Fcc ID: ALH24623110 2.1033(c)(3) MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-280 UHE FM TRANSCEIVER TK-380 KENWOOD CORPORATION 862-0967 -00 (K) 09 08 07 08 05 04 03 02 01 00 Zz
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S 98.11.2, 17:42 _ THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio 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. AMODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL TK-2B80: VHF FM Transceiver TK-380: UHF FM Transceiver 7 y Notices To The User:
@ GOVZANMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
@ ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE 8Y FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY. _j SAFETY: tt is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. WARNING:
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Tur off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations. TK-290/380 E COO 1 98.11.2, 08:19 One or more of the following statements may be
: applicable:
FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes of modifications to this equipment may cause harmtul interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authonty to operate this equipment itan unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DE VICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tesied and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 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 harmtul interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the Y interference will not occur in a particular installation. {f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
+ increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment to an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the deater for technical assisiance. 4 ATTENTION (U.S.A. only):
Se, Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or
& disposed of properly. State laws vary regarding
& the handling and disposal of nickel-cadmium
| batteries. Ni-cd Please contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer for more information. IANS j ames i 4 TK-280/380 E O0iii t 98.11.2, 16:10
TK-280/380 O0i-iti 2 96.11.4, 12:05 cr UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPME! N CONTENTS
- Supplied Accessories
| PREPARATION tnstatiiag/ Remaving the NiCd Battery ! Pack instailiag the Antenna installing the Bett Clip
{astalling the Cover over the Universal Connect Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone GETTING ACQUAINTED
| PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS .
} OPERATING BASICS Switching Power ON/OFF ... Adjusting the Volume Selecting a System/Group/ Channel . Time-out Timer (TOT) .
: OPERATION OVERVIEW . Trunking Format Conventional Format ..
| TRUNKED OPERATION (Trunking Format) ... Placing a Dispatch Call Receiving a Dispatch Call Placing a Telephone Call ... Receiving a Telephone Cal!
la Transmitting Receivitig ........... SYSTEM SCAN (Trunking Format) ... General ........2...-2-.-2-e-e-
Scanning Trunked Systems .. Scan Lockout .. Scan Reverl ... GROUP SCAN (Trunking Format) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Trunking Format) .... Scanning Conventional Systems - woseense CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Conventional Format) .....
& Transmitting ... - --
! Receiving :
General ...........2..0seeersceeeeee Priority Scan 2-TONE SIGNALLING (Conventional Format) -
| AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES ..........--+.----2220 i if
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| e TR-280/390 E GOI 3 98.11.4, 12:03 TK-280/380 01-22 1 Uae mete ene Note: The following instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authonzed KENWOOD 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. m Supplied Accessories TK-2B0 (M) | T90-0679-XX Flexible Tg geo (m) | T90-0682-xXX | 1 antenna TK-380 (M3) | T90-0684-XX Belt clip J29-0618-XX | 1 Univeral connector cap | B09-0363-XX 1 Screw set N99-2004-XX [1 Warranty card 1 1 Instruction manual Flexible Belt clip Universal Screw set antenna connector cap a2 4 io Ss 7 9.11.4, 12:00 am Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack Note: Remove the battery pack from the transceiver and take out the insulating paper before using. CAUTION: |
4 DONOT RECHAAGE THE BATTERY PACK IF ITIS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED, DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED. 4 AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. IF THE CHARGER POWER IS RESET (TURNED ON AFTER BEING TURNED OFF), RECHARGING WILL START AGAIN AND THE BATTERY PACK WILL BECOME OVERCHARGED.
@ DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OF DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE. 4 NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK. rs aS 1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of ihe transceiver. 2 Slide the battery pack aiong the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks. 3 To remove the battery pack, pull back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver. ears 2 33 RO TRONS IEP T DOT NNN
TK-280320 E 01-22 2 98.1.4. 12:00 TK-296380 01-22 installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it-clockwise until secure. Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3x 6mm screws. Note: if the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when lett sitting in a hot environment. 99,.11.4, 12:60 if you are not_using-a speak isrophone, install the cover over the univeral connector using the =, supplied 4 x 6 mm screw. ~
@ Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. 1 1
= eo r 7 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw. wrt 4 23 ee s TK-290/380 E 01-22 4 9B. 11.4, 12:00 Note: The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad (2). _@ Antenna connector Connect the supplied antenna here.
@ Rotary encoder Rotate this control to activate its programmable functions. For further details, contact your dealer. PAR ANAEMIA AH 5 2 eS TK-280/380 E 01-22 5 9.11.4, 12:00 TK-280/3280 E 01-22
@ POWER switch/ VOLUME contro!
/~ Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver. Auxiliary (orange) key
* Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}. Battery pack release iatch
/ Pull back on this latch to release the battery pack. See Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack on page 2. PF (Programmable Function) key
, Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}.
@ PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to cal! a station. PF (Programmable Function) key Press to activate its auxiliary function (page 8}. Transmit/ Battery low indicator This red LED lights during transmission./If it flashes during transmission, the battery pack power is low. Replace or recharge the battery pack.
@ S, A, 4B, and C> keys Press to activate their auxiliary functions {page 8}.
@ DTMF keypad (keypad models only) Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones.
@ Universal connector Connect an external speaker/ microphone (optional) here. Otherwise, keep the supplied cover in place. mma 6 a
S 98.11.24, 12:00 wm i A I aw Display BB Bowes sc sero 9 PE Displays the system, channel and group numbers. Also displays various functions which have been programmed by your deaier. Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority (Conventional Format). Appears when the key programmed as Monitor MON is pressed. Sve This icon is not used on this transceiver. Appears when you are using the System Sca SCN mode. A Appears when the key programmed as RF Lo Power Lo is pressed. BHN~os TK-2B0/380 E 01-22 Appears when the selected group is a4 programmed as telephone IDs. Appears and flashes when receiving a status \
message and when a message is in the stack. >
Contact your dealer for more information. i. Displays the system, group, and channel numbers. Your dealer can program group and channel names with up to 10 characters, in place of numbers. The left display is used as a delete indicator ( >) in Trunking Format and an add indicator (Y) in Conventional Format. The right display is used for the Selective Call (3) or Scrambler (_ ) function. The delete/ add indicators show the systems that are locked/ not locked out of the scanning sequence. Selective Call and Scrambler are optional functions that can be programmed by your dealer. a3 7 im L S. xy
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\ PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS /
Keys , , , and @ {page 5} can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed in the following table. The keys can only be programmed with functions, depending on whether you are using Conventional Format or Trunking Format. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. Note: If Function is programmed onto one of the above mentioned keys, the DTMF keypad (keypad models only) can also be used tor additional programmable keys.
Disconnect ID Display Character - Yes Yes Emergency 43-7") yes Yes 4 Function - Yes Yes ~
Group Down - Yes Yes -
| Group Up Yes Yes 7 Home Channe! _ Yes No . teers Group No Yes -
| Key Lock . Yes Yes Lamp Yes Yes o--
Memory (RCL/STO) Yes Yes =
a 98,11.4, 12:00 Memory (RCL) Memory (STO) Monitor A (Monitor . Unmute (Momentary)) 7 Monitor B (Monitor Yes | Ves Unmute (Toggle)) :
Monitor C (Carrier Squeich (Momentary)) Monitor D (Carrier Squelch (Toggle) Operator Sel Tone , / Yes Redial . + Yes Yes I - Lf 1
@ RF Power Lo Yes Yes eS
: | Scan < Yes Yes i Sean Del/Add _{ v Yes Yes Scan Temporary Delete * * No Yes System Down No Yes System Up No Yes Scrambler ? * Yes Yes |
Talk Around | = Yes No _. TEL Disconnect No Yes _
' This function can be selected only when the Scrambler/ ANI board has not been installed. 2 This function can be selected only when the Scrambler/ ANI board has been installed. TK-280380 E 01-22 9 9.11.4, 12:00
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@ Switching Power ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to swith OFF the transceiver.
@ Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it. N Selecting a System/ Group/ Channel
\ Select the desired system and group (Trunking :
~~ Format) using the System/ Group encoder and +
, keys. Select the desired group and channel (Conventional Format) using the Group/ Channel encoder and keys.
@ Time-out Timer (TOT) The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any single person from using a channel for an extended period of time. if you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alen tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 10 minutes. el 1Q0 0 32 SeeSeuneeeexcenee Se TK-280/380 E 01-22 10 9.11.4, 12:00
{ eee St Your dealer can program your transceiver for either Trunking Format of Conventional Format.
@ Trunking Format This format can handle up to 32 systems with up to 250 groups in each system. The transceiver can be used in both trunked mode and conventional mode. Systems, groups, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. m Conventional Format This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group. The transceiver can be ay used only in conventional mode. Groups, channels, es and their functions are programmed by your dealer. ESE EE EAE MEd I 11 o@om
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, TRUNKED OPERATION (Trunking Format) a Piacing a Dispatch Cal!
1 Select the desired system and group using the System/ Group encoder and keys. 2 Press the PTT switch.
{f the busy tone or intercept tone does not sound, communication is possible; start speaking.
+ For best sound quality at the receiving station, place your mouth approximately 1.5 inches (3-4 cm) from the microphone. m@ Receiving a Dispatch Call Switch ON the transceiver.
s 2 Set the volume level to about 1/2. :
Select the desired system and group using the System/ Group encoder and keys. (if the Scan function has been programmed, it can be turned ON if desired.) 4 When the dispatcher's voice is heard, adjust the volume as necessary.
@ Placing a Telephone Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System/ Group encoder and keys. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 4 second to ensure a connection. 3 Confirm that there is a dial tone from the repeater after releasing the PTT switch. wera 12 qa ARTEL LOLOL ITT S TK-280/380 E 01-22 12 9.11.4, 12:00 4 Press and hold the PTT switch, then dial using the front panel keypad. After dialing, release the PTT switch and wait for a response from the called party. 5 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. Only one person can speak at a time. 6 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the # key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect. ~
@ Receiving a Telephone Cail 1 Select the desired system and group using the Pa System/ Group encoder and keys. (If the Scan a function has been programmed, it can be turned ON if desired.) Atinging tone will sound when a call is received. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to listen. Only one person can speak at a time. 3 Toend the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the # key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect. TK-280/380 01-22 ce} 99.11.4, 12:00 Cee ee gaa
@ Transmitting 1 Select the desired system and group using the System/ Group encoder and keys. Press the key programmed as Monitor to check whether or not the channel is free.
+ ifthe channet is busy, wait until it becomes free. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. m Receiving 4 e 3 TK-280/380 01-22 Switch ON the transceiver. 2 Set the volume level to about 1/2. Select the desired system and group using the System/ Group encoder and keys. (if the Scan tunction has been programmed, it can be turned ON if desired.) When the dispatchers voice is heard, adjust the volume as necessary. my ts 98.11.4, 12:00 es TK-280/380 E 01-22 s) General if the Scan function is programmed, systems can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. When it is pressed, the SCN indicator and -SCAN-
or the revert system/ group number, appear on the display and scanning starts. The systems not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. When a call is received, scanning stops and the system and group digits appear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call. The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received. Scanning Trunked Systems When scanning trunked systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. See GROUP SCAN" on page 17. Scanning Conventional Systems When scanning conventional systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. See GROUP SCAN" on page 17. 5 9811.4. 12:00
TK-290/380 E 01-22 Scan Lockout If a prograrnmable auxiliary key is programmed with Scan Lockout, each system can be locked out of the scan sequence manually. The delete indicator will appear in the left hand display when the system displayed is locked out. x 7 Scan Revert Scan Revert refers to the revert systems and groups being scanned. You can select revert systems and groups using the System/ Group encoder and keys. Three types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available:
Last Called Revert: The last systenV/ group received is assigned as the new revert system and group. Last Used Revert: The last systern/ group responded to is assigned as the new revert system and group. Last Selected: The last systern/ group selected is assigned as the new revert system and group. 2096 723 soe 18 98.11.4, 12:00 Group Scan is available for both trunked and conventional systems. This feature is useful when more than one group is programmed in a system. Group Scan is set by the dealer on request. {t scans the revert groups as well as groups that are allowed to be scanned. When a call is received, the group indicator shows the group number, and that group becomes the revert group. Simply press the PTT switch to respond to the call. Note: Please contact your deaier for information concerning Priority Scan. TK-280/380 01-22 Ww 98,114, 12:00
~S TK-260/380 E 01-22 Transmitting 1 Select the desired group and channel using the Group/ Channel encoder and keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor to check whether or not the channel is free.
+ ifthe channet is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Receiving 1 Switch ON the transceiver. 2 Set the volume level to about 1/2. 3 Select the desired group and channel using the Group/ Channel encoder and keys. (If the Scan function has been programmed, it can be turned ON if desired.) 4 When a caller's voice is heard, adjust the volume as necessary. 13 98.114, 12:00
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\ SYSTEM SCAN (Conventional Format)
@ General If the Sean function is programmed, groups or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. The Scan function has a Single Scan or a Multi Scan. When the Sean key is pressed, the SCN indicator and "-SCAN-" or the revert group/ channel number, appear on the display and scanning starts. When a call is received, scanning stops and the group and channel digits appear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call. The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay, if the PTT switch is released, and no further signal is received. When the displayed group is not locked out of the scanning sequence, the add indicator () will appear on the display. Priority Scan The priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function. When a signal is received on the priority channel, the transceiver will automatically change to that channel, even if it is receiving a signal on a different channel. The Plindicator appears when the displayed channel is the priority channel. ELIE et LOE INEM N NC A 19 19 99.11.4, 12:00
. Ca Ree (eee) 2-Tone Signalling is either activated or disactivated by your dealer. 2-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives two tones corresponding to those set up in the transceiver. When the squelch opens, you will be able to hear the caller without any further action. After a correct code is received and the squelch opens, pressing the key programmed as Monitor will cancel the connection. If your dealer programmed Transpond for 2-Tone Signalling, your transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgment signal to the station that called when the correct tone is received. Transpond does not :
function when you are called with a Group code. ~<-
7 lf your dealer programmed Tone Alert for 2-Tone Signaling, your transceiver will emit a beep when a correct tone is received. Note: This transceiver is only capable of decoding 2-Tone Signais. It cannot encode a 2-Tone Signal. TK-290/380 01-22 20 9B.1T.4. 12:00 The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver's operating status. Please contact your dealer for further information on these tones. Deny Free System Ring Back Mode/
~~ System Search Mode No Yes e Group Call Yes Yes individual Calf Yes Yes -
Intercept No Yes -
Key Input Error Yes : Yes Key Press (A} Yes Yes Key Press [B] Yes Yes Key Press [C] Yes Yes Password Agreement Yes Yes Power ON Yes Yes Pre Alert Yes No Proceed No Yes PTT Release Yes Yes -
Queue No Yes -
TK-290/380 E 01-22 2 98.1.4, 32:00 Ringing Roil Over System Search System Search End Transpond TK-280/320 01-22 22 98.11.4, 12:00