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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction..................1 FCC Requirements .................1 Safety Precautions .................2 Information and Options ...............5 Battery Installation and Removal ..........6 Battery Care and Maintenance ............7 Antenna Installation and Removal ..........7 Radio Controls ................8 LCD Display ..................9 Status Indicators ................9 Alphanumeric Label Options ............10 Programmable Switch and Button Functions ...... - Page 3 Mixed Mode Operation ..............19 Trunking Channel Basic Operation ..........20 Scan Options ................21 Channel Scan [SCAN] ..............21 Channel Scan List [SCN+] ............22 Talkback Scan ................22 Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581].........22 Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] ..............23 Priority Scan [PSCN] ..............23 Priority Channel Select [PRI] ............24 Zone Scan [ZSCN] ................25 Zone Scan List [ZSC+] ..............25 Pick List Options ................26...
- Page 4 Paging and Call Alert ..............38 Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] ..38 Call Alert Paging [ALRT] ..............38 Radio Check [RCHK] ..............39 Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] ..........40 Other Options and Functions .............41 Backlight [LITE] ................41 Busy Channel Operation ...............41 Channel Select [CHAN] ..............42 Cloning ..................42 Control Lockout [LCK] ..............42 Keypad Programming ..............43...
- Page 5 Channel Settings ..............51 Add Channel ................51 Delete Channel ..............51 Edit Channel ................51 Channel Label ..............51 Rx Frequency ..............52 Rx Mode ................52 Rx Guard ................52 RX NAC ................52 Squelch Mode ..............52 Bandwidth .................52 Tx Power ................52 Tx Frequency ..............53 Tx Mode ................53 Tx Guard ................53 Tx NAC ................53 TGID .................53...
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Page 6: Introduction
This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures for the BK Radio KNG Portable radio. The KNG has been designed to meet the tough requirements of today’s communications environment. Please take a moment to read the information in this manual so you can get optimum performance from your new radio. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
- 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk. Your BK Radio 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;... - Page 8 Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes. When worn on the body, always place the radio in a BK Radio approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of BK Radio or other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result... -
Page 10: Information And Options
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual For a list of BK Radio approved accessories visit the following website: http://www.relm.com. The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user... -
Page 11: Battery Installation And Removal
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Options Factory installed options are listed on a tag located on the back of your radio near the top. Number Option KZA0558 Intrinsically Safe Certification KZA0577 KZA0579 KZA0577 AES/DES Encryption KZA0570 Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) KZA0579 P25 Trunking Options Tag KZA0581 Vote-Scan... -
Page 12: Battery Care And Maintenance
Battery Care and Maintenance BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of capacities and types for special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged separately or while attached to a radio. -
Page 13: Radio Controls
Holding the base, turn the antenna counterclockwise until released. Radio Controls On/Off Channel/Zone Volume Select Speaker Programmable Side Buttons Microphone Accessory Push-to-Talk Connector BK RADIO Antenna Collar Switch Alphanumeric Connector Display 7 8 9 Programmable Buttons SCAN WXYZ PQRS Emergency Button... -
Page 14: Lcd Display
Programmed Button Labels The KNG display can be programmed for a variety of options and functionality. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio. NOTE: The KNG display can be programmed to display different information when a trunking or conventional channel is selected. -
Page 15: Alphanumeric Label Options
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Status Indicators Monitor Mode Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation Open Audio Voice Mute Enabled Alphanumeric Label Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor. Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel Channel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel... -
Page 16: Programmable Switch And Button Functions
Active functions are indicated by a highlighted background. = Active, = Inactive. Side Buttons Collar Switch Right Toggle 7 8 9 7 8 9 BK RADIO SCAN SCAN Orange Button Left Toggle Diamond Square Down WXYZ... -
Page 17: Options And Labels
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Options and Labels Menu Switch Button Label Trunk Conv. Backlight LITE Call Alert ALRT Channel Add/Delete CHAN+/- Channel Scan SCAN Channel Scan List SCN+ Channel Select CHAN Cloning Contrast Control Lock Dual Mode Scan DSCN Emergency Inhibit Menu MENU... -
Page 18: Channel/Zone Selection Options
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Options and Labels (cont.) Menu Switch Button Label Trunk Conv. Surveillance Mode SURV System Test Text Message Tx Digital/Analog TXAD Tx Power Tx Secure Unihibit UNINH Unit Call UNIT User Status Version Voice Mute MUTE ZERO Zeroize Keys*... -
Page 19: Button/Menu Item Selection
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Button/Menu Item Selection If programmed to a button, pressing the button Zo n e Se l ec t will display the list of available channels or 1: L a b e l 1 zones. If programmed as a menu item, the lists 2: L a b e l 2 can be displayed by selecting Zone or Channel 3: L a b e l 3... -
Page 20: Basic Radio Operation
TXD or TXA appears in the display. 2. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone one to two inches from your mouth. BK RADIO 3. Release the PTT switch to stop transmitting. If the length of your message is nearing the programmed Time-Out Timer setting, a tone sounds indicating 5 seconds left to transmit. -
Page 21: Command Zone Operation
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Command Zone Operation The KNG portable radio allows construction of Command Zones drawn from any of the programmed channels in standard operating zones. Each zone is designated as a Standard Operating Zone or a Command Zone with the PC radio editor software. Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] To build a Command Zone the “Channel Add/Delete”... -
Page 22: Code Guard/Nac Operation
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Code Guard/NAC Operation Conventional Channels Code Guard Receive Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard only when the proper carrier frequency and Code Guard value is received. Analog and mixed mode receive channels will also unmute when the radio is in monitor mode. - Page 23 Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Users in the same area (using the same NAC) can be further divided into Talk Groups, with each group having its own Talk Group ID (TGID). Group Calls are made by designating both the users’ NAC and TGID. Each radio also has an individual P25 unit ID.
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Page 24: Mixed Mode Operation
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Mixed Mode Operation The receiver and transmitter are capable of operating in analog wide- band (25 kHz channel spacing), analog narrow-band (12.5 kHz channel spacing) and APCO Project 25 Digital Mode. Each channel’s Receive and Transmit Mode can be set independently as follows: Mode Analog... -
Page 25: Trunking Channel Basic Operation
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Trunking Channel Basic Operation Some KNG radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine if your radio is trunking compatible, remove the battery and check the Options Label near the top of the radio. “KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed. -
Page 26: Scan Options
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Scan Options Channel Scan [SCAN] Conventional Channels When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently operating zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of the LCD display. -
Page 27: Channel Scan List [Scn+]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Channel Scan List [SCN+] Conventional Channels The Channel Scan List allows the radio user to add or remove channels from the list of channels to be monitored while channel scanning. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of the LCD display. -
Page 28: Dual Mode Scan [Dscn]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] Conventional and Trunking Channels Dual Mode scan provides the ability to scan trunking and conventional channels simultaneously. NOTE: The Dual Mode Scan list must be setup using the PC radio editor and cannot be changed by the radio user. -
Page 29: Priority Channel Select [Pri]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Priority Channel Select [PRI] Conventional Channels Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone specific (Zone). Radio-wide priority channels are monitored regardless of the current operating zone. (See Priority Scan for more details.) If enabled the user can use the keypad to change the priority channels. -
Page 30: Zone Scan [Zscn]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual The Channel selection menu will be displayed. Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority channel. The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu. Zone Scan [ZSCN] Conventional Channels When Zone Scan and Channel Scan are on, the radio scans all programmed scan channels in zones designated as Zone Scan zones. -
Page 31: Pick List Options
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Pick List Options The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to specific channels. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or as menu list items. Available Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards Receive Code Guards Transmit Network Access Codes... -
Page 32: Talk Group Id Picklist [Tgid]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] Conventional Digital Channels Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected. User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item. -
Page 33: Unit-To-Unit Call Options
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Unit-to-Unit Call Options Individual Unit Call [UNIT] Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode. The function must be enabled by radio programming to allow this mode of operation. -
Page 34: Call List Programming
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Unit-to Unit Callback If enabled, pressing PTT during the hold time results in a Unit-to-Unit call to the received unit ID. If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio returns to normal operation. -
Page 35: Emergency Signalling Options
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Emergency Signalling Options Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels The KNG portable radio supports P25 Emergency Operation. When Emergency Operation is engaged the radio will transmit the P25 ID of the radio along with the required P25 Emergency bit. Emergency operation applies only to channels programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions. -
Page 36: Encryption Operation
Radios that have the DES/AES factory option for encryption must have encryption keys loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key fill device such as the Motorola KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader cable. The radio can hold up to 32 AES and/or DES keys. -
Page 37: Transmit Secure [Sec]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Transmit Secure [SEC] Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure” programmed as a switch, button or menu item. The default setting uses the collar switch to select Transmit Secure. Ø = encrypted, O = clear When SEC is on, encrypted channels programmed for switchable encryption will transmit an encrypted signal. -
Page 38: Rekey Request [Rkey]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Rekey Request [RKEY] OTAR equipped radios only. On radios equipped with over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF). For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming. -
Page 39: Messaging
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Messaging Digital Conventional P25 channels can be programmed to send and receive text messages and radio status messages. Text messages can be selected from a pre-programmed list or manually entered using the radio keypad. Status messages are pre-programmed only. Text Messaging [TXT] Conventional Digital Channels Message types include predefined messages, manually entered... -
Page 40: Receiving A Message
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Manual Entry When “Manual Entry” is selected use the keypad to enter the desired message (see keypad character table). Press “ENTER” to select the target radio. Select Target Radio Last Call - Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent a text message. -
Page 41: User Status Messaging [Sts]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Reading the message To read the message press the “TXT” button or select ‘Text Message” from the menu. Select “Read” to view the message Stored Messages Up to five messages can be programmed into the “Manual Entry List” and are accessed from the “Select Entry Type”... - Page 42 Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Unit Call Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call” to send the message to the same radio you last sent a status message. Press “Send” to send the message. Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “Send”...
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Page 43: Paging And Call Alert
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Paging and Call Alert Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] Conventional Analog Channels The KNG can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels. Receiving a page Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel. Turn on “Voice Mute”... -
Page 44: Radio Check [Rchk]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Receiving a Call Alert When a Call Alert is received, an alert tone will sound and the incoming unit ID or alias is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. The top display line line will alternated between the programmed display information and a Call Alert Received message until. -
Page 45: Radio Inhibit/Enable [Inh]/[Uninh]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] Conventional Digital Channels With “Inhibit” is assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG Radio can temporarily disable other KNG radios using the targeted radio’s unit ID number. The disabled radio can only be re-enabled by sending an “Unhibit” command. -
Page 46: Other Options And Functions
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Other Options and Functions Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed to the radio buttons or switches. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a “MENU”... -
Page 47: Channel Select [Chan]
Cloning Conventional Zones KNG radios can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Refer to the cloning cable manual for cloning information. Control Lockout [LCK] Conventional and Trunking Channels The KNG portable offers a variety of control lock options. -
Page 48: Keypad Programming
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual when “Lock All Controls” is selected: Front keypad, side top buttons, toggle switches, channel knob, collar switch and push-to-talk. To enable the lock function press the assigned button or open the menu and select Control Lock from the list. Select the desired lockout setting and press “ENTER”... -
Page 49: Nuisance Channel Delete [Del]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL] Conventional Channels If enabled, a nuisance channel can be temporarily removed from the scan list. Nuisance Channel Delete can only be assigned to a button. To temporarily remove a channel from the scan list, press the assigned button while the nuisance channel is being received. -
Page 50: Site Display [Stds]
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Site Display [STDS] Trunking Channels When selected, the Site Display functions shows information for the currently operating site. Displayed information includes: Site ID, Site Alias and RSSI. Site Display can be assigned as a button or menu list item. Site Lock [STLK] Trunking Channels Site lock prevents the radio from searching for other sites by locking it... -
Page 51: Transmit Power [Pwr]
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Transmit Digital selection can be assigned as a button, switch or menu list item. When assigned as a button function, the “TXAD” button will be highlighted when in the Transmit Digital mode. Transmit Power [PWR] Conventional and Trunking Channels Transmit Power can be selected between the programmed high and low settings. -
Page 52: Keypad Programming
Global radio parameters, individual P25 ID Quick Call/Receive List, User Tone List, User NAC List and User Talk Group ID List. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio. -
Page 53: Global, System, Zone And Channel Parameters
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Select the item to program and press Enter. Available programmable functions are: Keypad - Used to edit individual channel and zone information such as labels, frequencies, operating modes, etc. Call List - Used to edit the P25 ID Call List entries. User Tones - Used to edit the user selectable Code Guard entries. -
Page 54: User Password
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Conventional Display Line Options None No information is displayed. Channel Label Programmed label of current channel. Frequency Current operating frequency. Channel Number Channel number of currently operating channel. Rx’d Unit ID P25 ID of a received digital signal. If the incoming ID is programmed in your Unit ID Call List list, the associated label will be displayed. -
Page 55: Tx On Priority 1 Channel
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation To designate a specific priority channel choose “Select” from the priority channel menu. Select the Zone and Channel. Tx on Priority 1 Channel If on, the radio will transmit on the System Priority 1 channel whenever Priority Scan is on. Zone Settings To edit the programmable Zone settings, select “Keypad”... -
Page 56: Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual To designate a specific priority channel choose “Select” from the priority channel menu and choose from the channel list. Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel If on, the radio will transmit on the Zone Priority 1 channel whenever Priority Scan is on and there is no system priority 1 programmed. -
Page 57: Rx Frequency
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Rx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by 1.25kHz. Rx Mode Select Analog, Digital or Mixed Mode. Rx Guard Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Select “Off” for analog signals to operate in carrier squelch mode. Select “Tone”... -
Page 58: Tx Frequency
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Tx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by 1.25kHz. Tx Mode Select Analog, Digital or Selectable. Tx Guard Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Select “Off” for analog signals to operate in carrier squelch mode. Select “Tone”... -
Page 59: User Selectable Code Guards
Contents RELM Wireless Corporation Select “Call List” from the programing menu. Select the P25 ID you wish to edit. The display shows the label and P25 ID of the selected ID. Select “Label” to edit or add an alphanumeric label Select “Dest ID”... -
Page 60: User Selectable Network Access Codes
Contents KNG Portable Radio User’s Manual Valid Digital Code Guard Values User Selectable Network Access Codes The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable NACs. NACS are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s keypad. -
Page 61: Warranty
For information about your warranty contact RELM/BK Radio at (800) 648-0947. Email; sales@relm.com If you need service, contact your BK Radio dealer. If you find it impractical to have service provided by your dealer, contact the RELM/ BK Radio Technical Service Department at (800) 422-6281. - Page 62 Contents...
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Page 64: My Radio Settings
Contents My Radio Settings Serial # Conv. Trunked Collar Switch Left Toggle Right Toggle Orange Button Top Side Bottom Side Diamond Up Arrow Down Arrow Square Menu Settings Conv. Trunked... - Page 65 Contents...
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