Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. On the new screen that pops up, click setup on the menu. My mobile winlink capability consists of the following. Jun 06, 2014 the tnc in the th d72 can be used to send and receive ax.
Kenwood offers free software to program the radio called mcp4a memory control program but their are also other 3rd party companies that produce software for the thd72a radio. Thd72a amateur radio communications kenwood singapore. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. 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. The tnc in the thd72 can be used to send and receive ax. I would like to give my opinion of kenwoods aprs implementation in this radio.
At first i was a little overwhelmed with the initial setup so i bought programing software from rt systems. After you select packet wl2k, click on open session to go to the next step. This protocol is used for communications between tncs. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and there is an integrated gps. There are lots of ham radio brands and models that fit somewhere in between nothing and something, but none really hit the mark like this kenwood amateur radio. Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. The santa clara county packet installer includes preconfigured tnc setup files for the following tncs. While using aprs, in order to prevent packet missdecoding, access menu no. 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 thd72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. The kenwood thd72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Jan 12, 2011 a simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations.
Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. The new thd72 is equipped with the highperformance sirfstar iii gps receiver, offering enhanced aprs functionality. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by automatic packet. Enables display of the model name ft3d when received an aprs position packet from the yaesu ft3dre. Page 7 kenwoods approaches for development of aprs the thd72ae, the successor of thd7ae, incorporates aprs automatic packet reporting system functions. The thd72ae, the successor of thd7ae, incorporates aprs automatic packet reporting system functions. Data communications can include such information as the radios current position altitude, longitude, etc. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts builtin highperformance gps receiver aprs firmware equipped as standard usb minib port usb pc programming cable included kenwood mcp4a pc programming software kenwood sky command system ii compatible with arrl travel plus for repeaters. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprs amateur radio transceiver. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d72a e owners. He suggested that i download the mcp4a software for programming, which i did. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps. Kiss mode, which is compatible with many packet programs that do not need to operate like an oldstyle terminal program.
View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online. The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in kiss mode with agwpe. To do that, select packet wl2k in the dropdown menu on the top right next to the open session menu item. Standard tnc parameter settings for santa clara county. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and 70.
Both the d72 and d74 also allow for ve status text elds that can be transmitted with the operators position. Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. This was a great start but the software is missing a lot of radio options. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. Indeed, the thd72 has a built in tnc that conforms to the x. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur.
From what ive heard, if you want to do aprs or packet the d72 or tm710a is the way to go. Ill await baofeng to come up with something cheap hopefully. Used thd72a 2m70cm, 5w, aprs, gps featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. For the commands supported by the builtin tnc, see tnc commands list. Kenwood thd74a digital triband handheld transceivers th.
We need to choose the type of tnc that were using, which should be one of the kenwood thd7 entries. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur radio. I bought this unit because i wanted an aprs function when riding my bike honda ctx 0. Kenwood thd72a using internal tnc in kiss mode, asus netbook hr advertised battery life, win7 pro, outpost pmm, and agwpe pro. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via.
You can update the th d72a e main firmware by connecting the th d72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72a e. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. I wont even bother to list all of the things this ht can do. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th d72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72a e. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions.
Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function. So i bought a nice used th d72a from a local ham who wanted to put a d710 in his mobile instead. It can thus be used in various outdoor situations as a digital repeater for packet communications for example supporting data communications from a location surrounded by mountains. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Kenwood offers free software to program the radio called mcp4a memory control program but their are also other 3rd party companies that produce software for the th d72a radio. 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. Way more full featured than the vx8x or 350 from yaesu which just have the basics. I have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. Some amateur radio auxiliary communications group are using packet to handle traffic for served agencies.
Also, this handheld comes with both a com and a usb port which makes it easy to connect external devices or to use the th d72 with many of the available packet radio or aprs software packages. The baud rate of the pc usb port is 9600 bps for the packet mode operation. Welcome to yaac yet another aprs client yaac is a mostly platformindependent java application written by andrew pavlin, ka2ddo, for monitoring and contributing to the automatic packet reporting system aprs network invented and trademarked by bob bruninga, wb4apr yaac is free software. Following the instructions written by algis salys, i have successfully transmitted an aprs packet through ariss. I understand i can plug them into a computer both computers will be running windows 8. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Since i like to dabble in packet radio once in a while, thats a big plus. Looking at the station list on, i noticed my location information was missing. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72 youtube. Is there some secret to use the software on the kenwood site to program odd splits into the radio for sats. Many astronauts and cosmonauts have amateur radio licenses. Both include builtin tnc and gps features, and a similar setup. The th d72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1.
Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. 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. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. 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. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations.
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. No special cables are needed in order to connect the radio to your pc for programming, only a usb mini b cable which is included with the radio, but im sure you can. My d710 has packet capability, so i will actually use this radio instead of the ht, but its nice having a backup. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thd72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72ae. Jul 05, 2018 my d710 has packet capability, so i will actually use this radio instead of the ht, but its nice having a backup. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Packet 1 packet mode this transceiver has a builtin tnc which conforms to the ax. In addition, the aprs functionality of this ht is incredible. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. The builtin gps receiver provides positional information, while weather information can be acquired by connecting a meteorological device. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums. We need to choose the type of tnc that were using, which should be one of the kenwood th d7 entries. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts.
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