BK Technologies KNGP150 VHF HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER User Manual
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![ContentsIntroduction.....................................................................................1FCC Requirements .........................................................................1Industry Canada Compliance........................................................2Safety Precautions .........................................................................4Information and Options ...............................................................7Battery Installation and Removal .................................................8Battery Care and Maintenance ....................................................9Antenna Installation and Removal ...............................................9Radio Controls ..............................................................................10LCD Display ...................................................................................11Status Indicators ..........................................................................11Alphanumeric Label Options ........................................................12Programmable Switch and Button Functions ...........................13Options and Labels .......................................................................14Channel/Zone Selection Options ................................................17Channel/Zone Selector Knob ........................................................17Button/Menu Item Selection ..........................................................17Direct Keypad Entry ......................................................................17Using Knob and Button Operations Together ...............................18Basic Radio Operation .................................................................18Command Zone Operation ..........................................................19Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] ............................................19Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] ...............................................19Code Guard/NAC Operation ........................................................20Code Guard Receive.....................................................................20Code Guard Transmit ....................................................................20](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-1.png)
![Analog Squelch Control ................................................................20APCO Project 25 Digital Squelch Control .....................................21Mixed Mode Operation .................................................................22Trunking Channel Basic Operation ............................................23Scan Options ................................................................................24Channel Scan [SCAN] ..................................................................24Channel Scan List [SCN+] ............................................................25Talkback Scan ...............................................................................25Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581].........................................25Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] ..............................................................26Enhanced Scan [ESCN] ................................................................26Priority Scan [PSCN] ....................................................................26Priority Channel Select [PRI] ........................................................27Zone Scan [ZSCN] ........................................................................28Zone Scan List [ZSC+] ..................................................................28Pick List Options ..........................................................................29TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG] .......................................29TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist [TNAC] [RNAC] ................29Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] ........................................................30Encryption Key Picklist [KEY] .......................................................30Keyset Picklist [KSET] ...................................................................30Unit-to-Unit Call Options .............................................................31Emergency Signaling Options ....................................................33Encryption Operation ..................................................................34Required Setup .............................................................................34Basic Operation.............................................................................34Transmit Secure [SEC] ..................................................................35Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY] .....................................35User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST] ................................35Rekey Request [RKEY] .................................................................36Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET] ..........................................36Zeroizing [ZERO] ..........................................................................36Messaging ....................................................................................37](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-2.png)
![Text Messaging [TXT] ...................................................................37Short Message Update [MSG] ......................................................39User Update Messaging [STS] ......................................................39Paging and Call Alert ..................................................................41Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] ..........41Call Alert Paging [ALRT] ..............................................................41Radio Check [RCHK] ...................................................................42Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] ............................................43Other Options and Functions .....................................................44Backlight [LITE] .............................................................................44Battery Life [LIFE] .........................................................................44Bluetooth [BT] ...............................................................................44Busy Channel Operation ...............................................................44Channel Select [CHAN] ................................................................45Cloning [CLON] .............................................................................45Contrast .........................................................................................46Control Lockout [LCK] ...................................................................46Date and Time [DATE] ..................................................................46Global Positioning [GPS] ...............................................................47Hard Power Down [PWRD] ...........................................................47Keypad Programming ...................................................................48Minimum Volume [VOL] ................................................................48Monitor [MON] ...............................................................................48Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL] ...................................................48Phone [PHN] and Hang Up [HANG] .............................................49Radio Accountability Tone [RAT] ..................................................49Radio info ......................................................................................49Repeater Talkaround [T/A] ............................................................49Send Alert Tone [SNDT] ...............................................................49Send Signal [SEND] ......................................................................50Squelch Adjust [SQL] ....................................................................50Site Display [STDS] .......................................................................50Site Lock [STLK] ...........................................................................50Site Search [STSR] .......................................................................50Surveillance Mode [SURV] ...........................................................51System Test ...................................................................................51Transmit Digital [TXAD] ................................................................51Transmit Power [PWR] ..................................................................51](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-3.png)
![Two-Tone Select [TONE] ..............................................................51Versions ........................................................................................52Zone Select [ZONE] .....................................................................52Keypad Programming ..................................................................53Keypad Programming Navigation .................................................53Entering Keypad Programming Mode ...........................................54Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters...........................54Global Settings ....................................................................54Displayed Information Lines ..............................................54User Password...................................................................56System Settings .................................................................56System Priority 1 or 2 Channel ..........................................56Tx on Priority 1 Channel ....................................................56Zone Settings .......................................................................56Add Zone ...........................................................................56Delete Zone .......................................................................57Edit Zone ............................................................................57Channel Settings .................................................................57Add Channel ......................................................................58Delete Channel ..................................................................58Edit Channel ......................................................................58P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List ........................................................60User Selectable Code Guards ......................................................60User Selectable Network Access Codes ......................................62User Selectable Talkgroup IDs ......................................................62Warranty ........................................................................................62My Radio Settings ........................................................................64](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-4.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 19 -PTT switch, then press it again and continue talking.If the Transmit Indicator does not glow and a tone sounds, you are on a receive-only channel or the channel is busy (see Busy Channel Lockout). Select an authorized transmit channel.NOTE: When using a channel programmed for mixed mode transmit the signal will be transmitted in the mode selected by the TX Digital selection. Or if programmed for Mixed Mode Talkback, the radio will transmit in the mode of the last received channel while the “RX” icon is displayed. (See Mixed Mode Operation.)Command Zone OperationThe KNG2 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. Building a Command Zone [CHAN+]To build a Command Zone the “Channel Add/Delete” function must be assigned to a programmable button.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 up/down arrows 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.Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-]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 aect the original standard zone channel.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-23.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 24 -Scan OptionsChannel Scan [SCAN]Conventional ChannelsWhen 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 a switch or as a button or menu list item.Channel Scan may be used in conjunction with Priority Scan operation (see Priority Scan).Scanning Code Guarded ChannelsConventional 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).](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-28.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 25 -Channel Scan List [SCN+]Conventional ChannelsThe 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.When Channel Scan List is assigned to a button, press the button to add or remove the selected channel from the scan list.If Vote Scan option is installed, pressing the "+/-" button will cycle the scan setting for the selected channel through checked (for scan on), "(V)" for Vote Scan, and O.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 ScanConventional and Trunking ChannelsIf your radio is programmed for Talkback Scan, any PTT transmission that occurs while a channel is active or while scan delay time remains, will be 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 ChannelsChannels 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 radio checks all voted channels in the vote scan group 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.Vote Scan groups can only be created in the PC Radio Editor.See also Priority Scan and Zone Scan.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-29.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 26 -Dual Mode Scan [DSCN]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsDual 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 switch or as 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 Radio Editor.Enhanced Scan [ESCN]Conventional ChannelsEnhanced Scan combines Priority Scan and Channel Scan to one switch/button. Enabling Enhanced Scan will turn on both Priority and Channel Scan. Priority Scan [PSCN]Conventional ChannelsTwo channels can be designated as priority channels. When Priority Scan is on, these channels are monitored for incoming trac. 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 CP symbol will be shown. Priority Scan operation can be a switch or as a button or menu list item.Trunked ChannelsWhen on trunked channels, Priority Scan is used to turn system scanning on or o.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-30.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 27 -Priority Channel Select [PRI]Conventional ChannelsDepending 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 use the keypad to change the priority channels. Priority Channel Select can be assigned to a switch or as a button or menu list item.Selecting a System Priority ChannelOpen the menu and select the System Priority channel you wish to change.Press “ENTER” to open System Priority Channel menu.Options:O - 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” buttons.The Channel selection menu will then 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.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:O - 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-31.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 28 -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.Zone Scan [ZSCN]Conventional ChannelsWhen 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 ZP symbol will be shown at the top of the LCD display.Zone Scan operation can be a switch or as a button or menu list item and may be used in conjunction with Priority Scan operation.Zone Scan List [ZSC+]Conventional ChannelsThe 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-32.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 29 -Pick List OptionsThe KNG2 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)TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG]Conventional Analog or Mixed Mode ChannelsSelecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard from the Pick List will assign the tone to the currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. 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”.If allowed, picklist values can be changed through keypad programming.TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist [TNAC] [RNAC]Conventional Digital or Mixed Mode ChannelsSelecting a Network Access Code (NAC) from the Pick List will assign the NAC to the currently select digital or mixed-mode channel. 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”.If allowed, picklist values can be changed through keypad programming.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-33.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 30 -Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID]Conventional Digital ChannelsSelecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaected.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”.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)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)](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-34.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 31 -Unit-to-Unit Call OptionsIndividual Unit Call [UNIT]Conventional Digital and Trunking ChannelsP25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode. The function must be enabled by radio programming to allow this mode of operation. Channels programmed for analog only operation will not be able to transmit or receive Unit-To-Unit calls.Conventional ChannelsPlacing an Individual Unit CallOpen 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”.If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio exits the Unit-to-Unit mode and returns to normal operation.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 associated label of the radio placing the call.Accept the callTo 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 callTo ignore the call and continue operating in normal mode, press “INGR”.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-35.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 35 -Transmit Secure [SEC]Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure” programmed as a switch, 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 eect 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 64 DES 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. To change an encryption key, open the KEY 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”.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-39.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 36 -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 beep and “NON-OTAR” will appear on the display.If a successful rekey occurs, a tone will sound, and the display will momentarily show “REKEYED”.Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET]OTAR equipped radios only. The radio can hold up to 8 encryption keysets. Each keyset is limited to a maximum of 64 keys. 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-40.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 37 -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 Text Messaging needs to be congured in the PC Radio Editor for both tx and rx radios. Message types include predened messages, manually entered messages or locally stored messages.Predened messages - Predened messages are programmed into the radio memory using the PC Radio Editor.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.Sending a MessageTo 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 TypeFrom the “Select Entry Type” menu, choose the type of message to send and press “ENTER”.Predened List or Manual Entry ListWhen “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 ID number.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-41.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 39 -Reading the messageTo read the message press the “TXT” button or select ‘Text Message” from the menu.Select “Read” to view the messageStored MessagesUp 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.Select “Store” from the menu an 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.Short Message Update [MSG]Conventional Digital Channels Short Message Update is a way for the radio to transmit an enumeration that corresponds to a predened message that is stored in other radios.User Update Messaging [STS]Conventional and Trunking Digital ChannelsSending a Status UpdateNOTE: 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 MessagePress the “STS” button or select “Status Update” from the menu.From the “Select Status” menu, select the programmed message to send and press “Enter”.Select Message TypeFrom 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-43.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 41 -Paging and Call Alert Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] Conventional Analog ChannelsThe KNG2 can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels.Receiving a pageSelect 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 trac 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. Call Alert Paging [ALRT] Digital ChannelsThe KNG2 can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert messages on digital channels.Sending a Call AlertPress the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu.Select Target RadioLast CallSelect “Last Call” to send the message to radio which you last sent or received a call alert. Press “Enter” to send the message.Call ListSelecting “Call List” opens a list aliases for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “Enter” to send the Call Alert.Unit IDSelect “Unit ID” to enter the ID of the target radio.Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter” to send the Call.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-45.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 42 -Receiving a Call AlertWhen 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 will alternate between the programmed display information and a Call Alert Received message.Select “Call Alert” to reset. Radio Check [RCHK] Conventional Digital ChannelsThe KNG2 can be programmed to check the availability of a KNG2/KNG radio with a specic P25 ID. Requesting a Radio CheckPress the “RCHK” button or open “Radio Check” from the menu.Select Target RadioLast CallSelect “Last Call” to send the request to the radio which you last sent a radio check request. Press “Enter” to send the query.Call ListSelecting “Call List” opens a list aliases for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target ID and press “Enter” to send the query.Unit IDSelect “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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-46.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 43 -Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH]Conventional Digital ChannelsWith “Inhibit” is assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG2 Radio can temporarily disable other KNG2/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 PC Radio Editor.Sending a commandTo initiate an inhibit/uninhibit message press the programmed button or select from the menu.Use the keypad to enter the User or Administrator password.Press “ENTER” to open the menu.Select Target RadioLast CallSelect “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent an inhibit or uninhbit message. Press “SEND” to send the message.Call ListSelecting “Call List” opens a list aliases for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “SEND” to send the message.Unit IDSelect “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 AcknowledgementWhen the 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 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-47.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 44 -Other Options and FunctionsMany operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed to the radio buttons or switches. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a “MENU” button.Backlight [LITE]Conventional and Trunked ChannelsBacklight on/o control can be assigned to a switch, button or as a menu item. In addition, backlighting may be programmed with the PC Radio Editor to illuminate when any key is pressed.Battery Life [LIFE]Conventional and Trunked ChannelsBattery Life information includes: % battery capacity available until depletion The full capacity of the battery Estimated time left before depletionBluetooth [BT]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsThe radio can be connected to approved bluetooth devices.Bluetooth options include:Bluetooth - Toggles bluetooth on/o.Discoverable - Toggles the radio's bluetooth discoverable state on/oMy Devices - Lists current and previously used bluetooth devices.Scan for Devices - Scans for discoverable bluetooth devices.This Device Info - Display's the radio's name and MAC address.Busy Channel OperationConventional Channels The radio can be programmed for dierent behavior when a conventional channel is busy.How the radio reacts to a busy channel is programmed with the following operation options only accessible in the PC Radio Editor:O - No busy channel transmit limiting will occur.Indicate - This setting will display "Busy" momentarily and an alert](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-48.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 45 -tone will sound if conicting trac is present, but the radio is still allowed to transmit.Lockout - This setting prevents the radio from transmitting, "Busy" will be displayed and an alert will sound until the PTT is released.Override - This setting prevents the radio from transmitting. "Busy" will be displayed and an alert tone will sound until the PTT is released. However a rapid release and press of the PTT will allow the radio to transmit.Automatic - This setting will display "Busy" momentarily and an alert tone will sound. The radio will then revert back to receive mode and monitor the active receive trac. (carrier mode only)Busy Channel ConditionsWith the PC Radio Editor, each channel is programmed for the conditions under which the channel is considered busy.Conditions include:O - 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.Correct NAC - A busy condition is declared when receiving digital signal with the correct NAC, and declared not busy under all other conditions.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 [CLON]Conventional ZonesKNG2 radios can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Cloning can be assigned to a button. Refer to the cloning cable manual for cloning information.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-49.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 46 -ContrastConventional and Trunking ChannelsAllows the user to adjust the contrast of the screen. Select the desired contrast using the -/+ buttons.Press "ENTER" to set the contrast.Control Lockout [LCK]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsThe KNG2 portable oers a variety of control lock options. Control lock can be assigned to a toggle switch, collar switch or as a button or menu item.Switch AssignmentWhen assigned to a toggle switch, toggling the switch on locks all controls except the toggle switches, PTT and volume/o.When assigned to the collar switch, toggling the switch on locks all controls except the collar switch, PTT and volume/o.Button/Menu AssignmentWhen 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 only front panel button operations.“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: Front keypad, side top buttons, toggle switches, channel knob, collar switch 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 diamond button twice, then the square button twice.Date and Time [DATE]Conventional and Trunked ChannelsDisplays the date and time. The edit button allows the user to change the date and time. The time will stay stored in the radio when powered o.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-50.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 47 -Global Positioning [GPS]Conventional and Trunked Channels (Requires GPS Option KZA0589 or KAA0589)To access GPS functions press the “GPS” button or select “GPS” from the menu.Viewing GPS informationTo view current coordinates open the GPS menu and select “GPS Information”. After acquisition, the current location is displayed in degrees, minutes and seconds.Sending GPS informationGPS information is sent by a variety of triggers only accessible in the PC Radio Editor:PTT - After a digital transmission, the GPS coordinates will be automatically transmitted.Periodic - GPS coordinates are transmitted periodically using a programmed time.Emergency - GPS coordinates are sent if the radio activates emergency.Power on/o - GPS coordinates are sent once the radio powers up and acquires a position and also on power o.User Request - To send GPS information, open the GPS menu and select “Transmit Request”. From the Request menu select the desired target ID and press “Enter”.Hard Power Down [PWRD]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsWhen pressed, turns the radio completely o.Home [HOME]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsWhen pressed, the radio returns to a preprogrammed channel that is congured in the PC Radio Editor.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-51.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 48 -Keypad ProgrammingConventional Systems and ChannelsMuch of the information stored in the KNG2 can be edited using the keypad. Five separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor.Keypad programming selections can only be assigned as a menu item.Refer to the Keypad Programming section for detailed information on how to edit programmed radio information.Minimum Volume [VOL]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsMust be congured as "Customizable" in the PC Radio Editor to access through the radio. When pressed, changes the volume level at lower volumes. This allows the user to set their minimum volume to an audible level.Monitor [MON]Conventional ChannelsThere are three settings available for monitoring trac on a selected channel. “Monitor” can be assigned to a button or as a menu item.Monitor Modes and IndicatorsO - Squelch works as congured. (No indicator)On - Only carrier squelch is in eect. NAC and CxCSS and TGID are all ignored. Steady on.Open - No squelch is taking place. If there is no signal, the audio will be static. Solid on.Button Operation - A quick press will toggle between O and On, while a long press will turn on "Open" mode and short press will return the radio to O mode.Menu Operation - Open the Monitor menu, select the desired operation and press “Enter”.Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL]Conventional ChannelsIf 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 o Scan, cycle radio power or select another zone or channel.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-52.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 49 -Phone [PHN] and Hang Up [HANG]Conventional ChannelsThe Phone function is a way for a conventional radio to instruct the system to dial a phone number and begin a call with that radio. Using the Hang Up button allows the user to end that call. Radio Accountability Tone [RAT]Conventional and Trunked ChannelsThe Radio Accountability Tone transmits a preprogrammed sequence of DTMF tones when the RAT button is pressed and held. Must be programmed with a Radio Accountability Tone ID in the PC Radio Editor.Radio infoConventional and Trunking ChannelsInformation about your radio can be viewed via the “Radio Info” menu item.To review the information, open the Radio Info menu. Use the NEXT or PREV to view individual items.Radio Info information includes:UID - P25 Unit ID.IP - IP Address of the radio.OTAR Registered - Acknowledges if radio is registered to an OTAR system.Up Time - Amount of time the radio has been on.Repeater Talkaround [T/A]Conventional ChannelsIn 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 aected by the Talkaround selection.Talkaround selection can be assigned to a switch, button or as a menu list item.Send Alert Tone [SNDT]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsWhen pressed and held, the radio will transmit a 781.3Hz tone for the programmed duration. Duration can be set in the range from 0.5 to 5 seconds.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-53.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 50 -Send Signal [SEND]Conventional Analog ChannelsActivated by a long-press and is the 5-tone equivalent to emergency alarm. ANI Mode needs to be set to ve-tone. Holding this button will send the ve-tone signal.Squelch Adjust [SQL]Conventional ChannelsSquelch 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.To adjust the squelch setting, open the squelch menu. Select the desired threshold using the -/+ buttons.Press “ENTER” to set the level.Site Display [STDS]Trunking ChannelsWhen 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 ChannelsSite 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.Site Search [STSR]Trunking ChannelsSite Search automatically searches and selects the best available trunking site.Site Lock can be assigned as a button or menu list item.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-54.png)
![KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual- 51 -Surveillance Mode [SURV]Conventional and Trunking ChannelsWhen Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.) and lighting functions (LEDs and Display) are disabled. Surveillance Mode can a switch, button or as a menu list item.System TestConventional and Trunking ChannelsThe KNG2 portable oers a variety of system tests when connected to the appropriate test equipment. Select the appropriate test and follow the onscreen prompts.Transmit Digital [TXAD]Conventional Mixed-Mode Transmit ChannelsWhen Transmit Digital is on, channels programmed for mixed-mode transmit will transmit in digital mode. When o, mixed-mode channels transmit in analog mode.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 ChannelsTransmit 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, switch or menu list item.Two-Tone Select [TONE]Conventional Analog ChannelsAllows the user to select from their two-tone list (programmed with the PC Radio Editor). Selecting an item will send the two-tone signal.](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-55.png)
![RELM Wireless Corporation- 52 -VersionsConventional and Trunking ChannelsVersion information about your radio can be viewed via the “Versions” menu item.To review the information, open the Versions menu. Use the NEXT or PREV to view the installed revisions of individual items.Version information includes: Date: Date of release. Release: Overall release code. Software: Release code for ARM. DSP: Release code for DSP. File Format: Currently installed le format. BSP: Release code of installed BSP rmware. PCB Revision: Installed printed circuit board revision number. Date of Manufacture: Date of manufacture. C-ACE: Version of encryption module.Current version information can be found in the service section at www.relm.com.Zone Select [ZONE] (Conventional and Trunked Channels)Zone Select allows the radio user to switch between programmed channel zones.The Zone Select operation can be assigned as a button, switch or menu list item..When Zone is assigned to a button, press the button to open the menu of available zones. When assigned as a menu item, open the menu as described in the Navigation section.Select the Zone you want to use.Press “ENTER” select the Zone.Also, If enabled, a zone can also be accessed directly from the keypad.(Refer to your PC Radio Editor documentation.)(See also, Channel/Zone Selection Options.)](https://usermanual.wiki/BK-Technologies/KNGP150.User-Manual/User-Guide-3241718-Page-56.png)
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