INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-7180
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-8180
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1766-10 (K)
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NOTICES TO THE USER
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Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
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Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
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 your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.
◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within
2 to 3 feet of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them to
explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in
your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
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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 ..................................................................................... 6
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 7
OPERATING BASICS ........................................................................ 8
OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 8
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................................. 8
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..................................................................... 8
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID ....................................... 9
TRUNKING ZONES.......................................................................... 10
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................... 10
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................. 10
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL ............................................................ 10
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL .......................................................... 10
CONVENTIONAL ZONES.................................................................11
TRANSMITTING ................................................................................. 11
RECEIVING ...................................................................................... 11
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................................. 11
2-TONE SIGNALING ........................................................................... 12
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ................................................ 12
SCAN ................................................................................................ 13
DELETE FROM SCAN/ ADD TO SCAN ................................................... 13
SCAN REVERT ................................................................................. 14
PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................................... 14
GROUP SCAN .................................................................................. 14
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION........... 15
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... 15
STATUS MESSAGE ............................................................................ 16
SHORT MESSAGE ............................................................................. 17
LONG MESSAGE .............................................................................. 17
GPS REPORT ................................................................................. 17
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....................... 18
MANUAL DIALING ............................................................................. 18
STORE AND SEND ............................................................................ 19
AUTODIAL ....................................................................................... 19
REDIAL ........................................................................................... 20
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS .............................................................. 20
DTMF SIGNALING ........................................................................... 21
STUN ............................................................................................. 21
EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................... 22
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................................. 23
TALK-AROUND ................................................................................ 23
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF .................................................................. 23
SCRAMBLER .................................................................................... 24
CLOCK ........................................................................................... 24
LCD BRIGHTNESS ........................................................................... 25
HORN ALERT ................................................................................... 25
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)..................................................................... 25
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................................... 26
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ................................................................... 26
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ...................................................... 26
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ............................................................ 26
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ............................................... 26
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ................... 27
VOICE RECORDER ............................................................................ 27
VOICE GUIDE .................................................................................. 28
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized
KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items
listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items
are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Item
Microphone (with cable)
Part Number
T91-0639-XX
J19-1584-XX
E30-7523-XX
F51-0024-XX
J29-0662-XX
Quantity
1
1 set
1
Microphone hanger (with self-tapping screws)
DC power cable
• Fuse (15 A)
2
Mounting bracket
1
Screw set:
• Self-tapping screw (4 pieces)
• Hex-headed screw with washer (4 pieces)
• Spring washer (4 pieces)
• Flat washer (4 pieces)
Instruction manual
N99-2039-XX
B62-1766-XX
1
1
Microphone
(with cable)
Microphone hanger
(with self-tapping screws)
DC power cable
(with fuses)
Mounting bracket
Screw set
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PREPARATION
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from
the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid
braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your
vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist 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 mounting screws will extend below
the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.
The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:
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1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill
5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws
Circle cutters
POWER CABLE CONNECTION
The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the
power cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to
drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet.
2 Run the 2 power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine
compartment, from the passenger compartment.
3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to
the negative (–) battery terminal.
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Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.
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Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for
servicing while keeping the power applied.
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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket 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 holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied
self-tapping screws.
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Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy
reach of the user and where there is sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver
for cable connections.
2 Connect the antenna and 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 self-tapping screws, in a
location where it will be within easy reach of the user.
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The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they
will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value.
Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.
Flat washer
Microphone
Spring washer
Hex-headed
screws
Self-tapping screw
Antenna
connector
Mounting bracket
Power input
connector
Ignition
sense cable
Black (–)
cable
Red (+)
cable
12 V vehicle
battery
DC power
cable
Fuse
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
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(Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver
OFF.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
Volume Up.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
Volume Down.
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key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
Zone Up.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
Zone Down.
y Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
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key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
None (no function).
i S key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
Squelch Off Momentary.
o A key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
None (no function).
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! <B key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
CH/GID Down.
! C> key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
CH/GID Up.
! ■ key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is
None (no function).
! Speaker
Internal speaker.
! PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
DISPLAY
Indicator
Description
Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Your
dealer can program zone, group ID, and channel names with up
to 12 characters, in place of numbers. Also displays received
FleetSync messages.
Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Also
displays list numbers for Operator Selectable Tones.
Displays the strength of received signals. An antenna and all 3
strength bars represents strong signals while the antenna by
itself (no strength bars) represents weak signals.
Appears when a key programmed as Monitor or Squelch is
pressed.
Appears when the Talk Around function has been activated.
Appears when you are using Scan mode.
Flashes when you receive a message. Lights when a message
is stored in the stack memory.
Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority.
represents Priority Channel 1, represents Priority
Channel 2, and represents Priority Channels 1 and 2.
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Indicator
Description
Appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone
IDs.
Appears when the Horn Alert function is activated.
Appears when the Scrambler function is activated.
Appears when the Public Address function is activated.
Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning
sequence.
Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1
option is activated.
Appears when an Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option is
activated.
Appears when the selected group or channel is added to the
scanning sequence.
Appears when the AUX A function has been activated.
Appears when the AUX B function has been activated.
Appears when the OST function has been activated.
REAR PANEL
External
speaker jack
Antenna connector
Ignition
Sense Line
Power input
connector
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The
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, S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys can be programmed with the
functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these
functions.
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2-tone 1
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Monitor Momentary
None
OST 1
Autodial
Autodial Programming
Auto Reply Message 2
Auto Telephone
AUX A
Playback 2
Public Address
Scan
AUX B
Scan Delete/Add
Scrambler
Call 1 ~ Call 6
CH/GID Down (<B key default)
CH/GID Recall
CH/GID Up (C> key default)
Channel Entry
Clock
Selcall
Selcall + Status
Send the GPS data
Squelch Level 1
Squelch Off
Direct CH/GID 1 ~ Direct CH/GID 5
Display Character
Emergency 3
Squelch Off Momentary (S key default)
Status
Talk Around
Fixed Volume
Telephone Disconnect
Transceiver Password
Volume Down ( key default)
Volume Up ( key default)
Zone Down ( key default)
Zone Up ( key default)
Function
Home CH/GID
Horn Alert
LCD Brightness
Monitor
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“2-tone”, “OST”, and “Squelch Level” can be used only in Conventional zones.
“Auto Reply Message” and “Playback” can be programmed only when the optional VGS-1 board
has been installed.
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“Emergency” can be programmed only on the
key.
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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 are programmed by your dealer.
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON.
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A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up.
If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “
display. You must enter the password to unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver
Password”, below.
” appears on the
Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF.
■ TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD
To enter the password:
1 Press the and keys to select a digit.
2 Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.
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Press the A key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the A key to
delete all entered characters.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.
3 Press the S key to confirm the password.
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If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver
remains locked.
To enter the password using an optional DTMF keypad:
1 Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits.
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Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.
2 Press the S or DTMF key to confirm the password.
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If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver
remains locked.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the key programmed as Volume Up to increase the volume and Volume
Down to decrease the volume.
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The default setting for the
The default setting for the
key is Volume Up.
key is Volume Down.
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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID
Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up and Zone
Down.
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The default setting for the
The default setting for the
key is Zone Up.
key is Zone Down.
Select the desired channel or group ID using the keys programmed as CH/GID
Up and CH/GID Down.
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The default setting for the <B key is CH/GID Down.
The default setting for the C> key is CH/GID Up.
Names can be programmed for zones and channels/ group IDs with up to 12
characters each. However, to fit on the display, names will be abbreviated. Your
dealer can set the zone name to a length of 0 to 12 digits. Channel/ group ID
names will shorten appropriately, to fit in the 12-digit display.
For example, if your dealer sets the zone name to 3 digits, the zone name is
“KENWOOD” and the channel/ group ID name is “–CHANNEL1–”, the following
message appeares on the display.
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TRUNKING ZONES
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL
1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch.
3 If the PTT Proceed tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking
into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.
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For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
Your dealer can deactivate the PTT Proceed tone, if necessary. Ask your dealer
for details.
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL
1 When a dispatch call is received, the transceiver will automatically change to
the correct group ID and you will hear the call.
2 Readjust the volume as necessary, using the Volume keys.
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL
1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys.
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Alternatively, you can press the key programmed as Auto Telephone to
automatically search for a Telephone Repeater.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a
connection.
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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, starting on
page 18.
4 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the
microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.
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Only one person can speak at a time.
5 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the DTMF # key or
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL
1 When a telephone call is received, the transceiver will automatically change
to the correct group ID and you will hear the call.
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A ringer tone will sound when a call is received.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive.
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Only one person can speak at a time.
3 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the DTMF # key or
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.
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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.
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If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT
switch to receive.
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For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
RECEIVING
1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys.
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Alternatively, you can turn the Scan function on if desired.
2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary, using the
Volume keys.
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver
channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/ code which allows you to
ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open
when a call containing a matching tone or code is received. Likewise, signals
that you transmit will only be heard by parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches
your transceiver.
If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the same channel you are
using, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call. This allows you to
ignore (not hear) these calls. Although it may seem like you have your own
private channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can still hear your calls if they
set up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
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2-TONE SIGNALING
2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the
squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your
transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.
■ RECEIVING
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and
you will hear the call.
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The LED indicator flashes orange.
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period
elapses.
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If Transpond for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is
returned to the calling station.
If Call Alert for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the
correct tones are received.
■ TRANSMITTING
1 Select your desired zone and channel.
2 Press the key programmed as 2-tone.
3 Press the <B and C> keys to select the 2-tone code of the station you
want to call.
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If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
and
keys.
4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
Note: If Single Tone has been activated, only the first tone of the 2-tone signal will be
transmitted.
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.
Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver.
To switch OST On or Off, press the key programmed as OST.
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The OST indicator (
activated.
) appears on the display when this function is
To change the preset encode/ decode tones:
1 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for approximately 1 second.
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The OST number and name appear on the display.
2 Press the <B and C> keys to select your desired encode/ decode pair.
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If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
and
keys.
3 Press the S key to accept the new setting and return to normal operation.
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SCAN
If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by
pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single
Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan.
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Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have
been added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority
channels will be scanned even if they are not within the currently selected zone.
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Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone, which have been added to the
scanning sequence.
List Scan monitors all channels within the specified range of zones, which have been
added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority
channels will be scanned even if they are not within any of the zones in the list.
To activate Scan, press the key programmed as Scan.
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The
icon and “
” or the revert zone and channel/ group ID number appear on the
display.
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The zone add indicator (
zone is added to the scan sequence. The channel/ group ID add indicator
) will appear on the display when the selected channel/ group ID is
) will appear on the display when the selected
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added to the scan sequence.
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When a call is received, scanning stops and the zone and channel/ group ID digits
appear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call.
The transceiver will continue scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT
switch is released and no further signal is received.
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
DELETE FROM SCAN/ ADD TO SCAN
Press and hold the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to add or remove
each zone or channel/ group ID to or from the scan sequence.
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The zone add indicator (
zone is added to the scan sequence.
) will appear on the display when the selected
The channel/ group ID add indicator (
the selected channel/ group ID is added to the scan sequence.
) will appear on the display when
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SCAN REVERT
You can select Revert zones and channels/ group IDs using the Zone and
CH/GID keys.
Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are
available.
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Last Called Revert: The last zone/ group ID received is assigned as the new revert
zone and group ID.
Last Used Revert: The last zone/ group ID responded to is assigned as the new
revert zone and group ID.
Selected: The last zone/ group ID selected is assigned as the new revert zone and
group ID.
Selected + Talkback: If the zone/ group ID has been changed during Scan, the newly
selected zone/ group ID is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. The
transceiver “talks back” on the current receive group ID.
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Priority 1/ Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel (either
Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel is the revert zone and channel.
Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a
Priority channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel is the revert zone and
channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.
Note: “Priority” and “Priority + Talkback” are not available for Trunking Systems.
PRIORITY SCAN
A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function.
The transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a signal is
received on it, even if a signal is being received on a normal channel.
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The indicator represents the Priority 1 channel.
The indicator represents the Priority 2 channel.
The indicator represents both the Priority 1 and Priority 2 channel.
Note: Priority cannot be programmed onto the group ID of a Trunking zone; it can be used only on
channels of Conventional zones.
GROUP SCAN
Group Scan is useful when more than one channel/ group ID is programmed in a
zone. Group Scan is set by your dealer on request. It scans the revert groups
as well as groups that are allowed to be scanned.
When a call is received, the group indicator shows the channel/ group ID, and
that group becomes the revert group. Simply press the PTT switch to respond to
the call.
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned
by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on
your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming.
Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver.
Transceivers set up with FleetSync can communicate with other transceivers that
have been set up with FleetSync. Likewise, transceivers set up with FleetSync II
can communicate with other transceivers set up with FleetSync II. However,
transceivers set up with FleetSync cannot communicate with transceivers that
have been set up with FleetSync II and vice-versa.
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
■ TRANSMITTING
1 Select your desired zone and group (or zone and channel).
2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall
Mode.
3 Press the <B and C> keys to select the ID of the station you want to call.
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If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. When using the and
keys, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to
and
keys.
accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the
entire ID is entered.
4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
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Alternatively, you can press the ■ key to page the selected station, rather than
making a voice call.
■ RECEIVING
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode,
and the calling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
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■ IDENTIFICATION CODES
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID
number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number.
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Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.
Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet.
Enter a Fleet number make a call to all units in the selected fleet (Interfleet call).
Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).
Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units (Broadcast call).
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.
STATUS MESSAGE
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your
talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status
messages range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).
A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your
transceiver. These saved messages can be reviewed after reception.
Depending on your dealer settings, when the stack memory is full, either the
oldest message will be erased when a new message is received or the new
message will not be stored in the stack memory. The icon lights when a
message is stored in the stack memory.
■ TRANSMITTING
1 Select your desired zone and group (or zone and channel).
2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status Mode or Selcall +
Status to enter Selcall Mode.
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When using the Status key to enter Status Mode, the target Fleet/ ID is fixed
and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue.
3 In Selcall Mode, press the <B and C> keys to select the ID of the station
you want to call.
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•
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. When using the and
keys, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to
and
keys.
accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the
entire ID is entered.
4 Press the S key to enter Status Mode.
5 Press the <B and C> keys to select the status ID you want to transmit.
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•
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. To enter manual input
mode, first press and hold the S key. When using the and keys, cycle
and
keys.
through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to accept the digit and
shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.
6 Press the PTT switch or ■ key to initiate the Status call.
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“
” is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted.
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■ RECEIVING
The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a
Status call is received.
Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode.
■ REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall +
Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode.
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The last received message is displayed with the message number.
2 Press the <B and C> keys to select the desired message.
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•
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
and
keys.
Press and hold the S key to toggle between the message/ call ID, the channel
name, and the time of the received message.
3 Press the S key to return to Normal Operation Mode.
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To delete the selected message, press the A or DTMF # key. To confirm the
deletion, press the S or DTMF key.
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To delete all messages, press and hold the A or DTMF # key for 1 second. To
confirm the deletion, press the S or DTMF key.
SHORT MESSAGES
To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your
dealer for details.
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Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.
Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored
in the same stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short
messages can be stored in the stack memory.
LONG MESSAGES
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the transceiver to a PC.
Ask your dealer for details.
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Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters.
GPS REPORT
To send your location data, you must first install a GPS unit (NMEA-0183 format)
onto the transceiver. Press the key programmed as Send the GPS data to
transmit your location data. Ask your dealer for details.
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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 keypad.
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If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number
has not been sent.
If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function, you need not press the
PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad in Conventional systems. The
DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key.
Note: Keypad Auto PTT does not function in Trunking systems.
■ METHOD 2
Enter the desired digits using the optional keypad (maximum of 30 digits).
After entering the complete number, press the PTT switch.
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In Conventional systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT
switch.
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In Trunking systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection is
established. Releasing the PTT switch before a connection is established will stop
the transmission from occurring.
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In RIC (Repeater Inter-Connect) Trunking systems, the DTMF code is transmitted
after a connection with the telephone system is established. Press the key
programmed as Autodial (instead of the PTT switch) to automatically connect to
the repeater and transmit the DTMF code.
Note: If you turn the power OFF before sending the number, the number will be cleared from
memory.
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STORE AND SEND
Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad.
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.
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“
” appears on the display.
2 Press the and keys to select a digit.
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Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using an optional DTMF keypad.
3 Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.
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Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the A
or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.
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You can enter up to 30 digits.
4 Press the PTT switch to make the call after the number is entered.
AUTODIAL
Autodial allows you to store 32 names (up to 12 characters per name) and DTMF
numbers (up to 16 digits per number).
■ STORING DTMF NUMBERS
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.
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The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
2 Press the <B and C> keys or the appropriate DTMF key
to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).
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•
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the
and
keys.
“
” appears on the display after selecting a number.
3 Enter the desired name using the and keys or the optional DTMF
keypad. Select a character, then press the C> key to confirm the
character and move the cursor to the right. Repeat this operation until the
complete name is entered, then press the S key to confirm the entry.
•
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.
•
“
” appears on the display after confirming the entered name.
4 Enter the desired number using the and keys or the optional DTMF
keypad. When using the keypad, simply enter the desired number,
followed by the S key to confirm the entry. When using the and keys,
cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to confirm
the digit and move the cursor to the right. Repeat this operation until the
complete number is entered, then press the S key to confirm the entry.
•
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.
•
“
” appears on the display after confirming the entered number.
5 Press the S or DTMF key to store the entered name and number in the
Autodial list.
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Press the A or DTMF # key to cancel the entry.
If you are overwriting a previous entry, “
” 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.
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The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
2 Press the and or <B and C> keys or press the appropriate DTMF key
to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).
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The stored entry appears on the display.
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.
■ CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.
2 Press the and or <B and C> keys, or press the appropriate DTMF
key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).
3 Press the A or DTMF # key.
•
“
” appears on the display after confirming the entered number.
4 Press the S or DTMF key to delete the entry from the Autodial list.
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The selected memory location is cleared.
REDIAL
You can redial the last number you transmitted.
Note: To redial a number, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.
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The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
2 Press the DTMF key followed by the DTMF 0 key to display the last called
number.
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.
Note: Turning OFF the transceiver power clears the redial memory.
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS
Note: To transmit connect/ disconnect IDs, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF
keypad.
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.
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The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
2 Connect ID: Press the DTMF key two times.
Disconnect ID: Press the DTMF key followed by the DTMF # key.
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.
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DTMF SIGNALING
DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens
the squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed in
your transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code.
You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not programmed with a
matching code.
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you
will hear the call.
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The LED indicator flashes orange.
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period
elapses.
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If Transpond for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is
returned to the calling station.
If Tone Alert for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the
correct tones are received.
STUN
This function is used when a transceiver is lost or stolen. When the transceiver
receives a call containing a stun code, either transmit mode will be disabled or
both receive mode and transmit mode will be disabled. Stun is cancelled when
the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.
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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.
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Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time
you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
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When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the
Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up
by your dealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.
2 To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.
•
If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode
will automatically end and the transceiver will return to the channel that was in use
before Emergency mode was entered.
Note:
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■
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when Emergency mode starts and stops
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal or mute the
speaker during Emergency operation.
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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 directly
with other transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the station you
want to contact is too far away, or there are geographical obstacles in the way,
you may not be able to contact the station.
To toggle Talk Around between On and Off, press the key programmed as Talk
Around.
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•
The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active.
When using Talk Around, the receive frequency is used for both transmitting and
recieving, and the decode signaling is used for both encoding and decoding.
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF
You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ Squelch Off to listen to weak
signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume
when no signals are present on your selected channel.
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The icon appears on the display while Monitor/ Squelch Off is activated.
Note: Squelch Off can be used only in Conventional operating mode.
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:
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Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or FleetSync
Signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or
FleetSync Signaling. Release the key to return to normal operation.
Squelch Off: Momentarily press to hear background noise. Press the key again to
return to normal operation.
Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release the key
to return to normal operation.
■ SQUELCH LEVEL
To adjust the squelch level in Conventional operating mode:
1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.
2 Press the or <B key to decrease the squelch level (open) and the or
C> key to increase the squelch level (tighten).
3 Press the S key to store the new setting and exit the squelch level
adjustment.
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SCRAMBLER
Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it
does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the
transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will
not be able to clearly hear what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you are
using the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scrambler
functions on their transceivers. This distorts everybody’s voice while transmitting
and corrects the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the
call.
To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as Scrambler.
•
The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.
To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.
Note: There are 2 options for using the scrambler. Your dealer can activate or deactivate the built-in
scrambler function of the transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to your
transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.
CLOCK
If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with its
built-in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is
turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key
programmed as Clock.
Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.
■ CLOCK SETUP
To set the year, month, day, and time:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the C> key while turning
the transceiver power ON.
•
The current year setting appears.
2 Press the and keys to select the year, then press the S key to cycle
to the month setting.
•
Repeat this step, to cycle through the day, hour, and minute settings.
3 Press the S key again, to return to the year setting.
•
A triple beep will sound, indicating that your selections have been set into the
transceiver memory.
4 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return to Normal
Operation Mode.
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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.
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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 Alert function, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2 unit.
When a call is received that has a correct DTMF code or 2-tone signaling, Horn
Alert causes the vehicle horn or some other external alert to sound. This
function notifies you of a received call when you are out of your vehicle.
To toggle Horn Alert between On and Off, press the key programmed as Horn
Alert.
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The icon appears on the display while Horn Alert is active.
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)
To use the Public Address system, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2
unit and an external speaker. This function causes all audio input via the
microphone to be amplified and output from the external speaker.
To use the PA system:
1 Press the key programmed as Public Address.
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The icon appears on the display while the PA system is active.
2 Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.
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Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to adjust the audio output from the
external speaker.
3 Press the Public Address key again to return to normal operation.
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an
extended period of time.
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by
your dealer (default is 1 minute for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and
3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver will stop transmitting and
an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes for
Conventional operation and 15 seconds to 10 minutes for Trunking operation.
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using
the same channel that you selected, in Conventional operating mode. Pressing the PTT
switch while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and
transmission will be inhibited (you cannot transmit). Release the PTT switch to stop the
tone and return to receive mode.
If activated, you can override this function. To override BCL, press the PTT switch again
immediately after releasing it (within half a second).
Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone,
or FleetSync signaling.
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls:
Strong signal
Medium signal
Weak signal
Very weak signal
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification signals are used to access
and release some repeaters and telephone systems.
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press the PTT
switch.
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you release the PTT switch.
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press and release the PTT switch.
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT
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 you to record your conversations and create
voice memos and automated message responses.
■ AUTO RECORDING
If activated, the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted
and received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of
recording, so all transmitted and received signals are simultaneously
recorded and erased, leaving only the last 30 seconds of recording in
memory.
•
The auto recording indicator (
activated.
) appears when this function is
■ VOICE MEMOS
To record a voice memo, for later playback:
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback for 1 second.
•
The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin
counting down.
2 Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.
3 Press the ■ key to end the recording at any time and store it into the
transceiver memory.
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•
If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically and store the
voice memo to memory.
“
” appears on the display while the recording is being stored to memory.
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■ AUTO REPLY MESSAGE
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while
using FleetSync):
1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply
Message mode.
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The Auto Reply Message indicator (
) appears on the display.
2 When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for
3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller,
and “
” appears on the display.
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•
If you are available to receive the call, press any key to disable the auto
response.
If there is a channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not
available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the caller. The caller can then
leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and
listen to. When a message is stored on your transceiver, “
the display.
” appears on
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If there is no channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not
available.” will be sent to the caller and “ ” appears on the display.
■ PLAYBACK
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:
1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode.
•
If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation,
” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time
“
of the recording will appear. To store the conversation record in the next
available recording channel, press the ■ key. To clear the conversation, press
the A or DTMF # key. To skip to the stored recording channels, press the S or
DTMF key. To skip back 5 seconds, press the <B key. To skip ahead
5 seconds, press the C> key.
2 Press the and keys to select the channel which you want to play back.
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•
•
“
“
“
” represents automated reply messages.
” represents conversation records.
” represents voice memos.
3 The transceiver will announce the channel, then the recording will
automatically play back.
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When the entire recording has been played, “
” is displayed.
To delete the selected recording, press the A or DTMF # key. To clear all the
recorded data, press and hold the A or DTMF # 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 has been
selected. (Voice Annunciation can be activated or deactivated by your dealer.)
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