Revsion 03-12 Online Version Contents Includes updates for Firmware 4.4.
Many factors are taken into consideration when implementing features and functionality of KNG Series radios. Easy of use and customer requirements are among the most important to us. Most enhancements are achieved thru radio firmware updates. Current firmware and radio editor versions, along with the latest user manuals and addendums, are available for download in the support section of the RELM Wireless web site.
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Contents Introduction............................................................................................... 1 FCC Requirements................................................................................... 1 Radio Controls.......................................................................................... 8 LCD Touch Screen.................................................................................. 10 Microphone Controls...............................................................
Mixed Mode Operation........................................................................... 36 Trunking Channel Basic Operation....................................................... 38 Scan Options.......................................................................................... 40 Channel Scan [SCAN]......................................................................... 40 Channel Scan List [SCN+]................................................................... 41 Talkback Scan............
Unit-to-Unit Call Options........................................................................ 52 Emergency Signalling Options............................................................. 55 Encryption Operation............................................................................. 57 Required Setup.................................................................................... 57 Basic Operation...................................................................................
Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH]....................................................... 74 Other Options and Functions................................................................ 76 Backlight [LITE].................................................................................... 76 Busy Channel Operation...................................................................... 77 Channel Select [CHAN]....................................................................... 78 Cloning.....................
Keypad Programming............................................................................ 86 Keypad Programming Navigation........................................................ 87 Entering Keypad Programming Mode.................................................. 88 Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters................................. 89 Global Settings............................................................................... 89 Displayed Information Lines..................................
Edit Channel................................................................................. 96 Channel Label ............................................................................. 96 Rx Frequency .............................................................................. 96 Rx Mode ...................................................................................... 96 Rx Guard ..................................................................................... 96 RX NAC ......................
KNG Mobile Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio from RELM Wireless. The KNG APCO Project 25 radio offers an array of programmable functionality to help radio users get the most out of their portable communications. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio prior to operation. This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures for the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio.
KNG Mobile Manual Safety Precautions • Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting caps. • Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere (petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.). • Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the antenna.
KNG Mobile Manual National and International Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance.
KNG Mobile Manual following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits. http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html Federal Communications Commission Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S.
KNG Mobile Manual to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only.
KNG Mobile Manual RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. Operating Instructions: Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time.
KNG Mobile Manual The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form. This software is licensed solely for use within this product. US Patent Nos.
KNG Mobile Manual Radio Controls ON/OFF - Volume USB Port BK RADIO LCD Screen Channel Select LED TXD P1 Ø H Z P Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz MON Mic Jack Programmable Buttons SCAN ZONE Emergency Button ✓ M E N U OK MENU Menu Navigation Menu Select Home Button On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume knob. Pushing the button in and releasing will toggle the state of the mobile from on to off and back.
KNG Mobile Manual USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and configuring the radio with the Windows PC programming software. LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons. Up to three lines of information can be displayed in the main display window. (See Display Options) LED: The LED indicator is used to show various operational states such as active receive and active transmit.
KNG Mobile Manual LCD Touch Screen KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon. The top line displays radio activity such as transmit and receive indications, scan operations, etc. The middle section shows programmed information for the selected channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Status Indicators Receiver Signal Strength RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog H, L High or Low Transmit Power P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel Selected channel is set to transmit encrypted or when Rx incoming signal is encrypted C Scanned Channel Channel Scan On (continued) Contents - 11 -
KNG Mobile Manual Status Indicators Z P Zone Scan On C P Priority Scan On Repeater Talkaround Enabled Monitor Mode Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation Open Audio Voice Mute Enabled Contents - 12 -
KNG Mobile Manual Channel Information Display Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor.
KNG Mobile Manual Channel Information Display Options (continued) Rx Picklist Selections* Displays active Rx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone Tx Picklist Selections* Displays active Tx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone Zone Number Number of Currently Selected Zone Zone Label Programmed Label of Currently Selected Zone Zone # and Channel # Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers RX/TX Key Currently selected encryption key Subaudible* Displays CxCSS value of received signal DTMF* Displays the n
KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text. SCAN = Active, SCAN = Inactive. Label Function Trunk Conv.
KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function Trunk Conv.
KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function SQL Squelch Adjust STDS Site Display** x STLK Site Lock** x STS User Status Menu STSR Site Search** x SURV Surveillance Mode x Trunk Conv.
KNG Mobile Manual Programmable Button Options (continued) Label Function UNINH Radio Unihibit Menu Trunk Conv.
KNG Mobile Manual Microphone Controls Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart Microphone. KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch.
KNG Mobile Manual Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to transmit. Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone can be programmed via PC to access specific radio functions.
KNG Mobile Manual Function Selection Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone button selections or as part of a menu list. NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone. Touch Screen Selection To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen. TXD P1 Ø H Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Navigation Wheel Selection The navigation wheels on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to toggle functions and access menu lists. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to open the menu or toggle the highlighted item. The active button will be indicated by an outline. TXD P1 Ø H Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Menu Screen Selection The “MENU” button accesses a list of additional programmed functions. The list is accessed by pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK. TXD P1 Ø H PZ ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SCAN M E N U ZONE OK T/A Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons or the up/down arrows to highlight the desire setting and “ENTER” to select or set the function. Use “ENTER” to select the function.
KNG Mobile Manual Exiting the Menu To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”. P1 Ø TXDSecure H ✓ 1: TX Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Menu Options The following items may be programmed as menu items.
KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Items Keypad Allows programming of channels, zones and global settings. CxCSS Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Code Guard list. NAC Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Network Access Code list. TGID Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Talk Group ID list. Call List Allows programming of the P25 IDs and associated labels in the call list.
KNG Mobile Manual Channel/Zone Selector Knob When programmed with the default setting, the channel/zone knob is used to select a channel from the active zone. If programmed to select zones, active zones will be selected with the knob. Channels or zones may also be accessed via button, menu or keypad selection. See below. Button/Menu Item Selection P1 Ø SelectH TXD Channel Z P ✓ 1: Channel Channel 16 One 2: Channel Secure One Two 3: Channel 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Direct Keypad Entry 1 2 ABC The KAA0290 numeric keypad may also be programmed to directly select channels or zones. Pressing a number will activate the zone or channel list. 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ * 0 # OK Using Knob and Button Operations Together P1 Ø SelectH TXD Channel 1: Channel Channel 16 One 2: Channel Secure One 120 Two 3: Channel 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Basic Operation Receive 1. Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. 2. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise or by selecting “Monitor” from the menu list and selecting "Open" . Turn the Volume knob to set a comfortable volume level. Press the [MON] button again or select desired monitor mode from the “Monitor” menu to stop squelch noise. 3.
KNG Mobile Manual Transmit 1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. 2. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. 3. Release the PTT switch to stop transmitting. 4. If the TX annunciator does not appear and a tone is heard, you are on a receive-only channel or the channel is busy and Busy Channel Lockout is enabled.
KNG Mobile Manual Command Zone Operation The KNG portable radio allows construction of Command Zones drawn from any of the programmed channels in standard operating zones. Each zone is designated as a Standard Operating Zone or a Command Zone with the PC radio editor software. Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] To build a Command Zone the “Channel Add/Delete” function must be assigned to a programmable button. TXD P1 Ø Channel Channel16 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] TXD P1 Ø Channel Channel16 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.645 CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 H Z P ✓ SCAN When operating in a Command Zone, press the “CHAN-” button to remove the selected channel from the zone. When a channel is deleted, the display momentarily shows “Channel Deleted”, and the following channels move up in the list. For example, if channel 5 is deleted, channel 6 becomes the new channel 5, channel 7 becomes the new channel 6, etc.
KNG Mobile Manual Code Guard/NAC Operation Conventional Channels Code Guard Transmit Whenever transmitting on an analog channel, any programmed sub-audible Code Guard is transmitted. Depending on radio programming, the Code Guard can be the default tone assigned to the channel or a tone selected from the Code Guard Picklist (see Pick List Options). Busy/TX LED OK The frequency must be clear prior to transmitting on a Code Guarded channel. If the LED Indicator is yellow do not transmit.
KNG Mobile Manual Code Guard Receive Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard only when the proper carrier frequency and Code Guard value is received. Analog and mixed mode receive channels will also unmute when the radio is in monitor mode. Analog Squelch Control Sub-audible signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) is used to allow a group of radios to be selectively called in an analog system.
KNG Mobile Manual When operating in Digital Mode, each channel can be programmed to use either Normal squelch or Selective squelch. Normal squelch is used to mimic analog operation. Signals are only qualified with the programmed NAC. TGIDs and P25 Unit IDs are ignored. Each digital channel is programmed with a receive NAC and a transmit NAC. When an incoming signal’s NAC matches the channel’s programmed receive NAC, the radio unmutes. The default NAC is 0659 ($293 hex).
KNG Mobile Manual Mixed Mode Operation The receiver and transmitter are capable of operating in analog wide-band (25 kHz channel spacing), analog narrow-band (12.5 kHz channel spacing) and APCO Project 25 Digital Mode.
155.645MHz MHz 155.645 CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 TXD P1 Ø TXA Channel Channel16 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.645 CHAN+ ZONE AUX1 KNG Mobile Manual SCAN H Z P ✓ Analog receptions and transmissions will be indicated by illuminating the A annunciator in addition to the RX or TX annunciator.
KNG Mobile Manual Trunking Channel Basic Operation Some KNG radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine if your radio is trunking compatible, check the Options Label on the back of the radio. “KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed. Trunking parameters and functions can only be programmed by qualified persons via PC. Contact your system administrator or radio dealer for information on how your radio is programmed.
KNG Mobile Manual Transmitting When the PTT is pressed, a three beep Talk Permit Tone will be heard if the channel is available. If there is no channel available the radio will emit a tone and display “BUSY”. Release the PTT. The radio will remain in busy mode until the channel is available. When the channel becomes available the three beep Talk Permit Tone will be emitted. Re-press the PTT to continue your call.
KNG Mobile Manual Scan Options Channel Scan [SCAN] Conventional Channels When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently operating zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of the LCD display. If allowed, the scan list can be edited by the radio user. (See Channel Scan List). When Channel Scan is on, the display.
KNG Mobile Manual Scanning Code Guarded Channels Conventional Analog Channels When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for the proper Code Guard value. If the signal contains the proper Code Guard value, the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the radio resumes scanning immediately.
KNG Mobile Manual When Channel Scan List is assigned to a button, press the button to add or remove the selected channel from the scan list. When assigned as a menu item, open the menu and select the channel you wish to add or remove from the scan list. Press “+/-” to add or remove. Channels in the scan list will be indicated with the symbol.
KNG Mobile Manual radio checks all voted channels and selects the channel with the best signal. If enabled, vote scanning takes place whenever the channel scan switch in on. NOTE: Channel voting occurs only with Channel Scan and is disabled when Zone Scanning. Channels programmed as Vote channels are treated as normal scan list channels during Zone Scan operation. See also Priority Scan and Zone Scan.
KNG Mobile Manual Priority Scan [PSCN] Conventional Channels Two channels can be designated as priority channels. When Priority Scan is on, these channels are monitored for incoming traffic. When a qualified signal is detected the speaker is opened to listen to the message. If a message is detected on the channel designated as Priority 2, the radio will continue to monitor Priority 1 channel for activity. If activity is detected the radio will switch to the Priority 1 channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Priority Channel Select [PRI] Conventional Channels Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone specific (Zone). Radio-wide priority channels are monitored regardless of the current operating zone. (See Priority Scan for more details.) If enabled the user can change the priority channels. Priority Channel Select can be assigned to a button or menu list item.
KNG Mobile Manual Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority channel. The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu. Selecting a Zone Priority Channel Open the menu and select the Zone Priority channel you wish to change. Press “ENTER” to open Priority Channel menu. Options: Off - Disables the priority channel. Use Main - Uses the selected channel as the priority channel. Select - Assigns a specific channel as the priority channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Zone Scan [ZSCN] Conventional Channels When Zone Scan and Channel Scan are on, the radio scans all programmed scan channels in zones designated as Zone Scan zones. If allowed, the scanned zone list can be edited by the radio user. (See Zone Scan List). When Zone Scan is on, the ZP symbol will be shown at the top of the LCD display. Zone Scan operation can be a button or menu list item and may be used in conjunction with Priority Scan operation.
KNG Mobile Manual Pick List Options The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to specific channels. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or as menu list items.
KNG Mobile Manual TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG] Conventional Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard from the Pick List will assign the tone to the currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. All other channels are unaffected. User assigned Transmit and Receive Code Guards are selected independently. To change a Code Guard, open the RXCG or TXCG menu, select the desired tone and press “ENTER”. To return the tone to the pre-programmed value select “Default” or "0".
KNG Mobile Manual Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] Conventional Digital Channels Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected. User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item. Open the menu of available TGIDs. Select the desired Talk Group ID or, to return the TGID to the pre-programmed value, select “Default” or "0". Press “ENTER” to set the selection.
KNG Mobile Manual Keyset Picklist [KSET] Digital or Mixed Mode Channels OTAR equipped radios only. Selecting a Keyset from the Pick List will cause the radio to use encryption keys from the selected Keyset.
KNG Mobile Manual Unit-to-Unit Call Options Individual Unit Call [UNIT] Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode. Channels programmed for analog only operation will not be able to transmit or receive Unit-To-Unit calls. Conventional Channels Placing an Individual Unit Call Open the Unit Call menu and select the desired “Unit Call” option. Last Call = Use the P25 ID of the last Call.
KNG Mobile Manual If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio exits the Unit-to-Unit mode and returns to normal operation. When receiving non unit-to-unit calls while in the unit call mode, the TGID of the incoming traffic is displayed. Receiving an Individual Unit Call When a properly addressed unit call is received, an alert tone sounds and the LCD displays the ID number or associate label of the radio placing the call.
KNG Mobile Manual Trunking Channels Limitations on unit-to-unit calls may programmed in trunking systems. Options include disallowing unit-to-unit operation, limiting operation to only the programmed unit call list or ‘response only’ which allows the user to respond to incoming calls only. Check with your system administrator for information about your programmed features.
KNG Mobile Manual Emergency Signalling Options Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels The KNG mobile radio supports P25 Emergency Operation. When Emergency Operation is engaged the radio will transmit the P25 ID of the radio along with the required P25 Emergency bit. P25 Emergency operation applies only to channels programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions. On channels programmed for analog transmissions, pressing PTT in Emergency Mode will result in an MDC emergency analog transmission.
KNG Mobile Manual Placing an Emergency Call To place an emergency call, press and hold the programmed emergency button until the radio beeps and the display flashes “EMERGENCY”. Radio automatically sends the emergency signal on the pre-programmed emergency channel. OK TXD P1 Ø Emergency Channel 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.645 T/A ZONE H AUX1 Z P ✓ SCAN While in the emergency mode, the top display line will alternate between "Emergency" and the programmed line information.
KNG Mobile Manual Encryption Operation Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels The KNG may optionally be configured for Secure communication on channels operating in Digital Mode. No encryption is available for analog channels. To determine if your radio is encryption compatible, check the options label on the back of the radio. “KZA0577” indicates the encryption option is installed.
KNG Mobile Manual Basic Operation The receiver automatically detects both clear and secure signals. The transmitter selects clear or secure operation based on each channel’s programming. Digital channels can be programmed to always transmit encrypted, always transmit clear, or to select the encryption mode with the TX Secure switch. TXD P1 Ø Channel Channel16 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.645 SEC ZONE Channel Channel16 16 SecureOne One Secure 155.645MHz MHz 155.
KNG Mobile Manual Transmit Secure [SEC] Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure” programmed as a button or menu item. The default setting uses the collar switch to select Transmit Secure. Ø = encrypted, O = clear When SEC is on, encrypted channels programmed for switchable encryption will transmit an encrypted signal. NOTE: The SEC switch has no effect on channels programmed as Encrypted Only or Clear Only.
KNG Mobile Manual To change an encryption key, open the User Keys menu. Programmed key labels will be displayed. Select the desired key and press “ENTER”. To return the key to the pre-programmed value select “Default”. If a key is selected that has not been programmed, the radio will emit a three beep tone and display “Key Fail” before going to standby mode. The radio will not transmit but will beep and display “Key Fail” when PTT is pressed.
KNG Mobile Manual Rekey Request [RKEY] OTAR equipped radios only. On radios equipped with over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF). For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming. Refer to your PC programming documentation for more information. To request a re-key: Open the Rekey Request menu.
KNG Mobile Manual Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET] OTAR equipped radios only. The radio can hold up to 8 encryption keysets. Only one keyset can be active at any time. The radio will receive messages encrypted with any of the keys in any of the keysets, but transmit keys can only be selected from the active keyset. To change an encryption keyset, open the KEYST menu. Programmed keyset labels will be displayed. Select the desired keyset and press “ENTER”.
KNG Mobile Manual Messaging Digital Conventional P25 channels can be programmed to send and receive text messages and radio status messages. Text messages can be selected from a pre-programmed list or manually entered using the radio keypad. Status messages are pre-programmed only. Text Messaging [TXT] Conventional Digital Channels Message types include predefined messages, manually entered messages or locally stored messages.
KNG Mobile Manual Sending a Message To initiate a text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text Message” from the menu. Select “Send” from the menu and press “Enter”. Select Message Type From the “Select Entry Type” menu, choose the type of message to send and press “Enter”. Predefined List or Manual Entry List When “Predefined List” or “Manual Entry List” is selected, a list of available messages is displayed. Select the message to be sent and press “Enter”.
KNG Mobile Manual Select Target Radio Last Call - Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent a text message. Press “Send” to send the message. Call List - Selecting “Call List” opens a list of labels for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “Send” to send the message. Unit ID - Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio.
KNG Mobile Manual Press “OK” or wait for five seconds to return to normal radio operation. When sending a “Broadcast” message, no “text received” notification is shown. Only confirmation that the text has been broadcast will be displayed. Receiving a Message When an incoming text message is received an alert tone is sounded and the Text Message Received message is momentarily displayed.
KNG Mobile Manual Select “Store” and press “Enter”. Use the keypad to enter the desired message then press “Enter”. (See keypad character table) Select the storage slot for the message and press “Enter” to store the message. User Status Messaging [STS] Conventional Digital Channels Sending a Status Update NOTE: When sending a message the message ID is transmitted. The receiving radio will display the message programmed with the corresponding ID.
KNG Mobile Manual Select Message Type From the “Select Target Type” select the type of message to be sent. Unit - Send the message to an individual radio ID. Group - Send message to a group of radios using the Talk Group ID. Dispatch - Send the message to a dispatch console. Press “Enter”. Unit Call Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call” to send the message to the same radio you last sent a status message. Press “Send” to send the message.
KNG Mobile Manual Group Call Select Target Group ID Selecting “Group” opens the menu to send a status message to a group of radios with matching talk group ID. Select “Enter” to manually enter the ID or “Select” to choose and ID from the preprogrammed talk group pick list. Dispatch Select “Dispatch” to send a status message to a dispatch console. Message Acknowledgement If the message has been received by the targeted radio, an alert tone will sound and the acknowledgment message will be displayed.
KNG Mobile Manual Paging and Call Alert Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] Conventional Analog Channels The KNG can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels. Receiving a page Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel. Turn on “Voice Mute” from the programmed button or menu item. When voice mute is activated the icon is displayed. The radio ignores all voice traffic until the proper tone sequence is received.
KNG Mobile Manual Call Alert Paging [ALRT] Digital Channels The KNG can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert messages on digital channels. Sending a Call Alert Press the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu. Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call” to send the message to the radio which you last sent or received a call alert. Press “Enter” to send the message. Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.
KNG Mobile Manual Receiving a Call Alert When a Call Alert is received, an alert tone will sound and the incoming unit ID or alias is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. The top display line line will alternated between the programmed display information and a Call Alert Received message until. To clear the message, open the "Call Alert" menu, changing the channel or cycling radio power.
KNG Mobile Manual Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target ID and press “Enter” to send the query. Unit ID Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio. Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter” to send the query. If a successful handshake is performed, an alert tone will sound and the "Unit Available" message will be displayed for approximately five seconds.
KNG Mobile Manual Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] Conventional Digital Channels With “Inhibit” assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG Radio can temporarily disable other KNG radios using the targeted radio’s unit ID number. The disabled radio can only be re-enabled by sending an “Unhibit” command. NOTE: Inhibited radios cannot be read with the Neovision radio editor. Sending a command To initiate an inhibit/uninhibit message press the programmed button or select from the menu.
KNG Mobile Manual Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “SEND” to send the message. Unit ID Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio. Use the keypad to enter the ID and press “SEND” to send the message. Message Acknowledgement When the targeted radio has been disabled, an alert tone will sound and the acknowledgment message will be displayed.
KNG Mobile Manual Other Options and Functions Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed to the radio buttons. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with from the “MENU” button. Backlight [LITE] Conventional and Trunked Channels LCD Backlight control can be assigned to a button or as a menu item. Lighting Options: Auto - Automatically adjusts brightness depending on ambient light.
KNG Mobile Manual Busy Channel Operation Conventional Channels The radio can be programmed for different behaviors when a conventional channel is busy. How the radio reacts to a busy channel is programmed with the following operation options: Indicate - When a channel is busy the LED will flash green. Lockout - When a channel is busy the LED flashes and push-to-talk will be disabled. When PTT is pressed a Busy message will show in the display and an alarm will sound.
KNG Mobile Manual Conditions include: Off - Channel is never declared busy. Carrier - A busy condition is declared when carrier is present on the selected Rx frequency. Non-Qualified - A busy condition is declared when a non-qualified signal is present on the Rx frequency. (Non-qualified = Incorrect CTCSS/CDCSS, talk group or NAC ) Status Symbol - Digital Channels Only. A busy condition is declared if the P25 busy status symbol is present on the Rx frequency.
KNG Mobile Manual Control Lockout [LCK] Conventional and Trunking Channels The KNG portable offers a variety of control lock options. Control lock can be assigned as a button or menu item. Users can select from two lockout settings, “Lock Keypad Only” and “Lock All Controls”. “Lock Keypad Only” locks all front panel a nd touch screen button operations except the Orange emergency button. Also locks the navigation wheel and keypad of the KAA0290 microphone.
KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Conventional Systems and Channels Much of the information stored in the KNG can be edited using the keypad. Four separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor software. Refer to the Keypad Programming section for detailed information on how to edit programmed radio information. Monitor [MON] Conventional Channels There are four settings available for monitoring traffic on a selected channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Button Operation - Press the button to cycle to the next mode. Press and hold for Open Squelch. Availability of “Selective” or “Normal” is determined by each channel’s programmed Squelch Operation setting. Menu Operation - Open the Monitor menu, select the desired operation and press “Enter”. Nuisance Channel Delete [DEL] Conventional Channels If enabled, a nuisance channel can be temporarily removed from the scan list. Nuisance Channel Delete can only be assigned to a button.
KNG Mobile Manual Radio info Conventional and Trunking Channels Radio information can be assigned as a menu item. When selected, the LCD displays programmed radio settings. Repeater Talkaround [T/A] Conventional Channels In Repeater Talkaround mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive frequency of the selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be displayed on the top line of the LCD. NOTE: Channels programmed as receive only are not affected by the Talkaround selection.
KNG Mobile Manual To adjust the squelch setting, open the squelch menu and select "Adjust Channel Squelch". Select the desired threshold using the -/+ buttons. Press “ENTER” to set the level. By selecting "Reset Squelch" from the menu list, preset squelch threshold can be reset for the currently selected channel, currently selected zone or all programmed conventional channels.
KNG Mobile Manual Site Search [STSR] Trunking Channels Site Search automatically searches and selects the best available trunking site. Site Search can be assigned as a button or menu list item. Surveillance Mode [SURV] Conventional and Trunking Channels When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.), Keypad lighting functions and LED's are disabled. The LCD display is set to "Dim".
KNG Mobile Manual When transmitting in digital mode the display shows "D" behind the TX indicator. In analog transmit, "A” will follow the indicator. Transmit Digital selection can be assigned as a button, switch or menu list item. When assigned as a button function, the “TXAD” button will be highlighted when in the Transmit Digital mode. Transmit Power [PWR] Conventional and Trunking Channels Transmit Power can be selected between the programmed high and low settings.
KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Radio programming is to be performed only by authorized personnel. Any or all functions may be password protected to prevent unauthorized access. Check with your communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio. NOTE: Trunking channels and systems cannot be programmed via the radio keypad.
KNG Mobile Manual Keypad Programming Navigation While in programming mode the diamond, arrow up, arrow down and square buttons are used navigate the programming functions.
KNG Mobile Manual Entering Keypad Programming Mode To enter programming mode open the menu list and select “Keypad Prog” . Use the keypad to enter the six-digit user or master password and press the Enter button. Select the item to program and press Enter. Available programmable functions are: Keypad - Used to edit individual channel and zone information such as labels, frequencies, operating modes, etc. Call List - Used to edit the P25 ID Call List entries.
KNG Mobile Manual Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters The “Keypad” programming menu consists of four sub-menus for editing global, system, zone and channel parameters (see table).
KNG Mobile Manual Displayed Information Lines The three main display lines can be programmed to display radio information. Select top, middle or bottom line to change it’s displayed information. Then select the desired setting from the list (see table). NOTE: Display changes do not affect the display on trunked channels. Conventional Display Line Options None No information is displayed. Channel Label Programmed label of current channel. Frequency Current operating frequency.
KNG Mobile Manual Conventional Display Line Options Rx DTMF Received DTMF digits. Rx MDC Received MDC ID. Rx Picklist Selections Current user selected receiver Code Guard, Network Access Code and Talkgroup. Tx Picklist Selections Current user selected transmit Code Guard, Network Access Code and Talkgroup. Rx/Tx Key Label of operating encryption key. Zone Label Programmed label of current operating zone. Zone and Channel # Current operating zone and channel numbers.
KNG Mobile Manual System Settings To edit the programmable System settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “System” from the sub-menu. Select the item you wish to edit from the System menu. System Priority 1 or 2 Channel Priority channels can be assigned on a system wide basis. If assigned, a system priority channel will be monitored during priority scan regardless of the currently operation zone priority channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Zone Settings To edit the programmable Zone settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “Zone” from the sub-menu. Select Add, Delete or Edit Zone from the Zone menu. Add Zone When selected, a new zone is added in the next available slot. Example: If there are seven zones in the radio, the added zone will be zone eight. Delete Zone When selected the list of available zones is displayed. Choose the zone you wish to delete.
KNG Mobile Manual Zone Label Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters. (See keypad character table) Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel NOTE: If system priority channels are programmed, zone priority settings are ignored. When set to “Off”, the Priority 1 or Priority 2 Channel is designated by the selected zone setting. When set to “Use Main” the channel selected by the channel knob operates as the priority channel.
KNG Mobile Manual Channel Settings To edit the programmable Channel settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “Channel” from the sub-menu. Select Add, Delete or Edit Channel from the Channel menu. NOTE: REFER TO THE COMMAND ZONE OPERATIONS SECTION FOR ADDING OR DELETING COMMAND ZONE CHANNELS. DO NOT ADD OR DELETE COMMAND ZONE CHANNELS VIA THE KEYPAD PROGRAMMING METHOD. Add Channel Select to add a new channel. Choose the zone to which the channel is to be added.
KNG Mobile Manual Edit Channel Select “Edit Channel” to change the programmable channel information. Select the zone and channel to be edited. Channel Label Use the keypad to enter a label of up to sixteen characters. (See keypad character table) Rx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by 1.25kHz. Rx Mode Select Analog, Digital or Mixed Mode. Rx Guard Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Select “Off” for analog signals to operate in carrier squelch mode.
KNG Mobile Manual RX NAC Analog or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a receive NAC via the keypad. Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF). Choose “Select” to use a receiver NAC from the programmed pick list. NOTE: $F7F is an invalid receiver NAC. $F7E is the equivalent of carrier squelch in analog operation. Squelch Mode Digital or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Normal - Requires carrier and NAC only to unmute digital signals.
KNG Mobile Manual Tx Power Low Power - Lock channel in low power mode. High Power - Lock channel in high power mode. Selectable - Allow high/low transmit power selection form assigned button or menu item. Tx Frequency Enter a valid receive frequency in MHz. Frequencies must be divisible by 1.25kHz. Tx Mode Select Analog, Digital or Selectable. Tx Guard Analog or Mixed Mode Transmit Channels Only Select “Off” to transmit no Code Guard tone.
KNG Mobile Manual Tx NAC Analog or Mixed Mode Transmit Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a default transmit NAC via the keypad. Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF). Choose “Select” to use a transmit NAC from the pick list. NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid transmit NACs. TGID Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a transmit Talk Group ID via the keypad. Enter the desired value (1- 65535). Choose “Select” to use a TGID from the pick list.
KNG Mobile Manual P25 ID Unit Call/Receive List The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 100 Project 25 IDs and labels. If ‘RX’d Unit ID’ is designated as a display line, the P25 ID of the radio sending the call will be shown when receiving a digital signal. If the P25 ID of the received call is programmed in the Call List, the alphanumeric label associated with the ID will be displayed. If the P25 ID is not in the Call List, the numeric P25 ID will be displayed.
KNG Mobile Manual User Selectable Code Guards The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable, CTCSS or CDCSS subaudible tones. Tones are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see TX/RX CxCSS Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s keypad Select “User Tones” from the programing menu. Select the tone to edit. To enter a CTCSS tone select “Tone” and enter the desired frequency in Hertz (67.0 - 254.1 Hz).
KNG Mobile Manual Valid Code Guard Tone Values Group A Group B Group C 67.0 (XZ) *151.4 (5Z) 71.9 (XA) 146.2 (4B) 74.4 77.0 (XB) 162.2 (5B) 82.5 (YZ) 156.7 (5A) 79.7 88.5 (YB) 173.8 (6A) 94.8 (ZA) 167.9 (6Z) 85.4 (YA) *100.0 (1Z) 186.2 (7Z) 103.5 (1A) *179.9 (6B) 91.5 (ZZ) 107.2 (1B) 203.5 (M1) 110.9 (2X) 192.8 (7A) 114.8 (2A) 218.1 (M3) *118.8 (2B) 210.7 (M2) 123.0 (3Z) 233.6 127.3 (3A) 225.7 (M4) 131.8 (3B) 250.3 136.5 (4Z) 241.8 141.
KNG Mobile Manual Valid Digital Code Guard Values 023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 125 131 132 134 143 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 223 226 243 244 245 251 261 263 265 271 306 311 315 331 343 346 351 364 365 371 411 412 423 431 432 445 464 465 466 503 506 516 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 Contents - 103 -
KNG Mobile Manual User Selectable Network Access Codes The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable NACs. NACS are selected via a programmed button or menu item (see TX/RX Network Access Code Picklist). If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio’s keypad. Select “User NACs” from the programing menu. Select the NAC to edit. Enter the desired value in hexadecimal (000 - FFF). NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid as user selectable NAC values.
KNG Mobile Manual Warranty The KNG portable radio is covered by a two-year warranty. Extended warranties may be available. For information about your warranty contact RELM/BK Radio at (800) 648-0947. Email; sales@relm.com If you need service, contact your BK Radio dealer. If you find it impractical to have service provided by your dealer, contact the RELM/BK Radio Technical Service Department at (800) 422-6281. Repairs may be sent to the address below.
Keypad Text/Programming Characters 1 Contents 1 7PQRS P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7 2 ABC A, B, C, a, b, c, 2 8 TUV T, U, V, t, u, v, 8 3 DEF D, E, F, d, e, f, 3 9WXYZ W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z, 9 4 GHI G, H, I, g, h, i, 4 0 0, Blank Space 5 JKL J, K, L, j, k, l, 5 * *, ., ,, ;, :, ", ', !, ?, %, &, ', ~, @, _ 6 MNO M, N, O, m, n, o, 6 # #, $, +, -, =, ^, /, \, |, <, >, {, }, [, ]
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