Kenwood Th6 Manual

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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
BATTERY LIFE
Before you operate the transceiver outside using a
battery pack, it is important to know how long you can
operate the transceiver.  The following operating time
is measured under the condition of TX: 6 seconds,
RX: 6 seconds, and Stand-by: 48 seconds cycles.
We recommend you carrying extra battery packs, in
case the battery pack is discharged.
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Note:  Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature
range of Ð10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F).
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...

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¥ The following keys cannot be locked:
[LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [PTT], [F] (1 s),
[ 
 ] (POWER) and [F] then [LAMP].
2Press [F] (1 s) to unlock the keys.
Note:
uThe Tuning control is also locked.  To unlock the Tuning control
while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE
ENABLE) and select ÒONÓ.
uYou cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while the
Lock function is ON.
uMicrophone PF keys {below} work even if the Lock function is
ON.
TUNE ENABLE
Even if the...

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1  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 at the same time
  (TH-F7E only).
You can also press [PTT] to...

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¥ The current programmable frequency range for
the band appears.
6Press [] or [MNU].
7Turn the Tuning control or press [
]/ [] to select
the lower limit frequency in MHz.
8Press [
] or [MNU] to store the lower limit
frequency.  To cancel, press [
] or [PTT].
¥ The cursor moves to the right and the upper
limit frequency blinks.
9Turn the Tuning control or press [
]/ [] to select
the upper limit frequency in MHz.
10Press [
] or [MNU] to store the upper limit
frequency.  To...

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uYou can also set the 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...

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From the Menu:
1Press [MNU].
2Turn the Tuning control or press [
]/ [] to select
Menu No. 21 (VOX GAIN).
3Press [
] or [MNU].
4Turn the Tuning control or press [
]/ [] to select
the desired VOX Gain (default is 4).
¥ 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.
5Press [
] or [MNU] to store the setting.
Otherwise, press [
] or [PTT] to cancel.
VOX DELAY...

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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (TH-F6A ONLY)
If you also have a KENWOOD multi-band mobile
transceiver, you can control one of its bands by
sending DTMF tones from this portable transceiver.
You will find this function useful when you want to
control your mobile transceiver from a location
outside your vehicle.
Note:
uYou can remotely control only mobile transceivers that have both
the DTSS and Remote Control functions.
uThe FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the
70 cm band.
PREPARATION
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
PG-2W
DC Power CablePG-3J
Cigarette Lighter Power
CableKHS-21
Headset
PB-42L
Li-ion Battery Pack
(7.4 V, 1550 mAh)HMC-3
Headset (with VOX/ PTT) EMC-3
Clip Microphone with
Earphone
SMC-33
Speaker Microphone (with
PF keys)SMC-32
Speaker Microphone BT-13
Battery Case (4 AA/ LR6)
SMC-34
Speaker Microphone (with
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INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
SP/MIC JACK
The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be
configured to interface to various kind of the
peripherals available for the transceiver, such as a
speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface
cable and a TNC.  Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC
JACK) and select the peripheral type from ÒSP/MICÓ,
ÒTNCÓ, and ÒPCÓ.
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...