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... interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in a residential installation. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station. If this equipment if an unauthorized change...coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from that the interference will not occur in accordance with the ...• Do not transmit with the limits for technical assistance. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES ...
... interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in a residential installation. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station. If this equipment if an unauthorized change...coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from that the interference will not occur in accordance with the ...• Do not transmit with the limits for technical assistance. TH-F6A: 144/ 220/ 440 MHz FM Tri-band Portable Transceiver TH-F7E: 144/ 430 MHz FM Dual-band Portable Transceiver MARKET CODES ...
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... cm amateur radio band FM transceiver operation • A separate wide band, all -mode 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB and CW are configuring. Li-ion battery W09-0979-XX 1 W08-0927-XX 1 Charger W08-0928-XX - If there are slightly different from the designers. R&TTE Notice B59-2267-XX - Warranty card...-1441-XX (E/ S) 1 Instruction Manual B62-1442-XX (F/ I) - With the transceiver OFF, press and hold KEY1 down each time you for a second. Though user friendly, this KENWOOD TH-F6A/ TH-F7E transceiver. It has been developed by pressing [ ] (POWER).
... cm amateur radio band FM transceiver operation • A separate wide band, all -mode 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB and CW are configuring. Li-ion battery W09-0979-XX 1 W08-0927-XX 1 Charger W08-0928-XX - If there are slightly different from the designers. R&TTE Notice B59-2267-XX - Warranty card...-1441-XX (E/ S) 1 Instruction Manual B62-1442-XX (F/ I) - With the transceiver OFF, press and hold KEY1 down each time you for a second. Though user friendly, this KENWOOD TH-F6A/ TH-F7E transceiver. It has been developed by pressing [ ] (POWER).
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... THANK YOU i FEATURES i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED i CONTENTS ii CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 1 CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 2 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 2 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 2 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST...
... THANK YOU i FEATURES i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED i CONTENTS ii CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 1 CHARGING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK 2 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 2 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 2 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST...
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... 32 DTMF LOCK 32 CHAPTER 10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND ABOUT THE B-BAND 33 B-BAND FREQUENCY 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34 SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND 34 LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM 34 BAR ANTENNA ...34 FINE TUNING 35 ACTIVATING FINE TUNING 35 Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step ....... 35 CHAPTER 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES APO (Auto Power OFF 36 ATTENUATOR 36 BATTERY LIFE 36 BATTERY REMAINING 36 BATTERY TYPE 36 BATTERY...
... 32 DTMF LOCK 32 CHAPTER 10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND ABOUT THE B-BAND 33 B-BAND FREQUENCY 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F6A) ........ 33 B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E) ........ 34 SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND 34 LSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM 34 BAR ANTENNA ...34 FINE TUNING 35 ACTIVATING FINE TUNING 35 Selecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step ....... 35 CHAPTER 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES APO (Auto Power OFF 36 ATTENUATOR 36 BATTERY LIFE 36 BATTERY REMAINING 36 BATTERY TYPE 36 BATTERY...
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... click. Screws 1 Latch a ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to match the battery polarities with the transceiver. Tabs 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it with those marked in the bottom of "INSTALLING THE Li-ion... of the transceiver locks the battery pack in , then pull the cover back. PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30 (BATTERY), then select "ALKALINE". Grooves 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of...
... click. Screws 1 Latch a ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to match the battery polarities with the transceiver. Tabs 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it with those marked in the bottom of "INSTALLING THE Li-ion... of the transceiver locks the battery pack in , then pull the cover back. PREPARATION INSTALLING THE Li-ion BATTERY PACK Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you use the alkaline batteries, access Menu No. 30 (BATTERY), then select "ALKALINE". Grooves 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of...
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... transceiver ON and then OFF again to "L" level (Low Power) automatically {page 41}. To connect with the DC IN jack, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back 2 Fuses (4 A) 3 Connect the barrel plug on the top panel lights orange. 4 It takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge only the ... (PB-42L) {above}. Note: x If the DC power supply voltage is provided uncharged for safety purposes. 1 Confirm that the power of the transceiver. The battery pack is below 12.0 V DC, you turn OFF {above 14.5 V DC and "H" (High Power) is selected, "H" icon blinks and the output power is OFF....
... transceiver ON and then OFF again to "L" level (Low Power) automatically {page 41}. To connect with the DC IN jack, it charges the Li-ion battery pack in back 2 Fuses (4 A) 3 Connect the barrel plug on the top panel lights orange. 4 It takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge only the ... (PB-42L) {above}. Note: x If the DC power supply voltage is provided uncharged for safety purposes. 1 Confirm that the power of the transceiver. The battery pack is below 12.0 V DC, you turn OFF {above 14.5 V DC and "H" (High Power) is selected, "H" icon blinks and the output power is OFF....
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GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS Antenna PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 Tuning Control VOL Control Display SP/MIC jack Speaker/ Mic. DC IN jack Keypad Battery release M A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging 4
GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYS AND CONTROLS Antenna PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch FM TRIBANDER TH-F6 Tuning Control VOL Control Display SP/MIC jack Speaker/ Mic. DC IN jack Keypad Battery release M A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging 4
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s Selecting Output Power Selecting lower transmission power is the best way to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is another way of selecting the frequency. When the desired frequency is quicker to resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}. Note: x You can ...
s Selecting Output Power Selecting lower transmission power is the best way to reduce the battery consumption, if communication is another way of selecting the frequency. When the desired frequency is quicker to resume transmitting {pages 40, 51}. Note: x You can ...
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... 1750 Hz tone is transmitted 0~9 4 41 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms 41 3000 ms CALL/ 1750 Hz CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz 19 (TH-F7E) ON/ OFF OFF 13 25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency ON/ OFF OFF 37 26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10... 32 2000 ms ON/ OFF OFF 32 PWR-ON MSG CONTRAST 15 Power-on message 16 LCD display contrast 1: minimum ~ 16: maximum BAT SAVER 17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period APO 18 Automatic Power Off function 8 characters HELLO !! 39 1 ~ 16 8 37 OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 1.0 sec. 37 4.0/ 5.0 sec. 4 MENU ...
... 1750 Hz tone is transmitted 0~9 4 41 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 500 ms 41 3000 ms CALL/ 1750 Hz CALL (TH-F6A) 1750 Hz 19 (TH-F7E) ON/ OFF OFF 13 25 Shift the internal CPU clock frequency ON/ OFF OFF 37 26 Enable an internal bar antenna below 10... 32 2000 ms ON/ OFF OFF 32 PWR-ON MSG CONTRAST 15 Power-on message 16 LCD display contrast 1: minimum ~ 16: maximum BAT SAVER 17 Battery saver receiver shut-off period APO 18 Automatic Power Off function 8 characters HELLO !! 39 1 ~ 16 8 37 OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 1.0 sec. 37 4.0/ 5.0 sec. 4 MENU ...
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... 45 39 39 50 27 45, 46 38 40 41 41 42 13 11 ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST On the Display Menu No. OFF CALL (TH-F7E)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F6A) 8 OFF OFF 500 ms FAST No Data OFF ON ENGLISH ALL BANDS No Links See Reference Page 1200 bps - ON/ OFF CALL KEY.../ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 3000 ms 0~9 ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 4 MENU SETUP Default Ref. ON ENABLED LITHIUM 1.0 sec. Selections APO 18 AUTO OFFSET 5 BAR ANT 26 BATTERY 30 BAT SAVER 17 BEAT SHIFT 25 OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes ON/ OFF ENABLED/ DISABLED LITHIUM/ ALKALINE OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec.
... 45 39 39 50 27 45, 46 38 40 41 41 42 13 11 ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST On the Display Menu No. OFF CALL (TH-F7E)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F6A) 8 OFF OFF 500 ms FAST No Data OFF ON ENGLISH ALL BANDS No Links See Reference Page 1200 bps - ON/ OFF CALL KEY.../ 1000/ 1500/ 2000/ 3000 ms 0~9 ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 4 MENU SETUP Default Ref. ON ENABLED LITHIUM 1.0 sec. Selections APO 18 AUTO OFFSET 5 BAR ANT 26 BATTERY 30 BAT SAVER 17 BEAT SHIFT 25 OFF/ 30/ 60 minutes ON/ OFF ENABLED/ DISABLED LITHIUM/ ALKALINE OFF/ 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0 sec.
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... present, the receiver gain control may have to adjust the VOL control to use this function. You cannot set the battery type in case the battery pack is also attenuated. Battery Output Type Power H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H BT-13 (6.0 V) L EL Operating Time/ Hours (...the transceiver. To check the remaining capacity: 1 Press [F], [LOW]. • The battery remaining indicator appears. : High battery power : Medium battery power : Low battery power : Needs recharging or replace the batteries 2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to know how long you operate the transceiver outside...
... present, the receiver gain control may have to adjust the VOL control to use this function. You cannot set the battery type in case the battery pack is also attenuated. Battery Output Type Power H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H BT-13 (6.0 V) L EL Operating Time/ Hours (...the transceiver. To check the remaining capacity: 1 Press [F], [LOW]. • The battery remaining indicator appears. : High battery power : Medium battery power : Low battery power : Needs recharging or replace the batteries 2 Press [ ] or [MNU] to know how long you operate the transceiver outside...
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... ] or [PTT] to cancel. Note: If you can select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ]. BATTERY SAVER Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to store the setting. FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct... Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select "OFF". 5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to detect a signal. Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature range of the receiving frequencies. It automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no key is 8. 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the...
... ] or [PTT] to cancel. Note: If you can select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ]. BATTERY SAVER Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to store the setting. FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct... Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select "OFF". 5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to detect a signal. Note: Use the PB-42L (Lithium battery pack) within the temperature range of the receiving frequencies. It automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no key is 8. 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the...
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...Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired VOX Gain from H © L © EL, and then goes back to H. Battery Output Power Type Selection H BT-14 (6.0 V) L EL H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H DC IN (13.8 V) L EL Output Power (Approx.) TH-F6A/ TH-F7E 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 0.5 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 2.0 W 0.5 W Note: x You can also ...store the TX Power settings independently for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch status (REM/ SQ) changes based on the battery type and operating voltage. Otherwise, press [ ] to properly adjust the VOX Gain. x While the VOX function is selected for A ...
...Press [ ]/ [ ] to select the desired VOX Gain from H © L © EL, and then goes back to H. Battery Output Power Type Selection H BT-14 (6.0 V) L EL H PB-42L (7.4 V) L EL H DC IN (13.8 V) L EL Output Power (Approx.) TH-F6A/ TH-F7E 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 0.5 W 0.05 W 5.0 W 2.0 W 0.5 W Note: x You can also ...store the TX Power settings independently for Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK), the squelch status (REM/ SQ) changes based on the battery type and operating voltage. Otherwise, press [ ] to properly adjust the VOX Gain. x While the VOX function is selected for A ...
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... Meter readings. 5 Other related information (menu setup, mode, frequency, key sequence to the point. SERVICE If it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in your problem. DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS ...a qualified technician who is ever necessary to return the equipment to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from the transceiver and clean them with your dealer or service center for identification. BACKUP BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to contact you purchased it is familiar with the ...
... Meter readings. 5 Other related information (menu setup, mode, frequency, key sequence to the point. SERVICE If it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in your problem. DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS ...a qualified technician who is ever necessary to return the equipment to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from the transceiver and clean them with your dealer or service center for identification. BACKUP BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to contact you purchased it is familiar with the ...
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...) to exit Channel Display mode. 3 Tone Alert is ON (the " " icon 3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF Tone Alert. 5 The battery pack voltage is visible). Tone Alert. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this transceiver may be selected. You cannot recall any memory...TX INHIBIT) and select "OFF". 4 Tone Alert is ON. 4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF is too 5 Charge or replace the battery pack. low to expand the frequency range. Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is ON. 2 The ...
...) to exit Channel Display mode. 3 Tone Alert is ON (the " " icon 3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF Tone Alert. 5 The battery pack voltage is visible). Tone Alert. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this transceiver may be selected. You cannot recall any memory...TX INHIBIT) and select "OFF". 4 Tone Alert is ON. 4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF is too 5 Charge or replace the battery pack. low to expand the frequency range. Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is ON. 2 The ...
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... to the target signal while starting at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm. TRANSMISSION If you may have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm band frequencies for a while before transmitting again. At the same time, since the same filter is used for CW reception... A-band receiver. "H" also blinks at a lower frequency, using the Tuning control. In such a case, remove the DC power cable from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC (DC IN jack). This noise is monitored on the next page is within the specified range. This error occurs due...
... to the target signal while starting at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm. TRANSMISSION If you may have the same 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm band frequencies for a while before transmitting again. At the same time, since the same filter is used for CW reception... A-band receiver. "H" also blinks at a lower frequency, using the Tuning control. In such a case, remove the DC power cable from 5.5 V ~ 7.5 V DC (battery terminal) or 12.0 V ~ 16.0 V DC (DC IN jack). This noise is monitored on the next page is within the specified range. This error occurs due...
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...) Transmit with L, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Transmit with EL, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Receive (no signal) Battery Saver ON (Average) Usable temperature range Frequency stability Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) Weight TH-F6A TH-F7E 400 channels + 35 special function memories 400 channels + 34 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0...3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13 Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13 Transmitter TH-F6A TH-F7E Transmit Mode F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM) 2 m band 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz Frequency range 1.25 m band 222 ~ 225 ...
...) Transmit with L, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Transmit with EL, 7.4 V (PB-42L) Receive (no signal) Battery Saver ON (Average) Usable temperature range Frequency stability Dimensions (W x H x D Projections not included) Weight TH-F6A TH-F7E 400 channels + 35 special function memories 400 channels + 34 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0...3.4" x 1.5" with the BT-13 Approx. 250 g/ 0.55 lb with the PB-42L Approx. 280 g/ 0.62 lb with the BT-13 Transmitter TH-F6A TH-F7E Transmit Mode F3E (FM)/ F2D (FM) 2 m band 144 ~ 148 MHz 144 ~ 146 MHz Frequency range 1.25 m band 222 ~ 225 ...
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...Attenuator 36 Automatic Dialer 31 Automatic Repeater Offset .......... 13 Automatic Simplex Check 14 B-band Frequency 6, 33 Band Scan 22 Bar Antenna 34 Battery Installing the Alkaline 1 Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1 Life 36 Remaining 36 Saver 37 Type 36 Beat Shift 37 Beep ... 37 Belt Clip, Installing the 1 Call Channel, Recalling 19 Call Scan 25 Carrier-operated Mode 27 Channel Display 21 Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack ... 2 Cigarette Lighter Socket 2 Citizen Band Channels 57 COM Port 46 CTCSS Freq. ID Scan 14 Selecting a, Frequency .......... 13 Transmit...
...Attenuator 36 Automatic Dialer 31 Automatic Repeater Offset .......... 13 Automatic Simplex Check 14 B-band Frequency 6, 33 Band Scan 22 Bar Antenna 34 Battery Installing the Alkaline 1 Installing the Li-ion, pack .......... 1 Life 36 Remaining 36 Saver 37 Type 36 Beat Shift 37 Beep ... 37 Belt Clip, Installing the 1 Call Channel, Recalling 19 Call Scan 25 Carrier-operated Mode 27 Channel Display 21 Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack ... 2 Cigarette Lighter Socket 2 Citizen Band Channels 57 COM Port 46 CTCSS Freq. ID Scan 14 Selecting a, Frequency .......... 13 Transmit...
