INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7100 TK-8100 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7102H E 00 Cover 1 02.9.
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.
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.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 TOOLS REQUIRED .............................................................................. 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ..............................
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.
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.
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.
ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. w ▲ key Press to increase the volume level. e ▼ key Press to decrease the volume level. r ● key PF (Programmable Function) key. The default setting of this key is None (no function). The programmable functions available for this key are listed below. t key PF (Programmable Function) key. The default setting of this key is Monitor (page 10).
DISPLAY Indicator Description Lights while transmitting. Lights when a signal is detected on the currently selected channel. Lights while the function programmed onto its corresponding key is activated. Lights while the function programmed onto its corresponding key is activated. Lights to display the currently selected channel (1 ~ 4). REAR PANEL Antenna connector External speaker jack Power input connector 5 TK-7102H E 01-11 5 02.9.
BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold the transceiver OFF. switch for approximately 1 second to switch the ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the ▲ key to increase the volume and the ▼ key to decrease the volume. SELECTING A CHANNEL Select your desired channel by pressing a key from 1 to 4. TRANSMITTING Note: Before transmitting, first monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use.
SCAN To activate the Scan function, press the key programmed as Scan On/ Off. • The indicator next to the programmed key flashes (“ ” or “ ”). When a signal is detected on a channel, the Scan indicator stops flashing. At this time, both the Scan indicator and the Busy indicator light. When the signal is no longer present, Scan resumes and the Scan indicator flashes again. To stop scanning, press the Scan On/ Off key again. • The transceiver returns to the channel that was selected before Scan started.
DTMF CALLS Note: To make DTMF calls, you must have an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. MANUAL DIALLING Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the digits on the microphone keypad. • You can enter the digits 0 ~ 9, A ~ D, , and #. (A ~ D may be disabled by your dealer.) • If programmed by your dealer, you do not need to continuously hold the PTT switch; the transceiver will remain in the transmit state for 2 seconds after releasing each key.
CODE SQUELCH (ID CODE) Code Squelch is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function turns the transceiver squelch OFF only when it receives the DTMF code that has been set up in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct code will not be heard. Consequently, you can communicate with a specific party without listening to other parties using the same channel. Your dealer may also activate Group Call for your transceiver.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. Your dealer can program a warning function to alert you before the TOT expires.
EMERGENCY OPERATION Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency to enter Emergency Mode. • The transceiver will beep unless your dealer has activated “Secret” Emergency Mode. • The channel will switch to the pre-programmed emergency channel. While in “Secret” Emergency Mode, the Busy indicator lights every 10 seconds. When your signal has been acknowledged, the Busy indicator will light 2 times every 10 seconds. When the transceiver receives an Emergency Reset code, it will return to normal operation.
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MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS • Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna. • Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 60 cm (24 in.), 50% duty Cycle. • Antenna Gain: 0 dBd referenced to a dipole. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits.
