Kenwood Portable Radio TH F6A User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6  
144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM TRIBANDER  
TH-F6A  
144/ 430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER  
TH-F7E  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
© B62-1441-00 (K,E,T)  
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THANK YOU  
THANK YOU  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TH-F6A/  
TH-F7E transceiver. It has been developed by a  
team of engineers determined to continue the  
tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD  
transceivers.  
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the  
items listed in the table below. We recommend you  
keep the box and packing material in case you need  
to repack the transceiver in the future.  
Quantity  
First, don’t let the size fool you. This small FM  
portable transceiver features 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A  
only), and 70 cm amateur radio band operation plus  
another all-mode 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB  
and CW are up to 470 MHz). In the meantime, as  
you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also  
find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”.  
For example, each time you change the Menu No. in  
Menu mode, you will see a text message on the  
display that lets you know what you are configuring.  
Accessory  
Part Number  
TH-F6A  
(K)  
TH-F7E  
(E)  
(T)  
Belt hook  
J29-0623-XX  
T90-0781-XX  
T90-0789-XX  
J69-0342-XX  
L79-1417-XX  
W09-0979-XX  
W08-0927-XX  
W08-0928-XX  
W08-0929-XX  
B62-1441-XX  
(E/ S)  
B62-1442-XX  
(F/ I)  
B62-1443-XX  
(D/ G)  
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Antenna  
Strap  
Line Filter  
Li-ion battery  
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically  
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.  
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from  
the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through  
the learning process now, then act as a reference in  
the coming years.  
Charger  
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Instruction  
Manual  
FEATURES  
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Ultra compact design  
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2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm amateur  
radio band FM transceiver operation  
R&TTE Notice B59-2267-XX  
Warranty card  
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A separate wide band, all-mode receiver, built-in  
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Dual-frequency receive within the same amateur  
radio bands  
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED  
The writing conventions described below have  
been followed to simplify instructions and avoid  
unnecessary repetition.  
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400 memory channels plus 34 special function  
memory channels (35 channels for TH-F6A)  
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Long operation period with a Li-ion battery pack  
High output power (up to 5 W operation)  
Instruction  
Press [KEY].  
Press  
What to Do  
Easy to control and select various functions with  
Multi-scroll key  
Press and release KEY.  
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9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/ Mic.) jack  
Built-in VOX function  
Press KEY1 momentarily, release  
[KEY1], [KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2.  
Meets MIL-STD 810C/ D/ E, Rain, Humidity,  
Vibration, and Shock  
Press  
Press and hold KEY down for a  
[KEY] (1 s).  
second.  
Press and hold KEY1 down, then  
press KEY2. If there are more  
than two keys, press and hold  
down each key in turn until the  
final key has been pressed.  
Press  
[KEY1]+[KEY2].  
With the transceiver OFF, press  
and hold KEY, then switch ON  
the transceiver power by pressing  
Press  
[KEY]+[  
].  
[
] (POWER).  
Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different  
from country to country, the following meter band  
descriptions are used in this manual.  
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2 m band  
1.25 m band : 222 ~ 225 MHz  
70 cm band : 420 ~ 450 MHz or 430 ~ 440 MHz  
: 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz  
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CONTENTS  
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL  
MARKET CODES  
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN ......................................... 14  
CHAPTER 6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
NOTICE TO USER  
PRECAUTIONS  
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY  
CHANNEL? ........................................................... 15  
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR  
THANK YOU............................................................. i  
FEATURES............................................................... i  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................... i  
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED .................. i  
CONTENTS............................................................. ii  
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ......... 15  
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER  
FREQUENCIES................................................. 15  
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................. 16  
Using the Tuning Control or / keys ........... 16  
Using a Numeric Keypad .............................. 16  
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL ................... 16  
MEMORY RECALL MODE ................................ 16  
CHAPTER 1  
PREPARATION  
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK ............... 1  
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ...................... 1  
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA .................................. 1  
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP ............................. 1  
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................. 1  
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK................. 2  
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL........................... 17  
MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS ............................ 18  
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING  
MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION ......................... 18  
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING  
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER  
SOCKET.................................................................. 2  
MEMORY GROUP DELETE FUNCTION........... 18  
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED  
POWER SUPPLY .................................................... 2  
MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER ......................... 18  
MEMORY \ VFO TRANSFER .......................... 18  
CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER ............... 18  
CHAPTER 2  
FIRST QSO ............................................................. 3  
CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
YOUR FIRST QSO  
CALL CHANNEL.................................................... 19  
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL ................... 19  
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL ...... 19  
KEYS AND CONTROLS .......................................... 4  
DISPLAY ................................................................. 5  
INFORMATION CHANNELS.................................. 20  
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL ..... 20  
REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION  
BASIC OPERATION  
CHANNEL ......................................................... 20  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF .......................... 6  
ADJUSTING VOLUME ........................................ 6  
ADJUSTING SQUELCH ...................................... 6  
SELECTING A BAND .......................................... 6  
MULTI-SCROLL KEY........................................... 6  
TRANSMITTING.................................................. 7  
Selecting Output Power .................................. 7  
SELECTING A FREQUENCY .............................. 7  
VFO mode ...................................................... 7  
MHz mode ...................................................... 7  
Direct Frequency Entry ................................... 7  
CHANNEL DISPLAY .............................................. 21  
CHAPTER 7  
SCAN  
NORMAL SCAN .................................................... 22  
BAND SCAN ..................................................... 22  
PROGRAM SCAN ............................................. 23  
Storing Program Scan Frequency Range ...... 23  
Performing the Program Scan ....................... 23  
MHz SCAN ........................................................ 23  
MEMORY SCAN .................................................... 24  
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................... 24  
GROUP SCAN .................................................. 24  
Memory Group Link ...................................... 24  
CHAPTER 4  
MENU SETUP  
WHAT IS A MENU?.................................................. 9  
MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 9  
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE ......................... 9  
MENU FUNCTION LIST .......................................... 9  
ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST......................... 11  
CALL SCAN ........................................................... 25  
PRIORITY SCAN .................................................... 25  
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS ......... 25  
USING PRIORITY SCAN................................... 25  
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN ........................... 26  
CHAPTER 5  
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
VISUAL SCAN ........................................................ 26  
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO) ............................ 26  
USING VISUAL SCAN  
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW ......................... 12  
PROGRAMMING OFFSET ................................ 12  
Selecting Offset Direction.............................. 12  
Selecting Offset Frequency ........................... 12  
Activating Tone Function ............................... 13  
Selecting a Tone Frequency .......................... 13  
(MEMORY CHANNEL) ...................................... 27  
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT........................... 27  
SCAN RESUME METHOD .................................... 27  
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ....................... 13  
REVERSE FUNCTION .......................................... 14  
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .................. 14  
CHAPTER 8  
SELECTIVE CALL  
CTCSS and DCS ................................................... 28  
CTCSS .................................................................. 28  
USING CTCSS .................................................. 28  
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VOX....................................................................... 41  
VOX GAIN ......................................................... 41  
VOX DELAY TIME ............................................. 41  
VOX ON BUSY .................................................. 42  
SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY ............... 28  
CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN ................................... 29  
DCS....................................................................... 29  
USING DCS ...................................................... 29  
SELECTING A DCS CODE................................ 29  
DCS CODE ID SCAN ........................................ 30  
CHAPTER 12  
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL  
PREPARATION ..................................................... 43  
CONTROL OPERATION........................................ 43  
CHAPTER 9  
DTMF FUNCTIONS  
MANUAL DIALING................................................. 31  
DTMF TX HOLD ................................................ 31  
CHAPTER 13  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................. 44  
AUTOMATIC DIALER ............................................ 31  
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY ....... 31  
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF  
CHAPTER 14 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS  
SP/MIC JACK ........................................................ 45  
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION ............ 45  
SP/MIC ......................................................... 45  
TNC.............................................................. 45  
PC ................................................................ 46  
NUMBER........................................................... 32  
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE  
TRANSMISSION SPEED .................................. 32  
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION .............. 32  
DTMF LOCK .......................................................... 32  
CHAPTER 15  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
CHAPTER 10  
UTILIZING THE B-BAND  
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 47  
SERVICE........................................................... 47  
SERVICE NOTE ................................................ 47  
CLEANING ........................................................ 47  
ABOUT THE B-BAND ............................................ 33  
B-BAND FREQUENCY...................................... 33  
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33  
B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34  
BACKUP BATTERY ............................................... 47  
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 48  
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND ............. 34  
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM .......................... 34  
MICROPROCESSOR RESET ............................... 50  
INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................ 50  
VFO RESET ...................................................... 50  
MENU RESET ................................................... 50  
FULL RESET ..................................................... 50  
PERFORMING RESET ..................................... 50  
BAR ANTENNA ..................................................... 34  
FINE TUNING ........................................................ 35  
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING .............................. 35  
Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step ....... 35  
CHAPTER 11  
OPERATOR CONVENIENCES  
OPERATION NOTICES ......................................... 51  
OPERATING VOLTAGE .................................... 51  
TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE ............................. 51  
RECEIVING IN AM BAND ................................. 51  
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES ...................... 51  
BEAT AND NOISE ............................................. 51  
TRANSMISSION ............................................... 51  
INTERNAL BEATS ............................................ 51  
Internal Beats Frequency Formula ................ 52  
APO (Auto Power OFF) ......................................... 36  
ATTENUATOR....................................................... 36  
BATTERY LIFE ...................................................... 36  
BATTERY REMAINING ......................................... 36  
BATTERY TYPE ................................................ 36  
BATTERY SAVER.................................................. 37  
BEAT SHIFT .......................................................... 37  
BEEP FUNCTION.................................................. 37  
DISPLAY CONTRAST ........................................... 37  
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ..................................... 37  
LAMP .................................................................... 38  
CHAPTER 16  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 53  
CHAPTER 17 APPENDIX  
SPECIFICATIONS  
TV CHANNELS (VHF) ........................................... 55  
TV CHANNELS (UHF) ........................................... 56  
MARINE CHANNELS (VHF) .................................. 57  
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS.................................. 57  
LOCK FUNCTION ................................................. 38  
TUNE ENABLE.................................................. 38  
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL) ................. 38  
MONITOR ............................................................. 39  
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION ........................ 39  
POWER-ON MESSAGE ........................................ 39  
PROGRAMMABLE VFO ........................................ 39  
SINGLE BAND OPERATION ................................. 40  
TIME-OUT TIMER ................................................. 40  
TONE ALERT ........................................................ 40  
TX INHIBIT ............................................................ 40  
TX POWER ........................................................... 41  
VOLUME BALANCE .............................................. 41  
CHAPTER 18  
INDEX  
INDEX ................................................................... 58  
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PREPARATION  
INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK  
3 Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then  
close the cover until the locking tabs click.  
Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must  
charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To  
charge the battery pack, refer to “CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY  
PACK” {page 2}.  
1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two  
hooks at the bottom of the battery pack over the  
corresponding guides on the back of the  
transceiver.  
Tabs  
4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from)  
the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of  
“INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK”  
{above}.  
Grooves  
Note: When you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30  
(BATTERY), then select “ALKALINE”. Otherwise, the battery  
remaining cannot be measured correctly {page 36}.  
2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the  
transceiver until the release latch on the top of the  
transceiver locks the battery pack in place.  
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA  
Hold the base of the supplied antenna, then screw  
the antenna into the connector on the top panel of the  
transceiver until secure.  
3 To remove the battery pack, push the release latch  
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on top, then slide the battery pack down.  
Latch  
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP  
If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to  
the transceiver.  
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES  
1 To open the battery case (BT-13), push the locking  
Strap  
tab in, then pull the cover back.  
Tab  
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP  
You can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver  
tightening the 2 supplied screws.  
Screws  
2 Insert (or remove) four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.  
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Be sure to match the battery polarities with  
those marked in the bottom of the battery case.  
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1 PREPARATION  
ground. If the transceiver is turned OFF, the 2 LEDs  
light orange while charging. When the charging  
completes, they turn OFF {above}.  
CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK  
The Li-ion battery pack can be charged after it has  
been installed onto the transceiver. The battery pack  
is provided uncharged for safety purposes.  
To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC  
converter, only use the optional PG-3J Cigarette Lighter cable.  
Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire.  
1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF.  
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While charging the battery pack, leave the  
transceiver power OFF.  
DC-DC Converter  
PG-3J  
24V  
24V  
24V  
12V  
2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the  
Socket  
12V  
DC-DC Converter  
transceiver.  
PG-3J  
DC IN jack  
12V  
PG-2W  
Note: If the input voltage exceeds approximately 16.5 V, warning  
beeps sound and “VOLTAGE ERROR” appears.  
3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.  
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Charging starts and 2 LEDs on the top panel  
lights orange.  
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER  
SUPPLY  
To connect the transceiver to an appropriate  
regulated power supply, use an optional PG-2W  
DC cable.  
4 It takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge an  
empty PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. When charging  
completes, the LEDs unlight; remove the charger  
plug from the transceiver DC IN jack.  
5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet.  
1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and  
the power supply are OFF.  
Note:  
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If you turn the transceiver ON and press [F], [LOW/ BATT] while  
charging the battery pack, “CHARGING” appears. “STANDBY”  
appears when the charging completes.  
2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the  
power supply; the red lead to the positive (+)  
terminal, and the black lead to the negative (–)  
terminal.  
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The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery pack.  
If the charger plug is plugged into the DC IN jack before the  
battery pack is attached, turn the transceiver ON and then OFF  
again to initiate the charging.  
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Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful  
life of the Li-ion battery pack.  
The provided charger is designed to charge only the  
provided PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. Charging other models  
of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack.  
Fuses (4 A)  
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Do not press [PTT] while charging.  
3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to  
The battery pack must be kept in cool and dry place.  
Never leave the battery pack in the direct sun light.  
the DC IN jack of the transceiver.  
DC IN jack  
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER  
SOCKET  
To connect the transceiver to the cigarette lighter  
socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3J  
Cigarette Lighter cable.  
If the transceiver is turned OFF while a regulated  
power supply is connected with the DC IN jack, it  
automatically initiates charging the Li-ion battery pack  
(PB-42L) {above}.  
DC IN jack  
DC 12 V  
Note:  
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If the DC power supply voltage is below 12.0 V DC, you may not  
be able to charge the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L).  
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The supply voltage must be between 12.0 V and 16.0 V to  
prevent damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds  
approximately 16.5 V, warning beeps sound and “VOLTAGE  
ERROR” appears. Remove the DC IN jack plug immediately.  
While the PG-3J is connected to the cigarette lighter  
plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the  
Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). When you operate the  
transceiver, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back  
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If the DC power supply voltage is above 14.5 V DC and “H” (High  
Power) is selected, “H” icon blinks and the output power is  
reduced to “L” level (Low Power) automatically {page 41}.  
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YOUR FIRST QSO  
FIRST QSO  
r Press [BAND] until you select the amateur radio  
band you wish to operate.  
Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try?  
Reading this page should get your voice on the air  
right away. The instructions below are intended only  
for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there  
is something you would like to know more, read the  
detailed explanations given later in this manual.  
t Turn the Tuning control to select the receive  
frequency.  
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You may further turn the VOL control to adjust  
the volume level of the signal.  
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y To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately  
5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth.  
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u Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your  
normal tone of voice.  
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6  
i Release the PTT switch to receive.  
o Repeat steps y, u and i to continue  
communication.  
q Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch  
the transceiver power ON.  
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A high pitched double beep sounds and then  
“KENWOOD” and “HELLO !!” appear  
momentarily. The various indicators and 2  
frequencies appear on the LCD.  
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The transceiver stores the parameters when it  
is turned OFF. It automatically recalls these  
parameters next time you turn the transceiver  
ON again.  
w Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top.  
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Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon  
moves, indicating which frequency band is  
currently selected for operation.  
e Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o’clock  
position.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
KEYS AND CONTROLS  
Antenna  
Tuning Control  
VOL Control  
FM TRIBANDER TH-F6  
PTT switch  
LAMP Key  
Display  
SP/MIC jack  
Multi-scroll  
Key  
MONI Key  
Speaker/ Mic.  
DC IN jack  
Power Switch  
Keypad  
Battery release  
M
A/ B-band status LEDs  
Green : Busy  
Red  
: Transmitting  
Orange: Charging  
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
DISPLAY  
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3
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7
8
9
10 11 12 13  
21  
14  
22  
15 16 17  
18  
19 20  
q EL  
!
2
Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low  
(“L”) or Economic Low (“EL”) {pages 7, 41}.  
Appears when the Lock function is ON {page 38}.  
!
3
w H  
Appears when the function key is pressed.  
Appears when the transmit output power is set to  
High (“H”) {pages 7, 41}.  
!
4
S-meter (RX) and relative RF power meter (TX).  
e LSB  
!
5
CT  
Appears when lower side band (LSB) is selected for  
B-band {page 34}.  
“CT” appears when the CTCSS function is activated  
{page 28}.  
r USB  
Appears when upper side band (USB) is selected for  
B-band {page 34}.  
!
6
Appears when the Tone function is activated  
{page 13}.  
t CW  
!
7
DCS  
Appears when CW is selected for B-band {page 34}.  
Appears when the DCS function is activated  
{page 29}.  
y WFMN  
“WFM” appears when wide FM mode is selected  
{page 34}. “FM” appears when normal FM mode is  
selected. “FMN” appears when narrow FM mode is  
selected {page 39}.  
!
8
+/ –/  
Appears when the repeater shift function is activated  
{page 12}.  
u AM  
!
9
R
“AM” appears when AM mode is selected {page 34}.  
Appears when the Reverse function is activated  
{page 14}.  
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Appears when a Priority Scan is activated {page 25}.  
@
0
o FINE  
Appears when the Tone Alert function is activated  
{page 40}.  
Appears when a Fine Tuning function is activated  
{page 35}.  
@
1
!
0
VOX  
Appears when the displayed memory channel has  
been locked out {page 27}.  
Appears when the VOX function is activated  
{page 41}.  
@
2
Dot-matrix display  
76 x 16 dot-matrix display. It displays various  
information, such as the operating frequencies, menu  
settings, and etc.  
!
1
Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) is  
activated {page 14}.  
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
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The higher the level, the stronger the signals  
must be, to receive.  
BASIC OPERATION  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF  
6 different levels can be set  
(-- -- -- -- --: level 0 ~ || || || || ||: level 5).  
1 Press [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the  
transceiver power ON.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new settings or  
press [ ] to cancel without changing the current  
setting.  
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Upon power up, a high pitched double beep  
sounds, followed by the frequencies and other  
indicators.  
Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch  
unmutes up to level 2.  
SELECTING A BAND  
By default, two frequencies are displayed on the  
LCD. The frequency on top is called the A-band. The  
bottom frequency is called the B-band.  
2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [  
]
(POWER) again.  
•
When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low  
pitched double beep sounds.  
A-band  
B-band  
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The transceiver stores the parameters when it  
is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next  
time you turn the transceiver ON again.  
Press [A/B] to select the A-band or B-band for  
operation. Each time you press [A/B], the “s” icon  
moves, indicating which band is currently selected for  
operation. Usually, select the A-band to operate the  
amateur band and select the B-band to receive the  
various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV  
(audio only) or another amateur band {page 33}.  
ADJUSTING VOLUME  
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio  
output level and counterclockwise to decrease the  
output level.  
MULTI-SCROLL KEY  
This transceiver has a 4-way cursor key with a MENU  
(“MNU”) key in the center.  
•
If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold  
[MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the  
VOL control to a comfortable audio output level.  
/
keys  
ADJUSTING SQUELCH  
The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker  
when no signals are present. With the squelch level  
correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually  
receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch  
level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive.  
The appropriate squelch level depends on the  
ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure  
independent threshold squelch levels for the A-band  
and B-band.  
The / keys function in the same way as the  
Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies,  
memory channels, and other selections.  
Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the  
/
keys for  
most of the controls.  
/ OK key  
Press to move to the next step or complete the  
setting in various modes, such as Menu mode,  
CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection.  
1 Press [SQL].  
•
The current squelch level appears.  
/ ESC key  
Press to move back or cancel the entry in various  
modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency  
selection, and direct frequency entry.  
MNU key  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to adjust  
Press to enter the Menu mode.  
the level.  
In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu  
number by turning the Tuning control or pressing  
[ ]/ [ ]. It also functions as [OK] key.  
•
Select the level at which the background noise  
is just eliminated when no signal is present.  
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
■ MHz Mode  
TRANSMITTING  
If the desired operating frequency is far away from  
the current frequency, it is quicker to use the MHz  
tuning mode.  
1 To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately  
5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, then press and  
hold the PTT switch and speak into the  
microphone in your normal tone of voice.  
To adjust the MHz digit:  
•
The status LED on the top panel lights red and  
bar-graph meter appears.  
1 Press [MHz].  
•
A MHz digit blinks.  
•
If you press [PTT] while you are outside of the  
transmission coverage, a high pitched error  
beep sounds.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select the desired MHz digit.  
3 After selecting the desired MHz digit, press  
[MHz] to exit the mode and return to normal  
VFO mode {above}.  
2 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.  
Note: If you transmit continuously for more than 10 minutes, the  
internal time-out timer generates a warning beep and the transceiver  
stops transmitting. In this case, release the PTT switch and let the  
transceiver cool down for a while, then press the PTT switch again to  
resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}.  
4 You may further adjust the frequency using the  
Tuning control or [ ]/ [ ].  
Note: MHz mode does not function in AM band.  
■ Selecting Output Power  
■ Direct Frequency Entry  
Selecting lower transmission power is the best  
way to reduce the battery consumption, if  
communication is still reliable. You can configure  
different power levels for transmission {page 41}.  
In addition to turn the Tuning control or press  
[ ]/ [ ], there is another way of selecting the  
frequency. When the desired frequency is far  
away from the current frequency, you can directly  
enter a frequency from the numeric keypad.  
Press [LOW].  
•
Each time you press [LOW], the indicator  
cycles between “H” (high), “L” (low), and “EL”  
(economic low).  
1 Press [VFO].  
•
You must be in the VFO mode to make the  
direct frequency entry.  
2 Press [ENT].  
•
“– – – – – –” appears.  
Note:  
◆
You can store different output power setting for the A and B-  
band.  
◆
When you change the output power, it is reflected to all  
available amateur bands for A or B-band.  
3 Press the numeric keys ([0] to [9]) to enter  
your desired frequency. [MHz] can be used to  
complete the MHz digits entry.  
SELECTING A FREQUENCY  
■ VFO Mode  
This is the basic mode for changing the operating  
frequency. Turn the Tuning control clockwise to  
increase the frequency. Turn the Tuning control  
counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Or,  
press [ ]/ [ ] to change the frequency.  
•
•
•
Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining digits (the  
digits you did not enter) with 0 and  
completes the entry.  
To select 145.000 MHz for example, press  
[1], [4], [5] then press [ENT] to complete  
the entry.  
If you want to revise the MHz digits only,  
press [VFO] in place of [ENT].  
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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Example 1 (100 MHz < f < 1000 MHz)  
To enter 438.320 MHz:  
Example 6  
To enter 810 kHz (B-band only):  
Key in  
Display  
Key in  
[ENT]  
[0]  
Display  
[ENT]  
– – – – – –  
4 3 8. – – –  
4 3 8. 3 2 0  
– – – – – –  
0 – – – – –  
0. – – –  
[4], [3], [8]  
[3], [2], [0]  
[MHz]  
[8], [1], [0]  
0. 8 1 0  
Note: You do not have to press [MHz] when you are entering  
3-digit MHz number.  
Note:  
Example 2  
◆
If the entered frequency does not match the current  
frequency step size, the frequency is automatically rounded  
down to the next available frequency.  
To enter 439.000 MHz:  
◆
When the desired frequency cannot be entered exactly,  
check whether the Fine Tuning function is ON or not  
{page 35}, and then confirm the frequency step size  
{page 37}.  
Key in  
Display  
[ENT]  
– – – – – –  
4 3 9. – – –  
4 3 9. 0 0 0  
[4], [3], [9]  
[ENT]  
◆
◆
Some frequency ranges are blocked, due to government  
regulations. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54} for the  
TX/ RX coverage.  
If you turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while entering  
the frequency, the transceiver clears the entry and recovers  
the previous frequency and mode.  
Example 3  
To revise 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz:  
Key in  
Display  
1 4 4. 6 5 0  
– – – – – –  
1 4 5. – – –  
1 4 5. 6 5 0  
[ENT]  
[1], [4], [5]  
[VFO]  
Example 4 (f > 1000 MHz)  
To enter 1250.500 MHz (B-band only):  
Key in  
Display  
[ENT]  
– – – – – –  
12 5 0. – – –  
12 5 0. 5 – –  
12 5 0. 5 0 0  
[1], [2], [5], [0]  
[5]  
[ENT]  
Example 5 (f < 100 MHz)  
To enter 10.500 MHz (B-band only):  
Key in  
[ENT]  
[1], [0]  
[MHz]  
[5]  
Display  
– – – – – –  
1 0 – – – –  
1 0. – – –  
1 0. 5 – –  
1 0. 5 0 0 0  
[ENT]  
Note: When pressing the last [ENT], the Fine Tuning function is  
automatically activated for 10.5000 MHz.  
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MENU SETUP  
WHAT IS A MENU?  
SELECTING A MENU LANGUAGE  
You can select either English or Japanese (Katakana)  
for the menu description. To switch the language:  
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or  
configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather  
than through the physical controls of the transceiver.  
Once familiar with the Menu system, you will  
appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize  
the various timings, settings, and programming  
functions on this transceiver to meet your needs  
without using many controls and switches.  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 27.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
MENU ACCESS  
either “ENGLISH” or “JAPANESE”.  
1 Press [MNU].  
•
The Menu No. and setting appear on the  
display, along with a brief explanation of the  
Menu No.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
your desired Menu No.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
•
As you change the Menu No., a brief  
explanation of each Menu No. appears.  
•
When you select “JAPANESE” in step 3 and  
press [ ] or [MNU], all Menu explanations are  
displayed in Japanese (Katakana). To return to  
English mode, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 {above}  
to access Menu No. 27, then select  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to configure the parameter of  
the currently selected Menu No.  
“ENGLISH”. Press [ ] or [MNU] to display the  
Menu mode in English.  
Note: The menu language selection does not affect any other  
modes, such as memory name {page 17} or DTMF name {page 31}.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired parameter.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
MENU FUNCTION LIST  
Menu  
Ref.  
Page  
On the Display  
Function  
Selections  
Default  
No.  
Scan resume method  
TIME: Time-Operated mode  
CARRIER: Carrier-Operated mode  
SEEK: Seek and stop mode  
TIME/ CARRIER/  
SEEK  
SCAN RESUME  
1
TIME  
27  
M.GRP LINK  
MR METHOD  
2
3
Memory Group Link configuration  
Memory Recall condition  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
ALL BANDS/  
No Links 24  
ALL  
16  
CURRENT BAND BANDS  
See  
Reference  
Page  
Programmable VFO frequency range  
(A-band only)  
PROG VFO  
4
5
—
39  
13  
AUTO OFFSET  
Auto Repeater Offset function  
Repeater offset frequency  
ON/ OFF  
ON  
0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz  
in steps of  
See  
Reference  
Page  
OFFSET  
6
12  
0.05 MHz  
Permit use of the Tuning control when the keys  
are locked  
TUNE ENABLE  
TX INHIBIT  
7
8
9
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
38  
40  
Inhibit the transmission  
45  
46  
SP/MIC JACK  
Select the SP/MIC jack function  
SP/MIC / TNC/ PC SP/MIC  
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4 MENU SETUP  
On the Display  
Menu  
No.  
Ref.  
Page  
Function  
Selections  
—
Default  
DTMF STORE  
10 Store DTMF numbers in DTMF memories  
11 DTMF tone transmission speed  
No Data 31  
DTMF SPD  
FAST/ SLOW  
ON/ OFF  
FAST  
OFF  
32  
31  
Hold the transmission for 2 seconds between  
DTMF HOLD  
12  
DTMF key entries  
100/ 250/ 500/  
750/ 1000/ 1500/  
2000 ms  
The pause duration while transmitting DTMF  
tones  
DTMF PAUSE  
13  
500 ms  
32  
DTMF LOCK  
PWR-ON MSG  
CONTRAST  
14 Disable DTMF transmission with keys  
15 Power-on message  
ON/ OFF  
8 characters  
1 ~ 16  
OFF  
HELLO !!  
8
32  
39  
37  
LCD display contrast  
16  
1: minimum ~ 16: maximum  
OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/  
0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/  
4.0/ 5.0 sec.  
BAT SAVER  
17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period  
1.0 sec.  
37  
APO  
18 Automatic Power Off function  
19 Beep function  
OFF/ 30/ 60 min.  
ON/ OFF  
30 min.  
ON  
36  
37  
42  
41  
KEY BEEP  
VOXonBUSY  
VOX GAIN  
Allow VOX transmission when the receiver is  
busy  
20  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
4
Set the VOX gain sensitivity  
21  
0 ~ 9  
0: least sentisive ~ 9: most sensitive  
250/ 500/ 750/  
VOX DELAY  
CALL KEY  
22 Adjust the VOX delay time  
1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms  
3000 ms  
41  
19  
CALL  
(TH-F6A)  
CALL/ 1750 Hz  
1750 Hz  
23 Select a function for the CALL key  
(TH-F7E)  
Hold the TX status when a 1750 Hz tone is  
transmitted  
1750 HOLD  
BEAT SHIFT  
24  
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
13  
37  
25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency  
ENABLED/  
DISABLED  
ENABLED  
BAR ANT  
LANGUAGE  
PACKET  
26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10.1 MHz  
34  
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ENGLISH/  
JAPANESE  
ENGLISH  
27 Select the menu language  
28 Select an external TNC packet speed  
1200/ 9600 bps  
1200 bps 45  
FM NARROW  
BATTERY  
29 FM narrow band operation  
30 Select a battery type  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
39  
36  
LITHIUM/  
ALKALINE  
LITHIUM  
NO/ VFO RESET/  
MENU RESET/  
FULL RESET  
RESET?  
31 Select a reset mode  
NO  
50  
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4 MENU SETUP  
ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST  
On the Display  
APO  
Menu No.  
Selections  
Default  
Ref. Page  
18  
5
OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes  
ON/ OFF  
30 min.  
ON  
36  
13  
34  
36  
37  
37  
AUTO OFFSET  
BAR ANT  
26  
30  
17  
25  
ENABLED/ DISABLED  
LITHIUM/ ALKALINE  
ENABLED  
LITHIUM  
1.0 sec.  
OFF  
BATTERY  
BAT SAVER  
BEAT SHIFT  
OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec.  
ON/ OFF  
CALL  
(TH-F7E)/  
1750 Hz  
(TH-F6A)  
CALL KEY  
23  
CALL/ 1750 Hz  
19  
CONTRAST  
DTMF HOLD  
DTMF LOCK  
DTMF PAUSE  
DTMF SPD  
16  
12  
14  
13  
11  
10  
29  
19  
27  
1 ~ 16  
8
OFF  
37  
31  
32  
32  
32  
31  
39  
37  
9
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms  
500 ms  
FAST  
No Data  
OFF  
FAST/ SLOW  
—
DTMF STORE  
FM NARROW  
KEY BEEP  
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
ON  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH/ JAPANESE  
ENGLISH  
ALL  
BANDS  
MR METHOD  
M.GRP LINK  
3
2
ALL BANDS/ CURRENT BAND  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
16  
24  
No Links  
See  
Reference  
Page  
OFFSET  
6
0.00 ~ 59.95 MHz in steps of 0.05 MHz  
12  
PACKET  
28  
4
1200/ 9600 bps  
1200 bps  
—
45  
39  
PROG VFO  
PWR-ON MSG  
RESET?  
—
15  
31  
1
8 characters  
HELLO !!  
NO  
39  
NO/ VFO RESET/ MENU RESET/ FULL RESET  
50  
SCAN RESUME  
SP/MIC JACK  
TUNE ENABLE  
TX INHIBIT  
VOX DELAY  
VOX GAIN  
TIME/ CARRIER/ SEEK  
TIME  
SP/MIC  
OFF  
27  
9
SP/MIC / TNC/ PC  
45, 46  
38  
7
ON/ OFF  
8
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
40  
22  
21  
20  
24  
250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 3000 ms  
500 ms  
4
41  
0 ~ 9  
41  
VOXonBUSY  
1750 HOLD  
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
42  
OFF  
13  
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained  
PROGRAMMING OFFSET  
by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops  
or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at  
higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical  
station. This combination of elevation and high ERP  
allows communications over much greater distances  
than communications without using repeaters.  
First select an amateur radio repeater downlink  
frequency on the A-band or B-band as described in  
“SELECTING A FREQUENCY” {page 7}.  
■ Selecting Offset Direction  
Select whether the transmit frequency will be  
higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.  
Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency  
pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split).  
In addition, some repeaters must receive a tone from  
the transceiver to allow it to access. For details,  
consult your local repeater reference.  
Press [F], [REV] to select the offset direction.  
•
“+” or “–” appears, indicating which offset  
direction is selected.  
•
To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TH-F7E  
(430 MHz only), repeatedly press [F], [REV]  
until “ ” appears.  
If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the  
allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. In this  
case, adjust the receive frequency so that the  
transmit frequency is within the band limits.  
TX: 144.725 MHz  
TX tone: 88.5 Hz  
RX: 145.325 MHz  
TX: 144.725 MHz  
TX tone: 88.5 Hz  
RX: 145.325 MHz  
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting,  
you cannot change the offset direction.  
■ Selecting Offset Frequency  
To access a repeater which requires an odd-split  
frequency pair, change the offset frequency from  
the default which is used by most repeaters. The  
default offset frequency on the 2 m band is  
600 kHz (all models); the default on the 70 cm  
band is 5.0 MHz (TH-F6A) or 1.6 MHz  
OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW  
q
Select a band.  
(TH-F7E); the default on the 1.25 m band is  
1.6 MHz (TH-F6A).  
w
Select a receive frequency.  
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band  
you want to change the offset frequency.  
e Select an offset direction.  
2 Press [MNU].  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
r
Select an offset frequency.  
(only when programming odd-split  
repeater frequencies)  
select Menu No. 6 (OFFSET).  
t
y
Activate the Tone function.  
(If necessary)  
4 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
Select a tone frequency.  
(If necessary)  
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select the appropriate offset frequency.  
•
The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to  
59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz.  
If you store the above data in a memory channel, you  
need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY  
CHANNELS” {page 15}.  
6 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.  
TH-F7E only: If you have selected “ ” for the offset direction,  
you cannot change the default (–7.6 MHz) offset frequency.  
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset  
frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.  
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5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
■ Activating Tone Function  
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET  
Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON (or  
OFF).  
This function automatically selects an offset direction,  
according to the frequency that you select on the  
2 m and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands. The  
transceiver is programmed for offset direction as  
shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for  
repeater offset direction, contact your national  
Amateur Radio association.  
•
“
” appears when the Tone function is ON.  
TH-F6A (U.S.A. and Canada)  
This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.  
Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS/ DCS functions at  
the same time. Switching the Tone function ON after activating  
the CTCSS/ DCS deactivates the CTCSS/ DCS function.  
144.0  
145.5  
146.4  
147.0  
147.6  
148.0 MHz  
145.1  
146.0  
146.6  
147.4  
TH-F7E only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz  
tones, you need not activate the Tone function. Press [CALL]  
without pressing the PTT switch to transmit a 1750 Hz tone  
(default setting).  
–
–
–
+
+
S
S
S
S
S: Simplex  
222.0  
■ Selecting a Tone Frequency  
223.920  
225.0 MHz  
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F],  
S
–
[TONE].  
S: Simplex  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select the desired tone frequency.  
TH-F7E (Europe/ Others)  
144.0  
145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz  
S
S
–
S: Simplex  
Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse is  
ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has  
selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit  
frequencies.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to complete the setting.  
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.  
Available Tone Frequencies  
1 Press [MNU].  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
No.  
No.  
No.  
No.  
Menu No. 5 (AUTO OFFSET).  
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5  
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7  
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1  
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7  
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1  
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6  
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8  
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3  
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1  
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] switch  
the function ON or OFF.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel.  
Note: If you select the frequency within the amateur radio band on  
the B-band, the Automatic Repeater Offset function is also activated  
in any modes.  
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5  
Note: 42 different tones are available for the transceiver. These  
42 tones includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard  
tones.  
TH-F7E only:  
◆
To transmit a 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL] without  
pressing the PTT switch (default setting). Release [CALL] to  
quit transmitting. You can also make the transceiver remain  
in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing [CALL]; a  
1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted. Access Menu  
No. 24 (1750 HOLD) and select “ON”.  
◆
If you desire to assign [CALL] for recalling the Call channel  
in place of transmitting the 1750 Hz tone, access Menu  
No. 23 (CALL KEY) and select “CALL”.  
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5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
REVERSE FUNCTION  
TONE FREQ. ID SCAN  
The reverse function exchanges a separate receive  
and transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater,  
you can manually check the strength of a signal that  
you receive directly from the other station. If the  
station’s signal is strong, both stations should move  
to a simplex frequency and free up the repeater.  
This function scans through all tone frequencies to  
identify the incoming tone frequency on a received  
signal. You may use the function to find which tone  
frequency is required by accessing your local  
repeater.  
1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F],  
[TONE] (1 s) to start the Tone Freq. ID scan.  
•
When the transceiver receives the signal, the  
scan starts.  
144.725 MHz  
TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz  
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz  
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning  
control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
To swap the transmit and receive frequencies:  
•
To quit the function, press [PTT] or [ ].  
Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or  
OFF).  
•
When the tone frequency is identified, a beep  
sounds and the identified frequency appears.  
•
“R” appears when the function is ON.  
2 Press [ ] to program the identified frequency in  
place of the current tone frequency.  
•
•
Press [ ] if you do not want to program the  
identified frequency.  
Press [ ]/ [ ] while the identified frequency is  
blinking, to resume scanning.  
Note: You can turn the Reverse function ON when you are operating  
in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the TX/ RX  
frequency.  
Note: Some repeaters do not re-transmit the access tone in the  
downlink signal. In this case, check the other station’s uplink signal  
to detect the repeater access tone.  
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)  
While using a repeater, the ASC function periodically  
checks the strength of a signal that you are receiving  
directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is  
strong enough to allow direct contact without a  
repeater, “ ” indicator on the display starts blinking.  
Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.  
•
“
” appears when the function is ON.  
•
•
While direct contact is possible, “ ” blinks.  
To quit the function, press [REV].  
Note:  
◆
◆
Pressing the PTT switch causes “ ” icon to quit blinking.  
ASC can be activated while operating in Simplex mode.  
However, it does not change the TX/ RX frequencies.  
◆
◆
◆
ASC does not function while scanning.  
Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF.  
If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that contains  
a Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.  
◆
◆
ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted every  
3 seconds.  
ASC does not function when the band is not selected for  
operation.  
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MEMORY CHANNELS  
In memory channels, you can store frequencies and  
related data that you often use. Then you need not  
reprogram those data every time. You can quickly  
recall a programmed channel through simple  
operation. A total of 400 memory channels are  
available for storing the frequencies, modes and  
other operating conditions of the A and B-bands.  
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR  
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES  
1 Press [VFO].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired frequency in the amateur radio  
bands.  
•
You can also directly enter desired frequency  
using the keypad {page 7}.  
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR  
ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?  
3 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the  
following data:  
You can use each memory channel as a simplex &  
repeater channel or an odd-split channel. Store only  
one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater  
channel or two separate frequencies to use as an  
odd-split channel. Select either application for each  
channel depending on the operations you have in  
mind.  
•
•
•
Offset direction {page 12}  
Tone function, if necessary {page 13}  
CTCSS/ DCS function, if necessary  
{pages 28, 29}  
If storing a simplex frequency, you may select  
other related data (CTCSS or DCS settings, etc.).  
Simplex & repeater channels allow:  
4 Press [F].  
•
•
Simplex frequency operation  
Repeater operation with a standard offset  
(if an offset direction is stored)  
Odd-split channels allow:  
Repeater operation with a non-standard offset  
•
•
•
A memory channel number appears and blinks.  
Note: Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can  
also overwrite existing data with new data.  
“ ” indicates the current channel is empty; “ ”  
appears if the channel contains data.  
The data listed below can be stored in each memory  
channel:  
•
Memory channel number L0/U0 ~ L9/U9  
{page 23}, I–0 ~ I–9 {page 20}, and Pr1 and  
Pr2 {page 25} are reserved for other functions.  
Simplex &  
Repeater  
Parameter  
Odd-Split  
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the memory channel in which you want to store  
the data.  
Receive frequency  
Transmit frequency  
Tone frequency  
Tone ON  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
6 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the data to the  
channel.  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES  
CTCSS frequency  
CTCSS ON  
Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency  
pair with a non-standard offset. If you store two  
separate frequencies in a memory channel, you can  
operate on those repeaters without programming the  
offset frequency and direction.  
DCS code  
DCS ON  
Offset direction  
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
1 Store the desired receive frequency and related  
data by the procedure given for simplex or  
standard repeater frequencies {above}.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the desired transmit frequency.  
Frequency step size  
Memory channel lockout  
Memory channel name  
FINE tuning ON  
Mode selection  
3 Press [F].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the memory channel you programmed in step 1.  
5 Press [PTT]+[MR] ([PTT]+[ ] or [PTT]+[MNU]).  
•
The transmit frequency is stored in the memory  
channel.  
Yes: Can be stored in memory.  
N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.  
Note:  
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–” appear  
on the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].  
Note: The transmit frequency must be on the same band as the  
receive frequency band (Odd-split channel).  
◆
When you revise only the transmission frequency for the odd-split  
channel, the frequency step size must be the same as the  
original odd-split channel memory data.  
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
There are 2 ways of recalling the desired memory  
channel.  
To clear an individual memory channel:  
1 Recall the memory channel you want to erase.  
■ Using the Tuning Control or / Keys  
2 Press and hold [ ] (POWER) to switch the  
transceiver OFF.  
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
•
The memory channel used last is recalled.  
3 Press [MR]+[ ] (POWER).  
•
An erase confirmation message appears.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select your desired memory channel.  
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to erase the channel  
•
•
You cannot recall an empty memory  
channel.  
data.  
•
•
The contents of the memory channel are  
erased.  
To restore VFO mode, press [VFO].  
To quit clearing the memory channel, press any  
key other than [MR], [ ] and [MNU].  
Note: If the “CURRENT BAND” is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR  
METHOD), only memory channels that have the same band data  
can be recalled {below}.  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
If you clear the information channel data, the data will be set to  
the factory default values.  
■ Using a Numeric Keypad  
You can also recall a memory channel by entering  
a desired memory channel number with the  
keypad.  
You can also clear the Priority channel data and L0/U0 ~ L9/U9  
data.  
To clear all memory channels contents, perform the Full Reset  
{page 50}.  
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
2 Press [ENT], then enter the channel number  
MEMORY RECALL MODE  
using 3 digits.  
Since the transceiver has more than 400 memory  
channels, it sometimes takes time to search for your  
desired memory channel. By default, the transceiver  
can recall all memory channels when [MR] is  
pressed, regardless of the current operating band.  
However, you can configure the transceiver to recall  
only the memory channels that have the same band  
information. For example, when you operate on the  
2 m band in VFO mode, pressing [MR] recalls only  
the memory channels that have 2 m band  
•
For example, to recall channel 12, press  
[ENT], [0], [1], [2].  
•
You can shorten the entry for memory  
channels that are less than 100 by pressing  
[ENT] after entering the channel number.  
For example, to recall memory channel 9,  
press [ENT], [9], [ENT].  
Note:  
◆
You cannot recall an empty memory channel. An error beep  
sounds.  
information. To change the memory recall mode:  
◆
You cannot recall the Program Scan memory channels  
(L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and  
Information Channels (I–0 ~ I–9), using the numeric keypad.  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
◆
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “+” and “–”  
appear on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit  
frequency.  
Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
After recalling a memory channel, you may modify data such  
as Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared  
once you select another channel or the VFO mode. To  
permanently store the data, overwrite the channel contents  
{page 15}.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“CURRENT BAND”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
When you press [MR] in VFO mode, only memory  
channels that have the same band data are recalled.  
To return to the default memory recall mode, repeat  
step 1 to 5 {above} and select “ALL BANDS” in  
step 4.  
Note:  
◆
All Information Channels are recalled regardless of Memory  
Recall mode selection.  
◆
Memory Recall mode selection does not change the Memory  
Group scan channels {page 24} .  
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
Available Characters Using the Tuning Control  
Available Characters  
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
You can name memory channels using up to 8  
alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named  
memory channel, its name appears on the display in  
place of the stored frequency. Names can be call  
signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc.  
A
K
U
`
B
L
V
a
k
C
M
W
b
D
N
X
c
E
O
Y
d
n
x
F
P
Z
e
o
y
G
Q
[
H
R
]
I
S
^
h
r
J
T
_
i
1 Press [MR] to recall your desired memory  
f
g
q
{
channel.  
j
l
m
w
!
p
z
$
.
s
}
2 Press [F], [MN<->f] to enter memory name input  
mode.  
t
u
v
|
•
The entry cursor appears.  
~
(
SP  
"
#
–
7
%
/
&
0
:
’
\
)
+
5
,
1
;
2
<
3
=
4
>
6
@
8
9
?
Additional Characters for the TH-F7E  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
À
Ê
Á
Ë
Õ
ß
è
Â
Ì
Ã
Í
Ä
Î
Å
Ï
Æ
Ç
Ñ
Û
ä
î
È
Ò
Ü
å
ï
É
the first character.  
Ó
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus  
special ASCII characters. Refer to the  
following table for the available characters.  
ˆ
´
Y
s
à
ê
ô
Ÿ
Ô
ˆ
Ö
Œ
é
Ø
á
ë
õ
ÿ
Ù
â
ì
Ú
ã
æ
ú
S
ç
•
•
Press [MONI] to delete the character at the  
cursor position.  
í
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter  
a character (Special ASCII characters are not  
available). For example, each press of [2]  
switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then  
back to a.  
ñ
û
ò
ó
ö
œ
ø
ù
ü
y´  
Available Characters Using the Numeric Keypad  
•
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the  
Tuning control to jump to the first character of  
each ASCII character group.  
DTMF  
Available Characters  
Key  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
q
z
b
e
h
k
n
r
1
c
f
Q
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Z
A
D
G
J
4 Press [ ].  
a
B
E
H
K
N
R
U
X
C
F
I
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
d
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.  
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit  
completes the programming.  
g
i
j
l
L
•
To complete programming before entering less  
than 8 digits, press [MNU] or press [ ] twice.  
m
o
s
v
y
M
P
T
O
S
V
Y
p
•
•
Press [ ] to move the cursor back.  
Press [PTT] ([F], [VFO], [MR], or [CALL]) to  
cancel the entry.  
t
w
u
x
0
!
W
After storing a memory name, pressing [MN<->f]  
switches the display between the memory name and  
the frequency.  
space  
?
'
.
,
–
>
/
;
#
Note:  
&
:
#
"
(
@
)
<
◆
You can also name the DTMF memory channels {page 31} and  
Information Channels {page 20} but you cannot name the Call  
channel {page 19}.  
◆
You cannot assign a memory name to a channel that does not  
contain data.  
◆
◆
You can overwrite stored names by repeating steps 1 to 5.  
The stored name is erased when you clear the memory channel  
data.  
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING MEMORY  
GROUP DELETE FUNCTION  
MEMORY CHANNEL GROUPS  
400 memory channels have been divided into  
8 groups of 50. Group 0 contains memory channel  
numbers 0 ~ 49, group 1 is 50 ~ 99, group 2 is 100 ~  
149, and so on. You can categorize each group to  
store similar data, same frequency bands or same  
modes for ease of use.  
Instead of erasing each unnecessary channel one by  
one, you can erase an entire group of memory  
channels at once. For example, if you erase group 2  
memory channels, all the data in memory channels  
100 ~ 149 are erased.  
1 Press [MR].  
Group # Memory Channel Group # Memory Channel  
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select a memory channel in the group you want  
to erase (for example, memory channel  
No. 111, in Group 2).  
Group 0  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
0 ~ 49  
50 ~ 99  
Group 4  
Group 5  
Group 6  
Group 7  
200 ~ 249  
250 ~ 299  
300 ~ 349  
350 ~ 399  
100 ~ 149  
150 ~ 199  
2 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.  
3 Press [MHz]+[ ] (POWER).  
•
An erase confirmation message appears.  
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING  
MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION  
It is sometimes a tedious endeavor to scroll through  
400 memory channels sequentially. However, using a  
Group memory recall function, you can access your  
desired memory channel numbers more quickly.  
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to proceed.  
Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the  
erase.  
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
2 While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the  
Tuning control to select a group.  
•
Each click of the Tuning control, the lowest  
memory channel number of each group is  
recalled. For example, if you have the following  
memory channels that contain data:  
MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER  
MEMORY \ VFO TRANSFER  
After retrieving frequencies and associated data from  
Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the  
VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the  
frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency  
stored in a memory channel.  
Group #  
Memory Channels that Contain Data  
Group 0  
0
2
10  
65  
15  
78  
30  
98  
45  
Group 1 50  
61  
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall  
Group 2 103 111 123  
Group 3 152 166  
Group 4  
a desired memory channel.  
2 Press [F], [VFO] to copy the memory channel  
data to the VFO.  
Group 5 260 280  
Note:  
◆
To copy an odd-split channel data {page 15}, turn the Reverse  
function ON {page 14} before performing the transfer.  
Group 6 305 322 333 345  
Group 7 399  
◆
You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels  
(L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and  
Information Channels (I–0 ~ I–9) to the VFO.  
Memory channels 0, 50, 103, 152, 260, 305, 399,  
and then 0 are recalled sequentially while pressing  
and holding [LAMP].  
CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER  
You can also copy channel information from one  
memory channel to another. This function is useful  
when storing frequencies and associated data that  
you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode.  
3 Release [LAMP] and turn the Tuning control to  
select the desired memory channels within the  
selected group.  
Note: If you have configured Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) as  
“CURRENT BAND” {page 16}, only memory channels that have the  
same frequency band data are recalled.  
1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall  
a desired memory channel.  
2 Press [F].  
3 Select the memory channel where you would like  
the data copied, using the Tuning control.  
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]).  
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
CALL CHANNEL  
Channel 0 ~ 399  
Receive frequency  
Transmit frequency  
Tone frequency  
Offset direction  
CTCSS frequency  
DCS code  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Channel 0 ~ 399  
Receive frequency  
Transmit frequency  
Tone frequency  
Offset direction  
CTCSS frequency  
DCS code  
The Call channel can be recalled instantly no  
matter what frequency the transceiver is operating  
on. For instance, you may use the Call channel as  
an emergency channel within your group. In this  
case, the Call Scan {page 25} will be useful.  
The default Call channel frequencies are  
144.000 MHz for the 2 m band, 223.000 MHz for  
1.25 m band (TH-F6A), 430.000 MHz (TH-F7E)/  
440.000 MHz (TH-F6A) for the 70 cm band. Each  
Call channel can be reprogrammed either as a  
simplex or odd-split channel.  
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS  
ON/ OFF status  
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS  
ON/ OFF status  
a
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
a
a
a
Note: Unlike Memory channels 0 to 399, the Call channel cannot be  
cleared. Clearing the Call channel will set it to the factory default  
values.  
Frequency step size  
Frequency step size  
RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL  
Memory channel  
name  
Memory channel  
name  
a
1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band.  
Fine Tuning ON  
Mode selection  
Fine Tuning ON  
Mode selection  
a
a
2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel for that  
operating band.  
•
The Call channel frequency and “C” appear.  
Memory Channel  
Lockout ON/ OFF  
Memory Channel  
Lockout ON/ OFF  
a
L0/U0 ~ L9/U9, Pr1,  
Pr2 and I–0 ~ I–9  
Channel 0 ~ 399  
a
Receive frequency  
Transmit frequency  
Tone frequency  
Offset direction  
CTCSS frequency  
DCS code  
Receive frequency  
Transmit frequency  
Tone frequency  
Offset direction  
CTCSS frequency  
DCS code  
a
a
a
a
a
a
•
To return to the previous frequency, press  
[CALL] again.  
REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL  
1 Press [BAND] to select your desired amateur  
radio band.  
2 Select your desired frequency and related data  
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS  
ON/ OFF status  
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS  
ON/ OFF status  
(Tone, CTCSS, DCS, or offset direction, etc.).  
a
•
When you program the Call channel as an odd-  
split channel, select a receive frequency first.  
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
a
a
a
3 Press [F], [CALL].  
The selected frequency and related data are  
•
Frequency step size  
Frequency step size  
stored in the Call channel for the selected  
band.  
Memory channel  
name  
Memory channel  
name  
a
To also store a separate transmit frequency, continue  
with the following steps.  
Fine Tuning ON  
Mode selection  
Fine Tuning ON  
Mode selection  
a
a
4 Select the desired transmit frequency.  
5 Press [F].  
Memory Channel  
Lockout ON  
Memory Channel  
Lockout OFF  
a
6 Press [PTT]+[CALL].  
The tables above illustrate how data is transferred  
between memory channels.  
•
The separate transmit frequency is stored in  
the Call channel.  
Note: When transferring an odd-split channel, the Reverse  
status, Offset direction, and Offset frequency are not transferred  
{page 15}.  
Note:  
◆
The transmit frequency must be on the same band as the  
receive frequency band.  
◆
◆
◆
Call channel data is shared between the A and B-band.  
The Reverse status cannot be not stored in the Call channel.  
When you recall an odd-split Call channel, “+” and “–” appear on  
the display.  
◆
◆
Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an  
odd-split Call channel.  
When you revise only the transmission frequency for the odd-split  
Call channel, the frequency step size must be the same as the  
original odd-split Call channel memory data.  
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6 MEMORY CHANNELS  
REPROGRAMMING THE INFORMATION CHANNEL  
1 Press [VFO].  
INFORMATION CHANNELS  
10 Information channels are available for storing  
radio broadcasting service frequencies, such as  
weather radio stations and community FM  
broadcasting stations. For your conveniences,  
pressing [INFO] instantly recalls the Information  
channel to B-band. The following frequency data is  
stored by default.  
2 Select a desired frequency and mode.  
3 Press [F].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the memory channel (I–0 to I–9) in which you want  
to store the data.  
Frequency/ Mode/ Memory Name  
Channel Number  
5 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]).  
•
A long beep sounds and the Information  
channel data is now revised.  
TH-F6A  
TH-F7E  
162.550 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
I–1  
I–2  
I–3  
I–4  
I–5  
I–6  
I–7  
I–8  
I–9  
I–0  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
When you perform the Full reset {page 50}, all the Information  
channels recover the factory default values.  
162.400 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
If you clear an Information Channel data {page 16}, the factory  
default value is recovered.  
162.475 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
You can also transfer the Information Channel data to the VFO  
or another memory channel.  
162.425 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
162.450 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
No data (Empty)  
162.500 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
162.525 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
161.650 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
161.775 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
163.275 MHz/ FM/  
WEATHER  
You can revise the default channel data, such as the  
receiving frequencies, modes, and memory names.  
RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL  
Press [INFO] to recall the Information channels.  
•
“I–n” appears, where “n” represents the  
Information channel number from “0” ~ “9”.  
•
•
If the B-band is selected for operation, you can  
turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
other Information channels. If the A-band is  
selected for operation, press [A/B] to move the  
operation band to the B-band and then select a  
different Information channel.  
To exit the Information channel mode, press [A/B]  
to select the B-band then press [VFO] or [MR].  
Note: If you press [MN<->f], you can display the receiving frequency  
in place of the memory name.  
TH-F7E only: As default, no frequency data is stored in the  
Information channel. Store the frequency data before using the  
Information channels. Otherwise, an error beep sounds.  
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CHANNEL DISPLAY  
While in this mode, the transceiver displays only  
memory channel numbers (or memory names if  
stored) instead of frequencies.  
1 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER).  
•
The transceiver displays the memory channel  
number in place of the operating frequencies.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired memory channel number.  
While in the Channel Display mode, only the following  
keys can be operated.  
[KEY]  
LAMP MONI  
LOW BAND  
REV ENT  
A/B  
F
INFO  
MR  
SQL  
BAL  
PTT  
CALL1  
Tuning control  
1 When the “1750” is selected for the CALL key.  
[F] then  
LAMP1 LOW  
A/B  
ENT  
F
1 The light stays ON until the key is pressed again.  
[KEY] (1 s)  
LAMP INFO  
MHz  
F
MR  
While transmitting:  
LAMP  
5
MNU  
1
7
A
2
8
B
3
9
4
0
6
#
C
D
When the transceiver is turned OFF, [ ] (POWER)  
and  
A/B  
F
To recover normal operation, turn the transceiver  
OFF and press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER) again.  
Note:  
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To enter the Channel Display mode, you must have at least one  
memory channel that contains the data.  
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If the memory channel contains the memory name data, the  
memory name is displayed in place of the “CH” characters.  
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SCAN  
Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of  
your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable  
with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating  
efficiency.  
NORMAL SCAN  
When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode,  
3 types of scanning are available: Band Scan,  
Program Scan, and MHz Scan.  
This transceiver provides the following types of scans.  
Scan Type  
Band Scan  
Purpose  
BAND SCAN  
Scans the entire band of the  
frequency you selected  
Scans the specified  
The transceiver scans the entire band of the  
frequency you selected. For example, if you are  
operating and receiving at 144.525 MHz on the  
A-band, it scans all the frequencies available for the  
2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range  
in the specifications {page 54}.) When the current  
VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program  
Scan frequency range {page 23}, the transceiver  
scans the entire frequency range available for the  
current VFO.  
Normal  
Scan  
Program frequency ranges stored in  
Scan  
Memory channels L0/U0 ~  
L9/U9  
Scans the frequencies within  
a 1 MHz range  
MHz Scan  
Scans all Memory channels  
All-Channel from 0 to 399, based on your  
Scan  
Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)  
settings  
Scans the specified Memory  
channel groups, based on  
your Menu No. 2 (M.GPR  
LINK) settings  
1 Press [VFO].  
Memory  
Scan  
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.  
Group Scan  
VFO  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the frequency outside of the Program Scan  
frequency range {page 23}.  
Scans the Call channel and  
the current VFO frequency  
Call  
4 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Band Scan.  
Scan  
Memory Scans the Call channel and  
Channel the selected Memory channel  
5 To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].  
Note:  
Checks the activities on the  
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While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction by  
turning the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
Priority Scan  
specified priority channels  
(Pr1/ Pr2) every 3 seconds  
The transceiver scans the frequency range that is stored in Menu  
No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band.  
Information Channel Scans the Information  
Scan  
channels  
If you select a frequency within the L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 range in  
step 3, the Program Scan {page 23} starts.  
Scans ± 5 frequencies in the  
programmed step size near  
the current operating  
frequency. The signal  
strength of each frequency is  
displayed in a bar-graph  
If you press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release  
[MONI] to resume scanning.  
VFO  
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a  
signal.  
Visual  
Scan*  
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop at the  
busy channels.  
Scans the Memory channels  
Memory and displays the signal  
Channel strength of each channel in a  
bar-graph  
* Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies in a  
specific range.  
Note:  
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When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver  
stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS  
code. If the tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes.  
Otherwise, it resumes scanning.  
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Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor the  
scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.  
Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority  
scan and Visual scan, to stop.  
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Pressing [MNU] causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan.  
Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC)  
{page 14}.  
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If you press any key other than the following keys during the  
scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding the Priority scan  
and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while “Pr1” or “Pr2” is  
blinking: [F], [F] (1 s), [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [BAL], [A/B],  
Tuning control, [ ]/ [ ], [F] then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].  
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To perform the Program Scan, the following conditions must  
be met. Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22}.  
PROGRAM SCAN  
• The upper and lower limit frequencies are in the same  
frequency band.  
You can limit the scanning frequency range. There  
are 10 memory channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9)  
available for specifying the start and end frequencies.  
It monitors the range between the start and end  
frequencies that you have stored in memory channels  
L0/U0 to L9/U9. Before performing the Program  
Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to  
one of the memory channel pairs L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.  
• Ln < Un (where “n” is the Program Scan channel number).  
MHz SCAN  
MHz Scan allows you to scan an entire 1 MHz  
frequency range within the current VFO frequency.  
1 Press [VFO].  
■ Storing Program Scan Frequency Range  
1 Press [VFO].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
a frequency in which to perform the MHz Scan. If  
you want to scan the entire 145 MHz frequency,  
select any frequency between 145.000 and  
149.995 MHz (for example, select 145.650 MHz).  
Scan will operate between 145.000 MHz and  
145.999 MHz.  
2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band.  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select your desired start frequency.  
4 Press [F], then turn the Tuning control or press  
[ ]/ [ ] to select a memory channel from L0 ~  
L9.  
3 Press [MHz] (1 s) to start the MHz Scan.  
4 To stop the MHz Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].  
Note:  
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If the Fine Tuning function is ON, you cannot perform the MHz  
Scan.  
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If you press [MONI], MHz Scan temporarily pauses. Release  
[MONI] to resume scanning.  
5 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the start  
frequency in the memory channel.  
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select your desired end frequency.  
7 Press [F], then Turn the Tuning control or  
press [ ]/ [ ] to select the corresponding  
channel from U0 ~ U9 (you must select the  
same numeric value as in step 4).  
•
For example, if you selected L0 in step 4,  
you must select U0 in this step.  
8 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the end  
frequency in the memory channel.  
■ Performing the Program Scan  
1 Press [VFO].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select a frequency within the frequency range  
of memory channel L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.  
3 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Program Scan.  
4 To stop the Program Scan, press [VFO] or  
[PTT].  
Note:  
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If you press [MONI], Program Scan temporarily pauses.  
Release [MONI] to resume scanning.  
If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the scanning does not stop  
at the busy channels.  
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects  
a signal.  
If more than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and  
overlaps the frequency range among the pairs, the smaller  
Program Scan memory channel number has the priority.  
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7 SCAN  
■ Memory Group Link  
MEMORY SCAN  
Although the 400 memory channels are divided  
into 8 groups {page 18}, you may sometimes want  
to scan two or more groups. In this case, use the  
Memory Group Link function.  
Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which  
you have stored frequencies (All-Channel Scan) or  
only a desired group of memory channels (Group  
Scan).  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
The transceiver scans all of the memory channels in  
which you have stored frequencies.  
select Menu No. 2 (M.GRP LINK).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
1 Press [MR] (1 s).  
•
The memory group numbers appear.  
•
Scan starts from the last memory channel  
number and ascends up through the channel  
numbers (default). Turn the Tuning control or  
press [ ]/ [ ] to change the scanning direction.  
•
To jump to a desired channel while scanning,  
quickly turn the Tuning control.  
4 Move the cursor using [ ]/ [ ], then turn the  
Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select or  
deselect the group to be linked.  
2 To stop the All-Channel Scan, press [MR] or  
[PTT].  
Note:  
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You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the data,  
excluding the special function memory channels.  
•
Linked groups appear at the bottom of the  
display (in the example below, groups 0, 1,  
3 and 5 are linked).  
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If “CURRENT BAND” is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD),  
it scans only Memory channels that have the same frequency  
band data.  
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The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a  
signal.  
GROUP SCAN  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
In order to easily manage all 400 memory channels,  
they are divided into 8 groups {page 18}. For the  
purpose of Group Scan, you can select a particular  
memory group to be scanned, depending on the  
situation. Using the Memory Group Link function  
{below}, you can scan all the linked memory groups.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
•
You can press [MONI] to cancel the all links  
at once.  
•
You can also press [0] ~ [7] to select or  
deselect the group to be linked.  
1 Press [MR].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
a memory channel in the group you want to scan.  
For example, if you want to scan the group 0  
memory channels, recall memory channel 12  
(group 0 contains memory channels 0 ~ 49).  
3 Press [MHz] (1 s).  
•
The memory channels within the selected  
group are scanned.  
•
If the group is linked to other groups {below},  
all the linked groups are also scanned.  
4 To stop the Group Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].  
Note:  
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You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain the data,  
excluding the special function memory channels.  
The Group Scan scans all available memory channels,  
regardless of Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) selection {page 16}.  
The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a  
signal.  
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7 SCAN  
CALL SCAN  
PRIORITY SCAN  
A Call channel can be stored for each amateur radio  
band, such as the 2 m, 70 cm, and 1.25 m (TH-F6A  
only) bands {page 19}. You can monitor one of these  
Call channels and the current operating frequency  
alternatively.  
You may sometimes want to check your favorite  
frequency activities while monitoring the A and  
B-bands. In this case, use the Priority Scan function.  
It checks the activities of Pr1 and Pr2 channels every  
3 seconds, alternately, using the B-band receiver.  
If the transceiver detects a signal on Pr1 or Pr2, it  
recalls the frequency to the B-band receiver.  
1 Select the frequency (in VFO, Memory Recall, or  
Information Channel mode) you want to monitor.  
Note: If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the  
signal drops, the transceiver returns to the original frequency and  
resumes Priority Scan.  
•
•
•
In VFO mode, press [A/B] to select the A or  
B-band. Then, turn the Tuning control or press  
[ ]/ [ ] to select the desired frequency.  
PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS  
In Memory Recall mode, turn the Tuning  
control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a memory  
channel you want to monitor.  
1 Press [VFO].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Press [INFO] to recall the last Information  
Channel you monitored.  
your desired priority channel frequency.  
3 Select the mode and selective call functions, if  
2 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start the Call Scan.  
necessary.  
3 The Call channel for the band and the selected  
VFO frequency, memory channel or Information  
Channel are monitored alternately.  
4 Press [F].  
•
The memory channel number appears.  
4 To stop the Call Scan, press [PTT] or [CALL].  
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“Pr1”.  
Note:  
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The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a  
signal.  
You can perform the Call Scan even if the recalled memory  
channel or Information channel has been locked out {page 27}.  
If the Call channel is not available for the current operating  
frequency, an error beep sounds.  
6 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the data on the  
priority channel.  
•
If you want to store a second priority channel,  
repeat steps 1 ~ 6 and select “Pr2” in step 5.  
Note: You can program any frequency available on the B-band as a  
priority channel.  
USING PRIORITY SCAN  
1 Press [F], [BAL].  
•
•
“
” appears.  
The transceiver checks for a signal on the Pr1  
and Pr2 channels every 3 seconds, alternately.  
•
When the transceiver detects a signal on the  
priority channel, “Pr1” or “Pr2” blinks and the  
B-band frequency changes to the priority  
channel.  
•
If you do not operate any control or key for  
3 seconds after the signal drops, the  
transceiver returns to the original frequency  
and resumes Priority Scan.  
2 To quit Priority Scan, press [F], [BAL] again.  
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Note:  
VISUAL SCAN  
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The signal being received on the B-band may become  
intermittent because the Priority Scan uses the B-band receiver  
to check the priority channel(s) activities.  
While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to  
monitor frequencies near the current operating  
frequency. Visual Scan graphically displays the busy  
status of all frequencies in the selected range on the  
other band display area. You will see 6 different bar-  
graph levels, for each frequency (channel) point that  
represent relative S-meter levels.  
◆
When a signal is received on a Priority channel with a CTCSS or  
DCS code programmed, the Priority channel is recalled even if a  
different selective tone/ code is detected. However, the  
transceiver only unmutes if the signal has the same CTCSS tone  
or DCS code.  
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If the Tone Alert function {page 40} is ON for the B-band, it  
overrides the Priority Scan function. This means that you cannot  
monitor the received signal on the Priority Channels nor transmit  
on the Priority Channels.  
The Visual Scan monitors ±5 channels (frequencies)  
by centering on the current channel (frequency). In  
this way, a total of 11 channels’ (frequencies’) signal  
strength status are graphically displayed.  
Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Priority Scan when the  
transceiver is not displaying a priority channel. Release [MONI]  
to resume the Priority Scan.  
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If you clear the Priority Channels {page 16}, the Priority Scan  
stops.  
Note:  
◆
When you perform the Visual Scan on the A-band, the  
transceiver can output the audio. However, when you perform  
the Visual Scan on the B-band, it cannot output the audio. The  
S-meter does not reflect the signal strength, neither.  
If you press any key other than the following keys while “Pr1” or  
“Pr2” is blinking, the transceiver exits the Priority Scan: [LAMP],  
[MONI], [A/B], [SQL], [BAL], [F] (1 s), and [PTT].  
◆
If you perform the Visual Scan {below} while Priority Scan is  
activated, the Priority Scan temporarily pauses.  
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When the VOX function is activated, you cannot perform the  
Visual Scan.  
When the Visual Scan is in progress, the other scan functions.  
INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN  
Information Channel Scan is similar to Group Scan.  
However, it scans only Information channels.  
USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO)  
1 Select your desired band for Visual Scan.  
2 Press [VFO].  
1 Press [INFO].  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
•
The last Information channel you used is  
recalled.  
your desired center frequency.  
•
The transceiver scans the 5 upper frequencies  
and 5 lower frequencies using the current VFO  
frequency step {page 37}.  
2 Press [INFO] (1 s) to start the Information  
Channel Scan.  
3 To stop the Information Channel Scan, press  
4 Press [F], [INFO] to start Visual Scan (VFO).  
[INFO].  
•
If necessary, press [A/B] to select the B-band  
and then press [VFO] or [MR] to select another  
frequency (channel) for the B-band.  
Note: The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a  
signal.  
•
•
The scanning frequency is displayed on the  
current operating band and the relative  
S-meter level of each frequency appears on  
the other band display.  
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While  
the Visual Scan is paused, the center  
frequency bar-graph blinks and you can  
monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to  
resume the Visual Scan.  
5 To change the current scanning frequency, Turn  
the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
•
The displayed frequency changes and the  
cursor moves.  
6 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].  
Note:  
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You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to  
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within the  
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while  
transmitting.  
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If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the Visual Scan cancels the  
Fine Tuning function and automatically adjusts the frequency to  
the next available frequency.  
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Note:  
USING VISUAL SCAN (MEMORY CHANNEL)  
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The Program Scan memories (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) and Priority  
channels (Pr1 and Pr2) cannot be locked out.  
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
Even if a memory channel is locked out, you can perform the Call  
Scan {page 25} between the Call channel and memory channel.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired center memory channel.  
If the same memory channel is recalled to the A and B-band, you  
cannot lock out the channel.  
3 Press [F], [INFO] to start the Visual Scan.  
SCAN RESUME METHOD  
The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or  
memory channel) where a signal is detected. It then  
continues or stops scanning according to which  
resume mode you have selected.  
•
The transceiver start scanning the 5 upper  
memory channels and 5 lower memory  
channels, by centering the selected memory  
channel.  
•
•
•
Time-Operated mode (default)  
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or  
memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds,  
then continues to scan, even if the signal is still  
present.  
•
The current scanning memory channel number  
and frequency are displayed on the current  
operating band. On the other band, the relative  
S-meter level of each frequency channel is  
displayed.  
Carrier-Operated mode  
The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or  
memory channel) until the signal drops out. There  
is a 2-second delay between signal dropout and  
scan resumption.  
•
To pause Scan, press and hold [MONI]. While  
the Visual Scan is paused, the center  
frequency bar-graph blinks and you can  
monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to  
resume the Visual Scan.  
Seek mode  
The transceiver moves to a frequency or memory  
channel where a signal is present and stops.  
4 To change the current scanning channel, turn the  
Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
To change the scan resume method:  
5 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO].  
1 Press [MNU].  
Note:  
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You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to  
transmit during the scan if the center frequency is within the  
transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while  
transmitting.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).  
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If 11 or more memory channels are stored, “s” and “t” do not  
appear.  
Even if the Fine Tuning ON status is stored in the memory  
channels, the Visual Scan (Memory Channel) starts.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT  
You can lock out memory channels that you prefer  
not to monitor during Memory Scan.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“TIME ” (Time-Operated mode), “CARRIER”  
(Carrier-Operated mode), or “SEEK” (Seek mode).  
1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
the memory channel to be locked out.  
3 Press [F], [MHz].  
•
“ ” appears at the top right of the memory  
channel number, indicating the channel is  
locked out.  
4 To unlock the memory channel, repeat steps 1 ~ 3.  
“ ” disappears.  
•
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SELECTIVE CALL  
CTCSS and DCS  
CTCSS  
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only  
specific persons or groups. In this case, use the  
selective call function. This transceiver is equipped  
with CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch  
System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch). These  
selective calls allow you to ignore (not hear)  
unwanted calls from other persons who are using the  
same frequency. The transceiver unmutes only when  
it receives the signal having the same CTCSS tone or  
DCS code.  
A CTCSS tone is a sub-audible tone and is selectable  
from among the 42 tone frequencies listed in the  
table on the following page. The list includes 37 EIA  
standard tones and 5 non-standard tones. You can  
select one of the tones to use as a CTCSS tone.  
USING CTCSS  
Press [TONE] until “CT” appears.  
•
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as  
follows: “ ” (TONE) ➞ “CT” (CTCSS) ➞ “DCS”  
(DCS) ➞ “ ” (OFF) ➞ “ ” (TONE).  
Received  
CTCSS frequency:  
88.5 Hz  
Not  
Received  
When the CTCSS function is ON, you will hear calls  
only when the selected CTCSS tone is received. To  
answer the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then  
speak into the microphone.  
CTCSS frequency:  
100.0 Hz  
Not  
Received  
Note:  
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You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone/ DCS functions  
simultaneously. Switching the CTCSS function ON after having  
activated the Tone/ DCS functions deactivates the Tone/ DCS  
functions.  
CTCSS frequency:  
88.5 Hz  
If you select a high CTCSS frequency, receiving audio or noise  
that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to  
function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem,  
select an appropriate squelch level {page 6}.  
CTCSS/ DCS:  
OFF  
Note:  
While transmitting the 1750 Hz tone by pressing [CALL]  
{page 13} , the transceiver does not transmit the CTCSS tone.  
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CTCSS and DCS do not cause your conversation to be private or  
scrambled. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted  
conversations.  
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CTCSS and DCS function in only FM mode.  
SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY  
1 While in CTCSS mode {above}, press [F],  
[TONE].  
•
The current CTCSS frequency appears.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired CTCSS frequency.  
•
The selectable CTCSS frequencies are the  
same as those for the Tone frequency. Refer to  
the table on the following page for the available  
CTCSS frequencies.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
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8 SELECTIVE CALL  
CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN  
DCS  
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to  
identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on the  
received signal. You may find this useful when you  
cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other  
persons in your group are using.  
DCS is similar to CTCSS. However, instead of using  
an analog audio tone, it uses a continuous sub-  
audible digital waveform that represents a 3-digit  
octal number. You can select a DCS code from  
among the 104 DCS codes listed in the table below.  
1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press [F],  
[TONE] (1 s) to start the CTCSS Freq. ID Scan  
function.  
USING DCS  
Press [TONE] until “DCS” appears.  
•
Each time you press [TONE], the icon cycles as  
follows: “ ” (TONE) ➞ “CT” (CTCSS) ➞ “DCS”  
(DCS) ➞ “ ” (OFF) ➞ “ ” (TONE).  
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning  
control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
•
To quit the function, press [ ] or [PTT].  
•
When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the  
identified frequency appears and blinks.  
When the DCS function is ON, you will hear calls only  
when the selected DCS code is received. To answer  
the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak  
into the microphone.  
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to program the identified  
frequency in place of the current CTCSS  
frequency. Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not  
want to program the identified frequency.  
Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions  
simultaneously. Switching the DCS function ON after having  
activated the CTCSS/ Tone functions deactivate the CTCSS/ Tone  
functions.  
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while  
the identified frequency is blinking to resume  
scanning.  
SELECTING A DCS CODE  
Available CTCSS frequencies  
1 While in DCS mode {above}, press [F], [TONE].  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
No.  
No.  
No.  
No.  
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The current DCS code appears.  
01 67.0 12 97.4 23 141.3 34 206.5  
02 69.3 13 100.0 24 146.2 35 210.7  
03 71.9 14 103.5 25 151.4 36 218.1  
04 74.4 15 107.2 26 156.7 37 225.7  
05 77.0 16 110.9 27 162.2 38 229.1  
06 79.7 17 114.8 28 167.9 39 233.6  
07 82.5 18 118.8 29 173.8 40 241.8  
08 85.4 19 123.0 30 179.9 41 250.3  
09 88.5 20 127.3 31 186.2 42 254.1  
10 91.5 21 131.8 32 192.8  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired DCS code.  
•
The available DCS codes are shown in the  
following table.  
023 065 132 205 255 331 413 465 612 731  
025 071 134 212 261 332 423 466 624 732  
026 072 143 223 263 343 431 503 627 734  
031 073 145 225 265 346 432 506 631 743  
032 074 152 226 266 351 445 516 632 754  
036 114 155 243 271 356 446 523 654  
043 115 156 244 274 364 452 526 662  
047 116 162 245 306 365 454 532 664  
051 122 165 246 311 371 455 546 703  
053 125 172 251 315 411 462 565 712  
054 131 174 252 325 412 464 606 723  
11 94.8 22 136.5 33 203.5  
Note:  
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◆
◆
Received signals are monitored through the speaker while  
scanning is in progress.  
CTCSS Freq. ID Scan does not scan the tone if a signal is not  
detected.  
If the CTCSS function is activated for both the A and B-band, the  
scan speed may be slower.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
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8 SELECTIVE CALL  
DCS CODE ID SCAN  
This function scans through all DCS codes to identify  
the incoming DCS code on the received signal. You  
may find this useful when you cannot recall the DCS  
code that the other persons in your group are using.  
1 While in DCS mode, press [F], [TONE] (1 s) to  
start the DCS Code ID Scan function.  
•
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning  
control or press [ ]/ [ ].  
•
To quit the function, press [ ] or [PTT].  
•
When a DCS code is identified, the identified  
code appears and blinks.  
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to program the identified  
frequency in place of the current DCS code.  
Otherwise, press [ ] if you do not want to  
program the identified code.  
•
Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] while  
the identified DCS code is blinking to resume  
scanning.  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
Received signals are monitored through the speaker while  
scanning is in progress.  
DCS Code ID Scan does not scan the code if a signal is not  
detected.  
If the DCS function is activated for both the A and B-band, the  
scan speed may be slower.  
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DTMF FUNCTIONS  
The keys on the keypad also function as DTMF keys;  
the 12 keys found on a touch-tone phone plus  
4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver also  
provides 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels. You  
can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) with a  
memory name (8 digits max.) in each of the channels  
to recall later for speed dialing.  
AUTOMATIC DIALER  
If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store  
DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string  
of digits.  
STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY  
Many 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.  
Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from  
your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. If so, you  
may fail to correctly program a DTMF number.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 10 (DTMF STORE).  
MANUAL DIALING  
Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF  
tones.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
1 Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit.  
2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on  
the keypad to send DTMF tones.  
•
•
The corresponding DTMF tones are  
transmitted and monitored through the speaker.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired DTMF memory channel number from  
0 to 9.  
While pressing keys on the keypad, the  
transceiver remains in the TX mode. You do  
not have to press [PTT] at the same time.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
•
The display for entering a memory name  
appears; the first digit blinks.  
Freq.  
1209  
1336  
1477  
1633  
(Hz)  
697  
770  
852  
941  
•
To skip naming the channel, press [ ] or  
[MNU] again; jump to step 9.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
A
B
C
D
DTMF TX HOLD  
6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
a character. Refer to “NAMING A MEMORY  
CHANNEL” {page 17} for the available characters  
and the input method.  
This function causes the transceiver to remain in  
transmit mode for 2 seconds after you release each  
key. So, you can release the PTT switch while  
sending the DTMF tones.  
•
•
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus  
special ASCII characters.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
Press [MONI] to delete the charactor at the  
cursor.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 12 (DTMF HOLD).  
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter  
a character (special ASCII characters are not  
available). For example, each press of [2]  
switches entry as a, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then  
back to a.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“ON”.  
•
While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the  
Tuning control to jump to the first character of  
each ASCII character group {page 17}.  
7 Press [ ] to move the cursor to the next digit.  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
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•
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit  
completes the programming.  
ADJUSTING THE DTMF TONE TRANSMISSION  
SPEED  
To complete programming a name with less  
than 8 digits, press [MNU] or [ ] twice.  
This transceiver allows you to configure the DTMF  
number transmission speed between Fast (default)  
and Slow. If a repeater cannot respond to the fast  
speed, adjust this parameter.  
Each press of [ ] causes the cursor to move  
backward.  
9 Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to  
enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“FAST” (default) or “SLOW”.  
•
•
You can also turn the Tuning control or press  
[ ]/ [ ] to select the required DTMF number for  
each digit. Select a space if you want to put a  
pause.  
•
The tone duration of FAST is 50 ms and SLOW  
is 100 ms.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Press [MONI] to delete a number at the cursor.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to complete the programming.  
ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION  
You can also change the pause duration (a space  
digit) stored in memory channels; the default is  
500 ms.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using  
steps 1 to 4.  
Menu No. 13 (DTMF PAUSE).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
100/ 250/ 500 (default)/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000  
ms.  
1 While pressing and holding [PTT], press [MNU].  
2 Release only [MNU], then turn the Tuning control  
or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired DTMF  
memory channel.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
3 While still holding [PTT], press [ ] or [MNU] to  
transmit the DTMF tones.  
DTMF LOCK  
Assuming you have a transceiver with the optional  
speaker microphone installed and you are carrying it  
in the holder or bag, you sometimes may want to  
disable the keypad DTMF transmission to avoid  
accidental DTMF transmission. In this case, turn the  
DTMF Lock function ON.  
•
•
The number stored in the channel scrolls  
across the display accompanied by DTMF  
tones from the speaker.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
After transmission, the frequency display is  
restored.  
Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
If you do not need to confirm the memory channel  
contents, press [0] to [9] instead of turning the  
Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ] in step 2 to select  
a channel number. The stored DTMF number will be  
immediately transmitted. You need not press [ ] or  
[MNU] in step 3.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“ON”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
When this function is activated, you cannot transmit  
DTMF tones using the DTMF keypad (including  
[MNU]) during transmission.  
Note: If you select an empty DTMF memory channel and press  
[MNU] or [ ], an error beep sounds and the frequency display is  
restored.  
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UTILIZING THE B-BAND  
ABOUT THE B-BAND  
■ B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A)  
Band  
Frequency  
Step  
Mode  
Usually you can communicate with other amateur  
radio stations using A-band frequencies for receiving  
and transmitting. This transceiver also features  
another receiver in addition to the A-band transceiver.  
The frequency for the B-band appears on the bottom  
part of the display. Although the A-band transceiver  
covers only the 2 m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm  
amateur radio bands in FM mode, the B-band  
receiver can receive signals from 100 kHz to  
470 MHz in SSB, CW, FM, or AM mode, and from  
470 MHz to 1.3 GHz in FM or AM mode.  
100 kHz ~ 520 kHz  
520 kHz ~ 1.8 MHz  
5 kHz  
AM  
AM  
AM band  
10 kHz  
1.8 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz  
AM  
3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz  
LSB  
AM  
4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz  
7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz  
LSB  
AM  
7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz  
10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz  
10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz  
14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz  
14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz  
18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz  
18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz  
21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz  
21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz  
24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz  
24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz  
28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz  
29.7 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz  
50.0 MHz ~ 54.0 MHz  
54.0 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz  
108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz  
137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz  
144.0 MHz ~ 148.0 MHz  
148.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz  
174.0 MHz ~ 216.0 MHz  
216.0 MHz ~ 220.0 MHz  
220.0 MHz ~ 225.0 MHz  
225.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz  
400.0 MHz ~ 420.0 MHz  
420.0 MHz ~ 450.0 MHz  
450.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz  
470.0 MHz ~ 806.0 MHz  
806.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz  
1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz  
CW  
AM  
In this way, you can monitor 2 different frequencies at  
the same time. For example, you can listen to a local  
FM broadcasting station on the B-band while you are  
monitoring your club channel on the A-band.  
USB  
AM  
100 Hz  
(FINE ON)  
HF  
If one of the A-band amateur radio bands is selected  
for the B-band receiver in FM mode, you can also  
transmit on the B-band frequency.  
USB  
AM  
USB  
AM  
B-BAND FREQUENCY  
USB  
AM  
Since the B-band frequency coverage is so wide, the  
default frequency band, mode, and frequency step  
size are preprogrammed as shown below.  
USB  
1 Press [A/B] to select B-band.  
25 kHz  
10 kHz  
6 m  
FM  
•
The “s” icon moves, indicating which band is  
currently selected for operation.  
FM band  
Air band  
100 kHz FMW  
12.5 kHz AM  
5 kHz  
2 Press [BAND] until the desired frequency band  
appears.  
•
Each time you press [BAND], the frequency  
band cycles from the last band you selected to  
the upper band frequency. When it reaches  
the 23 cm band, it returns to the AM band.  
2 m  
5 kHz  
5 kHz  
FM  
VHF TV  
1.25 m  
50 kHz FMW  
12.5 kHz  
•
You can also press [ ]/ [ ] to select your  
desired band in VFO mode {page 7}.  
20 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
FM  
12.5 kHz  
70 cm  
25 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
UHF TV  
23 cm  
50 kHz FMW  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to tune to  
12.5 kHz  
FM  
a desired frequency.  
25 kHz  
Note: You can also select one of the amateur radio bands to  
transmit on the B-band frequency. However, you must be operating  
in FM mode to transmit.  
Note:  
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By default, the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically for  
1.8 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.  
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Cellular band is blocked due to government regulations.  
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10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND  
■ B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E)  
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND  
Band  
Frequency  
Step  
Mode  
When using the B-band receiver, the following  
receiving mode is available.  
100 kHz ~ 520 kHz  
520 kHz ~ 1.71 MHz  
5 kHz  
AM  
AM  
AM band  
10 kHz  
Receiving Mode  
LSB/ USB  
CW  
Available Frequency Ranges  
100 kHz ≤ f < 470 MHz  
100 kHz ≤ f < 470 MHz  
100 kHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz  
100 kHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz  
29.7 MHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz  
1.71 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz  
AM  
3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz  
LSB  
AM  
4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz  
7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz  
LSB  
AM  
AM  
7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz  
10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz  
10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz  
14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz  
14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz  
18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz  
18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz  
21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz  
21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz  
24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz  
24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz  
28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz  
29.7 MHz ~ 46.0 MHz  
46.0 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz  
50.0 MHz ~ 52.0 MHz  
52.0 MHz ~ 68.0 MHz  
68.0 MHz ~ 87.5 MHz  
87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz  
108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz  
137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz  
144.0 MHz ~ 146.0 MHz  
146.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz  
174.0 MHz ~ 230.0 MHz  
230.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz  
400.0 MHz ~ 430.0 MHz  
430.0 MHz ~ 440.0 MHz  
440.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz  
470.0 MHz ~ 862.0 MHz  
862.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz  
1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz  
CW  
AM  
FM  
USB  
AM  
WFM  
100 Hz  
(FINE ON)  
HF  
USB  
AM  
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM  
To select the receiving mode for the B-band:  
1 Press [VFO].  
USB  
AM  
2 Press [A/B] to select the B-band.  
USB  
AM  
3 Press [BAND], then turn the Tuning control or  
press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired frequency.  
USB  
FM  
4 Press [F], [BAND] repeatedly until you select the  
desired receiving mode. The mode icon cycles  
from FM ➞ WFM ➞ AM ➞ LSB ➞ USB ➞ CW,  
and then goes back to FM.  
5 kHz  
50 kHz FMW  
10 kHz FM  
50 kHz FMW  
5 kHz FM  
50 kHz FMW  
6 m  
Note:  
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“FMN” appears in place of “FM” when you select “ON” for the  
Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW) {page 39}.  
FM band  
Air band  
Select “WFM” when you receive the audio signal of the  
broadcasting stations, such as FM or TV stations.  
25 kHz  
5 kHz  
AM  
If the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 35}, you cannot select FM  
mode (FM/ NFM/ WFM). To select FM mode, turn the Fine  
Tuning function OFF.  
2 m  
12.5 kHz FM  
5 kHz  
BAR ANTENNA  
VHF TV  
1.25 m  
50 kHz FMW  
12.5 kHz FM  
12.5 kHz  
Although the supplied wide-band helical antenna is  
used for receiving B-band frequencies, due to the  
size and length limitation, it may not be suitable for  
low HF band (below 10.1 MHz) reception. The  
transceiver features a built-in bar antenna for the  
reception frequency below 10.1 MHz. The  
transceiver automatically switches to the bar antenna  
when you select a frequency below 10.1 MHz for the  
B-band. However, you can connect an external  
antenna to the antenna connector instead.  
70 cm  
25 kHz  
FM  
12.5 kHz  
UHF TV  
23 cm  
50 kHz FMW  
12.5 kHz  
FM  
25 kHz  
Note: By default, the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically  
for 1.71 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz.  
To disable the built-in bar antenna below 10.1 MHz:  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 26 (BAR ANT).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“DISABLED”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Note: The bar antenna is embedded in the base of the transceiver,  
horizontally. The antenna has the same characteristics as a dipole  
antenna. If the target station’s signal is weak, rotate the transceiver  
to find the best receiving position.  
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Note: The Fine Tuning frequency step size reflects all available  
frequencies below 470 MHz for the B-band.  
FINE TUNING  
When you operate the B-band in LSB, USB, CW, or  
AM mode, you can turn the Fine Tuning function ON.  
You can further configure the Fine Tuning frequency  
step size from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or  
1000 Hz.  
ACTIVATING FINE TUNING  
To activate the Fine Tuning function:  
1 Press [VFO].  
2 Select a frequency (below 470 MHz) on  
the B-band.  
•
The operating mode must be LSB, USB, CW or  
AM.  
3 Press [FINE].  
•
100 Hz digit appears.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to tune to  
a station.  
Note:  
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The Fine Tuning function works only when you operate the  
frequency below 470 MHz.  
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◆
You cannot activate the Fine Tuning function on the A-band.  
The Fine Tuning function does not work in FM mode (FM/ WFM/  
NFM).  
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While in Fine Tuning mode, you cannot change the frequency  
step size {page 37}, MHz mode {page 7}, and MHz Scan  
{page 23}.  
When you perform the Visual Scan {page 26} or direct frequency  
entry (excluding the same frequency band) {page 7}, the  
transceiver exits Fine Tuning mode.  
Simply turning the Fine Tuning function OFF will not change the  
current frequency or display. However, when you change the  
frequency, the transceiver will use the currently selected  
frequency step size {page 37} and adjust the frequency  
accordingly, removing the transceiver from a finely tuned  
frequency.  
■ Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step  
You can select Fine Tuning frequency step from  
33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.  
To select the Fine Tuning frequency step size:  
1 Select a frequency on the B-band.  
2 While the Fine Tuning mode is activated, press  
[F], [FINE].  
•
The current frequency step size appears.  
3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
select your desired frequency step from 33 Hz,  
100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.  
4 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new setting.  
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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES  
APO (Auto Power OFF)  
BATTERY LIFE  
The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no  
keys or controls are pressed or adjusted, and no  
signal is received for 30 minutes (default). 1 minute  
before the transceiver switches OFF, warning beeps  
sound for a few seconds and “APO” blinks. Then, the  
transceiver turns OFF automatically. You can select  
the APO time from OFF (disable), 30 (default), and  
60 minutes.  
Before you operate the transceiver outside using a  
battery pack, it is important to know how long you can  
operate the transceiver. The following operating time  
is measured under the condition of TX: 6 seconds,  
RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles.  
We recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in  
case the battery pack is discharged.  
Operating Time/  
Hours (Approx.)  
Battery  
Type  
Output  
Power  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
2 m  
6.5  
1.25 m  
6.0  
70 cm  
6.0  
Menu No. 18 (APO).  
H
L
PB-42L  
(7.4 V)  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
12.0  
16.0  
11.5  
15.5  
5.0  
11.5  
14.5  
EL  
H
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the APO time from OFF, 30, or 60 minutes.  
BT-13  
(6.0 V)  
L
6.0  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
EL  
8.0  
Note:  
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◆
◆
The APO function does not work if the transceiver is scanning.  
When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.  
BATTERY REMAINING  
You can confirm the remaining battery capacity using  
this function. Confirm the battery type {below} prior to  
use this function. To check the remaining capacity:  
The APO timer starts counting down the time when no key  
presses, no control adjustments, and no command (SP/MIC jack)  
sequences are detected.  
◆
The APO warning beep sounds even if Menu No. 19 (KEY  
BEEP) {page 37} is selected “OFF”.  
1 Press [F], [LOW].  
ATTENUATOR  
The attenuator function is useful when extremely  
strong signals exist nearby your receiving frequency.  
When these type of signals are present, the receiver  
gain control may be erroneously controlled and  
overloaded by the strong signals, rather than by the  
target receiving signal. If this happens, the target  
receiving signal can be masked and buried by the  
strong signals. In this case, turn the Attenuator  
(approx. 20 dB) function ON. However, as a side  
effect, the target signal is also attenuated. You may  
have to adjust the VOL control to increase the audio  
output level when it is ON.  
•
The battery remaining indicator appears.  
: High battery power  
: Medium battery power  
: Low battery power  
: Needs recharging or replace the  
batteries  
1 Press [F], [MONI].  
2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to exit the Battery remaining  
display mode.  
Note: If you press [F], [LOW] while charging, “CHARGE” or  
“STANDBY” appears {page 2}.  
BATTERY TYPE  
Before estimating the remaining battery capacity, set  
the battery type in Menu No. 30 (BATTERY) to the  
same type of battery that your are using (either  
Lithium or alkaline).  
•
“ATT ON” appears for 2 seconds on the display  
and the mode indicator starts blinking.  
2 To turn the attenuator function OFF, press [F],  
[MONI] again.  
1 Press [MNU].  
•
The mode indicator quits blinking.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 30 (BATTERY).  
Note:  
◆
When the attenuator function is ON, both A and B-band, are  
attenuated. You cannot set the attenuator function independently  
for each band.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
◆
“ATT ON” does not appear while scanning.  
the battery type from “LITHIUM” and “ALKALINE”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
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1 Press [MNU].  
Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature  
range of –10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F).  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP).  
BATTERY SAVER  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
Battery Saver extends the operating time of the  
transceiver. It automatically activates when the  
squelch is closed and no key is pressed for more  
than 10 seconds. To reduce the battery consumption,  
it shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed  
time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a  
signal. To program the receiver shut-off period for the  
battery saver:  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“OFF”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
The transceiver generates the following warning  
beeps even if the beep function is turned OFF.  
•
•
•
•
APO warning beeps {page 36}  
DC voltage error {page 2}  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
PLL circuit malfunctions  
Menu No. 17 (BAT SAVER).  
Time-Out timer warning beep {page 40}  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
Note: The beep output level is linked to the VOL control position.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the receiver shut-off period from OFF, 0.2, 0.4,  
0.6, 0.8, 1.0 (default), 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and  
5.0 seconds.  
DISPLAY CONTRAST  
You can adjust the LCD contrast level from  
1 (weakest) to 16 (strongest) by accessing Menu  
No. 16 (CONTRAST). The default level is 8.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
Note:  
1 Press [MNU].  
◆
The longer the period, the more you can save the battery  
consumption. However, there is a greater chance of missing a  
signal.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 16 (CONTRAST).  
◆
When the DC IN jack is used, the Battery Saver function is  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
automatically turned OFF.  
◆
◆
The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning.  
The Battery Saver function does not work in USB/ LSB/ CW.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to adjust  
the LCD contrast.  
BEAT SHIFT  
Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to  
control various functions of the transceiver, the CPU  
clock oscillator’s harmonics or image may appear on  
some spots of the receiving frequencies. In this case,  
turn the Beat Shift function ON.  
•
The relative contrast level appears on the bar-  
graph.  
1 Press [MNU].  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 25 (BEAT SHIFT).  
Note: If you continuously transmit or leave the transceiver sitting in a  
hot atmosphere, the background of the LCD display may turn grey  
and the contrast will become reduced. In this case, turn the  
transceiver OFF or let the transceiver cool down for a while. After the  
transceiver cools down, the LCD display returns normal.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“ON”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential  
in order to select your exact receive frequency using  
the Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ]. You can  
select your desired frequency step size from:  
BEEP FUNCTION  
The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry,  
error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. We  
recommend you leave it ON in order to detect  
erroneous operations and malfunctions.  
5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz (Air band only),  
9 kHz (AM band only), 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz,  
20 kHz, 25 KHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz.  
However, to turn the beep function OFF:  
Note: 5 KHz, 6.25 kHz, and 15 kHz step size cannot be used on the  
frequency above 470 MHz.  
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The default step size for the amateur radio bands are  
as follows.  
•
The following keys cannot be locked:  
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [PTT], [F] (1 s),  
Amateur Radio  
[
] (POWER) and [F] then [LAMP].  
Band  
TH-F6A  
TH-F7E  
Band  
2 Press [F] (1 s) to unlock the keys.  
2 m  
5 kHz  
20 kHz  
25 kHz  
5 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
—
Note:  
A-band  
1.25 m  
70 cm  
2 m  
◆
The Tuning control is also locked. To unlock the Tuning control  
while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE  
ENABLE) and select “ON”.  
25 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
25 kHz  
25 kHz  
◆
◆
You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while the  
Lock function is ON.  
1.25 m  
70 cm  
23 cm  
20 kHz  
25 kHz  
25 kHz  
B-band  
Microphone PF keys {below} work even if the Lock function is  
ON.  
For the B-band, refer to pages 33 and 34 for the  
default frequency step size in the various frequency  
bands. The transceiver stores the frequency step  
size parameter for each band independently. You can  
also further fine tune the frequency in LSB, USB, AM,  
and CW modes on the B-band {page 34}.  
TUNE ENABLE  
Even if the Lock function is ON, you sometimes may  
want to turn the Tuning control to change the  
frequency. In this case, turn the Tune Enable  
function ON.  
To change the frequency step size:  
1 Press [MNU].  
1 Press [F], [FINE].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE).  
•
The current frequency step size appears.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
your desired frequency step size.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“ON”.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
Note: If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the  
current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the  
frequency to match the new frequency step size.  
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL)  
LAMP  
To illuminate the transceiver:  
If you have an optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker  
microphone, you can access many transceiver  
settings without using transceiver keys or controls.  
The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top of the  
microphone are programmable with the transceiver  
key (or key combination) functions. The default  
assignments are as follows.  
Press [LAMP].  
•
Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP],  
the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed.  
•
Pressing any key, including [PTT] other than  
[LAMP] while the display is lit, restarts the  
5-second timer.  
Mic [1]: A/B  
Mic [2]: VFO/ MR  
Mic [3]: CALL (TH-F6A)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F7E)  
•
Pressing [LAMP] turns the light OFF immediately.  
Note:  
To keep the light ON continuously:  
◆
Turn the transceiver OFF before connecting the optional speaker  
microphone.  
Press [F], [LAMP].  
◆
If the LOCK switch on the rear of the microphone is ON, you  
must move the switch to the OFF position to program the keys.  
•
The light remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP]  
again.  
1 Press one of the following key combinations to re-  
program the keys on the speaker microphone.  
LOCK FUNCTION  
The lock function disables most of the keys to prevent  
you from accidentally activating a function.  
•
•
•
Press Mic [1]+[  
Press Mic [2]+[  
Press Mic [3]+[  
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [1]  
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [2]  
] (POWER) to re-program Mic [3]  
1 Press [F] (1 s).  
2 Press a key or key combination you want to  
•
“
” appears when this function is ON.  
assign to the function key.  
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Note:  
[KEY]  
[F] + [KEY]  
◆
When you select “9600” bps for the Menu No. 28 (PACKET) , the  
operating mode temporarily returns to a normal FM mode.  
LAMP  
MONI  
LOW  
BAND  
A/B  
REV  
LAMP2  
MN.IN  
L.OUT  
STEP  
◆
You can store the narrow band FM operation status to each  
amateur radio band.  
MN<->f  
MHz  
BATT  
MODE  
DUAL  
VISUAL  
VOX  
FINE  
POWER-ON MESSAGE  
You can change the greeting message (a maximum  
of 8 characters) when the transceiver is turned ON.  
VFO  
M>V  
M.IN  
C.IN  
ATT  
INFO  
SQL  
MR  
CALL3  
1750 Hz3  
PRI  
1 Press [MNU].  
BAL  
T.SEL  
SHIFT  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
1
TONE  
MNU  
/
Menu No. 15 (PWR-ON MSG).  
/
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
1
2
Tuning control (Up or Down) can be also programmed.  
•
The current message and entry cursor appear.  
The light stays ON until you press the key again {above}.  
3 Both keys cannot be assigned to the PF keys at the same time  
(TH-F7E only).  
You can also press [PTT] to assign a function key to  
alternate VFO and Memory Recall mode.  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
MONITOR  
the first character.  
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus  
special ASCII characters. Refer to the table on  
page 17 for the available characters.  
When you are receiving while the squelch function is  
ON, weak signals may become intermittent.  
Or, if the CTCSS or DCS function is ON, you may  
want to disable the squelch function temporarily to  
monitor the current channel activities.  
•
For other method of selecting characters, refer  
to “NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL” step 3 on  
page 17.  
In these cases, use the Monitor function to disable  
the squelch function temporarily.  
5 Press [ ].  
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
To activate the Monitor function:  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.  
1 Press and hold [MONI].  
•
Pressing [ ] after selecting the 8th digit  
completes the programming.  
•
The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor  
the signals.  
•
To complete programming before entering the  
characters less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or  
[ ] twice. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].  
2 Release [MONI] key to return to normal operation.  
•
Press [ ] to move the cursor backward.  
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION  
By default, if you select FM mode, the transceiver  
operates in normal FM deviation (±5 kHz) mode for  
both transmission and reception. You can also  
operate the transceiver in narrow band FM deviation  
(±2.5 kHz) mode on 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and  
70 cm bands for both A and B-bands. To operate the  
transceiver in narrow band FM:  
PROGRAMMABLE VFO  
If you want to limit the operating frequencies within a  
certain range, program the upper and lower  
frequency limits to the program VFO parameters. For  
example, if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and  
145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be  
limited from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz.  
1 Press [MNU].  
1 Press [A/B] to select the A-band.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW).  
2 Press [VFO].  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
3 Press [BAND] until you select the desired  
amateur radio band to configure the  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
programmable VFO frequency range.  
“ON”.  
4 Press [MNU].  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO).  
When narrow band FM operation is ON,“FMN”  
appears instead of “FM”.  
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•
The current programmable frequency range for  
the band appears.  
TONE ALERT  
Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals  
are received on the frequency you are monitoring. In  
addition, it shows the number of hours and minutes  
elapsed after signals have been received. If you use  
Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS, it sounds only when  
a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the  
tone or code you selected.  
6 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel.  
7 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
2 Press [F], [ENT].  
the lower limit frequency in MHz.  
•
“
” icon appears.  
8 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the lower limit  
frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].  
•
The cursor moves to the right and the upper  
limit frequency blinks.  
9 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the upper limit frequency in MHz.  
•
When a signal is received, an alarm sounds for  
10 seconds and “ ” icon starts blinking.  
10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the upper limit  
frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
Programmable VFO is available only for A-band.  
You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits.  
The upper limit frequency cannot be selected lower than the  
selected lower limit frequency.  
•
•
Press [PTT] while “ ” icon is blinking to turn  
the Tone Alert function OFF.  
SINGLE BAND OPERATION  
If you do not want to use the A and B-band receivers  
at the same time, you can turn the A or B-band  
receiver OFF.  
When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a  
signal has been received, counting stops.  
•
Each time a new signal is received, the  
elapsed time resets to 00:00.  
1 Press [A/B] to select the band you want to  
operate.  
Note:  
◆
While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when a signal  
is received. To monitor the signal, press and hold [MONI].  
2 Press [F], [A/B].  
•
•
The frequency of the selected band appears in  
large font and the other band receiver is turned  
OFF and muted.  
◆
◆
When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.  
If you switch the transceiver OFF while “ ” icon is blinking, the  
transceiver does not back the elapsed time.  
◆
When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions:  
You can also press [A/B] to alternate the A and  
B-band.  
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [A/B], [F] then [LAMP], and [F] then  
[ENT].  
TX INHIBIT  
You can inhibit the transmission to prevent  
unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to  
eliminate accidental transmissions while carrying the  
transceiver.  
3 To return to normal dual-band operation, press [F],  
[A/B] again.  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
TIME-OUT TIMER  
Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT).  
The Time-out Timer limits the time of each  
transmission. The built-in time-out timer limits each  
transmission time to a maximum of 10 minutes. Just  
before the transceiver stops the transmission, a  
warning beep sounds. It is necessary to protect the  
transceiver from thermal damage. You cannot turn  
this function OFF.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
“ON”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
•
“TX INHIBIT!” appears and an error beep  
sounds if you press [PTT] while TX Inhibit is  
activated.  
Note: A warning beep sounds even if you select Menu No. 19 (KEY  
BEEP) OFF.  
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◆
You can also set the volume balance while in Single Band  
Operation {page 40}.  
TX POWER  
To change the transmission output power:  
Press [LOW].  
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)  
•
Each time you press [LOW], the icon cycles from  
H ➞ L ➞ EL, and then goes back to H.  
VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching  
to the transmit mode each time you want to transmit.  
The transceiver automatically switches to transmit  
mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have  
begun speaking into the microphone.  
The output power varies depending on the battery  
type and operating voltage. The table below shows  
the approximate output power when the transceiver  
operates with different types of battery or DC power  
source.  
When you operate the VOX function, you must use  
an optional accessory, HMC-3 or KHS-21. Because  
both the internal speaker and microphone are too  
near to be used for the VOX function.  
Output Power (Approx.)  
Battery  
Type  
Output Power  
Selection  
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E  
To turn the VOX function ON:  
H
L
0.5 W  
0.3 W  
0.05 W  
5.0 W  
0.5 W  
0.05 W  
5.0 W  
2.0 W  
0.5 W  
Press [F], [SQL].  
BT-14  
(6.0 V)  
•
“VOX” appears.  
EL  
H
PB-42L  
(7.4 V)  
L
EL  
H
DC IN  
(13.8 V)  
L
•
To exit VOX mode, press [F], [SQL] again.  
EL  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
You cannot turn the VOX function ON while the Visual Scan  
{pages 26, 27} is activated.  
Note:  
◆
You can store the TX Power settings independently for A and  
B-band.  
While the VOX function is ON, the Menu No. 28 (PACKET)  
settings return to 1200 bps {page 45}.  
◆
If the DC IN voltage exceeds 14.5 V DC and “H” (High Power) is  
selected, “H” icon blinks and the output power is reduced to “L”  
level (Low Power) automatically.  
While the VOX function is ON, you cannot use [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ]/ [  
to adjust other settings, such as the frequency and operating  
band.  
]
◆
◆
While in the Menu mode {page 9}, the VOX function is disabled  
temporarily.  
VOLUME BALANCE  
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 message may not be transmitted.  
While you are receiving on the A and B-bands at the  
same time, you may sometimes feel that the audio  
output on either band is too loud. You can adjust the  
volume balance level of the bands.  
◆
Turn the HMC-3’s VOX function OFF when you use the internal  
VOX function.  
VOX GAIN  
1 Press [BAL].  
To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly  
adjust the VOX Gain. This level controls the VOX  
circuit to detect the presence or absence of your  
voice. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Gain.  
•
The balance scale and blinking cursor appear.  
When the VOX function is already ON:  
1 Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired VOX Gain from  
0 (least sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive).  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to  
change the volume balance level of the bands.  
A-band Max  
B-band Mute  
Max  
Att  
Max  
Max  
Att  
Max  
Mute  
Max  
•
The VOX Gain level numbers, “G: 4” changes  
accordingly (default is 4).  
Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] to cancel without changing  
the current settings.  
2 While speaking into the microphone using your  
normal tone of voice, adjust the VOX Gain by  
pressing [ ]/ [ ] until the transceiver reliably  
switches to transmit mode each time you speak.  
Note:  
◆
If TNC is selected for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch  
status (REM/ SQ) changes based on your volume balance  
settings {pages 45, 46}.  
•
The setting should not allow background noise  
to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.  
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From the Menu:  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
If you press [PTT] while the VOX function is ON, the VOX Delay  
Time is not reflected to the transmission.  
1 Press [MNU].  
If you press [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) {page 13} to  
transmit 1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected.  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 21 (VOX GAIN).  
If the DCS function {page 29} is ON, the transceiver remains in  
the transmission mode for the VOX Delay Time, then it sends  
“Turn-Off Code” to close the receiving parties squelch.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the desired VOX Gain (default is 4).  
VOX ON BUSY  
You can configure the transceiver to force VOX  
transmission even if the transceiver is receiving a  
signal on A or B-band.  
1 Press [MNU].  
•
•
The selectable gain range is from 0 (least  
sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive).  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY).  
The setting should not allow background noise  
to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
“ON”.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
VOX DELAY TIME  
If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly  
after you stop speaking, your final word may not be  
transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate  
delay time that allows all of your words to be  
transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly  
long. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Delay  
Time.  
•
To suppress the VOX transmission when the  
transceiver is receiving a signal, select “OFF”.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
Note: You can press [PTT] or [CALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to  
transmit, regardless of Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY) settings.  
When the VOX function is already ON:  
Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired delay time from  
250, 500 (default), 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and  
3000 ms.  
•
The VOX Delay Time, “D: 500ms” changes  
accordingly.  
From the Menu:  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 22 (VOX DELAY).  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the desired delay time from 250, 500 (default),  
750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 ms.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-F6A ONLY)  
If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile  
transceiver, you can control one of its bands by  
sending DTMF tones from this portable transceiver.  
You will find this function useful when you want to  
control your mobile transceiver from a location  
outside your vehicle.  
10 Make the transceiver enter Remote Control mode.  
•
For the method, refer to the instruction manual  
of the mobile transceiver.  
CONTROL OPERATION  
When in the Remote Control mode, the keys of the  
transceiver will function as below. Each time you  
press a key, the transceiver will automatically enter  
transmit mode and send the corresponding command  
to the mobile transceiver.  
Note:  
◆
You can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have both  
the DTSS and Remote Control functions.  
◆
The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the  
70 cm band.  
1
REV ON1  
4
2
3
A
ENT  
B
PREPARATION  
Let us assume the 2 m band of the mobile transceiver  
will be controlled.  
TONE ON CTCSS ON  
5
6
REV OFF1 TONE OFF CTCSS OFF TONE SEL  
On the portable transceiver:  
1 Press [PTT]+[VFO]+[ ] (POWER).  
7
8
9
MR  
#
C
•
The current secret access code number  
appears. The default is 000.  
CALL  
VFO  
0
(REP ON)2  
D
DOWN  
LOW  
UP  
(REP OFF)2  
1
2
TM-V7A/ TM-D700A:REV ON/ OFF  
TS-2000/ TS-B2000: DCS ON/ OFF  
Other mobile transceiver: TONE ALERT ON/ OFF  
Switches Repeater function ON/ OFF if the mobile  
transceiver supports this function.  
2 Press a numeric key (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit  
secret number.  
To change the transmit/ receive frequency:  
•
You can also turn the Tuning control or press  
[ ]/ [ ] to select each digit. Press [ ] (or [ ])  
to move the cursor to the next (or previous)  
digit.  
[VFO] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary  
digits) ➡ [ENT]  
Or  
3 When the cursor is at the right most position,  
[VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]  
To recall a memory channel:  
press [ ] to complete the setting.  
4 Press [BAND] to select the 70 cm band.  
[MR] ➡ [ENT] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits)  
➡ [ENT]  
5 Turn the Tuning control to select the transmit  
frequency.  
Or  
6 Turn a transceiver power OFF.  
[MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]  
7 Press [PTT]+[MR]+[ ] (POWER).  
To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:  
•
The transceiver enters Remote Control mode.  
“MOBILE CTRL” appears.  
[TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡  
[TONE SEL]  
•
•
Refer to the Tone frequency table on your mobile  
transceiver for the Tone number.  
Your mobile transceiver may require you to first  
activate the Tone or CTCSS function. It may also  
allow you to program a separate tone and CTCSS  
frequency. Refer to the instruction manual of the  
mobile transceiver.  
•
To exit Remote Control mode, repeat steps 6  
and 7.  
On the mobile transceiver:  
8 Program the DTSS code on the 70 cm band as the  
secret number.  
•
•
Select the same number as you selected in  
step 2.  
For the programming method, refer to the  
instruction manual of the mobile transceiver.  
9 Select the receive frequency on the 70 cm band.  
•
Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency  
on the portable transceiver.  
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
BT-13  
EMC-3  
HMC-3  
KHS-21  
Battery Case (4 AA/ LR6)  
Clip Microphone with  
Earphone  
Headset (with VOX/ PTT)  
Headset  
PB-42L  
PG-2W  
PG-3J  
SMC-32  
Li-ion Battery Pack  
(7.4 V, 1550 mAh)  
DC Power Cable  
Cigarette Lighter Power  
Cable  
Speaker Microphone  
SMC-33  
SMC-34  
Speaker Microphone (with Speaker Microphone (with  
PF keys) PF keys and VOL control)  
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INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS  
SP/MIC JACK  
■ SP/MIC  
If you plug the speaker microphone or headset  
The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be  
configured to interface to various kind of the  
peripherals available for the transceiver, such as a  
speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface  
cable and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC  
JACK) and select the peripheral type from “SP/MIC”,  
“TNC”, and “PC”.  
into the SP/MIC jack, access Menu No. 9 and  
select “SP/MIC” (default). To emulate the  
programmable function keys using external keys  
in order to control the transceiver, refer to the  
circuit diagram below {page 38}.  
You can further configure the transceiver to interface  
to a high speed (9600 bps) TNC that requires a direct  
FM modulation {below}.  
2.5 mm  
Plug  
SP  
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION  
Speaker  
Unless you connect the transceiver to a TNC or PC,  
the default setting of the SP/MIC jack function (Menu  
No. 9), “SP/MIC” works fine. However, if you want to  
interface to a different type of peripheral, configure  
the SP/MIC jack function:  
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E  
3.5 mm  
Plug  
MIC  
10 µF  
3.5 V  
Microphone  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
Note 1  
Note 2  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Note 1:  
Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK).  
Voltage is developed across a 100Ω resistor on the 3.5 V line in  
the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is  
developed.  
3 Press [ ] or [MNU].  
4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
the appropriate peripheral type from “SP/MIC”  
(default), “TNC”, and “PC”.  
Note 2:  
A 10 µF capacitor is not required in the following cases.  
•
When other equipment has DC blocking capacitors.  
•
When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.  
SP/MIC  
Function  
Peripheral Type  
■ TNC  
Speaker microhone, headset,  
SP/MIC earphone, TNC without a squelch  
status support  
If you want to utilize the squelch status on your  
TNC, access Menu No. 9 and select “TNC”. From  
the TNC, make the interface cable that connects  
to SP/PRD, MIC/PKD, PTT, REM/SQ, and GND  
on the transceiver SP/MIC jack terminal. In  
addition, if your TNC supports 9600 bps packet  
(G3RUH/ GMSK 9600 bps modem), access Menu  
No. 28 (PACKET) and select “9600” bps. This  
option allows you to transmit/ receive packet  
signals in a direct FM modulation/ quadrature  
detector output. You must use the A-band to  
transmit and receive 9600 bps packet signal.  
The following diagram shows the available  
terminals on the SP/MIC jack for the TNC.  
TNC  
PC  
TNC with a squelch status support  
PC with the memory channel control  
software for the transceiver  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting.  
Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.  
•
If necessary, configure and select the  
additional settings.  
6 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF.  
7 Connect a peripheral to the SP/MIC jack.  
High speed  
(9600 bps)  
To TNC RX  
audio input  
Demodulator output  
Speaker output  
Remote input  
To TNC  
DCD input  
8 Press [ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver ON.  
Normal  
(1200 bps)  
SP/PRD  
REM/SQ  
GND  
2.5 mm  
Plug  
Squelch output  
GND  
NC  
3.5 V  
3.5 V DC  
High speed  
(9600 bps)  
3.5 mm  
Plug  
Modulation input  
MIC/PKD  
PTT  
Microphone input  
PTT input  
PTT  
Normal  
(1200 bps)  
To TNC TX  
audio output  
Note:  
◆
When you select 9600 bps for Menu No. 28 (PACKET), you  
cannot monitor the sound from the speaker. Select 1200 bps  
for Menu No. 28 (PACKET) when you return to normal  
operation.  
◆
While the VOX function is turned ON, Menu No. 28  
(PACKET) returns to 1200 bps {page 41}.  
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Since the transceiver can receive 2 different  
frequencies, it outputs the squelch status  
(REM/SQ) as shown the table below.  
Note: Contact an authorized dealer for the PC Interface cable  
availability.  
Press [BAL] to set the Volume balance {page 41}.  
VOL  
REM/SQ Sensing Band  
Balance  
A-band  
A-band and/or B-band  
(logic sum)  
B-band  
■ PC  
If you want to connect the transceiver to a PC in  
order to manage the memory channels in the  
transceiver, you need an interface cable. You will  
also need the supported software to download,  
upload, and edit the memory channel contents of  
the transceiver.  
To manage the memory contents in the  
transceiver from a PC, access Menu No. 9 and  
select “PC”.  
PC with a serial (COM) port  
PC Interface cable  
TH-F6A/ TH-F7E  
For your information, the following diagram shows  
how the TH-F6A/ TH-F7E communicates to the  
PC using a serial (COM) port.  
Level  
converter  
TH-F6A/  
TH-F7E  
COM port  
RXD  
DTR  
DSR  
GND  
2.5 mm  
Plug  
SP  
3.5 mm  
Plug  
RTS  
CTS  
TXD  
MIC  
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GENERAL INFORMATION  
DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED  
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested  
to specification before shipment. Under normal  
circumstances, the transceiver will operate in  
accordance with these operating instructions. All  
adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the  
transceiver were preset at the factory. They should  
only be readjusted by a qualified technician who is  
familiar with this transceiver and has the necessary  
test equipment. Attempting service or alignment  
without factory authorization can void the transceiver  
warranty.  
NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY  
RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from  
whom the transceiver was purchased.  
For your own information, retain a written record of any  
maintenance performed on the transceiver.  
When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of  
the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of  
sale.  
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide  
years of service and enjoyment without requiring  
further realignment. The information in this section  
gives some general service procedures requiring little  
or no test equipment.  
CLEANING  
The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are  
likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove  
the controls from the transceiver and clean them with  
a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral  
detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to  
clean the case.  
SERVICE  
If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your  
dealer or service center for repair, pack the  
transceiver in its original box and packing material.  
Include a full description of the problems  
experienced. Include your telephone number, fax  
number, and email address (if available) along with  
your name and address in case the service  
technician needs to contact you for further  
BACKUP BATTERY  
This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory  
channel data, menu configurations, and all necessary  
operation parameters. So, you never have to worry  
about replacing back-up batteries to operate the  
transceiver.  
explanation while investigating your problem. Do not  
return accessory items unless you feel they are  
directly related to the 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 report will be returned  
with the transceiver. Please do not send  
subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the  
complete transceiver.  
Tag all returned items with your name and call sign  
for identification. Please mention the model and  
serial number of the transceiver in any  
communication regarding the problem.  
SERVICE NOTE  
If you desire to correspond on a technical or  
operational problem, please make your note short,  
complete, and to the point. Help us help you by  
providing the following:  
1 Model and serial number of equipment.  
2 Question or problem you are having.  
3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the  
problem.  
4 Meter readings.  
5 Other related information (menu setup, mode,  
frequency, key sequence to induce malfunction,  
etc).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The problems described in the following table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types  
of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental 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 instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.  
Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this transceiver may cause noise in the transceiver.  
Problem  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Ref. Page  
Nothing appears on the 1 The battery pack is discharged. 1 Recharge the battery pack or  
2
display when the  
replace the batteries.  
transceiver is switched  
ON, or the display is  
blinking ON and OFF.  
2 The protection circuit for the  
2 Release the Li-ion battery pack  
2
2
Li-ion battery pack is activated.  
once, then recharge the battery  
pack.  
3 If using the optional DC cable:  
3
a) Bad power cable or  
connections  
a) Check the power cable and  
connections, then correct/  
replace as necessary.  
b) Open (blown) power supply  
fuse  
b) Investigate the cause for the  
open fuse. Replace the fuse.  
2
Most keys and the  
Tuning control do not  
function.  
1 Transceiver Lock is ON (the “ ” 1 Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF  
38  
icon is visible).  
Transceiver Lock.  
2 The transceiver is in Channel  
2 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER) to exit  
21  
40  
37  
Display mode.  
Channel Display mode.  
3 Tone Alert is ON (the “ ” icon  
3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF  
is visible).  
Tone Alert.  
You cannot select the  
exact desired frequency  
using [ ]/ [ ] or the  
Tuning control.  
1 The current frequency step size 1 Press [F], [FINE] to select an  
does not allow the frequency to  
be selected.  
appropriate frequency step size.  
2 The Fine Tuning function is not 2 Press [FINE] to activate the Fine  
activated. Tuning function.  
3 The Fine Tuning frequency step 3 While the Fine Tuning function is  
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35  
size is wrong.  
ON, press [F], [FINE] to select an  
appropriate Fine Tuning frequency  
steps size.  
4 Programmable VFO frequency  
range is programmed.  
1 You have stored no data in any 1 Store the desired frequencies in  
4 Access Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO)  
39  
15  
to expand the frequency range.  
You cannot recall any  
memory channels.  
of the memory channels using  
the current band.  
memory channels using the current  
band.  
2 “CURRENT BAND” is selected  
for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD).  
1 Attenuator function is ON.  
2 Access Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)  
and select “ALL BANDS”.  
1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the  
Attenuator function OFF.  
2 Access Menu No. 29 (FM  
16  
36  
39  
The receiving sound  
volume is weak even if  
the signal is strong.  
2
The receiving station may be  
operating in narrow band FM  
bandwidth.  
NARROW) and select “ON”.  
Turning the VOL control 1 The speaker for the band you  
1 Press [BAL], then turn the Tuning  
control to adjust the volume  
balance between A and B-bands.  
2 Select 1200 bps for Menu No. 28  
(PACKET).  
1 Select a frequency within the  
allowable transmit frequency range.  
2 Press [F], [REV] repeatedly so  
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does not allow you to  
hear audio.  
want to monitor is muted.  
2 The 9600 bps is selected for  
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7, 53  
12  
Menu No. 28 (PACKET)  
You cannot transmit by 1 You selected a frequency  
pressing the PTT  
outside the allowable range.  
switch.  
2 You selected a transmit offset  
that places the transmit  
neither “+” nor “–” is visible.  
frequency outside the limit.  
3 TX Inhibit is ON.  
3 Access Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT)  
and select “OFF”.  
4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF  
40  
40  
4 Tone Alert is ON.  
Tone Alert.  
5 The battery pack voltage is too  
5 Charge or replace the battery pack.  
2, 36  
low to transmit.  
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Problem  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Ref. Page  
Repeater cannot be  
accessed.  
1 Wrong tone frequency is selected. 1 Press [F], [TONE] to select a  
13  
proper repeater access tone.  
2 Wrong repeater offset frequency  
2 Access Menu No. 6 (OFFSET)  
and select an appropriate shift  
frequency.  
12  
is selected.  
3 Wrong shift direction is selected. 3 Try other shift directions.  
12  
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DTMF tone cannot be  
transmitted.  
DTMF Lock is ON.  
Access Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK)  
and select “OFF”.  
Repeater does not  
accept your DTMF  
tones.  
Transceiver trasmits  
without pressing the  
PTT switch.  
DTMF tone duration is too short.  
Access Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD)  
and select “SLOW”.  
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41  
VOX function is ON.  
Press [F], [SQL] to turn the VOX  
function OFF.  
The transceiver  
switches OFF for no  
apparent reason.  
The output power is  
reduced and the “H”  
icon blinks.  
The Automatic Power Off (APO)  
function is programmed.  
Access Menu No. 18 (APO) and  
turn the APO function OFF.  
36  
51  
The temperature of the transceiver’s Turn the transceiver OFF or let the  
chassis becomes too high to transmit transceiver cool down in the receive  
at high output power. The internal  
thermal protection circuits lowered  
the output power level.  
mode for a while.  
The transceiver returns The transmission time exceeded  
to receive mode after a 10 minutes.  
long transmission.  
The built-in time-out timer cancels the  
transmission if you continuously  
transmit for over 10 minutes. You  
cannot turn this function OFF. It is  
necessary to protect the transceiver  
from the thermal damage.  
40  
27  
The scan function does You have selected “SEEK” for Menu Select either “TIME” or “CARRIER”  
not resume the  
scanning after the  
transceiver detects a  
signal.  
No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).  
for Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).  
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4 Press [ ] or [MNU] to proceed.  
MICROPROCESSOR RESET  
•
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and  
[MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode.  
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,  
resetting the microprocessor may solve the problem.  
The following 3 reset modes are available. When  
performing the reset, you may lose memory data and  
stored information. Back up or write down important  
data before performing the reset.  
•
A reset confirmation message appears.  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating  
frequency and mode are as follows.  
5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to reset the transceiver.  
•
If you press any keys, other than [LAMP] and  
[MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode.  
•
•
A-band: 144.000 MHz/ FM  
B-band: 440.000 MHz/ FM (TH-F6A)  
B-band: 430.000 MHz/ FM (TH-F7E)  
The Memory channels have no data stored. Refer to  
pages 19 and 20 for the Call Channels and  
Information Channels default values.  
VFO RESET  
This resets the transceiver parameters excluding the  
Menu contents and Memory channel contents.  
Note: Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) and No. 6 (OFFSET) return to the  
factory default values.  
MENU RESET  
This resets the parameters only in the Menu items to  
factory default values.  
FULL RESET  
This resets all transceiver parameters to the factory  
default values.  
PERFORMING RESET  
There are 2 ways to enter the reset mode selection.  
However, the transceiver must be configured to the  
Lock function OFF {page 38}.  
When the transceiver is turned OFF:  
1 Press [F]+[ ] (POWER).  
•
All indicators are lit.  
2 Release [F].  
•
Proceed to step 3 {below}.  
From the Menu:  
1 Press [MNU].  
2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select  
Menu No. 31 (RESET?). Press [ ] or [MNU].  
3 Select the reset mode by turning the Tuning  
control or press [ ]/ [ ]. If you select “NO”, the  
transceiver exits the reset mode.  
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BEAT AND NOISE  
OPERATION NOTICES  
When you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A  
only), and 70 cm band frequencies for both A and  
B-band receivers, the Visual Scan may indicate the  
signals on the bar-graph display even if no signal is  
monitored on the A-band receiver. This error occurs  
due to the internal spurious harmonics that are  
generated by the B-band-receiver. Refer to  
The transceiver has been designed and engineered  
to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you  
may notice the following symptoms when you operate  
the transceiver. These symptoms are not  
malfunctions.  
“INTERNAL BEATS” {below} for the frequencies.  
OPERATING VOLTAGE  
You may also hear some noise in the receiving signal  
in the following cases.  
As stated in “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 53}, this  
transceiver operates on a DC voltage from 5.5 V ~  
7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC  
(DC IN jack). If you find that the transceiver cannot  
be switched ON, or “VOLTAGE ERROR” appears, the  
supplied power source may be outside of the  
specified range.  
•
•
You perform any scan on the other receiver.  
You perform the Visual Scan on the B-band  
receiver.  
TRANSMISSION  
In such a case, remove the DC power cable from the  
transceiver immediately and confirm that the supplied  
voltage is within the specified range.  
If you continuously transmit for more than 3 minutes  
at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm.  
If you continue or repeat the transmission before the  
transceiver cools down, the thermal protector  
automatically decreases the output power to 0.5 W.  
“H” also blinks at the same time. If this happens, let  
the transceiver cool down for a while before  
transmitting again.  
TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE  
The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to  
receive signals in LSB, USB, CW and AM modes.  
So, when you receive signals in LSB or USB mode,  
the opposite side band signal is not fully attenuated.  
At the same time, since the same filter is used for CW  
reception, you may have difficulties seperating the  
CW signal from other signals in the crowded band.  
INTERNAL BEATS  
If one of the formulas on the next page is true, the  
S-meter moves without receiving any signals or you  
cannot receive any signals. This is inevitable when  
you use superheterodyne receivers.  
To best tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction  
below.  
When you receive signals in USB mode:  
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.  
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a lower  
frequency, using the Tuning control.  
When you receive signals in LSB mode:  
1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}.  
2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a higher  
frequency, using the Tuning control.  
RECEIVING IN AM BAND  
If you receive a weak signal in AM band, you may  
notice a high pitched squealing noise in the  
background. This noise is generated by the internal  
DC/DC converter and it cannot be removed.  
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES  
When you receive signals in cities, the receiver’s  
entire S-meter may light up without receiving any  
strong signals. This happens when the RF amplifier  
in the receiver is overloaded by strong interference  
signals that are nearby. In this case, turn the  
Attenuator function ON {page 36} to reduce the  
interference signal level. You may further have to  
adjust the volume level while receiving the target  
signal.  
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■ Internal Beats Frequency Formula  
When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band;  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 10 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 3 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 2 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 2 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 3 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 4 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 9 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
2
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
within the 1.25 m band;  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 12 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 12 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
within the 70 cm band;  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 2 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 4 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 3 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 2  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 4 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
1
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 2 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 3 = ±59.85 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 1  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 5 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 5 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 6 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 6 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 7 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 7 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz 2  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 8 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 8 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 9 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 9 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
(A-band receive freq. – 59.85 MHz) x 10 – (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band – 57.6 MHz) x 10 = ±59.85 MHz or ±57.6 MHz  
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Excluding the TH-F6A  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
TH-F6A  
TH-F7E  
General  
400 channels + 35 special  
function memories  
400 channels + 34 special  
function memories  
Number of memory channels  
Antenna impedance (Connector type)  
50Ω (SMA)  
DC IN jack  
Operating Voltage  
DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal)  
DC 5.5 ~ 7.5 V (7.4 V nominal)  
Negative ground  
Battery terminal  
Grounding method  
Transmit with H, 13.8 V  
2.0 A or less  
2.0 A or less  
0.8 A or less  
(DC IN)  
Transmit with H, 7.4 V  
(PB-42L)  
Transmit with L, 7.4 V  
(PB-42L)  
Current  
Transmit with EL, 7.4 V  
(PB-42L)  
0.5 A or less  
Receive (no signal)  
100 mA (single band)/ 170 mA or less (dual-band)  
30 mA (single band)/ 35 mA or less (dual-band)  
Battery Saver ON  
(Average)  
–20°C ~ 60°C (–4°F ~ 140°F)  
Usable temperature range  
Frequency stability  
–10°C ~ 50°C (+14°F ~ 122°F) with PB-42L  
Within ±8ppm (–20°C ~ 60°C)  
Within ±5ppm (–10°C ~ 50°C)  
58 x 87 x 30 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.2" with the PB-42L  
58 x 87 x 38 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13  
Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included)  
Weight  
Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L  
Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13  
TH-F6A  
F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)  
144 ~ 148 MHz  
TH-F7E  
Transmitter  
Transmit Mode  
2 m band  
144 ~ 146 MHz  
Frequency range  
1.25 m band  
70 cm band  
222 ~ 225 MHz  
N/A  
430 ~ 450 MHz1  
430 ~ 440 MHz  
H: 5.0 W (approx.)  
L: 2.0 W (approx.)  
EL: 0.5 W (approx.)  
DC IN jack  
(13.8 V)  
2 m band/  
1.25 m band/  
70 cm band  
H: 5.0 W (approx.)  
L: 0.5 W (approx.)  
EL: 0.05 W (approx.)  
PB-42L  
(7.4 V)  
Output Power  
Modulation  
H: 0.5 W (approx.)  
L: 0.3 W (approx.)  
EL: 0.05 W (approx.)  
BT-14  
(6.0 V)  
Reactance  
Maximum frequency deviation  
±5 kHz (FM)/ ±2.5 kHz (NFM)  
–60 dB or less  
2kΩ  
Spurious emissions (at high transmit power)  
Microphone impedance  
1
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16 SPECIFICATIONS  
TH-F6A  
TH-F7E  
Receiver  
A-band  
B-band  
F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM)/ F1D (FM)  
Receive mode  
Circuit type  
J3E (LSB, USB)/ A1A (CW): 0.1 MHz ≤ f < 470 MHz  
A3A (AM)/ F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM): 0.1 MHz ≤ f < 1.3 GHz  
LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM  
WFM  
Double superheterodyne  
Single superheterodyne  
137 ~ 174 MHz  
216 ~ 260 MHz  
410 ~ 470 MHz  
144 ~ 146 MHz  
430 ~ 440 MHz  
A-band  
0.1 ~ 1.8 MHz  
1.8 ~ 29.7 MHz  
29.7 ~ 54 MHz  
54 ~ 108 MHz  
108 ~ 137 MHz  
137 ~ 174 MHz  
174 ~ 216 MHz  
216 ~ 400 MHz  
400 ~ 470 MHz  
470 ~ 806 MHz  
806 ~ 824 MHz  
849 ~ 869 MHz  
894 ~ 1300 MHz  
0.1 ~ 1.71 MHz  
1.71 ~ 29.7 MHz  
29.7 ~ 87.5 MHz  
87.5 ~ 108 MHz  
108 ~ 137 MHz  
137 ~ 174 MHz  
174 ~ 230 MHz  
230 ~ 400 MHz  
400 ~ 470 MHz  
470 ~ 862 MHz  
862 ~ 1300 MHz  
Frequency range  
B-band  
1st IF: 59.85 MHz  
2nd IF: 450 kHz  
A-band  
B-band  
1st IF  
Intermediate  
Frequency (IF)  
0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 57.60 MHz (LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM)  
29.7 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 10.8 MHz (WFM)  
2nd IF  
0.1 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz: 450 kHz (LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM)  
FM (12 dB SINAD)  
A-band  
2m/ 1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm amateur radio bands:  
0.18 µV or less  
FM (12 dB SINAD)  
AM (10 dB S/N)  
5 ~ 108 MHz: 0.40 µV  
118 ~ 144 MHz: 0.28 µV  
144 ~ 225 MHz: 0.22 µV  
225 ~ 250 MHz: 0.89 µV  
380 ~ 400 MHz: 0.40 µV  
400 ~ 450 MHz: 0.22 µV  
450 ~ 520 MHz: 0.40 µV  
520 ~ 700 MHz: 7.08 µV  
800 ~ 950 MHz: 1.26 µV  
950 ~ 1300 MHz: 0.40 µV  
0.3 ~ 0.52 MHz: 7.08 µV  
0.52 ~ 1.8 MHz: 2.24 µV  
1.8 ~ 50 MHz: 0.89 µV  
118 ~ 250 MHz: 0.40 µV  
380 ~ 500 MHz: 0.40 µV  
Sensitivity  
LSB/ USB (10 dB S/N)  
3 ~ 30 MHz: 0.45 µV  
30 ~ 50 MHz: 0.40 µV  
144 ~ 148 MHz: 0.22 µV  
430 ~ 450 MHz: 0.22 µV  
B-band  
WFM (30 dB S/N)  
50 ~ 108 MHz: 3.16 µV  
150 ~ 222 MHz: 2.82 µV  
400 ~ 500 MHz: 3.98 µV  
* All values are approximate  
0.13 µV or less  
Squelch sensitivity  
Selectivity  
(within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands)  
–6 dB/ 12 kHz or less  
–40 dB/ 28 kHz or less  
(within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands)  
Audio output (10% distortion)  
300 mW or higher (7.4 V, 8Ω load)  
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APPENDIX  
TV CHANNELS (VHF)  
U. S. A.  
United Kingdom  
France  
CH No.  
Italy  
CH No.  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
45.00  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
41.50  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
47.75  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
41.25  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
CH No.  
CH No.  
2
3
55.25  
59.75  
1
2
A
B
C1  
C
1
A
B
53.75  
59.25  
61.25  
65.75  
51.75  
56.75  
48.25  
55.75  
49.25  
62.25  
67.75  
4
67.25  
71.75  
3
53.25  
60.50  
54.00  
C
82.25  
87.75  
5
77.25  
81.75  
4
61.75  
58.25  
63.75  
57.25  
D
175.25  
183.75  
192.25  
201.25  
210.25  
217.25  
224.25  
180.75  
189.25  
197.75  
206.75  
215.75  
222.75  
229.75  
6
83.25  
87.75  
5
66.75  
63.25  
176.00  
184.00  
192.00  
200.00  
208.00  
216.00  
182.50  
190.50  
198.50  
206.50  
214.50  
222.50  
E
7
175.25  
181.25  
187.25  
193.25  
199.25  
205.25  
211.25  
179.75  
185.75  
191.75  
197.75  
203.75  
209.75  
215.75  
6
179.75  
184.75  
189.75  
194.75  
199.75  
204.75  
209.75  
214.75  
176.25  
181.25  
186.25  
191.25  
196.25  
201.25  
206.25  
211.25  
2
F
8
7
3
G
H
9
8
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
9
5
H1  
H2  
10  
11  
12  
13  
6
Western Europe  
Ireland  
CH No.  
Eastern Europe  
French Affiliated Countries  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
41.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
46.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
45.75  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
51.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
49.75  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
56.25  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
CH No.  
CH No.  
CH No.  
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
175.25  
183.25  
191.25  
199.25  
207.25  
215.25  
181.75  
189.75  
197.75  
205.75  
213.75  
221.75  
48.25  
55.25  
53.75  
53.75  
59.75  
59.25  
77.25  
65.75  
3
60.75  
61.75  
67.75  
3
83.75  
4
62.25  
67.75  
175.25  
183.25  
191.25  
199.25  
207.25  
215.25  
181.25  
189.25  
197.25  
205.25  
213.25  
221.25  
4
85.25  
91.75  
5
175.25  
182.25  
189.25  
196.25  
203.25  
210.25  
217.25  
224.25  
180.75  
187.75  
194.75  
201.75  
208.75  
215.75  
222.75  
229.75  
5
93.25  
99.75  
6
6
175.25  
183.25  
191.25  
199.25  
207.25  
215.25  
223.25  
181.75  
189.75  
197.75  
205.75  
213.75  
221.75  
229.75  
7
G
H
J
7
8
8
9
9
10  
11  
12  
10  
11  
12  
Morocco  
CH No.  
Angola  
CH No.  
South Africa  
CH No.  
China  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
CH No.  
4
5
163.25  
171.25  
179.25  
187.25  
195.25  
203.25  
211.25  
168.75  
176.75  
184.75  
192.75  
200.75  
208.75  
216.75  
1
2
43.25  
49.25  
4
5
175.25  
183.25  
191.25  
199.25  
207.25  
215.25  
223.25  
231.25  
—
181.25  
189.25  
197.25  
205.25  
213.25  
221.25  
229.25  
237.25  
—
1
2
49.75  
56.25  
52.25  
58.25  
57.75  
64.25  
6
3
60.25  
66.25  
6
3
65.75  
72.25  
7
4
175.25  
183.25  
191.25  
199.25  
207.25  
215.25  
223.25  
181.25  
189.25  
197.25  
205.25  
213.25  
221.25  
229.25  
7
4
77.25  
83.75  
8
5
8
5
85.25  
91.75  
9
6
9
6
168.25  
176.25  
184.25  
192.25  
200.25  
208.25  
216.25  
174.75  
182.75  
190.75  
198.75  
206.75  
214.75  
222.75  
10  
7
10  
11  
12  
13  
7
8
8
9
9
10  
247.43  
253.43  
10  
11  
12  
Japan  
Indonesia  
CH No.  
Australia  
CH No.  
New Zealand  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
91.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
44.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
49.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
46.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
51.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
45.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
50.75  
CH No.  
CH No.  
1
2
95.75  
101.75  
107.75  
175.75  
181.75  
187.75  
193.75  
197.75  
203.75  
209.75  
215.75  
221.75  
1A  
2
0
1
1
2
97.25  
55.25  
60.75  
57.25  
62.75  
55.25  
62.25  
60.75  
3
103.25  
171.25  
177.25  
183.25  
189.25  
193.25  
199.25  
205.25  
211.25  
217.25  
3
62.25  
67.75  
2
64.25  
69.75  
3
67.75  
4
4
175.25  
182.25  
189.25  
196.25  
203.25  
210.25  
217.25  
224.25  
180.75  
187.75  
194.75  
201.75  
208.75  
215.75  
222.75  
229.75  
3
86.25  
91.75  
4
175.25  
182.25  
189.25  
196.25  
203.25  
210.25  
217.25  
224.25  
180.75  
187.75  
194.75  
201.75  
208.75  
215.75  
222.75  
229.75  
5
5
4
95.25  
100.75  
107.75  
143.75  
180.75  
187.75  
194.75  
201.75  
214.75  
221.75  
5
6
6
5
102.25  
138.25  
175.25  
182.25  
189.25  
196.25  
209.25  
216.25  
6
7
7
5A  
6
7
8
8
8
9
9
7
9
10  
11  
12  
10  
11  
8
10  
11  
9
10  
11  
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TV CHANNELS (UHF)  
U. S. A. / Japan  
Europe and Africa  
China  
Australia  
CH No.  
CH No. CH No. V Freq.  
(U.S.A.) (Japan) (MHz)  
471.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
475.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
476.75  
484.75  
492.75  
500.75  
508.75  
516.75  
524.75  
532.75  
540.75  
548.75  
556.75  
564.75  
572.75  
580.75  
588.75  
596.75  
604.75  
612.75  
620.75  
628.75  
636.75  
644.75  
652.75  
660.75  
668.75  
676.75  
684.75  
692.75  
700.75  
708.75  
716.75  
724.75  
732.75  
740.75  
748.75  
756.75  
764.75  
772.75  
780.75  
788.75  
796.75  
804.75  
812.75  
820.75  
828.75  
836.75  
844.75  
852.75  
860.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
471.25  
479.25  
487.25  
495.25  
503.25  
511.25  
519.25  
527.25  
535.25  
543.25  
551.25  
559.25  
607.25  
615.25  
623.25  
631.25  
639.25  
647.25  
655.25  
663.25  
671.25  
679.25  
687.25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
863.25  
871.25  
879.25  
887.25  
895.25  
903.25  
911.25  
919.25  
927.25  
935.25  
943.25  
951.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
477.75  
485.75  
493.75  
501.75  
509.75  
517.75  
525.75  
533.75  
541.75  
549.75  
557.75  
565.75  
613.75  
621.75  
629.75  
637.75  
645.75  
653.75  
661.75  
669.75  
677.75  
685.75  
693.75  
701.75  
709.75  
717.75  
725.75  
733.75  
741.75  
749.75  
757.75  
765.75  
773.75  
781.75  
789.75  
797.75  
805.75  
813.75  
821.75  
829.75  
837.75  
845.75  
853.75  
861.75  
869.75  
877.75  
885.75  
893.75  
901.75  
909.75  
917.75  
925.75  
933.75  
941.75  
949.75  
957.75  
V Freq.  
(MHz)  
527.25  
534.25  
541.25  
548.25  
555.25  
562.25  
569.25  
576.25  
583.25  
590.25  
597.25  
604.25  
611.25  
618.25  
625.25  
632.25  
639.25  
646.25  
653.25  
660.25  
667.25  
674.25  
681.25  
688.25  
695.25  
702.25  
709.25  
716.25  
723.25  
730.25  
737.25  
744.25  
751.25  
758.25  
765.25  
772.25  
779.25  
786.25  
793.25  
800.25  
807.25  
814.25  
A Freq.  
(MHz)  
532.75  
539.75  
546.75  
553.75  
560.75  
567.75  
574.75  
581.75  
588.75  
595.75  
602.75  
609.75  
616.75  
623.75  
630.75  
637.75  
644.75  
651.75  
658.75  
665.75  
672.75  
679.75  
686.75  
693.75  
700.75  
707.75  
714.75  
721.75  
728.75  
735.75  
742.75  
749.75  
756.75  
763.75  
770.75  
777.75  
784.75  
791.75  
798.75  
805.75  
812.75  
819.75  
CH No.  
CH No.  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
471.25  
479.25  
487.25  
495.25  
503.25  
511.25  
519.25  
527.25  
535.25  
543.25  
551.25  
559.25  
567.25  
575.25  
583.25  
591.25  
599.25  
607.25  
615.25  
623.25  
631.25  
639.25  
647.25  
655.25  
663.25  
671.25  
679.25  
687.25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
477.25  
483.25  
489.25  
495.25  
501.25  
507.25  
513.25  
519.25  
525.25  
531.25  
537.25  
543.25  
549.25  
555.25  
561.25  
567.25  
573.25  
579.25  
585.25  
591.25  
597.25  
603.25  
609.25  
615.25  
621.25  
627.25  
633.25  
639.25  
645.25  
651.25  
657.25  
663.25  
669.25  
675.25  
681.25  
687.25  
693.25  
699.25  
705.25  
711.25  
717.25  
723.25  
729.25  
735.25  
741.25  
747.25  
753.25  
759.25  
765.25  
771.25  
777.25  
783.25  
789.25  
795.25  
801.25  
807.25  
813.25  
819.25  
825.25  
831.25  
837.25  
843.25  
849.25  
855.25  
861.25  
867.25  
873.25  
879.25  
885.25  
481.75  
487.75  
493.75  
499.75  
505.75  
511.75  
517.75  
523.75  
529.75  
535.75  
541.75  
547.75  
553.75  
559.75  
565.75  
571.75  
577.75  
583.75  
589.75  
595.75  
601.75  
607.75  
613.75  
619.75  
625.75  
631.75  
637.75  
643.75  
649.75  
655.75  
661.75  
667.75  
673.75  
679.75  
685.75  
691.75  
697.75  
703.75  
709.75  
715.75  
721.75  
727.75  
733.75  
739.75  
745.75  
751.75  
757.75  
763.75  
769.75  
775.75  
781.75  
787.75  
793.75  
799.75  
805.75  
811.75  
817.75  
823.75  
829.75  
835.75  
841.75  
847.75  
853.75  
859.75  
865.75  
871.75  
877.75  
883.75  
889.75  
Note: 3 different types exist.  
1: V Freq. + 5.5 MHz = A Freq.  
(above)  
2: V Freq. + 6.0 MHz = A Freq.  
3: V Freq. + 6.5 MHz = A Freq.  
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17 APPENDIX  
MARINE CHANNELS (VHF)  
U. S. A.  
CH No.  
International  
Frequency (MHz)  
TX RX  
156.050  
Frequency (MHz)  
Frequency (MHz)  
Frequency (MHz)  
TX RX  
CH No.  
CH No.  
CH No.  
TX  
RX  
TX  
RX  
1
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
156.175  
1
156.050 160.650  
156.100 160.700  
156.150 160.750  
156.200 160.800  
156.250 160.850  
156.300  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
156.025 160.625  
156.075 160.675  
156.125 160.725  
156.175 160.775  
156.225 160.825  
156.275 160.875  
156.325 160.925  
156.375  
5
156.250  
156.300  
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
156.750  
156.800  
156.850  
156.900  
156.950  
160.825  
156.275  
156.325  
156.375  
156.425  
156.475  
156.525  
156.575  
156.625  
156.675  
156.725  
156.875  
156.925  
156.975  
157.025  
157.075  
157.125  
157.175  
157.225  
2
6
3
7
4
8
5
9
6
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
7
156.350 160.950  
156.400  
8
9
156.450  
156.425  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
156.500  
156.475  
156.550  
156.525  
156.600  
156.575  
156.650  
156.625  
156.700  
156.675  
156.750  
156.725  
156.800  
156.825  
157.000 161.600  
157.050  
156.850  
156.875  
156.900 161.500  
156.950 161.550  
157.000 161.600  
157.050 161.650  
157.100 161.700  
157.150 161.750  
157.200 161.800  
157.250 161.850  
157.300 161.900  
157.350 161.950  
157.400 162.000  
156.925 161.525  
156.975 161.575  
157.025 161.625  
157.075 161.675  
157.125 161.725  
157.175 161.775  
157.225 161.825  
157.275 161.875  
157.325 161.925  
157.375 161.975  
157.425 162.025  
157.100  
157.150  
157.200 161.800  
157.250 161.850  
157.300 161.900  
157.350 161.950  
157.400 162.000  
157.275 161.875  
157.325 161.925  
157.375 161.975  
157.425  
CITIZEN BAND CHANNELS  
Canada  
CH No.  
U. S. A.  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Frequency (MHz)  
Frequency (MHz)  
CH No.  
CH No.  
CH No.  
TX  
RX  
TX  
RX  
1
2
26.965  
26.975  
26.985  
27.005  
27.015  
27.025  
27.035  
27.055  
27.065  
27.075  
27.085  
27.105  
27.115  
27.125  
27.135  
27.155  
27.165  
27.175  
27.185  
27.205  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
27.215  
27.225  
27.255  
27.235  
27.245  
27.265  
27.275  
27.285  
27.295  
27.305  
27.315  
27.325  
27.335  
27.345  
27.355  
27.365  
27.375  
27.385  
27.395  
27.405  
1
156.050 160.650  
156.100 160.700  
156.150 160.750  
156.200  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
156.025 160.625  
2
156.075  
3
3
156.125  
4
4
156.175  
5
5
156.250  
156.225 160.825*  
156.275  
6
6
156.300  
7
7
156.350  
156.325  
8
8
156.400  
156.375  
9
9
156.450  
156.425  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
156.500  
156.475  
156.550  
156.525  
156.600  
156.575  
156.650  
156.625  
156.700  
156.675  
156.750  
156.725  
156.800  
156.825  
156.850  
156.875  
156.900  
156.925  
156.950  
156.975  
157.000 161.600  
157.050  
157.025  
157.075  
157.100  
157.125  
157.150 161.750  
157.200 161.800  
157.250 161.850  
157.300 161.900  
157.350 161.950  
157.400 162.000  
157.175  
157.225  
157.275 161.875  
157.325 161.925  
157.375 161.975  
157.425 162.025  
* Pacific coast only  
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INDEX  
A-band.......................................... 6  
All-channel Scan ......................... 24  
Alkaline Batteries, Installing ........... 1  
APO (Auto Power OFF) .............. 36  
AM.............................................. 34  
AM Band................................33, 34  
ASC ............................................ 14  
Attenuator ................................... 36  
Automatic Dialer.......................... 31  
Automatic Repeater Offset .......... 13  
Automatic Simplex Check ........... 14  
B-band Frequency .................. 6, 33  
Band Scan .................................. 22  
Bar Antenna ................................ 34  
Battery  
Frequency Step Size ................... 37  
Full Reset ................................... 50  
Groups, Memory Channel ........... 18  
Information Channel  
Recalling ................................ 20  
Reprogramming ..................... 20  
Scan ...................................... 26  
Installing  
the Alkaline Batteries ................ 1  
the Antenna ............................. 1  
the Belt Clip ............................. 1  
the Li-ion Battery Pack ............. 1  
Internal Beats.............................. 51  
Keys and Control .......................... 4  
Language, Selecting a Menu......... 9  
Lamp .......................................... 38  
Li-ion Battery Pack  
Installing .................................. 1  
Charging .................................. 2  
Lock Function ............................. 38  
Manual Dialing ............................ 31  
Marine Channels, VHF ................ 57  
Memory Channel  
Groups................................... 18  
Group Link ............................. 24  
Lockout .................................. 27  
Naming a ............................... 17  
Recall Mode........................... 16  
Transfer ................................. 18  
Menu  
Access ..................................... 9  
Function List ............................ 9  
Reset ..................................... 50  
Meter ............................................ 5  
MHz Mode .................................... 7  
MHz Scan ................................... 23  
Microphone PF Keys (optional) ... 38  
Microprocessor Reset ................. 50  
Monitor ....................................... 39  
Narrow Band FM Operation ........ 39  
Normal Scan ............................... 22  
Odd-split Frequency ...............12, 15  
Offset  
Programming ......................... 12  
Programming Flow ................. 12  
Selecting, Direction ................ 12  
Selecting, Frequency ............. 12  
Operating Voltage ................... 2, 51  
Optional Accessories................... 44  
Output Power  
Selecting ............................ 7, 41  
Power ON/ OFF ........................ 3, 6  
Priority Channel  
Reprogramming  
the Call Channel .................... 19  
the Information Channel ......... 20  
Reset  
Full ........................................ 50  
Menu ..................................... 50  
VFO ....................................... 50  
Reverse Function ........................ 14  
Scan  
All-Channel ............................ 24  
Band ...................................... 22  
Call ........................................ 25  
Carrier-operated Mode ........... 27  
Group .................................... 24  
Program ................................. 23  
Resume Method .................... 27  
Seek Mode ............................ 27  
Time-operated Mode .............. 27  
Visual..................................... 26  
Simplex  
Storing, Frequencies or Standard  
Repeater Frequencies............ 15  
Specifications.........................53, 54  
Squelch, Adjusting ........................ 6  
Supplied Accessories ..................... i  
SP/MIC jack Function.................. 45  
Switching Power ON/ OFF ........ 3, 6  
Time-operated Mode ................... 27  
Time-out Timer............................ 40  
TNC ............................................ 45  
Tone  
Activating, Function ................ 13  
Freq. ID Scan......................... 14  
Selecting a, Frequency .......... 13  
Transmit a 1750 Hz ................ 13  
Transmitting .................................. 7  
Transmit Power, Selecting ....... 7, 41  
Troubleshooting .....................48, 49  
Tune Enable ............................... 38  
TV Channels ..........................55, 56  
TX Inhibit .................................... 40  
TX Power .................................... 41  
USB ............................................ 34  
VFO  
Installing the Alkaline ................ 1  
Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1  
Life ........................................ 36  
Remaining ............................. 36  
Saver ..................................... 37  
Type ...................................... 36  
Beat Shift .................................... 37  
Beep Function............................. 37  
Belt Clip, Installing the ................... 1  
Call Channel, Recalling ............... 19  
Call Scan .................................... 25  
Carrier-operated Mode ................ 27  
Channel Display.......................... 21  
Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack ... 2  
Cigarette Lighter Socket ................ 2  
Citizen Band Channels................ 57  
COM Port.................................... 46  
CTCSS  
Freq. ID Scan......................... 29  
Selecting a, Frequency .......... 28  
Using ..................................... 28  
CW ........................................34, 51  
DC IN jack .............................. 2, 51  
DCS  
Code ID Scan ........................ 30  
Selecting a, Code................... 29  
Using ..................................... 29  
Delete  
Memory Channel ................... 16  
Memory Group....................... 18  
Direct Frequency Entry ................. 7  
Display  
Mode ....................................... 7  
Programmable ....................... 39  
Reset ..................................... 50  
Visual Scan  
(Memory channel) .................. 27  
(VFO)..................................... 26  
Volume  
Adjusting .................................. 6  
Balance ............................ 41,46  
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit)  
Delay Time............................. 42  
Gain....................................... 41  
On busy ................................. 42  
LCD ......................................... 5  
Contrast ................................. 37  
DTMF  
Adjusting the Pause  
Duration ................................. 32  
Adjusting the, Tone Transmission  
Speed .................................... 32  
Automatic Dialer..................... 31  
Manual Dialing ....................... 31  
Lock....................................... 32  
Storing a, Number  
Programming ......................... 25  
Using, Scan ........................... 25  
Priority Scan ............................... 25  
Program Scan ............................. 23  
Storing, Frequency Range ..... 23  
Programmable VFO .................... 39  
Recalling  
Call Channel .......................... 19  
Memory Channel ................... 16  
Information Channel ............... 20  
Regulated Power Supply ............... 2  
Repeater Offset, Automatic ......... 13  
Repeater Operation .................... 12  
1750 Hz, Transmitting a .............. 13  
9600 bps..................................... 45  
in memory.............................. 31  
Transmitting a Stored,  
Number.................................. 32  
TX hold .................................. 31  
Fine Tuning  
Activating ............................... 35  
Selecting, Frequency Step ..... 35  
First QSO...................................... 3  
FM .............................................. 34  
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