Kenwood TH-D72A User Manual

TH-D72A/ TH-D72E144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDERINSTRUCTION MANUAL144/440 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDE/ 144/430 MHz FM DOUBLE BANDEMODE D

1PREPARATION6833/,('$&&(6625,(6After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend yo

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 tra

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, the

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 prov

5X 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-

6&211(&7,1*72$&,*$5(77(/,*+7(562&.(7To connect the transceiver to the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle, use an optional P

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 D

8GETTING ACQUAINTED[ ]Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. Tuning ControlRotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency, Me

9[ ], [ ]Press [ ] or [ ] to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value or to change the scan direction, etc.The [ ]/ [

1012 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]

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDERTH-D72A/ TH-D72EINSTRUCTION MANUALENGLISHNOTIFICATIONThis equipment complies with the essential r

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

12Indicator DescriptionAppears while using Economic low output power.Appears while using Low output power.Appears while using High output power.Appear

13Indicator DescriptionAppears when the Tone function is ON.Appears when the CTCSS function is ON.Appears when the DCS function is ON.Appears when the

14BASIC OPERATIONS6:,7&+,1*7+(32:(5212))Press the [ ] (1s) to switch the transceiver ON.• The power on message momentarily appears on the dis

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

166(/(&7,1*'8$/%$1'02'(6,1*/(%$1'02'(You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band op

17Frequency 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 ~ 4

180HPRU\&KDQQHO0RGHMemory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have stored in the me

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

2075$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.

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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.%$&

226(78323(5$7,21)XQFWLRQ6HOHFW0RGHPress [F] to enter Function Select mode. In this mode you can scroll F–0 through F–# by pressing [ ]/[ ] or rota

23MENU MODEMany functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with

240(18&21),*85$7,21RADIO - DisplayNo. Display Description Setting Values100Power-on MsgPower-on message edit Up to 8 characters101Lamp timerDisp

25RADIO - MemoryNo. Display Description Setting Values140NameMemory channel name input Up to 8 characters141Name <> FreqName display select Name

26RADIO - AuxiliaryNo. Display Description Setting Values190PF KeyPF key programmable function valueSee explanation 191PF1 (Mic)Microphone PF1 key pro

27GPS - Log SetupNo. Display Description Setting Values230Record MethodRecord method Time/ Distance/ Beacon231IntervalInterval time 2 ~ 10 ~ 1800 sec2

28APRS - WaypointNo. Display Description Setting Values340FormatWay point formatNMEA/ MAGELLAN/ KENWOOD341LengthWay point name length 6-Char ~ 9-Char3

29APRS - QSY(FREQ)No. Display Description Setting Values3A0QSY in StatusQSY in Status Off/ On3A1Tone/NarrowTone/ Narrow Off/ On3A2Shift/OffsetShift/ O

30APRS - SmartBcon2No. Display Description Setting Values3G0Turn AngleDriving direction change, minimum value setting5 ~ 28 ~ 90 deg3G1Turn SlopeDrivi

iNOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Ch

31APRS - UIfloodNo. Display Description Setting Values3N0UIfloodUIflood Off/ On3N1AliasAlias Up to 5 characters3N2SubstitutionSubstitution ID/ NOID/ FI

32APRS - DisplayNo. Display Description Setting Values3U0Display AreaDisplay AreaEntire Disp/ Entire Always/One Line3U1Interrupt TimeInterrupt Time 3/

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 req

34.H\SDG&KDUDFWHU(QWU\The keypad can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to keypad.• When u

35OPTIONSThe following options are available for use with this transceiver:• PB-45L Li-ion battery pack• BT-15 Battery case• KSC-32 Rapid charger• SMC

36MAINTENANCE*(1(5$/,1)250$7,21This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment wi

377528%/(6+227,1*The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure.

38Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionYou cannot transmit by pressing the PTTswitch.1 You selected a frequency outside the allowable range.2 You s

39Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTransceiver transmits without pressing [PTT].VOX function is ON. Access Menu No. 134 (VOX) and select “Off”.

40Concerning the received frequency display, an unmodulated signal may be received. This is according to the set intrinsic frequency form.<A band&

ii35(&$87,216• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the tran

41SPECIFICATIONSGeneralFrequencyrangeBandA & BTH-D72ATX<VHF>144 ~ 148 MHzTX<UHF>430 ~ 450 MHzTH-D72ETX<VHF>144 ~ 146 MHzTX<UH

42TransmitterRF power outputH 5 W/ Approx. 2 W (with BT-15)L Approx. 0.5 WEL Approx. 0.05 WModulation ReactanceMaximum frequency deviation FM: ±5 kHz,

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 a

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-circui

vCONTENTSPREPARATION....... 1SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...

viFor a detailed explanation on transceiver operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-ROM.Operation File name (TH-D72_)CONTENTS00_CONTENS_E.