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Kenwood th-k20a User's Manual

1. 52 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS 52 MICROPHONE KEY LOCK 53 BATTERY TYPE 53 WEATHER ALERT TH K20A K TYPE ONLY 54 WEATHER ALERT ON OFF 54 WEATHER CHANNEL 54 WEATHER CHANNEL SCAN 54 APPENDIX 55 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 55 MAINTENANCE 55 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 TRANSCEIVER RESET 58 SPECIFICATIONS 59 1 PREPARATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After carefully unpacking the transceiver identify the items listed in
2. 13 MONITOR 13 LOCK FUNCTION 14 MENU SETUP 15 WHAT IS A MENU 15 MENU ACCESS 15 MENU FUNCTION LIST 16 MEMORY CHANNELS 18 SIMPLEX amp REPEATER OR ODD SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL 18 STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 19 STORING ODD SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES 20 RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL 20 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL 21 MEMORY DISPLAY TYPE 22 CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL 22 CALL CHANNEL
3. 34 REVERSE FUNCTION 34 TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE 35 SIGNALING 36 CTCSS 36 DCS 37 CROSS TONE 39 DTMF FUNCTIONS 40 MANUAL DIALING 40 AUTOMATIC DIALER 40 ADJUSTING THE DTMF CODE TRANSMIT SPEED 41 DTMF TX HOLD 42 ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION 42 DTMF LOCK 42 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 43
4. 2 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 3 CONNECTING TO THE PC 5 GETTING ACQUAINTED 6 PANEL 6 DISPLAY 8 BASIC OPERATION 10 SWITCHING THE POWER ON OFF 10 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 10 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 10 SELECTING A FREQUENCY 11 TRANSMITTING RECEIVING 11 DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY 12 SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER 12 BACKLIGHT
5. Press CALL to delete the character at the current cursor position 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 6 digits Press CALL to delete the character at the current cursor position 5 Press F to store the message 6 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note If the Power ON Message is deleted TH K20 or TH K40 is displayed 46 BEEP FUNCTION The Beep function provides confirmation of entry error status and malfunctions of the transceiver We recommend you leave this function ON in order to detect erroneous operations and malfunctions However to turn the beep function OFF 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 2 BEEP then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select OFF then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode The transceiver generates the following warning beeps even if the beep function is turned OFF APO warning beeps Time Out Timer warning beep Note The beep output level is linked to the volume control position LOCK TYPE You can select your desired Lock type KEY locks the operational keys FRQ locks the frequencies so that you do not accidentally change them and KEY FRQ locks both the keys and the frequencies Manual DTMF and Autodial can still be performed while either lock is active 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 3 LOCK then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select KEY FRQ or KEY
6. Off no display The icon appears when the Cross Tone function is ON 2 Press T SEL The Cross Tone setting appears on the display 3 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired Cross Tone setting Setting TX RX Icon lt TX gt Icon lt RX gt DCS DCS off T DCS Tone DCS DCS CT DCS CTCSS T CT Tone CTCSS To exit the Cross Tone selection press PTT 4 Press any key other than MONI LAMP or PTT to set the selected setting 40 DTMF FUNCTIONS This transceiver provides you with 16 dedicated DTMF memory channels You can store a DTMF code 16 digits max in each of these channels to recall later for speed dialing MANUAL DIALING The numeric keypad functions as a DTMF keypad the 12 keys found on a touch tone phone plus 4 additional keys A B C D on the right most column To perform Manual Dialing follow the steps below 1 Press and hold PTT to transmit 2 While transmitting press the keys in sequence on the keypad to send the DTMF tones The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted and monitored through the speaker Frequency Hz 1209 1366 1477 1633 697 1 2 3 A 770 4 5 6 B 852 7 8 9 C 941 0 D When DTMF TX Hold is ON you do not need to continuously press PTT to remain in Transmit Mode However Transmit Mode is retained for only 2 seconds after pressing a key so if the next key is not pressed within this time limit the trans
7. 27 PROGRAM SCAN You can limit the scanning frequency range There are 3 memory channel pairs L0 U0 L2 U2 available for specifying the start and end frequencies Program Scan monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that you have stored in these memory channels Before performing Program Scan store the Program Scan frequency range to one of the memory channel pairs L0 U0 L2 U2 STORING A PROGRAM SCAN FREQUENCY RANGE 1 Press VFO then rotate the ENC control to select your desired start frequency 2 Press F MR then rotate the ENC control to select a memory channel from L0 L2 3 Press MR to store the start frequency in the memory channel 4 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired end frequency 5 Press F MR then rotate the ENC control to select a channel from U0 U2 corresponding to the channel selected in step 2 For example if you selected L0 in step 3 select U0 for the end frequency 6 Press MR to store the end frequency in the memory channel USING PROGRAM SCAN 1 Press VFO then rotate the ENC control to select a frequency within the frequency range of memory channel L0 U0 L2 U2 2 Press VFO 1s to start Program Scan The 1 MHz point blinks while scanning is in progress 3 To stop Program Scan press any key other than MONI LAMP F SQL F 1s or F LAMP Note If you press MONI Program Scan temporarily pauses Release MONI to resume
8. If you clear the Priority Channel Priority Scan stops You can also press any key other than MONI F SQL Squelch level adjustment F 1s Key lock and PTT to exit Priority Scan while is blinking MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT You can lock out memory channels that you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan 1 Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the memory channel to be locked out 3 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 13 L OUT then press F 4 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 5 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode The icon appears below the memory channel number indicating the channel is locked out Note The Program Scan channels L0 U0 L2 U2 and Priority Channel Pr cannot be locked out Even if a memory channel is locked out you can perform Call Scan between the Call Channel and the memory channel 30 SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD The transceiver stops scanning at a frequency or Memory channel on which a signal is detected It then continues scanning according to which resume mode you have selected You can choose one of the following modes The default is Time operated mode TO Time Operated mode The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel for approximately 5 seconds and then continues to scan even if the signal is still present CO Carrier Operated mode
9. Simplex operation no offset Simplex operation no offset If you are using a TH K40E E type model the offset direction changes as follows Simplex operation no offset 7 6 MHz Simplex operation no offset If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the allowable range transmitting is inhibited Use one of the following methods to bring the transmit frequency within the band limits Move the receiving frequency further inside the band Change the offset direction Note While using an odd split memory channel or transmitting you cannot change the offset direction 32 SELECTING AN OFFSET FREQUENCY To access a repeater which requires an odd split frequency pair change the offset frequency from the default which is used by most repeaters 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 7 OFFSET 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the appropriate offset frequency value The selectable range is from 0 000 MHz to 29 950 MHz in steps of 50 kHz 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note After changing the offset frequency the new offset frequency will also be used by Automatic Repeater Offset TONE FUNCTION ACTIVATING THE TONE FUNCTION To turn the Tone function on 1 Press TONE to turn the Tone function On Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross T
10. The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel until the signal drops out There is a 2 second delay between signal drop out and scan resumption SEEK Seek mode The transceiver remains on a busy frequency or Memory channel even after the signal drops out and does not automatically resume scanning 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 14 RESUME then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select a Scan Resume mode from TO CO or SEEK then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 31 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio clubs sometimes with the cooperation of local businesses involved in the communications industry Compared to simplex communication you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater Repeaters are typically located on mountain tops or other elevated locations They generally operate at higher ERP Effective Radiated Power than a typical station This combination of elevation and high ERP allows communications over considerable distances TX 144 725 MHz TX tone 88 5 Hz TX 144 725 MHz TX tone 88 5 Hz SELECTING AN OFFSET DIRECTION SHIFT The offset direction allows your transmitting frequency to be higher or lower than the receiving frequency Press SHIFT to select an offset direction Each time you press SHIFT the offset direction changes as follows
11. PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS TRANSCEIVER PF KEY This is the PF Programmable Function key on the transceiver front panel You can assign your desired function to this key 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 23 PF KEY then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired function for the key then press F to store the setting Programmable functions available are M DISP Memory display type 1750 WX lt TH K20A K type only gt N FM PR SCAN Priority scan Default setting TH K20A K type WX TH K20A TH K40A M type M DISP TH K20E TH K40E E type 1750 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 53 MICROPHONE PF KEYS There are 3 microphone PF Programmable Function keys PF1 PF2 and PF3 You can assign your desired functions to these 3 keys 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 24 PF 1 and or Menu No 25 PF 2 and or Menu No 26 PF 3 then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired function for the key then press F to store the setting Programmable functions available are VFO MR CALL UP DOWN TONE T SEL SHIFT REV 1750 WX lt TH K20A K type only gt N FM PR SCAN Priority scan M DISP Memory display type SQL LOW STEP L OUT Memory channel lockout MONI LAMP 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode MICROPHONE KEY LOCK The Microphone Key Lock function will lock the microphone PF keys 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 27 MIC LK then press F
12. PROGRAMMABLE VFO 43 FREQUENCY STEP SIZE 44 TONE ALERT 44 POWER ON MESSAGE 45 BEEP FUNCTION 46 LOCK TYPE 46 BATTERY SAVER 47 APO AUTO POWER OFF 48 NARROW BAND FM OPERATION 48 BEAT SHIFT 49 VOX VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT 49 TIME OUT TIMER 51 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 51 TX INHIBIT 52 MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
13. 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode BATTERY TYPE Set the battery type to match the type of batteries you are using in the transceiver If the battery type is not set properly the battery indicator will not display the correct battery power while transmitting 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 34 BATT then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the Battery Type to LI ION Lithium ion battery or ALKALI Alkaline dry battery then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 54 Weather Alert is available only in the USA and Canada When activated this function will check for a received NOAA 1050 Hz tone When the tone is received the weather alert tone will sound WEATHER ALERT ON OFF 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 35 WX ALT then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode When activated the icon appears on the display When a signal is being received the icon blinks WEATHER CHANNEL Whether or not Weather Alert is activated you can still access the weather channels While recalling the Call channel you cannot change to the Weather channel 1 Press the key programmed with the WX function 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired channel
14. 23 MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER 24 CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE 24 SCAN 26 BAND SCAN 26 PROGRAM SCAN 27 MEMORY SCAN 28 CALL SCAN 28 PRIORITY SCAN 28 MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 29 SELECTING A SCAN RESUME METHOD 30 vi OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 31 SELECTING AN OFFSET DIRECTION SHIFT 31 SELECTING AN OFFSET FREQUENCY 32 TONE FUNCTION 32 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET
15. 4 0 4 5 5 0 10 0 min 10 0 min 51 20 BCL Busy channel lockout OFF ON OFF 17 No Display Description Setting Values Default Setting Ref Page 21 TX INH TX inhibit OFF ON OFF 52 22 M SENS Microphone Sensitivity HIGH MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM 23 PF KEY Panel PF key 1750 WX N FM PR SCAN M DISP It differs between the model and type 24 PF 1 Microphone PF 1 key VFO MR CALL UP DOWN TONE T SEL SHIFT REV 1750 WX N FM PR SCAN M DISP SQL LOW STEP L OUT MONI VFO 25 PF 2 Microphone PF 2 key MR 26 PF 3 Microphone PF 3 key CALL 27 MIC LK Microphone key Lock OFF ON OFF 53 28 DTMF MR DTMF memory Automatic dialer 0 F ch Up to 16 digits 0 ch 40 29 DT SPD DTMF TX speed 50 100 150 ms 100 ms 41 30 DT HOLD DTMF TX hold OFF ON OFF 42 31 DT PAUS DTMF pause time 100 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 ms 500 ms 32 DT LOCK DTMF key Lock OFF ON OFF 33 1750 HD 1750 Hz TX hold OFF ON OFF 35 34 BATT Battery type LI ION ALKALI LI ION 53 35 WX ALT Weather alert OFF ON OFF 54 99 RESET Reset type PART FULL PART 58 Available only for the TH K20A K type model Note Default settings are subject to change 18 MEMORY CHANNELS In Memory channels you can store frequencies and related data that you often use Then you need not reprogram the data every time You can quickly recall a programmed
16. FRQ then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode KEY Only the following keys amp controls can be operated PWR VOL control ENC control PTT F MONI SQL LAMP FRQ Only the following keys can be operated PWR VOL control PTT MONI F MENU TONE LOW SQL T SEL PF LAMP You can still use the ENC control in menu mode 47 KEY FRQ Only the following keys can be operated PWR VOL control PTT MONI F SQL LAMP BATTERY SAVER The Battery Saver extends the operating time of the transceiver It automatically activates when the squelch is closed and no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds To reduce battery consumption this function shuts the receiver circuit OFF for the programmed time then momentarily turn it back ON to detect a signal To program the receiver shut off period for the battery saver 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 4 SAVE then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select OFF 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 seconds then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note The longer the shut off period the more you can save on battery consumption However there is a greater chance of missing a signal When the CTCSS DCS code matches while receiving the battery saver function is turned OFF Battery Saver does not function while scanning While the Battery Saver is op
17. MR Name CH No Freq MHz Location MR Name CH No Freq MHz Location WX 1 A1 162 550 NOAA Canada WX 6 A6 162 500 NOAA WX 2 A2 162 400 NOAA Canada WX 7 A7 162 525 NOAA WX 3 A3 162 475 NOAA Canada WX 8 A8 161 650 Canada WX 4 A4 162 425 NOAA WX 9 A9 161 775 Canada WX 5 A5 162 450 NOAA WX 10 A0 163 275 WEATHER CHANNEL SCAN The memory channel only for the weather alert is scanned Press and hold the key programmed with the WX function to start the weather channel scan Scanning stops when the channel with the highest signal level is received Memory scanning stops when performing any operation other than LAMP MONI Key Lock F 1s and ENC control WEATHER ALERT TH K20A K TYPE ONLY 55 APPENDIX OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following options are available for use with this transceiver KNB 63L Li ion battery pack KNB 65L Li ion battery pack BT 16 Battery case KBH 18 Belt clip KVC 22 DC vehicular charger adapter KSC 35S Rapid charger SMC 32 Speaker microphone SMC 33 Speaker microphone SMC 34 Speaker microphone HMC 3 Headset KHS 21 Headset KHS 29F Headset EMC 3 Clip microphone EMC 7 Clip microphone EMC 11 Clip microphone PG 4Y PC connection cable MCP 5A Memory Control Program free software Note Optional accessories for use with this transceiver may change post production New options may become available and or
18. appear on the display 49 BEAT SHIFT Since the transceiver uses a microprocessor to control various functions of the transceiver the CPU clock oscillator s harmonics or image may appear on some spots of the receive frequencies In this case turn the Beat Shift function ON 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 10 B SHIFT then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note Beat Shift status can be stored to each Memory channel VOX VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to Transmit mode each time you want to transmit The transceiver automatically switches to Transmit mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone When you operate the VOX function you must use an optional Headset the internal speaker and microphone are too close to each other to be used for the VOX function To turn the VOX function ON 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 16 VOX then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired VOX gain level from 1 least sensitive to 9 most sensitive then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode When VOX is activated the icon appear on the display Note While in Menu mode the VOX function is temporarily disabled Since the VOX circuit must detect the presence of your voice y
19. band General TH K20A E TH K40A E Guaranteed range MHz TX amp RX 144 148 K M 144 146 E 430 440 Operation Frequency range MHz TX 136 174 M 144 148 K 144 146 E 400 470 M 430 440 E RX 136 174 400 470 Mode F3E F2D Antenna impedance 50 Operating temperature range 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F 10 C 60 C 14 F 140 F lt with KNB 63L KNB 65L gt Operating Voltage DC 6 0 9 0 V 7 4 V nominal Frequency stability Within 2 5 ppm Dimensions W x H x D projections not included lt with KNB 63L gt 54 x 111 7 x 25 3 mm 2 13 x 4 4 x 1 00 in Weight lt with KNB 63L gt Approx 210 g 7 4 oz Transmitter TH K20A E TH K40A E RF output power lt with KNB 63L KNB 65L gt High 5 5 W 5 W Medium 2 W Low 1 W Modulation Reactance Maximum frequency deviation Within 5 kHz Spurious emission Less than 60 dB Modulation distortion Less than 5 300 Hz 3 kHz Microphone impedance 2 k Receiver TH K20A E TH K40A E Circuit type Double super heterodyne Intermediate Frequency IF 1st IF 38 85 MHz 2nd IF 450 kHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD Less than 0 16 V Less than 0 18 V Squelch sensitivity Less than 0 13 V Selectivity 6 dB More than 10 kHz 50 dB Less than 28 kHz Audio output More than 400 mW 8 10 distortion Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology
20. channel by simple operation A total of 200 Memory channels are available SIMPLEX amp REPEATER OR ODD SPLIT MEMORY CHANNEL You can use each memory channel as a simplex amp repeater channel or as an odd split channel Store only one frequency to use as a simplex amp repeater channel or two separate frequencies to use as an odd split channel Select either application for each channel depending on the operations you have in mind Simplex amp Repeater channels allow Simplex frequency operation Repeater operation with a standard offset if an offset direction is stored Odd split channels allow Repeater operation with a non standard offset The data listed below can be stored in each Memory channel Parameter Simplex amp Repeater Odd split Receive Transmit frequency Yes No Receive Transmit frequency step size Yes No Receive only frequency No Yes Receive only frequency step size No Yes Transmit only frequency No Yes Transmit only frequency step size No Yes Offset frequency Yes No Tone On Off Yes Yes Tone frequency Yes Yes CTCSS On Off Yes Yes CTCSS frequency Yes Yes DCS On Off Yes Yes DCS code Yes Yes Cross tone On Off Yes Yes Shift Offset direction Yes No Reverse On Off Yes No 19 Parameter Simplex amp Repeater Odd split Memory channel lockout Yes Yes Narrow FM Yes Yes Beat shift Yes Yes Program Scan Memory and the Pri
21. eyes Go to the hospital immediately If left untreated it may cause eye problems Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed stop it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire If the battery pack is leaking or the battery emits a bad odor immediately remove it from flammable areas Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame Do not use an abnormal battery If the battery pack emits a bad odor appears to have different coloring is deformed or seems abnormal for any other reason remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame v CONTENTS PREPARATION 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
22. injure another person with the transceiver Information concerning the battery pack The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat deteriorate or cause other forms of damage to the battery Please observe the following prohibitive matters Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger If they suffer serious damage the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not short circuit the battery Do not join the and terminals using any form of metal such as a paper clip or wire Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects such as wires chain necklace or hairpins If the battery pack is short circuited excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame It will also cause metal objects to heat up Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery If the insulator is melted the gas release vent or safety function is damaged or the electrolyte is ignited the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not leave the battery near fire stoves or other heat generators areas reaching over 80 C 176 F If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells
23. its secondary function Press KEY Power ON With the transceiver power OFF press and hold KEY while turning the transceiver power ON Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems Products and batteries with the symbol crossed out wheeled bin cannot be disposed as household waste Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment Notice The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead WHEN CONDENSATION OCCURS INSIDE THE TRANSCEIVER Condensation may occur inside the transceiver in such a case where the room is warmed using a heater on cold days or where the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold room to a warm room When condensation occurs the microcomputer and or the transmit receive circuits may become unstable resulting in transceiver malfunction If this happens turn OFF the transceiver and just wait for a while When the condensation droplets disappear the transceiver will function normally Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for fi
24. newspapers for shipment Extensive damage may result during rough handling or shipping 56 Note Record the date of purchase serial number and dealer from whom this product was purchased For your own information retain a written record of any maintenance performed on this product When claiming warranty service please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale CLEANING To clean the case of this product use a neutral detergent no strong chemicals and a damp cloth TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure Problem Solution Nothing appears on the display when the transceiver is switched ON or the display is blinking ON and OFF The battery pack is discharged Recharge the battery pack or replace the batteries Most keys and the Selector do not function Transceiver Lock function is ON the icon is visible Press F 1s to turn OFF Transceiver Lock The transceiver is in Channel Display Mode Press PTT MR Power ON to exit Channel Display Mode The Tone Alert function is ON Turn OFF the Tone Alert function You cannot recall any memory channel You have stored no data in any of the memory channels Store the desired frequencies in the memory channels You cannot select the exact desired frequency using the selector T
25. scanning The transceiver stops scanning when it detects a signal If more than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and the frequency range among the pairs overlaps the smaller Program Scan memory channel number has priority To perform Program Scan the L channel frequency must be lower than the U channel 28 MEMORY SCAN 1 Press MR 1s Scan starts from the last memory channel number and ascends up through the channel numbers default Rotate the ENC control to change the scanning direction 2 To stop Memory Scan press any key other than MONI LAMP F SQL F 1s or F LAMP Note You must have 2 or more memory channels that contain data excluding special function memory channels L0 U0 L2 U2 and Pr You can perform Memory Scan in Channel Display Mode page 24 CALL SCAN 1 Select the frequency in VFO or Memory Recall Mode you want to monitor In VFO Mode rotate the ENC control to select the desired frequency In Memory Recall Mode rotate the ENC control to select the memory channel you want to monitor 2 Press CALL 1s to start the Call Scan 3 The Call Channel and the selected VFO frequency or memory channel are monitored 4 To stop Call Scan press any key other than MONI LAMP F SQL F 1s or F LAMP Note The transceiver stops scanning when it detects a signal You can perform Call Scan even if the recalled me
26. selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone Off no display The icon appears when the CTCSS function is ON 2 Press T SEL The current CTCSS frequency appears on the display and blinks 3 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired frequency To exit the CTCSS frequency selection press PTT 4 Press any key other than MONI LAMP or PTT to set the selected frequency 5 When you are called The transceiver squelch opens only when the selected CTCSS tone is received When you make a call Press and hold PTT then speak into the microphone 37 CTCSS FREQUENCY SCAN This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal You can use this function to find which CTCSS frequency is used by your group 1 Press TONE 2 times to turn the CTCSS function ON Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone Off no display The icon appears when the CTCSS function is ON 2 Press T SEL 1s to run the CTCSS Frequency scan Scan starts and CT SCAN appears on the display When the CTCSS frequency is identified a beep sounds and the identified frequency blinks 3 Press T SEL to program the identified frequency in place of the current tone frequency If you do not want to program the identified
27. the level Select the level at which the background noise is just eliminated when no signal is present The higher the level the stronger the signals must be to receive 6 different levels can be set 0 Minimum 5 Maximum 2 is the default value 3 Press any key other than MONI or LAMP to store the new setting and exit the squelch adjustment 11 SELECTING A FREQUENCY VFO MODE This is the basic mode for changing the operating frequency Rotate the ENC control clockwise to increase the frequency and counterclockwise to decrease the frequency MHz TUNING MODE If the desired operating frequency is far away from the current frequency it is quicker to use the MHz Tuning Mode To adjust the MHz digit 1 Press F The MHz digit blinks 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired MHz value 3 After selecting the desired MHz value press F or ENT to exit the MHz Tuning Mode and return to normal VFO Mode 4 Continue adjusting the frequency as necessary using the ENC control TRANSMITTING RECEIVING 1 To transmit hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth then press and hold PTT and speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice The TX RX LED lights red 2 When you finish speaking release PTT The TX RX LED lights green while receiving a signal Note If you continuously transmit for longer than the time specified in Menu No 19 default is 10 minutes t
28. the table below We recommend you keep the box and packaging for shipping Item Comments Quantity K type E type M type Antenna 1 1 1 Li ion battery pack KNB 63L 1 1 1 Battery charger with AC adapter KSC 35S 1 1 1 Belt clip KBH 18 1 1 1 Warranty card 1 1 Instruction manual English 1 1 1 French 1 1 Spanish 1 1 Italian 1 German 1 Dutch 1 Turkish 1 Chinese 1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Hold the supplied antenna by its base then screw it into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until secure Note The antenna is neither a handle a key ring retainer nor a speaker microphone attachment point Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver s performance 2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Note Because the battery pack is provided uncharged you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver To charge the battery pack refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK page 3 1 To install the battery pack align the base of the battery pack with the transceiver then press the battery pack into place until the lock lever is secure 2 To remove the battery pack push the lock lever up then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver Lock lever Lock lever INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If desired you can install the supplied belt clip to the
29. transmitting the frequency display is restored If you do not need to confirm the memory channel contents press STEP 0 PF 9 F A CALL D LAMP E and ENT F instead of turning the ENC control in step 2 to select a channel number The stored DTMF code will be immediately transmitted You do not need to press MONI in step 3 Note If you select an empty DTMF memory channel and press MONI the frequency display is restored ADJUSTING THE DTMF CODE TRANSMIT SPEED Some repeaters may not respond correctly if a DTMF code is transmitted at fast speed If this happens change the DTMF code transmit speed the default is 100 ms 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 29 DT SPD then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select 50 100 150 ms then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 42 DTMF TX HOLD This function causes the transceiver to remain in transmit mode for 2 seconds after you release each key Therefore you can release PTT while sending DTMF tones through manual dialing 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 30 DT HOLD then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode ADJUSTING THE PAUSE DURATION You can change the pause duration a space digit stored in memory channels The default setting is 500 milliseconds 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu N
30. 705 152 70625 153 59375 153 595 153 6 153 605 153 60625 172 79375 172 795 172 8 172 805 172 80625 MHz TH K40A E 403 19375 403 195 403 2 403 205 403 20625 422 39375 422 395 422 4 422 405 422 40625 441 59375 441 595 441 6 441 605 441 60625 460 79375 460 795 460 8 460 805 460 80625 MHz 58 TRANSCEIVER RESET There are 2 types of transceiver resets available Partial Reset Use to initialize all settings other than the Memory channels and DTMF memory channels Full Reset Use to initialize all transceiver settings that you have customized There are 2 ways to perform a reset on the transceiver by key operation and by accessing Menu mode KEY OPERATION 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF 2 Press F Power ON All indicators are lit 3 Release F 4 Rotate the ENC control and select your desired reset type PA RST Partial Reset or FL RST Full Reset 5 Press F SURE appears 6 Press F again to reset the transceiver Note When the lock function is on you cannot reset the transceiver using Key operation MENU OPERATION 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 99 RESET then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control and select your desired reset type PART Partial Reset or FULL Full Reset 3 Press F SURE appears 4 Press F again to reset the transceiver 59 SPECIFICATIONS Note All specifications are guaranteed within the amateur radio
31. INSTRUCTION MANUAL B62 2365 00 K E M 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 TH K40A TH K40E 430 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below AT BE DK FI FR DE GR IS IE IT LI LU NL NO PT ES SE CH GB CY CZ EE HU LV LT MT PL SK SI BG RO ISO3166 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TH K20A TH K20E THANK YOU We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products which surprise and excite serious hobbyists This transceiver is no exception KENWOOD believes that this product will satisfy your requirements for voice communication MARKET TYPE CODES K The Americas E Europe M General The market type code is printed on the bar code label of the carton box WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition Instruction Action Press KEY Momentarily press KEY Press KEY 1s Press and hold KEY for 1 second or longer Press KEY1 KEY2 Press KEY1 momentarily release KEY1 then press KEY2 Press F KEY Press the F key to enter Function mode then press KEY to access
32. NNEL TRANSFER MEMORY TO VFO TRANSFER After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode you can copy the data to the VFO This function is useful for example when the frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored in a memory channel 1 Press MR then turn the ENC control to recall a desired memory channel 2 Press F VFO to copy the memory channel data to the VFO Note When transferring an odd split channel the Reverse status Offset direction and Transmit frequency are not transferred You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels L0 U0 L2 U2 and Priority channel Pr to the VFO When selecting the Call channel rotating the ENC control will transfer the data to the VFO CHANNEL TO CHANNEL TRANSFER You can also copy channel information from one memory channel to another This function is useful when storing frequencies and associated data that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode 1 Press MR then turn the ENC control to recall a desired memory channel 2 Press F MR 3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data copied using the ENC control 4 Press MR to copy the memory channel data to the new channel Note When transferring to the Program Scan memory channels L0 U0 L9 U9 and the Priority channel Pr the Memory Channel Lockout information is not copied CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE While in this mode the transceiver displays only memo
33. OT to select your desired transmit length The TOT cannot be turned OFF it protects the transceiver from thermal damage The Scan function does not resume scanning after the transceiver detects a signal You have selected SEEK for Menu No 14 RESUME Select either TO Time Operated or CO Carrier Operated for Menu No 14 RESUME OPERATION NOTICES The transceiver has been designed and engineered to avoid possible hardware glitches However you may notice the following symptoms when you operate the transceiver These symptoms are not malfunctions Receiving Signals In Cities When you receive signals in cities the receiver s entire antenna indicator may light up without receiving any strong signals This happens when the RF amplifier in the receiver is overloaded by nearby strong interference signals Transmitting If you continuously transmit for an extended duration at high power the transceiver becomes warm If you continue or repeatedly transmit before the transceiver cools down the thermal protector gradually decreases the output power to 1 W Internal Beats On some spots of the frequency the S meter moves without receiving any signals or you cannot receive any signals This is inevitable when you use super heterodyne receivers If this happens access Menu No 10 B SHIFT and select ON However the following Internal Beat Frequencies cannot be eliminated TH K20A E 152 69375 152 695 152 7 152
34. PTT 4 Press any key other than MONI LAMP or PTT to set the selected frequency 5 When you are called The transceiver squelch opens only when the selected DCS code is received When you make a call Press and hold PTT then speak into the microphone DCS CODE SCAN This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal You may find it useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using 1 Press TONE 3 times to activate the DCS function Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone Off no display The icon appears when the DCS function is ON 2 Press T SEL 1s to run the DCS Code scan Scan starts and DCS SCN appears on the display When a DCS code is identified the identified code appears on the display and blinks 3 Press T SEL to program the identified code in place of the currently set DCS code If you do not want to program the identified code press any key other than MONI LAMP or T SEL 39 CROSS TONE You can set separate signaling types by TX and RX for when you access a repeater that uses different encode decode signaling 1 Press TONE 4 times to activate the Cross Tone function Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone
35. To enter the Tone Alert function setup mode 44 SHIFT 7 KEY To select an Offset direction 31 REV 8 KEY To turn the Reverse function ON or OFF 34 PF 9 KEY To activate the Program function 52 8 Key name Press Operation Ref page LAMP KEY To turn the Backlight ON 13 F KEY To keep the Backlight ON continuously STEP 0 KEY To enter the Frequency step size setup mode 44 ENT KEY To enter Direct frequency entry mode 12 MIC SP Jack Connect the optional Speaker Microphone to this jack Also attach an optional PG 4Y PC interface cable to this jack to connect the transceiver to a PC page 5 DISPLAY Indicator Description Appears while using Medium output power Appears while using Low output power Appears when the Cross Tone function is ON Appears when the Tone function is ON Appears when the CTCSS function is ON Appears when the DCS function is ON Appears when Weather Alert is ON Blinks when receiving a signal TH K20A K type only Appears when the Reverse function is ON 9 Indicator Description Appears when the Shift function is set to plus Appears when the Shift function is set to minus Appears when the Shift function is set to 7 6 MHz TH K40E E type only Displays the operating frequency setting information etc Displays the Memory channel number Appears when the Memory channel Lockout function is ON fo
36. and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by other means If the battery becomes wet wipe it off with a dry towel before use If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not charge the battery near fire or under direct sunlight If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions under high temperature over the regulated value excessive high voltage or current over regulated value or with a remodeled charger it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame iv Do not pierce the battery with any object strike it with an instrument or step on it This may break or deform the battery causing a short circuit The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not jar or throw the battery An impact may cause the battery to leak generate heat or smoke rupture and or burst in
37. appears on the display While the transceiver is receiving a signal during Tone Frequency Scan the signal is emitted from the speaker When the tone frequency is identified a beep sounds and the identified frequency blinks 3 Press T SEL to program the identified frequency in place of the current tone frequency If you do not want to program the identified frequency press any key other than MONI LAMP or T SEL 34 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction and activates the Tone function according to the frequency that you have selected To obtain an up to date band plan for repeater offset direction contact your national Amateur Radio association 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 8 ARO 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON 3 Press F to store the setting 4 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode TH K20A K type TH K20E E type Under 145 100 MHz No offset Under 145 600 MHz No offset 145 100 145 495 MHz offset 145 600 145 795 MHz offset 145 500 145 995 MHz No offset 145 800 MHz and higher No offset 146 000 146 395 MHz offset 146 400 146 595 MHz No offset 146 600 146 995 MHz offset 147 000 147 395 MHz offset 147 400 147 595 MHz No offset 147 600 147 995 MHz offset 148 000 MHz and higher No offset Note Even when setting the TH K20A TH K40A M type and TH K40E E type model t
38. can Checks the activities on the Priority channel Pr every 3 seconds Note When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated the transceiver stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS code If the tone or code matches the transceiver unmutes Otherwise it resumes scanning Press and hold MONI to pause scan in order to monitor the scanning frequency Release MONI to resume scanning Pressing MENU causes scan to stop If you press any key other than the following keys during scan the transceiver exits scan excluding Priority Scan MONI LAMP F SQL F 1s or F LAMP BAND SCAN The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you selected For example if you are operating and receiving at 144 525 MHz it scans all the frequencies available for the 2 m band When the current VFO receiving frequency is outside the Program Scan frequency range page 38 the transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO 1 Press VFO 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the frequency outside of the Program Scan frequency range 3 Press VFO 1s Scan starts at the current frequency The 1 MHz point blinks while scanning is in progress To change the scan direction rotate the ENC control clockwise lt upward scan gt or counterclockwise lt downward scan gt 4 To exit Band Scan press any key other than MONI LAMP F SQL F 1s or F LAMP
39. ceiver stops transmitting AUTOMATIC DIALER If you use the 16 dedicated memory channels to store DTMF codes you do not need to remember a long string of digits STORING A DTMF CODE IN MEMORY 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 28 DTMF MR then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired DTMF memory channel number from 0 to F 3 Press F The DTMF code entry display appears and the last digit blinks 4 Rotate the ENC control to select a DTMF code 41 You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing VFO or MR Press CALL to delete the character at the current cursor position On the transceiver display DTMF code is represented by E and is represented by F When a space is entered it becomes a Pause code 5 Press F to select the DTMF code and move the cursor to the next digit 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 16 digits 7 To complete the entry press F without selecting a DTMF code 8 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode TRANSMITTING A STORED DTMF CODE 1 While pressing and holding PTT press MONI 2 Release MONI continue pressing PTT then rotate the ENC control to select the desired DTMF memory channel number d0 dF 3 While still holding PTT press MONI again to transmit the selected DTMF tones The code stored in the channel scrolls across the display accompanied by DTMF tones from the speaker After
40. current options may be discontinued Please refer to the options catalog s for applicable transceivers To download the MCP 5A software go to http www kenwood com i products info amateur software_download html Note This URL may change without notice MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty SERVICE When returning this product for repair send the complete product packed in its original box and packing material to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center Include a full description of the problem s experienced Include your telephone number along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to contact you If available also include your fax number and e mail address Do not return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the problem A copy of the service report will be returned with the product SERVICE NOTE If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem please make your note legible short complete and to the point Help us help you by providing the following Model and serial number of equipment Question or problem you are having Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem ATTENTION Do not pack the equipment in crushed
41. d OFF 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 19 TOT then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired time from 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 10 0 default minutes then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note A warning beep sounds even if you set Menu No 2 BEEP to OFF BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT This function is used in order to prevent transmitting on a channel or frequency that somebody else is currently using When turned ON an error beep sounds and you cannot transmit even if you press PTT 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 20 BCL then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 52 TX INHIBIT You can inhibit transmitting to prevent unauthorized individuals from transmitting or to eliminate accidentally transmitting while carrying the transceiver 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 21 TX INH then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY You can select a Microphone Sensitivity level from Low Medium default or High 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 22 M SENS then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired Sensitivity level then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode
42. e transceiver reduce the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours the radiator and chassis will become hot Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack Do not immerse the transceiver in water Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories For safety reasons we recommend that the battery charger be connected to an easily accessible AC socket Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations In explosive atmospheres inflammable gas dust particles metallic powders grain powders etc While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations Near explosives or blasting sites In aircraft Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices including but not limited to medical facilities Near persons using pacemakers Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running W
43. eive continuous signals for a certain period of time following a 1750 Hz tone This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting a 1750 Hz tone 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 33 1750 HD then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note While remaining in the transmit mode the transceiver does not continuously transmit a 1750 Hz tone 36 SIGNALING CTCSS You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS allows you to ignore not hear unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency To do so select the same CTCSS tone as selected by the other persons in your group A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among 42 tone frequencies Available CTCSS Frequencies CTCSS Frequency Hz 67 0 82 5 100 0 123 0 151 4 186 2 225 7 69 3 85 4 103 5 127 3 156 7 192 8 229 1 71 9 88 5 107 2 131 8 162 2 203 5 233 6 74 4 91 5 110 9 136 5 167 9 206 5 241 8 77 0 94 8 114 8 141 3 173 8 210 7 250 3 79 7 97 4 118 8 146 2 179 9 218 1 254 1 Note CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations USING CTCSS 1 Press TONE 2 times to turn the CTCSS function ON Each time you press TONE the
44. er frequencies 2 Press VFO then rotate the ENC control to select the desired transmit frequency You can also directly enter a desired frequency using the keypad 3 Press F MR then rotate the ENC control to select the memory channel you programmed in step 1 4 Press PTT MR The transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel Note When you recall an odd split memory channel and appear on the display To confirm the transmit frequency press REV Reverse function RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING THE ENC CONTROL 1 Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode The memory channel last used is recalled 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired memory channel You cannot recall an empty memory channel To restore VFO Mode press VFO USING A NUMERIC KEYPAD You can also recall a memory channel by entering a desired memory channel number with the keypad 1 Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode 2 Press ENT then enter the channel number For example to recall channel 149 press ENT MENU 1 SQL 4 PF 9 You can also enter a memory channel number that is less than 10 by pressing ENT after entering the channel number For example to recall memory channel 9 press ENT PF 9 ENT You can also press ENT STEP 0 PF 9 21 Note You cannot recall an empty memory channel An error beep sounds You cannot recall the Program Scan
45. erating the TX RX LED may flash green when receiving a CTCSS DCS signal which does not match the transceiver CTCSS DCS setting 48 APO AUTO POWER OFF The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted for 30 minutes default One minute before the transceiver switches OFF warning beeps sound for a few seconds and APO blinks You can select the APO time from OFF disable 30 default 60 90 120 or 180 minutes 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 5 APO then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select OFF 30 60 90 120 180 minutes then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note APO does not function while the transceiver is scanning When Tone Alert is ON APO does not turn the power OFF The APO timer starts counting down the time when no keys are pressed and no controls are adjusted The APO warning beep sounds and APO appears 1 minute before the transceiver turns OFF NARROW BAND FM OPERATION The transceiver operates in normal FM deviation 5 kHz mode for both transmitting and receiving You can also operate the transceiver in narrow band FM deviation 2 5 kHz mode 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 9 N FM then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode When FM narrow is activated the icon
46. frequency press any key other than MONI LAMP or T SEL DCS Digital Coded Squelch DCS is another application which allows you to ignore not hear unwanted calls It functions the same way as CTCSS The only differences are the encode decode method and the number of selectable codes For DCS you can select from 104 different codes Available DCS Codes DCS Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 Note DCS does not cause your conversation to be private It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations 38 USING DCS 1 Press TONE 3 times to activate the DCS function Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone Off no display The icon appears when the DCS function is ON 2 Press T SEL The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks 3 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired code To exit the DCS code selection press
47. gt to configure the parameter of the currently selected Menu No 4 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired parameter 5 Press F lt OK gt to store the new setting 6 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 16 MENU FUNCTION LIST No Display Description Setting Values Default Setting Ref Page 1 P ON MSG Power On message Up to 6 characters 45 2 BEEP Key Beep OFF ON ON 46 3 LOCK Lock type KEY FRQ KEY FRQ KEY FRQ 4 SAVE Battery saver OFF 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 sec 1 0 sec 47 5 APO Automatic Power OFF OFF 30 60 90 120 180 min 30 min 48 6 P VFO Programmable VFO TH K20A E 136 173 MHz TH K40A E 400 469 MHz It differs between the model and type 43 7 OFFSET Repeater Offset Frequency 0 000 29 950 MHz 31 8 ARO Automatic Repeater Offset OFF ON 34 9 N FM Narrow FM OFF ON OFF 48 10 B SHIFT Beat shift OFF ON OFF 49 11 M NAME Memory name Up to 6 characters 21 12 M DISP Memory display type NAME FREQ NAME 22 13 L OUT Memory channel lockout OFF ON OFF 29 14 RESUME Scan resume method TO CO SEEK TO 30 15 PR SCAN Priority scan OFF ON OFF 28 16 VOX VOX gain OFF 1 9 OFF 49 17 VOX BSY VOX busy OFF ON OFF 50 18 VOX DLY VOX delay time 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 ms 500 ms 19 TOT Time out Timer 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5
48. he current frequency step size does not allow the frequency to be selected Select an appropriate frequency step size Press STEP to change the frequency step size Programmable VFO frequency range is too narrow Expand the frequency range in Menu No 6 P VFO Increasing the Volume control does not allow you to hear audio The selective call function CTCSS or DCS is ON Turn OFF the selective call function The Tone Alert function is ON Turn OFF the Tone Alert function 57 Problem Solution You cannot transmit by pressing PTT You selected a frequency outside the allowable range Select a frequency within the allowable transmit frequency range You selected a transmit offset that places the transmit frequency outside the limit Select a proper offset direction or offset frequency Busy Chnnel Lockout is ON Access Menu No 20 BCL and select OFF TX inhibit is ON Access Menu No 21 TX INH and select OFF The battery pack voltage is too low to transmit Change or replace the battery Repeater cannot be accessed Wrong tone frequency is selected Select a proper repeater access tone Wrong offset direction is selected Try other offset directions DTMF tone cannot be transmitted DTMF Lock is ON Access Menu No 32 DT LOCK and select OFF The transceiver returns to Receive Mode after transmitting for a long time The transmit time exceeded the programmed TOT time Access Menu No 19 T
49. he internal time out timer generates a warning beep and the transceiver stops transmitting In this case release PTT and let the transceiver cool down for a while then press PTT again to resume transmitting 12 DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY In addition to rotating the ENC control there is another way to select the frequency When the desired frequency is far away from the current frequency you can directly enter a frequency using the numeric keypad 1 Press VFO You must be in the VFO Mode to make the direct frequency entry 2 Press ENT 3 Press the numeric keys STEP 0 to PF 9 to enter your desired frequency LAMP allows you to complete the MHz digits entry Pressing ENT fills all remaining digits the digits you did not enter with 0 and completes the entry For example to select 145 000 MHz press MENU 1 SQL 4 and T SEL 5 then press ENT to complete the entry If you want to revise the MHz digits only leaving the kHz digits as they are press VFO in place of ENT Note If the entered frequency does not match the current frequency step size the frequency is automatically rounded down to the next available frequency When the desired frequency cannot be entered exactly confirm the frequency step size If you rotate the ENC control while entering the frequency the transceiver clears the entry SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER Selecting a lower transmit power is the best way
50. hen the airbag inflates the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering Transmitting at such a time may result in a high frequency burn If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver switch the transceiver power off immediately remove the battery pack from the transceiver and contact your KENWOOD dealer Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions Do not carry the battery pack or battery case with metal objects as they may short the battery terminals iii Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced replace only with the same type When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry it is easy to build up an electric charge static electricity When using an earphone accessory in such conditions it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear We recommend you use only a speaker microphone in these conditions to avoid electric shocks When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver ensure that the strap is durable In addition do not swing the transceiver around by the strap you may inadvertently strike and
51. ignals Release MONI to return to normal operation page 13 PANEL Speaker Microphone 7 Keypad Use the keypad to perform the following operations Additionally you can use the 10 key keypad for direct frequency entry and manually transmitting DTMF tones Key name Press Operation Ref page F A KEY To enter MHz tuning mode To turn the Function ON 11 F KEY To turn the Function OFF KEY 1s To turn the Lock function ON and OFF 14 VFO B KEY To enter VFO mode 11 F KEY To copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO memory shift 24 KEY 1s To start Band scan 26 MR C KEY To enter Memory Channel mode 18 F KEY To store the current operating frequency in the Memory channel 19 KEY 1s To start Memory scan 28 CALL D KEY To select the Call channel 23 F KEY To store the current operating frequency to the Call channel KEY 1s To start CALL scan 28 MENU 1 KEY To enter Menu mode 15 TONE 2 KEY To select the Signaling Tone CTCSS DCS or Cross tone function 32 36 37 39 LOW 3 KEY To select an Output power 12 SQL 4 KEY To enter Squelch Level Adjustment mode 10 T SEL 5 KEY To enter the Tone frequency CTCSS frequency or DCS code setup mode 32 36 37 39 KEY 1s To start Tone frequency CTCSS frequency or DCS code scan 6 KEY
52. is ON weak signals may become intermittent If the CTCSS DCS or Tone Alert function is ON you may want to disable the squelch function temporarily to monitor the current channel activities 1 Press and hold MONI The speaker is unmuted and you can monitor the signals 2 Release MONI to return to normal operation 14 LOCK FUNCTION The lock function disables most of the keys to prevent you from accidentally activating a function 1 Press F 1s to turn the Lock function ON The icon appears when the Lock function is ON The following keys cannot be locked F PTT LAMP MONI SQL PWR VOL control and microphone PF key 2 Press F 1s to unlock the keys Note You cannot perform the Transceiver Reset while the Lock function is ON You can select the lock type from Menu No 3 15 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software controlled Menu rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver Once you become familiar with the Menu system you will appreciate its versatility You can customize the various timings settings and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches MENU ACCESS 1 Press MENU A brief explanation of the Menu and the Menu No appear on the display 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired Menu No 3 Press F lt OK
53. memory channels L0 U0 L2 U2 or Priority Channel Pr using the numeric keypad When recalling an odd split memory channel and appear on the display Press REV Reverse function to display the transmit frequency After recalling a memory channel you may modify data such as Tone or CTCSS However these settings are cleared once you select another channel or the VFO Mode To permanently store the data overwrite the channel contents NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL You can name memory channels using up to 6 alphanumeric characters When you recall a named memory channel its name appears on the display in place of the stored frequency Names can be call signs repeater names cities names of people etc 1 Press MR then rotate the ENC control to select your desired memory channel 2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 11 M NAME then press F A blinking cursor appears 3 Rotate the ENC control to select a desired alphanumeric character You can enter the following alphanumeric characters 0 9 A Z hyphen slash and a space 4 Press MR The cursor will move to the next digit You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing VFO or MR Press CALL to delete the character at the current cursor position 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 6 digits 6 Press F to store the name 7 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note You cannot name the Call Cha
54. mory channel has been locked out PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to check your favorite frequency activities while monitoring other frequencies In this case use the Priority Scan function Priority Scan checks the activities of the Priority Channel every 3 seconds If the transceiver detects a signal on the Priority Channel it recalls the frequency Note If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the signal drops the transceiver returns to the original frequency and resumes Priority Scan PROGRAMMING A PRIORITY CHANNEL 1 Press VFO then rotate the ENC control to select your desired Priority Channel frequency 2 Select CTCSS or DSC if necessary 3 Press F MR The memory channel number appears and blinks 4 Rotate the ENC control to select Pr 29 5 Press MR to store the data on the Priority Channel USING PRIORITY SCAN 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 15 PR SCAN then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode The icon appears when the Priority Scan is ON Note If a signal is received on a Priority Channel with a CTCSS or DCS code programmed the Priority Channel is recalled only when the programmed tone code matches Press and hold MONI to pause Priority Scan when the transceiver is not displaying the Priority Channel Release MONI to resume Priority Scan
55. nnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for technical assistance ATTENTION USA only The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD lithium ion Li ion battery packs indicates KENWOOD s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li ion batteries after their operating life has expired The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams which is illegal in some areas For information on Li ion 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 commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device ii PRECAUTIONS Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD If the die cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged do not touch the damaged parts If a headset or headphone is connected to th
56. nnel You cannot assign a Memory name to a channel that does not contain data You can overwrite stored names by repeating steps 2 to 6 The stored name is erased when you clear the Memory channel data 22 MEMORY DISPLAY TYPE After storing a Memory name the Memory name appears in place of the operating frequency However you can still display the operating frequency if desired To display the frequency rather than Memory name access Menu No 12 M DISP and select FREQ This menu toggles the display mode between the Memory name NAME and frequency display FREQ 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 12 M DISP then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to set the display type to NAME or FREQ then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note Even when set to NAME the frequency will appear on the display while pressing MONI CLEARING A MEMORY CHANNEL To clear the data from an individual memory channel 1 Recall the memory channel you want to clear 2 Turn the transceiver OFF 3 Press MR Power ON A confirmation message appears 4 Press MR to clear the channel data The contents of the memory channel are cleared To cancel press any key other than MR MONI or LAMP Note The Call Channel data cannot be cleared You can also clear the Priority Channel and the L0 U0 L2 U2 channels While the transceive
57. o ON the ARO function will not operate REVERSE FUNCTION After setting a separate receive and transmit frequency you can exchange these frequencies using the Reverse function This allows you to manually check the strength of signals you receive directly from other stations while using a repeater If the station s signal is strong move to a simplex frequency to continue the contact and free up the repeater Press REV to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF When the Reverse function is ON the icon will appear on the display 35 Note If the transmit frequency is outside the allowable transmit frequency range when using Reverse pressing PTT will cause an error tone to sound and transmitting will be inhibited If the receiving frequency is outside the receiving frequency range when using Reverse an error tone will sound and Reverse will not operate The ARO Automatic Repeater Offset will not function when Reverse is ON You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Most repeaters in Europe require that a transceiver transmit a 1750 Hz tone On the E type model simply pressing PF causes it to transmit a 1750 Hz tone It is also possible to program 1750 on the front panel as a PF key for transmitting a 1750 Hz tone Note The transceiver continuously transmits a 1750 Hz tone until you release the PF key 1750 Some repeaters in Europe must rec
58. o 31 DT PAUS then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select 100 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 ms then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode DTMF LOCK If you have a transceiver with the optional speaker microphone installed and are carrying it in the holder or bag you sometimes may want to disable the keypad to avoid accidental transmitting DTMF codes In this case turn the DTMF Lock function ON 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 32 DT LOCK then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode 43 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want to limit the operating frequencies within a certain range program the lower and upper frequency limits to the programmable VFO parameters For example if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit the tunable range will be limited from 144 000 MHz to 145 995 MHz 1 Press VFO 2 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 6 P VFO then press F The current programmable frequency range for the band appears The lower limit frequency blinks 3 Rotate the ENC control to select the lower limit frequency in MHz 4 Press F to store the lower limit frequency The upper limit frequency blinks 5 Rotate the ENC control to select the upper limit frequency in MHz 6 Press F to store the upper limit frequency 7 Pre
59. o select ON then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note You can press PTT or PF if 1750 Hz is programmed to transmit regardless of the setting in Menu No 17 VOX DELAY TIME If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking the end of your signal may not be transmitted To avoid this select an appropriate delay time that allows your entire signal to be transmitted before Transmit mode ends However do not make the delay overly long 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 18 VOX DLY then press F 51 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired delay time to 250 500 default 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 ms then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note If you press PTT while the VOX function is ON the VOX Delay Time is not reflected to the transmitted signal If you press PF if 1750 Hz is programmed to transmit a 1750 Hz tone the VOX Delay Time is not reflected If the DCS function is ON the transceiver remains in Transmit mode for the duration set by the VOX Delay Time It then sends a Turn Off Code to close the receiving party s squelch TIME OUT TIMER The Time out Timer limits the duration you transmit Just before the transceiver stops the transmitting a warning beep sounds This function is necessary to protect the transceiver from thermal damage and can therefore not be turne
60. one Off no display The icon appears on the display when the tone function is On 2 Press T SEL The current Tone frequency appears on the display and blinks 3 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired frequency To exit the tone frequency selection press PTT 4 Press any key other than MONI LAMP or PTT to set the selected frequency Note If you have set up a Memory channel with a tone setting simply recall the Memory channel instead of setting up the tone frequency every time 33 Available Tone Frequencies Tone Frequency Hz 67 0 82 5 100 0 123 0 151 4 186 2 225 7 69 3 85 4 103 5 127 3 156 7 192 8 229 1 71 9 88 5 107 2 131 8 162 2 203 5 233 6 74 4 91 5 110 9 136 5 167 9 206 5 241 8 77 0 94 8 114 8 141 3 173 8 210 7 250 3 79 7 97 4 118 8 146 2 179 9 218 1 254 1 TONE FREQUENCY SCAN This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal You can use this function to find which tone frequency is required by your local repeater 1 Press TONE to switch the Tone function On Each time you press TONE the selection changes as follows Tone CTCSS DCS Cross Tone Off no display The icon appears on the display when the tone function is On 2 Press T SEL 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scan Scan starts and T SCAN
61. ority channel cannot be stored as ON or OFF for Memory channel lockout STORING SIMPLEX AND STANDARD REPEATER FREQUENCIES 1 Press VFO to enter VFO mode 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired frequency You can also directly enter a desired frequency using the keypad 3 If storing a standard repeater frequency select the following data Offset direction Tone function if necessary CTCSS DCS function if necessary If storing a simplex frequency you may select other related data CTCSS or DCS settings etc 4 Press F MR A memory channel number appears and blinks When the channel has stored data the icon appears Memory channel numbers L0 U0 L2 U2 and Pr Priority Channel are reserved for other functions 5 Rotate the ENC control to select the memory channel in which you want to store the data 6 Press MR to store the data to the channel Note If you store the data in a Memory channel that already has data stored in it the old data will be cleared and the new data will be stored 20 STORING ODD SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a receive transmit frequency pair with a non standard offset If you store two separate frequencies in a memory channel you can operate on those repeaters without programming the offset frequency and direction 1 Store the desired receiving frequency and related data by following the procedure given for simplex or standard repeat
62. ou may notice a slight delay in transmitting the very first part of your message may not be transmitted VOX cannot be used with an optional Speaker Microphone 50 VOX GAIN To enjoy the VOX function take the time to properly adjust the VOX Gain level This level controls the VOX circuit to detect the presence or absence of your voice There are 2 ways to adjust the VOX Gain While the VOX function is ON 1 Speak into the headset microphone using your normal tone of voice to transmit If transmitting does not begin readjust the VOX Gain so that the transceiver transmits while you are speaking To readjust the gain press and hold PTT then rotate the ENC control to select a more sensitive gain level While readjusting the gain you can release PTT The transceiver will remain in Adjustment Mode for approximately 5 seconds 2 Adjust the VOX Gain by rotating the ENC control until the transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you speak From the Menu 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 16 VOX then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control to select the desired VOX gain level from 1 least sensitive to 9 most sensitive then press F to store the setting 3 Press MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode VOX ON BUSY You can configure the transceiver to force VOX to transmit even if the transceiver is receiving a signal 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 17 VOX BSY then press F 2 Rotate the ENC control t
63. r is in Channel Display Mode or Lock function is activated you cannot clear the channel data 23 CALL CHANNEL The Call Channel can be recalled instantly no matter the frequency on which you are operating the transceiver For instance you may use the Call Channel as an emergency channel within your group In this case Call Scan will be useful The default Call Channel frequency is 144 000 MHz TH K20A E 430 000 MHz TH K40A E Note Unlike memory channels 0 to 199 the Call Channel cannot be cleared RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL Press CALL to recall the Call Channel The Call Channel frequency and C appear To return to the previous frequency press CALL again REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL 1 Select your desired frequency and related data Tone CTCSS DCS or offset direction etc When you program the Call Channel as an odd split channel select a receiving frequency first 2 Press F CALL The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call Channel To also store a separate transmit frequency continue with the following steps 3 Select the desired transmit frequency 4 Press F then press PTT CALL The separate transmit frequency is stored in the Call Channel Note When you recall an odd split Call Channel and appear on the display Transmit offset status and Reverse status are not stored in an odd split Call Channel 24 MEMORY CHA
64. r the selected Memory channel Appears when the selected Memory channel is registered while in Memory Input mode Appears while in Narrow FM mode Appears while in Function mode Performs as an S meter when receiving a signal and displays the battery power remaining while Low power transmitting Appears when the Tone Alert function is ON Appears when Priority scan is ON Appears when the VOX function is ON Appears when the Lock function is ON 10 BASIC OPERATION SWITCHING THE POWER ON OFF Turn the PWR VOL control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON The power on message momentarily appears on the display Turn the PWR VOL control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the PWR VOL control to adjust the volume Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it If you are not receiving a signal press and hold MONI to unmute the speaker then adjust the volume control to a comfortable audio output level ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH The purpose of Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present With the squelch level correctly set you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals The higher the selected squelch level the stronger the signals must be to receive The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions 1 Press SQL The squelch level appears on the display 2 Rotate the ENC control to adjust
65. ress The OFF ON setting appears on the display When Tone Alert is set to ON the icon appears on the display When the signal is received for more than 1 second an alarm sounds the icon blinks and the elapsed time appears on the display Press PTT while the icon is blinking to turn the Tone Alert function OFF When 9 hours and 59 minutes pass after a signal has been received counting stops Each time a new signal is received the elapsed time resets to 0 00 45 Note While Tone Alert is ON there is no speaker output when a signal is received To monitor the signal press and hold MONI When Tone Alert is ON APO does not turn the power OFF If you switch the transceiver OFF while the icon is blinking the transceiver does not back up the elapsed time When Tone Alert is ON you can use only the following keys MONI SQL and LAMP POWER ON MESSAGE You can change the Power ON Message a maximum of 6 characters when the transceiver is turned ON 1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu No 1 P ON MSG then press F A blinking cursor appears 2 Rotate the ENC control to select a character You can enter the following alphanumeric characters 0 9 A Z hyphen slash and a space 3 Press MR The cursor will move to the next digit You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing VFO or MR
66. rger attach it to the vehicle as shown below DC power cable supplied with the KVC 22 To the cigarette lighter socket Charger KVC 22 To the jack Note Refer to the KVC 22 instruction manual for how to connect the charger to a cigarette lighter socket CAUTION Do not fix the Charger near an airbag nor in places where it will be a hindrance while driving CONNECTING TO THE PC Use the optional PG 4Y PC interface cable to connect the transceiver to a PC Plug the Speaker Microphone connector to the SP MIC jack and the DB 9 connector to one of the COM serial ports on your PC PG 4Y To PC To download the MCP 5A software go to http www kenwood com i products info amateur software_download html This URL may change without notice Note No guarantee is provided for data that may be erased or destroyed due to malfunctions of this unit or your computer 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED PWR VOL control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON To switch the transceiver OFF turn counterclockwise until a click sounds Rotate to adjust the volume level TX RX LED Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal ENC Control Rotate to select an operating frequency Memory channel Menu number and setting value or to change the scan direction etc PTT Push to talk switch Press and hold then speak into the microphone to transmit MONI Press and hold to unmute the speaker in order to monitor s
67. rmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation i NOTICES TO THE USER 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 change 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 Co
68. ry channel numbers or Memory names if they have been stored instead of frequencies Press PTT MR Power ON The transceiver displays the memory channel number in place of the operating frequency To recover normal operation turn the transceiver OFF and press PTT MR Power ON again 25 Note To enter the Channel Display Mode you must have at least one memory channel that contains the data If the memory channel contains the Memory name data the Memory name is displayed in place of the CH characters You cannot enter Channel Display mode while Key Lock is ON While in the Channel Display mode only the following keys can be operated KEY PTT MONI F MR CALL LOW SQL LAMP ENT F KEY MONI LAMP KEY 1s F MR CALL While transmitting MONI A F B VFO C MR D CALL 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 26 SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands off monitoring of your favorite frequencies Becoming comfortable with all types of Scan will increase your operating efficiency This transceiver provides the following type of scans Band Scan Scans all frequencies on the current band Program Scan Scans the specified frequency ranges stored in Memory channels L0 U0 L2 U2 Memory Scan Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels CALL Scan Scans the Call channel as well as the currently selected VFO frequency or Memory channel Priority S
69. ss MENU or PTT to exit Menu mode Note You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits The upper limit frequency cannot be set lower than the selected lower limit frequency 44 FREQUENCY STEP SIZE Choosing the correct frequency step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency using the ENC control You can select your desired frequency step size from 5 6 25 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 or 100 kHz To change the frequency step size 1 Press STEP The current frequency step size appears 2 Rotate the ENC control to select your desired frequency step size 3 Press any key other than MONI LAMP or PTT to set the selected frequency step size Note If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the current operating frequency the transceiver automatically adjusts the frequency to match the new frequency step size TONE ALERT Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the frequency you are monitoring In addition it shows the number of hours and minutes elapsed after signals have been received If you use Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS it sounds only when a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the tone or code you selected Turning this function ON is convenient for when you are not sitting in front of the transceiver as confirmation of the receipt is possible while away from the transceiver 1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel 2 P
70. to flame If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not solder directly onto the battery If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse the battery polarity and terminals When charging a reversed battery an abnormal chemical reaction may occur In some cases an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse charge or reverse connect the battery The battery pack has positive and negative poles If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment do not force it check the polarity of the battery If the battery pack is reverse connected to the charger it will be reverse charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible without rubbing your
71. to reduce battery consumption if communication is still reliable Press LOW to toggle between high medium and low power No icon appears when using high transmit power The icon appears when using medium transmit power The icon appears when using lower transmit power Note When the transceiver overheats due to ambient high temperature or continuously transmitting the protective circuit may activate lowering the transmit output power 13 REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY You can confirm the remaining battery capacity when you transmit in low power To check the remaining capacity The bar graph shows the remaining battery capacity High battery power Low battery power or no display Recharge or replace the batteries Note You may not be able to transmit at high power if the battery remaining indicator shows low battery power BACKLIGHT Press LAMP to illuminate the display and keys The light turns OFF approximately 5 seconds after releasing LAMP Press any key including PTT other than LAMP while the display and keys are lit to restart the 5 second timer Continuing to press LAMP after having pressed it will illuminate the display and keys for as long as you hold the key Press F LAMP to keep the light ON continuously The light remains ON until you press F LAMP again MONITOR When you are receiving while the squelch function
72. transceiver 1 Remove the battery pack as described above 2 To install the belt clip align the guides of the belt clip with the grooves on the rear of the battery pack then slide the belt clip into place until the lock lever is secure 3 To remove the belt clip push the lock lever towards the transceiver while sliding the belt clip up Belt clip Lock lever 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack can be charged after it has been installed onto the transceiver The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes 1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF While charging the transceiver with a battery pack installed be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF 2 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of the charger 3 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet 4 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals The indicator lights red and charging starts 5 When charging is completed the indicator lights green Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot When the charger will not be used for a long time unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Note Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging If the operating time of a battery pack decreases although the ba
73. ttery pack is fully and correctly charged the battery pack life is over Replace the battery pack The ambient temperature should be from 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C while charging is in progress The charging times provided are obtained when a battery pack discharged to 3 V cell x 2 is charged at normal temperatures This charging time varies depending on the degree of discharge and the ambient charging temperature This charger may be suitable to charge battery packs not listed herein due to further technology development If the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with the charger terminals the indicator may blink red or may remain unlit To resolve this problem reinsert the battery pack after cleaning the battery pack contacts and the charger terminals When using this equipment near a radio or television you may experience interference with reception While charging do not connect the PC Interface cable to the transceiver Charging slot Indicator 4 Approximate Charging Times 3 hours Charger Status Table Indicator color Meaning Red A battery pack is in the charging slot and charging has started Blinking Red The battery pack is defective or the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger Green Charging is completed remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot Alternates flashing green and orange The temperature of the batter
74. y pack has not satisfied the charging start temperature Remove the battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal temperature before charging it again Battery Life Before you operate the transceiver outside using a battery pack it is important to know how long the battery pack will last The operating times listed in the table below are measured under the following cyclic conditions TX 6 seconds RX 6 seconds Stand by 48 seconds Battery Saver ON We recommend you carry extra battery packs with you in case the battery pack becomes depleted Battery Type Output Power Operating Time Hours Approx KNB 63L KNB 65L 7 4 V High 6 KNB 63L 8 KNB 65L Medium 8 5 KNB 63L 11 5 KNB 65L Low 10 5 KNB 63L 14 KNB 65L BT 16 9 V lt AAA LR03 alkaline batteries x 6 gt High 6 Medium 8 Low 10 Note The high power transmission output while using the battery case BT 16 is 3 5 W and lower Additionally as is characteristic of alkaline batteries transmission output will decrease as time progresses We recommend using low power when using the battery case Internal resistance levels differ depending on the battery so when using Alkaline batteries there are times when the actual operating time may be shorter than normal 5 Connecting to a Cigarette Lighter Socket To use the cigarette lighter socket use the optional KVC 22 DC vehicular charger adapter When using the Cha

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