Kenwood TK-2185E User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2185
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment
is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use
in the countries as below.
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Thank You
We are grateful you chose
applications.
Kenwood
for your land mobile radio
noTices To The user
Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
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transmitters within the territories under government control.
Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
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Refer service to qualified technicians only.
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: It is important that the operator is aware of and
Safety
understands hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
(applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection
systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be
disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at
a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest
to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst
preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.
Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this
battery contains lead.
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PrecauTions
• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
• Do not use options not specified by
• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not
touch the damaged parts.
• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce
the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when
turning the squelch off.
• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near
machinery that may catch the cable.
• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the
radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations
when replacing the battery pack.
• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessories.
• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
• Near persons using pacemakers.
Kenwood
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• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while
the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver
may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if
any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.
Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately,
remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your
Kenwood dealer.
• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against
traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations
in your area.
• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold
conditions.
• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal
objects, as they may short the battery terminals.
• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace
only with the same type.
• The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is
important with respect to the waterproof efficiency of the
transceiver. Do not place stickers or other materials on or
around the seal shown in the figure, or on the reverse side of
the battery pack. Doing so will impair the waterproof efficiency
of the transceiver and may cause it to break down. Additionally,
in order to prevent damage to the seal, do not allow it to come
in contact with foreign materials.
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Information concerning battery packs:
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.
•
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 80°C/ 176°F)!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 reversecharged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .............................. 1
uPPlied accessories ....................................................... 1
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PREPARATION .............................................................. 2
nsTalling/ removing The (oPTional) BaTTerY Pack ........................ 3
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nsTalling The anTenna ..................................................... 4
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nsTalling The BelT cliP .................................................... 4
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nsTalling The caP over The universal connecTor ......................... 5
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nsTalling The (oPTional) sPeaker/ microPhone or headseT .............. 5
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GETTING ACQUAINTED ..................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................ 8
wiTching Power on/ oFF ................................................ 8
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djusTing The volume ...................................................... 8
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TRUNKING MODE ........................................................... 9
eY oPeraTions ............................................................. 9
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isPlaY ....................................................................11
d
rogrammaBle FuncTions .................................................13
P
earching For a conTrol channel ........................................14
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oice calls ................................................................14
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TaTus calls...............................................................16
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aTa calls .................................................................16
d
all disPlaYs ..............................................................17
c
iewing The sTack .........................................................18
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all diverTing .............................................................18
c
ialing mode ..............................................................19
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eYPad enTrY ..............................................................20
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mergencY calls ..........................................................20
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uxiliarY PorT .............................................................20
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ePorT ...............................................................20
gPs r
ome address .............................................................21
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iTe lock ..................................................................21
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suB-lcd disPlaY ..........................................................21
wiTching To convenTional mode .........................................21
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iBraTor ................................................................... 21
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CONVENTIONAL MODE ....................................................22
eY oPeraTions ............................................................22
k
isPlaY ....................................................................24
d
rogrammaBle FuncTions .................................................25
P
onvenTional oPeraTion ...................................................25
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canning ...................................................................26
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mergencY (Trunking) .....................................................26
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quelch oFF ...............................................................27
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uieT Talk (qT)/ digiTal quieT Talk (dqT) ..............................27
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ime-ouT Timer (ToT) .....................................................28
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usY channel lockouT (Bcl) .............................................28
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wiTching To Trunking mode ..............................................28
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS .................................................29
cramBler .................................................................29
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dTmF (d
gPs P
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k
c
ual Tone mulTi FrequencY) calls ..............................29
osiTion disPlaY .....................................................29
acklighT ..................................................................30
eY lock ...................................................................30
lock ......................................................................31
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS .............................................32
aTTerY Power indicaTor ..................................................32
B
ignal sTrengTh indicaTor ................................................32
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ...................33
oice recorder ............................................................33
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oice guide ................................................................35
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APPENDIX ...................................................................36
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
The following unpacking instructions are for use by your
Note:
Kenwood
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.
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Belt clip 1
Screw for belt clip 2
Univeral connector cap 1
Screw for connector cap 1
Instruction manual 1
dealer, an authorized
Item Quantity
Kenwood
service facility, or the
Belt clip
+ screws
Universal connector cap
+ screw
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PREPARATION
BAttery pAck precAutionS
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended
by
Kenwood
Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged.
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Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the
battery pack may be damaged.
After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.
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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.
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We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while
charging is taking place.
Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or
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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
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fire.
Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
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Charging a Battery Pack
For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger
Instruction Manual.
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inStAlling/ removing the (optionAl) BAttery pAck
Match the guides of the battery
1
pack with the corresponding
grooves on the upper rear of
the transceiver, then firmly
press the battery pack to lock it
in place.
Lock the safety catch to
2
prevent accidentally pressing
the release latch and removing
the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack,
3
lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.
Note:
To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened
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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
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transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.
While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or
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Ni-MH battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature of
–10°C/ +14°F and lower, operating time may be shortened.
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inStAlling the (optionAl) AntennA
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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.
The antenna is neither a
Note:
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.
If the belt clip is not installed,
Note:
its mounting location may get hot
during continuous transmission
or when left sitting in a hot
environment.
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.
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inStAlling the cAp over the univerSAl connector
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If you are not using an optional
speaker/ microphone or headset,
install the cap over the universal
connector using the supplied
4 x 6 mm screw. Ensure that the
cap fits tightly over the connector.
inStAlling the (optionAl) SpeAker/ microphone or heAdSet
Insert the guide of the
1
speaker/ microphone
connector into the
groove of the universal
connector.
Secure the connector in
2
place using the attached
screw.
When not using
Note:
an optional speaker/
microphone or headset,
install the cap over the
universal connector.
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