Kenwood TK-480, TK-481 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-280/ TK-380

800 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER/ 900 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-480/ TK-481

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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-280: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-380: UHF FM Transceiver

• TK-480: 800 MHz FM Transceiver

• TK-481: 900 MHz 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.

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.

CONTENTS

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

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

PREPARATION .................................................. 2

Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack ... 2

Installing the (Optional) Antenna ........................ 3

Installing the Belt Clip ..................................... 3

Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector ..... 4

Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone ... 4

GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................ 5

Display ...................................................... 7

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ................. 8

OPERATION OVERVIEW....................................... 10

Trunking Format ...........................................10

Conventional Format (TK-280/ TK-380 Only) ..........10

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

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

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

Selecting a System/ Group/ Channel ...................11

Time-out Timer (TOT) .................................... 12

TRUNKED OPERATION (Trunking Format) ..................13

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

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

Placing a Telephone Call (Keypad Models Only) ......14

Receiving a Telephone Call (Keypad Models Only) ... 14

CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Trunking Format) ........... 15

Transmitting ............................................... 15

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Receiving ..................................................15

SYSTEM SCAN (Trunking Format) ........................... 16

Scanning Trunked Systems .............................. 16

Scanning Conventional Systems ........................ 16

Scan Lockout .............................................. 17

Scan Revert ................................................17

GROUP SCAN (Trunking Format) ............................ 18

CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Conventional Format) .....19

Transmitting ............................................... 19

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

SCAN (Conventional Format) ................................20

Priority Scan ...............................................20

2-TONE SIGNALLING (Conventional Format) .............. 21

FleetSync™: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ... 22

Key Functions ............................................. 22

Selcall (Selective Calling) ............................... 23

Status Message ...........................................25

Optional Short Messages Feature ......................27

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ..........28

Making a DTMF Call (Keypad Models Only) ...........28

DTMF Signalling ..........................................30

DBD (Dead Beat Disable) ................................ 30

AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES .......................... 31

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Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the

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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

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Battery

pack

Belt

clip

Universal

connector cap

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PREPARATION

■ Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack

◆ 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 short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.

◆ 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 (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.

■ Installing the Belt Clip

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 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 Cover over the Universal Connector

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

■ 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.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

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Microphone Speaker

Note: The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad (!1).

q Antenna connector

Connect an (optional) antenna here.

w Rotary encoder

Rotate this encoder to activate its programmable function. (System or Group Up/ Down in Trunking Format, and Group or Channel Up/ Down in Conventional Format.) For further details, contact your dealer.

e POWER switch/ VOLUME control

Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver.

r Auxiliary (orange) key

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}.

t Battery pack release latch

Pull back on this latch to release the battery pack. See “Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack” on page 2.

y PF (Programmable Function) key

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}.

u PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch

Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.

i PF (Programmable Function) key

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}.

o Transmit/ Battery low indicator

This red LED lights during transmission. If programmed by your dealer, when the battery pack power is low, the LED flashes during transmission. Replace or recharge the battery pack.

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s keys

Press to activate their auxiliary functions {page 8}.

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!1 DTMF keypad (keypad models only)

!1!1

Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones.

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Connect the (optional KMC-25) speaker/ microphone here. Otherwise, keep the supplied cover in place.

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