Before Starting; Notices To The User - Kenwood TH-D74A Guide De L'utilisateur

BEFORE STARTING

Thank You
We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD
Digital transceiver.
The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TH-D74A: 144/220/430MHz TRIBANDER (The Americas)
TH-D74E: 144/430MHz DUAL BANDER (Europe)
Features
This transceiver has the following main features:
• Includes a program for dealing with data formats
supported by Automatic Packet Reporting System
(APRS ® ).
• Compliant with voice/digital mode D-STAR digital amateur
radio networks
• Built-in GPS receiver unit.
• Transfl ective color TFT Display
• Weatherproof toughness meeting IP54/55 standards
• Wide-band and multi-mode reception
• Equipped with IF fi lter for comfortable reception (SSB/CW)
• High-performance DSP-based voice processing
• Compliant with Bluetooth, microSD & Micro-USB
Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual
The writing conventions described below have been followed
to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Instruction
Press [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.
Press and hold KEY for 1 second or
Press [KEY] (1s).
longer.
Press [KEY1], Press KEY1 momentarily, release
[KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2.
Press the F key to enter Function
Press [F], [KEY]. mode, then press KEY to access its
secondary function.
With the transceiver power OFF,
Press [KEY] +
press and hold KEY while turning the
Power ON.
transceiver power ON.
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TTENTION: (USA and CANADA only)
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD Lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates KENWOOD's
voluntary participation in an industry program to collect
and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life has
expired.
The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li-ion batteries with your
regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
KENWOOD's involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and
Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin)
cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be
recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their
waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility
nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources
whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.
Action

NOTICES TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be applicable
for this equipment.
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifi cations to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifi cations are expressly approved by
the party responsible/ JVC KENWOOD. The user could lose the
authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modifi cation is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER
REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
◆ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◆ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◆ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
◆ Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION FOR BLUETOOTH
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed
to comply without testing of specifi c absorption rate (SAR).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions : (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This product is designed for connection to an IT power
distribution system.
CHARGER INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which
contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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