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  • Kenwood TM-V7A | User Manual - Page 1
    144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7A 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7E INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1503-00 (K,E,M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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    to VHF and UHF bands with a transceiver smaller than some single banders. KENWOOD believes that the compact size coupled with the reasonable cost will guarantee your satisfaction with this product. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-V7A: 144/440 MHz
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    . • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer. • The transceiver is designed for a 13.8
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    1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL ....... 1 1 PREPERATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 Installation Example 2 Installation Steps 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY
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    Limits 46 Using Program Scan 47 MHz SCAN 47 CALL/VFO SCAN 48 CALL/MEMORY SCAN 48 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS 49 1 Automatic Tone Frequency ID 49 2 11 DUAL TONE SQUELCH SYSTEM (DTSS) STORING DTSS CODES 50 3 USING DTSS 51 4 DTSS and Repeaters 52 12
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    DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION MODE 69 CHANGING DISPLAY CONDITIONS 70 Display Dimmer 70 Auto Dimmer Change 70 Display Contrast 71 Positive/Negative Reversal 71 CONFIGURING PROGRAM Functions 80 iv 17 REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A/ CANADA ONLY) LOCKED-BAND REPEATER 81 CROSS-BAND REPEATER 81 TX HOLD 81 18
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    1 Europe/ General (some): MC-45 1 T91-0396-XX 1 DC power cable E30-3452-XX 1 Transceiver fuse (15 A) F52-0017-XX 1 Mounting bracket 2 (U.S.A./ Canada only) Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) - 1 Instruction manual B62-1503-XX 1 1 The MC-53DM and MC-45 microphones are also
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    PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION 1 2 MOBILE INSTALLATION ■ Installation Steps 3 Install the transceiver in a safe, convenient position is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver. 18 19 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 20 21 2 SEMS screw
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    has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively. 1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path
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    1 In order to use this transceiver for fixed station 2 operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The 3 recommended current capacity of your power supply is 4 12 A. 5 1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and check
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    problem. After the problem is resolved, then replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or the nearest Service TO THE TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TRANSMITTING. 13 ◆ ALL FIXED STATIONS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A LIGHTNING ARRESTER TO
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    noise-pickup by the transceiver. ◆ One end of the optional PG-5A cable has not been connectorized. Attach the appropriate connector that mates with the TNC connector. RS-232C cable TNC power supply Transceiver power supply KENWOOD FM DUAL KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-000 TNC PG-5A cable TM-V7
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    FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material .....please the switch. w Turn the VOL and SQL controls to approximately 9 oclock. e Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF or UHF band. VOL SQL r Turn the Tuning control to select a frequency. rt y e wweww MC-
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    TRANSCEIVER MODES Programmable Memory (PM) mode 3 This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select, and differences between the TX band and the 4 Control band. Press [PM] to select. In this mode you can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [1] to [4], that you stored in PM
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    waiting for 10 seconds restores the 4 basic state. 5 6 Basic State Display Labels s 7 8 9 10 Labels after Pressing [F] s 11 12 13 14 s Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s) 15 16 17 Note: ◆ When selecting Program Memory mode, you will also see different 18 labels. See "Programmable
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    functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of this manual. 3 4 CALL 5 6 7 8 9 10 q CALL button 11 Recalls to scan the entire VFO range {page 44}. 18 • Program Scan start/stop to scan a programmed range of frequencies {page 46}. 19 20 21 10 e MR
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    output while no stations are being 2 received. Turn the left control (VHF) or the right control (UHF) depending on which band you want to operate. 3 !1 VOL controls/ BAND SEL buttons 4 When turned, these controls adjust the level of receive 5 audio from the speaker {page 16}. Turn the left
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    antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω. The TM-V7E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL-259 in duplexer. w Power Input 13.8 V DC cable Connect to a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages 3 and 4}. e Speaker jacks If
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    down causes the action to be repeated. Also, switches between values for various functions such as Scan {page 40} or Automatic Band Change {page 62}. r LOCK switch Locks all microphone the function of this key differs. Refer to "CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION 6 KEYS" {page 72}. 7 o DTMF keypad
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    INDICATORS 1 On the display you will see various indicators that show 2 what ) Minus offset direction [F], [SHIFT] (TM-V7E: one more [F], [SHIFT] ) Minus offset direction [F], [SHIFT] (TM-V7E) (-7.6 MHz) Split memory channel [VFO] Automatic Band Change (A.B.C.) [F], [MNU] Transceiver Lock
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    manual with you, you need not worry. This transceiver shows you the steps for operating the functions that you will often use. Note: Not all functions are supported by Transceiver Guide Guide mode, press [MNU] again. The following table lists the function indexes that you will see on the display.
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    transceiver, press the [ ] (POWER) 11 switch again. 12 • In a fixed installation, after the transceiver has been switched ON, it can then be switched OFF or 20     VOL SQL SELECTING A BAND Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF or UHF band. • "PTT" appears above the VHF or UHF frequency
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    the receive frequency by one frequency step in the direction 9 indicated by the button. 10 • Pressing and holding either button causes the frequency to step repeatedly in one direction until the button is 11 released. 12 • To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz (or 10 MHz), press [MHz] (or
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    power, lower transmit power will give you more operating time before a charge is necessary. Reducing power lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. Press [LOW] to select the transmit power you require. CALL VOL SQL • Each time you press [LOW], the transmit power is changed as shown
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    controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with the • To cancel the selection and restore the previous display, 4 Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. press [CLR]. 5 MENU ACCESS 1 Select the desired band. • For some Menu Nos., you can select a different setting on each
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    Guide See reference page 15 5 2 1 Number of Channels for Visual 25/ 49/ 73/ 147 49 41 6 Scan 2 Power-ON Message See reference page 7 3 Multi-function Button Label See reference page 8 3 1 Display Reverse Positive/ negative "KENWOOD 16 5 1 Automatic Repeater Offset ON/ OFF
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    61 350 ms 52,56 8 2 Auto Page Cancel Auto (ON)/ manual (OFF) Manual 57 9 3 Page Answer Back ON/ OFF OFF 57 10 (U.S.A./ Canada Band ON/ OFF OFF 79 17 16 1 Microphone Control ON/ OFF 2 ~ 5 Programmable Function Keys See reference page 6 DTMF Monitor ON/ OFF 17 -- Repeater
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    : 144.73 MHz TX tone: 88.5 Hz 18 RX: 145.33 MHz Most repeater configurations fall into one of the following categories: Offset Direction + - - (" ") TM-V7A/ E VHF +600 kHz -600 kHz N/A TM-V7A UHF +5 MHz -5 MHz N/A TM-V7E UHF +1.6 MHz -1.6 MHz -7.6 MHz N/A: Not applicable 19 20 21 22 TX: 144
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    Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset direction changes as shown below. 4 TM-V7A/E Simplex + − 5 (VHF) 6 TM-V7A (UHF) 7 TM-V7E Simplex + − brought within the band limits by one of the following methods: 12 • Move the receive frequency further inside the band. 13 •
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    receive frequency. 3 1 Select the desired band. 4 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 5 3 Select Menu No. 5 (Repeater). 6 CALL 7 8 2 VOL again to complete the setting. 7 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. TM-7VE only: If you have selected " " for the offset direction, you cannot change
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    .8 30 186.2 9 Note: Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table above when selecting 10 tone frequencies via Keypad Direct Entry {page 75}. 11 TM-V7E only: To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, assign the 1750 Hz Tone function to one of the Programmable Function keys of the 12 microphone {page
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    3 direction according to the frequency that you select on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for 4 offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your 5 national Amateur Radio association. 6 U.S.A. and Canada versions
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    ASC) This function automatically monitors the strength of the 1 signal you are receiving from the repeater. If the signal 2 strength is high enough to allow direct contact without a repeater, an indicator on the display begins blinking. 3 This alerts you to move off to a private frequency and
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    function restricts the total number of 5 memory channels to 180, but allows you to select the ratio of channels between the VHF and UHF bands, from among 6 5 types. For more information, see "NAMING MEMORY 7 CHANNELS" {page 32}. The data listed below can be stored in each memory channel: Parameter
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    can change the ratio of memory channels between the VHF and UHF bands, from the factory default (90 channels each). Changing the ratio data in memory channels. The selectable ratios are as shown below: VHF Band 90 110 130 50 70 140 UHF Band 90 70 50 130 110 140 Memory Channel Name Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 2 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, 3 CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO 2 you cannot use Mic [MR], or Mic [PF] programmed with Memory Recall. ◆ Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in a split
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    "Memory Channel Number Entry" {page 75}. When a split memory channel is recalled, "±" appears on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency. CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic
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    channels using up to 7 2 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display with the 3 stored frequency. Names can be callsigns, repeater 4 names, cities, names of people, etc. 5 Note: ◆ You cannot use this function after having selected 140:140
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    related data that you will recall often. The Call channel can be programmed with a simplex or split frequency as well as related data that can . 9 10 ■ Changing Call Channel Contents (Simplex) 11 1 Select the desired band. 12 2 Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc
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    ■ Changing Call Channel Contents (Split) 1 1 Select the desired band. 2 2 Select the desired receive frequency and related 3 data (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS then press [F], [VFO]. CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION When this function is switched ON, the transceiver displays only memory channel numbers instead of
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    to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Remember that initializing the memory channels requires that Note: While using the Channel Display or All Lock function, you cannot do Partial Reset nor Full Reset. VHF Band Defaults Version U.S.A./ Canada Europe/
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    Power Off Automatic Band Change Tone frequency Tone status Offset direction Automatic Repeater Offset Upper frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) CTCSS frequency CTCSS status Offset status Reverse status Lower frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) 13 Time-Out Timer Display Dimmer Scan resume
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    available, up to 4 persons can separately program the transceiver and store their customized environment. a PM channel. It is too much trouble to change the settings after somebody else has morning calm. In addition, you feel that a bright display is a waste of electricity in sunlight. 3 At night
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    (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode. 8 4 If required, select another band, then select the desired frequency and related data. 9 5 Press [F], [PM]. 10 selected channel number appears at the left bottom of the display. • To exit PM Recall mode, press [PM], [VFO]. Note: You
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    AUTO PM CHANNEL STORING After you recalled a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: • You recall another PM channel. • You press [PM], [VFO]. • You switch OFF the transceiver. Use the following procedures to activate
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    code, the squelch does not open. Note: ◆ Remember to adjust the squelch threshold level before using Scan. 10 11 Program Scan channels All frequencies in the range selected on the band ◆ Always turn OFF Monitor {page 73} and Page before using Scan. ◆ When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when
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    VISUAL SCAN While you are on the air, Visual Scan allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows how all frequencies in the selected range are busy. You will see up to 14 segments, for each channel, that represent 7 S-meter
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    frequency, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN]. 13 • The displayed frequency changes and the cursor 14 moves. • Press [SET] to use the changed PAUSE] to halt Scan. • Memory Recall or Call Channel mode • The VHF band, VFO mode, and a frequency in the range 118 MHz to 136 MHz were
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    Mic [DWN] after a signal that has stopped Scan drops out, causes scanning to resume immediately downward. ■ Selecting Scan Resume Method 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 3 Select Menu No. 8 (Scan Resume). CALL VOL SQL 4 Press [SET] to toggle Time-Operated or Carrier
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    The current frequency step size is used. 3 1 Select the desired band. 4 2 Press [VFO] (1 s). 5 • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. 6 • Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. 7 3 To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or 8 press Mic [UP]/[DWN
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    Lock out any memory channel with the following procedure: 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the Tuning 2 4 VOL SQL 5 6 Lockout for an individual channel can be canceled by repeating the above procedure. 7 Note: The L1 to L3 and U1 to U3 memory
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    Scan Limits 4 You can store up to three scan ranges on each band, 5 using memory channels L1/U1, L2/U2, and L3/U3. 6 1 Select the desired band. 7 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN], to display the desired lower limit. 8 3 Press [F]. 9 4 Turn the Tuning control, or press
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    displayed. 3 To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN]. • Upward scan: Turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP]. • Downward scan: Turn the Tuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN]. 4 To quit Program Scan, press [BAND SEL] for the band
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    CALL/MEMORY SCAN 11 Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel 12 and the memory channel last used. 13 1 Select the desired band. 14 2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 15 3 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/Memory Scan. 16 • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in
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    programmed with the same tone frequency. The squelch in "A" opens only when called by "B" or "C". USING CTCSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Repeatedly noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate noise PTT]. • A tone frequency display replaces the frequency display and the 1 Hz decimal
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    -Frequency) code is received that is 4 programmed in this transceiver. You can select a . 10 11 STORING DTSS CODES 12 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F], [DTSS] to switch the DTSS function Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to select the second and third digits. 7 To switch the DTSS function OFF, repeat
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    USING DTSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F], [DTSS] to switch the DTSS function ON. • "DT" while in the transmit mode. The DTSS code is re-transmitted. 3 ◆ DTSS cannot be used with some repeaters. ◆ DTSS also may not function if buttons are pressed or the VOL control 4 is turned while a
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    1 Pressing Mic [PTT] transmits the DTSS signal after a 2 short delay. When using repeaters with long response times, this delay helps the repeater avoid losing a 3 portion of the DTSS code. The delay time is 350 ms 4 during simplex operation. 5 When using a transmit offset or a split
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    that have the same code programmed, opens. Unlike DTSS, 's code appears on the display. If called with a 7 Page code memory channels on 3 each band. You can select a 3-digit code from TM-V7 Received Ch. A: 222 Ch. A: 111 222 333 444 13 Ch. 1: 222 Ch. 2: 333 789 14 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM
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    a 2 code is received that matches one already stored in memory. 1 Select the desired band. 3 2 Press [F], [DTSS] twice to switch Page ON. 4 • "PAG" pressing numeric keys in sequence. 7 Press [s]. • The second digit blinks. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to select the second and third digits. 9 Use steps
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    desired Station codes or Group codes in channels 1 to 5. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Tune to the prearranged frequency. 3 Press [F], [DTSS] twice to switch Page Group code. 6 Press [OFF] or Mic [PTT] to restore the frequency display. 7 Press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The selected Station code or Group
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    the desired Group codes, you can still use those codes to transmit. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Switch Page ON. 3 Press [F] (1 s), [C.SEL]. 4 Turn the Tuning [PTT] to restore the frequency display. Repeat the above procedures to unlock the channels. Note: You cannot lock out memory channel 0.
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    . 2 Select Menu No. 12 (Code Squelch). CALL VOL SQL 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 2 (PAG Cancel). CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 Press [SET] to toggle Manual (default) or Auto. 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. PAGE ANSWER BACK (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) Page Answer Back informs the other station that you
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    4 keys (A, B, C, D). These 4 additional keys are required for various control operations 5 by some repeater systems. ■ Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. Autopatch allows you to access the public telephone network by sending DTMF
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    channel operated last appears. CALL VOL SQL 4 Press a numeric key 0 to 9 on the Mic keypad to select the desired channel. 1 5 Press [SET]. 2 • The display for entering a DTMF number appears. 3 CALL 4 5 VOL SQL 6 7 6 Use the keypad to enter the digits of the number to be stored. 8 • The
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    follow the procedure below. 1 Press Mic [PTT] + [PF]. • The display for selecting a DTMF memory channel appears. 2 Press Mic [0] to [9] to select in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker. • After the transmission, the frequency display is restored. • If a
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    is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. This feature can be useful when accessing repeaters to prevent repeater time-outs, or when trying to conserve battery power. When TOT times out, the transceiver generates beeps and automatically returns
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    band to the TX 2 band immediately after a signal is received on the RX only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller without 3 manually selecting the correct band . This problem is often apparent in urban areas when the RX band is extremely crowded. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press
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    . Also, receive volume may be lower depending on the position of the VOL control. 2 3 BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY 4 If you have no plans to use one of the bands, you may 5 want to quit frequency display on the unused band. This function makes it simpler to read the information you need. 6 Press
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    band. 4 2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 5 3 Select Menu No. 6 (Program manually on any VHF frequency. Crossing the 135.995 MHz boundary restores the default mode. 1 Select the VHF band. 2 Press [MHz] (1 s) to toggle FM or AM. • When AM is selected, a bar replaces the 1 MHz decimal on the display
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    1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] (1 s), [STEP]. CALL VOL SQL 1 2 3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN], to select the desired step size. 4 Press [OFF] to complete the setting. Changing between step sizes may result in a change of the displayed frequency. For example, assume
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    [DTSS] [LOW] [OFF] [SHIFT] [REV] [VISUAL] 6 or 7 Basic State Display Labels Labels after Pressing [F] [F] [VISUAL] [REV] [LOW] [OFF] [TONE] [ 3. 16 CALL 17 18 2 VOL SQL 19 1 20 4 Press [SET] repeatedly until the desired configuration appears. 21 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode
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    LOCK Occasionally, you may want to lock the buttons, keys, or controls to prevent yourself or others from accidentally changing the transceiver settings. ■ Transceiver Lock Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock
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    setting scale appears. 20 21 68 7 To select the desired S-meter setting, turn the left (VHF) or right (UHF) SQL control depending on which band you selected. ■ Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the time interval between when the received signals drop and when
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    2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of "KENWOOD". 1 Press [MNU] to 7 Press [s]. 2 • The second digit blinks. 3 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 7 digits. 4 • . 10 DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION MODE 11 By initiating this mode, various pre-programmed displays 12 appear
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    level 1. 17 CALL 18 19 2 VOL SQL 20 1 5 Press [MNU] again to exit Menu mode. 21 70 ■ Auto Dimmer Change This function increases the display intensity one step brighter for approximately 5 seconds when you press a front panel button or Mic key, or turn the Tuning control. No change occurs
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    reversal status (positive/ negative), and ambient temperature. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 3 (Display). CALL VOL SQL 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 2 (Contrast). CALL VOL SQL 2 1 4 Press [SET], then select the contrast level in the range from level 1 to
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    Key 5 [PF] 6 [MR] Default Function TX Band Select Memory Recall 7 [VFO] VFO Select 8 [CALL] Call Channel Select 9 To assign a front panel key function: 10 1 Press one of the following key combinations depending 11 on which key you want to re-program: 12 Mic [PF]+[ ] ("PF 1" appears
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    (PF 1 only) ➞ 1750 Hz Tone (TM-V7E only) 5 Press [MNU] again to 4 • Pressing the re-programmed Mic key toggles Monitor ON 10 current Control band frequency using beeps Hz Tone (TM-V7E only): After releasing the re-programmed Mic key with 17 only while the re-programmed Mic key is being held.
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    to any Programmable Function 4 key first {page 72}. 5 ■ Operating Frequency Entry 6 1 Select the desired band. 7 2 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 8 3 Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. 9 • The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears. 10 11 12 13 14 4 Use the Mic keypad
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    key re-programmed with Enter. • "- -" or "- - -" appears depending on the number of memory channels available on the current band. 4 display will be restored. • If you enter a memory channel that does not contain data, an error beep sounds. ■ Tone Frequency Number Entry 1 Select the desired band
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    1 You can enjoy a variety of speaker configurations by using 2 one or two external speakers. Select either mode 1 or mode 2 depending on which band the internal speaker 3 and/or the external speakers should function. 4 When using one external speaker connected to speaker jack 1: 5 Mode 1: VHF
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    Tone Select1 6 DTMF Keypad Unlock 5 2 Offset Direction Select C Repeater Function2  6 3 DTMF Keypad Lock 7 1After activating the Tone # Frequency Up 17 8 Dual Band RX 18 1Transceivers equipped with the optional VS-3 unit 19 announce the displayed information {page 82}. 20 2After
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    ACTIVATING MICROPHONE CONTROL 1 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 2 Select Menu No. 16 (Microphone). 3 CALL 4 5 6 2 VOL SQL 7 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 1 (Mic Control). 8 CALL 9 10 VOL SQL 11 2 1 12 4 Press [SET] to toggle the function ON or OFF (default). 13 5 Press [MNU] again
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    PTT" is used for voice communications. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Select Menu No. 15 (Data Transfer). 3 Press [s], then select Item No. 2 (Data Band). CALL 9600 bps: 7 The Transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 2 VP-P, and the 8 input impedance is 10 kΩ. This is suitable for most 9600
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    and PR1 pins will cause the TNC to malfunction. ◆ When DC voltage is input to the PR1 pin, the TNC may not function. If this problem happens, add a 10 µF capacitor between the PR1 pin and the TNC. Be careful about the polarity of the capacitor.
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    selecting VHF/VHF or UHF/UHF mode, or while 3 Press the left [BAND SEL]+[ ] to enter Cross-band 7 blanking a band display. Repeater mode. ◆ Activating the Repeater function switches OFF Automatic Band 8 Change (A.B.C.) or Automatic Simplex Checker (ASC). • "PTT" blinks. ◆ The Time-Out Timer
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    announces the displayed information as follows when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode {page 77} or the PF key programmed with Voice the frequency. 12 [BAND SEL] New TX/ Current frequency1 Control band 13 Mic PF key Keypad Direct "Enter" 14 programmed with Entry Enter {page
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    Microphone with DTMF Microphone with DTMF (MJ-88 required) DFK-7C PG-2N Detachable Front Panel DC Power Cable Kit (7 m) PG-3G DC Line Noise Filter SP-50B Communications Speaker PG-5A Data Cable MJ-88 Microphone Plug Adapter PS-33 Regulated DC Power Supply PG-3B DC Line Noise Filter MJ
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    DUAL BANDER TM-V7 10 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 11 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing 12 inward, and insert the VS-3 connector into the 13 corresponding transceiver connector. 14 Component side 15 16 2 Hang the connector of the connectorized front panel cable onto the
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    protect the vehicle. 2 • Adjust the angle of the front panel before firmly tightening 3 the two Allen screws. 4 • Route the cable so neither the connections nor the cable are under stress. 5 One Touch panel Self-tapping screw 6 (3 mm x 14 mm) 7 14 mm 8 Flat washer 9 Allen screw 10
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    17 One Touch panel Main unit DC power cable Main unit Microphone 18 19 KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 (4 m) (4 m) 20 21 86 DFK-7C (6 m) Main unit DC power cable Power source One Touch panel KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-V7 (7 m) Main unit Microphone (7 m) To install the microphone
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    service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.
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    incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this 3 instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. 4 Note: When 2 frequencies
  • Kenwood TM-V7A | User Manual - Page 95
    Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. 1 The way the transceiver The electrical contacts on the front Clean the electrical contacts on both the front - 2 functions or displays 6 power supply, and/or check all power cable connections. 7 The frequency cannot be selected by
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    1 Problem Probable Cause You selected a transmit offset that 2 Press [F], [SHIFT] repeatedly so neither 23 5 places the transmit frequency "+" nor "-" the TNC modulation level 79 is incorrect. according to the TNC instruction manual. 10 3 Reorient or relocate the antenna. The - 11
  • Kenwood TM-V7A | User Manual - Page 97
    range Power supply Grounding method Current Transmit (max.) Receive (at 2 W output) Frequency stability (-10°C ~ +50°C) Dimensions (W x H x D projections included) Weight VHF Band UHF Band 144 ~ 148 MHz 438 ~ 450 MHz 144 ~ 148 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz 430 ~ 440 MHz F3E (FM
  • Kenwood TM-V7A | User Manual - Page 98
    Approx. 5 W Reactance -60 dB or less ±5 kHz 3% or less 600 Ω UHF Band 35 W Receiver Circuitry Intermediate frequency (1st/ 2nd) Sensitivity VHF or UHF band (12 dB SINAD) Sub VHF or UHF band (in VHF/VHF or UHF/UHF mode) VHF Band UHF Band Double conversion 38.85 MHz/ 450 kHz 45.05 MHz/ 455
  • Kenwood TM-V7A | User Manual - Page 99
    Fuses, Replacing 5 Installation Antenna 5 DC Power Cable, Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable, Mobile Program Function (PF) keys 72 Programmable Memory (PM) Auto Storing 39 Recalling 38 Resetting 39 Storing 38 Programmable VFO 64 Repeater Access 22 Repeater Function Cross-band 81 Locked-band
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
TM-V7E
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TM-V7A
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TM-V7A
144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER