Kenwood Car Stereo System TM D700A TM D700E User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
1T44/M440 M-HzDFM7DUA0L B0ANDAER  
1T44/M430 M-HzDFM7DUA0L B0ANDAER  
1T44/M430 M-HzDFM7DUA0L B0ANDEER  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
© B62-1228-20 (K,E,M)  
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01  
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NOTICES TO THE USER  
PRECAUTIONS  
One or more of the following statements may be  
applicable:  
Please observe the following precautions to prevent  
fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage:  
FCC WARNING  
•
When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure  
your transceiver while driving because it is simply  
too dangerous.  
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or  
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless  
the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The  
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized  
change or modification is made.  
•
Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of  
headphones/headsets while driving on public  
roads. If in doubt, do not wear headphones while  
mobiling.  
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY  
THE FCC  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
•
•
•
Do not transmit with high output power for  
extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.  
Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by  
this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of  
direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to  
heating appliances.  
•
•
Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty  
areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable  
surfaces.  
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming  
from the transceiver, turn OFF the power  
immediately. Contact a KENWOOD service station  
or your dealer.  
•
Consult the dealer for technical assistance.  
When condensation occurs inside the transceiver:  
Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the  
room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is  
quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room. When condensation  
occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may  
become unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens,  
turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while. When the condensed  
droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally.  
•
The transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power  
source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the  
transceiver.  
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CONTENTS  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1  
CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1  
CHAPTER PREPARATION  
MOBILE INSTALLATION ........................................... 2  
Main Unit Installation............................................. 2  
Front Panel Installation ......................................... 3  
FIXED STATION INSTALLATION ............................... 4  
MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION ................. 4  
DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION .......................... 5  
Mobile Operation .................................................. 5  
Fixed Station Operation ........................................ 6  
Replacing Fuses ................................................... 7  
ANTENNA CONNECTION ......................................... 7  
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ................................. 8  
External Speakers ................................................ 8  
Microphone........................................................... 8  
CHAPTER  
4
OPERATING BASICS  
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................... 19  
ADJUSTING VOLUME ............................................ 19  
SELECTING A BAND .............................................. 19  
SELECTING A FREQUENCY .................................. 20  
ADJUSTING SQUELCH .......................................... 20  
TRANSMITTING ...................................................... 21  
Selecting Output Power ...................................... 21  
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CHAPTER  
5
MENU SET-UP  
MENU ACCESS ...................................................... 22  
MENU CONFIGURATION ....................................... 23  
CHAPTER  
6
OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
PROGRAMMING OFFSET ...................................... 29  
Selecting Offset Direction .................................... 29  
Selecting Offset Frequency ................................. 29  
Activating Tone Function ..................................... 30  
Selecting a Tone Frequency ................................ 30  
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ......................... 31  
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE .......................... 32  
REVERSE FUNCTION ............................................ 33  
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC).................... 33  
TONE FREQ. ID ...................................................... 34  
CHAPTER  
CHAPTER  
2
3
YOUR FIRST QSO  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
FRONT PANEL ........................................................ 10  
MAIN UNIT- FRONT ................................................ 12  
MAIN UNIT-REAR ................................................... 12  
MICROPHONE ........................................................ 13  
INDICATORS........................................................... 14  
BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES.............................. 15  
BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY ............................... 16  
BAND A & B ............................................................. 17  
TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND ............................ 17  
MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY) .. 18  
CHAPTER  
7
MEMORY CHANNELS  
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT  
MEMORY CHANNEL?............................................. 35  
STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR  
STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES ............... 36  
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PROGRAM SCAN ................................................... 52  
Setting Scan Limits ............................................. 52  
Using Program Scan ........................................... 53  
MHz SCAN .............................................................. 53  
CALL/VFO SCAN .................................................... 54  
CALL/MEMORY SCAN ............................................ 54  
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER  
1
2
FREQUENCIES....................................................... 36  
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL....................... 37  
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL......................... 37  
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL............................. 38  
CALL CHANNEL...................................................... 39  
Recalling the Call Channel .................................. 39  
Reprogramming the Call Channel ....................... 39  
3
4
5
CHAPTER 10 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH  
SYSTEM (CTCSS)  
6
7
USING CTCSS ........................................................ 55  
CTCSS FREQ. ID .................................................... 56  
CHAPTER 11 DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS)  
USING DCS ............................................................ 57  
DCS CODE ID ......................................................... 58  
CHAPTER 12 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF)  
FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)  
MANUAL DIALING .................................................. 59  
DTMF Monitor..................................................... 59  
AUTOMATIC DIALER .............................................. 60  
Storing a DTMF Number in Memory.................... 60  
Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number.................. 61  
Selecting TX Speed ............................................ 61  
Selecting Pause Duration .................................... 61  
CHAPTER 13 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS  
MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER .............................. 40  
CHANNEL DISPLAY ................................................ 40  
PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?.................................... 41  
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9
CHAPTER  
8
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION......................... 42  
APPLICATION EXAMPLES ..................................... 43  
STORING IN PM CHANNELS ................................. 44  
RECALLING A PM CHANNEL ................................. 44  
AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE ................................. 45  
PM CHANNEL RESET ............................................ 45  
CHAPTER  
9
SCAN  
VISUAL SCAN ......................................................... 47  
Selecting the Number of Channels ...................... 47  
Using Visual Scan ............................................... 48  
SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD ................. 49  
VFO SCAN ............................................................. 50  
MEMORY SCAN...................................................... 50  
Locking Out a Memory Channel.......................... 51  
GROUP SCAN ........................................................ 51  
CHAPTER 14 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS  
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY  
(WITH MC-53DM ONLY) ......................................... 63  
CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE ................... 64  
PROGRAMMABLE VFO.......................................... 64  
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CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL  
(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
PREPARATION ....................................................... 74  
CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 75  
DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................. 65  
AUTO DIMMER CHANGE ....................................... 65  
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST ............................... 65  
POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL......................... 65  
BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY ................................. 66  
AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.).................... 66  
TRANSCEIVER LOCK ............................................ 67  
ALL-CONTROL LOCK ............................................. 67  
CHAPTER 17 SKY COMMAND 2  
(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH  
THE HF TRANSCEIVER ......................................... 77  
PREPARATION FLOW ............................................ 78  
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 79  
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 79  
CONTROL OPERATION.......................................... 80  
CHAPTER 18 REPEATER FUNCTION  
(U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
CHAPTER 19 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)  
CHAPTER 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
CHAPTER 21 INSTALLING OPTIONS  
CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION  
BUTTON LABELS ................................................... 67  
S-METER SQUELCH .............................................. 68  
Squelch Hang Time ............................................ 68  
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME ................................... 69  
KEY BEEP ON/ OFF................................................ 69  
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE .................................... 69  
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) ................... 69  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ......................................... 70  
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) ........................... 70  
POWER-ON MESSAGE .......................................... 71  
DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION .................................. 71  
CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ........... 72  
SPEAKER MUTE .................................................... 72  
INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE  
SYNTHESIZER UNIT .............................................. 85  
INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION  
CABLE KIT .............................................................. 85  
CHAPTER 22 MAINTENANCE  
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 87  
SERVICE................................................................. 87  
SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 87  
CLEANING .............................................................. 87  
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 88  
SPECIFICATIONS  
CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION  
(TM-D700E ONLY).................................................. 72  
CHAPTER 15  
MICROPHONE CONTROL  
(WITH MC-53DM ONLY)  
INDEX  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL  
A market area code (K, E, or M4) can be found on the  
label attached to the package box.  
The writing conventions described below have been  
followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary  
repetition.  
Accessory  
Microphone  
Part Number Quantity  
Instruction  
What to do  
K: MC-53DM  
E/ M4: MC-45  
T91-0615-XX  
T91-0396-XX  
1
1
Press [KEY].  
Press and release KEY.  
DC power cable  
Transceiver fuse (15 A)  
E30-2111-XX  
F51-0017-XX  
1
1
Press  
[KEY] (1 s).  
Press and hold KEY for 1 second or  
longer.  
Front panel mounting bracket  
(one pair)  
J29-0663-XX  
J29-0664-XX  
1
1
Press [KEY1],  
[KEY2].  
Press KEY1 momentarily, release  
KEY1, then press KEY2.  
Main-unit mounting bracket  
Microphone hanger (K only)  
Screw set for main unit  
K
E/ M4  
J29-0628-XX  
1
Press [F] (1 s),  
[KEY].  
Press and hold [F] for 1 second or  
longer, then press KEY.  
J19-1526-XX  
1
Press  
Press and hold KEY1, then press  
[KEY1]+[KEY2]. KEY2.  
1
N99-0382-XX  
N99-0331-XX  
1
1
With transceiver power OFF, press  
Press [KEY]+  
POWER ON.  
and hold KEY, then turn ON the  
transceiver power by pressing  
[PWR].  
Screw set for front panel  
Modular plug cable  
Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10")  
N99-2014-XX  
E30-3391-XX  
1
1
E30-3400-XX  
J02-0488-XX  
—
1
4
1
2
3-conductor plug  
3
Cushion  
Warranty card  
(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only)  
Instruction manual  
Main  
Specialized Communications B62-1273-XX  
B62-1228-XX  
1
1
1
2
3
The screw set includes screws for attaching the microphone  
hanger {page 8}.  
See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED  
COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.  
See page 4.  
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PREPARATION  
1
2 Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten  
MOBILE INSTALLATION  
the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and flat  
washers. There are 2 screws and 2 washers  
supplied for each side of the bracket.  
This transceiver asks you to install the front panel and  
main unit at separate positions. Select safe, convenient  
locations inside your vehicle that minimize danger to  
your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in  
motion. Consider installing the units at appropriate  
positions so that knees or legs will not strike them during  
sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick well-  
•
Double check that all hardware is tightened to  
prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket  
or transceiver.  
ventilated locations that are shielded from direct sunlight.  
Note: Unlike the previous KENWOOD mobile transceivers, this  
transceiver does not allow the front panel and main unit to be joined.  
SEMS screw  
■ Main Unit Installation  
1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using  
the supplied self-tapping screws and flat washers.  
There are 4 screws and 4 washers supplied.  
•
Determine the appropriate angle of the main unit,  
using the 3 screw holes on the rear edge of each  
bracket side.  
• The bracket must be installed so that the 3 screw  
holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing  
backward.  
Self-tapping screw  
(5 mm x 16 mm)  
Flat washer  
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4 Position the grooves on the front panel over the  
■ Front Panel Installation  
bracket tabs.  
1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the  
supplied 2 hexagon SEMS screws and 2 flat  
washers.  
1
• Do not completely tighten the screws in this step.  
Bracket tab  
SEMS screw  
5 Slide the front panel down until its locking tab  
clicks.  
•
The tab on the front panel must be completely locked  
by the bracket; otherwise vehicle vibration may  
cause the front panel to drop off the bracket.  
2 Peel off the paper backing from the rear of the  
bracket.  
Locking tab  
3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it  
6 Determine the angle of the front panel, then  
completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the  
bracket.  
securely using the supplied 3 self-tapping screws  
and 3 flat washers.  
Self-tapping screw  
(4 mm x 14 mm)  
Flat washer  
SEMS screw  
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FIXED STATION INSTALLATION  
MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION  
When placing the main unit on such a surface as a desk  
top, use the supplied cushions to prevent the surface  
from being scratched. Attach the 4 pieces of cushions to  
the specified positions on the rear of the main unit.  
Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front  
panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the  
front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit.  
1
Note: The 6-pin plug is wider than the 4-pin plug.  
Note: Attach all the cushions to the flat surface on the main unit;  
otherwise the installation will be unstable or the cushions may come off  
easily.  
6-pin plug  
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2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape  
around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.  
Tie down the full run of cable.  
DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION  
1
■ Mobile Operation  
3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect  
other wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal  
before connecting the transceiver.  
The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V.  
Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be  
sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient  
current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is  
insufficient, the display may darken during transmission,  
or transmit output power may drop excessively.  
4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections,  
and attach the power cable to the battery  
terminals; red connects to the positive (+)  
terminal, black connects to the negative (–)  
terminal.  
1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the  
transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery  
terminals using the shortest path from the  
transceiver.  
•
Use the full length of the cable without cutting off  
excess even if the cable is longer than required. In  
particular, never remove the fuse holders from the  
• If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an  
insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the  
vehicle.  
cable.  
Red  
• It is recommended not to use the cigarette lighter  
socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce  
an unacceptable voltage drop.  
Fuse holder  
Black  
• If the power cable must be routed through a hole in  
the vehicle chassis or body, for example in the  
firewall at the front of the passenger compartment,  
use a rubber grommet to protect the cable from  
abrasion. Dismantle the fuse holder to pass the  
cable through the firewall.  
5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative  
terminal.  
6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s  
power supply connector.  
•
Press the connectors firmly together until the locking  
tab clicks.  
• The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it  
is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine  
secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables.  
Fuse holder  
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2 Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to  
■ Fixed Station Operation  
the connector on the DC power cable.  
In order to use this transceiver for fixed station  
operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power  
supply that must be purchased separately. The  
recommended current capacity of your power supply  
is 12 A.  
1
•
Press the connectors firmly together until the locking  
tab clicks.  
1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC  
power supply and check that polarities are correct  
(Red: positive, Black: negative).  
• DO NOT directly connect the transceiver to an AC  
outlet.  
Fuse holder  
Note:  
• Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the  
transceiver to a regulated power supply.  
◆
For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,  
the following optional power supply is recommended:  
PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle).  
• Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.  
◆
◆
Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be  
sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.  
Fuse holder  
Regulated DC power  
Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you  
make all connections.  
supply  
Red (+)  
Black (–)  
To AC outlet  
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■ Replacing Fuses  
ANTENNA CONNECTION  
If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct  
the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace  
the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow,  
disconnect the power cable and contact your  
authorized KENWOOD dealer or an authorized  
KENWOOD service center for assistance.  
Before operating, you must first install an efficient,  
well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will  
depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct  
installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if  
the antenna system and its installation are given careful  
attention.  
1
You should choose a 50 Ω impedance antenna to match  
the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial  
feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of  
50 Ω . Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed  
lines having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the  
efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause  
interference to nearby broadcast television receivers,  
radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.  
Fuse Location  
Fuse Current Rating  
Transceiver  
15 A  
Supplied Accessory  
DC Power Cable  
20 A  
Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise the  
transceiver could be damaged.  
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◆
Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other  
matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the  
antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.  
All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage.  
Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle  
battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery  
may become discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start  
the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions.  
Antenna  
connector  
To antenna  
Feed line connector  
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS  
UP  
DC 8 V, 200 mA max.  
GND  
1
■ External Speakers  
STBY (PTT)  
GND (MIC)  
MIC  
NC: No connection  
DWN  
If you plan to use external speakers, choose  
speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω . The external  
speaker jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-  
conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include  
the SP-50B.  
For the U.S.A./ Canada version, a microphone hanger is  
supplied. Attach the hanger to an appropriate position  
using the screws included in the screw set.  
Microphone  
hanger  
Microphone  
hanger screw  
(3 mm x 10 mm)  
■ Microphone  
To communicate in the voice modes, connect a 600 Ω  
microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into  
the modular socket on the front of the main unit.  
Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks.  
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YOUR FIRST QSO  
If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the  
Switch ON the DC power supply, then  
press the PWR switch.  
2
packaging material .....please don’t. The 7 steps given here will  
get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy  
the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new  
transceiver.  
Turn the VOL and SQL controls to  
approximately 9 o’clock.  
After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most  
comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite  
drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile.  
Press [BAND SEL] to select the VHF  
or UHF band.  
Turn the Tuning control to select a  
frequency.  
q
Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak  
in a normal tone of voice.  
Release Mic [PTT] to receive.  
r
ew wew w  
t
y
Repeat steps  
and  
to continue  
communication.  
MC-53DM  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
e MRbuotn  
FRONT PANEL  
Selects the Memory Recall mode {page 37}. In this  
mode you can change memory channels, using the  
Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts  
Memory Scan {page 50}.  
Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel  
controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find  
explanations in the appropriate sections of the manual.  
3
r Tunnigconortl  
When turned, selects:  
•
•
Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page 20}.  
Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode  
{page 37}.  
•
Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page 22}.  
This control is used for various other selections.  
q CALLbuotn  
When an up-arrow (c) and down-arrow (d) are  
visible as button labels, the Tuning control functions  
in exactly the same way as the up- and down-arrow  
keys.  
Recalls the Call channel {page 39}. Also starts or  
stops Call/VFO Scan {page 54} when in VFO mode,  
or Call/Memory Scan {page 54} when in Memory  
Recall mode.  
t MHzbuotn  
w VFObuotn  
When pressed, selects the MHz mode. In this mode  
you can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz  
steps or 10 MHz steps {page 20}, using the Tuning  
control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts MHz Scan  
{page 53}.  
Selects the VFO mode. In this mode you can change  
the operating frequency, using the Tuning control or  
Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also provides:  
•
VFO Scan start to scan the entire VFO range  
{page 50}.  
•
Program Scan start to scan a programmed range of  
frequencies {page 52}.  
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! CTRLbuotn  
Selects the band that you can control using the front  
panel buttons or the microphone keys {page 17}.  
! VOLconrtoslB/ANDSELbuotns  
3
When turned, adjusts the level of receive audio from  
the speaker {page 19}. Turn the left control (band A)  
or the right control (band B) depending on which  
band you want to operate.  
y (Funcoitnb)uotn  
Allows you to select the different functions that are  
When pressed, these buttons select the desired TX  
band. Press the left button (band A) or the right  
button (band B) depending on which band you want  
to select.  
available using the multifunction buttons.  
u TONEbuotn  
For band A and B, see page 17.  
Activates the Tone {page 30}, CTCSS {page 55}, or  
DCS function {page 57}.  
! SQL control  
i REVbuotn  
When turned, adjusts the squelch level {page 20}.  
This allows you to mute speaker output while no  
signals are present.  
Switches the transmit frequency and receive  
frequency when operating with an offset {page 29} or  
an odd-split memory channel {page 36}.  
! MNUbuotn  
o LOWbuotn  
Selects the Menu mode {page 22}.  
Selects High, Medium, or Low transmit output power  
{page 21}.  
! PMbuotn  
Selects the Programmable Memory (PM) mode {page  
44}.  
! MUTEbuotn  
Mutes the speaker allocated to the control band  
{page 72}.  
! PWRswitch  
Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page 19}.  
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y RESETbuotn  
Press for 1 second or longer to perform Full Reset  
MAIN UNIT- FRONT  
{page 41}. No confirmation message appears. Use  
this switch when the microcomputer and/or the  
memory chip malfunction because of ambient factors.  
3
Note: With the transceiver power ON, do not connect cables to or  
remove from the front panel of the main unit.  
MAIN UNIT- REAR  
q COMconnector  
Accepts a DB-9 female connector for connecting to a  
computer. See the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED  
COMMUNICATIONS” {page 2}.  
w GPS jack  
Accepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug for  
connecting to a GPS receiver. See the separate manual,  
“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 10}.  
q Anetnnaconnecotr  
Connect an external antenna {page 7}. When making  
test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of  
the antenna. The antenna system or load should  
have an impedance of 50 Ω . The TM-D700E accepts  
a male N-type connector and other versions accept a  
male PL-259 connector. This transceiver has only  
one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer.  
e DATAconnector  
Accepts a 6-pin mini DIN plug for connecting to an  
external TNC or an optional VC-H1. See the separate  
manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 2  
and 35}.  
r PANELconnecotr  
w PowerInpu1t 3.8VDCcable  
Insert one end of the supplied modular plug cable for  
connecting the front panel {page 4}.  
Connect a 13.8 V DC power source. Use the  
supplied DC power cable {pages 5 and 6}.  
t MCIconnecotr  
e Speakeajrcks  
If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for  
clearer audio. These jacks accept a 3.5 mm (1/8")  
mono (2-conductor) plug. See page 8.  
Insert the modular plug on the microphone cable until  
the locking tab clicks {page 8}.  
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t CALLkey  
y VFOkey  
u MRkey  
MICROPHONE  
MC-53DM  
MC-45  
1
2
2
1
Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR  
DWN  
UP  
buttons. These keys can be reprogrammed, if  
desired {page 62}.  
3
3
7
7
8
8
3
MIC  
5
5
i PFkey  
CALL VFO  
MR  
PF  
6
LOCK  
6
Depending on which function you select in Menu 1–8–1  
(PF1), the function of this key differs. Refer to  
6
ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC  
MADE IN JAPAN  
4
4
“PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS” {page 62}.  
o DTMFkeypad(MC-53DMonly)  
The 16-key keypad is used for DTMF functions  
{page 59}, or to directly enter an operating frequency  
{page 63}, a memory channel number {page 37}, a  
tone frequency {page 30}, or a CTCSS frequency  
{page 56}. The keypad is also available to program a  
memory channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON  
message {page 71}, or other character strings.  
q UPbuotn  
w DWNbuotn  
Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the  
memory channel number, the menu number, etc.  
Holding either button down causes the action to be  
repeated. Also, switches between values for  
functions with multiple choices.  
e PTP(TushotT-askwl)cthi  
Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive.  
r LOCKswctih  
Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and (if  
equipped) the DTMF keypad.  
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INDICATORS  
What You  
Selected  
What You Press to Ref.  
Indicator  
Cancel  
Page  
On the display you will see various indicators that show  
what you have selected.  
Locked-out  
memory  
Use Menu 1–4–3.  
51  
channel  
What You  
Selected  
What You Press to Ref.  
3
Indicator  
Cancel  
Page  
Auto Band  
Change  
[F], [A.B.C.]  
[F], [MHz]  
66  
67  
67  
[TONE], [TONE],  
[TONE]  
Tone function  
30  
Transceiver  
Lock  
CTCSS  
DCS  
[TONE], [TONE]  
55  
57  
[MHz]+ POWER  
ON, then [F], [MHz]  
[TONE]  
All-control Lock  
[F], [SHIFT], [F],  
[SHIFT]  
(TM-D700E: one  
Speaker Mute [MUTE]  
72  
(4)  
Plus offset  
direction  
29  
Packet mode  
[F] (1 s), [TNC]  
more [F], [SHIFT])  
[F] (1 s), [TNC],  
[F] (1 s), [TNC]  
APRS mode  
(11)  
72  
[F], [SHIFT]  
(TM-D700E: one  
more [F], [SHIFT])  
Minus offset  
direction  
29  
29  
Narrow transmit  
deviation  
Use Menu 1–3–6.  
1
Minus offset  
direction  
1 TM-D700E only  
[F], [SHIFT]  
(–7.6 MHz) 1  
For the shaded indicators, see the separate manual,  
“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.  
Reverse  
[REV]  
[REV]  
33  
33  
Automatic  
Simplex Check  
Whenyoureceiveasignal:  
High transmit  
power  
Default  
21  
21  
21  
Medium  
[LOW], [LOW] to  
transmit power select the default  
Low transmit  
power  
[LOW] to select  
the default  
• “BUSY” appears when the squelch {page 20} is open.  
• The S-meter shows the strength of received signals.  
1 TM-D700E only  
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BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES  
This section introduces you to the basic modes you can  
select.  
VFO mode  
3
Press [VFO] to select. You can change the operating  
frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
Menu mode  
Press [MNU] to select. You can change Menu Nos.  
using the Tuning control or [c]/ [d]. Refer to “MENU  
SET-UP” {page 22}.  
Memory Recall mode  
Press [MR] to select. You can change memory  
channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN],  
where you stored frequencies and related data. Refer to  
“MEMORY CHANNELS” {page 35}.  
APRS mode/ Packet mode  
Press [F] (1 s), [TNC] to select APRS mode. Press [F] (1 s),  
[TNC] again to select Packet mode. In APRS mode, you  
can receive and transmit APRS packets. In Packet mode,  
you can send commands to the built-in TNC from a personal  
computer. Refer to the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED  
COMMUNICATIONS” {pages 4 and 11}.  
Programmable Memory (PM) mode  
2
2
Press [PM] to select. You can select the transceiver  
environment, by pressing [1] to [5], that you stored in  
PM channels. Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY  
(PM)” {page 42}.  
1
1
APRS mode  
Packet mode  
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The labels of the 5 buttons beside the display are shown  
at the left end or right end of the display. These labels  
will change depending on the current mode.  
BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY  
The functions of the 6 buttons below the display can be  
identified through the labels shown at the bottom of the  
display. After pressing [F] or [F] (1 s), pressing [F]  
([OFF]) again restores the basic state.  
3
Basic State Display Labels  
Basic State  
Display Labels  
Labels after Pressing [F]  
Labels after  
Pressing [F]  
Labels after  
Pressing [F] (1 s)  
Labels after Pressing [F] (1 s)  
Note:  
◆
When selecting Programmable Memory (PM) mode, you will see  
different labels. See “Programmable Memory (PM) mode” {page 15}.  
◆
You can also select different combinations of buttons labels. See  
“CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS ” {page 67}.  
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TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND  
BAND A & B  
What confuses you on this radio first could be the ideas  
of the TX band and Control band. To avoid confusion,  
please note the differences between the TX band and  
the Control band.  
In this manual, the band recalled at the left on the  
display is referred to as band A, and the band at the right  
is called band B. In band A you can recall a 144 MHz  
band (default) or a 440 (or 430) MHz sub-band. In band  
B you can recall a 440 (or 430) MHz band (default) or a  
144 MHz sub-band. On the U.S.A./ Canada version, you  
can also recall a 118 MHz, 220 MHz, or 300 MHz sub-  
band in band A, and a 300 MHz or 1.2 GHz sub-band in  
band B. This transceiver is capable of simultaneously  
receiving on bands A and B.  
3
TX Band  
Press the left [BAND SEL] (band A) or the right [BAND  
SEL] (band B) to select. “PTT” on the display shows  
which band (A or B) is currently selected as the transmit  
(TX) band. You can use the TX band to transmit signals  
or to control the transceiver.  
Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or B.  
To recall the sub-band, press [F], then the same [BAND  
SEL]. The following diagram shows how the bands are  
switched on a TM-D700E.  
Left  
[BAND SEL]  
[F], right  
[F], left  
[BAND SEL]  
Control Band  
[BAND SEL]  
Press [CTRL] to select. On the display “Ctrl” appears to  
show which band (A or B) is currently selected as the  
Control band. Use this function when you want to  
control the band which is not currently set as the TX  
band. After selecting the Control band, you cannot  
control the TX band.  
Right  
[BAND SEL]  
[F], right  
[BAND SEL]  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
◆
You cannot recall a sub-band in Memory Recall mode. First press  
[VFO] to select VFO mode.  
You cannot recall the UHF sub-band in band A and the VHF sub-  
band in band B at the same time.  
The 118 MHz, 220 MHz, 300 MHz, or 1.2 GHz sub-band cannot be  
used for transmitting.  
For the range of each band, see “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 90}.  
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You can also use the Mic keypad to program a memory  
channel name {pages 38 and 60}, Power-ON message  
{page 71}, or other character strings. Each press of a  
Mic key switches entry of characters as below. You can  
always use Mic [A] as [a], [B] as [b], [C] as [DEL],  
and [D] as [OK].  
MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (MC-53DM ONLY)  
The keypad on the MC-53DM allows you to make  
various entries depending on which mode the  
transceiver is in.  
3
In VFO or Memory Recall mode, use the Mic keypad to  
select a frequency {page 63} or memory channel number  
{page 37}. In Tone or CTCSS freq. Select mode, use the  
keypad to select a Tone frequency {page 30} or CTCSS  
frequency {page 56}. First press the Mic PF key  
programmed as the ENTER key {page 62}.  
1
2
3
4
5
q
z
1 Q Z  
6
7
8
9
0
m n o 6 M N O  
a b  
d e  
g h  
c
f
i
2 A B C  
3 D E F  
4 G H  
p
t
r
s
v
y
0
)
7 P R S  
8 T U V  
9 W X Y  
u
To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic  
[PTT], then press the DTMF keys on the Mic keypad  
{page 59} in sequence.  
I
w x  
Space  
j
k
!
l
5
.
J K L  
?
'
,
–
/
& # % (  
< >  
;
:
#
" @  
When programming call signs for the Sky Command 2  
{page 79}, pressing Mic [0] selects only “0” and pressing  
Mic [#] selects only “–”.  
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OPERATING BASICS  
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF  
ADJUSTING VOLUME  
1 Switch ON the DC power supply.  
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio  
level and counterclockwise to decrease the audio level.  
•
If operating mobile, skip this step.  
4
2 Press the PWR switch to switch ON the transceiver.  
• If background noise is inaudible because of the Squelch  
function, press the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor  
function {page 62}, then adjust the VOL control. Press the  
PF key again to cancel the Monitor function.  
3 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch  
again.  
4 If operating as a fixed station, switch OFF the DC  
power supply.  
SELECTING A BAND  
•
You may skip step 3. After switching ON the transceiver,  
you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch  
on the DC power supply.  
Press the left [BAND SEL] to select band A, or the right  
[BAND SEL] to select band B.  
• “PTT” moves to the selected band.  
• For band A and B, see page 17.  
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SELECTING A FREQUENCY  
ADJUSTING SQUELCH  
1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.  
The purpose of the Squelch it to mute the speaker when  
no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly  
set, you will hear sound only when actually receiving  
signals. The higher the squelch level selected, the  
stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate  
squelch level depends on ambient RF noise conditions.  
4
Turn the SQL control when no signals are present.  
Select the squelch level at which the background noise  
is just eliminated.  
2 To increase the frequency, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise or press Mic [UP].  
To decrease the frequency, turn the Tuning control  
counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN].  
Noise  
The
(Squelch opened)  
•
•
Pressing and holding Mic [UP]/ [DWN] causes the  
frequency to step repeatedly.  
The current squelch level is incorrect.  
To change frequencies in steps of 1 MHz, press [MHz]  
(Tuning control) first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels this  
function.  
No speaker output  
Audio  
•
To change frequencies in steps of 10 MHz, press  
[F]+[MHz] first. Pressing [F] cancels the 10 MHz  
function; pressing [MHz] starts the 1 MHz function.  
If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to  
select frequencies. See “DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY  
(Squelch closed)  
The current squelch level is correct.  
(Squelch opened)  
(WITH MC-53DM ONLY)” {page 63}.  
The current squelch level is correct.  
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■ Selecting Output Power  
TRANSMITTING  
It’s wise to select lower transmit power if communication  
is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with  
others on the band. When operating from battery  
power, you will enjoy more operating time before a  
charge is necessary.  
1 To transmit, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into  
the microphone in a normal tone of voice.  
•
“ON AIR” and the RF power meter appear.  
4
Press [LOW] to select high (“H”), medium (“M”), or  
low (“L”) power. The default is high.  
•
You can program a different power for band A and B.  
•
•
Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,  
may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your  
signals at the receiving station.  
The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output  
power.  
2 When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT].  
Time-Out Timer: Holding down Mic [PTT] for more than 10 minutes  
causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop transmitting.  
Release, then press Mic [PTT] to resume transmitting. You may change  
the time-out time to 3 or 5 minutes {page 70}.  
◆
◆
Do not transmit at high output power for an extended period of  
time. The transceiver could overheat and malfunction.  
Continuous transmission causes the heat sink to overheat.  
Never touch the heat sink when it may be hot.  
Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high  
temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may  
function to lower transmit output power.  
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MENU SET-UP  
The Menu system on this transceiver consists of 3  
levels.  
3 Press [OK].  
•
The current level 2 No. blinks.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 2  
Level 1  
Level 2  
1
No.  
1
2
3
5
Level 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6  
Menu 1–3–1  
MENU ACCESS  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
•
The current level 1 No. blinks.  
•
•
To move back to level 1, press [BACK].  
To exit Menu mode, press [ESC].  
5 Press [OK].  
6 For Menu 1–1 to 1–9 and 1–A, repeat steps 4 and  
5 to select level 3.  
7 Press [c]/ [d] to select a parameter.  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate level 1 No.  
•
The procedure in this step differs depending on  
which menu item you selected. See the appropriate  
sections in the manual.  
8 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
9 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
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MENU CONFIGURATION  
The shaded Menu Nos. are described in the separate manual, “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.  
Ref.  
page  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Selections  
Default  
1
2
3
4
5
Power-ON Message  
Contrast  
See reference page.  
Level 1 (min.) ~ 16 (max.)  
Positive/ Negative  
ON/ OFF  
HELLO !!  
Level 8  
71  
65  
65  
65  
67  
5
1
2
DISPLAY  
Reverse mode  
Positive  
Auto Dimmer Change  
Multi-function button  
OFF  
Mode 1/ 2/ 3  
Mode 1  
Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)/  
OFF  
1
Beep volume  
Level 5  
69  
2
3
Key Beep  
ON/ OFF  
ON  
69  
72  
AUDIO  
Speaker configuration  
Mode 1/ 2  
Mode 1  
1
RADIO  
English/ APRS only/  
Japanese/ OFF  
1
4
Voice Synthesizer  
OFF  
83  
1
5
1
2
3
Voice volume  
Level 1 (min.) ~ 7 (max.)  
See reference page.  
ON/ OFF  
Level 5  
—
83  
64  
68  
68  
Programmable VFO  
S-meter Squelch  
OFF  
125 / 250 / 500 msec./ OFF  
OFF  
See reference  
page.  
Squelch hang time  
FM/ AM mode  
3
TX/RX  
4
FM/ AM  
69  
5
6
Advanced Intercept Point  
ON/ OFF  
OFF  
69  
72  
2
TX/ RX deviation  
Wide/ Narrow  
Wide  
1 Only with an optional VS-3 unit installed  
2 TM-D700E only  
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Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Selections  
Default  
ON  
Ref. page  
1
2
3
4
1
2
Auto PM Channel Store  
Channel Display  
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
45  
40  
51  
38  
60  
61  
OFF  
OFF  
—
4
5
MEMORY  
Memory Channel Lockout  
Memory channel name  
Number Store  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
Fast/ Slow  
5
—
TX speed  
Fast  
DTMF  
TNC  
100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/  
1500/ 2000 msec.  
3
1
2
Pause  
500 msec.  
Band A  
61  
(5)  
(5)  
Data band  
DCD sense  
See reference page.  
A & B bands/ Data (RX)  
band  
Data (RX)  
band  
1
RADIO  
6
3
4
5
Time  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
—
—
—
(12)  
(12)  
(13)  
Date  
Time zone  
0.00 ~ 29.95 MHz in steps  
of 50 kHz  
See reference  
page.  
1
Offset frequency  
29  
2
3
4
5
Automatic Repeater Offset ON/ OFF  
ON  
Call  
OFF  
OFF  
31  
32  
32  
82  
Call Button Function  
TX Hold  
Call/ 1750 Hz TX  
REPEATER  
7
ON/ OFF  
ON/ OFF  
1
Repeater Hold  
Locked-band/ Cross-band/  
OFF  
1
6
Repeater function  
OFF  
82  
1 U.S.A./ Canada only  
24  
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page  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Mic PF Key  
Selections  
Default  
1
2
3
4
5
6
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
ON/ OFF  
A/B  
MR  
62  
62  
62  
62  
73  
59  
Mic MR Key  
Mic VFO Key  
VFO  
8
MIC  
1
Mic CALL Key  
Microphone Control  
DTMF Monitor  
CALL  
OFF  
OFF  
5
ON/ OFF  
Time-Operated/  
Carrier-Operated/ Seek  
Time-  
Operated  
1
2
Scan Resume  
49  
47  
Number of Channels for  
Visual Scan  
31/ 61/ 91/ 181  
61  
1
RADIO  
3
4
Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/ OFF  
OFF  
70  
70  
9
AUX  
Time-Out Timer (TOT)  
3/ 5/ 10 minutes  
10 minutes  
9600/ 19200/ 38400/  
57600 bps  
2
5
COM port  
9600 bps  
(4)  
6
7
1
2
3
Data port  
1200/ 9600 bps  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
ON/ OFF  
1200 bps  
—
(5)  
41  
74  
75  
75  
Reset  
Secret code  
Acknowledgement  
Remote Control  
000  
REMOTE  
CON  
A
OFF  
OFF  
3
ON/ OFF  
1 TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone  
2 After changing the selection, switch the transceiver OFF, then ON.  
3 U.S.A./ Canada only  
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Ref.  
page  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Selections  
Default  
—
1
2
3
4
5
6
My call sign  
Color for call sign  
Message  
See reference page.  
(36)  
(37)  
(36)  
(37)  
(36)  
(37)  
White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/  
Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow  
White  
—
See reference page.  
White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/  
Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow  
5
Color for message  
RSV report  
White  
—
2
SSTV  
See reference page.  
White/ Black/ Blue/ Red/  
Magenta/ Green/ Cyan/ Yellow  
Color for RSV report  
White  
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
Superimposition Execute  
SSTV mode  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
ON/ OFF  
—
—
(37)  
(38)  
(38)  
(17)  
(10)  
(15)  
(19)  
(26)  
(20)  
VC-H1 Control  
My call sign  
OFF  
—
See reference page.  
Not used/ NMEA/ NMEA96  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
1/ 2/ 3/ 4 digits/ OFF  
See reference page.  
GPS receiver  
Not used  
OFF  
—
Waypoint  
My position  
Position Ambiguity  
Position comment  
OFF  
Off Duty  
3
APRS  
10 ~ 2500 in steps of  
10/ OFF  
7
Reception restriction distance  
OFF  
(26)  
8
9
Station icon  
Status text  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
—
—
(18)  
(21)  
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Ref.  
page  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Selections  
Default  
A
B
C
Status text transmit rate  
Packet path  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
Manual/ PTT/ Auto  
OFF  
(25)  
(23)  
(25)  
RELAY,WIDE  
Manual  
Packet transmit method  
0.2/ 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/  
30 minutes  
D
Packet transmit interval  
3 minutes  
(25)  
5
E
F
G
H
I
Group code  
See reference page.  
Mine/ All new/ All/ OFF  
Mile/ Kilometer  
APK101  
All  
(22)  
(14, 29)  
(16)  
(16)  
(13)  
(13)  
(27)  
(27)  
(33)  
(33)  
(34)  
(34)  
79  
Beep  
1
Unit for distance  
Unit for temperature  
Data band  
Kilometer  
°F/ °C  
°C 1  
Band A  
1200 bps  
OFF  
RELAY  
OFF  
—
3
APRS  
See reference page.  
1200/ 9600 bps  
J
Packet transfer rate  
Digipeater  
K
L
ON/ OFF  
Digipeating path  
See reference page.  
ON/ OFF  
M Auto Answer Reply  
N
O
P
1
Reply message  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
See reference page.  
Commander/ Transporter/ OFF  
Bulletin group  
—
Message group  
—
Commander call sign  
Transporter call sign  
Tone frequency  
—
SKY  
CMD  
(U.S.A./  
2
—
79  
4
3
88.5 Hz  
OFF  
79  
Canada)  
4
Sky Command mode  
78  
1 U.S.A./ Canada: Mile and °F  
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS  
Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by  
Offset Programming Flow  
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.  
q
Select a band.  
w
Select a receive frequency.  
6
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.  
e Select an offset direction.  
r
Select an offset frequency.  
(Only when programming odd-split  
repeater frequencies)  
t
y
Activate the Tone function.  
(If necessary)  
Select a tone frequency.  
(If necessary)  
If you store the above data in a memory channel, you  
need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY  
CHANNELS” {page 35}.  
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  
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■ Selecting Offset Frequency  
PROGRAMMING OFFSET  
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 VHF band is 600 kHz no  
matter which market version; the default on the UHF  
band is 5 MHz (TM-D700A) or 1.6 MHz (TM-D700E).  
First select band A or B by pressing the left or right  
[BAND SEL]. To recall the sub-band next, press [F],  
then the same [BAND SEL].  
■ Selecting Offset Direction  
Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher  
(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
6
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
Press [F], [SHIFT] to switch the offset direction.  
•
“+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is  
selected.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”,  
then press [OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “OFFSET FREQUENCY  
(1–7–1)”, then press [OK].  
•
To program –7.6 MHz offset on the TM-D700E (UHF  
only), repeatedly press [F], [SHIFT] until “=” appears.  
If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the  
allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of  
the following methods to bring the transmit frequency  
within the band limits:  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select the appropriate offset  
frequency.  
•
The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 29.95 MHz  
in steps of 50 kHz.  
•
•
Move the receive frequency further inside the band.  
Change the offset direction.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you  
cannot change the offset direction.  
TM-D700E Only: If you have selected “ =” for the offset direction,  
you cannot change the default (7.6 MHz).  
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency  
will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.  
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3 Press [  
                                                             
c
                                                             
]/ [d] to select the appropriate tone  
                                                                 
                                                                 
■ Activating Tone Function  
frequency.  
Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function.  
•
“T” appears when the Tone function is ON.  
4 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
6
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
Freq.  
(Hz)  
No.  
No.  
No.  
No.  
•
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>  
CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.  
01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8  
02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5  
03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7  
04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1  
05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7  
06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6  
07 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8  
08 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3  
09 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9  
Note:  
◆
You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS or DCS  
function.  
◆
You need to activate the Tone function only when selecting one  
of the 38 standard frequencies. The selection you make here will  
not affect transmission of a 1750 Hz tone.  
■ Selecting a Tone Frequency  
Note: The procedures for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone are described  
on page 32.  
1 Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function.  
• “T” appears when the Tone function is ON.  
2 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2  
• The current tone frequency appears and blinks. The  
default is 88.5 Hz.  
If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to  
select a tone frequency. First program one of the Mic  
PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 2,  
press [ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the  
table. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press  
[ENTER], [0], [5].  
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1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
This function automatically selects an offset direction,  
according to the frequency that you select on the VHF  
band. 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.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then  
press [OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUTO OFFSET (1–7–2)”,  
then press [OK].  
U.S.A. and Canada versions  
6
This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.  
144.0  
145.5  
146.4  
146.6  
147.0  
147.6  
148.0 MHz  
145.1  
146.0  
147.4  
−
−
−
+
+
S
S
S
S
5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (default) or  
S: Simplex  
European versions  
144.0  
OFF.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
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.  
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Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous  
signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz  
tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the  
transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting a 1750 Hz  
tone.  
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE  
Most of the repeaters in Europe require that a  
transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone. On a TM-D700E,  
simply pressing Mic [CALL] causes it to transmit a 1750  
Hz tone. It is also possible to program [CALL] on the  
front panel as a button for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
6
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then  
press [OK].  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “REPEATER (1–7–)”, then  
press [OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “TX HOLD (1–7–4)”, then  
press [OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “1750 KEY (1–7–3)”, then  
press [OK].  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “1750”.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Note:  
◆
◆
All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–4.  
•
“1750” appears in place of “CALL” as the button label.  
While remaining in the transmit mode, the transceiver does not  
continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone.  
Note:  
◆
◆
All market versions allow the above selection in Menu 1–7–3.  
All market versions allow any Mic PF key to be assigned the 1750 Hz  
Tone function {page 62}.  
◆
The transceiver continuously transmits a 1750 Hz tone until you  
release Mic [CALL] or [CALL].  
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REVERSE FUNCTION  
AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC)  
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.  
While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the  
strength of a signal that you receive directly from the  
other station. If the station’s signal is strong enough to  
allow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicator  
on the display begins blinking.  
Press [REV] (1 s) to switch the function ON.  
•
The ASC indicator appears when the function is ON.  
6
144.725 MHz  
REV ON  
TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz  
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz  
TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz  
RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz  
•
•
While direct contact is possible, the ASC indicator blinks.  
To quit the function, press [REV].  
Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or  
OFF).  
Note:  
◆
◆
Pressing Mic [PTT] causes the ASC indicator to quit blinking.  
•
“R” appears when the function is ON.  
ASC does not function if your transmit and receive frequencies are  
the same (simplex operation).  
◆
◆
◆
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  
Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.  
◆
ASC causes receive audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3  
seconds.  
Note:  
◆
If pressing [REV] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable  
range, then pressing Mic [PTT] causes an error beep to sound;  
transmission is inhibited.  
◆
If pressing [REV] places the receive frequency outside the allowable  
range, an error beep sounds and no reversal occurs.  
◆
◆
Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON.  
You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.  
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4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in  
TONE FREQ. ID  
place of the currently set tone frequency.  
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 your local repeater.  
•
•
•
The Tone function will be remained ON. You may press  
[TONE] to switch the Tone function OFF.  
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified  
frequency.  
1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the Tone function.  
Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking,  
to resume scanning.  
•
“T” appears when the Tone function is ON.  
2 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
6
•
The current tone frequency appears and blinks.  
3 Press [SCAN] to activate the Tone Freq. ID.  
“T SCAN” appears and blinks.  
•
•
Scan starts when signals are received.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
•
To quit the function, press [ESC].  
•
When the tone frequency is identified, the identified  
frequency appears and blinks.  
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MEMORY CHANNELS  
In memory channels, you can store frequencies and  
The data listed below can be stored in each memory  
channel:  
related data that you often use. Then you need not  
reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall  
a programmed channel by simple operation. A total of  
200 memory channels are available for bands A and B.  
Simplex &  
Repeater  
Parameter  
Odd-split  
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  
SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY  
CHANNEL?  
7
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
You can use each memory channel as a simplex &  
repeater channel or as 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.  
CTCSS frequency  
CTCSS ON  
DCS code  
DCS ON  
Simplex & repeater channel allows:  
Offset direction  
Offset frequency  
Reverse ON  
•
•
Simplex frequency operation  
Repeater operation with a standard offset  
(If an offset direction is stored)  
Odd-split channel allows:  
Frequency step size  
Memory channel lockout  
Memory channel name  
FM/ AM mode selection  
•
Repeater operation with a non-standard offset  
Note:  
◆
Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can also  
overwrite existing data with new data.  
◆
If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-control band  
(A or B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to  
program data.  
Yes: Can be stored in memory.  
N/A: Cannot be stored in memory.  
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STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD  
REPEATER FREQUENCIES  
STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES  
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.  
1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [VFO].  
3 Select the desired frequency.  
1 Select the desired receive frequency and related data  
by using steps 1 to 4 given for simplex or standard  
repeater frequencies.  
4 If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the  
following data:  
•
•
•
Offset direction {page 29}  
Tone ON, if necessary {page 30}  
Tone frequency, if necessary {page 30}  
7
2 Press [F].  
3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to  
If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other  
related data (CTCSS ON, CTCSS freq., etc.).  
select the desired memory channel.  
4 Press [M.IN] (1 s).  
5 Press [F].  
•
“±” appears.  
•
•
A memory channel number appears and blinks.  
” indicates the current channel is empty while “  
indicates the channel contains data.  
“
”
5 Select the desired transmit frequency.  
6 Press [M.IN].  
Note:  
6 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to  
◆
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “±” appears on the  
display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV].  
select the desired memory channel.  
Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-  
split memory channel.  
7 Press [M.IN].  
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RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
1 Select band A or B.  
CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
Use the following procedure to clear an individual  
memory channel. Full Reset {page 41} is a quick way to  
clear all memory channels.  
2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.  
•
The memory channel used last is recalled.  
1 Recall the desired memory channel.  
2 Switch OFF the power to the transceiver.  
3 Press [MHz] (Tuning control)+ POWER ON.  
•
A confirmation message appears.  
7
3 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to  
select the desired memory channel.  
•
•
You cannot recall an empty memory channel.  
To restore VFO mode, press [VFO].  
•
To quit clearing the memory channel, press [ESC].  
If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to  
recall a desired memory channel. First program one of  
the Mic PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In  
Memory Recall mode press [ENTER], then enter the  
channel number. To recall channel 3, for example, press  
[ENTER], [0], [0], [3].  
4 Press [OK].  
Note:  
◆
◆
If you have recalled a memory channel on the non-control band (A or  
B), you cannot select the same channel on the control band to clear.  
When in Channel Display mode, you cannot clear any memory  
channel.  
Note:  
◆
◆
When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “±” appears on the  
display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency.  
After recalling a memory channel, you may program 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 36}.  
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8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits.  
NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL  
Switches among the sets of alphanumeric  
characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),  
and special ASCII characters.  
You can name memory channels using up to 8  
alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named  
memory channel, its name appears above the frequency.  
Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names  
of people, etc.  
Switches between  
small and capital  
letters.  
Cancels Memory  
Name Entry.  
Deletes the digit at  
which the cursor is  
blinking.  
Causes the cursor  
to move backward.  
1 Recall the desired memory channel.  
2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
Inserts the currently  
Clears all digits and  
selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
SEL)  
the first digit.  
7
9 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then  
press [OK].  
10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter  
alphanumeric characters in step 6. See page 18.  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY NAME (1–4–4)”,  
then press [OK].  
Note:  
•
The display for entering a memory name appears; the  
first digit blinks.  
◆
You can also name the Program Scan {page 52} and DTMF  
{page 60} channels, but you cannot name the Call channel  
{page 39}.  
◆
You can assign names only to memory channels in which you have  
stored frequencies and related data.  
◆
◆
The stored names can be overwritten by repeating steps 1 to 10.  
The stored names also are erased by clearing memory channels.  
6 Turn the Tuning control to select the first digit.  
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special  
ASCII characters.  
7 Press [a].  
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
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■ Reprogramming the Call Channel  
1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [VFO].  
CALL CHANNEL  
The Call channel can always be selected quickly no  
matter what mode the transceiver is in. For instance,  
you may use the Call channel as an emergency  
channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO  
scan {page 54} will be useful.  
3 Select the desired frequency and related data  
(Tone, CTCSS, etc.).  
•
When you program the Call channel as an odd-split  
channel, select a receive frequency.  
The default frequency stored in the Call channel is  
144.000 MHz for the VHF band. The default on the UHF  
band is 440.000 MHz or 430.000 MHz depending on the  
market versions. The Call channel can be  
reprogrammed either as a simplex & repeater or odd-  
split channel.  
4 Press [F], [C.IN].  
7
•
The selected frequency and related data are stored  
in the Call channel.  
•
•
The previous mode is restored.  
Note: Unlike channels 1 to 200 the call channel cannot be cleared.  
■ Recalling the Call Channel  
When programming as an odd-split channel, press  
[F], [C.IN] (1 s) instead; “±” appears.  
To also store a transmit frequency, proceed to the  
next step.  
1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel.  
5 Select the desired transmit frequency.  
6 Press [C.IN].  
• “CALL” appears.  
•
The transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel,  
and the previous mode is restored.  
Note:  
◆
Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an  
odd-split Call channel.  
◆
To store data other than frequencies, select the data in step 3 not  
step 5.  
• To restore the previous mode, press [CALL] again.  
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MEMORY-TO-VFO TRANSFER  
CHANNEL DISPLAY  
You may sometimes want to search for other stations or  
a clear frequency, near the frequency stored in a  
memory channel or the Call channel. In this case first  
transfer the contents of a memory channel or the Call  
channel to the VFO.  
When in this mode, the transceiver displays only  
memory channel numbers (and memory names if stored)  
instead of frequencies.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
1 Recall the desired memory channel or the Call  
channel.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then  
press [OK].  
2 Press [F], [MsV].  
7
•
The entire contents of the memory channel or the Call  
channel are copied to the VFO.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “CHANNEL DISPLAY (1–4–  
2)”, then press [OK].  
Note:  
◆
A transmit frequency from an odd-split memory channel or odd-split  
Call channel is not transferred to the VFO. To transfer a transmit  
frequency, press [REV], then press [F], [MsV].  
◆
◆
Lockout status and memory names are not copied from a memory  
channel to the VFO.  
If you recall the Call channel in step 1, simply turning the Tuning  
Control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN] also transfers the contents to  
the VFO. The frequency, however, is changed by one step.  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Note: You cannot switch this function ON unless you can recall any  
channel on both bands A and B.  
When in Channel Display mode, you cannot use the  
following functions:  
Sub-band Select  
Memory Store  
VFO Select  
PM Store  
VFO Scan  
PM Recall  
Memory-to-VFO  
Transfer  
Frequency Step Size  
Change  
Partial/ Full/ PM Reset  
1/ 10 MHz Step Change All-control Lock  
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1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
PARTIAL OR FULL RESET?  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,  
initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Use  
Full Reset to initialize all settings that you have  
customized. Partial (VFO) Reset does not initialize the  
following settings:  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press  
[OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RESET (1–9–7)”, then  
press [OK].  
Memory channels  
Memory channel names  
Call channels  
Memory channel lockout  
Program scan channels  
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PM channels  
DTMF memory channel  
names  
DTMF memory channels  
Some of the VFO factory defaults are listed below:  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select Partial (VFO) Reset, PM  
Reset {page 45}, or Full Reset, then press [OK].  
Parameter  
Band A  
Band B  
•
•
A confirmation message appears.  
Press [ESC] to quit resetting.  
440.000 MHz  
VFO freq.  
144.000 MHz  
(U.S.A./ Canada) or  
430.000 MHz  
6 Press [OK].  
After switching the power OFF, you may press [VFO]+  
POWER ON for Partial Reset, or [MR]+ POWER ON for  
Full Reset. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 5.  
5 kHz (U.S.A./  
Canada) or 12.5 kHz  
Freq. step  
Tone freq.  
25 kHz  
88.5 Hz  
88.5 Hz  
You can also use the RESET button to perform Full  
Reset. See page 12.  
Note: When in All-control Lock or Channel Display mode, you cannot  
perform Partial Reset nor Full Reset.  
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PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)  
Programmable Memory (PM) stores virtually all settings  
The following settings are shared by both band A and B:  
currently set on the transceiver. This transceiver  
provides 5 PM channels to store 5 sets of transceiver  
configurations. Later you can quickly recall one of these,  
depending on the operations in your mind or the  
operating environment.  
TX band  
Control band  
Transmit output power  
Auto Band Change  
Many of the menu selections  
under RADIO (1–)  
Display Dimmer  
1
Most of the menu selections  
under SSTV (2–) 1  
Most of the menu selections  
under APRS (3–) 1  
PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION  
Most of the menu selections  
The following settings can be separately stored for band  
A and B:  
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under SKY COMMAND (4–) 1, 2  
1 The menu items listed below will not be stored:  
VFO frequency  
Memory Recall mode  
Offset direction  
Reverse ON  
Tone ON  
VFO mode  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1–4–1, Auto PM Channel Store  
1–4–3, Memory Channel Lockout  
1–4–4, Memory channel name  
1–5–1, DTMF Number Store  
1–6–3, Time  
1–6–4, Date  
1–7–6, Repeater function  
1–9–5, COM port  
1–9–7, Reset  
1–A–3, Remote Control  
2–8, SSTV mode  
3–4, My position  
3–9, Status text  
Call Channel mode  
Offset frequency  
Automatic Simplex Check  
Tone frequency  
CTCSS frequency  
DCS code  
CTCSS ON  
DCS ON  
Upper frequency limit  
(for Programmable VFO)  
Lower frequency limit  
(for Programmable VFO)  
4–4, Sky Command mode  
Frequency step size  
Wide/ narrow TX deviation 1  
1 TM-D700E only  
FM/ AM mode  
2 U.S.A./ Canada only  
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES  
The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent  
applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function.  
Solution  
Solution  
Situation 1  
i
i
Because 5 PM channels are available, up to 5  
persons can separately program the transceiver and  
store their customized environment. Then each  
person can quickly change to his or her favorite  
settings, simply by recalling a PM channel.  
You share your transceiver with other members in  
your family or club. However, each individual has  
personal preferences for how they like to set various  
functions. You have to keep changing many settings  
each time you use the transceiver.  
It is too much trouble to change back the settings  
after somebody else has reconfigured them. So this  
application may avoid having a feature-rich  
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transceiver but never using many useful features.  
Situation 2  
Solution  
Solution  
i
i
While operating mobile on the way to work every  
morning, you prefer a silent transceiver that does not  
interrupt the morning calm. In addition, you feel that a  
bright display is a waste of electricity in sunlight.  
At night when driving home, you realize the Beep  
function truly serves a purpose and you feel it is nice  
to see a bright display after dark.  
In two PM channels, store the same operating data  
such as frequency, offset, tone, etc., and store  
different settings for the Display Dimmer and Beep  
functions. Then you can quickly recall the best  
settings for day or night operating.  
Solution  
Solution  
Situation 3  
i
i
You cannot figure out how you can make the  
transceiver exit the current mode.  
Simply recall PM channel 1 that contains an exact  
copy of the transceiver default environment. You will  
not lose the contents of any memory channels.  
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STORING IN PM CHANNELS  
RECALLING A PM CHANNEL  
1 Confirm that the following conditions have been  
1 Press [PM].  
satisfied:  
•
The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear at the bottom of  
the display.  
•
•
•
The transceiver is in the receive mode.  
Scan is not being used.  
Microphone Control is OFF.  
2 Configure the transceiver as you like.  
•
For the items that can be stored, see page 42.  
3 Press [F], [P.IN].  
2 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM  
•
The PM channel numbers 1 to 5 appear and blink at the  
bottom of the display.  
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channel.  
•
•
The contents of the selected channel are recalled.  
The current PM channel number appears at the upper  
right corner. “s” before “PM” indicates that Auto PM  
Store mode {page 45} has been selected.  
•
To exit PM Recall mode, press [PM], then press [OFF].  
Note: You cannot recall a PM channel while transmitting.  
4 Press [1] to [5] corresponding to the desired PM  
channel.  
•
The settings listed in page 42 are stored in the PM  
channel.  
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AUTO PM CHANNEL STORE  
PM CHANNEL RESET  
After you recalled a PM channel, this function  
automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the  
present operating environment when:  
If you want to reprogram the PM channels from the  
beginning, reset all the PM channels to the factory  
defaults.  
•
•
•
You recall another PM channel.  
You press [OFF].  
1 Press [PM]+ POWER ON.  
•
A confirmation message appears.  
You switch OFF the transceiver.  
The factory default of this function is ON.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
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2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
•
Press [ESC] to quit resetting.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then  
press [OK].  
2 Press [OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUTO PM STORE (1–4–1)”,  
then press [OK].  
You can also use Menu 1–9–7 (RESET) to reset the PM  
channels. See page 41.  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (default) or  
OFF.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
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SCAN  
Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your  
favorite frequencies. Becoming comfortable with all  
types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency.  
This transceiver provides the following types of scans  
plus Visual Scan {page 47}. Visual Scan graphically and  
simultaneously shows how frequencies in a specific  
range are busy.  
Scan Type  
Scan Range  
VFO Scan  
All frequencies tunable on the band  
Frequencies stored in the memory  
channels  
Memory Scan  
Frequencies stored in the memory  
channels which belong to the  
specified group  
Group Scan  
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All frequencies in the range  
selected on the band  
Program Scan  
MHz Scan  
All frequencies within a 1 MHz range  
Call channel plus the current VFO  
frequency  
Call/VFO Scan  
Stop  
Call channel plus the selected  
memory channel  
Call/Memory Scan  
Note:  
◆
Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level  
too low could cause Scan to stop immediately.  
◆
While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received;  
however, you will hear audio only when the signal contains the same  
CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected.  
◆
When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal  
strength matches or exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes  
2 seconds after the signal level drops below the S-meter setting.  
◆
◆
Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it  
is functioning on a non TX band.  
Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check.  
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■ Selecting the Number of Channels  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
VISUAL SCAN  
While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to  
monitor frequencies near the current operating  
frequency. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously  
shows how all frequencies in the selected range are  
busy. You will see up to 21 segments, for each channel,  
that represent 7 S-meter levels (3 segments per level).  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press  
[OK].  
You will determine the scan range by selecting the  
center frequency and the number of channels. The  
default number of channels is 61.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “VISUAL SCAN (1–9–2)”,  
then press [OK].  
S-meter  
level  
9
Mode 1 (31 ch)  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select 31, 61 (default), 91, or  
181.  
Frequency channel  
Move the cursor to this  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Cursor  
position to receive this signal  
Mode 2 (61 ch)  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Note:  
■ Using Visual Scan  
◆
◆
◆
If you start Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memory  
channel frequencies will be scanned.  
1 Select the desired band.  
If you start Visual Scan after recalling the Call channel, the call  
channel frequency will be used as the center frequency.  
2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/  
[DWN], to select the operating frequency.  
If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or Program  
VFO is narrower than the range specified for Visual Scan, the  
range for Program Scan or VFO will be used for Visual Scan.  
• This frequency will also be used as the center  
frequency.  
◆
◆
◆
Visual Scan stops while transmitting.  
3 Press [F], [VISUAL] to start Visual Scan.  
Starting Visual Scan switches Automatic Band Change OFF.  
If you start Visual Scan in one of the following conditions, you  
cannot receive in the current operating frequency. To use this  
frequency, press [PAUSE] to halt Scan.  
•
•
Memory Recall or Call Channel mode  
A frequency in the 118, 220, or 1200 MHz band was selected  
in VFO mode.  
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◆
Depending on conditions, Visual Scan and the conventional S-  
meter may indicate different signal strength levels.  
• To halt Scan, press [PAUSE]. “PAUSE” appears and  
blinks. Press [PAUSE] again to resume.  
4 To change the operating frequency, turn the  
Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
• The displayed frequency changes and the cursor  
moves.  
• Press [SET] to use the changed operating frequency  
as the center frequency.  
• Press [RESET] to restore the previous operating  
frequency.  
5 To quit Visual Scan, press [ESC].  
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1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
SELECTING SCAN RESUME METHOD  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency (or  
memory channel) on which a signal is detected. It then  
continues scanning according to which resume mode  
you select. You can choose one of the following modes.  
The default is Time-operated mode.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “AUX (1–9–)”, then press  
[OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “SCAN RESUME (1–9–1)”,  
then press [OK].  
•
•
•
Time-Operated mode  
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or  
memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds, and  
then continues to scan even if the signal is still  
present.  
Carrier-Operated mode  
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The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or  
memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is  
a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan  
resumption.  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select Time-Operated (default),  
Carrier-Operated, or Seek.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Seek mode  
The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or  
memory channel) even after the signal drops out and  
does not automatically resume scanning.  
Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press the  
Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page 62}. Press the PF key  
again to resume scanning.  
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VFO SCAN  
MEMORY SCAN  
VFO Scan monitors all frequencies tunable on the band,  
using the current frequency step size.  
Use Memory Scan to monitor all memory channels  
programmed with frequency data.  
1 s  
1 s  
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1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [VFO] (1 s).  
1 Select band A or B.  
2 Press [MR] (1 s).  
•
•
•
Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.  
•
•
•
Scan starts with the channel last recalled.  
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
3 To quit VFO Scan, press [VFO] again.  
3 To quit Memory Scan, press [MR] again.  
Note:  
◆
At least 2 or more memory channels must contain data and must not  
be locked out.  
◆
◆
The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels are not scanned.  
You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode.  
While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks.  
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■ Locking Out a Memory Channel  
GROUP SCAN  
Select memory channels that you prefer not to  
monitor while scanning.  
For the purpose of Group Scan, the 200 memory  
channels are divided into 10 groups, with each group  
containing 20 channels. Group Scan monitors only the  
20 channels which belong to the specified group. The  
channels are grouped as below:  
1 Recall the desired memory channel.  
2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
Nos. 1 ~ 20  
Nos. 21 ~ 40  
Nos. 41 ~ 60  
Nos. 61 ~ 80  
Nos. 81 ~ 100  
Nos. 101 ~ 120  
Nos. 121 ~ 140  
Nos. 141 ~ 160  
Nos. 161 ~ 180  
Nos. 181 ~ 200  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MEMORY (1–4–)”, then  
press [OK].  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select “LOCKOUT (1–4–3)”,  
then press [OK].  
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1 Recall one of the memory channels in the desired  
group.  
2 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s).  
•
•
•
Scan starts with the channel last recalled.  
6 Press [c]/ [d] to switch Lockout ON (or OFF).  
7 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
8 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
• A star appears to indicate the channel has been  
locked out.  
3 To quit Group Scan, press [MHz] again.  
Note:  
Note: The L0 to L9 and U0 to U9 memory channels cannot be  
locked out.  
◆
◆
At least 2 or more memory channels in the specified group must  
contain data and must not be locked out.  
You can also start Group Scan when in Channel Display mode.  
While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks.  
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6 Press [M.IN].  
PROGRAM SCAN  
•
The lower limit is stored in the channel.  
Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that  
you select the frequency range of the scan.  
7 Select the desired frequency as the upper limit.  
8 Press [F].  
9 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/  
[DWN], to select a matching channel in the range  
U0 to U9.  
1 s  
•
If you have selected for example L3 in step 5, select  
U3.  
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■ Setting Scan Limits  
You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memory  
channels L0/U0 to L9/U9.  
10 Press [M.IN].  
1 Select the desired band.  
•
The upper limit is stored in the channel.  
2 Press [VFO].  
To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR], then  
select the L and U channels.  
3 Select the desired frequency as the lower limit.  
Note:  
4 Press [F].  
◆
◆
◆
The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper limit.  
The lower and upper frequency step sizes must be equal.  
The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same band.  
• A memory channel number appears and blinks.  
5 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/  
[DWN], to select a channel in the range L0 to L9.  
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■ Using Program Scan  
1 Select the appropriate band.  
2 Press [VFO] .  
MHz SCAN  
MHz Scan monitors a 1 MHz segment of the band, using  
the current frequency step size. The current 1 MHz digit  
determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the  
current frequency is 145.400 MHz, then the scan range  
would be from 145.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. The exact  
upper limit depends on the current frequency step size.  
3 Select a frequency equal to or between the  
programmed scan limits.  
4 Press [VFO] (1 s).  
• Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.  
• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in  
progress.  
• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning  
control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/  
[DWN].  
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1 s  
5 To quit Program Scan, press [VFO] again.  
Note:  
1 Select the desired band.  
◆
If the step size of the current VFO frequency differs from that of  
the programmed frequencies, VFO scan starts instead of  
Program Scan.  
2 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode.  
◆
◆
If the step size differs between the lower limit and the upper limit,  
VFO scan starts instead of Program Scan.  
3 Select a frequency within the desired 1 MHz  
segment.  
If the current VFO frequency is within more than one  
programmed scan range, the range stored in the smallest  
channel number is used.  
4 Press [MHz] (Tuning control) (1 s).  
•
•
•
Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed.  
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
5 To quit MHz Scan, press [MHz] again.  
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CALL/VFO SCAN  
Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and  
the current VFO frequency on the selected band.  
1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [VFO].  
3 Select the desired frequency.  
4 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/VFO Scan.  
•
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
5 To quit Call/VFO Scan, press [CALL] again.  
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CALL/MEMORY SCAN  
Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel  
and the desired memory channel.  
1 Recall the desired memory channel.  
2 Press [CALL] (1 s) to start Call/Memory Scan.  
•
•
The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.  
The Call channel on the same band as of the selected  
memory channel is used for Scan.  
3 To quit Call/Memory Scan, press [CALL] again.  
Note: The memory channel last used is scanned even if it has been  
locked out.  
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CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)  
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific  
USING CTCSS  
persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System  
(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls  
from other persons who are using the same frequency.  
First select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the  
other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is  
subaudible and is selectable from among the 38  
standard tone frequencies.  
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or  
B.  
•
If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to  
recall the sub-band.  
2 Press [TONE] to activate the CTCSS function.  
•
•
“CT” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.  
Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only  
relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.  
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>  
CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.  
3 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
10  
•
The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks.  
Received  
CTCSS freq.:  
82.5 Hz  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select a CTCSS frequency.  
CTCSS freq.:  
•
The selectable frequencies are the same as for the tone  
frequency. See the table given in “Selecting a Tone  
Frequency” {page 30}.  
82.5 Hz  
CTCSS freq.:  
100 Hz  
5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
You will hear calls only when the selected tone is  
received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT],  
then speak into the microphone.  
CTCSS: OFF  
Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the  
appropriate CTCSS frequency.  
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If using a MC-53DM, you can also use its keypad to  
select a CTCSS frequency. First program one of the Mic  
PF keys as the ENTER key {page 62}. In step 3, press  
[ENTER], then enter 01 to 38 shown in the table {page  
30}. To select 79.7 Hz, for example, press [ENTER], [0],  
[5].  
3 Press [SCAN] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID.  
•
“CT SCAN” appears and blinks.  
Note:  
◆
You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tone  
functions.  
•
•
Scan starts when signals are received.  
◆
◆
You cannot use the CTCSS with the Tone or DCS function.  
If you select a high tone 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 noise squelch level {page 20}.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
•
To quit the function, press [ESC].  
•
When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified  
frequency appears and blinks.  
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CTCSS FREQ. ID  
This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to  
identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received  
signal. You may find it useful when you cannot recall the  
CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group  
are using.  
1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the CTCSS function.  
4 Press [OK] to program the identified frequency in  
•
“CTCSS” appears when the CTCSS function is ON.  
place of the currently set CTCSS frequency.  
2 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
•
•
•
The CTCSS function will be remained ON. You may  
press [TONE] to switch the CTCSS function OFF.  
•
The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks.  
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified  
frequency.  
Press [SCAN] while the identified frequency is blinking,  
to resume scanning.  
Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.  
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DIGITAL CODE SQUELCH (DCS)  
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which  
USING DCS  
allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It  
functions the same way as CTCSS. The only  
differences are the encode/ decode method and the  
number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select  
from 104 different codes listed in the table.  
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or  
B.  
•
If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to  
recall the sub-band.  
2 Press [TONE] to activate the DCS function.  
•
•
“DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON.  
Received  
Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as Tone –>  
CTCSS –> DCS –> No selection.  
DCS code: 125  
3 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
•
The current DCS code appears and blinks.  
Not Received  
11  
DCS code: 205  
DCS code: 125  
023  
025  
026  
031  
032  
036  
043  
047  
051  
053  
054  
065  
071  
072  
073  
074  
114  
115  
116  
122  
125  
131  
132  
134  
143  
145  
152  
155  
156  
162  
165  
172  
174  
205  
212  
223  
225  
226  
243  
244  
245  
246  
251  
252  
255  
261  
263  
265  
266  
271  
274  
306  
311  
315  
325  
331  
332  
343  
346  
351  
356  
364  
365  
371  
411  
412  
413  
423  
431  
432  
445  
446  
452  
454  
455  
462  
464  
465  
466  
503  
506  
516  
523  
526  
532  
546  
565  
606  
612  
624  
627  
631  
632  
654  
662  
664  
703  
712  
723  
731  
732  
734  
743  
754  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select a DCS code, then press  
[OK].  
You will hear calls only when the selected code is  
received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT],  
then speak into the microphone.  
Note: You cannot use the DCS with the Tone or CTCSS function.  
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4 Press [OK] to program the identified code in place of  
DCS CODE ID  
the currently set code.  
This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the  
incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find  
it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the  
other persons in your group are using.  
•
•
•
The DCS function will be remained ON. You may press  
[TONE] to switch the DCS function OFF.  
Press [ESC] if you do not want to program the identified  
code.  
1 Press [TONE] to switch ON the DCS function.  
Press [SCAN] while the identified code is blinking, to  
resume scanning.  
•
“DCS” appears when the DCS function is ON.  
Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.  
2 Press [F], [T.SEL].  
•
The current DCS code appears and blinks.  
3 Press [SCAN] to activate the DCS CODE ID.  
•
“DCS SCAN” appears and blinks.  
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•
•
Scan starts when signals are received.  
To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control  
clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise  
(downward scan). You can also press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
•
To quit the function, press [ESC].  
•
When the DCS code is identified, the identified code  
appears and blinks.  
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DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)  
The keys on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; the  
12 keys found on a push-button telephone plus 4  
additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver provides  
10 dedicated memory channels. You can store a DTMF  
number (16 digits max.) with a memory name (8 digits  
max.) in each of the channels to recall later for a quick  
call.  
■ DTMF Monitor  
When pressing the Mic DTMF keys, you will not  
hear DTMF tones from the speaker. You can also  
make the speaker output DTMF tones each time  
you press a DTMF key.  
Access Menu 1–8–6 (DTMF MONITOR) and  
select “ON”.  
Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a  
service called Autopatch. You can access the public  
telephone network via such a repeater by sending DTMF  
tones. For further information, consult your local  
repeater reference.  
MANUAL DIALING  
12  
Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF  
tones.  
1 Press and hold Mic [PTT].  
2 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to  
send DTMF tones.  
•
The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.  
Freq. (Hz)  
697  
1209  
1336  
1477  
1633  
A
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
B
770  
C
852  
D
941  
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6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits.  
AUTOMATIC DIALER  
Switches among the sets of alphanumeric  
characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),  
and special ASCII characters.  
If you use the 10 dedicated memory channels to store  
DTMF numbers, you need not remember a long string  
of digits.  
Switches between  
small and capital  
letters.  
Cancels Memory  
Name Entry.  
■ Storing a DTMF Number in Memory  
Deletes the digit at  
which the cursor is  
blinking.  
Causes the cursor  
to move backward.  
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.  
Inserts the  
currently selected  
character.  
Clears all digits  
and backs the  
(left BAND cursor to the first  
SEL)  
digit.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
7 Press [OK].  
2 Select Menu 1–5–1 (STORE), then press [OK].  
•
The cursor moves to the start of the next field.  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select from channels 0 to 9,  
then press [OK].  
•
The display for entering a memory name  
appears; the first digit blinks.  
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•
To skip naming the channel, press [OK] again.  
You can jump to step 8.  
8 Press the keys in sequence on the Mic keypad to  
enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits.  
•
You may turn the Tuning control then [a] to select  
each digit. Select a space if you want to include a  
pause.  
9 Press [OK] to complete the programming.  
10 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
4 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.  
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus  
special ASCII characters.  
You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using  
steps 1 to 3.  
5 Press [a].  
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter  
alphanumeric characters in step 4. See page 18.  
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■ Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number  
1 Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF].  
■ Selecting TX Speed  
Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF  
number is transmitted at fast speed. If this happens,  
change the DTMF number transmission speed from  
Fast (default) to Slow.  
In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–2 (TX SPEED) and  
select “Slow”.  
2 Release only Mic [PF], then press Mic [UP]/  
[DWN] to select the desired DTMF memory  
channel.  
3 While still holding Mic [PTT], press [0] to [9]  
corresponding to the channel number.  
• The number stored in the channel scrolls across the  
display accompanied by DTMF tones from the  
speaker.  
■ Selecting Pause Duration  
You can also change pause duration stored in  
memory channels; the default is 500 msec.  
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• After transmission, the frequency display is restored.  
In Menu mode, access Menu 1–5–3 (PAUSE) and  
select from 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000  
msec.  
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS  
The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR],  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
[VFO], and [CALL] located on the face of the  
microphone. These keys have the following default  
functions:  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select “RADIO (1–)”, then press  
[OK].  
3 Press [c]/ [d] to select “MIC (1–8–)”, then press  
[OK].  
[PF] (PF1)  
[MR] (PF2)  
[VFO] (PF3)  
Band Select  
Memory Recall  
VFO Select  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select “PF1 (1–8–1)” to “PF4 (1–8–4)”,  
then press [OK].  
Call Channel Select  
(TM-D700E: 1750 Hz Tone TX)  
[CALL] (PF4)  
If you prefer, you can change the defaults to the  
following key functions:  
Ref.  
Page  
17  
Ref.  
Page  
33  
Ref.  
Page  
64  
Key Function  
Key Function  
Key Function  
5 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired function.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
A/B  
REV  
STEP  
13  
MONITOR  
19  
30,37,  
56,63  
LOW  
21  
VISUAL  
48  
ENTER  
MUTE  
72  
DIM  
65  
SUB-BAND SEL  
DX  
VOICE  
1750  
PM  
83  
32  
44  
22  
15  
37  
39  
20  
CTRL  
PM IN  
A.B.C.  
MsV  
M. IN  
17  
44  
17  
(6)  
After switching the power OFF, you may press Mic [PF]+  
POWER ON. This allows you to skip steps 1 to 4. Press  
Mic [MR], [VFO], or [CALL] instead of [PF] as  
necessary.  
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TNC  
(4,6,11)  
(15)  
MENU  
VFO  
MR  
40  
LIST  
36  
P. MON  
BCON  
MSG  
(26)  
Note:  
C. IN  
39  
(25,32)  
(30 ~ 32)  
(19,20)  
◆
Without an optional VS-3 unit installed or with OFF selected in Menu  
1–2–4 (VOICE), pressing the PF key programmed with Voice causes  
the transceiver to announce the current frequency using beeps of  
different frequencies.  
CALL  
MHz  
LOCK  
T. SEL  
67  
30,55,57  
POS  
PWR  
(PF1only)  
30,55,57  
TONE  
SHIFT  
29  
19  
◆
To restore the default functions, perform Full Reset {page 41}.  
For the shaded functions, see the separate manual,  
“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS”.  
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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS  
If you press Mic [VFO] while entering a frequency, the  
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)  
new data is accepted for the digits entered and the  
previous data remains unchanged for the digits not yet  
entered.  
If the desired operating frequency is far from the current  
frequency, using the Mic keypad is the quickest way to  
change frequency. First program one of the Mic PF keys  
as the ENTER key {page 62},  
Previous freq.:  
145.350 MHz  
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or  
B.  
Note: The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on  
combinations of the previous frequency and the current frequency step  
size.  
•
If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to  
recall the sub-band.  
If you press Mic [ENTER] while entering a frequency, the  
new data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is  
programmed for the digits not yet entered.  
2 Press [VFO].  
3 Press Mic [ENTER].  
•
The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.  
Previous freq.:  
145.350 MHz  
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4 Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad.  
Note:  
◆
◆
◆
The 1 kHz and subsequent digits are corrected according to which  
key is pressed for the 1 kHz digit.  
Entering a digit that is outside the allowable range causes the nearest  
digit within range to be displayed.  
You cannot enter a frequency in a band which cannot be recalled on  
the current band.  
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CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE  
PROGRAMMABLE VFO  
Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to  
select your exact frequency using the Tuning control or  
Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the 144 MHz  
band is 5 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada) or 12.5 kHz. The  
default on the 440/430 MHz band is 25 kHz no matter  
which market version. For the U.S.A./ Canada version,  
the default on the 118, 220, or 300 MHz band is 12.5  
kHz and the default on the 1.2 GHz band is 25 kHz.  
If you always check frequencies within a certain range,  
set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are  
selectable using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/  
[DWN]. For example, if you select 145 MHz for the  
lower limit and 146 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable  
range will be from 145.000 MHz to 146.995 MHz.  
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A  
or B, then press [VFO].  
1 Press the left or right [BAND SEL] to select band A or  
•
If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL]  
to recall the sub-band.  
B.  
•
If necessary, press [F], then the same [BAND SEL] to  
recall the sub-band.  
2 Press [MNU], select Menu 1–3–1  
(PROGRAMMABLE VFO), then press [OK].  
2 Press [VFO].  
•
The current lower frequency limit blinks.  
3 Press [F], [STEP].  
•
The current step size appears and blinks.  
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3 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired lower  
frequency limit, then press [OK].  
•
The current upper frequency limit blinks.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired step size.  
•
The selectable step sizes are 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,  
25, 30, 50, and 100 kHz.  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to select the desired upper  
frequency limit, then press [OK].  
5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
5 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
Note:  
Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed  
frequency. For example, if 144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step  
size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size corrects the displayed  
frequency to 144.9875 MHz.  
◆
◆
You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits.  
The exact 100 kHz and subsequent digits of the upper limit  
depend on the frequency step size selected.  
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DISPLAY DIMMER  
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUST  
You can manually change the display illumination to suit  
the lighting conditions where you are operating.  
The display visibility changes depending on ambient  
conditions, for example between daytime and nighttime.  
When you find the display is not clear, use this function  
to select the optimum display contrast.  
1 Press [F], [DIM].  
•
The current illumination level appears and blinks; The  
default is level 1.  
Access Menu 1–1–2 (CONTRAST) and select from  
levels 1 to 16. The default is level 8.  
2 Press [c]/ [d] to select from 5 levels, including OFF.  
3 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
Note: The display contrast may be affected by a change in temperature.  
Adjust the contrast as necessary.  
Note: Selecting OFF automatically switches Auto Dimmer Change ON.  
POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE REVERSAL  
AUTO DIMMER CHANGE  
You can change the display status between Negative  
and Positive (default) using Menu 1–1–3 (REVERSE  
MODE).  
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This function increases the display intensity one step  
brighter for approximately 5 seconds when you press a  
front panel button or Mic key, or turn the Tuning control.  
No change occurs if you have selected the brightest  
level. Access Menu 1–1–4 (AUTO DIMMER) and select  
“ON”.  
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BLANKING A BAND DISPLAY  
AUTOMATIC BAND CHANGE (A.B.C.)  
If you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequency  
display on the unused band. This saves power  
consumption and makes it simpler to read the  
information you need.  
A.B.C. will temporarily switch the RX only band to the TX  
band immediately after a signal is received on the RX  
only band. This function allows you to reply to a caller  
without manually selecting the correct band.  
Press the left [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band B, or the  
right [BAND SEL] (1 s) to blank band A.  
Press [F], [A.B.C] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
• “A.B.C.” appears when the function is ON.  
To restore Dual-band mode, press the same [BAND  
SEL] (1 s).  
• Pressing [BAND SEL] or Mic [PTT] also cancels A.B.C.  
• The original TX band is restored 2 seconds after signals  
drop out.  
Note: You cannot operate the blanked band nor use this band to receive  
or transmit.  
Note:  
◆
You cannot use A.B.C. when in Single-band mode. After activating  
A.B.C., changing from Dual-band mode to Single-band mode  
switches OFF the A.B.C.  
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◆
After activating A.B.C., starting Visual Scan deactivates A.B.C.  
Canceling Visual Scan reactivates A.B.C.  
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TRANSCEIVER LOCK  
CHANGING MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON LABELS  
Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile  
installation where you alter most functions with your  
microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding  
the following:  
The functions to be frequently used may differ among  
persons. You can change the defaults of the 5 buttons  
located below the display.  
Access Menu 1–1–5 (KEY FUNC) and select mode 1  
(default), 2, or 3.  
PWR switch  
SQL controls  
[F]  
[F], [MHz]  
VOL controls  
Mic keys  
Press [F], [MHz] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
•
“LOCK” appears when the function is ON.  
Mode 1  
[KEY]  
TONE REV  
LOW MUTE CTRL  
VISUAL  
[F], [KEY]  
T.SEL SHIFT STEP  
DIM  
ALL-CONTROL LOCK  
[F] (1 s), [KEY]  
LIST P.MON BCON MSG  
Mode 2  
POS  
All-control Lock is ideal when you have no plans to  
transmit but you want to monitor a specific frequency.  
This Lock disables all functions excluding power ON/  
OFF and All-control Lock ON/OFF.  
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VISUAL  
[KEY]  
T.SEL SHIFT STEP  
DIM  
[F], [KEY]  
LIST P.MON BCON MSG  
POS  
[F] (1 s), [KEY]  
TONE REV  
Mode 3  
LOW MUTE CTRL  
After switching Transceiver Lock ON, switch OFF the  
transceiver, then press [MHz]+ POWER ON to switch  
the function ON (or OFF).  
[KEY]  
LIST P.MON BCON MSG  
POS  
[F], [KEY]  
TONE REV  
LOW MUTE CTRL  
•
“ALL LOCK” appears when the function is ON.  
VISUAL  
[F] (1 s), [KEY]  
T.SEL SHIFT STEP  
DIM  
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7 To select the desired S-meter setting, turn the left  
(band A) or right (band B) SQL control depending on  
which band you selected.  
S-METER SQUELCH  
S-meter Squelch causes the squelch to open only when  
a signal with the same or greater strength than the S-  
meter setting is received. This function relieves you from  
constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak  
stations that you have no interest in.  
■ Squelch Hang Time  
When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust  
the time interval between when the received signals  
drop and when the squelch closes.  
1 Select the desired band.  
2 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) and  
select from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 msec.  
3 Select 1–3–2 (S-METER SQUELCH), then press  
[OK].  
4 Press [c]/ [d] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
5 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
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6 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
•
The S-meter setting segments appear.  
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CHANGING BEEP VOLUME  
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE  
The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel  
button or Mic key, or when it receives appropriate APRS  
or DX cluster data. You can change the beep volume or  
turn it off.  
This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not  
transmitting) in AM on band A. The default mode on the  
118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144, 220,  
300, or 440 MHz band is FM. After recalling the desired  
band on band A, access Menu 1–3–4 (FM/AM MODE)  
and switch between FM and AM.  
Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select the  
volume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is level  
5.  
• The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is  
selected.  
KEY BEEP ON/ OFF  
Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B.  
If you are distracted by beeps generated when pressing  
a front panel button or Mic key, switch OFF the Key  
Beep. The transceiver will beep only when it receives  
appropriate APRS or DX cluster data.  
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)  
The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas. AIP  
helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion  
caused by intermodulation. You may use this function  
when operating on the VHF band. Access Menu 1–3–5  
(VHF AIP) and select “ON”.  
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Access Menu 1–2–2 (KEY BEEP) and select “OFF”.  
Note: After selecting OFF, you will still hear TOT and APO alarms.  
Note:  
◆
This transceiver does not allow you to use the AIP on the UHF band.  
◆
Switching ON the AIP also affects the VHF sub-band on band B.  
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TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)  
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)  
It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single  
transmission to a specific maximum time. You may use  
this function to prevent repeater time-outs when  
Automatic Power Off is a background function that  
monitors whether any buttons or keys have been  
pressed, or whether the Tuning control has been turned.  
After 3 hours pass with no operations, APO turns OFF  
the power. However, 1 minute before the power turns  
OFF, “APO” appears and blinks, and a series of warning  
tones sound.  
accessing repeaters, or to conserve battery power.  
When TOT times out, the transceiver generates beeps  
and automatically returns to receive mode. To resume  
transmitting, release and then press Mic [PTT] again.  
Access Menu 1–9–3 (APO) and select “ON”.  
Access Menu 1–9–4 (TOT) and select 3, 5, or 10  
(default) minutes for the TOT time.  
Note: If any settings are changed during the 3 hour period while APO is  
ON, the timer resets. When you stop changing the settings, the timer  
begins counting again from 0.  
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POWER-ON MESSAGE  
Switches among the sets of alphanumeric  
characters, accented letters (TM-D700E only),  
and special ASCII characters.  
Each time you switch the transceiver ON, “HELLO !!”  
appears and stays for approximately 2 seconds. You  
can program your favorite message in place of the  
factory default.  
Switches between  
small and capital  
letters.  
Cancels Message  
Entry.  
Deletes the digit at  
which the cursor is  
blinking.  
Causes the cursor  
to move backward.  
1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.  
Inserts the currently  
Clears all digits and  
2 Select Menu 1–1–1 (POWER-ON MSG), then press  
[OK].  
selected character. (left BAND backs the cursor to  
SEL)  
the first digit.  
•
The display for entering a message appears; the first  
digit blinks.  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.  
The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter  
alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18.  
DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION  
3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.  
By initiating this function, various preprogrammed  
displays appear. You still can normally use the  
transceiver in this mode. Pressing a front panel button  
or Mic key, or turning the Tuning control restores the  
operating display immediately. If there is no button/key  
entry or Tuning control adjustment for approximately  
10 seconds, the transceiver reverts back to  
Demonstration mode.  
•
You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special  
ASCII characters.  
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4 Press [a].  
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.  
Press [F]+ POWER ON to switch the function ON (or  
OFF).  
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CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS  
SPEAKER MUTE  
This transceiver has two speaker jacks. You can enjoy a  
variety of speaker configurations by using one or two  
external speakers. Access Menu 1–2–3 (SPEAKER)  
and select mode 1 (default) or 2, depending on how the  
internal and/or external speakers should function.  
While receiving or transmitting on the TX band, you may  
not want to hear audio received on the other band. Use  
this function to mute the speaker allocated to that band  
(not TX band).  
Press [MUTE] to switch the function ON (or OFF).  
• “MUTE” appears when the function is ON.  
Connection  
Mode  
Band A  
External  
External  
External  
Internal  
Band B  
External  
External  
Internal  
External  
Only SP1 jack  
connected with an  
external speaker  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
CHANGING TX/RX DEVIATION (TM-D700E ONLY)  
This transceiver is capable of switching between wide  
and narrow deviations to receive or transmit. After  
selecting the desired band, access Menu 1–3–6 (WIDE/  
NARROW) and switch between Wide (default) and  
Narrow.  
Only SP2 jack  
connected with an  
external speaker  
14  
Both SP1 and SP2  
jacks connected  
with external  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
External 2 External 1  
External 1 External 2  
speakers  
• When Narrow is selected, “N” appears beside the  
frequency.  
Note: Do not select Narrow for the band configured as a data band. The  
selection of Narrow is invalid on the data band.  
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MICROPHONE CONTROL (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)  
You can change numerous transceiver settings by  
operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function,  
access Menu 1–8–5 (MIC CONTROL) and select “ON”.  
You can also make the following settings by pressing [D]  
first (ex. [D], then [2]).  
Tone (or CTCSS) Frequency/  
2
8
Sub-band Select  
DCS Code Select1  
Multi-function Mode  
Cancel  
3
Offset Direction Select  
D
5
6
7
DTMF Keypad Lock  
DTMF Keypad Unlock  
Band A/ B Select  
Down  
Up  
#
The following table shows what function is switched ON  
and OFF or which setting is changed, by pressing the  
DTMF keys.  
1
After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to  
change the level or selection.  
Squelch Adjustment2, 3  
TX Power Change  
Enter  
Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone,  
CTCSS, or DCS function.  
Press [OK] on the front panel of the transceiver to complete  
the setting.  
1
2
3
4
5
Visual Scan  
9
0
Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS  
Reverse  
A
B
C
1 MHz Step Change  
Monitor  
Control Band Select  
Repeater  
Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be  
picked up by your MC-53DM microphone. If so, this could prevent the  
function from working correctly.  
Frequency Readout  
6
D
[F] key  
by Beeps 1  
15  
7
8
Volume Change 2, 3  
Speaker Mute  
Down 4  
Up 4  
#
1
The transceiver announces the displayed information if you  
have installed an optional VS-3 unit and selected “English” in  
Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) {page 83}.  
2
3
4
After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to  
change the level or selection.  
Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot be  
activated at the same time.  
Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must be OFF  
to change the tone or frequency step using this key.  
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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
If you also have a compatible KENWOOD handy  
PREPARATION  
transceiver, you may use it as a remote control for this  
mobile transceiver. You will control one band on the  
mobile while sending DTMF tones to the other band from  
the handheld. This function will be useful, for example,  
when you want to control the mobile from a location  
outside your vehicle.  
Let us assume band A (VHF) of the mobile transceiver  
will be controlled.  
On the handy transceiver:  
1 Program a 3-digit secret number.  
•
For the programming method, see the instruction  
manual for the handheld.  
Note:  
◆
As a remote control, you can also use a handy transceiver which  
does not have a remote control function but a DTMF function. You,  
however, must manually send DTMF tones for control code strings.  
Skip steps 1 and 3 in “PREPARATION”.  
•
If using a TH-D7A, see “WIRELESS REMOTE  
CONTROL” on its instruction manual.  
◆
The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 440 MHz  
band.  
2 Select the transmit frequency on the UHF band.  
3 Make the handheld enter Remote Control mode.  
•
For the method, see the instruction manual for the  
handheld. If not described, consult your dealer.  
On the mobile transceiver:  
4 Access Menu 1–A–1 (CODE), and select the same  
secret number as you selected in step 1.  
16  
•
•
Turn the Tuning control to select each digit. Press [a]  
(or [b]) to move the cursor to the next (or previous)  
digit.  
You can also press Mic [0] to [9] in sequence to enter 3  
digits.  
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5 Select the receive frequency on band B (UHF).  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REV ON  
TONE ON  
CTCSS ON  
REV OFF  
TONE OFF  
CTCSS OFF  
CALL  
9
0
MR  
LOW  
•
Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the  
handheld.  
A
B
C
D
ENTER  
6 Select band A (VHF) as the TX band or Control band  
{page 17}.  
TONE SEL  
REPEATER ON  
REPEATER OFF  
DOWN  
7 To cause the mobile to send a control acknowledgment  
to the handheld, access Menu 1–A–2 (ANSWER  
BACK) and select “ON”.  
VFO  
UP  
#
To change the transmit/ receive frequency:  
([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary  
digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN])  
•
DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be  
used as an acknowledgment.  
To recall a memory channel:  
8 Access Menu 1–A–3 (CONTROL) and select “ON”.  
([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary  
digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN])  
•
“REMOTE CON” and “LOCK” appear when the mobile  
enters Remote Control mode.  
To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency:  
([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡  
[TONE SEL])  
CONTROL OPERATION  
16  
When in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the  
handheld will function as shown in the table. Each time  
you press the desired key, the handheld will  
automatically enter transmit mode and send the  
corresponding command to the mobile.  
• Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table in page 30.  
• First activate the Tone or CTCSS function. You can select a  
separate tone frequency for the Tone and CTCSS functions.  
Note: When in Remote Control mode, you can perform only the following  
operations on the mobile transceiver.  
Note: If using a handheld without a remote control function, manually  
send “AXXX#YA#” where “XXX” is a 3-digit secret number and “Y” is a  
single-digit control command. If you do not add ”A#” to the end, you can  
skip sending “AXXX#” next time; however, the mobile may be accidentally  
controlled by other stations.  
•
•
Transmit  
Secret Number Change  
•
•
Answer Back ON/ OFF  
Partial/ Full Reset (with RESET button)  
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SKY COMMAND 2 (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a  
The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and  
commands as below:  
TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver. Besides  
the HF transceiver, this system requires two transceivers  
capable of working the Sky Command 2. This  
VHF freq.  
Audio  
transceiver and TH-D7A handhelds are currently  
available. You will use one transceiver as a control  
station called “Commander”. The transceiver connected  
with the HF transceiver is called “Transporter”. It will  
function as an interface between the Commander and  
the HF transceiver. This system allows you, for  
example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your  
car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing in  
your car, living room, or patio, instead of in your shack.  
Audio  
PF  
POWER  
DSP SLOPE  
HIGH LOW  
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D  
N.R.  
B.C.  
ATT  
PRE-AMP  
PROC  
VOX  
CW TUNE  
FILTER  
S
E
N
D
A
T
T
U
N
E
AF  
RF  
RIT/XIT  
4
6
UHF freq.  
UP  
CH1  
1
CH2  
2
CH3  
3
MIC  
DOWN  
LSB  
USB  
PHONES  
2
8
–
+
M.IN  
RIT  
ANT  
REC  
FINE  
PWR  
FSK  
CW  
4
5
6
0
10  
S
P
L
IT  
T
F
-S  
E
T
A/B  
MIC  
N
B
A
G
C
/
T
O
N
E
R
E
V
CH  
IF SHIFT  
4
SQL  
6
KEY  
FM  
7
8
F.LOCK  
0
9
AM  
M/V  
A=B  
C
L
E
A
R
XIT  
D
E
L
A
Y
M
E
N
U
1
M
H
z
2
8
C
L
R
E
N
T
SCAN  
M>VFO  
M.IN  
0
10  
Control commands  
tResponse  
Audios  
Control commands  
tResponse  
Commander  
Transporter  
HF freq.  
17  
Your shack  
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CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF  
TRANSCEIVER  
TM-D700A  
HF transceiver  
In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver,  
you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For the  
connection between the COM connectors on the two  
transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-  
232-C cross-wired cable.  
COM connector  
on HF transceiver  
COM connector  
on TM-D700A  
Note:  
◆
◆
Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making  
the connection.  
The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at  
regular intervals because of legal requirements; therefore, transmit  
sidetone must be output from the HF transceiver. On TS-570D or  
TS-570S, do not select “OFF” in Menu 21. On TS-870S, use the  
MONI control to adjust the sidetone volume.  
To 3.5 mm (1/8")  
speaker jack  
◆
◆
When the Transporter is too close to the HF transceiver, unwanted  
feedback may cause malfunction.  
Do not share a regulated power supply between the Transporter and  
the HF transceiver. Unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.  
MIC connector  
on HF transceiver  
MIC connector  
on TM-D700A  
To EXT SP jack  
17  
UP  
8 V DC  
GND  
STBY (PTT)  
GND (MIC)  
MIC  
NC  
DWN  
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PREPARATION FLOW  
y On the Commander Access Menu 4–3 and select  
and Transporter  
the tone frequency {page 79}.  
The following steps should guide you to a good start of  
Sky Command operation. First connect the Transporter  
to the HF transceiver {page 77}.  
• Select the same tone frequency  
on both transceivers.  
• For the selectable frequencies,  
see the table given on page 30.  
q On the Commander Select the same VHF and UHF  
and Transporter  
frequencies.  
u On the Commander Access Menu 4–4 and select  
“COMMANDER”.  
w On the Commander Access Menu 4–1 to program  
a call sign (9 digits max.) for  
• “PUSH [ 0 ] KEY TO START  
COMMANDER!!” appears.  
the Commander {page 79}.  
• You may enter your exact call  
sign; ex. WD6BQD.  
i On the Transporter Access Menu 4–4 and select  
“TRANSPORTER”.  
e On the Commander Access Menu 4–2 to program  
a call sign (9 digits max.) for  
Now the Commander and Transporter are in Sky  
Command mode. For operations in this mode, see  
“CONTROL OPERATION” on page 80. First switch ON  
the HF transceiver and press [SYNC] on the  
Commander. To exit the Sky Command mode, access  
Menu 4–4 and select “OFF”.  
the Transporter {page 79}.  
• This call sign must be different  
from the one for the  
Commander. So you may add  
SSID characters; ex.  
Note:  
WD6BQD-1.  
◆
◆
◆
Unless you program call signs, you cannot select “COMMANDER” or  
“TRANSPORTER” using Menu 4–4.  
17  
r On the Transporter Access Menu 4–1 to program  
the same call sign as you  
On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 stop bit (default) using  
the Menu Set-up function.  
entered in step w {page 79}.  
Adjust the audio level on both the Transporter and HF transceiver  
while listening to audio output from the Commander. An appropriate  
position of the AF control on the HF transceiver might be in the range,  
8:30 to 9:00.  
t On the Transporter Access Menu 4–2 to program  
the same call sign as you  
◆
To distinguish your various stations or nodes, you can have up to 15  
Secondary Station IDentifiers (SSIDs); ex. WD6BQD-1 to WD6BQD-  
15. You always have to put a dash between your call sign and SSID  
number.  
entered in step e {page 79}.  
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4 Press [  
                                                           
a].  
                                                           
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS  
•
The cursor moves to the next digit.  
The built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter  
communicate each other when you send a control  
command from the Commander. So you must program  
different call signs (9 digits max.) on these transceivers  
as the IDs of the TNCs.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.  
Cancels entry of a  
call sign.  
Deletes the digit at  
which the cursor is  
blinking.  
Causes the cursor  
to move backward.  
Inserts the currently  
selected character.  
Use the following Menu Nos. to program call signs:  
Clears all digits and backs the cursor to the first  
digit.  
On Commander  
4–1  
4–2  
CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander  
TRP CALLSIGN Call sign for Transporter  
6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.  
7 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.  
On Transporter  
The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enter  
alphanumeric characters in step 3. See page 18.  
4–1  
4–2  
CMD CALLSIGN Call sign for Commander  
TRP CALLSIGN Call sign for Transporter  
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY  
1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.  
On receiving a tone from the Commander, the  
Transporter causes the HF transceiver to enter Transmit  
mode. On both the Commander and Transporter,  
access Menu 4–3 (TONE FREQUENCY) and select the  
desired, same tone frequency.  
2 Select “4–1 (CMD CALLSIGN)” or “4–2 (TRP  
CALLSIGN)”, then press [OK].  
•
The callsign entry field appears; the first digit blinks.  
17  
3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.  
•
You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.  
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CONTROL OPERATION  
Mic Key  
Function  
When in the Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of the  
Commander will function as below. First switch ON the  
HF transceiver and press Mic [0] on the Commander.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Power ON/ OFF  
HF frequency receive ON/ OFF  
Modulation mode switch  
RIT ON/ OFF  
XIT ON/ OFF  
RIT offset or XIT offset clear  
Split-frequency ON/ OFF  
Transfer from Memory to VFO  
In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch  
In Memory Recall mode: no change  
Current settings retrieve (from HF  
transceiver)  
9
0
Each time you press the desired key, the Commander  
will automatically enter transmit mode and send the  
corresponding control command to the Transporter.  
B
C
D
VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch  
XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase  
XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease  
To switch ON/ OFF the HF Press Mic [1].  
transceiver  
To change the frequency or Press Mic [UP]/ [DWN].  
memory channel on the HF  
transceiver  
In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz  
switch  
In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch  
In VFO mode: frequency entry ON  
In Memory Recall mode: channel number  
entry ON  
1
17  
To transmit audio on an HF Press and hold Mic [PTT],  
frequency  
then speak into the  
microphone.  
2
#
To receive audio on an HF Press Mic [2].  
frequency  
To monitor the UHF band Press the Mic PF key  
1 “FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or  
10 kHz step (FM/ AM).  
2 After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a  
frequency or memory channel number.  
on the Commander  
assigned the Monitor  
function.  
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When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows the  
current settings of the HF transceiver as below:  
w
q
u
e
r
t
y
q HF frequency  
w VFO: A, VFO: B,  
MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number)  
e RIT, XIT  
r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99  
t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM  
y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting.  
SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting.  
SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting.  
u “FS” appears when Mic [  
] is pressed.  
Note:  
◆
◆
After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4.  
The Transporter will transmit its call sign in Morse every 10 minutes,  
using the 144 MHz band.  
17  
◆
The APO timer does not operate on the transceiver with Transporter  
ON.  
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REPEATER FUNCTION (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)  
This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one  
If necessary, you can cause this transceiver to remain in  
the transmit mode for 500 ms after signals drop. Access  
Menu 1–7–5 (REPEATER HOLD) and select “ON”.  
band and retransmitting signals on the other band. This  
function repeats signals originating from one band, using  
the other band. For example, a signal received on band  
A (VHF) is retransmitted on band B (UHF). Similarly, a  
signal received on band B (UHF) is retransmitted on  
band A (VHF).  
Access Menu 1–7–6 (REPEATER) and select Locked-  
band Repeater or Cross-band Repeater. The default is  
“OFF”.  
Note:  
◆
You cannot activate the Repeater function after recalling the same  
frequency band (VHF or UHF) on band A and B, or while blanking a  
band display.  
◆
Activating the Repeater function switches OFF Automatic Band  
Change (A.B.C.) or Automatic Simplex Check (ASC).  
◆
◆
The Time-Out Timer is locked at 3 minutes.  
After activating the Repeater function, you cannot access Menu Nos.  
other than 1–7–5 and 1–7–6.  
•
“PTT” blinks when in the Locked-band or Cross-band  
Repeater mode.  
Locked-band Repeater  
The transceiver always uses the same band to receive  
or transmit a signal as a repeater. Before accessing  
Menu 1–7–6, select one band as the TX band and the  
other band as the control band.  
18  
Cross-band Repeater  
If receiving a signal on the TX band, the transceiver  
switches the current RX only band to the TX band.  
Before accessing Menu 1–7–6, select the same band as  
the TX and control bands.  
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VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)  
Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function  
{page 85}. Each time you change the transceiver mode,  
such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver  
You can also press Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode  
{page 73} or the PF key programmed with Voice {page  
62}. The transceiver announces the displayed  
automatically announces the new mode. In order to use  
the installed VS-3 unit, access Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) and  
select “English”. The default is OFF. For “APRS ONLY”  
selectable in this menu number, see the separate manual,  
“SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS” {page 28}.  
information as follows depending on the current mode.  
VFO frequency on the current band  
beginning with the 100 MHz digit  
(MHz decimal point: “point”)  
VFO  
Channel number, “channel”, and the  
frequency  
The table below shows what the transceiver  
automatically announces when it enters a new mode.  
Memory Recall  
Channel Display  
For the L or U channels, “low” or “up”,  
the channel number, and the frequency  
Key Pressed  
[VFO]  
New Mode  
VFO  
Announcement  
“VFO”  
Channel number and “channel”.  
For the L or U channels, “low” or “up”  
and the channel number  
[MR]  
Memory Recall  
Call Channel  
“MR”  
Call Channel  
Recall  
“Call” and the frequency  
[CALL]  
“Call”  
Menu mumber (with Voice key only)  
Programmable  
Memory  
Menu  
[PM]  
“PM”  
Tone freq., CTCSS Current Tone freq., CTCSS freq, or DCS  
“Menu” and current  
menu number  
freq, DCS code  
select  
code  
[MNU]  
Menu  
“A” or “B”, current  
frequency, and  
current TX power  
New TX/ Control  
band  
In order to change the volume of voice output, access  
Menu 1–2–5 (VOICE VOLUME) and select from levels 1  
to 7. The default is level 5.  
[BAND SEL]  
1
Mic PF key  
“Enter” (and  
numerics as  
entered)  
Keypad Direct  
Entry  
programmed with Enter  
2
Note: While using Transceiver Lock, the transceiver makes an  
announcement only when pressing Mic [6] in Microphone Control mode  
or the PF key programmed with Voice. When in All-control Lock mode,  
pressing these keys simply causes an error beep to sound; the  
transceiver does not make an announcement in any case.  
19  
{page 62}  
1
2
When pressed in Memory Recall mode, the transceiver  
announces “A” or “B”, the channel number, “channel”, the  
frequency, and the TX power. When in Call channel mode,  
the transceiver announces “A” or “B”, “call”, the frequency,  
and the TX power..  
When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode.  
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
PS-33  
Regulated DC  
Power Supply  
SP-50B  
Communications  
Speaker  
VS-3  
Voice Synthesizer  
Unit  
VC-H1  
Interactive Visual  
Communicator  
PG-3B  
DC Line Noise Filter  
PG-2N  
DC Power Cable  
PG-4X  
Extension Cable  
Kit  
PG-5A  
Data Cable  
MC-80  
Desktop Microphone  
(MJ-88 required)  
MJ-88  
Microphone Plug  
Adapter  
MJ-89  
MC-45  
Multi-function  
Microphone  
MC-53DM  
Modular Plug  
Multi-function  
Microphone Switch  
Microphone with DTMF  
20  
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INSTALLING OPTIONS  
INSTALLING THE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT  
INSTALLING THE PG-4X EXTENSION CABLE KIT  
The PG-4X kit is available to extend the various  
connection cables. For the cable connections, see the  
next page. With two sets of PG-4X kits, you can extend  
the cables to the maximum length.  
Always switch off the power and unplug the DC power cable first.  
1 Remove the 6 screws from the lower cover of the  
The PG-4X kit also includes noise filters, modular plug  
adapter cushions, and cable clamps. The following  
diagrams illustrate how to install these accessories.  
main unit.  
From front panel  
Noise filter  
2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing  
upward, and insert the VS-3 connector into the  
corresponding transceiver connector; the component  
side must not face downward.  
From  
microphone  
Component side  
21  
3 Replace the lower cover (6 screws).  
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Connections Using One Set of PG-4X Kit  
(6 m)  
(4 m)  
For 8 pins  
For 6 pins  
(4 m)  
(4 m)  
Connections Using Two Sets of PG-4X Kits  
For 6 pins  
For 6 pins  
For 8 pins  
21  
For 8 pins  
Note: Always connect the 4-pin plug on the modular plug cable supplied  
with the transceiver to the front panel.  
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MAINTENANCE  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
SERVICE NOTE  
This product has been factory aligned and tested to  
specification before shipment. Attempting service or  
alignment without factory authorization can void the  
product warranty.  
If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational  
problem, please make your note legible, short, complete,  
and to the point. Help us help you by providing the  
following:  
• Model and serial number of equipment  
• Question or problem you are having  
SERVICE  
• Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem  
When returning this product to your dealer or service  
center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing  
material. Include a full description of the problem(s)  
experienced. Include your telephone number along with  
your name and address in case the service technician  
needs to call you; if available, include also your fax  
number and e-mail address. Don’t return accessory  
items unless you feel they are directly related to the  
service problem.  
Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment!  
Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping.  
Note:  
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Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom  
this product was purchased.  
For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance  
performed on this product.  
You may return this product for service to the authorized  
KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it, or any  
authorized KENWOOD service center. Please do not  
send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the  
complete product. A copy of the service report will be  
returned with the product.  
When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the  
bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.  
CLEANING  
To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent  
(no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused  
by circuit failure.  
Page  
Ref.  
Problem  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
The transceiver will not power 1 The power cable was connected  
1 Connect the supplied DC power cable  
correctly:  
5, 6  
up after connecting a 13.8 V  
DC power supply and pressing  
the PWR switch. Nothing  
appears on the display.  
backwards.  
Red → ( + ); Black → ( – ).  
2 One or more of the power cable fuses 2 Look for the cause of the blown fuse(s). After  
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are open.  
inspecting and correcting any problems, install  
a new fuse(s) with the same ratings.  
3 The modular plug cable was not  
3 Correctly connect the modular plug cable  
4
correctly connected.  
between the front panel and main unit.  
The display is too dim, even  
though you selected a high  
dimmer level.  
The supply voltage is too low.  
The supply voltage requirement is  
—
13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 V to 15.8 V DC).  
If the input voltage is outside this range, recharge  
your battery, adjust your regulated power supply,  
and/or check all power cable connections.  
The frequency cannot be  
selected by turning the Tuning  
control or by pressing Mic  
[UP]/ [DWN].  
Memory Recall was selected.  
Press [VFO].  
15  
Most buttons/keys and the  
Tuning control do not  
function.  
One of the Lock functions is ON.  
Unlock all of the Lock functions.  
67  
36  
Memory channels cannot be No data has been stored in any memory Store data in some memory channels.  
selected by turning the Tuning channels.  
control or by pressing Mic  
[UP]/ [DWN].  
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Page  
Ref.  
Problem  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
You cannot transmit even  
though you press Mic [PTT].  
1 The microphone plug was not  
inserted completely into the front  
panel connector.  
1 Switch OFF the power, then insert the  
microphone plug until the locking tab clicks in  
place.  
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2 You selected a transmit offset that  
places the transmit frequency outside  
the allowable transmit frequency  
range.  
2 Press [F], [SHIFT] repeatedly so neither “+”  
29  
nor “–” is visible.  
3 The built-in TNC (or an external TNC 3 Press Mic [PTT] after the TNC finished  
—
if connected) was transmitting.  
transmission.  
The Commander fails to  
display the status of the HF  
transceiver.  
1 You did not correctly program call  
signs on the Commander and  
Transporter.  
1 On both the Commander and Transporter,  
access Menu 4–1 and 4–2 to program the  
correct call signs.  
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2 You did not select the correct  
communication parameters on the HF  
transceiver.  
2 On the HF transceiver, select 9600 bps and 1 78  
stop bit using the Menu Setup function.  
3 You selected communications speed 3 Access Menu 1–9–5 to select “9600 bps”.  
25  
79  
—
other than 9600 bps in Menu 1–9–5  
(COM PORT).  
You cannot transmit audio  
from the HF tranceiver.  
You did not select the same tone  
frequency on the Commander and  
Transporter.  
On both the Commander and Transporter,  
access Menu 4–3 to select the same tone  
frequency.  
Operating the Commander  
simply causes it to output an  
error beep and does not allow  
you to control the HF  
1 Too large distance between the  
Commander and Transporter  
prevents correct data  
1 Operate the Commander within a distance  
that allows the two transceivers to show a  
full-scale S-meter reading.  
communications.  
transceiver.  
2 Bad radio wave conditions prevent  
control commands from being  
correctly transmitted.  
2 Press [SYNC] occasionally to read the status  
80  
55  
of the HF transceiver.  
You cannot hear audio  
received by the HF  
transceiver.  
You switched ON the CTCSS on the 144 Press [TONE] to switch OFF the CTCSS.  
MHz band of the Commander.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology.  
General  
VHF Band  
UHF Band  
1
Frequency range  
U.S.A./ Canada  
Europe  
144 ~ 148 MHz  
144 ~ 146 MHz  
144 ~ 146 MHz  
438 ~ 450 MHz  
430 ~ 440 MHz  
430 ~ 440 MHz  
General market  
Mode  
F3E (FM), F1D (GMSK), F2D (FSK)  
Antenna impedance  
50 Ω  
Usable temperature range  
Power supply  
–20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F)  
13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 ~ 15.8 V)  
Negative ground  
Grounding method  
Current  
Transmit (max.)  
11.5 A or less  
10.0 A or less  
Receive (at 2 W output)  
1.0 A or less  
Within ±3 ppm  
Frequency stability (–10°C ~ +50°C)  
Dimensions (W x H x D  
projections not included)  
Front panel  
Main unit  
140 x 60 x 33 mm/ 5.51" x 2.36" x 1.30"  
140 x 40 x 195 mm/ 5.51" x 1.57" x 7.68"  
Approx. 180 g/ 6.3 oz  
Weight  
Front panel  
Main unit  
Approx. 1.2 kg/ 2.6 lb  
1Band A receive range: 136 ~ 200 MHz, 118 ~ 136 MHz (sub), 200 ~ 300 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 400 ~ 470 MHz (sub)  
Band B receive range: 400 ~ 524 MHz, 136 ~ 175 MHz (sub), 300 ~ 400 MHz (sub), 800 ~ 1300 MHz (sub/ excluding specific  
frequency ranges)  
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Transmitter  
VHF Band  
UHF Band  
Power output  
High  
Medium  
Low  
50 W  
35 W  
Approx. 10 W  
Approx. 5 W  
Reactance  
–60 dB or less  
±5 kHz  
Modulation  
Spurious emissions  
Maximum frequency deviation  
Audio distortion (at 60% modulation)  
Microphone impedance  
3% or less  
600 Ω  
Receiver  
VHF Band  
UHF Band  
Circuitry  
Double conversion superheterodyne  
38.85 MHz/ 450 kHz 45.05 MHz/ 455 kHz  
Intermediate frequency (1st/ 2nd)  
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)  
VHF or UHF band  
0.16 µV or less  
0.25 µV or less  
12 kHz or more  
28 kHz or less  
0.1 µV or less  
2 W or higher  
8 Ω  
Sub VHF or UHF band  
Selectivity (–6 dB)  
Selectivity (–40 dB)  
Squelch sensitivity  
Audio output (8 ohms, 5% distortion)  
Audio output impedance  
Note: Receiver specifications apply only when using the main VHF or UHF band. They do not apply to the sub VHF or UHF band.  
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INDEX  
MHz ................................. 53  
Program ........................... 52  
Time-Operated Resume ... 49  
VFO ................................. 50  
Visual ............................... 47  
Advanced Intercept Point  
(AIP) .................................... 69  
Frequencies, Selecting  
Offset  
Automatic Repeater .......... 31  
Direction ........................... 29  
Frequency ........................ 29  
Power-ON Message ............ 71  
Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] .. 20  
Tuning Control .................. 20  
Frequency Step Size............ 64  
Automatic Band Change  
(A. B. C.) .............................. 66  
Automatic Power Off  
(APO) .................................. 70  
Fuses, Replacing ................... 7  
Sky Command 2 ................ 76  
Programmable Function  
(PF) Keys ............................ 62  
Keypad Direct Entry  
CTCSS Freq. Number ...... 56  
Frequency ........................ 63  
Memory Channel  
Number ............................ 37  
Tone Freq. Number .......... 30  
Lock  
All-control Lock ................. 67  
Transceiver Lock .............. 67  
Speaker  
Automatic Simplex Check  
(ASC) .................................. 33  
Configurations, changing .. 72  
Mute ................................. 72  
Squelch  
Adjusting .......................... 20  
S-meter ............................ 68  
Switching FM/AM ................. 69  
Programmable Memory (PM)  
Auto Storing ..................... 45  
Recalling .......................... 44  
Resetting .......................... 45  
Storing.............................. 44  
Programmable VFO ............. 64  
Autopatch ............................ 59  
Channel Display................... 40  
Continuous Tone Coded  
Squelch System (CTCSS)  
Freq. ID ............................ 56  
Using ................................ 55  
Time-Out Timer (TOT).......... 70  
Repeater Access.................. 28  
Memory Channels  
Tone  
Digital Code Squelch (DCS)  
Code ID ............................ 58  
Using ................................ 57  
Repeater Function  
Cross-band....................... 82  
Locked-band .................... 82  
Call Channel, Changing .... 39  
Call Channel, Recalling .... 39  
Clearing............................ 37  
Locking Out ...................... 51  
Naming............................. 38  
Recalling .......................... 37  
Storing, Odd-split .............. 36  
Storing, Simplex ............... 36  
Transfer to VFO ................ 40  
Activating.......................... 30  
Freq. ID ............................ 34  
Selecting .......................... 30  
Transmit Output Power ........ 21  
Display  
Reset  
Blanking ........................... 66  
Contrast ........................... 65  
Demonstration .................. 71  
Dimmer, Changing............ 65  
Reversal ........................... 65  
Full (Memory) ................... 41  
Partial (VFO) .................... 41  
Programmable Memory  
TX/RX Deviation .................. 72  
Voice Synthesizer (VS-3) ..... 83  
(PM) ................................. 45  
Volume  
Reverse Function................. 33  
Audio ................................ 19  
Beep ................................ 69  
Wireless Remote Control ..... 74  
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency  
(DTMF) Functions  
Making Calls..................... 59  
Pause Duration................. 61  
Storing Numbers .............. 60  
Scan  
Menu  
Call/Memory ..................... 54  
Call/VFO .......................... 54  
Carrier-Operated  
Access ............................. 22  
Configuration .................... 23  
Microphone Control ............. 73  
Resume............................ 49  
Transmitting Stored  
Numbers .......................... 61  
Group ............................... 51  
Memory ............................ 50  
TX Speed ......................... 61  
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