Kenwood TK-190 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-190

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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.

NOTICES TO THE USER

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GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

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ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.

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REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY .

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DO NOT OPERA TE YOUR TRANSCEIVER IN EXPLOSIVE A TMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, ETC.).

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TURN OFF YOUR TRANSCEIVER WHILE TAKING ON FUEL, OR WHILE PARKED IN GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS.

SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.

PERFORMANCE: The performance of low band portable tranceivers depend on your operating practices and the environmental conditions. To obtain the best performance from your transceiver, use the transceiver only with a KRA-21 antenna. Refer to the KRA-21 instruction manual for important information concerning the use of the antenna.

One or more of the following statements may be applicable:

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

A TTENTION (U.S.A. Only):

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

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.

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ..........................1

Supplied Accessories ............................................. 1

PREPARATION .......................................................... 2

Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack ..........2

Installing the Optional Antenna.................................. 3

Installing the Belt Clip ............................................3

Installing the Cap over the Universal Connector .............. 4

Installing the Optional KMC-25 Speaker/ Microphone ..........4

GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................ 5

Display ............................................................. 8

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS .........................9

Function Descriptions........................................... 10

OPERATING BASICS ................................................. 14

Switching Power ON/OFF....................................... 14

Adjusting the Volume ........................................... 14

Selecting a Channel............................................. 14

Making a Call .................................................... 15

Adjusting the Squelch........................................... 15

SCANNING ............................................................ 16

Priority Scan ..................................................... 17

Revert Channel .................................................. 18

SIGNALLING .......................................................... 19

2-Tone Signalling................................................ 19

DTMF Signalling................................................. 20

Dead Beat Disable (DBD)....................................... 21

PTT ID............................................................. 21

QUIET TALK (QT) AND DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) .............. 22

AUXILIARY FEATURES............................................... 23

Key Lock.......................................................... 23

Time-out Timer (TOT)........................................... 24

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) ................................... 24

Voice Scrambler................................................. 25

AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES ................................. 26

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. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

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Belt clip Universal

connector cap

Accessory

Channel seal

screw

Channel

stopper

Binding screws

Screw set

PREPARATION

■ Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack before use.

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DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS FULLY CHARGED; YOU MAY INADVERTENTLY SHORTEN THE BATTERY P ACK LIFE OR DAMAGE THE BATTERY PACK.

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AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, REMOVE IT FROM THE CHARGER. IF THE CHARGER POWER IS RESET (TURNED ON AFTER BEING TURNED OFF), RECHARGING WILL COMMENCE AND THE BATTERY PACK WILL BECOME OVERCHARGED.

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DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY TERMINALS.

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DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY P ACK.

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.

3 To remove the battery

pack, pull back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

■ Installing the Optional 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.

■ Installing the Belt Clip

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 mm screws.

Note: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.

■ Installing the Cap over the Universal Connector

If you are not using the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone, install the cap over the universal connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw.

Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the universal connector with either the cap or the speaker/ microphone connector.

■ Installing the Optional KMC-25 Speaker/ Microphone

1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone

connector into the groove of the universal connector.

2 Secure the connector in place using the attached

screw.

Note: The speaker/ microphone keys can be programmed with the programmable auxiliary functions listed on page 9.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

SMA male type

antenna connector

Display

[Top View]

Microphone

Battery pack release latch

[Bottom View]

Speaker

[Left Side] [Front View]

[Right Side]

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