The Kenwood handheld radio offers a huge number of functions for the ambitious radio amateur: First and foremost it's a richly equipped dual band radio for 2m and 70cm. With up to 5W TX power (0.5 and 0.05W selectable) and a good receiver it offers good coverage. Up to 1000 memories with many scanner functions offer all a radio amateur could ask for. The radio also offers CTCSS, DCS and DTMF tone control, Echolink operation is supported as well.
Two special features turn the TH-D72E into a perfect companion for travel: the built-in TNC and the built-in GPS antenna (SIRF-III™ chip). With this the radio becomes a very versatile APRS and Packet Radio machine. APRS operation is supported with a huge number of functions. An optional external GPS antenna can be connected as well. The GPS data can be stored in memory, for example to document a hiking trail. A USB interface (the first handheld radio with such a connector!) is used to export the data to a computer. Of course all APRS and Packet Radio functions can be used with an external computer as well. Additionally the TH-D72E can act as a stand-alone Digipeater, without computer.
Operating the TH-D72E is easy, all controls are well arranged. The LC clear dot-matrix display shows the current status. Most functions are accessible with a 4way rocker switch. A full 10-numbers keyboard (backlit keys) offers a lot of additional functions. The supplied 1800mAh LiIon battery offers a long duration. In addition many functions to save power are built-in.
Further features TH-D72E:
Built-in GPS receiver SIRF-III™
Up to 5 target programmable, display of direction and distance to target.
GPS logger function, stores up to 5000 waypoints
Export of GPS waypoints to KML for Google Earth™ (requires optional software)
Connector for external GPS antenna
Output of GPS NMEA data sets via serial port
Built-in TNC for Packet Radio AX.25 operation
APRS Transmitter and Receiver
Supports Peet (and other) weather stations for APRS WX beacons
Digipeater function
USB connector, cable supplied
Memories for easy Echolink operation (Call, Node number, Parameters etc.)
DTMF tone functions
DCS, CTCSS Tone squelch
Two receivers on one band (VxV, UxU)
Crossband operation possible, also in Packet Radio
1800mAh LiIon rechargeable battery included
Charger, antenna, USB cable and belt clip supplied
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