BK Technologies KNGM800 MOBILE TRANSCEIVER User Manual
RELM WIRELESS CORP. - BK RADIO MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
User Manual
Revsion 03-12
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Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
FCC Requirements .................................................................................. 1
Radio Controls ......................................................................................... 8
LCD Touch Screen ................................................................................. 10
Microphone Controls ............................................................................ 19
Function Selection ................................................................................ 21
Channel/Zone Selection Options ......................................................... 26
Basic Operation ..................................................................................... 29
Command Zone Operation ................................................................... 31
Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] .................................................. 31
Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] ..................................................... 32
Code Guard/NAC Operation ................................................................. 33
Code Guard Transmit .......................................................................... 33
Code Guard Receive........................................................................... 34
Analog Squelch Control ...................................................................... 34
APCO Project 25 Digital Squelch Control ........................................... 34
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Mixed Mode Operation .......................................................................... 36
Trunking Channel Basic Operation ...................................................... 38
Scan Options ......................................................................................... 40
Channel Scan [SCAN]......................................................................... 40
Channel Scan List [SCN+] .................................................................. 41
Talkback Scan ..................................................................................... 42
Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581] ............................................... 42
Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] .................................................................... 43
Priority Scan [PSCN] ........................................................................... 44
Priority Channel Select [PRI]............................................................... 45
Zone Scan [ZSCN] .............................................................................. 47
Zone Scan List [ZSC+] ........................................................................ 47
Pick List Options ................................................................................... 48
TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG] .............................................. 49
TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist [TNAC] [RNAC] ....................... 49
Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] .............................................................. 50
Encryption Key Picklist [KEY].............................................................. 50
Keyset Picklist [KSET]......................................................................... 51
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Unit-to-Unit Call Options ....................................................................... 52
Emergency Signalling Options ............................................................ 55
Encryption Operation ............................................................................ 57
Required Setup ................................................................................... 57
Basic Operation................................................................................... 58
Transmit Secure [SEC] ....................................................................... 59
Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY] ........................................... 59
User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST] ...................................... 60
Rekey Request [RKEY] ....................................................................... 61
Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET] ................................................ 62
Zeroizing [ZERO] ................................................................................ 62
Messaging ............................................................................................. 63
Text Messaging [TXT] ......................................................................... 63
User Status Messaging [STS] ............................................................. 67
Paging and Call Alert ........................................................................... 70
Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] ................ 70
Call Alert Paging [ALRT] .................................................................... 71
Radio Check [RCHK] ......................................................................... 72
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Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] ...................................................... 74
Other Options and Functions ............................................................... 76
Backlight [LITE] ................................................................................... 76
Busy Channel Operation ..................................................................... 77
Channel Select [CHAN]....................................................................... 78
Cloning ................................................................................................ 78
Control Lockout [LCK] ......................................................................... 79
Keypad Programming ......................................................................... 80
Monitor [MON] ..................................................................................... 80
Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL] ......................................................... 81
Radio info ............................................................................................ 82
Repeater Talkaround [T/A] .................................................................. 82
Squelch Adjust [SQL] .......................................................................... 82
Site Display [STDS]............................................................................. 83
Site Lock [STLK] ................................................................................. 83
Site Search [STSR] ............................................................................. 84
Surveillance Mode [SURV] .................................................................. 84
Transmit Digital [TXAD] ....................................................................... 84
Transmit Power [PWR] ........................................................................ 85
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Keypad Programming ........................................................................... 86
Keypad Programming Navigation ....................................................... 87
Entering Keypad Programming Mode ................................................. 88
Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters................................. 89
Global Settings .............................................................................. 89
Displayed Information Lines ........................................................ 90
User Password ............................................................................ 91
System Settings ............................................................................ 92
System Priority 1 or 2 Channel .................................................... 92
Tx on Priority 1 Channel .............................................................. 92
Zone Settings ................................................................................. 93
Add Zone ..................................................................................... 93
Delete Zone ................................................................................. 93
Edit Zone ..................................................................................... 93
Zone Label................................................................................... 94
Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel........................................................ 94
Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel ......................................................... 94
Channel Settings ........................................................................... 95
Add Channel ................................................................................ 95
Delete Channel ............................................................................ 95
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Edit Channel ................................................................................ 96
Channel Label ............................................................................ 96
Rx Frequency ............................................................................. 96
Rx Mode ..................................................................................... 96
Rx Guard .................................................................................... 96
RX NAC ...................................................................................... 97
Squelch Mode ............................................................................. 97
Bandwidth ................................................................................... 97
Tx Power .................................................................................... 98
Tx Frequency .............................................................................. 98
Tx Mode ...................................................................................... 98
Tx Guard ..................................................................................... 98
Tx NAC ....................................................................................... 99
TGID ........................................................................................... 99
P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List.......................................................... 100
User Selectable Code Guards ........................................................ 101
User Selectable Network Access Codes ....................................... 104
User Selectable Talkgroup IDs ....................................................... 104
Warranty ............................................................................................... 105
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio from RELM
Wireless.
The KNG APCO Project 25 radio offers an array of programmable functionality to
help radio users get the most out of their portable communications. Check with your
RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications ofcer for information on the programmed
functions of your radio prior to operation.
This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures for the BK
Radio KNG Mobile radio. The KNG has been designed to meet the tough requirements
of today’s communications environment. Please take a moment to read the information
in this manual so you can get optimum performance from your new radio.
FCC Requirements
Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your
dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc.,
and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.
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Safety Precautions
Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting •
caps.
Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere •
(petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.).
Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle •
is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the
antenna.
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION,
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THE INFORMATION
BELOW WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE
USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE
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National and International Standards
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where
users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum
to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio
frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one
form of electromagnetic energy; other forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight
and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of
electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage.
Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards
provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general
public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of
protection. All 2-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they
meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specic operating instructions to users of 2-way radios.
These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy
exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the
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following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to
control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure
limits for mobile 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-way
radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be
fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to
specic user awareness information. Your BK Radio 2-way radio has an RF exposure
product label. Also, your BK Radio owner’s and service manuals include information
and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy
compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure
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to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and
ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at
operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for
occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC
exposure guidelines, your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it
is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in Standby Mode.
Your BK Radio 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;
47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
Industry Canada Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 Canada.
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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines
To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred •
to other users.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein •
are not met.
Operating Instructions:
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk),
push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. The red LED will illuminate when the radio is
transmitting. To receive calls, release the PTT button. The red LED will extinguish
when the radio stops transmitting. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting
(in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
Transmit only when persons around the vehicle are at least 3 feet (90 centimeters)
away from the vehicle with a properly installed antenna. This separation distance will
ensure that there is sufcient distance from a properly installed (according to installation
instructions) externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in
the standards listed above.
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The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital
Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting
to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way
convert the object code into a human-readable form. This software is licensed solely
for use within this product. US Patent Nos. #6,912,495 B2, #5,870,405, #5,826,222,
#5,754,974, #5,715,365, #5,701,390, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,
#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, and #5,195,166.
Contact Information
For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, visit
website http://www.relm.com.
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Radio Controls
Channel Select
OK
BK RADIO
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
MON
P
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TXD
SCAN ZONE MENU
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ON/OFF - Volume Emergency Button
LCD Screen
Menu NavigationMic Jack Home Button
USB Port
Programmable Buttons Menu Select
LED
On / 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.
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USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and conguring the
radio with the Windows PC programming software.
LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating
condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons. Up to three lines
of information can be displayed in the main display window. (See Display Options)
LED: The LED indicator is used to show various operational states such as active
receive and active transmit.
Channel Select: The Channel Select knob may be programmed via PC to select
channels or zones. Turn the knob to select the desired channel or zone.
Emergency Button: The orange programmable function is typically assigned to enter
the Emergency Operation mode but can be programmed for other functions.
(See Button Options)
Microphone Jack: Connector for attaching the microphone.
Programmable Buttons: Up to four touch-activated buttons can be programmed to
the LCD display. (See Button Options)
Menu Navigation: The menu navigation pad is used to navigate the menu system.
Use the right/left buttons to highlight a menu selection. Press OK to select the
currently highlighted menu item.
Home: When navigating a menu pressing the Home button will exit the menu mode
and return to normal radio operation.
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LCD Touch Screen
KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display.
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.
The top line displays radio activity such as transmit and receive indications, scan
operations, etc.
The middle section shows programmed information for the selected channel.
(See Channel Information Display Options)
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
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P1
TXD
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MON SCAN ZONE T/A
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Programmable Buttons
Status Indicators
Programmable Channel
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Status Indicators
Receiver Signal Strength
RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active
TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog
H, L High or Low Transmit Power
P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel
Selected channel is set to transmit encrypted
or when Rx incoming signal is encrypted
Scanned Channel
C
Channel Scan On
(continued)
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Status Indicators
Z
P
Zone Scan On
C
P
Priority Scan On
Repeater Talkaround Enabled
Monitor Mode
Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation
Open Audio
Voice Mute Enabled
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Channel Information Display Options
NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor.
Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Channel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Channel Number and
Zone Label
Currently Selected Channel number and Currently
Selected Zone Label
Frequency* Operating Frequency of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Unit ID Shows your P25 Unit ID
While receiving, the ID of the radio transmitting the
message is displayed
If the received ID is programmed in your radio's Call
List, the corresponding label will be displayed
Received Talk Group ID P25 Talk Group ID of the radio transmitting the
message currently being received
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Channel Information Display Options (continued)
Rx Picklist Selections* Displays active Rx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone
Tx Picklist Selections* Displays active Tx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone
Zone Number Number of Currently Selected Zone
Zone Label Programmed Label of Currently Selected Zone
Zone # and Channel # Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers
RX/TX Key Currently selected encryption key
Subaudible* Displays CxCSS value of received signal
DTMF* Displays the numeric DTMF tones of received signal
MDC* Displays the numeric MDC ID of received signal
* Conventional channel only.
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Programmable Button Options
NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text.
SCAN = Active, SCAN = Inactive.
Label Function Trunk Conv.
ALRT Call Alert x x
AUX1/2/3 Activate Programmed Auxiliary Input/Output Functions x x
CHAN Channel Select
(Direct microphone keypad entry or navigation wheel selection) x x
CHAN+/- Add/Delete Command Zone Channels x
DEL Nuisance Channel Delete x
DSCN Dual Mode Scan x x
INH Radio Inhibit Menu x
KEY User Selectable Encryption Key (Encrypted Models) x x
KSET User Selectable Encryption Keyset (Encrypted OTAR Models) x x
LCK Control Lock x x
LITE Keypad and Display Backlight x x
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Programmable Button Options (continued)
Label Function Trunk Conv.
MENU Open the programmed radio menu x x
MON Monitor x x
MUTE Voice Mute x
PRI Set Priority Channels x
PSCN Priority Scan x x
PWR Transmit in Low Power Mode x x
RCHK Radio Check x
RKEY Request OTAR Encryption Rekey x x
RXCG User Selectable RX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard
(Analog or Mixed Mode Operation) x
RXNC User Selectable Receive NAC x
SCAN Channel Scan x
SCN+ Add/Delete Scan Channels x
SEC Transmit Secure (Encrypted Models) x x
(cont.)
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Programmable Button Options (continued)
Label Function Trunk Conv.
SQL Squelch Adjust x
STDS Site Display** x
STLK Site Lock** x
STS User Status Menu x
STSR Site Search** x
SURV Surveillance Mode x x
T/A Repeater Talkaround x
TGID User Selectable Talk Group
(Digital or Mixed Mode Operation) x
TXAD Transmit Digital (Mixed Mode Operation) x
TXCG User Selectable TX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard
(Analog or Mixed Mode Operation) x
TXNC User Selectable TX NAC
(Digital or Mixed Mode Operation) x
TXT Text Message Menu x
(cont.)
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Programmable Button Options (continued)
Label Function Trunk Conv.
UNINH Radio Unihibit Menu x
UNIT Unit-to-Unit Call (Digital Operation Only) x x
ZERO Zeroize Encryption Keys and Password (Encrypted Models) x x
ZONE Channel Zone Select x x
ZSC+ Add/Delete Zone Scan Zones x
ZSCN Zone Scan x
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Microphone Controls
Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart
Microphone.
KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric
keypad and a function select switch.
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Function Select
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Push-To-Talk
Programmable
Function Buttons
Microphone
Element
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Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to
transmit.
Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the
microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth.
Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone
can be programmed via PC to access specic radio functions. (See Programmable
Button Options)
Alphanumeric Keypad: Depending on radio programming, the keypad can
perform a variety of functions. Keypad functions can include DTMF tone generation,
direct channel selection, direct P25 ID entry for unit-to-unit calling and eld programming.
Function Select: The menu navigation pad is used to navigate the menu system.
Use the right/left buttons to highlight a menu selection. Press OK to select the
currently highlighted menu item.
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Function Selection
Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone
button selections or as part of a menu list.
NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the
navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone.
Touch Screen Selection
To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated
menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
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TXD
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MON SCAN ZONE T/A
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
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Navigation Wheel Selection
The navigation wheels on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to
toggle functions and access menu lists.
Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to
open the menu or toggle the highlighted item.
The active button will be indicated by an outline.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN ZONE T/A
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
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Menu Screen Selection
The “MENU” button accesses a list of additional programmed functions. The list is
accessed by pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and
pressing OK.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
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P1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN ZONE T/A
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
OK
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Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons or the up/down arrows to highlight the desire
setting and “ENTER” to select or set the function.
Use “ENTER” to select the function.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT ENTER
1: TX Secure
2: Talkaround
3: Priority Channels
4: Versions
OK
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Exiting the Menu
To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT ENTER
1: TX Secure
2: Talkaround
3: Priority Channels
4: Versions
OK
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Menu Options
The following items may be programmed as menu items.
Backlight Monitor Radio Info Tx Power
Call Alert Picklist-Keyset*** Rekey Request*** Tx Secure*
Channel Scan Picklist-Key* Talkaround Unihibit
Channel Scan List Picklist-Rx CxCSS Site Display** Unit Call
Channel Select Picklist-Rx NAC Site Lock** User Status
Cloning Picklist-TGID Site Search** Version
Contrast Picklist-Tx CxCSS Squelch Adjust Voice Mute
Control Lock Picklist-Tx NAC Surveillance Mode Zeroize Keys*
Dual Mode Scan Pri Channel Select System Test Zone Scan
Inhibit Priority Scan Text Message Zone Scan List
Programming1Radio Check Tx Digital Zone Select
1 See Keypad Programming Items chart for details
* Requires Encryption option.
** Requires Trunking options
*** Requires Over-the-Air Rekeying option.
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Keypad Programming Items
Keypad Allows programming of channels, zones and global
settings.
CxCSS Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Code Guard list.
NAC Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Network Access
Code list.
TGID Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Talk Group ID list.
Call List Allows programming of the P25 IDs and associated labels
in the call list.
Channel/Zone Selection Options
The KNG can be programmed with up to 2048 individual channels. These channels
can be divided into zones of one or more channels. Accessing a channel or zone
depends on radio programming.
Channels or zones can be selected using the channel/zone select knob, by an
assigned button or menu item or by direct keypad entry. More than one selection
mode can be programmed.
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Channel/Zone Selector Knob
When programmed with the default setting, the channel/zone knob is used to select
a channel from the active zone. If programmed to select zones, active zones will be
selected with the knob.
Channels or zones may also be accessed via button, menu or keypad selection. See
below.
Button/Menu Item Selection
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT ENTER
Channel Select
1: Channel One
2: Channel Two
3: Channel Three
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT ENTER
Channel Select
1: Channel One
2: Channel Two
3: Channel Three
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If programmed to a button, pressing the button will
display the list of available channels or zones. If
programmed as a menu item, the lists can be
displayed by selecting Zone or Channel select from
the menu list.
Use the Prev/Next or up/down buttons to scroll to the
desired selection.
Alternatively, the KAA0290 microphone number keys
can be used to jump directly to the desired channel or
zone.
Press ENT to go to the highlighted zone or channel.
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Direct Keypad Entry
The KAA0290 numeric keypad may also be
programmed to directly select channels or zones.
Pressing a number will activate the zone or channel
list.
Using Knob and Button Operations Together
When selected via the button, menu or keypad
method, the entered channel or zone becomes active
regardless of the knob position.
When the knob is turned, the radio leaves the keypad
selected channel and goes to the next available
channel.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
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P1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT ENTER
Channel Select
1: Channel One
2: Channel Two
3: Channel Three
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Basic Operation
Receive
Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will 1.
beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational.
Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise 2.
or by selecting “Monitor” from the menu list and selecting "Open" . Turn the
Volume knob to set a comfortable volume level. Press the [MON] button again
or select desired monitor mode from the “Monitor” menu to stop squelch
noise.
Select a channel zone (if applicable) by pressing the [ZONE] button or 3.
selecting “Zone Select” from the menu and scrolling to the desired zone.
Press the “OK” button to return to Channel Select mode.
Select a channel by turning the Channel Selector knob. When the unstopped 4.
channel selector is rotated past the highest channel, the radio will return to the
lowest channel. When rotated past the lowest (1st) channel, the radio will go
to the highest channel.
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Transmit
Press 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 two inches 2.
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 4.
receive-only channel or the channel is busy and Busy Channel Lockout is
enabled. Turn the Channel Selector knob to an authorized transmit channel or
wait until the channel is clear.
If the length of your transmission exceeds the preset Time-Out Timer setting, 5.
the transmitter automatically shuts off and a tone sounds. To continue the
transmission, release the PTT switch, then press it again and continue talking.
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Command Zone Operation
The KNG portable radio allows construction of Command Zones drawn from any of
the programmed channels in standard operating zones. Each zone is designated as
a Standard Operating Zone or a Command Zone with the PC radio editor software.
Building a Command Zone [CHAN+]
To build a Command Zone the “Channel Add/Delete” function must be assigned to a
programmable button.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
While operating in a standard zone press the
“CHAN+” button to add the currently selected channel
to a command zone. The list of available command
zones will be displayed. Use the 'previous/next or up/
down buttons to select the zone to add the channel or
use the number keys to move directly to the desired
zone.
Pressing the “Enter” button copies the channel information to the rst available
channel slot in the selected command zone.
Example: If the command zone has three channels, the newly added channel will be
channel four.
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Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-]
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
When operating in a Command Zone, press the
“CHAN-” button to remove the selected channel from
the zone.
When a channel is deleted, the display momentarily
shows “Channel Deleted”, and the following channels
move up in the list. For example, if channel 5 is
deleted, channel 6 becomes the new channel 5,
channel 7 becomes the new channel 6, etc.
NOTE: Modications to a command zone channel, such as User Selected Tones, do
not affect the original standard zone channel.
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Code Guard/NAC Operation
Conventional Channels
Code Guard Transmit
Whenever transmitting on an analog channel, any programmed sub-audible Code
Guard is transmitted. Depending on radio programming, the Code Guard can be the
default tone assigned to the channel or a tone selected from the Code Guard Picklist
(see Pick List Options).
OK
Busy/TX LED
The frequency must be clear prior to transmitting on a Code
Guarded channel. If the LED Indicator is yellow do not transmit.
Busy Channel Lockout can be programmed to disallow transmitting
while a channel is busy.
1. Press the PTT switch. When the transmitter is on, the LED
Indicator glows red and TX appears in the display.
2 Talk in a normal voice with the microphone one to two inches
from your mouth.
3. Release the PTT switch to stop transmitting.
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Code Guard Receive
Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard only when the
proper carrier frequency and Code Guard value is received. Analog and mixed mode
receive channels will also unmute when the radio is in monitor mode.
Analog Squelch Control
Sub-audible signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) is used to allow a group of radios to be
selectively called in an analog system. Programming the receive code guard equal
to zero allows for Carrier Squelch operation, where the radio will unmute whenever a
carrier is detected regardless of the transmitted Code Guard.
APCO Project 25 Digital Squelch Control
Network Access Codes (NACs) provide the digital equivalent of analog sub-audible
signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) allowing a group of radios to be selectively called within
a system.
Users in the same area (using the same NAC) can be further divided into Talk
Groups, with each group having its own Talk Group ID (TGID). Group Calls are made
by designating both the users’ NAC and TGID.
Each radio also has an individual P25 unit ID. A Unit-to-Unit call contains the
addressee’s NAC, and uses the addressee’s P25 unit ID instead of the TGID.
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When operating in Digital Mode, each channel can be programmed to use either
Normal squelch or Selective squelch.
Normal squelch is used to mimic analog operation. Signals are only qualied with
the programmed NAC. TGIDs and P25 Unit IDs are ignored. Each digital channel is
programmed with a receive NAC and a transmit NAC. When an incoming signal’s
NAC matches the channel’s programmed receive NAC, the radio unmutes. The
default NAC is 0659 ($293 hex).
The digital equivalent of carrier squelch is achieved by programming the receive
NAC = $F7E (3966 decimal). The radio will unmute when a digital signal with any
NAC is detected. The $F7E (3966 decimal) NAC is reserved for receivers and is not
allowed as a transmit NAC.
Selective squelch is used for processing Group Calls and Unit-to-Unit Calls. TGIDs
are assigned on a per-channel basis. Users can be separated into Talk Groups
with each group having its own TGID. Then, on channels programmed for Selective
squelch, the incoming signal’s NAC and TGID must match the channels programmed
receive NAC and TGID for the radio to unmute. The default TGID is 1.
The TGID value 65535 ($FFFF hex) is used to effect an “All Call”. If the radio
receives a signal with a matching NAC and the TGID = 65535 ($FFFF hex), it will
unmute. Also, if the radio’s programmed TGID is 65535 ($FFFF hex), it will open on
any signal with a matching NAC, ignoring the incoming TGID.
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Mixed Mode Operation
The receiver and transmitter are capable of operating in analog wide-band (25
kHz channel spacing), analog narrow-band (12.5 kHz channel spacing) and APCO
Project 25 Digital Mode.
Each channel’s Receive and Transmit Mode can be set independently as follows:
Mode RX TX
Analog Receive qualied analog signals only Transmit analog signals only
Digital Receive qualied digital signals only Transmit digital signals only
Mixed Automatically receive qualied
analog or digital signals
Transmit analog or digital
signal, depending on the status
of “TX Digital” switch
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
TXD
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
TXA
Digital receptions and transmissions will be
indicated by illuminating the D annunciator in
addition to the RX or TX annunciator.
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Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
TXA
Analog receptions and transmissions will be
indicated by illuminating the A annunciator in
addition to the RX or TX annunciator.
Mixed Mode Talkback
If Mixed Mode Talkback is enabled, transmissions initiated while hold time remains
will be in the same mode as the received signal, if the signal was received on the
Ready to Transmit (RTX) channel. Depending on programming, the RTX channel
can be the main channel, a held scan or priority channel if Talkback Scan is enabled,
or the Priority 1 channel if “TX on PR1” is enabled. TX Mode on the RTX channel
must be set to MIXED.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
RXA
Press the PTT while the RX
indicator is shown
While hold time after a reception remains,
transmissions will be in the same mode as the
received signal, regardless of the status of the TX
Digital switch. As in Talkback Scan, the RTX channel
and receive annunciators will be displayed for the
duration of the timer.
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Trunking Channel Basic Operation
Some KNG radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine
if your radio is trunking compatible, check the Options Label on the back of the radio.
“KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed.
Trunking parameters and functions can only be programmed by qualied persons via
PC. Contact your system administrator or radio dealer for information on how your
radio is programmed.
System Registration
If the radio is powered on when a trunking channel is selected, the radio will attempt
to register with the selected trunking system.
The LED will ash twice upon successfully registering with the system and setting
talkgroup afliation.
If the afliation was unsuccessful the LED will continue to ash.
If the radio is not in range of the system “Out of Range” will be displayed and an alert
tone will sound every ten seconds.
If registration is refused or denied, a denied message and tone will appear briey
before switching to “Out of Range” mode.
After successful registration the programmed LCD display criteria is displayed.
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Transmitting
When the PTT is pressed, a three beep Talk Permit Tone will be heard if the channel
is available.
If there is no channel available the radio will emit a tone and display “BUSY”.
Release the PTT.
The radio will remain in busy mode until the channel is available.
When the channel becomes available the three beep Talk Permit Tone will be
emitted. Re-press the PTT to continue your call.
If the PTT is not pressed within two seconds of the Talk Permit Tone, the radio will
return to normal standby mode.
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Scan Options
Channel Scan [SCAN]
Conventional Channels
When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently
operating zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting.
Channels designated as scan channels are identied by the symbol at the top of
the LCD display. If allowed, the scan list can be edited by the radio user.
(See Channel Scan List).
When Channel Scan is on, the
C
symbol will be shown at the top of the LCD
display.
When a signal is detected, scanning stops and the message is received. The
received channel is shown in place of the selected channel.
Once the signal ends, the radio continues to monitor the channel for the preset scan
delay time before it resumes scanning.
Channel Scan operation can be programmed as a button or menu list item.
Channel Scan may be used in conjunction with Priority Scan operation
(see Priority Scan).
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Scanning Code Guarded Channels
Conventional Analog Channels
When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for the proper
Code Guard value. If the signal contains the proper Code Guard value, the radio
receives the message. Otherwise, the radio resumes scanning immediately.
Transmitting with Scan On
The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector knob unless
Talkback Scan is enabled (see Talkback Scan) or Priority Scan is on and Transmit on
Priority 1 is enabled (see Priority Scan).
Channel Scan List [SCN+]
Conventional Channels
The Channel Scan List allows the radio user to add or remove channels from the list
of channels to be monitored while channel scanning.
Channels designated as scan channels are identied by the symbol at the top of
the LCD display.
The Scan List operation can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
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When Channel Scan List is assigned to a button, press the button to add or remove
the selected channel from the scan list.
When assigned as a menu item, open the menu and select the channel you wish to
add or remove from the scan list. Press “+/-” to add or remove. Channels in the scan
list will be indicated with the symbol.
Talkback Scan
Conventional and Trunking Channels
If your radio is programmed for Talkback Scan, press PTT while a channel is active
or while scan delay time remains, you will be responding on the transmit frequency
of the received channel. The ‘RX’ indicator will be shown in the display while scan
delay time remains.
Talkback Scan will not work if Priority Scan is on and your radio is also programmed
to transmit on the Priority 1 channel (see Priority Scan).
Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581]
Conventional Channels
Channels in a multicast conventional systems can be added to the scan list and
designated as “voted” channels. When a signal is received on a voted channel the
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radio checks all voted channels and selects the channel with the best signal.
If enabled, vote scanning takes place whenever the channel scan switch in on.
NOTE: Channel voting occurs only with Channel Scan and is disabled when Zone
Scanning. Channels programmed as Vote channels are treated as normal scan list
channels during Zone Scan operation.
See also Priority Scan and Zone Scan.
Dual Mode Scan [DSCN]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
Dual Mode scan provides the ability to scan trunking and conventional channels
simultaneously.
NOTE: The Dual Mode Scan list must be setup using the PC radio editor and cannot
be changed by the radio user.
When Dual Mode Scan is turned on the
D
icon is displayed and the radio scans all
channels in the dual mode scan list.
Dual Mode Scan can be assigned to a button or menu list item. For best operation,
Dual Mode Scan should be assigned in both conventional and trunking global
settings with the PC editor.
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Priority Scan [PSCN]
Conventional Channels
Two channels can be designated as priority channels. When Priority Scan is
on, these channels are monitored for incoming trafc. When a qualied signal is
detected the speaker is opened to listen to the message.
If a message is detected on the channel designated as Priority 2, the radio will
continue to monitor Priority 1 channel for activity. If activity is detected the radio will
switch to the Priority 1 channel.
When used in conjunction with Channel Scan, the radio monitors the Priority
channels and will switch from a scanned channel to the Priority channel if a qualied
signal is detected.
Depending on radio setup, priority channels can be tied to the currently operating
zone or can be assigned to a specic channel regardless of the operating zone.
Channels designated as Priority channels are identied by the P1 or P2 symbol at
the top of the LCD display. When Priority Scan is on, the
C
P
symbol will be shown.
Priority Scan operation can be a button or menu list item.
Trunked Channels
When on trunked channels, Priority Scan is used to turn system scanning on or off.
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Priority Channel Select [PRI]
Conventional Channels
Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone
specic (Zone). Radio-wide priority channels are monitored regardless of the current
operating zone. (See Priority Scan for more details.)
If enabled the user can change the priority channels. Priority Channel Select can be
assigned to a button or menu list item.
Selecting a System Priority Channel
Open the menu and select the System Priority channel you wish to change.
Press “ENTER” to open System Priority Channel menu.
Options:
Off - Disables the priority channel.
Use Main - Uses the selected channel as the priority channel.
Select - Assigns a specic channel as the priority channel.
To assign a specic channel as a System Priority Channel, highlight “Select” and
press the “ENTER” button.
The Zone selection menu will be displayed.
Highlight the zone of the desired priority channel and press the “ENTER” button.
The Channel selection menu will then be displayed.
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Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority
channel.
The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu.
Selecting a Zone Priority Channel
Open the menu and select the Zone Priority channel you wish to change.
Press “ENTER” to open Priority Channel menu.
Options:
Off - Disables the priority channel.
Use Main - Uses the selected channel as the priority channel.
Select - Assigns a specic channel as the priority channel.
To assign a specic channel as a Zone Priority Channel, highlight “Select” and press
the “ENTER” button.
The Channel selection menu will be displayed.
Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority channel.
The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu.
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Zone Scan [ZSCN]
Conventional Channels
When Zone Scan and Channel Scan are on, the radio scans all programmed scan
channels in zones designated as Zone Scan zones.
If allowed, the scanned zone list can be edited by the radio user. (See Zone Scan List).
When Zone Scan is on, the
Z
P
symbol will be shown at the top of the LCD display.
Zone Scan operation can be a button or menu list item and may be used in
conjunction with Priority Scan operation.
Zone Scan List [ZSC+]
Conventional Channels
The Zone Scan List allows the radio user to add or remove zones from the list of
zones to be scanned.
The Zone Scan List operation can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
When Zone Scan List is assigned to a button [ZSC+], press the button to add or
remove the currently operating zone from the scan list.
When assigned as a menu item, open the menu and select the Zone you wish to add
or remove from the scan list. Press “ENTER” to add or remove. Zones in the scan list
will be indicated with the symbol.
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Pick List Options
The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to
specic channels. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or as
menu list items.
Available Pick List options include:
Transmit Code Guards
Receive Code Guards
Transmit Network Access Codes
Receive Network Access Codes
Talk Group IDs
Encryption Keys (see Encryption Operation)
Encryption Keysets (see Encryption Operation)
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TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG]
Conventional Analog or Mixed Mode Channels
Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard from the Pick List will assign the tone to the
currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. All other channels are unaffected.
User assigned Transmit and Receive Code Guards are selected independently.
To change a Code Guard, open the RXCG or TXCG menu, select the desired tone
and press “ENTER”.
To return the tone to the pre-programmed value select “Default” or "0".
If allowed, picklist values can be changed through keypad programming.
TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist [TNAC] [RNAC]
Conventional Digital or Mixed Mode Channels
Selecting a Network Access Code (NAC) from the Pick List will assign the NAC to
the currently select digital or mixed-mode channel. All other channels are unaffected.
User assigned Transmit and Receive NACs are selected independently.
To change a NAC, open the RXNAC or TXNAC menu, select the desired NAC and
press “ENTER”.
To return the NAC to the pre-programmed value select “Default” or "0".
If allowed, picklist values can be changed through keypad programming.
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Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID]
Conventional Digital Channels
Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently
select channel. All other channels are unaffected.
User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item.
Open the menu of available TGIDs.
Select the desired Talk Group ID or, to return the TGID to the pre-programmed value,
select “Default” or "0".
Press “ENTER” to set the selection.
If allowed, picklist values can be changed through keypad programming.
Encryption Key Picklist [KEY]
Digital or Mixed Mode Channels
Encryption equipped radios only.
Selecting an Encryption Key from the Pick List will assign the key to all encrypted
channels that do not have ‘Key Lock’ programmed. Locked key channels will continue
to use the pre-programmed key.
(See Encryption Operation)
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Keyset Picklist [KSET]
Digital or Mixed Mode Channels
OTAR equipped radios only.
Selecting a Keyset from the Pick List will cause the radio to use encryption keys from
the selected Keyset.
(See Encryption Operation)
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Unit-to-Unit Call Options
Individual Unit Call [UNIT]
Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels
P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode.
Channels programmed for analog only operation will not be able to transmit or
receive Unit-To-Unit calls.
Conventional Channels
Placing an Individual Unit Call
Open the Unit Call menu and select the desired “Unit Call” option.
Last Call = Use the P25 ID of the last Call.
Call List = Use the programmed P25 ID List.
Enter ID = Enter a numeric P25 ID.
Press Enter to enter Unit Call Mode.
The LCD displays the ID number or associate label of the targeted radio.
Press the PTT button to send the unit-to-unit call.
To exit the Individual Call mode press “Exit”.
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If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio exits the Unit-to-Unit
mode and returns to normal operation.
When receiving non unit-to-unit calls while in the unit call mode, the TGID of the
incoming trafc is displayed.
Receiving an Individual Unit Call
When a properly addressed unit call is received, an alert tone sounds and the LCD
displays the ID number or associate label of the radio placing the call.
Accept the call
To accept the call and respond in unit-to-unit mode, press “ACPT” and transmit
as normal.
To exit the Individual Call mode, press “Exit”
Ignore the call
To ignore the call and continue operating in normal mode, press “INGR”.
Call List Programming
If enabled with the PC radio editor, the P25 Call List for conventional channels can
be edited via the radio’s keypad programming function.
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Trunking Channels
Limitations on unit-to-unit calls may programmed in trunking systems. Options include
disallowing unit-to-unit operation, limiting operation to only the programmed unit call
list or ‘response only’ which allows the user to respond to incoming calls only. Check
with your system administrator for information about your programmed features.
Placing a Call
When placing a unit-to-unit call on a trunking channel, a telephone-type ring tone will
be emitted until the targeted radio acknowledges or responds to the call.
Receiving an Individual Unit Call
When receiving a unit call, an alert tone will be emitted and the LCD will display the
Unit ID of the radio sending the call.
Press “Accept” to respond to the call or “Ignore” to remain in normal operation.
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Emergency Signalling Options
Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels
The KNG mobile radio supports P25 Emergency Operation. When Emergency
Operation is engaged the radio will transmit the P25 ID of the radio along with the
required P25 Emergency bit. P25 Emergency operation applies only to channels
programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions.
On channels programmed for analog transmissions, pressing PTT in Emergency
Mode will result in an MDC emergency analog transmission. The system MDC ID
and emergency information is transmitted.
On channels programmed for Mixed Mode transmissions, pressing PTT will result in
a digital or analog emergency transmission, dependant on the ‘TX Digital’ setting or
selection.
All scanning and priority functions will be disabled during Emergency operation.
Depending on the radio’s PC programmable settings, emergency signal will be sent
automatically or with each Push-to-Talk.
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Placing an Emergency Call
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Emergency
Secure One
155.645 MHz
T/A ZONE AUX1 SCAN
OK
To place an emergency call, press and hold the
programmed emergency button until the radio beeps
and the display ashes “EMERGENCY”.
Radio automatically sends the emergency signal on the
pre-programmed emergency channel.
While in the emergency mode, the top display line will
alternate between "Emergency" and the programmed
line information. Each PTT will re-send the emergency
notication.
To return to normal operation press and hold the
Emergency button or cycle radio power.
Receiving an Emergency Signal
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Emergency
Radio One
CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 SCAN
RXD
When receiving an emergency call, the radio will beep.
The the display will ash the word “Emergency” and the
P25 ID of the radio sending the signal for the duration
of the reception, and during any hold time. The RX icon
will also be lit.
If programmed, the radio will emit an audible alert tone.
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Encryption Operation
Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels
The KNG may optionally be congured for Secure communication on channels
operating in Digital Mode. No encryption is available for analog channels. To
determine if your radio is encryption compatible, check the options label on the back
of the radio. “KZA0577” indicates the encryption option is installed.
Required Setup
Radios that have the DES/AES factory option for encryption must have encryption
keys loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key ll device such as the Motorola
KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader cable. The radio can hold up to 32 AES
and/or DES keys.
After loading keys in the radio, the KNG PC programming software must be used to
congure the radio’s key table and to assign default transmit keys to each channel.
Radios that have the OTAR factory option support Over-the-Air Rekeying of
encryption keys (OTAR). The KNG PC programming software must be used to
enable OTAR and to mark the channel(s) that will communicate with the Key
Management Facility (KMF). In addition, the radio must have key encryption keys
(used only to encrypt other keys) loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key ll
device such as the Motorola KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader cable.
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Basic Operation
The receiver automatically detects both clear and secure signals.
The transmitter selects clear or secure operation based on each channel’s
programming. Digital channels can be programmed to always transmit encrypted,
always transmit clear, or to select the encryption mode with the TX Secure switch.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
SEC ZONE AUX1 SCAN
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H✓
P1
TXD
Ø
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
SEC ZONE AUX1 SCAN
RXD
The display indicates Secure Operation as follows:
In Standby Mode, if the radio will transmit in Secure
Mode when PTT is pressed, the encrypt icon is
displayed.
When receiving or transmitting an encrypted signal,
the encrypt icon is displayed.
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Transmit Secure [SEC]
Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure”
programmed as a button or menu item. The default setting uses the collar switch to
select Transmit Secure.
Ø = encrypted, O = clear
When SEC is on, encrypted channels programmed for switchable encryption will
transmit an encrypted signal.
NOTE: The SEC switch has no effect on channels programmed as Encrypted Only
or Clear Only.
Channels in the Ready-to-Transmit Encrypted mode will display the symbol on the
top line of the LCD.
Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY]
The radio can hold up to 32 DES and/or AES encryption keys. Each channel is
assigned a default key for transmit. The key can be locked to the channel, or if
programming allows, a transmit key other than the default key can be selected from
the radio’s Key Pick List.
NOTE: Selecting a user dened transmit key assigns that key to all radio channels
programmed for selectable keys.
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To change an encryption key, open the User Keys menu. Programmed key labels will
be displayed.
Select the desired key and press “ENTER”.
To return the key to the pre-programmed value select “Default”.
If a key is selected that has not been programmed, the radio will emit a three beep
tone and display “Key Fail” before going to standby mode. The radio will not transmit
but will beep and display “Key Fail” when PTT is pressed.
User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST]
OTAR equipped radios only.
Selecting a keyset from the Pick List will cause the radio to use encryption keys from
the selected keyset.
User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item.
To change the encryption keyset, open the KEYST menu. Programmed Keyset
labels will be displayed.
Select the desired keyset and press “ENTER”.
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Rekey Request [RKEY]
OTAR equipped radios only.
On radios equipped with over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually
request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF).
For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel
must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming. Refer to your PC
programming documentation for more information.
To request a re-key:
Open the Rekey Request menu.
Press the “YES” button to Request Keys, or press “ESC” to cancel the operation.
If the “YES” button is pressed while on a channel that has not been marked as an
OTAR channel, the radio will boop and “NON-OTAR” will appear on the display.
If a successful rekey occurs, a tone will sound, and the display will momentarily show
“REKEYED”.
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Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET]
OTAR equipped radios only.
The radio can hold up to 8 encryption keysets. Only one keyset can be active at any
time. The radio will receive messages encrypted with any of the keys in any of the
keysets, but transmit keys can only be selected from the active keyset.
To change an encryption keyset, open the KEYST menu. Programmed keyset labels
will be displayed. Select the desired keyset and press “ENTER”.
Zeroizing [ZERO]
The radio provides a method for the user to “panic-zeroize” all encryption
keys. Zeroizing removes all encryption keys from the radio, including keys
used for OTAR and Tactical OTAR operation.
Zeroize can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
Open the “Zeroize Keys” menu.
Press “YES” to erase all encryption keys or “ESC” to cancel the action.
When successfully removed the “Keys Removed” message will momentarily be
displayed.
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Messaging
Digital Conventional P25 channels can be programmed to send and receive text
messages and radio status messages.
Text messages can be selected from a pre-programmed list or manually entered
using the radio keypad.
Status messages are pre-programmed only.
Text Messaging [TXT]
Conventional Digital Channels
Message types include predened messages, manually entered messages or locally
stored messages.
Predened messages - Predened messages are programmed into the radio
memory using the radio editor software.
Manually Entered Messages - Text messages can be manually entered via the
radio’s keypad.
Locally Stored Messages - Up to ve manually entered messages can be
stored in individual radios.
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Sending a Message
To initiate a text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text Message” from the
menu.
Select “Send” from the menu and press “ENTER”.
Select Message Type
From the “Select Entry Type” menu, choose the type of message to send and press
“ENTER”.
Predened List or Manual Entry List
When “Predened List” or “Manual Entry List” is selected, a list of available
messages is displayed.
Select the message to be sent and press “ENTER”.
NOTE: When sending a predened message the message ID is transmitted. The
receiving radio will display the message programmed with the corresponding ID.
If the receiving radio has no programmed message with the transmitted ID, “Text
Message X” is displayed, where “X” is the received message ID number.
Manual Entry
When “Manual Entry” is selected use the keypad to enter the desired message
(see keypad character table). Press “ENTER” to select the target radio.
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Select Target Radio
Last Call - Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent a
text message.
Press “Send” to send the message.
Call List - Selecting “Call List” opens a list of labels for the pre-programmed
Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “Send” to send the message.
Unit ID - Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Send” to send the message
Broadcast - Select “Broadcast” to send the text message to all text enabled
radios regardless of unit ID. Press “Send” to send the message.
Message Acknowledgement
When the text message has been received by the targeted radio, an alert tone will
sound and the acknowledgment message will be displayed.
Press “OK” or wait for ve seconds to return to normal radio operation.
If the targeted radio is unavailable, an alert tone will sound and the failed
acknowledgement message will be displayed.
Press “RTRY” to resend the message.
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Press “OK” or wait for ve seconds to return to normal radio operation.
When sending a “Broadcast” message, no “text received” notication is shown. Only
conrmation that the text has been broadcast will be displayed.
Receiving a Message
When an incoming text message is received an alert tone is sounded and the Text
Message Received message is momentarily displayed.
The top programmed display line will alternate between the programmed setting and
“Text Message” until the message is read.
Reading the message
To read the message press the “TXT” button or select "Text Message” from the
menu.
Select “Read” to view the message
Stored Messages
Up to ve messages can be programmed into the “Manual Entry List” and are
accessed from the “Select Entry Type” menu.
To store a manually entered text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text
Message” from the menu.
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Select “Store” and press “Enter”.
Use the keypad to enter the desired message then press “Enter”.
(See keypad character table)
Select the storage slot for the message and press “Enter” to store the message.
User Status Messaging [STS]
Conventional Digital Channels
Sending a Status Update
NOTE: When sending a message the message ID is transmitted. The receiving radio
will display the message programmed with the corresponding ID. If the receiving
radio has no programmed message with the transmitted ID “Status: Status X” is
displayed, where “X” is the received ID number.
Select Status Message
Press the “STS” button or select “Status Update” from the menu.
From the “Select Status” menu, select the programmed message to send and press
“Enter”.
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Select Message Type
From the “Select Target Type” select the type of message to be sent.
Unit - Send the message to an individual radio ID.
Group - Send message to a group of radios using the Talk Group ID.
Dispatch - Send the message to a dispatch console.
Press “Enter”.
Unit Call
Select Target Radio
Last Call
Select “Last Call” to send the message to the same radio you last sent a status
message.
Press “Send” to send the message.
Call List
Selecting “Call List” opens a list labels for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.
Select the desired target radio and press “Send” to send the message.
Unit ID
Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Send”.
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Group Call
Select Target Group ID
Selecting “Group” opens the menu to send a status message to a group of radios
with matching talk group ID.
Select “Enter” to manually enter the ID or “Select” to choose and ID from the pre-
programmed talk group pick list.
Dispatch
Select “Dispatch” to send a status message to a dispatch console.
Message Acknowledgement
If the message has been received by the targeted radio, an alert tone will sound and
the acknowledgment message will be displayed.
If the targeted radio is unavailable, an alert tone will sound and the failed
acknowledgement message will be displayed.
Press “OK” or wait for ve seconds to return to normal radio operation.
Receiving a Status Update
When an incoming status update is received an alert tone is sounded and the status
message is momentarily displayed before returning to normal operation.
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Paging and Call Alert
Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE]
Conventional Analog Channels
The KNG can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on
conventional analog channels.
Receiving a page
Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel.
Turn on “Voice Mute” from the programmed button or menu item.
When voice mute is activated the icon is displayed.
The radio ignores all voice trafc until the proper tone sequence is received.
When a proper signal is received the radio will emit an alert tone and allow the audio
to pass.
If Auto Reset is programmed, the radio will return to the muted standby mode when
the time conditions have been met.
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Call Alert Paging [ALRT]
Digital Channels
The KNG can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert messages on digital
channels.
Sending a Call Alert
Press the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu.
Select Target Radio
Last Call
Select “Last Call” to send the message to the radio which you last sent or
received a call alert. Press “Enter” to send the message.
Call List
Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.
Select the desired target radio and press “Enter” to send the Call Alert.
Unit ID
Select “Unit ID” to enter the ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter” to send the Call Alert.
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Receiving a Call Alert
When a Call Alert is received, an alert tone will sound and the incoming unit ID or
alias is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.
The top display line line will alternated between the programmed display information
and a Call Alert Received message until.
To clear the message, open the "Call Alert" menu, changing the channel or cycling
radio power.
Radio Check [RCHK]
Conventional Digital Channels
The KNG can be programmed to check the availability of a KNG radio with a specic
P25 ID.
Requesting a Radio Check
Press the “RCHK” button or open “Radio Check” from the menu list.
Select Target Radio
Last Call
Select “Last Call” to send the request to the radio which you last sent a radio
check request. Press “Enter” to send the query.
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Call List
Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.
Select the desired target ID and press “Enter” to send the query.
Unit ID
Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter” to send the query.
If a successful handshake is performed, an alert tone will sound and the "Unit
Available" message will be displayed for approximately ve seconds.
If no validation is received from the targeted radio, an alert tone will sound and the
"No Response" message will be displayed for approximately ve seconds.
A radio receiving a "Radio Check" request shows no indication of the request.
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Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH]
Conventional Digital Channels
With “Inhibit” assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG Radio can temporarily
disable other KNG radios using the targeted radio’s unit ID number.
The disabled radio can only be re-enabled by sending an “Unhibit” command.
NOTE: Inhibited radios cannot be read with the Neovision radio editor.
Sending a command
To initiate an inhibit/uninhibit message press the programmed button or select from
the menu.
Use the keypad to enter the Administrator password.
Press “ENTER” to open the menu.
Select Target Radio
Last Call
Select “Last Call” to send the message to radio you last sent an inhibit or uninhbit
message. Press “SEND” to send the message.
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Call List
Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.
Select the desired target radio and press “SEND” to send the message.
Unit ID
Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID and press “SEND” to send the message.
Message Acknowledgement
When the targeted radio has been disabled, an alert tone will sound and the
acknowledgment message will be displayed.
Press “OK” or wait for three seconds to return to normal radio operation.
If the targeted radio is unavailable, an alert tone will sound and the failed
acknowledgement message will be displayed.
Press “RTRY” to resend the message.
Press “OK” or wait for three seconds to return to normal radio operation.
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Other Options and Functions
Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and
control. Items can be programmed to the radio buttons. In addition to these quick set
buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with from the “MENU” button.
Backlight [LITE]
Conventional and Trunked Channels
LCD Backlight control can be assigned to a button or as a menu item.
Lighting Options:
Auto - Automatically adjusts brightness depending on ambient light.
Off - Display, navigation button backlights and microphone lighting are turned off.
Touch the display to turn the lights on.
Dim, Medium, Bright - Locks display to selected brightness.
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Busy Channel Operation
Conventional Channels
The radio can be programmed for different behaviors when a conventional channel
is busy.
How the radio reacts to a busy channel is programmed with the following operation
options:
Indicate - When a channel is busy the LED will ash green.
Lockout - When a channel is busy the LED ashes and push-to-talk will be
disabled. When PTT is pressed a Busy message will show in the display and an
alarm will sound.
Override - LED ashes and rst PTT displays the Busy message. Release and
press the PTT again to override the lockout and allow transmitting.
Automatic - When a channel is busy the LED ashes and Push-to-talk will
be disabled. When PTT is pressed a Busy message will show in the display
momentarily, then return to standby mode.
Busy Channel Conditions
With the PC radio editor, each channel is programmed for the conditions under which
the channel is considered busy.
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Conditions include:
Off - Channel is never declared busy.
Carrier - A busy condition is declared when carrier is present on the selected Rx
frequency.
Non-Qualied - A busy condition is declared when a non-qualied signal is
present on the Rx frequency. (Non-qualied = Incorrect CTCSS/CDCSS, talk
group or NAC )
Status Symbol - Digital Channels Only. A busy condition is declared if the P25
busy status symbol is present on the Rx frequency.
Channel Select [CHAN]
Conventional and Trunked Channels
Channel Selection can be assigned to a button or menu item.
(See Channel/Zone Selection Options for details.)
Cloning
Conventional Zones
KNG radios can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other
BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Refer to the
cloning cable manual for cloning information.
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Control Lockout [LCK]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
The KNG portable offers a variety of control lock options. Control lock can be
assigned as a button or menu item. Users can select from two lockout settings, “Lock
Keypad Only” and “Lock All Controls”.
“Lock Keypad Only” locks all front panel a nd touch screen button operations except
the Orange emergency button. Also locks the navigation wheel and keypad of the
KAA0290 microphone.
“Lock All Controls” locks all buttons and switches as determined by radio
programming. Any or all of the following function may be locked when “Lock All
Controls” is selected: Microphone keypad and side buttons, channel/zone knob,
emergency button and push-to-talk.
To enable the lock function press the assigned button or open the menu and select
Control Lock from the list.
Select the desired lockout setting and press “ENTER”
To disable Control Lock press the left arrow twice, followed by the right arrow twice.
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Keypad Programming
Conventional Systems and Channels
Much of the information stored in the KNG can be edited using the keypad. Four
separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor software.
Refer to the Keypad Programming section for detailed information on how to edit
programmed radio information.
Monitor [MON]
Conventional Channels
There are four settings available for monitoring trafc on a selected channel.
“Monitor” can be assigned to a button or as a menu item.
Monitor Modes and Indicators
Selective - Digital channels only. Required for Unit-to-Unit calls and Talkgroup
use. (No indicator)
Normal - Requires NAC or Tone. Ignores Talkgroup and Unit-to-Unit
information on digital channels. Flashing when selected.
Monitor - Monitors activity on selected channel. Steady when selected.
Open - Open Squelch. Solid when selected.
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Button Operation - Press the button to cycle to the next mode. Press and hold
for Open Squelch. Availability of “Selective” or “Normal” is determined by each
channel’s programmed Squelch Operation setting.
Menu Operation - Open the Monitor menu, select the desired operation and press
“Enter”.
Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL]
Conventional Channels
If enabled, a nuisance channel can be temporarily removed from the scan list.
Nuisance Channel Delete can only be assigned to a button.
To temporarily remove a channel from the scan list, press the assigned button while
the nuisance channel is being received.
To revert to the programmed scan list, turn off Scan, cycle radio power or select
another zone or channel.
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Radio info
Conventional and Trunking Channels
Radio information can be assigned as a menu item.
When selected, the LCD displays programmed radio settings.
Repeater Talkaround [T/A]
Conventional Channels
In Repeater Talkaround mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive
frequency of the selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be
displayed on the top line of the LCD.
NOTE: Channels programmed as receive only are not affected by the Talkaround
selection.
Talkaround selection can be assigned to a button or as a menu list item.
Squelch Adjust [SQL]
Conventional Channels
Squelch Adjust is used to change the signal strength required for the radio’s speaker
to unmute.
Squelch can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
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To adjust the squelch setting, open the squelch menu and select "Adjust Channel
Squelch". Select the desired threshold using the -/+ buttons.
Press “ENTER” to set the level.
By selecting "Reset Squelch" from the menu list, preset squelch threshold can be
reset for the currently selected channel, currently selected zone or all programmed
conventional channels.
Site Display [STDS]
Trunking Channels
When selected, the Site Display functions shows information for the currently
operating site.
Displayed information includes: Site ID, Site Alias and RSSI.
Site Display can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
Site Lock [STLK]
Trunking Channels
Site lock prevents the radio from searching for other sites by locking it to the
currently selected site.
Site Lock can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
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Site Search [STSR]
Trunking Channels
Site Search automatically searches and selects the best available trunking site.
Site Search can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
Surveillance Mode [SURV]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.), Keypad lighting
functions and LED's are disabled. The LCD display is set to "Dim".
Each channel can be programmed for selectable surveillance mode or be set to
always or never in surveillance mode.
Surveillance Mode can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
Transmit Digital [TXAD]
Conventional Mixed-Mode Transmit Channels
When Transmit Digital is on, channels programmed for mixed-mode transmit will
transmit in digital mode. When off, mixed-mode channels transmit in analog mode.
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When transmitting in digital mode the display shows "D" behind the TX indicator. In
analog transmit, "A” will follow the indicator.
Transmit Digital selection can be assigned as a button, switch or menu list item.
When assigned as a button function, the “TXAD” button will be highlighted when in
the Transmit Digital mode.
Transmit Power [PWR]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
Transmit Power can be selected between the programmed high and low settings.
The power output of the settings depend on radio options, model and editor settings.
When operating in the high power mode, “H” will be displayed on the top line of the
LCD. In low power mode, “L” is displayed.
Power selection can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
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Keypad Programming
Radio programming is to be performed only by authorized personnel. Any or all
functions may be password protected to prevent unauthorized access. Check with
your communications ofcer for information on the programmed functions of your
radio.
NOTE: Trunking channels and systems cannot be programmed via the radio keypad.
Keypad programmable categories include individual Channel, Zone and Global radio
parameters, individual P25 ID Quick Call/Receive List, User Tone List, User NAC List
and User Talk Group ID List.
Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications ofcer for information on
the programmed functions of your radio.
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Keypad Programming Navigation
While in programming mode the diamond, arrow up, arrow down and square buttons
are used navigate the programming functions. The following table shows possible
button functions:
Keypad Programming Buttons
ENT Opens the highlighted function or enters the displayed information
ESC Press once to go back to previous screen or hold to exit programming
mode and return to normal radio operation
NEXT Move to the next item in a displayed list or the next character in a
displayed value
PREV Move to the previous item in a displayed list
EDIT Used to select and edit individual characters in a displayed value
BACK Move to the previous character in a displayed value
CLR Clears the displayed value
EDIT Used to edit individual characters in a displayed value
INV Inverts a displayed digital tone value (CDCSS)
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Entering Keypad Programming Mode
To enter programming mode open the menu list and select “Keypad Prog” .
Use the keypad to enter the six-digit user or master password and press the Enter
button.
Select the item to program and press Enter.
Available programmable functions are:
Keypad - Used to edit individual channel and zone information such as labels,
frequencies, operating modes, etc.
Call List - Used to edit the P25 ID Call List entries.
User Tones - Used to edit the user selectable Code Guard entries.
User NACs - Used to edit user selectable Network Access Codes.
User TGIDs - Used to edit user selectable P25 Talk Groups
NOTE: Depending on PC programming, not all functions may be accessible for
keypad programming.
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Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters
The “Keypad” programming menu consists of four sub-menus for editing global,
system, zone and channel parameters (see table).
Keypad Programming Sub-Menus
Global System Zone Channel
Display Top Sys Pri 1 Add/Delete Add/Delete Rx/Tx NAC
Display Middle Tx on Pri 1 Label Label Sq Mode
Display Bottom Sys Pri 2 Zone Pri 1 Rx/Tx Freq Bandwidth
User Password Tx on Pri 1 Rx/Tx Mode Tx Power
Zone Pri 2 Rx/Tx Guard TGID
Global Settings
To edit the programmable Global settings, select “Keypad” from the programing
menu then select “Global” from the sub-menu.
Select the item you wish to edit from the Global menu.
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Displayed Information Lines
The three main display lines can be programmed to display radio information.
Select top, middle or bottom line to change it’s displayed information. Then select
the desired setting from the list (see table).
NOTE: Display changes do not affect the display on trunked channels.
Conventional Display Line Options
None No information is displayed.
Channel Label Programmed label of current channel.
Frequency Current operating frequency.
Channel Number Channel number of currently operating channel.
Channel # and Zone
Label
Number of currently selected channel followed by the
label of the currently select zone.
Rx’d Unit ID P25 ID of a received digital signal. If the incoming ID is
programmed in your Unit ID Call List list, the associated
label will be displayed. During standby you radio ID
number is displayed.
Rx’d TGID Talk Group ID of a received digital signal.
Rx Subaudible Received Code Guard tone value.
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Conventional Display Line Options
Rx DTMF Received DTMF digits.
Rx MDC Received MDC ID.
Rx Picklist Selections Current user selected receiver Code Guard, Network
Access Code and Talkgroup.
Tx Picklist Selections Current user selected transmit Code Guard, Network
Access Code and Talkgroup.
Rx/Tx Key Label of operating encryption key.
Zone Label Programmed label of current operating zone.
Zone and Channel # Current operating zone and channel numbers.
Zone Number Zone number of currently operating zone.
User Password
Select “User Password” from the “Global” menu to edit the keypad programming
password. Enter a six-digit numeric.
NOTE: Changing the user password does not affect the power-up or
administrator password.
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System Settings
To edit the programmable System settings, select “Keypad” from the programing
menu then select “System” from the sub-menu.
Select the item you wish to edit from the System menu.
System Priority 1 or 2 Channel
Priority channels can be assigned on a system wide basis. If assigned, a system
priority channel will be monitored during priority scan regardless of the currently
operation zone priority channel.
When set to “Off”, the Priority 1 or Priority 2 Channel is designated by the
selected zone setting.
When set to “Use Main” the channel selected by the channel knob operates as
the priority channel.
To designate a specic priority channel choose “Select” from the priority channel
menu.
Select the Zone and Channel.
Tx on Priority 1 Channel
If on, the radio will transmit on the System Priority 1 channel whenever Priority
Scan is on.
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Zone Settings
To edit the programmable Zone settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu
then select “Zone” from the sub-menu.
Select Add, Delete or Edit Zone from the Zone menu.
Add Zone
When selected, a new zone is added in the next available slot.
Example: If there are seven zones in the radio, the added zone will be zone eight.
Delete Zone
When selected the list of available zones is displayed. Choose the zone you wish
to delete.
When a zone is removed all subsequent zones move up one spot. Example:
If there are seven zones in the radio and zone ve is deleted, zone six now
becomes zone ve and zone seven becomes zone six.
Edit Zone
Select “Edit Zone” to change the programmable zone information.
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Zone Label
Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters.
(See keypad character table)
Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel
NOTE: If system priority channels are programmed, zone priority
settings are ignored.
When set to “Off”, the Priority 1 or Priority 2 Channel is designated by
the selected zone setting.
When set to “Use Main” the channel selected by the channel knob
operates as the priority channel.
To designate a specic priority channel choose “Select” from the priority
channel menu and choose from the channel list.
Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel
If on, the radio will transmit on the Zone Priority 1 channel whenever
Priority Scan is on and there is no system priority 1 programmed.
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Channel Settings
To edit the programmable Channel settings, select “Keypad” from the programing
menu then select “Channel” from the sub-menu.
Select Add, Delete or Edit Channel from the Channel menu.
NOTE: REFER TO THE COMMAND ZONE OPERATIONS SECTION FOR ADDING
OR DELETING COMMAND ZONE CHANNELS.
DO NOT ADD OR DELETE COMMAND ZONE CHANNELS VIA THE KEYPAD
PROGRAMMING METHOD.
Add Channel
Select to add a new channel.
Choose the zone to which the channel is to be added.
Enter a valid channel index number of 1-2048.
Delete Channel
When selected the list of programmed zones is displayed. Choose the zone of
the channel you wish to delete.
Select the channel from the list.
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Edit Channel
Select “Edit Channel” to change the programmable channel information.
Select the zone and channel to be edited.
Channel Label
Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters.
(See keypad character table)
Rx Frequency
Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by
1.25kHz.
Rx Mode
Select Analog, Digital or Mixed Mode.
Rx Guard
Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only
Select “Off” for analog signals to operate in carrier squelch mode.
Select “Tone” to enter a CTCSS tone,
Select “Digital” to enter a DCS value.
Use “INV” to invert a DCS tone.
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RX NAC
Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only
Select “Enter” to program a receive NAC via the keypad.
Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF).
Choose “Select” to use a receiver NAC from the programmed pick list.
NOTE: $F7F is an invalid receiver NAC. $F7E is the equivalent of carrier
squelch in analog operation.
Squelch Mode
Digital or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only
Normal - Requires carrier and NAC only to unmute digital signals.
Selective - Required for Individual Calls and use of Talkgroup IDs.
Bandwidth
Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Only
Narrowband - 12.5kHz spacing when operating in analog.
Wideband - 25kHz spacing when operating in analog.
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Tx Power
Low Power - Lock channel in low power mode.
High Power - Lock channel in high power mode.
Selectable - Allow high/low transmit power selection form assigned
button or menu item.
Tx Frequency
Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by
1.25kHz.
Tx Mode
Select Analog, Digital or Selectable.
Tx Guard
Analog or Mixed Mode Transmit Channels Only
Select “Off” to transmit no Code Guard tone.
Select “Tone” to enter a default CTCSS tone,
Select “Digital” to enter a default DCS value.
Use “INV” to invert a DCS tone.
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Tx NAC
Analog or Mixed Mode Transmit Channels Only
Select “Enter” to program a default transmit NAC via the keypad.
Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF).
Choose “Select” to use a transmit NAC from the pick list.
NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid transmit NACs.
TGID
Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Only
Select “Enter” to program a transmit Talk Group ID via the keypad.
Enter the desired value (1- 65535).
Choose “Select” to use a TGID from the pick list.
NOTE: 0 is an invalid transmit Talk Group ID.
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P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 100 Project 25 IDs and labels. If ‘RX’d
Unit ID’ is designated as a display line, the P25 ID of the radio sending the call
will be shown when receiving a digital signal. If the P25 ID of the received call is
programmed in the Call List, the alphanumeric label associated with the ID will be
displayed. If the P25 ID is not in the Call List, the numeric P25 ID will be displayed.
Select “Call List” from the programing menu.
Select the P25 ID you wish to edit.
The display shows the label and P25 ID of the selected ID.
Select “Label” to edit or add an alphanumeric label
Select “Dest ID” to change the P25 ID
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User Selectable Code Guards
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable, CTCSS or CDCSS
subaudible tones. Tones are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see
TX/RX CxCSS Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s
keypad
Select “User Tones” from the programing menu.
Select the tone to edit.
To enter a CTCSS tone select “Tone” and enter the desired frequency in Hertz (67.0
- 254.1 Hz).
To enter a CDCSS (digital) tone select “Digital” then enter the three digit code. Use
the INV button to invert the code.
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Valid Code Guard Tone Values
Group A Group B Group C
67.0 (XZ) *151.4 (5Z) 71.9 (XA) 146.2 (4B) 74.4
77.0 (XB) 162.2 (5B) 82.5 (YZ) 156.7 (5A) 79.7
88.5 (YB) 173.8 (6A) 94.8 (ZA) 167.9 (6Z) 85.4 (YA)
*100.0 (1Z) 186.2 (7Z) 103.5 (1A) *179.9 (6B) 91.5 (ZZ)
107.2 (1B) 203.5 (M1) 110.9 (2X) 192.8 (7A)
114.8 (2A) 218.1 (M3) *118.8 (2B) 210.7 (M2)
123.0 (3Z) 233.6 127.3 (3A) 225.7 (M4)
131.8 (3B) 250.3 136.5 (4Z) 241.8
141.3 (4A)
* 50/60 Hz power distribution systems could cause falsing.
The assignments in a given area should be made from within one of the Groups:
A, B, or C.
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Valid Digital Code Guard Values
023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054
065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 125
131 132 134 143 152 155 156 162 165
172 174 205 223 226 243 244 245 251
261 263 265 271 306 311 315 331 343
346 351 364 365 371 411 412 423 431
432 445 464 465 466 503 506 516 532
546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654
662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743
754
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User Selectable Network Access Codes
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable NACs. NACS are
selected via a programmed button or menu item (see TX/RX Network Access Code
Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s keypad.
Select “User NACs” from the programing menu.
Select the NAC to edit.
Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF).
NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid as user selectable NAC values.
User Selectable Talkgroup IDs
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable TGIDs. TDIDs
are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see Talk Group ID Picklist). If
enabled, the TGIDs can be programmed via the radio’s keypad.
Select “User TGIDs” from the programing menu.
Select the Talk Group ID to edit.
Enter the desired value (1 - 65535).
NOTE: A Talk Group ID value of 0 is not allowed.
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Warranty
The KNG portable radio is covered by a two-year warranty. Extended warranties
may be available. For information about your warranty contact RELM/BK Radio at
(800) 648-0947. Email; sales@relm.com
If you need service, contact your BK Radio dealer. If you nd it impractical to have
service provided by your dealer, contact the RELM/BK Radio Technical Service
Department at (800) 422-6281.
Repairs may be sent to the address below.
RELM Wireless Corporation
Attention: Customer Service
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
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Keypad Text/Programming Characters
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PQRS
7P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7
ABC
2A, B, C, a, b, c, 2
TUV
8T, U, V, t, u, v, 8
DEF
3D, E, F, d, e, f, 3
WXYZ
9W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z, 9
GHI
4G, H, I, g, h, i, 4 00, Blank Space
JKL
5J, K, L, j, k, l, 5
*
*, ., ,, ;, :, ", ', !, ?, %, &, ', ~, @, _
MNO
6M, N, O, m, n, o, 6
#
#, $, +, -, =, ^, /, \, |, <, >, {, }, [, ]
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