BK Technologies KNGM150 MOBILE VHF (136-174MHz) User Manual

RELM WIRELESS CORP. - BK RADIO MOBILE VHF (136-174MHz) Users Manual

Users Manual

KNG Mobile RadioBasic FunctionalityandOperationMENUCGTXD P2R TAR TAPWRSCNChannel 16Secure One155.645 MHzØPreliminary
ContentsBasic Operation ...................................................................................1Receive ..........................................................................................1Transmit .........................................................................................1Radio Controls .....................................................................................2LCD Display Options ...........................................................................3Status Indicators.............................................................................3Alphanumeric Label Options ..........................................................4Microphone Controls ......................................................................5Button/Menu Functions and Navigation ............................................5Function Selection ..........................................................................5Touch Screen Selection .................................................................5Button Options................................................................................5Menu Screen Selection .................................................................7Menu Options .................................................................................8Service ..................................................................................................8
RELM/BK Radio 1Basic OperationReceiveTurn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The 1. radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button or selecting 2. “Monitor” from the menu list to hear squelch noise. Turn the Volume knob to set a comfortable volume level. Press the [MON] button again or select “Monitor” from the menu to stop squelch noise.Select a channel zone (if applicable) by pressing the [ZONE] 3. button. Use the PREV/NEXT buttons to select the desired channel zone. Press [ENTER] to set. Alternatively, “Zone Select” may be programmed as a menu item. Select a channel by turning the Channel Selector knob. When the 4. unstopped channel selector is rotated past the highest channel, the radio will emit a beep and wrap around to the st channel. When rotated past the lowest (1st) channel, the radio will emit a beep and wrap to the highest programmed channel.TransmitPress the 1. PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to 2. two inches from your mouth. Release the 3. PTT switch to stop transmitting.If the TX annunciator does not appear and a tone is heard, you are on a receive-only channel or the channel is busy (if Busy Channel Lockout is enabled). Turn the Channel Selector knob to an authorized transmit channel or wait until the channel is clear (if Busy Channel Lockout is enabled).If the length of your transmission exceeds the preset Time-Out Timer setting, the transmitter automatically shuts off and a tone sounds. To continue the transmission, release the PTT switch, then press it again and continue talking.
KNG Mobile User’s Guide2Radio ControlsChannel/Zone SelectOKBK RADIOON/OFF - Volume Emergency ButtonLCD Touch ScreenFunction SelectMicrophone Jack Home ButtonUSB PortM E N UTXD P2T/AMONSCNChannel 16Secure One155.645 MHzØCPOn / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on / off button and a rotate volume knob. Pushing the button in and releasing will toggle the state of the mobile from on to off and back. Rotating this knob will increase or decrease the audio volume setting.Microphone Jack: This connector is for attaching the microphone and certain other accessories to the mobile.USB Port: This connector (under the cover) is for attaching a mini A/B USB connector. This is a USB client port and is used for programming / conguring the radio with the Windows PC programming software.LCD Touch Screen: This is the color display / touch screen that is used to show the user the status and operating condition of the radio as well as receive input from the user via the touchscreen soft buttons.LED: The LED indicator is used to show various operational states such as active receive and active transmit. Orange Button: The orange button is a programmable function button. However, it defaults to the Emergency function which is its typical assignment.Channel Select: The knob on the right side of the front panel is the Channel Select knob. Turn the knob to select the desired operating channelHome: When navigating a menu pressing the Home button will exit the menu mode and return to normal radio operation.Menu Navigation: The menu navigation pad is used to navigate the menu system. The up / down arrows will move the user to a new menu selection. The OK button selects the currently highlighted menu item. LED
RELM/BK Radio 3LCD Display OptionsKNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The top line displays radio activity such as transmit and receive indications, repeater talk-around selection, etc.The middle section shows programmed information for the selected channel.The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon.StatusIndicatorsProgrammableButtonsProgrammable Channel InformationM E N UTXD P2T/AMONSCNChannel 16Secure One155.645 MHzØCPStatus Indicators Receiver Signal StrengthRXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time ActiveTXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit AnalogH High Transmit PowerL Low Transmit PowerP1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel, Encrypted, ClearFlashing when Tx is encrypted orwhen Rx incoming signal is encrypted.(continued)
KNG Mobile User’s Guide4Status IndicatorsScanned ChannelCPChannel Scan OnZPZone Scan OnCPPriority Scan OnRepeater Talkaround enabledMonitor ModeFlashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operationOpen AudioAlphanumeric Label OptionsNOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor.Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned ChannelChannel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned ChannelFrequency Operating Frequency of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel Received Unit ID P25 ID of the radio transmitting the message cur-rently being receivedIf the received ID is programmed in your radio's Call List, the corresponding label will be displayedReceived Talk Group ID P25 Talk Group ID of the radio transmitting the mes-sage currently being receivedZone Number Number of Currently Selected ZoneZone Label Label of Currently Selected ZoneZone and Channel Currently Selected Zone and Channel NumbersMicrophone ControlsKAA0290 microphone include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch.
RELM/BK Radio 5OKABC DEFGHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ*# 1 234 7 89560Function SelectAlphanumeric KeypadPush-To-TalkProgrammable Function ButtonsMicrophoneElementButton/Menu Functions and NavigationFunction SelectionMost radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections or as part of a menu list.Touch Screen Selection To toggle the functions assigned as Touch Screen buttons on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD screen.Button OptionsNOTE: Active functions are indicated by a highlighted background. SCN = Active, SCN = Inactive. Function Label ActionBacklight LITE Turns backlight on and off.Channel Scan SCAN Turns channel scan on and off.Channel Scan List SCN+ Add or delete selected channel from the channel scan listCloning CLONE Transfer programmed radio information to another BK Radio via an optional cloning cable.(continued)
KNG Mobile User’s Guide6Function Label ActionEmergency Assignable to the Orange button only.Menu MENU Gateway to menu modeMonitor MON Toggles between the monitor states. Press and hold will set the mode to open squelch. Nuisance Channel DeleteDEL Temporarily removes the active channel from the scan list.Priority Channel SelectPRI Open priority channel setup menuPriority Scan PSCN Turns priority scan on and off.Repeater Talkaround T/A Toggle between radio-to-radio and repeater operation. When enabled, the radio transmits on the programmed receive frequency.Surveillance Mode SURV Turns surveillance mode on and off. Disables LED indicators and any tones/beeps that would otherwise be emitted from the speaker.Tx Digital TXAD Toggles between analog and digital Tx on mixed-mode channelsTx Power PWR High/low power Tx select for switched power channelsTx Secure SEC Tx encryption select for switched secure channels Channels programmed to always/never encrypt will not be affected.Unit Call UNIT Opens the to unit-to-unit call modeZeroize Keys ZERO Erases all encryption keys from FIPSCOMZone Scan ZSCN Toggles zone scan option on and off. This setting is only used when channel scan is turned on.Zone Scan List ZSC+ Add/remove current zone from the zone scan list.Zone Select ZONE Gateway to zone select menu. Allows user to select a different zone.
RELM/BK Radio 7Menu Screen Selection By programming a button as “Menu” a list of additional functions are accessed by pressing the button. M E N UTXD P2T/AMONSCNChannel 16Secure One155.645 MHzØCPUse the PREV/NEXT buttons to highlight the desired function. Press “ENTER” to select the function.ENTERNEXTPREVESCChannel Scan ListKeypad LockTX SecureWhen selected, a menu for the function will show in the display.Use PREV/NEXT buttons to highlight the desired operation and press the “ENTER” button.ENTERNEXTPREVESCKeypad Lock  On  Off
KNG Mobile User’s Guide8For functions with multiple selections, use the PREV/NEXT buttons to choice the desired operation. Press “ENTER” to set the selection or “ESC” to return to the previous menu without saving the setting.Press and hold the “ESC” button to return to normal operation.Menu OptionsThe following items may be programmed as menu items.Backlight Channel Scan Channel Scan ListKeypad Lock Monitor Mode Priority ChannelsPriority Scan Talkaround SurveillanceTX Digital TX Power TX SecureUnit Call Zone Scan Zone Scan ListZone SelectServiceFor radio service contact your RELM/BK Radio dealer. If you nd it impractical to have service performed by your dealer contact the RELM Service Department at the address below:RELM Service Department7100 Technology DriveWest Melbourne, FL 32904Phone: (800) 422-6281E-mail: service@relm.com
KNG Mobile Functions and NavigationPreliminary ReleaseRELM Wireless Corporation7100 Technology DriveWest Melbourne, FL 32904(800) 648-0947www.relm.com

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