The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. 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. Enables display of the model name ft3d when received an aprs position packet from the yaesu ft3dre. To set it to 9600bps, use the hb 9600 or hbaud 9600 tnc command. Ive sent the following to kenwood directly but perhaps it might help others. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Both the d72 and d74 also allow for ve status text elds that can be transmitted with the operators position. 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.
Indeed, the thd72 has a built in tnc that conforms to the x. 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. View online or download kenwood th d72a e user manual. Sta packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer.
Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas. I am looking for softeware to do packet radio with my thd7. Reference material for starting packet operation should be available at any store that handles amateur. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th. 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. While using aprs, in order to prevent packet missdecoding, access menu no. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a. The tnc in the thd72 can be used to send and receive ax. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. View online or download kenwood thd72ae user manual.
View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications. Aprs automatic packet reporting system is a registered trademark of wb4apr bob. Packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. Outpost can now use it as a higher performance drop in replacement for agwpe. 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.
Dtmf enter dtmf memories and options, echolink tones and weather channel names. Both include builtin tnc and gps features, and a similar setup. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next k8za premium subscriber qrz page. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. 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 thd72a s memory channels and aprs functions, for example.
Ill await baofeng to come up with something cheap hopefully. D72a and newer thd74a o er several compelling bene ts. How to winlink radio email central virginia digital. I have a recently purchased th d74 running firmware 1. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. New kenwood thd72 aprs 2m440 receives fcc certification. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and 70. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Kenwood thd74e with packetengine pro, macbook pro late 20, parallels desktop and windows 10 workaround solution from clive, kf6dma.
If your th d72 isnt connected to the computer yet, now is the time to hook it up. If your thd72 isnt connected to the computer yet, now is the time to hook it up. First, remove all bluetooth pairing from osx that might already exist with the d74 from previous attempts. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts.
From what ive heard, if you want to do aprs or packet the d72 or tm710a is the way to go. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. The programming software is available on kenwoods download page. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. 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. After you select packet wl2k, click on open session to go to the next step. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. This software and thd74 transceiver can be connected using a usb 2. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie.
Data communications can include such information as the radios current position altitude, longitude, etc. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. I have owned my thd72a, not the thd72, but the 72a, dont know if there is a difference or not, probably some minor improvements and software upgrades. Causes the tnc to perform software flow control when. 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. Sep 18, 2010 do you folks actually read the post you are replying to. Mcpd74 memory control program thd74ae kenwood software.
If you have one of the kenwood radios with a builtin tnc ts2000, tmd710, tmd700, thd74a, thd72a then you are all set. The kenwood thd72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. If you have a mac or linux computer, youre out of luck. Kind of a quick start guide for the thd72a aprs radio. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, packetcluster dx statistics, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal. 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. The new thd72 is equipped with the highperformance sirfstar iii gps receiver, offering enhanced aprs functionality. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur radio. The kenwood th d72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. I have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. 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.
Can you access the internal tnc with the usb cable and use it for other digital modes as well. Jun 06, 2014 the tnc in the th d72 can be used to send and receive ax. The th d72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1. Moreover, the mcp4a software allows you to manage echolink memory. Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. 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. Jan 12, 2011 a simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations.
Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprs amateur radio transceiver. 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. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. Kenwood has already earned popularity and reputation with the thd72a handheld aprs amateur radio transceiver and now even further with the kenwood thd74a. The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in kiss mode with agwpe. Kenwood th d74e with packet engine pro, macbook pro late 20, parallels desktop and windows 10 workaround solution from clive, kf6dma. Way more full featured than the vx8x or 350 from yaesu which just have the basics.
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. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. 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. Send me a test message to my winlink address, kq9p. If youre in that camp, the simplest way to program the radio is to fire up the kenwood software in an emulator, write the settings to the sd card, then pop the card in the radio. 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. Reporting system, kenwood has developed system firmware for the thd72a that enables easy. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d72a e owners. Looking at the station list on, i noticed my location information was missing. Customize details for other options specific to packet, transmit power, receive aip, weather alert, repeater functions and vox operations on the radio. I want to buy a ht with builtin aprs and gps capability. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to thd74.
Firmware updating program th k20k40 update version 1. 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. Some amateur radio auxiliary communications group are using packet to handle traffic for served agencies. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts.
Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72 youtube. View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online. Second, the software to program the rig only works with windows. Con the tnc is in connection with the target station. Kenwood thd72a using internal tnc in kiss mode, asus netbook hr advertised battery life, win7 pro, outpost pmm, and agwpe pro. 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. Connect the appropriate cable between your computer and radio and in winlink express select your radio from the packet tnc type dropdown menu. To do that, select packet wl2k in the dropdown menu on the top right next to the open session menu item. You have to configure the connection between rms express and the radio. Nov 24, 2012 winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration.
The kenwood th d72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packet position reporting system and there is an integrated gps. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. 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. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Feb 25, 2014 i have two kenwood th d72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. It also has aprs, something i wanted to try a couple of years.