JVCKENWOOD 37313220 UFH FM Transceiver User Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
JVC KENWOOD Corporation UFH FM Transceiver PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
THANK YOU! 
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD
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KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use 
transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. 
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KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will 
be pleased with the quality and features of this product. 
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL 
The  models listed below are covered by this 
•TK- 7180H: VHF FM Transceiver 
•TK- 8180H : UHF FM Transceiver 
NOTICES TO THE USER 
WARNING: 
• GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE 
TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL. 
• ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND /OR INPRISONMENT. 
• REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY. 
SAFETY:  
It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any 
transceiver. 
WARNING: 
• EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) 
Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry spare 
fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area. 
• INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS 
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within two to three 
feet of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury. 
• DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS 
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them to explode.   
Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFF   TWO-WAY 
RADIO” sighs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehicle, make sure they are 
carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not transmit while the caps are being placed into or 
removed from the container. 
PRECAUTIONS 
  Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage. 
• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving ,   it is too dangerous. 
• Do not modify the transceiver for any reason. 
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances. 
• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid , or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces. 
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately. 
  Contact your KENWOOD
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FCC WARNING 
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause 
harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could 
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. 

KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
• Consult the dealer for technical assistance. 
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your 
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Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before 
discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim 
with the carrier immediately. 
• Supplied    Accessories 
Quantity 
Item  Part Number  K 
Instruction Manual  B62-××××-×× 1 
DC  power cable  E30-××××-×× 1 
Fuse  F15-××××-×× 1 
Mounting bracket  J29-××××-×× 1 
Screw Set  N99-××××-×× 1 
PREPARATION
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
PREPARATION 
WARNING 
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio 
frecuency 
energy    which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection,anti-skid braking,and cruise control 
systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your vehicle contains such equipment, 
consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform while 
transmitting. 
Note
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Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD
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service facility, or the factory. 

KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
TOOLS  REQUIRED 
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Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend below the mounting 
Surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts. 
The following tools are required for installing the transceiver: 
•      6mm(1/4 inch) or larger electriic drill 
•      4.2mm(5/32 inch) drill bit for the self-tapping screws 
•   Circle cutters 
POWER CABLE CONNECTION 
CAUTION 
The transceiver operates in 12V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the 
vehicle 
Before installing the transceiver. 
1  Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the power cable can be passed 
through. 
•      If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet. 
2   Run the two- power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine compartment, from the passenger 
compartment. 
3  Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to the negative (-) battery 
terminal. 
•      Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible. 
4  Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band. 
•      Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the 
power applied. 
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER 
WARNING 
  For passenger safety,install the transceiver securely, using the supplied mounting bracket, so the transceiver will 
not break loose in the event of a collision. 
1  Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a templete. Drill the holes, then 
attach the mounting bracket using the supplied self-tapping screws. 
•      Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy reach of the user and where 
there is sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections. 
2  Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver. 
3  Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-headed screws. 
4  Mount the microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user. 
•      The microp hone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere with the   
safe operation of the vehicle. 
CAUTION   
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable,be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value. 
Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value. 
GETTING ACQUAINTED 

KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
ORIENTATION 
Functional and Operational specifications 
1) Front  Panel   
     Switch(Push type)        
NO. Name  Description 
1 DC Source Power On/Off 
2  Left Up  Programmable    Default : Volume Up 
3  Left Down  Programmable    Default : Volume Down 
4  ∆ (Triangle)  Programmable    Default : None 
5  S  Programmable    Default : Squelch Off Momentary 
6  A  Programmable    Default : None 
7  <B  Programmable    Default : CH/GID Down 
8  C>  Programmable    Default : CH/GID Up 
9  ■ (Square)  Programmable    Default : None 
10  Right Up  Programmable    Default : Zone Up 
11  Right Down  Programmable    Default : Zone Down 
Volume  Channel MoniNone  None 
Audio output Anten Power supply 
Power 

KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
 3) DISPLAY  LCD 
No. Name  Description 
1  Dot Matrix(12digits)  Alphanumeric display  Channel/GID display  Zone display 
2  Dot Matrix(3digits)  Channel/GID display  Zone display      OST list number display 
3    Signal strength indicator 
4    Monitor on display 
5    Talk around display 
6  Scan display 
7  Message stack display 
8    Priority channel 1/2 display 
9  Telephone ID display 
10    Horn alert display 
11  Option board display 
12  Public address display 
13  Zone add display 
14    Auto Recording Display on VGS-1 option 
15    Auto Reply Message Display on VGS-1 option 
16    CH/GID add display 
17  AUX A display 
18  AUX B display 
19  OST display 
     TX/BUSY INDICATION    
No. Name  Description 
1 Red TX display 
2 Green Busy display 
3 Orange Call display 
OPERATING BASICSATING 
• Switching Power ON/OFF 
Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. 
Press and hold the switch for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. 
• Adjusting the Volume 
The Volume
VolumeVolume
Volume Up/Down SW
 Up/Down SW Up/Down SW
 Up/Down SW 
 control to adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume up sw to increases the volume 
and the volume down sw to decreases it. 
• Selecting a Channel 
The Channel 
Channel Channel 
Channel Up/Down SW
Up/Down SWUp/Down SW
Up/Down SW 
 to select a channel. 
The channel up sw the channel number increases and The channel down sw decreases it. 
• Transmitting 
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Note: Before transmitting, first monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use. 
1    Select your desired channel. 
•If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 
2  Press the microphone PTT
PTTPTT
PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release   
the PTT
PTTPTT
PTT switch when you have finished speaking. 
•For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3~4cm) from 
your mouth. 
KENWOOD CORPORATION                               TK-7180H-K FCC ID: K4437303210 
TK-8180H-K FCC ID: K4437313210 
TK-8180H-K2 FCC ID: K4437313220 
•  Receiving   
1    Select your desired channel. 
2    When you hear a signal, readjust the volume level if necessary. 
3    Respond to the call as described in step 2 of “TRANSMITTING”,above. 
AUXILIARY FEATURES 
• Time-out Timer (TOT) 
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If 
you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop 
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT
PTTPTT
PTT switch. 
Your dealer can program a warning function to alert you before the TOT expires. Continuously transmitting for 
the specified by your dealer will cause the warning tone to sound. 

MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS 
• Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna. 
• Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 120 cm (4 feet), 50% duty Cycle. 
• Antenna Gain: 0 dBd referenced to a dipole. 
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human 
exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety 
and Health Act) limits. 
• Antenna Mounting: The antenna supplied by the manufacturer or radio dealer must not be 
mounted at a location such that during radio transmission, any person or persons can 
come closer than the above indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna, i.e. 120 cm 
(4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle. 
• To comply with current FCC RF Exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or 
exceeding the minimum safe distance shown above, and in accordance with the 
requirements of the antenna manufacturer or supplier. 
• Vehicle installation: The antenna can be mounted at the center of a vehicle metal roof or 
trunk lid, if the minimum safe distance is observed. 
• Base Station Installation: The antenna should be fixed-mounted on an outdoor permanent 
structure. RF Exposure compliance must be addressed at the time of installation. 
Antenna substitution: Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended 
by the manufacturer or radio dealer. 
You may be exposing person or persons to excess radio frequency radiation. You may 
contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions. 
 Maintain a separation distance from the antenna to person(s) of at least 
120 cm (4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle. 
“This transmitter is authorized to operate with a maximum duty factor of 50%, in typical 
push-to-talk mode, for satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements.” 
You, as the qualified end-user of this radio device must control the exposure conditions of 
bystanders to ensure the minimum separation distance (above) is maintained between the 
antenna and nearby persons for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. The operation of this 
transmitter must satisfy the requirements of Occupational/Controlled Exposure 
Environment, for work-related use, transmit only when person(s) are at least the minimum 
distance from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Transmit only when 
people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away 
from the antenna/vehicle