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THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing this
KENWOOD
TH-F7A
transceiver. It has been developed by a team of
engineers determined to continue the tradition of
excellence and innovation in
KENWOOD
transceivers.
First, don’t let the size fool you. This small FM
portable transceiver features 2 m and 70 cm amateur
radio band operation plus another all-mode 100 kHz
to 1.3 GHz receiver (SSB and CW are up to 470
MHz). In the meantime, as you learn how to use this
transceiver, you will also find that
KENWOOD
is
pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each time
you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see
a text message on the display that lets you know
what you are configuring.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from
the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through
the learning process now, then act as a reference in
the coming years.
FEATURES
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Ultra compact design
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2 m and 70 cm amateur radio band FM
transceiver operation
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A separate wide band, all-mode receiver, built-in
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Dual-frequency receive within the same amateur
radio bands
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400 memory channels plus 34 special function
memory channels
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Long operation period with a Li-ion battery pack
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High output power (up to 5 W operation)
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Easy to control and select various functions with
Multi-scroll key
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9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/ Mic.) jack
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Built-in VOX function
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Meets MIL-STD 810C/ D/ E, Rain, Humidity,
Vibration, and Shock
PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent
fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage:
•
Do not transmit with high output power for
extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.
•
Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by
this manual or by
KENWOOD
documentation.
•
When using a regulated power supply, connect the
specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on
the transceiver. The supply voltage must be
between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the
transceiver.
•
When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette
lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified
cigarette lighter cable (option).
•
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of
direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to
heating appliances.
•
Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty
areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.
•
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming
from the transceiver, turn OFF the power
immediately and remove the battery case or the
battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your
authorized
KENWOOD
dealer, customer service,
or service station.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the
items listed in the table below. We recommend you
keep the box and packing material in case you need
to repack the transceiver in the future.
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