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Kenwood TK-790 | User Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL CH POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST MON SCN CH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-690 series VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-790 series UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-890 series © B62-0970-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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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 • TK-690H: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-790: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-790H: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-890
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taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station. Do not carry spare fuel containers in removed from the container. Note: This instruction manual covers only the basic functions of the measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment
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Panel (KCH-11 7 Full-featured Panel Display 9 Rear Panel 10 Microphone 10 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 11 BASIC OPERATIONS 15 Switching Power ON/ OFF 15 15 Selecting a Channel 15 Making a Call 15 DTMF CALLS 16 Manual Dialing 16 Redialing 16 Auto Dialing 16 OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS 18 Time
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Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Item Part Number TK-890 (B) TK-890(B) TK-890 TK-790 (B) TK-790 (B) TK-790 TK-690 (B) H H H Microphone and microphone cable 1 Microphone hanger Mounting bracket
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Microphone and microphone cable Microphone hanger Mounting bracket Power cable assembly Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug Cover Retaining band Knob Hex-headed Self-tapping screw Self-tapping screw Spring washer Flat washer screw (5 x 16 mm) (4 x 16 mm) 2
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TRANSCEIVER BODY IS NOT. MOUNT IT IN A PLACE WHERE IT WILL NOT GET WET. 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 mounting
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on the base of the microphone, and the other plug to the microphone jack on the front panel of the transceiver. Place the microphone on the hanger. Microphone Microphone hanger Mounting bracket Transceiver Microphone cable Power input connector Antenna connector Power cable 4 Hex headed
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Microphone connector Insert the microphone plug into this connector and secure it using the attached screw. To remove the microphone, release the screw, then turn the connector counterclockwise to decrease it. (Alternatively, this control can be programmed with group up/down.) u PF1 key i PF2 key
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■ Basic Panel Display w q e rt y u io!0!1!2 !3 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 6 Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. Displays the operating group or channel number. Also displays the channel status: P1 indicates a Priority 1 channel; P2
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) indicator lights while the selected channel is in use. !0 Microphone connector Insert the microphone plug into this connector and secure it using the attached screw. To remove the microphone, release the screw, then turn the connector clockwise until it becomes free. !1 VOL (Volume) control Turn
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(Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to decrease it. (Alternatively, this control can be programmed with group up/down.) !3 PF1 key !4 PF2 key !5 PF3 key !6 PF4 key Press these PF (programmable function) keys to activate their
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■ Full-featured Panel Display e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2!3 w CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST q q w e CALL r t MON y SCAN u SP i OPT oA !0 B !1 C !2 !3 OST Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. Displays the operating group or channel number
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■ Rear Panel 9 pin connector (for accessories) 25 pin connector (for accessories) Power input connector ■ Microphone Antenna connector PTT (Push To Talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive. 10
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onto the GRP Up, GRP Down, MON, SCN, and PF1 ~ PF9 keys. If desired, you do not need to have a function programmed onto a key (No Function). Please contact your dealer for more information on these functions. (Channel Up/ Group Up) (Channel Down/ Group Down) Press these keys
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press this key to turn the TX and BUSY indicators and the DTMF microphone keypad backlight ON or OFF. EMG (Emergency Call) Press this key to Fixed: Press this key to select the pre-programmed Home Channel. Toggle: Press this key to select the pre-programmed Home Channel. Press it again to return to
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allows you to activate scan whether the microphone is on or off the hook. When a signal is received while scanning, the scan will halt, the audio is unmuted, and the channel number or name appears on the display. If Priority1 or Priority2 is programmed, this priority channel is periodically checked
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from the other control head. When pressed, a tone sounds and MUTE appears on the display with the muted head number. SQ (Squelch Level) You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function: 1 Press the SQ key. A tone sounds and SQL (or SQUELCH) appears on the display with the current
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keys, or use the CH control (depending on which one is programmed with the group functions). • Pressing Group Up or Group Down will is no longer in use. 2 Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. • For best results, hold the transceiver approximately 3
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DTMF calls using the optional KMC-28 DTMF microphone. ■ Manual Dialing To dial a number manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. ■ Redialing A maximum of 16 digits can be redialed. The last number dialed, either manually or automatically, will be redialed. To redial a number: 1 Press the key. •
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Confirm: To confirm a stored number: 1 Press the # key. • A "D" will appear on the display. 2 Press the key. • "D-" will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key (1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to confirm. • The stored digits will appear on the display and the DTMF tones will
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) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapses. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will sound. To stop the warning tone, release the PTT switch. ■ Busy Channel Lockout
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send an acknowledgement signal. Transmission is enabled. ■ Timed Power OFF This function requires an ignition-sense which must be connected to the 9 pin connector on the rear panel of the transceiver. When you turn the ignition of your vehicle OFF, the timer starts. After the pre-selected time