User manual KENWOOD TH-42A

[. . . ] En este manual de instrucciones solamente se explican las operaciones básicas. Si desea obtener una descripción detallada de las operaciones, consulte el archivo PDF correspondiente incluido en el CD-ROM. © B62-2235-10 (K, E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER/ 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below. [. . . ] If the input voltage exceeds approximately 17. 5 V, the transceiver automatically turns OFF. 6 To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. 1 Confirm that the power of both the transceiver and the DC power supply is OFF. 2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the DC power supply; the red lead to the positive (+) terminal, and the black lead to the negative (­) terminal. Fuses (3 A) 3 Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the transceiver. · While a DC power supply is connected with the DC IN jack, the transceiver automatically initiates charging the PB-45L battery pack. Note: If the DC power supply voltage is below 12. 0 V DC, you may not be able to charge the PB-45L battery pack. The supply voltage must be between 12. 0 V and 16. 0 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. If the input voltage exceeds approximately 17. 5 V, the transceiver automatically turns OFF. The USB connector allows you to directly connect to a computer by using a supplied USB cable. · Download the virtual COM port driver from the URL listed below. http://www. kenwood. com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download. html PC PC (USB) port <Baud rate: 9600 bps> Supplied USB cable Depending on the usage condition of the USB apparatus, saved content may be lost. Kenwood does not take responsibility for damages or lost content. 7 GETTING ACQUAINTED [] Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. Tuning Control Rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value and change the scan direction, etc. [PTT] Press and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone to transmit. [MONI] Press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker in order to monitor signals. Press [F], [MONI] to enter the Squelch level adjustment mode. 8 [ ], [ ] Press [ ] or [ ] to select an operating frequency, Memory channel, Menu number, setting value or to change the scan direction, etc. The [ ]/ [ ] keys function in the exact same way as the Tuning control. Performs as an S meter when receiving a signal and displays the selected power level while transmitting. 12 Indicator Description Appears when the Tone function is ON. Appears when the Reverse function is ON. Appears when the ASC function is ON. Appears while in Narrow FM mode. Appears when the VOX function is ON. Appears when the selected channel is not registered while in Memory Input mode. Appears when the selected channel is registered while in Memory Input mode. (TH-42AA only) 13 BASIC OPERATIONS Press the [ ] (1s) to switch the transceiver ON. · The power on message momentarily appears on the display. · If the transceiver power on password has been activated {Menu No. 100}, you must first enter your password before you can operate the transceiver. Press the [ ] (1s) again to switch the transceiver OFF. Note: While using APRS, in order to prevent Packet miss-decoding, access Menu No. 110 and set the Battery Saver to "Off" or "0. 03". Rotate the VOL control to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Note: Some functions of this transceiver, such as the beep, have their own volume settings. 121 to set the volume balance between Band A and B. 14 Squelch is used to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level set correctly, you will hear sound only while actually receiving a signal. The higher the squelch level selected, the stronger the signals must be in order to hear them. 1 Press [F], [MONI]. · The squelch level appears on the display. 2 Press [ ]/[ ] or rotate the Tuning control of your selected band, when no signals are present, and select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated. Press [A/B] to select operating band A or B. 15 You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation. [. . . ] Memory channels cannot be selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing No data has been stored Store data in some Memory in any Memory channel. channels. [ ]/[ ]. The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is strong. 131 (Modulation) to select "NFM". Turning the VOL control does not allow you to hear audio. The selective call function (CTCSS or DCS) is ON. Turn OFF the selective call function. 37 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch. 1 You selected a 1 Select a frequency within frequency outside the the allowable transmit allowable range. 2 You selected a 2 Select a proper offset transmit offset that direction or offset places the transmit frequency. [. . . ]