Kenwood TK-8180H-K, TK-8180H-K2, TK-7180H-K Instruction Manual

KENWOOD CORPORATION

TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210

TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210

TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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We are grateful you cho se KENWOOD

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transceiver will provide dep endable comm unication s to keep person nel operati ng at peak effic iency.
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KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will
be pleased with the q uality and feat ures of this product.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUALMODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this

•TK- 7180H: VHF FM T ran sceiver

•TK- 8180H : UHF FM Transceiver

NOTICES TO THE USER

WARNING:

• 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 AND /OR INPRISONMENT.

• REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.

SAFETY:

It is important that the o perator is aware of, and understa nds, hazard s common to the operation of a ny
transceiver.

WARNING :

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EXPLOSIV E ATMOS PHERE S (GA SES, DUST, FUME S, etc.)

Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry spare
fuel containers in the trun k of your veh icle if your tr ansceiver is mounte d in the trunk a rea.

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INJURY F ROM RA DIO FR EQUEN CY TRA NSMISSIO NS

Do not operate y our transc eiver wh en somebo dy is eith er touching t he antenn a or stand ing within tw o to three
feet of it, to avoid the possib ility of radio freque ncy burns or r elated physical i njury.

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DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS

Operating the transcei ver within 500 fe et (150m) of dyna mite blasting ca ps may cause the m to explode.
Turn OFF your tra nsceiver when i n an area where bl asting is in progress, or where “T URN OFF TWO-WAY
RADIO” sighs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehicle, make sure they are
carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not transmit while the caps are being placed into or
removed from the container.

PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the foll owing precaut ions to prevent fir e, personal inj ury, and transceiver damage.

• Do not attempt to configure the tran sceiver while driving , it is too dangerous.

• Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty , humid , or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or s moke is detect ed coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power imm ediately.
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FCC WARNI NG

This equipment gener ates or uses ra dio frequency e nergy. Changes o r modification s to this equipm ent may cause
harmful interfere nce unless the m odificatio ns are expre ssly approve d in the instruc tion manua l. The user co uld
lose the authority to operate th is equipment if an unautho rized change or modifica tion is made.

KENWOOD CORPORATION

TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210

TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210

TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220

INFORMA TION TO THE DI GITAL DEVI CE USER REQ UIRED BY T HE 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 reason able protect ion again st harmful in terference i n a resident ial
installation.
This equipm ent gener ates, us es and can g enerate ra dio freq uency energy and, if not inst alled an d 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 harmfu l interferenc e to radio or tel evision rece ption, whic h can be deter mined by turn ing the
equipment off and on, t he user is enco uraged to try to c orrect the interfere nce by one or more of t he following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate th e receiving antenn a.

• Increase the separat ion between t he equipme nt and receiv er.

• Connect the equipment t o an outlet on a circuit diffe rent from that to w hich the receiver is connect ed.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpack ing instructio ns are for use by yo ur
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Carefully unpack th e transceiver. We recommend t hat you ident ify the items li sted in the fol lowing table befor e
discarding the packing m aterial. If a ny items are mi ssing or have bee n damaged dur ing shipment, file a claim
with the carrier imme diately.

• Supplied

Accessories

Quantity

Item

Part Number

K

Instruction Manua l

B62-××××-××

1

DC power cable

E30-××××-××

1

Fuse

F15-××××-××

1

Mounting bracket

J29-××××-××

1

Screw Set

N99-××××-××

1

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

WARNING

V arious e lectronic eq uipment in your v ehicle may ma lfunctio n if they are not p roperly protecte d from the ra dio
frecuency
energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection,anti-skid braking,and cruise control
systems are typical examples of eq uipment that may malfunctio n. If your veh icle contains such equip ment,
consult the dealer for the make of vehicl e and enlist his/ her aid in dete rmining if th ey will perform w hile
transmitting.

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service facility, or the factory.

KENWOOD CORPORATION

TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210

TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210

TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220

TOOLS REQUIRED

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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 too ls are require d for installi ng the transc eiver:

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

• 4.2mm(5/32 inch) drill bit f or the self-tapp ing screws

• Circle cutters

POWER CABLE CONNECTION

CAUTION

The transceiver operates in 12V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the
vehicle
Before installing the transceiver.

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 circ le cutter to dri ll the firew all, then inst all a rubber gr ommet.
2 Run the two- power cable leads through the firewall 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 a retaining band.

• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be remov ed for servici ng while keeping the

power applie d.

INST A LLING THE TRA NSCEIVE R

WARNING

For passenger safety,install the transceiver securely, using the supplied mounting bracket, so the t ransceiver will

not break loose in the event of a collision.

1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a templete. Drill the holes, then

attach the mounting bracket using the supplie d self-tapping screws.

• Be sure to mount the tran sceiver in a location wher e the control s are within easy re ach of the us er and where

there is sufficie nt space at the r ear of the transc eiver for cabl e connection s.
2 Connect the antenna and t he supplied power cable to the tr ansceiver .
3 Slide the transceiver into the moun ting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-hea ded screws.
4 Mount the microph one hanger in a lo cation wher e it will be w ithin easy reach of the user.

• The microp hone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere w ith the

safe operation of the vehicle.

CAUTION

When replacing the fu se in the DC pow er cable,be sure to replace it w ith a fuse of t he same value.
Never replace a fu se with a fuse th at has a hig her value.

GETTING ACQUAINTED