Minimanual and trifolded reference card combination for the th72a th72e. This software and th d74 transceiver can be connected using a usb 2. View online or download kenwood th d72e user manual, instruction manual. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. It uses fm receive mode only, and uses double conversion with the first if of 59. View online or download kenwood th d72ae user manual. Offering position data and weather information, thd72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. The updated firmware will be available at the end of january 2015. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages.
Vhf uhf dual band wtnc for packet and aprs thd7 thd7a thd7e category is a curation of 21 web resources on, vch1 visual communicator, kenwood thd7 tips and tricks, palm iii to kenwood th d7ae. It is a 2m and 70cm dual band handheld with full voice guidance and dstar. Before beginning, you need to make sure the th d72a has at least firmware version 1. Firmware updating program th k20k40 update version 1. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. Rt systems krsd72 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood thd72. I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very easy to do, and used it for aprs. Firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update. Sep 18, 2016 mcpd74 memory control program th d74ae kenwood. Kenwood is a leading manufacturers of walkie talkies, nexedge, pmr446 and ham radios. You can update the th d74ae firmware by connecting the th d74ae to the pc by using a microusb cable. The kenwood sky command system ii allows you to use the th d72e for remote access to kenwood s designated hf radios. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to thd74.
It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. The second difference between the two models is the step frequency in the 144 mhz band which is 5 khz for the th d72a and 12. The thd72 also offers extended receive coverage and this includes the airband. Receiver circuit the a band can receive signals in two bands. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps. It can also be set to receive transmissions using amplitude. View and download kenwood dnx7360btm instruction manual online. If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program. In return, hf signals are transmitted back to the commander. Remove diode d730 labeled 1 near the speaker ribbon cable this is how the 3 diodes should be after mod.
All you need for pc is the virtual serial port driver, and a terminal program i use putty, which is a decent ssh client with serial support you can then connect to bbses etc quite easily. User shall be hereby allowed to use, not sell, the software packed in the products by kenwood. Kenwood ham radio handheld sales thd72e radioworld uk. I applied that last night, and the radio appears to work the same as it did with the v1. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Kenwood thd72a th d72a thd72a service manual and specs kenwood thd72e th d72e thd72e service manual and specs kenwood thf6a th f6a thf6a service manual and specs kenwood thf7e th f7e thf7e service manual and specs kenwood thg71e th g71e thg71e service manual and specs kenwood thk2at th k2 at thk2at service manual. The mcp4a programming software is available as a free download from the kenwood website.
Mcpd74 memory control program thd74ae kenwood software. The kenwood thd72e has a builtin sirf star iii gps receiver and its antenna, so that you can enjoy various gps functions with the radio standalone. I used the programming software mcpd74 to copy my radios configuration before applying the firmware update, as the last step of the firmware update requires a full reset of the radio. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. The first step is to remove the antenna and the 2 knobs on the top of the radio. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to th d74. In terms of transmitting power the kenwood th d72 offers three settings. Sep 04, 2017 how to update your kenwood th d74a transceiver to v1. The thd72 has a pretty full featured tnc that you can connect to through the usb port. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Kenwood thd72a th d72a thd72a service manual and specs kenwood thd72e th d72e thd72e service manual and specs kenwood thf6a th f6a thf6a service manual and specs kenwood thf7e th f7e thf7e service manual and specs kenwood thg71e th g71e thg71e service manual and specs kenwood thk2at th k2 at thk2at. Rt systems krsd72 programming software for the kenwood th. Yes, outputs tune data to suitable kenwood hf transceiver. Rt systems krsd72 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood th d72.
The arcp590 and arhp590 control programs will also be updated. Zrtkrsd74u programming software only for the kenwood th d74a rt systems krsd74 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood th d74. Kenwood thd74 firmware has been updated to version 1. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th d72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72ae. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15 minutes i had this radio. He suggested that i download the mcp4a software for programming, which i did. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Purchase your kenwood th d74a bundle at gigaparts today. Before you get started, use mcp4 kenwood programming software to back up all your radio settings. Use the pc with it without disabling its internal aprs interface.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. If you are looking for dynamic range measurements, please have a look at rob sherwoods receiver test data. Is the kenwood thd74a to much radio for someone brand new. View online or download kenwood thd72ae user manual. Meant to be a replacement for the d72 but this radio appears to be quite different all the way around, lacking full duplex but adding dstar, cwssbusb reception, and on the american version 222 mhz thus the ae variants are different internally in this radio. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. Krsd72 programming software radio option setting screens common 1 use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is. So i bought a nice used thd72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. This modern and powerful radio is packed with features many of us have been seeking for years. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
Operating as the commander, your th d72e transmits control signals to the transporter, which also relays your voice to the hf radio. You also can output its gps data nmea0183 to a pc through the usb port. So, my opinion only, but icom is proven and works, kenwood is learning. Note that the dynamic range at 2 khz spacing is irrelevant for ssb since the transmitter im is always stronger than that. I have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the th d72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. The radio supports 1200 9600 baud and kiss protocol. My feeling is if i get something else besides the kenwood, ill continue to radio lust after it and end up with it anyways. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. View online or download kenwood thd72e user manual, instruction manual.
Oct 06, 2016 on 30 september, kenwood released the v1. So i bought a nice used th d72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. Kenwood dnx7360btm, dnx7360bt, ddx8036btm, ddx8036bt. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications. Official beyond mars modification for th d72a this is the official kenwood mod for a usa model, i tested it and worked perfectly. The kenwood th d72e has a builtin sirf star iii gps receiver and its antenna, so that you can enjoy various gps functions with the radio standalone. After 3 years this ht still goes with me everywhere. This software and thd74 transceiver can be connected using a usb 2. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with instructions for everything the th d72 has to offer. The combination includes a full featured 24 page spiralbound minimanual, plus a trifolded reference card for your wallet. Buy kenwood thd72e kenwood handheld radio online at. The thd74ae firmware has been updated from version 1.
I purchased the new kenwood th d74a and its betaware for sure. This software does not modify the system registry parameters or system folder. The th d72 has a pretty full featured tnc that you can connect to through the usb port. This software is not sold but licensed to the user by jvc kenwood corp. The th d74ae firmware has been updated from version 1. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all.
Mar 18, 2020 kenwood thd72a th d72a thd72a service manual and specs kenwood thd72e th d72e thd72e service manual and specs kenwood thf6a th f6a thf6a service manual and specs kenwood thf7e th f7e thf7e service manual and specs kenwood thg71e th g71e thg71e service manual and specs kenwood thk2at th k2 at thk2at service manual and specs. How to update your kenwood thd74a transceiver to v1. You can update the thd74ae firmware by connecting the thd74ae to the pc by using a microusb cable. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or.
Official beyond mars modification for thd72a this is the official kenwood mod for a usa model, i tested it and worked perfectly. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d74ae owners. Due to the updates above, the memory control program mcp4a also has been updated to ver. The models listed below are covered by this manual. Once setup, thd72 can be used as a remote control and speaker microphone for the main rig. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications.
Dec 07, 2016 the kenwood th d74 had the potential to be fully usable by a blind amateur, and the spec was impressive. Minimanual and trifolded reference card combination for the th 72a th 72e. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd74ae owners. Navigation and av receivers navigation multimedia option accessories audio receivers usb receivers 1din. While the disc in which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for kenwood. Kenwood original thd74a 144220430 mhz triband with ultimate in aprs and dstar performance digital handheld transceiver 5w 4. Programming software only for the kenwood thd74a rt systems krsd74 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood thd74. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Kenwood thd72 extended tx mod worldwidedx radio forum. Good thing is i dont have to choose, i want to choose. Modification, alteration, translation, merging, reverse compiling, or reverse engineering of this software is prohibited. Use the th d72a as the transceiver for a program like xastir, with full access to the aprs data stream and full simultaneous access to its internal gps. It has gps, aprs, wide band coverage, including ssb on 2m and 70cms, and fm broadcast coverage.
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