TM-D710A / E

Kenwood
TM-D710A / E

Specifications

Prices

VHF / UHF Dual Band Mobile Transceiver. High RF Power output (up to 50 Watts) on both bands, with a choice of High/Mid/Low settings. Built-in 1200/9600 bps TNC, with a PC allows you to enjoy Packet / APRS / EchoLink operation easily. Up to 10 EchoLink memory stations can be stored using call signs. Wide Band Reception, 118 to 524 MHz and 800 to 1300 MHz. Full dot multi-functional LCD with green / amber backlight and Smart menu system. Simultaneous Dual Receive on same band (VxV, UxU, VxU). There are 1000 split memory channels for storing transmit and receive frequencies, frequency step and tone frequency. Each channel can be identified with a 8-digit alphanumeric name. The memory data can be edited and stored on a PC. Multiple Scan with CTCSS and DCS scan functions built-in. Separate VOL/SQL for A and B Bands. GPS connector for NMEA 0183 format. Programmable Function Keys. Repeater offset selectable with Reverse function. Power-on Password protection. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2007.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-D710A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Band A)	118.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz [1][2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [3]
Receive (Band B)	136.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz [1][2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [3] 800.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [1][2][4]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2][3] 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
AM [5] / FM / FSK
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM (Band A)	0.4 uV (118~136 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.4 uV (136~174 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.5 uV (174~230 MHz, 10dB S/N) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.36 uV (400~500 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.71 uV (500~524 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM (Band A)	0.32 uV (118~136 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (136~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (174~230 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (500~524 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
FM (Band B)	0.32 uV (136~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (174~230 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (500~524 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 7.08 uV (800~1240 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 2.24 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>11 kHz (-6dB) <30 kHz (-50dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [6]
Frequency stability
±5ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.05 MHz (band A) 49.95 MHz (band B)
2°	455 kHz (band A) 450 kHz (band B)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV (144/430 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	5 / 10 / 50 W [1][2] 25 W [3]
430 MHz	5 / 10 / 50 W [1][2] 25 W [3]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories, 10 groups 1 call channel (VHF) 1 call channel (UHF) 5 programmable memory (PM) for all settings 10 scan ranges (L0/U0 to L9/U9 memories)
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone CTCSS / DCS DTMF (MC-59 mic)
Antenna
SO239 50Ω [1] N 50Ω [2]
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
<1.2A RX (at 2W audio) <4.0A TX (VHF, at 5W power) <5.5A TX (VHF, at 10W power) <9.0A TX (VHF, at 25W power) [3] <13.0A TX (VHF, at 50W power) <5.0A TX (UHF, at 5W power) <6.5A TX (UHF, at 10W power) <9.0A TX (UHF, at 25W power) [3] <13.0A TX (UHF, at 50W power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
Jack 2.5 mm (GPS receiver) 6-pin mini-DIN (DATA) 8-pin mini-DIN (COM) 8-pin mini-DIN (PC) 8-pin Jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Front panel	155 (W) x 70 (H) x 38 (D) mm without projections 156 (W) x 71 (H) x 56 (D) mm with projections
Main unit	140 (W) x 43 (H) x 142 (D) mm without projections 140 (W) x 44 (H) x 158 (D) mm with projections
Weight
Front panel	300g
Main unit	1.2kg

TM-D710A, K-type.
TM-D710E, E-type.
TM-D710A, M4-type.
For the TM-D710A K-type model excluding cellular band.
Only receive.
AIP function.

TM-D710 series :

The transceiver, first introduced in 2007, was upgraded with the TM-D710G models (TM-D710GA for USA/General market and TM-D710GE for Europe) in 2013. Note: the predecessor TM-D700 had 26 APRS menus, while the TM-D710 has over 60 menus for greater APRS enjoyment.

TM-D710A / E color display :

Kenwood TM-D710A TM-D710E green and amber backlight display

Kenwood TM-D710 green and amber backlight display

TM-D710A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM-D710 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 316.00 (300EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand
USD 479.00 (349GBP)	2021-aug	Second Hand In good condition
USD 399.95	2021-feb	Second Hand Comes with DTMF hand mic, original manual, bracket. Boxed

TM-D710A / E review

N2MDV

December-10 2023

The TM-D710A is great, except that it's the "A" version where the TOKO RX IF filters are corroded by the DC bias going to them. The fix sounds easy, and if you have the SMT tools to do it, it maybe is. But, for the rest of us through-hole folks, get someone whom can do the DC blocking CAP's MOD for you, after the TOKO filters get swapped out. Audio quality on RX / TX is wonderful, and I get great complements on my TX audio.

The "extra features" adjustments, for power H/M/L power outs ADJ, deviation ADJ, DTMF volume ADJ, etc., via look-ats from the TM-D710 Yahoo Groups. (Be very, very careful when you are in this "Adjust" mode). But, it's nice to have. Nice that the head and radio body can be connected via a long CAT 5/6 cable with RJ-45 connectors, but what sucks is the mic connector is on the radio, and not the head! (Just what were you thinking Kenwood?).

RX sensitivity is fantastic, and you can ADJ both VHF / UHF TX to 50W and over, but you are advised not to go over 50W, especially on UHF. Low power can MAX down to a MIN of 2W, and below that it cuts out. Quite an effective fan in it, just remember not to block the rear of that rig because of that fan. (Let it breath!). Have yet to do APRS on it, but my friends rave over it. It does not have 222MHz TX, but will RX that band. WX NWS Radio Alert feature is nice, but scares the hell out of you when you are by the rig when it goes off. Like it's HT cousin the TH-F6A, it does same band monitor. I can take on 2M and "A" side and listen to VHF MURS on "B" and vise-vera. Seems to do crossbanding repeat well. (Albiet, I haven't done it much from 2M to 440 and back).

The Green back ground isn't bad, since I don't like the Amber, but too bad other colors weren't used, like white raster gray. (I did that MOD to the display in my TM-741A and that looks very pleasing to the eyes). The only intermod that I've gotten is when I was line of sight 1/2 mile from the police / fire Dept tower, but no pager blast-throug. This rig has proven itself to be a good work horse in Field Day, VHF Sweepsteaks contests, and ARES operations. And, that pretty easy Kenwood programing. Yeah, could be more room for alpha-numerics, but still nice to have what's there. It's a keeper!

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