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This transceiver allows you to switch the DTMF
number transmission speed between Fast (default)
and Slow.  If a repeater cannot respond to the fast
speed, access Menu 1Ð3Ð2 (TX SPEED) and select
ÒSlowÓ.
You can also change pause duration stored in
memory channels; the default is 500 msec.  Access
Menu 1Ð3Ð4 (PAUSE).  The selectable pauses are
100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000 msec. n
Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number1Press [PTT]+[MENU].
2Release only [MENU], then press [UP]/ [DWN] to
select the desired DTMF memory channel.
3While still holding [PTT], press [MENU] again.
¥ 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 need not confirm the memory channel
contents, press [0] to [9] instead of [UP]/ [DWN] in
step 2 to select a channel number.  The stored DTMF
number will be immediately transmitted.  You need
not press [MENU] in step 3.
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MICROPHONE CONTROL
The key functions you can assign are shown below:
Press [F] first.1TH-D7A onlyNote:u
Turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting the optional
speaker microphone.
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If the LOCK on the speaker microphone is ON, you cannot
reprogram the Programmable Function keys.] 0 [l e n n a h C y r o m e M
F F O / N O t u o k c o L] 5 [t c e l e s . q e r f t e s f f O
] 1 [F F O / N O e n o T] 6 [h c t i w s M F / M A
1
] 2 [t c e l e s . q e r f e n o T] 7 [O F V e l b a m m a r g o r P
t c e l e s e g n a r
] 3 [F F O / N O S S C T C] 8 [e z i s p e t s . q e r F
t c e l e s
] 4 [t c e l e s . q e r f S S C T C] 9 [e r o t s e m a n y r o m e M
TH-D7A only
LANPMONI
Press [ENT] first.
LANP
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Press [F] first.
The optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone
has 3 Programmable Function (PF) keys on its top.  You
can assign these keys the transceiver key functions that
you frequently use.  First connect the optional speaker
microphone to this transceiver.
The defaults on the PF keys are as follows:Mic [1]: [A/B]
Mic [2]: VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch
Mic [3]: [CALL]1Press Mic [1], [2], or [3]+ POWER ON depending on
which key you want to reprogram.
¥  ÒPF 1Ó, ÒPF 2Ó, or ÒPF 3Ó appears.
2Press a key on the transceiver depending on the
function you want to assign.
¥ Pressing a single key on the keypad assigns only the
function printed on the top of the key.
¥ To assign the second function (printed in purple), press
[F] first (ex. [F], [VFO]).
¥ Pressing the PTT switch assigns the function that
switches between VFO and Memory Recall mode.
¥ Press [F], [0] to [9] to assign the functions that are
selectable in Function Select mode.
¥ Pressing [ENT], [0] to [9] allows you to recall memory
channel 0 to 9.
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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Previous freq.:
145.350 MHz
Previous freq.:
145.350 MHz
Previous freq.:
145.350 MHz
Previous freq.:
145.350 MHzIf you press [VFO] while entering a frequency, the new
data is accepted for the digits entered and the previous
data remains unchanged for the digits not yet entered.Note:  The 1 kHz and subsequent digits may be corrected depending on
combinations of the previous frequency and the current frequency step
size.If you press [ENT] while entering a frequency, the new
data is accepted for the digits entered and 0 is
programmed for the digits not yet entered.
To omit entry of the 100 MHz digit, enter for the 10 MHz
and 1 MHz digits and press [MHz].  The previous data
remains unchanged for the 100 MHz digit.
To omit entry of the 100 MHz and 10 MHz digits, enter
for the 1 MHz digit and press [MHz].  The previous data
remains unchanged for the 100 MHz and 10 MHz digits.
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRYIf the desired operating frequency is far from the current
frequency, using the keypad is the quickest way to
change frequency.
1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.
¥ If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.
2Press [VFO].
3Press [ENT].
¥ The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears.
4Press the numeric keys in sequence on the keypad.
¥ You can also enter a different band frequency from the
current band.  For example, you may enter a VHF
frequency on band B where a UHF band is in use.
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The 1 kHz and subsequent digits are corrected according to which
key is pressed for the 1 kHz digit.
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Entering a digit that is outside the allowable range causes the nearest
digit within range to be displayed.
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You cannot enter a frequency in a band which cannot be recalled on
the current band.
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PROGRAMMABLE VFOIf you always check frequencies within a certain range,
set upper and lower limits for frequencies that are
selectable using the Tuning control or [UP]/ [DWN].  For
example, if you select 145 MHz for the lower limit and
146 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be
from 145.000 MHz to 146.995 MHz.
1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.
¥ If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.
2Press [VFO].
3Press [F], [7] to select ÒFÐ7 (PROGRAM VFO)Ó.
¥ The current lower frequency limit blinks.
4Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired lower
frequency limit.
5Press [OK].
¥ The current upper frequency limit blinks.
6Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired upper
frequency limit.
7Press [OK].Note:u
You cannot program the 100 kHz and subsequent digits.
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The exact 100 kHz and subsequent digits of the upper limit depend
on the frequency step size selected.
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CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZEChoosing the correct step size is essential in order to
select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning
control or [UP]/ [DWN].  The default step size on the
VHF band is 5 kHz (TH-D7A)  or 12.5 kHz (TH-D7E).
The default on the UHF band is 25 kHz no matter which
market version.
1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.
¥ If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.
2Press [F], [8] to select ÒFÐ8 (STEP)Ó.
3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired step size.
¥ The selectable step sizes are 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,
25, 30, 50, and 100 kHz.
4Press [OK] to complete the setting.Note:  Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed
frequency.  For example, if 144.995 MHz is displayed with a 5 kHz step
size selected, changing to a 12.5 kHz step size corrects the displayed
frequency to 144.9875 MHz.
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TONE ALERTTone 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 were received.  If you use Tone
Alert with CTCSS, it alarms only when a received
CTCSS tone matches the tone you selected.
1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.
¥ If necessary, press [F], [A/B] to recall the sub-band.
2Press [F], [ENT] to switch Tone Alert ON (or OFF).
¥ A bell icon appears when Tone Alert is ON.
¥ When a signal is received, an alarm sounds and the bell
icon starts blinking.
¥ Pressing the PTT switch while the bell icon is blinking
switches Tone Alert OFF.
¥ When 99 hours and 59 minutes pass after a signal is
received, counting stops.
¥ Each time a new signal is received, the time resets to
00.00.
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While Tone Alert is ON, there is no speaker output when a signal is
received.  To hear receive audio, press and hold [MONI].
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When Tone Alert is ON, APO does not turn the power OFF.
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When Tone Alert is ON, you can use only the following functions:¥
Lamp ON
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Lamp Latch ON
¥
Monitor
¥
Band A/B Select
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Squelch Level Select
BEEP ON/OFFThe transceiver beeps each time you press a key on the
keypad.  You can also switch this function OFF.  Access
Menu 1Ð5Ð3 (BEEP) and select ÒOFFÓ.  The default is
ÒALLÓ.
In Menu 1Ð5Ð3 you can also select ÒKEYÓ and
ÒKEY+NEW DATAÓ.  Those settings are described in
ÒAPRSÓ sections {pages 63 and 77}.
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48ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCEWhile simultaneously receiving on 2 bands, you may
sometimes feel that audio output on either band is too
noisy.  You can adjust the volume on the noisy band.
1Press [BAL].
¥ The balance scale appears with a blinking cursor.
2Press [UP]/ [DWN] to change the setting.
3Press [OK] to complete the setting.LAMP FUNCTIONYou can illuminate the transceiver display and keypad by
pressing [LAMP].  Approximately 5 seconds after
releasing [LAMP], the light goes OFF if no other key is
pressed.  Pressing any key other than [LAMP] while the
display is lit restarts the 5 second timer; pressing
[LAMP] turns OFF the light immediately.
To latch the light ON, press [F], [LAMP].  The light
remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP] again.
Max: Maximum
Mute: Muted
Att: Attenuated Band A Max Max Max Att Mute
Band B Mute Att Max Max Max
ADJUSTING DISPLAY CONTRASTThe display visibility changes depending on ambient
conditions, for example between daytime and nighttime.
When you find the display is not clear, use this function
to select the optimum display contrast.
Access Menu 1Ð1Ð2 (CONTRAST) and select the
contrast from 16 levels.  The default is level 8.BLANKING A BAND DISPLAYIf you have no plans to use band A or B, quit frequency
display on the unused band.  This saves power
consumption and makes it simpler to read the
information you need.
1Press [A/B] to select band A or B.
2Press [DUAL] to switch the function ON (or OFF).
¥ The non-current band will be blanked.
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BATTERY SAVERBattery Saver repeats switching the receive circuit ON
and OFF at a certain interval when no signal is present
and no key is pressed for approximately 10 seconds.
This function becomes passive whenever a signal is
received or any key is pressed.
Access Menu 1Ð2Ð1 (BAT SAVER) to select the desired
interval (power OFF duration).  The default is 1.0
second.¥ The selectable intervals are 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0,
4.0, and 5.0 seconds plus OFF; selecting OFF switches the
function OFF.
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)Automatic Power Off is a background function that
monitors whether any keys have been pressed, or
whether any control has been turned.  After the
predetermined time passes with no operations, APO
turns OFF the power.  However, 1 minute before the
power turns OFF, ÒAPOÓ blinks and a series of warning
tones sound.
Access Menu 1Ð2Ð2 (APO) and select 30 minutes
(default), 60 minutes, or OFF.Note:u
If a signal is received while APO is ON, the timer begins counting
again from 0.
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The APO timer does not operate while Tone Alert or any scan is being
used.
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50POWER-ON MESSAGEEach time you switch the transceiver ON, ÒHELLO !!Ó
appears and stays for approximately 1 second.  You can
program your favorite message in place of the factory
default.
1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.
2Press [1], [1], [1] to select Ò1Ð1Ð1 (PWR ON MSG)Ó.
¥ The display for entering a message appears; the first
digit blinks.
3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.
¥ You can enter alphanumeric characters plus special
ASCII characters.
4Press [OK].
¥ The cursor moves to the next digit.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 digits.
¥ Pressing [OK] after selecting the 8th digit completes the
programming.
¥ To complete programming the message after entering
less than 8 digits, press [OK] twice.
¥ Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move
backward.
¥ Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is
blinking.
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6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.
You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric
characters in step 3.  For example, each press of [TNC]
switches entry as A, B, C, a, b, c, then 2.  Press [DUAL]
to switch 0 and space.  Press [ENT] to switch among the
special ASCII  characters.TRANSCEIVER LOCKThis function prevents accidental changes, or
unauthorized individuals from changing the transceiver
settings.
Press [F] (1 s) to switch the function ON (or OFF).¥ A key icon appears when the function is ON.You may want to use the Tuning control or [UP]/ [DWN]
in Transceiver Lock mode.  Access Menu 1Ð5Ð4 (TUNE
ENABLE) and select ÒONÓ.
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TX INHIBITYou can disable the transmit function to prevent
unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to
eliminate the risk of accidentally transmitting by yourself.
Access Menu 1Ð5Ð5 (TX INHIBIT) and select ÒONÓ.¥ Pressing the PTT switch after switching TX Inhibit ON
causes the transceiver to generate an error beep and
display ÒTX INHIBIT!Ó.SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (TH-D7A ONLY)This transceiver allows you to select AM or FM mode to
receive on the 118 MHz band.  The default is AM.
1Select the 118 MHz band.
2Press [F], [6] to switch between AM and FM.
¥ The 1 MHz decimal becomes long when AM mode is
selected.
ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)The VHF band is often crowded in urban areas.  AIP
helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion
caused by intermodulation.  You may use this function
when operating on the VHF band.  Access Menu 1Ð5Ð6
(TH-D7A) or Menu 1Ð5Ð8 (TH-D7E) and select ÒONÓ.Note:u
This transceiver does not allow you to use the AIP on the UHF band.
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Switching ON the AIP also affects the VHF sub-band on band B.
SWITCHING TX DEVIATION (TH-D7E ONLY)This transceiver is capable of switching the VHF band to
narrow transmit deviation.  Access Menu 1Ð5Ð7 (144Tx
NARROW) and select ÒONÓ.Note:  When using the VHF band to transmit packets, do not switch the
function ON.
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PACKET OPERATION
Packet is a unit of data transmitted as a whole from one
computer to another on a network.  Packets can be
transmitted on radio waves as well as on
communications lines.  Besides a transceiver and a
computer, all you need is a terminal node controller
(TNC).  A TNC converts packets to audio tones and vice
versa as one of its tasks.  This transceiver has a built-in
TNC.
A variety of packet applications developed by hams
include packet bulletin board systems (PBBSs).  PBBSs
are created and maintained by volunteers called a
System Operator (SysOp).  You may access one of your
local PBBSs to send e-mail, download a file, or obtain
various useful information.  Thousands of PBBSs, which
have formed a worldwide network, relay e-mail to its
intended destination around the world.  First find out the
call signs and frequencies used by your local PBBSs.
Reference material for starting packet operation should
be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio
equipment.Note:u
Not all functions available via conventional TNCs are supported by
the TNC built in this transceiver.
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Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive conditions,
requires a full-scale S-meter reading for reliable communication.
When the S-meter reads less than maximum during 9600 bps
operation, communication errors are frequent.
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This transceiver is incapable of functioning as a digipeater.
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Ò
Ó indicates packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer.
TH-D7E Only:  When using the VHF band to transmit packets, do not
select the narrow transmit deviation {page 51}.
Data library Mail box
Bulletin board PBBS
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