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B62-1228-20 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 KENWOOD CORPORATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700A TM-D700A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-D700E 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. This time KENWOOD presents a mobile with a built-in TNC to make data communications much more convenient than before. KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requirements on both voice and data communications. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-D700A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-D700E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) TM-D700A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market) FEATURES This transceiver has the following main features: Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System (APRS). Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while receiving audio on the other band. Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special ASCII characters. “Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations. The separate front panel can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit. Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alphanumeric display capability. Enhances the functions of an optional VC-H1 Interactive Visual Communicator designed for plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV). Utilizes Sky Command System 2 designed to control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (U.S.A./ Canada only). i PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. 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. 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. 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. 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. The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver. 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 equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. 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. 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: 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. 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. ii CONTENTS CHAPTER4OPERATING 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 CHAPTER5MENU SET-UP MENU ACCESS .22 MENU CONFIGURATION . 23 CHAPTER6OPERATING 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 CHAPTER7MEMORY CHANNELS SIMPLEX otherwise vehicle vibration may cause the front panel to drop off the bracket. 6Determine the angle of the front panel, then completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the bracket. SEMS screw Self-tapping screw (4 mm x 14 mm) Flat washer Bracket tab Locking tab SEMS screw 4 1 FIXED STATION INSTALLATION 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. 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. MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION 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. 4-pin plug 6-pin plug 5 1 2After 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. 3To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative () battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. 4Confirm 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. 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 cable. 5Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. 6Connect the DC power cable to the transceivers power supply connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION Mobile Operation 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. 1Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicles battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle. It is recommended not to use the cigarette lighter socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop. 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. 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. Red Black Fuse holder Fuse holder 6 1 2Connect the transceivers DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Note: For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, the following optional power supply is recommended: PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle). Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF. Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. Fixed Station Operation 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. 1Connect 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. Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. Fuse holder Black () Red (+) To AC outlet Regulated DC power supply Fuse holder 7 1 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. Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the transceiver could be damaged. 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 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. You should choose a 50 impedance antenna to match the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of 50 . Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 reduces the efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment. 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. no i t acoLesuFgn i t aRt ne r ruCesuF rev i ecsnarTA51 yrosseccAde i l ppuS e l baCrewoPCD A02 Feed line connector Antenna connector To antenna 8 1 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS External Speakers If you plan to use external speakers, choose speakers with an impedance of 8 . The external speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8) mono (2- conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-50B. Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 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. 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. UP DC 8 V, 200 mA max. GND STBY (PTT) GND (MIC) MIC NC: No connection DWN Microphone hanger Microphone hanger screw (3 mm x 10 mm) 9 2 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .please dont. 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. 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. YOUR FIRST QSO Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the PWR switch. Turn the VOL and SQL controls to approximately 9 oclock. 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. Repeat steps and to continue communication. q rw wew we t y MC-53DM 10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL 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. qqqqq CALL button 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. wwwww VFO button 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. eeeee MR button Selects the Memory Recall mode page 37. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuni