Kenwood TK-481 User Manual

TK-480/481

800/900 MHz FM Portable Radios

GENERAL FEATURES

• 2.5 W 800 MHz Models

• 2.5 W 900 MHz Models

• Trunked Format

• LTR®Trunked Systems

• Conventional Systems

32 Systems / 250 Groups

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System Scan

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• List Type System Scan

• 10 Character Alphanumeric Aliases

• Lighted Dot Matrix LCD

• 3-Digit Sub-Display

• Function / Status LCD Icons

• Transmit / Busy / Call Alert / Warn LED

• 4 Front Panel PF keys

• 2 Side PF Keys

• Orange Emergency / AUX Key

• 12-Key DTMF/PF Keypad

500 mW Speaker Audio

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• Companded Audio

Encryption / ANI Board Control

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• Emergency Call Features

• Emergency Man-Down Option

• DTMF Encode / Decode

• Time Out Timer

• Low Battery Alert

• Weather-sealed ACC Connector

• MIL-Spec Speaker Mic Option

• Windows®Programming & Tuning

• Windows®Firmware Uploading

• Front Panel Test

• Cloning

• MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F

MIL-STD “Driven-Rain”

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Intrinsically Safe Option

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• NPSPAC Option

CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS

• QT / DQT

• Single Priority Group Scan

• Busy Channel Lockout

TRUNKED SYSTEMS

• Kenwood LTR®Features

FleetSync

• PTT ID Digital ANI

• Selective Call & Group Call

• Status Messaging

• Emergency Status

• Caller ID Display

• Short Text Messages (Option)

• PC Serial Interface (Option)

Keypad model also available. (Not actual size proportion)

Options

JQA-QMA1205

■ KNB-16A

Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1100 mAh)

■ KBP-4

AA Refillable Battery Pack (Holds 12 AA-Size Cells)

■ KNB-17A

Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1500 mAh)

■ KNB-17B

Ni-Cd I.S. Battery Pack (1500 mAh)

■ KNB-21N

Ni-MH Battery Pack (1600 mAh)

■ KNB-22N

Ni-MH Battery Pack (2100 mAh)

■ KNB-22NC

Ni-MH I.S. Battery Pack (2100 mAh)

■ KSC-19

Regular Rate Ni-Cd Charger

■ KSC-24

Rapid Rate Dual-Chemistry Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Charger

■ KMB-16

Multi-Charger Adapter

■ KVC-5A

Heavy-Duty D.C.Vehicular Drop-In Charger

Specifications

Model TK-480 TK-481

GENERAL

Frequency Range RX: 851 ~ 870 MHz RX: 935 ~ 941 MHz

System Max. 32 Group Max. 250 per system Channel Capacity Max. 600

(Conventional)

PLL Channel Spacing 25 kHz 12.5 kHz

(PLL step: 12.5 kHz) Battery Voltage 7.5 V DC ± 20 % Battery Life (5-5-90 Duty Cycle)

KNB-16A Battery 8 hours

KNB-17A Battery 10 hours

KNB-21N Battery 10.5 hours

KNB-22N Battery 13 hours Operating Temperature -22° F ~ +140° F Range (-30° C ~ +60° C) Frequency Stability ±0.00025% ±0.00015% (-22° F ~ +140° F) Dimensions (W x H x D) 2-5/16 x 5-5/16 x 1-5/16 in. (58 x 135 x 34 mm) [projections not included] with KNB-21N battery Weight (net) 17.3 oz. (490 g ) with KNB-21N battery,

FCC ID ALH22961110 ALH22992110 IC Certification 282195282 282195286

TX: 806 ~ 825 MHz, TX: 896 ~ 902 MHz,

851 ~ 870 MHz 935 ~ 941 MHz

(Talk Around) (Talk Around)

antenna and belt hook

■ KVC-3

Regular Rate Vehicular Charger Adapter for (KSC-19)

■ KHS-12

3-Wire Palm Mic with Earphone

■ KVC-4

Rapid Rate Vehicular Charger Adapter for (KSC-24)

■ KHS-14

Lightweight Single Muff Headset

■ KMC-25

MIL-SPEC Speaker Mic

■ KEP-1

Heavy Duty Earphone

■ KHS-15-BH

Heavy Duty Behind-the-Head Headset

■ KHS-15-OH

■ KHS-11

2-Wire Palm Mic with Earphone

Heavy Duty Over-the-Head Headset

■ KBH-10

Low Profile Belt Clip

All accessories and options may not be available in all markets. Contact an authorized Kenwood dealer for details and complete list of all accessories and options.

Model TK-480 TK-481

RECEIVER (Measurements made per TIA/EIA-603)

RF Input Impedance 50 Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 0.30 µV Selectivity 70 dB: ±25 kHz 63 dB: ±12.5 kHz Intermodulation Distortion 65 dB: ±25/50 kHz 60 dB: ±12.5/25 kHz Spurious Response 70 dB (except 1/2 IF) Audio Output 500 mW at 16Ω, with less than 5% distortion Channel frequency spread 19 MHz 6 MHz

TRANSMITTER (Measurements made per TIA/EIA-603)

RF Power Output HI: 2.5 W, LO: 1 W RF Output Impedance 50 Spurious & Harmonics 60 dB Modulation 16KØF3E 11KØF3E FM Noise 45 dB 40 dB Audio Distortion Less than 5% Channel Frequency Spread 64 MHz 45 MHz

Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.

FleetSync®is a registered trademark of Kenwood Corporation.

LTR

is a registered trademark of Transcrypt International.

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Applicable MIL-STD & IP

Standard MIL 810C MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F

Low Pressure 500.1/Procedure I 500.2/Procedure I, II 500.3/Procedure I, II 500.4/Procedure I, II High Temperature 501.1/Procedure I, II 501.2/Procedure I, II 501.3/Procedure I, II 501.4/Procedure I, II Low Temperature 502.1/Procedure I 502.2/Procedure I, II 502.3/Procedure I, II 502.4/Procedure I, II Temperature Shock 503.1/Procedure I 503.2/Procedure I 503.3/Procedure I 503.4/Procedure I, II Solar Radiation 505.1/Procedure I 505.2/Procedure I 505.3/Procedure I 505.4/Procedure I Rain 506.1/Procedure I, II 506.2/Procedure I, II 506.3/Procedure I, II 506.4/Procedure I, III Humidity 507.1/Procedure I, II 507.2/Procedure II, III 507.3/Procedure II, III 507.4 Salt Fog 509.1/Procedure I 509.2/Procedure I 509.3/Procedure I 509.4 Dust 510.1/Procedure I 510.2/Procedure I 510.3/Procedure I 510.4/Procedure I, III Vibration 514.2/Procedure VIII, X 514.3/Procedure I 514.4/Procedure I 514.5/Procedure I Shock 516.2/Procedure I, II, V 516.3/Procedure I, IV 516.4/Procedure I, IV 516.5/Procedure I, IV

Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures

footnotes from Front:

Trunked Format: 32 Systems max. (prog. for LTR®or Conventional), 250 Groups per system max (limited per repeater channels programmed).

Keypad models only.

DTMF Encode includes PTT ID, Emergency ANI, Manual Encode (keypad models), Auto-Dial (32 numbers); DTMF Decode includes Stun (dead beat disable), primary/secondary selective cal with call alert and transpond.

KPG-49D required: Windows®98/ NT/ 2000/ Me/XP compatible.

Kenwood LTR®Features: KPG-49D Group Delete/Add, LTR®Talk Around, Scan Revert Group Display, System Scan, Group Scan, Auto Search.

FleetSync®(not FleetSync®II capable).

Short Text Messages are radio stored & LCD displayed.

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