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Kenwood TM-255A Product Manual (100 pages)

Multi-communicator VHF/UHF FM Dual Bander Getting Acquainted with APRS and EchoLink

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 5.93 MB

About this Manual
2
Table of Contents
5
Development Concept

11
- Strategy for the Design
  11
- Evolving Development
  12
- Affinity with Voip
  12
2 Aprs Operations Written by

13
- Aprs Operations Written by Bob Bruninga, Wb4Apr
  13
- APRS Overview
  13
  - History
    13
  - Local Information Exchange
    13
  - Mobile Information Resource
    14
  - Situational Awareness
    14
  - Participation
    14
- Ubiquitous Operations
  15
- APRS Global Internet System
  15
- Kenwood Contributions
  16
- APRS in the Field
  17
- Other Data Entry Stations
  18
3 Preparations for Using

19
- Preparations for Using Aprs
  19
- What Do I Need to Configure
  19
- Configuration
  19
  - Built-In Clock
    19
  - My Callsign
    20
  - Beacon Type
    20
  - My Position
    21
    
    Activating Your Mobile GPS Position
    21
    
    Entering Your Position Manually
    21
  - Setting the APRS Channel
    22
  - Position Determination Principle
    23
    
    Datum (Geodetic Survey System)
    24
    
    GPS and APRS Position Format
    24
4 Gps

23
- GPS Receivers
  25
  - Garmin GPS18PC
    25
  - Avmap G5
    25
  - Other GPS Receivers
    25
    
    Settings for Geodetic Survey System
    25
    
    Aprs Software for Your Pc
    26
5 Aprs Software for

26
- UI-View
  26
  - Introduction to UI-View
    26
- Connecting a PC
  27
  - Creating a CMD File for TM-D710A/E
    27
  - Available APRS-Related Software
    28
Aprs in Action

29
- Let's Go Mobile
  29
  - Summary
    29
  - Proportional Pathing Function
    30
    
    Simultaneously Using Decay Algorithm and Proportional Pathing
    31
    
    Smartbeaconing (Written by Steve Bragg, KA9MVA)
    31
    
    Corner Pegging (Transmission after Heading Change)
    33
    
    Operation Example
    34
  - QSY Function
    35
    
    Transmitting QSY Information
    35
    
    QSY Functions and Echolink
    37
    
    Receiving QSY Information
    37
  - Message Function
    37
    
    Automatic Reply Message
    38
    
    Message Speech Synthesis
    38
    
    TX Beep (Beacon)
    38
- Base Station (Weather Station)
  39
  - Using Meteorological Equipment
    39
    
    Davis Instruments Corp
    39
    
    Peet Bros. Company, Inc
    40
Aprs Networks

41
- Servers
  41
- Igate
  41
- Let's Send Email
  43
- Sending Email with TM-D710A/E and RC-D710
  43
- Uidigi
  44
- Configuration Examples (U.S.A.)
  46
- Packet Path
  48
  - New-N Paradigm
    48
  - RELAY Paradigm
    48
  - Using APRS and Echolink Simultaneously
    49
- What Is Echolink
  50
- Main Functions of MCP-2A
  81
  - Main New Functions Added
    81
  - Useful Functions of MCP-2A
    81
    
    Functions Only Configurable by MCP-2A
    81
    
    Importing Other MCP Files into MCP-2A
    82
    
    Importing .Hmk Files Created by Another MCP-2A
    83
- Other Functions
  84
  - Basic Functions
    84
  - Memory Channels
    84
    
    Echolink Memory Channels
    84
    
    Weather/ Train Channels
    84
  - Menu Settings
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu 10Mhz Mode
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu > RC-D710
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu Echolink RX Monitor
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu Password
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu Repeater Mode (K-Type Only)
    85
    
    Transceiver Menu TM-D710A/E
    85
    
    Exporting .Hmk Files
    86
    
    Exporting .Html Files
    86
    
    Files
    86
    
    Splash Window
    86
    
    12 Appendix
    87
    
    Configuring How Memory Channels Display
    87
    
    Configuring the Names for PM or Memory Groups
    87
    
    Configuring User Names with MCP-2A
    87
    
    Increasing Size of Characters
    87
    
    Verifying Firmware Versions
    87
    
    COM Port Shortcut
    88
    
    Memory Channel Shortcut
    88
How to Update Firmware

89
Miscellaneous Topics

92

Kenwood TM-255A Service Manual (110 pages)

144MHz All mode transceiver

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 18.5 MB

Front Panel Facilities
1
Contents
1
Destination List
1
Frequency Configuration
2
PLL Circuit
3
Frequency Processing PLL
3
Reference Frequency Uses
3
LO1 (PLL Loop)/Car
3
Transceiver Frequency Configuration
4
Frequency Processing Block Diagram
5
Receiver Circuit Configuration
6
Receiver Frontend
7
AGC Circuit
7
Noise Blanker Circuit
8
S-Meter Circuit
9
Detection Circuit
9
Squelch Circuit
9
Transmitter Circuit Configuration
11
ALC Circuit
12
Power Control Circuit
12
Thermal Protection
13
Auto Microphone Gain Control Function - SSB Mode
14
Data Terminal, Peripheral Circuits and Use
15
Transmit Signals
15
Receive Signals
15
Squelch Signal/Relay Output
15
Digital Control Circuit
17
LCD Assembly and Control Unit Data Communication Circuit
18
Panel (LCD Assembly) Microprocessor Reset Circuit
19
Panel Key Input/Vr Input
19
Display Circuit
19
Dimmer Circuit
19
Reset Circuit
20
Backup Circuit
20
Eeprom
21
PLL and DDS Control Circuit
21
TX-RX Unit Control Signal Circuit
21
Main Unit Key A/D Input
23
Encoder Circuit
23
Busy Signal/Beep
24
Subtone
24
CTCSS Input/Output - When Optional TSU-8 Is Connected
24
DTMF Input/Output
24
Menu Mode
25
PF Key Functions
26
Semiconductor Data
27
CPU: M37702M6B***FP (Control Unit IC1) Block Diagram
27
Functions of Pins
28
DTMF Encoder TC35219F Pin Connection/Block Diagram/Functions of Pins
30
DTMF Decoder LC7385M Pin Connection/Block Diagram/Functions of Pins
31
Electronic Volume Control
32
X57-4530-00, -11 TX-RX Unit (A/5 IF)
34
X57-4530-00, -11 TX-RX Unit (A/5 RF)
37
X57-4530-00, -11 TX-RX Unit (C/5 Final)
38
X57-4110-00 Vco
38
X57-4020-00 Fan
38
X53-3510-12, -21, 2-72 Control Unit
39
Parts List
40
Exploded View
64
Exploded View (Control)
65
Packing
66
Adjustment
67
Outline of Adjustment Mode
67
Service Adjustment Mode Menu
67
Panel Operation in Adjustment Mode
68
A0 Checksum Display
69
A1 RIT VR Mechanical Center Correction
69
A2 IF-Shift VR Mechanical Center Correction
70
A3 LSB Carrier Point Adjustment
70
A4 USB Carrier Point Adjustment
71
A5 S Meter Curve Adjustment (S1) (any Mode Except FM)
71
A6 S Meter Curve Adjustment (S9) (any Mode Except FM)
72
A7 S Meter Curve Adjustment (Fullscale) (any Mode Except FM)
72
A8 S Meter Curve Adjustment (S1) (FM)
73
A9 S Meter Curve Adjustment (Full Scale) (FM)
73
AA RF Meter Curve Adjustment (Low)
74
AB RF Meter Curve Adjustment (Middle)
74
AC RF Meter Curve Adjustment (High)
75
AD DTMF Single Tone Output
75
AE ALC Start Read
76
AF ALC Zone Max. Read
76
B0 ALC Full Scale Read
77
B1 FM Microphone Gain
77
B2 SSB Microphone Gain
78
B3 Write into EEPROM
78
Test Equipment for Adjustment
79
Adjustment Service Jig
80
Service Jigs Usage
80
TX/RX Common Adjustment
81
PLL/CAR Adjustment
81
RX Adjustment
81
TX Adjustment
84
TX-RX Unit (C/5) Diagram
87
TX-RX Unit (B/5) Diagram
87
TX-RX Unit (A/5) Diagram
87
PC Boards Views
88
Schematic Diagram
100
Wiring Diagram
106
Level Diagram
107
DFK-7A External View
108
Specification
108
DFK-7A Connection
108
PG-5A External View
108
Specifications
109

Kenwood TM-255A Instruction Manual (60 pages)

Mobile Controller

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 0.72 MB

Instruction Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 About this Manual

5
- Before You Begin
  5
Preparation

6
Chapter 3 Quick Start

11
- Preparation
  11
- Operation
  11
Chapter 4 Keys and Controls

12
- Front Panel Overview
  12
- Display and Key Functions
  14
Chapter 5 Cycling the Key Groups

17
- Overview
  17
  - Diagram
    17
- Group a Keys
  18
- Group B Keys
  22
- Group C Keys
  25
Chapter 6 Satellite Mode

35
- Satellite Operation
  35
  - Entering the Satellite Mode
    35
  - Group A-2 Keys
    35
  - Basic Operation
    36
  - Storing Satellite Memory Channels
    36
  - Recalling a Satellite Memory Channel
    36
  - Satellite Channel Name
    37
  - Quick Memory in Satellite Mode
    37
  - Checking the Uplink Frequency
    37
  - Using Xit/ Rit in Satellite Mode
    37
  - Changing the Frequency Band
    37
Chapter 7 Easy Viewing Mode

38
- Overview
  38
  - Operation
    38
  - Keys (F1 ~ F6)
    38
  - Keys (L1 ~ L3)
    39
  - Changing the Font Style
    40
  - Easy Viewing Mode
    40
Chapter 8 Packet Cluster Tune

41
- Packet Cluster Tune Function
  41
  - Normal P.C.t. Mode
    41
  - List Function in P.C.t. Mode
    42
  - New Packet Cluster Data
    42
Chapter 9 Overview

43
- Visual Scan
  43
- Selecting the Number of Channels
  43
- Using Visual Scan
  44
Chapter 10 Programmable Memory (Pm)

45
- Programmable Information
  45
- Application Examples
  46
- Pm Channel Default Values
  46
- Storing in Pm Channels
  47
- Recalling a Pm Channel
  47
- Auto Pm Channel Save
  47
Chapter 11 Programming Call Signs

48
Chapter 12 Quick Key Reference

51
- USB/ LSB Mode
  51
- CW Mode
  52
- FM Mode
  53
- FSK Mode
  54
- AM Mode
  55
Maintenance

56
- General Information
  56
- Service
  56
- Service Note
  56
- Cleaning
  56
Chapter 14 Specifications

57
- Rc-2000 Mobile Controller
  57
- External Speaker
  57
Appendix

58
- Resetting Memory Data
  58
- Demonstration Mode
  58
- Configuring the Auto Mode Frequency Table
  58
- Concerning the Tm-D700A/E Panel
  58
- Notices to User
  59
- Cautions
  59

Kenwood TM-255A Instruction Manual (66 pages)

144/430 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

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Kenwood TM-255A Instruction Manual (66 pages)

144/430 MHz all mode Transceiver

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Kenwood TM-255A Instruction Manual (65 pages)

144 and 430 MHz all mode transceiver

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