Kenwood TM-455E Bedienungsanleitung

TM-D710A/EMulti-communicator VHF/UHF FM Dual BanderGetting Acquainted with APRS and EchoLink

II CONTENTS TM-D710A/ENew Technology Expands Amateur Radio VersatilityUsing HF radio to call CQ and contact hams around the world will never lose its

Revision 1.01 May 16, 2008

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 11 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTThe concept of developing the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E and RC-D710 is as stated below.• To have common functio

1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT2 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E1.2 Evolving DevelopmentIn order to develop an APRS model following the TM-D700 series, we discussed face-to

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 32 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR2.1 APRS Overview2.1.1 HistoryAPRS was developed beginning back in the 1980s by

2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR4 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E2.1.3 Mobile Information ResourceAPRS was never intended to be just a vehicle tr

2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APRTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 52.2 Ubiquitous OperationsConsistent with providing information on all resources

2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR6 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E2.4 Kenwood ContributionsKenwood has developed its series of transceivers, the T

2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APRTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 7• Mobile Digipeating: The new TM-D710A/E Kenwood mobile has additional features

2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR8 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E2.6 Other Data Entry StationsBut we should not lose sight of the home station th

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 93 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS3.1 What Do I Need to Configure?The following need to be configured before beginning to operate TM-

Cover 2 TM-D710A/EAbout this ManualThis document was created for the product having the following design specifications.• TM-D710A/E, RC-D710, MCP-2A

3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS10 CONTENTS TM-D710A/ESelect Menu 525 (AUX - TIME) and configure the current time.Example:Configure the time 12:00. Refe

3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 113.2.4 My Position3.2.4.1 Activating Your Mobile GPS PositionSelect Menu 602 (APRS - GPS PORT) and c

3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS12 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E3.2.5 Setting the APRS ChannelExample:Configure a frequency of 144.390 MHz. Refer to Figure 3-8.Fi

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 134 GPS4.1 What is GPS?GPS, standing for Global Positioning System, is becoming common nowadays. Following is a brief introducti

4 GPS14 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E4.1.2 Datum (Geodetic Survey System)The latitude and longitude information required by the GPS receiver does not allow for

4 GPSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 154.2 GPS ReceiversFigure 4-2 GPS Receivers4.2.1 Garmin GPS18PCThe GPS18PC is a GPS module receiver that interfaces via a 9

16 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PC5.1 UI-View5.1.1 Introduction to UI-ViewUI-View32 is APRS client software designed to allow a person

5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PCTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 175.1.2 Connecting a PCUse the optional PG-5G programming cable to connect the COM port on the rear of

5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PC18 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E5.2 Available APRS-related SoftwareThe APRS program currently runs on a number of platforms. These p

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 196 APRS IN ACTIONWhile monitoring APRS stations from around the world that may appear on your map, you can easily send messages

TM-D710A/E Cover 3About Copyright•Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows Vista™ and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

6 APRS IN ACTION20 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E6.1.2 Decay Algorithm FunctionThe position beacon for a mobile station is usually transmitted at a fixed time in

6 APRS IN ACTIONTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 216.1.4 Simultaneously using Decay Algorithm and Proportional PathingRefer to the diagram below to understand what

6 APRS IN ACTION22 CONTENTS TM-D710A/ETable 6-2 Configuration ExampleTable 6-3 Variable Rate Beaconing Example:(with LOW SPEED = 5, HIGH SPEED = 7

6 APRS IN ACTIONTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 236.1.5.2 Corner Pegging (Transmission after Heading Change)When the mobile station’s speed is above LOW SPEED, Co

6 APRS IN ACTION24 CONTENTS TM-D710A/ETable 6-6 Corner Pegging Operation Example: (with TURN ANGLE = 28, TURN SLOPE = 26)Note: When TURN THRESHOLD e

6 APRS IN ACTIONTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 256.1.6 QSY FunctionThe QSY function uses AFRS (Automatic Frequency Reporting System) to report a frequency on whi

6 APRS IN ACTION26 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EConfiguration Examples:(Insert one space after the frequency before entering Wide/Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS and Shi

6 APRS IN ACTIONTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 276.1.6.2 Receiving QSY InformationThe TM-D710A/E receives QSY information not only from another TM-D710A/E, but a

6 APRS IN ACTION28 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E6.1.7.1 Automatic Reply MessageThe Automatic Reply Message function replies to messages that you receive while y

6 APRS IN ACTIONTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 296.2 Base Station (Weather Station)Weather observation equipment intended for use at home is becoming more common

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6 APRS IN ACTION30 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E6.2.1.2 Peet Bros. Company, Inc.The weather station, ULTIMETER 2100 from Peet Bros. Company (http://www.peetbros

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 317 APRS NETWORKS7.1 ServersIn the beginning, APRS networks consisted only of general packet transmissions through digital repeat

7 APRS NETWORKS32 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EFigure 7-1 APRS Network Conceptual DrawingIGateIGateIGateClientIGateIGateIGateClientIGateIGateIGateTier 2Server

7 APRS NETWORKSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 337.3 Let’s Send EmailWith TM-D710A/E and RC-D710 it is possible to transmit email by using the Message function.7.

7 APRS NETWORKS34 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E7.4 Digipeaters (Digital Repeaters)The greatest feature of APRS is the network that is spreading around the world

7 APRS NETWORKSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 357.4.2 UIFLOODWith UIFLOOD activated (On), when a digipeater receives a UI frame with a character string for alias

7 APRS NETWORKS36 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EAlthough UITRACE using the normal APRS network path of WIDEn-N can be a problem if mobiles activate their digipea

7 APRS NETWORKSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 37UIDIGIUIDIGI: ONALIAS: SAR (other local paths can be defined here)Note: SAR stands for “Search and Rescue”.UIFLOO

7 APRS NETWORKS38 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E7.5 Packet PathIt is necessary to confront the issue of frequency congestion due to the spread of APRS systems in

7 APRS NETWORKSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 397.6 Using APRS and EchoLink SimultaneouslyBoth EchoLink Sysop mode and APRS/Packet mode using the internal TNC ca

TM-D710A/E ICONTENTS1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT ...11.1 Strategy for the Design... 11.2 Evolving Development... 21

40 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8 EchoLink8.1 What is EchoLink?EchoLink is a system that links amateur radio stations together using the Internet and allows am

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 418.2 EchoLink and the TM-D710A/E (written by Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD)The Kenwood TM-D710A/E (and TM-V71A/E) is the first

8 EchoLink42 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8.2.4 Audio AdjustmentProper adjustment of the audio levels is important for a good-quality link. You will need to ad

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 438.3 Using EchoLink only with Amateur Radio EquipmentIf there is an EchoLink node within range of your transceiver, it

8 EchoLink44 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EFigure 8-4 Finding Nearby EchoLink NodesSelecting “Online Only” in the pulldown list to the left of the “Find” butto

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 458.3.1 Basic Commands used for EchoLinkThese commands are a representative set of basic commands. There are many comma

8 EchoLink46 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8.3.2.2 Transmitting with an EchoLink Memory1. Press the PTT switch to transmit.2. Press the Tuning Control while tran

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 478.4 Using EchoLink only with a ComputerIf the EchoLink software is installed on your personal computer, without using

8 EchoLink48 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EThe Download EchoLink page with a download link will appear. Double click “Click Here to Download”. The download wil

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 49Figure 8-10 EchoLink User TypeSelect “Computer User” and then click the “Next >” button.Figure 8-11 Type of Con

CONTENTSII TM-D710A/E7.4 Digipeaters (Digital Repeaters)... 347.4.1 UIDIGI... 347.4.2 UIFLOOD...

8 EchoLink50 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EFigure 8-13 Setup Complete WindowClick the “Finish” button.Figure 8-14 Validation Advisory WindowWhen validation o

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 51Enter your callsign and click the “Continue” button. The callsigns available for validation will appear.Figure 8-16

8 EchoLink52 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8.4.4.1 Scan and Upload Use a digital camera or scanner to create a graphics file of your license. Click “Scan and Up

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 53Stations that are currently connected to EchoLink will appear on the screen. This screen will automatically update as

8 EchoLink54 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8.4.6.1 Adjusting Receive VolumeAdjust the receive volume of the announcement audio from the test server.Select “Adjus

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 558.4.7 Connecting with a StationFigure 8-25 Connecting with a StationConnected stations are listed in the Station Lis

8 EchoLink56 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E8.5 Setting Up a Node Station (Link Station) with TM-D710A/EWith the optional PG-5H cable kit, the TM-D710A/E can be c

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 578.5.2 Configuring EchoLink Software for a Link StationIf your computer is already configured for use in Single User mo

8 EchoLink58 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EFigure 8-29 Changing Callsign to be a Link StationEnter in the Callsign edit box your callsign with -L at the end su

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 59Figure 8-31 EchoLink Validation PageEnter your callsign and click the “Continue” button. The callsigns available fo

CONTENTSTM-D710A/E III9.5.3.7 Transceiver Menu > Variable Level of Data Terminal... 759.5.3.8 Transceiver Menu > SQC Outp

8 EchoLink60 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EClick “Password”. The page shown in Figure 8-34 appears.Figure 8-34 Password Entry PageSelect the new link station,

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 61Figure 8-37 Sysop Setup Window: RX Ctrl TabSelect the “Serial CTS” radio button in the Carrier Detect frame. Config

8 EchoLink62 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EFigure 8-39 Sysop Setup Window: DTMF TabSelect the Internal radio button in the DTMF Decoder frame. In order for yo

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 63Figure 8-41 Sysop Setup Window: Options TabThe initial settings are fine to use. No changes are necessary. Finally

8 EchoLink64 CONTENTS TM-D710A/EWhen operational frequency, Tone frequency, etc. are modified, after you connect to the EchoLink server, all modified

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 65Figure 8-43 Computer to TM-D710A/E Connections1. Turn the power OFF.2. Hold [PF2] down and turn the power ON.Wheneve

8 EchoLink66 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E3. Select “Menu” > “Transmit/Receive” from the Edit pulldown menu. When using CTCSS or DCS for the purpose of prev

8 EchoLinkTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 67Note:  Steps 3 through 5 above can only be done using MCP-2A. Older versions of MCP-2A may not have menu items descr

68 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)MCP-2A is software designed for use with your pers

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 693. Click the icon of the downloaded software. Foll

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9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)70 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E6. Finish the installation. The fact that informat

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 719.2 Main Functions of MCP-2AMCP-2A has many functio

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)72 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E9.3 Importing Other MCP Files into MCP-2AWith MCP-2

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 73Table 9-3 MCP-2A Importable File Formats Table (K

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)74 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E9.5 Other Functions9.5.1 Basic FunctionsUsing MCP-2

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 759.5.3 Menu Settings9.5.3.1 Transceiver Menu > Ec

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)76 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E9.5.4 Unique Functions9.5.4.1 Importing TravelPlus

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 779.5.5 Useful Functions9.5.5.1 Verifying Firmware Ve

9 MCP-2A Memory Control Program (for use with TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E, RC-D710)78 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E9.5.5.6 Memory Channel ShortcutThe memory channel s

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 7910 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE10.1 FirmwareThis section describes the TM-D710A/E or TM-V71A/E transceiver itself, the TM-D710 operat

TM-D710A/E CONTENTS IPROLOGUEAmateurs Building the New Global Communications NetworkHams have enjoyed using FM transceivers for years for SSTV, ATV, p

10 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE80 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E10.3 How to Verify Firmware VersionYou can verify the firmware version by the procedure below. Use one

10 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARETM-D710A/E CONTENTS 8110.3.3 Firmware Update for SmartBeaconing and Other EnhancementsNew firmware is required to use the Sma

82 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS11.1 RC-D710 (Operation Panel / APRS-ready Standalone TNC)It is possible to replace the TM-V71A/E’s fron

11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 8311.1.1.2 Connection Example 2: Connecting RC-D710 to TM-D700A/E, TM-V708AFigure 11-2 Connecting RC-D710

11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS84 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E11.2 Adjusting Input and Output LevelsWhen a transceiver, other than those that have been verified to ope

11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 8511.3 Schematic Diagram of the Optional PG-5J Interface KitFigure 11-4 PG-5J Schematic Diagram11.4 AvMap

11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS86 CONTENTS TM-D710A/ETarget ID - CallsignTarget Lat LongTarget SOG - Speed over GroundTarget COG - Course over GroundTarget Al

11 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICSTM-D710A/E CONTENTS 87Press [TNC] on the operation panel of transceiver (“APRS12” should appear on the display).Note: For a mor

88 CONTENTS TM-D710A/E12 AppendixRevision HistoryDate RemarksMay 1, 2008 Initial release only for printing purposes.May 16, 2008Revision 1.01 is rele

We would like to extend our thanks to the following people who helped compile this booklet:WB4APR Mr. Bob Bruninga, K1RFD Mr. Jonathan Taylor, KA9MVA