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TK-7180/ TK-8180 TK-7180H/ TK-8180H TK-7182/ TK-8182 TK-7182H/ TK-8182H VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D'EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-1848-00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03
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ENGLISH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7180/ TK-8180 TK-7180H/ TK-8180H TK-7182/ TK-8182 TK-7182H/ TK-8182H INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual: • TK-7180: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-7180H
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ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable. For passenger safety, install the transceiver
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.) Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 PREPARATION 2 TOOLS REQUIRED 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED 4 FRONT PANEL 4 DISPLAY 5 REAR PANEL 7 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 8 OPERATING BASICS 9 OVERVIEW 9 SWITCHING POWER ON/
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OPERATIONS 27 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT 27 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL 27 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY 27 BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL 27 VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY 28 VOICE RECORDER 28 VOICE
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following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or headed screw with washer (4 pieces) • Spring washer (4 pieces) • Flat washer (4 pieces) Instruction manual Part Number T91-0639-XX J19-1584-XX E30-7523-XX F52-0024-XX J29-0662-XX
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his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. TOOLS REQUIRED Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the
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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template. Drill the
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FRONT PANEL qw e ty u GETTING ACQUAINTED r o i q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. w / keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 8}. The default settings are Volume Up ( ) and Volume Down ( ). e Display Refer to the
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DISPLAY Indicator TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H Display Description Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Your dealer can program zone, group ID, and channel names with up to 12
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Indicator 6 TK-7182/ TK-7182H/ TK-8182/ TK-8182H Display Description Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Your dealer can program zone, group ID, and channel names with up to 8 characters,
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REAR PANEL External speaker jack Antenna connector Power input connector Ignition Sense Line 7
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"Playback" can be programmed only when the optional VGS-1 board has been installed. 3 "Auto Reply Message", "Clock", and "Playback" can be used only on the TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H transceivers. 4 "Emergency" can be programmed only on the key. 8
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OPERATING BASICS OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDs in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions
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appropriately, to fit in the display. For example, if the channel/ group ID name is "-CH1-" and the zone name is "KENWOOD", and your dealer sets the zone name to 3-digits, the following display will appear: TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H Display TK-7182/ TK-7182H/ TK-8182/ TK-8182H Display 10
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approximately 1 second to ensure a connection. • Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch. 3 Place the call, following the instructions for making a DTMF call {page 19}. 4 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT
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CONVENTIONAL ZONES TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the
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can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver. To turn OST on or off, press the key programmed as OST. • The OST indicator (TK-X180/ TK-X180H: / TK-X182/ TK-X182H: ) appears on the display when this function is activated. To change the preset encode/decode tones: 1 Press and hold the key
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programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to add or remove each zone or group ID/ channel to or from the scan sequence. • The zone add indicator (TK-X180/ TK-X180H: / TK-X182/ TK-X182H: ) will appear on the display when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence. • The channel/ group ID add indicator
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" on the current receive zone and channel/ group ID. • Priority: If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel (TK-X180/ TK-X180H: Priority 1 or Priority 2 / TK-X182/ TK-X182H: Priority), this channel is the revert zone and channel. • Priority + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a Priority
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, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II (TK-X180/ TK-X180H only) on your transceiver. Transceivers set your dealer, you can also use the and keys. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional
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If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the and keys. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF keypad or by by your dealer, you can also use the and keys. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF keypad or by selecting
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dealer, you can also use the and keys. • Press and hold the S key to toggle between the message/ call ID and the channel name. On TK-X180/ TK-X180H transceivers, it will also toggle between the time of the received message. 3 Press the S key to return to Normal Operation Mode. • To delete
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MANUAL DIALING Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. ■ METHOD 1 Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the optional
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and number in the Autodial list. • Press the A or DTMF # key to cancel the entry. • If you are overwriting a previous entry, "OverWrt" (TK-X180/ TK-X180H) or "OVERWRT" (TK-X182/ TK-X182H) appears on the display. Press the S or DTMF key to overwrite the entry, or press the A or DTMF # key to cancel.
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■ DIALING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the keys or press the appropriate DTMF key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32). • If programmed by your dealer, you can also use
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code. When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • The LED indicator flashes orange. • The icon (TK-X182/ TK-X182H) appears on the display. (This icon will not appear if it has been set to store Trunking zone data.) • To mute the speaker after
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EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary. • When
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS TALK AROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate
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function of the transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details. CLOCK (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY) If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with its built-in clock. The time will
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LCD BRIGHTNESS The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness. • Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and then back to high. HORN ALERT To use the Horn
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your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or FleetSync signaling. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY) The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls: Strong signal Medium signal Weak signal Very weak
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY) When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder function allows
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# key. A confirmation message will appear on the display. Press the S or DTMF key to delete the recording(s) or the A or DTMF # key to cancel. VOICE GUIDE When changing the zone, group ID, channel, or operation mode, an audio voice will announce the new zone, group ID, channel, or mode, after it
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