Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d72ae owners. The mcp4a programming software is available as a free download from the kenwood website. All the other sites i found were forums, and those sometimes drive me crazy to read through. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood thd72, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues. So i bought a nice used thd72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead.
The th d72 has a pretty full featured tnc that you can connect to through the usb port. Feb 20, 20 so i bought a nice used th d72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. It uses fm receive mode only, and uses double conversion with the. Click here to write a new message or comment for th d72 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for th d72.
The photos below, of the prototype of the new thd72 dualband aprs handheld radio, were taken in may 2010 at the dayton hamvention. Shot this on location at the 2010 dayton hamvention. View online or download kenwood thd72e user manual, instruction manual. Before you get started, use mcp4 kenwood programming software to back up all your radio settings. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps.
Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72a around the world. The software for this, mcp4a, is available as a free download from kenwoods website. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. Purchased a new kenwood thd72a ht, heres some basic info i compiled some firmwaresoftwaremodsetc together to get you up and running with this rad. 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. Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators. This modern and powerful radio is packed with features many of us have been seeking for years. Kenwood ham radio handheld sales thd72e radioworld uk. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. After 3 years this ht still goes with me everywhere. I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very easy to do, and used it for aprs. The software you need to use to accomplish this is called rms express.
It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. Buy kenwood th d72e dual band handheld transceiver from. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. Cordura nylon heavy duty case for kenwood thd72 thd72a thd72e thk20a radio ebay.
He suggested that i download the mcp4a software for programming, which i did. 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 thg71e th g71e thg71e service manual and specs kenwood thk2at th k2 at thk2at service manual and specs kenwood thk2e th k2e thk2e service manual and specs. All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood th d72, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues. Software such as xastir can present aprs information on a map. The photos below, of the prototype of the new th d72 dualband aprs handheld radio, were taken in may 2010 at the dayton hamvention. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. You can update the th d72ae main firmware by connecting the th d72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72ae. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood th d72a radio, which uses the k1 connector. The radio supports 1200 9600 baud and kiss protocol. Buy kenwood thd72e dual band handheld transceiver from. Buy kenwood thd72e kenwood handheld radio online at.
This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all. Gps logger function works with internal gps receiver. I really appreciate the extra steps the kenwood engineers took to create such good fidelity from the tiny speaker. 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. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8.
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. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Cordura nylon heavy duty case for kenwood th d72 th d72a th d72e th k20a radio ebay. Whose usb cable are you using for the lenovo thinkpad x61 usb to kenwood thd72 radio the kenwood virtual com driver on web. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72. While it is perfectly useful in a standalone configuration, sometimes the larger screen and full keyboard of a real computer are beneficial. I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very.
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 th d72e s memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Let me start out by mentioning how great the receive audio is on this radio. Other op 2 auto power off apo automatic power off is a background function that monitors whether or not any operations have been performed keys pressed, tuning control turned, etc. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. This radio is the longawaited successor to the discontinued thd7. The models listed below are covered by this manual. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used kenwood thd72. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Testing skycommand function between ts2000 and th d72. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Most repeaters in europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 hz tone. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your.
View online or download kenwood th d72e user manual, instruction manual. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is quirky and windowsonly. Kenwood thd72e accessories products from ham radio. The th d72 can be used to work fm satellites fullduplex.
The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. Mar 07, 2017 the th d72 does not allow you to program memories where the transmit and receive frequencies are in different bands. Make note of the assigned com port and speed because you will need to know it. Kenwood thd72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories. Cordura nylon heavy duty case for kenwood thd72 th. 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. Kenwood believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie.
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The manual says its for a thd72a or thd72e but there is no a or e after my. Kenwood thd72 series twoway radio programming software. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood thd72a radio, which uses the k1 connector. Kenwood is a leading manufacturers of walkie talkies, nexedge, pmr446 and ham radios. Krsd72 programming software for the kenwood thd72 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 thd72 has a pretty full featured tnc that you can connect to through the usb port. A quick look at the new kenwood th d72 aprs ht more to follow in the next few months. I thought id add some additional photos here to make it easier for people to do this on their own. 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. The kenwood thd72 handheld radio used to be real bigtime when. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online. The thd72 can be used to work fm satellites fullduplex. This radio is the longawaited successor to the discontinued th d7.
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 th d72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. Radio programming software for the kenwood thd72 rt systems. Click here to write a new message or comment for thd72 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for thd72. Mar 18, 2020 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 thg71e th g71e thg71e service manual and specs kenwood thk2at th k2 at thk2at service manual and specs kenwood thk2e th k2e thk2e service manual and specs. On a thd72e, simply pressing call will transmit this tone. Echolink a system that uses voip voice over the internet to relay. Its a dualband ranscei er covering the amateur 144 and 430mhz bands with the usual tended receive coverage eve come to expect nowadays.
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