Offering position data and weather information, th d72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The thd72 thus comes into its own when used for outdoor. Both the d72 and d74 also allow for ve status text elds that can be transmitted with the operators position. The th d74ae firmware has been updated from version 1. Also, also, apple ios does not support serial over bluetooth. They dont do aprs themselves since they need a third part app controlling them. Power on d72 with tnc enabled remove power reapply power. All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and are 100% compatible with your kenwood th d72a radio. Use the thd72a as the transceiver for a program like xastir, with full access. You can send messages or commands to far away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other packet. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. I also have or had othe kenwood radios with internal tnc tmd710, th d72, ts2000 that use to work well. Stations currently moving user guide faq blog discussion group linking to aprs.
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. Heres help for your aprs effort whats the automatic packet reporting system. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Once youve established that you have communications between your computer and the d72 s tnc, you can try connecting the tnc s over the air. This doesnt work but could easily be adapted by the developers for the th d74. First, im going to assume that you have already properly set up the th d72 for aprs tracking with your callsign and an ssid. Basically the tnc is what translates the afsk transmission from the tracker into a digital format that we can then read to get our aprs transmitted gps position data. The krs d72 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. 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.
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. Buy a amateur radios such as the kenwood thd72 fm dual bander. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps. When charging the battery, the charging stops and the battery level shows around 75% level. This software does not modify the system registry parameters or system folder. Feb 20, 2015 download find out which ios firmware file to download based on your iphones model number. The software generates the audio tones via the soundcard on the tabletphone in this case, so it would be passing data modulated in afsk audio tones via the 3. This site provides information for our customers in the usa. Download th d72 guide and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Also the builtin tnc terminal node controller is compatible with the ax. Amateur radios kenwood thd72 fm dual bander gpscentral.
Anyone running fldigi on a kenwood thd74 over usb or. The thd72 is that you dont have to have a separate gps and tnc attached to your rig. Yaac can read the data feed from the kenwood radio and display it with yaacs map and tabular analysis capabilities. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. However, their screens are somewhat small, displaying limited information. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. It is the brainchild of bob bruninga, wb4apr, a senior research engineer at the united states naval academy and first came into use during the late 1980s. View and download kenwood th d72ae user manual online. Packet operation connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a terminal node controller tnc. Using the tnc x settings the software always stops when its setting the persistence value. Data communications can include such information as the radios current position altitude, longitude, etc. Serial communication will not start before the nuvi 350 has external 12v dc connected and the thd72 has detected a valid external gps signal in on the comport gps blinks on thd72 display. I also have a little data radio with a argent data tnc stuffed inside that only needs a gps position and a battery pack to beacon positions.
The thd72a comes with a rechargeable 1,800mah lithiumion battery. The new thd72 is equipped with the highperformance sirfstar iii gps receiver, offering enhanced aprs functionality. Baudrate doesnt seem to matter over usb or bluetooth dont click detect it wont. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae owners. Doesnt matter if you use the kenwood software, the rt systems software, or program the memories from the radios keypad. 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. In terms of the d74s advantages for working packetaprs, its color trans. Thd72e, firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update.
Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. Kenwood implements a full aprs solution, particularly in. Here is how i managed to get my kenwood th d72a radio working with pat on linux using the builtin tnc and the ax. I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very easy to do, and used it for aprs. It also appears to be at the host mode setup, when you change to kiss, you have to change the easy setup to d700. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Without the correct software which is easy and, in most cases free, to get the information is unintelligible to the casual listener. Once the packages are installed, its time to configure everything correctly. 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 th d72a is one of the few handheld transceivers that has a built in tnc and adheres to ax. Power can be set independently on the a and b bands.
The first one is with the tnc on the th d72 in packet mode. 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. Next, im assuming youve downloaded and installed aprsis32. A single charge will power the transceiver for approximately 6 hours of continuous use with tx output set to the 5watt maximum. When the battery is removed and then iinserted back, the battery level show 100%. If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. Purchased a new kenwood th d72a ht, heres some basic info i compiled some firmware software modsetc together to get you up and running with this radio. The trifolded reference card is a laminated card the size of a credit card for easy carrying in a wallet or purse. Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. But that is still not the end of its versatility, as the thd72 has it own built in sirf star iii gps with a 5000 point logger function, as well as the the ability to. Download firmware iphone 4s model a87 smarcasercess. Th d72 radio you will be able to send out aprs beacons in only a few minutes.
What sets the d72 apart from most other radios is that it has aprs capabilities with a tnc and gps receiver built right into the radio. With the tnc completely off, aprs packets will not be decoded and no. You can also set up aprsdroid to connect directly to a radio, without a separate tnc. Another android app gives aprs rigs map support wcares. Gps, aprs, and serial or how i came to realise that.
Kenwood thd72a kenwood thd72 thd72 ht ham radio amateur radio handhled aprs gps. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below. You will need to set the mycall parameter in both d72 s. Gps, aprs, and serial or how i came to realise that redundancy. The th d72 can be used to work fm satellites fullduplex. Both include builtin tnc and gps features, and a similar setup. Thd72 format 340 nmea will only make the nuvi 350 display small black squares for aprs stations. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with instructions for everything the th d72 has to offer. Kenwood th d72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories.
Mar 07, 2017 the th d72 does not allow you to program memories where the transmit and receive frequencies are in different bands. Such software is almost a neceskenwoods th d72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld. Th thd72 also has firmware that will use t e internal tnc to operate. Feb 10, 20 are you trying to control the tnc manually by typing commands or using some macro or are you trying to use the tnc via some software. Does anyone have a working usbserial driver that will allow me to connect my mac to my d72 tnc. Describe your experience with the kenwood th d74ae and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Solar power ipad accessories iphone accessories ipod accessories. The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in.
Leave it on kiss simple delete all text from inikiss 1 and 2 and 3. Obviously, i was unable to upload large files using the limited alinco tnc, 9. This modern and powerful radio is packed with features many of us have been seeking for years. Apr 16, 2017 the th d74 is a great radio with many functions. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via. The kenwood thd72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood th d72a radio, which uses the k1 connector. Find more information about aprscapable transceivers, digipeaters, trackers, and weather sensors. Google chrome, mozilla firefox, apple safari, opera. If you are not located in the usa or on a us military base, please click here and select the kenwood affiliate in your territory for assistance. There are several computer programs for home or portable aprs operation, aprspoint, uiview and winaprs are just but a few, you can even get iphone and ipod apps and aprs software for. Kenwood th d74 kenwood th d72 kenwood tmd710g the kenwoods each support full access to the ax. Aprs is a computerassisted digital mode of amateur radio communication.
Offering position and weather information, the th d72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Feb 05, 2011 i thought that the pc would control the th d72 in the same way as the th d7 at startup. Also the com port was set so that the pc could shut it down to save power and it wouldnt restart after a while. Using two radios is also an option for this satellite, and one of those radios could be an sdr receiver with software like uz7hos hssoundmodem software2 to decode the 9600 bps data. Hts like the th d72 and th d7, and mobile radios like the tmd710 and tmd700, work well with some changes to the configuration. Firmware updating program tmd710 rcd710 tnc update version. Pinpoint aprs is a free software application that together with some radio equipment and accessories allows you to visually track people and assets using amateur radio ham radio equipment using maps. To set it to 9600bps, use the hb 9600 or hbaud 9600 tnc command. Ive used the tnc in my radio successfully using winlink for example and i didnt have to do anything special i just picked the compatible radio in the software settings. The tnc in the th d72 can be used to send and receive ax.
Due to the updates above, the memory control program mcp4a also has been updated to ver. Kenwood has developed system firmware for the thd72 that enables easy. The ft1dr and similar ft2dr, kenwood th d72 and th d74 are dual band, dual vfo that let you put aprs on the secondary side. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15 minutes i had this radio. Not all functions available via conventional tnc s are supported. The th d72 thus comes into its own when used for outdoor. If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program. Automatic packet reporting system aprs is a digital communications system that uses packet radio technology to transmit information and text messages over amateur radio. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Kenwood thd72 built in tnc commands worldwidedx radio forum. The battery voltage measured via a precision voltmeter shows 8. Con the tnc is in connection with the target station.
The builtin kiss tnc makes packet radio and aprs easy to use. Aprsis32 users have used it for both gps and aprs mapping. Kenwood th d72a aprs quick start guide saturday, 08 march 2014 18. So ideally id like to have my aprs tnc in my yaesu output the waypoint. Alcatel tetra 5041c software update for iphone, ipad, and. The ios firmware is the major software that runs and coordinates communication between hardware and all types of software within the iphone. Th d72a th d72e instruction manual english notification this equipment complies with the essential requirements of directive 19995ec. The huge benefit of a soundcard based interfaceapproach is that you can do all of that modulation in software, and just have arbitrary data output via audio that then goes over the air. 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. No true fullduplex was a bit of a letdown, so if this is a hard requirement for you for satellites, find a used th d72. Krs d72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. However, the settings, especially the bluetooth connection, are not ever simple.
Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Inbuilt tncs are what make high end handheld radios like the yaesu vx8gr, ft2dr, or the kenwood th d72a able to decode aprs transmissions from our various aprs capable gps trackers. Aprs for beginners was yaesu ft1xdr rising sun 4wd. My understanding is the usb generates two serial ports, one for gps and one for tnc. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. If you set the uiview configuration option in the terminal mode none so as for the d710 will work without a problem.
The d72 is a dual band radio vhf uhf capable of outputting 5w. Sta packets to be transmitted still remain in the buffer. Each section step assumes the radio is powered on and on the main screen and not in a menu. Kenwood has manufactured several radios, including the tmd710 and th d72, that are capable of standalone operation as an aprs terminal. Download thd72 guide and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Voice alert function might not work correctly after pressing tnc. Closed mrearp opened this issue may 9, 2011 22 comments closed feature request. The kenwood th d72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d74ae owners. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600.
The good news is that it works well as a portable packet station when running in kiss mode with agwpe. One of my twitter followers asked me to write instructions on getting the kenwood th d72 going with aprsis32 so you could have your own igatedigipeater. The ios firmware basically operates within the confines of the main processor of the iphone, whereas the modem firmware makes use of a separate processorchipset. Your d72 should respond with the current status of all the packet commands and settings.