APRS/D-STAR compatible> JVC Kenwood exhibits a new 144/430MHz car transceiver under development
JVC Kenwood Corporation exhibited a new 144/430MHz band car transceiver (compatible with APRS/D-STAR) at the Ham Fair 2024, which began on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Although the model name was not indicated, the company said it is currently developing it for release in 2025. In 2007, the company released the D-STAR compatible mobile transceiver “TMW-706/S” exclusively for its own online store as an OEM supply from Icom Inc., but this is the first time it has developed its own product.
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A car transceiver under development exhibited by JVC Kenwood. It consists of a large control panel and the radio unit.
The new car transceiver exhibit was a mockup in an acrylic case, with no model name written on it. There was no catalog or explanatory panel, but the monitor on top showed images conveying the image and concept. The design of the operation unit and other parts may be subject to change as development progresses.
The features of this new car transceiver are as follows:
・Compatible with D-STAR and APRS. Simultaneous reception of two signals is possible.
– A completely separate model consisting of a large operation unit (controller) with excellent operability and visibility and a main unit
The mounting bracket for the control unit is compatible with the company’s previous car transceivers such as the TM-D710, so users can rest assured even if they are replacing their old models.
– Equipped with a tripod hole on the bottom of the control unit
-Built-in GPS receiver
– The operation unit is equipped with a front speaker. Even in a noisy mobile environment, you can communicate with clear voice.
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The size of the control unit (controller) is 185mm wide x 95mm high (measured by hamlife.jp). Equipped with front speakers
– All D-STAR operations that can be performed with the new handheld device “TH-D75” are also included in this product. In addition, the operation of the reflector has become easier.
– Abundant terminals. USB terminals are equipped on both the control panel and the radio body.
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– The main unit is equipped with a microphone terminal and a Micro SD slot
– There are two external speaker terminals, which can be used separately for the main band and the sub band.
Price is expected to be higher than the TH-D75