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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1113-00 (K,M,C)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G KENWOOD CORPORATION ©...
  • Page 2 TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 3 THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
  • Page 4 For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
  • Page 5 Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, and/or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces. • If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch OFF the power immediately and remove the optional battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ....1 Supplied Accessories ........1 PREPARATION ..........3 Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack ....3 Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack ..4 Installing the Antenna ........5 Installing the Belt Clip ........5 Installing the Hand Strap ........
  • Page 7 Storing DTMF Numbers ........17 Confirming Stored DTMF Numbers .....17 Dialling Stored DTMF Numbers ......18 Clearing Stored DTMF Numbers ......18 Redialling ..........18 CODE SQUELCH ..........19 Receiving ..........19 Transmitting ..........20 SELECTIVE CALL ..........21 Receiving ..........22 Transmitting ..........23 2-TONE SIGNALLING ..........24 Receiving ..........24 Transmitting ..........25 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ........26...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    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.
  • Page 9 y t i p i l – – Note: A market code (K, M, or C) can be found on the label attached to the package box.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack The optional battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use (refer to the battery pack instruction manual). DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED.

  • Page 11: Installing/ Removing The Optional Nicd Battery Pack

    Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack Only use the KNB-14 and KNB-15A battery packs with this transceiver. DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK. 1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding...

  • Page 12: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Note: An antenna is not provided for K market models. It must be purchased separately.

  • Page 13: Installing The Cap Over The Speaker/ Microphone Jacks

    Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the SP/MIC jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw. Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone 1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the SP/MIC jacks.

  • Page 14: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna q q q q q w w w w w e e e e e Speaker Microphone r r r r r o o o o o t t t t t !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i...
  • Page 15 e e e e e Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn counterclockwise fully. r r r r r PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.

  • Page 16: Display

    Display e l i v i t o l l v i t v i t , l l CALL n i l . l l v i t . l l e l i s t i r i f , ) l v i t .

  • Page 17: Programmable Auxiliary Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS • Side 1, Side 2, o, , <, and > can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed below. • Channel Down • Channel Up • Display Character • Group Down • Group Up • Home Channel •...

  • Page 18: Operating Basics

    OPERATING BASICS Switching Power ON/OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counter- clockwise to switch the transceiver OFF. Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    Adjusting the Squelch Level Squelch is used to silence the speaker when no signals are present. When squelch is turned OFF, you will hear background noise from the speaker. When it is ON, you will not hear background noise. The squelch level you select determines when squelch will turn OFF and ON.

  • Page 20: Placing A Call

    Placing a Call 1 Make sure no parties are currently transmitting on your selected channel. 2 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.

  • Page 21: Channel Scan

    CHANNEL SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the channels programmed on the transceiver. When scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel, and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. The transceiver will remain on a busy channel until the signal is no longer present.

  • Page 22: Priority Scan

    Priority Scan If your dealer set up a priority channel on your transceiver, the transceiver will continuously monitor that channel while receiving a signal on another channel. When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the transceiver immediately switches to that channel.

  • Page 23: Dtmf Calls

    DTMF CALLS Manual Dialling There are two ways to manually call a number: 1) Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits on the keypad. • You can enter the digits 0 ~ 9, A ~ D, , and #.

  • Page 24: Storing Dtmf Numbers

    Storing DTMF Numbers Note: Auto Dialling must first be activated by your dealer. You can store DTMF numbers (16 digits maximum) in each of the 9 Auto Dial memory locations (1 ~ 9). 1 Press the # key. • “D” appears on the display. 2 Enter the desired digits on the keypad.

  • Page 25: Dialling Stored Dtmf Numbers

    Dialling Stored DTMF Numbers To call a number stored in a memory location: 1 Press the key. • “A” appears on the display. 2 Enter the desired memory location number (1 ~ 9). • The stored digits are displayed. 3 Press the PTT switch. •...

  • Page 26: Code Squelch

    CODE SQUELCH Code Squelch is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function turns the transceiver squelch OFF only when it receives the DTMF code that has been set up in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct code will not be heard. Consequently, you can communicate with a specific party without listening to other parties using the same channel.

  • Page 27: Transmitting

    Transmitting 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the code of the transceiver you want to call or enter a Group code on the keypad. • If desired, you can send codes the same way you make DTMF calls {page 16}. Both manual methods can be used or you can store codes in memory, then dial them from a memory location.

  • Page 28: Selective Call

    SELECTIVE CALL Selective Call is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function is similar to Code Squelch {page 19}. The differences from Code Squelch are: • You can send or receive message codes containing a maximum of 5 digits. •...

  • Page 29: Receiving

    Receiving When you receive the correct ID and Intermediate codes, squelch turns OFF and you will hear the call. If a message code is also received, the message appears on the display • “CALL” appears on the display and the LED indicator flashes orange.

  • Page 30: Transmitting

    Transmitting 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the code of the transceiver you want to call or enter a Group code on the keypad. • Be sure to enter the ID or Group code, followed by the Intermediate code of the transceiver you want to call.

  • Page 31: 2-Tone Signalling

    2-TONE SIGNALLING 2-Tone Signalling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function turns the transceiver squelch OFF only when it receives the 2-tone signal that has been set up in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. Your dealer may also activate Group Call for your transceiver.

  • Page 32: Transmitting

    Transmitting 1 Press the key programmed as TX Code Select. • A 2-Tone code appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Rotary encoder to select your desired 2-Tone code. 3 Use the transceiver the same as in a regular call; press the PTT switch to transmit and release it to receive.

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Functions

    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Selecting an Output Power Each channel is programmed with either high or low output power by your dealer. You can change the output power of only channels programmed as high. When you can reliably communicate with other parties without using high power, select low power by pressing the key programmed as RF Power Lo.

  • Page 34: Busy Channel Lockout (Bcl)

    Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) The Busy Channel Lockout feature is activated or deactivated by your dealer. When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using the same channel that you selected. 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).

  • Page 35: Reverse

    Reverse Your dealer may have programmed the Reverse function instead of the Talk-Around function. When using Reverse, the transmit and receive frequencies are swapped. This means that you will transmit on the “receive” frequency and receive on the “transmit” frequency. The QT/DQT encoding and decoding signals are also reversed, meaning that transmitted signals are encoded using the “decode”...

  • Page 36: Monitor

    Monitor Your dealer can program a key with the Monitor function one of four ways: A Press and hold the Monitor key to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation. B Momentarily press the Monitor key to hear background noise.

This manual is also suitable for:

Tk-370gTk-270gTk-378g

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