I just picked one of these up at my closest HRO. Those guys are awesome and always make sure I've got everything I need/want before I go. Tax free NH too 🔥🤙🤙 I'm excited to get it out! I'll be watching your videos to shorten the learning curve
Don isn't employed by Kenwood? They should really look after the guy, because he promotes them more than actual employees of other major companies promote theirs, cheers Don and thanks for this Josh
I just got my D75A Yesterday and I like it! it's Work very well with the Bluetooth Terminal Mode, I use this Feature with my Android, with Blue DV Connect, you can use Your phone as a Bluetooth hotspot,
I bought the 74 when it came out some time ago, about $600.00 in price. Isold mine a few years ago, I did not like the battery life, and I had 2 of them. Additionally, I sold my IC 705, Yaesu FT991, and Yaesu FT3D, as an aside, because I don't have much use for Fusion, C4FM, and D STAR anymore I started with DSTAR in 2010, with an ICOM 880 mobile as it was it then. I gave my ICOM ID52, to a needy ham, also to leave DSTAR. I only have DMR now, and now know how to program DMR Code Plugs. When Yaesu had the special offer for $500.00, for the first Fusion repeater, I think the DR1X, our club bought it, but there was little interest by club members to obtain the equipment. Now, our Tech Support person has obtained a DMR repeater to be used on one of our two UHF club machines.😊73 de Ray, licensed 62 years.😊
a replacement for the 710 would be great, however I would like to see a competitor for the ft-891.... As for the 710, I added a btspp homebrew for that. It does aprs and kiss as well.
I bought mine from R&L Electronics best price. Now to learn another radio and D-Star again. You both talked me into it. I do have the Yeasu FT5DR another great radio.
Nice ... looking at yaesu ft5dr and this one. I don't care about aprs and there is no dstar repeaters near here ... my club members only use dmr. Is there any reason I've overlooked why I should buy this over the yaesu? Thanks
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Imagine that. Looking for a manual for a radio and it being on the website. mikebee969 is probably thinking "why didn't I think of that"... but probably not... thinking not a strong point in society today.
I am not complaınıng ın anyway as I love my D74. I just wısh the Bluettoth would work wıth IOS for ipad and that there was software for the ipad to control the radıo not just software to for memories. I use the 72 for duplex if i need to, but the bluetooth and software issues means I will not upgrade to the 75 in fact i will be unlikly to upgrade any of my kenwood radios going forward unless the bluetooth changes. My 710g could do with an update but again without ios bluetooth use i guess it will last for some more years to. Maybe kenwood could offer a upgrade version for a cost of course. Excellent video and Don is always pricless
How about a good mobile version of the D75. Triband 25 watt1.25m, 50 watt 2m, 20 watt 70cm. The D75 with some power behind it. I prefer DMR to D star but that's just me. 220 is very under utilized and need to have a good option, and not this 1 watt 220 stuff.
Kind of hilarious saying the D-75 could be even more expensive. If full duplex was done in the D-72, why are they saying it's about cost with the D-75?
220, full duplex, and digipeater on the new mobile!!!
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One thing you will not be told is that if you are in the field using your Kenwood D75 and you get caught in a light rain your radio could fail and Kenwood will not cover it under warranty. The repair will cost you in excess of $400 and a long wait for back ordered parts. Buyer beware
For me, I’ve come to the conclusion that unless there is a radio involved, I’m really not interested. I have an FTM 300 when I do wires X with it, there’s no RF involved. And I can’t stand it.
OK, I heard him say that if you power the DC IN with an external battery it has to be at least 12 amp capable battery. Why would that be? This rig surely would never, ever draw even nearly that many amps, even on 5 watts transmit. Did he mean a 2 amp capable external battery? I have a small AGM battery that is rated for up to 9 amps and I'm planning the operate with it if possible. So I think he misspoke and didn't mean a 12 amp capable battery. I don't have the TH-D75 (on it's way) but I do have a copy of the User Guide. But I can't find anything about using external batteries or even anything about powering from a vehicle cigarette outlet.
The TH-D74 had a known issue with bricking the radio if you transmitted while plugged into the wall wart. The issue has (likely) been resolved on the D75, but (for obvious reasons) people don't really want to test that. So, it's safer to make sure you are driving the radio with enough current to overcome the charging circuit. Nobody wants to brick the $750 radio. :)
Thanks!
You bet!
I just picked one of these up at my closest HRO. Those guys are awesome and always make sure I've got everything I need/want before I go. Tax free NH too 🔥🤙🤙 I'm excited to get it out! I'll be watching your videos to shorten the learning curve
Thank you to the great family that is HRCC , y’all make this hobby inviting , exciting and approachable .
Our pleasure!
Kenwood needs to make software for IPAD, IPhone, and Mac OS. Love the radio but haven’t owned a PC for over 15 years.
You walled yourself in there, bud.
Don isn't employed by Kenwood? They should really look after the guy, because he promotes them more than actual employees of other major companies promote theirs, cheers Don and thanks for this Josh
I just got my D75A Yesterday and I like it! it's Work very well with the Bluetooth Terminal Mode, I use this Feature with my Android, with Blue DV Connect, you can use Your phone as a Bluetooth hotspot,
I bought the D-75 as my very first Ham 😏
thank you for the detailed information
Glad it was helpful!
I bought the 74 when it came out some
time ago, about $600.00 in price.
Isold mine a few years ago, I did
not like the battery life, and I had 2
of them.
Additionally, I sold my IC 705, Yaesu
FT991, and Yaesu FT3D, as an aside,
because I don't have much use for
Fusion, C4FM, and D STAR anymore
I started with DSTAR in 2010, with
an ICOM 880 mobile as it was it then.
I gave my ICOM ID52, to a needy ham,
also to leave DSTAR.
I only have DMR now, and now know
how to program DMR Code Plugs.
When Yaesu had the special offer for
$500.00, for the first Fusion repeater,
I think the DR1X, our club bought it,
but there was little interest by club
members to obtain the equipment.
Now, our Tech Support person has
obtained a DMR repeater to be used
on one of our two UHF club machines.😊73 de Ray, licensed 62 years.😊
Nice.. I may have to drop mine off with you Don for programming and a quick crash course.
BBLink dongle works well too.
Full Duplex Please!
The ID-52 has GPS locations for Analog / Digital, the TH-D75 only has it for DV/DR.
That is very perplexing. I am loving the GPS near-repeater feature in my ICOM 5100.
Apparently, someone said less accurate on ID52 using its system on repeaters. TH -D75 not waterproof though!?
I would be curious to do CW on 2 meters
Where can I download the user manual that was mentioned in the video?
Does the D75 have a digital/analogue repeater directory function that works off the GPS like the ID-52Aplus?
a replacement for the 710 would be great, however I would like to see a competitor for the ft-891.... As for the 710, I added a btspp homebrew for that. It does aprs and kiss as well.
also make sure you put your D75A on DV Direct on the Menu,
I bought mine from R&L Electronics best price. Now to learn another radio and D-Star again. You both talked me into it. I do have the Yeasu FT5DR another great radio.
I'm blind and I've been doing radio for over 5 years. Does this model have accessibility?
I hope this gets to you. But it has great accessibility features for blind folks.
Nice ... looking at yaesu ft5dr and this one. I don't care about aprs and there is no dstar repeaters near here ... my club members only use dmr. Is there any reason I've overlooked why I should buy this over the yaesu? Thanks
No idea
the guy from Kenwood is yes, both the ID52 icon and the D75 only search D-star,
I ordered a D75a today on a $50 price drop.
Good catch!
I really wish they made a budget D Star radio comparable to the FT-70D.
I know this posted several months ago but I live in Alaska if there is extreme cold weather testing please feel free to contact me.
I have RT Systems programming software on the way. I love it for my Yaesu radio.
A must have for any HT.
A new TMD710 with DMR and APRS and analog? I want it!
Will the D-75 connect to a Apple Silicon Mac?
ICOM needs to put this On the ID52A, Bluetooth Terminal Mode, with the Next Firmware Update,
Kenwood needs to update their Product Registration system. Does not have TH-D75A in drop down menu and does not allow data entry.
i wish they make 2Meters SSB
$700.00 price tag is good for this radio because it is a tri Bender! 144, 220, 440,
also 5 watts on all three bands,
Tidradio 35 bucks do that! And also receive all the way down to 18 mhx and upto 900
A New Kenwood mobile? Shut up and take my money!😁😁😁😁😁
Where can the user manual be found
On the Kenwood website. 👍
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Imagine that. Looking for a manual for a radio and it being on the website. mikebee969 is probably thinking "why didn't I think of that"... but probably not... thinking not a strong point in society today.
Clarification, the TH-D75 will work with Apple Laptops, just not their phones/tablets.
Please let them know we want 220 on the new mobile as well!
I am not complaınıng ın anyway as I love my D74. I just wısh the Bluettoth would work wıth IOS for ipad and that there was software for the ipad to control the radıo not just software to for memories. I use the 72 for duplex if i need to, but the bluetooth and software issues means I will not upgrade to the 75 in fact i will be unlikly to upgrade any of my kenwood radios going forward unless the bluetooth changes. My 710g could do with an update but again without ios bluetooth use i guess it will last for some more years to. Maybe kenwood could offer a upgrade version for a cost of course. Excellent video and Don is always pricless
Bring that up with Apple.
As I say not complaining just a wish
it does only d-star repeaters both Kenwood and icom don't go to analog repeaters,
How about a good mobile version of the D75. Triband 25 watt1.25m, 50 watt 2m, 20 watt 70cm. The D75 with some power behind it. I prefer DMR to D star but that's just me. 220 is very under utilized and need to have a good option, and not this 1 watt 220 stuff.
Kind of hilarious saying the D-75 could be even more expensive. If full duplex was done in the D-72, why are they saying it's about cost with the D-75?
220, full duplex, and digipeater on the new mobile!!!
One thing you will not be told is that if you are in the field using your Kenwood D75 and you get caught in a light rain your radio could fail and Kenwood will not cover it under warranty. The repair will cost you in excess of $400 and a long wait for back ordered parts. Buyer beware
For me, I’ve come to the conclusion that unless there is a radio involved, I’m really not interested. I have an FTM 300 when I do wires X with it, there’s no RF involved. And I can’t stand it.
If it hits a repeater, it’s a rf.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse in my example, non j
OK, I heard him say that if you power the DC IN with an external battery it has to be at least 12 amp capable battery. Why would that be? This rig surely would never, ever draw even nearly that many amps, even on 5 watts transmit. Did he mean a 2 amp capable external battery? I have a small AGM battery that is rated for up to 9 amps and I'm planning the operate with it if possible. So I think he misspoke and didn't mean a 12 amp capable battery. I don't have the TH-D75 (on it's way) but I do have a copy of the User Guide. But I can't find anything about using external batteries or even anything about powering from a vehicle cigarette outlet.
The TH-D74 had a known issue with bricking the radio if you transmitted while plugged into the wall wart. The issue has (likely) been resolved on the D75, but (for obvious reasons) people don't really want to test that. So, it's safer to make sure you are driving the radio with enough current to overcome the charging circuit. Nobody wants to brick the $750 radio. :)
When he said 12amps it startled me.
this is why I only buy the Japanese Brands because of their Very High Quality Standards,
D-star is much better then DMR,
Apple stinks, I use a Android Cat s61,
Can I just say, no, and keep using my iPhone. 😅