Kenwood TKR-740 User Manual

VHF FM REPEATER

TKR-740

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THANK YOU!

We are grateful you purchased this KENWOOD repeater. We believe this easy-to-program repeater will be highly effective in your communications system and will keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.

KENWOOD incorporates the latest in advanced technology into all of our products. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.

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, imprisonment, or both.

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The use of the warning symbol subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.

This equipment is intended for use in the countries as selected below:

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A ❑B ❑ DK ❑FIN ❑ F ❑D ❑GR ❑ IRL ❑I ❑ L

❑P ❑E ❑S ❑NL ❑GB ❑IS ❑FL ❑N

This transceiver has been tested for safety certification using 1 minute of transmission compared to 3 minutes of reception.

means the equipment is

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• Do not place the unit in excessively dusty and/or humid areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

• If you detect an abnormal odor or smoke coming from the unit, disconnect the power from the unit immediately. Contact your KENWOOD service center or dealer.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpacking information is for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.

Carefully unpack the repeater. 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.

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INSTALLATION

To install the handles onto the front panel of the repeater, align the handles with the holes on the front panel, then secure the handles using the supplied screws.

Please consult your dealer for installing the repeater and antenna.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture; to prevent fire or electric shock.

• Do not open the unit under any circumstances; to avoid risk of electric shock.

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

REPEATER OPERATION

Note: Please consult your dealer for programming the repeater.

When power is applied to the unit, the POWER indicator lights green.

Turn the VOLUME control clockwise until a click sounds to unmute the volume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn the VOLUME control counterclockwise fully to mute the volume.

The BUSY indicator lights green while receiving a signal and the TX indicator lights red while transmitting.

TRANSCEIVER OPERATION

■ Receive

Adjust the volume to your desired level. You may need to readjust the volume when you receive a message from your dispatcher or another member in your fleet.

• The BUSY indicator lights while a signal is being received.

■ Transmit

1 Listen to the channel before transmitting, to make sure it is

not being used.

2 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak in your normal

speaking voice.

• The TX indicator lights while transmitting.

3 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.