ADS#45507 Printed in USA
JQA-QMA1205
Kenwood has always connected with people through sound. Now we want to expand the world of sound in ways that only Kenwood can,
listening to our customers and to the pulse of the coming age as we head toward a future of shared discovery, inspiration and enjoyment.
Optional Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Specifications
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PG-5J
Interface Kit
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PG-5G
Programming Interface Cable
❚
Cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10“)
3-conductor plug (for GPS jack)
❚
Modular plug cable (for PANEL
jacks)
❚
Line filter
❚
Panel holder
❚
Panel bracket
❚
Base stand
❚
Screw set
❚
Instruction manual
(English/Spanish & French)
❚
CD-ROM (For a detailed
explanation on the operation)
❚
Warranty Card
RC-D710
GENERAL
Operating voltage
10V (supplied via PG-5J)
Current drain
Less than 450mA
Operating temperature range
-20
˚C
~ +60
˚C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Without protrusions
6.10 x 2.76 x 1.50 in. (155 x 70 x 38 mm)
With protrusions
6.14 x 2.80 x 2.20 in. (156 x 71 x 56 mm)
Weight (approx.)
0.7 lbs. (0.3 kg)
TNC for 1200/9600bps packet communications
The RC-D710 operates as an AX.25-compliant TNC (Terminal Node
Controller) for 1200/9600bps packet communications.
APRS
®
(Automatic Packet Reporting System)
Connecting the RC-D710 via the optional Interface Kit (PG-5J) to a
transceiver adds APRS functionality, as provided by the TM-D710A
FM dual bander.*
1
Full control of TM-V71A & TM-D710A
The RC-D710 can replace the TM-V71A control panel to enable all
the features of the TM-D710A. It can also be used as the
control panel for the TM-D710A.
Large LCD with 2 backlight colors
The full dot-matrix LCD offers 2 backlight colors: amber and green.
Memory Control Program compatible
Using a PC running the MCP-2A*
2
Memory Control Program, you
can edit and manage such data as the settings for various APRS
functions.
APRS
®
is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga.
*1 Since the RC-D710 connects to the data terminal of your transceiver, control of
another transceiver is not possible. Also, please be aware that Kenwood cannot
guarantee the performance of the transceiver to which the RC-D710 is connected.
*2 The MCP-2A Memory Control Program is a free download from Kenwood’s website
(http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html).
Please note that the URL may change.
Models supported for use with the RC-D710
TM-V71A, TM-D710A, TM-D700A, TM-V708A, TM-G707A, TM-V7A, TM-733A,
TM-255A, TM-455A
The RC-D710 works with transceivers equipped with a data terminal and capable of 1200/9600bps packet
communications; however, Kenwood cannot guarantee the performance of the transceiver.
Refer to the Acrobat (PDF) file on the supplied CD-ROM for a detailed explanation of RC-D710
setup and operation. To read the PDF file you may need to install Adobe Reader
®
on your PC.
Adobe Reader
®
is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
RC-D710
Other Features
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NMEA-0183 GPS receiver ready
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APRS weather station ready
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APRS station list (up to 100)
❚
APRS message transmission/
reception
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Waypoint position data output
❚
Packet monitor
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DX cluster
❚
Date/Time
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8-pin mini-DIN socket for PC
connection (requires optional PG-5G programming cable)
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Firmware upgrading possible
Control Panel