Kenwood USA 29463120 VHF-FM Hand Held Transceiver User Manual TK 260 360 E 000 Cover

Kenwood USA Corporation VHF-FM Hand Held Transceiver TK 260 360 E 000 Cover

Manual

©B62-1129-10(K)(MC)09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/UHF FM TRANSCEIVERINSTRUCTION MANUALMANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONESTRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHFKENWOOD CORPORATIONTK-260G/TK-360G
ENGLISHVHF FM TRANSCEIVER/UHF FM TRANSCEIVERINSTRUCTION MANUALTK-260G/TK-360G
One or more of the following statements may beapplicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changesor modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instructionmanual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment ifan unauthorized change or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BYTHE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequencyenergy 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 particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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 thatto which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer for technical assistance.ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOODnickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicatesKENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industryprogram to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries aftertheir operating life has expired. The RBRC programis an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries withyour regular refuse or in municipal waste streams,which is illegal in some areas.For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitmentto preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
iMODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL•TK-260G: VHF FM Transceiver•TK-360G: UHF FM TransceiverNOTICES TO THE USERWARNING:GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSEDRADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDERGOVERNMENT CONTROL.ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENTOR BOTH.REFER SERVICE TO A QUALIFIED LICENSED OR CERTIFIEDTECHNICIAN ONLY.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of andunderstands hazards common to the operation of anytransceiver.WARNING:EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)Turn off and do not operate your transceiver while taking on fuel, orwhile parked in gasoline service stations.
iiPRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following precautions to prevent fire,personal injury, and transceiver damage:• Do not modify this transceiver for any reason.• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of directsunlight, nor place the transceiver close to heatingappliances.• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas,humid areas, nor on unstable surfaces.• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming fromthe transceiver, switch OFF the power immediately andremove the optional battery pack from the transceiver.Contact your KENWOOD dealer.
iiiCONTENTSFCC WARNINGS/BATTERY ADVISORY ......................Inside Front CoverMODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ......................iNOTICES TO THE USER .............................................iPRECAUTIONS ........................................................... iiTHANK YOU! .............................................................. 1UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............. 1Supplied Accessories ........................................ 2PREPARATION .......................................................... 3Installing/Removing the Optional Battery Pack .. 3Installing the Antenna ........................................ 5Installing the Cap over the Speaker-Mic Jacks .. 6Installing the Speaker-Microphone .................... 6Installing the Belt Hook ..................................... 7GETTING ACQUAINTED ............................................ 8RECEIVING ...............................................................11CALLING .................................................................. 12Time-Out Timer (TOT)..................................... 13Busy Channel Lockout .................................... 13Battery Voltage Level ...................................... 14CHANNEL CHART ................................................... 15
1THANK YOU!We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your landmobile applications. We believe this easy-to-usetransceiver will provide dependable communications tokeep personnel operating at peak efficiency.KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest inadvanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly thatyou will be pleased with this product’s quality and features.UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTNote: The following instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer,an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that youidentify the items listed on the following page beforediscarding the packing material. If any damage hasoccurred during shipment, file a claim with the carrierimmediately.
2■Supplied AccessoriesLocking bracketSpeaker-mic jacks capScrew setBelt hookItem Part Number Qty.111111Belt hookScrew setSpeaker-mic jacks capLocking bracket(for speaker-mic)Warranty cardInstruction manualJ29-0624-XXN99-2012 -XXB09-0351-XXJ21-4493-XX—B62-1129-XX
3PREPARATION■Installing/Removing the Optional Battery PackThe optional KNB-14 or KNB-15A battery pack is notcharged at the factory. Charge the pack before use. Ifafter purchase or extended storage (greater than2 months), battery capacity is found to be low, thebattery pack needs recharging. Repeating the charge/discharge cycles two or three times will restore thebattery to its normal capacity.1Position the four grooves on the inside edges of thebattery pack over the corresponding guides on theback of the transceiver.
42Slide the battery pack along the back of thetransceiver until the release catch on the base ofthe transceiver locks the battery pack in place.3To remove the battery pack, grasp the pack nearits tabs, pull back on the release catch, thenslide the pack away from the transceiver.
5CAUTION:◆Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. If youdo this, you will overcharge the battery pack which may shorten itslife or damage it.◆After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If,having recharged the battery pack, the power to the charger isturned off and then back on while the pack is still connected,recharging will start again and the battery pack will becomeovercharged.◆Do not short the battery pack terminals or dispose of the battery byfire. Never attempt to remove the case from the battery pack.■Installing the AntennaHolding the provided antenna at its base, screw theantenna into the connector on the top panel of thetransceiver.
6■Installing the Cap Over the Speaker-Mic JacksUse the supplied screw (3 mm x 6 mm) to install thecap over the speaker-mic jacks if a speaker-microphone is not used.■Installing the Speaker-MicrophoneInsert the speaker-microphone plugs into the SP/MICjacks. Attach the locking bracket using the suppliedscrew (3 mm x 6 mm).CapBracket
7■Installing the Belt HookIf necessary, attach the belt hook using the two3 mm x 8 mm screws from the supplied screw set.
8GETTING ACQUAINTEDThe transceiver is shown with the optionalKNB-14 battery pack installed.1423qwertuyAntennaMicrophone SpeakerNotused
91ANTENNA connectorConnect the supplied antenna to this connector.2LED indicatorLights red while transmitting. Flashes red whiletransmitting if the battery pack voltage is low.Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time.The LED lights green while receiving a station. TheLED flashes orange if, while a channel programmedwith 2-Tone signaling is selected, the same 2-Tonesignaling is received as is programmed or you pressand release the [PTT] switch. Press the [MONI] buttonto cancel the flashing state. The flashing indicationonly functions if your dealer activates the 2-Tonefunction on your transceiver.3CHANNEL selectorTurn clockwise or counterclockwise to select yourdesired channel from a maximum of 4 channels.4POWER/VOL controlTurn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Turncounterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver.Also adjusts the volume level.5PTT (Push-to-Talk) switchPress and speak into the microphone to call anotherstation.
106MONI buttonPress to monitor activity on your selected channel.Also used with 2-Tone Signaling to mute the speakerafter this function has opened squelch.7Speaker-microphone jacksIf desired, connect a speaker-microphone here.
11RECEIVINGYour dealer may have programmed QT, DQT, or 2-Tonesignaling for the channel that you select. If soprogrammed, you will hear transmissions from othertransceivers IN YOUR SYSTEM ONLY! Otherwise, youwill hear ALL TRANSMISSIONS made by ANY stationsusing the same channel.1Switch ON the transceiver by turning the POWER/VOLcontrol clockwise.• A “click” is heard. A beep also sounds if soprogrammed by your dealer.To switch OFF the transceiver, turn the POWER/VOLcontrol counterclockwise until a click is heard.2To adjust the volume, turn the POWER/VOL controlwhile using [MONI] to listen to channel backgroundnoise.• While communicating with other parties, you mayneed to adjust the volume more precisely.3Use the CHANNEL selector to choose your regularoperating channel.• Turning the selector clockwise increases thechannel number and turning the selectorcounterclockwise decreases the channel number.• Non-programmed channels cannot be used.Selecting a channel that is unprogrammedgenerates an Alert beep.
12Note:◆Your dealer selects one of four methods of operation for [MONI]:•Hold down the button to open the squelch; release the button toclose the squelch, or•Hold down the button to deactivate QT, DQT, or 2-Tonedecoding; release the button to activate decoding, or•Press the button to deactivate QT, DQT, or 2-Tone decoding;press the button again to activate decoding.•Disabled.◆If your transceiver is programmed with QT, DQT, or 2-ToneSignaling, pressing [MONI] will not affect output from the speaker;even at full volume there will be virtually no noise audible from thespeaker.◆Receiving a signal with the same 2-Tone signaling as isprogrammed in your transceiver will cause the LED indicator to flashorange. An alert tone is heard if so programmed by your dealer.CALLING1Press [MONI], then listen for a few seconds to makecertain that the channel is not being used.2Hold the transceiver about 3 ~ 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) fromyour lips, press the [PTT] switch, and speak in yournormal speaking voice.• The LED lights red while you are transmitting.3Release the [PTT] switch to return to the receive mode.
13■Time-Out Timer (TOT)The purpose of the time-out timer is to automaticallyinterrupt continuous transmissions after a specifiedtime elapses. Holding down [PTT] for longer than theprogrammed time causes the transceiver to stoptransmitting and generate a warning tone. Releasing[PTT] cancels the warning tone.Your dealer also can program a warning function thatalerts you just before the time-out timer stops yourtransmission. After [PTT] is held down for the timespecified by your dealer, a warning tone sounds that isdifferent from the time-out timer tone.■Busy Channel LockoutActivated or deactivated by your dealer, this functionprevents you from interfering with other stations whomay be using a channel. Pressing [PTT] while theselected channel is in use causes your transceiver togenerate an audible warning tone. Your transceiver isinhibited in this situation so it will not transmit. Release[PTT] to cancel the alarm and restore the receivemode.
14■Battery Voltage LevelWhile holding down [PTT], the battery voltage level ischecked. When the voltage level drops to thepredetermined value, the LED flashes red. When thevoltage level drops further, the transceiver stopstransmitting and generates an alarm. If this occurs,recharge the battery pack.
15CHANNEL CHARTModel TK-Serial No.:Dealer Name & Address:Dealer Telephone No.:( )Date Purchased: / /DecodeSignalingEncodeSignalingRX Freq. TX Freq.Channel

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