Kenwood TH-26A User Manual

144MHz FM TRANSCEIVERTH-26A/26AT/26EVHF FM TRANSCEIVERTH-26A430MHz FM TRANSCEIVERTH-46A/46E440MHz FM TRANSCEIVERTH-46ATUHF FM TRANSCEIVERTH-46AINSTRUC

3-4. INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACKAlign the grooves in the bat- Release button tery pack with the transceiver and slide the pack to the right until it l

3-6. OPERATING TIMEWe recommend use of the NiCd battery pack for long transmission or extended operation.Manganese batteries (except Alkai

4. OPERATION4-1. OPERATING CONTROLS®Antenna connectorConnect the antenna that is supplied to this connector. Twist to lock.^Volume control /

Pressing the F key for longer than 1 second and then pressing the VFO key will initiate VFO or Memory scan. Pressing the key aft

If you press and hold this key while you turn on the POWER switch you will be able to turn the BATTERY SAVER function ON or OFF.(g

0)VFO indicatorThis indicator lights during VFO operation.(§) Used to indicate the relative receive signal strength, or as an in

(DLAMP switch1750/LAMP switch (European and U.K. version)(Except European and U.K. version)This switch is used to control the night lamp on

®Speaker (DMicrophone (DBattery case®DTMF PAD (with the TH-26AT / 46AT)This pad is used in conjunction with a repeater to provide AUTOPATCH c

press this key. You must press the desired 2nd function key before the indicator turns off.©TONE / CTCSS keyPressing this key by itseif

4-2-1. Receiver OperationConnect the battery pack, and the supplied antenna.Set the controls as follows:1. Rotate the POWER switch clockwise to

Thank you for purchasing this new transceiver.IMPORTANTPlease read this instruction manual carefully beforeplacing your transceiver in service.SAVE TH

The chart below illustrates the way the displayed frequency will change when you change from one step size to another.5, 10. 15, 20 to

_ nrm. r /V i.uu“L <uC 0>QS(Step size selection: 5kHz)back on. This indicates that the upper limit has been successfully stored in me

• Changing Transmitter Output PowerThe EL-L-H switch allows you to select three differenttransmitter output power levels.1. H (High power)Set the s

4-4-1. Microprocessor Memory back-upA lithium battery is contained in this transceiver to retain memory. Tuning OFF the POWER switch, di

Channel No.1~34~10CALL11—20DTSS statusOXXDTSS codeOXXSplit memoryXXO^1: Channels 16 ~ 20 are usedto storeDTMF data andcannot be used as normal me

channel, the channel number flashes.5. Press the MR key within 10 seconds of selecting the memory channel number. A beep will sound

like the old crystal controlled radios, i.e. the data is fixed and cannot be changed by mistake.1. Press the MR key to select the mem

The following chart shows the relationship between the automatic memory step and the frequency steps shown on the display.Selected frequ

For proper scan operation the squelch must be adjusted to the threshold point.4-5-1. Scan OptionsThe following scan options are available:Band

1. Press the F key for longer than 1 second. The F indicator will flash.2. While the indicator is flashing press the T.ALT key. Th

CONTENTS1. BEFORE OPERATION ... 42. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ...

1. Adjust the SQL control to the threshold point.2. Press the MHz key for longer than 1 second. The MHz indicator will begin flashing

Press the F key for longer than 1 second. The F indicator will begin to flash. Press the CALL key within 10 seconds of pressing

4-6. REPEATER OPERATIONS 4-6-1. T ransmitter OffsetsAll amateur radio repeaters utilize a separate receiver and transmit frequency. The re

4-6-3. Tone and CTCSS operationSome repeaters require the use of a control signal to activate the repeater. Several different methods a

normal 12 keys that are found on your telephone the transceiver also provides 4 additional keys, A, B, C and D. These keys are r

4-7. CHANNEL DISPLAY MODEChannels can be shown on the display. (Ex.)POWER OFFPOWER ON MONI A .B - (I1. Enter the desired operating frequenc

4-8. TONE ALERT SYSTEMThe Tone Alert function will provide an audible “Alarm” to signal when someone is transmitting on the frequency y

• Timing chartON OFFH---H150mS800mSWhen DTSS function is ON.ON OFFrum150mS lOOmS4-10. AUTOMATIC POWER OFFThis transceiver also provides an Automatic

4-11. DTMF MEMORY FUNCTION [ With DTMF KEY PAD DTP-1 (Option) and DTMF UNIT DTU-1 (Option)]Four different DTMF telephone numbers, of

Notes1. While the stored DTMF code is recalled, transmission continues until the whole code string is recalled even if the PTT switch is

1. BEFORE OPERATIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND OTHER INJURY. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:Do not place this unit, where it will be

2. Select the first digit by rotating the Tuning control.3. Press the SHIFT key. The first digit is registered and the second digit beg

the figure is sent out for about 0.5 second.PTT ON TPTT OFF TmCode (Approx. 0.5 seconds)Notes1. Voice output is muted during code output.2. We

6. MAINTENANCE6-1. GENERAL INFORMATIONYour transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Linder normal

6-3. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYThe problems described in this table are failures caused, in general, by improper operation or connection of

7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES7-1. TSU-7 CTCSS UNIT INSTALLATION NoteBe sure to turn the POWER switch OFF before removing the battery case.1. Attach

7-2. DTU-1 DTMF UNIT INSTALLATION NoteBe sure to turn the POWER switch OFF before removing the battery case.2.Attach the adhesive sheet supp

7-3. DTP-1 DTMF KEY PAD INSTALLATIONNoteBe sure to turn the POWER switch OFF before removing the battery case.1. Detach the battery c

7-4. OPERATION WITH REMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONE SMC-33CONTROLMR1MR2 MR3Pressing the TONE / CTCSS key on the main unit when turning on the P

7-5. OTHER ACCESSORIESHS-7SPEAKER MICROPHONESMC-31DTMF KEY PADDTP-1SOFT CASESC-24HS-8% ^SPEAKERMICROPHONESMC-32HEADSET WITH VOX/PTTHMC-2SMC-33DTMF UNI

NiCd BATTERY PACKPB-57.2V, 200mAh H: 36.5mm, 80gNiCd BATTERY PACKPB-67.2V, 600mAh H: 55.5mm, 165gPOWER SELECTABLE NiCd BATTERY PACKPB-116V, 1200mAh

CLEANING1. Turn the power off, before cleaning the unit.2. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, thinner, benzine or any substances which ma

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2. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES2-1. SPECIFICATIONSTH-26A/26AT/26ETH-46A/46AT/46EU.S.A. version144 — 148 MHz438 - 450 MHzFREQUENCY RANGEEuropean and

TH-26A/26AT/26E TH-46A/46AT/46E<a:coLUzLUCDDIMENSIONS(WXHXD)Projections not included58X135.5X29.5 mm (2-9/32”x5-11/32”Xl-5/32")Projections inc

TH-26A/26AT/26ETH-46A/46AT/46ELU QC C3 kU UJ >c cAUDIO OUTPUT POWER (across 8i2 load 10% distortion)More than 200 mWNoteCircuit and ratings are sub

3. BATTERY PACK3-1. NiCd BAHERY PACK (PB-10)This battery pack has not been charged at the factory in order to provide you m\h the gre