By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. To enter scan mode push and hold the mr key for 1 second. 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. At first i was a little overwhelmed with the initial setup so i bought programing software from rt systems. Outpost can now use it as a higher performance drop in replacement for agwpe. I have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio. 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. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. I am running vista with tera term with the supplied kenwood cable and was able to check into our local bbs, to bad i cant copy the bbs on the tiny screen.
All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and are 100% compatible with your kenwood th d72a radio. Then vhf coverage continues solid from 30 to 524 mhz. Perhaps the users of can help you answer your question. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprs amateur radio transceiver. 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. Use the thd72a as the transceiver for a program like xastir, with full access to the aprs data stream and full simultaneous access to its internal gps. I have used chirp now for my thd72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer. Both the d72 and d74 also allow for ve status text elds that can be transmitted with the operators position. Thd72ae, an external gps unit and weather station available marketplaces.
View online or download kenwood th d72a user manual, instruction manual. The tnc in the thd72 can be used to send and receive ax. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packet position reporting system and includes an integrated gps. A builtin ferrite bar antenna enhances reception of medium wave and the lower end of shortwave coverage which does go all the way to 30mhz. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72 youtube. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. Kenwood th d72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood th d72a radio, which uses the k1 connector.
Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. The above can also be configured using the mcp4a software from kenwood. When activated, this function will check for a received noaa 1050 hz tone. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet 4. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thd72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72ae.
Rcd710 discontinued, firmware updating program tmd710 rcd710 tnc update version. Let me start out by mentioning how great the receive audio is on this radio. 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. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Windows vista service pack 2 or later32bit or 64 bit. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packet position reporting system and there is an integrated gps.
View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Have a question about the kenwood thd72a but cannot find the answer in the user manual. Kenwood thd72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories. This was a great start but the software is missing a lot of radio options. Weather alert on off 1 enter menu mode and access menu b.
I really appreciate the extra steps the kenwood engineers took to create such good fidelity from the. Use the pc with it without disabling its internal aprs interface. Shop kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is quirky and windowsonly. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Before beginning, you need to make sure the thd72a has at least firmware version 1. No special cables are needed in order to connect the radio to your pc for programming, only a usb mini b cable which is included with the radio, but im sure you can. From what ive heard, if you want to do aprs or packet the d72 or tm710a is the way to go. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood thd72a radio, which uses the k1 connector.
We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae owners. Pros for the d72a is that you can use a usb cable and chirp to program it from a computer, and you can have fairly long station names on the monitor. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in kiss mode with agwpe. Mine arrived yesterday and your article got me up and running. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Thd72a thd72e, firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update. When the tone is received, the weather alert tone will sound. The model made its maiden appearance at the 2016 dayton hamvention.
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. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. If all you want is the ability to be an aprs tracker and to send and receive aprs messages, the vx8gr will fit that need without having to buy additional stuff. All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and are 100% compatible with your kenwood thd72a radio. Packet 1 packet mode this transceiver has a builtin tnc which conforms to the ax. This protocol is used for communications between tncs. View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online. Since i like to dabble in packet radio once in a while, thats a big plus. Kenwood thd7ag th d7 ag thd7ag service manual and specs kenwood thd7e th d7e thd7e service manual and specs kenwood thd72a th d72a thd72a service manual and specs kenwood thd72e th d72e thd72e service manual and specs kenwood thf6a th f6a thf6a service manual and specs kenwood thf7e th f7e thf7e service manual and specs. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprsr amateur radio transceiver. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums. Kenwood offers free software to program the radio called mcp4a memory control program but their are also other 3rd party companies that produce software for the thd72a radio. Dv dv fast data fm nfm wfm am receive and even ssb receive.
He suggested that i download the mcp4a software for programming, which i did. So i bought a nice used th d72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. Looking at the station list on, i noticed my location information was missing. The thd72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1. Menu 3,h,0 set yout packet path type to others by pressing up and down until others is displayed, then press the key to select. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thd72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72ae. Dec 28, 2015 i have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc. You can update the thd72a e main firmware by connecting the thd72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72a e.
Way more full featured than the vx8x or 350 from yaesu which just have the basics. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th d72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72a e. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. By filling in the form below, your question will appear. Oct 06, 2016 kenwood thd72a dualbander with packet aprs, gps. Ill await baofeng to come up with something cheap hopefully. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood s thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72a e owners. View online or download kenwood thd72a user manual, instruction manual.
It is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packet position reporting system and there is an integrated gps. By filling in the form below, your question will appear below the manual of the kenwood th d72a. Weather alert th d72a only the weather alert is available only in the usa and canada. This triband radio operates on the 144, 220 and 440 mhz bands. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. The baud rate of the pc usb port is 9600 bps for the packet mode operation. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. For the commands supported by the builtin tnc, see tnc commands list. I bought this unit because i wanted an aprs function when riding my bike honda ctx 0. Kenwood thd72a radio with builtin tnc, 6feb2011, by bob w6ajo. Kenwood offers free software to program the radio called mcp4a memory control program but their are also other 3rd party companies that produce software for the th d72a radio. In addition, the aprs functionality of this ht is incredible.
Aprs automatic packet reporting system is a registered trademark of wb4apr bob. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. I really appreciate the extra steps the kenwood engineers took to create such good fidelity from the tiny speaker. I wont even bother to list all of the things this ht can do. Uiview tnc initialization files for kenwood tmd700, tmd710, thd72.
Following the instructions written by algis salys, i have successfully transmitted an aprs packet through ariss. Kenwood thd72a using internal tnc in kiss mode, asus netbook hr advertised battery life, win7 pro, outpost pmm, and agwpe pro. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. So i bought a nice used thd72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. The kenwood thd74a is showing the way to even more capable and versatile amateur digital hts. Yaesu ftm400 yaesu ftm350 yaesu ft90r dr535 ic7100 wouxun kguv8e triband main.
Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the th d72a handheld aprsr amateur radio transceiver. Aprs position packets from the kenwood thd74ae, and the yaesu ft2dre. Have a question about the kenwood th d72a but cannot find the answer in the user manual. Jan 12, 2011 a simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations.
Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. While using aprs, in order to prevent packet missdecoding, access menu no. Both include builtin tnc and gps features, and a similar setup. Used thd72a 2m70cm, 5w, aprs, gps featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by automatic packet. With a portable computer, it allows you to easily enjoy packet.
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