KENWOOD TK-290, TK-390 User Manual

VHF/UHF FM Transceivers

TK-290/390

■ 160 CHANNELS/DYNAMIC

GROUPING

■ WIDE-BAND COVERAGE

■ MULTIPLE BANDWIDTH MODE

■ PROGRAMMABLE POWER PER

CHANNEL

■ OPERATOR SELECTABLE

TONE/CODE (OST)

■ MIL-810C/D/E

■ DIE-CAST CHASSIS

■ INTERNAL NOISE CANCELING

MICROPHONE

■ “PROGRAMMABLE” MIL-SPEC

SPEAKER-MICS

■ QUICK-DISCONNECT

ACCESSORIES

■ WEATHER-SEALED UNIVERSAL

CONNECTOR

■ 5 PROGRAMMABLE KEYS

■ RECESSED EMERGENCY KEY

■ PROGRAMMABLE TOGGLE

SWITCH

■ 7 CHARACTER INVERT

DISPLAY

■ DUAL-PRIORITY SCAN

■ DTMF KEYPAD MODELS

■ SECURITY FEATURES

■ FLASH MEMORY ADVANTAGE

TK-290/390 — Beyond the Call of Duty

You’re serious about your job and Kenwood rewards your devotion with highly capable portables that
answer your every call. The TK-290 (VHF) and TK-390 (UHF) compact FM transceivers are built tough
to provide years of dependable service in the field. Most importantly, however, these radios are packed
with advanced technology for user-friendly operation and optimum levels of performance.

Serious Radio for Serious Business

STRENGTH & DURABILITY

MIL-810 C/D/E The TK-290/390 meet or exceed tough U.S.Department of Defense

environmental standards in addition to Kenwood’s own technical and industrial standards.

What’s more,the TK-290/390 meet the demanding

driven rain standard which

means that you can count on
these water-resistant radios to
keep on performing even in
storm-like conditions.

DIE-CAST CHASSIS The aluminum die-cast chassis heat-sink is

lightweight yet provides exceptional strength.

WEATHER-SEALED UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

The universal accessory connector and battery contacts use
spring action gold-alloy elements for excellent contact,
conductivity and anti-corrosive properties. The universal
connector is designed to mate with Kenwood audio acces­sories such as the KMC-25 or the KMC-26 (with antenna
connector), while meeting MIL-STD 810C/D/E standards.

PERFORMANCE

IMPRESSIVE SPECIFICATIONS/WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE High-

stability 2PPM oscillators, efficient MOS-FET po wer model and advanced filtering are just
some of the features that give TK-290/390 both the protection and power to become the
key component of any well-designed radio system.

HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO OUTPUT The TK-290/390 are equipped with an extra-large

1.77 inch speaker element and deliver a half-watt of audio power for robust clarity in
noisy crowds, a t roadside, and industrial environments.

NOISE MICROPHONE Thanks to the built-in noise canceling microphone,TK-290/390

offer crystal-clear communications even in extremely noisy or loud situations.

MULTI-MODE WIDE/NARROW BANDWIDTH To keep you in pace with new

channel allocations, the TK-290/390 is capable of wide or narrow channel bandwidth
operation on a per channel basis.

VERSATILITY

LARGE 160 CHANNEL CAPACITY & DYNAMIC GROUPING The huge capacity

combined with “dynamic”channel grouping allow groups to be as small as one channel
or as large as 160 channels (160 maximum total capacity).This provides versatile
channel organization for any company-wide, departmental or divisional requirement plus
room for auxiliary or special-use groups.

WIDE-BAND COVERAGE The TK-290/390 utilizes channel advanced MOS-FET power

modules capable of wide coverage for local, regional and state-wide frequency needs.

CHANNEL SCAN FEATURES & DUAL PRIORITY Multiple or single group scan-

ning, channel & group add/delete, revert channel, two priority channels are some of the
parameters that can be set to accommodate any channel scanning need. Talk-back scan
allows users to respond immediately to calls regardless of the pre-programmed or
selected scan revert channel. Undesired channels can be deleted temporarily with the
nuisance delete feature.

FIVE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS (PF KEYS) Each key is programma-

ble for virtually any radio feature and this allows the unit to be customized to fit user
needs.Additionally,a selected PF key can be programmed as a “shift” function which
allows all other PF keys to have a second function or a “secure” two-step activation
(e.g. scan delete/add).

DTMF SIGNALING & DIALING FEATURES DTMF PTT ID provides a built-in ANI for

business and industrial applications (both keypad and non-keypad models). For DTMF
keypad models, manual DTMF provides system access and remote control functionality.
Also included are dialing features for telephone interconnect and/or PBX access.

SIXTEEN POSITION ROTARY CHANNEL SELECTOR

The sure feel of the rotary channel selectors and its pre-set mechanical
stops facilitate changing channels under a suit, in the dark, or while the operator is keep­ing an eye on the situation at hand.

KEY LOCK Any PF key or the toggle switch can be programmed as a “key-lock” func-

tion to prevent accidental activation/de-activation of other keys and the DTMF keypad.

MIL-SPEC SPEAKER MIC WITH UNIQUE CONTROLS The KMC-25/26 MIL-

SPEC speaker microphone option meets MIL-STD 810 C, D & E specifications. The
weather-sealed quick disconnecting plug keeps out moisture,dirt and grime. These mics
have two unique top PF keys for repetitive operations such as monitor or high/low volume
control to add an extra element of convenience and safety for law enforcement officers
and security forces. In addition, the recessed orange key is ideally positioned as an
auxiliary emergency ANI key.

OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE/CODE (OST) Designed specifically for forestr y,

wildlife management and cooperative fire departments, the OST feature provides a
programmable bank of 16 user-selectable tones (QT & DQT) for accessing different
repeaters. Each tone can ha ve an assigned alpha-tag and be directly accessed by keypad
or other radio controls.

BUILT-IN SELECTIVE CALLING (TWO-TONE & DTMF) Two-tone decode allows

for three code pairs, each with individual and group paging settings. The DTMF selective
calling provides individual call, group call, and over-the-air disable/enable. Both signaling
types are assignable on a per channel basis and have audio-visual call alerting.

FLASH MEMORY ADVANTAGE To facilitate the planning of impending system

architectural changes and custom needs, these portables have main and reser ve Flash
memory caches to accommodate future updates and advanced feature sets.

INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE

SEVEN CHARACTER ALPHANUMERICS &
ICONS The top display provides seven character

alphanumeric channel name-tags, a group number
and noncryptic easy-to-read operational icons. Special
operational modes are also displayed during setting
mode for positive visual feedback to the user.These
features help to facilitate fast radio user training and
ensure continued user-friendly operation.Nighttime
viewing is also enhanced by the lighted display
capability with programmable manual, automa tic timed
shutoff and disable features.

INVERT ALPHA-DISPLAY Any one of the

programmable PF keys or toggle switch can
be set to invert the channel alpha-tags for
ease of viewing when the unit is worn on a
belt, inside a protective suit or on a chest­pack.

SECURITY

ENCRYPTION CONTROL Add secure voice communications for law enforcement or

private security. An internal port permits addition of optional modules to provide voice
scrambling from low-level inversion to high-level encryption types. The radio’s program­ming provides both automatic and manual control for clear and coded modes.

DIGITAL ANI AND EMERGENCY CONTROL Unit ID and emergency ANI for

computer-aided dispatch operations can be added with optional modules.A recessed
orange key is specifically provided for emergency ANI triggering (any PF key can be
programmed for emergency use).

EMERGENCY KEY & CALL The orange emergency key (or any

PF key) can be programmed to trigger an ANI option device.The
emergency call feature switches the radio automatically to a pre­programmed channel for dispatcher alert.

PASSWORD-PROTECTED PROGRAMMING AND CLONING

Cloning enables duplicating of radios in the field via a simple interface cable without the
use of a PC or special test jigs. For users who do not require cloning capability, a secure
password can be programmed to prevent cloning of a lost or stolen portable.Additionally,
all radios can have the programming password(s) protected to prevent unauthorized
extraction and duplication.

RADIO LOCK PASSWORD Preventing unauthorized use of lost or stolen portables,

this feature requires an access code to be entered every time the radio is powered up
(DTMF keypad models only).This password can be modified by the user in the field.

EMBEDDED MESSAGE Deep inside the Flash memory of the radio, an electronic

message can be stored containing owner identification, property I.D. numbers, user and
department names, ser vice records, etc.. A radio can be electronically identified even if
external labels, markings or factor y serial numbers have been removed.

PC PROGRAMMING AND TUNING To save both time and costs,radio parameter

programming and tuning can be accomplished via the universal accessory connector
from a PC-compatible computer without ever having to open the radio (KPG-35D software
and KPG-36 cable options required).

PROGRAMMABLE TWO-COLOR LED The

two-color LED provides traditional transmit/ warn­ing (red), receive (green), and alert (orange) visual
indications.This LED is recessed to limit omni-directional
visibility to everyone except the radio operator.If desired, the “green-busy”and “red­transmit” activities can be disabled independently for law enforcement or covert work.

OTHER FEATURES

❚ PROGRAMMABLE TOGGLE SWITCH ❚ TALK AROUND ❚ BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
❚ BCL OVERRIDE ❚ LOW BATTERY ALERT ❚ HIGH/LOW POWER ❚ MINIMUM VOLUME
❚ ANNUNCIATION TONE CONTROL

TK-290 TK-390

RECEIVER (Measurements made per RS-316-B)

Sensitivity

12 dB SINAD
20 dB Quieting

0.25 mV

0.35 mV

Selectivity

Wide
Narrow

-75 dB

-70 dB

-73 dB

-68 dB

Intermodulation distortion

Wide
Narrow

-75 dB

-68 dB

-73 dB

-65 dB
Spurious response -75 dB -73 dB
Audio output 500 mW with less than 3% distortion

TRANSMITTER (Measurements made per RS-316-B)
RF power output

HI
LO

5 W
1 W

4 W

1 W
Spurious reponse -70 dB
Modulation

Wide
Narrow

16KØF3E
11KØF3E

FM noise

Wide
Narrow

-45 dB

-40 dB

Audio distortion Less than 3%

Kenwood reserves the right to change specifications and features without prior notice.

14-6, 1-chome, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8501, Japan

P.O. BOX 22745, 2201 East Dominguez St., Long Beach, CA 90801-5745, U.S.A.

6070 Kestrel Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 1S8

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TK-290 TK-390

GENERAL

Frequency range

Type 1 136 ~ 174 MHz 450 ~ 490 MHz
Number of channels 160
Channel spacing

Wide

Narrow

25 kHz, 30 kHz

12.5 kHz, 15 kHz
(PLL step: 5/6.25/7.5 kHz)

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

(PLL step: 5/6.25 kHz)
Battery voltage 7.5 V DC ± 20 %
Battery life

(5-5-90 duty cycle) 10 hours at 5 W 10 hours at 4 W
Operating temperature

range

-22° F ~ +140° F

(-30° C ~ +60° C)

Frequency stability
(-22° F ~ +140° F) ±0.00025% ±0.0002%

Antenna impedance 50 W
Channel frequency spread

Type 1 38 MHz 40 MHz

Dimensions (W x H x D)
[projections not included]

(with keypad model)

2-5/16 x 6-3/32 x 1-1/2 in. (58 x 155 x 38 mm)

2-5/16 x 6-3/32 x 1-9/16 in. (58 x 155 x 39.5 mm)
Weight (net) 1.25 lbs. (565g ) with antenna and belt hook
FCC ID ALH21893110 ALH21903110
FCC compliance

Type 1

FCC parts 22, 74, 80, 90 FCC parts 22, 7 4, 90, 95

IC certification 282 195 345A 282 195 341A

KRA-14

VHF Helical Antenna

KRA-15

UHF Whip Antenna

KNB-17A

Ni-Cd Rechargeable Battery
(7.2 V, 1500 mAh)

*Not all accessories may be available, please contact dealers for details.

KSC-19

Regular Charger

KSC-20

Rapid Charger

Specifications

KVC-3

Regular Rate Vehicular Charger Adapter

KEP-1

Earphone Coil Cord Kit

KMC-25

Speaker Microphone
(MIL-SPEC, Noise Canceling)

KMC-26

Speaker Microphone
(MIL-SPEC, Noise Canceling &
Antenna Connector)

KBH-7

Spring-Action Belt Hook

KBH-8DS

Swivel Belt Loop with
D-Stub Backplate

Applicable MIL-STD

Standard

Low Pressure 500.1/Procedure I 500.2/Procedure I, II 500.3/Procedure I, II
High Temperature 501.1/Procedure I, II 501.2/Procedure I, II Cat. A1 501.3/Procedure I, II Cat. A1
Low Temperature 502.1/Procedure I 502.2/Procedure I, II Cat. C1 502.3/Procedure I, II Cat. C1
Temperature Shock 503.1/Procedure I 503.2/Procedure I Cat. A1, C1 503.3/Procedure I Cat. A1, C1
Solar Radiation 505.1/Procedure I 505.2/Procedure I 505.3/Procedure I
Rain 506.1/Procedure I, II 506.2/Procedure I, II 506.3/Procedure I, II
Humidity 507.1/Procedure II 507.2/Procedure II 507.3/Procedure II
Salt Fog 509.1/Procedure I 509.2/Procedure I 509.3/Procedure I
Dust 510.1/Procedure I 510.2/Procedure I 510.3/Procedure I
Vibration 514.2/Procedure VIII, X 514.3/Procedure I Cat. 8 514.4/Procedure I Cat. 8
Shock 516.2/Procedure I, II, V 516.3/Procedure I, IV 516.4/Procedure I, IV

MIL 810C
Methods/Procedures

MIL 810D
Methods/Procedures

MIL 810E
Methods/Procedures

CL184KP-E-4(00) 980508B Printed in Japan