Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w. All the functions can be setup using the software and sent to the radio. The rigs support echolink node memories, for use when mobile. Oct 11, 2016 this is a look at some of the features of the brand new kenwood th d74a, and a short audio test compared to an icom id51a. One of the site members asked a question publicly and of me in private if there is a way to use the kenwood th d72 to connect to the winlink system. Builtin highperformance gps receiver aprs firmware equipped as standard usb minib port usb pc programming cable included kenwood mcp4a pc programming software. We have 6 kenwood th d72a manuals available for free pdf download. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with instructions for everything the th d72 has to offer. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website.
Its a little easier when the fm satellite uses a 70cm uplink, like ao85, where the frequency adjustments are done in band vfo b used for transmitting. Krsd72 programming software for the kenwood th d72 ctcss rx ctcss dcs skip step tx step comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories vfo home memory types left to right the krsd72 programmer is designed to give. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and there is an integrated gps. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. Krsd72 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the thd72a and thd72e. I have used chirp now for my th d72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer.
Please see the link below from w6gps on how to program your radio for aprs. Echolink is a registered trademark of synergenics, llc. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. You can store call signs, node numbers, commands, etc. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. Compact th d74a th d74e minimanual operating guide.
Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Support for mcp 4 asoftware with the mcp 4amemory controlsoftware afree download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the th d72asmemory. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Operating as the commander, your thd72a transmits control signals to the transporter, which also relays your voice to the hf radio. High performance gps with kml file support from the free mcp4a software. Cover 2 th d72a e all s and other intellectual property rights for this indepth manual and relevant technical documents as well as the software described in this indepth manual and relevant technical documents, and help texts and manuals attached to the software are owned by kenwood corporation. This is the new 2m440 aprs ht that kenwood has been promising for almost 2 years. Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Offering position data and weather information, thd72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. The kenwood sky command system ii allows you to use the thd72a for remote access to kenwoods designated hf radios. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Explore new horizons with this feature rich gps equipped.
The krsd72 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. The thd72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb connector for enhanced computer connectivity. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood th d72 amateur radio. The last called echolink dtmf memory channel name and number appears on the display. Amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready. Aprs is a software program and registered trademark of bob bruninga. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. On october 18, 2010, the fcc issued the kenwood th d72 certification.
It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. The trifolded reference card is a laminated card the size of a credit card for easy carrying in a wallet or purse. Moreover, the mcp 4 asoftware allows you to manage echolink memory. In return, hf signals are transmitted back to the commander. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. And thanks to automatic callsigndtmf conversion, it is easy to make use of echolinks connect by call and query by call.
There are two different features of these rigs that make them useful for echolink operation. The thd72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb. Data communications can include such information as the radios current position altitude, longitude, etc. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio.
In this second part, i will walk through the kenwood software. Moreover, the mcp4a software allows you to manage echolink memory. Aprs 1 aprs aprs data communication aprs beacon this function uses the aprs format for data communications including your station position, messages, etc when data is received from another station, the direction of the received station from your stations perspective, their. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. The echolinksoftware program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing your communications capabilities. Shop kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. If i could hack into the comms and get data packets of a read and write with the kenwood software, would it be of any use to someone to help get support, with me then as a beta tester. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. Echolink allows you to communicate with other amateur radio stations over the internet, using voip voiceoverip technology. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Here is a picture of the ht shown with the fcc certification sticker below the battery power tabs. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Such software is almost a neceskenwoods thd72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld.
With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the thd72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Kenwood sky command system ii uses a pair of th d72a tmd710ga transceivers. The kenwood tmv71 and tmd710 are the first commerciallyavailable amateur radio transceivers with builtin echolink system capabilites. Tonight i configured my radio to do just that and was very successful. Aprs 1 aprs aprs data communication aprs beacon this function uses the aprs format for data communications including your station position, messages, etc when data is received from another station, the direction of the received station from your stations perspective, their distance, and their grid square locator is displayed. Purchased a new kenwood thd72a ht, heres some basic info i compiled some firmwaresoftwaremodsetc together to get you up and running with this radio. New kenwood thd72 aprs 2m440 receives fcc certification. An ideal shortform guide for settingup and operating all the capabilities of this feature packed hand held transceiver. Find kenwood thd72 rigs and spare parts on ebay find the kenwood thd72 on amazon the kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and there is an integrated gps.
Gigaparts your trusted source for amateur radio, computers and more. The mcp4a programming software is available as a free download from the kenwood website. This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Gps,aprs, echolink,tnc di serie integrati nella radio. The radio programmer is for so much more than just memory management. Builin high performance gps with kml file support from the free mcp4a software gps logging memory for up to 5000 points of track data. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15 minutes i had this. The new thd72 is equipped with the highperformance sirfstar iii gps receiver, offering enhanced aprs functionality. Using a th d72a to work fm satellites, like using kenwoods previous th d7 and th d7g, requires some work switching between vfos when using the satellites with a 2m uplink like so50.
Echolink ready milstd 810 and ip54 weatherproofing kiss mode the th d72a can function as an igate when properly connected. Echolink node station using an aprs software program, if embedding qsy information in the status text, the receiving station can conveniently set th d72a e or tmd710ae to be ready for accessing the repeater or the node station with a single action. Twentysix highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions for all operations. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
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