This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all. Thd72ae, an external gps unit and weather station available marketplaces. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. Gps,aprs, echolink,tnc di serie integrati nella radio gps in classe sirfstar iii. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Got the module loaded and read my radio, copied my th d72a memories 150 into my th d74a in livemode and watched it complain each time about the name field being rejected and a number of my frequencies being rounded to the nearest correct frequency. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the thd72a s memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld transceiver, 5 w. The manual describes functions of th d72, tells how to use it correctly and includes instructions on maintanance. View and download kenwood thd72ae user manual online.
In return, hf signals are transmitted back to the commander. The kenwood th d72 handheld radio used to be real bigtime when released back in 2010. The kenwood tmv71 and tmd710 are the first commerciallyavailable amateur radio transceivers with builtin echolink system capabilites. When the smeter reads less than maximum during 9600 bps operation, communication errors are frequent. Echolink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet, using voip voiceover ip technology. An ideal shortform guide for settingup and operating all the capabilities of this feature packed hand held transceiver. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Such software is almost a neceskenwoods thd72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld. New dualband han held handheld tra ceiver transceiver. Offering position and weather information, the th d72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking.
With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the thd72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Explore new horizons with this feature rich gps equipped. Fully prepared for tough outdoor conditions, the th d72a e is very robust. Let me start out by mentioning how great the receive audio is on this radio. Gps, aprs, echolink,tnc di serie integrati nella radio gps in classe sirfstar iii.
Operating as the commander, your th d72a transmits control signals to the transporter, which also relays your voice to the hf radio. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. In this video we take a look at the kenwood th d72a dual band ht. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below. The last called echolink dtmf memory channel name and number appears on the display. Such software is almost a neceskenwoods th d72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld. Compact th d74a th d74e minimanual operating guide.
Moreover, the mcp 4 asoftware allows you to manage echolink memory. On a related note, kenwood also released updated firmware for the th d72a, v1. View online or download kenwood thd72a user manual, instruction manual. Echolink node station using an aprs software program, if embedding qsy information in the status text, the receiving station can conveniently set th d72a e or tmd710ae to be ready. The trifolded reference card is a laminated card the size of a credit card for easy carrying in a wallet or purse. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive conditions, requires a fullscale smeter reading for reliable communication.
Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Th d72a th d72e instruction manual english notification this equipment complies with the essential requirements of directive 19995ec. The th d72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb. Thd7ae and tmd700ae, marketed as aprs transceivers, had a great deal to do with aprss expansion all over the world. Transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like. Pros for the d72a is that you can use a usb cable and chirp to program it from a computer, and you can have fairly long station names on the monitor. Echolink allows licensed amateur radio operators to communicate with one another using voiceoverip voip technology. The mcp4a programming software is available as a free download from the kenwood website.
Kenwood thd72a dual band handheld transceiver aprs. Kenwood thd72, kenwood thd72 amateur radio handi talkie. Tmd710 into a handheld and hence made it perfect for outdoor use. Kenwood basically squeezed all the functions and features of their mobile vhfuhf aprs rigs eg. Support for mcp 4 asoftware with the mcp 4amemory controlsoftware afree download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the th d72a smemory. General features dual band 144440mhz memory channels and 8character alpha tags 9 scan modesvfo, program, mhz, memory, memory group, call, tone, ctcss, dcs 42 ctcss frequencies. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps.
It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Download the virtual com port driver from the url listed below. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of. This firmware allows the d72a to recognize new radios like the th d74a and yaesus ftm100 fmaprsfusion mobile radio via aprs. The echolinksoftware program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing your. Echolink ready milstd810 and ip54 weatherproofing 12009600 bps packet communications. The thd72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb. In addition to aprs, with tmd710ae launched in 2007, it is possible to use echolink over voip and this means you can plot stations from the other side of the planet on a. Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Echolink ready milstd 810 and ip54 weatherproofing kiss mode the th d72a can function as an igate when properly connected. Please note that you must hold a valid amateur radio license in order to use echolink. Thd72a amateur radio communications kenwood australia. View online or download kenwood th d72a user manual, instruction manual.
The echolink software program allows worldwide connections to be made. Explorenewhorizons withthisfeaturerich gpsequippedportable. Ok, i seem to have some progress by enabling developer mode. Echolink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. Echolink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet, using voip voiceoverip technology. Is there a ht that directly supports echolink with or without a computer. I really appreciate the extra steps the kenwood engineers took to create such good fidelity from the tiny speaker. Th d72a and th d72e data communicator fm dual bander click image to enlarge see the link below for download the brochure. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur.
The echolinksoftware program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing your communications capabilities. Support for mcp 4 asoftware with the mcp 4amemory controlsoftware afree download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the th d72asmemory. This short video describes how to use irlp or internet radio linking project to connect to other irlp repeaters worldwide. With this manual youll learn how to set up and use your kenwood th d72. Describe your experience with the kenwood th d72 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
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. 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. This great little radio has a builtin gps and tnc so it is ready to. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with instructions for everything the th d72 has to offer.
The mcp 4a programming software is available as a free download from the kenwood website. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. You can access the kars gateway through our 2 meter repeater on 147. In sysop mode, echolink can be configured to accept commands through the local receiver using dtmf tones touchtones. Offering position and weather information, the th d72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. 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.
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. 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. There are two different features of these rigs that make them useful for echolink operation. With this manual youll learn how to set up and use your kenwood th d72a. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the. Twentysix highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions for all operations. While there are quite a bunch of similar products by other manufacturers such. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. And as well as offering ip54 levels of dustproofing and splashproofing, it. Offering position data and weather information, thd72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. The manual describes functions of th d72a, tells how to use it correctly and includes instructions on maintanance. View and download kenwood th d74a user manual online. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie.
This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood th d72 amateur radio. The th d72a e, the successor of th d7ae, incorporates aprs automatic packet reporting system functions. I am new to this part spending more time talking hf than using my 2meter. Data band select how data will be transmitted and received on your transceiver. The rigs support echolink node memories, for use when mobile. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. After installing the program, you must provide proof of license if you wish. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the th d72a s memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Using a th d72a to work fm satellites, like using kenwoods previous th d7 and th d7g, requires some work switching between vfos when using the satellites with a 2m uplink like so50. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood thd72a, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues.
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