VHF/UHF Dual Band Handheld with GPS

TH-D72E

Discontinued

VHF/UHF Dual Band Handheld with GPS

 

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TH-D72E


 

 

Discontinued model

 

    Key Features

    Key FeaturesFrequency Coverage: 144-146 and 430-440 MHz TX, 118-174 and 320-524 MHz RX
    1000 Memory Channels, with 8-digit alpha-tagging
    5 Watt RF Output from Standard Li-Ion Battery
    Built-in SiRF Star III GPS with 5000-point logger function
    Built-in 1200/9600 baud TNC
    Mini-USB port
    SkyCommand II System
    8.33 kHz steps on Airband receive
    Multi-Scroll Joystick + Keypad

    Supplied With

    Supplied WithAntennaYes, Flexible Dual-band, with SMA fitting
    BatteryYes, Li-Ion Battery
    Belt ClipYes
    CD-RomYes, Contains Detailed Instruction Manual plus USB Driver
    ChargerYes, Supplied with both UK (3-pin) and EU (2-pin) mains cables
    Instruction ManualYes, Printed "Basic operations" manual in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Dutch
    Screw SetYes
    USB CableYes, USB-A to USB-Mini connectors

    Amateur Radio General Features

    Amateur Radio General Features1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.Yes
    8.33KHz spacing on Air BandYes
    Alphanumeric LCD DisplayYes
    Antenna SocketSMA
    APRS Function (via built-in TNC)Yes
    Auto Power OffYes
    Automatic Repeater Offset (VHF)Yes
    Built-in Packet TNC 1200/9600 bpsYes
    Built-in GPSYes
    Built-in micro-USBYes, , USB Serial with Mini-USB
    Channel Display ModeYes
    ClockYes, Time/Date Function
    CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes, Choice of 42 tones
    DCS Encoder/DecoderYes, Choice of 104 digital tones
    Direct Frequency EntryYes
    DTMF MemoryYes, 10 Channels, 16 digits
    Dual ReceiveYes, , VHFxUHF, VHFxVHF or UHFxUHF
    Duplex OperationYes
    DX Cluster Monitoring (via built-in TNC)Yes
    DX Cluster Tune FunctionYes, Outputs "Tune" data to suitable Kenwood HF transceiver
    ECHOLINK Memory Dialer ChannelsYes
    Firmware Upgradeable via USB PortYes
    Front Panel KeyPadYes
    GPS Port (NMEA 0183)Yes
    High-Quality Front SpeakerYes
    Key Beep On/OffYes
    Key LockYes
    Mask Unused Band (A or B Band)Yes
    Memory Channel Lock-outYes
    Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging1000 Memory Channels
    Memory Shift FunctionYes
    Menu System for individual set-upYes
    Monitor FunctionYes
    Multiple Scan FunctionsYes
    Multi-scroll KeyYes
    Packet Operation - AX25 and KISS ModeYes
    PC Programmable MemoriesYes
    PC Radio Control Program (Option)Yes
    Power-On MessageYes
    Power-On Password ProtectionYes
    Programmable Function KeysYes
    Reverse Repeater CheckerYes
    Selectable Repeater OffsetsYes
    Separate Squelch for A and B BandsYes
    Simultaneous 2 frequency RXYes
    Sky Command 2Yes, In conjunction with a suitable Kenwood HF transceiver.
    Time-Out TimerYes
    USB PortYes, Built-in Mini-USB Port
    VOXYes
    Wide/Narrow Deviation SelectionYes

    Amateur Portable Specification

    Amateur Portable SpecificationRF Output Power (approx.) - High5 W
    RF Output Power (approx.) - Low0.5 W
    RF Output Power (approx.) - E. Low0.05 W
    Frequency Range - RX - VHF118 - 174 MHz
    Frequency Range - RX - UHF320 - 524 MHz
    Frequency Range - Band-B118 - 174 MHz
    320 - 524 MHz
    Frequency Range - TX - VHF144 - 146 MHz
    Frequency Range - TX - UHF430 - 440 MHz
    ModeF3E, F2D, F1D
    Frequency Stability+/- 5 ppm
    13.8 V DC-In FacilityYes, (use PG-2W or PG-3J)
    Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes
    Microphone Impedance2 kOhm
    Operating Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C with standard battery
    Operating VoltageDC: 11.73 to 15.87 V
    Receiver CircuitryDouble Super Heterodyne
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - Band-A - 1st IF49.95 MHz
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - Band-A - 2nd IF450 kHz
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - Band-B - 1st IF45.05 MHz
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - Band-B - 2nd IF455 kHz
    Receiver Sensitivity - Main & Sub BandsAt 12 dB SINAD:-
    Band-A - Less than 0.18 microvolts
    Band-B - Less than 0.22 microvolts
    Receiver SquelchLess than 0.13 uV
    Receiver Channel Selectivity-6 dB: 12 kHz or more
    -50 dB: 30 kHz or less
    Receiver Audio Output7.4 V, 10% Dist.
    300 mW or more / 8 Ohm
    Transmitter Maximum Frequency DeviationFM: less than +/- 5 kHz
    Transmitter Modulation DistortionLess than 3% (300 Hz to 3 kHz)
    Transmitter ModulationFM: Reactance Modulation
    Transmitter Modulation DeviationFM: +/- 5.0 kHz
    NFM: +/- 2.5 kHz
    Transmitter Spurious EmissionsLess than -60 dB
    DimensionsW x H x D without projections - 58 x 121.3 x 33.2 mm
    Weight (with battery)370 g (with standard battery, antenna and belt clip)

    APRS Features

    APRS FeaturesAlert on Special CallYes
    APRS Data OutputYes, , to external GPS unit such as AvMap Geosat 5 APRS
    Auto Message ReplyYes
    Decay AlgorithmYes
    Digipeat FunctionYes
    Message MemoryYes, , 100 Messages
    New-N ParadigmYes
    Packet Data OutputYes, , to a PC via the USB Port
    Proportional PathingYes
    QSY FunctionYes
    Received Packet Data Pop-upsYes
    Relay Path DisplayYes
    SmartBeaconing ™Yes
    State/Section /Region PathingYes
    Station List MemoryYes, , Lists up to 100 Stations, with filtering and sorting options
    User PhrasesYes
    Visible Message NotificationsYes
    Weather Station FunctionYes, , can be connected to suitable Peet Bros. Ltd and Davis Ltd weather stations to receive, transmit and display various weather parameters

    Applicable Standards

    Applicable StandardsIP54Yes
    MIL-STD 810Yes