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Revsion 03-12
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Includes updates for Firmware 4.4.0
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  • Page 1 Revsion 03-12 Online Version Includes updates for Firmware 4.4.0 Contents...
  • Page 2 RELM Wireless web site. We recommend joining our e-mail list to keep informed of updates and enhancements on all your RELM Wireless and BK Radio products. Visit us at: www.relm.com...
  • Page 3 Contents...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................1 FCC Requirements .................. 1 Radio Controls ..................8 LCD Touch Screen ................. 10 Microphone Controls ................19 Function Selection ................21 Channel/Zone Selection Options ............26 Basic Operation ..................29 Command Zone Operation ..............31 Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] ..........31 Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] .............
  • Page 5 Mixed Mode Operation ................36 Trunking Channel Basic Operation ............38 Scan Options ..................40 Channel Scan [SCAN]................. 40 Channel Scan List [SCN+] ..............41 Talkback Scan ..................42 Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581] ..........42 Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] ..............43 Priority Scan [PSCN] ................
  • Page 6 Unit-to-Unit Call Options ............... 52 Emergency Signalling Options ............55 Encryption Operation ................57 Required Setup ................... 57 Basic Operation................... 58 Transmit Secure [SEC] ............... 59 Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY] ........... 59 User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST] ........60 Rekey Request [RKEY] ...............
  • Page 7 Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] ............74 Other Options and Functions ............... 76 Backlight [LITE] ................... 76 Busy Channel Operation ..............77 Channel Select [CHAN]............... 78 Cloning ....................78 Control Lockout [LCK] ................. 79 Keypad Programming ................. 80 Monitor [MON] ..................80 Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL] ............
  • Page 8 Keypad Programming ................86 Keypad Programming Navigation ............87 Entering Keypad Programming Mode ..........88 Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters......... 89 Global Settings ................89 Displayed Information Lines ............90 User Password ................91 System Settings ................92 System Priority 1 or 2 Channel ............ 92 Tx on Priority 1 Channel ..............
  • Page 9 Edit Channel ................96 Channel Label ................96 Rx Frequency ................96 Rx Mode ..................96 Rx Guard ..................96 RX NAC ..................97 Squelch Mode ................97 Bandwidth ................... 97 Tx Power ..................98 Tx Frequency ................98 Tx Mode ..................98 Tx Guard ..................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    FCC Requirements Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    KNG Mobile Manual Safety Precautions • Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting caps. • Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere (petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.). • Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the antenna.
  • Page 12 KNG Mobile Manual National and International Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.

  • Page 13: Federal Communications Commission Regulations

    RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure - 4 -...

  • Page 14: Industry Canada Compliance

    RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in Standby Mode. 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 15: Rf Exposure Compliance And Control Guidelines

    KNG Mobile Manual RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred to other users.

  • Page 16: Contact Information

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form.

  • Page 17: Radio Controls

    KNG Mobile Manual Radio Controls ON/OFF - Volume USB Port LCD Screen Emergency Button Channel Select BK RADIO Ø Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz SCAN ZONE MENU Mic Jack Programmable Buttons Menu Navigation Menu Select Home Button On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume knob.
  • Page 18 KNG Mobile Manual USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and configuring the radio with the Windows PC programming software. LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons.

  • Page 19: Lcd Touch Screen

    KNG Mobile Manual LCD Touch Screen KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon.
  • Page 20 KNG Mobile Manual Status Indicators Receiver Signal Strength RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog H, L High or Low Transmit Power P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel Selected channel is set to transmit encrypted or when Rx incoming signal is encrypted Scanned Channel ...
  • Page 21 KNG Mobile Manual Status Indicators Zone Scan On Priority Scan On Repeater Talkaround Enabled Monitor Mode Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation Open Audio Voice Mute Enabled - 12 - Contents...
  • Page 22 KNG Mobile Manual Channel Information Display 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 or Active Scanned Channel Channel Number and Currently Selected Channel number and Currently Zone Label...
  • Page 23 KNG Mobile Manual Channel Information Display Options (continued) Rx Picklist Selections* Displays active Rx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone Tx Picklist Selections* Displays active Tx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone Zone Number Number of Currently Selected Zone Zone Label Programmed Label of Currently Selected Zone Zone # and Channel # Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers RX/TX Key...
  • Page 24 KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text. SCAN SCAN = Active, = Inactive. Label Function Trunk Conv. ALRT Call Alert AUX1/2/3 Activate Programmed Auxiliary Input/Output Functions CHAN Channel Select (Direct microphone keypad entry or navigation wheel selection) CHAN+/- Add/Delete Command Zone Channels Nuisance Channel Delete...
  • Page 25 KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function Trunk Conv. MENU Open the programmed radio menu Monitor MUTE Voice Mute Set Priority Channels PSCN Priority Scan Transmit in Low Power Mode RCHK Radio Check RKEY Request OTAR Encryption Rekey RXCG User Selectable RX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (Analog or Mixed Mode Operation)
  • Page 26 KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function Trunk Conv. Squelch Adjust STDS Site Display** STLK Site Lock** User Status Menu STSR Site Search** SURV Surveillance Mode Repeater Talkaround TGID User Selectable Talk Group (Digital or Mixed Mode Operation) TXAD Transmit Digital (Mixed Mode Operation) TXCG...
  • Page 27 KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function Trunk Conv. UNINH Radio Unihibit Menu UNIT Unit-to-Unit Call (Digital Operation Only) ZERO Zeroize Encryption Keys and Password (Encrypted Models) ZONE Channel Zone Select ZSC+ Add/Delete Zone Scan Zones ZSCN Zone Scan - 18 - Contents...

  • Page 28: Microphone Controls

    KNG Mobile Manual Microphone Controls Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart Microphone. KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch. Microphone Element Push-To-Talk WXYZ PQRS Alphanumeric Keypad Programmable...
  • Page 29 KNG Mobile Manual Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to transmit. Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone can be programmed via PC to access specific radio functions.

  • Page 30: Function Selection

    KNG Mobile Manual Function Selection Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone button selections or as part of a menu list. NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone. Touch Screen Selection To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.
  • Page 31 KNG Mobile Manual Navigation Wheel Selection The navigation wheels on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to toggle functions and access menu lists. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to open the menu or toggle the highlighted item.
  • Page 32 KNG Mobile Manual Menu Screen Selection The “MENU” button accesses a list of additional programmed functions. The list is accessed by pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK. Ø Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz...
  • Page 33 KNG Mobile Manual Exiting the Menu To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”. Ø 1: TX Secure Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.645 MHz 4: Versions PREV NEXT ENTER - 24 - Contents...
  • Page 34 KNG Mobile Manual Menu Options The following items may be programmed as menu items. Backlight Monitor Radio Info Tx Power Call Alert Picklist-Keyset*** Rekey Request*** Tx Secure* Channel Scan Picklist-Key* Talkaround Unihibit Channel Scan List Picklist-Rx CxCSS Site Display** Unit Call Channel Select Picklist-Rx NAC Site Lock**...

  • Page 35: Channel/Zone Selection Options

    KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Items Keypad Allows programming of channels, zones and global settings. CxCSS Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Code Guard list. NAC Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Network Access Code list. TGID Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Talk Group ID list. Call List Allows programming of the P25 IDs and associated labels in the call list.
  • Page 36 KNG Mobile Manual Channel/Zone Selector Knob When programmed with the default setting, the channel/zone knob is used to select a channel from the active zone. If programmed to select zones, active zones will be selected with the knob. Channels or zones may also be accessed via button, menu or keypad selection. See below.
  • Page 37 KNG Mobile Manual Direct Keypad Entry The KAA0290 numeric keypad may also be programmed to directly select channels or zones. Pressing a number will activate the zone or channel list. WXYZ PQRS Using Knob and Button Operations Together When selected via the button, menu or keypad Ø...

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual Basic Operation Receive Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise or by selecting “Monitor”...
  • Page 39 KNG Mobile Manual Transmit Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth.

  • Page 40: Command Zone Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 41: Editing A Command Zone [Chan-]

    KNG Mobile Manual Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] When operating in a Command Zone, press the Ø “CHAN-” button to remove the selected channel from Channel 16 Channel 16 the zone. Secure One Secure One When a channel is deleted, the display momentarily 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz shows “Channel Deleted”, and the following channels...

  • Page 42: Code Guard/Nac Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual Code Guard/NAC Operation Conventional Channels Code Guard Transmit Whenever transmitting on an analog channel, any programmed sub-audible Code Guard is transmitted. Depending on radio programming, the Code Guard can be the default tone assigned to the channel or a tone selected from the Code Guard Picklist (see Pick List Options).

  • Page 43: Code Guard Receive

    KNG Mobile Manual 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. Analog Squelch Control Sub-audible signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) is used to allow a group of radios to be selectively called in an analog system.
  • Page 44 KNG Mobile Manual When operating in Digital Mode, each channel can be programmed to use either Normal squelch or Selective squelch. Normal squelch is used to mimic analog operation. Signals are only qualified with the programmed NAC. TGIDs and P25 Unit IDs are ignored. Each digital channel is programmed with a receive NAC and a transmit NAC.

  • Page 45: Mixed Mode Operation

    KNG Mobile 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 Receive qualified analog signals only...

  • Page 46: Mixed Mode Talkback

    155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz KNG Mobile Manual CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN Analog receptions and transmissions will be Ø indicated by illuminating the A annunciator in Channel 16 Channel 16 addition to the RX or TX annunciator. Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz CHAN+...

  • Page 47: Trunking Channel Basic Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual Trunking Channel Basic Operation Some KNG radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine if your radio is trunking compatible, check the Options Label on the back of the radio. “KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed. Trunking parameters and functions can only be programmed by qualified persons via PC.
  • Page 48 KNG Mobile Manual Transmitting When the PTT is pressed, a three beep Talk Permit Tone will be heard if the channel is available. If there is no channel available the radio will emit a tone and display “BUSY”. Release the PTT. The radio will remain in busy mode until the channel is available.

  • Page 49: Scan Options

    KNG Mobile 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 50: Channel Scan List [Scn+]

    KNG Mobile Manual Scanning Code Guarded Channels Conventional Analog Channels When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for the proper Code Guard value. If the signal contains the proper Code Guard value, the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the radio resumes scanning immediately. Transmitting with Scan On The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector knob unless Talkback Scan is enabled (see Talkback Scan) or Priority Scan is on and Transmit on...

  • Page 51: Talkback Scan

    KNG Mobile Manual When Channel Scan List is assigned to a button, press the button to add or remove the selected channel from the scan list. When assigned as a menu item, open the menu and select the channel you wish to add or remove from the scan list.

  • Page 52: Dual Mode Scan [Dscn]

    KNG Mobile Manual radio checks all voted channels and selects the channel with the best signal. If enabled, vote scanning takes place whenever the channel scan switch in on. NOTE: Channel voting occurs only with Channel Scan and is disabled when Zone Scanning.

  • Page 53: Priority Scan [Pscn]

    KNG Mobile Manual Priority Scan [PSCN] Conventional Channels Two channels can be designated as priority channels. When Priority Scan is on, these channels are monitored for incoming traffic. When a qualified signal is detected the speaker is opened to listen to the message. If a message is detected on the channel designated as Priority 2, the radio will continue to monitor Priority 1 channel for activity.

  • Page 54: Priority Channel Select [Pri]

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 change the priority channels. Priority Channel Select can be assigned to a button or menu list item.
  • Page 55 KNG Mobile Manual 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. Selecting a Zone Priority Channel Open the menu and select the Zone Priority channel you wish to change. Press “ENTER”...

  • Page 56: Zone Scan [Zscn]

    KNG Mobile Manual 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. If allowed, the scanned zone list can be edited by the radio user. (See Zone Scan List). When Zone Scan is on, the symbol will be shown at the top of the LCD display.

  • Page 57: Pick List Options

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 58: Tx/Rx Cxcss Picklist [Txcg] [Rxcg]

    KNG Mobile Manual TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG] Conventional Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard from the Pick List will assign the tone to the currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. All other channels are unaffected. User assigned Transmit and Receive Code Guards are selected independently.

  • Page 59: Talk Group Id Picklist [Tgid]

    KNG Mobile 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. Open the menu of available TGIDs.

  • Page 60: Keyset Picklist [Kset]

    KNG Mobile Manual Keyset Picklist [KSET] Digital or Mixed Mode Channels OTAR equipped radios only. Selecting a Keyset from the Pick List will cause the radio to use encryption keys from the selected Keyset. (See Encryption Operation) - 51 - Contents...

  • Page 61: Unit-To-Unit Call Options

    KNG Mobile Manual 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. Channels programmed for analog only operation will not be able to transmit or receive Unit-To-Unit calls.

  • Page 62: Call List Programming

    KNG Mobile Manual If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio exits the Unit-to-Unit mode and returns to normal operation. When receiving non unit-to-unit calls while in the unit call mode, the TGID of the incoming traffic is displayed.
  • Page 63 KNG Mobile Manual Trunking Channels Limitations on unit-to-unit calls may programmed in trunking systems. Options include disallowing unit-to-unit operation, limiting operation to only the programmed unit call list or ‘response only’ which allows the user to respond to incoming calls only. Check with your system administrator for information about your programmed features.

  • Page 64: Emergency Signalling Options

    KNG Mobile Manual Emergency Signalling Options Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels The KNG mobile 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. P25 Emergency operation applies only to channels programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions.

  • Page 65: Placing An Emergency Call

    KNG Mobile Manual Placing an Emergency Call To place an emergency call, press and hold the programmed emergency button until the radio beeps and the display flashes “EMERGENCY”. Radio automatically sends the emergency signal on the pre-programmed emergency channel. While in the emergency mode, the top display line will alternate between "Emergency"...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Basic Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual Basic Operation The receiver automatically detects both clear and secure signals. The transmitter selects clear or secure operation based on each channel’s programming. Digital channels can be programmed to always transmit encrypted, always transmit clear, or to select the encryption mode with the TX Secure switch. The display indicates Secure Operation as follows: Ø...

  • Page 68: Transmit Secure [Sec]

    KNG Mobile Manual Transmit Secure [SEC] Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure” programmed as a 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 69: User Selectable Encryption Keyset [Keyst]

    KNG Mobile Manual To change an encryption key, open the User Keys menu. Programmed key labels will be displayed. Select the desired key and press “ENTER”. To return the key to the pre-programmed value select “Default”. If a key is selected that has not been programmed, the radio will emit a three beep tone and display “Key Fail”...

  • Page 70: Rekey Request [Rkey]

    KNG Mobile 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 71: Keyset Viewing And Selecting [Kset]

    KNG Mobile Manual Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET] OTAR equipped radios only. The radio can hold up to 8 encryption keysets. Only one keyset can be active at any time. The radio will receive messages encrypted with any of the keys in any of the keysets, but transmit keys can only be selected from the active keyset.

  • Page 72: Messaging

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 messages or locally...

  • Page 73: Sending A Message

    KNG Mobile Manual Sending a Message To initiate a text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text Message” from the menu. Select “Send” from the menu and press “ENTER”. Select Message Type From the “Select Entry Type” menu, choose the type of message to send and press “ENTER”.
  • Page 74 KNG Mobile Manual Select Target Radio Last Call - Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent a text message. Press “Send” to send the message. Call List - Selecting “Call List” opens a list of labels for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.

  • Page 75: Receiving A Message

    KNG Mobile Manual Press “OK” or wait for five seconds to return to normal radio operation. When sending a “Broadcast” message, no “text received” notification is shown. Only confirmation that the text has been broadcast will be displayed. Receiving a Message When an incoming text message is received an alert tone is sounded and the Text Message Received message is momentarily displayed.

  • Page 76: User Status Messaging [Sts]

    KNG Mobile Manual Select “Store” and press “Enter”. Use the keypad to enter the desired message then press “Enter”. (See keypad character table) Select the storage slot for the message and press “Enter” to store the message. User Status Messaging [STS] Conventional Digital Channels Sending a Status Update NOTE: When sending a message the message ID is transmitted.
  • Page 77 KNG Mobile Manual Select Message Type From the “Select Target Type” select the type of message to be sent. Unit - Send the message to an individual radio ID. Group - Send message to a group of radios using the Talk Group ID. Dispatch - Send the message to a dispatch console.
  • Page 78 KNG Mobile Manual Group Call Select Target Group ID Selecting “Group” opens the menu to send a status message to a group of radios with matching talk group ID. Select “Enter” to manually enter the ID or “Select” to choose and ID from the pre- programmed talk group pick list.

  • Page 79: Paging And Call Alert

    KNG Mobile Manual 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 80: Call Alert Paging [Alrt]

    KNG Mobile Manual Call Alert Paging [ALRT] Digital Channels The KNG can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert messages on digital channels. Sending a Call Alert Press the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu. Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call”...

  • Page 81: Radio Check [Rchk]

    KNG Mobile 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 82 KNG Mobile Manual Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target ID and press “Enter” to send the query. Unit ID Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio. Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter”...

  • Page 83: Radio Inhibit/Enable [Inh]/[Uninh]

    KNG Mobile Manual Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] Conventional Digital Channels With “Inhibit” 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. NOTE: Inhibited radios cannot be read with the Neovision radio editor.
  • Page 84 KNG Mobile Manual Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “SEND” to send the message. Unit ID Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio. Use the keypad to enter the ID and press “SEND”...

  • Page 85: Other Options And Functions

    KNG Mobile 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. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with from the “MENU” button. Backlight [LITE] Conventional and Trunked Channels LCD Backlight control can be assigned to a button or as a menu item.

  • Page 86: Busy Channel Operation

    KNG Mobile Manual Busy Channel Operation Conventional Channels The radio can be programmed for different behaviors when a conventional channel is busy. How the radio reacts to a busy channel is programmed with the following operation options: Indicate - When a channel is busy the LED will flash green. Lockout - When a channel is busy the LED flashes and push-to-talk will be disabled.

  • Page 87: 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. - 78 -...

  • Page 88: Control Lockout [Lck]

    KNG Mobile Manual Control Lockout [LCK] Conventional and Trunking Channels The KNG portable offers a variety of control lock options. Control lock can be assigned as a button or menu item. Users can select from two lockout settings, “Lock Keypad Only” and “Lock All Controls”. “Lock Keypad Only”...

  • Page 89: Keypad Programming

    KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Conventional Systems and Channels Much of the information stored in the KNG can be edited using the keypad. Four separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor software. Refer to the Keypad Programming section for detailed information on how to edit programmed radio information.

  • Page 90: Nuisance Channel Delete [Del]

    KNG Mobile Manual Button Operation - Press the button to cycle to the next mode. Press and hold for Open Squelch. Availability of “Selective” or “Normal” is determined by each channel’s programmed Squelch Operation setting. Menu Operation - Open the Monitor menu, select the desired operation and press “Enter”.

  • Page 91: Radio Info

    KNG Mobile Manual Radio info Conventional and Trunking Channels Radio information can be assigned as a menu item. When selected, the LCD displays programmed radio settings. Repeater Talkaround [T/A] Conventional Channels In Repeater Talkaround mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive frequency of the selected channel.

  • Page 92: Site Display [Stds]

    KNG Mobile Manual To adjust the squelch setting, open the squelch menu and select "Adjust Channel Squelch". Select the desired threshold using the -/+ buttons. Press “ENTER” to set the level. By selecting "Reset Squelch" from the menu list, preset squelch threshold can be reset for the currently selected channel, currently selected zone or all programmed conventional channels.

  • Page 93: Site Search [Stsr]

    KNG Mobile Manual Site Search [STSR] Trunking Channels Site Search automatically searches and selects the best available trunking site. Site Search can be assigned as a button or menu list item. Surveillance Mode [SURV] Conventional and Trunking Channels When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.), Keypad lighting functions and LED's are disabled.

  • Page 94: Transmit Power [Pwr]

    KNG Mobile Manual When transmitting in digital mode the display shows "D" behind the TX indicator. In analog transmit, "A” will follow the indicator. 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.

  • Page 95: Keypad Programming

    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. - 86 -...

  • Page 96: Keypad Programming Navigation

    KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Navigation While in programming mode the diamond, arrow up, arrow down and square buttons are used navigate the programming functions. The following table shows possible button functions: Keypad Programming Buttons Opens the highlighted function or enters the displayed information Press once to go back to previous screen or hold to exit programming mode and return to normal radio operation NEXT...

  • Page 97: Entering Keypad Programming Mode

    KNG Mobile Manual Entering Keypad Programming Mode To enter programming mode open the menu list and select “Keypad Prog” . Use the keypad to enter the six-digit user or master password and press the Enter button. 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.

  • Page 98: Global, System, Zone And Channel Parameters

    KNG Mobile Manual Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters The “Keypad” programming menu consists of four sub-menus for editing global, system, zone and channel parameters (see table). Keypad Programming Sub-Menus Global System Zone Channel Display Top Sys Pri 1 Add/Delete Add/Delete Rx/Tx NAC Display Middle...

  • Page 99: Displayed Information Lines

    KNG Mobile Manual Displayed Information Lines The three main display lines can be programmed to display radio information. Select top, middle or bottom line to change it’s displayed information. Then select the desired setting from the list (see table). NOTE: Display changes do not affect the display on trunked channels. Conventional Display Line Options None No information is displayed.

  • Page 100: User Password

    KNG Mobile Manual Conventional Display Line Options Rx DTMF Received DTMF digits. Rx MDC Received MDC ID. Rx Picklist Selections Current user selected receiver Code Guard, Network Access Code and Talkgroup. Tx Picklist Selections Current user selected transmit Code Guard, Network Access Code and Talkgroup.

  • Page 101: System Settings

    KNG Mobile Manual System Settings To edit the programmable System settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “System” from the sub-menu. Select the item you wish to edit from the System menu. System Priority 1 or 2 Channel Priority channels can be assigned on a system wide basis.

  • Page 102: Zone Settings

    KNG Mobile Manual Zone Settings To edit the programmable Zone settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “Zone” from the sub-menu. Select Add, Delete or Edit Zone from the Zone menu. Add Zone When selected, a new zone is added in the next available slot. Example: If there are seven zones in the radio, the added zone will be zone eight.

  • Page 103: Zone Label

    KNG Mobile Manual Zone Label Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters. (See keypad character table) Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel NOTE: If system priority channels are programmed, zone priority settings are ignored. When set to “Off”, the Priority 1 or Priority 2 Channel is designated by the selected zone setting.

  • Page 104: Channel Settings

    KNG Mobile Manual Channel Settings To edit the programmable Channel settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “Channel” from the sub-menu. Select Add, Delete or Edit Channel from the Channel menu. NOTE: REFER TO THE COMMAND ZONE OPERATIONS SECTION FOR ADDING OR DELETING COMMAND ZONE CHANNELS.

  • Page 105: Edit Channel

    KNG Mobile Manual Edit Channel Select “Edit Channel” to change the programmable channel information. Select the zone and channel to be edited. Channel Label Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters. (See keypad character table) Rx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz.

  • Page 106: Squelch Mode

    KNG Mobile Manual RX NAC Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a receive NAC via the keypad. Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF). Choose “Select” to use a receiver NAC from the programmed pick list. NOTE: $F7F is an invalid receiver NAC.

  • Page 107: Tx Power

    KNG Mobile Manual Tx Power Low Power - Lock channel in low power mode. High Power - Lock channel in high power mode. Selectable - Allow high/low transmit power selection form assigned button or menu item. Tx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by 1.25kHz.

  • Page 108: Tgid

    KNG Mobile Manual Tx NAC Analog or Mixed Mode Transmit Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a default transmit NAC via the keypad. Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF). Choose “Select” to use a transmit NAC from the pick list. NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid transmit NACs.

  • Page 109: P25 Id Unit Call/Receive List

    KNG Mobile Manual P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 100 Project 25 IDs and labels. If ‘RX’d Unit ID’ is designated as a display line, the P25 ID of the radio sending the call will be shown when receiving a digital signal.

  • Page 110: User Selectable Code Guards

    KNG Mobile Manual User Selectable Code Guards The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable, CTCSS or CDCSS subaudible tones. Tones are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see TX/RX CxCSS Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s keypad Select “User Tones”...
  • Page 111 KNG Mobile Manual Valid Code Guard Tone Values Group A Group B Group C 67.0 (XZ) *151.4 (5Z) 71.9 (XA) 146.2 (4B) 74.4 77.0 (XB) 162.2 (5B) 82.5 (YZ) 156.7 (5A) 79.7 88.5 (YB) 173.8 (6A) 94.8 (ZA) 167.9 (6Z) 85.4 (YA) *100.0 (1Z) 186.2 (7Z)
  • Page 112 KNG Mobile Manual Valid Digital Code Guard Values - 103 - Contents...

  • Page 113: User Selectable Network Access Codes

    KNG Mobile Manual 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. Select “User NACs”...

  • Page 114: 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 115 Keypad Text/Programming Characters P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7 PQRS A, B, C, a, b, c, 2 T, U, V, t, u, v, 8 D, E, F, d, e, f, 3 W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z, 9 WXYZ G, H, I, g, h, i, 4 0, Blank Space...
  • Page 116 Notes: Contents...
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