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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-7180
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-8180
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1766-10 (K)
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THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual: • TK-7180: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-81
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NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under government control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline se
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 TOOLS REQUIRED .............................................................................. 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER...................
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION........... 15 SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... 15 STATUS MESSAGE ............................................................................ 16 SHORT MESSAGE ............................................................................. 17 LONG MESSAGE .............................................................................. 17 GPS REPORT .......................................................
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Part Number Quantity MX icrophone (with cable) T1 91
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PREPARATION Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The following
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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template. Drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied self-tapping screws. • Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy reach of the user and where there is sufficient
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GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL q we r t !4 !3 y uio!0 !1 !2 q q q q q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. w w w w w key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Up. e e e e e key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Down. r r r r r key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Up. t t t t t key Press to act
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! ! ! ! !00000 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is CH/GID Up. ! ! !222 ■ key ! !22 Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is None (no function). ! !33 ! ! !333 Speaker Internal speaker. ! ! ! ! !44444 PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a statio
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Indicator Description Appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone IDs. Appears when the Horn Alert function is activated. Appears when the Scrambler function is activated. Appears when the Public Address function is activated. Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning sequence. Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1 option is activated. Appears when an Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option is activated. Appears when the selected group or channel is ad
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The , , , , , S, A, , and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. 1 • 2-tone • Monitor Momentary •Autodial • None 1 • Autodial Programming • OST 2 2 • Auto Reply Message • Playback • Auto Telephone • Public Address • AUX A • Scan • AUX B • Scan Delete/Add • Call 1 ~ Call 6 • Scrambler • CH/GID Down ( key d
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OPERATING BASICS OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDs in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. •A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up. • If the Transceiver Password function is
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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up and Zone Down. • The default setting for the key is Zone Up. • The default setting for the key is Zone Down. Select the desired channel or group ID using the keys programmed as CH/GID Up and CH/GID Down. • The default setting for the key is CH/GID Up. Names can be programmed for zones and channels/ group IDs with up to 12 characters each.
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TRUNKING ZONES PLACING A DISPATCH CALL 1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the PTT Proceed tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. •Your dealer can deactivate the PTT Proceed tone, if necessary. Ask your dealer for details. RECEIV
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CONVENTIONAL ZONES TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. RECEIVING 1 Select the desired z
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2-TONE SIGNALING 2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. ■ RECEIVING When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • The LED indicator flashes orange. •To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor. •Your dealer can p
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SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan. • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority channels will be scanned even if they are not within the currently selected zone. • Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone, which have been
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SCAN REVERT You can select Revert zones and channels/ group IDs using the Zone and CH/GID keys. Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available. • Last Called Revert: The last zone/ group ID received is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. • Last Used Revert: The last zone/ group ID responded to is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. • Selected: The last zone/ group ID selected is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. • Selected + Ta
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver. Transceivers set up with FleetSync can communicate with other transceivers that have been set up with FleetSync. Likewise, transceivers set up with FleetSync II
