Fixedmount cb radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Aprs automatic packet reporting system is a registered. 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. Windows and the windows logo are the registered trademarks of microsoft corporation.
View online or download kenwood th d72a user manual, instruction manual. For the tnc parameters, ive got all the defaults, though maximum frames has been lowered to 2 from the default of 4 because rms express has a warning. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. Jan 12, 2011 a simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. The kenwood thd72 has a builtin 1200 9600 baud tnc ax. The builtin kiss tnc makes packet radio and aprs easy to use.
Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72a around the world. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. We have 6 kenwood thd72a manuals available for free pdf download. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. Microsoft windows, from windows xp all the way to windows 10. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for. I have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. View online or download kenwood thd72ae user manual. Buy bundle 3 items includes kenwood th d72a handheld radio, 2m70cm, 5w, aprs with the new radiowavz antenna tape 2m 30m and ham guides quick reference card. The kenwood thd72a data communicator is equipped with a builtin tnc 12009600 and provides aprs automatic packetposition reporting system and includes an integrated gps. Cover 2 thd72a e all s and other intellectual property rights for this indepth manual and relevant technical documents as well as the software described in this indepth manual and relevant technical documents, and help texts and manuals attached to the software are owned by kenwood corporation. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. 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.
Kenwood thd72 manuals, drivers, firmware, and software. 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. Aprsisce32 is an advanced automatic packet reporting system aprs client for amateur radio, written for windows x86 and x64 and windows mobile ce. Feb 25, 2014 i have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. View and download kenwood th d72a instruction manual online. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Aprs the automatic packet reporting system is a registered. Transceiver, handheld, dualband ht, 2m70cm, integrated gpsaprs, builtin tnc, liion battery, thd72, each. If you have one of the kenwood radios with a builtin tnc ts2000, tmd710, tmd700, thd74a, thd72a then you are all set. First of all, download and install the latest pat package from the github project page. You can update the thd72a e main firmware by connecting the thd72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72a e. Windows and windows logo are registered trademarks of microsoft corporation in the united.
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. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72. If there was ever a use case for making a 32bit gnu radio, this is it. The th d72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is quirky and windows only. 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. Connecting to winlink with kenwood thd72a and winlink express. Thd72a kenwood thd72a 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. Compatible with dxbase logic 7 rylogit trxmanager yplog. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the th d72a e transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. For models up to until the thd72ae, gps information is always.
Connect the appropriate cable between your computer and radio and in winlink express select your radio from the packet tnc type dropdown menu. Packet 1 packet mode this transceiver has a builtin tnc which conforms to the ax. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. The virtual com port driver is a piece of software you install on your computer, to enable you to connect a usb device to a computer. Its like the software wait for a confirmation from the radio and that confirmation doesnt meet. March 29, 20 welcome thank you for choosing the kenwood thd72a e transceiver. Cover 2 thd72ae all s and other intellectual property rights for this indepth manual and relevant technical documents as well as the software described in this indepth manual and relevant technical documents, and help texts and manuals attached to the software are owned by kenwood. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio.
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. Working digipeaters with the kenwood thd72a and thd74a by joe kornowski, kb6igk editor, and patrick stoddard, wd9ewk lead area coordinator the r adios for satellite operators intending to work packet aprs mode with a handietalkie ht, the kenwood thd72a and newer thd74a oer several compelling benets. The tnc in the thd72 can be used to send and receive ax. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Welcome to aprsisce32 aprsisce32 the future of amateur. Finally a good use for the old linx windows 10 tablet. Instruction how do i set up the radio for packet radio. Mfj1278 tnc2compatible kenwood tmd700, tmd710, and thd72a in both aprs and packet modes argent data systems opentracker usb. Send me a test message to my winlink address, kq9p. About this software you can use the mcp4a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thd72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72a e. Looking at the station list on, i noticed my location information was missing.
Rms used to be a bit buggy around kenwood tncs, but this appears to be fixed now i hope this helps. Depending on the usage condition of the usb apparatus, saved content may be lost. However, the settings, especially the bluetooth connection, are not ever simple. Raspberry pi running raspbian wheezy or jessie distros hardware models b, 2b, and 3 tncs. For the commands supported by the builtin tnc, see tnc commands list. This transceiver has a builtin tnc which conforms to the. Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by automatic packet. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. Among other things, it has an integrated gps, builtin aprs functionality, full ax. Pros for the d72a is that you can use a usb cable and chirp to program it from a computer, and you can have fairly long station names on the monitor. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka5tro, feb 20, 20. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72a e owners.
It does not have the same packet mode that the thd72a has, where you can get to the cmd. The thd72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet page 2. Support radio control interface for several icom, tentec, kenwood, and yaesu transceivers. The baud rate of the pc usb port is 9600 bps for the. Used thd72a 2m70cm, 5w, aprs, gps used thd72a 2m70cm, 5w, aprs, gps featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwoods thd72a dualband transceiver is compatible with aprs data communications. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood th d72 amateur 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 radio from your pc. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal, uiss windows packet program. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. The kenwood th d72 comes with an abbreviated printed manual, which only barely gets you started using the radio. Moreover, the mcp4a software allows you to manage echolink memory. Tmd710 when the radio put itself onto kiss12 mode but after a couple of seconds i get the no tnc in the winlink packet window.
Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chitchat. Yet another aprs client, software for accessing the automatic packet reporting. 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. 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.
Find kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers thd72ak and get free. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Kenwood tmd700, tmd710, and thd72a in both aprs and packet. One of the site members asked a question publicly and of me in private if there is a way to use the kenwood thd72 to connect to the winlink system. Discussion in satellite and space communications started by wb5dxg, aug 31. You cant expect it to work right with the kenwood software unless you have the. Kenwood thd72a manuals manuals and user guides for kenwood thd72a. Thd72a thd72e, firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update. 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. Connecting to winlink with kenwood thd72a and winlink express july 17, 2019 mark warrick winlink is a worldwide radio email service that uses radio pathways where the internet is not present. Builtin highperformance gps receiver aprs firmware equipped as standard usb minib port usb pc programming cable included kenwood mcp4a pc programming software. Following the instructions written by algis salys, i have successfully transmitted an aprs packet through ariss. First, im going to assume that you have already properly set up the thd72 for aprs tracking with your callsign and an ssid. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums.
How to winlink radio email central virginia digital. It appears to be eitheror you can use the radios aprs functionality and gps in aprs mode, or you are completely relying on the software on your computertabletetc. Packet operation connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a terminal node controller tnc. You can send messages or commands to far away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other packet.
Heres a quick start guide to start using gps and sending. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. We are offering the firmware updating program to the th d72a e owners. You can connect the thd72a directly to your pc with the supplied usb cable. Some amateur radio auxiliary communications group are using packet to handle traffic for served agencies. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprs amateur radio transceiver.
Here is how i managed to get my kenwood thd72a radio working with pat on linux using the builtin tnc and the ax. Such software is almost a neces kenwood s thd72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld. The worldwidedx radio forum was originally established in 2001. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie. Such software is almost a neceskenwoods thd72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld.
All you need for pc is the virtual serial port driver, and a terminal program i use putty, which is a decent ssh client with serial support you can then connect to bbses etc quite easily. Using winlink rms express with the kenwood thd74 radio duration. 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. Tonight i configured my radio to do just that and was very successful. Indeed, the thd72 has a built in tnc that conforms to the x. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a th d72a, an old th d7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Firmware updating program tmd710 rcd710 tnc update version. While the media on which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for jvc kenwood corporation. 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. Kenwood thd72a, thd72a, 2m70cm 5w ht wbuiltin tnc, sky command. This is a collection of all manuals, drivers, firmware, software, and modifications for the kenwood thd72 amateur radio.
Kenwood th d72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Hamscope is a freeware windows multimode communications package for amateur radio that supports. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. Packet bbs using kenwood thd7g transceivertnc todd george. This protocol is used for communications between tncs. I will be using either mcp4a or chirp software to program. 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.
Connecting to winlink with kenwood thd72a and winlink. 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. Page 7 kenwood s approaches for development of aprs the thd72ae, the successor of thd7ae, incorporates aprs automatic packet reporting system functions. Featuring the sirfstar iii highperformance gps receiver, kenwood thd72a dualband transceivers are compatible with aprs data communications.
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