Press [F] to enter Function Select mode. In this mode you can scroll F–0 through F–# by pressing [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control. After accessing the desired function, press [ OK] , then press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select the desired parameter. Pressing [F] , [0] ~ [9] or [ ] [...]

23 MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. 0(18$&&(66 1 Press [MENU] to access the Menu. • The setup category name appears on the display. 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate[...]

24 0(18&21),*85$7,21 RADIO - Display No. Display Description Setting Values 100 Power -on Msg Power-on message edit Up to 8 characters 101 Lamp timer Display lighting time 2 ~ 5 ~ 10 sec 102 Lamp Control Display lighting control Manual / Auto 103 Contrast Display contrast Level 1 ~ 8 ~ 16 RADIO - Battery No. Display Description Setting Value[...]

25 RADIO - Memory No. Display Description Setting Values 140 Name Memory channel name input Up to 8 characters 141 Name <> Freq Name display select Name / Freq 142 Lockout Memory channel lockout Off / On 143 Recall Method Memory channel recall method All Bands / Current Band 144 Group Name Memory group name input Up to 8 characters 145 Group [...]

26 RADIO - Auxiliary No. Display Description Setting Values 190 PF Key PF key programmable function value See explanation 191 PF1 (Mic) Microphone PF1 key programmable function value 192 PF2 (Mic) Microphone PF2 key programmable function value 193 PF3 (Mic) Microphone PF3 key programmable function value 194 Date Date See explanation 195 Time Clock [...]

27 GPS - Log Setup No. Display Description Setting Values 230 Record Method Record method Time / Distance/ Beacon 231 Interval Interval time 2 ~ 10 ~ 1800 sec 232 Distance Distance 0.01 ~ 9.99 (mi/ km/ nm) GPS - Target Pt. No. Display Description Setting Values 240 1 Number select 1 ~ 5 241 Name Name entry Up to 9 characters 242 N (S) Latitude entr[...]

28 APRS - Waypoint No. Display Description Setting Values 340 Format Way point format NMEA / MAGELLAN/ KENWOOD 341 Length Way point name length 6 -Char ~ 9-Char 342 Output Way point output type All / Local/ Filtered APRS - PC Port No. Display Description Setting Values 350 Output COM port output Off / On APRS - MyPosition No. Display Description Se[...]

29 APRS - QSY(FREQ) No. Display Description Setting Values 3A0 QSY in Status QSY in Status Off / On 3A1 T one/Narrow Tone/ Narrow Off / On 3A2 Shift/Offset Shift/ Offset Off / On APRS - Pkt.Filter No. Display Description Setting Values 3B0 Position Limit Position limit Off / 10 ~ 2500 (mile/ km) 3B1 Filter T ype Filter Type See explanation APRS - I[...]

30 APRS - SmartBcon2 No. Display Description Setting Values 3G0 T urn Angle Driving direction change, minimum value setting 5 ~ 28 ~ 90 deg 3G1 T urn Slope Driving direction change, additional value setting 1 ~ 26 ~ 255 (10deg/speed) 3G2 T urn Time Minimum time delay between each beacon transmission 5 ~ 30 ~ 180 sec APRS - PacketPath No. Display De[...]

31 APRS - UIflood No. Display Description Setting Values 3N0 UIflood UIflood Off / On 3N1 Alias Alias Up to 5 characters 3N2 Substitution Substitution ID / NOID/ FIRST APRS - UItrace No. Display Description Setting Values 3O0 UItrace Uitrace Off / On 3O1 Alias Alias TEMP / Up to 5 characters APRS - Phrases No. Display Description Setting Values 3P[...]

32 APRS - Display No. Display Description Setting Values 3U0 Display Area Display Area Entire Disp / Entire Always/ One Line 3U1 Interrupt Time Interrupt Time 3/ 5/ 10 sec/ Infinite 3U2 Cursor Control Cursor Control Followed / Fixed APRS - Units 1 No. Display Description Setting Values 3V0 Speed, Distance Speed/ Distance mi/h, mile/ km/h, km/ knots[...]

33 &+$5$&7(5(175< Certain menus require you to enter characters, such as the power on message and memory names. When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on the display. 1 Press [ OK] . • The cursor will blink. 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character. 3 Press [ OK] to set the select[...]

34 .HSDG&KDUDFWHU(QWU The keypad can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to keypad. • When using a character selection method (such as with the keypad or encoder), the characters will differ depending on the character entry type (for example, call sign entry and memory name entry, et[...]

35 OPTIONS The following options are available for use with this transceiver: • PB-45L Li-ion battery pack • BT-15 Battery case • KSC-32 Rapid charger • SMC-32 Speaker microphone • SMC-33 Speaker microphone • EMC-3 Clip microphone with earphone • HMC-3(G) Headset • KHS-21 Headset • KHS-29F Headset • EMC-7 Clip microphone • PG-[...]

36 MAINTENANCE *(1(5$/,1)250$7,21 This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty. 6(59,&( When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing material. In[...]

37 7528%/(6+227,1* The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Nothing appears on the display when the transceiver is switched ON, or the display is blinking ON and OFF. 1 The battery pack is discharged. 2 The DC cable [...]

38 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch. 1 You selected a frequency outside the allowable range. 2 You selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the limit. 3 TX inhibit is ON. 4 The battery pack voltage is too low to transmit. 1 Select a frequency within the allowable tr[...]

39 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Transceiver transmits without pressing [PTT] . VOX function is ON. Access Menu No. 134 (VOX) and select “Off”. The transceiver switches OFF for no apparent reason. The Automatic Power OFF (APO) function is ON. Access Menu No. 111 (APO) and select your desired time length or “Off”. The Scan functio[...]

40 Concerning the received frequency display, an unmodulated signal may be received. This is according to the set intrinsic frequency form. <A band> <B band> VxU reception (144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 2 – (430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz (144 MHz + 49.95 MHz) x 4 – (430 MHz - 45.05 MHz) x 2 = 45.05 MHz, 49.95 MHz UxV receptio[...]

41 SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency range Band A & B TH-D72A TX < VHF > 144 ~ 148 MHz TX < UHF > 430 ~ 450 MHz TH-D72E TX < VHF > 144 ~ 146 MHz TX < UHF > 430 ~ 440 MHz Band A RX < VHF > 136 ~ 174 MHz RX < UHF > 410 ~ 470 MHz Band B RX < VHF > 118 ~ 174 MHz RX < UHF > 320 ~ 524 MHz Mode F1D/ F2D/ [...]

42 Transmitter RF power output H 5 W/ Approx. 2 W (with BT-15) L Approx. 0.5 W EL Approx. 0.05 W Modulation Reactance Maximum frequency deviation FM: ±5 kHz, N-FM: ±2.5 kHz Spurious radiation (at high transmit power) Less than –60 dB Modulation distortion (300 Hz ~ 3 kHz) Less than 3 % Microphone impedance 2 k 7 Receiver Circuitry Double super [...]