HamRadioConcepts uploaded a video on their channel on the Kenwood TH-D74 handheld radio.
The Kenwood TH-D74 is the latest handheld radio from Kenwood with D-Star, built-in APRS, Bluetooth, GPS and many more features.
Here are the specifications of the radio (from Kenwood UK’s website):
Key Features
| Compatible with the APRS communication protocol, which allows real-time two-way data transmission by using packet communications. This stand-alone device provides enjoyment of communications that make use of a variety of features, including sharing of local and GPS positional information and message exchange. |
| Compatible with D-STAR, the amateur radio communications network that has both voice and data modes. Both local and international communications are possible through diverse operations including simplex communications, single repeater relay communications and inter-repeater gateway communications. |
| Wideband and multimode reception |
| Built-in IF filter for comfortable reception |
| IF output mode |
| High-performance DSP voice processing |
| Tough weatherproofing meeting IP54/55 standards |
| Easily understandable pop-up screens |
| Built-in GPS |
Supplied With
| Antenna | Yes, , Ferrite Bar Antenna suitable for receiving mid- and low-HF bands |
| Battery | Yes, , KNB-75L – Li-ion battery (1800 mAh) |
| Belt Clip | Yes |
| Charger | Yes, Supplied with both UK (3-pin) and EU (2-pin) mains cables |
| Instruction Manual | Yes, , Printed “Basic operations” manual in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Dutch |
| Screw Set | Yes, , for belt clip |
| USB Cable | Yes, , USB-A to Micro-USB-A cable |
Amateur Radio General Features
| 1750 Hz Tone Burst Function. | Yes |
| 8.33KHz spacing on Air Band | Yes |
| Alphanumeric LCD Display | Yes |
| Antenna Socket | SMA |
| APRS Function (via built-in TNC) | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Automatic Repeater Offset (VHF) | Yes |
| Built-in Packet TNC 1200/9600 bps | Yes, , KISS TNC |
| Built-in GPS | Yes |
| Built-in microSD/SDHC | Yes |
| Built-in micro-USB | Yes, , USB Serial, USB Audio Output, Mass Storage |
| Built-in Bluetooth | Yes, , HSP, SPP |
| Clock | Yes, , Time/Date Function |
| CTCSS Encoder/Decoder | Yes, , Choice of 50 tones |
| CW Band Width | Yes |
| CW Pitch Frequency | Yes |
| CW Reverse | Yes |
| D-STAR | Yes |
| DCS Encoder/Decoder | Yes, , Choice of 104 digital tones |
| Detect Signal Output | Yes |
| Direct Frequency Entry | Yes |
| DTMF Memory | Yes, , 10 channels, 16 digits |
| Dual Receive | Yes, , VHFxUHF, VHFxVHF or UHFxUHF |
| ECHOLINK Memory Dialer Channels | Yes |
| Firmware Upgradeable via USB Port | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Front Panel KeyPad | Yes |
| High-Quality Front Speaker | Yes |
| IF 12 kHZ Output | Yes, , to USB Audio, 2-pin Jack |
| Key Beep On/Off | Yes |
| Key Lock | Yes |
| LCD Background Color | Yes, , B/W |
| Memory Channel Lock-out | Yes |
| Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging | 1000 Memory Channels |
| Memory Shift Function | Yes |
| Menu System for individual set-up | Yes |
| Meter Type | Yes, , 3 types |
| Monitor Function | Yes |
| Multiple Scan Functions | Yes |
| Multi-scroll Key | Yes |
| Packet Operation – AX25 and KISS Mode | Yes, , KISS mode only |
| PC Programmable Memories | Yes |
| PC Radio Control Program (Option) | Yes |
| Power-On Message | Yes |
| Programmable Function Keys | Yes, , 2 keys (PF1, PF2) |
| QSO Log | Yes |
| RX Audio Equalizer | Yes, , 5 bands |
| Selectable Repeater Offsets | Yes |
| Separate Squelch for A and B Bands | Yes |
| SSB/CW/AM Reception | Yes |
| SSB Hi-cut Filter | Yes |
| AM Hi-cut Filter | Yes |
| Simultaneous 2 frequency RX | Yes |
| Time-Out Timer | Yes |
| TX Audio Equalizer | Yes, , 4 bands |
| TX/RX Audio Recording | Yes, , microSD/SDHC |
| USB Port | Yes, , built-in Micro-USB Port |
| VOX | Yes |
| Voice Message Memory | Yes |
| Voice Guidance | Yes |
| Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection | Yes |
| Wide Band Reception | Yes |
Amateur Portable Specification
| RF Output Power – 13.8 V | Yes |
| RF Output Power (approx.) – High | 5 W |
| RF Output Power (approx.) – Mid | 2 W |
| RF Output Power (approx.) – Low | 0.5 W |
| RF Output Power (approx.) – E. Low | 0.05 W |
| Frequency Range – RX – VHF | 136 – 174 MHz |
| Frequency Range – RX – UHF | 410 – 470 MHz |
| Frequency Range – Band-B | RX: 0.1 – 76, 76 – 108 MHz (WFM) 108 – 524 MHz |
| Frequency Range – TX – VHF | 144 – 146 MHz |
| Frequency Range – TX – UHF | 430 – 440 MHz |
| Mode | TX: F3E, F2D, F1D, F7W RX: F3E, F2D, F1D, F7W, J3E, A3E, A1A |
| Frequency Stability | +/- 2.0 ppm |
| 13.8 V DC-In Facility | Yes, (use PG-2W or PG-3J) |
| Antenna Impedance – 50 Ohm | Yes |
| Microphone Impedance | 2 kOhm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 °C to +50 °C with standard battery |
| Operating Voltage | DC-IN: DC 11.0 – 15.9 V (STD: DC 13.8 V) BATT: DC 6.0 – 9.6 V (STD: DC 7.4 V) |
| Receiver Circuitry | F3E, F2D, F1D, F7W: Double Super Heterodyne J3E, A3E, A1A: Triple Super Heterodyne |
| Receiver Intermediate Frequency – Band-A – 1st IF | 57.15 MHz |
| Receiver Intermediate Frequency – Band-A – 2nd IF | 450 kHz |
| Receiver Intermediate Frequency – Band-B – 1st IF | 58.05 MHz |
| Receiver Intermediate Frequency – Band-B – 2nd IF | 450 kHz |
| Receiver Intermediate Frequency – Band-B – 3rd IF | J3E, A3E, A1A: 10.8 kHz |
| Receiver Sensitivity – Main & Sub Bands | Amateur Band FM 12 dB SINAD FM / NFM 144 MHz Band-A: 0.18 / 0.22 uV FM / NFM 144 MHz Band-B: 0.19 / 0.24 uV FM / NFM 430 MHz Band-A: 0.18 / 0.22 uV FM / NFM 430 MHz Band-A: 0.20 / 0.25 uV DV PN9 / GMSK 4.8 kbps, BER 1% 144 MHz Band-A: 0.20 uV / 0.22 uV DV PN9 / GMSK 4.8 kbps, BER 1% 430 MHz Band-B: 0.22 uV / 0.24 uV SSB 10 dB S/N Band-A: 0.16 uV AM 10 dB S/N Band-B: 0.50 uV |
| Receiver Squelch | Band-A: 0.18 uV Band-B: 0.25uV |
| Receiver Spurious Rejection | 144 MHz – Band-A: 50 dB or more 430 MHZ – Band-A: 50 dB or more 144 MHz – Band-B: 45 dB or more 430 MHz – Band-B: 40 dB or more |
| Receiver IF Rejection | Band-A: 60 dB or more Band-B: 55 dB or more |
| Receiver Channel Selectivity | -6 dB: 12 kHz or more -50 dB: 30 kHz or less |
| Receiver Audio Output | 7.4 V, 10% Dist. 400 mW or more / 8 Ohm |
| Transmitter Maximum Frequency Deviation | FM: +/- 5.0 kHz |
| Transmitter Modulation | FM: Reactance Modulation DV: GMSK Reactance Modulation |
| Transmitter Modulation Deviation | FM: +/- 5.0 kHz NFM: +/- 2.5 kHz |
| Transmitter Spurious Emissions | HI / MID: -60 dBc or less L: -50 dBc or less EL: -40 dBc or less |
| Dimensions | W x H x D with KNB-75L: 56.0 x 119.8 x 33.9 mm with KNB-74L: 56.0 x 119.8 x 29.3 mm with KBP-9: 56.0 x 119.8 x 36.0 mm – Projections not included – |
| Weight (with battery) | with KNB-75L: 345 g (w/ antenna, belt clip) with KNB-74L: 315 g (w/ antenna, belt clip) with KBP-9: 360 g (w/ antenna, belt clip, AAAx6 battery) |
APRS Features
| Alert on Special Call | Yes |
| APRS Data Output | Yes, , to a PC via the USB Port or Bluetooth |
| Auto Message Reply | Yes |
| Decay Algorithm | Yes |
| Message Memory | Yes, , 100 Messages |
| New-N Paradigm | Yes |
| Packet Data Output | Yes, Yes, to a PC via the USB Port or Bluetooth |
| Proportional Pathing | Yes |
| QSY Function | Yes |
| Received Packet Data Pop-ups | Yes |
| Relay Path Display | Yes |
| SmartBeaconing ™ | Yes |
| State/Section /Region Pathing | Yes |
| Station List Memory | Yes, , lists up to 100 Stations, with filtering and sorting options |
| TX Object, Item Packet | Yes |
| User Phrases | Yes |
| Visible Message Notifications | Yes |
D-STAR Features
| DV Mode | Yes |
| DV Fast Mode | Yes, , USB Interface or Bluetooth |
| DR Mode | Yes |
| Communication Mode | Yes |
| Communication Mode – Direct | Yes |
| Communication Mode – Single Repeater | Yes |
| Communication Mode – Zone | Yes |
| Communication Mode – Gateway | Yes |
| Communication Mode – Refrector | Yes |
| Repeater List, Import/Export | Yes |
| Repeater Information | Yes |
| Callsign List, Import/Export | Yes |
| Near Repeater Stattion Select/Scan | Yes |
| Access Repeater Select | Yes |
| Gateway Route Select | Yes |
| Select TO Station | Yes |
| TX Message | Yes |
| GPS TX Mode | Yes |
| GPS Sentense TX Select | Yes |
| GPS Auto TX for Target Station | Yes |
| Detect FM on DV Mode | Yes |
| RX Popup Message | Yes |
| Direct Reply | Yes |
| Standby Beep | Yes |
| Code SQ | Yes |
| Auto Reply | Yes |
| Auto Reply Voice Select | Yes |
| EMR | Yes |
| RX History | Yes |
| TX History | Yes |
| Late Entry Receive | Yes |
| Packet Loss Display | Yes |
| D-STAR RX AFC | Yes |
| Digital Monitor (MONI Key) | Yes |
| Car Chank Display | Yes |
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