Mobile D700/D710 Numeric Shortcuts


Messaging on the road is not a good idea as it's dangerous enough as it is out there.   However, the Kenwood APRS ready mobiles have a quick and easy way to send single number messages.

  1. When viewing a message or position report from a stations, press MSG to enter message mode.
  2. Press OK to confirm the callsign
  3. Rotate the selector knob to choose the number desired.
  4. Press Send to send the message.
Existing one character messages:
  • 0 - NO
  • 1 - YES
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4 - Looks like H so that's Hi Hi aka LOL
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9 - 9 looks like P which is a Facebook Poke so 9 is an APRS poke

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