BK Technologies KNGP800 UHF LAND MOBILE RADIO User Manual Wichita indd
RELM WIRELESS CORP. - BK RADIO UHF LAND MOBILE RADIO User Manual Wichita indd
USERS MANUAL
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Contents
FCC Requirements ...................................................................... 4
Federal Communications Commission Regulations ..........................6
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards .........................................6
Industry Canada Compliance ............................................................6
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines ............................7
Radio Controls ............................................................................. 9
LCD Display ............................................................................... 10
Status Indicators ..............................................................................10
Alphanumeric Label Options............................................................10
Buttons and Labels .......................................................................... 11
Battery Installation and Removal ............................................. 12
Installing the Battery ........................................................................12
Removing the Battery ......................................................................12
Battery Care and Maintenance ................................................ 13
Antenna Installation and Removal ........................................... 13
Installing the Antenna ......................................................................13
Removing the Antenna ....................................................................13
Programmable Switch and Button Functions ......................... 14
Switch Options .................................................................................14
Buttons Options ...............................................................................14
Menu Options...................................................................................14
Keypad Menu Operation ..................................................................15
Basic Radio Operation .............................................................. 16
Receive ............................................................................................16
Transmit ...........................................................................................16
Code Guard Operation .............................................................. 17
Analog Squelch Control ................................................................... 17
APCO Project 25 Squelch Control ................................................... 17
Code Guard Receive .......................................................................18
Code Guard Transmit .......................................................................18
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Mixed Mode Operation .............................................................. 19
Mixed Mode Talkback ......................................................................19
Encryption Operation ............................................................... 20
Required Setup ................................................................................20
Operation .........................................................................................20
Transmit Encryption Key Selection ..................................................21
General Options......................................................................... 22
Backlight (LIGT) ...............................................................................22
Contrast ...........................................................................................22
Keypad Lock ....................................................................................23
Monitor (MON) .................................................................................23
Repeater Talkaround (TA) ................................................................23
Surveillance Mode (SLNT) ...............................................................24
Squelch Adjust (SQL) ......................................................................24
Test System (TEST) .........................................................................24
Tx Digital (TXD) ................................................................................25
Tx Power (LPW) ...............................................................................25
Version (VER) ..................................................................................26
Zone Select (ZON) ........................................................................... 26
Scan Operation Options ........................................................... 27
Channel Scan (SCAN) .....................................................................27
Scanning Code Guarded Channels .................................................27
Transmitting with Scan On ..............................................................28
Talkback Scan ..................................................................................28
Priority Scan (PSCN) .......................................................................28
Scan List Add/Delete .......................................................................30
Zone Scan (ZSCN) .......................................................................... 31
Zone Scan List Add/Delete .............................................................31
Emergency Signalling Options ................................................ 32
Placing an Emergency Call .............................................................32
Receiving an Emergency Signal ......................................................32
Unit-to-Unit Call Options ........................................................... 33
Unit Call (U2U) .................................................................................33
Unit-to Unit Callback ........................................................................34
Call List Programming ......................................................................34
Encryption Options ................................................................... 34
Tx Secure (TXS) .............................................................................34
Zeroize Keys (ZER) ........................................................................35
Pick List Options ....................................................................... 36
Picklist- TX CxCSS (UTON) ............................................................36
Picklist – TX NAC (UNAC) ...............................................................37
Picklist – TGID (UTG) ......................................................................38
Picklist – Key (UKEY) ......................................................................39
Programming P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List ...................................40
Programming User Selectable Transmit Tones ...............................42
Programming User Selectable Network Access Codes ..................44
Programming User Selectable Talkgroup IDs ..................................45
Keypad Programming ............................................................... 46
Programming Channel Information ..................................................46
Programming Zone Information .......................................................55
Programming Global Information .....................................................59
Radio Cloning ............................................................................ 64
Warranty ..................................................................................... 66
Service ........................................................................................ 66
Defi nitions and Acronyms ........................................................ 67
Your Radio Settings .................................................................. 68
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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO,
READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
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 electric power, radar, 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.
The energy levels associated with radio waves from portable 2-way radios,
when properly used, are not great enough to cause biological damage.
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 marketed in North
America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet
government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers
also recommend specifi c 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 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
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Portable 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 offi cer 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 Portable 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.
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.) unless your radio is an intrinsically safe
model designed for such use.
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RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES
AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/
controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following
procedures.
Guidelines:
Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.•
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. To receive calls,
release the PTT button. 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).
Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the •
microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the
antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping
the radio at the proper distance is important because RF
exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna
should be kept away from eyes.
When worn on the body, always place the radio in a BK Radio •
approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this
product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important
because the use of BK Radio or other manufacturer’s non-
approved accessories may result in exposure levels which
exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled environment RF
exposure limits.
If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using •
the radio in the intended use position in front of the face, then
ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least one inch (2.5
cm) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the
proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease
with increasing distance from the antenna.
Use only BK Radio approved supplied or replacement antennas, •
batteries, and accessories. Use of non-BK Radio approved
antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
For a list of BK Radio approved accessories visit the following website:
http://www.relm.com.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy
exposure limits for portable 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 specifi c user
awareness information. Your BK Radio 2-way radio has a 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 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% transmitting 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 radiates measurable RF energy only while it
is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in
Standby Mode. Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are
rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk - 5% listen - 90% standby), even
though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits
and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
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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KNG
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
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On/Off Volume
Channel Select Collar Switch
Antenna
Connector
Emergency
Button
Toggle Switches
LED Indicator
Ch 1
KNG-P25
171.58500 MHz
LIGT T/A MENU LCK
TXD SCN
Programmable
Side Buttons
Push-to-Talk
Speaker
Accessory
Connector
Alphanumeric
Display
Microphone
Diamond
Button
Up Arrow
Button
Down Arrow
Button
Square
Button
Keypad
Radio Controls
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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Buttons and Labels
NOTE: The Diamond, Up Arrow, Down Arrow, and Square buttons are
programmable with PC Radio Editor Software. The programmed functions are
activated by pressing the associated button. Active functions are indicated by a
highlighted background. SCN = Active, SCN = Inactive.
SCN Channel Scan
PSCN Priority Scan
ZSCN Zone Scan
MENU Open the programmed radio menu
SQL Squelch Adjust
BKLT Keypad and Display Backlight
T/A Repeater Talkaround
LPW Low Transmit Power
MON Monitor
TXD Transmit Digital
(Mixed Mode Operation)
TXS Transmit Secure
(Encrypted Models)
U2U Unit-to-Unit Call
(Digital Operation Only)
PRI Set Priority Channels
UTON User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard
(Analog or Mixed Mode Operation)
UNAC User Selectable NAC
(Digital or Mixed Mode Operation)
UTG User Selectable Talk Group
(Digital or Mixed Mode Operation)
UKEY User Selectable Encryption Key
(Digital or Mixed Mode Operation)
ZONE Channel Zone Select
SLNT Surveillance Mode
RKY Request OTAR Encryption Rekey
(OTAR Encrypted Models)
ZER Zeroize Encryption Keys and Password
(Encrypted Models)
TEST Radio Test Mode
(Used for radio service)
LCD Display
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXD SCN
Status Indicators
Programmable
Alphanumeric
Labels
Programmed
Button Labels
The KNG display can be
programmed for a variety of
options and functionality.
Check with your RELM/BK
Radio dealer or communica-
tions offi cer for information
on the programmed func-
tions of your radio.
Status Indicators
Receiver Signal Strength
RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active
TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog
P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel
, Encrypted, Clear
SCN Scan Channel, Flashing 'SCN' = Scan in Progress.
Unit-to-Unit operation active
Battery Level Indicator
Alphanumeric Label Options
NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor
Software.
Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Channel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel
or Active Scanned Channel
Frequency Operating Frequency of Currently Selected Channel
or Active Scanned Channel
Received Unit ID P25 ID of the radio transmitting the message cur-
rently being received
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 mes-
sage currently being received
Pick List Selection NAC, TGID or Code Guard currently selected from
the programmable Pick Lists
Zone Label Label of Currently Selected Zone
Zone and Channel Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers
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Battery Care and Maintenance
BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of capacities and types
for special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged
separately or while attached to a radio.
Periodically check the contacts on the battery pack for dirt that could
prevent a good electrical contact with the charging base.
WARNING!
Do not drop a battery pack into fi re.
An explosion may occur
Antenna Installation and Removal
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna could result in damage to your
radio.
Use RELM/BK Radio approved antennas only. Use of non-qualifi ed or
mismatched antennas could result in diminished radio operation. Published
radio specifi cations cannot be guaranteed with non-approved antennas.
Bent, broken or damaged antennas should be replaced.
Installing the Antenna
Insert the radio's antenna connector into the
threaded connector of the antenna and turn it
clockwise until it is fi rmly seated.
Removing the Antenna
Holding the base, turn the antenna
counterclockwise until released.
Battery Installation and Removal
NOTE: For safety reasons, rechargeable battery packs are shipped
uncharged or only partially charged. Therefore, a rechargeable battery
pack should be properly charged in an approved battery charger before
use.
Installing the Battery
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Align the tabs on the bottom of the
battery with the slots on the radio.
3. Push the top of the battery toward the
radio until release tab "clicks" into place.
Removing the Battery
+TS ON
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Release Tab
1. Slide the release tab toward the
bottom of the radio.
2. Pull the top of the battery out.
(Approximately 30o)
3. Pull up to remove the battery pack.
NOTE: All information programmed into the radio is maintained even
when the battery pack is removed.
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Programmable Switch and Button Functions
The KNG portable radio is equipped with seven programmable control
buttons and three programmable switches. Switch and button functions
are assigned via PC programming.
Switch Options
Channel Scan Priority Scan Zone Scan
Backlight Talkaround Tx Power
Monitor Tx Digital Tx Secure
Buttons Options
Channel Scan Priority Scan Contrast
Zone Scan Menu Backlight
Tx Power Monitor Tx Digital
Tx Secure Unit Call Zeroize Keys
Rekey Request Cloning Picklist-CxCSS
Picklist-NAC Picklist-TGID Picklist-Key
Picklist-Ket Set Zone Select Squelch Adjust
PRI Channel
Select
Repeater
Talkaround
Surveillance
Mode
Version System Test Emergency
(Orange Only)
Menu Options
Channel Scan Priority Scan Contrast
Zone Scan Menu Backlight
Tx Power Monitor Tx Digital
Tx Secure Unit Call Zeroize Keys
Rekey Request Cloning Picklist-CxCSS
Picklist-NAC Picklist-TGID Picklist-Key
Picklist-Ket Set Zone Select Squelch Adjust
PRI Channel
Select
Repeater
Talkaround
Surveillance
Mode
Version System Test Channel Scan
List
Zone Scan List
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Right Toggle
Collar Switch
Left Toggle
Orange Button
Square
Diamond
Up Down
Side Buttons
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On Off
On Off
BKLT T/A MENU TXD
Functions assigned to the diamond, square or up/
down buttons will be highlighted on the display when turned on.
NOTE: Functions programmed to the toggle or collar switches should not
be programmed as menu items or button functions.
Keypad Menu Operation
One button can be programmed as 'Menu'. Items shown in the previous
table can be programmed and arranged via PC programming. These
items can then be accessed with the 'Menu' button.
To select from the menu:
Mixed Mode Tx
Analog
Digital
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Channel Scan
Tx Digital
PRI Scan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
TXDN
2
1
3
1. Press the programmed "Menu" button.
2. Scroll to the desired menu item using the
up/down buttons or use the number keys to
select the number of the desired function.
3. Press the square button marked 'ENTER'
to open the selected item.
4. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the
desired operation.
5. Press the square button marked 'ENTER'
to set the selection.
6. Press and hold the diamond button
marked 'ESC' to return to normal radio
operation.
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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.)
Code Guard Operation
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 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.
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 qualifi ed 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).
Basic Radio Operation
Receive
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1. Turn power on by turning the Volume knob
clockwise. A beep sounds, indicating the radio is
operational. The LCD display shows the
programmed information of the currently selected
channel. Programmable channel information
options include number, label, frequency and
other channel information.
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2. Select a channel by rotating the Channel
Selector knob.
3. Open the squelch to adjust the volume
(Open squelch can be achieved by selecting the
programmed Monitor function.)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
BKLT T/A MENU TXD
RXD
When a signal is received, the unprogrammable
top line of the display indicates the current
channel’s operating mode.
RXA = analog, RXD = digital.
Transmit
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
BKLT T/A MENU TXD
TXD
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Microphone
PTT
1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch. When
the radio is transmitting the indicator LED glows
red and TXD or TXA 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.
If the length of your message exceeds the
programmed Time-Out Timer setting, the
transmitter automatically shuts off and a tone
sounds. To continue transmission, release the
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
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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 qualifi ed analog signals only Transmit analog signals only
Digital Receive qualifi ed digital signals only Transmit digital signals only
Mixed Automatically receive qualifi ed analog
or digital signals
Transmit analog or digital
signal, depending on the status
of ‘TX Digital’ soft switch
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXA
Digital receptions and transmissions will be
indicated by illuminating the D annunciator in
addition to the RX or TX annunciator.
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.
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXD
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.
The digital equivalent of carrier squelch is achieved by programming
the receive NAC = 3966($F7E hex). The radio will unmute when a
digital signal with any NAC is detected. The 3966 ($F7E hex) NAC is
reserved for receivers and is not allowed as a transmit NAC.
Selective squelch is used for processing Group Calls and Unit-to-
Unit Calls. TGIDs are assigned on a per-channel basis. Users can
be separated into Talk Groups with each group having its own TGID.
Then, on channels programmed for Selective squelch, the incoming
signal’s NAC and TGID must match the channels programmed
receive NAC and TGID for the radio to unmute. The default TGID
is 1.
The TGID value 65535 ($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. A TGID = 0 means “no one”. If
the radio is programmed with the TGID = 0, it will accept incoming
group calls containing the “All Call” TGID, and correctly addressed
Unit-to-Unit calls only.
Code Guard Receive
Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard
only when the proper frequency and Code Guard value is received.
Analog and mixed mode receive channels will also unmute when the
radio is in monitor mode.
Code Guard Transmit
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Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TX
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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Transmit Encryption Key Selection
The radio can hold up to 32 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. If a key
is selected from the pick list, it will be used during transmit on every
channel that allows selectable keys.
Follow the steps below to select the encryption key.
To use the channels programmed key:
User Keys
Default
Select-> UKEY1
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
1. Press the button programmed for the Key
Pick List (UKEY) or select "TX KEYS' from
the programmed menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight
'Default'.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to select the
key.
4. Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal
operation.
To select a key from the programmed list:
User Keys
Default
Select-> UKEY1
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select Key
Key 1
Key 2
Key 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
1. Press the button programmed for the Key
Pick List (UKEY) or select "TX KEYS' from
the programmed menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight
'Select'.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to open the
key menu.
4. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the
desired key. Or, using the keypad, press the
number of the desired key.
5. Press the 'ENTER' button to select the
key.
6. Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal
operation.
If a key is selected that has not been programmed, the radio will not
Encryption Operation
The radio may optionally be confi gured for Secure communication on
channels operating in Digital Mode. No encryption is available for analog
channels.
Required Setup
Radios that have the DES/AES factory option for encryption must
have encryption keys loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key
fi 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 confi gure 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 fi ll device
such as the Motorola KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader
cable.
Operation
The receiver can be programmed to automatically detect 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.
The display indicates Secure Operation as follows:
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
In Standby Mode, if the radio will transmit in
Secure Mode when PTT is pressed, the
encrypt icon fl ashes in the display.
When receiving or transmitting an encrypted
signal, the encrypt icon fl ashes in the display.
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General Options
Backlight (LIGT)
When the Backlight function is programmed to a switch the display
and keypad will illuminate when the switch is on.
If the backlight function is programmed to a button the display and
keypad will illuminate for the programmed duration. (1-6 seconds or
ON)
Toggle switch operation
On - Toggle the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Toggle the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation
On - Press the programmed button. BKLT
Off - Press the button again. BKLT
Menu Operation
Select 'Backlight' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'On' or 'Off'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Contrast
When the Contract function is enabled the contast of the LCD display
can be adjusted via the radio's keypad.
To adjust the contrast:
1. Press the button programmed for Contrast or select 'Contrast'
form the programmed menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to adjust the display for the desired
contrast.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection and return to
normal operation or press the 'ESC' to abort.
Keypad Lock
The Keypad Lock function can be programmed as a radio menu
item. Enabling Keypad Lock locks the programmable buttons.
NOTE: Toggle and collar switches are not lockable.
Operation
Select 'Keypad Lock' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Unlocked' or 'Locked'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection and return to normal 3.
operation or press the 'ESC' button to abort the operation.
When a button is pressed while the keypad is locked a 'Keypad
Locked' message will be displayed.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold any button.
Monitor (MON)
When MON is on, the radio will unmute. The LCD display will show
the receive indicator along with the signal strength indicator. If the
channel is not in use the signal strength indicator will show no bars
and you will hear white noise, sometimes called squelch noise.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation:
On - Press the programmed button. MON
Off - Press the button again. MON
Menu Operation:
Select 'Talk Around' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Off' or 'On'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Repeater Talkaround (TA)
When TA is turned on the radio will transmit on the programmed
receive frequency of the selected channel.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
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Button Operation;
On - Press the programmed button. T/A
Off - Press the button again. T/A
Menu Operation:
Select 'Talk Around' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Repeater' or 'Direct'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Surveillance Mode (SLNT)
When SLNT is on, all audible indicators (button beeps etc.) and LEDs
are disabled.
NOTE: If the Backlight option is enabled, keypad and display lights
can still be switched on and off.
Operation:
Press the button programmed for Surveillance or select 1.
'Surveillance Mode' form the programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select "On" or "Off".2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection and return to 3.
normal operation or press the 'ESC' to abort.
Squelch Adjust (SQL)
Squelch adjust can be assigned to the keypad or a radio menu item.
Press the button programmed for Squelch Adjust or select 1.
'Squelch Adjust' form the programmed menu.
Use the up/down arrows to select the desired squelch point.2.
Press 'ENTER' to set the selection. 3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Test System (TEST)
The Test System functions are used for radio service only. These
functions should only be accessed by qualifi ed technical personnel.
Refer to the radio's service manual for information and operation of
the Test System function.
Tx Digital (TXD)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXA
When the TXD is on, channels programmed
for mixed-mode transmit will transmit in digital
mode. When off, 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.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation:
On - Press the programmed button. TXD
Off - Press the button again. TXD
Menu Operation:
Select 'TX Digital' form the programmed menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Digital' or 'Analog'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Tx Power (LPW)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
If Tx Power selection is enabled, transmit
power can be switched between the high
power and the pre-programmed low power
setting.
Toggle switch operation:
High - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Low - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation:
High - Press the programmed button. LPW
Low - Press the button again. LPW
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Menu Operation:
Select 'TX Power' from the programmed menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'High' or 'Low'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Version (VER)
The 'Version' functions provides information about the radio's
fi rmware. Information on current fi rmware revisions may be found at
www.relm.com. or from the RELM Wireless Service Department.
Zone Select (ZON)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
Zone Label
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
KNG - P25
Zn 12 : Ch 15
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
The 512 channels available in the KNG can
be divided into multiple operating zones.
Switching between zones is accomplished
via a programmed button or menu item.
Optionally, zone labels or numbers can be
displayed on the LCD. (See Alphanumeric
Label Options.)
Channel Scan
Zone Select
PRI Scan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
TXD
2
1
3
Zone Select
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Operation:
Press the button programmed for 'Zone 1.
Select' or select 'Zone Select' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired zone or use the number buttons to
enter the desired zone number.
Press 'ENTER' to set the zone.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal 4.
operation.
Scan Operation Options
Channel Scan (SCAN)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXD SCN
SCN
The display indicates scan operation by
fl ashing SCAN.
Scan operates only while the radio is not
transmitting. The radio checks for signals on
channels in the preset Scan List, as well as
the channel selected by the Channel Selector
knob.
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.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Zone Select
Channel Scan
PRI Scan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
TXD
Channel Scan
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Button Operation:
On - Press the programmed button. SCAN
Off - Press the button again. SCAN
Menu Operation:
Select 'Scan' from the programmed 1.
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'On' 2.
of 'Off'.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal 4.
operation.
Scanning Code Guarded Channels
When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for
the proper Channel Guard value. If the signal contains the proper
Channel Guard value, the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the
radio resumes scanning immediately.
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Transmitting with Scan On
The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector
knob unless Talkback Scan is enabled (see Talkbac k Sc an) or Transmit
on Priority 1 is enabled (see Priority Scan).
When the PTT switch is released, the radio continues to monitor the
selected channel for the preset scan delay time before it resumes
scanning.
Talkback Scan
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXD SCN
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 for Transmit on Priority (see Priority Scan).
Priority Scan (PSCN)
Priority Scan enables the radio to receive on any channel while
monitoring for a message on the designated priority channel(s). The
radio samples each priority channel at a preset rate (.25-2.0 seconds)
regardless of activity on any other channel. Priority Scan operates
only while the radio is not transmitting and can be used in combination
with scan operation.
Up to two priority channels can be programmed on a radio wide
(Global) or per-zone basis, programmable via PC. When Global
Priority channels are enabled, zone priority selections are disabled.
If priority channels are assigned on a per-zone basis, the radio
monitors the priority channels in the currently selected zone. If priority
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
P1 RXD SCN
P1 SCN
channels are programmed on a Global basis
the radio will monitor the assigned channels
regardless of the currently selected zone.
When Priority Scan is on, the display fl ashes
SCN. If a message is received on a priority
channel, the Priority Indicator appears, and
the radio receiver locks onto that channel
for the duration of the transmission, unless a
higher priority channel interrupts.
The two channels, designated as PR1 and PR2, are periodically
sampled for activity, even if a different transmission is being monitored.
Activity on PR2 preempts activity on any of the non-priority channels.
Receptions on PR1 have priority over any other channel, including
PR2.
Either priority channel can be programmed as a fi xed channel, tied
to the Channel Selector knob, or programmed OFF. If the radio is
programmed to transmit on PR1, transmissions will occur on the fi rst
priority channel when operating in Priority Scan Mode.
Priority Scan can be used in combination with Code Guard. If a
message is received on a priority channel, the radio receiver locks on
to the priority channel and checks to see if the proper Channel Guard
value is present. If the signal contains the proper Channel Guard value,
the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the radio will re-check the
channel every 4 seconds, until the activity on the channel ceases.
If enabled the user can use the keypad to change the priority channels.
The Priority Channel selection can be programmed to a programmed
button or as a menu item.
NOTE: To use Zone based Priority Channels set both Global
Priority Channel 1 and 2 to 'OFF'.
To select a new Zone Priority Channel:
Global Pr1 Chan
Global Pr2 Chan
Zone 1 Pr1 Chan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Zone 1 Pr1 Channel
Off
Main
Select- > Ch:1
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Zone 1 Pr1 Chan
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Press the button programmed for 1.
"PRI" or select 'Priority Channels' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
priority channel you wish to edit.
'Zone # Pr1 Channel'
'Zone # Pr2 Channel'
The arrow indicates the current setting. 3.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Off', 'Main'
to use the knob selected channel as the
priority channel or 'Select' to assign a new
channel.
If 'Select' is chosen you will be prompted to
select the desired Priority channel.
Press 'ENTER' to set the selection.4.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 5.
normal radio operation
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To select a new Global Priority Channel:
Global Pr1 Channel
Off
Main
Select- > Zn:1 Ch:1
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Global Pr1 Chan
Global Pr2 Chan
Zone 1 Pr1 Chan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Pri 1 Zone
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Press the button programmed for 1.
"PRI" or select 'Priority Channels' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
priority channel you wish to edit.
'Glob PR1 Channel'
'Glob PR2 Channel'
The arrow indicates the current setting. 3.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Off',
'Main' to use the knob selected channel as
the priority channel or 'Select' to assign a
new channel.
If 'Select' is chosen you will be prompted to
select the zone and channel of the desired
Global Priority channel.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 4.
normal radio operation
Scan List Add/Delete
A menu item can be programmed to add or remove channels from the
scan list. Channels currently in the scan list will show 'SCN' in the top
line of the display.
To edit the Scan List:
Chan Scan List
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
3
Select 'Scan List' from the programmed 1.
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired channel.
Toggle the 'ENTER' button to add or 3.
delete the channel from the Scan List.
Channels preceded by '3' are currently in the scan list
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal radio operation.4.
Zone Scan (ZSCN)
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
Ch 1
KNG - P25
171.58500 MHz
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXDN SCAN
SCAN
When Zone Scan is turned on, the radio scans
all programmed scan channels in zones
programmed as Zone Scan zones.
Toggle switch operation
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the
front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel
select switch.
Button Operation
On - Press the programmed button. ZSCN
Off - Press the button again. ZSCN
Menu Operation
Press the assigned Menu button.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Zone Scan'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button.3.
Use the up/down buttons to select On or Off.4.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.5.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.6.
Zone Scan List Add/Delete
A menu item can be programmed to add or remove Zones to the Zone
Scan List.
To edit the Zone Scan List:
Zone Scan List
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
3
Select 'Scan List' from the programmed 1.
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired zone.
Toggle the 'ENTER' button to add or delete 3.
the zone from the Scan List.
Zones preceded by '3' are currently lin the
scan list
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal radio 4.
operation.
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Emergency Signalling Options
The KNG portable 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. 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 a normal analog transmission.
On channels programmed for Mixed Mode transmissions, pressing PTT
will result in a digital transmission, regardless of the position of the ‘TX
Digital’ switch.
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.
Placing an Emergency Call
15
1
2
3
4
56
7
89
11
10
12
13
14
16
SCAN
PRI
VOL
MON T/A MENU TXD
TXD
EMERGENCY
KNG - P25
To place an emergency call, press and hold
the programmed emergency button until the
radio beeps and the display fl ashes
"EMERGENCY".
Radio automatically sends the emergency
signal on the selected or pre-programmed
emergency channel.
Cycle power to return the radio to normal
operation.
Receiving an Emergency Signal
MON T/A MENU TXD
RXD
EMERGENCY
Unit ID 12345
To receive an emergency call, the radio's re-
ceive mode must be programmed to Digital or
Mixed.
When receiving a qualifi ed emergency call,
the radio will beep. The the display will fl 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
RXD icon will also be lit.
Unit-to-Unit Call Options
Unit Call (U2U)
P25 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.
Sending a Unit Call
Calling
Call 3
MON T/A MENU SCN
TXD
Enter Call ID
|
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Direct Entry
Unit Call
Last Call Radio 1
Call List
Enter ID
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Call List
Call 1
Call 2
Call 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select From List
Press the button programmed for 'U2U' 1.
or select 'Unit Call' form the programmed
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Unit 'Call' option.
Last Call = Use the P25 ID of the last Call.
'ENTER' initiates call.
Call List = Use the programmed P25 ID
List.
'ENTER' brings up programmed Call
List.
Use the up/down button to select the
desired ID.
Press 'ENTER' to initiate the call.
Enter ID = Enter a numeric P25 ID.
'ENTER' brings up 'Enter ID' menu.
Use the keypad to enter the desired ID.
Press 'ENTER' to initiate the call.
The selected P25 ID and the telephone 3.
icon will be shown on the LCD display. If
the P25 in use matches a programmed ID
in the Call List, the label associated with
the ID will be displayed. (See Call List
Programming)
Press the 'PTT' button to send the unit-to-4.
unit call. Unit Call information will be sent
with each Push-to-Talk.
To exit the Unit Call mode, cycle radio power or change channel.
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Receiving a Unit Call
Calling
Call 3
MON T/A MENU SCN
RXD
Unit Call
Last Call Radio 1
Call List
Enter ID
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
When an incoming Unit Call is received, an
alert tone will sound and the display will show
the incoming P25ID. If the P25 in use matches
a programmed ID in the Call List, the label
associated with the ID will be displayed. (See
Call List Programming)
The telephone icon fl ashes to indicate an
incoming Unit Call. After the reception the icon
will continue to fl ash to indicate a missed Unit
Call.
To view the caller ID press the button
programmed for 'U2U' or select 'Unit Call' form
the programmed menu. The P25 ID number or
label will be displayed next to "Last Call".
To clear the phone icon cycle radio power.
Unit-to Unit Callback
If enabled, pressing PTT during the hold time results in a Unit-to-Unit
call to the received unit ID.
Call List Programming
If enabled with the PC radio editor, the P25 Call List can edited via the
radio's keypad programming function. (See Keypad Programming)
Encryption Options
Tx Secure (TXS)
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 or Clear Only channels.
Toggle switch operation
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation
On - Press the programmed button. TXS
Off - Press the button again. TXS
Menu Operation
Secure Tx
Clear
Secure
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Channel Scan
TX Secure
PRI Scan
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Press the assigned Menu button.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'TX 2.
Secure'.
Press the 'ENTER' button.3.
Use the up/down buttons to select 4.
Secure or Clear.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 5.
selection.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 6.
normal operation.
Zeroize Keys (ZER)
The radio provides a method for the user to zeroize all encryption
keys. This service also sets all touchpad passwords to ‘FFFFFF’.
The Zeroize Keys function can be assigned to a button or the radio
menu.
To initiate the Zeroize Function:
Zeroize Keys
Zeroize Now?
CANCEL OK
Press the button programmed for "ZER" 1.
or select 'Zeroize Keys' form the programmed
menu.
Press the 'OK' button to erase the 2.
Encryption Keys, or press 'CANCEL' to cancel
the operation.
Wait for the radio to start beeping and for the ‘ZERO ALL’ message to
appear on the LCD.
The radio will stop beeping and the ‘ZEROIZED’ message will appear
on the LCD after all keys are destroyed.
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Pick List Options
The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions
to specifi c channels. Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards,
Transmit NACs, Talk Group IDs and Encryption Keys. Pick List Options
can be assigned to a programmed button or a radio menu item.
Picklist- TX CxCSS (UTON)
Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS tone from the Pick List will assign the tone
to the transmit function of the currently select channel. Receive tones will
not be effected. User selected tones can only be set on channels where
the transmit mode is programmed as Analog or Mixed Mode.
Operation:
Ch 1
KNG - P25
T:03 N: 22 TG: 03
TXD T/A MENU ZON
RXD SCN
User Tones
Default
Select-> Tone-32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User Tones
Default
Select->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User Tones
Tone - 01 141.3
Tone - 02 100.0
Tone - 03 87.9
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Press the button programmed for 1.
'UTON' or select 'User Tones' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select 2.
'Default' or 'Select'.
Default - Uses the transmit tone programmed
to the specifi ed channel.
Select - Use the up/down buttons to select
the desired tone (1-32) or select the tone
using the numeric keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 4.
normal operation.
NOTE: When entering the pick list screen,
'Select' will be highlighted and the current
tone displayed if the channel is currently
programmed for a selected tone.
One line of the display may be programmed
to show selected picklist items. If a tone
other than the default to is selected the
programmed line will display T:xx, where 'xx'
represents the selected tone.
Picklist – TX NAC (UNAC)
Selecting a Network Access Code from the Pick List will assign the
NAC to the transmit function of the currently select channel. Receive
NACS will not be affected.
Operation:
Ch 1
KNG - P25
T:03 N: 22 TG: 03
TXD T/A MENU ZON
RXD SCN
User Tones
Default
Select-> NAC-32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User NACs
Default
Select->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User NACs
NAC - 01 $239
NAC - 02 $A52
NAC - 03 $2F3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Press the button programmed for 1.
'UNAC' or select 'User NACs' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select 2.
'Default' or 'Select'.
Default - Uses the transmit tone programmed
to the specifi ed channel.
Select - Use the up/down buttons to select the
desired NAC (1-32) or select the tone using
the numeric keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 4.
normal operation.
NOTE: When entering the pick list screen,
'Select' will be highlighted and the current
NAC displayed if the channel is currently
programmed for a selected NAC.
One line of the display may be programmed
to show selected picklist items. If a NAC
other than the default to is selected the
programmed line will display N:xx, where 'xx'
represents the selected NAC.
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Picklist – TGID (UTG)
Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to
the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected.
Operation:
Ch 1
KNG - P25
T:03 N: 22 TG: 03
TXD T/A MENU ZON
RXD SCN
User Tones
Default
Select-> NAC-32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User TGIDs
Default
Select->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User TGIDs
TGID - 01 1234
TGID - 02 5466
TGID - 03 3456
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Press the button programmed for 'UTG' 1.
or select 'User TGIDs' form the programmed
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select 2.
'Default' or 'Select'.
Default - Uses the TGID programmed to the
specifi ed channel.
Select - Use the up/down buttons to select
the desired TGID (1-32) or select the TGID
using the numeric keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 4.
normal operation.
NOTE: When entering the pick list screen,
'Select' will be highlighted and the current
TGID displayed if the channel is currently
programmed for a selected TGID.
One line of the display may be programmed
to show selected picklist items. If a TGID
other than the default to is selected the
programmed line will display TG:xx, where
'xx' represents the selected TGID.
Picklist – Key (UKEY)
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.
Operation:
User Tones
Default
Select-> UKEY 32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User Keys
Default
Select->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Call List
Key 1
Key 2
Key 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Press the button programmed for 1.
'UKEY' or select 'User Keys' form the
programmed menu.
Use the up/down buttons to select 2.
'Default' or 'Select'.
Default - Uses the Key programmed to the
specifi ed channel.
Select - Use the up/down buttons to select the
desired Key (1-32) or select the Key using the
numeric keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to 4.
normal operation.
NOTE: When entering the pick list screen,
'Select' will be highlighted and the current
selected key displayed if the channel is
currently programmed for a selected key.
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Keypad Programming Options
If enabled via PC programming, the radio's Picklists and Individual Call
List information can be edited using the keypad. In addition, programmed
channel, zone and some global settings can also be programmed. Check
with your RELM/ BK Radio dealer or c ommunic ations of fi cer for information
on the programmed functions of your radio.
Programmable categories include Individual P25 ID Quick Call/Receive
List, User Tone List, User NAC List, User Talk Group ID List and Keypad
Programming of Channel, Zone and Global radio parameters.
Programming 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.
To enter P25 Call List programming:
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Keypad
User Tones
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Call List
Call 1
Call 2
Call 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator 2.
Password.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Call 3.
List'.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 4.
P25 ID you wish to edit or select the ID using
the numeric keypad.
Press ENTER to display the 5.
alphanumeric label and P25 ID of the
selected ID.
Editing the label
Edit Label
Call 1
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Edit Call
Label -> Call 1
Dest ID -> 123456
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Edit Label
|
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Use the down arrow button to highlight 1.
the label.
Press the ENTER edit the label.2.
Press 'CLEAR' or 'EDIT'. Use the 3.
keypad to select the desired character. (See
Keypad Character Chart.)
Press the PR1 button to move to the 4.
next character. Labels can contain up to
thirteen characters.
Press the ENTER button to save the 5.
label or ESC to abort the process.
Editing the ID Number
Edit Call
Label -> Call 1
Dest ID -> 123456
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Edit Call ID
123456
ESC CLEAR EDIT ENTER
Edit Call ID
|
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Use the down arrow button to highlight 1.
the ID.
Press the ENTER edit the ID.2.
Use the keypad to select the desired ID 3.
number. (Up to seven digits.)
Press the ENTER button to save the ID 4.
or ESC to abort the process.
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Programming a CTCSS Tone
User Tones
Tone -> 100.0Hz
Digital ->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Code Guard
100.0 Hz
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Code Guard
000.0 Hz
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Tone' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
To enter CTCSS tones use the keypad 3.
to enter the tone in Hertz. (67.0 - 255 Hz)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
tone and return to the selectable tones list.
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal operation.5.
Programming a CDCSS Tone
User Tones
Tone ->
Digital -> D121
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Guard
D121
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Guard
121
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Guard
D121-
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Inverted DCS Tone
Select 'Digitsl' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed code guard or press
the or 'EDIT' button to edit the guard.
To enter CDCSS tones use the keypad 3.
to enter a three digit code guard. (000 - 999)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
tone and return to the selectable tones list.
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal operation.5.
NOTE: If an inverted CDCSS is desired,
press the 'INV' button prior to editing the code
guard.
Programming User Selectable Transmit Tones
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable, CTCSS
or CDCSS subaudible transmit tones. Tones are selected with the
programmed buttons. If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the
radio's keypad.
To enter P25 Call List programming:
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Keypad
User Tones
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User Tones
Tone-01 100.0Hz
Tone-02 87.9Hz
Tone-06 141.3Hz
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator 2.
Password.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'User 3.
Tones'.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight 4.
the tone you wish to edit or select the tone
directly using the numeric keypad.
Press ENTER to display the list of 5.
programmed tones. Use the up/down buttons
to select the tone for editing.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 6.
User Tone you wish to edit.
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Programming User Selectable Network Access Codes
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable NACs.
NACS are selected with the programmed buttons. If enabled, the NACs
can be programmed via the radio's keypad.
To enter NAC List programming:
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Keypad
User NACs
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User NACs
NAC-01 $A2E
NAC-02 $123
NAC-06 $F2F
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Enter NAC
A2E
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Enter NAC
A2E
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator 2.
Password.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'User 3.
NACs'.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight 4.
the NAC you wish to edit or select the NAC
number diredtly by using the keypad.
Press the' ENTER' button edit the NAC.5.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 6.
currently programmed NAC or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the NAC.
Use the keypad to select the fi rst digit.7.
Press the 'NXT' button to move to the
next character. NACs are programmed
as three digit hexadecimal numbers.
(000 - FFF)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 8.
tone and return to the selectable tones list.
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal operation.9.
Programming User Selectable Talkgroup IDs
The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable TGIDs.
TDIDs are selected with the programmed buttons. If enabled, the TGIDs
can be programmed via the radio's keypad.
To enter TGID List programming:
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Keypad
User TGIDs
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
User NACs
NAC-01 $A2E
NAC-02 $123
NAC-06 $F2F
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Enter NAC
A2E
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Enter NAC
A2E
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator 2.
Password.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'User 3.
TGIDs'.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight 4.
the TGID you wish to edit or select the TGID
number directly using the keypad.
Press the' ENTER' button edit the TGID.5.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 6.
currently programmed TGID or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the TGID.
Use the keypad to program the new 7.
TGID. (1 - 65535)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 8.
tone and return to the selectable TGID list.
Hold 'ESC' to return to normal operation.9.
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Keypad Programming
If enabled, channel, zone and global parameters can be programmed
using the radio's keypad. Individual parameters may be blocked from
programming access. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or
communications offi cer for information on the programmed functions of
your radio.
Programming Channel Information
Keypad
User NACs
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Global
Zone
Channel
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Zone Select
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Channel Select
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator 2.
Password.
Use the up/down buttons to select 3.
'Keypad'.
Use the up/down buttons to select 4.
'Channel'.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 5.
zone of the channel you wish to edit or select
the zone directly using the keypad.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 6.
channel you wish to edit or select the channel
directly using the keypad.
Press 'ENTER' to program the channel.7.
Use the up/down arrows to select the 8.
function you wish to edit.
Programmable Channel functions include:
Channel Label, Receive Frequency, Receive
Mode, Receiver Code Guard, Squelch Mode,
Transmit Frequency, Transmit Mode, Band-
width, Transmit Code Guard, Transmit NAC,
Talkgroup ID, Secure Mode selection, Encryp-
tion Key Lock and Low Power Lock.
Programmable functions can be selected from the list using the up/down
arrows. Alternatively, programmable functions may be selected by using
the number buttons to enter the number associated with the desired
function.
Programmable Channel Parameter Numbers:
Channel Label1.
Rx Frequency2.
Rx Mode3.
Rx Guard4.
Rx NAC5.
Squelch Mode6.
Bandwidth7.
Low Power Lock8.
Tx Frequency9.
Tx Mode10.
Tx Guard11.
Tx NAC12.
Tx TGID13.
Key14.
Secure Mode15.
Key Lock16.
Channel Label
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Channel Label
Label 1
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Channel Label
Label 1
1. Select 'Channel Label' from the menu.
2. Press the 'CLR' or 'EDIT' button to program
the label.
2. Use the keypad to select the desired
character. (See Keypad Character Chart.)
3. Press the 'NXT' button to move to the next
character. Labels can contain up to thirteen
characters.
4. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the label
and return to the programming list.
Receive Frequency
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Rx Frequency
151.625000
Rx Frequency
000.000000
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
1. Select Rx Frequency' from the menu.
2. Press the 'CLR' or 'EDIT' button to program
the frequency.
2. Use the keypad to select the desired
frequency. (136 - 174 MHz)
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the
frequency and return to the programming list.
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Receive Mode
Rx Mode
Analog
Digital
Mixed
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
1. Select 'Rx Mode' from the menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to select the
desired receive mode.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to save the
setting and return to the programming list.
Receive Code Guard
Rx Guard
Off
Tone ->
Digital->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Rx Guard
Off
Tone -> 100.0Hz
Digital ->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Rx Guard
Off
Tone ->
Digital -> D131
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
NOTE: Code Guards are available only on
channels programmed for analog or mixed
mode operation.
Select 'Rx Guard' from the menu.1.
The arrow indicates the currently programmed
Code Guard for analog signals.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Code Guard type.
(Off = carrier squelch)
Use the keypad to program the desired 3.
Code Guard. (See below)
Programming a CTCSS Tone
Guard Tone
100.0 Hz
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Guard Tone
000.0 Hz
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Tone' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
To enter CTCSS tones use the keypad to 3.
enter the tone in Hertz. (67.0 - 255 Hz)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Programming a CDCSS Tone
Guard Tone
D121
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Guard Tone
121
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Guard Tone
D121-
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Inverted DCS Tone
Select 'Digital' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed code guard or press the
or 'EDIT' button to edit the guard.
To enter CDCSS tones use the keypad 3.
to enter a three digit code guard. (000 - 999)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
tone and return to the programmable menu.
NOTE: If an inverted CDCSS is desired, press
the 'INV' button prior to editing the code guard.
Receive Network Access Code
Guard Tone
100.0 Hz
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Guard Tone
000.0 Hz
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Rx NAC' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed NAC or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the NAC.
Use the keypad to select the fi rst digit.3.
Press the 'NXT' button to move to the next 4.
character.
NACs are programmed as three digit
hexadecimal numbers. (000 - FFF)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 5.
and return to the programming menu.
Squelch Mode
Squelch Mode
Normal
Selective
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Squelch Mode' from the menu. 1.
Use the up/down arrows to select Normal 2.
or Selective. (Selective squelch is required for
Individual Calls and use of Talkgroup IDs.)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 3.
and return to the programming menu.
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Bandwidth
Bandwidth selection in only valid for channels programmed to transmit
in analog mode.
Bandwidth
Narrowband
Wideband
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Bandwidth' from the menu. 1.
Use the up/down arrows to select 2.
Narrowband (12.5 kHz) or Wideband (25 kHz).
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the mode 3.
and return to the programming menu.
Low Power Lock
Channels with Low Power Lock enabled ignore the Hi/Lo power switch
and operate in Low Power only.
Low Power Lock
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Low Power Lock' from the menu. 1.
Use the up/down arrows to select On or 2.
Off.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the mode 3.
and return to the programming menu.
Transmit Frequency
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Tx Frequency
151.625000
Tx Frequency
000.000000
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
1. Select Tx Frequency' from the menu.
2. Press the 'CLR' or 'EDIT' button to program
the frequency.
2. Use the keypad to select the desired
frequency. (136 - 174 MHz)
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the
frequency and return to the programming list.
Transmit Mode
Tx Mode
Analog
Digital
Mixed
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
1. Select 'Tx Mode' from the menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to select the
desired receive mode.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to save the
setting and return to the programming list.
Transmit Code Guard
Tx Guard
Off
Tone ->
Digital->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Tx Guard
Off
Tone -> 100.0Hz
Digital ->
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Tx Guard
Off
Tone ->
Digital -> D131
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
NOTE: Code Guards are available only on
channels programmed for analog or mixed
mode operation.
Select 'Tx Guard' from the menu.1.
The arrow indicates the currently programmed
Code Guard for analog signals.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Code Guard type.
Off = No tone
Tone=CTCSS
Digital=CDCSS
Select=Code Guard selected from
User Code Guard list.
Use the keypad to program the desired 3.
Code Guard. (See below)
Tone - CTCSS Tone
Guard Tone
100.0 Hz
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Guard Tone
000.0 Hz
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Tone' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
To enter CTCSS tones use the keypad to 3.
enter the tone in Hertz. (67.0 - 255 Hz)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Digital - CDCSS Tone
Guard Tone
D121
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Guard Tone
121
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Guard Tone
D121-
ESC CLEAR EDIT INV
Inverted DCS Tone
Select 'Digital' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed code guard or press the
or 'EDIT' button to edit the guard.
To enter CDCSS tones use the keypad 3.
to enter a three digit code guard. (000 - 999)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
tone and return to the programmable menu.
NOTE: If an inverted CDCSS is desired, press
the 'INV' button prior to editing the code guard.
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Select - Picklist Selected Tone
Picklist Entry
22
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Picklist Entry
22
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Select' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
Use the keypad to enter the Picklist Tone 3.
number. (1-32)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Transmit Network Access Code
Tx NAC
Enter-> $123
Select-> UNAC32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
NOTE: Network Access Codes are available
only on channels programmed for digital or
mixed mode operation.
Select 'Tx NAC' from the menu.1.
The arrow indicates the currently programmed
or selected NAC.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Code Guard type.
Enter=Program TX NAC to channel
Select=NAC selected from User NAC list.
Use the keypad to program the desired 3.
Setting. (See below)
Enter - Program NAC
Tx NAC
22E
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Tx NAC
22E
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Enter' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed NAC or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the NAC.
Use the keypad to select the fi rst digit.3.
Press the 'NXT' button to move to the next 4.
character.
NACs are programmed as three digit
hexadecimal numbers. (000 - FFF)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 5.
and return to the programming menu.
NOTE: F7E and F7F are reserved for receive only.
Select - Picklist Selected Tone
Picklist Entry
22
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Picklist Entry
22
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Select' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
Use the keypad to enter the Picklist Tone 3.
number. (1-32)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Talk Group ID
Tx TGID
Enter-> 232
Select-> UNTG32
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
NOTE: Talk groups are available only on
channels programmed for digital or mixed
mode operation.
Select 'Tx TGID' from the menu.1.
The arrow indicates the currently programmed
or selected TGID.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Code Guard type.
Enter=Program TX TGID to channel
Select=TGID selected from User TGID list.
Use the keypad to program the desired 3.
Setting. (See below)
Enter - Program TGID
TGID
232
ESC CLEAR EDIT
TGID
232
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Enter' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed TGID or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the TGID.
Use the keypad to enter the fi rst TGID.3.
(1-65535 - FFF)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone 4.
and return to the programming menu.
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Select - Picklist Selected Tone
Picklist Entry
22
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Picklist Entry
22
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Select' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed tone or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the tone.
Use the keypad to enter the Picklist TGID 3.
number. (1-32)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the TGID 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Encryption Key (Encrypted models)
Encryption keys must loaded with a compatible key fi ll device. The
radio can hold up to 32 AES and/or DES keys. (See Encryption
Operation)
Key
22
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Key
22
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Key' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed key or press the or
'EDIT' button to edit the key.
Use the keypad to enter the Picklist key 3.
number. (1-32)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the key 4.
and return to the programming menu.
Encryption Secure Mode (Encrypted models)
Secure Mode
Clear
Secure
Selectable
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Secure Mode' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired encryption mode.
Clear = channel always transmits unencrypted.
Secure = channel always transmits encrypted.
Selectable = encryption selected via
programmed switch or button
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the key 3.
and return to the programming menu.
Encryption Key Lock (Encrypted models)
Encryption Keys can be locked to a channel or selected via a
programmed button.
Key Lock
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Secure Mode' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting. Off = Selectable Key, On =
Locked Key.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection.
Programming Zone Information
Keypad
Channel
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Global
Zone
Channel
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Zone Select
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator Password.2.
Use the up/down buttons to select 3.
'Keypad'.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Zone'.4.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 5.
zone you wish to edit or select the zone directly
using the keypad.
Press 'ENTER' to program the zone.6.
Use the up/down arrows to select the 7.
function you wish to edit.
Programmable Zone functions include:
Zone Label, Priority 1 Channel, Transmit on
Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel, Scan List
Lock Automatic-Number- Identifi cation (ANI)
Settings and Allow/Disallow Cloning.
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Programmable functions can be selected from the list using the up/down
arrows. Alternatively, programmable functions may be selected by using
the number buttons to enter the number associated with the desired
function.
Programmable Zone Parameter Numbers:
Zone Label1.
Priority 1 Channel2.
Transmit on Priority 13.
Priority 2 Channel4.
Scan List Lock5.
ANI/DTMF Mode6.
ANI ID7.
Disable Incoming Clone8.
Zone Label
ESC CLEAR EDIT
Zone Label
Label 1
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Zone Label
Label 1
1. Select 'Zone Label' from the menu.
2. Press the 'CLR' or 'EDIT' button to program
the label.
2. Use the keypad to select the desired
character. (See Keypad Character Chart.)
3. Press the 'NXT' button to move to the next
character. Labels can contain up to thirteen
characters.
4. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the label
and return to the programming list.
Priority 1 Channel
NOTE: If Global Priority is enabled, Zone priority is disabled.
Priority 1 Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Priority 1 Channel
Off
Main
Select
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select a Priority Channel
Select 'Priority 1 Channel' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired Priority Channel.
Off = No Zone Priority Channel.
Main = Priority 1 Channel follows channel
select knob.
Select= Assign a Priority 1 Channel.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Transmit on Priority 1 Channel
If enabled, the radio transmits on the Priority 1 Channel when PRI is
turned on.
Transmit on Priority 1
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Transmit on Priority 1' from the 1.
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Priority 2 Channel
NOTE: If Global Priority is enabled, Zone priority is disabled.
Priority 2 Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Priority 2 Channel
Off
Main
Select
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select a Priority Channel
Select 'Priority 2 Channel' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired Priority Channel.
Off = No Zone Priority Channel.
Main = Priority 2 Channel follows channel
select knob.
Select= Assign a Priority 2 Channel.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Scan List Lock
Scan List Lockout
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Scan List Lock' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
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Automatic Number Identifi cation (ANI/DTMF) Mode
Priority 1 Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
ANI/DTMF Mode
Off
DTMF Only
ANI Only
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Scan List Lock' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Off = No ANI operation.
DTMF Only = Transmit DTMF Tones with
keypad.
ANI Only = Send DTMF ANI on PTT.
DTMF with Manual ANI = Keypad Tones and
manual ANI.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Automatic Number Identifi cation (ANI) ID
TGID
232
ESC CLEAR EDIT
TGID
232
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'ANI ID' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed ID or press the or 'EDIT'
button to edit the ID.
Use the keypad to enter the ANI ID.3.
(Up to seven digits)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the ID and 4.
return to the programming menu.
Disable Inbound Cloning
If enabled, the Zone will not accept incoming clone from another radio.
If cloning is blocked in any zone, the radio will not accept a full radio
clone.
Disable Inbound Clone
Disabled
Enabled
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Disable Incoming Clone' from the 1.
menu.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Programming Global Information
Keypad
Channel
Call List
2
1
3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Talkaround
Tx Power
Keyboard Program
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Edit Password
|
ESC BACK ENTER
Global
Zone
Channel
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
2
1
3
Select 'Keypad Programming' from the 1.
programmed menu.
Enter the User or Administrator Password.2.
Use the up/down buttons to select 3.
'Keypad'.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Global'.4.
Use the up/down arrows to select the 5.
function you wish to edit.
Programmable Global functions include:
Priority 1 Channel, Priority 1 Zone, Transmit on
Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel, Priority
2 Zone, Scan Hold Time, Busy Channel Mode,
Transmit Time-out-Timer, Backlight Mode,
Backlight Duration, Battery Saver, and User
Password.
Programmable functions can be selected from the list using the up/down
arrows. Alternatively, programmable functions may be selected by using
the number buttons to enter the number associated with the desired
function.
Programmable Channel Parameter Numbers:
Priority 1 Channel1.
Transmit on Priority 1 Channel2.
Priority 2 Channel3.
Scan Hold Time4.
Busy Channel Mode5.
Tx Timeout Timer6.
Backlight Mode7.
Backlight duration8.
Battery Saver9.
Edit Password10.
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Global Priority 1 Channel
Priority 1 Zone
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Priority 1 Channel
Off
Main
Select> Zn:01 Ch:01
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Priority 1 Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Priority 1 Channel' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired Priority Channel.
Off = No Zone Priority Channel.
Main = Priority 1 Channel follows channel
select knob.
Select= Use the up/down buttons to select
the zone and channel or select the zone or
channel directly using the keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Tx on Global Priority 1 Channel
If enabled, the radio transmits on the Global Priority 1 Channel when
PRI is turned on.
Transmit on Priority 1
On
Off
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Priority 1 Channel' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Global Priority 1 Channel
Priority 1 Zone
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Priority 1 Channel
Off
Main
Select> Zn:01 Ch:01
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Priority 1 Channel
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Select 'Priority 1 Channel' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired Priority Channel.
Off = No Zone Priority Channel.
Main = Priority 1 Channel follows channel
select knob.
Select= Use the up/down buttons to select
the zone and channel or select the zone or
channel directly using the keypad.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Scan Hold Time
Scan Hold Time is also used as the Hold Time for programmed
talkback functions.
Scan Hold Time
2.5 Sec
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Scan Hold Time' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Hold Time.(0.0 - 7.5)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
Busy Channel Mode
Busy Channel Mode
Indicate
Locked
Override
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Busy Channel Mode' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired Busy Channel Operation.
Off = No Busy Channel indication.
Indicate = Indicator LED glows yellow when
the selected frequency is in use.
Lockout = Prevents transmitting when selected
frequency is in use.
Override = Lets the user override the Lockout
function and transmit while frequency is busy.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list..
TX Time Out Timer
The TX Time Out Timer Limits the length of transmissions to the
programmed time.
Scan Hold Time
60 Sec
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Tx Timeout' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to select the 2.
desired Hold Time.(0 - 225)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
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Backlight Mode
Backlight Mode
Keypress
Display Change
Always On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
3
1. Select 'Backlight Mode' from the menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the
desired Backlight setting.
Keypress = Display and keypad light
whenever the keypad is used.
Display Change = Display and keypad light
whenever displayed information changes
Always On = Display and keypad light
whenever displayed information changes or
the keypad is used.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the
selection.
4. Press the 'ESC' button to return to the
Global Programming menu.
Backlight Duration
Busy Channel Mode
2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
1. Select 'Backlight Duration' from the menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to select the
desired Backlight Time Limit. (2 - 30 seconds)
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
selection and return to the programming list.
Battery Saver
It is recommended that Battery Saver be used for normal radio operation.
Battery Saver
Off
On
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Select 'Battery Saver' from the menu.1.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the 2.
desired setting.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 3.
selection and return to the programming list.
User Password
Password
000000
ESC CLEAR EDIT
TGID
000000
ESC BACK NEXT ENTER
Select 'Password' from the menu.1.
Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the 2.
currently programmed Password or press the
or 'EDIT' button to edit the Password.
Use the keypad to enter a new six digit 3.
password.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the 4.
password and return to the programming
menu.
Keypad Programming Characters
11
ABC
2A, B, C, a, b, c, 2
DEF
3D, E, F, d, e, f, 3
GHI
4G, H, I, g, h, i, 4
JKL
5J, K, L, j, k, l, 5
MNO
6M, N, O, m, n, o, 6
PQRS
7P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7
TUV
8T, U, V, t, u, v, 8
WXYZ
9W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z, 9
00, Blank Space
*
*, ., ,, ;, :, ", ', !, ?, %, &, ', ~, @, _
#
#, $, +, -, =, ^, /, \, |, <, >, {, }, [, ]
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RADIO CLONING
Any “Master” radio (a KNG with the desired radio frequencies and
settings) is capable of transferring its program to another KNG of the
same frequency range. The radio receiving the program is referred to as
the “target” The KAA0710 cloning cable will be required in the following
procedure.
Zone Cloning
When 'Zone' is selected from the cloning menu, information from the
selected zone is sent to the corresponding zone of the radio being
cloned.
Clone zoned information includes:
Channel and Zone Labels
Frequencies
Operating Modes
Code Guards (CG)
Network Access Codes (NAC)
Squelch Operation
Talk Groups
Scan List
Bandwidth
Low Power Selection
ANI Settings
Zone Priority Settings
Zone Scan List Selection
NOTE: Some groups may be blocked by PC programming to prevent
them from being overwritten. Only unlocked groups will accept
incoming clones.
Entire Radio Cloning
When 'Entire Radio' is selected from the cloning menu, information
from the all zones is sent to the corresponding zones of the radio
being cloned.
NOTE: Radios programmed with any zones blocked from receiving
cloning information will not accept an 'Entire Radio' clone.
Entire Radio cloning transfers all radio information except the following:
Radio Serial Number
P25 Identifi cation Number
Encryption Keys
Passwords
Operation
Cloning...
Cloning
Successful
Cloning Failed
Zone X is
uncloneable
Cloning
Zone
Entire Radio
Wait for Incoming
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Awaiting
Incoming
Clone...
Target Radio
Cloning
Zone
Entire Radio
Wait for Incoming
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
Zone Select
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER
3
2
1
Master Radio
Make sure the battery packs for both radios 1.
are charged.
Attach the cloning cable to the side 2.
connectors and power up radios.
Select 'Cloning' From the programmed menu 3.
on both the Master and Target radios.
On the Target radio select 'Waiting for 4.
Incoming Clone'
On the Master radio select the desired 5.
cloning function.
Select Zone Cloning•
Use the up/down arrows to select the zone
to be cloned or select the zone directly
using the number buttons.
Press 'ENTER' to begin cloning.
Select Entire Radio Cloning•
Cloning begins when the 'ENTER' button
is pressed.
While sending or receiving information 'Cloning...'
will be shown on both the Master and Target
radio displays. After successful information
is transferred 'Cloning Successful' is briefl y
displayed before reverting to cloning standby
mode. Cycle the Target radio power before
operating.
If the cloning procedure fails a communications
failure will be shown on the Master radio's
display. Press 'ESC' to return to the cloning
menu.
If the target zone is blocked from accepting
a clone, or when any zone is blocked during
an attempt to do an 'Entire Radio' clone, the
'Cloning Failed' message is displayed.
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Defi nitions and Acronyms
AES APCO Project 25 Advanced Encryption Standard
ANI Automatic Numeric Identifi cation
CG Code Guard
CLR Clear
Code Guard A sub-audible tone, a code (analog) or a Network Access
Code (digital) for selective calling and receiving
DES APCO Project 25 Encryption Standard
Detent The click/hesitation you feel as you turn a knob from one
position to another.
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency
DTMF Tones Tones that sound like those used by a standard push-
button telephone.
ENTER Enter
Individual
Personality
The information programmed with a PC on both a global
and by-channel basis that tells the radio exactly how to
operate
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Mixed Mode Allows Analog & Digital operation on same channel.
NAC Network Access Code for digital channel.
PR Priority Channel
PRI Priority
PTT Push To Talk
RTA Repeater Talk Around
RTX Channel Ready to Transmit Channel
RX Receive
SCN Scan
SQ Squelch
Squelch A control that eliminates background noise.
Talkback Programmed response to a call.
TGID Talk Group ID
TOT Time-Out Timer
Time-Out Timer Limits the duration of calls.
Talk Group ID P25 Talk Group Identifi cation
Cloning The process of copying data from one radio, called
“master,” to other radios, called “targets” or “clones.”
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
Service
If you need service, contact your BK Radio dealer. If you fi nd it impractical
to have service provided by your dealer, contact the RLM/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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Up Arrow ______________
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Square _______________
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