Kenwood USA 31113110 Non-Broadcast Transmitter (UHF FM Repeater) User Manual TKR 750 850 E

Kenwood USA Corporation Non-Broadcast Transmitter (UHF FM Repeater) TKR 750 850 E

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INSTALLATIONTo install the handles onto the front panel of the repeater,align the handles with the holes on the front panel, thensecure the handles using the supplied screws.Please consult your dealer for installing the repeater andantenna.MICROPHONEConnect an optional KMC-27A, KMC-27B, or KMC-9CKENWOOD microphone to the MICROPHONE jack onthe front panel.VHF FM REPEATER/ UHF FM REPEATERTKR-750/ TKR-850INSTRUCTION MANUALKENWOOD CORPORATION© B62-1327-00 (K)09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00NOTICES TO THE USERUNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTNote: The following unpacking information is for use by your KENWOODdealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.Carefully unpack the repeater. We recommend that youidentify the items listed in the following table beforediscarding the packing material. If any items are missingor have been damaged during shipment, file a claim withthe carrier immediately.FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes ormodifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unlessthe modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Theuser could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorizedchange or modification is made.◆GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OFUNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THETERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.◆ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE ORIMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.◆REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.metI rebmuNtraP ytitnauQerutxiferawdraH4X-2048-12J1ssalgtnorF4X-6362-01B1retliF4X-9521-11B1noihsuC4X-1081-31G4noihsuC4X-2081-31G4tooF5X-5740-20J2tooF4X-2940-20J2temmorG5X-2030-95J2eldnaH5X-5240-10K1swercS54-6062-53N5drocCD5X-7243-03E1esuF5X-7351-50F1dracytnarraW——1launamnoitcurtsnIXX-7231-26B1THANK YOU!We are grateful you purchased this KENWOOD repeater.We believe this easy-to-program repeater will be highlyeffective in your communications system, and will keeppersonnel operating at peak efficiency.KENWOOD incorporates the latest in advancedtechnology into all of our products. As a result, we feelstrongly that you will be pleased with the quality andfeatures of this product.FEATURES• You can easily program channel data using the KPG-66Dsoftware on a PC.• You can recall 1 of 16 preset channels using either a PF key orthe external control line.• The firmware can be written to the Flash memory through anexternal source.• QT/DQT signalling can be programmed on each channel. Itsimultaneously decodes up to 16 different QT/DQT tones.• When using the KPG-66D, RX PLL lock voltage, RX input signalstrength, TX PLL lock voltage, TX output power, and the powersupply voltage can be monitored on a PC.• The interface port can be used with external equipment, suchas a repeater controller.• The repeater has multi-mode capability.Wide: 30 kHz, 25 kHz/ Narrow: 15 kHz,12.5 kHz (TKR-750)Wide: 25 kHz/ Narrow: 12.5 kHz (TKR-850)• You can adjust the following functions from a PC:• CW ID Deviation• DQT Deviation• Maximum Deviation• QT Deviation• Remote TA• Repeat Gain Level• TX Power• RX Audio Signal Output (RA)• RX Detector Signal Output (RD)• Signalling Balance• Signalling Deviation (SD)• Squelch (Analog/ RSSI)• Test Tone Deviation• TX Audio Input (TA)• Voting Tone LevelPRECAUTIONS• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture; to prevent fire orelectric shock.• Do not open the unit under any circumstances; to avoid risk ofelectric shock.• Do not expose the unit to long periods of direct sunlight, norplace it close to heating appliances.• Do not place the unit in excessively dusty and/or humid areas,nor on unstable surfaces.• If you detect an abnormal odor or smoke coming from the unit,disconnect the power from the unit immediately. Contact yourKENWOOD service center or dealer.
REPEATER OPERA TIONNote: Please consult your dealer for programming the repeater.When power is applied to the unit, the POWER indicatorlights green.Turn the VOLUME control clockwise until a click sounds,to unmute the volume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turnthe VOLUME control counterclockwise fully to mute thevolume.The BUSY indicator lights green while receiving a signal,and the TX indicator lights red while transmitting.qqqqqSpeakerwwwwwDisplayTwo, 7-segment digits display the channel numberor status.eeeeeVOLUME controlTurn clockwise until a click sounds, to unmute thevolume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turncounterclockwise fully to mute the volume.rrrrrPower switchtttttPOWER indicatorLights green when power is applied from the DCjack. Lights red when power is applied from theBACKUP battery terminal.yyyyyMICROPHONE jackConnect a microphone to this 8-pin modular jack.uuuuuProgrammable Function keysPress these keys to activate their programmablefunctions.iiiiiBUSY indicatorLights green while a signal is being received.oooooTX (transmit) indicatorLights red while transmitting.■Rear PanelqqqqqRX IN jackConnect a RX antenna or a duplexer to this BNCreceptacle.wwwwwFUSEInsert a 6 A blade fuse into this fuse holder.eeeeeDC 13.8V jackConnect a 13.6 V DC power supply to this jack.rrrrrBACKUP battery terminaltttttCONTROL I/O jackConnect an external programming device orrepeater controller to this DB-25 interface.yyyyyTEST/SPKR jackTest input/output jack. Connect an externalspeaker to this jack.uuuuuTX OUT jackConnect a TX antenna or a duplexer to this BNCreceptacle.TRANSCEIVER OPERA TION■ReceiveAdjust the volume to your desired level. You mayneed to readjust the volume when you receive amessage from your dispatcher or another member inyour fleet.• The BUSY indicator lights while a signal is beingreceived.■Transmit1Listen to the channel before transmitting, to makesure it is not being used.2Press the microphone PTT switch and speak inyour normal speaking voice.• FCC regulations require that you identify thestation you are calling as well as your ownstation (your assigned call sign).• The TX indicator lights while transmitting.3When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS■Front Panel

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