Kenwood TK-270G User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G

TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF

TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-270G/ TK-370G TK-278G/ TK-378G

KENWOOD CORPORATION

TK-270G/ TK-370G

ENGLISH

TK-278G/ TK-378G

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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-270G: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-278G: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-370G: UHF FM Transceiver

• TK-378G: UHF FM Transceiver

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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, and/or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

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

CONTENTS

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

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

PREPARATION .................................................. 3

Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack .................. 3

Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack ..... 4

Installing the Antenna ..................................... 5

Installing the Belt Clip ..................................... 5

Installing the Hand Strap .................................. 5

Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks ... 6

Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone ........... 6

GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................ 7

Display ...................................................... 9

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ................ 10

OPERATING BASICS...........................................11

Switching Power ON/OFF ................................ 11

Adjusting the Volume ..................................... 11

Selecting a Group or Channel ...........................11

Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................. 12

Placing a Call .............................................. 13

Receiving a Call ........................................... 13

CHANNEL SCAN ...............................................14

Priority Scan ...............................................15

Channel Lockout ..........................................15

Revert Channel ............................................15

DTMF CALLS ...................................................16

Manual Dialling ............................................16

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Storing DTMF Numbers ....................................17

Confirming Stored DTMF Numbers .....................17

Dialling Stored DTMF Numbers ......................... 18

Clearing Stored DTMF Numbers .......................... 18

Redialling .................................................. 18

CODE SQUELCH ...............................................19

Receiving ..................................................19

Transmitting ...............................................20

SELECTIVE CALL ..............................................21

Receiving ..................................................22

Transmitting ...............................................23

2-TONE SIGNALLING ..........................................24

Receiving ..................................................24

Transmitting ...............................................25

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ......................................26

Selecting an Output Power ............................... 26

Time-out Timer (TOT) ....................................26

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) ............................. 27

Talk-Around ................................................27

Reverse ....................................................28

Battery Voltage Level .....................................28

Lamp .......................................................28

Monitor .....................................................29

Beginning/ End of Transmission Signal ................ 29

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.

■ Supplied Accessories

Antenna

(TK-270G/ TK-278G)

(M and C markets only)

Belt clip

Screw set

Hand strap bracket

Speaker/ microphone

jacks cap

(TK-370G/ TK-378G)

(M and C markets only)

(C market only)

Antenna

Hand strap

(C market only)

Speaker/ microphone

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PREPARATION

■ Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack

The optional battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use (refer to the battery pack instruction manual).

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DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OF THE BA TTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BA TTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED.

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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.

Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal.

■ Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack

Only use the KNB-14 and KNB-15A battery packs with this transceiver.

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DO NOT SHORT THE BA TTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BA TTERY BY FIRE.

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NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK.

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 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: An antenna is not provided for K market models. It must be purchased separately.

■ 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.

■ Installing the Hand Strap

1 Attach the hand strap

bracket using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.

2 Loop the hand strap

through the center hole of the hand strap bracket.

Note: If desired, you can install the hand strap bracket over the belt clip.

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