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Kenwood TK-280 | User Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING TK-280/ TK-380 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF VHF-FM-
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TK-280/ TK-380 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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personnel operating 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-280: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-380: UHF FM Transceiver
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 Supplied Accessories 1 PREPARATION 2 Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Battery Pack 2 Installing the Antenna 3 Installing the Belt Clip 3 Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector 4 Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone 4
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Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the . ■ Supplied Accessories Item TK-280 (E) TK-280 (T) Antenna TK-380 (E) TK-380 (E2) TK-380 (E3) Belt clip Univeral connector cap Screw set Instruction manual Part Number T90
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THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED. ◆ AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. IF THE CHARGER POWER BATTERY PACK. 1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver. 2 Slide the battery pack
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into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. ■ Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 mm screws.
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, install the cover over the universal connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw. ■ Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw. 4
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GETTING ACQUAINTED q we t r Microphone Speaker o y !2 u i !0 !1 q Antenna connector Connect the supplied antenna here. w Rotary encoder Rotate this encoder to activate its programmable function (Group Up/ Down or Channel Up/ Down). For further details, contact your dealer. 5
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low indicator This red LED lights during transmission. If programmed by your dealer, when the battery pack power is low, the LED flashes during transmission. Replace or recharge the battery pack. !0 A, B, C, and D keys Press to activate their auxiliary functions {page 8}. !1 DTMF keypad Press the
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not used on this transceiver. Appears while you are in Scan mode. Appears when you press the key programmed as Low Power. Flashes when the battery power becomes low. This icon is not used on this transceiver. Appears when a message is stored in the queue memory. Flashes when you receive a new
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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Keys r, y, i, and !0 {pages 5 and 6} can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed below. Contact your dealer for details on these functions. Note: Some of these auxiliary functions cannot be programmed onto certain keys. Ask your dealer for details. •
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OPERATING BASICS This transceiver can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group. Groups, channels, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume
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■ Making a Call 1 Select your desired group and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Monitor Momentary to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone. Release the PTT
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SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, groups or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. When the Scan key is pressed, the SCN indicator and "-SCAN-" or the revert group/ channel number appear on the display. Scanning starts. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi
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5-TONE SIGNALLING 5-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by your dealer. 5-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives five tones corresponding to those set up in your transceiver. When the squelch opens, you will be able to hear the caller without any further
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DMS: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION DMS (Digital Message System) is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. DMS enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. ■ Key Functions Normal Operating
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your desired group and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall Entry or Selcall List to enter Selcall Mode. 3 a) If you pressed Selcall Entry and Manual Dial is enabled, enter the ID of the station you want to call by using the DTMF keypad. (Press # to erase an incorrect digit.) b) If
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• Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a fleet call. • Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet. • Enter a Group ID (which is programmed in the FPU) to make a group call. • Enter a Fleet number followed by an ID number to make an individual call in your desired
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and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall + Status Entry or Selcall + Status List to enter Selcall Mode. 3 a) If you pressed Selcall + Status Entry and Manual Dial is enabled, enter the ID of the station you want to call by using the DTMF keypad. (Press # to erase an incorrect digit.) b) If
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To Review the Messages in the Queue Memory: 1 Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue Mode. • The last received message is displayed with the message number. 2 Use the encoder to select the message you want to view, if more than one message is stored in the queue memory. 3 Press the D or 6
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ■ Making a DTMF Call There are two methods of making DTMF calls: Manual dialing: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the keypad. • The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key. • If
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■ DTMF Signalling Your dealer can program a group with a DTMF signalling code. When you receive a call with a code that matches yours, the signalling indicator will flash and a tone will sound. Squelch opens and you will hear the call. Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code that
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AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver's operating status. Contact your dealer for further information on these tones: • Alert • DMS Signalling Decode Alert Tone • Group Call • Individual Call • Key Input Error • Key Press [A] • Key Press [B] •