INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-780 series TK-880 series TK-980 TK-981 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER 800 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER 900 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1549-00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 TOOLS REQUIRED ...................................................................... 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION .................................................. 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ..............................................
CONVENTIONAL FORMAT (TK-780 series and TK-880 series only) ....................................... CONVENTIONAL OPERATION .................................................. Transmitting .......................................................................... Receiving ............................................................................... SCAN ........................................................................................... Priority Scan ..................................................
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 the equipment 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 5 x 16 mm screws.
ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE q t w e r y u q IO (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF). w / keys Press these keys to activate their programmable auxiliary functions {page 6}. e Display See page 5 for more information. r / keys Press these keys to activate their programmable auxiliary functions {page 6}. t Microphone connector Insert the microphone plug into this connector.
DISPLAY Indicator Description Displays the system, group, and channel numbers. Also displays various functions which have been programmed by your dealer. Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority. Appears when the key programmed as Monitor is pressed. This icon is not used on this transceiver. Appears when you are using Scan mode. Appears when the auxiliary function is activated. In Trunking Format, appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone IDs.
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Keys w, r, and y {page 4} can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed in the following table. The keys can only be programmed with functions, depending on whether you are using Conventional Format or Trunking Format. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. Note: ◆ If “Function” is programmed onto one of the above mentioned keys, the DTMF keypad (keypad models only) can also be used for additional programmable keys.
Function Operator Sel Tone Public Address Redial Scan Scan Del/Add Scan Temporary Delete Send GPS 3 System Down System Up Scrambler 4 Talk Around Tel Disconnect Volume Down Volume Up 1 2 3 4 Conventional Format Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Trunking Format No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes This function can be selected only when the Scrambler/ ANI board has not been installed. This function can be used only with a foot switch.
BASIC OPERATIONS OPERATION OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver for Trunking or Conventional Format. ■ Trunking Format This format can handle up to 600 channels in conventional mode, and 32 systems with up to 250 groups in each system in trunking mode. Systems, groups, channels, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. ■ Conventional Format (TK-780 series and TK-880 series only) This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group.
TRUNKING FORMAT TRUNKED OPERATION ■ Placing a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys. 2 Press the PTT switch. 3 If a tone does not sound, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. 4 When your conversation is finished, return the microphone to its hanger.
■ Receiving a Telephone Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys. (If the Scan function has been programmed, you can switch it ON or OFF as desired.) • A ringing tone will sound when a call is received. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to listen. • Only one person can speak at a time. 3 To end the call, press the # key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect.
■ Scanning Trunked Systems When scanning trunked systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. See “GROUP SCAN”, below. ■ Scanning Conventional Systems When scanning conventional systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. See “GROUP SCAN”, below. ■ Scan Lockout If a programmable auxiliary key is programmed with Scan DEL/ADD, each system can be locked out of the scan sequence manually.
CONVENTIONAL FORMAT (TK-780 series and TK-880 series only) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Transmitting Note: Before transmitting, monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use. If the selected channel is programmed with QT (Quiet Talk) or DQT (Digital Quiet Talk), remove the microphone from the hook to disable QT or DQT, then listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it.
SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, groups or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan. Single Scan monitors only the channels of a single group. Multi Scan monitors all channels of every group. When the Scan key is pressed, the SCN indicator and “-SCAN-” or the revert group/ channel number, appear on the display and scanning starts. When a call is received, scanning stops and the group and channel digits appear.
FleetSync™: ALPHANUMERIC TWO-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync™ is an Alphanumeric Two-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync™ enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. KEY FUNCTIONS Key Function A, # Press to change the transceiver mode as shown in the diagram below. (The # key is available on keypad models only.) SCN Press while in Stack Mode to toggle between the received message and the caller’s ID.
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations. ■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired system and group (or group and channel). 2 Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode. 3 Press the tC or Ds key to select the ID of the station you want to call. • You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled. (Press to erase an incorrect digit.) 4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages (10 ~ 79) which may be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. A maximum of 9 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver. These saved messages can be reviewed after reception. If the stack memory is full, the oldest message will be erased when a new message is received. The mail icon ( ) lights when a message is stored in the stack memory.
■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the A key for more than 1 second to enter Stack Mode. • The last received message is displayed with the message number. “S” (Status) appears with the number. s key to select the message you want to view (if more 2 Press the tC or Ds than one message is stored in the stack memory). 3 Press the SCN key to toggle between the message and the caller’s ID. 4 To erase the message, press and hold the SCN key for more than 1 second.
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MAKING A DTMF CALL Note: To make a DTMF call, you must have an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. Ask your dealer for more information. There are two methods of making a DTMF call: • Manual dialing • Store and sending To make a call by dialing manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad. • The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key.
DTMF SIGNALLING Your dealer can program a group or channel with DTMF signalling. When you receive a call with a code that matches yours, the signalling indicator ( ) will flash and a tone will sound. Squelch opens and you will hear the call. Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code that matches your signalling reset code. When making a call on a group or channel programmed with a DTMF signalling code, the signalling indicator will light and the squelch will open.
AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver’s operating status. Please contact your dealer for further information on these tones. Note: Only the TK-780 series and TK-880 series transceivers support the tone for Conventional Format.
NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL. ◆ ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. ◆ REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS 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.
Terminal Descriptions MIC Modular NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name BLC PSB E PTT ME MIC HOOK CM Description MIC back light control output B(13.6V) ground PTT signal input. Low : TX. Microphone ground microphone input Hook signal input. MIC key data output Antenna Terminal 50 Ω impedance Power input connector Red : Black : Battery-line (13.
MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS • Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna. • Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 60 cm (2 feet), 50% duty Cycle. • Antenna Gain: 0 dBd referenced to a dipole. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits.
