INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING TK-270G/ TK-370G VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR FM VHF/ EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR FM UHF TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/ UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/ RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF...
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TK-270G/ TK-370G VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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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.
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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.
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 ..3 Installing the Antenna ........4 Installing the Belt Clip ........5 Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks ............
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT The following unpacking instructions are for use by your Note: dealer, an authorized service facility, or the KENWOOD KENWOOD factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material.
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Antenna (TK-370G) Antenna (TK-270G) Belt clip Screw set Speaker/ microphone Speaker/ microphone jacks cap locking bracket...
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.
1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver. 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks.
■ Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws. If the belt clip is not installed, Note: its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna Speaker w w w w w e e e e e q q q q q 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...
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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.
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Side 1, Side 2, O, ●, t t t t t , and s s s s s can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed below. i t c l l a l l a l a i l l a...
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. If the Radio Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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.
■ 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.
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 #.
■ Storing DTMF Numbers Auto Dialling must first be activated by your dealer. Note: You can store DTMF numbers (16 digits maximum) in each of the 9 Auto Dial memory locations (1 ~ 9). 1 Press the # key. • “D”...
■ 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.
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.
■ 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 15}. Both manual methods can be used or you can store codes in memory, then dial them from a memory location.
SELECTIVE CALL Selective Call is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function is similar to Code Squelch {page 18}. The differences from Code Squelch are: • You can send or receive message codes containing a maximum of 5 digits. •...
■ 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.
■ 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.
2-TONE SIGNALLING 2-Tone Signalling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function turns the transceiver optional signalling 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.
■ Transmitting 1 Press the key programmed as 2-Tone Encode. • A 2-Tone code appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Rotary encoder to select your desired 2-Tone code. 3 Press the PTT switch and 2-Tone Encode key to begin transmitting. Release the 2-Tone Encode key when transmission has started.
5-TONE SIGNALLING 5-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by your dealer. 5-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives five tones corresponding to those set up in your transceiver. When the squelch opens, you will be able to hear the caller without any further action.
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.
■ 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).
■ Battery Voltage Level While transmitting, the transceiver automatically checks the battery voltage level. When the voltage level becomes low, the LED indicator flashes red. When a tone sounds, transmission stops. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time. ■...
■ Monitor/Squelch Your dealer can program a key with the Monitor or Squelch function one of four ways: Squelch Momentary: Press and hold the Squelch key to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation. Squelch Off: Momentarily press the Squelch key to hear background noise.