Kenwood RC-D710 Mobile Amateur Radio

Kenwood Updated: 2007-12-24
Kenwood RC-D710 Mobile Amateur Radio

TNC for 1200/9600bps packet communications
The RC-D710 operates as an AX.25-compliant TNC (Terminal Node Controller) for 1200/9600bps packet communications.

APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
Connecting the RC-D710 via the optional Interface Kit (PG-5J) to a transceiver adds APRS functionality, as provided by the TM-D710A FM dual bander.
Note: Since the RC-D710 connects to the data terminal of your transceiver, control of another transceiver is not possible. Also, please be aware that Kenwood cannot guarantee the performance of the transceiver to which the RC-D710 is connected.

Full control of TM-V71A & TM-D710A
The RC-D710 can replace the TM-V71A control panel to enable all the features of the TM-D710A. It can also be used as the control panel for the TM-D710A.

Large LCD with 2 backlight colors
The full dot-matrix LCD offers 2 backlight colors: amber and green.

Memory Control Program compatible
Using a PC running the MCP-2A*2 Memory Control Program, you can edit and manage such data as the settings for various APRS functions.

General Features

• Built-in 1200/9600bps TNC
• APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) ready
• Connects via optional interface kit (PG-5J) to a transceiver to enable APRS
Note: Since the RC-D710 connects to the data terminal of your transceiver, control of another transceiver is not possible. Also, please be aware that Kenwood cannot guarantee the
performance of the transceiver to which the RC-D710 is connected.
• Provides full control of Kenwood’s TM-V71A & TM-D710A
• Replaces TM-V71A control panel to enable all TM-D710A features
• Packet data output/input using PC
• NMEA-0183 GPS receiver ready
• APRS weather station ready
• APRS configuration possible on PC running MCP-2A
Memory Control Program (requires PG-5G)
• Large full dot-matrix LCD with 2 backlight colors
• Firmware upgrading (requires PG-5G)

Other Features

• NMEA-0183 GPS receiver ready
• APRS weather station ready
• APRS station list (up to 100)
• APRS message transmission/reception
• Waypoint position data output
• Packet monitor
• DX cluster
• Date/Time
• 8-pin mini-DIN socket for PC connection (requires optional PG-5G programming cable)
• Firmware upgrading possible

Supported Models

• TM-V71A
• TM-D710A
• TM-D700A
• TM-V708A
• TM-G707A
• TM-V7A
• TM-733A
• TM-255A
• TM-455A

Specifications

Current Drain Less than 450 mA
Dimensions (W × H × D) 6.1 × 2.76 × 1.5 in (155 × 70 × 38 mm)
Dimensions (W × H × D) (with projections) 6.14 × 2.8 × 2.2 in (156 × 71 × 56 mm)
Operating Temperature -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C)
Operating Voltage 10V DC
Weight .7 lbs (3 g) (approximate)