Kenwood TH-D72A/E Bedienungsanleitung

TH-D72A/E

1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT2 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ENext, we turned our sights to applied functions of GPS.Incorporating an internal GPS unit to support the coll

1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 3In addition to the functions related to the internal GPS unit, the transceiver has more new features. Follow

4 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)APRS OverviewThe TH-D72A/E APRS Handy Transceiver brings so m

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 5Packet Network GrowthBeginning in 1983, we added VHF, HF and

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)6 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EAPRS-ISIn 1997, K4HG and the Mac/WinAPRS Sproul brothers tied

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 7TextingBut still most non APRS ham radio operators just did n

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)8 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFacebook on APRSPurely as an aside, you can think back to the

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 9These views show the screens for a station with frequency inc

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)10 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EAlthough the information appears a bit cryptic, the fact tha

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 11HamfestsAnother very typical object that everyone loves to s

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2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)12 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EDigipeater Path InformationAnother new information feature o

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 13Contribution by Kenwood to APRSKenwood has developed its ser

2 HOW YOU ENJOY APRS WITH TH-D72A/E (WRITTEN BY BOB BRUNINGA, WB4APR)14 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E• Field Data EntryIn addition to making excellent field data

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 153 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRSFollowing need to be configured before start operating TH-D72A/E with APRS.APRS data will be sta

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRS16 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ESet the receiver shut-off period for the battery saver.The operating frequency will depend on wh

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 17Follow the explanations below to configure each item listed in the previous section.To enter the

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRS18 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ESelect Menu 195 (Auxiliary-Time) and enter the value for the time.Example:To configure the time

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 19To configure the data band, select Menu 310 (APRS-Int.TNC-Data Band).Figure 3-7 Menu 310 (Int.T

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRS20 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 3-10 Menu 311 (COM Port – Input)To use the position configured in the menu, disable the

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 21To enter a position comment, select Menu 390 (APRS - StatusText).Select the text number. Pressi

TH-D72A/E Cover 3•Windows® and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.•Windows Vista

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRS22 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ETo configure the packetpath, select Menu 3H0 (APRS - PacketPath).Configure the packet path type.

3 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATING APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 23Example: 144.390 MHz, the APRS operation frequency is configured for operation frequency for the

24 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E4 GPSGPS, standing for Global Positioning System, is becoming common nowadays and following is a brief introduction.The American

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 25The latitude and longitude information required by the GPS receiver does not allow for accurate representation of the uneven

4 GPS26 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 4-2 Connection Example of GPS ReceiverThe GPS18xPC is a GPS module receiver. And it interfaces via a 9-pin D-Sub RS

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 27For APRS, always configure the WGS-84 Geodetic Survey System for your GPS receiver.The GPS unit is mounted on the upper surf

4 GPS28 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 4-5 GPS Satellite Information DisplayTo display the position information display, $GPGSV or $GPGSA should be selecte

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 29“Time, Altitude, Travel direction, speed” displayFigure 4-7 North UpFigure 4-8 Heading Up“Target point distance, Travel di

4 GPS30 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThis function enables exporting the NMEA 0183 raw data from the internal GPS unit via the PC (USB) connector.Searching the w

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 31If the reception is inferior (such as while you are in a building), the GPS unit continues searching for a satellite resulti

4 GPS32 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThe GPS unit has two operation modes: Normal and GPS Only modes. In the Normal mode, you can use the functions of the trans

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 33Pressing the [TNC] key again in the function mode or selecting the function menu number “F-2” stops logging. While the log

4 GPS34 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 4-24 During the Use combined with SmartBeaconingTo delete the log data, select Menu 220 (GPS - Track Log - Clear All

4 GPSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 35You can register the current location as a Mark Waypoint on the TH-D72A/E. A Mark Waypoint includes data of latitude, longi

4 GPS36 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThe distance from the current location to the Target Point can be confirmed in the Target Point screen. Target Point displa

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 375 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PCUI-View32 is APRS client software designed to allow a PC to display APRS stations on a map and to use

5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PC38 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EUse the USB cable that comes with the TH-D72A/E to connect the PC (USB) connector on the rear of the T

5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PCTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 39Figure 5-4 KISS Setup Window6. Click the “OK” button in the Comms Setup window to close the Comms Set

5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PC40 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThe APRS program currently runs on a number of platforms. These programs are constantly being updated

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 416 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSWhile monitoring APRS stations from around the world that may appear on your map, you can easily se

TH-D72A/E ICONTENTS1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT ... 11.1 GPS Unit ...11.2 Evolving Development...

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS42 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ECharacters can be entered using the encoder or 10-key numeric keypad as you would when texting from

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 43Refer to the diagram below to understand what occurs when both Decay Algorithm and Proportional Pat

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS44 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ETable 6-2 Configuration ExampleTable 6-3 Variable Rate Beaconing Example: (with LOW SPEED = 5, HI

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 45By changing the value of TURN SLOPE, you can adjust how Corner Pegging responds as the mobile stati

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS46 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 6-5 Speed vs Turn ThresholdHere are the TH-D72A/E default configurations for position beaco

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 47The QSY function uses AFRS (Automatic Frequency Reporting System) to report a frequency on which vo

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS48 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EConfiguration Example(Insert one space after the frequency before entering Wide/ Narrow, Tone/CTCSS

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 49The TH-D72A/E receives QSY information not only from another TH-D72A/E, but also location informati

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS50 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EYou can configure callsigns to which you want to reply. When the “ ” wildcard is used, the transce

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 51Weather observation equipment intended for use at home is becoming more common in the United States

CONTENTSII TH-D72A/E6.1.8 APRS Lock ... 506.2 Base Station (Weather Station)...516.2.1 Using Meteorological Eq

6 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES OF APRS52 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThe weather station, ULTIMETER 2100 (http://www.peetbros.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=2) can also be u

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 537 APRS NETWORKSIn the beginning, APRS networks consisted only of general packet transmissions through digital repeaters. To expa

7 APRS NETWORKS54 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 7-1 APRS Network Conceptual Drawing I-GateI-GateI-GateClientClientClientClientClientClientClientI-GateI-Ga

7 APRS NETWORKSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 55With TH-D72A/E it is possible to transmit email by using the Message function.First, press the [MSG] key to show t

7 APRS NETWORKS56 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFigure 7-4 Transmission Flow for EmailNote: You cannot send email from a personal computer to a mobile station.

7 APRS NETWORKSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 57The greatest feature of APRS is the network that is spreading around the world. The heart of the network is made

7 APRS NETWORKS58 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EWith UIFLOOD activated (On), when a digipeater receives a UI frame with a character string for alias in the form X

7 APRS NETWORKSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 59Although UITRACE using the normal APRS network path of WIDEn-N can be a problem if mobiles activate their digipeat

7 APRS NETWORKS60 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EExample 2:This is a general recommendation for permanent digipeaters installed at a high location. • DigipeatDigip

7 APRS NETWORKSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 61the same time also hit the WIDEn-N network when they are in good coverage areas. For this reason, the usual 2 hop

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS IHams have enjoyed using FM transceivers for years for SSTV, ATV, packet, satellite, EME, GPS and other communications modes. A fu

7 APRS NETWORKS62 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ESince all of these transceivers can be used as backup emergency digipeaters anytime, anywhere, someone that is una

7 APRS NETWORKSTH-D72A/E CONTENTS 63In contrast to WIDEn-N which generates packets equally in all directions, you can use STATE/SECTION/REGION to rest

64 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)MCP-4A is a software designed for use with your personal computer to edit

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 651. Check that the specifications for your computer meet the following tha

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)66 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E4. Click “Start” > “Program” > “KENWOOD” > “MCP-4A” to start MCP

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 67Figure 8-4 MCP-4A Read Transceiver Advisory MessageFigure 8-5 MCP-4A Pr

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)68 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EMCP-4A has many functions. This section lists the useful functions of MC

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 69This section describes how to read a file.To read a file, select “Open” f

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)70 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EOnly files created for K-type models (USA and Canada) can be imported int

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 71Figure 8-6 GPS Data Reading ScreenWhen the reading is complete, the PGS

II CONTENTS TH-D72A/EUse of HF transceiver to call CQ and contact to hams around the world via ionosphere will never lose its appeal. But there is el

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)72 CONTENTS TH-D72A/ETo display the read GPS log data in a map program, convert the date to KM

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 73The following sections provide detailed descriptions of the features refe

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)74 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EThe font sizes used in the various windows can be selected from three cho

8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 75MCP-4A allows selection of a bitmap image which appears on the transceive

76 CONTENTS TH-D72A/E9 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWAREThis section describes how to update the firmware of the TH-D72A/E transceiver itself and of the TNC.In o

9 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARETH-D72A/E CONTENTS 77You can view the firmware version by the procedure below. Use one of the following two ways of verifying

9 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE78 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EDownload the latest version of update software from the Kenwood web site URL shown below:(URL is subject

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 7910 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICSI find that using the Kenwood TH-D72A/E with built-in GPS is very convenient for travel And also APRS oper

10 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS80 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EBasic Setup Instructions for Kenwood TH-D72A/ERadio has been fully reset.Menu110 Battery Saver OFF111 APO

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 8111 APPENDIXRevision HistoryRevision Date Summary of ChangesMay 15, 2011 Release of the first edition.

TH-D72A/E CONTENTS 11 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTFollowing is the designing and development concept for TH-D72A/E.• A genuine tool for communications via voic

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following hams who have helped to compile this booklet:Mr. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, Mr. Jonathan Taylor

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