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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7180/ TK-8180 TK-7189/ TK-8189 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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HANK We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal 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 this product.
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◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. 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.
◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
NSTALLING THE RANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set 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.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , S, A, <B, C>, ■, DTMF (TK-7189/ TK-8189 only) keys, and optional microphone with DTMF keypad can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. 1, 2 • Auto Reply Message •...
BASIC OPERATIONS VERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional, Voting, Voting with Signaling, and Free Channel Call zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels.
0 to 12 digits. Channel names will shorten appropriately, to fit in the 12-digit display. For example, if the channel name is “–CHANNEL1–” and the zone name is “KENWOOD”, and your dealer sets the zone name to 3-digits, the following display will appear: RANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys.
CONVENTIONAL SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, Conventional zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan. • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence.
EVERT You can select Revert zones and channels using the Zone and CH/GID keys. Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available. • Last Called Revert: The last zone/ channel received is assigned as the new revert zone and channel.
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will open only when a call containing a matching tone or code is received.
5-TONE SIGNALING 5-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. Note: Your transceiver functions include either 5-tone Signaling or FleetSync {page 15}, but not both.
5 Press the <B and C> keys to select the status ID you want to transmit. • If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the keys. • Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad. •...
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: Your transceiver functions include either Fleetsync or 5-tone Signaling {page 13}, but not both.
TATUS ESSAGE You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages). A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the Queue memory of your transceiver.
■ R EVIEWING ESSAGES IN THE UEUE EMORY 1 Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue Mode. • The last received message is displayed with the message number. 2 Press the <B and C> keys to select the desired message. •...
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ANUAL IALING TK-7180/ TK8180 Models: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. ■ M ETHOD Press and hold the microphone PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using a DTMF keypad.
ONNECT ISCONNECT TK-7180/ TK-8180 Models: To transmit connect/ disconnect IDs, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Connect ID: Press the DTMF key two times.
EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the key can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the station you want to contact is too far away, or there are geographical obstacles in the way, you may not be able to contact the station.
CRAMBLER Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will be unable to clearly hear what you are saying. In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scrambler functions on their transceivers.
LCD B RIGHTNESS The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness. • Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and then back to high.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (TOT) IMER 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 set by your dealer (default is 1 minute), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. OICE ECORDER The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create voice memos and automated message responses.
■ A EPLY ESSAGE You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • The Auto Reply Message indicator ( ) appears on the display.