User manual KENWOOD TM-733A

[. . . ] Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requirements on both voice and data communications. MARKET CODES K: E: Mn: The Americas Europe General (Where "n" represents a variation number. ) The market code is printed on the barcode label of the carton box. Refer to the product specifications {pages 71, 72} for information on the available operating frequencies within each model. [. . . ] When you recall an odd-split memory channel, "+" and "­" appear on the display. After recalling a Memory Channel, you may modify data such as Narrow Band, Tone, or CTCSS. However, these settings are cleared once you select another channel or the VFO Mode. To permanently store the data, overwrite the channel contents. CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL To erase an individual Memory Channel: 1 Recall the Memory Channel you want to erase. ] (Power) (1s) to switch the transceiver ] (Power). 3 Press [MR]+[ · An erase confirmation message appears. 4 Press [MR] to erase the channel data. · The contents of the Memory Channel are erased. · To quit clearing the Memory Channel, press any key other than [MR]. Note: You can also clear the Priority Channel, the AL Channel, and L0/U0 ~ L2/U2 data. (The Call Channel cannot be cleared. ) To clear all Memory Channel contents at once, perform Full Reset {page 67}. You cannot clear channels while in Channel Display Mode. 7 31 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL You can name Memory Channels using up to 6 alphanumeric characters. When you recall a named Memory Channel, its name appears on the display in place of the stored frequency. Names can be call signs, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc. In order to use the Memory Name function, the Memory Channel capacity must be set to 100 channels. For instance, you may use the Call Channel as an emergency channel within your group. The default Call Channel frequency is 144. 000 MHz. Note: Unlike Memory Channels 0 to 199, the Call Channel cannot be cleared. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Call Channel ("C"). 4 Press [MR]. · The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call Channel. 7 RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL 1 Press [CALL] to recall the Call Channel. · The Call Channel frequency and "C" appear. To also store a separate transmit frequency, continue with the following steps: 5 Select the desired transmission frequency. 6 Press [F]. · To return to the previous frequency, press [CALL] again. 7 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Call Channel ("C"). 8 Press [MR] (1s). · The separate transmission frequency is stored in the Call Channel. 35 Note: When you recall an odd-split Call Channel, "+" and "­" appear on the display. Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd-split Call Channel. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Alert Channel ("AL"). 5 Press [MR]. Weather Radio Frequencies (MHz) WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WEATHER ALERT (K MARKET MODELS ONLY) Any of the NOAA Weather Radio channels can be programmed to the AL memory channel of the transceiver. The transceiver can be configured to check the NOAA Weather Alert tone (1050 Hz) and will automatically alert you by recalling and monitoring the Weather Radio frequency when the Weather Alert tone is broadcasted, and the "WX" icon will blink. 7 162. 550 162. 400 162. 475 162. 425 162. 450 162. 500 162. 525 Note: When you perform Full Reset {page 63}, the Weather Radio frequency recovers the factory default frequency (162. 550 MHz). When you clear the Weather Radio (AL) Channel {page 31} (the same as clearing a Memory Channel), the factory default frequency (162. 550 MHz) will not be recovered. The Weather Radio (AL) Channel can be programmed with a Channel Name {page 32}. You can also transfer the AL Memory Channel data to the VFO or another Memory Channel. PROGRAMMING THE WEATHER RADIO FREQUENCY The transceiver is preprogrammed to 162. 550 MHz (WX1). [. . . ] · Press any key other than [F] to cancel. 3 Press [F] again to reset the transceiver. · "WAIT" appears momentarily. 14 67 Full Reset Method 2: 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select "FULL". 3 Press [MENU]. · "SURE ?" appears. VFO Reset Method 1: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press [VFO]+[ (Power). · The VFO reset confirmation message appears. ] 2 Press [VFO]. · "SURE ?" appears. · Press any key other than [MENU] to cancel. 3 Press [VFO] again to reset the transceiver. · "WAIT" appears momentarily. 4 Press [MENU] to reset the transceiver. · "WAIT" appears momentarily. VFO Reset Method 2: 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. [. . . ]