Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Uiview tnc initialization files for kenwood tmd700, tmd710, thd72. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Kenwood tmd700, tmd710, and thd72a in both aprs and packet. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72. Aprsisce32 is an advanced automatic packet reporting system aprs client. 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. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in kiss mode with agwpe. A wide range of aprs applications can be used if the thd72a is connected to a pc with the supplied usb cable to enable control of the tnc.
Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. The programmer has copy and paste of memory channel. Indeed, the thd72 has a built in tnc that conforms to the x. The kenwood thd72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. Kenwood thd72a manuals manuals and user guides for kenwood thd72a. I have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by w4kyr, apr 4, 2017. If using windows xp, it is necessary to install the microsoft. As a result, the automatic time change feature in windows xp and. Also, this handheld comes with both a com and a usb port which makes it easy to connect external devices or to use the thd72 with many of the available packet radio or aprs software packages.
Resources listed under packet radio category belongs to software main collection, and get. The kenwood thd72 and the new thd74 both have built in packet. Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. Configure xastir for use with kenwood thd72a and garmin. The tnc in the thd72 can be used to send and receive ax.
Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Gps pc output this enables gps sentences in the stream of data sent to your pc. Jvc kenwood corporation shall own all s and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Please see the link below from w6gps on how to program your radio for aprs. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory. Kenwood thd72a kenwood thd72 thd72 ht ham radio amateur radio handhled aprs gps. Welcome to aprsisce32 aprsisce32 the future of amateur. Configure xastir for use with kenwood thd72a and garmin rino 530hcx, windows xp, oracle virtual box debian squeeze. In windows xp and going back to windows 98, there is the free.
Programming software only for the kenwood thd74a rt systems krsd74 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood thd74. For the commands supported by the builtin tnc, see tnc commands list. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by automatic packet. Ssid secondary station identifiers can be added to the end of your callsign for example, w6djy will become w6djy 14. Yet another aprs client, software for accessing the automatic packet reporting. Builtin high performance gps with kml file support from the free mcp4a 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. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Ok, i like my d72a, it is a very versatile ht, has full duplex operation, has the sky command feature, which i am dying to try. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, linpac packet radio terminal, uiss windows packet program, packetcluster dx statistics. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur.
Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. The navitra system was introduced by kenwood in the 1990s, for use within japan. Kenwoods nvolvement n th s program s part of our comm tment to preserve our env ronment and conserve. Taking another look at packet radio page 29 qrz forums. My path to the local vhf winlink gateway couldnt be reached with a rubber ducky from inside the mobileso, i found a local packet station, happened. Kenwood thd72a 5w aprs dualband 2m 70cm handheld amateur radio kenwood thd72a 5w aprs dualband handheld amateur transceiver gigaparts. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72 don arnold. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online.
Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. We have 6 kenwood thd72a manuals available for free pdf download. Aprs automatic packet reporting system is a registered trademark of wb4apr bob. Kenwood thd72a, thd72a, 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Packet 1 packet mode this transceiver has a builtin tnc which conforms to the ax.
It is further possible to operate the radio as an igate station wirelessinternet gateway or as a digipeater station relay station for wireless packet communications. Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. This protocol is used for communications between tncs. Microsoft windows, from windows xp all the way to windows 10. Some amateur radio auxiliary communications group are using packet to handle traffic for served agencies. Do not connect the device to a pc before installing the virtual com port driver. One of the site members asked a question publicly and of me in private if there is a way to use the kenwood thd72 to connect to the winlink system. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. Enables display of the model name ft3d when received an aprs position packet from the yaesu ft3dre.
The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. Callsign and beacon type settings when an aprsnavitra beacon is created, set the s and beacon type aprsnavitra menu 301. Cover 2 thd72ae all s and other intellectual property rights for this indepth manual and relevant technical documents as well as the software described in this indepth manual and relevant technical documents, and help texts and manuals attached to the software are owned by kenwood. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. If you run kissmode software on the pc, you probably do not want this on. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums. Kenwood engineers working closely with bob bruninga wb4apr, who fi rst developed aprs automatic packet reporting system, kenwood has developed system fi rmware for the thd72a that enables easy aprs operation without requiring a computer. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via. Its a little easier when the fm satellite uses a 70cm uplink, like ao85, where the frequency adjustments are done in band vfo b used for transmitting. Ive been using it for a couple years now with my kenwood d710 and thd72a. More information on one screen cuts down on the need to page through a series of screens to see information that cant t on one d72 screen.
Yaac can be used as a standalone aprs client, an aprs rfinternet gateway igate, or as a ax. Agwpe is widely accepted in the amateur radio packet software community and is a tool that provides a standard interface between packet radio software and associated hardware. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio. Hams might wish to spend more and go with the kenwood thd72a because these are being closed out to make room for the new model thd74a. Feel free to create improvements and extensions to yaac. Discussion in satellite and space communications started by wb5dxg, aug 31. The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from jvc kenwood corporation. The baud rate of the pc usb port is 9600 bps for the packet mode operation. Other radios are smaller, and probably a little more rugged than the thd72a, but for fm and packet satellite work there is no equal in terms of functionality. The builtin gps receiver provides positional information, while weather information can be acquired by connecting a meteorological device. Next, configure the thd72a to send relevant information to the pc or laptop.
Using a thd72a to work fm satellites, like using kenwood s previous thd7 and thd7g, requires some work switching between vfos when using the satellites with a 2m uplink like so50. Following the instructions written by algis salys, i have successfully transmitted an aprs packet through ariss. Tonight i configured my radio to do just that and was very successful. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. I understand i can plug them into a computer both computers will be running windows 8. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. If you already have kenwood hts made in the past decade or so, you can use the same ac.
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