Kenwood TH-D72ALLE PDF

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-D72A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-D72E
Version: 1.00
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CONTENTS
Operation File name (TH-D72_)
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS.................................. REPEATER – 01_REPEATER_E.pdf

REPEATER ACCESS..................................................................................................... 1
Selecting an Offset Direction..................................................................................... 1
Selecting an Offset Frequency.................................................................................. 1
Activating the Tone Function..................................................................................... 1
Selecting a Tone Frequency..................................................................................... 2
Automatic Repeater Offset........................................................................................ 2
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE................................................................................ 3
REVERSE FUNCTION................................................................................................... 3
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECKER (ASC)..................................................................... 3
TONE FREQUENCY ID.................................................................................................. 3
MEMORY CHANNELS.........................................................MEMORY CH – 02_MEMORY CHANNEL_E.pdf

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?................................ 1
STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES.......................... 1
Call Channel Memory (Simplex)............................................................................... 1
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES.................................................... 2
Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)............................................................................. 2
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................................................................. 2
Memory Recall Method............................................................................................. 2
RECALLING A CALL CHANNEL.................................................................................... 2
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................................................................... 2
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL................................................................................... 3
Frequency display < > memory name display........................................................... 3
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER.................................................................................... 3
CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION................................................................................... 3
SCAN...............................................................................................SCAN – 03_SCAN_E.pdf
SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD.................................................................... 1
ime-Operate Resume Time....................................................................................... 1
Carrier-Operated Resume Time................................................................................ 1
VFO SCAN..................................................................................................................... 2
MEMORY SCAN............................................................................................................. 2
Locking Out a Memory Channel................................................................................ 2
GROUP SCAN................................................................................................................ 2
Naming a Memory Group.......................................................................................... 3
Memory Group Link................................................................................................... 3
Clearing a Memory Group......................................................................................... 3
PROGRAM SCAN.......................................................................................................... 4
Setting Scan Limits................................................................................................... 4
Using Program Scan................................................................................................. 4
MHz SCAN..................................................................................................................... 4
CALL SCAN.................................................................................................................... 4
CONTENTS –
CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE...........................CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE – 04_CTCSS_DCS_CROSS TONE_E.pdf
USING CTCSS............................................................................................................... 1
CTCSS FREQUENCY SCAN......................................................................................... 2
USING DCS.................................................................................................................... 2
DCS CODE SCAN.......................................................................................................... 3
USING CROSS TONE.................................................................................................... 3
Selecting a Cross Tone mode................................................................................... 3
DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)................................ DTMF – 05_DTMF_E.pdf

MANUAL DIALING......................................................................................................... 1
DTMF Hold................................................................................................................ 1
AUTOMATIC DIALER..................................................................................................... 1
Storing a DTMF Code in Memory............................................................................. 1
Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes............................................................................ 2
Selecting a Transmit Speed...................................................................................... 2
Selecting a Pause Duration....................................................................................... 2
DTMF KEY LOCK........................................................................................................... 2
EchoLink® . ................................................................................EchoLink – 06_EchoLink_E.pdf

STORING ECHOLINK MEMORY................................................................................... 1
Transmitting EchoLink Memory................................................................................. 1
Selecting a Transmit Speed...................................................................................... 2
OTHER OPERATIONS............................................................ OTHER OP – 07_OTHER OPERATIONS_E.pdf

POWER ON MESSAGE................................................................................................. 1
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION.............................................................................................. 1
Illumination Timer...................................................................................................... 1
Lamp Control............................................................................................................. 1
Display Contrast........................................................................................................ 1
BATTERY SAVER.......................................................................................................... 1
AUTO POWER OFF (APO)............................................................................................ 2
BATTERY TYPE............................................................................................................. 2
KEY LOCK...................................................................................................................... 2
Key Lock Type.......................................................................................................... 2
Microphone Key Lock................................................................................................ 2
VOLUME BALANCE (BAND A/B)................................................................................... 2
KEY BEEP...................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMMABLE VFO................................................................................................. 3
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP SIZE................................................................. 3
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS........................................................................... 3
Transceiver PF Key................................................................................................... 3
Microphone Keys...................................................................................................... 4
FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY...................................................................................... 4
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE........................................................................................... 4
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)......................................................................... 4
BEAT SHIFT................................................................................................................... 4
TX INHIBIT..................................................................................................................... 5
SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER............................................................................... 5
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION)................................................................ 5
VOX Gain.................................................................................................................. 5
VOX Delay Time....................................................................................................... 5
CONTENTS –
VOX on Busy............................................................................................................. 6
MASKING BANDS.......................................................................................................... 6
POWER ON PASSWORD.............................................................................................. 6
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).........................................GPS – 08_GPS_E.pdf

INTERNAL GPS FUNCTION ON/OFF........................................................................... 2
INTERNAL GPS SETUP................................................................................................ 2
Internal GPS operation mode.................................................................................... 2
Battery Saver (GPS Save)........................................................................................ 3
GPS DATA SETUP......................................................................................................... 3
Land Survey System Datum .................................................................................... 3
Sentence................................................................................................................... 3
SBAS.............................................................................................................................. 4
TRACK LOG................................................................................................................... 4
Track Log All Clear.................................................................................................... 4
Overwriting the Track Log......................................................................................... 4
LOG SETUP................................................................................................................... 5
Track Log Acquisition Type....................................................................................... 5
TARGET POINT............................................................................................................. 5
MARK WAY POINT........................................................................................................ 6
Copying the Mark Way Point to the Target Point...................................................... 6
Mark Way Point List.................................................................................................. 6
Detailed Display of a Mark Waypoint........................................................................ 7
PACKET OPERATION................................................................ PACKET – 09_PACKET_E.pdf

PACKET MODE.............................................................................................................. 1
DATA BAND................................................................................................................... 1
FULL DUPLEX................................................................................................................ 1
TNC COMMANDS LIST................................................................................................. 2
APRS®..............................................................................................APRS – 10_APRS_E.pdf
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL GPS UNIT OR WEATHER STATION.................... 2
ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK........................................................................... 2
Setting Date.............................................................................................................. 2
Setting Time.............................................................................................................. 2
Setting UTC Offset.................................................................................................... 2
RECEIVING APRS DATA............................................................................................... 3
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA.......................................................................... 3
DISPLAY EXAMPLE....................................................................................................... 4
SORT FUNCTION.......................................................................................................... 5
FILTER FUNCTION........................................................................................................ 6
RECEIVING A MESSAGE.............................................................................................. 6
ENTERING A MESSAGE............................................................................................... 7
TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE....................................................................................... 8
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES............................................................... 8
BASIC SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 9
My Call Sign.............................................................................................................. 9
Beacon Type............................................................................................................. 9
APRS Lock................................................................................................................ 9
SETTING INTERNAL TNC........................................................................................... 10
Data Band............................................................................................................... 10
Packet Transfer Rate.............................................................................................. 10
CONTENTS –
DCD Sense............................................................................................................. 10
TX delay time.......................................................................................................... 10
SETTING COM PORT.................................................................................................. 10
Baud Rate............................................................................................................... 10
Input Type............................................................................................................... 10
Output Type............................................................................................................ 11
SETTING WAY POINT................................................................................................. 11
Way Point Format................................................................................................... 11
Way Point Length.................................................................................................... 11
Way Point Output.................................................................................................... 11
PC PORT ON/OFF....................................................................................................... 11
Output..................................................................................................................... 11
PROGRAMMING POSITION DATA............................................................................. 11
Select Position channel........................................................................................... 11
Name Entry............................................................................................................. 11
Latitude Entry.......................................................................................................... 11
Longitude Entry....................................................................................................... 11
SETTING BEACON INFORMATION............................................................................ 12
Speed Information................................................................................................... 12
Altitude Information................................................................................................. 12
Position Ambiguity................................................................................................... 12
SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT........................................................................ 12
STORING STATUS TEXT............................................................................................ 13
QSY FUNCTION........................................................................................................... 13
QSY Transmission Operation................................................................................. 14
Operation when Receiving a QSY ......................................................................... 14
SETTING PACKET FILTER......................................................................................... 14
Position Limit........................................................................................................... 14
Packet Filter Type................................................................................................... 14
SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON........................................................................... 15
SETTING TX BEACON................................................................................................ 16
Packet Transmit Method......................................................................................... 16
Quick Beacon.......................................................................................................... 16
Initial Interval Time.................................................................................................. 16
SETTING ALGORITHM................................................................................................ 16
Decay Algorithm...................................................................................................... 16
Proportional Pathing................................................................................................ 17
SETTING SMARTBEACONINGTM.............................................................................. 17
Low speed / High speed.......................................................................................... 17
Slow rate................................................................................................................. 17
Fast rate.................................................................................................................. 17
Turn angle............................................................................................................... 17
Turn slope............................................................................................................... 17
Turn time................................................................................................................. 17
PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH............................................................................ 18
NETWORK................................................................................................................... 19
VOICE ALERT.............................................................................................................. 20
WEATHER STATION DATA OUTPUT......................................................................... 20
Transmit.................................................................................................................. 20
Transmit Interval Time............................................................................................ 20
SETTING AS A DIGIPEATER...................................................................................... 21
CONTENTS –
DIGIPEAT............................................................................................................... 21
UICHECK................................................................................................................ 21
UIDIGI..................................................................................................................... 21
UIFLOOD................................................................................................................ 21
UITRACE................................................................................................................ 22
STORING USER PHRASES........................................................................................ 22
Reply ...................................................................................................................... 22
PROGRAMMING A MESSAGE GROUP CODE.......................................................... 23
SETTING SOUND........................................................................................................ 23
RX Beep Type......................................................................................................... 23
TX Beep.................................................................................................................. 23
Special Call Sound.................................................................................................. 23
SETTING INTERRUPT DISPLAY................................................................................ 24
Display Area............................................................................................................ 24
Entire Interrupt Time............................................................................................... 24
Cursor Control......................................................................................................... 24
SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT.................................................................................... 25
Speed, Distance...................................................................................................... 25
Altitude, Rainfall...................................................................................................... 25
Temperature............................................................................................................ 25
Latitude longitude.................................................................................................... 25
Grid Format............................................................................................................. 25
SELECTING A NAVITRA GROUP............................................................................... 25
Group Mode <GROUP MODE>.............................................................................. 25
Enter Group Code <GROUP CODE>..................................................................... 25
STORING NAVITRA MESSAGE.................................................................................. 25
DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR............................................................................ 26
Connecting TH-D72 with the HF Transceiver......................................................... 26
TRANSCEIVER RESET................................................................. RESET – 11_RESET_E.pdf

KEY OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 1
MENU MODE................................................................................................................. 1
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II ...................................................SKY CMD – 12_SKY COMMAND_E.pdf

CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER......................... 1
PREPARATION FLOW................................................................................................... 2
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS...................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY...................................................................... 3
CONTROL OPERATION................................................................................................ 3
WEATHER ALERT (TH-D72A ONLY)................................................WX – 13_WEATHER ALERT_TH-D72A_E.pdf

WEATHER ALERT ON/ OFF.......................................................................................... 1
Weather Channel...................................................................................................... 1
WEATHER ALERT SCAN.............................................................................................. 1
WIRELESS OPERATION (TH-D72A ONLY)...................... WIRELESS OP – 14_WIRELESS_TH-D72A_E.pdf

PREPARATION.............................................................................................................. 1
CONTROL OPERATION................................................................................................ 1
CONTENTS –
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local businesses involved
in the communications industry.
Compared to simplex communication, you can usually
transmit over much greater distances by using a
repeater. Repeaters are typically located on mountain
tops or other elevated locations. They generally operate
at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical TX: 144.725 MHz
station. This combination of elevation and high ERP TX tone: 88.5 Hz
allows communications over considerable distances. RX: 145.325 MHz
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
Repeater Access n Selecting an Offset Frequency

Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair The offset frequency is the value which the transmit
with a standard or frequency will be offset from the receive frequency.
non-standard offset (odd-split). In addition, some The default offset frequency on the 144 MHz band
repeaters must receive a tone from the transceiver in is 600 kHz for all type versions. The default on the
order to gain access to the repeater. For details, consult 430/440 MHz band is 5 MHz.
your local repeater reference. 1 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 160.
n Selecting an Offset Direction
The offset direction allows your transmit frequency to
be higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Press [F], [MHz] to select an offset direction.
• Each time you press [F], [MHz], the offset direction
3 Set the appropriate offset frequency value.
changes as follows: • The selectable range is from 00.00 MHz to 29.95
MHz, in steps of 50 kHz.
Simplex operation ➡ + ➡ – ➡ Simplex operation
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset
frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.
n Activating the Tone Function

To turn the Tone function on:
1 Select your desired band (A or B).
2 Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function On.
• Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes
as follows:
• If you are using a TH-D72E, when operating on Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross
the 430 MHz band, the offset direction changes as Tone ( : default) ➡ Off (no display).
follows: <Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is
Simplex operation ➡ + ➡ – ➡ = (–7.6 MHz) ➡ configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above
Simplex operation cycle.>
• The “ ” icon appears on the display when the tone
If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the function is On.
allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of
the following methods to bring the transmit frequency
within the band limits:
• Move the receive frequency further inside the band.
• Change the offset direction.
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting,
you cannot change the offset direction.
REPEATER –
n Selecting a Tone Frequency n Automatic Repeater Offset
To select the tone frequency required to access your This function automatically selects an offset direction
desired repeater: and activates the Tone function, according to the
1 Turn the Tone function On. frequency that you have selected. To obtain an up-
to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact
2 Press [F], [TONE]. your national Amateur Radio association.
• The current Tone frequency appears on the display 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 161.
and blinks. The default frequency is 88.5 Hz.
2 Set the ARO to “On”.

3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
your desired frequency. 3 Press [A/B] to select the A band.
• To exit the tone frequency selection, press [ESC ]. 4 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.
4 Press [ OK] to set the selected frequency. 5 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
Note: If you have set up a Memory channel with a tone setting, your desired frequency.
simply recall the Memory channel instead of setting up the tone
frequency every time.
Frequency Frequency Frequency

No. No. No.
(Hz) (Hz) (Hz)
01 67.0 16 110.9 31 186.2 6 Press [PTT] to start a call.
• You will be transmitting on an offset frequency value
02 69.3 17 114.8 32 192.8
determined from your offset setting value and an
03 71.9 18 118.8 33 203.5 offset direction depending on your selected frequency.
Refer to the settings below for offset directions:
04 74.4 19 123.0 34 206.5
05 77.0 20 127.3 35 210.7 TH-D72A:
06 79.7 21 131.8 36 218.1 Under 145.100 MHz: No offset
(Simplex operation)
07 82.5 22 136.5 37 225.7
145.100 ~ 145.499 MHz: – 600 kHz offset
08 85.4 23 141.3 38 229.1 145.500 ~ 145.599 MHz: No offset
09 88.5 24 146.2 39 233.6 (Simplex operation)
146.000 ~ 146.399 MHz: + 600 kHz offset
10 91.5 25 151.4 40 241.8
146.400 ~ 146.599 MHz: No offset
11 94.8 26 156.7 41 250.3 (Simplex operation)
12 97.4 27 162.2 42 254.1 146.600 ~ 146.999 MHz: – 600 kHz offset
13 100.0 28 167.9 147.000 ~ 147.399 MHz: + 600 kHz offset
147.400 ~ 147.599 MHz: No offset
14 103.5 29 173.8 (Simplex operation)
15 107.2 30 179.9 147.600 ~ 147.999 MHz: – 600 kHz offset
148.000 MHz and higher: No offset
(Simplex operation)
Under 442.000 MHz: No offset
(Simplex operation)
442.000 ~ 444.999 MHz: + 5 MHz offset
445.000 ~ 446.999 MHz: No offset
(Simplex operation)
447.000 ~ 449.999 MHz: – 5 MHz offset
(Simplex operation)
TH-D72E:
Under 145.000 MHz: No offset
(Simplex operation)
145.600 ~ 145.799 MHz: – 600 KHz offset
(Simplex operation))
REPEATER –
Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC)
Most repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the
transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TH-D72E, simply pressing strength of signals you receive directly from the other
[CALL] will transmit this tone. It is also possible to stations. If the station’s signal is strong enough to allow
program [1750] on the front panel as a [CALL] key for direct contact without a repeater, the “ ” icon blinks.
transmitting the 1750 Hz tone.
Press [REV] (1s) to turn the ASC On.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 162. • When the ASC is On, the “ ” icon will appear on the display.
2 Set it to “1750Hz”. • While direct contact is possible, without the use of a repeater,
the “ ” icon will begin blinking.
Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous
• To exit ASC, press [REV].
signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz
tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the Note:
transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting a 1750 Hz u Pressing [PTT] will cause the “ ” icon to stop blinking.
tone. u ASC does not function if you are using simplex operation.
u ASC does not function while scanning.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 163. u Activating ASC while using Reverse will switch the Reverse
function Off.
u If you recall a Memory channel or the Call channel, and those
channels are set up with the Reverse function switched On, the
ASC will switch Off
u You cannot use ASC when the built-in TNC is turned On.
u ASC causes received signals to be momentarily intermitted every
3 seconds.
2 Set it to “On”.
Note: While remaining in the transmit mode, the transceiver does not
continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone. Tone Frequency ID
This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify
REVERSE FUNCTION the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You
can use this function to find which tone frequency is
After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency, required by your local repeater.
you can exchange these frequencies using the Reverse 1 Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function On.
function. This allows you to manually check the strength • The “ ” icon appears on the display.
of signals you receive directly from other stations, while
using a repeater. If the station’s signal is strong, move to 2 Press [F], [TONE] (1s) to run the Tone Frequency ID
a simplex frequency to continue the contact and free up scan.
the repeater. • Scan starts and “Scanning” blinks on the display.
Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function On or Off
• When the Reverse function is On, the “ ” icon will appear on
the display.
• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning

control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or
counterclockwise <or press [ ]> (downward scan).
• To quit the function, press [ESC ].
Note:
• When the tone frequency is identified, the identified
u If the transmit frequency is outside the allowable transmit
frequency range when using Reverse, pressing [PTT] will cause frequency appears on the display and blinks. Press any
an error tone to sound and transmission will be inhibited. key other than [ OK] while the identified frequency is
u If the receive frequency is outside the receive frequency range blinking, to resume scanning.
when using Reverse, an error tone will sound and Reverse will
not operate.
u The ARO (Automatic Repeater Offset) will not function when
Reverse is ON.
u You cannot switch Reverse On or Off while transmitting.
3 Press [ OK] to program the identified frequency in

place of the currently set tone frequency.
• The Tone function will remain On. You can press [TONE]
to switch the Tone function Off.
• Press [ESC ] if you do not want to program the
identified frequency.
REPEATER –
MEMORY CHANNELS
In Memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram the
data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of 1000 Memory channels
are available for bands A and B.
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater
CHANNEL? Frequencies
You can use each memory channel as a simplex & 1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.
repeater channel or as an odd-split channel. Store only
one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater channel or
your desired frequency.
two separate frequencies to use as an odd-split channel.
Select either application for each channel depending on 3 Set up any additional data desired for the frequency.
the operations you have in mind. • Offset direction, Tone On/Off Tone frequency, CTCSS
Simplex & repeater channels allow: On/Off , CTCSS frequency, DCS On/Off, DCS code, etc.
• Simplex frequency operation 4 Press [F], [MR].

• A memory channel number appears.
• Repeater operation with a standard offset (if an offset
direction is stored)
Odd-split channels allow:
• Repeater operation with a non-standard offset
The data listed below can be stored in each Memory
channel: 5 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
your desired channel number.
Simplex & • When the selected channel number does not have stored
Parameter Odd-split data, the “ ” icon appears. When the channel does have
Repeater
stored data, the “ ” icon appears.
Receive frequency Yes
Yes 6 Press [ OK] to store the data in the selected Memory
Transmit frequency Yes channel.
Receive frequency Note: If you store the data in a Memory channel that already has
Yes data stored in it, the old data will be cleared and the new data will be
step size
Yes stored.
Transmit frequency
Yes
step size n Call Channel Memory (Simplex)
Offset direction Yes No The Call channel can be used to store any frequency
Tone On/Off Yes Yes and related data that you will recall often. You may
want to dedicate the Call channel as an emergency
Tone frequency Yes Yes channel within your group.
CTCSS On/Off Yes Yes To store a simplex frequency and related data as the
CTCSS frequency Yes Yes Call channel instead of in a Memory channel, after step
4 (above), press [F], [CALL].
DCS On/Off Yes Yes
Note: Storing new data in the Call channel will clear the old
DCS code Yes Yes data. (The Call channel itself cannot be cleared, but data can be
replaced with new data.)
Reverse On/Off Yes No
Memory channel
Yes Yes
lockout
Memory channel
Yes Yes
name
Demodulation mode Yes Yes
MEMORY CH –
Storing Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies
Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair
with a non-standard offset. To access those repeaters,
store two separate frequencies in a memory channel. You
can then operate on those repeaters without changing the
offset frequency you stored in the menu. 2 Set the recall method to “Current band” or “All
bands”.
1 Set up a simplex channel by following steps 1 to 6 of • “Current band” allows you to recall only those memory
“STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER channels that have stored frequencies within the
FREQUENCIES”, above. current band. “All bands” allows you to recall all
programmed memory channels.
2 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode.
• When the recalled memory channel is an AM channel,
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select you cannot recall on the A band.
your desired transmit frequency.
4 Set up any additional data desired for the transmit Recalling a CALL Channel
frequency.
• Tone On/Off, Tone frequency, CTCSS On/Off,, CTCSS 1 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode.
frequency, DCS On/Off, DCS code, etc. • “C” appears on the display.
5 Press [F].
• A memory channel number appears.
your desired channel number.
• If the frequency of the operating band is less than 300
MHz, the VHF CALL channel is used for recall. If the
frequency is over 300 MHz, the UHF CALL channel is
used for recall.
2 Press [CALL] again, the transceiver will return to the
7 Press [ OK] while pressing [PTT] to store the data in previous status (VFO mode or Memory Channel mode)
the selected Memory channel. before entering CALL mode.
n Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)

Clearing a Memory Channel
The Call channel can be used to store any frequency
and related data that you will recall often. You may 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
want to dedicate the Call channel as an emergency
channel within your group.
To store an odd-split frequency and related data as the
Call channel instead of in a Memory channel, after step
6 (above), press [CALL] while pressing [PTT].
Note:
2 Turn the transceiver power Off.
u You cannot set the transmission and reception frequencies on
different bands. 3 Press [MR] + Power ON to enter Memory Channel
u You cannot set a different frequency step size for the Clear mode.
transmission and reception frequencies.
u You cannot store the transmit offset status and Reverse status in
an odd-split Call channel.
Recalling a Memory Channel

1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. your desired Memory channel.
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select 5 Press [ OK].
your desired Memory channel.
• “Sure?” appears on the display and blinks.
• Additionally, you can enter a channel number using the
keypad.
n Memory Recall Method

The transceiver Menu also provides you with the option
to recall Memory channels with stored frequencies in
your current band, or all Memory channels: 6 Press [ OK] or [MR] to clear the Memory channel.
• Repeat steps 4 to 6 to clear additional Memory channels.
• To exit without clearing the channel, press [ESC ].
MEMORY CH –
Naming a Memory Channel Memory-TO-VFO Transfer
You can name Memory channels using up to 8 characters. Transferring the contents of a Memory channel or the Call
When you recall a named Memory channel, its name channel to the VFO can be useful if you want to search
appears on the display. Names can be call signs, for other stations or a clear frequency, near the selected
repeater names, cities, people, etc. Memory channel or Call channel frequency.
1 Press [MR] or [CALL] to enter Memory Recall mode or
Call channel mode.
your desired channel. (This step is not necessary
when selecting the Call channel.)
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
your desired Memory channel.
3 Press [F], [VFO].
• The entire contents of the Memory channel or Call
channel are copied to the VFO, and VFO mode is
selected after the transfer is complete.
• When copying a transmit frequency from an odd-split
Memory or Call channel, you must first turn the Reverse
4 Enter your desired name for the channel.
function on before pressing [F], [VFO].
Note: You can overwrite a Memory channel name by performing the
steps above. You can also clear a Memory channel name by clearing
the Memory channel.
n Frequency display < > memory name display

You can select the display method at the memory
mode.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 141. Channel Display Function
Use this function when you want to use only Memory
channels. When this function is switched on, the
transceiver displays only a Memory channel number
instead of a frequency.
2 Set the display method to “Name” or “Freq”. 1 Turn the transceiver power Off.
2 Press [PTT] + [A/B] + Power ON to turn the channel
display On or Off.
Note:
u If no Memory channels have saved data in them, channel display
will not function.
u When using Channel Display, you cannot reset the transceiver.
While in Channel Display mode, the transceiver keys

function as shown next page:
MEMORY CH –
While [KEY] + Power
Key Name [KEY] [F], [KEY] [KEY] (1s) MR mode
Transmitting ON
[PTT] Transmission – X TX/RX X –
Backlight ON
[LAMP] Backlight ON Backlight ON Backlight ON Backlight ON –
continuously
Monitor +
[MONI] Monitor Squelch setup X Monitor –
Frequency
Memory CH
[ ] Memory CH Up – Memory CH Up – –
continuously Up
Memory CH
Memory CH Memory CH
[ ] – continuously – –
Down Down
Down
[ OK] – – – – – –
[ESC ] – – – – – –
DTMF
[MENU] – RF power select – – –
Transmission
[A/B] – – – – – –
[1] – – – – DTMF_1 –
[2] – – – – DTMF_2 –
[3] – – – – DTMF_3 –
[4] – – – – DTMF_4 –
[5] – – – – DTMF_5 –
[6] – – – – DTMF_6 –
[7] – – – – DTMF_7 –
[8] – – – – DTMF_8 –
[9] PF – – – DTMF_9 –
[ ] – – – – DTMF_ –
[0] DUAL Full duplex – – DTMF_0 –
[#] ENT – – – DTMF_# Version Info.
[A] F Function Key lock – DTMF_A X
[B] – – – – DTMF_B –
[C] MR – Memory scan – DTMF_C –
– – – – DTMF_D –
[D]
1750 – X – – –
MEMORY CH –
SCAN
Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all types of
Scan will increase your operating efficiency.
This transceiver provides the following types of scans:
Scan Type Scan Range

VFO Scan Scans all frequencies on the current band.
Memory Scan Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels.
Scans the frequencies in the Memory channels which belong to the group you have
Group Scan
specified.
Program Scan Scans all frequencies within the programmed range, on the current band.
MHz Scan Scans all frequencies within a 1 MHz range from the originating frequency.
Scans the Call channel as well as the currently selected VFO frequency or Memory
Call Scan
channel.
Note:
u Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level too low could cause Scan to stop immediately.
u While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received; however, scan will immediately resume if the received signal does not contain
the same CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected.
u Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX band.
u Starting Scan switches the Automatic Simplex Checker OFF.
SELECTING a SCAN RESUME METHOD n Time-Operate Resume Time

Set the hold time for the Time-Operate scan method.
The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency or Memory
channel on which a signal is detected. It then continues When a signal is received, scan will pause at that
scanning according to which resume mode you have frequency for the duration of the hold time you set.
selected. You can choose one of the following modes. When the set time elapses, scan will resume (even if
The default is Time-operated mode. the signal is still being received).
• Time-Operated mode 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 151.
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or
Memory channel for approximately 5 seconds, and
then continues to scan even if the signal is still present.
• Carrier-Operated mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or
Memory channel until the signal drops out. There is 2 Set the resume time to 1 ~ 10 sec.
a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan
resumption.
n Carrier-Operated Resume Time
• Seek mode
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Set the hold time for the Carrier-Operate scan method.
Memory channel even after the signal drops out and When a signal is received, scan will pause at that
does not automatically resume scanning. frequency. When the signal stops, scan will resume
Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press after the duration of the hold time you set.
[MONI].
2 Set the resume time to 1 ~ 10 sec.

2 Set the Scan Resume mode to “Time” (Time-
Operated), “Carrier” (Carrier-Operated) or “Seek”
(Seek).
SCAN –
VFO SCAN Note: The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels cannot be locked
out.
VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band,

using the current frequency step size.
GROUP SCAN
1 Select your desired band.
2 Press [VFO] (1s). For the purpose of Group Scan, the 1000 Memory
channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group
• Scan starts at the current frequency.
containing 100 channels. Group Scan monitors only the
• The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in 100 channels which belong to the specific group you are
progress. scanning. The channels are grouped as follows:
control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or Memory Channel Memory Channel
Group Range Group Range
0 0 ~ 99 5 500 ~ 599
1 100 ~ 199 6 600 ~ 699
2 200 ~ 299 7 700 ~ 799
3 300 ~ 399 8 800 ~ 899
3 To quit VFO Scan, press [VFO] again.
4 400 ~ 499 9 900 ~ 999
MEMORY SCAN 1 Press [MR], then press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning
control to select a channel in your desired group.
Use Memory Scan to monitor all Memory channels
programmed with frequency data. 2 Press [MHz] (1s).
• Scan starts at the current channel.
• The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in
2 Press [MR] (1s). progress.
• Scan starts at the current memory channel. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning
• The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or
progress. counterclockwise <or press [ ]> (downward scan).
• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning 3 To quit Group Scan, press [MHz] again.
control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or Note:
u At least 2 Memory channels in the selected group must contain
3 To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again. data and must not be locked out of scan.
u You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode.
Note: While Scan is paused on a channel, the channel number blinks.
u At least 2 Memory channels must contain data and must not be
locked out of scan.
u The L0/U0 to L9/U9 Memory channels will not be scanned.
u You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode.
While Scan is paused on a channel, the channel number blinks.
n Locking Out a Memory Channel

You can select Memory channels that you prefer not to
monitor while scanning.
1 Press [MR], then rotate the Tuning control to select
your desired channel.
3 Set the lockout to “On” to lock the channel out of the

scanning sequence.
• To cancel lockout, set the lockout to “Off”.
• The “ ” icon appears on the display for a channel that
has been locked out.
SCAN –
n Naming a Memory Group
You can name Memory group using up to 8 characters.
6 When you have entered your desired groups, press

[ OK] to move the cursor to the right, then press
the Tuning control to complete the entry and exit
1 Press [MHz], then press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Menu mode.
Tuning control to select a channel in your desired • You can delete the selected character by pressing
group. [A/B].
2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 144. • If you have entered the maximum of 10 groups, simply
press [ OK] to complete the entry and exit Menu
mode.
n Clearing a Memory Group

1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
3 Enter your desired name for the group.
Group name display (in MR mode)

1 Press [LAMP].
• The group name is displayed. 2 Turn the transceiver power Off.
3 Press [MHz] + Power ON to enter Group Clear
mode.
2 While pressing [LAMP] rotate the Tuning Control to

change the group.
• Rotate the Tuning control clockwise and release
[LAMP] to select the smallest memory channel of the 4 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
new group. your desired Group.
• Rotate the Tuning control counter-clockwise and 5 Press [ OK].
release [LAMP] to select the largest memory channel • “Sure?” appears on the display and blinks.
of the new group.
n Memory Group Link

Memory Group Link provides you with the ability to
link 2 or more Memory channel groups together to act
as a single group when scanning. You can link up
6 Press [ OK] or [MR] to clear the Group.
to 10 separate groups together, or even add multiple
instances of the same group to the group link, to • Repeat steps 4 to 6 to clear additional Group.
ensure that one group is scanned more often than the • To exit without clearing the channel, press [ESC ].
others.
2 Press [ OK].
• The cursor will begin blinking.

a group to link.
4 Press [ OK] to set the group and move the cursor
to the right.
• Press [ESC ] to move the cursor back or [ OK] to
move the cursor to the right.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to link additional groups
together.
SCAN –
PROGRAM SCAN n Using Program Scan
Program Scan is identical to VFO Scan except that you
select a frequency range for the scan. 2 Press [VFO].
n Setting Scan Limits a frequency within your desired scan range.
You can store up to 10 scan ranges in Memory 4 Press [VFO] (1s).
channels L0/U0 to L9/U9.
• Scan starts at the current frequency.
1 Press [VFO]. • The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in
progress.
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or
your desired frequency for the lower limit. counterclockwise <or press [ ]> (downward scan).
5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again.
Note: If the current VFO frequency is within more than one
Program Scan range, the range stored in the smallest channel
number is used.
4 Press [F], [MR].

• A memory channel number appears and blinks.
MHz SCAN
5 Press [ ]/[ ]] or rotate the Tuning control to MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using
select a channel from L0 to L9. the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit
determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the
current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range
would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz (the exact
upper limit depends on the current frequency step size).
6 Press [M.IN] to set the channel number. 2 Press [VFO].
• The lower limit is stored in the channel.
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select a
7 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select frequency within your desired 1 MHz range.
your desired frequency for the upper limit.
4 Press [MHz] (1s) to start scanning.
8 Press [F], [MR]. • Scan starts at the current frequency.
9 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select • The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in
a matching channel number from U0 to U9. progress.
• For example, if you select channel L3 in step 5, select • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning
channel U3 here. control clockwise <or press [ ]> (upward scan) or
10 Press [M.IN] to set the channel number.
• The upper limit is stored in the channel.
5 To quit MHz Scan, press [MHz] again.
• To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR],
then select the L and U channels. CALL SCAN
Note:
u The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper Use Call Scan to monitor both the Call channel and either
limit.
the currently selected VFO frequency or the currently
u The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same selected Memory channel.
band.
1 Select your desired VFO frequency or Memory
channel.
2 Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call Scan.
• The 1 MHz decimal point blinks while scanning is in
progress.
• When scanning with a Memory channel, the Call channel
on the same band as the selected Memory channel is
used for scan.
3 To quit Call Scan, press [CALL] again.
Note: The Memory channel selected is scanned even if it has been
locked out of scan.
SCAN –
CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE
CTCSS
You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. To do
so, select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is
selectable from among 42 tone frequencies.
DCS
Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the
same way as CTCSS. The only differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For
DCS, you can select from 104 different codes.
Note: CTCSS/ DCS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.
CTCSS • To cancel CTCSS, press [TONE] until “ ” no longer

appears on the display.
USING CTCSS
Frequency Frequency Frequency
No. No. No.
1 Select your desired band. (Hz) (Hz) (Hz)
01 67.0 16 110.9 31 186.2
2 Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function.
• The “ ” icon appears on the display when the CTCSS 02 69.3 17 114.8 32 192.8
function is On. 03 71.9 18 118.8 33 203.5
• Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as
follows: 04 74.4 19 123.0 34 206.5
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross 05 77.0 20 127.3 35 210.7
Tone ( : default) ➡ Off (no display). 06 79.7 21 131.8 36 218.1
<Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is
configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle.> 07 82.5 22 136.5 37 225.7
08 85.4 23 141.3 38 229.1
09 88.5 24 146.2 39 233.6
10 91.5 25 151.4 40 241.8
11 94.8 26 156.7 41 250.3
3 Press [F], [TONE]. 12 97.4 27 162.2 42 254.1
• The current CTCSS frequency appears on the display 13 100.0 28 167.9
and blinks. The default frequency is 88.5 Hz.
14 103.5 29 173.8
15 107.2 30 179.9

your desired CTCSS frequency.
• Refer to the table below for the available frequencies.
• To exit the CTCSS frequency selection, press [ESC ].
5 Press [ OK] to complete the setting.
6 When you are called: The transceiver squelch opens
only when the selected CTCSS tone is received.
When you make a call: Press and hold [PTT], then
speak into the microphone.
CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE –

CTCSS Frequency SCAN DCS
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to
identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received USING DCS
signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall
the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group 1 Select your desired band.
are using. 2 Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.
1 Press [TONE] 2 times to activate the CTCSS function. • The “ ” icon appears on the display when the DCS
• The “ ” icon appears on the display when the CTCSS function is on.
function is On. • Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as
• Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as follows:
follows: Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross Tone ( : default) ➡ Off (no display).
Tone ( : default) ➡ Off (no display). <Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is
<Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle.>
configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle.>
2 Press [F], [TONE] (1s).
• Scan starts and “Scanning” blinks on the display.
3 Press [F], [TONE].

• The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks.
• To quit the scan, press [ESC ].

• When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified
frequency appears on the display and blinks.

your desired DCS code.
• Refer to the table below for the available codes.
• To exit the DCS code selection, press [ESC ].
3 Press [► (OK)] to program the identified frequency in 5 Press [ OK] to complete the setting.
place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.
• The CTCSS function will remain on. To cancel CTCSS, 6 When you are called: The transceiver squelch opens
press [TONE] until CT no longer appears on the display. only when the selected DCS code is received.
• Press [ESC ] if you do not want to program the When you make a call: Press and hold [PTT], then
identified frequency. speak into the microphone.
• To cancel DCS, press [TONE] until DCS no longer
appears on the display.
DCS Code
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047
051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074
114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134
143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172
174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265
266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331
332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371
411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446
452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503
506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606
612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664
703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754

DCS Code SCAN CROSS TONE
This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the
incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find it USING CROSS TONE
useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other
persons in your group are using. You can set separate signaling types by TX and RX for
when you access a repeater that uses different Encode/
1 Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function. decode signaling.
• The “ ” icon appears on the display when the DCS
function is on. To turn the Cross Tone function On:
• Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as Press [TONE] 4 times to activate the Cross Tone function.
follows: • The “ ” (default) icon appears on the display when the
Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross Cross Tone function is On.
Tone ( : default) ➡ Off (no display). • Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as
<Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is follows:
configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle.> Tone ( ) ➡ CTCSS ( ) ➡ DCS ( ) ➡ Cross Tone (
2 Press [F], [TONE] (1s). : default) ➡ Off (no display).
• Scan starts and “Scanning” blinks on the display. <Additionally, when APRS is ON and Voice Alert is
configured, Voice Alert ON is added to the above cycle.>
n Selecting a Cross Tone mode

To select the cross tone/code frequency required to
access your desired repeater:
• To quit the scan, press [ESC ].
• When a DCS code is identified, the identified code 1 Turn the Cross Tone function On.
appears on the display and blinks. 2 Press [F], [TONE].
• The Cross Tone setting appears on the display.
3 Press [ OK] to program the identified code in place of

the currently set DCS code. 3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
• The DCS function will remain on. To cancel DCS, press your desired Cross Tone setting.
[TONE] until DCS no longer appears on the display.
• Press [ESC ] if you do not want to program the Setting Encode Decode Icon
identified code.
DCS/Off DCS off
TONE/DCS Tone DCS
DCS/CTCSS DCS CTCSS
TONE/CTCSS Tone CTCSS
• To exit the Cross Tone setting selection, press

[ESC ].
4 Press [ OK] to set the selected setting.

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)
The keys on the keypad function as DTMF keys; the 12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A,
B, C, D). This transceiver provides 10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF code with up to 16 digits.
Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. You can access the public telephone network
via such a repeater by sending DTMF tones. For further information, consult your local repeater reference.
Manual Dialing Automatic Dialer

Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF There are 10 dedicated DTMF Memory channels available
tones. to store DTMF codes. You can store up to 16 digits in
each channel.
1 Press and hold [PTT].
2 Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send n Storing a DTMF Code in Memory
DTMF tones.
• The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
• If the DTMF Hold function is activated, you not need hold
down [PTT] while pressing keys. After transmitting the
first tone (by pressing [PTT] and the first key), pressing
additional keys will keep the transceiver in transmit mode
for 2 seconds.
2 Press [ (OK)]
Frequency (Hz) 1209 1336 1447 1633
697 [1] [2] [3] [A]
770 [4] [5] [6] [B]
852 [7] [8] [9] [C]
941 [ ] [0] [#] [D] 3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
a channel number.
n DTMF Hold 4 Press [ OK] or [MENU] to set the selected
channel number.
Activate this function to remain in transmit mode, after
• The name entry display appears.
beginning to press keys when making a call.
5 Enter a name for the channel, the press [ OK] or

[MENU] to set it.
2 Set DTMF Hold to “On” to continue transmitting • The code entry display appears.
when pressing keys.
• Set this menu to “Off” to stop the 2 second continuous
transmission.
6 Enter a DTMF code for the channel, then press [

OK] or [MENU] to set it.
• When a space is entered, it becomes a “Pause” code.
DTMF –
n Transmitting Stored DTMF Codes DTMF Key Lock
This function will lock the DTMF transmission keys so that
2 While transmitting, press [MENU]. they will not transmit if they are accidentally pressed while
• The last called DTMF Memory channel number and transmitting. To lock the DTMF keys, turn this function
name appears on the display. If no name has been On.
saved for the channel, the DTMF code appears.
3 While still transmitting, press [ ]/[ ] or rotate

the Tuning control to select your desired DTMF 2 Set the key lock to “On” or “Off”.
Memory channel, then press [ OK] or [MENU] to
transmit DTMF code.
• Additionally, you can press a DTMF key
corresponding to your desired channel ([0] ~ [9]) to
select the channel and begin transmission.
• The stored DTMF code scrolls across the display and
is transmitted.
• The code will be transmitted even if you release [PTT]
before the entire code has scrolled across the display.
• If no DTMF code is stored in the selected channel, the

frequency display is restored.
n Selecting a Transmit Speed

Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF
code is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens,
change the DTMF code transmission speed; the
default is 100 msec.
2 Select a speed (in msec) from the available list: 50/

100/ 150.
n Selecting a Pause Duration

You can change the pause duration stored in DTMF
Memory channels; the default is 500 msec.
2 Select a pause duration (in msec) from the available

list: 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000.
DTMF –
EchoLink®
What is EchoLink ?
EchoLink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet, using VoIP (voice-over-IP)
technology. The EchoLink software program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from
computer to station, greatly enhancing your communications capabilities.
Official EchoLink Website: http://www.echolink.org
Note: EchoLink is a registered trademark of Synergenics, LLC.
Storing EchoLink memory n Transmitting EchoLink Memory

There are 10 dedicated EchoLink DTMF Memory channels
available. You can store up to 8 digits in each channel. 2 While transmitting, press [MENU].
• The last called EchoLink DTMF Memory channel
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 146. name and number appears on the display.
2 Press [ OK] 3 While still transmitting, press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the

3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select an Tuning control to select your desired EchoLink
EchoLink channel number from 0 ~ 9. Memory channel, then press [MENU] or [ OK] to
transmit DTMF code.
• The stored code scrolls across the display and is
transmitted.
Note:
u In step 2, press [C] key before pressing [ OK], to transmit the
converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Connect by Call” function.
4 Press [ OK] or [MENU] to set the selected channel (example: JA1YKX)
number. “C” “51 21 10 93 52 92 #” (# is automatically added to the end of
• The name entry display appears. the DTMF code)
u In step 2, press [0] [7] keys before pressing [ OK], to transmit
the converted DTMF code of the EchoLink “Query by Call”
function. (example: JA1YKX)
“0” “7” “51 21 10 93 52 92 #” (# is automatically added to the end
of the DTMF code)
u When only the EchoLink memory name has been registered, the
EchoLink “Connect Call” function transmits the converted DTMF
5 Enter the name for the channel, then press [ OK] or code. (example: JA1YKX)
[MENU] to set it. “C 51 21 10 93 52 92 #” (C is automatically added to the beginning
of the DTMF code and # is automatically added to the end)
• The call sign and conference name (for board rooms
u Call Sign/ DTMF Code Conversion Table
that can do round QSO) of the other station which is
connected via EchoLink, or the control command name, When a character other than an alphanumeric character is used
(such as “-” and “/”), the DTMF conversion stops at the character
etc., are entered into the EchoLink memory name. before that non-standard character.
• The code entry display appears.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
1 Q A D G J M P T W
2 Z B E H K N R U X
6 Enter a DTMF code for the channel, then press [ OK] 3 C F I L O S V Y
or [MENU] to set it.
• The node number of the other station and conference
which are connected via EchoLink, or the DTMF code of
the control command, etc., are entered into the EchoLink
code.
EchoLink –
n Selecting a Transmit Speed
Some EhoLink node station may not respond correctly
if a DTMF code is transmitted at fast speed. If this
happens, change the DTMF code transmission speed;
the default is 100 msec.
2 Select a speed (in msec) from the available list: 50/

100/ 150.
Note: This setting is common with DTMF memory.
EchoLink –
OTHER OPERATIONS
POWER ON MESSAGE n Display Contrast
The display visibility changes depending on the
Each time you switch the transceiver on, “HELLO” ambient conditions, for example between daytime and
(default) appears on the display for approximately 2 night. When you find the display is not clear, use this
seconds. You can program your favorite message in function to select the optimum display contrast.
place of the default message.
2 Set your desired contrast level from 1 to 8.

2 Enter your desired message.
Note: The display contrast may be affected by a change in
• Press [A/B] to clear the entire message, if necessary. temperature. Adjust the contrast as necessary.
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION Battery Saver

You can manually change the display illumination to suit The Battery Saver extends the operating time of the
the lighting conditions where you are operating. transceiver. It automatically activates when the squelch is
closed and no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds.
To reduce battery consumption, this function shuts the
n Illumination Timer receiver circuit OFF for the programmed time, then
Set the duration that the display illumination remains momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal.
on.
To program the receiver shut-off period for the battery
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 101. saver:
2 Select a time (in sec) from the available list: 2 ~ 10.

2 Set the receiver shut-off period time to 0.03, 0.2, 0.4,
n Lamp Control 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 seconds, or “Off”.
Note: To prevent Packet miss-decoding while using APRS, set the
The display illumination will light either when any key Battery Saver to “Off” or “0.03”.
is pressed or only when the [LAMP] key is pressed,
depending on the setting.
2 Set the Lamp Control Type to “Manual” or “Auto”.

Manual: The backlight turns on when the [LAMP]
key is pressed.
Auto: The backlight turns on when operating any key
or when turning the Tuning control.
The backlight will turn off according to the Illumination
Timer setting, or when the [LAMP] key is pressed.
OTHER OP –
Auto Power Off (APO) n Key Lock Type
Select a Lock type.
Automatic Power off is a background function that
monitors whether or not any operations have been 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 180.
performed (keys pressed, Tuning control turned, etc.),
and turns the transceiver power off if it has not been in
use.
2 Set the Key Lock type to “Key Lock”, “F.Lock”, or

“Key & F.Lock”.
Key Lock: Locks all the front panel keys. (Press [F]
(1s) to unlock the keys.)
2 Set the APO time limit to 15, 30, 60 minutes, or “Off”. F.Lock: Locks the frequency or the memory channel.
• After the time limit passes with no operations (default is (The [MHz], [ENT], [MR], [BAND], Scan, [PF] (Group
“Off”), APO turns the transceiver power off. However, 1 Up and WX) keys/functions cannot be used.)
minute before the power turns off, “APO” appears on the
display and blinks, and a warning tone sounds. Key & F.Lock: Locks all the front panel keys along
with the Tuning control. (Press [F](1s) to unlock the
keys.)
• The [LAMP], [MONI], [PTT], [ ], and VOL control knob
cannot be locked.
Note: n Microphone Key Lock

u If any settings are changed during while APO is ON, the timer The Microphone Key Lock function will lock the
resets. When you stop changing the settings, the timer begins
counting again from 0. microphone PF (Programmable Function) keys.
u When the APRS beacon is automatically transmitted (other than 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 182.
Manual/PTT), the APO timer will not be extended.
Battery Type
Depending on the type of batteries you are using in the
transceiver, adjust the battery type to match. The battery 2 Set the Microphone Key Lock function “On” or “Off”.
indicator can only accurately read out the remaining
battery power if this value is set correctly.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 112. Volume Balance (Band A/B)
You can regulate the volume balance between the A band
(upper indicator) and the B band (lower indicator).
2 Set the Battery Type to “Lithium” or “Alkaline”.
Key Lock
2 Adjust the volume balance.
The Key Lock function ensures that your transceiver
settings will remain unchanged if you accidentally press a
key. When activated, the following functions can still be
used:
[ ]/ [PTT]/ [LAMP]/ [SQL]/ [F] (1s)/ [F] + [LAMP]
To turn Key Lock On or Off, press [F] (1s).
• When Key Lock is activated, the “ ” icon will appear on
the display.
OTHER OP –
Key Beep Changing the Frequency Step Size
You can turn the transceiver beep function “Off”, “RADIO Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in
& GPS”, “RADIO Only” or “GPS Only as desired. selecting your exact frequency. The default step size on
the 144 MHz band is 5 kHz (TH-D72A) or 12.5 kHz (TH-
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 121. D72E). The default on the 430/440 MHz band is 25 kHz.
Each band can have a separate selectable step
frequency.
1 Press [A/B] to select band A or B, then press [VFO].
2 Press [F], [ENT].
2 Set the beep function to “Off”, “RADIO & GPS”,
“RADIO Only” or “GPS Only”.
• Even with the beep function turned off, the transceiver will
emit a beep tone under the following conditions:
1) When Auto Power off is activated, the transceiver will
beep 1 minute before the power turns off. 3 Set the step size to 5.0, 6.25, 8.33, 10.0, 12.5, 15.0,
2) After transmitting for the maximum time duration 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, 50.0, or 100.0 kHz.
according to the Time-out Timer, the transceiver will
beep. Note:
u Each band can have a separate selectable step frequency.
Note: The APRS-related beeps comply with the settings of the APRS
menu, rather than from this setting. u Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed
frequency. For example, if 144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5
kHz step size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size corrects
the displayed frequency to 144.9875 MHz.
Programmable VFO
If you always check frequencies within a certain range, PrograMmable Function Keys
you can set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are
selectable. For example, if you select 144 MHz for the
lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable n Transceiver PF Key
range will be from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. This is [PF] (Programmable Function) key on the
1 Select your desired VFO frequency. transceiver front panel. You can assign your own
desired functions to this key.
3 Press [ OK].
2 Set your desired function for the key.
• The lower frequency limit blinks.
Programmable functions available are:
WX (Weather Channel)/ GROUP UP (Memory
group up)/ MR.Name <>FREQ (Memory name <>
Frequency)/ VOX/ MR GRP NAME (Memory group
name)/ BAL (Balance)/ GPS/ LOG/ SQL/ SHIFT/
DUP (Full duplex)/ BAND/ STEP/ LOW/ LOCK
4 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select M>V (Memory to VFO Copy)/ M.IN/ C.IN/ T.SEL/
your desired lower frequency limit, then press [ OK] NEW/ VA/ DX/ WXI
to set the selected value.
• The upper frequency limit blinks.

your desired upper frequency limit, then press [ OK]
to set the selected value.
6 Press [ESC ] to exit Menu mode.
Note: You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits. The
exact 100 kHz and subsequent digits of the upper limit depend on the
frequency step size you are using.
OTHER OP –
n Microphone Keys SWITCHING FM/AM MODE
There are 3 microphone PF (Programmable Function)
keys: [PF1], [PF2], and [PF3]. You can assign your This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not
own desired functions to these 3 keys. transmitting) in AM on band B. The default mode on the
118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 300, or
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 191 (MIC. 430/440 MHz band is FM.
PF1) and/or Menu 192 (MIC. PF2) and/or Menu 193
(MIC. PF3). 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 131.
2 Set your desired function for the key. 2 Set the mode to AM, FM, or NFM.
Programmable functions available are: Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band A.
WX (Weather Channel)/ GROUP UP/ MR.Name <>

FREQ/ VOX/ MR GRP (Memory group up)/ NAME/
BAL/ GPS/ LOG/ SQL/ SHIFT (Shift)/ DUP/ BAND/
Advanced Intercept Point (AIP)
STEP/ LOW/ LOCK/ M>V/ M.IN/ C.IN/ T.SEL/
The VHF/UHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP
NEW/ VA/ DX/ WXI/ A/B (Band Select A/ Band
helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion
Select B)/ MENU (Menu mode)/ MARK/ TNC/ POS
caused by inter modulation. You can use this function
/MSG/ LIST/ BCON/ VFO/ REV (Reverse)/ TONE/
only while operating on the VHF/UHF band.
MR/ MHz/ DUAL (Dual Mode)/ ENT/ CALL/ LAMP/
MONI (Monitor) 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 132 (VHF AIP)
and/or Menu 133 (UHF AIP).
Frequency Direct Entry

If the desired operating frequency is far from the current
frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to change
the frequency.
2 Set the AIP to “On” or “Off”.
1 Press [A/B] to select band A or B, then press [VFO] or
[CALL].
2 Press [ENT]. Beat Shift
• The Direct Frequency Entry display appears.
Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control
various transceiver functions, the CPU clock oscillator’s
harmonics or image may appear on some spots of the
reception frequencies. Select a Beat Shift setting from
Type 1 ~ Type 8, which does not cause interference. The
default is Type 1 (Off).
3 Press the keys ([0] ~ [9]) to enter your desired 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 138.
frequency.
4 To set the entered frequency, press [ENT] or [VFO].
• Pressing [ENT] before entering all of the digits will set the
remaining digits to 0.
• Pressing [VFO] before entering all of the digits will leave
the remaining digits at their previous values.
2 Set the Beat Shift to “Type 1” ~ “Type 8”.
• Entering all digits for a frequency will automatically set the
frequency without pressing [ENT] or [VFO].
• In step 3, after entering 1 ~ 3 digits, pressing [MHz] will
set the digits above the MHz value.
For example, when the displayed frequency is 432.250:
1 Press [ENT] ➡ – – – – – –
2 Press [4] ➡ 4– – – – –
3 Press [MHz] ➡ 4 3 4.– – –
OTHER OP –
TX INHIBIT Note:
u While in Menu mode, the VOX function is temporarily disabled.
You can inhibit the transmission to prevent unauthorized u Since the VOX circuit must detect the presence of your voice, you
may notice a slight delay in transmission; the very first part of your
individuals from transmitting, or to eliminate accidental message may not be transmitted.
transmissions while carrying the transceiver. u When the VOX function is ON, the ASC function turns OFF.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 139. u VOX cannot be used with an optional Speaker/ Microphone.
n VOX Gain
To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly
adjust the VOX Gain level. This level controls the VOX
circuit to detect the presence or absence of your voice.
2 Set the TX inhibit to “On” or “Off”.
There are 2 ways to adjust the VOX Gain.
• “TX Inhibit” appears and an error beep sounds if the
transceiver tries to transmit while TX Inhibit is ON. While the VOX function is ON:
1 Speak into the headset microphone using your
normal tone of voice to transmit.
• If the transmission does not begin, you must readjust
the VOX Gain so that transceiver transmits while you
are speaking. To readjust the gain, press and hold
[PTT] then press [ ]/[ ] to select a more sensitive
gain level.
Selecting an Output Power • While readjusting the gain, you can release [PTT].
The transceiver will remain in Adjustment Mode for
It is a good idea to select lower transmit power if approximately 5 seconds.
communications is still reliable. This lowers the risk of 2 Adjust the VOX Gain by pressing [ ]/[ ] until
interfering with others on the band. When operating from the transceiver reliably switches to transmission
battery power, you will enjoy more operating time before a mode each time you speak while the transceiver is
recharge is necessary. transmitting.
Press [F], [MENU] to select high (H), low (L), or economic From the Menu:
low (EL) power.
• You can program different power settings for bands A and B. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 135.
Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high
temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may
function to lower transmit output power.
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) 2 Select the desired VOX gain level.

VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to
Transmit mode each time you want to transmit. n VOX Delay Time
The transceiver automatically switches to Transmit mode If the transceiver returns to reception mode too quickly
when the VOX circuitry senses that you have begun after you stop speaking, the end of your transmission
speaking into the microphone. may not be sent. To avoid this, select an appropriate
When you operate the VOX function, you must use an delay time that allows your entire transmission to be
optional Headset; the internal speaker and microphone sent, before Transmit mode ends. However, do not
are too close to each other to be used for the VOX make the delay overly long.
function.
To turn the VOX function ON:
2 Set the desired delay time to 250, 500 (default),

750, 1000, 1500, 2000, or 3000 ms.
2 Set it to “On”. Note:
• When VOX is activated, the “ ” icon, gain level, and u If you press [PTT] while the VOX function is ON, the VOX Delay
Time is not reflected to the transmission.
delay time will appear on the display.
u If you press [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit a
1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected.
u If the DCS function is ON, the transceiver remains in Transmit
mode for the duration set by the VOX Delay Time. It then sends a
Turn-Off Code to close the receiving party’s squelch.
OTHER OP –
n VOX on Busy Power On Password
You can configure the transceiver to force VOX
transmission even if the transceiver is receiving a If power on password is activated, you cannot operate
signal. the transceiver without first entering your password, after
turning the transceiver power on. Your password can be
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 137. changed using the MCP-4A software, and can contain up
to 6 digits.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 19A.
2 Set it to “On” or “Off”.

Note: You can press [PTT] or [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to
transmit, regardless of the setting in Menu No. 137.
2 Set the power on password to “On” or “Off”.
• When set to “On”, “PASSWORD” appears on the display.
Masking Bands
If you have no plans to use a certain frequency band, you
can hide the frequency display on the unused band. This
allows for easier reading of the frequency band.
1 Turn the transceiver power off. 3 Enter your password.
2 Press [A/B] + Power ON.
• The band mask display appears.
4 After entering up to 6 digits, press [ OK] to set the

password.
Note: Even with Menu 19A turned on, the power on password
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select function will not be activated unless you first program a password
the band you want to hide (or return to normal). using the MCP-4A software.
4 Press [ OK] to set the selected band.

5 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to set the
band to select “Use” or “Mask”.
• “Use” allows you to see and use the band as normal.
“Mask” hides the band on the display.
6 Press [ OK] control to set the selection.

7 Press the [ESC ] to exit.
Note:
u You cannot operate the masked band nor use it to receive or
transmit.
u You cannot mask all frequency bands.
OTHER OP –
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
What is GPS?
GPS, standing for Global Positioning System, is becoming common nowadays. Following is a brief introduction.
The American Defense Department developed GPS originally for military operations. The system is available for use by
the general public. For example, anybody can use GPS in association with modern vehicle navigation systems. Position
precision for public use is approximately 15 m.
Moreover, precision can be improved when a vehicle is used for navigation and aboard ships through use of map
matching technology and differential GPS techniques.
A total of 24 or more GPS satellites are at a high-level altitude of approximately 20,000 km on six circular tracks with an
orbital radius of approximately 26,000 km. Therefore, there are four or more satellites located in each orbital track. For
civilian use, the RF carrier frequency of the satellites is 1575.42 MHz. Spread spectrum (SS) technology is used over a
bandwidth of 2.046 MHz to prevent interference among all the satellite signals on a common carrier frequency.
Datum (Geodetic Survey System)

The GPS receiver receives the radio signals transmitted from the GPS satellites. The receiver measures the time duration
between when the signal leaves the satellite and when the signal arrives at the GPS receiver. Knowing this time allows
calculation of the distance that the signal traveled from that particular satellite. By receiving multiple signals from different
satellites and doing this distance calculation multiple times, the intersection of the spherical surfaces that represent the
respective radius distances to the various satellites will determine a single point.
The precision of the determination of the intersecting point relies on the satellites and the data collected.
Position Determination Principle

The latitude and longitude information required by the GPS receiver does not allow for accurate representation of the
unevenness of the Earth’s surface. For use with GPS, the current standard that defines the precise shape of the Earth is
called WGS-84. By using this standard in conjunction with mapping standards for each country, accurate position plotting
on a map can be done.
GPS and APRS Position Format

Although position can be described in many different formats, such as degrees, degrees and minutes, and degrees,
minutes and seconds, the GPS system and APRS have standardized on the degrees and decimal minutes format.
Just like it is important to use proper international phonetics when spelling on the air, it is important in APRS as in any
communications system to have a default standard for position. All operators should be trained to use the DDD MM.mm
format by default in voice communications just like in data formats. Using these standards on the air will prevent
communications errors, confusion, repeats, and conversions.
Interval and Total Distance
Geographic Coordinates Format Example
DD MM.mm 39 49.31N
Latitude
(degrees and minutes) +39 49.31
DDD MM.mm 84 15.39W

Longitude
(degrees and minutes) -84 15.39
GPS –
Internal GPS Function ON/OFF
Turn this function Off when connecting an external GPS
receiver to the COM terminal.
Press [F], [MARK] to turn the Internal GPS receiver ON or
OFF. <Log meter>
• When the Internal GPS receiver is ON, the “ ” <GPS satellite information>
indicator appears on the display.
Sky view Satellite signal-strength bars

• When the Internal GPS receiver is On, the internal
clock is automatically configured with the time data The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving. The
from the internal GPS receiver. satellite signal-strength bars indicate the strength of each
• You must set the time zone beforehand, through Menu satellite you are receiving. A solid bar indicates that the
No. 196. GPS satellite is ready for use.
• When only the frame of the signal-strength bar is displayed,
• When determining your position for the first time the satellite has not yet been captured.
after the power supply is turned On, the clock data Note:
is automatically set and is updated once per day u When GPS cannot be received, turn the power ON in a clear
thereafter. environment (Open Sky).
When the Internal GPS receiver is On, pressing [POS] will u While the above screen is displayed (the GPS satellite information
screen is positioning) press [MARK] (1s) to register a Mark
display “Latitude longitude”, then press [ OK] to cycle the Waypoint.
display between “Time, Altitude, Travel direction, speed” u While the above screen is displayed, pressing [PTT] will change
>> “Target point distance, Travel direction” >> “Log meter” to the frequency display and transmission will begin. Once
>> “GPS satellite information”. transmission is complete, the transceiver returns to the original
display.
• Press [ESC ] to return to the previous display.
u You may experience interference on the internal GPS receiver
<Latitude longitude> when using in or around 147.0, 443.8 MHz (Band A) and/or 438.9
MHz (Band B). To eliminate the interference, swap Band A/ Band
B or change the frequency.
Internal GPS SETUP
<Time, Altitude, Travel direction, speed> n Internal GPS operation mode

Enter Menu mode and access Menu 200.
Altitude Travel direction Time Travel Speed

<Target point distance, Travel direction> GPS Only: The display shows only GPS information;
The transceiver transmit and receive capabilities are
turned OFF; only GPS operation is available.
Travel direction Target point distance

• When pressing [F] while the target point distance/ traveling • The “ ” icon appears when the function is turned ON, the
direction is displayed, the North Up display (displays North “ ” icon appears when the function is turned OFF.
as the top) changes to the Heading Up display (displays
the current travel direction as the top) or vice-versa. In the • The “INT. GPS” “ ” icon icon blinks while determining the
Heading Up display, a “+” or “-” is used to help indicate the position.
traveling direction. Normal: The display continues to show your
frequency, You can use it as a normal transceiver.
GPS –
SWhen set to “GPS Only”, you can operate only the n GPS Data PC Output
following key functions.
Turn this function on when you want to send the
Internal GPS receiver data (NMEA) from the PC
Key [KEY] +
[KEY] [F], [KEY] [KEY] (1s) terminal using.
Name Power ON
Continuous 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 202.
[LAMP] Lamp Lamp –
Lamp On
[ ]
[ ] Function/
– – –
Menu select
[ OK]
[ESC ] 2 Set PC Output to “Off” or “On”.
Menu RF power
[MENU] – –
mode select GPS DATA SETUP
[A/B] – – – –
n Land Survey System Datum
Register
When using the Internal GPS receiver, set up the
Internal mode
[1] MARK – necessary land surveying system.
GPS On/Off of Mark
Waypoint For APRS, select “WGS-84” (world land surveying
system).
Starting
[2] – the LOG – – 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 210.
function
[3] POS – – –
Function
[F] – – Reset mode
mode
2 Set Datum to “WGS-84”.
n Battery Saver (GPS Save) • This function does not work when using an external
This function will turn the GPS power source Off GPS receiver.
after the programmed timer expires if position data
is not determined during the maximum catching time n Sentence
(approximately 5 minutes). To prevent unnecessary Adds an NMEA sentence to the Internal GPS receiver
battery consumption, when there are many reception data output from the PC.
satellites, the GPS is stabilized and position data can
be determined, the GPS power source repeatedly turns 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 211.
On and Off.
2 Set Sentence to “$GPGGA”, “$GPGLL”, “$GPGSA”,

“$GPGSV”, “$GPRMC”, “$GPVTG”, or $GPZDA”.
• With BEACON transmission, the “$GPGGA”
2 Set GPS Off time to “Off”, 1, 2, 4, 8, or “Auto”. “$GPRMC” check ( ) cannot be removed in
necessary information and satellite image information.
Auto: When set to Auto, the GPS Off time starts
at 1 minute for the first time, then progresses to 2 • You cannot output an NMEA sentence from an
minutes, 4 minutes and 8 minutes each additional time. external GPS receiver to a PC.
The GPS Off time remains at 8 minutes thereafter.
However, after having determined your position for the
duration, if the GPS cannot pinpoint your location, the
GPS Off time will restart at 1 minute.
Note:
u Position precision may be improved by setting the Batter
Saver (GPS Save) function to “Off”.
u You cannot set the SBAS function to “On” when the Batter
Saver (GPS Save) function is 1, 2, 4, 8, or Auto. Set the
Battery Saver (GPS Save) function to “Off”.
GPS –
n SBAS Note:
u When the Track Log is turned On while the GPS is Off, the GPS
Through the SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation will also turn On.
System) geostationary satellite, when using the u When the GPS is not pinpointing, data is not saved to the log.
system which offers the information of wide scope u Using the MCP-4A, you can read the Track Log.
reinforcement, set this function to “On”. u If the Track Log overwriting configuration is turned Off (see
below), “Log Full” appears when the log memory is full.
u When the APRS is On, Log operation will begin only when the
APRS menu COM terminal input is Off.
n Track Log All Clear

2 Set SBAS to “Off” or “On”.

Note: When the Battery Saver (GPS Save) setting is 1, 2, 4, 8, or
Auto, you cannot the SBAS setting is “On”.
Track Log 2 Select “Yes” or “No”.

Selecting “Yes” will clear the entire Track Log.
All movement is saved in the GPS LOGGER. Saved
information includes latitude, longitude, altitude, travel n Overwriting the Track Log
direction, speed, time, and date. The log can retain up to
5000 points of data. When the Track Log becomes full, new data will begin
overwriting the oldest Track Log data
Press [F], [TNC] to turn the Track Log function On or Off.
When turning the Track Log function On, “Log Start”

appears for approximately 5 seconds, followed by the 2 Select “On” or “Off”.
“iLOG” icon. Selecting “On” will allow old data to be overwritten with
new data.
• When setting Menu 200 to “GPS Only” and the Track Log
function is turned On, the ““ ”” icon appears.
• When turning the Track Log function Off, “Log Stop” appears
on the display for approximately 5 seconds.
• With the Track Log function On, even if the power source is
turned Off during Log acquisition, the log is backed up so
that when the power is turned back on, the log acquisition
resumes.
• You can verify the Log activity ratio in the GPS pinpointing
screen.
GPS –
LoG Setup Target Point
You can register positional information for a target point.
n Track Log Acquisition Type
You can set the conditions for saving portable Track
information as GPS Logger.
You can change the settings for travel speed, etc.
2 Select a Target Point (from 1 ~ 5).

3 Press [MHz]. The “in use” target point mark ( )
appears to the left of the channel number.
4 Access Menu 241.
2 Select “Time”, “Distance”, or “Beacon” for the
Record Method.
3 Access Menu 231.
5 Enter a Target Point name (up to 8 characters).

6 Access Menu 242.
4 Select an Interval time from 2 ~ 1800 seconds (in
steps of 1 second).
• The Interval setting is available only if the Record
Method has been set to “Time”.
5 Access Menu 232. <Menu No. 3W0: “dd°mm.mm’ ”>
6 Select a Distance from 0.01 ~ 9.99 (in steps of <Menu 3W0: “dd°mm’ss.s” ”>
0.01).
7 Enter the north/ south latitude.
• The Distance setting is available only if the Record
Method has been set to “Distance”. 8 Access Menu 243.
• The unites used for Distance can be set to miles (mi),
kilometers (km) or nautical miles (nm).
Interval and Log Total Time:
Point Interval time (second)

Q'ty 2 5 10 15 30 2800 <Menu No. 3W0: “dd°mm.mm’ ”>
150000
166.7 41.7 833.3 1250 2500
(min)
5000
2500
2.8 6.9 13.9 20.8 28
(hour)
<Menu 3W0: “dd°mm’ss.s” ”>
Interval and Total Distance:
9 Enter the east/ west longitude.
Point Interval distance (km)
Q'ty 0.01 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 9.99
49950
5000 50 10000 20000 30000 40000
(km)
GPS –
MARK WAY Point n Copying the Mark Way Point to the Target Point
You can copy the displayed Mark Way Point to the
You can register up to 100 points with the location’s Target Point.
latitude, longitude, altitude, time, name, and icon. Names
and icons can be manually edited. 1 Select “Copy to TP” to display the Target Point list.
1 When the frequency or position is displayed, press
[MARK] (1s) to enter Mark Waypoint registration
mode.
• When registering a Mark Waypoint, the following display
appears for approximately 10 seconds.
2 Select the Target Point (1 ~ 5) that you want to
copy.
2 Press [ OK] to enter Mark Waypoint editing Mode.
n Mark Way Point List

The information registered with the Mark Waypoint is
confirmed.
3 Selecting “Name” will enter the Name editing screen. Press [MARK] to display the Mark Waypoint list.
You can enter up to 9 characters. • The list of Mark way point appears.
4 Selecting “Icon” will enter the Icon selection screen. • When there is no data registered in the Mark Waypoint,
“No Mark” is displayed.
Refer to the APRS explanation regarding the available
icons. • Rotate the Tuning control: Selects the station data.
• Press [ ]: To move the cursor “ ” up the display, to the
previous list number.
• Press [ ]: To move the cursor “ ” down the display, to
the next list number.
• Press [ OK]: Displays the details of the selected Mark
Waypoint.
Note:
• Press [A/B]: Deletes the selected Mark Waypoint.
u Even when the Log function is OFF, you can register a Mark
Waypoint. • Press [MENU]: Enters Mark Waypoint Edit mode.
u The MCP-4A can read Mark Way points. • Press [ESC ]: Returns to the frequency display.
• Press [LIST]: Returns to the frequency display.
Note: When the Mark way point is no data registered, "No Mark"
is displayed.

GPS –
n Detailed Display of a Mark Waypoint
The details of a Mark Waypoint are spread across 3
screen pages.
Page 1:
• Rotate the Tuning control: Changes to the previous/next

detailed display.
• Press [ESC ]: Returns to the Mark Waypoint list
display.
• Press [ OK]: Continues to the next page.
• Press [A/B]: Deletes the Mark Waypoint currently being
displayed.
• Press [MENU]: Enters Mark Waypoint Edit mode.
Page 2:

detailed display.
• Press [ESC ]: Returns to the previous page.
• Press [ OK]: Continues to the next page.
displayed.
Page 3:

detailed display.
• Press [ESC ]: Returns to the previous page.
displayed.
GPS –
PACKET OPERATION
Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node Controller (TNC). You can send messages
or commands to far away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other Packet
applications. Reference material for starting Packet operation should be available at any store that handles Amateur
Radio equipment.
Note: When the distance between the radio antenna and your personal computer is too close, interference may occur.
PACKET MODE Data Band

This transceiver has a built-in TNC which conforms to the Select how data will be transmitted and received on your
AX.25 protocol. This protocol is used for communications transceiver.
between TNCs.
For the commands supported by the built-in TNC, see
“TNC COMMANDS LIST”.
Press [TNC] 2 times to enter PACKET mode.
2 Set the data band to “A-Band” (A band receives and

transmits), “B-Band” (B band receives and transmits),
“A: TX B:RX” (A band transmits ( ) and B band
The following indicators appear on the transceiver display receives ( )), or “A: RX B:TX” (A band receives ( )
to show the current TNC status: and B band transmits ( )).
Indicator Status
FULL DUPLEX
PACKET The TNC is in Packet mode.
This transceiver is also capable of simultaneously
STA Packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer. transmitting and receiving signals. So, it is possible to
transmit audio on the current band while receiving packet
CON The TNC is in connection with the target station. data on another band (data band).
1 Set the operation band to Band B.
12 1200 bps transfer rate selected
2 Press [F], [DUP] to enter Full Duplex mode.
9600 bps transfer rate selected
(To set it to 9600bps, use the HB 9600 (or HBAUD • “DUP” appears.
96
9600) TNC command. This cannot be changed
through the TH-D72 menu.)
Note:
u Not all functions available via conventional TNC’s are supported
by the TNC built in this transceiver. To exit Full Duplex mode, press [F], [DUP] again.
u The built-in TNC could be automatically reinitiated when Note:
its malfunction is detected; this does not designate that the
transceiver is defective. u When the operating band is Band A, you cannot change to Full
Duplex mode.
u The internal TNC is a 2-chip type that does not have an SRAM
backup. Therefore, the settings made using commands in Packet u When in single band mode, and Band A/B is set to VHF/VHF or
mode (such as MYCALL) will be reset when the power is switched UHF/UHF, you cannot change to Full Duplex mode.
Off and then back On. u When using the Full Duplex function, connect an earphone to the
u To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up SP jack. Using an earphone will prevent feedback that can cause
to 15 Secondary Station Identifiers (SSIDs); ex. W6DJY-1 to the transceiver to emit a howling sound.
W6DJY-15. You always have to put a dash between your call sign
and SSID number.
ATTENTION: Use only after verifying that there is no reception
u Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive disruption during communications.
conditions, requires a full-scale S-meter reading for reliable
communication. When the S-meter reads less than maximum
during 9600 bps operation, communication errors are frequent.
PACKET –
TNC COMMANDS LIST
The commands supported by the built-in TNC are listed below. You must enter a space between a command name (or
short-form) and a parameter, or between two parameters; ex. AU OFF, BEACON EVERY 18.
Command Name Short Description Parameter Default

When ON, sends a line feed (LF) to the computer after each
AUTOLF AU ON/ OFF ON
carriage return (CR).
Specifies the delay time to be added to TXDELAY between
AXDELAY AXD PTT ON and start of transmission. The unit of the parameter 0 ~ 120 0
is 10 milliseconds.
Specifies the voice repeater hang time. The unit of the
AXHANG AXH 0 ~ 250 0
parameter is 100 milliseconds.
If set to EVERY, sends a beacon packet at intervals of the
specified period (n). If set to AFTER, sends a beacon packet EVERY/ AFTER n
BEACON B EVERY 0
only once after the specified period (n). The unit of n is (n = 0 ~ 250)
10 seconds.
BTEXT BT Specifies the content of the data portion of a beacon packet. 0 ~ 159 characters −
Sends a space/mark square wave (50/50 ratio). Enter Q to
CALIBRAT CAL − −
exit Calibrate mode and restore the Command mode.
Specifies the interval from signal drop-out until execution of
CHECK CH
disconnection. The unit of the parameter is 10 seconds.
0 ~ 250 30
When a connection is made, the message is

CMSG CMS ON/ OFF OFF
automatically transmitted.
When a connection is made, it automatically
CMSGDISC CMSGD ON/ OFF OFF
disconnects.
With NOMODE set to OFF, causes the TNC to automatically
CONMODE CONM enter Converse or Transparent mode when connection is Concvers/ Trans Concvers
completed.
Sends a connect request. Call1 is the call sign of the station
Call1 (VIA call2, −
CONNECT C to be connected to. Call2 to call8 are call signs of stations to
be digipeated through. call3, ... call8)
When ON, accepts a connect request and returns a UA
CONOK CONO packet. When OFF, rejects a connect request and returns a ON/ OFF ON
DM packet.
When ON, displays the current date and time when
CONSTAMP CONS connection is completed. The correct date and time must be ON/ OFF OFF
set using DAYTIME.
CONV Causes the TNC to enter Converse mode. Press [Ctrl]+[C]
CONVERSE − −
or K to restore the Command mode.
When ON and in Converse mode, sends a packet at
CPACTIME CP ON/ OFF OFF
intervals of the period determined by PACTIME.
When ON, appends a carriage return (CR) to all packets to
CR CR ON/ OFF ON
be sent.
When ON, pressing [Ctrl]+[T] in Converse mode causes the
DAYSTAMP DAYS ON/ OFF OFF
TNC to send date data in addition to time data.
Sets the current date and time. Enter YYMMDDhhmmss.
DAYTIME DA − −
Sets 00 as the second if entry of the second is omitted.
When ON, displays the date like MM/DD/YY. When OFF,
DAYUSA DAYU ON/ OFF ON
displays the date like DD-MM-YY.
DIGIPEAT DIG When ON, allows the TNC to function as a digipeater. ON/ OFF ON
DISCONNE D Sends a disconnect request. − −
PACKET –
Causes the TNC to display the current status of all the
commands. You can also specify a class identifier A, C, H, I,
L, M, or T to display the status of only the desired command
class. Enter a space between the command name and a
class identifier; ex. DISPLAY H.
A (ASYNC): RS-232C port parameters
DISPLAY DISP C (CHAR): Special TNC characters − −
H (HEALTH): Counter parameters
I (ID): ID parameters
L (LINK): TNC-to-TNC link status
M (MONITOR): Monitor parameters
T (TIMING): Timing parameters
Specifies the interval from no carrier detection until
DWAIT DW execution of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 0 ~ 250 30
milliseconds.
When ON, causes the TNC to echo received characters to
ECHO E ON/ OFF ON
the computer.
Specifies digipeater call signs to be added when the
EPATH EPATH Call1, ... call7 −
UISSID parameter in a received packet is 10 or 14.
Specifies the time deday from when the TNC buffer
FLOVER FL becomes full until the TNC buffer is cleared. The unit 0 ~ 120 0
of the parameter is 1 minute.
When ON, starting key entry causes the computer to
FLOW F ON/ OFF ON
stop displaying received packets.
Specifies the interval from one transmission until
FRACK FR retry of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 1 0 ~ 250 3
second.
When ON, allows the TNC to function in full duplex.
FULLDUP FU When OFF, allows it to use data carrier detect signals ON/ OFF OFF
to avoid packet collision.
Selects 4800 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between
GBAUD GB 2400/ 4800/ 9600 4800
the TNC and the GPS receiver.
GPSFILT1 GPSFILT1 Filter setting of the GPS input data. 0 ~ 6 characters −
Specifies the content of data to be output to the GPS
receiver; this data is used to program the default
GPSSEND GPSS 0 ~ 32 characters −
settings on the receiver. The output data is not stored
in memory.
Specifies the type of a message to be determined by
GPSTEXT GPST 0 ~ 6 characters $PNTS
LTEXT.
Selects 1200 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between
HBAUD HB 1200/ 9600 1200
packet stations.
Determines whether or not normal operations of the
ROM are checked. When ON and if normal operations
HEALLED HEAL ON/ OFF OFF
are detected, “STA” and “CON” appear and blink
alternately.
When ON, causes the TNC to send an ID packet every
HID HI ON/ OFF ON
9.5 minutes after digipeating.
ID I Causes the TNC to send an ID packet. − −
When ON, entering a RESTART command causes the
KISS KISS ON/ OFF OFF
TNC to enter (or exit) KISS mode.
PACKET –
If set to EVERY, sends GPS data at intervals of the
EVERY/ AFTER
specified period (n). If set to AFTER, sends GPS data
LOCATION LOC n EVERY 0
only once after the specified period (n). The unit of n
(n = 0 ~ 250)
is 10 seconds.
Specifies call signs to send GPS data. Call1 is the call
Call (VIA call1,
LPATH LPA sign of the destination. Call2 to call8 are call signs of GPS
call2, ... call8)
stations to be digipeated through.
Specifies the content of a message to be included in 0 ~ 159
LTEXT LT −
GPS data. characters
Specifies the interval for displaying a message
determined by LTEXT on the screen; a message
LTMON LTM 0 ~ 250 0
appears like a received beacon packet. The unit of the
parameter is 1 second.
When ON and the TNC mailbox holds a message
MAIL MAI addressed to you, outputs “Low” to the MAILLED ON/ OFF OFF
terminal.
Specifies the maximum number of packets to be
MAXFRAME MAX 1 1
transmitted at one time.
When ON, causes the TNC to also monitor control
MCOM MCOM packets. When OFF, causes it to monitor only ON/ OFF OFF
information packets.
When ON, causes the TNC to monitor other stations
MCON MC ON/ OFF OFF
while in connection with the target station.
Displays the list of messages, in the TNC mailbox,
MINE MI − −
addressed to you and messages that you sent.
MONITOR M When ON, causes the TNC to monitor packets. ON/ OFF ON
When ON, causes the TNC to display the entire
MRPT MR ON/ OFF ON
digipeat list for monitored packets.
When ON, causes the TNC to display data and time
MSTAMP MS ON/ OFF OFF
information for monitored packets.
Specifies a call sign for using your station as a 6 characters +
MYALIAS MYA −
digipeater. SSID
6 characters +
MYCALL MY Specifies your call sign. −
SSID
Specifies a call sign to be assigned to your TNC 6 characters +
MYMCALL MYM −
mailbox. SSID
When ON, entering a CONNECT command causes
NEWMODE NE ON/ OFF OFF
the TNC to immediately enter the other mode.
When ON, does not cause the TNC to automatically
enter the other mode. When OFF, causes it to
NOMODE NO ON/ OFF OFF
automatically enter the other mode as specified by
NEWMODE.
NPATH NPATH Call1, ... call7 −
Specifies a group code to be used for making a
NTSGRP NTSGRP 0 ~ 3 characters −
$PNTS sentence.
Specifies a mark number to be used for making a
NTSMRK NTSMRK 0 ~ 14 0
$PNTS sentence.
Specifies a message to be used for making a $PNTS
NTSMSG NTSMSG 0 ~ 20 characters −
sentence.
Specifies the maximum length of the data portion of a
PACLEN P 0 ~ 255 128
packet.
PACKET –
If set to EVERY, sends a packet at intervals of the
specified period (n). If set to AFTER, sends a packet EVERY/ AFTER n
PACTIME PACT AFTER 10
only once after the specified period (n). The unit of n (n = 0 ~ 250)
is 100 milliseconds.
Specifies a parameter to calculate probability for the
PERSIST PE 0 ~ 255 128
PERSIST/SLOTTIME method.
Causes the TNC to use the PERSIST/SLOTTIME
PPERSIST PP ON/ OFF ON
method when ON, or the DWAIT method when OFF.
RESET RESET Restores the default status for all the commands. − −
Specifies the acknowledgment packet transmission
RESPTIME RES 0 ~ 250 5
delay. The unit of the parameter is 100 milliseconds.
Causes the TNC to function as if it is switched OFF
RESTART RESTART − −
then ON.
RETRY RE Specifies the number of transmission retries. 0 ~ 15 10
When ON and receiving a packet forwarded by a
ROUTE ROU ON/ OFF ON
PBBS, leaves the included route information.
SENDPAC SE Specifies a character which forces a packet to be sent. 0 ~ $7F $0D
Specifies the period of random number generation
SLOTTIME SL intervals for the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method. The 0 ~ 250 3
unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds.
SPATH SPATH Call1, ... call7 −
When ON, causes the TNC to display all received
TRACE TRAC ON/ OFF OFF
packets in their entirety.
Causes the TNC to exit Command mode and enter
TRANS T Transparent mode. To restore Command mode, press − −
and hold [Ctrl], then press [C] three times.
Specifies the number of transmission retries
TRIES TRI 0 ~ 15 0
programmed in the retry counter.
Specifies the time delay between PTT ON and start
TXDELAY TX of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 10 0 ~ 120 30
milliseconds.
Does not forward the same UI packet as one received
UICHECK UIC within the time specified by this command. The unit of 0 ~ 250 28
the parameter is 1 second.
When receiving a UI packet which includes the
parameter specified by this command, replaces the OFF/ ON, Call1,
UIDIGI UI OFF
parameter with the MYCALL parameter and forwards ... call14
the packet.
When ON and digipeating, causes the TNC to use the
UIDWAIT UIDW ON/ OFF OFF
DWAIT and PPERSIST settings.
Specifies how received UI packets, which include
WIDEN-N or TRACEN-N parameters, are processed.
Enter WIDE or TRACE before ID, NOID, or FIRST; ex.
WIDE,FIRST. With ID selected, deletes the relayed Name, ID/ NOID/
UIFLOOD UIF NOID
digipeaters and adds the MYCALL parameter. With FIRST
NOID, merely decrements N-N; ex. 4-3 to 4-2. With
FIRST, adds the MYCALL parameter only when
serving as the first digipeater.
When ON, causes the TNC to process received UI
UISSID UIS ON/ OFF OFF
packets depending on included destination SSIDs.
The command name must be followed by up to 5
alphanumeric characters; normally WIDE or TRACE.
UITRACE UIT − −
Causes the TNC to forward received UI packets which
include WIDEN-N or TRACEN-N parameters.
PACKET –
Specifies call signs to send a packet in Unprotocol
mode. Call1 is the call sign of the destination. Call2 Call1 (VIA call2,
UNPROTO U CQ
to call9 are call signs of stations to be digipeated ... call18
through.
VERSION VER Version display inquiry.
Setting for changing the relay exchange list when
WPATH WPATH Call1, ... call17 −
relaying with UISSID.
Causes the TNC to perform software flow control when
XFLOW X ON/ OFF ON
ON, or hardware flow control when OFF.
PACKET –
APRS®
APRS Data Communication (APRS Beacon)
u This function uses the APRS format for data communications including your station position, messages, etc..
u When data is received from another station, the direction of the received station (from your station’s perspective), their
distance, and their grid square locator is displayed. Any comments sent by the other station are also displayed.
u Meteorological data obtained from a connected Weather Station can be transmitted.
u APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is a worldwide system introduced by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR .
< APRS® is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.>
NAVITRA Data Communication (NAVITRA Beacon)

u The Navitra system was introduced by Kenwood in the 1990’s, for use within Japan.
Call Sign and Beacon Type Settings

u When an APRS/NAVITRA beacon is created, set the call sign and beacon type (APRS/NAVITRA) (Menu 301).
u SSID (Secondary Station IDentifiers) can be added to the end of your call sign (for example, W6DJY will become
W6DJY– 11). SSIDs can range from “None, – 1” to “– 15”, so that each call sign can have up to 16 settings.
Refer to the website for SSID: http://aprs.org/aprs11/SSIDs.txt (currently September 2010)
Digipeat
u The term digipeat means that the beacon packet data is relayed. When a digipeater (relay station) receives a packet
(beacon), it saves it to memory. When the reception ends, the data is re-transmitted. Using digipeat, it is possible to
send beacons long distances.
u In order to perform a digipeat, you must set up a packet path (relay path) (Menu 3H0). For relay modes, you can
specify a direct call sign or you can use “WIDE1-1” or “WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1”, specifying a common alias and hops
number. Set the transceiver’s packet path according to the digipeater settings.
u Digipeat is very useful in reaching other stations when you have a weak signal. However, you need to set up the total
hops numbers and beacon transmissions moderately to prevent channel congestion.
Fill-in type
WIDE type
(RELAY type) WIDE type:
This degipeater can send the packet over a wide area.
Fill-in type:
Regional degipeaters are also called “RELAY type” relays.
These degipeaters are used for mobile stations when a
signal cannot reach a WIDE-type degipeater.
Fill-in type WIDE type

(RELAY type)
Note: While using APRS, in order to prevent Packet miss-decoding, access Menu No. 110 and set the Battery Saver to “Off” or “0.03”.
APRS –
CONNECTING TO AN External GPS unit or 4 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to enter
Weather Station the current year, then press [ OK].
5 Press [ESC ] to exit Menu mode.
The COM terminal on this transceiver accepts a 2.5 mm
Note:
(1/10") 3-conductor plug. If necessary, use the cable
u When used at room temperature (25°C), the error of the internal
(service part: E30-3400-XX) to modify the cable end of clock in a month is within one minute.
external GPS receiver or Weather Station. u The internal clock is effective until December 31, 2099.
Weather Station External GPS receiver
n Setting Time
1 Access Menu 195.
• The first 2 digits blink.
COM terminal
Line filter
White
(to DATA IN on 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to enter
RXD GPS/ WX) the current hour, then press [ OK].
• To set 1 o'clock PM for example, select 13.
Red
• The next 2 digits blink.
(to DATA OUT on
TXD
GPS/ WX) 3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to enter
GND the current minute, then press [ OK].
5 3 2 Shield
(to GND on GPS/ 4 Press [ESC ] to exit Menu mode.
WX)
n Setting UTC Offset
(solder side)
1 Access Menu 196.
• Attach the line filter to the cable.
• Use a GPS receiver which conforms to the NMEA-0183
format and is compatible with RS-232C signal polarity output
at the below mentioned levels.
[Low level: less then +0.5 V / High level: more then +3 V]
You cannot use GPS receivers with USB-type connections. 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
the appropriate UTC offset, then press [ OK].
ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK • The selectable range is from +14:00 to –14:00 in
steps of 15 minutes.
When the internal GPS function is turned ON, the year, 3 Press [ESC ] to exit Menu mode.
month, day, and time are automatically set from the GPS
satellite information. If the GPS information cannot be
received, you can manually enter the date and time.
Note: The battery for the clock backup is built into the unit. When
the battery pack is connected, the backup battery begins to charge. It
takes approximately 8 hours to become fully charged.
n Setting Date
1 Access Menu 194.
• The first 2 digits blink.
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to enter

the current month (TH-D72A) or day (TH-D72E),
then press [ OK].
• The next 2 digits blink.
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to enter
the current day (TH-D72A) or month (TH-D72E),
then press [ OK].
• The last 2 digits blink.
APRS –
RECEIVING APRS DATA Note:
u The APRS programs for PCs have entry fields for a position
comment and status text. The data entered to these two fields are
Each time a new APRS packet is received, the frequency transmitted as separate packets. This transceiver, however, includes
display is interrupted to show information as below: both of a position comment and status text in one packet to transmit.
u This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of APRS
packet. You may access Menu 3TO (Sound - RX Beep) to change
this setting. The default is “All”.
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS DATA

• The received APRS packet may include information on
an object such as a hurricane or tornado. In this case (ex.
object), the name of the object appears instead of a call sign.
This transceiver is capable of receiving and storing APRS
data received from up to 100 stations in memory. You can
• To restore the frequency display, press any key or just wait
easily recall the information of the desired station.
for approximately 10 seconds. (You can change the time
through Menu No.3U1- Interrupt Time.) 1 Press [LIST].
Note: • The list of stations appears.
u When you receive an APRS packet including an “Emergency” • The numbers beside the call signs indicate the order in
comment, a different format of display from the above will appear which data is received. The data received last is assigned 1.
and a different beep will sound.
u When you receive an APRS position packet that you transmitted,
the frequency display is not interrupted. “My Position” will appear
on the display. This could happen when one or more digipeaters
are used.
2 Press [LIST] (1s) to change the List type to [Call sign +

model name], [Call sign + Time + QSY].
u If you receive a message that you transmitted, “My Message” will

appear.
• If a received packet does not include proper APRS data, the
frequency display is not interrupted. An indicator such as
“dP” appears depending on the types of data. See the table.
• Press [ ]: To move the cursor “ ” to big list number (Old

• You can change the interrupt screen display setting through receiving station).
Menu No. 3U0-Display Area. • Press [ ]: To move the cursor “ ” to small list number
(New receiving station).
Indicator Meaning • Press [ESC ]: Return to the frequency display.
dP Duplicate position comment • Press [A/B]: Deletes the selected station.
• Press [MENU]: To enter the station list menu.
nP New position data
oP Other station position data (Navitra beacon) 2 Press [ ]/[ ] to select the desired station using the
cursor ( ).
>P Beyond position limit
3 Press [ OK].
aM ACK message • The information of the selected station appears.
dM Duplicate message data
nM New message data
oM To other stations message data
rM Rejected Message
• Press [ OK]: Displays the next page.
dS Duplicate status text
• Press [ESC ]: Displays the previous page.
nS New status • Press [A/B]: Deletes the current station.
Q? Query • Press [MENU]: To enter the station list menu.
?? Packet that cannot be decoded Note:
u When data from the 101st station is received, the oldest data in
dD Duplicated DX cluster data memory is replaced by that data.
nD New DX cluster data u Each time a new APRS packet is received from the same station,
the old data from that station (in memory) is replaced by new
data.
APRS –
Display Example Page 5:
(Mobile station)
Page 1 :
Moving direction
Call sign Moving speed (mph: Mile/hour or km/h: km/hour)
Situation (Weather station)
Station icon
Position comment 1
1
For packets received from Mic-encoder stations including
TM-D710s, TM-D700s, TH-D72s ,and TH-D7s, position
comments are displayed in the fourth line.
(Object) Rainfall (" or mm)
Air temperature
Wind direction
(Fix station)
Object
Page 2:
Transmit power
Height of antenna (elevation) (' : Feet or m: Meter)
Page 6:
(Mobile station)
Status text
Page 3:
Altitude (' :Feet or M: Meter)

(Weather station)
Status text
Page 4:
Wind velocity (mph: Mile/hour or km/h: km/hour)

Atmospheric pressure
Distance from station (mile or km) Humidity
Direction of station (Fix station)
• When pressing [F] while the target point distance/
traveling direction is displayed, the North Up display
(displays North as the top) changes to the Heading Up
display (displays the current travel direction as the top) or
vice-versa. In the Heading Up display, a “+” or “-” is used
Antenna gain
to help indicate the traveling direction.
Antenna directivity
Page 7:
Position data
APRS –
Page 8: SORT FUNCTION
(Packet path)
This function allows you to sort the station list according to
the call sign, date time, or distance.
1 Press [LIST] and display the list of stations.
F: First Repeat (Degipeater) Station's Call sign

L: Last Repeat (Degipeater) Station's Call sign
Page 9:
2 Press [MENU] and display the station list menu.
Receive date
Receive time 3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
[Sort], then press [ OK].
This transceiver is capable of displaying the following
icons as station IDs.
<APRS>
• The sort type list appears on the display.
<NAVITRA>
Some icons may appear with overlay characters as below

if the received icon data includes them (APRS only).
sort type, then press [ OK].
Example: • “Sorting!” appears on the display and sorting begins.
The following icons show the directions of stations relative

to your position.
(North Up)
All call signs are compared and
Callsign
arranged in ascending order.
(Heading Up: example) All received dates and times
are compared and arranged in
Date/Time
descending order, with the last
received message listed first.
To change the speed/distance and/or temperature settings
of the units, access Menu 3V0 (Units 1 - Speed/ Distance) The distance between the other
and/or Menu 3V2 (Units 1 - Temperature). station and My station when selecting
the sorting method is calculated, then
Note: Some stations transmit APRS packets through TNCs Distance
connected to GPS receivers. If you receive packets from those compared and arranged in ascending
stations, “GOOD” (satellites tracked) or “LAST” (satellites not tracked) order, with the closest station listed
will be shown as the situation, with GLL, GGA, or RMC which first.
designates $GPGLL, $GPGGA, or $GPRMC format.
5 The newly sorted station list appears on the display.
• After sorting, when new station data is received, it is

added to the station list without resorting.
APRS –
FILTER FUNCTION
This function allows you to select only the specified types
of data from the station list.
1 Press [LIST] and display the list of stations.
• After the filter function is turned ON, received data is added
to the list but will on be displayed if it matches the filter type
selected.
• For example, with the station list displayed and the filter
selection set to “Weather”, all stations not relating to weather
are no longer displayed. If mobile station data is received at
this time, the new data will also not be displayed as long as
2 Press [MENU] and display the station list menu. the weather filter is active.
RECEIVING A MESSAGE
Each time a proper message is received, the frequency
3 Press [ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select display is interrupted to show information as below:
[Filter], then press [ OK]. First page:
• The filter type list appears on the display.

Last page:

filter type, then press [ OK]. Status Indicator Meaning Indicator
• “Filtering” appears on the display and filtering begins. RX or TX Indicator Call sign (TX)
Message TX/RX date
Receive time Line number
• The display shows up to 67 characters (24 characters by one
page) of the message.
• The following indicators appear depending on the types of
received messages:
The filtering function is cancelled,
All(Off)
displaying all stations.
Status
Only Digipeater Stations are
Digipeater “n” indicates the remaining number of times
displayed. n1
for transmitting the message (or bulletin).
Weather Only Weather Stations are displayed.
1 A message for which a reception
Mobile Only Mobile Stations are displayed. acknowledgment was returned
Object Only Object Stations are displayed. A message (or bulletin) transmitted
1
5 times (For a message, a reception
Only Kenwood TH-D72, TH-D7,
acknowledgment was not returned.)
KENWOOD TM-D700, TM-D710, and RC-D710
Stations are displayed. Meaning
Only Navitra Stations starting from Message addressed to you
NAVITRA
$PNTS are displayed.
Bulletin message
Only stations containing frequency
QSY (Freq)
(QSY) data are displayed. Report by the National Weather Service
Only the microphone encoder station
RX or TX
1-Way (tracker) and the GPS tracker are
displayed. Received message (or bulletin)
Stations other than those listed A message (or bulletin) for transmitting
Others
above are displayed. 1
These indicators appear for outgoing messages (or bulletins).
5 The newly filtered station list appears on the display.
APRS –
• When a duplicate message from the same station is • Press [ESC ]: Causes the cursor to move
received, the reception interrupt display does not appear backward.
and an error tone sounds. When the frequency at that time
appears on the display, “dM” (duplicate Message) and the • Press [A/B]: Deletes the digit at which the cursor is
calling station's call sign appears on the display. blinking.
6 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control then press
[ OK] to complete the setting.
• The display for entering a message appears; the first digit
blinks.
Note:
u This transceiver allows you to receive a message also when
the SSID does not match. However, it will not return a reception
acknowledgment.
u The dedicated memory is used for storing both incoming and
outgoing messages. Receiving a new message when the memory
is full causes the oldest message to be deleted. A message
Press [ESC ]: Causes the cursor to move backward.
not yet transmitted 5 times may be unexpectedly deleted. If the
oldest message has not been accessed using the List function
Press [A/B]: Deletes the digit at which the cursor is
when memory is full, a new message does not replace the oldest blinking.
message. This transceiver will return a reject command and • To copy a message, enter message compilation mode,
display “rM”. press [F] to enter function mode, then press [1] (Paste 1),
u This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type of APRS [2] (Paste 2), [3] (Paste 3), [4] (Paste 4), [5] (Paste 5), [6]
packet. You may access Menu 3N0 (Sound-RX Beep) to change
this setting. The default is “All”.
(Paste 6), [7] (Paste 7), or [8] (Paste 8) key for 1 second
to copy the message that has been set up for each key.
ENTERING A MESSAGE
To transmit a message, first enter the call sign of the
target station. To transmit a bulletin, enter “BLN#” instead;
where # must be 0 to 9 or A to Z. When the length of your 7 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select
bulletin exceeds 64 digits, you may transmit more than the first digit.
one packet to send the entire bulletin. Use # to indicate • You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special
the sequence of the bulletin portions. For example, enter ASCII characters.
“BLN0” (or “BLNA”) to send the first packet, then “BLN1”
(or “BLNB”) to send the second packet. 8 Press [ OK].
• The cursor moves to the next digit.
1 Press [MSG].
• The message list appears on the display. 9 Repeat steps 6 and 8 to enter up to 67 digits.
10 Press [ OK] to complete the setting.
2 Press [MENU].
• The message list menu appears on the display.

[New] or [Reply].
• The display for entering a call sign appears; the first digit
blinks. (When you press [Reply], not necessarily)

the first digit.
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.
5 Press [ OK].
• The cursor moves to the next digit.
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TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE • Press [A/B]: Makes the transmitted message.
• If you select last page, the following display appears
1 Press [MSG]. (Sended date/ time/ line number):
• The message list appears on the display.
2 Press [MENU].
• The message list menu appears on the display.
[Send]. • If you select one of your outgoing messages, the following
display appears:
4 Press [ OK] to send the message.

• Rotate the Tuning control: Scrolls the message.
You can select the follows item other then [Send], • Press [ESC ]: Re tun to the message list.
[Reply], [New] in message list menu. • Press [ OK]: Displays the next page.
Re-TX: Sending the message again. • Press [MSG]: Responds to the party from whom you
received. Enters into message setting.
Position: Search position information from a position
list.
POS Request: The position data of the transmitting
station is displayed (if the station data is available).
Unread: Change the existing reading message to
unread message.
ACCESSING RECEIVED APRS MESSAGES

This transceiver is capable of storing a maximum of 100
messages in memory. You can easily access one of
those.
1 Press [MSG].
• The message list appears on the display.
• The newer message the smaller number assigned; the

latest message is assigned 1.
the desired message using the cursor ( ).
• Press [ESC ]: Re tun to the frequency display.
• Press [MSG]: Makes the Reply message.
• Press [POS]: Displays the detailed data of the message
transmit station.
• Press [A/B]: Deletes the selected station.
3 Press [ OK].
• If you select an incoming message, the following display
appears:
• Rotate the Tuning control: Scrolls the message.

• Press [ESC ]: Re tun to the message list.
• Press [ OK]: Displays the next page.
• Press [MSG]: Responds to the party from whom you
received. Enters into message setting.
APRS –
BASIC SETTINGS n APRS Lock
This function prevents accidentally changing the built-in
n My Call Sign data band frequency or accidentally transmitting on the
data band by pressing [PTT].
Program your call sign using a maximum of 9
alphanumeric characters. You may include SSID The “APRS lock” appears when APRS lock is
characters in the string. Unless you program a call activated.
sign, you cannot transmit APRS packets.
Access Menu 302.
1 Access Menu 300.
On: The frequency of the built-in data band cannot be

• The display for entering a call sign appears; the first changed.
digit blinks. The default is “NOCALL”. (You also cannot perform Scan with [VFO], [MR],
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select [ENT], [MHz], or the Tuning control.)
the first digit. On & PTT: The frequency of the built-in data band
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –. cannot be changed. You cannot transmit on the data
3 Press [ OK]. band by pressing [PTT].
• The cursor moves to the next digit. On & TNC: The frequency of the built-in data band
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter up to 9 digits. cannot be changed. While in APRS mode, pressing
[TNC] will not exit APRS mode.
n Beacon Type On & PTT & TNC: The frequency of the built-in
Access Menu 301. data band cannot be changed. You cannot transmit on
the data band by pressing [PTT]. While in APRS mode,
pressing [TNC] will not exit APRS mode.
• When the data band is set as the cross band, both band
frequencies cannot be changed and you cannot transmit
using [PTT].
• During APRS lock, you cannot change the CTCSS/DCS
APRS: Beacons are transmitted in APRS format setting of the data band.
when the “APRS” icon appears on the upper left of the • During APRS lock, you cannot change the DUAL setting
display. Additionally, in Menu mode, only those menus of the non-data band.
which can be set with APRS are displayed.
Off: Changes the internal Data Band frequency so
NAVITRA: Beacons are transmitted in NAVITRA that you can transmit on the internal Data Band by
format when the “NAVITRA” icon appears on the upper pressing [PTT].
left of the display. Additionally, in Menu mode, only
those menus which can be set with NAVITRA are
displayed.
APRS –
SETTING INTERNAL TNC n TX delay time
Access Menu 321.
n Data Band
Access Menu 310.
This function allows you to set a transmission delay

time between transmitting the APRS data and
transmitting a flag code prior to the APRS data. When
On this transceiver you can select data band for APRS the other station has activated their Save Mode, set a
mode independent of the selection for Packet mode. longer delay time.
Select band A or B as the data band for receiving or
transmitting APRS packets. The default is band A. “ ”
indicates the current data band. SETTING COM PORT
Note: In Menu 310, the selection switches among A-Band,
B-Band, A:TX B:RX, and A:RX B:TX. Select A:TX B:RX or A: n Baud Rate
RX B:TX if APRS networks which use two separate frequencies
become available in the future. Access Menu 330.
n Packet Transfer Rate

Access Menu 311.
Set the communication speed of the external GPS or

other equipment that is connected to the GPS terminal.
The speed is set to 4800 bps (NMEA)/ 9600 bps (IPS
The default APRS packet transfer rate set on the built- format: SONY) when a GPS receiver is connected.
in TNC is 1200 bps which is the standard among the • It does not correspond to the Gamin-TXT format.
current APRS networks.
n Input Type
Note: You can also set the Packet transfer rate to 9600bps when
necessary. Access Menu 331.
n DCD Sense
Access Menu 320.
Off: You can perform APRS communications without

the use of a GPS receiver or Weather Station. Set
your station position data manually through Menu 360
You can also select the method for inhibiting the built-in (MY Position).
TNC from transmitting. GPS: You can perform APRS communications using
D or RxD Band: When the data band is no longer a GPS receiver. Verify your station position data by
busy (as per the steps below), the packet is transmitted pressing the [POS] key.
after 1 second. Weather (Davis): You can perform APRS
q Press [PTT] to enter transmit mode. communications using a Davis Weather Station. Verify
w The data band is busy. your station weather data by pressing the [WXI] (PF) key.
• Operation verification model (currently September 2010)
Both Band: When the bands are no longer busy (as
Vantage PRO2TM
per the steps below), the packet is transmitted after 1
second. • Please use the Data Logger bundled with “WeatherLink®
for Vantage Pro2TM, Windows, Serial Port” (Davis
q Press [PTT] to enter transmit mode. Part No.06510SER) or “WeatherLink® for APRS, with
w The data band is busy. Streaming Data Logger” (Davis Part No.06540) with
e The other band is busy. Vantage PRO2TM.
• When using the “WeatherLink® for APRS, with Streaming
Ignore DCD: Transmission from the built-in TNC is Data Logger” (Davis Part No.06540) Data Logger, set the
not inhibited. The packet is transmitted immediately. Baud Rate (Menu 330) to 9600bps for stable operation.
Weather (PeetBros. ): You can perform APRS
communications using a PeetBros Weather Station. Verify
your station weather data by pressing the [WXI] (PF) key.
• Operation verification model (currently September 2010)
ULTIMETER® 2100 (Packet mode)
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n Output Type PC PORT ON/OFF
Access Menu 332.
n Output
Access Menu 350.
Waypoint: Waypoint/ DGPS information is forwarded.

The call sign and positioning data received from
another station can be displayed as the waypoint data
through the device connected to your GPS receiver or This function outputs data from the PC (USB) port
on the GPS receiver display. <Baud rate: 9600 bps> after receiving packet and TNC
command data from the APRS data communications.
Note: When Menu No. 331 is set to “Off” or Weather Station Unit is Use this function to verify the received data from the
selected, the Way Point data is not output.
transceiver.
SETTING WAY POINT PROGRAMMING POSITION DATA
n Way Point Format n Select Position channel

Access Menu 340. Access Menu 360.
Select the type of Way point Format that is sent. This transceiver has 5 memory channels for storing
NMEA: The data which is output from the GPS position data. Program latitude and longitude data
terminal using the NMEA-0183 "$GPWPL" format. for up to 5 locations from which you will often transmit
APRS packets. You can also name the 5 memory
MAGELLAN: The data which is output from the channels.
GPS terminal using the " $PMGNWPL" format.
KENWOOD: The data which is output from the GPS n Name Entry
terminal using the " $PKWDWPL" format. Access Menu 361.
n Way Point Length

Access Menu 341.
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special

ASCII characters (up to 8 digits).
Select the length of the Way Point Name. The length n Latitude Entry
can be set as “6-Char”, “7-Char”, “8-Char”, or “9-Char”. Access Menu 362.
n Way Point Output

Access Menu 342.
<Menu 3W0: “dd°mm.mm’ ”>
All: All Way point information is sent.

Local: If the position limit is ON, all the data within
the position limit is sent. If the position limit is OFF, all <Menu 3W0: “dd°mm’ss.s” ”>
Way point data is sent.
The north/ south latitude is entered.
Filtered: Information that is permitted using the
packet filter is output as Way point information.
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n Longitude Entry n Position Ambiguity
Access Menu 363. Access Menu 372.
<Menu 3W0: “dd°mm.mm’ ”>

There may be cases where you do not know or do
not want to report your precise locations. For position
data, you can select the number of digits not to be
included in your packets. Select 1 to 4, or Off (default).
The table shows how the digits are cleared.
<Menu 3W0: “dd°mm’ss.s” ”> OFF 1-Digit 2-Digit 3-Digit 4-Digit
The east/ west longitude is entered. 33°50.43 33°50.4 33°50. 33°5X. 33° .
118°13.72 118°13.7 118°13. 118°1X. 118° .
• When the beacon type is “NAVITRA”, this information will
SETTING BEACON INFORMATION not appear on the display.
n Speed Information
Access Menu 370.
SELECTING A POSITION COMMENT
Access Menu 380.
Select whether or not to transmit speed information

when using APRS data communications.
The APRS data which you transmit always includes one
n Altitude Information of the 15 predetermined position comments. Select an
appropriate comment depending on your situation.
Access Menu 371.
The selectable comments are listed below:
“Off Duty”, “Enroute”, “In Service”, “Returning”,
“Committed”, “Special”, “PRIORITY”, “CUSTOM 0 ~
CUSTOM 6” or “EMERGENCY!”
• If you select “EMERGENCY!”, a confirmation message
appears. Press [ OK] again.
Select whether or not to transmit altitude information
when using APRS data communications.
• When the beacon type is “NAVITRA”, this information will
not appear on the display.
ATTENTION:
When it is unnecessary, do not select
“EMERGENCY!”. When an emergency signal is
received using APRS, the Emergency Alarm on all
stations will sound.
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STORING STATUS TEXT QSY Function
Status text is another comment to transmit with position The QSY function uses AFRS (Automatic Frequency
data. Unlike a position comment, you can make any Reporting System) to report a frequency on which voice
desired comment using a maximum of 42 alphanumeric communications can be established. A station using
characters. This transceiver has 5 memory channels for the QSY function embeds the frequency information in a
preprogramming. position beacon transmission. A receiving station of this
information can change frequency, or QSY, over to the
1 Access Menu 3A0.
reported voice frequency to begin voice communication by
the select of [Tune].
Transmitting QSY Information
A properly configured functioning TM-D72 QSY station
can automatically embed the voice frequency from the
2 Select a status text number. non-data band to the beginning of status text. This is
• Press [MHz] to mark the currently used status text with ( ).
the mechanism used for automatically transmitting the
frequency information.
3 Select the frequency on which to transmit the status
text when the APRS beacon is transmitted. You can The format of the transmitted frequency is FFF.FFF MHz.
select “Off” or “1/1” ~ “1/8” (APRS only). So, for example, if at the time of a beacon transmission,
the non-data band has a frequency of 446.100 MHz
selected, then the frequency of “446.100MHz” gets
embedded to the beginning of the status text. If you
configure in any of Statuses 1 through 4 the frequency
of “446.100MHz” at the beginning of the status text
• 1/X means the status text will be transmitted X number of messages, then this fixed frequency will be transmitted
times. as QSY information along with the beacon transmission.
In addition to frequencies, there are fields where you
4 Enter your status text. can send other settings such as Wide/Narrow, Tone/
CTCSS/DCS, Shift (+/-), and Offset frequency simply by
-leaving one space between each value. Therefore, other
information besides just a frequency can be sent.
QSY Information Format:
(Insert one space after the frequency before entering
Wide/Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS and Shift/Offset.)
• “T079”: An upper case “T” indicates Wide. Tone frequency of
79.7 Hz. (Encoding)
• “t079”: A lower case “t” indicates Narrow. Tone frequency of
79.7 Hz. (Encoding)
• “tOFF”: A lower case “t” indicates Narrow. Tone = OFF
(Without any tone Encoding or Decoding.)
• “C079”: An upper case “C” indicates Wide. CTCSS
frequency of 79.7 Hz. (Encoding/ Decoding)
• “c079”: A lower case “c” indicates Narrow. CTCSS frequency
of 79.7 Hz. (Encoding/ Decoding)
• “D023”: An upper case “D” indicates Wide. DCS code of 023.
(Encoding/ Decoding)
• “d023”: A lower case “d” indicates Narrow. DCS code of 023.
(Encoding/ Decoding)
• “+” : Plus Shift (A default offset frequency is applied.)
• “-” : Minus Shift (A default offset frequency is applied.)
• “+500” : Plus Shift, 5MHz Offset (“+5000kHz” is also
available)
• “-060”: Minus Shift, 600kHz Offset (“-0600kHz” is also
available)
The value of the Offset shall be a 3-digit number. (x
10kHz/ 50kHz step)
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n QSY Transmission Operation SETTING PACKET FILTER
1 Access Menu 3A0.
n Position Limit
Access Menu 3B0.
2 Set it to “On”.
3 Access Menu 3A1.
If APRS is popular in your area, you may receive too
many APRS packets for a short period. If this disturbs
your APRS activities, specify a distance from your
location. You will not receive APRS packets from
stations beyond this distance.
4 Set it to “On” or “Off”. Select the range from 10 to 2500 in steps of 10, plus
OFF (default). The unit is mile or kilometer depending
5 Access Menu 3A2. on the selection in Menu 3V0 (Units 1).
n Packet Filter Type

1 Access Menu 3B1.
6 Set it to “On” or “Off”.
n Operation when Receiving a QSY

When QSY (frequency) information is received, the 2 Select the Filter type to “Weather”, “Digipeater”,
station list appears with the verified frequency. Select “Mobile”, “Object”, “Navitra”, “1-WAY”, or “Others”.
[Tune], then press [ OK].
3 Press [ OK].
• When you press [MHz], the “ ” icon appears on the
left side of the Filter type.
The APRS position data is filtered.
• Check the type(s) you want to receive.
• The QSY (frequency) is set to the non data band. • If all types are checked, you will receive all types of data.
Note: When using 6.5 kHz or 12.5 kHz step values, the display
does not indicate values for 100 Hz and lower.
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SELECTING YOUR STATION ICON APRS supports approximately 200 icons. It allows users to
select each icon by specifying a combination of two ASCII
Access Menu 3C0. codes, for example, ! and /. One is a symbol code, and
the other is a table identification code (either /or \). If you
select “OTHERS”, use the following procedures:
1 Access Menu 3C1.
2 Select a symbol code, then press [ OK].
Select an icon which will be displayed on the monitors

of other stations as your ID. You may select an icon
depending on your current location.
• It is important that the icon conveys the operational status of
the station as well as the SSID. You can display and set the
following icons for the TH-D72. 3 Select a a table identification code.
KENWOOD (\K) Eyeball (/E)
Lighthouse (\L) School (/K)
Satellite (\S) PC user (/L)
SUNNY (\U) Balloon (/O) • Overlay Icon Setting

For example, to set the Digipeater icon to the letter “S”,
RADIO (\Y) Police (/P) select “Others” under the icon type menu, select “#” under
“Symbol”, then select “S” under “Table”.
ARRL (\a) RV (/R)
RACES (\c) SHUTTLE (/S)
Gale Flags (\g) SSTV (/T)
HAM store (\h) Sailboat (/Y)

Note:
WorkZone (\j) Person (/[)
u APRS icon codes (symbols/tables) are sometimes updated. You
Speedpost (Value can download up-to-date icon codes from the following website
DF station (/\) (as of September 2010):
Singpost) (\m)
http://www.tapr.org/software_library.php?dir=/aprssig/dosstuff/APRSdos
Triangle (\n) WX (Weather station) (/_) From this website, click on the aprsXXX.zip file (where XXX is 3
alphanumeric characters) to download it. After downloading and
Small circle (\o) Dish Antenna (/`) extracting the file, a README directory is created, which contains
the SYMBOLS.TXT file (icon codes).
Tornado (\t) Bicycle (/b) u Set an icon that represents your operational status. (For example,
setting an Aircraft icon or Balloon icon to a fixed station will cause
Wreck (\x) HOSPITAL (/h) confusion when a station receives a beacon.)
Sheriff (/!) Jeep (/j)
Digipeater (/#) Truck (/k)
GATEway (/&) Mic-E Repeater (/m)
Aircraft (/') Node (/n)
Red Cross (/+) ROVER (/p)
Home (/-) QSO Repeater (/r)
X (/.) Boat (/s)
Red Dot (//) Truck (18-wheeler) (/u)
Fire (/:) Van (/v)
Portable (Tent) (/;) Big Question Mark (\.)
Motorcycle (/<) IRLP/EchoLink (\0)
REILROAD ENGIN (/=) APRStt (\A)

Car (/>)
BBS (/B)
Canoe (/C)
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SETTING TX BEACON n Initial Interval Time
Access Menu 3D1.
n Packet Transmit Method
Access Menu 3D0.
You can change the interval for automatically

transmitting APRS packets. Select to 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3,
5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes. The default is 1 minute.
Select the operation method for transmitting APRS
packets. The table concludes how operations differ Note:
depending on the selection. u With “Auto” in < Method > and Beacon ON, pressing [ OK] to
complete the setting causes the APRS packet to be immediately
Manual: transmitted. After that, APRS packets are transmitted at intervals
of the selected period.
Each press of [BCON] transmits your APRS packet. u While signals are present, an APRS packet is not transmitted
after the interval. Approximately 1 second after signals drop,
PTT: transmitting is executed.
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON.
• “BCON” appears and blinks.
SETTING ALGORITHM
n Decay Algorithm
Access Menu 3E0.
2 Press and hold [PTT], then speak into the

microphone.
3 Release [PTT].
• Releasing the switch transmits your APRS packet.
• You cannot retransmit an APRS packet unless the This function continuously extends the packet
time selected in < Initial Interval > passes. Wait until transmission interval in the case that there is no
“BCON” starts blinking to indicate transmitting is change of position information.
ready. • When the position data does not change, the data is
transmitted based on a Decay Algorithm (ex. Interval
4 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again. Time = 1 minute: 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 8 minutes, 16
Auto: minutes, 32 minutes, 32 minutes, 32 minutes, etc.)
• When My station position data changes, the data is
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON. transmitted using an interval time based on the set Initial
• “BCON” appears. Interval or Proportional Pathing.
• Switching the function ON transmits your APRS • When the set time elapses and transmission is performed
packet once. After that, APRS packets are but a busy signal is present, the transceiver does not
automatically transmitted at intervals of the period transmit. When there is no longer a busy signal, the
selected in < Initial Interval >. transceiver attempts to transmit after 1 second.
2 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again. Note:
u While transmitting by pressing the [PTT] switch, beacon
SmartBeaconing: transmission is reserved.
1 Press [BCON] to switch the function ON. u If My station call sign is not set, My station data will not be
transmitted.
• “BCON” appears and blinks. u Depending on this interval, the transmission of the message will
• After manually transmitting your station position become a 1 minute interval.
data 1 time, your position data will be automatically
transmitted using the time interval set under
“SmartBeaconing” (Menu Nos. 3F0 ~ 3G2).
2 To switch the function OFF, press [BCON] again.
Note: After setting “SmartBeaconing”, the TX Interval Time,
Decay Algorithm and Proportional Pathing features will no longer
operate.
n Quick Beacon
When setting “Method” to any value other than
“Manual”, you can manually transmit the Beacon.
Press [F], [BCON] transmits your APRS packet.
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n Proportional Pathing n Slow rate
Access Menu 3E1. Access Menu 3F1.
This function automatically changes the transmit packet Low speed transmission interval time
path with the elapsed time. (1 ~ 100 minutes).
Operation example for when <Proportional Pathing> = ON
n Fast rate
Transmission interval is 1 minute. (When the <Decay
Access Menu 3F2.
Algorithm> = ON, the decay transmission interval takes
precedence.)
The packet path changes with each transmission as
shown below (when the packet path is set as WIDE1-1,
WIDE2-1).
1 minute : DIRECT
High speed transmission interval time
2 minutes : WIDE1-1 (1 Hop) (10 ~ 180 seconds).
3 minutes : DIRECT
4 minutes : WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1 (2 Hops) n Turn angle
5 minutes : DIRECT Access Menu 3G0.
6 minutes : WIDE1-1 (1 Hop)
7 minutes : DIRECT
8 minutes : WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1 (2 Hops)
This is repeated.
When jointly using a Decay Algorithm, if the speed is 1 knots
or slower, a Decay Algorithm pattern is used for transmitting, Driving direction change, minimum value setting
but if the speed is 3 knots or faster, it changes to Proportional
Pathing.
(5 ~ 90 degrees).
n Turn slope
SETTING SmartBeaconing TM Access Menu 3G1.
Set to use “SmartBeaconing” (Menu 3D0) with APRS data

transmission.
This function optimizes beacon transmission based on
driving direction and speed. Use this function when you
want to track your transmissions, especially for optimizing Driving direction change, additional value setting
crossover beacon transmission intervals. (1 ~ 255 (10degrees/speed)).
< SmartBeaconing™ from HamHUD Nichetronix >
n Turn time
n Low speed / High speed Access Menu 3G2.
Access Menu 3F0.
Minimum time delay between each beacon

Low speed setting (2 ~ 30 <mi/h, km/h or knots>). transmission (5 ~ 180 seconds).
When the speed is lower than this, beacons are Note:
transmitted at the time interval specified under “Slow u When Menu 331 is set to a value other than [GPS], it operates at
Rate”. the <Slow Rate>.
u Adjust the Setting values to match the actual driving status.
High speed setting (2 ~90 <mi/h, km/h or knots>).
When the speed is faster than this, beacons are
transmitted at the time interval specified under “Fast
Rate”.
Note: To select the speed setting of the units, access Menu 3V0
(Units 1 - Speed, Distance).
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SmartBeaconing Operation: PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH
Transmission Corner
Speed Access Menu 3H0.
Interval Pegging
Above the <High Operates
<Fast Rate>
Speed> normally
The interval is
Under <High calculated using the
Speed> following formula:
Over <Low Speed> Operates Select the packet path type from “New-N”, “Relay”,
(Only when the set (Transmission Interval normally “Region”, or “Others”.
<High Speed> ≧ = <Fast Rate> x
<Low Speed>) <High Speed> ÷ When you press [MHz], the “ ” icon appears on the left
Speed) side of the packet path type, showing the current used
Below the <Low Will not information.
<Slow Rate>
Speed> operate New-N:
This digipeat type has been used mainly in North America,
Transmission Interval Example: but is now used worldwide.
(with <Low Speed> = 5, <High Speed> = 70, <Slow Rate>
= 30 min, <Fast Rate> = 120 sec) 1 Set the <Type> to “New-N”, then press [MHz].
Speed Interval
80 120 seconds (2 minutes)
50 168 seconds (2 minutes 48 seconds)
2 Set WIDE 1-1 to “Off” or “On”.
30 280 seconds (4 minutes 40 seconds)
0 1800 seconds (30 minutes) • Set <Wide 1-1> to “On” to use the digipeater of the Fill-in
type (RELAY type) with <New-N>.
• When set to “On”, 1 packet path in addition to <Wide 1-1>
Corner Pegging Operation Example: can be used, as per the <Total Hops> setting.
(with <Turn Angle> = 28, <Turn Slope> = 26)
3 Select the relay step number for the <Total Hops>
<Turn <Turn Turn setting.
<Turn
Speed Slope> ÷ Angle> Threshold
Slope>
Speed (1) (2) (3)=(1)+(2)
70 26 (x10) 3° 28 31°
50 26 (x10) 5° 28 33°
30 26 (x10) 8° 28 36° • You can confirm the setting contents in [ ].
20 26 (x10) 13° 28 41°
10 26 (x10) 26° 28 54°
5 26 (x10) 52° 28 80°
• When the value of “Turn Threshold” exceeds 120º, it is
calculated as 120º.
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Relay: Others:
This is one of the digipeat types used in Europe. Use this method when the relay path is specified to an
individual.
1 Set the <Type> to “Relay”, then press [MHz].
When a character string is not entered, the packet data is
not relayed.
1 Set the <Type> to “Others”, then press [MHz].
2 Set <Relay> to “Off” or “On”.
2 Enter a path.
• Set <Relay> to “On” to use the digipeater of the Fill-in

type (RELAY type) with the <Relay>.
• When set to “On”, 1 packet path in addition to RELAY can
be used, as per the <Total Hops> setting.
• A Packet path is the digipeat route of the packet data sent
3 Select the relay step number for the <Total Hops> from My station.
setting. For example, if you want your packet to take the [W5DJY-
1] > [W4DJY-1] route, enter [W5DJY-1, W4DJY-1],
separating each digipeater call sign with a comma.
NETWORK
• You can confirm the setting contents in [ ].
Access Menu 3I0 and 3I1.
Region:
Use this method when the packet is being relayed within
only a limited area.
Packet paths are specified using ABBR (abbreviations).
(In America, for example, CA represents California, AZ
represents Arizona, etc.)
1 Set the <Type> to “Region”, then press [MHz].
Set APRS data communications UNPROTOCOL.

UNPROTOCOL is the method in which packet data is
transmitted without other stations or making a connection.
2 Using the ABBR setting, enter an abbreviation of up to Select either “APRS(APK003)” or “Altnet”.
5 characters.
APRS: (Use this setting for normal use: default setting)
When transmitting messages and meteorological data
using the TH-D72, “APK003 is added to the packet,
following your station call sign.
There are no restrictions on received packets.
3 Select the relay step number for the <Total Hops>
setting. Altnet: When it is necessary to add restrictions to
received packets, you can set it for special use.
Select “Altnet” and press [MHz], then enter your desired
character string.
When transmitting messages and meteorological data
using the TH-D72, the character string you entered is
• You can confirm the setting contents in [ ]. added to the packet, following your station call sign.
APRS – 19
VOICE ALERT WEATHER STATION DATA OUTPUT
This function will notify another station as to whether or
n Transmit
not they are within communications range by emitting
beacon tones. Access Menu 3J0.
When a Mobile Station is mobile with the Voice Alert
function turned ON, other stations also with Voice Alert
turned ON will hear the beacon sound of the Mobile
Station if they have matching CTCSS frequencies
and are within range, thus informing the stations that
communications is possible. This setting determines whether or not to transmit the
Press [F], [REV]. meteorological data obtained from the Weather Station,
with the APRS data communication.
n Transmit Interval Time

Access Menu 3J1.
You can set Voice Alert to “Off”, “On” or “RX Only”.

When using this function, you must also set up a CTCSS
frequency.
Off: Voice Alert is disabled.
Set the interval at which the meteorological data is
On: A CTCSS frequency is added to the transmitted transmitted with the APRS data communication.
packet. “VA” appears above the displayed frequency. The interval can be set to 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes.
• The following meteorological data is transmitted:
• Rainfall
• Air temperature
• Wind direction
• Wind velocity
RX Only: A CTCSS frequency is not added to the
• Atmospheric pressure
transmitted packet. “VAR” appears above the displayed
frequency. • Humidity
• This data is transmitted with the APRS standard format
(latitude/longitude and time information).
• You can verify the meteorological data being output by
viewing My Weather Station.
Note:
u When the built-in data band is set to cross band, the Voice Alert
function does not operate.
u Voice alert takes precedence even when TONE, CTCSS and
DCS are set.
u When Voice alert is ON, you cannot perform TONE or CTCSS
frequency selection and DCS code selection.
u When the packet speed is 9600bps, the TONE and DCS will
disrupt the demodulation of the packet when the packet speed
is 9600bps. Set the packet speed to 1200bps when using Voice
Alert.
APRS – 20
SETTING AS A DIGIPEATER n UIFLOOD
When using the TH-D72 as a digipeater, set whether or
n DIGIPEAT not UIFLOOD digipeat runs.
Access Menu 3K0. When the received UI Frame character string matches
the entered alias (for example, CA), the number of
hops (for example, 2-2) is processed and decreased by
1 (for example, CA2-2 becomes CA2-1).
1 Access Menu 3N0.

not your call sign is included in the digipeated packet
path.
In the received packet path, if you have set your
call sign in “My Callsign” (Menu 300), the digipeat 2 Set <UIflood> to “On” or “Off”.
completion flag ( ) is added to your call sign and will 3 Access Menu 3N1.
then process the relay. (For example, “JA1YKX” >
“JA1YKX ”.) • You enter Alias Setting mode.
n UICHECK
Access Menu 3L0.
4 Enter the UIflood alias.

• When running UIFLOOD digipeat, set the character
string of the alias that is used.
This function will not relay a one-time received UI frame 5 Access Menu 3N2.
within the set UICHECK time. This is effective for each of • You enter UIFLOOD SUBSTITUTION Setting mode.
UIDIGI, UIFOOD, and UITRACE.
UI frame (Unnumbered Information frame)
Data can be transferred and the APRS beacon, etc., can
be used without making a connection. UIDIGI, UIFLOOD,
and UITRACE are all specialized UI frame relay processing
modes.
6 Set one of “ID”, “NOID”, or “FIRST”.
n UIDIGI
ID: Your station call sign is embedded. When there
Access Menu 3M0 is already a call sign in the relayed UI frame, your
station call sign will replace the existing call sign.
NOID: The call sign is not embedded or replaced.
FIRST: When there is no call sign in the relayed
UI frame, your station call sign is embedded. When
When using the TH-D72 as a digipeater, set whether or there is already a call sign in the relayed UI frame,
not UI digipeat is run. the call sign is not embedded or replaced.
When receiving a UI frame that matches your entered

character string alias of the beginning part of the
packet path that has not yet been digipeated, the
digipeat completion flag ( ) is added to your call sign
(the call sign you set up in MY CALLSIGN) and the
relay will begin processing. (For example “WIDE1-1” >
“JA1YKX ”, etc.)
1 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to switch
the function ON, then press [ OK].
“Aliases”, then press [ OK].
• The display for entering a path appears; the first digit
blinks.
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –.

APRS – 21
n UITRACE STORING AUTO MESSAGE REPLY
not UITRACE digipeat runs. While you are driving, for example, you cannot
immediately answer to received messages. On this
When the received UI Frame character string matches transceiver, you can program the message to be
the entered alias (for example, WIDE), the number of automatically returned when a message is received.
hops (for example, 2-2) is processed and decreased by
1 (for example, WIDE2-2 becomes WIDE2-1), and your n Reply
station call sign is added to the UI Frame.
Access Menu 3Q0.
1 Access Menu 3O0.
Set <Reply> to “On” or “Off”.

2 Set <UItrace> to “On” or “Off”.
n Reply To Call Sign
3 Access Menu 3O1.
• You enter Alias Setting mode. Access Menu 3Q1.
4 Enter the UITRACE alias. When there is a message you would like to reply to for
the specific call sign, preset that call sign for automatic
• When running UITRACE digipeat, set the character
responses.
string of the alias that is used.
• A reply will be sent to all matching stations when
STORING USER PHRASES using the wildcard mark ( ).
For example, if you enter JA1 , a response is sent
Access Menu 3P0. to all call signs beginning with JA1.
n Reply Text
Access Menu 3R0.
This function (clipboard image) allows you to paste

phrases into the APRS message compilation mode. You
can create up to 8 phrases each of which can consist of
up to 32 characters. • The display for entering a message appears; the first digit
blinks.
• The user phrase function can only be used in the message
compilation mode. • You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special
ASCII characters.
• Before a message is copied, the number of letters cannot
be guaranteed. Only the number of letters available will be
copied, the remainder will be truncated.
• To copy a message, enter message compilation mode,
press [F] to enter function mode, then press [1] (Paste 1),
[2] (Paste 2), [3] (Paste 3), [4] (Paste 4), [5] (Paste 5), [6]
(Paste 6), [7] (Paste 7), or [8] (Paste 8) key for 1 second to
copy the message that has been set up for each key.
• If the user messages are not set up, they cannot be used.
APRS – 22
PROGRAMMING A message GROUP CODE SETTING SOUND
Access Menu 3S0 .
n RX Beep Type
Access Menu 3T0.
Use a message group code to exchange messages only

among your group members. With one or more message
group codes programmed, you will receive messages This transceiver beeps each time it receives any type
that include the same group code(s), besides messages of APRS packets.
addressed to you. If you program one or more bulletin
group codes, you will not receive bulletins addressed Selection Operation
to other specific groups. You can program any desired Off The APRS beep tone does not sound.
code using alphanumeric characters; up to 9 characters
for messages, and up to 4 characters for bulletins. You Message Beep sounds only when a message is
can also program up to 6 codes at the same time; each Only received at your station address.
code must be separated by a comma (,). If you program Beep sounds when a message is
3 message group codes, for example, you will receive all received at your station address and
messages that include one of the 3 codes. If you program Mine
your transmitted data is received by a
3 bulletin group codes, you will reject bulletins addressed digipeater.
to specific groups which do not use any of the 3 codes.
Beep sounds when a message is
All New received at your station address and new
packet data is received.
Beep sounds when a message is
All received at your station address and
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –. For duplicate data or invalid data is received.
messages, “ ” is also selectable.
• The keypad on the microphone also is available to enter n TX Beep
alphanumeric characters.
Access Menu 3T1.
• In order to include a message group code in your outgoing
packet, enter a group code in place of a call sign. To include
a bulletin group code, enter it following BLN#; for example,
“BLN#ABC” where ABC is a group code. Use up to 9
characters for a message group code or up to 4 characters
for a bulletin group code.
Note: Unlike a message, a bulletin including a group code will be When a beacon containing your station position
received by stations who do not program any bulletin group code.
information (My position information) is transmitted in a
manner other than manually, you can select whether or
not it emits a beep sound.
Off: A beep does not sound.
On: A beep sounds when a beacon is transmitted
using the PTT switch or when it is automatically
transmitted.
Note: Depending on the congestion level of the transmission
channel, the transmission beep sound may be delayed when
using the internal TNC DCD sense function.
n Special Call Sound

Access Menu 3T2.
This function emits a special call sound when data is

received at My station address. Set the call sign of the
stations from which you want to receive special call
notifications.
APRS – 23
SETTING INTERRUPT DISPLAY n Cursor Control
Select a cursor control setting for when receiving.
n Display Area Access Menu 3U2.
Access Menu 3U0.
Followed: On the list screen, the cursor ( ) follows

Selects the Display area. the call sign when receiving APRS data.
Entire Always: The received new data, duplicate
data, and My station data information appears on the
full display, other data information appears only at the
top of the display.
Entire Disp: The received new data information

appears on the full display, other data information
Fixed: On the list screen, the cursor ( ) sits at the list
appears only at the top of the display.
number when receiving APRS data.
One Line: The received new data information
appears only at the top of the display.
Note: When an emergency message or a message designated for

your station is received, the received data information appears on the
full display, even if the display method is set to “One Line”.
n Entire Interrupt Time

Set the duration to display an indication for when new
data is received. If you select “Infinite”, the indication
cannot be canceled.
Access Menu 3U1.
The Interrupt time can be set to 3, 5, 10 seconds or

“Infinite”.
APRS – 24
SELECTING A DISPLAY UNIT SELECTING A NAVITRA GROUP
n Speed, Distance n Group Mode <GROUP MODE>

Access Menu 3V0. Access Menu 3X0.
Select to “mi/h, mile”, “km/h, km”, or “knots, nm”. Select to Group mode “On” or “Off”.
n Altitude, Rainfall n Enter Group Code <GROUP CODE>

Access Menu 3V1. Access Menu 3X1.
Select to “feet, inch” or “m, mm”. You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z.

Note: The Navitra system was introduced by Kenwood in the 1990’s,
n Temperature for use within Japan.
Access Menu 3V2.

STORING NAVITRA MESSAGE
1 Access Menu 3Y0.
2 Select the message number.
Select to “°F” or “°C”.
n Latitude longitude
Access Menu 3W0.
3 Press [ OK].
4 Enter the phrases.
Select to “dd°mm.mm’ ”, or “dd°mm’ss.s” ”.
n Grid Format You can create up to 5 phrases each of which can

Access Menu 3W1. consist of up to 20 characters.
Select to “Maidenhead Grid”, “SAR Grid (CONV)”, or

“SAR Grid (CELL)”.
APRS – 25
DX PACKETCLUSTERS MONITOR n Connecting TH-D72 with the HF Transceiver
In order to connect TH-D72 to the HF transceiver, you
DX PacketClusters are networks which consist of nodes need to prepare three cables by yourself.
and stations who are interested in DXing and contesting.
If one station finds a DX station on the air, they will The COM terminal on this transceiver accepts a 2.5
send a notice to their node. This node then passes the mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug. If necessary, use the
information to its local stations through another node. cable (service part: E30-3400-XX) to modify the cable
The DX PacketCluster monitor function receives the end of RS-232-C connector.
packet data of the DX cluster and displays the contents.
This transceiver can retain the latest information on up HF transceiver
to 10 DX stations, but the memory will be cleared when
the transceiver power supply is turned Off. If you have COM connector on HF
a TS-590S, TS-480HX/SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D, or transceiver TH-D72
TS-870S HF transceiver, you can connect the TH-D72
to the HF transceiver to use the DX PacketCluster Tune
function. You can use this function to monitor the latest 9-pin D-SUB connector
DX information in your area, be it cannot be used to send (solder side)
DX information to a node.
Line Filter
Node
Node 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug
Node
Station • Attach the line filter to the cable.
1 Access Menu 310 (Int. TNC - Data Band) to select

band A or B.
• If the common transfer rate in your local PacketCluster
network is 9600 bps, access Menu 311 (Int. TNC - Data
Speed) and select “9600 bps”.
2 Tune to the frequency of the target PacketCluster
node.
3 Press [TNC] to enter APRS mode.
• “APRS” should appear.
4 Press [F], [LIST].
• Each time new DX cluster data is received, a call sign,
frequency, and time are displayed.
• When a duplicate DX cluster data is received, “DX” and a
call sign are displayed.
5 Press [ OK].
• DX station detailed display mode
• Press [ESC ]: Restores the frequency display.

• Press [MENU]: Outputs the PCT data.
Note: The Packet Cluster data (PCT) is output only when Menu
No.311-COM Port-input is set to “Off”.
APRS – 26
TRANSCEIVER RESET
There are 3 types of transceiver reset available:
VFO Reset
Use to initialize the VFO and accompanying settings.
Partial Reset
Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels, the DTMF memory, and the PM channels.
FULL Reset
Use to initialize all transceiver settings that you have customized. (Date and time are not reset.)
There are 2 ways to perform a reset on the transceiver: by key operation and by accessing Menu mode.
Key Operation Menu Mode

1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 199.
2 Press [F] + Power ON.
3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control and select
your desired reset type: “VFO Reset”, “Partial Reset”,
or “Full Reset”.
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control and select
your desired reset type: “VFO Reset”, “Partial Reset”,
or “Full Reset”.
3 Press [ OK] to set the reset type.
• A confirmation message appears on the display.
4 Press [ OK] to set the reset type.
• A confirmation message appears on the display.
• Press [ESC ] to cancel the reset.

• Press [ESC ] to cancel the reset. 4 Press [ OK] again to perform the reset.
5 Press [ OK] again to perform the reset.
RESET –
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II
The SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II allows remote control of a TS-2000, TS-2000X, TS-B2000, TS-480HX, TS-480SAT, TS-
590S, TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver.
You will use one transceiver as a control station called “Commander”. The transceiver connected with the HF transceiver
is called “Transporter”. It will function as an interface between the Commander and the HF transceiver. This system
allows you, for example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing
in your car, living room, or patio, instead of in your shack.
VH
FF
req
.
UH
FF
req
.
The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and commands as below:

VHF freq.
Audio
Audio
UHF freq.
Audio > Control commands >
Control commands > < Response
< Response
Commander Transporter HF transceiver

(TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A/ TM-D710A/ TM-D700A) (TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A/ TM-D710A/ TM-D700A)
CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER

In order to connect TH-D72 to the HF transceiver, you need to prepare three cables by yourself. The COM terminal on
this transceiver accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug. If necessary, use the cable (service part: E30-3400-XX) to
modify the cable end of RS-232-C connector.
HF transceiver
TH-D72 HF transceiver
TH-D72
COM connector on
HF transceiver
To 2.5 mm
(1/10") SP jack
Attach the line filter to
the cable.
MIC connector on
HF transceiver
(solder side)
HF transceiver TH-D72
To 2.5 mm
(1/10") SP jack
MIC connector on
To EXT SP jack To 3.5 mm (1/8") HF transceiver
MIC jack
Note:
u Operation of Sky Command System II may not been permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating.
u Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making the connection.
u The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at regular intervals because of legal requirements; therefore, transmit side tone
must be output from the HF transceiver.
u When the Transporter is too close to the HF transceiver, unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.
u Do not share a regulated power supply between the Transporter and the HF transceiver. Unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.
SKY CMD –
PREPARATION FLOW Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky Command
mode. For operations in this mode, see “CONTROL
The following steps should guide you to a good start of OPERATION”. First switch ON the HF transceiver and press
[SYNC] on the Commander. To exit the Sky Command
Sky Command operation. First connect the Transporter to mode, access Menu 503 and select “Off”.
the HF transceiver.
Note:
1 <On the Commander and Transporter> Select the u Unless you program call signs, you cannot select “Commander”
same VHF and UHF frequencies. or “Transporter” using Menu 503.
u On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 stop bit (default)
2 <On the Commander> Access Menu 500 to program a using the Menu Set-up function.
call sign (9 digits max.) for the Commander. u Adjust the audio level on both the Transporter and HF transceiver
• You may enter your exact call sign; ex. W6DJY. while listening to audio output from the Commander. An
appropriate position of the AF control on the HF transceiver might
be in the range, 8:30 to 9:00.
u To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up
to 15 Secondary Station IDentifiers (SSIDs); ex. W6DJY-1 to
W6DJY-15. You always have to put a dash between your call sign
and SSID number.
u Your station’s transmit signal can be received when the receive
3 <On the Commander> Access Menu 501 to program a frequency is 3 times the transmit frequency.
call sign (9 digits max.) for the Transporter. Example: Transmit frequency is 146.600 MHz and receive
frequency is 438.000 MHz.
• This call sign must be different from the one for the
Commander. So you may add SSID characters; ex.
W6DJY-1. ATTENTION: Use only after verifying that there is no reception
disruption during communications.
4 <On the Transporter> Access Menu 500 to program

the same call sign as you entered in step 2.
5 <On the Transporter> Access Menu 501 to program
the same call sign as you entered in step 3.the same
call sign as you entered in step 2.
6 <On the Commander and Transporter> Access Menu
502 and select the tone frequency.
• Select the same tone frequency on both transceivers.
7 <On the Commander> Access Menu 503 and select

“Commander”.
• “Push [ 0 ] key to start COMMANDER!!” appears.
8 <On the Transporter> Access Menu 503 and select

“Transporter”.
SKY CMD –
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS CONTROL OPERATION
The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter When in the Sky Command mode, the Microphone keys
communicate each other when you send a control of the Commander will function as below. First switch
command from the Commander. So you must program ON the HF transceiver and press Microphone [0] on the
different call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceivers as Commander.
the IDs of the TNCs. Tuning control
Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs:
On Commander
500 COM Callsign Call sign for Commander
501 TRP Callsign Call sign for Transporter
On Transporter
500 COM Callsign Call sign for Commander
501 TRP Callsign Call sign for Transporter
Each time you press the desired key, the Commander

1 Access Menu 500 or 501, then [ (OK)].
will automatically enter transmit mode and send the
• The callsign entry field appears; the first digit blinks. corresponding control command to the Transporter.
Key Function
Tuning Frequency or memory channel number
control change
[1] (PWR) Power ON/ OFF
[2] (RX) HF frequency receive ON/ OFF
[3] (MODE) Modulation mode switch
[4] (RIT) RIT ON/ OFF
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select a [5] (XIT) XIT ON/ OFF
character.
[6] (CLR) RIT offset or XIT offset clear
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.
[7] (SPLIT) Split-frequency ON/ OFF
3 Press [ OK].
• The cursor moves to the next digit. [8] (M>V) Transfer from Memory to VFO
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter up to 9 digits. In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch
[9] (A/B)
[ESC ]: Cancels entry of a call sign.
In Memory Recall mode: no change
[A/B]: Deletes the digit at which the cursor is blinking. Current settings retrieve (from HF
[0] (SYNC)
transceiver)
5 Press [ OK]. to complete the setting.
To monitor the UHF band on the
6 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. [MONI]
Commander
The keypad also is available to enter alphanumeric [B] (M/V) VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch
characters in step 2.
[ ] XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase
[ ] XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY
In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz
On receiving a tone from the Commander, the Transporter [ ] 1 (FAST) switch
causes the HF transceiver to enter Transmit mode. On In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch
both the Commander and Transporter, access Menu 502 In VFO mode: frequency entry ON
and select the desired, same tone frequency. [#] 2
In Memory Recall mode: channel number
(ENTER)
entry ON
[PTT] To transmit audio on an HF frequency
1
“FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz
step (FM/ AM).
2
After pressing [#], press [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory
channel number.
SKY CMD –
WEATHER ALERT (TH-D72A ONLY)
The Weather Alert is available only in the USA and Canada. When activated, this function will check for a received NOAA
1050 Hz tone. When the tone is received, the weather alert tone will sound.
Weather Alert ON/ OFF Weather Alert Scan

1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 13A. The memory channel only for the weather alert is
scanned.
1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 13B.
2 Set the Weather Alert to “On” or “Off”.

• When activated, the “ ” icon appears on the display.
2 Set the Weather Alert Scan to “Off” or “15/ 30/ 60
• When a signal is being received, the “ ” icon blinks. (min)”.
When the weather channel scanning time is set:
n Weather Channel
Auto scanning starts after the set time.
Whether or not the Weather Alert is activated, you can
still access the weather channels. The Weather Alert When the weather channel scanning is set to Off:
simply notifies you of activity on the weather channels.
Press and hold the key programmed with the [WX]
1 Press the key programmed with the [WX] function. function to start the weather channel scan.
2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select • Scanning stops when the channel with the highest signal
level is received.
your desired channel.
• Memory scanning stops when performing any operation other
Channel Frequency Memory than [LAMP], [MONI], [key lock] ([F](1s)), [ ]/[ ], and
Location Tuning control.
No. (MHz) Name
NOAA/
A1 162.550 WX 1
Canada
NOAA/
A2 162.400 WX 2
Canada
NOAA/
A3 162.475 WX 3
Canada
A4 162.425 WX 4 NOAA
A5 162.450 WX 5 NOAA
A6 162.500 WX 6 NOAA
A7 162.525 WX 7 NOAA
A8 161.650 WX 8 Canada
A9 161.775 WX 9 Canada
A10 163.275 WX 10 –
WX –
WIRELESS OPERATION (TH-D72A ONLY)
If you also have a Kenwood multi-band mobile transceiver, you can control one of its bands by sending DTMF tones from
this handy transceiver. You will find this function useful when you want to control your mobile transceiver from a location
outside your vehicle.
Note:
u You can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have both the secret number and Remote Control functions.
u FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz band.
PREPARATION CONTROL OPERATION

Let us assume the VHF band of the mobile transceiver will When in Remote Control mode, the keys of the handy
be controlled. transceiver will function as described below. Each time
you press a key, the handy transceiver will automatically
On the handy transceiver: transmit the corresponding command to the mobile
1 Press [PTT] + [VFO] + Power ON. transceiver.
• The current secret access code number appears. The ON 1 TONE ON CTCSS ON ENT
default is 000. OFF 1
TONE OFF CTCSS OFF TONE SEL
CALL VFO MR REP ON 2
DOWN LOW UP REP OFF 2
1
TM-V7/ TM-D700: Revers ON/ OFF
TM-D710/ TS-2000: DCS ON/ OFF
2 To change the secret number, press the numeric keys
Other than TM-V7/ TM-D700/ TM-D710/ TS-2000:
(0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit number.
Tone Alert ON/ OFF.
• You can also press [ ]/[ ] to select each digit. Press 2
Switches Cross-band Repeater ON/ OFF if the mobile
[ OK] (or [ESC ]) to move the cursor to the next (or
transceiver has this function.
previous) digit.
3 Press [ OK] to complete the setting. To change the transmit/ receive frequency:
4 Select the UHF band. ([VFO] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)➡
[ENT]) or ([VFO] ➡ [ ]/[ ])
5 Select the transmit frequency.
To recall a memory channel:
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
([MR] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡
7 Press [PTT] + [MR] + Power ON. [ENT]) or ([MR] ➡ [ ]/[ ])
• The transceiver enters Remote Control mode. “Mobile
To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:
Ctrl” appears.
([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡
[TONE SEL])
• Use Nos. 01 to 42, as shown in the CTCSS table.
• Your mobile transceiver may require you to first activate the
Tone or CTCSS function. It may also allow you to program a
• To exit Remote Control mode, repeat steps 6 and 7. separate tone and CTCSS frequency. Check the instruction
manual for the mobile transceiver.
On the mobile transceiver:
8 Set the ID code to the same secret number you set on
the handy transceiver.
• For the method, refer to the instruction manual for the
mobile transceiver.
9 Select the receive frequency on the UHF band.
• Match this frequency with the transmit frequency of the
handy transceiver.
10 Enter the transceiver’s Remote Control mode.
• For the method, refer to the instruction manual for the
mobile transceiver. If it is not described, consult your
authorized Kenwood dealer, customer service, or service
center.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER

Operation File name (TH-D72_)

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS.................................. REPEATER – 01_REPEATER_E.pdf

MEMORY CHANNELS.........................................................MEMORY CH – 02_MEMORY CHANNEL_E.pdf

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)................................ DTMF – 05_DTMF_E.pdf

EchoLink® . ................................................................................EchoLink – 06_EchoLink_E.pdf

OTHER OPERATIONS............................................................ OTHER OP – 07_OTHER OPERATIONS_E.pdf

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).........................................GPS – 08_GPS_E.pdf

PACKET OPERATION................................................................ PACKET – 09_PACKET_E.pdf

TRANSCEIVER RESET................................................................. RESET – 11_RESET_E.pdf

SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II ...................................................SKY CMD – 12_SKY COMMAND_E.pdf

WEATHER ALERT (TH-D72A ONLY)................................................WX – 13_WEATHER ALERT_TH-D72A_E.pdf

WIRELESS OPERATION (TH-D72A ONLY)...................... WIRELESS OP – 14_WIRELESS_TH-D72A_E.pdf

Repeater Access n Selecting an Offset Frequency

n Activating the Tone Function

2 Set the ARO to “On”.

Frequency Frequency Frequency

• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning

3 Press [ OK] to program the identified frequency in

• Simplex frequency operation 4 Press [F], [MR].

n Call Channel Memory (Odd-Split)

Recalling a Memory Channel

n Memory Recall Method

n Frequency display < > memory name display

While in Channel Display mode, the transceiver keys

[PTT] Transmission – X TX/RX X –

[0] DUAL Full duplex – – DTMF_0 –

[#] ENT – – – DTMF_# Version Info.

[A] F Function Key lock – DTMF_A X

[C] MR – Memory scan – DTMF_C –

Scan Type Scan Range

SELECTING a SCAN RESUME METHOD n Time-Operate Resume Time

2 Set the resume time to 1 ~ 10 sec.

VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band,

n Locking Out a Memory Channel

3 Set the lockout to “On” to lock the channel out of the

6 When you have entered your desired groups, press

n Clearing a Memory Group

Group name display (in MR mode)

2 While pressing [LAMP] rotate the Tuning Control to

n Memory Group Link

3 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select

4 Press [F], [MR].

CTCSS • To cancel CTCSS, press [TONE] until “ ” no longer

4 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE – 

3 Press [F], [TONE].

• To quit the scan, press [ESC ].

4 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control to select

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE – 

n Selecting a Cross Tone mode

3 Press [ OK] to program the identified code in place of

• To exit the Cross Tone setting selection, press

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE – 

Manual Dialing Automatic Dialer

5 Enter a name for the channel, the press [ OK] or

6 Enter a DTMF code for the channel, then press [

3 While still transmitting, press [ ]/[ ] or rotate

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE –

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE –

CTCSS/ DCS/ CROSS TONE –