Transceiver reset there are 3 types of transceiver reset available. Combining the different technologies adds to and enhances your communications versatility and makes you a part of the communicating world. The kenwood sky command system ii allows you to use the th d72a for remote access to kenwood s designated hf radios. Twentysix highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions for all operations. Kenwood thd72a manuals manuals and user guides for kenwood th d72a. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts 4. While youre waiting for verification and registration on the dstar radio, get familiar with the many different features of the th d74ae.
It turns out that i am supposed to use tone for the th d72a. This firmware allows the d72a to recognize new radios like the th d74a and yaesus ftm100 fmaprsfusion mobile radio via aprs. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. I have used chirp now for my th d72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer. On a th d72e, simply pressing call will transmit this tone. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts check the latest price on amazon another highly rated product that is considered as a top contender for one of the best handheld ham radios for beginners is the kenwood th d72a, which is a much higher end ham radio, with. In this video we take a look at the kenwood th d72a dual band ht. The thd72ae main firmware has been updated from version 1.
The person responded with my grid only but i was the only one just before with my grid and i could hear myself in my ear so i knew it was working. You can send email directly to them or take advantage of echolink node numbers to make direct voice contact. Tonight i configured my radio to do just that and was very successful. Held down the ptt and then went to echolink memories, picked k1pbo, 20024 and hit the ok jog dial and it dialed 20024. The data which is output from the gps terminal using the. In return, hf signals are transmitted back to the commander. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. The kenwood tmv71 and tmd710 are the first commerciallyavailable amateur radio transceivers with builtin echolink system capabilites. Best handheld ham radio for beginners size them up. Using winlink rms express with the kenwood thd74 radio. Partial reset use to initialize all settings other than the memory channels, the dtmf memory, and the pm channels. The node number of the other station and conference which are connected via echolink, or the dtmf code of the control command, etc.
Here are the settings used on my kenwood thf6a levels using the. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. Could it be two serialoverusb devices are provided by the thd72a. For my new dstar kenwood s th d74ae users, take your time and get on the air. One of the site members asked a question publicly and of me in private if there is a way to use the kenwood th d72 to connect to the winlink system. For instance i dialed up a local repeater, w8hp on 146. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. The radio does work with the kenwood software under linux. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new. How to add a dstar repeater or hotspot on a kenwood d74. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Here is how i managed to get my kenwood thd72a radio working with pat on linux using the builtin tnc and the ax. It is also possible to program 1750 on the front panel as a call key for transmitting the 1750 hz tone.
We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae. The kenwood sky command system ii allows you to use the thd72a for remote access to kenwood s designated hf radios. The thd72a comes with a rechargeable 1,800mah lithiumion battery. The last called echolink dtmf memory channel name and number appears on the display. Likewise, happy to offer myself up as a beta tester. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. This great little radio has a builtin gps and tnc so it is ready to use on aprs pretty much right out of the box.
Kenwood thd72a, kenwood th d72a amateur radio handi talkie. Operating as the commander, your thd72a transmits control signals to the transporter, which also relays your voice to the hf radio. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. At this time i had k1pbo up on echolink on my pc but i did not see a connection start up. With this manual youll learn how to set up and use your kenwood th d72a. For models up to until the thd72ae, gps information is always.
On a related note, kenwood also released updated firmware for the th d72a, v1. My d72a is still working well, but it was nice to have its firmware so it will properly recognize a d74a it hears via aprs. There are two different features of these rigs that make them useful for echolink operation. Ive sent the following to kenwood directly but perhaps it might help others. Most repeaters in europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 hz tone. A single charge will power the transceiver for approximately 6 hours of continuous use with tx output set to the 5watt maximum.
Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The rigs support echolink node memories, for use when mobile. Icw2a, icw32, th d7, ft470, ft530, ft51r in production, but desense in uv mode and not recommended. Please see the link below from w6gps on how to program your radio for aprs. Compact th d74a th d74e minimanual operating guide. Offering position data and weather information, th d72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities.
Bt15 emc3 hmc3 khs21 ksc32 pb45l pg2w pg3j smc32 smc34 battery case. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood th d72 amateur radio. Do not connect the device to a pc before installing the virtual com port driver. Operating as the commander, your th d72a transmits control signals to the transporter, which also relays your voice to the hf radio. Kenwood thd74a a dstar disappointment linux and ham. Thd72a amateur radio communications kenwood australia. So your need to enter a dstar repeater or hotspot to your dr repeater list and you dont have a computer with your programming software. We have 6 kenwood thd72a manuals available for free pdf download. Vfo reset use to initialize the vfo and accompanying settings. An ideal shortform guide for settingup and operating all the capabilities of this feature packed hand held transceiver.
I created this video since there wasnt much info out there, except a few messages on the winlink board. Echolink is a registered trademark acquired by synergenics, llc in the usa. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld transceiver, 5 w. It should still be compatible with ubuntu 14,04 lts create a couple of scripts. Its a little easier when the fm satellite uses a 70cm uplink, like ao85, where the frequency adjustments are done in band vfo b used for transmitting. Current band allows you to recall only those memory channels that have stored frequencies within the. Kenwood th d72a e transceivers development team th d72a e contents. I have a recently purchased th d74 running firmware 1.
Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72a around the world. Using a thd72a to work fm satellites, like using kenwoods previous thd7 and thd7 g, requires some work switching between vfos when using the satellites with a 2m uplink like so50. Running linux, it can support the aprs program xastir. Although the microsd card may also be recognized on a linux os, the. Six lr03aaa batteries clip microphone with earphone and ptt headset with vox. The thd72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb connector for enhanced computer connectivity.
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