The th d72 has the ability to digipeat without the aid of software. 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. This software and thd74 transceiver can be connected using a usb 2. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae. Krsd74 programming software and rt49 cable for the kenwood th d74.
Krsd72 programming software only for the kenwood thd72. Buy gigaparts kenwood thd72a accessory pack bundle programming software nifty guide and ham guides pocket reference card bundle fixedmount cb radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Buy kenwood thd72e dual band handheld transceiver from. In addition accessories for earlier models, including their handheld microphones and power adapters, work with this radio. Dec 28, 2015 i have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc.
I want to buy a ht with builtin aprs and gps capability. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. These tees have been a huge success with the 3 pack, but we decided to. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. Contribute to la3qmath d74kenwood development by creating an account on github. Tmd710 into a handheld and hence made it perfect for outdoor use. 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. 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. The programming software is available on kenwoods download page. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to th d74. The thd72a also offers echolink memory compatibility and a miniusb connector for enhanced computer connectivity. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models.
Rt systems krsf6 programming software and usbk4y for the kenwood thf6thf7. I have the gps coming through, but no aprs data packets. Rt systems krs d72 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood th d72. The main problem was the programming of my favourites frequencies. I have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc. For a more complete view of everything supported, as well as which features are supported for which model, take a look at overview of supported features for the latest build. The kenwood thd72 comes with an abbreviated printed manual, which only barely gets you started using the radio. Make note of the assigned com port and speed because you will need to know it. Note that radios marked as variant are supported via a. Nov 24, 2012 winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration. Next, im assuming youve downloaded and installed aprsis32. I started to grab informations from the internet regarding the software i need and, most.
There is also a cdrom in the box that contains the complete manual, but of course none of my computers have a cd drive anymore. This radio comes the pb38 nicad battery, bc17 wall charger, belt clip, wrist strap, cable with submini 2. Kenwood is more fair than other ht providers in that it does not charge extra for programming software. Krs d72 programming software for the kenwood th d72 ctcss rx ctcss dcs skip step tx step comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories vfo home memory types left to right the krs d72 programmer is designed to give.
While there are quite a bunch of similar products by other manufacturers such. I am trying to set up a thd72a on a pc with aprsis32 and i am having issues with the com port. 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. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. Firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update version 1. Dec 04, 2012 the software provided by kenwood is actually pretty decent for programming all of their recent models, including the d72. While this section is focused on the kenwood thd74a as well as the kenwood mcpd74 memory control program, it contains some information that anyone setting up a radio for use with a dstar hotspot might find helpful. Please see the link below from w6gps on how to program your radio for aprs. You can input your latitude and longitude manually or connect a nmea0183 compatible gps not. 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. The th d72 can be used to work fm satellites fullduplex. You can now buy the individual brand tees in all 6 colours. The th d72 does not allow you to program memories where the transmit and receive frequencies are in different bands.
Rt systems krsd72 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood. If i could hack into the comms and get data packets of a read and write with the kenwood software, would it be of any use to someone to help get support, with me then as a beta tester. 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. The software you need to use to accomplish this is called rms express. Doesnt matter if you use the kenwood software, the rt systems software, or program the memories from the radios keypad. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. 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. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a.
I was able to get the radio configured and up and running fairly easily following the instructions. This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. First, im going to assume that you have already properly set up the th d72 for aprs tracking with your callsign and an ssid. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. Thd74 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Thd72e, firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update. 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. Radio programming software for the kenwood th d72 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. Radio programming software for the kenwood thd72 rt systems.
The thd72 does not allow you to program memories where the transmit and receive frequencies are in different bands. If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program. This software is to create, edit, and administer the data for the memory channels and menus on your pc connected to thd74. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Anyone running fldigi on a kenwood thd74 over usb or. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd74 radio. Each piece of software is developed to work with a specific kenwood radio addressing the uniqueness of authentic the characteristics of the radio. Three days ago someone posted in the responses on that page regarding having reached out to kenwood to determine correct code for ptt. Rt systems krsd72 programming software for the kenwood thd72.
One of my twitter followers asked me to write instructions on getting the kenwood thd72 going with aprsis32 so you could have your own igatedigipeater. Kenwood thd7ag, kenwood thd7a amateur radio ht thd7. Firmware updating program th k20k40 update version 1. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d74ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. John, the command that was used for detecting ptt on a thd72 is not the same as on the 74ae. 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. Both the d72 and d74 also allow for ve status text elds that can be transmitted with the operators position. I used this builtin functionality for the digipeating step. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or.
Both include builtin tnc and gps features, and a similar setup. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. Rt systems krsd72 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood thd72. Kenwood basically squeezed all the functions and features of their mobile vhfuhf aprs rigs eg. Th d72 programmer is a software program developed by rt systems. Kenwood ham radio handheld sales thd72e radioworld uk. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. I also have or had othe kenwood radios with internal tnc tmd710, thd72, ts2000 that use to work well. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and 70.
Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72 and tell us why you give it the rating you did. It seems like the radio is not receiving when hooked to the pcusb via com serial driver. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Krs d72 programming software radio option setting screens common 1 use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. First, im assuming that your computer already has the capability to connect to the kenwood thd72 using the usb cable for programming. I have a few tm271s, a tmv71 and a d72 and the software has been very good for doing basic setup and memory management. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. I have used chirp now for my th d72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer. The thd72 can be used to work fm satellites fullduplex.
Luckily i have an external drive in a drawer for exactly this purpose. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Rt systems radio programming software krsd72u free. Its designed for a specific alinco, baofeng, icom, kenwood, jetstream, wouxon, or yaesu radioand others you program your radio without having to work your way through choices that dont relate to your particular radio model. First, im assuming that your computer already has the capability to connect to the kenwood th d72 using the usb cable for programming. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is quirky and windowsonly. The software provided by kenwood is actually pretty decent for programming all of their recent models, including the d72. Sep 18, 2016 mcpd74 memory control program th d74ae kenwood. I have used chirp now for my thd72, ic7100, and ic92ad and am a firm believer. First, im going to assume that you have already properly set up the thd72 for aprs tracking with your callsign and an ssid. A standard usb to minib cable is used to connect to the usb port on the. This computer program as the name might indicate was developed to track search and rescue missions. View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online.
Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Callsign situation station icon position comment 1 1 for packets received from micencoder stations including tmd710s, tmd700s, thd72s,and thd7s, position. Thd72 programmer is a software program developed by rt systems. Nov 25, 2019 rig control commands for the kenwood thd74.
Rt systems radio programming software makes it easy for you to set up the memory channels and other menu parameters in your radio. Rt systems radio programming software kenwood main. This software and th d74 transceiver can be connected using a usb 2. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. In terms of the d74s advantages for working packetaprs, its color trans. Krs d72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio.
Krs d72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood th d72 radio. Well, i just received a very nice kenwood thd7gii portable vhfuhf radio. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the th d72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the th d72ae. The usb port is a nice addition and was very happy kenwood included it and the free programming software is also easy to navigate and includes access to the memory options so they can be programmed in your computer and downloaded in to the radio. Use the thd72a as the transceiver for a program like xastir, with full access to the aprs data stream and. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is. The kenwood thd72 handheld radio used to be real bigtime when released back in 2010. When i disconnect, the d72 receives aprs packets just fine. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file.
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