You will find this function useful when you want to control your mobile transceiver from a location. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. Purchased a new kenwood thd72a ht, heres some basic info i compiled some firmwaresoftwaremodsetc together to get you up and running with this radio. Soldering the bar antenna wires before solding the bar antenna wires, form the wires as shown in the figure 2. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd74ae owners. Th d74ae firmware update information amateur radio news. Can the kenwood thd72a be programmed using rt systems software.
Rt systems krsd72 programming software for the kenwood thd72. If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program. All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and are 100% compatible with your kenwood thd72a radio. Configuring dstar is a bit of a challenge for a new user, but editing the repeater list with the mcp made things a whole lot easier too. The software provided by kenwood is actually pretty decent for programming all of their recent models, including the d72. Nx200 nx300 nx700 nx800 nexedge firmware sh01 rel12, 2008. With that build, you need to set aprsdroid to smartbeaconing and kenwood pkwdwpl, and then it will emulate a gps receiver and parse kenwood waypoints via bluetoothspp. How to update your kenwood thd74a transceiver to v1. View online or download kenwood th d72ae user manual. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through. Krsd72 programming software radio option setting screens common 1 use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. 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. Th d7g radio programming software kenwood radio software.
Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. The thd74ae firmware has been updated from version 1. View and download kenwood thd72a service manual online. Kenwood th d72, icom id31a, yaesu vx7r, and a wouxun which was the first radio i got when i got my ticket to name a few. I give it an overall 5, because i have yet to find any negatives. I have a few tm271s, a tmv71 and a d72 and the software has been very good for doing basic setup and memory management. Mcpd74 memory control program thd74ae kenwood software. Ive seen quite a few reports of the kenwood thd72 having problems where the transmit output power drops to either a very low level or nothing at all. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. Software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d7a or th d7ag radios. If i could hack into the comms and get data packets of a read and write with the kenwood software, would it be of any use to someone to help get support, with me then as a beta tester. Download the latest version of update software from the.
The beeline gps has onboard nonvolatile memory that stores coordinates for download. I also tested it listening to a few ssb qsos on 40m and it worked well. 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. I havent come across any cause for the failures yet, so im unsure if there is a permanent fix yet. Are you looking for kenwood thd72a accessories for sale. I bought an inexpensive usb cable and used it to upgrade the firmware 1. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15. View and download kenwood th d72ae user manual online.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update version 1. Kenwood thd74 firmware has been updated to version 1. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood th d72 amateur radio.
Kenwood thd72e vhfuhf dual band handfunkgerat mit gps aktuelle firmware. Firmware updating program thk20k40 update version 1. This modern and powerful radio is packed with features many of us have been seeking for years. Shop all kenwood handheld radio accessories like kenwood thd72a today at antenna farm. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. 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. The one you can download from kenwood works ok too. You can update the thd72ae main firmware by connecting the thd72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72ae. This small fm portable transceiver features 2 m, 1. My friend with a similar radio says he puts the thd72a in a saddlebag and.
The trifolded reference card is a laminated card the size of a credit card for easy. Wireless operation thd72a only if you also have a kenwood multiband mobile transceiver, you can control one of its bands by sending dtmf tones from this handy transceiver. If you need an upgrade, find it from kenwoods website. I have owned my th d72a, not the th d72, but the 72a, dont know if there is a difference or not, probably some minor improvements and software upgrades. Thank you for choosing this kenwood th f6a th f7e transceiver. The kenwood th d72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and there is an integrated gps. Nx200 nx300 nx700 nx800 nexedge firmware sh01 rel18, 2009. Contribute to la3qmath d72kenwood development by creating an account on github. Firmware updating program th k20k40 update version 1. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with instructions for everything the thd72 has to offer.
Always exit the mcp4a before uninstalling the software. Rt systems krsf6 programming software and usbk4y for the kenwood thf6thf7. Kenwood th d74 firmware upgrade english version youtube. Using a thd72a to work fm satellites, like using kenwoods previous thd7 and thd7g, requires some work switching between vfos when using the satellites with a 2m uplink like so50. Kenwood thd72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories. If you are not comfortable with this, i recommend that you dont do it. You can update the thd74ae firmware by connecting the thd74ae to the pc by using a microusb cable. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood thd72a radio, which uses the k1 connector. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. I have used chirp now for my thd72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer. This software does not modify the system registry parameters or system folder.
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. Krs d72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. There is also a cdrom in the box that contains the complete manual, but of course none of my computers have a cd drive anymore. Heres a demonstration of the kenwood thd74 firmware update procedure. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae owners. Do not connect the device to a pc before installing the virtual com port driver. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to thd74.
Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio. The beeline gps is a self contained unit with gps receiver, ceramic patch antenna, aprs packet encoder, and 100mw 70cm radio transmitter. In rms express, i start a packet winlink session and configure it as a kenwood thd72 aband session at 9600 baud on the correct com port.
The kenwood thd72 comes with an abbreviated printed manual, which only barely gets you started using the radio. Offering position data and weather information, thd72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in kenwood transceivers. Luckily i have an external drive in a drawer for exactly this purpose. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Due to the updates above, the memory control program mcp4a also has been updated to ver.
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