TH-F7E - Ham Radio KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TH-F7E KENWOOD

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES K-type: The Americas E-type: Europe/ General T-type: The United Kingdom The market code is shown on the carton box. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54}for the information on available operating frequencies within each model.

One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment. FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressiy approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BYTHE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for à Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in à residential installation 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 à particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. + Comnectthe equipment to an outleton à circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. + Consultthe dealer for technical assistance. PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage: + Do nottransmit 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. +. When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the transceiver. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. + When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified cigarette lighter cable (option). + 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. + _Ifan abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station.

THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TH-F6A/ TH-F7E transceiver. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers. First, don't let the size fool you. This small FM portable transceiver features 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm amateur radio band operation plus another all-mode 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB and CW are up to 470 MHz). In the meantime, as you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see a text message on the display that lets you know what you are configuring. Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. FEATURES +. Ultra compact design + 2m,1.25 m(TH-F6A only), and 70 cm amateur radio band FM transceiver operation + A separate wide band, all-mode receiver, built-in + _ Dual-frequency receive within the same amateur radio bands + 400 memory channels plus 34 special function memory channels (35 channels for TH-F6A) +__ Long operation period with a Li-ion battery pack + High output power (up to 5 W operation) + Easy to control and select various functions with Multi-scroll key + 9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/ Mic.) jack + Built-in VOX function

• Meets MIL-STD 810C/D/E, Rain, Humidity, Vibration, and Shock SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packing material in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future. Quantity Accessory Part Number |TH.F6A| TH-F7E (© | (E) | (M) Belt hook J29-0623-XX 1 1 1 Antenna T90-0781-XX 1 - - T90-0789-XX - 1 1 Strap J69-0342-XX 1 1 1 Line Filter L79-1417-XX - 1 1 Li-ion battery |WO09-0979-XX) 1 1 1 WO08-0927-XX| 1 - - Charger W08-0928-XX| - 1 - W08-0929-XX| - - 1 B62-1441-XX (E/S) 1 1 1 Instruction B62-1442-XX| 1 L Manual (F/1) B62-1443-XX) | 1 | (D/G) R&TTE Notice |B59-2267-XX - 1 1 Warranty card — 1 1 1

WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED

The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction What to Do Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Press Press KEY1 momentarily, release [KEY1], [KEY2]. |KEY1, then press KEY2. Press Press and hold KEY down for a [KEY] (15). second. Press and hold KEY1 down, then press KEY2. Ifthere are more Press than two keys, press and hold IKEYLHKEY21 down each key in turn until the final key has been pressed. With the transceiver OFF, press Press and hold KEY, then switch ON [IKEYIH 6 ]. the transceiver power by pressing [Lo J(POWER). Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different from country to country, the following meter band descriptions are used in this manual. + 2mband : 144-148 MHz or 144 - 146 MHz + 1.25 mband: 222 -225 MHz + 70 cm band : 420 -450 MHz or 430 - 440 MHz

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED

CHAPTER 5 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW

PROGRAMMING OFFSET Selecting Offset Direction Selecting Offset Frequency Activating Tone Function … Selecting a Tone Frequency. AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET.

MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER

CTCSS and DCS. CTCSS USING

Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency

HLAIERERR INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS |

PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To charge the battery pack, refer to "CHARGING THE Liion BATTERY PACK" page 2} 1 Position the two grooves on the edge and two hooks at the bottom of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on the back ofthe transceiver. 2 Slide the battery pack along the back ofthe transceiver until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks the battery pack in place. 3 To remove the battery pack, push the release latch on top, then slide the battery pack down. M1 /

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES

1 To open the battery case (BT-13), push the locking tab in, then pull the cover back. 2 Insert (or remove) four AA (LR 6) alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case. 3 Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then close the cover until the locking tabs click. 4 Toinstall the battery case onto (or remove it from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of “INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK” {above} Note: When you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30 (BATTERY), then select ‘ALKALINE". Otherwise, the battery remaining cannot be measured correct {page 36)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Hold the base of the supplied antenna, then screw the antenna into the connector on the top panel ofthe transceiver until secure.

ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP

If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to the transceiver.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

You can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver tightening the 2 supplied screws. ES Screws

1 PREPARATION CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK The Li-ion battery pack can be charged after ithas been installed onto the transceiver. The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes. 1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF. + While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF. 2 Insertthe charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver. 3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. + Charging starts and 2 LEDs on the top panel lights orange. 4 Ittakes approximately 6.5 hours to charge an empty PB-42L Li-ion battery pack. When charging completes, the LEDs unlight; remove the charger plug from the transceiver DC IN jack. 5 Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet. Note: + lfyou turn the transceiver ON and press [F] ILOW/ BATT] while charging the battery pack, "CHARGING appears. *STANDBY" appears when the charging completes. + The transceiver becomes warm while charging the battery pack. + _Ifthe charger plug is plugged into the DC IN jack before the battery pack is attached, tum the transceiver ON and then OFF again to initiate the charging. + Exceeding the specified charge period shortens the useful life ofthe Li-ion battery pack. + The provided charger is designed to charge only the provided PB-42L Lion battery pack, Charging otter models of battery packs may damage the charger and battery pack. + Donotpress [PTT] while charging + The battery pack must be kept in cool and dry place. + Never leave the battery pack in the direct sun light.

CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER

SOCKET To connect the transceiver to the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle, use an optional PG-3] Cigarette Lighter cable. While the PG-3] is connected to the cigarette lighter plug, the transceiver automatically start charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). When you operate the transceiver, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back

ground. Ifthe transceiver is turned OFF, the 2 LEDs light orange while charging. When the charging completes, they turn OFF {above}. To connect with an external 24 V power source via a DC-DC converter, only use the optional PG-3/ Cigarette Lighter cable. Using the PG-2W DC cable in this situation may cause a fire. DC-DC Converter 24V EF ÿ Socket 24V Et F DC-DC Converter 24V hrs #17 PG-2W Note: Ifthe input voltage exceeds approximately 16.5 V, warning beeps sound and VOLTAGE ERROR "appears.

CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER

SUPPLY To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. 1 Confirm thatthe power of both the transceiver and the power supply are OFF. 2 Connectthe optional PG-2W DC cable to the power supply; the red lead to the positive (+) terminal, and the black lead to the negative (-) terminal.

Fuses (4 A) 3 Connectthe barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the transceiver. Ifthe transceiver is turned OFF while a regulated power supply is connected with the DC IN jack, it automatically initiates charging the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L) fabove} Note: + _Ifthe DC power supply voltage is below 12.0 V DC, you may not be able to charge the Li-ion battery pack (PB-42L). + The supply voltage must be between 12.0 V and 16.0 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. If input voltage exceeds approximately 16.5 V, warning beeps sound and ‘VOLTAGE ERROR"appears. Remove the DC IN jack plug immediately. + _Ifthe DC power supply voltage is above 14.5 V DC and 'H” (High Power) is selected, ‘H”icon blinks and the output power is reduced to ‘L"level (Low Power) automatically page 41

FIRST QS0 Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? Reading this page should get your voice on the air right away. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there is something you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. ® Press and hold [ © ](POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. *_ A high pitched double beep sounds and then “KENWOOD” and “HELLO !!” appear momentarily. The various indicators and 2 frequencies appear on the LCD. + _ The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It automatically recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again. @ Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top. + _ Each time you press [A/B], the “B'icon moves, indicating which frequency band is currently selected for operation. H FM riad. GO 444, 464 © Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 o'clock position. @ Press [BAND] until you select the amateur radio band you wish to operate. © Turn the Tuning control to select the receive frequency. H FM riad, ÉSE

+ You may further turn the VOL control to adjust the volume level of the signal. © To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. @ Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your normal tone of voice. @ Release the PTT switch to receive. © Repeat steps @, @ and @ to continue communication.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED DISPLAY f N 960006 ° 9 D e@ ° FT Î ELHL Vox @ ro RQ *x——@ OEL ® Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low Appears when the Lock function is ON {page 38}. (‘L") or Economic Low (“EL”) {pages 7, 41} eu

Appears when the transmit output power is set to High (“H”) pages 7,41} © LsB Appears when lower side band (LSB) is selected for B-band {page 34} © usB Appears when upper side band (USB) is selected for B-band {page 34}. 6 cw Appears when CW is selected for B-band {page 34} © WFMN “WFM" appears when wide FM mode is selected {age 34} “FM” appears when normal FM mode is selected. “FMN” appears when narrow FM mode is selected {page 39}.

“AM"appears when AM mode is selected {page 34}

Appears when a Priority Scan is activated {page 25}. © FINE Appears when a Fine Tuning function is activated {page 35} ©® vox Appears when the VOX function is activated {age 41}

Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) is activated {page 14} Appears when the function key is pressed. CANTITECTL 1° 4 S-meter (RX) and relative RF power meter (TX). ® CT “CT” appears when the CTCSS function is activated {age 28}

Appears when the Tone function is activated {age 13} ® pcs Appears when the DCS function is activated {age 29}

Appears when the repeater shift function is activated {age 12}

Appears when the Reverse function is activated {age 14}

Appears when the Tone Alert function is activated {age 40}

Appears when the displayed memory channel has been locked out {page 27} @ Dot-matrix display 76 x 16 dot-matrix display. It displays various information, such as the operating frequencies, menu settings, and etc.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED BASIC OPERATION

1 Press [ 6 J(POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. + Upon power up, a high pitched double beep sounds, followed by the frequencies and other indicators. H FM riad. GO 444, 464 2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ o] (POWER) again. + When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched double beep sounds. + _ The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio output level and counterclockwise to decrease the output level. + _If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the VOL control to a comfortable audio output level. ADJUSTING SQUELCH The purpose of the S quelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure independent threshold squelch levels for the A-band and B-band. 1 Press [SQL]. + _ The current squelch level appears. H FU ridd, GAË SL: 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [y] to adjust the level. + _ Selectthe level at which the background noise is just eliminated when no signal is present. + The higher the level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. + 6 different levels can be set (=== 2 level 0 — |] |] |] I: level 5). 3 Press L-] or [MNU] to store the new settings or press [<] to cancel without changing the current setting. Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch unmutes up to level 2.

By default, two frequencies are displayed on the LCD. The frequency on top is called the A-band. The bottom frequency is called the B-band. +144, Bag ——} Avr

Press [A/B]to selectthe A-band or B-band for operation. Each time you press [A/B], the “ "icon moves, indicating which band is currently selected for operation. Usually, select the A-band to operate the amateur band and select the B-band to receive the various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV (audio only) or another amateur band {page 33} MULTI-SCROLL KEY This transceiver has à 4-way cursor key with a MENU (‘MNU”) key in the center.

ESC > OK a/ keys The 4/ y keys function in the same way as the Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies, memory channels, and other selections. Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the 4/ v keys for most ofthe controls. >] OK key Press to move to the next step or complete the setting in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection. </ ESC key Press to move back or cancel the entry in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and direct frequency entry. MNU key Press to enter the Menu mode. In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu number by turning the Tuning control or pressing [AY [v]. Italso functions as [OK] key.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED TRANSMITTING 1 To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, then press and hold the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice.

• The status LED on the top panel lights red and bar-graph meter appears. *_Ifyou press [PTT] while you are outside ofthe transmission coverage, a high pitched error beep sounds.

CLIS 4 rids. HO 4535, 464 2 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch. Note: If you transmit continuously for more than 10 minutes, the intemal tme-out timer generates à warning beep and the transceiver stops transmitting._In his case, release the PTT switch and lette transceiver cool down for a while, then press the PTT switch again to resume transmittng {pages 40, 51} & Selecting Output Power Selecting lower transmission power is the best way to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is still reliable. You can configure different power levels for transmission {page 41} Press [LOW]. *_ Each time you press [LOWI], the indicator cycles between “H” (high), “L"(low), and “EL” (economic low). EL fu ridd. SE

Note: + You can store different output power setting for the À and B- band. + When you change the output power, itis refected to all available amateur bands for À or B-band

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

E FO Mode This is the basic mode for changing the operating frequency. Turn the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency. Turn the Tuning control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Or, press [4] [v]to change the frequency. H FM riad. ÉSE 444, 464 & MHz Mode Ifthe desired operating frequency is far away from the current frequency, it is quicker to use the MHz tuning mode. To adjust the MHz digit: 1 Press [MHz]. + _ A MHz digit blinks. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a] [v]to selectthe desired MHz digit. H FU Has, ÉSE 444, 66 3 After selecting the desired MHz digit, press [MHz] to exit the mode and return to normal VFO mode fabove} 4 You may further adjust the frequency using the Tuning control or [a]/ [v]. Note: MHz mode does not function in AM band. M Direct Frequency Entry In addition to turn the Tuning control or press [AY [y], there is another way of selecting the frequency. When the desired frequency is far away from the current frequency, you can directly enter a frequency from the numeric keypad. 1 Press [VFO]. + You must be in the VFO mode to make the direct frequency entry. 2 Press [ENTI. -- --- "appears. k——— ———

3 Press the numeric keys ([0] to [9]) to enter your desired frequency. [MHz] can be used to complete the MHz digits entry. H FU Hd == 444, 664 + Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining digits (the digits you did not enter) with 0 and completes the entry. + _ To select 145.000 MHz for example, press [1], [4], [5] then press [ENT] to complete the entry. +_If you want to revise the MHz digits only, press [VFO]in place of [ENT].

[1], [0] 10---- [MHz] 10.--- [5] 10.5-- [ENT] 10.5000 Note: When pressing the last [ENT], the Fine Tuning function is automatically activated for 10.5000 MHz. Example 6 To enter 810 kHz (B-band only): Key in Display ŒENTI ------ [0] 0-- --- [MHz] 0.--- [8], [1], [0] 0.810 Note + _lfthe entered frequency does not match the current frequency step size, the frequency is automatically rounded doun to the next available frequency. + When the desired frequency cannot be entered exact}, check whether the Fine Tuning function is ON or not age 35} and then confirm the frequency step size age 37}. + Some frequency ranges are blocked, due to govemment regulations. Refer to the specifications {pages 53, 54}for the TX/RX coverage. + _lfyou turn the Tuning control or press [a J [r] while entering the frequency, the transceiver clears the entry and recovers the previous frequency and mode.

MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MNUI. + The Menu No. and setting appear on the display, along with a brief explanation of the Menu No. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired Menu No. + As you change the Menu No, a brief explanation of each Menu No. appears. 3 Press B-] or [MNU]to configure the parameter of the currently selected Menu No. H FM SCAN RESUME TIME 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select your desired parameter. 5 Press R] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT] to cancel.

SELECTING À MENU LANGUAGE

You can select either English or] apanese (Katakana) for the menu description. To switch the language: 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 27. Press D] or [MNUI]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a} [v]to select either “ENGLISH” or ‘| APANESE”. H LL] LANGUAGE _ 2% EHGLISH 5 Press BR] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. + When you select “ APANESE"in step 3 and press b-] or [MNU], all Menu explanations are displayed in ] apanese (Katakana). To return to English mode, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 {above} to access Menu No. 27, then select “ENGLISH”. Press B-] or [MNU] to display the Menu mode in English. Note: The menu language selection does not affect any other modes, such as memory name {age 17}or DTMF name {page 31}

Programmable VFO frequency range see PROG VFO 4 (A-band only) — Rene 39 AUTO OFFSET 5 | Auto Repeater Offset function ON/OFF ON 13

0.00 -59.95 MHZ | See

OFFSET 6 |Repeater offset frequency in steps of Reference | 12

Permit use of the Tuning control when the keys TUNE ENABLE 7 are locked ON/OFF OFF 38 TX INHIBIT 8 |Inhibitthe transmission ON/OFF OFF 40 SP/MIC JACK 9 |Selectthe SP/MIC jack function SP/MIC /TNC/PC | SP/MIC M

FM NARROW 29 ON/OFF OFF 39

TX INHIBIT 8 ON/OFF OFF 40

Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high ERP allows communications over much greater distances than communications without using repeaters. 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 itto access. For details, consult your local repeater reference. 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

OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW

) Y @ Select a receive frequency.

© Select an offset direction.

‘e Select an offset frequency. (only when programming odd-split Ü repeater frequencies)

6 Activate the Tone function. | (If necessary)

© Select a tone frequency. f (If necessary)

If you store the above data in a memory channel, you need not reprogram every time. See “MEMORY CHANNELS" {page 15}.

PROGRAMMING OFFSET First select an amateur radio repeater downlink frequency on the A-band or B-band as described in “SELECTING À FREQUENCY" {page 7} m Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower (-) than the receive frequency. Press [F], [REV] to select the offset direction. + _‘“4'or“-"appears, indicating which offset direction is selected. H FM +145,325

*_ To program -7.6 MHz offset on the TH-F7E (430 MHz only), repeatedly press [F], [REV] until “=” appears. Ifthe offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. In this case, adjust the receive frequency so thatthe transmit frequency is within the band limits. Note: While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you cannot change the offset direction. & Selecting Offset Frequency To access à repeater which requires an odd-split frequency pair, change the offset frequency from the default which is used by most repeaters. The default offset frequency on the 2 m band is 600 kHz (all models); the default on the 70 cm band is 5.0 MHz (TH-F6A) or 1.6 MHz (TH-F7E ); the default on the 1.25 m band is

1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band you want to change the offset frequency. Press [MNUI]. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press [a}/ [v]to select Menu No. 6 (OFFSET). H AM OFFSET [a à. GHz 4 Press D] or [MNU]. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press [a] [v]to select the appropriate offset frequency. + _ The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to

59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz.

6 Press Bb] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel. TH-F7E only: If you have selected “e=" for the offset direction, you cannot change te default (-7.6 MHz) offset frequency. Note: Afier changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset

m Activating Tone Function Press [TONE] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF).

• "appears when the Tone function is ON.

Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS/ DCS functions at the same time. Switching the Tone function ON after activating the CTCSS/DCS deactivates the CTCSS/ DCS function. TH-F7E only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz tones, you need not activate the Tone function. Press [CALL] without pressing the PTT switch to transmit a 1750 Hz tone (default setting). m Selecting a Tone Frequency 1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F], ITONE]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v] to select the desired tone frequency.

3 Press B-] or [MNU]to complete the setting. Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel. Available Tone Frequencies Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 01 | 67.0 | 12 | 97.4 | 23 | 141.3 | 34 | 206.5 02 | 69.3 | 13 | 100.0 | 24 | 146.2 | 35 | 210.7 03 | 71.9 | 14 | 103.5 | 25 | 151.4 | 36 | 218.1 04 | 74.4 | 15 | 107.2 | 26 | 156.7 | 37 | 225.7 05 | 77.0 | 16 | 110.9 | 27 | 162.2 | 38 | 229.1 06 | 79.7 | 17 | 114.8 | 28 | 167.9 | 39 | 233.6 07 | 82.5 | 18 | 118.8 | 29 | 173.8 | 40 | 241.8 08 | 85.4 | 19 | 123.0 | 30 | 179.9 | 41 | 250.3 09 | 88.5 | 20 | 127.3 | 31 | 186.2 | 42 | 254.1 10 | 91.5 | 21 | 131.8 | 32 | 192.8 11 94.8 | 22 | 136.5 | 33 | 203.5 No. No. No. No. Note: 42 different tones are available for the transceiver. These 42 tones includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard ones. TH-FJE only: + To transmita 1750 Hz tone, simply press [CALL] without pressing the PTT switch (default setting). Release [CALL] to quit transmitng. You can also make the transceiver remain in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after releasing [CALL]: a 1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted. Access Menu No. 24 (1750 HOLD) and select ON". + _Ifyou desire to assign [CALL] for recalling the Call channel in place of transmiting the 1750 Hz tone, access Menu No. 23 (CALL KEY) and select 'CALL".

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET

This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency that you select on the 2 m and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association. TH-F6A (U.S.A. and Canada) This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

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. 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 5 (AUTO OFFSET). Press D] or [MNUI]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [AJ [y] switch the function ON or OFF. H FU "AUTO OFFSETS OFF 5 Press BR] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [PTT] to cancel. Note: If you select the frequency within the amateur radio band on the B-band, the Automatic Repeater Offset function is also activated in any modes.

REVERSE FUNCTION The reverse function exchanges à 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. Ifthe station's signal is strong, both stations should move to a simplex frequency and free up the repeater. S % S : Ï # S AN ÿ % 4 An \ > « PAR Bb" 725 MHz | TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 144.725 MHz TX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 145.325 MHz RX: 144.725 MHz To swap the transmit and receive frequencies: Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or OFF). + __“R’appears when the function is ON. H FU +lad, 725 444, 66 Note: You can turn the Reverse function ON when you are operating in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the TX/ RX frequency. AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, the ASC function periodically checks the strength of a signal that you are receiving directly from the other station. If the station's signal is strong enough to allow direct contact without a repeater, “@”indicator on the display starts blinking. Press [REV](15s) to switch the function ON. + “appears when the function is ON. H fl +145. 325

+ While direct contact is possible, “fj” blinks. + _ To quitthe function, press [REV]. Note: + Pressing the PTT switch causes “icon to quit blinking. + ASC can be activated while operating in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the TX/RX frequencies. + ASC does not function while scanning. + Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF. + _ If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that contains a Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF. + ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3 seconds. + ASC does not function when the band is not selected for operation.

This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may use the function to find which tone frequency is required by accessing your local repeater. 1 While the Tone function is ON, press [F], [TONE] (15) to start the Tone Freq. ID scan. + _ When the transceiver receives the signal, the scan starts.

• To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press [aJ/ [v]. *_ To quitthe function, press [PTT] or [<«]. + _ When the tone frequency is identified, a beep sounds and the identified frequency appears. 2 Press R]to program the identified frequency in place of the current tone frequency. + _ Press [<]if you do not want to program the identified frequency. *_ Press [ay [y] while the identified frequency is blinking, to resume scanning. Note: Some repeaters do not re-transmit the access tone in the downlink signal. In this case, check the other stations uplink signal to detect the repeater access tone.

MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall à programmed channel through simple operation. À total of 400 memory channels are available for storing the frequencies, modes and other operating conditions of the A and B-bands.

SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR

ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? You can use each memory channel as a simplex & repeater channel or an odd-split channel. Store only one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater channel or two separate frequencies to use as an odd-split channel. Select either application for each channel depending on the operations you have in mind. Simplex & repeater channels allow: + Simplex frequency operation + Repeater operation with a standard offset (if an offset direction is stored) Odd-split channels allow: + _ Repeater operation with a non-standard offset Note: Notonly can you store data in memory channels, but you can also overwrite existing data with new data The data listed below can be stored in each memory channel: Parameter un Odd-Split Receive frequency Yes Transmit frequency ves Yes Tone frequency Yes Yes Tone ON Yes Yes CTCSS frequency Yes Yes CTCSS ON Yes Yes DCS code Yes Yes DCS ON Yes Yes Offset direction Yes N/A Offset frequency Yes N/A Reverse ON Yes N/A Frequency step size Yes Yes Memory channel lockout Yes Yes Memory channel name Yes Yes FINE tuning ON Yes Yes Mode selection Yes Yes Yes: Can be stored in memory. N/A: Cannot be stored in memory. Note: The tansmit frequency must be on the same band as the receive frequency band (Odd-split channel)

STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR

1 Press [VFO]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select your desired frequency in the amateur radio bands. *_ You can also directly enter desired frequency using the keypad {page 7} 3 Ifstoring a standard repeater frequency, selectthe following data: + Offset direction {page 12} *_ Tone function, if necessary {page 13} + _ CTCSS/DCS function, if necessary {pages 28, 29} If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other related data (CTCSS or DCS settings, etc.). 4 Press [FI]. H Al Le] H145.208 & 435, 48Ë + _ A memory channel number appears and blinks. + _“m’indicates the current channel is empty; “” appears ifthe channel contains data. + _ Memory channel number LO/UO -L9/U9 {age 23} 1-0 -1-9 {page 20} and Pr1 and Pr2 {page 25}are reserved for other functions. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select the memory channel in which you want to store the data. 6 Press [MR] (B-] or [MNUJ) to store the data to the channel.

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 Store the desired receive frequency and related data by the procedure given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies {above} 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select the desired transmit frequency. 3 Press [FI]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select the memory channel you programmed in step 1. 5 Press [PTTI#MR] ([PTT]+b-] or [PTTJHMNU]). + _ The transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel. Note: + When you recall an odd-split memory channel, "and “ "appear on the display. To confirm the transmit frequency, press [REV]. + When you revise only te transmission frequency for the odd-split channel, the frequency step size must be the same as the original odd-split channel memory data

There are 2 ways of recalling the desired memory channel. Æ Using the Tuning Control or 4/ v Keys 1 Press [MR]to enter Memory Recall mode. + _ The memory channel used last is recalled. H M Hid5.288 12 435, A6 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select your desired memory channel. + You cannot recall an empty memory channel. + _ To restore VFO mode, press [VFOI]. Note: Ifthe “CURRENT BAND"is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD), only memory channels that have the same band data can be recalled {below} Æ Using a Numeric Keypad You can also recall a memory channel by entering a desired memory channel number with the keypad. 1 Press [MR]to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Press [ENT], then enter the channel number using 3 digits. + _ For example, to recall channel 12, press [ENT], [O], [11 [2]. + You can shorten the entry for memory channels that are less than 100 by pressing TENT] after entering the channel number. For example, to recall memory channel 9, press [ENT], [9] [ENT]. Note: + You cannotrecall an empty memory channel. An error beep sounds. + You cannotrecall te Program Scan memory channels (LO/U0 - L9/U9), Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels (1-0 - 1-9), using the numeric keypad. + When you recall an odd-split memory channel, “#”and “” appear on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency. + _Afterrecaling a memory channel, you may modify data such as Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared once you select another channel or the VFO mode. To permanent} store the data, overwrite the channel contents Page 15}

To clear an individual memory channel: 1 Recall the memory channel you want to erase. 2 Press and hold [ & ](POWER) to switch the transceiver OFF. 3 Press [MR]J#H 6 J(POWER). + _Anerase confirmation message appears. H FU CELETE 12 SURE + CHR] 4 Press [MR] (D-] or [MNUI)) to erase the channel data. + The contents of the memory channel are erased. + To quit clearing the memory channel, press any key other than [MR], B-] and [MNUI]. Note: + _ lfyou clear the information channel data, the data will be setto the factory default values. + You can also clear the Priority channel data and LO/UO -L9/U9 lata. + To clear all memory channels contents, perform the Full Reset bage 50}

Since the transceiver has more than 400 memory channels, it sometimes takes time to search for your desired memory channel. By default, the transceiver can recall all memory channels when [MR]is pressed, regardless of the current operating band. However, you can configure the transceiver to recall only the memory channels that have the same band information. For example, when you operate on the 2 m band in VFO mode, pressing [MR] recalls only the memory channels that have 2 m band information. To change the memory recall mode: 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD). 3 Press R-] or [MNUI. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select “CURRENT BAND”. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [«]or [PTT]to cancel. When you press [MR]in VFO mode, only memory channels that have the same band data are recalled. To return to the default memory recall mode, repeat step 1 to 5 fabove}and select "ALL BANDS”in step 4. Note: + _Allinformation Channels are recalled regardless of Memory Recall mode selection. + Memory Recall mode selection does not change the Memory Group scan channels age 24}.

You can name memory channels using up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display in place of the stored frequency. Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. 1 Press [MR]to recall your desired memory channel. 2 Press [F] [MN<->f] to enter memory name input mode. *_ The entry cursor appears. H fl +idd. GB 14 LEE, 3 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select the first character. + You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. Refer to the following table for the available characters. + _ Press [MONI]to delete the character atthe cursor position. + You can also use the numeric keypad to enter a character (Special ASCII characters are not available). For example, each press of [2] switches entry as à, b, c, 2,A,B, C andthen back to a. + While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control to jump to the first character of each ASCII character group. 4 Press D-]. + _ The cursor moves to the next digit. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits. + Pressing R-] after selecting the &th digit completes the programming. + To complete programming before entering less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or press [»-] twice. + _ Press [«]to move the cursor back. + _ Press [PTT] ([F], [VFOI], [MRI, or [CALL]) to cancel the entry. After storing a memory name, pressing [MN<->f] switches the display between the memory name and the frequency. Note: + You can also name the DTMF memory channels age 31}and Information Channels age 20} but you cannot name the Call channel {page 19} + You cannot assign à memory name to à channel that does not contain data. + You can overwiite stored names by repeating steps 1 to 5. + The stored name is erased when you clear the memory channel date. Available Characters Using the Tuning Control Available Characters B C DE F G H | J L'IM N 0 P |Q s T VIWIX | YIZ III) a b € d e f g h i j k Il min 0 p | q rs tlulviwl x |y)z {| } - \ [SP |! " #15 |%|8& . ( D x | + , - / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ï

400 memory channels have been divided into 8 groups of 50. Group 0 contains memory channel numbers 0 — 49, group 1 is 50 - 99, group 2 is 100 — 149, and so on. You can categorize each group to store similar data, same frequency bands or same modes for ease of use. Group # Memory Channel! Group # | Memory Channel Group 0 0-49 Group 4 200 - 249 Group 1 50 —-99 Group 5 250 — 299 Group 2 100 -149 Group 6 300 - 349 Group 3 150 -199 Group 7 350 - 399

RECALLING À MEMORY CHANNEL USING

Itis sometimes a tedious endeavor to scroll through 400 memory channels sequentially. However, using à Group memory recall function, you can access your desired memory channel numbers more quickly. 1 Press [MR]to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control to select a group.

• Each click of the Tuning control, the lowest memory channel number of each group is recalled. For example, if you have the following memory channels that contain data: Group # Memory Channels that Contain Data Group 0| 0 2 10 15 30 45 Group 1| 50 61 65 78 98 Group 2| 103 | 111 | 123 Group 3| 152 | 166 Group 4 Group 5| 260 | 280 Group 6| 305 | 322 | 333 | 345 Group 7| 399 Memory channels 0, 50, 103, 152, 260, 305, 399, and then 0 are recalled sequentially while pressing and holding [LAMP]. 3 Release [LAMP] and turn the Tuning control to select the desired memory channels within the selected group. Note: If you have configured Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) as “CURRENT BAND" age 16}, only memory channels that have the same frequency band data are recalled.

GROUP DELETE FUNCTION

Instead of erasing each unnecessary channel one by one, you can erase an entire group of memory channels atonce. For example, if you erase group 2 memory channels, all the data in memory channels

100 - 149 are erased.

1 Press [MRI + _ Tumthe Tuning control or press [a] [y] to select a memory channel in the group you want to erase (for example, memory channel No. 111, in Group 2). 2 Press [d J(POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF. 3 Press [MHz]# d J(POWER). + _Anerase confirmation message appears. H FU CELETE_GRP-2 SURE + CHR] 4 Press [MR] ([-] or [MNUJ]) to proceed. Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the erase.

MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER

MEMORY =} VFO TRANSFER

After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored in a memory channel. 1 Press [MR] then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired memory channel. 2 Press [F] [VFO]to copy the memory channel data to the VFO. Note: + To copy an odd-split channel data {page 15} tum the Reverse function ON {age 14}before performing the transfer. + You can also transferthe Program Scan memory channels {LO/UO -L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels (1-0 —1-9) to the VFO.

CHANNEL =} CHANNEL TRANSFER

You can also copy channel information from one memory channel to another. This function is useful when storing frequencies and associated data that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode. 1 Press [MR] then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired memory channel. Press [F1 Selectthe memory channel where you would like the data copied, using the Tuning control. 4 Press [MR] (D-]0or [MNU).

6 MEMORY CHANNELS Channel 0 - 399 Le Channel 0 - 399 Receive frequency | = | Receive frequency Transmit frequency | = | Transmit frequency Tone frequency LU Tone frequency Offset direction La Offset direction CTCSS frequency | æ | CTCSS frequency DCS code L 2 DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/DCS a Tone/ CTCSS/DCS ON/OFF status ON/OFF status Offset frequency LU Offset frequency Reverse ON Là Reverse ON Frequency step size | = | Frequency step size Memory channel mn Memory channel name name Fine Tuning ON LU Fine Tuning ON Mode selection LU Mode selection Memory Channel mn Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Lockout ON/ OFF Channel o-399 | + | QUO LA/US, Pr, Receive frequency | =# | Receive frequency Transmit frequency | = | Transmit frequency Tone frequency LU Tone frequency Offset direction DL Offset direction CTCSS frequency | æ | CTCSS frequency DCS code LU DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/DCS = Tone/ CTCSS/DCS ON/OFF status ON/OFF status Offset frequency LU Offset frequency Reverse ON Là Reverse ON Frequency step size | = | Frequency step size Memory channel mn Memory channel name name Fine Tuning ON LU Fine Tuning ON Mode selection LU Mode selection Memory Channel mn Memory Channel Lockout ON Lockout OFF The tables above illustrate how data is transferred between memory channels. Note: When tansferring an odd-split channel, the Reverse status, Offset direction, and Offset frequency are not transferred fage 15}. CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be recalled instantly no matter what frequency the transceiver is operating on. For instance, you may use the Call channel as an emergency channel within your group. In this case, the Call Scan {page 25} will be useful. The default Call channel frequencies are

144.000 MHz for the 2 m band, 223.000 MHz for

1.25 m band (TH-F6A), 430.000 MHz (TH-F7E)/

440.000 MHz (TH-F6A) for the 70 cm band. Each

Call channel can be reprogrammed either as à simplex or odd-split channel. Note: Unlike Memory channels 0 to 399, the Call channel cannot be cleared. Clearing the Call channel will set it to the factory default values.

RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL

1 Press [BAND] to select an amateur radio band. 2 Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel for that operating band.

• The Call channel frequency and “C" appear. H LL ridd. GG 435, AGE

• To return to the previous frequency, press ICALL] again.

REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL

1 Press [BAND] to select your desired amateur radio band. 2 Select your desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, DCS, or offset direction, etc.). + _ When you program the Call channel as an odd- split channel, select a receive frequency first. 3 Press [F] [CALL]. + _ The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call channel for the selected band. To also store a separate transmit frequency, continue with the following steps. 4 Selectthe desired transmit frequency. 5 Press [FI]. 6 Press [PTTI#HCALL]. + _ The separate transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel. Note: + The transit frequency must be on the same band as the receive frequency band. + Call channel data is shared between the À and B-band. + The Reverse status cannot be not stored in the Call channel + When you recall an odd-spli Call channel, “#”and “appear on the display. + Transmitoffset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-split Call channel. + When you revise only the transmission frequency for the odd-split Call channel, the frequency step size mustbe the same as the original odd-split Call channel memory data.

6 MEMORY CHANNELS INFORMATION CHANNELS 10 Information channels are available for storing radio broadcasting service frequencies, such as weather radio stations and community FM broadcasting stations. For your conveniences, pressing [INFO] instantly recalls the Information channel to B-band. The following frequency data is stored by default. Frequency/ Mode/ Memory Name Channel Number TH-F6A TH-F7E 1-1 162.550 MHz/FM/ WEATHER 1-2 162.400 MHz/FM/ WEATHER 1-3 162.475 MHz/FM/ : WEATHER 1-4 162.425 MHz/FM/ WEATHER 1-5 162.450 MHz/FM/ WEATHER No data (Empty) 1-6 162.500 MHz/FM/ : WEATHER 1-7 162.525 MHz/FM/ WEATHER 1-8 161.650 MHz/FM/ : WEATHER 1-9 161.775 MHz/FM/ : WEATHER 1-0 163.275 MHz/FM/ WEATHER You can revise the default channel data, such as the receiving frequencies, modes, and memory names.

RECALLING AN INFORMATION CHANNEL

Press [INFO]to recall the Information channels. + _“-n"appears, where “n” represents the Information channel number from “0” — “9”. H Lil 143, ÉD HIEATHER 1-3 + _Ifthe B-band is selected for operation, you can turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [Y]to select other Information channels. Ifthe A-band is selected for operation, press [A/B]to move the operation band to the B-band and then select a different Information channel. + _ To exitthe Information channel mode, press [A/B] to selectthe B-band then press [VFO] or [MR]. Note: If you press [MN<->f], you can display the receiving frequency in place of the memory name. TH-F7E only: As default, no frequency data is stored in the Information channel. Store the frequency data before using the Information channels. Otherwise, an error beep sounds.

1 Press [VFOI]. Select a desired frequency and mode. 3 Press [FI]. Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [Y]to select the memory channel (1-0 to 1-9) in which you want to store the data. 5 Press [MR](D-]or [MNU]). +__A long beep sounds and the Information channel data is now revised.

Note: + When you perform the Full reset Page 50} alle Information channels recover the factory default values. + _lfyou clear an Information Channel data page 16} te factory default value is recovered. + You can also transfer the Information Channel data to the VFO or another memory channel.

6 MEMORY CHANNELS CHANNEL DISPLAY While in this mode, the transceiver displays only memory channel numbers (or memory names if stored) instead of frequencies. 1 Press [A/B]# o J(POWER). + The transceiver displays the memory channel number in place of the operating frequencies. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired memory channel number. While in the Channel Display mode, only the following keys can be operated. [KEY]

LAMP | MONI | LOW | BAND AIB INFO

sQL BAL REV ENT F MR

Tuning control Lo] 1When the “1750"is selected for the CALL key. [F]then [EAMP'T LOW J AB J ENT F 1 The light stays ON until the key is pressed again. [KEY] (1 s) [LAMP T'INFO | MHz | F | MR | While transmitting: LAMP | MNU 1 2 3 4 x # A B C D When the transceiver is turned OFF, [ d J(POWER) and To recover normal operation, turn the transceiver OFF and press [A/B]+{ d ](POWER) again. Note: + To enterthe Channel Display mode, you must have at leastone memory channel that contains the data. + _Ifthe memory channel contains the memory name data, the memory name is displayed in place ofthe CH" characters.

SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans. Scan Type Purpose Scans the entire band of the Band Scan frequency you selected Scans the specified Normal | Program |frequency ranges stored in Scan Scan Memory channels LO/UO - L9/uU9 MHz Scan Scans the frequencies within a 1 MHz range Scans all Memory channels All-Channel |from 0 to 399, based on your Scan Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) Memory settings Scan Scans the specified Memory Group Scan channel groups, based on your Menu No. 2 (M.GPR LINK) settings VFO Scans the Call channel and Call the current VFO frequency Scan Memory {Scans the Call channel and Channel [the selected Memory channel Checks the activities on the specified priority channels (Pr1/ Pr2) every 3 seconds Priority Scan Information Channel |S cans the Information Scan channels Scans +5 frequencies in the programmed step size near the current operating VFO frequency. The signal Visual strength of each frequency is Scan* displayed in a bar-graph Scans the Memory channels Memory {and displays the signal Channel {strength of each channel in a bar-graph

• Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies in à specific range. Note: + Whenthe CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS code. Ifthe tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes. Otherwise, itresumes scanning. + Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor the scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning. + Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority scan and Visual scan, to stop. + Pressing [MNUJ causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan. + Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) age 14} + _lfyou press any key other than the following keys during the scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding te Priority scan and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while ‘Prl”or ‘Pr2"is blinking: [F1 [F] (15), [ILAMP], [MONI] [SQL] [BAL], [A/B], Tuning control, [a J [v1 [F]then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].

NORMAL SCAN When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode, 3 types of scanning are available: Band Scan, Program Scan, and MHz Scan. BAND SCAN The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you selected. For example, if you are operating and receiving at 144.525 MHz on the A-band, it scans all the frequencies available for the 2 mband. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range in the specifications {page 54}) When the current VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23} the transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO. 1 Press [VFOI]. 2 Press [BAND]to select your desired band. 3 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select the frequency outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23} 4 Press [VFO](15s)to startthe Band Scan. 5 To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT]. Note: + While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction by tuming the Tuning control or press [4]/[r1 + The transceiver scans the frequency range thatis stored in Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band. + _lfyou selecta frequency within the LO/UO - L9/U9 range in step 3, the Program Scan {page 23}starts. + _lfyou press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release IMONI] to resume scanning. The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a signal. + _Ifthe Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop at the busy channels.

7 SCAN PROGRAM SCAN You can limit the scanning frequency range. There are 10 memory channel pairs (LO/UO -L9/U9) available for specifying the start and end frequencies. It monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that you have stored in memory channels LO/UO to L9/U9. Before performing the Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to one of the memory channel pairs LO/UO -L9/U9. & Storing Program Scan Frequency Range 1 Press [VFOI]. 2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band. 3 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v]to select your desired start frequency. 4 Press [F], then turn the Tuning control or press [A [vlto select a memory channel from LO — H FM +i4s. 824 & LÜ 433,464 5 Press [MR] (D-] or [MNUJ) to store the start frequency in the memory channel. 6 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired end frequency. 7 Press [F], then Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select the corresponding channel from UO -U9 (you must select the same numeric value as in step 4). + For example, if you selected LO in step 4, you must select UO in this step. H FM +45. "Eë & UQ 433,664 8 Press [MR] (D-] or [MNUJ) to store the end frequency in the memory channel. E Performing the Program Scan 1 Press [VFOI]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v]to select a frequency within the frequency range of memory channel LO/UO —L9/U9. 3 Press [VFO](15s) to startthe Program Scan. 4 To stop the Program Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT]. Note: + _lfyou press [MONI] Program Scan temporarily pauses. Release [MONI] to resume scanning. + _fthe Fine Tuning function is ON, the scanning does not stop atthe busy channels. + The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects à signal. + _lfmore than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and overlaps the frequency range among the pairs, the smaller Program Scan memory channel number has the priority. + To performthe Program Scan, the following conditions must be met Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22} + The upper and lower limit frequencies are in the same frequency band. + Ln <Un (where ‘n"is the Program Scan channel number). MHz SCAN MHz Scan allows you to scan an entire 1 MHz frequency range within the current VFO frequency. 1 Press [VFOI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select a frequency in which to perform the MHz Scan. If you want to scan the entire 145 MHz frequency, select any frequency between 145.000 and

149.995 MHz (for example, select 145.650 MHz).

Scan will operate between 145.000 MHz and

3 Press [MHz] (15) to startthe MHz Scan. 4 To stop the MHz Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT]. Note: + _Ifthe Fine Tuning function is ON, you cannot perform the MHz Scan. + _lfyou press [MONI], MHz Scan temporarily pauses. Release IMONI] to resume scanning.

7 SCAN MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have stored frequencies (AII-Channel Scan) or only a desired group of memory channels (Group Scan). ALL-CHANNEL SCAN The transceiver scans all of the memory channels in which you have stored frequencies. 1 Press [MR](15). + Scan starts from the last memory channel number and ascends up through the channel numbers (default). Turn the Tuning control or press [a] [v] to change the scanning direction. + _ To jump to a desired channel while scanning, quickly turn the Tuning control. 2 To stop the AIl-Channel Scan, press [MR]or [PTT] Note: + You musthave 2 or more memory channels that contain te dat, excluding the special function memory channels. + _lf'CURRENT BAND"is selected for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD), it scans only Memory channels that have te same frequency band data. + The tansceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects à signal. GROUP SCAN In order to easily manage all 400 memory channels, they are divided into 8 groups {page 18} Forthe purpose of Group Scan, you can select a particular memory group to be scanned, depending on the situation. Using the Memory Group Link function {below}, you can scan allthe linked memory groups. 1 Press [MR]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select a memory channel in the group you want to scan. For example, if you want to scan the group 0 memory channels, recall memory channel 12 (group 0 contains memory channels 0 - 49). H M Hid5.288 12 435, A6 3 Press [MHz](15). + _ The memory channels within the selected group are scanned. + _Ifthe group is linked to other groups {below}, allthe linked groups are also scanned. 4 To stop the Group Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT]. Note: + You musthave 2 or more memory channels that contain te dat, excluding the special function memory channels. + The Group Scan scans all available memory channels, regardless of Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) selection {page 16} + The tansceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects à signal.

& Memory Group Link Although the 400 memory channels are divided into 8 groups {page 18} you may sometimes want to scan two or more groups. In this case, use the Memory Group Link function. 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 2 (M.GRP LINK). 3 Press B-] or [MNUI. + The memory group numbers appear. H FM FRÉEGIZ234SÈr LIHE 4 Move the cursor using [-«]/ D], then turn the Tuning control or press [AJ [v] to select or deselect the group to be linked. + _ Linked groups appear at the bottom ofthe display (in the example below, groups 0, 1, 3 and 5 are linked). H FM FRÈE_ Z 4 ér LIHÉEI 3 5 5 Press B-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. + You can press [MONI]to cancel the all links atonce. + You can also press [0] -[7]to select or deselect the group to be linked.

7 SCAN CALL SCAN A Call channel can be stored for each amateur radio band, such as the 2 m, 70 cm, and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands {page 19} You can monitor one of these Call channels and the current operating frequency alternatively. 1 Selectthe frequency (in VFO, Memory Recall, or Information Channel mode) you want to monitor. + In VFO mode, press [A/B]to selectthe À or B-band. Then, turn the Tuning control or press [A7 [v]to select the desired frequency. + In Memory Recall mode, turn the Tuning control or press [a] [v]to select a memory channel you want to monitor. + Press [INFO] to recall the last Information Channel you monitored. 2 Press [CALL](15s)to startthe Call Scan. 3 The Call channel for the band and the selected VFO frequency, memory channel or Information Channel are monitored alternately. 4 To stop the Call Scan, press [PTTJor [CALL]. Note: + The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects à signal + _ You can perfomm the Call Scan even ifthe recalled memory channel or Information channel has been locked out {page 27} + _Ifthe Call channel is not available for the current operating frequency, an error beep sounds. PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to check your favorite frequency activities while monitoring the A and B-bands. In this case, use the Priority Scan function. It checks the activities of Pr1 and Pr2 channels every 3 seconds, alternately, using the B-band receiver. If the transceiver detects a signal on Pr1 or Pr2, it recalls the frequency to the B-band receiver. Note: If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the signal drops, the transceiver retums to the original frequency and resumes Priority Scan.

PROGRAMMING PRIORITY CHANNELS

1 Press [VFO]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select your desired priority channel frequency. 3 Selectthe mode and selective call functions, if necessary. 4 Press [FI]. + The memory channel number appears. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press [a} [v]to select “Pl”. H LI

439,984 Pri 6 Press [MR] (B-] or [MNU]) to store the data on the priority channel. *_Ifyou want to store a second priority channel, repeat steps 1 —-6 and select “Pr2"in step 5. Note: You can program any frequency available on te B-band as à priority channel.

1 Press [F] [BAL] H M @ Hi45.208 12 433, GG + “Q'appears. + _ The transceiver checks for a signal on the Pr1 and Pr2 channels every 3 seconds, alternately. + _ When the transceiver detects a signal on the priority channel, “Prl” or “Pr2" blinks and the B-band frequency changes to the priority channel. *_If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the signal drops, the transceiver returns to the original frequency and resumes Priority Scan. 2 To quitPriority Scan, press [F], [BAL]again.

7 SCAN Note: + The signal being received on the B-band may become intermittent because the Priority Scan uses the B-band receiver to check the priority channel(s) activities. + When a signal is received on à Priority channel with a CTCSS or DCS code progremmed, the Priority channel is recalled even if à different selective tone/ code is detected. However, the transceiver only unmutes ifthe signal has the same CTCSS tone or DCS code. + _Ifthe Tone Alert function page 40}is ON for the B-band, it overrides the Priority Scan function. This means that you cannot monitor the received signal on the Priority Channels nor transmit on the Priority Channels + Press and hold IMONI] to pause the Priority Scan when the transceiver is not displaying a priority channel. Release [MONI] to resume the Priority Scan. + _fyou clearthe Priority Channels {age 16} the Priority Scan stops. + _fyou press any key other than the following keys while ‘Prl”or “Pr2"is blinking, ne transceiver exits the Priority Scan: [LAMP], [MONI] [A/B] [SQLI [BAL] [F] (15), and [PTT] + _Ifyou perform the Visual Scan {below} while Priority Scan is activated, the Priority Scan temporarily pauses.

INFORMATION CHANNEL SCAN

Information Channel Scan is similar to Group Scan. However, it scans only Information channels. 1 Press [INFO]. + _ The last Information channel you used is recalled. 2 Press [INFO] (15) to startthe Information Channel Scan. 3 To stop the Information Channel Scan, press [INFOI]. + _Ifnecessary, press [A/B]to select the B-band and then press [VFO] or [MR]to select another frequency (channel) for the B-band. Note: The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects à signal.

VISUAL SCAN While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan graphically displays the busy status of all frequencies in the selected range on the other band display area. You will see 6 different bar- graph levels, for each frequency (channel) point that represent relative S-meter levels. The Visual Scan monitors +4 channels (frequencies) by centering on the current channel (frequency). In this way, a total of 11 channels’ (frequencies') signal strength status are graphically displayed. Note: + When you perform the Visual Scan on te A-band, the transceiver can output the audio. However, when you perform the Visual Scan on the B-band, it cannot output the audio. The S-meter does not reflect the signal strength, neither. + Whenthe VOX function is activated, you cannot perform the Visual Scan. + When the Visual Scan is in progress, the other scan functions. USING VISUAL SCAN (VFO) 1 Select your desired band for Visual Scan. 2 Press [VFOI]. 3 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired center frequency. + _ The transceiver scans the 5 upper frequencies and 5 lower frequencies using the current VFO frequency step {page 37} 4 Press [F] [INFO] to start Visual Scan (VFO). + _ The scanning frequency is displayed on the current operating band and the relative S-meter level of each frequency appears on the other band display. + _ To pause Scan, press and hold [MONII. While the Visual Scan is paused, the center frequency bar-graph blinks and you can monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to resume the Visual Scan. 5 To change the current scanning frequency, Turn the Tuning control or press [a [v]. + The displayed frequency changes and the cursor moves. 6 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO]. Note: + You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit during the scan the center frequency is within the transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while transmitting. + _ lfthe Fine Tuning function is ON, the Visual Scan cancels the Fine Tuning function and automatically adjusts the frequency to the next available frequency.

7 SCAN USING VISUAL SCAN (MEMORY CHANNEL) 1 Press [MR]to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired center memory channel. 3 Press [F] [INFO]to start the Visual Scan. H fl +145, 325 8 +_Hln M4 + _ The transceiver start scanning the 5 upper memory channels and 5 lower memory channels, by centering the selected memory channel. + _ The current scanning memory channel number and frequency are displayed on the current operating band. On the other band, the relative S-meter level of each frequency channel is displayed. + To pause Scan, press and hold [MONII While the Visual Scan is paused, the center frequency bar-graph blinks and you can monitor the frequency. Release [MONI] to resume the Visual Scan. 4 To change the current scanning channel, turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [vl. 5 To stop the Visual Scan, press [F], [INFO]. Note: + You can press [PTT] (or [CALL] if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit during the scan ifthe center frequency is within the transmission frequency range. The center bar-graph blinks while transmitting. + lf11 or more memory channels are stored, “p "and “do not appear. + Evenifthe Fine Tuning ON status is stored in the memory channels, the Visual Scan (Memory Channel) starts.

MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT

You can lock out memory channels that you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan. 1 Press [MR]to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select the memory channel to be locked out. 3 Press [F], [MHz]. + “x” appears atthe top right of the memory channel number, indicating the channel is locked out. H FM

Hids. 624 16 433,664 4 To unlock the memory channel, repeat steps 1 -3. + _“x"disappears. Note: + The Program Scan memories (LO/UO -L9/U9) and Priority channels (Pr1 and Pr2) cannot be locked out. + Even ifa memory channel is locked out, you can perform the Call Scan {age 25} between the Call channel and memory channel. + _lfthe same memory channel is recalled to the À and B-band, you cannot lock out the channel.

The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or memory channel) where a signal is detected. Itthen continues or stops scanning according to which resume mode you have selected. + _ Time-Operated mode (default) The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or memory channel) for approximately 5 seconds, then continues to scan, even ifthe signal is still present. + _Carrier-Operated mode The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is a 2-second delay between signal dropout and scan resumption. + Seek mode The transceiver moves to a frequency or memory channel where a signal is present and stops. To change the scan resume method: Press [MNUI]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME). H FM SCAH RESUME TIME 3 Press R] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select “TIME "(Time-Operated mode), “CARRIER” (Carrier-Operated mode), or “SEEK”(Seek mode). 5 Press BR] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel.

SELECTIVE CALL CTCSS and DCS You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons or groups. In this case, use the selective call function. This transceiver is equipped with CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded S quelch System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch). These selective calls allow you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. The transceiver unmutes only when it receives the signal having the same CTCSS tone or DCS code. Received

CTCSS/DCS: OFF Note: + CTCSS and DCS do not cause your conversation to be private or scrambled. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations. + CTCSS and DCS function in only FM mode.

CTCSS A CTCSS tone is a sub-audible tone and is selectable from among the 42 tone frequencies listed in the table on the following page. The list includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard tones. You can select one of the tones to use as a CTCSS tone. USING CTCSS Press [TONE] until “CT” appears. + Each time you press [TONE!], the icon cycles as follows: “@” (TONE) + “CT"(CTCSS) + “DCS” (DCS) +" "(OFF) + “@’(TONE). H FM

When the CTCSS function is ON, you will hear calls only when the selected CTCSS tone is received. To answer the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone. Note: + You cannotuse the CTCSS and Tone/ DCS functions simultaneously. Switching he CTCSS function ON after having activated the Tone/ DCS functions deactivates the Tone/ DCS functions. + _lfyou selecta high CTCSS frequency, receiving audio or noise that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function incorrect}. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate squelch level fage 6). While transmittng the 1750 Hz tone by pressing [CALL] fpage 13}, the transceiver does not transmit the CTCSS tone.

SELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY

1 While in CTCSS mode {above} press [F], [TONE]. + The current CTCSS frequency appears. H FM CTCSS FREQ BÈ, SHz 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select your desired CTCSS frequency. + The selectable CTCSS frequencies are the same as those for the Tone frequency. Refer to the table on the following page for the available CTCSS frequencies. 3 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the new setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel.

This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on the received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using. 1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press [F] [TONE] (15) to startthe CTCSS Freq. ID Scan function. H FU +CTCSS SCAN BË. SHz + _ To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [vw]. + To quitthe function, press [-«] or [PTTI. + _ When a CTCSS frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. 2 Press B-] or [MNU]to program the identified frequency in place of the current CTCSS frequency. Otherwise, press [<]if you do not want to program the identified frequency. + _ Tumthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] while the identified frequency is blinking to resume scanning. Available CTCSS frequencies Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. No: | (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 01 | 67.0 | 12 | 97.4 | 23 | 141.3 | 34 | 206.5 02 | 69.3 | 13 | 100.0 | 24 | 146.2 | 35 | 210.7 03 | 71.9 | 14 | 103.5 | 25 | 151.4 | 36 | 218.1 04 | 74.4 | 15 | 107.2 | 26 | 156.7 | 37 | 225.7 05 | 77.0 | 16 | 110.9 | 27 | 162.2 | 38 | 229.1 06 | 79.7 | 17 | 114.8 | 28 | 167.9 | 39 | 233.6 07 | 82.5 | 18 | 118.8 | 29 | 173.8 | 40 | 241.8 08 | 85.4 | 19 | 123.0 | 30 | 179.9 | 41 | 250.3 09 | 88.5 | 20 | 127.3 | 31 | 186.2 | 42 | 254.1 DCS DCS is similar to CTCSS. However, instead of using an analog audio tone, it uses a continuous sub- audible digital waveform that represents a 3-digit octal number. You can select a DCS code from among the 104 DCS codes listed in the table below. USING DCS Press [TONE] until “DCS” appears. + _ Each time you press [TONE)] the icon cycles as follows: “æ"(TONE) + “CT"(CTCSS) + “DCS” (DCS)—+" "(OFF) + “æ"(TONE). H É] DCS +145, 206 435, AD When the DCS function is ON, you will hear calls only when the selected DCS code is received. To answer the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone. Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions simultaneously. Switching the DCS function ON after having activated the CTCSS/ Tone functions deactivate the CTCS$/ Tone functions.

SELECTING A DCS CODE

1 While in DCS mode {above}, press [F], TONE]. + _ The current DCS code appears. H FM DCS CCS CODE 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select your desired DCS code.

This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on the received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 While in DCS mode, press [F], TONE](15s)to start the DCS Code ID Scan function. H FU DCS DCS SCAH + _ To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press [a]J/ [v]. + _ To quitthe function, press [-«] or [PTTI. + When a DCS code is identified, the identified code appears and blinks. 2 Press B-] or [MNU]to program the identified frequency in place of the current DCS code. Otherwise, press [<] if you do not want to program the identified code. + _Turnthe Tuning control or press [a} [rl while the identified DCS code is blinking to resume scanning. Note: + _Received signals are monitored through the speaker while scanning is in progress. + DCS Code ID Scan does not scan the code if a signal is not detected. + _lfthe DCS function is activated for both the À and B-band, the scan speed may be slower.

DTMF FUNCTIONS The keys on the keypad also function as DTMF keys; the 12 keys found on a touch-tone phone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). This transceiver also provides 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels. You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) with a memory name (8 digits max.) in each of the channels to recall later for speed dialing. Many repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. You can access the public telephone network via such a repeater by sending DTMF tones. For further information, consult your local repeater reference. MANUAL DIALING Manual Dialing requires only two steps to send DTMF tones. 1 Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit. 2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send DTMF tones. + _ The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted and monitored through the speaker. + While pressing keys on the keypad, the transceiver remains in the TX mode. You do not have to press [PTT]atthe same time. Freq. (Hz) 1209 1336 1477 1633

This function causes the transceiver to remain in transmit mode for 2 seconds after you release each key. So, you can release the PTT switch while sending the DTMF tones. 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 12 (DTMF HOLD). Press B-] or [MNUI]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select “ON”. H FM CTHF HOLD 12

Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you (or from your own speaker) may be picked up by your microphone. f50, you may fail to correctiy program à DTMF number. 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 10 (DTMF STORE). 3 Press R-] or [MNU]. H LL]

4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select your desired DTMF memory channel number from Oto9. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]. + _ The display for entering a memory name appears; the first digit blinks. *_ To skip naming the channel, press [>] or IMNU] again; jump to step 9. H FM

CRETE 6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select a character. Refer to “NAMING À MEMORY CHANNEL" {page 17}for the available characters and the input method. *_ You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. + Press [MONI]to delete the charactor atthe cursor. *_ You can also use the numeric keypad to enter a character (special ASCII characters are not available). For example, each press of [2] switches entry as à, b, c, 2, A, B, C and then back to a. + While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control to jump to the first character of each ASCII character group fpage 17} Press R]to move the cursor to the next digit. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter up to 8 digits. H FM CTHF STORES

9 DTMF FUNCTIONS + _ Pressing R-] after selecting the 8th digit completes the programming. + To complete programming a name with less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or >] twice. + _ Each press of [-«] causes the cursor to move backward. 9 Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to enter a DTMF number with up to 16 digits. H I] gi ÉEHUOOG + You can also turn the Tuning control or press [A] [v] to select the required DTMF number for each digit. Select a space if you want to put a pause. + _ Press [MONI] to delete a number atthe cursor. 10 Press [»-] or [MNU] to complete the programming. H FU G: _KENUOOG 123458 FRERE You can confirm the stored DTMF number by using steps 1 to 4.

TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF NUMBER

1 While pressing and holding [PTT], press [MNUI]. 2 Release only [MNUI], then turn the Tuning control or press [4]/ [v] to select the desired DTMF memory channel. 3 While still holding [PTT] press -] or [MNU]to transmit the DTMF tones. H FU G: KENWOOG

*_ The number stored in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker. *_ After transmission, the frequency display is restored. If you do not need to confirm the memory channel contents, press [0] to [9] instead of turning the Tuning control or pressing [a]/ [y] in step 2 to select a channel number. The stored DTMF number will be immediately transmitted. You need not press [>] or IMNU] in step 3. Note: If you select an empty DTMF memory channel and press MNU of 1 an error beep sounds and tre frequency display is restored.

SPEED This transceiver allows you to configure the DTMF number transmission speed between Fast (default) and Slow. If a repeater cannot respond to the fast speed, adjust this parameter. 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD). 3 Press B-] or [MNUI. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select “FAST” (default) or “SLOW”. + _ The tone duration of FAST is 50 ms and SLOW is 100 ms. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel.

ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION

You can also change the pause duration (a space digit) stored in memory channels; the default is 500 ms. 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 13 (DTMF PAUSE). 3 Press R-] or [MNUI. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select 100/ 250/ 500 (default)/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel. DTMF LOCK Assuming you have a transceiver with the optional speaker microphone installed and you are carrying it in the holder or bag, you sometimes may want to disable the keypad DTMF transmission to avoid accidental DTMF transmission. In this case, turn the DTMF Lock function ON. 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK). 3 Press R-] or [MNU]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select “ON”. 5 Press R] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel. When this function is activated, you cannot transmit DTMF tones using the DTMF keypad (including IMNUI]) during transmission.

Usually you can communicate with other amateur radio stations using A-band frequencies for receiving and transmitting. This transceiver also features another receiver in addition to the A-band transceiver. The frequency for the B-band appears on the bottom part of the display. Although the A-band transceiver covers only the 2 m/1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm amateur radio bands in FM mode, the B-band receiver can receive signals from 100 kHz to 470 MHzin SSB,CW, FM, or AM mode, and from 470 MHz to 1.3 GHz in FM or AM mode. In this way, you can monitor 2 different frequencies at the same time. For example, you can listen to a local FM broadcasting station on the B-band while you are monitoring your club channel on the A-band. If one of the A-band amateur radio bands is selected for the B-band receiver in FM mode, you can also transmit on the B-band frequency. B-BAND FREQUENCY Since the B-band frequency coverage is so wide, the default frequency band, mode, and frequency step size are preprogrammed as shown below. 1 Press [A/B]to select B-band. + The “B"icon moves, indicating which band is currently selected for operation. 2 Press [BAND] until the desired frequency band appears. + Each time you press [BAND], the frequency band cycles from the last band you selected to the upper band frequency. When it reaches the 23 cm band, it returns to the AM band. + You can also press [-«]/[»-] to select your desired band in VFO mode {page 7}. H M

+ 4.544 3 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [w] to tune to a desired frequency. Note: You can also select one ofthe amateur radio bands to transmit on the B-band frequency. However, you must be operating in FM mode to transmit. M B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) Band Frequency Step |Mode AM band 100 kHz - 520 kHz 5 kHz AM 520 kHz -1.8 MHz 10 kHz | AM

3.5 MHz - 4.0 MHz LSB

4.0 MHz - 7.0 MHz AM

18.168 MHz - 21.0 MHz AM

28.0 MHz - 29.7 MHz USB

6m 29.7 MHz - 50.0 MHz 25 kHz FM

50.0 MHz - 54.0 MHz 10 kHz

FM band 54.0 MHz - 108.0 MHz 100 kHz |FMW Air band 108.0 MHz -137.0 MHz 12.5 kHz | AM

137.0 MHz - 144.0 MHz 5 kHz

148.0 MHz -174.0 MHz 5 kHz

450.0 MHz - 470.0 MHz 12.5 kHz

806.0 MHz -1240.0 MHz |12.5 kHz

23 cm FM 1240.0 MHz -1300.0 MHZ | 25 kHz Note: + By default the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically for

+ Cellular band is blocked due to govemment regulations.

Band Frequency Step |Mode When using the B-band receiver, the following 100 kHz — 520 kHz SkHz lAM receiving mode is available. AM band 520 kHz - 1.71 MHz 10 kHz | AM Receiving Mode Available Frequency Ranges

18.168 MHz 21.0 MHz AM To select the receiving mode for the B-band:

24.89 MHz = 24.99 MHz USE 2 Press [A/B]to selectthe B-band.

24.99 MHz — 28.0 MHZ AM 3 Press [BAND] then turn the Tuning control or

38.0 MHz = 207 MHz USE press [ay [v] to selectthe desired frequency.

29.7 MHz = 46.0 MHz 5 KHZ FM 4 Press [F] [BAND] repeatedly until you selectthe

desired receiving mode. The mode icon cycles

46.0 MHz - 50.0 MHz 50 kHz |FMW from FM — WFM — AM — LSB > USB + CW,

6m 50.0 MHz - 52.0 MHz 10kHz | FM and then goes back to FM.

52.0 MHz - 68.0 MHz 50 kHz |FMW Note:

= + _‘FMN'appears in place of ‘FM"when you select "ON" for the

68.0 MHz - 87.5 MHz SkHz | FM Menu No 29 (FM NARROW) Page 30}

FM band 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 50 kHz |FMW Air band 108.0 MHz -137.0 MHz 25 kHz | AM

400.0 MHz - 430.0 MHz 12.5 kHz

70 cm 430.0 MHz - 440.0 MHz 25kHz | FM

440.0 MHz - 470.0 MHz 12.5 kHz

UHF TV 470.0 MHz - 862.0 MHz 50 kHz |FMW

862.0 MHz -1240.0 MHz |12.5 kHz

+ Select'WFM”when you receive the audio signal of the broadcasting stations, such as FM or TV stations. + _Ifthe Fine Tuning function is ON {page 35} you cannot select FM mode (FM/NFM/WFM). To select FM mode, tum the Fine Tuning function OFF. BAR ANTENNA Although the supplied wide-band helical antenna is used for receiving B-band frequencies, due to the size and length limitation, it may not be suitable for low HF band (below 10.1 MHz) reception. The transceiver features a built-in bar antenna for the reception frequency below 10.1 MHz. The transceiver automatically switches to the bar antenna when you select a frequency below 10.1 MHz for the B-band. However, you can connect an external antenna to the antenna connector instead. To disable the built-in bar antenna below 10.1 MHz: 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 26 (BAR ANT). 3 Press R-] or [MNUI. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select “DISABLED”. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Note: The bar antenna is embedded in the base ofthe transceiver, horizontally. The antenna has the same characteristics as a dipole antenna. Ifthe target station's signal is weak, rotate the transceiver to find the best receiving position.

FINE TUNING When you operate the B-band in LSB, USB, CW, or AM mode, you can turn the Fine Tuning function ON. You can further configure the Fine Tuning frequency step size from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz.

ACTIVATING FINE TUNING

To activate the Fine Tuning function:

Press [VFOI. Select a frequency (below 470 MHz) on the B-band. + _ The operating mode must be LSB, USB, CW or AM. Press [FINE]. + 100 Hz digit appears. H ss FINE 143, 654 + Sd. 1264 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to tune to a station. te: The Fine Tuning function works only when you operate the frequency below 470 MHz. You cannot activate the Fine Tuning function on the A-band. The Fine Tuning function does not work in FM mode (FM/WFM/ NFM). While in Fine Tuning mode, you cannot change the frequency step size {page 37} MHz mode {page 7} and MHz Scan fage 23} When you perform the Visual Scan {page 26}or direct frequency entry (excluding te same frequency band) {page 7} the transceiver exits Fine Tuning mode. Simply tuming the Fine Tuning function OFF will not change the current frequency or display. However, when you change the frequency, the tansceiver will use the currentiy selected frequency step size page 37}and adjust the frequency accordingly, removing the transceiver from a finely tuned frequency. & Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step You can select Fine Tuning frequency step from 33 Hz, 100 Hz (default), 500 Hz, or 1000 Hz. To select the Fine Tuning frequency step size: 1 Select a frequency on the B-band. 2 While the Fine Tuning mode is activated, press [F1 [FINE] + The current frequency step size appears.

OPERATOR CONVENIENCES APO (Auto Power OFF) The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted, and no signal is received for 30 minutes (default). 1 minute before the transceiver switches OFF, warning beeps sound for a few seconds and "APO”blinks. Then, the transceiver turns OFF automatically. You can select the APO time from OFF (disable), 30 (default), and 60 minutes. 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 18 (APO). Press [-] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select the APO time from OFF, 30, or 60 minutes. 5 Press R-] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. Note: + The APO function does not work ifthe transceiver is scanning. + When Tone Alertis ON, APO does not tum the power OFF. + The APO timer starts counting down the time when no key presses, no control adjustments, and no command (SP/MIC jack) sequences are detected. + TheAPO warning beep sounds even if Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP) page 37}is selected "OFF". ATTENUATOR The attenuator function is useful when extremely strong signals exist nearby your receiving frequency. When these type of signals are present, the receiver gain control may be erroneously controlled and overloaded by the strong signals, rather than by the target receiving signal. If this happens, the target receiving signal can be masked and buried by the strong signals. In this case, turn the Attenuator (approx. 20 dB) function ON. However, as a side effect, the target signal is also attenuated. You may have to adjust the VOL control to increase the audio output level when itis ON. 1 Press [F], [MONI]. + _“ATT ON” appears for 2 seconds on the display and the mode indicator starts blinking. 2 To turn the attenuator function OFF, press [F] [IMONI] again. + The mode indicator quits blinking. Note: + When the attenuator function is ON, both À and B-band, are attenuated. You cannot setthe attenuator function independent for each band. + _‘ATT ON"does not appear while scanning.

BATTERY LIFE Before you operate the transceiver outside using à battery pack, it is important to know how long you can operate the transceiver. The following operating time is measured under the condition of TX: 6 seconds, RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles. We recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in case the battery pack is discharged. Operating Time/ Battery | Output Fes (Abprox.) pe | Power 5 | 125m | Zoom PB-42L H 6.5 6.0 6.0 (74 V) L 12.0 115 115 EL 16.0 15.5 145 BT-13 30 (6.0 V) L 6.0 EL 8.0 BATTERY REMAINING You can confirm the remaining battery capacity using this function. Confirm the battery type {below} prior to use this function. To check the remaining capacity: 1 Press [F] [LOW]. H FM +145. GE LCL + The battery remaining indicator appears. : High battery power : Medium battery power : Low battery power 4 1: Needs recharging or replace the batteries 2 Press R-] or [MNU]to exit the Battery remaining display mode. Note: If you press [F], [LOW] while charging, "CHARGE "or “STANDBY "appears page 2} BATTERY TYPE Before estimating the remaining battery capacity, set the battery type in Menu No. 30 (BATTERY) to the same type of battery that your are using (either Lithium or alkaline). 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v]to select Menu No. 30 (BATTERY). Press B-] or [MNU]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select the battery type from “LITHIUM” and “ALKALINE”. 5 Press R] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [«]or [PTT]to cancel.

11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature range of-10TC -50C (14F -122F). BATTERY SAVER Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver. It automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds. To reduce the battery consumption, it shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal. To program the receiver shut-off period for the battery saver: 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 17 (BAT SAVER). Press B-] or [MNU]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select the receiver shut-off period from OFF, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 (default), 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and

5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT] to cancel. Note: + The longerthe period, the more you can save the battery consumption. However, there is à greater chance of missing à signal + When the DC IN jack is used, the Battery Saver function is automatically tumed OFF. + The Battery Saver function does not work while scanning. + The Battery Saver function does not work in USB/LSB/CW. BEAT SHIFT Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control various functions of the transceiver, the CPU clock oscillator's harmonics or image may appear on some spots of the receiving frequencies. In this case, turn the Beat Shift function ON. 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 25 (BEAT SHIFT). Press [»-] or [MNUI]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select “ON”. 5 Press R] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT] to cancel. BEEP FUNCTION The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. We recommend you leave it ON in order to detect erroneous operations and malfunctions. However, to turn the beep function OFF: Press [MNUI]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP). 3 Press R] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select “OFF”. 5 Press Bb] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. The transceiver generates the following warning beeps even if the beep function is turned OFF. + APO warning beeps {page 36} + _ DC voltage error {page 2} + PLL circuit malfunctions + _Time-Out timer warning beep {page 40} Note: The beep output level is linked to the VOL control position. DISPLAY CONTRAST You can adjust the LCD contrast level from 1 (weakest) to 16 (strongest) by accessing Menu No. 16 (CONTRAST). The default level is 8. 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 16 (CONTRAST). Press [>] or [MNUI]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [a [v]to adjust the LCD contrast. H L] + _ The relative contrast level appears on the bar- graph. 5 Press [»-] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. Note: If you continuously transmit or leave the transceiver sitting in à hot atmosphere, the background ofthe LCD display may tum grey and the contrast will become reduced. In this case, tum the transceiver OFF or letthe transceiver cool down for a while. After the transceiver cools down, the LCD display retums normal.

Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or pressing [a}/ [vl. You can select your desired frequency step size from: 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33 kHz (Air band only), 9 kHz (AM band only), 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 KHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz. Note: 5 KHz, 6.25 kHz, and 15 kHz step size cannot be used on the frequency above 470 MHz.

OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The default step size for the amateur radio bands are as follows. Amateur Radio Band Band TH-F6A TH-F7E 2m 5 kHz 12.5 kHz A-band 125 m 20 kHz — 70 cm 25 kHz 25 kHz 2m 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 125 m 20 kHz 12.5 kHz B-band 70 cm 25kHz | 25KHz 23cm 25 kHz 25 kHz For the B-band, refer to pages 33 and 34 for the default frequency step size in the various frequency

siz nds. The transceiver stores the frequency step e parameter for each band independently. You can also further fine tune the frequency in LSB, USB, AM, and CW modes on the B-band {page 34}

No: change the frequency step size: Press [F], [FINE]. + _ The current frequency step size appears. Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/[v]to select your desired frequency step size. Press [>] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel. te: If you change to à frequency step size that does not match the current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the frequency to match the new frequency step size. LAMP

illuminate the transceiver: Press [LAMP].

Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP] the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed. Pressing any key, including [PTT] other than ILAMP] while the display is lit, restarts the 5-second timer. Pressing [LAMP]turns the light OFF immediately. keep the light ON continuously: Press [F], [LAMP]. The light remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP] again. LOCK FUNCTION

e lock function disables most of the keys to prevent u from accidentally activating a function. Press [F](15). H FM +45, 206

+ “Oo” appears when this function is ON. + _ The following keys cannot be locked: [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [PTT] [F1(15), [© J(POWER) and [F]then [LAMP]. 2 Press [F](1s) to unlock the keys. Note: + The Tuning control is also locked. To unlock the Tuning control while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE) and select ON". + You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset page 50}while the Lock function is ON + Microphone PF keys {below}work even ifthe Lock function is ON. TUNE ENABLE Even if the Lock function is ON, you sometimes may want to turn the Tuning control to change the frequency. In this case, turn the Tune Enable function ON. 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE). 3 Press R-] or [MNUI. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select “ON”. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel. MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL) If you have an optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone, you can access many transceiver settings without using transceiver keys or controls. The 1,2, and 3 keys located on the top ofthe microphone are programmable with the transceiver key (or key combination) functions. The default assignments are as follows. Mic [1]: A/B Mic [2]: VFO/MR Mic [3]: CALL (TH-F6A)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F7E) Note: + Tum the tansceiver OFF before connecting the optional speaker microphone. + _Ifthe LOCK switch on the rear ofthe microphone is ON, you must move the switch to the OFF position to program the keys. 1 Press one ofthe following key combinations to re- program the keys on the speaker microphone. + Press Mic [1] d J(POWER) to re-program Mic [1] + Press Mic [2]4 d J(POWER) to re-program Mic [2] + Press Mic [3]4 O ](POWER) to re-program Mic [3] H FU +145. 008

2 Press a key or key combination you want to assign to the function key.

SQL | CALL? PRI C.IN

BAL |1750 Hz T.SEL | ATT

MNU PL 2 Tuning control (Up or Down) can be also programmed. 2 The light stays ON until you press the key again {above}. 3 Both keys cannot be assigned to the PF keys atthe same time (TH-F7É only) You can also press [PTT] to assign a function key to alternate VFO and Memory Recall mode. MONITOR When you are receiving while the squelch function is ON, weak signals may become intermittent. Or, ifthe CTCSS or DCS function is ON, you may want to disable the squelch function temporarily to monitor the current channel activities. In these cases, use the Monitor function to disable the squelch function temporarily. To activate the Monitor function: 1 Press and hold [MONI]. + The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor the signals. 2 Release [MONI] key to return to normal operation.

NARROW BAND FM OPERATION

By default, if you select FM mode, the transceiver operates in normal FM deviation (45 kHz) mode for both transmission and reception. You can also operate the transceiver in narrow band FM deviation (22.5 kHz) mode on 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm bands for both A and B-bands. To operate the transceiver in narrow band FM: 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW). Press B-] or [MNUI]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select “ON”. 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [«]or [PTT]to cancel. When narrow band FM operation is ON,“FMN" appears instead of “FM”. Note: + When you select 9600" bps for the Menu No. 28 (PACKET), the operating mode temporarily returns to a normal FM mode. + You can store the narrow band FM operation status to each amateur radio band. POWER-ON MESSAGE You can change the greeting message (a maximum of 8 characters) when the transceiver is turned ON. 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 15 (PWR-ON MSG). 3 Press b»-] or [MNUI. + _ The current message and entry cursor appear. H L]

FHELLO 114 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select the first character. *_ You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special ASCII characters. Refer to the table on page 17 for the available characters. *_ For other method of selecting characters, refer to “NAMING À MEMORY CHANNEL"step 3 on page 17. 5 Press >]. + _ The cursor moves to the next digit. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 digits. + Pressing R-]after selecting the 8th digit completes the programming. *_ To complete programming before entering the characters less than 8 digits, press [MNU] or B-]twice. To cancel, press [-«] or [PTT]. +_ Press [«]to move the cursor backward. PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want to limit the operating frequencies within à certain range, program the upper and lower frequency limits to the program VFO parameters. For example, if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be limited from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. 1 Press [A/B]to selectthe A-band. 2 Press [VFOI]. 3 Press [BAND] until you select the desired amateur radio band to configure the programmable VFO frequency range. 4 Press [MNUI]. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO).

11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES + The current programmable frequency range for the band appears. H FM +PROG UFÜ_. 4 13F- 1F73MHz Press [>] or [MNU]. 7 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select the lower limit frequency in MHz. 8 Press BR] or [MNU]to store the lower limit frequency. To cancel, press [-«] or [PTTI. + The cursor moves to the right and the upper limit frequency blinks. 9 Turn the Tuning control or press [a}/ [w]to select the upper limit frequency in MHz. 10 Press [>] or [MNU] to store the upper limit frequency. To cancel, press [-«] or [PTTI. Note: + Programmable VFO is available only for A-band. + You cannot program the 100 KHz or lower digits. + The upper limit frequency cannot be selected lower than the selected lower limit frequency.

SINGLE BAND OPERATION

If you do not want to use the A and B-band receivers atthe same time, you can turn the À or B-band receiver OFF. 1 Press [A/B]to select the band you want to operate. 2 Press [F], [A/B]. + _ The frequency of the selected band appears in large font and the other band receiver is turned OFF and muted. + _ You can also press [A/B]to alternate the À and B-band. H fl "14, 4 3 To return to normal dual-band operation, press [F], [A/B] again. TIME-OUT TIMER The Time-out Timer limits the time of each transmission. The built-in time-out timer limits each transmission time to a maximum of 10 minutes. Just before the transceiver stops the transmission, a warning beep sounds. Itis necessary to protect the transceiver from thermal damage. You cannot turn this function OFF. Note: À warning beep sounds even if you select Menu No. 19 (KEY BEEP) OFF.

TONE ALERT Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the frequency you are monitoring. In addition, it shows the number of hours and minutes elapsed after signals have been received. If you use Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS, it sounds only when a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the tone or code you selected. 1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel. 2 Press [F], [ENT]. + _“é'icon appears. H FU 145, 284 +35, HE + _ When a signal is received, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds and “icon starts blinking. H FU 145, 284 “ES HS + _ Press [PTT] while “£”icon is blinking to turn the Tone Alert function OFF. +. When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a signal has been received, counting stops. + _ Each time a new signal is received, the elapsed time resets to 00:00. Note: + While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when à signal is received. To monitor the signal, press and hold [MONI]. + When Tone Alertis ON, APO does nottum the power OFF. + _lf you switch the transceiver OFF while “£)"icon is blinking, the transceiver does not back the elapsed time. + When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions: ILAMP] [MONI] [SQL] [A/B] IF] then [LAMP] and [F]then [ENT]. TX INHIBIT You can inhibit the transmission to prevent unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to eliminate accidental transmissions while carrying the transceiver. 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT). Press B-] or [MNU]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select “ON”. 5 Press R] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«]or [PTT]to cancel. + “TX INHIBIT!" appears and an error beep sounds if you press [PTT] while TX Inhibit is activated.

11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES TX POWER To change the transmission output power: Press [LOW]. + Each time you press [LOWI], the icon cycles from H- L- EL, and then goes back to H. The output power varies depending on the battery type and operating voltage. The table below shows the approximate output power when the transceiver operates with different types of battery or DC power source. Battery | Output Power Output Power (Approx.) Type Selection TH-F6A/ TH-F7E BT-14 # 05 W (6.0 V) L 03W EL 0.05 W PB-42L 50W (74) 05 Ww EL 0.05 W DC IN 50W (138 V) L 2.0W EL 05 W Note: + _ You can store the TX Power settings independent} for A and B-band. + lfthe DC IN voltage exceeds 14.5 V DC and ‘H"(High Power) is selected, “H”icon blinks and the output power is reduced to 1” level (Low Power) automatically. VOLUME BALANCE While you are receiving on the À and B-bands atthe same time, you may sometimes feel that the audio output on either band is too loud. You can adjustthe volume balance level of the bands. 1 Press [BAL]. + _ The balance scale and blinking cursor appear. H FM

2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [w]lto change the volume balance level of the bands. ÉÉLET: A-band Max Max Max At Mute B-band Mute Att Max Max Max Max: Maximum, Mute: Muted, Att: Attenuated 3 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [«]to cancel without changing the current settings. Note: + _IFTNC is selected for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch status (REM/SQ) changes based on your volume balance settings dages 45, 46} + You can also setthe volume balance while in Single Band Operation {page 40} VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmit mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches to transmit mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone. When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional accessory, HMC-3 or KHS-21. Because both the internal speaker and microphone are too near to be used for the VOX function. To turn the VOX function ON: Press [F], [SQL]. °_‘VOX"appears. H FM +145, 286 Gi4 Di Séêms + To exit VOX mode, press [FI], [SQL] again. Note: + You cannot tum the VOX function ON while the Visual Scan HPages 26, 27}is activated, + While the VOX function is ON, the Menu No. 28 (PACKET) settings retum to 1200 bps {page 45} + While the VOX function is ON, you cannot use [4 Y[r]/[«Y D] to adjust other settings, such as the frequency and operating band. + While in the Menu mode page 9} the VOX function is disabled temporar. + Since the VOX circuit must detect the presence of your voice, you may notice à slight delay in transmission. The very first part of your message may not be transmitted + Tumthe HMC-3's VOX function OFF when you use the internal VOX function. VOX GAIN To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly adjust the VOX Gain. This level controls the VOX circuit to detect the presence or absence of your voice. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Gain. When the VOX function is already ON: 1 Press [a] [Y]to selectthe desired VOX Gain from 0 (least sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive). H LL +145. 286 GiS Di SÉêms + The VOX Gain level numbers, “G: 4” changes accordingly (default is 4). 2 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the VOX Gain by pressing [a [v] until the transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you speak. + _ The setting should not allow background noise to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.

11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES From the Menu: 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 21 (VOX GAIN). 3 Press [»] or [MNUI. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select the desired VOX Gain (default is 4). H I] UO# GAIH #1 + _ The selectable gain range is from 0 (least sensitive) to 9 (most sensitive). + _ The setting should not allow background noise to switch the transceiver to transmit mode. 5 Press [»-] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel.

If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows all of your words to be transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly long. There are 2 ways of adjusting the VOX Delay Time. When the VOX function is already ON: Press [-]/ R-]to select the desired delay time from 250, 500 (default), 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 ms. H AM +45. 296 GiS Di Foûms

• The VOX Delay Time, “D: 500ms” changes accordingly. From the Menu: 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select Menu No. 22 (VOX DELAY). 3 Press [»-] or [MNUI. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [v]to select the desired delay time from 250, 500 (default), 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 ms. H FU UO# DELAY 22 SdËmME 5 Press B] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [-«] or [PTT] to cancel.

Note: e _lfyou press [PTT] while the VOX function is ON, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected to the transmission. + _lfyou press [CALLI (if 1750 Hz is programmed) {page 13}to transmit 1750 Hz tone, the VOX Delay Time is not reflected. + _lfthe DCS function page 29}is ON, the transceiver remains in the transmission mode for the VOX Delay Time, then it sends ‘Tum-Off Code” to close the receiving parties squelch.

You can configure the transceiver to force VOX transmission even if the transceiver is receiving a signal on À or B-band. 1 Press [MNUI. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select Menu No. 20 (VOXonBUSY). 3 Press R-] or [MNU]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a] [v] to select “ON”. H FM UOkonEUS" 24

+ To suppress the VOX transmission when the transceiver is receiving a signal, select “OFF”. 5 Press B-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [«]or [PTT]to cancel. Note: You can press [PTTJor ICALL] (if 1750 Hz is programmed) to transmit, regardless of Menu No. 20 (VO XonBUSY) settings.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-F6A ONLY) If you also have à KENWOOD multi-band mobile transceiver, you can control one ofits bands by sending DTMF tones from this portable transceiver. You will find this function useful when you want to control your mobile transceiver from a location outside your vehicle. Note: + You can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have both the DTSS and Remote Control functions. + The FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 70 cm band. PREPARATION Let us assume the 2 m band of the mobile transceiver will be controlled. On the portable transceiver: 1 Press [PTTJHVFO]H 6 ] (POWER). + The current secret access code number appears. The default is 000. H fl +440, BE CODE: HAE 2 Press a numeric key (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit secret number. + You can also turn the Tuning control or press [ay [v]to select each digit. Press [»-] (or [«]) to move the cursor to the next (or previous) digit. 3 When the cursoris at the right most position, press bB-]to complete the setting. 4 Press [BAND]to selectthe 70 cm band. 5 Turnthe Tuning control to select the transmit frequency. 6 Turn a transceiver power OFF. 7 Press [PTTJHMRIH 6 J(POWER). + The transceiver enters Remote Control mode. “MOBILE CTRL” appears. H FU +440, BE MOBILE CTRL + To exit Remote Control mode, repeat steps 6 and 7. On the mobile transceiver: 8 Program the DTSS code on the 70 cm band as the secret number. + Select the same number as you selected in step 2. + Forthe programming method, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile transceiver. 9 Selectthe receive frequency on the 70 cm band. + _ Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the portable transceiver. 10 Make the transceiver enter Remote Control mode. + _Forthe method, refer to the instruction manual ofthe mobile transceiver. CONTROL OPERATION When in the Remote Control mode, the keys of the transceiver will function as below. Each time you press a key, the transceiver will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding command to the mobile transceiver. 1 2 3 A REV ON! | TONE ON |CTCSS ON ENT 4 5 6 B REV OFF! | TONE OFF |CTCSS OFF] TONE SEL 7 8 9 C

CALL VFO MR (REP ON}

DOWN LOW UP (REP OFF}

1 TM-V7A/ TM-D700A:REV ON/OFF

TS-2000/TS-B2000: DCS ON/OFF

Other mobile transceiver: TONE ALERT ON/OFF 2 Switches Repeater function ON/ OFF ifthe mobile transceiver supports this function. To change the transmit/ receive frequency: [VFO] = [ENT] = [0] - [9] (enter the necessary digits) = [ENT]

To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency: [TONE SEL] = [0] - [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) = ITONE SEL] + _Refer to the Tone frequency table on your mobile transceiver for the Tone number. + Your mobile transceiver may require you to first activate the Tone or CTCSS function. It may also allow you to program a separate tone and CTCSS frequency. Refer to the instruction manual of the mobile transceiver.

Battery Case (4 AA/LR6) Clip Microphone with Headset (with VOX/PTT) Headset Earphone

SMC-33 SMC-34 Speaker Microphone (with Speaker Microphone (with PF keys) PF keys and VOL control)

INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS

The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be configured to interface to various kind of the peripherals available for the transceiver, such as à speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface cable and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK) and select the peripheral type from “SP/MIC", “TNC”, and “PC”. You can further configure the transceiver to interface to a high speed (9600 bps) TNC that requires a direct FM modulation {below}

SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION

Unless you connect the transceiver to a TNC orPC, the default setting of the SP/MIC jack function (Menu No. 9), “SP/MIC" works fine. However, if you want to interface to a different type of peripheral, configure the SP/MIC jack function: 1 Press [MNU]to enter Menu mode. 2 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a]/ [v] to select Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK). Press [»-] or [MNUI]. 4 Turnthe Tuning control or press [a}/ [v] to select the appropriate peripheral type from “SP/MIC" (default), ‘TNC”, and “PC”. SP/MIC : Function Peripheral Type Speaker microhone, headset, SP/MIC |earphone, TNC without a squelch status support TNC TNC with a squelch status support PC with the memory channel control Pc software for the transceiver 5 Press R-] or [MNU]to store the setting. Otherwise, press [<«]or [PTT]to cancel. + _Ifnecessary, configure and selectthe additional settings. 6 Press [ d J(POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF. 7 Connect a peripheral to the SP/MIC jack. 8 Press [ ](POWER) to turn the transceiver ON. m SP/MIC If you plug the speaker microphone or headset into the SP/MIC jack, access Menu No. 9 and select “SP/MIC” (default). To emulate the programmable function keys using external keys in order to control the transceiver, refer to the circuit diagram below {page 38}. Speaker TH-F6A/TH-F7E

3$v 10 UF "Notel Note 2 Microphone Note 1: Voltage is developed across à 1000 resistor on the 3.5 V line in the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is developed. Note 2: À 10 HF capacitor is not required in the following cases. + When other equipment has DC blocking capacitors. + When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used. EH TNC If you want to utilize the squelch status on your TNC, access Menu No. 9 and select'TNC”. From the TNC, make the interface cable that connects to SP/PRD, MIC/PKD, PTT, REM/SQ, and GND on the transceiver SP/MIC jack terminal. In addition, if your TNC supports 9600 bps packet (G3RUH/GMSK 9600 bps modem), access Menu No. 28 (PACKET) and select “9600” bps. This option allows you to transmit/ receive packet signals in a directFM modulation/ quadrature detector output. You must use the A-band to transmit and receive 9600 bps packet signal. The following diagram shows the available terminals on the SP/MIC jack for the TNC. High speed ES ! ToNcRx audio input To TNC DCD input Demoduiator output Speaker output >; sPrRo ! EL ame. ! Remote input ep=—f# 7 — REMSO env Squelch output >| ! 35voc un ! GR speed Microphone input PIT Forma (1200 ps) PTT input: audio output Note: + When you select 9600 bps for Menu No. 28 (PACKET), you cannot monitor the sound from the speaker. Select 1200 bps for Menu No. 28 (PACKET) when you return to normal operation. + While the VOX function is tumed ON, Menu No. 28 (PACKET) retums to 1200 bps {page 41}.

14 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS

Since the transceiver can receive 2 different frequencies, it outputs the squelch status (REM/SQ) as shown the table below. Press [BAL] to set the Volume balance {page 41} VOL Balance REM/SQ Sensing Band

m PC If you want to connect the transceiver to a PC in order to manage the memory channels in the transceiver, you need an interface cable. You will also need the supported software to download, upload, and edit the memory channel contents of the transceiver. To manage the memory contents in the transceiver from a PC, access Menu No. 9 and select "PC". PC Interface cable TH-F6A/TH-F7E For your information, the following diagram shows how the TH-F6A/TH-F7E communicates to the PC using a serial (COM) port. TH-F6A, ! Level TH PIE, : converter COM port RXD | Li DTR Û ME] EE

PC with a serial (COM) port Note: Contact an authorized dealer for the PC Interface cable availabilt.

TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Under normal circumstances, the transceiver will operate in accordance with these operating instructions. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only be readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar with this transceiver and has the necessary test equipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty. When operated properly, the transceiver will provide years of service and enjoyment without requiring further realignment. The information in this section gives some general service procedures requiring little or no test equipment. SERVICE Ifitis ever necessary to return the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack the transceiver in its original box and packing material. Include à full description of the problems experienced. Include your telephone number, fax number, and email address (if available) along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to contact you for further explanation while investigating your problem. Do not return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. À copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver. Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for identification. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in any communication regarding the problem. SERVICE NOTE If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing the following: 1 Model and serial number of equipment. 2 Question or problem you are having. 3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem. 4 Meter readings. 5 Other related information (menu setup, mode, frequency, key sequence to induce malfunction, etc). /I\ CAUTION DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED

NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY

RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING. Note: + Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom the transceiver was purchased. + For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on the transceiver. + When claiming warranty service, please include à photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof-of.purchase showing the date of sale. CLEANING The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove the controls from the transceiver and clean them with a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to clean the case. BACKUP BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data, menu configurations, and all necessary operation parameters. So, you never have to worry about replacing back-up batteries to operate the transceiver.

15 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in the following table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this transceiver may cause noise in the transceiver. low to transmit. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page Nothing appears on the | 1 The battery pack is discharged. | 1 Recharge the battery pack or 2 display when the replace the batteries. transceiver is switched |2 The protection circuit for the 2 Release the Li-ion battery pack 2 ON, orthe display is Li-ion battery pack is activated. once, then recharge the battery blinking ON and OFF. pack. 3 lfusing the optional DC cable: 3 a) Bad power cable or a) Check the power cable and 2 connections connections, then correct replace as necessary. b) Open (blown) power supply b) Investigate the cause for the 2 fuse open fuse. Replace the fuse. Most keys and the 1 Transceiver Lock is ON (the o”| 1 Press [F](1s) to switch OFF 38 Tuning control do not icon is visible). Transceiver Lock. function. 2 The transceiver is in Channel 2 Press [A/B]# 6 ] (POWER) to exit 21 Display mode. Channel Display mode. 3 Tone Alertis ON (the “Q'icon |3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF 40 is visible). Tone Alert. You cannot selectthe |1 The current frequency step size [1 Press [F], [FINE] to select an 37 exact desired frequency does not allow the frequency to appropriate frequency step size. using [4] [v] or the be selected. Tuning control. 2 The Fine Tuning function is not |2 Press [FINE] to activate the Fine 35 activated. Tuning function. 3 The Fine Tuning frequency step |3 While the Fine Tuning function is 35 size is wrong. ON, press [F], [FINE] to select an appropriate Fine Tuning frequency steps size. 4 Programmable VFO frequency |4 Access Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) 39 range is programmed. to expand the frequency range. You cannot recall any |1 You have stored no data in any |1 Store the desired frequencies in 15 memory channels. of the memory channels using memory channels using the current the current band. band. 2 “CURRENT BAND"is selected 2 Access Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) 16 for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD). and select “ALL BANDS”. The receiving sound 1 Attenuator function is ON. 1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the 36 volume is weak even if Attenuator function OFF. the signal is strong. 2 The receiving station may be 2 Access Menu No. 29 (FM 39 operating in narrow band FM NARROW) and select “ON”. bandwidth. Turning the VOL control] 1 The speaker for the band you 1 Press [BAL], then turn the Tuning 41 does not allow you to want to monitor is muted. control to adjust the volume hear audio. balance between A and B-bands. 2 The 9600 bps is selected for 2 Select 1200 bps for Menu No. 28 45 Menu No. 28 (PACKET) (PACKET). You cannot transmit by | 1 You selected a frequency 1 Select a frequency within the 7,53 pressing the PTT outside the allowable range. allowable transmit frequency range. switch. 2 You selected a transmitoffset |2 Press [F], [REV] repeatedly so 12 that places the transmit neither “+” nor “-"is visible. frequency outside the limit. 3 TX Inhibitis ON. 3 Access Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT) 40 and select "OFF”. 4 Tone Alertis ON. 4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF 40 Tone Alert. 5 The battery pack voltage is too |5 Charge or replace the battery pack. | 2, 36

15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ref. Page Repeater cannot be 1 Wrong tone frequency is selected. [1 Press [F], TONE] to select a 13 accessed. proper repeater access tone. 2 Wrong repeater offset frequency |2 Access Menu No. 6 (OFFSET) 12 is selected. and select an appropriate shift frequency. 3 Wrong shift direction is selected. |3 Try other shift directions. 12 DTMF tone cannotbe |DTMF Lock is ON. Access Menu No. 14 (DTMF LOCK) 32 transmitted. and select "OFF". Repeater does not DTMF tone duration is too short. Access Menu No. 11 (DTMF SPD) 32 accept your DTMF and select "SLOW?. tones. Transceiver trasmits VOX function is ON. Press [F], [SQL] to turn the VOX 41 without pressing the function OFF. PTT switch. The transceiver The Automatic Power Off (APO) Access Menu No. 18 (APO) and 36 switches OFF for no function is programmed. turn the APO function OFF. apparent reason. The output power is The temperature of the transceiver's |Turn the transceiver OFF or letthe 51 reduced and the “H” chassis becomes too high to transmit |transceiver cool down in the receive icon blinks. at high output power. The internal mode for a while. thermal protection circuits lowered the output power level. The transceiver returns |The transmission time exceeded The built-in time-out timer cancels the 40 to receive mode after a |10 minutes. transmission if you continuously long transmission. transmit for over 10 minutes. You cannot turn this function OFF. Itis necessary to protect the transceiver from the thermal damage. The scan function does |You have selected "SEEK”for Menu |Select either “TIME” or "CARRIER" 27 not resume the scanning after the transceiver detects a signal. No. 1 (SCAN RESUME). for Menu No. 1 (SCAN RESUME).

15 TROUBLESHOOTING MICROPROCESSOR RESET If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting the microprocessor may solve the problem. The following 3 reset modes are available. When performing the reset, you may lose memory data and stored information. Back up or write down important data before performing the reset. INITIAL SETTINGS For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating frequency and mode are as follows.

• A-band: 144.000 MHz/FM

B-band: 430.000 MHz/FM (TH-F7E) The Memory channels have no data stored. Refer to pages 19 and 20 for the Call Channels and Information Channels default values. VFO RESET This resets the transceiver parameters excluding the Menu contents and Memory channel contents. Note: Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) and No. 6 (OFFSET) retum to the factory default values. MENU RESET This resets the parameters only in the Menu items to factory default values. FULL RESET This resets all transceiver parameters to the factory default values. PERFORMING RESET There are 2 ways to enter the reset mode selection. However, the transceiver must be configured to the Lock function OFF {page 38} When the transceiver is turned OFF: 1 Press [F]# d J(POWER). + Allindicators are lit. 2 Release [F]. + _ Proceed to step 3 {below} From the Menu: 1 Press [MNUI]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [a]/ [y] to select Menu No. 31 (RESET?). Press [»-] or [MNUI. 3 Selectthe reset mode by turning the Tuning control or press [a} [v]. If you select “NO”, the transceiver exits the reset mode.

4 Press >] or [MNU] to proceed. If you press any keys, other than [LAMP]and [MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode. A reset confirmation message appears. H FU FULL RESET SURE* 5 Press R-] or [MNU] to reset the transceiver. If you press any keys, other than [LAMP]and [MONI], the transceiver exits the reset mode.

15 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION NOTICES The transceiver has been designed and engineered to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you may notice the following symptoms when you operate the transceiver. These symptoms are not malfunctions. OPERATING VOLTAGE As stated in “SPECIFICATIONS” {page 53} this transceiver operates on a DC voltage from 5.5 V -

7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V 16.0 V DC

(DC IN jack). If you find that the transceiver cannot be switched ON, or “VOLTAGE ERROR" appears, the supplied power source may be outside of the specified range. In such a case, remove the DC power cable from the transceiver immediately and confirm that the supplied voltage is within the specified range.

TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE

The transceiver uses à general purpose IF filter to receive signals in LSB, USB, CW and AM modes. So, when you receive signals in LSB or USB mode, the opposite side band signal is not fully attenuated. Atthe same time, since the same filter is used for CW reception, you may have difficulties seperating the CW signal from other signals in the crowded band. To best tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction below. When you receive signals in USB mode: 1 Turnthe Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}. 2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a lower frequency, using the Tuning control. When you receive signals in LSB mode: 1 Turnthe Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}. 2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a higher frequency, using the Tuning control.

RECEIVING IN AM BAND

If you receive a weak signal in AM band, you may notice a high pitched squealing noise in the background. This noise is generated by the internal DC/DC converter and it cannot be removed.

RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES

When you receive signals in cities, the receiver's entire S-meter may light up without receiving any strong signals. This happens when the RF amplifier in the receiver is overloaded by strong interference signals that are nearby. In this case, turn the Attenuator function ON {page 36}to reduce the interference signal level. You may further have to adjust the volume level while receiving the target signal.

When you have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm band frequencies for both A and B-band receivers, the Visual Scan may indicate the signals on the bar-graph display even if no signal is monitored on the A-band receiver. This error occurs due to the internal spurious harmonics that are generated by the B-band-receiver. Refer to “INTERNAL BEATS” below} for the frequencies. You may also hear some noise in the receiving signal in the following cases. + You perform any scan on the other receiver. + You perform the Visual Scan on the B-band receiver. TRANSMISSION If you continuously transmit for more than 3 minutes at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm. If you continue or repeat the transmission before the transceiver cools down, the thermal protector automatically decreases the output power to 0.5 W. “H'also blinks at the same time. Ifthis happens, let the transceiver cool down for a while before transmitting again. INTERNAL BEATS If one of the formulas on the next page is true, the S-meter moves without receiving any signals or you cannot receive any signals. This is inevitable when you use superheterodyne receivers.

15 TROUBLESHOOTING M Internal Beats Frequency Formula When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band:

{A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. +59.85 MHz) x 10 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 3- (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 2 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz | +59.85 MHz) x 8 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 6 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 4 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 2 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz +59.85 MHz) x 6 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 3 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 4 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ? +59.85 MHz) x 9 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz +59.85 MHz) x 11 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 within the 1.25 m band;

(A-band receive freg. (A-band receive freg. (A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. +59.85 MHz) x 6 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 7 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 8 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 11 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 11 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 11 = 457.6 MHz 1 +59.85 MHz) x 12 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 12 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 +59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 8 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! +59.85 MHz) x 11 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 8 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 + 59.85 MHz) x 12 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 9 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! within the 70 cm band;

{A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. 2 TH-F6A only {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq. {A-band receive freq.

(A-band receive freq.

- 59.85 MHz) x 2 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 4 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 3- (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ! - 59.85 MHz) x 4 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 7 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ? - 59.85 MHz) x 4 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 8 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 9 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 11 =+59.85 MHz or +57.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 2 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 3 = 459.85 MHz 1 - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 7 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 8 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 1 - 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band +57.6 MHz) x 11 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz! - 59.85 MHz) x 5 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 5 =459.85 MHz or +57.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 6 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 6 =459.85 MHz or +57.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 7 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 7 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz ? - 59.85 MHz) x 8 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 8 =459.85 MHz or +57.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 9 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 9 =459.85 MHz or +57.6 MHz - 59.85 MHz) x 10 - (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band - 57.6 MHz) x 10 = 459.85 MHz or 457.6 MHz 2 Excluding the TH-F6A

SPECIFICATIONS TH-F6A TH-F7E Number of memory channels 400 channels + 35 special function memories function memories 400 channels + 34 special Antenna impedance (Connector type) 50Q (SMA) . DC IN jack Operating Voltage DC 12.0 — 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal) Battery terminal DC 5.5 -7.5 V (7.4 V nominal) Grounding method Negative ground Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) 2.0 À orless re AV 2.0 À orless Curent Tr TAN 08 À orless Ta AV 0.5 À or less Receive (no signal) 100 mA (single band)/ 170 mA or less (dual-band) Battery Saver ON (Average) 30 mA (single band)/ 35 mA or less (dual-band) Usable temperature range -20°C — 60°C (-4°F -140%F) -10°C —50°C (+14°F - 122%) with PB-42L Frequency stability Within aBppm (-20°C - 60°C) Within 25ppm (-10°C - 50°C) Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) 58 x 87 x 30 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.2" with the PB-42L 58 x 87 x 38 mm/ 2.3" x 3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13 Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 Ib with the PB-42L Weight Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13 TH-F6A TH-F7E Transmit Mode F3E (FM)/F2D (FM) 2 m band 144 - 148 MHz 144 - 146 MHz Frequency range 1.25 m band 222 -225 MHz N/A 70 cm band 430 - 450 MHz! 430 - 440 MHz : H: 5.0 W (approx.) Den L:2.0 W (approx.) L EL: 0.5 W (approx.) 2 mband/ PB-42L H: 5.0 W (approx.) Output Power 1.25 m band/ (74) L: 0.5 W (approx.) 70 cm band ° EL: 0.05 W (approx.) : H: 0.5 W (approx.) eo L: 0.3 W (approx.) ° EL: 0.05 W (approx.) Modulation Reactance Maximum frequency deviation 45 kHz (FM)/ 22.5 kHz (NFM) Spurious emissions (at high transmit power) -60 dB orless Microphone impedance 2kQ 1 Specifications are guranteed within 438 -450 MHz.

1stIF: 59.85 MHz A-band 2nd IF: 450 kHz Intermediate 1stiF Frequency (IF) 0.1 MHz -1.3 GHz: 57.60 MHz (LSB/USB/ CW/ AM/ FM) B-band 29.7 MHZ -1.3 GHz: 10.8 MHz (WFM) 2nd IF

M (12 dB SINAD) A-band 2m/1.25 m (TH-F6A only)/ 70 cm amateur radio bands:

M (12 dB SINAD) M (10 dB S/N)

{within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands) Selectivity -6 dB/12 kHz orless -40 dB/ 28 kHz or less (within 2m/ 1.25 m/ 70 cm amateur radio bands) Audio output (10% distortion) 300 mW or higher (7.4 V, 8Q load)

APPENDIX TV CHANNELS (VHF) U.S.A. United Kingdom France Italy VFreq. | AFreq. VFreg. | AFreg. VFreq. | AFreq. VFreq. | AFreg. CH No. (MI) (M) CH No. (MI) (M) CH No. (Mit) (MI) CH No. (M) (M) 2 55.25 59.75 1 45.00 41.50 A 47.75 41.25 A 53.75 59.25]