HF FM REPEATER/ UHF FM REPEATER TKR-740/ TKR-840 [KENWOOD KENWOOD CORPORATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL acnignn mee 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. FEATURES You can easily program channel data using the KPG-47D version 2.00 or later (optional) on a PC. You can recall 1 of 32 preset channels using either a PF key or the external contro! tine. The firmware can be written to the Flash memory through an external source.
* QT/DOQT signalling can be programmed on each channel. It decodes up to 16 different QT/DQT tones at one time.
* When using the KPG-47D version 2.00 or later {optional}, RX PLL lock voltage, RX input signal strength, TX PLL lock voltage, TX output power, and the power supply voltage can be monitored ona PC. The interface port can be used with external equipment, such as a repeater controller. The repeater has multi-mode capability. Wide: 30 kHz, 25 kHz/ Narrow: 15 kHz,12.5 kHz Wide: 25 kHz/ Narrow: 12.5 kHz You can adjust the following functions from a PC:
Squeich (Analog/ RSSI) Signalling Balance Digital Pager Balance
* Maximum Deviation Signailing Deviation (TD)
* QT Deviation e DAT Deviation CW Deviation Digital Pager Deviation Test Tone Deviation
* Remote TA RF Power
* RX Audio Signal Output (RA) RX Detector Signal Output (RD) TX Audio Input (TA) Voting Tone Level PRECAUTIONS Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture; to prevent fire or electric shock.
(TKA-740)
(TKR-840) Donot 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. 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. NOTICES TO THE USER FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmtul interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could fose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. 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. UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT. Note: The following unpacking information is tor 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 folowing 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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- To install the handles onto the front panel of the receiver, align the handles with the holes on the front panel, then secure the handies using the supplied screws. Please consult your deater for installing the repeater and antenna. MICROPHONE Connect a KENWOOD optional microphone to the MICROPHONE jack on the front panel. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS a os Panel Q e000 CO
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@ REF (reference) indicator Lights red when using an external reference frequency. Lights green when using the internal reference frequency.
@ BUSY indicator Lights green while a signal is being received.
@ TX (transmit) indicator Lights red while transmitting.
@ POWER indicator Lights green when power is applied. Display Two, 7-segment digits display the channel number or status. m@ Rear Panel De tway ruse ERLAEF Tx ouT Ez Of c
@ RX IN jack Connect a RX antenna or a duplexer to this BNC receptacle.
@ TEST/SPKR jack Test input/output jack. Connect an external speaker to this jack.
@ REMT I/O jack Connect an external remote controller to this jack.
@ CONTROL I/O jack Connect an external programming device or repeater controller to this DB-25 interface. 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 contro! 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. Press these keys to activate their programmable functions. TEST switch Press to transmit an unmodulated signal with no external microphone connected. VOLUME control Turn clockwise until a click sounds, to unmute the volume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to mute the volume.
@ MICROPHONE jack Connect a microphone to this 8-pin modular jack.
@ EXT.REF IN jack Connect an external reference frequency (10 MHz,
-10 dBm or higher) to this BNC receptacle. DC 13.8V jack Connect a 13.8 V DC power supply to this jack.
@ FUSE Insert a 4 A blade fuse into this fuse holder. TX OUT jack Connect a TX antenna or a duplexer to this BNC receptacle. TRANSCEIVER OPERATION mw 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. e 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 PTT switch and speak in your normal speaking voice. FCC regulations require that you identify the station you are calling as well as your own station (your assigned call sign). e The TX indicator lights while transmitting. TUNING PROCEDURE Main PC Adjustment(TKR-240) No. ftem [ Condition | Measuement paint | Method Equipment | Seec Setup [_iostalal F ig ond powersupaly RD output Levell wide) |_Ch4, 154 1MHz -33d9m(0-10) ANT. SG TROD GRDEV Ch1O, 1541: SB mn O-10}|
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