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Kenwood TK-890HB | Instruction 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 © B62-0970-50 (K) 09 08 07 06 05
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at peak efficiency. 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
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OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station. Do not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle into or are being removed from the container. Note: This instruction manual covers only the basic functions of the transceiver. Consult your dealer
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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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-790 (B) TK-790 TK-690 (B) H H H Microphone and microphone cable 1 Microphone hanger Mounting bracket Power cable assembly Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug Retaining band Knob Hex-headed screw Self-tapping screw (5 x 16 mm) Self-tapping screw (4 x 16 mm) Spring washer Flat washer Instruction manual
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Microphone and microphone cable Microphone hanger Mounting bracket Power cable assembly Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug 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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the supplied power cable to the transceiver. 3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-headed screws. 4 Mount the microphone hanger, using the supplied 4 x 16 mm screws, in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user. • The
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. The BUSY (green) indicator lights while the selected channel is in use. r 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. t VOL
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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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. The BUSY (green) 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
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!2 CH (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
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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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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The following functions can be programmed 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) (
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key to adjust the brightness of the display and key backlight. Also 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 initiate an emergency call (requires ANI board). When an emergency call is made
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can be set up two different ways: ON HOOK or OFF HOOK. ON HOOK requires the microphone to be on the hook before scanning will activate. OFF HOOK 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
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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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in use, the BUSY (green) indicator will light; wait until the channel 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 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips. 3 Release the PTT switch to
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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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OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS The following functions can be set up by your dealer. ■ Time-out Timer (TOT) 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
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■ Roll Over/ Dead End If roll over is enabled and you are pressing the GRP Up/ Down keys, or rotating the CH control, when you reach the maximum or minimum number, the number will roll over to the minimum or maximum number. For example, when turning the CH control clockwise, the channel number
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