| TK-90   HF TRANSCEIVER   INSTRUCTION MANUAL   TRANSCEPTOR HF   MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES   短波对讲机   使用说明书   © B62-1866-10 (M)   09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01   HF TRANSCEIVER   TK-90   INSTRUCTION MANUAL   THANK YOU   PRECAUTIONS   Thank you for choosing KENWOOD for your radio   telecommunication applications. We believe this   easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable   communications to keep vehicles and personnel   operating at peak efficiency.   Observe the following precautions to prevent fire,   personal injury, and transceiver damage.   • • • • • Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving;   it is too dangerous.   Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any   reason.   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.   Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct   sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances.   Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid,   or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.   If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from   the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off   immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.   NOTICES TO THE USER   ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed   transmitters within the territories under government control.   • • Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be   against traffic laws. Please check and observe the   vehicle regulations in your area.   ◆ ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.   Refer service to qualified technicians only.   Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.   SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of,   and understands, hazards common to the operation   of any transceiver.   ◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative 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   ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES,   etc.)   optional DC power cable.   Do not insert metal objects into the cooling fan.   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 cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power   cable. Improper connections and/or current surges may   cause smoke or fire.   Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either   standing near to or touching the antenna, to avoid the   possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.   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.   DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS   Operating the transceiver within 150 m (500 feet) 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.   i CONTENTS   PREPARATION / INSTALLATION ............................. 1   SELECTING A MEMORY CALL USING A   UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT...... 1   SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................... 1   BASE STATION INSTALLATION .......................... 1   FOOT PADS ......................................................... 1   ANTENNA CONNECTION ........................................... 1   GROUND CONNECTION ........................................... 1   DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ............................ 2   MOBILE INSTALLATION ...................................... 2   INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER .................................. 2   ANTENNA CONNECTION ........................................... 2   GROUND CONNECTION ........................................... 3   DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................. 3   MICROPHONE KEYPAD .......................................... 14   MANUAL STATUS CALLS .................................. 14   MAKING A STATUS CALL USING THE   TRANSCEIVER KEYS ............................................. 14   MAKING A STATUS CALL USING A   MICROPHONE KEYPAD .......................................... 14   DIRECT STATUS CALLS ................................... 15   OPTIONAL VOICE MESSAGES ........................ 15   RECEIVING A STATUS CALL ............................ 15   REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY ......... 15   SEND THE GPS DATA ....................................... 16   MANUALLY SENDING THE GPS DATA .................... 16   GPS POLLING................................................... 16   SHORT TEXT MESSAGES ................................ 16   GETTING ACQUAINTED .......................................... 4   FRONT PANEL ..................................................... 4   REAR PANEL ....................................................... 4   DISPLAY ............................................................... 5   MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) ............................... 6   PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ......................... 7   ADVANCED OPERATIONS..................................... 17   DIRECT CHANNEL ............................................ 17   SCRAMBLER ..................................................... 17   CHANGING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ........................ 17   VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)   BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................ 8   SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................ 8   ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ................................. 8   SELECTING A CHANNEL .................................... 8   DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY ................................... 8   SELECTING A MODE........................................... 8   DATA OPERATION .................................................. 8   TRANSMITTING ................................................... 9   VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) ................ 9   CW KEYING ........................................................ 9   CHANGING THE TRANSMIT POWER .......................... 9   TIME-OUT TIMER ................................................. 9   OVERHEATING ...................................................... 9   SQUELCH/ MONITOR ....................................... 10   SQUELCH LEVEL ................................................ 10   CHANNEL MONITORING ........................................ 10   SETUP ................................................................ 17   VOX GAIN ....................................................... 17   ANTI-VOX GAIN ............................................... 17   VOX DELAY TIME .............................................. 18   ANTENNA TUNER ............................................. 18   EMERGENCY..................................................... 18   CLARIFIER ......................................................... 18   NOISE BLANKER ............................................... 19   LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................................ 19   POWER-ON TEXT.............................................. 19   DISPAY NAME/ FREQUECY.............................. 19   PRE-AMPLIFIER/ ATTENUATOR ...................... 19   AUXILIARY ......................................................... 19   VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE &   STORAGE UNIT ...................................................... 20   VOICE MEMOS .................................................. 20   RECORDING A VOICE MEMO .................................. 20   PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO .............................. 20   DELETING A VOICE MEMO ..................................... 20   VOICE MESSAGES ........................................... 20   RECORDING A VOICE MESSAGE .............................. 20   PLAYING BACK A VOICE MESSAGE .......................... 21   TRANSMITTING A VOICE MESSAGE ........................... 21   DELETING A VOICE MESSAGE ................................ 21   AUTO RECORDING ........................................... 21   PLAYING BACK AN AUTO RECORDING ...................... 21   DELETING AN AUTO RECORDING ............................. 21   VOICE GUIDE .................................................... 21   APPENDIX ............................................................... 22   KEY FUNCTIONS............................................... 22   MENU SETUP ......................................................... 11   ACCESSING THE MENU ................................... 11   MENU CONFIGURATION .................................. 11   SCAN ....................................................................... 12   BUSY FREQUENCY STOP................................ 12   SCAN RESUME TYPES......................................... 12   PREFERRED SCAN........................................... 12   ADD TO SCAN/ REMOVE FROM SCAN ........... 12   SCAN REVERT CHANNEL ................................ 12   SELECTIVE CALLS................................................. 13   ACTIVATING SELCALL MODE .......................... 13   MANUAL SELCALLS.......................................... 13   SELECTING A STATION USING THE TRANSCEIVER KEYS .. 13   SELECTING A STATION USING A MICROPHONE KEYPAD ... 13   DIRECT SELCALLS ........................................... 13   RECEIVING A SELCALL .................................... 13   MEMORY CALLS ............................................... 13   SELECTING A MEMORY CALL USING THE   TRANSCEIVER KEYS ............................................. 13   ii   PREPARATION / INSTALLATION   ANTENNA CONNECTION   UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT   For best performance:   Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your   KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or   the factory.   • • • • Use a properly adjusted, good-quality 50 Ω   antenna.   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.   Use a good-quality 50 Ω coaxial cable and   connector.   Match the impedance of the coaxial cable and   antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less.   Ensure that all connections are clean and tight.   The transceiver’s protection circuit will activate if the   SWR is greater than 2.5:1, but do not rely on   protection to compensate for a poorly functioning   antenna system. High SWR will cause the transmit   output to drop, and may lead to radio frequency   interference with consumer products such as stereo   receivers and televisions. You may even interfere   with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is   garbled or distorted, especially at peak modulation,   may indicate that your antenna system is not   transmitting efficiently.   SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES   Item   Part Number Quantity   DC power cable (with fuses) E30-3489-XX   1 1 1 2 1 25 A   4 A   F52-0044-XX   F52-0038-XX   J02-1302-XX   B62-1866-XX   Fuse   Foot pads   Instruction manual   BASE STATION INSTALLATION   ◆ ◆ Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other   matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect   the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.   Use a lightning arrestor to prevent fire, electric shock, or   damage to the transceiver.   FOOT PADS   A set of foot pads are provided so that you can   protect the surface of your desk/table/shelf from   scratching. Apply the foot pads to the base of the   transceiver.   GROUND CONNECTION   • A good DC ground is required to prevent such   dangers as electric shock.   • A good RF ground is required for superior   communcations, against which the antenna   system can operate.   Both of these conditions can be met by providing a   good earth ground for your station. Bury one or more   ground rods or a large copper plate under the ground,   and connect this to the transceiver GND terminal.   Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short   as possible, for the connection. Ensure that all   connections are clean and tight.   Black (—)   Fuse (25 A)   Red (+)   DC Power supply   (20.5 A or more)   Earth ground   To antenna   DC 13.6 V   Base Station Installation   1 DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION   MOBILE INSTALLATION   In order to use this transceiver as a base station, you   will need a separate 13.6 V DC power supply with a   current capacity of 20.5 A or higher (purchased   separately).   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.   ◆ ◆ Do not directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.   Do not substitute the supplied DC power cable with a cable   with smaller gauge wires.   ◆ ◆ Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be   sure to switch the DC power supply OFF.   Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your   KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or   the factory.   Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you   make all connections.   1 Connect the supplied DC power cable to the   regulated DC power supply and check that the   polarities are correct (Red: positive, Black:   negative).   INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER   2 Connect the connectorized end of the DC power   cable to the DC 13.6 V powerconnector on the   rear of the transceiver.   For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an   optional mounting bracket so the transceiver will not break loose   in the event of a collision.   • Press the DC power cable connector firmly into the   connector on the radiotelephone until the locking tab   clicks.   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   self-tapping screws supplied with the bracket.   ■ REPLACING FUSES   If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct   the problem. After the problem is resolved, only   then replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses   continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and   contact your dealer for assistance.   • 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 {page 3}.   Following are the ratings for fuses used with this   transceiver:   3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket   and secure it.   Transceiver: 4 A (for KAT-1 antenna tuner)   4 Mount the microphone hanger in a location where   DC cable:   25 A   it will be within easy reach of the user.   • 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 any fuse, be sure to replace it with a fuse   of the same value. Never replace a fuse with a fuse that   has a higher value.   Replace blown fuses only after investigating and   correcting the cause of the failed fuse.   ANTENNA CONNECTION   For best performance:   • Use a properly adjusted, good-quality 50 Ω   antenna.   • Use a good-quality 50 Ω coaxial cable and   connector.   Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines   having an impedance other than 50 Ω reduces the   efficiency of the antenna system and can cause   interference to nearby broadcast television receivers,   radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.   Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched   load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to   the transceiver before transmitting.   2 5 Connect the DC power cable to the rear of the   GROUND CONNECTION   transceiver.   • A high-quality ground installation significantly   improves the performance of a mobile antenna.   • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking   tab clicks.   Securely connect a low-resistance ground strap (or   large gauge copper wire if unavailable) from the   transceiver GND terminal to the vehicle chassis.   Clean paint or dirt from the vehicle connection point   to expose bare metal before connecting the ground.   Note:   ◆ We do not recommend using the cigarette lighter socket, as   some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable   voltage drop.   ◆ If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle   battery is not fully charged or when the engine is OFF, the   battery may become discharged and will not have sufficient   reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver   under these conditions.   DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION   ■ REPLACING FUSES   If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct   the problem. After the problem is resolved, only   then replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses   continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and   contact your dealer for assistance.   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.   Following are the ratings for fuses used with this   transceiver:   Transceiver: 4 A (for KAT-1 antenna tuner)   2 Run the two power cable leads through the firewall   and into the engine compartment, from the   passenger compartment.   DC cable:   25 A   3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery   terminal and the black lead to the negative (–)   battery terminal.   ◆ ◆ When replacing any fuse, be sure to replace it with a fuse   of the same value. Never replace a fuse with a fuse that   has a higher value.   Replace blown fuses only after investigating and   correcting the cause of the failed fuse.   • Use the full length of the cable without cutting off any   excess; in particular, never remove the fuse holders.   • To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other   wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before   connecting the transceiver. Reconnect the wiring   after connecting the transceiver to the battery.   • Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.   4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining   band.   • • • Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the   transceiver can be removed for servicing while   keeping the power applied.   Ensure that the cable is isolated from heat and   moisture. If necessary, wrap heat-resistant tape   around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture.   If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an   insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the   vehicle.   Place the DC cable securely within the wall of the engine   compartment. Ensure that the cable does not come into   contact with excessive heat, vapor, and/or water.   Engine compartment   Red (+)   Passenger   compartment   Vehicle   chassis   Black (–)   To antenna   DC 13.6V   Use a rubber or plastic grommet so that the cable   does not directly touch the vehicle chassis.   12 V battery   Mobile Installation   3 GETTING ACQUAINTED   FRONT PANEL   q w   e r t y u i o ! ! ! ! i key   q (Power) switch   Press to switch the transceiver power ON. Press   again to switch the power OFF.   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Antenna Tuner.   w Transmit/ Busy/ Call indicator   o A key   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Squelch Level.   Lights red while transmitting and green while   receiving a signal. Flashes orange during selcall.   e VOL   / keys   ! B key   Press the key to increase the volume and the   key to decrease the volume.   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Scan.   r Display   Refer to page 5.   ! <C key   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Clarifier.   t CH keys   / ! D> key   Press the key to increase the channel number   and the key to decrease the channel number.   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Mode.   y Internal Speaker   ! ■ key   Audio is heard from this speaker if no external   speaker is connected.   Press to activate its programmable function   {page 7}. The default setting is Menu.   u Microphone jack   Connect an optional microphone to this jack.   REAR PANEL   q w e r t 4 q AT connector   r DC 13.6 V power input connector   Connect a 13.6 V DC power source to this   connector. Use the supplied cable with a   regulated DC power supply.   Attach an optional KAT-1 external Antenna Tuner   here.   w GND terminal   Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap   between this ground terminal and the nearest   earth ground.   t Antenna connector   Connect the feed line from your 50 Ω antenna to   this connector. Mates with a PL-259 male   connector.   e EXT SP jack   Connect an external 4 ~ 8 Ω speaker to this jack.   Mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor   (mono) plug. Connecting an external speaker   automatically cuts off the audio from the internal   speaker.   DISPLAY   Indicator   Description   Displays the channel names and frequencies. Your dealer can program channel   names with up to 12 characters, in place of frequencies. Also displays received status   messages.   Displays the channel numbers. Also displays the menu number while in Menu mode.   Appears when the optional ALE function is activated.   Flashes when you receive a message. Lights when a message is stored in the stack   memory {page 15}.   Appears when Selcall has been activated {page 13}.   Flashes while the optional antenna tuner is tuning. Lights when a good match is   obtained with the antenna system {page 18}.   Appears when the Noise Blanker function is activated {page 19}.   Appears when you are using Scan mode {page 12}.   Appears when the selected channel is programmed as Preferred {page 12}.   Appears when a recording has been stored in your transceiver memory. This icon is   only used with the optional VGS-1 {page 21}.   Appears when the Scrambler function is activated {page 17}.   Appears when the Clarifier function is activated {page 18}.   Appears when transmitting using medium power {page 9}.   Appears when transmitting using medium-low power {page 9}.   Appears when transmitting using low power {page 9}.   Appears when the AUX function has been activated {page 19}.   Appears when the VOX function has been activated {page 17}.   This icon is not used on this transceiver.   Appears when the selected channel is added to the scanning sequence {page 12}.   Appears when the Pre-amplifier function has been activated {page 19}.   While receiving, displays the received signal strength. While transmitting, serves as a   relative transmit RF meter. While acting as an RF meter, a full-scale indication   corresponds to the programmed maximum power.   5 MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL)   q PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch   Press and hold this switch, then speak into the   microphone to make a call.   q w Keypad   Press these keys to enter a frequency {page 8}.   Press the key to cancel the frequency entry and   the # key to complete the frequency entry.   Press the A, B, C, D, #, and keys to activate   their programmable functions {page 7}.   In Selcall Mode, press these keys to enter a   Selcall/Status ID {page 13}. Press the key to   unmute the speaker in Selcall mode and the # key   to reset the entered Selcall ID. Use the A, B, C,   and D keys to access memory codes.   Optional KMC-30 Microphone   q w Optional KMC-32 Microphone   q Optional KMC-35 Microphone   q w Optional KMC-36 Microphone   6 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS   The , S, A, <B, C>, ■, and optional microphone A,   B, C, and D keys can be programmed with the   functions listed below. The microphone # and keys   can be programmed only with the Channel Up/Down   and Volume Up/Down functions. Please contact your   dealer for further details on these functions.   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Antenna Tuner   Anti-VOX Gain   Auto Recording 1   AUX   Call Type   Channel Down   Channel Up   Clarifier   Direct Call 1 ~ 4   Direct CH 1 ~ 4   Direct Status Call 1 ~ 4   Display Character   Emergency 2   LCD Brightness   Menu   Mode   Monitor   Noise Blanker   None   Playback 1 ~ 4 1   Pre-amplifier/ Attenuator   Scan   Scan Delete/Add   Scrambler   Selcall   Squelch Level   Transmit Power   VFO   Volume Down   Volume Up   VOX   VOX Delay   • VOX Gain   1 “Auto Recording” and “Playback 1 ~ 4” can be programmed only   when the optional VGS-1 board has been installed.   2 “Emergency” can be programmed only on the   key.   7 BASIC OPERATIONS   2 Enter your desired frequency using a microphone   keypad (0 ~ 9).   SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF   Press and hold the switch to switch the transceiver   ON.   • Direct entry only allows you to enter down to the 10’s   value; 0 is automatically selected for the 1’s value.   • A beep sounds and the power-on message   momentarily appears.   3 After entering a frequency using the microphone   keypad, press the # key.   • To cancel the frequency entry, press the key; the   frequency will return to the original frequency before   you started to enter your new frequency.   Press and hold the switch again to switch the   transceiver OFF.   4 To exit VFO mode and return to your   preprogrammed memory channels, press and hold   the VFO key again.   ADJUSTING THE VOLUME   Press the VOL key to increase the volume and the   VOL key to decrease the volume.   ■ VFO STEP VALUE   • Additionally, you can press and hold the VOL   keys to continuously change the volume level,   rather than adjusting it by only 1 step at a time.   / When using the CH   / keys to select a   frequency in VFO mode, the frequency is adjusted   by a pre-determined step value. You can adjust   this step value as follows:   1 Press the key programmed as VFO.   2 Press the <C and D> keys to select the desired   digit (10’s, 100’s, 1000’s, etc.).   3 Press the CH   / keys to select the desired   value for the digit you selected in the previous   step.   SELECTING A CHANNEL   Press the CH key to increase the channel number   and the CH key to decrease the channel number.   • The default step value is 10 Hz.   4 Press the   key to store the new step value   and exit the VFO step value adjustment.   • Additionally, you can press and hold the CH   / keys to continuously change the channel number,   rather than changing it by only 1 step at a time.   SELECTING A MODE   The mode stored with each channel can be   temporarily changed. To change the operating mode:   1 Press the key programmed as Mode.   2 Continuously press the Mode key to cycle through   the various available operation modes as   displayed below:   DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY   USB   LSB   CW   Besides using the CH   / keys to select your   DATA   FSK   AM   pre-programmed memory channels, you can directly   enter a VFO station frequency using an optional   microphone keypad.   1 Press and hold the key programmed as VFO for   approximately 1 second.   • The frequency of the currently selected channel   appears on the display along with the selected   operating mode.   3 After selecting your desired mode, perform no   operations for 1 second to return to save the   operation mode and exit.   DATA OPERATION   Your dealer can program various settings for FSK and   DATA modes. Ask your dealer for details.   8 CHANGING THE TRANSMIT POWER   TRANSMITTING   If your call is too weak (or is using unnecessarily high   power), you can adjust the transmit power for your   channel/frequency.   Note: You cannot transmit on channels that have only a receive   frequency stored.   1 Select the desired channel or frequency.   1 Press the key programmed as Transmit Power.   2 Press microphone PTT switch and speak into the   microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.   • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold   the microphone approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5 inches)   from your mouth.   2 Continuously press the Transmit Power key to   cycle through the various power settings as   displayed below:   VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION)   VOX eliminates the need of manually switching to   transmit mode each time you want to make a call.   The transceiver automatically switches to transmit   when the VOX feature senses that you have begun   speaking into the microphone.   High   Medium   Medium-Low   Low   • • Your dealer may have set a power limit on some   channels. In this case, the settings available may be   limited. Additionally, if a channel is set up as   receive-only, you will be unable to set a transmit   power for that channel.   • When VOX is activated, the VOX icon   ) appears on the display.   ( To properly use the VOX feature, you must properly   set up the VOX Gain, VOX Anti-Gain, and VOX Delay   Time for your environment {page 17}.   When using Low power, “L” appears on the display.   When using Medium-Low power, “ML” appears on   the display. When using Medium power, “M” appears   on the display. When using High power, no icon   appears on the display.   CW KEYING   1 Select a CW channel.   TIME-OUT TIMER   2 With a CW key connected to the transceiver, begin   If you continuously transmit for a period of time that   exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer (default   is OFF), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert   tone will sound. To stop the tone, return the transceiver to   receive mode.   transmitting by keying.   • In order to use CW keying, your dealer must have   enabled the CW break-in function on your   transceiver. The default setting for CW break-in is   disabled.   Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 3 to   30 minutes.   • When CW break-in is enabled, pressing the PTT   switch will not allow transmission. When CW   break-in is disabled, pressing the PTT switch will   allow transmission.   OVERHEATING   3 To end the transmission, stop keying.   The internal fan operates automatically to keep the   transceiver cool, especially during extended   transmissions and extended operation using high   power. However, if the temperature rises too high, an   internal protection circuit will activate, reducing the   transceiver power.   • After keying has stopped, the transceiver will remain   in transmit mode momentarily before returning to   receive mode.   • “HIGH–TEMP” appears on the display.   Note: When “HIGH–TEMP” appears on the display, ensure that   the transceiver cooling fan is functioning.   9 SQUELCH/ MONITOR   The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output   from the speaker when no signals are present.   Setting the squelch threshold too high causes the   squelch to remain closed while a weak signal is   present. Setting the threshold too low allows noise to   be heard between transmissions from other stations.   SQUELCH LEVEL   Adjust the squelch level to just eliminate the   background noise when no signal is present. If   signals are weak, set the control to a lower threshold:   1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.   2 Press the <C key to decrease the squelch level   (open) and the D> key to increase the squelch   level (tighten).   3 Press the   key to store the new squelch level   and exit the squelch level adjustment.   CHANNEL MONITORING   You can use the key programmed as Monitor 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.   Press and hold the Monitor key to turn the   transceiver squelch off.   Release the Monitor key to return to normal   operation.   10   MENU SETUP   Many functions of this transceiver are selected or   MENU CONFIGURATION   configured via a software-controlled Menu rather than   using physical controls on the transceiver. Once   familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the   versatility it offers.   Menu   Menu Name   Full Function Name   No.   1 SQL LVL   CLARI   NB   Squelch Level adjustment   Clarifier   2 ACCESSING THE MENU   3 Noise Blanker   The following procedure explains how to check or   change any of the Menu items:   4 BRIGHT   LCD Brightness   Display:   channel name or frequency   5 DISP   1 Press the key programmed as Menu.   • Alternatively, you can press any key that has been   pre-programmed with direct access to a particular   menu. For example, to access Menu No. 1, you   could press the key programmed as Squelch Level.   6 7 8 9 VOX   VOX ON/OFF   VOX Delay Time   VOX Gain   VOX DLY   VOX GAIN   ANTI VOX   Anti-VOX Gain   Call Type   10 CALL TYP   Following is a list of “Direct Access” keys that can be   programmed for each of the Menus.   2 Press the CH   / keys to select the desired   Menu number.   Menu   No.   1 • CH increments the Menu number and CH   decrements the Menu number.   Menu Name   Direct Access Key   Squelch Level   SQL LVL   CLARI   2 Clarifier   3 NB   Noise Blanker   LCD Brightness   Display   4 BRIGHT   DISP   5 3 Press the <C and D> keys to select a parameter.   6 VOX   VOX   • Alternatively, you can press the KMC-32 microphone   C and D keys.   7 VOX DLY   VOX GAIN   ANTI VOX   VOX Delay   VOX Gain   Anti-VOX Gain   Call Type   4 Press the   key to save your selection and exit   8 Menu mode.   • 9 Alternatively, you can press the microphone key.   10 CALL TYP   11   SCAN   Scan allows each of the channels that has a receive   frequency stored to be automatically monitored for   activity. Channels must be added to the scanning   sequence in order to be scanned.   PREFERRED SCAN   A Preferred channel must be programmed in order for   Preferred Scan to function.   To activate Scan, press the key programmed as   During Scan, the Preferred channel is checked during   regular intervals (set up by your dealer). This interval   ensures that you do not miss important transmissions   on your Preferred channel, while scanning other   channels.   Scan.   • • The   icon appears on the display.   The channel add indicator (   on the display when the selected channel is added to   the scan sequence.   ) will appear   • The indicator appears on the display when the   Preferred channel is selected.   • If only one channel is added to the scan sequence or   has a frequency stored, pressing the Scan key causes   an error tone to sound and Scan does not operate.   To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.   BUSY FREQUENCY STOP   ADD TO SCAN/ REMOVE FROM SCAN   The transceiver will automatically pause on a channel   when a signal is detected. The transceiver will   remain on the busy channel for either a short time or   until the signal drops out, depending on which Scan   Resume type your dealer has set up (see below).   Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to   add or remove each channel to or from the scan   sequence. Only those channels that have been   added to the scan sequence will be scanned.   Deleted channels will be skipped.   • The squelch must be adjusted to the noise threshold   point with no signals present for Busy Frequency Stop to   operate.   • The channel add indicator (   on the display when the selected channel is added to   the scan sequence.   ) will appear   When the transceiver has paused on a channel, you   can transmit by pressing the microphone PTT switch.   Depending on your dealer settings, Scan may either   end when you transmit or continue to operate. If   Scan is set to continue even after transmitting, then it   will remain on the current channel for a   predetermined time before continuing. This time is   set so that if a signal re-appears on the channel, or if   you transmit again, Scan will remain on the current   channel until the signal either drops out or you stop   transmitting.   SCAN REVERT CHANNEL   Your dealer can set up 1 of 4 different types of Scan   Reverts for your transceiver. A Scan Revert channel   is the channel that you are able to transmit on during   Scan, when you press the microphone PTT switch.   SCAN RESUME TYPE   • Preferred Channel: If your dealer has   programmed a Preferred channel, this channel is   the revert channel.   Scan Resume controls when the transceiver   continues scanning after stopping due on a busy   channel.   • Preferred Channel + Talkback: If your dealer   has programmed a Preferred channel, this   channel is the revert channel. However, when   paused on a busy channel, you are able to “talk   back” on that channel until Scan resumes.   • Time-Operated Scan: After stopping on a busy   channel, Scan resumes after a predetermined   time (set by your dealer) whether or not the signal   is still present on the channel.   • Carrier-Operated Scan: The transceiver remains   on the busy channel until the signal ends. Scan   resumes after a predetermined time (set by your   dealer) after the signal has dropped out.   • • Selected Channel: The last channel selected   before you begain scanning is assigned as the   revert channel.   Selected Channel + Talkback: The last channel   selected before you begain scanning is assigned   as the revert channel. However, when paused on   a busy channel, you are able to “talk back” on that   channel until Scan resumes.   12   SELECTIVE CALLS   A Selective Call, or Selcall, is a voice call to a   particular station or group of stations.   3 After you have finished your call, release the PTT   switch.   • A proceed tone sounds and the   the display.   icon remains on   ACTIVATING SELCALL MODE   To activate Selcall Mode, access Menu No. 10 (Call   Type) {page 11} and set the call type to Selcall.   • Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your   dealer, your speaker will mute if no reponse is   received. You can unmute the speaker to remain in   standby mode by pressing the # key or the key   programmed as Monitor.   MANUAL SELCALLS   If your dealer has programmed your transceiver with   a list of stations, you can manually select a station to   send a selcall.   DIRECT SELCALLS   Your dealer can program up to 4 special keys so that   you can quickly and easily make a selcall to a specific   station.   Press the key programmed as Direct Call 1 to   Direct Call 4 to send a selcall to the stations   programmed onto those keys.   SELECTING A STATION USING THE TRANSCEIVER KEYS   1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed   as Selcall to view the Selcall list.   • While making the call, the   call is complete, the   icon flashes. When the   icon remains on the display.   • Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your dealer,   your speaker will mute if no reponse is received. You   can unmute the speaker to remain in standby mode by   pressing the # key or the key programmed as Monitor.   2 Press the CH and keys to select the ID of the   station you want to call.   RECEIVING A SELCALL   3 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.   When a Selcall is received, an alert tone will sound   and the calling station’s ID (or name) will appear on   the display.   • Alternatively, you can press the ■ key to page the   selected station, rather than making a voice call.   • While making the call, the   icon flashes.   To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and   4 When the call connects, the LED indicator flashes   orange. Begin your conversation by pressing the   PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.   speak into the microphone.   • Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your dealer,   your speaker will mute if no reponse is received. You   can unmute the speaker to remain in standby mode by   pressing the # key or the key programmed as Monitor.   5 After you have finished your call, release the PTT   switch.   • • A proceed tone sounds and the   the display.   icon remains on   Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your   dealer, your speaker will mute if no response is   received. You can unmute the speaker to remain in   standby mode by pressing the key programmed as   Monitor.   MEMORY CALLS   If a character message has been set up in one of the   4 available memory call locations, you can easily   send those messages when making a Selcall.   SELECTING A STATION USING A MICROPHONE KEYPAD   1 While in Selcall Mode, press and hold the PTT   switch, then enter the 3-digit ID of the station you   want to call, followed by the # key.   SELECTING A MEMORY CALL USING THE TRANSCEIVER KEYS   1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed   as Selcall to view the Selcall list.   • Releasing the PTT switch before entering the # key   will cancel the call.   • The key is used as a wild card when entering   group codes. For example, sending the group code   00 allows you to contact all stations that have “00”   as the last 2 digits of their ID codes.   • While making the call, the   icon flashes.   2 When the call connects, the LED indicator flashes   orange. Begin your conversation by pressing the   PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.   13   2 Press the CH and keys to select CODE A to   MANUAL STATUS CALLS   CODE D.   You can send and receive 2-digit Status codes which   may be decided in your talk group. Codes can   contain up to 12 alphanumeric character messages.   Status codes range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are   reserved for special messages).   • Press the D> key to view the character message of   the selected code, and the <C key to return to the   code selection.   MAKING A STATUS CALL USING THE TRANSCEIVER KEYS   3 Press the ■ key or the PTT switch to send the   1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed   message.   as Selcall to view the Selcall list.   • While making the call, the   icon flashes.   4 When the call connects, the LED indicator flashes   orange. Begin your conversation by pressing the   PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.   • A proceed tone sounds and the   the display.   icon remains on   2 Press the CH and keys to select the ID of the   station you want to call.   5 After you have finished your call, release the PTT   switch.   3 Press the D> key to view the Status list.   • Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your   dealer, your speaker will mute if no reponse is   received. You can unmute the speaker to remain in   standby mode by pressing the key programmed as   Monitor.   4 Press the CH and keys to select the status   you want to transmit.   SELECTING A MEMORY CALL USING A MICROPHONE KEYPAD   5 Press the ■ key or the PTT switch to send the   status call.   1 While in Selcall Mode, press and hold the PTT   switch, then enter the # key, key A to D (to select   the respective memory location), followed by the #   key again   • • While making the call, the   “SEND DATA” appears on the display.   icon flashes and   “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the call   has been successfully transmitted.   • Releasing the PTT switch before entering the final #   key will cancel the call.   • While making the call, the   icon flashes.   2 When the call connects, the LED indicator flashes   orange. Begin your conversation by pressing the   PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.   • If the call cannot go through, “NO REPLY” appears   on the display.   • A proceed tone sounds and the   the display.   icon remains on   3 After you have finished your call, release the PTT   MAKING A STATUS CALL USING A MICROPHONE KEYPAD   switch.   • Depending on the Auto Reset time set up by your   dealer, your speaker will mute if no reponse is   received. You can unmute the speaker to remain in   standby mode by pressing the # key or the key   programmed as Monitor.   1 While in Selcall Mode, press and hold the PTT   switch, then enter the 3-digit ID of the station you   want to call.   2 While continuing to hold the PTT switch, press the   key to enter Status entry mode.   3 While continuing to hold the PTT switch, enter the   2-digit ID number of the status you want to   transmit.   4 While continuing to hold the PTT switch, press the   # key to send the status call.   • • • • Releasing the PTT switch before entering the # key   will cancel the call.   While making the call, the   icon flashes and   “SEND DATA” appears on the display.   “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the call   has been successfully transmitted.   If the call cannot go through, “NO REPLY” appears   on the display.   14   DIRECT STATUS CALLS   Your dealer can program up to 4 special keys so that   you can quickly and easily make a status call to a   specific station.   RECEIVING A STATUS CALL   A maximum of 5 received messages can be stored in   the stack memory of your transceiver. These saved   messages can be reviewed after reception. 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.   Press the key programmed as Direct Status Call 1 to   Direct Status Call 4 to send the programmed status   call to the stations programmed onto those keys.   • While making the call, the   DATA” appears on the display. When the call is   complete, the icon remains on the display.   icon flashes and “SEND   1 The   icon will flash and a calling ID will appear   when a status call is received.   • “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the call has   been successfully transmitted.   • If the call cannot go through, “NO REPLY” appears   on the display.   2 Press the D> key to view the status call.   OPTIONAL VOICE MESSAGES   If both you and the target transceiver have optional   VGS-1 units installed on your transceivers {page 20},   you can also use voice recordings as status   messages.   3 Press the   key to return to normal operation.   • The   icon remains on the display when a message   1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed   is stored in the stack memory.   as Selcall to view the Selcall list.   REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY   1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall for   1 second to enter Status Confirmation mode.   2 Press the CH and keys to select the ID of the   • The name or ID of the person who sent the last   received message is displayed with the message   number.   station you want to call.   3 Press the D> key to view the Status list.   • • The   stored in memory that has not yet been viewed.   The icon will flash when there is a voice message   stored in memory.   icon will flash when there is a message   4 Press the CH and keys to select “VOICE   REC”.   2 Press the CH and keys to select the desired   caller ID.   5 Press the ■ key or the PTT switch to initiate the   call.   • • While making the call, the   icon flashes.   A timer appears on the display when the transceiver   is ready to receive your recording.   3 Press the D> key to view the message and the <C   key to return to the caller ID list.   6 Press the PTT switch and speak into the   • When selecting a voice message, “VOICE MSG”   appears on the display and the message will be   played back.   microphone to begin your recorded message.   • As you make your recording, the timer will count   down.   4 Press the   key to return to normal operation.   7 Press the   key to end the recording at any time   • To delete the selected message, press the A key. To   confirm the deletion, press the ■ key. To cancel,   before the timer expires.   press the   key.   • To delete all messages, press and hold the A key for   1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the ■ key.   To cancel, press the   key.   15   SEND THE GPS DATA   If a GPS unit has been installed and is set up by your   dealer, your transceiver may automatically transmit   your GPS data.   MANUALLY SENDING THE GPS DATA   1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed   as Selcall to view the Selcall list.   2 Press the CH and keys to select the ID of the   station you want to call.   3 Press the D> key to view the Status list.   4 Press the CH and keys to select “GPS   DATA”.   5 Press the ■ key or the PTT switch to send the   GPS data.   • • While making the call, the   “SEND DATA” appears on the display.   icon flashes and   “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the call   has been successfully transmitted.   GPS POLLING   If your transceiver receives a GPS Polling request, it   will automatically transmit your GPS data to the   requesting station.   • “SEND DATA” appears on the display until the data has   been transmitted.   SHORT TEXT MESSAGES   To send and receive short text messages, you must   connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for   details.   • Short text messages can contain a maximum of 48   characters.   16   ADVANCED OPERATIONS   DIRECT CHANNEL   VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) SETUP   Your dealer can program up to 4 keys to allow you to   quickly and easily jump to a frequently used channel.   Press the keys programmed as Direct CH 1 to Direct   CH 4 to select the memory channels they have been   programmed to access.   VOX eliminates the need of manually switching to   transmit mode each time you want to make a call.   The transceiver automatically switches to transmit   when the VOX feature senses that you have begun   speaking into the microphone.   You can switch the VOX feature ON and OFF by   pressing the key programmed as VOX or by   accessing Menu No. 6 {page 11}.   SCRAMBLER   • When VOX is activated, the VOX icon   ) appears on the display.   If your dealer has installed an optional scrambler   board, you can make private calls to others. 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 be unable to clearly   hear what you are saying.   ( To properly use the VOX feature, you must properly   set up the VOX Gain, Anti-VOX Gain, and VOX Delay   Time for your environment {see below}.   In order for members of your own group to clearly   hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all   other members must have the same scrambler code   set up on their transceivers. This distorts everybody’s   voice while transmitting and corrects the voice   message on your own transceiver when you receive   the call.   VOX GAIN   This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound   levels. If the VOX Gain is too low, the microphone   will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking.   Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an   appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission.   Sensitivity levels range from 1 to 9.   To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed   as Scrambler.   • The icon appears on the display while the scrambler   is active.   You can set the VOX Gain by pressing the key   programmed as VOX Gain or by accessing Menu   No. 8 {page 11}.   To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler   key again.   CHANGING THE SCRAMBLER CODE   ANTI-VOX GAIN   It is possible to change the pre-set scrambler code on   a channel:   VOX operation is sometimes difficult when using high   speaker volumes. Adjust this control to reduce the   tendency of the transceiver to switch into transmit   mode due to the speaker output. Use the minimum   Anti-Gain level to achieve reliable VOX operation.   Anti-Gain levels range from 0 to 9.   1 Press and hold the key programmed as   Scrambler for approximately 1 second.   You can set the Anti-VOX Gain by pressing the key   programmed as Anti-VOX Gain or by accessing   Menu No. 9 {page 11}.   2 Press the <C or D> key to select a new code (from   1 to 16).   3 Press the   key to store the new code and exit.   Note: If the scrambler memory is not enabled by your dealer,   changing the channel or turning the transceiver power OFF will   reset your scrambler code to the default setting.   17   VOX DELAY TIME   EMERGENCY   Set this duration to change the amount of time that   the transceiver remains in transmit mode after you   stop speaking. Set the duration long enough so that   it does not cut off the end of your call. Delay times   range from 200 milliseconds to 3000 milliseconds   (3 seconds), in steps of 200 milliseconds. You can   also set the VOX Delay Time to OFF.   If your transceiver has been programmed with the   Emergency function, you can make emergency calls.   Your dealer can set up the transceiver Emergency   function to be accessed via voice, CW, or selcall.   Refer to the appropriate section below, depending on   how your transceiver has been set up.   Note: The Emergency feature can be set up onto a foot switch,   attached to the AUX terminal, for vehicle use.   You can set the VOX Delay Time by pressing the key   programmed as VOX Delay or by accessing Menu   No. 7 {page 11}.   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 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.   ANTENNA TUNER   In order to use the Antenna Tuner function, you must   first attach an optional external KAT-1 antenna tuner   to your transceiver.   • Depending on your transceiver settings, the display   may either remain unchanged when you enter   Emergency mode, or a new display with a   preprogrammed text message will appear.   1 Press and hold the key programmed as Antenna   2 To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the   Emergency key again.   Tuner for approximately 1 second to start tuning.   • 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.   • • The transmit indicator lights red and the   appears on the display and blinks.   icon   To cancel the tuning, press the Antenna Tuner key   at any time.   Note:   ◆ Your dealer can set a beginning of transmit and end of   transmit tone for the transceiver.   ◆ Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received   signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency   operation.   2 Within 20 seconds, tuning will complete.   • A tone sounds, the transmit indicator turns off, and   the icon stops blinking and remains on the   display.   CLARIFIER   The Clarifier control changes the receive frequency,   without affecting the transmit frequency, by up to   ±400 Hz.   • If tuning does not complete within 20 seconds, the   tuning action will stop, an error tone will sound, and   the antenna will not be tuned to the selected   channel.   You can set the Clarifier by pressing the key   programmed as Clarifier or by accessing Menu   No. 2 {page 11}.   If set up by your dealer, each time you press the PTT   switch to transmit, the tuning process will begin if the   antenna has not been tuned to the selected channel.   • The Clarifier value can be set between –400 Hz and   +400 Hz in steps of 10 Hz.   • To cancel the tuning process, press the Antenna Tuner   key at any time.   • The icon appears on the display while the Clarifier is   set to a value other than 0 Hz.   18   NOISE BLANKER   PRE-AMPLIFIER/ ATTENUATOR   The Noise Blanker is effective in reducing or   eliminating ignition and/or pulse-type noises.   The pre-amplifier allows you to boost the power of the   received signal, and the attenuator attempts to cut   out any interfering signals you may be receiving.   You can turn the Noise Blanker ON or OFF by   pressing the key programmed as Noise Blanker or   by accessing Menu No. 3 {page 11}.   You can turn the pre-amplifier/ attenuator on or off   using the key programmed as Pre-amplifier/   Attenuator. Depending on how each channel has   been set up by your dealer, pressing the   Pre-amplifier/ Attenuator key will cycle to the next   setting, as displayed below.   • The   Blanker is ON.   icon appears on the display while the Noise   Pre-amp On   Pre-amp/ ATT Off   ATT On   • • When the pre-amplifier is ON, the pre-amp icon   ) appears on the display. (When the   pre-amp/ ATT is OFF or when ATT is ON, the icon does   not appear on the display.)   ( LCD BRIGHTNESS   You can set the brightness of the display backlight   and the key illumination by pressing the key   programmed as LCD Brightness or by accessing   Menu No. 4 {page 11}.   Changing the channel or frequency reverts the setting   back to the programmed setting.   • • The brightness levels can be set as High, Low, and Off.   The key illumination can be set only as on or off.   AUXILIARY   If a key has been programmed with the AUX function,   you can press that key to turn the Auxiliary Port on   and off. Ask your dealer for details.   POWER-ON TEXT   • When the Auxiliary Port is activated, the AUX indicator   ) appears on the display.   ( Your dealer may have programmed your transceiver   to display a text message when the transceiver is   turned on. This message will appear on the display   momentarily before reverting to your regular channel/   frequency operation display.   DISPLAY NAME/ FREQUENCY   You can select whether you want to show a channel   name or the frequency of that channel on your   transceiver display. You can change the display   settings by pressing the key programmed as Display   Character or by accessing Menu No. 5 {page 11}.   • If your dealer has not set up a name for a particular   channel, the channel number will appear instead.   19   VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT   When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide &   DELETING A VOICE MEMO   storage unit, you gain access to the transceiver’s   voice recorder and voice announcement functions.   Ask your dealer for details.   To delete a recorded voice memo:   1 Press the key programmed as Playback 1 to 4 to   select and play back the specified voice memo.   2 Press the ■ key to delete the recording.   VOICE MEMOS   • “DELETE?” appears on the display.   RECORDING A VOICE MEMO   You can record up to 4 voice memos, each with a   duration of up to 15 seconds. To record a voice   memo for later playback:   3 Press the ■ key again to confirm the selection and   delete the recording from memory.   1 Press and hold the key programmed as   Playback 1 to 4 for approximately 1 second to   begin recording. (Each Playback key corresponds   to a memory location of 1 to 4.)   • To cancel, press the   key.   VOICE MESSAGES   • The duration of recording memory will appear on the   display and begin counting down. The voice memo   can record only the received signal.   RECORDING A VOICE MESSAGE   Note: Playback keys can be set up for either voice memos or   voice messages by your dealer. The keys function differently   depending on how they are set up, so be sure to press a   Playback key set up for use for voice memos.   You can record up to 4 voice messages, each with a   duration of up to 15 seconds. To record a voice   message for later playback/transmission:   1 Press and hold the key programmed as   Playback 1 to 4 for approximately 1 second.   (Each Playback key corresponds to a memory   location of 1 to 4).   2 Press the   key to end the recording at any time   • • “REC/PLAY” appears on the display.   and store it into the transceiver memory.   Press the   operation.   key to cancel and return to normal   • • If the memory becomes full, recording will stop   automatically and store the voice memo to memory.   Note: Playback keys can be set up for either voice messages   or voice memos by your dealer. The keys function differently   depending on how they are set up, so be sure to press a   Playback key set up for use for voice messages.   “WRITING” appears on the display while the   recording is being stored to memory.   2 Press the ■ key and speak into the microphone to   begin recording your message.   PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO   • The duration of recording memory will appear on the   display and begin counting down.   To play back a recorded voice memo:   1 Press the key programmed as Playback 1 to 4 to   play back the specified voice memo.   3 Press the   key to end the recording at any time   and store it into the transceiver memory.   2 Press the   key to end the playback at any time.   • • If the memory becomes full, recording will stop   automatically and store the voice message to   memory.   “WRITING” appears on the display while the   recording is being stored to memory.   20   PLAYING BACK A VOICE MESSAGE   AUTO RECORDING   To play back a recorded voice message:   The auto recording function continuously records 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.   1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback   1 to 4 for approximately 1 second.   • Press the   operation.   key to cancel and return to normal   • The   icon appears on the display while the auto   record function is active.   To save the last recording in order for it to be played   back, press and hold the key programmed as Auto   Recording for approximately 1 second.   2 Press the D> key to begin playback.   • “WRITING” appears on the display.   3 Press the   key to end the playback at any time.   TRANSMITTING A VOICE MESSAGE   PLAYING BACK AN AUTO RECORDING   To transmit a recorded voice message:   To play back a recording:   1 Select the channel on which you want to transmit   1 Press the key programmed as Auto Recording.   your recording.   • “PLAYBACK” appears on the display.   2 Press the key programmed as Playback 1 to 4 to   play back and transmit the specified voice   message.   3 Press the   key to end the transmission at any   time.   2 Press the   key to end the playback at any time.   DELETING A VOICE MESSAGE   DELETING AN AUTO RECORDING   To delete a recorded voice message:   To delete a recording:   1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback   1 to 4 for approximately 1 second to select the   specified voice message.   1 Press the key programmed as Auto Recording to   play back the recording.   2 Press and hold the ■ key for approximately   2 Press the ■ key to delete the recording.   1 second to delete the recording.   • “DELETE?” appears on the display.   • “DELETE?” appears on the display.   3 Press the ■ key again to confirm the selection and   3 Press the ■ key again to confirm the selection and   delete the recording from memory.   delete the recording from memory.   • To cancel, press the   key.   • To cancel, press the   key.   VOICE GUIDE   When changing the channel, an audio voice will   announce the new channel after it has been selected.   This is convenient while driving, as you cannot   always check the display to see which channel you   have selected. (Voice Annunciation can be activated   or deactivated by your dealer.)   21   APPENDIX   KEY FUNCTIONS   Selcall Operation   Station Selection Status Selection   Transceiver   Menu Setup   Operation   Normal Operation   Selcall Standby   Mode   During Call   Connection 1   Key   Mode Mode   Adjust the volume Adjust the volume Adjust the volume Adjust the volume Adjust the volume Adjust the volume   Return to normal   operation   Return to Selcall Return to Selcall   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2, 4   Standby mode   Standby mode   Activate its PF 2 No operation 3   Activate its PF 2 No operation   Activate its PF 2 No operation   Activate its PF 2 No operation   No operation   Activate its PF 2, 4   Activate its PF 2, 4   No operation   Select a   Activate its PF 2   Enter Station   Selection Mode   Activate its PF 2 No operation   Activate its PF 2, 4   Activate its PF 2, 4   parameter   Select a   Activate its PF 2   Enter Status   Activate its PF 2   No operation   parameter   Selection mode   Activate its PF 2 No operation   Select a channel Select a menu   Activate its PF 2 Begin the call   Select a channel Select a station   Begin the call   Select a status   Activate its PF 2, 4   No operation   Selcall Operation   KMC-32/   KMC-36   Key   Menu Setup   Normal Operation   Selcall Standby   Keypad Entry Mode   Mode   Memory Call Code   Selection Mode   During Call   Connection 1   Operation   0 ~ 9   No operation   No operation   No operation   Enter a code   No operation   No operation   Select Memory   Code A   A5   Activate its PF 2   No operation 3   Activate its PF 2   No operation   Activate its PF 2   Select Memory   Code B   B5   C5   D5   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   No operation   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   No operation   No operation   No operation   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   Activate its PF 2   Select a   parameter   Select Memory   Code C   Select a   parameter   Select Memory   Code D   Turn the Monitor   function ON   (unmute)   Return to normal   operation   Activate its PF 2   Enter a code   No operation   No operation   • Enter Memory   Call Code   Selection mode   (before entering   a code)   • Begin the call   (after entering   a code)   Begin the call   (after entering a   code)   Turn the Monitor   function OFF   Return to Selcall   Standby mode   # Activate its PF 2   No operation   Press and hold to Release to return Release to return   PTT   Press to transmit Press to transmit enter Keypad   Entry mode   to Selcall   Standby mode   to Selcall   Standby mode   Press to transmit   1 2 3 When a call connects, the LED indicator will flash orange.   PF is a Programmable Function.   During Menu Setup operation, when changing the Clarifier frequency, pressing the A key (on the transceiver or   microphone) will clear the frequency   4 5 During Selcall operation, when a call connects, pressing the key programmed as Monitor will return the transceiver to   Selcall Standby mode.   The KMC-36 does not have keys A ~ D.   22   |