Kenwood TH-G71A User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
TH-G71A
144/480 MHz FM DUAL BANDER
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THANK YOU!
We
are
grateful
you
decided
to
purchase
this
KENWOOD
FM
transceiver.
This
series
of
handhelds
was
developed
to
satisfy
the
requirement
for
a
compact
rig
that’s
simple
to
operate
yet
contains
numerous
sophisticated
features.
KENWOOD
believes
that
the
compact
size,
coupled
with
reasonable
cost,
will
meet
your
satisfaction.
MODELS
COVERED
BY
THIS
MANUAL
The
models
listed
below
are
covered
by
this
manual.
TH-G71A:
144/440
MHz
FM
Dual
Bander
(U.S.A./
Canada)
TH-G71A:
144/430
MHz
FM
Dual
Bander
(General
market)
TH-G71E:
144/430
MHz
FM
Dual
Bander
(Europe)
FEATURES
This
transceiver
has
the
following
main
features.
e
Contains
a
total
of
200
memory
channels
programmable
with
separate
receive
and
transmit
frequencies
as
well
as
simplex
frequencies,
and
other
various
data.
e
Allows
each
memory
channel
to
be
named
using
up
to
6
alphanumeric
characters;
you
may
assign
a
name
such
as
a
callsign
or
repeater
name.
e
if
programmed,
the
built-in
Continuous
Tone
Coded
Squelch
System
(CTCSS)
rejects
unwanted
calls
from
other
persons
who
are
using
the
same
frequency.
e
Equipped
with
a
high
performance
antenna.
e
Illuminates
the
keys
on
the
keypad
as
well
as
the
display
to
permit
easy
operation
in
the
dark.

NOTICES TO THE USER
ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only}
Nickel-Cadmium batteries must be replaced or
disposed of properly.
State
laws
may
vary
regarding
the
handling
and
disposal
of
Nickel-Cadmium
batteries.
Please
contact
your
authorized
KENWOOD
dealer
for
more
information.
One
or
more
of
the
following
statements
may
be
applicable:
FCC WARNING
This
equipment
generates
or
uses
radio
frequency
energy.
Changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
may
cause
harmful
interference
unless
the
modifications
are
expressly
approved
in
the
instruction
manual.
The
user
could
lose
the
authority
to
operate
this
equipment
if
an
unauthorized
change
or
modification
is
made.
INFORMATION
TO
THE
DIGITAL
DEVICE
USER
REQUIRED
BY
THE
FCC
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses
and
can
generate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
Cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
the
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmtul
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
« Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
« increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
e
Connect
the
equipment
to
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
( PRECAUTIONS
|
Please
observe
the
following
precautions
to
prevent
:
fire,
personal
injury,
or
transceiver
damage:
' e Do not transmit with high output power for
extended
periods.
The
transceiver
may
overheat.
¢
Do
not
modify
this
transceiver
unless
instructed
by
this
manua!
or
by
KENWOOD
documentation.
e
When
using
a
regulated
power
supply,
connect
the
specified
DC
cable
(option)
to
the
DC
jack
on
the
transceiver.
The
supply
voltage
must
be
between
6
V
and
16
V
to
prevent
damaging
the
transceiver.
e When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette
lighter
socket
in
a
vehicle,
use
the
specified
cigarette lighter cable (option).
e
Do
not
expose
the
transceiver
to
long
periods
of
direct
sunlight
nor
piace
the
transceiver
close
to
heating
appliances.
*
Do
not
place
the
transceiver
in
excessively
dusty
areas,
humid
areas,
wet
areas,
nor
on
unstable
surfaces.
e
lf
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
a
KENWOOD service station or your dealer.
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TIME
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INSTALLING
THE
NiCd
BATTERY
PACK
.............
INSTALLING
ALKALINE
BATTERIES.
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INSTALLING
THE
ANTENNA
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BELT
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Automatic Repeater Offset
(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only)
REVERSE FUNCTION .....esssssecssssecesesseeseeeresseeee
MEMORY CHANNELS
SIMPLEX OR SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?......... 17
STORING DATA IN SIMPLEX CHANNELS .......... 18
STORING DATA IN SPLIT CHANNELS .........:.00 18
RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS ........:.-.0000 19
CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS ..........000:00 19
NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS ........c00:ssssscee 20
SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY
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Changing Call Channel Contents ..............0 21
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MEMORY SCAN
Locking Out Memory Channels...............0-.8 27
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Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) ............eee 34
STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC
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CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS .......... 35
TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS ...... 36
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CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE... 40
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CONNECTION
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER
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Using a Regulated Power Supply ........... 47
Using a Cigarette Lighter Socket... 47
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE
CONTROL at tea ch igh ani ate achat ten! 48

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
>
Part
Number:
|
Quantity
T90-0634-XX
NiCd battery pack
PB-38 (6 V, 650 mAh)!
PB-39 (9.6 V, 600 mAh)!
W09-0909-XX
W09-0911-XX
Battery case (BT-11)!
A02-2078-XX
Battery charger
U.S.A/ Canada
United Kingdom
Europe
General
| W08-044 1-XX
W08-0437-XX
W08-0438-XX
W08-0440-XX
AC plug adapter?
E19-0254-xXX
Belt hook
J29-0631-XX
Hand strap J69-0339-XX
Warranty card
U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only
Instruction manual
' Depending on the markets, PB-38, PB-39, or BT-11 is provided.
2 Some General market versions only
B62-0739-XX
CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL
The writing conventions described below have been
followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary
repetition.
ATTENTION: MOST PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS AN
APPROPRIATE KEY IN EACH STEP WITHIN APPROXIMATELY
Press [KEY].
“Instruction |
10 SECONDS, OR THE PREVIOUS MODE WILL BE RESTORED.
What to do
Press and release KEY.
Press
[KEY] (1s).
Press and hold KEY uniil
the function begins.
Press
[KEY1], [KEY2].
Press KEY1 momentarily,
release KEY1, then press
KEY2.
Press
[KEY 1}+[KEY2].
Press and hold KEY1, then
press KEY2.
Press
{[KEY]+ POWER ON.
With transceiver power OFF,
press and hold KEY, then
press the PWR switch.

PREPARATION
1} BATTERY OPERATING TIME 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the
transceiver until the release catch on the base of the
The following table shows the approximate battery life transceiver locks the battery pack in place.
(hours) relative to the transmit output power.
PB-38 NiCd
PB-39 NiCd
Alkaline
INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK
Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, charge the
battery pack before using it with the transceiver. For the method of
charging the battery pack, reter to “CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY
PACK" {page 43}. 3 To remove the battery pack, push up the release
catch, then slide the battery pack back.
Release catch
1 Position the two grooves on the inside bottom corners
of the battery pack over the corresponding guides on
the
back
of
the
transceiver.
Release
catch
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INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
WARNING!
oa
DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN A HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENT WHERE SPARKS COULD CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION.
NEVER DISCARD OLD BATTERIES IN FIRE BECAUSE
EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES
TO EXPLODE.
Note:
¢
ft is recommended to use high quality alkaline batteries rather than
manganese batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. Do not
use commercially available NiCd batteries.
ff you will not use the transceiver for a long period, remove the
batteries from the battery case.
Do not use different quality of batteries together.
When the battery voltage is low, replace all four old batteries with
new ones.
To open the battery case cover, push on the locking
tab, then pull the cover.
Locking tab
o<
Insert (or remove) four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
e« Be sure to match the battery polarities with those
marked on the bottom of the battery case.
Align the two tabs on the battery case cover, then
close the cover until the locking tab clicks.
To install the battery case onto (or remove from) the
transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 for INSTALLING THE
NiCd BATTERY PACK {page 2}.

INSTALLING
THE
ANTENNA
INSTALLING
THE
BELT
HOOK
Hold
the
provided
antenna
at
its
base,
and
screw
the
Install
the
provided
belt
hook
onto
the
back
of
the
battery
antenna
into
the
connector
on
the
top
panel
of
the
pack
or
the
battery
case.
transceiver
until
it
is
snug.
e To lock the cable of an optional speaker microphone, first
position the cable over the left groove on the transceiver.
Then install the belt hook. Last position the cable over the
right groove.
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
If you want, attach the provided hand strap to the belt
hook
before
installing
the
hook
onto
the
transceiver.
To
remove
the
belt
hook,
pull
the
belt
hook
downward
while pushing its tabs from both sides.

FIRST QSO
The 7 steps given here will get you on the air CAUTION:
in your first QSO right away. So, you can @ THE Aegis ee een ae Is
j i j i 1 MINU ANI
enjoy the exhilaration that comes with 3 MINUTES OF RECEPTION. LONGER
opening
a
brand
new
transceiver.
TRANSMISSIONS
OR
EXTENDED
OPERATION IN THE HIGH POWER MODE
MAY CAUSE THE BACK OF THE
TRANSCEIVER TO GET HOT.
@ TRANSMITTING WITH THE SUPPLIED
ANTENNA NEAR OTHER ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT CAN INTERFERE WITH THAT
EQUIPMENT. ALSO, TRANSMITTING NEAR
A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY, THAT IS
NOT RECOMMENDED BY KENWOOD, MAY
CAUSE THE POWER SUPPLY TO OUTPUT
AN EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE. THIS
@ Press the PWR switch for 1 second or
| longer.
= —¥
_@ Turn the VOL control clockwise to the
| 11 o'clock position.
sie Diese poe ie
. © Press [BAND] to select the VHF or |
|
UHF
band.
VOLTAGE
COULD
DAMAGE
BOTH
YOUR
L
east
.
¥.
:
Zs
,
Sees,
TRANSCEIVER
AND
ANY
OTHER
i ie Ak EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE POWER
@ Turn the Tuning control to select a SUPPLY.
| irequency. : ; x Note: /f input voltage exceeds approximately 18 V,
¥
:
warning
beeps
sound
and
“DC
ERR”
appears
on
@ Press and hold the PTT switch, then
speak in a normal tone of voice.
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|
©
Release
the
PTT
switch
to
receive.
|
_@ Repeat steps @ and @ to continue
[ communication. |
the display.
Note: When received signals are too weak to recognize,
press and hold [MONI] to hear clearer signals. You will,
however, also hear background noise.
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5

GETTING ACQUAINTED
ORIENTATION
Antenna
Tuning control
VOL control
On Air/Busy
lamp
PTT
switch
LAMP
/ key
jit __ Display
| Pear
=p Microphone
MIC jack
~~-— Keypad
6
SP jack (15
BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES
This section introduces you to the basic modes you can
select on this transceiver.
VFO mode
Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the
operating frequency using the Tuning control.
Memory Recall mode
Press [MR] to select. In this mode you can change
memory channels, using the Tuning control, where you
stored frequencies and related data. You cannot enter
this mode unless you program one memory channel at
least. For further information, refer to “MEMORY
CHANNELS” {page 17}.
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Menu mode
Press [F], [BAND] to select. In this mode you can
change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control.
DISPLAY
On the display you will see various indicators that show
what you have selected. Sometimes you may not recall
what those indicators mean or how you can cancel the
current setting. In such a case, you will find the following
table very useful.
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SEEGER.
Displays various alphanumeric information such as an
operating frequency or menu selection.
ag
Displays the current memory channel when in Memory
Recall mode.
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Shows the strength of received signals. While
transmitting, shows the current relative battery charge.
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PUD
css
Second function select
mode
CTCSS
[F], [6]
Tone function
[F], [LOW]
Plus offset direction
[F], [REV],
[F], [REV]
(TH-G71E: one
more [F], [REV])
Minus offset direction
[F], [REV]
(TH-G71E: one
more [F], [REV])
Minus offset direction
(-7.6 MHz)!
Reverse function
Priority Scan
Tone Alert
AM mode
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{F], [REV]
[REV]
(FI, [8]
[F]. [7]
Use Menu No.16
)|
R_
|
Reversefunction
—[[REV]
6
|
High transmit power
| Default setting
Low transmit power
B |B)a/a
[LOW], [LOW]
to restore default
Economic low transmit
power
m c
[LOW] to restore
default
Battery Saver
Use Menu No. 4
Automatic Power Off
| Use Menu No. 5
Transceiver Lock
[FI (1s)
Memory Channel
Lockout
+ 13
[F], [0]
Memory channel
containing data
1 TH-G71E only
>

OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING
POWER
ON/OFF
ADJUSTING
SQUELCH
1
Press
the
PWR
switch
(1
s)
to
switch
ON
the
The
purpose
of
the
Squelch
function
is
to
silence
transceiver.
background
noise
output
from
the
speaker
(squelch
*
Abeep
sounds.
closed)
when
no
signals
are
present.
When
the
squelch
level
is
set
correctly,
you
will
hear
sound
(squelch
; :
ae
opened)
only
while
a
station
is
actually
being
received.
mum
os
1
Press
[F],
[1].
66
(heey
e
The
current
squelch
level
appears.
The
default
is
level
2
To
switch
OFF
the
transceiver,
press
the
PWR
switch
(1
s)
again.
ADJUSTING
VOLUME
2
Turn
the
Tuning
control
to
select
the
squeich
level
in
the
range
0
to
5.
Turn
the
VOL
control
clockwise
to
increase
the
audio
e
Select
just
the
level
at
which
the
background
noise
is
level
and
counterclockwise
to
decrease
the
audio
level.
eliminated
when
no
signal
is
present.
e The larger the level number you select, the stronger the
signals you need to receive to hear.
e
If
background
noise
is
inaudible
because
of
the
Squelch
(—
}
——
:
function,
press
and
hold
[MONI],
then
turn
the
VOL
control.
cia
er
ak
|
While
pressing
[MONI],
you
will
hear
background
noise.
3
Press
any
key
other
than
[LAMP]
and
[MONI]
to
complete the setting.
AAPOR SIO TA

SELECTING
A
BAND
TRANSMITTING
Press
[BAND]
to
select
the
VHF
or
UHF
band.
1.
When
ready
to
begin
transmitting,
press
and
hold
the
PTT
switch
and
speak
in
a
normal
tone
of
voice.
« The On Air lamp lights red and the battery meter
appears.
Note:
if
in
Memory
Recall
mode
{page
6},
press
[VFO],
then
press
APO oan a ET
[BAND]
to
select
a
band.
;
* Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly,
may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your
SELECTING
FREQUENCIES
signal
at
the
receiving
station.
Turn
the
Tuning
control
clockwise
to
increase
the
¢
The
battery
meter
shows
the
current
relative
battery
frequency
or
counterclockwise
to
decrease
the
charge.
frequency.
2
When
you
finish
speaking,
release
the
PTT
switch.
Time-Out Timer: Holding down the PTT switch for more than
10 minutes causes the transceiver to generate a beep and stop
transmitting.
Release,
then
press
the
PTT
switch
to
resume
transmitting.
You cannot switch this function OFF,
@ Selecting Output Power
Press [LOW] to select high (default), low, or
¢
To
change
frequencies
in
steps
of
1
MHz,
press
[MHz]
first.
economic
low
power
(lowest).
;
ae
digit
blinks.
Pressing
[MHz]
again
cancels
this
e
“HI”,
“LO”,
or
“EL”
appears
to
show
the
current
selection.
unction.
tenis
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«
If
you
cannot
select
a
particular
frequency,
the
frequency
step
size
needs
to
be
changed.
See
“CHANGING
FREQUENCY
STEP
SIZE”
{page
40}.
e
You
can
also
select
frequencies
with
the
numeric
keys.
See
“KEYPAD
DIRECT
ENTRY”
{page
40}.
Note: Selecting lower transmit power is a wise method to reduce
battery consumption if communication is still reliable.
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MENU SET-UP
WHAT IS A MENU? 3 Press [BAND] to switch the selection.
ee
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or
configured
via
a
software-controlled
Menu
instead
of
Tur
fh
physical
controls
on
the
transceiver.
Once
familiar
with
4,
baw
the
Menu
system,
you
will
appreciate
the
versatility
it
offers.
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j
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e
Depending
on
Menu
Nos.,
press
[BAND],
then
turn
the
Tuning
contro!
to
select
numeric
values.
Press
[BAND]
MENU
ACCESS
again
to
complete
the
setting.
1
Press
[F],
[BAND]
to
enter
Menu
mode.
4
Press
any
key
other
than
[BAND],
[LAMP],
and
[MONI] to exit Menu mode.
* The last Menu No. used appears.
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10

MENU CONFIGURATION
Description
Scan resume method
Selections:
Time-Operated (TO)/ Carrier-
Operated (CO)/ Seek (SE)
Time-Operated
Memory recall method
All bands (ALL)/
Single band (ONE)
All bands
Programmable VFO
(Upper/ lower limits)
Frequencies selectable on the
band
Upper/lower receive
frequency limits on the band
Battery Saver
ON/OFF
ON
Automatic Power Off
ON/OFF
ON
Beep function
ON/OFF
ON
Automatic Repeater Offset
ON/OFF
ON
Offset frequency
00.000 MHz to 29.950 MHz
See reference page.
Tuning Control Enable
ON/OFF
OFF
DTMF number storing/ confirming
See reference page.
Priority Scan method
Mode A/ Mode B
Mode A
TX Inhibit
ON/OFF
OFF
DTMF Tone TX Hold
ON/OFF
OFF
Speaker configuration
Single speaker (ONE)/
Two speakers (BOTH)
Single speaker
Transceiver Control'
ON/OFF
OFF
AM/FM selection
(U.S.A./Canada only)
‘This
menu
item
is
used
for
controlling
the
transceiver
using
a
personal
computer.
For
further
information,
consult
your
dealer.
AM mode/ FM mode
AM mode

OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS
Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio
clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local
businesses involved in the communications industry.
Compared to simplex communication, you can usually
transmit over much greater distances by using a
repeater. Repeaters are typically located on a mountain
top or other elevated location. Often they operate at
higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical
station. This combination of elevation and high ERP
allows communications over considerable distances.
TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX:
145.325
MHz
TX:
144.725
MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
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REPEATER ACCESS
Most amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate
receive and transmit frequency. You can set a separate
transmit frequency by selecting the offset frequency and
offset direction with respect to the receive frequency. In
addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to
transmit a tone before the repeater can be used. To
transmit this required tone, activate the Tone function
and select a tone frequency.
The required offset direction, offset frequency, and tone
frequency depend on the repeater you are accessing.
Consult your local repeater reference.
Flow Chart for Repeater Access
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: Select a band.
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s elect a receive frequency.
Select an offset direction

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Selecting
Offset
Direction
w@
Selecting
Offset
Frequency
Select
whether
the
transmit
frequency
will
be
higher
Select
how
much
the
transmit
frequency
will
be
offset
(+)
or
lower
(—)
than
the
receive
frequency.
from
the
receive
frequency.
The
default
offset
‘
frequency
on
the
VHF
band
is
600
kHz
no
matter
1
Select
the
desired
band.
which
market
version;
the
default
on
the
UHF
band
is
2
Press
[F],
[REV].
5
MHz
(TH-G71A)
or
1.6
MHz
(TH-G71E).
«
Each
time
you
repeat
this
key
operation,
the
offset
1
Select
the
desired
band.
Giraction
changes
as
shown
below.
2
Press
[F],
[BAND]
to
enter
Menu
mode.
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3
Select
Menu
No.
8
(OFFSET).
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4
Press
[BAND],
then
select
the
appropriate
offset
=I : Programs -7.6 MHz offset. frequency.
* The selectable range is from 00.000 MHz to
If
the
offset
transmit
frequency
falls
outside
the
29.950
MHz
in
steps
of
50
kHz.
allowable transmit frequency range, transmitting is
inhibited until the transmit frequency is brought within
the band limits by one of the following methods:
© Move the receive frequency further inside the band.
* Change the offset direction,
Note:
While
using
a
split
memory
channel
or
transmitting,
you
5
Press
[BAND]
again
to
complete
the
setting.
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pangs
a
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6
Press
any
key
other
than
[BAND],
[LAMP],
and
[MONI]
to
exit
Menu
mode.
TH-G71E
only:
If
you
have
selected
“ea”
for
the
offset
direction,
you
cannot
change
the
default
(-7.6
MHz).
Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency
will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset.
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@ Activating Tone Function 4 Turn the Tuning control to select a tone
: frequency.
1 Select the desired band.
: : 5 Press any key other than [LAMP] and [MONI] to
2 Press [F], [LOW] to switch the Tone function ON complete the setting.
(or OFF).
simultaneously. Switching the Tone function ON after activating the
CTCSS deactivates the CTCSS.
TH-G71TE only: When you access repeaters that require 1750 Hz
tones, you need not activate the Tone function. No matter which
selection you make here, pressing [LOW] while pressing the PTT
switch or simply pressing [LOW] causes the transceiver to transmit
1750 Hz tones.
| @| Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS functions
m Selecting a Tone Frequency
1 Select the desired band.
2 Press [F], [LOW] to activate the Tone function. TH-G71E only: To transmit 1750 Hz tones, press and hold the PTT
*
“T’
appears.
switch,
then
press
[LOW],
or
simply
press
and
hold
[LOW].
Releasing
[LOW]
quits
transmitting
1750
Hz
tones.
3
Press
[F],
[9].
« The current tone frequency appears and blinks.