INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-290 TK-390 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER KENWOOD CORPORATION B62-0816-30 (K)(MC) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 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. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL TK-290: VHF FM Transceiver TK-390: UHF FM Transceiver NOTICES TO THE USER WARNING:
GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL. ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, ETC.). TURN OFF YOUR TRANSCEIVER WHILE TAKING ON FUEL, OR WHILE PARKED IN GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS. SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. i ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates KENWOODs voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas. For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). KENWOODs involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources. 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. ii 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer for technical assistance. CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................ 1 Supplied Accessories ................ 1 INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK
(OPTIONAL) ................................ 2 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) ... 3 INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR ................ 3 INSTALLING THE BELT HOOK ............ 3 INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) .............. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED ................... 5 Key Descriptions ...................... 6 Display .................................. 7 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .......... 8 BASIC OPERATIONS ...................... 10 Switching Power ON/OFF ........... 10 Adjusting the Volume................ 10 Selecting a Group ................... 10 Selecting a Channel ................. 11 Adjusting the Squelch ............... 11 Making a Call ......................... 11 KEY LOCK .................................. 12 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ................. 12 SCANNING ................................. 12 Priority Scan .......................... 13 DTMF CALLING ........................... 13 Manual Dialing ....................... 13 Redialing .............................. 14 Auto Dialing ........................... 14 DEALER PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS ................................... 16 AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES .... 19 iii UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized 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. Supplied Accessories metI koohtleB lasrevinU pacrotcennoc laeslennahC reppotslennahC teswercS dracytnarraW launamnoitcurtsnI rebmuNtraP XX-1560-92J XX-3630-90B XX-4950-30B XX-1240-23D XX-4002-99N XX-6180-26B ytitnauQ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Belt hook Universal connector cap Channel stopper Accessory screw Channel seal Screw set Binding screws 1 INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL) The battery pack is not charged at the factory. Charge the pack before use. Repeat the charge/discharge cycles two or three times after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) to bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. 1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver. 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks. 2 3 To remove the battery pack, push down on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver. CAUTION:
DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING THIS WILL OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY PACK WHICH MAY SHORTEN ITS LIFE OR DAMAGE IT. AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. IF, HAVING RECHARGED THE BATTERY, THE POWER TO THE CHARGER IS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON WHILE THE PACK IS STILL CONNECTED, RECHARGING WILL START AGAIN AND THE BATTERY WILL BECOME OVERCHARGED. DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY PACK TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASE FROM THE BATTERY PACK. INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) 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 CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR When a speaker/microphone is not being used, install the cap over the universal connector using the supplied accessory screw (4 x 6 mm). The antenna connector of the transceiver is an SMA male type connector. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the universal connector with the cap or the speaker/microphone connector. INSTALLING THE BELT HOOK If necessary, attach the belt hook using the two binding screws (3 x 6 mm) which are supplied in the screw set. Note: If the belt hook is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment. 3 INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/
microphone connector into the groove on the transceiver universal connector. 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw. Note: The speaker/microphone PF keys can be programmed with the functions listed in the table on page 8. A speaker/microphone with an antenna connector is also available. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED SMA male type antenna connector Microphone Speaker A B Display Battery pack release latch 5 Key Descriptions qqqqq TX/Busy/Battery low indicator Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving. Flashes red when the battery power is low while transmitting;
replace or recharge the battery. Note: This indicator can be disabled by your dealer {page 16}. wwwww Power switch/Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Turn counterclockwise, until a click sounds, to switch OFF the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume level. eeeee Selector Rotate this control to activate its programmable function {page 8}. 6 rrrrr Toggle switch Switch the toggle position to activate its programmable function {page 8}. ttttt Top 1 yyyyy Top 2 uuuuu Orange iiiii Side 1 ooooo Side 2
!0!0!0!0!0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch Press these PF
(programmable function) keys to activate their programmable functions {page 8}. Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
!1!1!1!1!1 DTMF keypad
(keypad models only) Press the keys on the telephone keypad to send DTMF tones.
!2!2!2!2!2 Universal connector Connect the external speaker/
microphone (optional) here. Otherwise, keep the supplied cover in place. Display qqqqq Alphanumeric display Displays the operating group or channel number, or the group or channel name. When making a DTMF or 2 Tone call, the display will alternate between CALL and the channel. Also displays various menu functions. wwwww 7 Segment display Displays the operating group or channel number. Also displays tA (Talk Around), P1 (Priority1), P2 (Priority2), PP (Priority1 and Priority2), or HC (Home Channel); depending on the function being used. eeeee A (Add) indicator Appears when a channel is added to the scanning sequence. rrrrr SCN (Scan) indicator Appears when Scan mode is active. ttttt MON (Monitor) indicator Appears when the monitor function is active. yyyyy LO (Low) indicator Appears when low power is selected. uuuuu OPT indicator Appears when Operator Selectable Tone is enabled. iiiii AUX (Auxiliary) indicator Appears when Aux is ON. Appears and blinks when the optional scrambler board is enabled. Note: The alphanumeric and 7 segment displays can be inverted if a PF key or the toggle switch is programmed with Invert Display {page 8}. 7 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS emaNnoitcnuF 2 1 xuA nwoDlennahC emaNlennahC tceleSlennahC pUlennahC ddA/eteleD llaCycnegremE nwoDpuorG nacSpuorG tceleSpuorG pUpuorG lennahCemoH yalpsiDtrevnI kcoLyeK pmaL rewoPwoL rotinoM yratnemoMrotinoM 8 rotceleS
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To program 2 functions onto each PF key and the toggle switch, Shift must first be programmed. Programming the same function onto both a PF key and the toggle switch will cause an error to occur
on the PF key. 9 Adjusting the Volume Turn the Power switch/Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume, and counterclockwise decreases it. Selecting a Group Turn the Selector, press the Group Up and Group Down keys, or use the toggle switch to select a group. Use the Selector, PF keys, or toggle switch, depending on which one is programmed with the group functions. BASIC OPERATIONS Switching Power ON/OFF To switch ON the transceiver, turn the Power switch/Volume control clockwise until it clicks. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn the Power switch/Volume control counterclockwise until it clicks. If the Radio Password function is programmed {page 16}, LOCKED will appear on the display when the power is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enter the password, then press the # key. If the wrong password is entered, an error tone will sound, and the transceiver will remain locked. The password can be a maximum of 6 digits. (This function is available on keypad models only.) 10 Selecting a Channel Making a Call Turn the Selector or press the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to select a channel. Use the Selector or PF keys, depending on which one is programmed with the channel functions. Adjusting the Squelch 1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level. 2 Press the keys programmed as Group Up and Group Down or Channel Up and Channel Down to adjust the squelch level. 1 Select the desired group and channel {page 10}. 2 Use the key or switch programmed as Monitor to check whether or not the channel is free. If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice. For best results, hold the transceiver approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips. 4 Release the PTT switch to receive. 11 KEY LOCK Use the key or switch programmed as Key Lock to activate the Key Lock function. When activated, only the PTT and toggle switch, the Selector, and the keys programmed as Emergency Call, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, SP Attenuation, Squelch OFF, Squelch Momentary, and Lamp can be used. TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapses. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will sound. To stop the warning tone, release the PTT switch. Note: TOT settings can be programmed by your dealer {page 16}. 12 SCANNING Note: The Scan function can be used with a minimum of two channels. Scan is used to monitor signals on the transceiver channels. When scanning, the transceiver checks each channel for a signal, and stops on a channel if one is present. Use the key or switch programmed as Scan. SCAN or the revert group/channel number (depending on which one is programmed by your dealer), and the SCN icon will appear on the display. A confirmation tone will sound. To quit scanning, use the Scan key or switch again. Two confirmation tones will sound. Priority Scan For Priority Scan to function, the Priority1 or Priority2 channel must be programmed. If only one of the priority channels are programmed, the transceiver will automatically change to that priority channel when a signal is received on it. This change occurs even if a signal is being received on another channel. If both priority channels are programmed, Priority1 is the high priority and Priority2 is the low priority. If a signal is being received on the Priority1 channel, the transceiver will change to that channel, even if a signal is being received on the Priority2 channel. DTMF CALLING Note: This function can only be used by transceivers with DTMF keypads. Manual Dialing To dial a number manually:
1 Press and hold the PTT switch. If Keypad Auto PTT is enabled
{page 16}, you do not need to press the PTT switch. 2 Press the desired DTMF keys. 13 Redialing Auto Dialing A maximum of 16 digits can be redialed. The last number dialed, either manually or automatically, will be redialed. To redial a number:
1 Press the key. An A will appear on the display. 2 Press the 0 key. The transceiver will redial the last number, and the digits will appear on the display. Note: If the transceiver power is switched OFF, the redial memory will be erased. 14 Note: Auto dialing is either enabled or disabled by your dealer {page 16}. Store:
To store a number in memory:
1 Press the # key. A D will appear on the display. 2 Press the desired DTMF keys to enter a maximum of 16 digits. Press and hold the PTT switch,
, or # to then press 2, 5, 8, 0, enter A, B, C, D,
(consecutively). 3 Press the # key. 4 Select the desired memory
, or #
channel by pressing a DTMF key
(1 ~ 9). The entered number will be stored in the memory channel selected. Confirm:
To confirm a stored number:
1 Press the # key. A D will appear on the display. 2 Press the key. D- will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key
(1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to confirm. The stored digits will appear on the display, and the DTMF tones will sound. Send:
To send a stored number:
1 Press the key. An A will appear on the display. 2 Press the memory channel key
(1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to send. The transceiver will begin the transmission, and the digits will appear on the display. Clear:
To erase a stored number from memory:
1 Press the # key. A D will appear on the display. 2 Press the # key again. D-CLR will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key
(1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to erase. 15 DEALER PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS The following list of functions can be enabled or disabled by your dealer:
CHANNEL Group Name Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency QT/DQT Decode QT/DQT Encode Channel Name Option Signaling TX Power Wide/Narrow Scan Delete/Add PTT ID Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) Beat Shift Voice Scrambler 16 Priority1 Channel Priority2 Channel Home Channel Emergency Channel EDIT Scan Information Priority1 Priority2 Look Back Time A Look Back Time B Revert Channel Dropout Delay Time Dwell Time Group Scan Priority Channel Quick Scan Priority1 Temp. D/A Priority2 Temp. D/A Temp. D/A Key Hold Time Revert Channel Display Optional Features Channel Text Size Group Text Size Power ON Tone Control Tone Warning Tone Alert Tone Minimum Volume Squelch Level BCL Override Selective Call Alert LED Radio Password Data Password Battery Warning Busy LED TX LED 7 Segment LCD Display Invert Display Emergency Channel Display Clear to Transpond External Speaker Noise Cancel Mic Mode: Self Programming/Panel Test/
Clone/Main Programming ID: ID Format/Speed/PTT ID/Dial ID/
Connect ID/Disconnect ID Operator Selectable Tone: OST Back Up/
Direct OST/OST Name Group Features Time-out Timer (TOT) TOT Pre-Alert 17 TOT Rekey Time TOT Reset Time Group Delete/Add Battery Save Signaling 2-Tone (1, 2, and 3) Decoder Call Format (1 and 2) Decoder Call Type (1 and 2) Tones (A, B, and C) Alert Tone/Transpond Auto Reset DTMF DTMF Speed (Encode) First Digit Time (Encode) First Digit Delay (Encode) and # Tone (Encode) DTMF Side Tone (Encode) DTMF Hold Time (Encode) Keypad Auto PTT (Encode) Manual Dial (Encode) Auto Dial (Encode) Auto Dial Programming (Encode) Auto Dial Memory (Encode) Alert Tone/Transpond (Decode) Primary Code (Decode) Secondary Code (Decode) Auto Reset (Decode) Dead Beat Disable (Decode) Embedded Message
(64 characters maximum) Please contact your dealer for details on these functions. 18 AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES The transceiver outputs various tones to indicate the transceiver operating status. Power ON Tone Key Operation Tone End of Operation Tone Operation Error Tone Sequence Error Tone Transmission Inhibit Tone Time-out Timer Warning Tone Selective Call Alert Tone Call Alert (Transpond) Dead Beat Disable Tone Password Agreement Tone Please contact your dealer for details on these functions. 19 Terminal Descriptions Name Universal connector NO. 1 SSW 2 SP+
3 SP-
4 MSW 5 EMC 6 ME 7 PTT 8 PF 9 NC 10 EMC 11 5M 12 TXD 13 RXD 14 NX EXT OUT Description EXT/INT SP switch input BTL output + for external speaker BTL output - for external speaker EXT/INT MIC switch input External microphone input External microphone earth PTT input Programmable function key input Non connect Earth 5V output Serial data output Serial data input Non connect External RF output This terminal has a built in EXIT/INT Non connect: INT ANT connect:EXT 15 Antenna Terminal 50 impedance Battery Terminal The battery terminal uses a spring plate. The negative terminal connects to the chassis ground. The battery is mounted on the rear and upper side of the transceiver using a sliding mounting method. 1 +
2 Back side view 1 2
Radio FRequency eneRgy SaFety inFoRmation This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver. FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C American National Standards Institute (C95.1 1992) American National Standards Institute (C95.3 1992) This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric &
Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitters antenna. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded. While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes. Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time. Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD. Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCCs occupational/
controlled environment RF exposure limits. To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observe and adhere to the above points. Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause interference to such equipment. Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must B59-2448-00 equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions.