INSTRUCTION MANUAL TM-G707A TM-G707A TM-G707E. 144/440 MHz FM DUAL BANDER. 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER. 144/430 MHz FM DUAL BANDER KENWOOD CORPORATION

Transcription

1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL /0 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0A /0 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0A /0 MHz FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0E KENWOOD CORPORATION B-0-00 (K,E,M)

2 THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers was developed to satisfy the requirement for a compact rig that s simple to operate yet contains numerous sophisticated features. The dual band operation will be appreciated by hams who want access to VHF and UHF bands with a transceiver smaller than some single banders. KENWOOD believes that the compact size, coupled with the reasonable cost, will meet your satisfaction. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TM-G0A: /0 MHz FM Dual Bander (U.S.A./ Canada) TM-G0A: /0 MHz FM Dual Bander (General market) TM-G0E: /0 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe) FEATURES This transceiver has the following main features. Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. Contains a total of 0 memory channels programmable with separate receive and transmit frequencies as well as simplex frequencies, and other various data. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to alphanumeric characters; you may assign a name such as a callsign or repeater name. Provides Easy Operation mode for hams who want to use only the basic functions for now. If programmed, the built-in Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) rejects unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alpha-numeric display capability. The compact front panel is detachable from the main unit. If used with an optional front panel kit, the separated panel can be mounted in a convenient different place. The dedicated DATA connector is available for 00 bps or 00 bps Packet Operation. N-

3 NOTICES TO THE USER 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 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 harmful 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. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer for technical assistance. When condensation occurs inside the transceiver: Condensation possibly occurs inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room. When condensation occurs, the microcomputer and/or the transmit/receive circuits may become unstable, resulting in transceiver malfunction. If this happens, turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while. When the condensed droplets disappear, the transceiver will function normally. PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving because it is simply too dangerous. Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of headphones/headsets while driving on public roads. If in doubt, do not wear headphones while mobiling. Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may overheat. Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to heating appliances. Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces. If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer. The transceiver is designed for a. V power source. Never use a V battery to power the transceiver. i 0 0

4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES... CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL... CHAPTER PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION MOBILE INSTALLATION... Installation Example... Installation Steps... DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION... Mobile Operation... Fixed Station Operation... Replacing Fuses... ANTENNA CONNECTION... ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS... External Speaker... Microphone... PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS... CHAPTER YOUR FIRST QSO CHAPTER GETTING ACQUAINTED BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES... BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY... FRONT PANEL... 0 REAR PANEL... MICROPHONE... INDICATORS... CHAPTER OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF... ADJUSTING VOLUME... ADJUSTING SQUELCH... ii CONTENTS SELECTING A BAND... SELECTING FREQUENCIES... Tuning Control... Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] Buttons... TRANSMITTING... Selecting Output Power... CHAPTER EASY OPERATION CHAPTER MENU SET-UP WHAT IS A MENU?... MENU ACCESS... MENU CONFIGURATION... 0 CHAPTER OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS REPEATER ACCESS... Selecting Offset Direction... Selecting Offset Frequency... Activating Tone Function... Selecting a Tone Frequency... Automatic Repeater Offset (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only)... REVERSE FUNCTION... CHAPTER MEMORY CHANNELS SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL?... STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES... STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES... RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS... CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS...

5 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS... 0 SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY... 0 CALL CHANNEL... Recalling the Call Channel... Changing Call Channel Contents... MEMORY VFO TRANSFERS... CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION... INITIALIZING MEMORY... Partial Reset (VFO)... Full Reset (Memory)... CHAPTER PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION... APPLICATION EXAMPLES... STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS... RECALLING PM CHANNELS... AUTO PM CHANNEL STORAGE... RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY... CHAPTER 0 SCAN SCAN RESUME METHODS... Selecting Scan Resume Method... VFO SCAN... 0 MEMORY SCAN... 0 Locking Out Memory Channels... MHz SCAN... PROGRAM SCAN... Setting Scan Limits... Using Program Scan... CALL/VFO SCAN... CALL/MEMORY SCAN... PRIORITY SCAN... Storing Frequency in Priority Channel... Selecting Priority Scan Method... Using Priority Scan... CHAPTER CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS... Automatic Tone Frequency ID... CHAPTER DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) MAKING DTMF CALLS... Autopatch... Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones... STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER... CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS... TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS... CHAPTER PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS ASSIGNING FRONT PANEL KEY FUNCTIONS... 0 ASSIGNING SPECIAL KEY FUNCTIONS... CHAPTER AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)... AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)... PROGRAMMABLE VFO... iii 0 0

6 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)... Frequency Entry... Memory Channel Number Entry... Tone Frequency Number Entry... CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE... DISPLAY DIMMER... Manual Dimmer Change... Auto Dimmer Change... BEEP VOLUME CHANGE... DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION... LOCK... Transceiver Lock... All Lock... POWER-ON MESSAGE... S-METER SQUELCH... Squelch Hang Time... ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP)... SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY)... CHAPTER MICROPHONE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) CHAPTER PACKET OPERATION 00/ 00 bps OPERATION... DATA Connector Pin Functions... CHAPTER VS- VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) CHAPTER CROSS-BAND OPERATION CHAPTER CLONE CHAPTER 0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CHAPTER INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE VS- VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT... INSTALLING A DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL KIT (DFK-C/ DFK-C/ DFK-C)... Installation Examples... CHAPTER MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION... 0 SERVICE... 0 SERVICE NOTE... 0 CLEANING... 0 TROUBLESHOOTING... SPECIFICATIONS POWER ON FUNCTIONS SUMMARY INDEX iv

7 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The MC-DM and MC- microphones are also sold as optional accessories {page }. Attach the microphone hanger at an appropriate position. Microphone hanger Accessory Microphone.S.A./ Canada: MC-DM Europe/ General: MC- U DC power Transceiver Mounting cable fuse ( A) bracket Microphone hanger (U.S.A./ Canada only) Part Number T-0-XX T-0-XX Quantity E0--XX F-00-XX J-0-XX J--XX Screw set (U.S.A./ Canada) N-0-XX Screw set (Europe/ General) Warranty card (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) Instruction manual N-0-XX B-0-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 0 SECONDS, OR THE PREVIOUS MODE WILL BE RESTORED. Instruction What to do P ress [ KEY ]. Press and release K E Y. Press [ KEY] ( s). P ress [ KEY ], [ KEY]. P ress [ [KEY] + [ ]. P ress [ F, ] [ KEY] ( s). Press and hold K E Y for second or longer. Press K EY momentarily, release K EY, then press K EY. With transceiver power OFF, press and hold K E Y, then turn ON the transceiver power by pressing [ ] (POWER). P ress [ F ] m omentarily, release [ F, ] then press and hold K E Y for second or longer. P ress P ress and hold [ F, ] then press K E Y. [ F + ] [KEY ]. Microphone hanger screw

8 0 0 MOBILE INSTALLATION PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION Install the transceiver in a safe, convenient position inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. For example, consider installing the transceiver under the dash in front of the passenger seat so that knees or legs will not strike the radio during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick a well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight. Installation Example Use the supplied mounting bracket to install the transceiver inside your vehicle. To enjoy the best viewing angle, you can position the transceiver in the bracket in a number of ways as shown below. Installation Steps Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied flat washers and self-tapping screws. There are washers and screws supplied. The bracket can be mounted with the bracket opening for the transceiver facing down for underdash mounting, or with the opening facing up. The bracket must be installed so that the screw holes on the edge of each bracket side are facing forward. Flat washer Self-tapping screw Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws and washers. There are screws and washers supplied for each side of the bracket. Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver. KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 SEMS screw

9 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION LOCATE THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR AS CLOSE TO THE TRANSCEIVER AS POSSIBLE. Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of V. Never connect the transceiver to a V battery. Be sure to use a V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively. Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle. It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop. The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables. After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture. Tie down the full run of cable. To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative ( ) battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, and attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) terminal, black connects to the negative ( ) terminal. Use the full length of the cable without cutting off excess even if the cable is longer than required. In particular, never remove the fuse holders from the cable. Fuse holder Red Black Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver s power supply connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Press firmly. 0 0 Fuse holder

10 0 0 Fixed Station Operation In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate. V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. The recommended current capacity of your power supply is A. Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and check that polarities are correct (Red: positive, Black: negative). DO NOT directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet! Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. Red (+) Black ( ) Fuse holder Regulated DC power supply To AC outlet Connect the transceiver s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Press firmly. Fuse holder Note: For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities, the following optional power supply is recommended: PS- (0. A, % duty cycle). Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF. Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections.

11 Replacing Fuses If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or nearest Service Center for assistance. Fuse Location Transceiver Supplied Accessory DC Power Cable Fuse Current Rating A 0 A CAUTION: ONLY USE FUSES OF THE SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATING. Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions. ANTENNA CONNECTION Before operating, you must first install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation is given careful attention. You should choose a 0 Ω impedance antenna to match the transceiver input impedance. Use low-loss coaxial feed line that also has a characteristic impedance of 0 Ω. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 0 Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna system, and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment. CAUTION: TRANSMITTING WITHOUT FIRST CONNECTING AN ANTENNA OR OTHER MATCHED LOAD MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSCEIVER. ALWAYS CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TRANSMITTING. ALL FIXED STATIONS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A LIGHTNING ARRESTER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND TRANSCEIVER DAMAGE. To antenna Antenna connector Feed line connector 0 0

12 0 0 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS External Speaker If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an impedance of Ω. The external speaker jack accepts a. mm (/") diameter mono (-conductor) plug. Recommended speakers include the SP-0B and SP-. Microphone To communicate in the voice modes, plug a 00 Ω microphone equipped with an -pin modular connector into the modular socket on the front panel of the transceiver. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks. KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 PACKET EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS If you intend to use this transceiver for Packet operation, you will need the following equipment. Personal computer with communications software Terminal Node Controller (TNC) TNC power supply RS-C cable -pin mini DIN plug (optional PG-A) For the DATA connector pins, refer to PACKET OPERATION {page }. Note: Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the TNC. Keep as wide a separation between the transceiver and computer as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. One end of the optional PG-A cable has not been connectorized. Attach the appropriate connector that mates with the TNC connector. RS-C cable TNC power supply Transceiver power supply KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 TNCPG-A cable TM-G0 KENWOOD FM DUAL

13 YOUR FIRST QSO If you tend to discard instruction manuals along with the packaging material...please don t. The steps given here will get you on the air in your first QSO right away. So, you can enjoy the exhilaration that comes with opening a brand new transceiver. After trying the rig for a while, settle back in your most comfortable operating chair with this manual and your favorite drink for an hour or two. The time spent will be worthwhile. MC-DM Switch ON the DC power supply, then press the switch. Turn the VOL and SQL controls to approximately o clock. Press [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band. Turn the Tuning control to select a frequency. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in a normal tone of voice. Release Mic [PTT] to receive. Repeat steps and to continue communication. 0 0

14 0 0 BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you can select. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Memory Recall mode Press [MR] to select. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN], where you stored frequencies and related data. For further information, refer to MEMORY CHANNELS {page }. GETTING ACQUAINTED Programmable Memory (PM) mode Press [PM] to select. In this mode you can select the transceiver environment, by pressing [] to [], that you stored in PM channels {page }. Menu mode Press [MNU] to select. In this mode you can change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. For further information, refer to MENU SET-UP {page }.

15 Easy Operation mode Press [MNU]+[ ] to select. In this mode only the basic functions are available and the memory storing procedures are simplified. You may prefer this mode if you seldom use functions other than the basic ones. For further information, refer to EASY OPERATION {page }. BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY The lower portion of the display has labels that indicate the current function of each of the front panel buttons. The Italic font is used to show these buttons in the description of each operation step. After pressing [F], pressing [F] again or waiting for 0 seconds restores the basic state. Basic State Display Lavels Labels after Pressing [F] Labels after Pressing [PM] Note: After pressing [F], press the appropriate key within approximately 0 seconds, or the Basic State display will be restored. 0 0

16 0 0 FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls and buttons. For the functions not described here, you will find explanations in the appropriate sections of this manual. q CALL button Recalls the Call channel {page }. Also starts or stops Call/VFO Scan {page } when in VFO mode, or Call/Memory Scan {page } when in Memory Recall mode. w VFO button Selects the VFO mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also provides: VFO Scan start/stop to scan the entire VFO range {page 0}. Program Scan start/stop to scan a programmed range of frequencies {page }. e MR button Selects the Memory Recall mode {page }. In this mode you can change memory channels, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts or stops Memory Scan {page 0}. r Tuning control Selects: Operating frequencies when in VFO mode {page }. Memory channels when in Memory Recall mode {page }. Menu Nos. when in Menu mode {page }. This control is used for various other selections. t MHz button Selects the MHz mode. In this mode you can change the operating frequency in MHz steps or 0 MHz steps {page }, using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Also starts or stops MHz Scan {page }. 0

17 y F (Function) button Allows you to select the different functions that are available using the multifunction buttons. u TONE button Switches the Tone function {page } or CTCSS function {page } ON or OFF. Also activates or deactivates Automatic Tone frequency ID {page }. i REV button Switches the transmit frequency and receive frequency when operating with a standard transmit offset {page } or an odd-split memory channel {page }. o LOW button Selects High, Medium, or Low transmit output power {page }.!0 BAND button Selects the VHF or UHF band. On some versions, also selects the MHz band.! DIM button Selects the display illumination from levels, including OFF {page }.! VOL control When turned, adjusts the level of receive audio from the speaker {page }.! SQL control When turned, adjusts the squelch threshold level {page }. This allows you to mute speaker output while no stations are being received 0 0

18 0 0! MNU button Selects the Menu mode {page }.! PM button Selects the Programmable Memory mode {page }.! (POWER) switch Switches the transceiver ON or OFF {page }.! Microphone connector Insert the -pin modular connector plug until the locking tab clicks.! DATA connector Connect a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet operation. Accepts a -pin mini DIN plug {page }. UP DC V, 00 ma max. GND STBY (PTT) GND (MIC) MIC NC: No connection DWN REAR PANEL q Antenna connector Connect an external antenna {page }. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The antenna system or load should have an impedance of 0 Ω. The TM-G0E accepts a male N-type connector and other versions accept a male PL- connector. This transceiver has only one antenna connector because of a built-in duplexer. w Power Input. V DC cable Connect a. V DC power source. Use the supplied DC power cable {pages and }. e Speaker jack If you wish, connect an optional external speaker for clearer audio. This jack accepts a. mm (/") diameter, -conductor plug. See page for more information. The right jack is unavailable.

19 MIC MICROPHONE MC-DM DWN UP MC- t CALL key y VFO key u MR key Identical to the front panel CALL, VFO and MR buttons. These keys can be re-programmed, if desired {page 0}. CALL VFO MR PF q UP button w DWN button Raises or lowers the operating frequency, the memory channel number, the menu number, etc. Holding either button down causes the action to be repeated. Also, switches between values for functions with multiple choices. LOCK ELECTRET CONDENSER MIC MADE IN JAPAN i PF key Depending on which function you select by accessing PF in Menu No. 0 {page }, the function of this key differs. Refer to PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS {page 0}. o DTMF keypad (MC-DM only) The -key keypad is used for DTMF functions {page }, or to directly enter a frequency or a memory channel number {page }. 0 e PTT (Push-to-talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then release to receive. r LOCK switch Locks all microphone keys except [PTT] and the DTMF keypad, if equipped. 0

20 0 0 INDICATORS 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 this table very useful. riority Scan Cross-band Operation U.S.A./ Canada only TM-G0E only Indicator (Blinking) What You Selected What You Press to Cancel T ransceiver Lock [ F], [MHz] All Lock [MHz]+ POWER ON t hen [ F], [MHz] A M mode Use Menu No. 0. C TCSS [TONE] T one function [ TONE], [TONE] [ F], [SHIFT] Minus offset direction (TM-G0E: one m ore [ F], [ SHIFT] ) Minus offset direction [ F], [SHIFT] (. MHz) [ F], [ SHIFT], [ F], [SHIFT] Plus offset direction (TM-G0E: one m ore [ F], [ SHIFT] ) R everse [REV] P [ F], [MNU] [ F], [ ] Indicator What You Selected When you receive a signal: What You Press to Cancel Automatic Power OFF Use Menu No.. 00 bps transfer Use Menu No.. Advanced Intercept Point Locked-out memory channel Memory channel containing data Transmit High mode transmit power Medium transmit power Low transmit power [ F], [DIM] Use Menu No.. BUSY appears when the squelch {page } is open. The S-meter shows the strength of received signals. R elease Mic [ PTT]. Default [ LOW], [ LOW] to select the default (High) [ LOW] to select the default (High)

21 SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF Switch ON the DC power supply. If operating mobile, skip this step. Press the (POWER) switch to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver, press the (POWER) switch again. In a fixed installation, after the transceiver has been switched ON, it can then be switched OFF or ON by using only the power switch on the DC power supply. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise (or counterclockwise) to increase (or decrease) the audio level. OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING SQUELCH The purpose of the Squelch function is to silence background noise output from the speaker (squelch closed) when no signals are present. When the squelch level is set correctly, you will hear sound (squelch opened) only while a station is actually being received. Turn the SQL control to just eliminate the background noise when no signal is present. As you turn the control clockwise, stronger signals are required to open the squelch. Note: The point at which ambient noise on a frequency just disappears, called the squelch threshold, depends on the frequency. SELECTING A BAND Press [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band. 0 0

22 0 0 SELECTING FREQUENCIES Tuning Control Using the Tuning control is convenient when you are within easy reach of the transceiver front panel, and the frequencies to be selected are near the current frequency. Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Turn the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. You can also select frequencies via the microphone keypad (MC-DM only). See KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY {page }. To change frequencies in steps of MHz, press [MHz] first. Pressing [MHz] again cancels the MHz function. To change frequencies in steps of 0 MHz, press [F]+[MHz] first; do not press [F] for longer than second. Pressing [F] cancels the 0 MHz function; pressing [MHz] starts the MHz function. Note: If you cannot select a particular frequency, you need to change the frequency step size. See CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE {page } for further information. Microphone [UP]/ [DWN] Buttons Using Mic [UP]/ [DWN] for frequency selection is useful when mobiling or any time you are not immediately in front of the transceiver. Press Mic [UP] or [DWN] once to change the frequency by one step in the direction indicated by the button. Pressing and holding the button causes the frequency to step repeatedly. Release it to stop the frequency change. To change frequencies in steps of MHz (or 0 MHz), press [MHz] (or [F]+[MHz]) first. MC-DM

23 TRANSMITTING When ready to begin transmitting, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak in a normal tone of voice. ON AIR and the RF power meter appear. Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility of your signal at the receiving station. The RF power meter shows the relative transmit output power. When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT]. MC-DM Selecting Output Power It s wise, and required by law, to select the lowest power that allows reliable communication. If operating from battery power, lower transmit power will give you more operating time before a charge is necessary. Reducing power lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. Press [LOW] to select high ( H ), medium ( M ), or low ( L ) power. The default is high. CAUTION: DO NOT TRANSMIT WITH HIGH OUTPUT POWER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. THE TRANSCEIVER MAY OVERHEAT AND MALFUNCTION. CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE HEAT SINK TO OVERHEAT. NEVER TOUCH THE HEAT SINK WHEN IT MAY BE HOT. Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may function to lower transmit output power. 0 0

24 0 0 If you are a person who has just acquired a ham license and wants to use only the basic functions for now, use Easy Operation mode. Only the basic functions are available in this mode so you need not worry about studying other functions. When in this mode, you can store a simplex frequency in up to memory channels by just pressing a single key; the channels are shared by both bands. Press [MNU]+[ ] to enter (or exit) Easy Operation mode. Note: Settings made in Easy Operation mode are independent of settings in the normal mode. The available keys and functions in this mode are listed in the table. The VOL and SQL controls also function. 0 MC-DM EASY OPERATION Press To Page Ref. switch ON (or OFF) the transceiver. C ALL L recall the Call channel. CAL ALL L store the currently selected frequency in the ( s) Call channel. V FO select VFO mode. MR s elect Memory Recall mode. M Hz change the frequency in steps of MHz. Tunin uning control change the frequency. ( s) ( s) ( s) store the currently selected frequency in m emory channel,, or ; ex. [ ] ( s ) to store in channel. recall memory channel,, or, if data s tored; ex. [ ] to recall channel. L OW switch the transmit output power. B AND change the current band. Mic DM IM change the display illumination. Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic D W N lower the operating frequency. UP raise the operating frequency. P T T transmit. C AL L recall the Call channel. V F O select VFO mode. MR s elect Memory Recall mode. PF change the current band.

25 WHAT IS A MENU? Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of physical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. MENU ACCESS Select the desired band. For some Menu Nos., you can select a different setting on each band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. The last Menu No. used appears. MENU SET-UP Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the Menu No. ESC and OK appear as button labels. To cancel the selection and restore the previous display, press [ESC]. Press [OK]. Depending on Menu Nos., s also appears. For the subsequent steps, see the appropriate sections in this manual. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to switch the selection. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. Note: As required, operate keys or the Tuning control in each step within approximately 0 seconds, or the previous mode will be restored. 0 0

26 0 0 MENU CONFIGURATION Note: For the shaded Menu functions, select the appropriate band (VHF or UHF) before entering Menu mode. Menu No. Description Selections Menu No. and No. are selectable only after a memory channel has been recalled. Menu No. is selectable only when S-meter Squelch is ON. Default 0 AM/ FM Mode Switch (U.S.A./ Canada only) AM/ FM See reference page Power-On Message See reference page KENWOOD Auto Dimmer Change ON/ OFF OFF Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF OFF M emory Recall Method All bands (ALL)/ Single band (ONE) All bands Memory Channel Name See reference page 0 Auto PM Channel Storage ON/ OFF OFF Automatic Repeater Offset (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe only) ON/ OFF ON Offset Frequency MHz ~. MHz in steps of 0 khz See reference page Upper/lower RX Programmable VFO Frequencies selectable on the band frequency limits on (Upper/ lower limits) the band 0 S can Resume Method Time-Operated (TO)/ Carrier-Operated (CO) Time-Operated Priority Scan Method Mode A/ Mode B Mode A Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/ OFF OFF Time-Out Timer (TOT) / / 0 minutes 0 minutes S-meter Squelch ON/ OFF OFF S-meter Squelch Hang Time ms/ 0 ms/ 00 ms/ OFF OFF Ref. Page 0

27 Menu Ref. Description Selections Default No. Page Beep Volume Level (min.) ~ (max.) / OFF Level Voice Synthesizer English/ Japanese/ OFF English DIM/ VOICE Function Switch DIM/ VOICE DIM Data Transfer Rate 00 bps/ 00 bps 00 bps 0 ~ Programmable Function Keys See reference page User setting, Not currently used 0 Hz Tone Transmit Hold (TM-G0E only) ON/ OFF OFF Microphone Control (U.S.A./ Canada only) ON/ OFF OFF 0 Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones (U.S.A./ Canada only) ON/ OFF OFF ~ DTMF Number Storage (U.S.A./ Canada only) See reference page Menu No. and No. are selectable only when the optional VS- is installed. 0 0

28 0 0 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:. MHz TX tone:. Hz RX:. MHz OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS TX:. MHz TX tone:. Hz RX:. MHz 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 Select a band. Select a receive frequency. Select an offset direction. Select an offset frequency. Activate the Tone function, if necessary. Select a tone frequency, if necessary. Press and hold Mic [PTT].

29 Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower ( ) than the receive frequency. Select the desired band. Press [F], [SHIFT]. Each time you repeat this key operation, the offset direction changes as shown below. TM-G0A/E (VHF) TM-G0A (UHF) TM-G0E (UHF) Simplex + Simplex + Note: If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable transmit frequency range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of the following methods to bring the transmit frequency into the allowable range: Move the receive frequency further inside the band. Change the offset direction. While using an odd-split memory channel or transmitting, you cannot change the offset direction. TM-G0E Only: If you select - - for the offset direction, you cannot change the default offset frequency (. MHz). Selecting Offset Frequency Select how much the transmit frequency will be offset from the receive frequency. The default offset frequency on the VHF band is 00 khz no matter which market version; the default on the UHF band is MHz (TM-G0A) or. MHz (TM-G0E). Select the desired band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (OFS). Press [OK], then select the appropriate offset frequency. The selectable range is from MHz to. MHz in steps of 0 khz. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. Note: After changing the offset frequency, the new offset frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset. 0 0

30 0 0 Activating Tone Function Select the desired band. Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as shown below. No Indicator TM-G0E Only: When you access repeaters that require 0 Hz tones, you need not activate the Tone function. No matter which selection you make here, pressing the Mic PF key assigned the 0 Hz Tone function {page } causes the transceiver to transmit 0 Hz tones. Selecting a Tone Frequency Select the desired band. Press [TONE] to activate the Tone function. Press [F], [T.SEL]. The current tone frequency appears and blinks. The default is. Hz. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select a tone frequency. Tone CTCSS ( T ) ( CT ) No. Press [OK] to complete the setting. TM-G0E Only: To transmit a 0 Hz tone, assign the 0 Hz Tone function to one of the Programmable Function (PF) keys of the microphone {page }. Note: If you store tone settings in memory channels, you need not make the settings every time. Recalling the memory channels will restore the tone settings which you make this time. Refer to MEMORY CHANNELS {page }. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) U.S.A./ Canada Only: Use Nos. 0 to shown in the table above when selecting tone frequencies via Keypad Direct Entry {page }.

31 Automatic Repeater Offset (U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an offset direction and activates the Tone function, according to the frequency that you select on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association. U.S.A. and Canada versions This complies with the standard ARRL band plan MHz S S: Simplex European versions S + S + S MHz S S: Simplex Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse or CTCSS is ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies. S Select the VHF band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (ARO). Press [OK], then switch the function ON (default) or OFF. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. 0 0

32 0 0 REVERSE FUNCTION After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency, you can exchange these frequencies using the Reverse function. While using a repeater, this function allows you to check the signal strength of a station accessing the repeater. If the station s signal is strong, move to a simplex frequency to continue the contact and free up the repeater. Press [REV] to switch the Reverse function ON (or OFF). R appears when the function is ON. Note: If pressing [REV] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable transmit frequency range, then pressing Mic [PTT] causes an error beep to sound; transmission is inhibited. If pressing [REV] places the receive frequency outside the receive frequency range, an error beep sounds and no reversal occurs. Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON. You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting.

33 In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need not reprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall wanted channels by simple operation. A total of 0 memory channels are available for VHF and UHF. You can also store a name for each memory channel. For more information, see NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS {page 0}. SIMPLEX & REPEATER OR ODD-SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL? You can use each memory channel as a simplex & repeater channel or odd-split channel. Store only one frequency to use as a simplex & repeater channel or two separate frequencies to use as an odd-split channel. Select either application for each channel depending on the operations you have in mind. Simplex & repeater channel allows: Simplex frequency operation Repeater operation with a standard offset (If an offset direction is stored) Odd-split channel allows: Repeater operation with a non-standard offset Note: Not only can you store data in memory channels, but you can also overwrite existing data with new data. MEMORY CHANNELS The data listed below can be stored in each memory channel: Parameter Receive frequency Transmit Tone Tone frequency frequency ON CTCSS frequency CTCSS ON Frequency Offset Reverse Memory Memory step size direction ON channel lockout channel name Yes: Can be stored in memory. N/A: Not applicable Simplex & Repeater Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Odd-split Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/ A N/ A Yes Yes 0 0

34 0 0 STORING SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES OR STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Press [BAND] to select the desired band. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired frequency. You can also enter digits directly from the microphone keypad (MC-DM only). See page. If storing a standard repeater frequency, select the following data: Offset direction {page } Tone ON, if necessary {page } Tone frequency, if necessary {page } If storing a simplex frequency, you may select other related data (CTCSS ON, CTCSS freq. etc.). Press [F]. A memory channel number appears. A triangle icon appears above the memory channel number if the channel already contained data. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired memory channel (within approx. 0 seconds). Press [MR]. The selected frequency and related data are stored in the memory channel. STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with a non-standard offset. To access those repeaters, store two separate frequencies in a memory channel. You then can operate on those repeaters without changing the offset programming in the Menu. Select the appropriate receive frequency by using steps to (not ) given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies. If necessary, select Tone ON {page } and tone frequency {page }. Press [MR] ( s). and + appear. Select the appropriate transmit frequency (within approx. 0 seconds). Press [MR]. The selected transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel. Note: When you recall an odd-split memory channel, and + appear on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency. In step you cannot use Mic [MR], nor Mic [PF] programmed with Memory Recall. Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-split memory channel.

35 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. The memory channel used last is recalled. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired memory channel. You can also recall memory channels by directly entering numeric digits via the microphone keypad (MC-DM only). See page. You cannot recall empty memory channels. To restore VFO mode, press [VFO]. You may want to recall only memory channels that store frequencies of the current band. Access Menu No. (MR) to select ONE. The default is ALL. ONE: Recalls only memory channels of the current band. ALL: Recalls all programmed memory channels. For example, allows you to recall a VHF frequency channel when operating the UHF band. Note: When you recall an odd-split memory channel, and + appear on the display. Press [REV] to display the transmit frequency. After recalling a memory channel, you may program data such as Tone or CTCSS. These settings, however, are cleared once you select another channel or the VFO mode. To permanently store the data, overwrite the channel contents {page }. CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS Recall the desired memory channel. Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. Press [MHz]+[ ]. A confirmation message appears. Press [OK]. The contents of the selected memory channel are erased. 0 0

36 0 0 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS You can name memory channels using up to alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on the display instead of the stored frequency. Names can be callsigns, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. Note: You can also name the Priority channel, but you cannot name the Call, L to L, nor U to U channels. Recall the desired memory channel. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (MEM.NAME). Press [OK]. 0 The first digit blinks. If you recall a memory channel that has a name stored, the last digit blinks. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the first digit. You can select 0 to, A to Z,, /, or a space. To enter a dot after the digit, press [MR]. Pressing [MR] again clears the dot. Press [s]. The second digit blinks. Repeat steps and to enter up to digits. After selecting the th digit, you need not press [s]. To re-enter the preceding digit, press [t]. To clear all digits and move back to the first digit, press [VFO]. Press [OK] to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. Note: You can assign names only to memory channels in which you have stored frequencies and related data. The stored names can be overwritten by repeating steps to. The stored names also are erased by clearing memory channels. SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY After storing memory names, you can switch the display between memory names and frequencies. You may sometimes want to confirm frequencies stored in named memory channels. Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. Press [MHz] to switch between memory name and frequency display.

37 CALL CHANNEL The Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you will recall often. The Call channel also can be programmed either as a simplex & repeater or odd-split channel. No matter what mode the transceiver is in, the Call channel can always be selected quickly. You may want to dedicate the Call channel as an emergency channel within your group. In this case, the Call/VFO scan {page } will be useful. The default frequency stored in the Call channel is shown below: U.S.A./ Europe/ Version Canada General The contents of the Call channel cannot be deleted; however, you can overwrite old data with new data as described in the following section. Recalling the Call Channel Select the desired band. Press [CALL] to recall the Call channel. C appears. VHF UHF.000 MHz MHz.000 MHz MHz To restore the previous mode, press [CALL] again. Changing Call Channel Contents Select the desired band. Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, etc.). When you program the Call channel as an odd-split channel, select a receive frequency. Press [F], [CALL]. The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call channel. The previous mode is restored. When programming as an odd-split channel, press [F], [CALL] ( s) instead. and + appear. To use as an odd-split channel, proceed to the next step. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired transmit frequency. Press [CALL] again. The selected transmit frequency is stored in the Call channel, and the previous mode is restored. Note: Transmit Offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-split Call channel. To store data other than frequencies, select the data in step not step. 0 0

38 0 0 MEMORY VFO TRANSFERS Transferring the contents of a memory channel or the Call channel to the VFO can be useful if you want to search for other stations or a clear frequency, near the selected memory channel or Call channel frequency. Recall the desired memory channel or the Call channel. Press [F], [VFO]. The entire contents of the memory channel or the Call channel are copied to the VFO. VFO mode is selected after the transfer is completed. Note: A transmit frequency from an odd-split memory channel or odd-split Call channel is not transferred to the VFO. To transfer a transmit frequency, press [REV], then press [F], [VFO]. Lockout status and memory names are not copied from a memory channel to the VFO. CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION When this function is switched ON, the transceiver displays only a memory channel number instead of a frequency. Press [LOW]+[ ] to switch this function ON (or OFF). When in Channel Display mode, you cannot use the following functions: VFO Select Programmable Memory Recall Memory Channel Store Memory VFO Transfer Freq. Step Size Change Easy Operation Select Programmable Memory Reset MHz Function Select Programmable Memory Store Call Channel Store Memory Channel Clear VFO Scan Partial/ Full reset Note: You cannot switch this function ON if you have stored frequencies in no memory channels. When in Channel Display mode, you may want to recall only memory channels of the desired band. Before pressing [LOW]+[ ], select ONE in Menu No. (MR), then select the desired band.

39 INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. In addition, doing Full Reset is a quick way to clear all memory channels; however, you then need to re-program memory channels after initialization. Note: While using the Channel Display or All Lock function, you cannot do Partial Reset nor Full Reset. VHF Band Defaults Version U.S.A./ Canada Europe/ General UHF Band Defaults Version U.S.A./ Canada Europe/ General VFO Frequency Frequency Step Tone Frequency.000 MHz khz. Hz.000 MHz. khz. Hz VFO Frequency Frequency Step Tone Frequency MHz khz. Hz MHz khz. Hz Partial Reset (VFO) Use to initialize all settings except the memory channels, the Call channel, the PM channels, and Memory Channel Lockout. Press [VFO]+[ ]. A confirmation message appears. To quit resetting, press any key other than [OK]. Press [OK]. Full Reset (Memory) Use to initialize all settings that you have customized. Press [MR]+[ ]. A confirmation message appears. To quit resetting, press any key other than [OK]. Press [OK]. Note: You can also do Partial Reset or Full Reset by pushing the RESET switch on the transceiver {page }. 0 0

40 0 0 Programmable Memory (PM) allows you to store virtually all settings currently set on the transceiver. So you can quickly recall exactly the same environment later. This transceiver provides PM channels. If you are the type of person who likes the many features offered by modern transceivers, but dislikes remembering how to make all the necessary settings, you will find Programmable Memory particularly useful. PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION The following programmable settings are shared by the VHF and UHF bands: Band Prioriy Select Time-Out Auto Scan method Timer Dimmer Change Data transfer rate Scan resume method Microphone keypad confirmation tone (U.S.A./ Canada only) PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM) Memory Recall method Automatic Power Off Display Dimmer Beep volume 0 Hz Tone Transmit Hold (TM-G0E only) S-meter Squelch The following settings can be separately stored for the VHF and UHF bands: VFO frequency Memory Frequency Tone Tone Offset Recall mode frequency ON Automatic step size direction Repeater Offset Upper frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) Advanced Intercept Point VFO mode Call Channel mode Transmit output power CTCSS frequency CTCSS ON Offset frequency Reverse ON Lower frequency limit (for Programmable VFO) AM/ FM mode (U.S.A./ Canada only)

41 APPLICATION EXAMPLES The following are examples of how you might use Programmable Memory. These examples may not represent applications useful to you, but you will understand the flexibility of this function. Situation You share your transceiver with other members in your family or club. However, each individual has personal preferences for how they like to set various functions. You have to keep changing many settings each time you use the transceiver. Situation While operating mobile on the way to work every morning, you prefer a silent transceiver that does not interrupt the morning calm. In addition, you feel that a bright display is a waste of electricity in sunlight. At night when driving home, you realize the Beep function truly serves a purpose and you acknowledge it is nice to see a bright display after dark. Situation You cannot figure out how you can make the transceiver exit the current mode. Solution Because PM channels are available, up to persons can separately program the transceiver and store their customized environment. Then each person can quickly change to his or her favorite settings, simply by recalling a PM channel. It is too much trouble to change back the settings after somebody else has reconfigured them. So this application may avoid having a feature-rich transceiver but never using many useful features. Solution In two PM channels, store the same operating data such as frequency, offset, tone, etc., and store different settings for the Display Dimmer and Beep functions. Then you can quickly recall the best settings for day or night operating. Solution Simply recall PM channel that contains an exact copy of the transceiver default environment. You will not lose the contents of any memory channels. 0 0

42 0 0 STORING DATA IN PM CHANNELS Confirm that the following conditions have been satisfied: The transceiver is in the receive mode. Scan is not being used. Microphone Control is OFF. Select the desired band. Select the desired frequency and related data (Tone, CTCSS, etc.) using VFO mode. If required, select another band, then select the desired frequency and related data. Press [F], [PM]. The PM channel numbers appear and blink. Press [] to [] corresponding to the desired PM channel. The selected frequency and related data are stored in the PM channel. RECALLING PM CHANNELS Press [PM]. The PM channel numbers appear. Press [] to [] corresponding to the desired PM channel. The contents of the selected channel are recalled. The selected channel number appears and slowly blinks. To exit PM Recall mode, press [PM], [PM OFF]. Note: You cannot recall a PM memory channel while transmitting.

43 AUTO PM CHANNEL STORAGE After you recalled a PM channel, this function automatically overwrites the current PM channel with the present operating environment when: You recall another PM channel. You press [PM], [PM OFF]. You switch OFF the transceiver. Use the following procedures to activate this function: Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (PM.AT). Press [OK], then switch the function ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. RESETTING PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY Use this procedure to reset the PM channels to the factory defaults. Press [CALL]+[ ]. A confirmation message appears. To quit resetting, press any key other than [OK]. Press [OK]. 0 0

44 0 0 Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable with how to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibility gained will increase your operating efficiency. KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0. MHz KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 Stop Note: Remember to adjust the squelch threshold level before using Scan. While using CTCSS, Scan stops for any signal received; however, the squelch opens only for signals that contain the same CTCSS tone that is selected on your transceiver. When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal strength matches or exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes seconds after the signal level drops below the S-meter setting. SCAN This transceiver provides the following conventional scans in addition to Priority Scan {page } that may be new to you: Scan VFO Scan Type Memory Scan MHz Scan Program Scan Call/VFO Scan Call/Memory Scan Scan Range All frequencies tunable on the band Frequencies stored in the memory channels All frequencies within MHz range All frequencies in the range selected on the band Call channel plus the current VFO frequency Call channel plus the memory channel last used

45 SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Priority Scan, it s necessary to decide under what condition you want your transceiver to continue scanning after detecting and stopping for a signal. You can choose Time-Operated mode or Carrier-Operated mode. The default is Time- Operated mode. Time-Operated mode Your transceiver stops scanning when detecting a signal, remains there for approximately seconds, and then continues to scan even if the signal is still present. Carrier-Operated mode Your transceiver stops scanning when detecting a signal and remains on the same frequency until the signal drops out. There is a second delay between signal drop-out and scan resumption to allow time for any responding stations to begin transmitting. Note: To temporarily stop scanning and monitor weak signals, press and hold the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page }. Release the key to resume scanning. Selecting Scan Resume Method Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. 0 (SCAN). Press [OK], then select Time-Operated (default) or Carrier-Operated. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. 0 0

46 0 0 VFO SCAN VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from the lowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band. The current frequency step size {page } is used. s s Select the desired band. Press [VFO] ( s). The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan), or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To quit VFO Scan, press any key other than [MHz] and Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Note: The squelch must be closed for Scan to function. MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan allows all memory channels containing data to be scanned. Press [MR] ( s). The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. Scan starts with the channel last recalled. To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan), or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To quit Memory Scan, press any key other than Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Note: At least or more memory channels must contain data and must not be locked out. The squelch must be closed for Scan to function. The L to L and U to U memory channels and the priority channel are not scanned. You can also start Memory Scan when in Channel Display mode. While Scan is being interrupted, the channel number blinks. If you select ONE using Menu No. (MR), memory channels on only the current band will be scanned; otherwise, memory channels on both VHF and UHF bands will be scanned. 0

47 Locking Out Memory Channels Memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning, can be locked out. Recall the desired memory channel. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (MR.L.O.). Press [OK], then switch Lockout ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. When you recall a locked out memory channel, a star appears above the memory channel. Note: The L to L and U to U memory channels and the priority channel cannot be locked out. MHz SCAN MHz Scan allows you to scan a MHz segment of the band. The current MHz digit determines the limits of the scan. For example, if the current frequency is.00 MHz, then MHz Scan would scan from.000 MHz to. MHz. The exact upper limit depends on the step size selected. s Select the desired band. Press [VFO] ( s) to start VFO Scan first. Press [MHz] to start MHz Scan. The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan), or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To quit MHz Scan, press any key other than [MHz] and Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 0 0

48 0 0 PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is identical with VFO Scan except that you select the frequency range of the scan. Setting Scan Limits s You can store up to scan ranges in memory channels L/U to L/U. Select the desired band. Select the desired frequency as the lower limit. Press [F]. Select a channel in the range from L to L. Press [MR]. The lower limit is stored in the channel. Select the desired frequency as the upper limit. Press [F]. Select a matching channel in the range from U to U. If you have selected, for example, L in step, select U. Press [MR]. The upper limit is stored in the channel. 0 To confirm the stored scan limits, press [MR], then select the L and U channels. Note: The lower limit must be lower in frequency than the upper limit. The lower and upper frequency steps must be equal. The lower and upper limits must be selected on the same band.

49 Using Program Scan Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits. Press [VFO] ( s). The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. Scan starts at the frequency currently displayed. To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control clockwise (upward scan) or counterclockwise (downward scan), or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To quit Program Scan, press any key other than [MHz] and Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Note: The squelch must be closed for Scan to function. If the frequency step of the current VFO frequency differs from that of the programmed frequencies, you cannot use Program Scan. If the frequency steps of the lower limit and upper limit differ, you cannot use Program Scan. If the current VFO frequency is within more than one programmed scan range, the range stored in the smallest channel numbers is used. CALL/VFO SCAN Use Call/VFO Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the current VFO frequency on the selected band. Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Select the desired band. Select the desired frequency. Press [CALL] ( s) to start Call/VFO Scan. The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. To quit Call/VFO Scan, press any key other than Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. CALL/MEMORY SCAN Use Call/Memory Scan to monitor both the Call channel and the desired memory channel. Recall the desired memory channel. Press [CALL] ( s) to start Call/Memory Scan. The MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress. The Call channel on the same band as of the selected memory channel is used for Scan. To quit Call/Memory Scan, press any key other than Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Note: The memory channel last used is scanned even if it has been locked out. 0 0

50 0 0 PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to monitor your favorite frequency on one band while operating on another band. Use Priority Scan. This Scan always monitors your favorite frequency in the background. When receiving signals on your specific frequency, the transceiver immediately recalls that frequency on the display and allows you to use it for QSO. First store your favorite frequency in the Priority channel and select one of the two Priority Scan methods. Note: If you do not operate any control or key for seconds after signals drop, the transceiver resumes Priority Scan. KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0.0 MHz KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 Storing Frequency in Priority Channel Select the desired band. Select the desired frequency. Press [F]. A memory channel number appears. Select the Priority channel ( Pr ). Press [MR]. Note: Not only can you store data in the Priority channel, but you can also overwrite existing data with new data.

51 Selecting Priority Scan Method This transceiver prepares the following two modes for Priority Scan. Use mode B when you do not want Priority Scan to disrupt your current QSO. Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every seconds no matter whether or not signals are being received on the current operating frequency. Mode B: Monitors the Priority channel every seconds only when no signals are present on the current operating frequency. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (PRI). Press [OK], then select mode A (default) or mode B. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. Using Priority Scan Press [F], [MNU] to start Priority Scan. PRI appears. When signals are received on the Priority channel, a beep sounds and the Priority channel is recalled. In addition, PRI blinks. Press and hold Mic [PTT] to transmit on the Priority channel and release Mic [PTT] to receive. Approximately seconds after signals drop, Priority Scan resumes. To quit Priority Scan, press [F], [MNU] again. Note: When signals are received on the Priority channel programmed with CTCSS, the Priority channel is recalled; however, the squelch does not open unless the signals contain the matching CTCSS tone. You can simultaneously use Priority Scan and any other type of Scan; however Priority Scan does not function while the other scan is being paused. To monitor the current operating frequency while using Priority Scan, press and hold the Mic PF key assigned the Monitor function {page }. Release the key to resume Priority Scan. 0 0

52 0 0 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. Simply select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among the standard tone frequencies. Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you of listening to unwanted conversations. KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 CTCSS frequency:. Hz Received Not Received Not Received KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 CTCSS frequency:. Hz KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 CTCSS frequency: 00.0 Hz KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 CTCSS: OFF USING CTCSS Select the desired band. Press [TONE] to activate the CTCSS function. Each time you press [TONE], the selection changes as shown below: No Indicator Press [F], [T.SEL]. The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks. Tone ( T ) CTCSS ( CT ) Turn the Tuning control, or Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select a CTCSS frequency. Press [OK] to complete the setting. When you are called: The squelch of your transceiver opens only when the selected tone is received. When you make a call: Press and hold Mic [PTT].

53 Note: Skip steps to if you have already programmed the appropriate CTCSS frequency. You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tone functions. You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone functions simultaneously. If you select a high tone frequency, receiving audio or noise that contains the same frequency portions may cause CTCSS to function incorrectly. To prevent noise from causing this problem, select an appropriate noise squelch level {page }. No. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. No. No. No. (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) Note: Use Nos. 0 to, shown in the table above, when selecting tone frequencies via Keypad Direct Entry {page } (U.S.A./ Canada only). Automatic Tone Frequency ID This function automatically identifies the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. Select the desired band. Press [TONE] ( s) to activate the function. The current tone frequency appears and the Hz decimal blinks. s When a signal is received, the transceiver begins scanning through all tone frequencies in order to identify the incoming tone frequency. When the tone frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. The identified frequency is programmed in place of the currently set CTCSS frequency. Press any key to quit the function. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. 0 0

54 0 0 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) You can send DTMF tones by using the DTMF keys on the MC-DM microphone. The keypad includes the keys found on a push-button telephone plus additional keys (A, B, C, D). These additional keys are required for various control operations by some repeater systems. MAKING DTMF CALLS Press and hold Mic [PTT]. Press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send DTMF tones. The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted. Your transceiver remains in the transmit mode for seconds after you release each key. So you can release Mic [PTT] after beginning to press keys. Freq. (Hz) 0 A 0 B C 0 D Autopatch Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. Autopatch allows you to access the public telephone network by sending DTMF tones. Some repeaters require a special key sequence to activate Autopatch. Check with the repeater control operator. Mic Keypad Confirmation Tones When pressing the desired keys on the microphone keypad, this function produces feedback tones for your confirmation. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (DT.MN). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to switch the function ON or OFF (default). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode.

55 STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALER To store a DTMF number with a maximum of digits in any of 0 dedicated DTMF memory channels, follow the procedure below. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your microphone. If so, this could prevent the function from working correctly. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. to (DTMF) corresponding to the desired memory channel. Press [OK]. The display for entering a DTMF number appears. Use the keypad to enter the digits of the number to be stored. The corresponding DTMF tones are heard. If you enter an incorrect digit, press [VFO] to erase all digits entered. Press [OK] to complete the entry and exit Menu mode. CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. to (DTMF) corresponding to the desired memory channel. Press [MR]. The number stored in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker. Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode. TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS To transmit a stored DTMF number, follow the procedure below. Press Mic [PTT]+ Mic [PF]. Press a single key [0] to [] to select the desired channel. The number stored in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker. After the transmission, the frequency display is restored. 0 0

56 0 0 The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], [VFO], and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. If you prefer, you can change the default functions assigned to these keys. Programmable Function Key PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS Default Function [ PF] ( PF) Band Select [ MR] ( PF) Memory Recall [ VFO] ( PF) VFO Select [ CALL] ( PF) Call Channel Select ASSIGNING FRONT PANEL KEY FUNCTIONS Press one of the following key combinations depending on which key you want to re-program: Mic [PF]+[ ] ( PF appears) Mic [MR]+[ ] ( PF appears) Mic [VFO]+[ ] ( PF appears) Mic [CALL]+[ ] ( PF appears) Press the key or key combination on the front panel that you want to assign. The following types of front panel key functions cannot be assigned: (POWER) switch [ KEY] ( s) S QL control [ T unin g [ KEY]+[ ] [ [F ] control V O L control The front panel key will still function normally after copying its function to a Programmable Function key. To restore the default functions, do a Full Reset {page }. Note: If the LOCK switch located on the rear of the microphone is ON, you cannot re-program the Programmable Function keys. Pressing the PTT switch in step assigns the VFO/Memory Recall Switch function. 0

57 ASSIGNING SPECIAL KEY FUNCTIONS Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. 0 (PF) to No. (PF). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to select the desired function. As you turn the Tuning control clockwise the selection changes as shown below: User Setting Monitor Enter (U.S.A./ Canada only) Voice PWR switch (PF only) 0 Hz Tone (TM-G0E only) Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. User Setting: Selects the front panel key function you assigned {page 0}. Monitor: Makes the squelch open and allows you to monitor activity on the current frequency. This function is useful when adjusting the volume or when receiving weak signals. Pressing the re-programmed Mic key switches Monitor ON or OFF. Scan will not function if Monitor is ON (squelch open). Enter (U.S.A./ Canada only): Allows you to enter digits from the MC-DM microphone. Refer to KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY {page }. Voice: Activates or deactivates function that announces the current frequency using beeps of different frequencies. Press any key to stop the beeps. (POWER) switch: Turns the transceiver ON or OFF. This function can be assigned only to PF. 0 Hz Tone (TM-G0E only): After releasing the re-programmed Mic key with Transmit Hold ON, the transceiver remains in the transmit mode for seconds; a 0 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted for seconds. A 0 Hz tone is continuously transmitted only while the re-programmed Mic key is being held. You can also use Transmit Hold to continuously send a 0 Hz tone for seconds after releasing the re-programmed Mic key. To activate this function, access Menu No. (T.HLD) and select ON. 0 0

58 0 0 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. This feature can be useful when accessing repeaters to prevent repeater time-outs, or when trying to conserve battery power. When TOT times out, the transceiver generates beeps and automatically returns to receive mode. To resume transmitting, release and then press Mic [PTT] again. You can change the default TOT time (0 minutes). Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (TOT). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to select the desired TOT time. The selectable time are,, and 0 minutes. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO) Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitors whether any buttons or keys have been pressed, or whether the Tuning control has been turned. After hours pass with no operations, APO turns OFF the power. However, minute before the power turns OFF, APO appears and blinks, and a series of warning tones sound. Note: If the squelch opens or any settings are changed during the hour period while APO is ON, the timer resets. When the squelch closes or you stop changing the settings, the timer begins counting again from 0. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (APO). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to switch the function ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to compete the setting and exit Menu mode.

59 PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum and maximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control. For example, if you select MHz for the lower limit and MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be from.000 MHz to. MHz. This function will be useful if you always check frequencies within a certain range. Note: You cannot program the 00 khz and subsequent digits. The exact 00 khz and subsequent digits of the upper limit depend on the step size selected. You can select the lower and upper limits within the allowable receive frequency range that differs depending on the markets. Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Select the desired band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (PROG.VFO). Press [OK], then select the lower frequency limit. Press [OK] again, then select the upper frequency limit. Press [OK] once again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. 0 0

60 0 0 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) You can select the desired operating frequency, memory channel, or tone frequency by entering numbers directly from the MC-DM microphone. To use this function, assign the Enter function to any Programmable Function key first {page }. Frequency Entry Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Select the desired band. Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. The display for Direct Frequency Entry appears. Use the Mic keypad to enter the desired frequency. Enter the digits in order from the most significant to the least significant. When the current step size is, 0,, 0, or 0 khz, enter numeric values to the khz digit. Enter either 0 or for the khz digit. On versions with receiver coverage wider than 0 MHz, enter from the 0 MHz digit. For other versions, begin entering from the MHz digit. Note: When the current step size is.,., or khz, entering the 0 khz digit completes frequency setting. The 0 khz and subsequent digits are corrected according to which key is pressed for the 0 khz digit. If you press any key other than [0] ~ [] or [Enter], or if you do not make the next entry within 0 seconds, direct entry is canceled and the VFO mode is restored. If you press Mic [Enter] while entering a frequency, the new data is accepted for the digits entered and the previous data remains unchanged for the digits not yet entered. Except for the khz digit, entering a digit that is outside the allowable range causes the nearest digit within range to be displayed. For the khz digit, pressing [0] ~ [] selects 0 and pressing [] ~ [] selects. Memory Channel Number Entry Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. - - appears. Use the Mic keypad to enter digits. To recall channel, for example, enter 00. If you press any key other than [0] ~ [], or if you do not make the next entry within 0 seconds, the previous frequency display will be restored. If you enter a memory channel that does not contain data, an error beep sounds.

61 Tone Frequency Number Entry Select the desired band. Press [TONE] to activate the Tone or CTCSS function. Press [F], [T.SEL]. The current tone frequency appears. Press the Mic key re-programmed with Enter. - - appears. Use the Mic keypad to enter the Tone No. corresponding to the desired tone frequency. Consult the tables given in pages and to find out how the Tone Nos. correspond to the tone frequencies. To select Tone No. (. Hz), for example, enter 0. If you press any key other than [0] ~ [], or if you do not make the next entry within 0 seconds, the previous frequency display will be restored. CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. The default step size on the VHF band is khz (U.S.A./ Canada) or. khz (Europe/ General). The default on the UHF band is khz no matter which market version. Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. Select the desired band. Press [F], [STEP]. The current step size appears. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the desired step size. The selectable step sizes are,., 0,.,, 0,, and 0 khz. Press [OK] to complete the setting. Note: Changing between step sizes may correct the displayed frequency. For example, if. MHz is displayed with a khz step size selected, changing to a. khz step size corrects the displayed frequency to. MHz. 0 0

62 0 0 DISPLAY DIMMER Manual Dimmer Change You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. Press [DIM] to select from levels, including OFF. Note: Selecting OFF automatically switches Auto Dimmer Change ON. Auto Dimmer Change This function increases the display intensity one step brighter for approximately seconds when you press a front panel button or Mic key, or turn the Tuning control. No change occurs if you have selected the brightest level. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (A.DIM). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to switch the function ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. BEEP VOLUME CHANGE The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel button or Mic key. You can change the beep volume or turn it off. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (BEEP). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to select the volume from levels to and OFF. The default is level. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. DISPLAY DEMONSTRATION By initiating this function, various pre-programmed displays appear. You still can normally use the transceiver in this mode. Pressing a front panel button or Mic key, or turning the Tuning control restores the operating display immediately. If there is no button/key entry or Tuning control adjustment for approximately seconds, the transceiver reverts back to Demonstration mode. Press [F]+[ ] to switch the function ON (or OFF).

63 LOCK Transceiver Lock Transceiver Lock is suitable for a typical mobile installation where you alter most functions with your microphone. This Lock disables all functions excluding the following: (POWER) switch [F] [F], [MHz] SQL controls VOL controls Microphone keys Press [F], [MHz] to switch Transceiver Lock ON (or OFF). A key icon appears when the function is ON. All Lock All Lock is ideal when you have no plans to transmit but you want to monitor a specific channel. This Lock disables all functions excluding the following two: (POWER) switch [MHz]+[ ] Switch Transceiver Lock ON. Switch OFF the power to the transceiver. Press [MHz]+[ ] to switch All Lock ON (or OFF). The key icon slowly blinks when the function is ON. POWER-ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, the factorydefault message appears and stays for approximately seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of KENWOOD. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (P-ON). Press [OK]. The current message appears and the last digit blinks. Press [VFO] to clear all digits and move back to the first digit. Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the first digit. To enter a dot after the digit, press [MR]. Pressing [MR] again clears the dot. Press [s]. The second digit blinks. Repeat steps and to enter up to digits. After entering the th digit, you need not press [s]. To re-enter the preceding digit, press [t]. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. 0 0

64 0 0 S-METER SQUELCH By activating S-meter Squelch, the squelch does not open until a signal with the same or greater strength than the S-meter setting is received. This function is useful to eliminate constantly resetting the squelch when receiving weak stations that you have no interest in. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (S.SQL). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to switch the function ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. The S-meter setting segments appear. Turn the SQL control to select the desired S-meter setting from the levels. Squelch Hang Time When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust the time interval between when the received signals drop and when the squelch closes. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (HNG.T). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to select from OFF (default), ms, 0 ms and 00 ms. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. Note: Menu No. is selectable only when the S-meter Squelch is ON.

65 ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT (AIP) AIP helps eliminate interference and reduce audio distortion caused by intermodulation. This problem is often apparent in urban areas when the band is extremely crowded. Select the desired band. Press [F], [DIM] to switch the function ON (or OFF). AIP appears when the function is selected. Note: You can make a separate AIP setting between the VHF and UHF bands. SWITCHING AM/FM MODE (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) This transceiver is also capable of receiving in AM mode. The default mode for the MHz band is AM; the default for the MHz or 0 MHz band is FM. You can select either mode for each band. Note: The AM mode is available to receive only. You cannot use AM mode to transmit. Select the desired band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. 0 (F/A). Press [OK], then select FM or AM mode. Press [OK] once again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. When you select AM mode, a spade icon appears. 0 0

66 0 0 You can change numerous transceiver settings by using the MC-DM microphone keys. DTMF tones are used for this remote control operation. First switch Microphone Control ON using Menu Set-up. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your MC-DM microphone. If so, this could prevent the function from working correctly. U.S.A. only: It is illegal to transmit control codes on the VHF band. Transmit control codes only on the UHF band. Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (MC.RM). Press [OK], then turn the Tuning control to switch the function ON (or OFF). Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. The following table shows what function is switched ON and OFF or which setting is changed. For the shaded items, press [D] first (ex. [D], then []). MICROPHONE CONTROL (U.S.A./ CANADA ONLY) Key Function Key Function Priority Scan B Dimmer Level Change Tone/ CTCSS C Reverse D [ F] key MHz Step Change Down Monitor Frequency Readout y Beeps, Volume Change ross-band Operation, Squelch Adjustmen t Up one Select b,, T Offset Direction Selec t C DTMF Keypad Lock DTMF Keypad Unloc k 0 TX Power Change 0 Frequency Step, Change A Enter B AIP Transceivers equipped with the optional VS- unit announce the displayed information {page }. After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection. Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot be activated at the same time. Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must be OFF to change the tone or frequency step using this key. First press [] to activate the Tone or CTCSS function. Press [OK] on the front panel of the transceiver to complete the setting. 0

67 Connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) {page }. You can send to far away stations or obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or you may enjoy other Packet applications. Reference material for starting Packet operation should be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio equipment. 00/ 00 bps OPERATION Select 00 bps or 00 bps for the data transfer rate, depending on the type of your TNC. 00 bps: The Transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is 0 mv P-P, and the input impedance is 0 kω. This is suitable for a typical 00 bps TNC. 00 bps: The Transmit data input (PKD) sensitivity is V P-P, and the input impedance is 0 kω. This is suitable for most 00 bps TNCs. Select 00 bps if using a TNC with dual speed capability that only has a V P-P output. PACKET OPERATION Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. Select Menu No. (BPS). Press [OK], then switch 00 bps (default) or 00 bps. Press [OK] again to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. If you select 00 bps, 00 appears. 0 0

68 0 0 Note: If the TX delay of your TNC is not long enough, connection errors may occur. If connection errors frequently occur, it is recommended to set the TX delay parameter on the TNC to 00 ms by using your computer. Using a modulator input level that is far different from the optimum 0 mv P-P or V P-P specifications may result in deterioration of the S/N ratio or signal distortion. This could result in increased errors or a complete failure to connect with other stations. If the modulator input level exceeds approximately V P-P, the limiter circuit functions to maintain the same transmit bandwidth as that of V P-P. Packet operation, easily affected by transmit and receive conditions, requires a full-scale S-meter reading for reliable communication. When the S-meter reads less than maximum during 00 bps operation, communication errors are frequent. Inputting 00 bps GMSK signals at too high a level or inputting significantly distorted signals into the transceiver can cause errors and a wide transmit bandwidth that may interfere with other stations. DATA Connector Pin Functions This section describes each pin of the DATA connector equipped on this transceiver. DATA connector E (GND) Pin No. Pin Name PKD DE PKS PR PR SQC Function Packet data input TX data from TNC to transceiver Ground for PKD Packet standby TNC can use this pin to inhibit the transceiver microphone input while transmitting packet signals. Output of detected 00 bps data ( 00 mvp-p, 0 kω) Also functions as a common pin for 00 bps and 00 bps data output. Output of detected 00 bps data ( 00 mvp-p, 0 kω) Squelch control output Inhibits TNC data transmitting while transceiver squelch is open. Prevents interference to voice communications on the same frequency. Also prevents retries. Output Level Open squelch: + V (High) Closed squelch: 0 V (Low) Note: If your TNC has a common pin for 00 bps and 00 bps data input, connect this pin to the DATA connector PR pin. Shorting the PR and PR pins will cause the TNC to malfunction. When DC voltage is input to the PR pin, the TNC may not function. If this problem happens, add a 0 µf capacitor between the PR pin and the TNC. Be careful with the polarity of the capacitor.

69 Install the optional VS- unit to use this function {page }. Each time you change the transceiver mode, such as VFO or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. The table below shows what the transceiver automatically announces when it enters a new mode. Key Pressed New Mode When pressed in VFO or Memory Recall mode. VS- VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Announcement [ VFO] V FO VFO [ MR] M emory Recall MR [ CALL] C all Channel Call [PM] Programmable Memory PM [ MNU] M enu Menu [BAND] Mic PF key programmed with Enter {page } New operating band Keypad Direct Entry Current frequency Enter In addition, the transceiver announces the displayed information as follows when pressing Mic [] in Microphone Control mode {page 0} or the PF key programmed with Voice {page }. In VFO mode, announces the VFO frequency on the current band beginning with the 00 MHz digit. For the MHz decimal point, announces point. In Memory Recall mode, announces the channel number, channel, and the frequency. For the L or U channels, announces low or up, the channel number, and the frequency. For the Priority channel, announces PR and the frequency. In Channel Display mode, announces the channel number and channel. For the L or U channels, announces low or up and the channel number. For the Priority channel, announces only PR. In Call Channel mode, announces call and the frequency. While a tone frequency is being selected, announces the tone frequency. After installing the optional VS- unit, you can also reprogram the DIM button on the front panel with Voice. Access Menu No. (KEY), and select Voice (VOIC). Note: To deactivate the Voice Synthesizer function after installing the optional VS- unit, access Menu No., and select OFF. While using Transceiver Lock, the transceiver makes an 0 announcement only when pressing Mic [] in Microphone Control mode or the PF key programmed with Voice. When in All Lock mode, pressing these keys simply causes an error beep to sound; the transceiver does not make an announcement in any case. The Voice Synthesizer function does not work while transmitting or scanning. 0

70 0 0 This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on one band and transmitting signals on another band. This function, however, is neither Cross-band Repeater nor Full Duplex. Cross-band Operation does not repeat signals originating from one band, using another band, and it does not receive and transmit signals simultaneously. This function is useful, for example, when joining in a group talk via a Cross-band Repeater. Participants in a group talk need to set a receive and transmit frequency on different bands so as not to miss any conversations within the group. Note: It is illegal to use Cross-band Repeater in some countries. Check with your local regulations..00 MHz.00 MHz Cross-band Repeater KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER TM-G0 TM-G0 CROSS-BAND OPERATION.00 MHz.00 MHz TX:.00 MHz RX:.00 MHz Press [BAND] to select the band for transmitting. Select the appropriate transmit frequency. Press [BAND] to select another band. This band will be used for receiving. Select the appropriate receive frequency. Press [F], [ ] to enter Cross-band Operation mode. A cross icon appears. To exit Cross-band Operation mode, press [F], [ ] again. Note: You can use only MHz and 0/ 0 MHz bands to perform Cross-band operation. When in Cross-band Operation mode, pressing [BAND] switches the receive and transmit band.

71 Clone is used to copy exactly all transceiver settings to another TM-G0 transceiver. Everything set or stored in one transceiver is copied into another transceiver at one time. The cable for connecting the two TM-G0 transceivers is available as an option (E0--0); contact a KENWOOD service center. Note: Before connecting the cable, switch off the power to the two transceivers. The two TM-G0 transceivers must be the same market versions to use the Clone function. If ERROR appears on the display, you might have performed incorrect operations. Switch off the power to the two transceivers and exactly follow the procedures given in this manual. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the DATA connector of one transceiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the DATA connector of another transceiver. Configure one transceiver as required. This transceiver is referred to as the source transceiver hereafter. On the source transceiver, press [F]+[REV]+[ ]. CLONE appears. CLONE On the target transceiver, press [F]+[REV]+[ ]. CLONE appears. On the source transceiver, press [CALL]. Data transfer starts. SEND appears. When data transfer finishes, END appears on the source transceiver. If data transfer fails, ERROR appears on the source transceiver. Switch the two transceivers off. Disconnect the cable from the two transceivers. The connection cable equipped with -pin mini DIN plugs is wired as below: DATA connector PKD (NC) DE PKS/RxD PR PRI SQC/TxD E (GND) DATA connector DE PKD (NC) PKS/RxD PR PRI SQC/TxD E (GND) NC: No connection 0 0

72 0 0 MC- Multi-function Microphone DFK-C Detachable Front Panel Kit ( m) SP- Mobile Speaker MC-DM Multi-function Microphone with DTMF DFK-C Detachable Front Panel Kit ( m) SP-0B Communications Speaker OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PG-N DC Power Cable MC-0 Desktop Microphone (MJ- required) PG-A Data Cable PG-G DC Line Noise Filter PS- Regulated DC Power Supply MJ- Microphone Plug Adapter PG-B DC Line Noise Filter DFK-C Detachable Front Panel Kit ( m) VS- Voice Synthesizer Unit MJ- Modular Plug Microphone Switch