Kenwood TK-2180 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-2180

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-3180

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.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

• TK-2180: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-3180: UHF FM Transceiver

NOTICES TO THE USER

◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control.

◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

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

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)

Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations.

PRECAUTIONS

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

• Do not modify this transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

Attention (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.

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

For information on Ni-MH 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.

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

For information on Li-ion 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

ATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS ..................................................2

NSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ......................... 7

NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA .......................................... 8

NSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................................... 8

NSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR........................ 9

NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL KMC-25) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE .................. 9

GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................. 10

ISPLAY ................................................................... 13

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS......................................... 15

OPERATING BASICS ..................................................... 17

VERVIEW ................................................................. 17

WITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................... 17

DJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................... 18

ELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID ................................ 18

TRUNKING ZONES ....................................................... 19

LACING A DISPATCH CALL .................................................. 19

ECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL ................................................ 19

LACING A TELEPHONE CALL................................................. 20

ECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL ............................................... 20

CONVENTIONAL ZONES ................................................. 21

RANSMITTING.............................................................. 21

ECEIVING ................................................................. 21

UIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT).............................. 21

TONE SIGNALING.......................................................... 22

PERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ........................................ 23

OICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ..................................... 23

SCAN ....................................................................... 25

DD TO SCAN .............................................................. 26

CAN REVERT .............................................................. 26

RIORITY SCAN............................................................. 27

ROUP SCAN............................................................... 27

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FLEETSYNC: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ....... 28

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................. 28

TATUS MESSAGE .......................................................... 29

HORT MESSAGES .......................................................... 31

ONG MESSAGES ........................................................... 31

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS.................... 32

ANUAL DIALING (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) .................................. 32

TORE AND SEND ........................................................... 33

UTODIAL .................................................................. 33

EDIAL (KEYPAD MODELS O NLY) ............................................ 35

ONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY)......................... 35

IGNALING ......................................................... 36

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TUN ...................................................................... 36

EMERGENCY CALLS ..................................................... 37

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................... 38

ELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER.............................................. 38

ALK AROUND .............................................................. 38

ONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF.................................................... 39

EY LOCK .................................................................. 40

CRAMBLER ................................................................ 40

LOCK ..................................................................... 41

ACKLIGHT ................................................................. 41

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................... 42

IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .................................................... 42

USY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ............................................ 42

ATTERY SAVER ............................................................ 43

ATTERY POWER I NDICATOR ................................................. 43

IGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR................................................ 43

EGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ....................................... 44

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ................. 45

OICE RECORDER ........................................................... 45

OICE GUIDE ............................................................... 45

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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PREPARATION

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS

◆ 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.

◆ After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged.

◆ Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place.

◆ Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe the water from thebattery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging.

◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.

◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

■ CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

For charging procedures, refer to the KSC-32 Instruction Manual.

Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack:

The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

DANGER

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to

avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not short-circuit the battery! Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as

a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery! If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is

damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other

heat generators (areas reaching over 176°F/ 80°C)!

If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other

means!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may

charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Use only the specified charger and observe charging

requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an

instrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuited. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or

smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

flame.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery! If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function

is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)! When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical

reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery! The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery

pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash

your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.

• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the

regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high

pressure container!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire! If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),

immediately remove it from flammable areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame.

• Do not use an abnormal battery! If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different

coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

■ USING THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK

• Charge the battery pack before using it.

•To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location.

• When storing the battery pack for a long period:

1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment. 2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible. 3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 77°F/ 25°C) and

dry location.

■ CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK

• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the battery capacity decreases.

• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack degrades.

• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas.

• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.

• When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte leakage.

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK

1 Align the battery pack with the

back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch clicks, locking it in place.

2 Flip the safety catch into place

to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery.

3 To remove the battery pack,

lift the safety catch on the base of the transceiver, then press the release latch underneath the safety catch while pulling the battery pack away from the transceiver.

Note:

◆ To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than 6 mm wide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place the implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do not damage the release latch.

◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.

◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature of +14°F/ –10°C and lower, operating time may be shortened.

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.

Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 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.

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Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.

INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

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

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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: When not using the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the universal connector.

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