Kenwood TM-733E User Manual

TM-D710A/E

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The following need to be configured before beginning to operate TM-D710A/E or RC-D710 with 
APRS.
• Built-in Clock

APRS data will be stamped with date and time, therefore the built-in clock must be set.

• MY CALLSIGN

The station configured for MY CALLSIGN will be used as the originating station when APRS 
data is sent.  You cannot send any data using NOCALL.

• BEACON TYPE

Use BEACON TYPE to select APRS data format for sending.

• Position

Your station’s position is added to APRS data, therefore you must configure your latitude and 
longitude.  You can get your own position also from GPS.

• Frequency

The operating frequency will depend in what region of the world you are operating.  You can 
begin operating using the frequency configured for the data band as follows:
North America: 144.390 MHz, Europe: 144.800 MHz, Australia: 145.175 MHz, 
New Zealand: 144.575 MHz, Argentina: 144.930 MHz, Brazil: 145.570 MHz, Japan: 144.640 MHz

Follow the explanations below to configure each item listed in the previous section.

Select Menu 524 (AUX - DATE) and configure the date.
• K-type (U.S.A. and Canada): Set month, date, year in this order.
• E-type (Europe): Set date, month, year in this order.

Note: If using RC-D710, then set month, date, year regardless in which region you are located.

Example:
Configure the date May 16, 2008 (K-type).  Refer to Figure 3-1.