Kenwood TK-690 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-690 series

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-790 series

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-890 series

THANK YOU!

We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile 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

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• TK-690H: VHF FM Transceiver

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• TK-790: VHF FM Transceiver

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• TK-790H: VHF FM Transceiver

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• TK-890: UHF FM Transceiver

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• TK-890H: UHF FM Transceiver

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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!

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

Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station. Do not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.

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INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is within two to three feet of the antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.

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DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS

Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. Operating the transceiver within 150 meters (500 feet) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them to explode. If you are carrying blasting caps in your vehicle, make sure they are enclosed in a metal box with a padded interior. Do not transmit while the caps are being placed into or are being removed from the container.

Note:

This instruction manual covers only the basic functions of the transceiver. Consult your dealer

for more detailed information.

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.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Tools Required ......................................................................................... 3

Power Cable Connection ........................................................................ 3

Installing the Transceiver........................................................................ 4

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

Basic Front Panel (KCH-10) .................................................................... 5

Basic Panel Display ................................................................................. 6

Full-featured Front Panel (KCH-11)........................................................ 7

Full-featured Panel Display .................................................................... 9

Rear Panel ............................................................................................... 10

Microphone ............................................................................................. 10

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ................................................................. 11

BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 15

Switching Power ON/ OFF .................................................................... 15

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................ 15

Selecting a Group .................................................................................. 15

Selecting a Channel ............................................................................... 15

Making a Call .......................................................................................... 15

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

Manual Dialing ........................................................................................ 16

Redialing ................................................................................................. 16

Auto Dialing ............................................................................................ 16

OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 18

Time-out Timer (TOT) ............................................................................ 18

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) ...............................................................18

Operator Selectable Priority Channel .................................................. 18

2Tone/ DTMF Signaling ......................................................................... 18

Roll Over/ Dead End .............................................................................. 19

Dead Beat Disable (DBD) ...................................................................... 19

Timed Power OFF................................................................................... 19

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note:

The following unpacking instructions are for use by your

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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 have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

■ Supplied Accessories

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TK-790

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TK-790

TK-890

Item

Microphone and microphone cable

Microphone hanger J19-1584-X5 Mounting bracket J29-0422-X3

Power cable assembly E30-3318-X5 Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug

Cover F07-1336-X5 Retaining band J61-0307-X5

Knob

Hex-headed screw N09-2177-X5 Self-tapping screw

(5 x 16 mm) Self-tapping screw

(4 x 16 mm) Spring washer Flat washer Warranty card

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The microphone cable can also be ordered separately as E30-3313-X8.

Part Number

T91-0587-X5

F05-1537-X5 E37-0733-X5

K29-4704-X4 K29-5276-X3

K29-5277-X3 K29-5305-X3

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N16-0050-X6 N15-1050-X6

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Fuse (15 A)

Retaining band

Self-tapping screw

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Speaker short plug

Knob

Spring washer

Flat washer

PREPARATION

WARNING!

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VARIOUS ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN YOUR VEHICLE MAY MALFUNCTION IF THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM THE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY WHICH IS PRESENT WHILE TRANSMITTING. ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION, ANTI-SKID BRAKING, AND CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT THAT MAY MALFUNCTION. IF YOUR VEHICLE CONTAINS SUCH EQUIPMENT, CONSULT THE DEALER FOR THE MAKE OF VEHICLE AND ENLIST HIS AID IN DETERMINING IF THEY WILL PERFORM NORMALLY WHILE TRANSMITTING.

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ALTHOUGH THE REMOTE PANELS ARE WATER RESISTANT, THE MAIN TRANSCEIVER BODY IS NOT. MOUNT IT IN A PLACE WHERE IT WILL NOT GET WET.

Note:

The following preparation instructions are for use by your

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service facility, or the factory.

■ Tools Required

Note

: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend below the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.

The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:

• 6 mm (1/4 inch) or larger electric drill

• Drill bits (sizes listed below) and circle cutters

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■ Power Cable Connection

CAUTION:

CHECK THE BATTERY POLARITY AND VOLTAGE OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER.

THE TRANSCEIVER OPERATES IN 12 V NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEMS ONLY!

1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the

power cable can be passed through.

• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet.

2 Run the two power cable leads through the fire wall and into the engine

compartment, from the passenger compartment.

3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead

to the negative (–) battery terminal.

• Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with the provided retaining band.

• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied.

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