Kenwood Tm-271a/e Transceiver Instruction Manual

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OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF
1Press [  ] (Power) to switch the transceiver power ON.
•A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on
message {page 60} appears briefly, followed by the
frequency and other indicators.
2To switch the transceiver OFF, press [  ] (Power) (1s).
•When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched
double beep sounds.
•The transceiver stores the current frequency and
parameters when it is turned OFF and recalls these
parameters the next time you turn the...

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TRANSMITTING
1To transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm
(2 inches) from your mouth, then press and hold Mic
[PTT] and speak into the microphone in your normal
tone of voice.
•“” and the RF Power meter appears.  The RF
Power meter shows the relative transmit output power
(
).
•If you press Mic [PTT] while you are outside the
transmission coverage, a high pitched error beep
sounds.
2When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT].
Note:  If you continuously transmit for longer than the time...

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MHZ MODE
If the desired operating frequency is far away from the
current frequency, it is quicker to use the MHz Tuning
Mode.
To adjust the MHz digit:
1While in VFO or Call Mode, press [MENU].
•The MHz digit blinks.
2Turn the Tuning control to select the desired MHz
value.
3Press any key to set the selected frequency and
return to normal VFO Mode.
4Continue adjusting the frequency as necessary, using
the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN].
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY
In addition to turning the Tuning...

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Example 1
To enter 145.750 MHz:
Key in Display
[Enter]– –– –––
[1], [4], [5]1 4 5. – – –
[7], [5], [0]1 4 5. 7 5 0
Example 2
To enter 145.000 MHz:
Key in Display
[Enter]– –– –––
[1], [4], [5]1 4 5. – – –
[Enter]1 4 5. 0 0 0
Example 3
To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz:
Key in Display
1 4 4. 6 5 0
[Enter]– –– –––
[1], [4], [5]1 4 5. – – –
Mic [VFO]1 4 5. 6 5 0
Note:  If the entered frequency does not match the current frequency
step size, the frequency is automatically rounded down to the next...

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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
you become familiar with the Menu system, you will
appreciate its versatility.  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
1Press [F], [MENU].
•A brief explanation of the menu, and the...

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MENU FUNCTION LIST
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e g a P
P T S1 ez i s p e t s y c n e u q e r F/ 0 5 / 0 3 / 5 2 / 0 2 / 5 1 / 5 . 2 1 / 0 1 / 5 2 . 6 / 5 / 5 . 2
z H k 0 0 1e e s ( s e i r a V
) e g a p e c n e r e f e r6 5
T2 yc n e u q e r f e n o TzH 1 . 4 5 2 ~ 0 . 7 65. 8 842
T C3 yc n e u q e r f S S C T CzH 1 . 4 5 2 ~ 0 . 7 65. 8 874
S C D4ed o c S C D45 7 ~ 3 2 032 084
T F S5 no i t c e r i d t f i h S–/ + / F F OFF O32
P X T6...

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e g a P
K C91ye k L L A C05 7 1 / L L A Ce e s ( s e i r a V
) e g a p e c n e r e f e r5 3 , 5 2
D L H02dl o h X T e n o t z H 0 5 7 1FF O / N OFF O52
T O T12re m i T t u o - e m i T.n i m 0 1 / 5 / 30126
L C B22tu o k c o L l e n n a h C y s u BFF O / N OFF O65
G S M . N O . P32eg a s s e m n o - r e w o Psr e t c a r a h c 6–06
P B42pe e BFF O / N ONO55
S B52tf i h S t a e BFF O / N OFF O45
N M F62MF w o r...

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. o Nn o i t c n u Fs n o i t c e l e St l u a f e D. f e R
e g a P
2 F P63e l b a m m a r g o r p e n o h p o r c i M
y e k n o i t c n u f/ L L A C / R M / O F V / 0 5 7 1 / R E T N E / I N O M
/ N I . C / N I . M / V - - M / L Q S / V E R / Z H M
/ K C O L / T H G I R B / W O L / T F I H S / U N E M
P E T S / E N O TR M95
3 F P73e l b a m m a r g o r p e n o h p o r c i M
y e k n o i t c n u f/ L L A C / R M / O F V / 0 5 7 1 / R E T N E / I N O M
/ N I . C / N I ....

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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by
radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or
other elevated locations.  They generally 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 communicating without using repeaters.
Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency
pair with a standard or non-standard offset (odd-split).
In...

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PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET
You must first select an amateur radio repeater downlink
frequency as described in “S
ELECTING AN OFFSET
FREQUENCY”.
SELECTING AN OFFSET DIRECTION
Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+)
or lower (–) than the receive frequency.
1Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to
select Menu No. 5 (SFT).
2Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select
“+” or “–”.
3Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4Press any key other than [MENU] to...