Kenwood TK-372G, TK-272g User Manual

TK-272G/372G

A Starring Role in Every Situation, Every Application

Get a flying start with Kenwood's TK-272G/372G - tough
portables that offer top performance, operating ease and
versatility. Intergrated QT & DQT signaling, 32-channel memory
capacity, priority scan, High output (500 mW speaker), and a built­in speaker mic jack are just some of the many features that make
these radios an unbeatable investment.

Elements of a Premuim Radio Product

Strength & Durability
Performance
User-Friendly Interface
Versatility
Other Features
Specifications
Applicable MIL-STD

Strength & Durability

A clear demonstration of Kenwood's high standards of design, manufacturing and
quality assurance is the fact that our facilities are ISO-9001 certified. Reliability is built
into every one of our products from the component level up. So when it comes to
choosing the communications equipment on which your buiness must depend, you can
rely on the "Kenwood" brand.

Vertical Layered Design

In a fresh departure from the conventional stacked design, the battery pack forms the
entire back of the unit and the transceiver components from the front. This approach
results in a stronger chassis and a single PCB, and improves the overall styling and
appearance of the radio.

MIL-STD 810 C/D/E

The TK-272G/372G are manufactured along Kenwood's demanding technical and

industrial standards, meeting or exceeding the tough environmental standards used by
the U.S. Department of Defense. These radios pass U.S. MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standards
covering shock, vibration, humidity, dust, and rain, for reliable performance in even the
toughest conditions.

Die-Cast Chassis and Polycarbonate Case

The monocoque aluminum die-cast chassis-heat sinks borrows a
principal from aircraft construction for rigid strength. Surrounding this
and forming an integral part of the chassis, is the super-tough
polycarbonate case to provide years of durability. The heavy-duty belt
clip and antenna mount are also integrated into the chassis for
strengthened unit construction.

Weather-Resistant

Integrated elements like gasket seals and the polyvinyl speaker cone prevent moisture
penetration for confident wet weather use.

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Performance

Kenwood employs the lastest in surface-mount techniques, multi-layer epoxy PCBs,
advanced integrated circuits and hybrid components to ensure that the TK-272G_372G
portables provide rugged, power-efficient performance.

Companded Audio

The Compandor noise-reduction feature enhances audio clarity on narrow bandwidth
systems and is programmable per channel. Voice intelligence components are amplified
and compressed at the transmit end then re-expanded on the receive end to reproduce
the original audio signal.

Heavy-Duty Antenna Mount

The antenna's industry-standard SMA connector provides improved mechanical and
electrical performance.

High Output Audio

A large 1-3/8 inch speaker provides 500 mW audio output. This enables the user to hear
transmissions clearly even in the noisiest environments.

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User-Friendly Interface

An essential part of performance is operating ease. And thanks to a sophisticated
ergonomic layout, with carefully arranged controls, these radios are simple for anyone to
use. Setup and maintenence are also easy.

Alphanumeric LCD Display

The 8-channel display panel provides quick recognition of operating status and present
settings with alphanumeric and icon characters. For enhanced nighttime viewing,
pressing the backlight key illuminates the LCD display and keypad, and if no other keys
are operated, backlighting shut offs after 5 seconds.

Busy Channel Lockout

Lockout further improves channel management by preventing transmission if another
talk group is already on the air.

Built-IN QT and DQT Signaling

QT & DQT functions segregate talk groups so users only hear calls from their own group
for clearer, improved communications.

Built-In 2-Tone Decoder and Encoder

The decoder and encoder functions offer 2-tone paging code assignable to any channel.
An incoming message is signaled with audible and visible alerts.

Call Alert

Notifies you as to whether the call received had DTMF or 2-tone signaling.

DTMF Transpond

Transmits a code telling the caller that your radio received their DTMF paging signal.

Signaling And/Or Logic

For improved response when using combinations of signaling systems, squelch is
opened when either one, or all, signal requirements are met.

Dialing Features

Telephone interconnect is possible with the DTMF memory Auto-Dial and redial
features. Kenwood also offers the

TK-270G/370G modles with full DTMF manual dialing