TK-981 User Manual
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1. D IO Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF Q v keys Press these keys to activate their programmable auxiliary functions page 6 3 Display See page 5 for more information N keys Press these keys to activate their programmable auxiliary functions page 6 Microphone connector Insert the microphone plug into this connector MON A B 4C DP and SCN keys Press these keys to activate their programmable auxiliary functions page 6 PTT switch To transmit press and hold this switch then speak into the microphone Release to receive DISPLAY BH HN i2 sc sn ax J M Indicator Description Displays the system group and channel numbers Also displays various functions which have been programmed by your dealer Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority Appears when the key programmed as Monitor is pressed This icon is not used on this transceiver Appears when you are using Scan mode Appears when the auxiliary function is activated In Trunking Format appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone IDs In Conventional Format appears when you are using the Operator Selectable Tone function Flashes when you receive a message Lights when a message is stored in the stack memory Displays the system group and channel numbers Your dealer can program the system2. 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 AMIE Maintain a separation distance from the antenna to person s of at least 60 cm 2 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
3. your KENWOOD dealer CONTENTS f UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPB IED ACCESSOHIES e e aaea ee e E RETE ee 1 PREPARATION EE 2 TOOES RBEQUIRED EE 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION eene 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER eere 3 DIEN 4 FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE enne 4 DIS PEAY CERE TEM E ENTER dta IOTER 5 REARIPANED EE 5 PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 6 BASIGIOPBERATIONS EE 8 OPERATIONIOVERVIEWIE EE 8 mTr nkingjEormat zer eese DI Tt EA Re E27 8 Conventional Format TK 780 series and TK 880 series only 8 SWITCHING POWER ON OFF eee 8 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME e raseeeserertvencetsnete snes 8 SELECTING A SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL 8 iTIME OUTETIMER EHS 8 HORN ABERT EE 8 TRUNKINGIEORMAT 7 0 A e ener mes E a Ei 9 TIRUNKED OPERATIONI TT aae a ae a dee ee deer RE ERR EET 9 PlacingjaiDispatchiGal r2 eer rr EE T ETT EET 9 Receiving a Dispatch Call eese 9 Placing a Telephone Call esee 9 Receiving a Telephone Call esses 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION eere 10 Kane 10 Be 10 SYSTEMSGCAN T T O E O E 10 Scanning Trunked Systems eese 11 Sca
4. CIOO AN3D INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER K 80 series UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 880 series 800 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TK 980 900 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER KENWOOD CORPORATION B62 1549 00 K 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 THANK YOU 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 MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual TK 780 VHF FM Transceiver TK 780H VHF FM Transceiver TK 880 UHF FM Transceiver TK 880H UHF FM Transceiver e TK 980 800 MHz FM Transceiver e TK 981 900 MHz FM Transceiver PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire personal injury and transceiver damage Donotattempt to configure the transceiver while driving it is too dangerous Do not modify the transceiver for any reason Donotexpose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it near heating appliances Donot place the transceiver in excessively dusty humid or wet areas nor on unstable surfaces Ifan abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver turn OFF the power immediately Contact
5. ONLY SAFETY It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver 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 somebogy 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 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 signs 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 One or more of the following statements may be applicable 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 chan
6. TMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT switch If you are using the transceiver in a Trunking system the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection is established Releasing the PTT switch before a connection is established will stop the transmission from occuring If you are using the transceiver in a RIC Repeater Inter Connect Trunking system the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection with the telephone system is established If you press the key programmed as Auto Tel instead of the PTT switch the call will automatically connect to the repeater and the DTMF code will be transmitted Note 18 Store and send must first be activated by your dealer in order for it to function You can only store up to 16 digits before sending Entering more than 16 digits will cause an error tone to sound In store and sending mode if you switch the power OFF before sending the number the number will be cleared from memory DTMF SIGNALLING Your dealer can program a group or channel with DTMF signalling When you receive a call with a code that matches yours the signalling indicator will flash and a tone will sound Squelch opens and you will hear the call Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code that matches your signalling reset code When making a call on a group or channel programmed with a DTMF signalling code the signalling indicator will light and the squelch will open If your dealer p
7. a collision 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template Drill the holes then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied 5 x 16 mm screws Besure 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 Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex headed screws 4 Mount the microphone hanger using the supplied 4 x 16 mm screws in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle 5 Connect one plug of the microphone cable to the jack on the base of the micropohone and the other plug to the microphone jack on the front panel of the transceiver Place the microphone on the hanger Flat washer Spring washer 4 x 16 mm self tapping screw Microphone hanger Power input connector Mounting TATS ER bracket connector Hex headed screw DC power cable The above diagram shows the TK 780 series TK 880 series transceiver The antenna connector of the TK 980 and TK 981 transceivers is different ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE
8. acking material If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment file a claim with the carrier immediately SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone and microphone cable T91 0621 XX Microphone hanger with self tapping screws J19 1584 XX DC power cable E30 3339 XX Mounting bracket J29 0627 XX Speaker jack cap B09 0235 XX Screw set Self tapping screw 4 pieces Hex headed screw with washer 4 pieces N99 0395 XX Spring washer 4 pieces Flat washer 4 pieces Warranty card U S A Canada only Instruction manual B62 1549 XX Microphone and Microphone hanger DC power cable microphone cable with self tapping screws Lz 2 Mounting bracket Speaker jack cap Screw set PREPARATION 9 Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency 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 the equipment 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 TOOLS REQUIRED Note Before installing the transceiver always check how far t
9. e Before transmitting monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use If the selected channel is programmed with QT Quiet Talk or DQT Digital Quiet Talk remove the microphone from the hook to disable QT or DQT then listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it If the selected channel is not programmed with QT or DQT simply listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it in this case you need not remove the microphone from the hook 1 Select the desired group and channel using the Group and Channel keys Ifthe channel is busy wait until it becomes free 2 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive For best sound quality at the receiving station hold the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 4 cm from your mouth 3 When your conversation is finished return the microphone to its hanger B Receiving 1 Select the desired group and channel using the Group and Channel keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired 2 When you hear the dispatcher s voice readjust the volume as necessary 12 SCAN If the Scan function is programmed groups 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 a single group Multi Scan monitors all channels of every group When the Scan key is pressed the SCN ind
10. ge or modification is made 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 21 Terminal Descriptions MIC Modular 1 BLC _ MIC back light control output Low Impedance O 2 PSB B 13 6V JLowlmpedane O meu ess 4 PTT PTT signal input Low TX HighImpedance 1 5 ME Microphone ground fJ 6 MIC microphoneinpt kom 7 HOOK Hooksignalin
11. group and channel names with up to 10 characters in place of numbers The left most display is used as a delete indicator gt in Trunking Format and an add indicator v in Conventional Format The right most display is used for the eieiei e Selective Call or Scrambler _ function The delete add indicators show the systems channels that are locked not locked out of the scanning sequence Selective Call and Scrambler are optional functions that can be programmed by your dealer Also displays received messages when using FleetSync REAR PANEL Power input External connector speaker jack Antenna connector The above diagram shows the TK 780 series TK 880 series transceiver The antenna connector of the TK 980 and TK 981 transceivers is different PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Keys D and page 4 can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed in the following table The keys can only be programmed with functions depending on whether you are using Conventional Format or Trunking Format Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions Note If Function is programmed onto one of the above mentioned keys the DTMF keypad keypad models only can also be used for additional programmable keys Only the TK 780 series and TK 880 series transceive
12. he 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 electric drill Drill bits sizes listed below and circle cutters 4 2 mm 5 32 inch 5 x 16 mm self tapping screws 3 2 mm 1 8 inch 4 x 16 mm self tapping screws POWER CABLE CONNECTION The transceiver operates in 12 V 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 f 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 the provided retaining band Besure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied 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
13. icator and SCAN or the revert group channel number appear on the display and scanning starts When a call is received scanning stops and the group and channel digits appear Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received When the displayed group is not locked out of the scanning sequence the add indicator v will appear on the display B Priority Scan The priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function The transceiver will automatically change to the priority channel when a signal is received on it even if a signal is being received on a normal channel The B indicator appears when the displayed channel is the priority channel 2 TONE SIGNALLING 2 Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by your dealer 2 Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives two tones corresponding to those set up in the transceiver When the squelch opens you will be able to hear the caller without any further action After a correct 2 Tone signal is received and the squelch opens pressing the key programmed as Monitor will cancel the connection If your dealer programmed Transpond for 2 Tone Signalling your transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgment signal to the station that called you with a correct 2 T
14. ith up to 250 groups in each system in trunking mode Systems groups channels and their functions are programmed by your dealer H Conventional Format TK 780 series and TK 880 series only This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group The transceiver can be used only in conventional mode Groups channels and their functions are programmed by your dealer SWITCHING POWER ON OFF Press the IO switch to switch the transceiver ON or OFF ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the key programmed as Volume Up or Volume Down to adjust the volume Volume Up increases the volume and Volume Down decreases it SELECTING A SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL Select the desired system and group Trunking Format using the keys programmed with the System and Group functions Select the desired group and channel Conventional Format using the keys programmed with the Group and Channel functions 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 switch Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 10 minutes HORN ALERT If Horn Alert has been installed by your dealer your vehicle horn or some other type of external alert will sound when ce
15. mouth 3 When your conversation is finished return the microphone to its hanger B Receiving 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired 2 When you hear the dispatcher s voice readjust the volume as necessary SYSTEM SCAN If the Scan function is programmed systems can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan When the Scan key is pressed the SCN indicator and SCAN or the revert system group number appear on the display and scanning starts The systems not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned When a call is received scanning stops and the system and group digits appear Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received 10 H Scanning Trunked Systems When scanning trunked systems the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned See GROUP SCAN below B Scanning Conventional Systems When scanning conventional systems the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned See GROUP SCAN below B Scan Lockout If a programmable auxiliary key is programmed with Scan DEL ADD each System can be locked out of the scan sequence manually The delete indica
16. nning Conventional Systems 11 Ee DOE Ou EE 11 Eau 11 IG ROUPESGAN Kee 11 N _ CONVENTIONAL FORMAT TK 780 series and TK 880 series only 12 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION eene 12 MIEL Gi HO 12 BESCHE 12 NEE 13 BOUNEN 13 SN EIN AEN 13 FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC TWO WAY PAGING FUNCTION 14 KEYZEUNGCTIONS 2 E ee EE 14 OBPTIONADSEEATURES ra 222 det ETE E EE EE E EET 14 SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING eese 15 ta TO DO 15 BECH 15 IdentificationiGCodes ERE TEE ERE E ETT ERE 15 Reviewing Caller IDs in the Stack Memory 15 STATUS MESSAGE rn eaer peterent dedisse een ee DES Der 16 iTransmitting ee 16 Hee 16 Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 17 Automatic Status Response eene 17 DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS 18 MAKING A DTME TEE 18 rt ES NA TEIEI NEE 19 DBD DEAD BEAT US AR EE 19 AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES nenne 20 NOTIGES TO THEUSERE EE 21 A XS 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 p
17. one signal Transpond does not function when you are called as a Group call If your dealer programmed Tone Alert for 2 Tone Signalling your transceiver will emit a beep when the correct 2 Tone signal is received Note This transceiver is only capable of decoding 2 Tone Signals It cannot encode a 2 Tone Signal 13 FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC TWO WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric Two 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 KEY FUNCTIONS Press to change the transceiver mode as shown in the diagram below The key is available on keypad models only Press while in Stack Mode to toggle between the received message and the caller s ID Press and hold for more than 1 second to delete the displayed message Press while in Selcall or Status Mode to select a station ID or your transceiver status Press to initiate a call Use the DTMF keypad to enter Selcall or Status numbers keypad models only Normal Operating Mode Press A Receive Hold A for or receive a new Press 1 second Press a Selcall message any key Aor a Selcall Mode Stack Mode New Message Display Mode Hold A or for 1 second Press A or Status Mode 1 Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver Selcall Mode may be skipped or the t
18. put High Impedance 8 CM __ MICkey data output jLowlmpedance O Antenna Terminal 50 Q impedance Power input connector Red Battery line 13 6V Black GND External speaker jack Low impedance Buffer output MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna Antenna Minimum Safe Distance 60 cm 2 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 60 cm 2 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 e 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
19. ransceiver may exit Selcall Mode automatically as shown by the dash arrow OPTIONAL FEATURES Short Messages Received short messages maximum of 48 characters are displayed the same as Status messages page 16 however only 4 short messages can be stored in the stack memory M Message and the message number appear with the message GPS Report If a GPS unit NMEA 0183 format is installed on the transceiver and the Send GPS function is programmed onto a key by your dealer you can press the programmed key to send your location data 14 SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations Transmitting 1 2 3 4 Select your desired system and group or group and channel Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode Press the C or DP key to select the ID of the station you want to call You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press x to erase an incorrect digit Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation W Receiving An alert tone will sound the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode and the calling station s ID will appear when a Selcall is received To respond to the call press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone m Reviewing Caller IDs in the Stack Memory The mail icon M will flash when a Selcall call is received and stacked 1 3 Press and hold the A key for more than 1
20. received The mail icon M lights when a message is stored in the stack memory Note All stored messages will be cleared when the transceiver power is turned OFF W Transmitting 1 2 3 Select your desired system and group or group and channel Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode Press the C or DP key to select the ID of the station you want to call You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press to erase an incorrect digit Press the A or key to enter Status Mode Press the C or DP key to select the status you want to transmit You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press to erase an incorrect digit Press the PTT switch to initiate the Status call COMPLETE is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted W Receiving The mail icon M will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received The display alternates between the caller ID and the message Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode 16 m Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the A key for more than 1 second to enter Stack Mode The last received message is displayed with the message number S Status appears with the number 2 Press the C or DP key to select the message you want to view if more than one message is stored in the stack memory Press the SCN ke
21. rogrammed Transpond for DTMF signalling your transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgment signal to the station that called you with the correct DTMF code DBD DEAD BEAT DISABLE Depending on how your dealer programs your transceiver when you receive a call containing a DBD code either transmit mode or receive and transmit modes will be disabled When a DBD code is received a tone will sound DBD is cancelled when you receive a call with a DBD cancel code 19 AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver s operating status Please contact your dealer for further information on these tones Note Only the TK 780 series and TK 880 series transceivers support the tone for Conventional Format Conventional Trunking Format Format Delay Deny Free System Ring Back Mode System Search Mode Group Call Individual Call Intercept Key Input Error Key Press A Key Press B Key Press C Password Agreement Power ON Pre Alert Proceed PTT Release Queue Ringing Roll Over System Search System Search End Transpond 20 NOTICES TO THE USER 9 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
22. rs support Conventional Format Conventional Trunking S Format Format Auto Tel AUX A AUX B Channel Down Channel Up DTMF ID BOT DTMF ID EOT Display Character Emergency Function Group Down Group Up Home Channel Home Group Horn Alert Key Lock Memory RCL STO Memory RCL Memory STO Message Mode Monitor A Monitor Unmute Monitor B Monitor Unmute Momentary Toggle Momentary Monitor C Carrier Squelch Monitor D Carrier Squelch Toggle Function Conventional Trunking Format Format Operator Sel Tone Public Address Redial Scan Scan Del Add Scan Temporary Delete Send GPS System Down System Up Scrambler Talk Around Tel Disconnect Volume Down Volume Up This function can be selected only when the Scrambler ANI board has not been installed This function can be used only with a foot switch This function can be selected only when the FleetSync enhanced option and a GPS receiver have been installed This function can be selected only when the Scrambler board has been installed on A BASIC OPERATIONS OPERATION OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver for Trunking or Conventional Format H Trunking Format This format can handle up to 600 channels in conventional mode and 32 systems w
23. rtain calls are received This is a useful function when you are away from your vehicle 8 TRUNKING FORMAT Kee TRUNKED OPERATION B Placing a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys 2 Press the PTT switch 3 If a tone does not sound communication is possible start speaking into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive For best sound quality at the receiving station hold the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 4 cm from your mouth 4 When your conversation is finished return the microphone to its hanger B Receiving a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired 2 When you hear the dispatcher s voice readjust the volume as necessary B Placing a Telephone Call Note You can only make a telephone call if the telephone service is available and you have an optional keypad microphone Refer to MAKING A DTMF CALL on page 18 Consult your dealer for further details Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys 2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a connection Confirm that there is a dial tone after releasing the PTT switch 3 Dial using the microphone keypad After dialing wait for a response from the called party 4 When the called party responds press the PTT swi
24. second to enter Stack Mode e The last received Caller ID is displayed with the Caller ID number I ID appears with the number Press the C or DP key to select the ID you want to view if more than one ID is stored in the stack memory To erase the ID press and hold the SCN key for more than 1 second W Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3 digit Fleet number and a 4 digit ID number Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number Enter a Fleet number 100 349 to make a group call Enter an ID number 1000 4999 to make an individual call in your fleet Enter a Fleet number followed by an ID number to make an individual call in your desired fleet Inter fleet call Select ALL Fleet and ALL ID to make a call to all units Broadcast call Select ALL Fleet and enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets Supervisor call Note Broadcast and Supervisor calls are programmed functions that cannot be made with a keypad The ID range may be limited by programming 15 STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive 2 digit Status messages 10 79 which may be decided in your talk group Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters A maximum of 9 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver These saved messages can be reviewed after reception If the stack memory is full the oldest message will be erased when a new message is
25. tch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive Only one person can speak at a time 5 To end the call press the key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect B Receiving a Telephone Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired Aringing tone will sound when a call is received 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak and release it to listen Only one person can speak at a time 3 To end the call press the key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect CONVENTIONAL OPERATION B Transmitting Note Before transmitting monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use If the selected group is programmed with QT Quiet Talk or DQT Digital Quiet Talk remove the microphone from the hook to disable QT or DQT then listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it If the selected group is not programmed with QT or DQT simply listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it In this case you need not remove the microphone from the hook 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys fthe channel is busy wait until it becomes free 2 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT Switch to receive For best sound quality at the receiving station hold the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 4 cm from your
26. tor will appear in the display when the selected system is locked out H Scan Revert You can select revert systems and groups using the System and Group keys Four types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available Last Called Revert The last system group received is assigned as the new revert system and group Last Used Revert The last system group responded to is assigned as the new revert system and group Selected The last system group selected is assigned as the new revert System and group e Selected Talkback Ifthe system group has been changed during Scan the newly selected system group is assigned as the new revert System and group The transceiver talks back on the current receive group GROUP SCAN Group Scan is available for both trunked and conventional systems This feature is useful when more than one group is programmed in a system Group Scan is Set by your dealer on request It scans the revert groups as well as groups that are allowed to be scanned When a call is received the group indicator shows the group number and that group becomes the revert group Simply press the PTT switch to respond to the call You can also perform Group Scan while using a priority channel Please contact your dealer for information concerning Priority Scan 11 CONVENTIONAL FORMAT TK 780 series and TK 880 series only Kee CONVENTIONAL OPERATION B Transmitting Not
27. y to toggle between the message and the caller s ID To erase the message press and hold the SCN key for more than 1 second B Automatic Status Response If you pre select a status number and then leave the transceiver in Status Mode the transceiver will automatically respond with that status number when a request from the base station is received The base station request function is optional 17 DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS MAKING A DTMF CALL Note To make a DTMF call you must have an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad Ask your dealer for more information There are two methods of making a DTMF call Manual dialing Store and sending To make a call by dialing manually 1 Press and hold the PTT switch 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key If you release the PTT switch transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function you need not hold down the PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad The DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key To make a call by storing and sending 1 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad The digits appear on the display as you enter them 2 After entering the complete number press the PTT switch If you are using the transceiver in a Conventional mode and Format the D
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