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INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION TM-V7E B62-0678-20 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 TM-V7A 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers were developed to satisfy the requirement for a compact rig thats simple to operate yet contains numerous sophisticated features. The dual band operation will be appreciated by hams who want access to VHF and UHF bands with a transceiver smaller than some single banders. KENWOOD believes that the compact size coupled with the reasonable cost will guarantee your satisfaction with this product. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-V7A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-V7A: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market) TM-V7E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) FEATURES Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. A maximum of 280 memory channels are available, 140 each for VHF and UHF. Up to 180 memory channels can be assigned desired names. “Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 147 frequency channels. The Dual Band RX feature allows two frequencies to be simultaneously received. Simultaneous RX configurations include VHF/UHF, VHF/VHF, and UHF/UHF. Transceiver Guide shows how to use the basic functions. A large, dot matrix LCD with alpha-numeric display capability is positive and negative reversible. Save space with the compact front panel which easily detaches from the main unit and can be mounted in a different place. The dedicated DATA connector is available for 1200 bps or 9600 bps Packet operation. A data transfer band is selectable separately from a voice communication band. 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 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 possibly occurs 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. 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. ii CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL. 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION . 2 Installation Example. 2 Installation Steps . 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION. 3 Mobile Operation . 3 Fixed Station Operation . 4 Replacing Fuses . 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION. 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . 6 External Speakers . 6 Microphone. 6 PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS . 6 2 YOUR FIRST QSO 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES. 8 BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY . 9 FRONT PANEL. 10 REAR PANEL . 12 MICROPHONE. 13 INDICATORS. 14 TRANSCEIVER GUIDE. 15 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF . 16 ADJUSTING VOLUME . 16 ADJUSTING SQUELCH . 16 SELECTING A BAND . 16 SELECTING FREQUENCIES. 17 Tuning Control . 17 Microphone UP/DWN Buttons. 17 TRANSMITTING. 18 Selecting Output Power . 18 5 MENU SET-UP WHAT IS A MENU? . 19 MENU ACCESS . 19 MENU CONFIGURATION . 20 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS REPEATER ACCESS . 22 Selecting Offset Direction. 23 Selecting Offset Frequency . 24 Activating Tone Function . 24 Selecting a Tone Frequency. 25 Automatic Repeater Offset (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) . 26 REVERSE FUNCTION . 27 Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC). 27 7 MEMORY CHANNELS SIMPLEX OR SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? . 28 VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNEL RATIO . 29 STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS. 30 STORING DATA IN SPLIT CHANNELS . 30 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS . 31 CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS . 31 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS . 32 CALL CHANNEL . 33 Recalling the Call Channel. 33 iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Changing Call Channel Contents (Simplex) . 33 Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) . 34 MEMORY VFO TRANSFER . 34 CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION. 34 INITIALIZING MEMORY . 35 Partial Reset (VFO). 35 Full Reset (Memory) . 35 8 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION. 36 APPLICATION EXAMPLES . 37 STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS . 38 RECALLING PM CHANNELS. 38 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORING . 39 RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY . 39 9 SCAN VISUAL SCAN. 41 Selecting the Number of Channels. 41 Using Visual Scan. 42 SCAN RESUME METHODS. 43 Selecting Scan Resume Method . 43 VFO SCAN . 44 MEMORY SCAN . 44 Locking Out Memory Channels . 45 PROGRAM SCAN . 46 Setting Scan Limits . 46 Using Program Scan. 47 MHz SCAN . 47 CALL/VFO SCAN . 48 CALL/MEMORY SCAN. 48 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS . 49 Automatic Tone Frequency ID . 49 11 DUAL TONE SQUELCH SYSTEM (DTSS) STORING DTSS CODES . 50 USING DTSS. 51 DTSS and Repeaters. 52 12 PAGE PAGE CODE MEMORY. 53 STORING PAGE CODES . 54 CALLING . 55 RECEIVING. 55 Page and Repeaters. 56 LOCKING OUT PAGE CODES. 56 AUTO PAGE CANCEL. 57 PAGE ANSWER BACK (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY). 57 13 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS MAKING DTMF CALLS . 58 Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) . 58 Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones. 58 STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER . 59 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS . 60 TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS. 60 14 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) . 61 AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO). 61 AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.). 62 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) . 62 DUAL BAND RX . 63 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY . 63 iv PROGRAMMABLE VFO. 64 SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (SOME VERSIONS ONLY) . 64 CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE . 65 CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS . 66 CHANGING BEEP VOLUME. 66 LOCK . 67 Transceiver Lock . 67 All Lock. 67 S-METER SQUELCH . 68 Squelch Hang Time . 68 POWER-ON MESSAGE. 69 DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION MODE . 69 CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS. 70 Display Dimmer . 70 Auto Dimmer Change . 70 Display Contrast . 71 Positive/Negative Reversal . 71 CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS . 72 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY . 74 Operating Frequency Entry . 74 Memory Channel Number Entry. 75 Tone Frequency Number Entry . 75 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS . 76 15 MICROPHONE CONTROL ACTIVATING MICROPHONE CONTROL . 78 16 PACKET OPERATION ACTIVATING DATA TX/RX BAND. 79 1200/ 9600 bps OPERATION. 79 DATA Connector Pin Functions . 80 17 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A/ CANADA ONLY) LOCKED-BAND REPEATER . 81 CROSS-BAND REPEATER . 81 TX HOLD. 81 18 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) 19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 20 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT .84 INSTALLING A DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL KIT (DFK-3C/ DFK-4C/ DFK-7C) .84 Installation Examples . 86 21 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION . 87 SERVICE. 87 SERVICE NOTE .87 CLEANING . 87 TROUBLESHOOTING.88 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. ATTENTION: MOST PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS AN APPROPRIATE KEY IN EACH STEP WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS, OR THE PREVIOUS MODE WILL BE RESTORED. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone U.S.A./ Canada/ General (some): MC-53DM Europe/ General (some): MC-45 DC power cable Transceiver fuse (15