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INSTRUCTION MANUAL |
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©PRINTED IN JAPAN B62-0201-00(K)(MC)
92/1121110987654321 AMA20

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Thank you for purchasing this new transceiver. ECC WARNING
IMPORTANT: : This equipment generates or’uses radio frequency
Piease read this instruction manual carefully before energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
placing yOur wansceiver inservice. ‘ may cause harmful interference unless the
’ ; modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
CAUTION: , ; manual. The user could lose the authority to operate
Long transmission or extended operation in the Hl power this equipment if an unauthorized change or
mode might cause the rear of this transceiver to get modification is made. |
warm.
Do not place the transceiver where the heat sink (rear Information to the digital device user required by the
panel) might come in contact with plastic or vinyl FCC:
surfaces. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
NOTE: If disregarded, inconvenience only, no Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
er. risk of equipment damage or personal provide reasonable protection against harmful
injury. interference in a residential installation. This equipment
CAUTION:
Equipment
damage
may
occur,
but
not
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
- personal injury.
Save this instruction manual. that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. lf this equipment does cause harmful
This instruction Manual covers the following models. interference to radio or television reception, which can
TM-732A: 144/440MHz FM DUAL BANDER be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
(U.S.A. , CANADA version) one or more of the following measures:
TM-732A: 144/430MHz FM DUAL BANDER -- __ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(General markets) -- Increase the separation between the equipment
TM-732E: 144/430MHz FM DUAL BANDER and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Notice to the user: = Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable to this equipment.
=
(European markets)

(A WARNING |BEFORE OPERATION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND
OTHER INJURY.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
The power requirement is 13.8 VDC.
Never attempt connection to a-24 VDC source.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected, immediately
turn the power off and disconnect the POWER cord.
Contact your KENWOOD service station or your dealer.
Do not place this unit where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight or close to heating appliances.
Do not place the unit in areas of excessive dust, high
humidity or on unstable surfaces

Do not drop pieces of metal, needles, coins and other
electrically conductive materials into the unit
To ensure good ventilation, do not put anything on top of
the cabinet and allow at least 15 cm (6 inches) of space
behind the unit.
CLEANING
1. Turn the power off, before cleaning the unit.
2. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, thinner, benzine
or any substances which may damage the unit.
3. Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the
unit with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly mois-
tened with water.

This Instruction Manual consists of the following sections:
SECTION 1 Basic transmit/receive and memory operation.
This section outlines the basic items you should know in order to properly operate the
TM-732A/E.
® Installation to first turning on the equipment.
@ Basic key functions and identification.
@ Basic transmit/receive operation.
@® Basic memory entry and recall operations.
SECTION 2 Mastering the TM-732A/E
This section provides detailed operating information for the TM-732A/E.
@ Advanced transmit/receive functions.
@ Detailed memory procedures.
E Detailed SCAN procedures.
@ Repeater Operation
@ Other useful functions.
SECTION 3 Specialized Communication Modes
This section provides detailed information on several tone signalling modes.
@ CTGSS @ DTSS
@ PAGING @ TONE ALERT System
SECTION 4 Useful information
This section provides general information.
@® Maintenance @ In case of difficulty
® Optional Accessories

CONTENTS
BEFORE,QOPERATION:: at ies eee ds © 3
MANUAL ORGANIZATION........... 5)
ACCESSORIES. 20 Xe ranean eee sees 9
SECTION 1_ Basic transmit/receive and memory operation.
FRONT PANEL KEYS, CONTROLS, MM RECEIVER OPERATION.......
AND. EABELING'N. 2 tik eee 10 HM TRANSMITTER OPERATION ...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EEO ae aaa
1. Mobile Installations ............. 12 1. Storing Informatenigt® Mieiiom
1-1. Mounting Bracket .......... 12 vas Norns Repeater Offset or
1-2. Battery Connections ........ 12 Simplex Channel SSA pas
2. Fixed Station... . .... « ee ber, A oe 13 1-2.. Odd Split Memory Channel
3. Antennae S.... ides aoe a entllaaeion 14 2, Memory ChannelRecall.
OPERATING CONTROLS
1, Front Pane ingot oy. fe belo 15
2--Display:-Panel- sea eece ee eee 20
3. Rear Panel and Side Case......... 21
4.LED Display........ errr he: byddegate gars 21
5; Microphone <1.-> erate eo eee ot 22

CONTENTS
SECTION 2 Mastering the TM-732A/E
Mi ADVANCED RECEIVE FUNCTIONS
1. Simultaneous Reception of Two
Signal in the Same Band.......... 31
2.A.B.C.(Automatic Band Change) ...... 31
8. MUFRE 206 VARS RDOA MAMOIS oe
4. Separating RX Audio Signals ...... 62
5. Microprocessor Squelch Control .. . .32
6. S Meter Squelch Control.......... 33
MH ADVANCED TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS
1. Time-Out Timer (TOT). ........... 34
2. Locking the Transmit Band........ 34
3. Transmit Frequency Selection during
Simultaneous In-band Reception. . . .34
M™ MEMORY ?
1. Memory Capabilities ............ oo
2. Microprocessor Memory Back-up . . . 37
3. Microprocessor Defaults ......... 37
4.Memory Contents .............. OL
5. RESET
5-1. Memory Reset ............. 38
ric MAM CSE 38
6. Rewriting Call Channel Data....... 38
7. Changing Data Stored in Memory. . . .39
SB: Memory shitt. ee ee le. 39
HM SCAN
Le Bont oCaly koe cere ee fe 40
2. Programmable Band Scan......... A
3. Memory Channel Scan........... 41
7s e\ CeY AN Sl Boon’ Sets | 9 RG an Na a i ea 42
6: MHiz-‘Scan®. . 2d «2. nelew6g0-2227 42
6. Hold / Resume Programming. ...... 42
7. Memory Channel Lockout......... 43
REPEATER OPERATION
1. Transmitter Offset .............. 44
2. Reverse Function............... 44
oePpone Operation ~62.54 sos. o. Bat 45
4. Autopatch Operations............ 46
(U.S.A. version only)
2, DT MF M@mory,.-...24..°4 ain DOT 2h 47
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS
fi Dimmer (DIM) -emif. veiefl antes. & 48
2. Beep Tone Level Adjustment ...... 48
3. Clearing the Unused Band Display. . .49
4, Automatic Power Off (APO)........ 49
ey COCK Se a eee tae ee nae. 50
6. Programmable VFO Tuning Limits . . . 51
7. Frequency Step Selection......... 51
8. Beep Tone Frequencies .......... 52
9. Channelized Frequency Display. .... a
10. Pushbutton Control Using the DTMF
MICIODNONGH aes ee ee ae 54
11. Remote Control by External DTMF
Signal, |... - .nofietent?? halé sack + 56
12. Operation as a Repeater.......... 58

CONTENTS
SECTION 3 Specialized Communication
Modes
1. CTCSS Operation
1-1. Tone Frequency Selection. ...... 59
+2. CTCSS setting (Pn nee? ome. 60
1-3. Transmission xT A390 FATA 60
1-4. Tone Squelch Operation........ 60
1-5. Entering the Data into Memory. . . . 60
2-DTsS
2-1. Preparation for DTSS Operation. . . 61
22D TSS Code. 2), SF... cae 61
2-3. DTSS Code Selection.......... 61
2-4. Entering Data into Memory ...... 62
2-5. Setting Delay Time............ 63
2-6 Using the DTSS Function........ 64
3. PAGING
3-1. Paging Code Memories......... 65
3-2. Code, Selection is: 6 intel a nnierceeeynatle 66
3-3. Automatic Page Cancelling...... 67
3-4,.Code LOCKOuiWe nicks anal vnantd 68
3-5. Cancelling Signal Squelch....... 68
3-6. Code Transmission. ........... 69
3-7. Paging Code Monitoring ........ 70
4. TONE ALERT SYSTEM
4-1. Tone Alert Operation........... 71
4-2. Alarm Sound Selection ......... 72
SECTION 4 Useful information ay
1. MAINTENANCE a iecce re) arincrcth eee 73
2.IN CASE’OF DIPEICUET Yo =. eee 74
3. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. .......... 76
4. INSTALLING OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES ie yaco ekyaeaatat =. 77
4-1. CTCSS unit (TSU-7) ........... ras
4-2. PANEL SEPARATION KIT
(PG=4K/4AL) Fa eet ese 77
5. SPECIFICATIONS Yor Spar? Te ia (é:)

ACCESSORIES
Unpack your new transceiver carefully, and examine it
for visible damage. If the equipment has been
damaged in shipping you should notify the shipping
company immediately.
DTMF Microphone...... T91-O517-XX ...... 1
(U.S.A. and CANADA only)
or Microphone........ T91-O521=XX. cee: 1
( European version)
or Microphone........ T91-O516-XX ...... 1
( General market)
Microphone Hook...... J20-0319-XX ...... 1
( U.S.A. and CANADA only)
Mobile Mounting Kit
Bracket... ./2 . J29-0436-XX...... 1
Screw set......... N99-0331-XX...... 1
Self tapping Screw ... N46-3010-46...... as
(U.S.A. and CANADA only)
Hex Wrench > ) SP rn | W01-0414-XX...... 1
DC power Cable....... E30-2111-XX ...... 1
Fuse(15A) bi9)) Sa Be oe FO5-1531-XX ...... 1
Instruction Manual ..... B62-0201-XX . . 1 copy
WEAR Ole ie ete haan. i} Cnnewntic 1
(U.S.A., CANADA and European version only)
After unpacking
Shipping container:
Save the box and packing in the event
your unit needs to be transported for
remote operation, maintenance, or
service.

SECTION 1 Basic transmit/receive and memory operation.
FRONT PANEL KEYS, CONTROLS, AND LABELING
VFO:Variable Frequency Oscillator
This key is used to select the VFO mode. This
mode allows you to select the desired
frequency by turning the main tuning control or
with the UP/DWN pushbuttons on the
microphone.
MPV:
Pressing the F key momentarily and then this
key will copy the contents of the current
memory channel to the VFO.
Te oe ae
acer! F key n
MR: Memory Recall
This key is used to select the MR mode.
This mode allows you to select the desired
memory channel by turning the main
tuning control or with the UP/DWN
pushbuttons on the ynigiophone.
this key will write ‘current i I
into memory.
MHz:
This key is used to select 1 MHz tuning
steps.
LOCK:
Pressing the F key momentarily and then
this key will disable all front panel keys
preventing accidental frequency shifts, etc.
| Tuning control:
Use this control to select the desired
operating frequency, memory channel, etc.
10
VOL: Volume
This control is used to
adjust the volume from
the internal and external
speaker (if used.)
Clockwise rotation will
increase the volume
and counterclockwise
rotation will decrease
the volume.
i
SQL: Squelch
the desired squelch
no signal is present.)
This control is used to select
threshold level. (Eliminates
the background noise when