Kenwood TK-8360(X), TK-8360 Operation Manual

TK-8360

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B5A-0917-00 (X)

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your Citizen Band mobile radio applications

CONTENTS

NOTICES TO THE USER ................................................................... 3

PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................... 3

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................ 4

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 4

PREPARATION ......................................................................... 4

GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................................... 6

FRONT AND REAR VIEWS ............................................................ 6

DISPLAY ................................................................................ 7

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................................... 8

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................................ 8

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ............................................................ 8

SELECTING A CHANNEL .............................................................. 8

TRANSMITTING/ RECEIVING ......................................................... 8

SIMPLEX/ DUPLEX SELECT MODE .................................................. 8

SQUELCH OFF .......................................................................... 9

SQUELCH CITY/COUNTRY MODE.................................................... 9

CTCSS/DCS ................................................................................. 9

SCAN .......................................................................................11

PRIORITY SCAN ......................................................................11

SCAN DELETE/ADD ...................................................................11

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ............................................................12

SIGNAL STRENGTH ..................................................................12

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............................................................12

UHF CB CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES ..................................................12

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................15

Firmware Copyrights

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NOTICES TO THE USER

◆ Illegal operation is punishable by ﬁ ne and/or imprisonment.

◆ Refer service to qualiﬁ ed 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. Do

not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.

◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the

antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.

◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them

to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs 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

Observe the following precautions to prevent ﬁ re, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

• Do not attempt to conﬁ gure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

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

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafﬁ c laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not use options not speciﬁ ed by KENWOOD.

• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.

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

◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

◆ Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the

cable.

For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

GETTING STARTED

Note: The following instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD

service facility, or the factory.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, ﬁ le a claim with the carrier immediately.

DC power cable (with fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• 10 A fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Screw set

• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Hex-headed screw with washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Flat washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Instruction manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PREPARATION

Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples include electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.

■ Power Cable Connection

The transceiver operates in 12 V 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 ﬁ rewall, where the power

cable can be passed through.

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

2 Run the power cable through the ﬁ rewall and into the engine compartment.

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

negative (–) battery terminal.

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

4 Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.

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

■ Installing the Transceiver

For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

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

1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a

template. Using a 4.2 mm drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied screws.

• Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is sufﬁ cient space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.

2 Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.

3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-

headed screws.

4 Mount the optional microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy

reach of the user.

• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.

When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value. Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a higher value.

M4 x 6 mm

Hex-headed screw

Antenna

connector

Power input

connector

Black (–) cable

DC power cable

Flat

washer

Spring

washer

5 x 16 mm

Self-tapping screw

Red (+) cable

Optional Microphone

Mounting bracket

12 V vehicle

battery

Fuse

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