Wireless remote control th f6a only if you also have a kenwood multiband mobile 10 make the transceiver enter remote control mode. View and download kenwood th f6a instruction manual online. The rt systems radio programming system includes the rt systems krs f6 f7 programming software for the kenwood th f6 us and th f7 european radios. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. Kenwood s th f6a and yaesus vx7r both include coverage of the 1. The th f6a is a 144220440 mhz transceiverreceiver with dualchannel rx capability in a compact and powerful design. Dec 14, 2014 kenwood thf6a 144220440mhz finally, the amateur handheld that everyone has been waiting for, the new kenwood thf6a. The kenwood thf6 is very compacthandheldthree band transceiver for radioamateurs. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i. Kenwood th f6 monitoring 40 meters w ham stick duration. Press the vfo button to go to vfo mode 1 enter the frequency info. Jan 17, 2012 the kenwood thf6 is a fine addition to any ham shack, and seems to be very durable. I dont know if this would be considered a bug or not. The rt systems radio programming system includes the rt systems krsf6 f7 programming software for the kenwood thf6 us and thf7 european radios.
That is, it has been modified to transmit outside the amateur bands. Rt systems krs f6 programming software and usbk4y for the kenwood th f6 th f7. This amazing radio transmits in the 144, 200 and 440 amateur bands and has dual channel receive capability. The kenwood thf6 is very compact handheld three band transceiver for radio amateurs. Finally, the amateur handheld that everyone has been waiting for, the new kenwood th f6a. Other technical details brand name rt systems item model number krs f6 item weight 4.
Fellow forumers, i will be purchasing a kenwood th f6a in the very near future. It uses fm receive mode only, and uses double conversion with the first if of 59. Krs f6 programming software only for the kenwood th f6. Rt systems version 4 software and usbk4y cable for kenwood th f6 product information technical details. Thf6 radio programming software kenwood radio software. The krs f6 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Memory control programs are available free from kenwood for all vhfuhf transceivers currently being manufactured and for a number of discontinued models. I now also own a pair of uv5rs, which i use when i worry i will harm the thf6, i. Please write safely police, aviation and cordless phone frequencies saved in your memory. Connect your kenwood radio to your pc using an usb or serial cable, and control your radio device using your pc. Many thanks to my good buddy eric wd8rif for reminding me about a scheduled ariss amateur radio on the international space station contact between canadian astronaut david saintjacques and faith christian academy in orlando, fl, usa. It is obsolete and no longer available as a new product from kenwood. May 01, 2008 in recent years, kenwood and yaesu have both included the 1.
Aecreative usb power supply travel charger cable for kenwood radio th d74a th g71 th d7a th d72a th d74a th f6a th f7a th 22a th42a th 22at th 42at th k4a th. Wireless remote control thf6a only if you also have a kenwood multiband mobile transceiver, you can control one of its bands by sending dtmf tones from this portable transceiver. Th f6 and th f7 is, actually, the same transceiver. When i try to recommend to people a good first ht, i talk about everything from the chinese radios all the way to the big three. Krsf6 programming software for the kenwood thf6thf7. Kenwood th f6a resources category is a curation of 9 web resources on, kd5pdp kenwood th f6a notes, w4zt modifications for the kenwood th f6a, pg4s to th f6 th g71 adapter.
The kenwood manual for the newer th f6 radio shows the pinout for the plugs page 46. Owners manual for kenwood th f6a, downloadable as a pdf file we also have service manual to this model manual details. Wireless remote control thf6a only if you also have a kenwood multiband mobile 10 make the transceiver enter remote control mode. In recent years, kenwood and yaesu have both included the 1. Kenwood th f6a software install walkthrough not the easiest thing to do, not the newest software. Compared with other transceivers, mine is 12 in 2m and in 70cm, in terms of modulation. The software can be used to configure a radio and program the memory channels. In addition to fmfmwfmnam and ssbcw, the receiver section offers a special weather channel mode, 2 builtin.
The real kenwood kpg22 cable has a 25pin connector. Our updates include the most accurate and uptodate software enhancements to ensure you make the most of all your kenwood. It uses fm receive mode only, and uses double conversion with the. The kpg10 programming cable is for the tk230 tk240 tk330 tk340 radios. In the meantime, as you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that kenwood is pursuing user friendliness.
When i try to read the radio, it indicates that the model is an f6 only and is thus unsupported. The kenwood th f6a th f7e transceiver can be programmed through the serial port using a suitable interface optional pc interface cable pg4p. My computer didnt have a serial interface so i bought a tripplite usb serial adapter to get a serial port. About this software you can use the mcp f6 f7 to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th f6af7af7e to the pc by using an optional programming cable pg4y rs232. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in kenwood transceivers. About this software you can use the mcpd74 to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th d74ae to the pc by using a microusb cable or the bluetooth function. I have had mine for four or five years now, and still love it. Uv5r, 5ra, 5r plus, 5re, bf f8hp, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3.
Kenwood th f6 conversion modifications yes, it can be done. You will find this function useful when you want to control your mobile transceiver from a location outside your vehicle. Kenwood memory control programs for vhfuhf radios this article is for visionimpaired amateur radio operators interested in memory control programs for kenwood vhfuhf radios. Ac fancompressor not working how to test repair broken hvac run start capacitor air condition hd duration. Pcprogramming cable for kenwood th g71a th f6a iw5edi. Immediate download after payment delivered as a pdf file. The first triband ht with 3 bands you can operate every day.
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This allows memory management as used by the kenwood mcp software as well as software control of the radio. My daughter hold the kenwood th f6 ht while we listen to the iss contact. It will also give me 220 mhz access which i currently dont have. I find that i have to really make sure the cable is fully inserted into the radio in order for programming to work. Buy now for immediate access to software for fast, easy upgrades.
They always look at the features and the price and go with the kenwood th f6a and ive actually tried to talk some into an icom just so somebody around me would have one for me to hold and see. Receiver circuit the a band can receive signals in two bands. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to program memory channels in all bands, vfos, and other menu settings of the radio. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d74ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Thank you for choosing this kenwood thf6a thf7e transceiver. French, english, spanish, dutch, italian different language versions may vary sligthly in file size and page count. The information obtained for this document was gathered using the following equipment and. The kenwood th f6a compact triband handheld raises the bar. The thf6a is a 144220440 mhz transceiverreceiver with dualchannel rx capability in a compact and powerful design. Kenwood thf6a 144220440 mhz triband handheld transceiver. Kenwood th f6a radio transceiver for sale online ebay. It can be mars modified, allowing extended transmit ranges.
By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the kenwood transceivers through the memory channel management or edit functions. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. If you can see a gap between the radio body and the plug, you may have to press a little harder to get the plug seated. Enjoy full 5 watts output on each band while operating with the supplied 7. F6a to enter frequency info, you must be in vfo variable frequency oscillator mode i.