1 Getting Started
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1 Getting Started
1.1 For publication of this document
This manual has been developed with the user of the TH-D74A/E in mind. Its intent is to
enable the user to enjoy the features of their radio in both APRS and D-STAR. In addition
to the information shared on the TH-D74A/E, descriptions are provided on the MCP-D74
software.
Like the previous and existing handheld models, the TH-D7A/E and TH-D72A/E equipped
with the APRS feature set, these models and their predecessors were developed for data
communications along with voice. With the TH-D74A/E series, these features have been
greatly enhanced and expanded to make operation easier for both new and experienced
APRS users. Not only the enjoyment received by the use of APRS, D-STAR has been
added to offer true digital communications. D-STAR was developed by the Japan Amateur
Radio League (JARL) as a digital protocol for amateur radio.
We have placed great efforts in the development of high-performance and high-functionality
equipment that offer power and performance. The TH-D74A/E is equipped with a high
visibility, color transreflective liquid crystal display (TFT), the first in the industry in a
handheld amateur radio (as of November 2017). Building on the popularity of the
wideband frequency receive feature of the TH-F6A/F7E, the TH-D74A/E supports DSP
processing for CW / SSB reception with the added addition of IF bandwidth filtering.
Features such as APRS and D-STAR require positional information from the transceiver the
TH-D74A/E has a highly-sensitive internal GPS receiver. As with the previous and existing
models, GPS Log Mode is available to track movement.
The TH-D74A/E supports the USB interface, Bluetooth, and a microSD card slot for easier
programming, data transfers, and general communications between peripheral devices such
as your computer or tablet.
These features of the TH-D74A/E enhance the user experience and will be explained more
in the following pages. Please read through this document along with your User Manual to
better understand how to best enjoy your radio.
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TH-D74A/E Development Team, December 2017
Note) This manual (PDF version) is the addition of drawings and images to the contents of
the booklet distributed at "DAYTON HAMVENTION 2017"
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