Kenwood Th-d7a/e Dual Bander Instruction Manual

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Both the Commander and Transporter use Full Duplex
function to transfer audio and commands as below:
SKY COMMAND 
2 22 2
2 (TH-D7A ONLY)
The Sky Command 2 allows remote control of a
TS-570D, TS-570S, or TS-870S HF transceiver.  This
system requires two TH-D7As and the optional cables
which connect one TH-D7A to the HF transceiver.  You
will use one TH-D7A as both a remote control and
speaker microphone.  This TH-D7A is called
ÒCommanderÓ.  The TH-D7 connected with...

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84CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF
TRANSCEIVERYou can use the optional cables (PG-4R) to connect the
Transporter with the HF transceiver.  For these cables,
contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer.Note:u
Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making
the connection.
u
The Transporter automatically transmits its call sign in Morse at
regular intervals because of the legal requirement; therefore, transmit
sidetone must be...

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PREPARATION FLOWThe following steps should guide you to a good start of
Sky Command operation.  First connect the Transporter
to the HF transceiver {page 84}.
yOn the Commander
and Transporter
uOn the Commander
iOn the TransporterAccess Menu 4Ð3 and select
the tone frequency {page 86}.
¥ Select the same tone frequency
on both transceivers.
¥ For the selectable frequencies,
see the table given on page 22.Access Menu 4Ð4 and select
ÒCOMMANDERÓ.¥ ÒPUSH [ 0 ] KEY TO...

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r e d n a m m o C n O
1 Ð 4LL A C D M Cre d n a m m o C r o f n g i s l l a C
2 Ð 4LL A C P R Tre t r o p s n a r T r o f n g i s l l a Cr e t r o p s n a r T n O
1 Ð 4LL A C D M Cre d n a m m o C r o f n g i s l l a C
2 Ð 4LL A C P R Tre t r o p s n a r T r o f n g i s l l a C
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNSThe built-in TNCs of the Commander and Transporter
communicate each other when you send a control
command from the Commander.  So you must...

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F H e h t F F O / N O h c t i w s o T
r e v i e c s n a r ts s e r P] R E W O P [.
F H a n o o i d u a t i m s n a r t o T
y c n e u q e r fe h t d l o h d n a s s e r PT T P
e h t o t n i k a e p s n e h t , h c t i w s
. e n o h p o r c i m
F H a n o o i d u a e v i e c e r o T
y c n e u q e r fs s e r P] X R [.
d n a b F H U e h t r o t i n o m o T
r e d n a m m o C e h t n od l o h d n a s s e r P] I N O M [.
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n o i t c n u F
g n i n u T
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88When [SYNC] is pressed, the Commander shows the
current settings of the HF transceiver as below:qHF frequency
wA (VFO A), B (VFO B),
00 ~ 99 (memory channel number)
eRIT, XIT
rOFF, Ð9.99 ~ +9.99
tÒFSÓ appears when [FAST] is ON.
yLSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM
uSPLITÐA: VFO A is used for transmitting.
SPLITÐB: VFO B is used for transmitting.
SPLITÐM: A memory channel is used for transmitting.Note:u
On the Transporter, only [LAMP], [MONI], and [MENU]...

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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATIONThis product has been factory aligned and tested to
specification before shipment.  Attempting service or
alignment without factory authorization can void the
product warranty.SERVICEWhen returning this product to your dealer or service
center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing
material.  Include a full description of the problem(s)
experienced.  Include your telephone number along with
your name and address in case...

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Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Ref. Page
Nothing appears on the
display when the
transceiver is switched
ON, or the display is
blinking ON and OFF.1Low supply voltage1Recharge the battery pack or replace
the batteries.2, 4
5
— 2If using the optional DC cable:2
a)
b)Bad power cable or connections
Open (blown) power supply fusea)
b)Check the power cable and
connections, then correct/replace
as necessary.
Investigate the cause for the...

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Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Ref. Page
You cannot transmit by
pressing thePTT
switch.1You selected a frequency outside
the allowable transmit frequency
range.1Select a frequency within the
allowable transmit frequency range.7
2You selected a transmit offset that
places the transmit frequency
outside the allowable range.2Press[F],[MHz] repeatedly so neither
“+” nor “–” is visible.21
3TX Inhibit is ON.3Access Menu 1–5–5 and select “OFF”. 51
4Tone Alert...

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