This is a manual for the Kenwood TH-F6A / TH-F7E dual-band portable transceiver
The TH-F6A and TH-F7E are compact, multi‑band portable transceivers that operate on 144 MHz, 220 MHz (TH‑F6A only), and 430/440 MHz amateur FM bands, plus a wide‑band receiver covering up to 600 MHz. They feature 400 memory channels, a Li‑ion battery pack, up to 5 W output power, and built‑in VOX and packet‑ready data capabilities.
This manual covers preparation steps, battery installation and charging, antenna mounting, basic operation, transmitting, menu navigation, and advanced operator conveniences such as VOX settings, power‑output selection, and remote control for the TH‑F6A model.
| Frequency bands | 144 MHz, 220 MHz (TH‑F6A only), 430/440 MHz |
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| Maximum output power | up to 5 W |
| Memory channels | 400 memory channels + 23 special function channels (24 for TH‑F6A) |
| Battery type | Li‑ion battery pack (PB‑42L), 6‑hour charge time |
| Data rate | 9600 bps packet‑ready data |
| External power supply voltage | 5.5 V to 16 V |
Make sure the transceiver is off, connect the charger plug to the DC IN jack, plug the charger into an AC outlet, and wait about six hours until the display shows “STANDBY”.
The transceiver provides 400 memory channels plus 23 special‑function memory channels (24 for the TH‑F6A model).
The unit can deliver up to 5 W of output power.