Th-F7E in detail:
 Simple
operation is an essential component of this FM dual bander, and Kenwood
engineers have ensured that it can be operated effortlessly with one hand.
Your attention is drawn to the easy-to-read LCD -- equipped with both
contrast control and backlight -- displaying essential frequency and memory
information, intuitive menus, and multi-level battery status. In mono-band
mode, the size of the frequency display is doubled for even greater
visibility.
 Operating
ease is further enhanced with the multi-scroll key. Similar to the control
found on some mobile phones, this can be rocked up & down, left & right with
the thumb. Vertical operation controls frequency, while horizontal movement
controls band selection. There is also a 16-key pad with keys that are
ergonomically spaced and illuminated for night-time use.
Other specifications are equally impressive: 434 memory channels, including
2 call channels and another 20 for programmable scan. Additionally, the
convenient Memory Name function allows you to register a name (with up to
eight characters) for each channel. A complete range of scan functions is
also provided -- including MHz, memory, call, tone, CTCSS, and DCS, plus a
variety of Visual Scanning features. Group scan mode covers 8 groups of 50
channels each. And you can choose between time-operated (TO) and
carrier-operated (CO) busy-stop-resume (SE).
 As
polished as the user interface may be, it's what is inside that counts. And
the TH-F7E counts twice over: it's both a 2-band transceiver (Main A band)
and a wideband 0.1~1300MHz receiver (Sub B band). In addition to FM/FM-W/FM-N/AM
and SSB/CW, the receiver section offers a special information memory channel
RX mode (10 channels), built-in ferrite bar antenna*1 for
receiving AM broadcasts, and Fine mode -- with selectable increment
(33/100/500/1000Hz*2) -- for extra-accurate SSB tuning. What's
more, this handheld transceiver can receive 2 frequencies simultaneously,
even on the same band. Versatility is first rate.
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Switchable with external antenna. |
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Increment figures are approximate. |
 The
smaller a transceiver, the farther it is likely to travel. Fortunately, the
TH-F7E is built to take rough treatment in stride, satisfying the stringent
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standards for resistance to vibration, shock, humidity and
light rain.
Other features:
Equipped as standard is a powerful 7.4V 1550mAh lithium-ion battery,
offering high output with selectable HI/LOW/EL settings. Remaining
lithium-ion battery capacity can be easily checked on the LCD display as it
is clearly shown in 4-step increments. And as the charging circuitry is
built-in, the battery can be charged while the TH-F7E is operating from a DC
(13.8V) supply.
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Compatible with external 1200/9600bps TNC |
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Selectable squelch configuration |
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Memory shift |
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Key lock |
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Built-in CTCSS (42 subtone frequencies), DCS (104
codes), 1750Hz tone burst |
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Large frequency display for single-band use |
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Time-out timer & APO (OFF/30/60 min) |
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Automatic simplex checker |
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ATT (attenuator) on/off |
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Internal VOX |
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MCP Software |
Supplied accessories:
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Belt hook |
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Whip antenna |
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Hand strap |
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7.4V 1550mAh lithium-ion battery |
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AC adapter |
Wideband reception: Caution regarding use
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The sub band is used for wideband reception. This unit
offers more basic performance than a dedicated receiver. In an area of
very strong signals, it may be advisable to switch the attenuator on for
certain frequency range. Remember that the performance of antenna
determines reception quality. You will enjoy better reception, therefore,
if you devise an antenna that is tailored for your target frequency
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The SSB/CW filters offer basic performance, so in some
cases you may experience interference. |
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In addition to dual watch, this product is designed for
wideband reception. Consequently, multiple beats (cross and internal)
are generated from the frequency structure. Those frequencies
effectively blocked by the major crossbeat signals can be calculated
using the formula given in the user manual.* Note that it may
be possible to move an internal beat away from the target signal using
the beat shift function. |
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When operating this product from an external power
source, if the latter's voltage rises above 14.5V, transceiver output
will be automatically switched to 2W. |
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