Thank YouWe are grateful you decided to purchase this Kenwood FM transceiver.Kenwood always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and exciteserious hobbyists. This transceiver is no exception. Kenwood believes that thisproduct will satisfy your requirements for both voice and data communications.The models listed below are covered by this manual.TH-D72A: 144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander (The Americas)TH-D72E: 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander (Europe)FeaTuresThis transceiver has the following main features:• A built-in GPS receiver unit.• A built-in 5000 point GPS Logger.• A built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. With a portable computer, itallows you to easily enjoy Packet operation.• Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic PacketReporting System (APRS®).• Contains a total of 1000 Memory channels to program frequencies and other variousdata. Each Memory channel can be named using up to 8 alphanumeric characters.• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)rejects unwanted calls from other stations.WriTing ConvenTions FolloWed in This ManualThe writing conventions described below have been followed to simplifyinstructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.Instruction ActionPress [KEY]. Momentarily press KEY.Press [KEY] (1s). Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer.Press [KEY1], [KEY2]. Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then pressKEY2.Press [F], [KEY]. Press the F key to enter Function mode, then pressKEY to access its secondary function.Press [KEY] + Power ON. With the transceiver power OFF, press and holdKEY while turning the transceiver power ON.Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicablefor EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot bedisposed as household waste.Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facilitycapable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your localauthority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling andwaste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects onour health and the environment.