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THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. 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...
NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL. ◆ ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. ◆ 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.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT The following unpacking instructions are for use by your dealer, an authorized Note: KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. KENWOOD 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.
YOUR VEHICLE CONTAINS SUCH EQUIPMENT, CONSULT THE DEALER FOR THE MAKE OF VEHICLE AND ENLIST HIS AID IN DETERMINING IF THEY WILL PERFORM NORMALLY WHILE TRANSMITTING. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. ■...
■ Installing the Transceiver 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 template.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Front Panel q q q q q w w w w w Display Speaker e e e e e r r r r r t t t t t y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o !0 !0 !0 !0 !0...
■ Rear Panel TK-6110 15 pin connector (for accessories) Antenna Power input connector connector ■ Microphone PTT (Push To Talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The following functions can be programmed onto the , MON, A, B▼, C▲, and SCN keys. Contact your dealer for details on these functions. Press this key to turn the Aux output port ON (or OFF). When you press this key, the AUX icon appears and a tone sounds.
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Home Channel Press this key to select the pre-programmed Home Channel. Press this key again to return to the previous channel. If used while scanning, pressing this key a second time will change to the revert channel. Horn Alert Press this key to turn the Horn Alert function ON (or OFF). If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone or DTMF signaling, Horn Alert will activate.
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When a signal is received while scanning, scanning will halt, the audio will unmute, and the channel number or name will appear on the display. If Priority is programmed, the priority channel is periodically checked for a signal while a signal is being received on a normal channel. When a signal appears on the priority channel, the transceiver will automatically switch to the priority channel.
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the IO switch to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold the IO switch for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver power OFF. • The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON. ■...
DTMF CALLS You can make DTMF calls using the optional KMC-28A DTMF microphone. ■ Manual Dialing To dial a number manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. • If Keypad Auto PTT is enable, you do not need to press the PTT switch (please consult your dealer for enabling this function).
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Confirm: To confirm a stored number: 1 Press the # key. • A “D” will appear on the display. 2 Press the key. • “D=” will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key (1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to confirm.
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The following functions can be set up by your dealer. ■ Time-out Timer (TOT) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapses. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will sound.
■ Dead Beat Disable (DBD) Depending on how your dealer programs your transceiver, when you receive a call containing a DBD code, you may not be able to transmit. DBD is cancelled when you receive a call with a DBD reset code. ■...