Contents FCC Requirements ...................................................................... 4 Federal Communications Commission Regulations ..........................6 Compliance with RF Exposure Standards .........................................6 Industry Canada Compliance ............................................................6 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines ............................7 Radio Controls .............................................................................
Mixed Mode Operation .............................................................. 19 Encryption Options ................................................................... 34 Mixed Mode Talkback ...................................................................... 19 Tx Secure (TXS) .............................................................................34 Zeroize Keys (ZER) ........................................................................35 Encryption Operation ..........................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Portable radio from RELM Wireless. RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS 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.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information.
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.
Buttons and Labels LCD Display RXD Ch 1 Status Indicators SCN KNG - P25 171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H z MON T/A MENU Programmable Alphanumeric Labels The KNG display can be programmed for a variety of options and functionality. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio.
Battery Installation and Removal Battery Care and Maintenance NOTE: For safety reasons, rechargeable battery packs are shipped uncharged or only partially charged. Therefore, a rechargeable battery pack should be properly charged in an approved battery charger before use. BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of capacities and types for special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged separately or while attached to a radio.
Programmable Switch and Button Functions NOTE: Functions programmed to the toggle or collar switches should not be programmed as menu items or button functions. The KNG portable radio is equipped with seven programmable control buttons and three programmable switches. Switch and button functions are assigned via PC programming.
channel is busy (see Busy Channel Lockout). Select an authorized transmit channel. Basic Radio Operation Receive 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 16 15 SCAN 1. Turn power on by turning the Volume knob clockwise. A beep sounds, indicating the radio is operational. The LCD display shows the programmed information of the currently selected channel. Programmable channel information options include number, label, frequency and other channel information. VOL PRI 2.
The digital equivalent of carrier squelch is achieved by programming the receive NAC = 3966($F7E hex). The radio will unmute when a digital signal with any NAC is detected. The 3966 ($F7E hex) NAC is reserved for receivers and is not allowed as a transmit NAC. Selective squelch is used for processing Group Calls and Unit-toUnit Calls. TGIDs are assigned on a per-channel basis. Users can be separated into Talk Groups with each group having its own TGID.
Transmit Encryption Key Selection Encryption Operation The radio may optionally be configured for Secure communication on channels operating in Digital Mode. No encryption is available for analog channels. Required Setup The radio can hold up to 32 DES or AES encryption keys. Each channel is assigned a default key for transmit. The key can be locked to the channel, or if programming allows, a transmit key other than the default key can be selected from the radio’s Key Pick List.
Keypad Lock General Options Backlight (LIGT) When the Backlight function is programmed to a switch the display and keypad will illuminate when the switch is on. If the backlight function is programmed to a button the display and keypad will illuminate for the programmed duration. (1-6 seconds or ON) Toggle switch operation On - Toggle the programmed switch toward the front of the radio. Off - Toggle the switch up toward the channel select switch. Button Operation On - Press the programmed button.
Tx Digital (TXD) Button Operation; On - Press the programmed button. T/A Off - Press the button again. T/A TXD Ch 1 Menu Operation: 1. Select 'Talk Around' from the programmed menu 2. Use the up/down buttons to select 'Repeater' or 'Direct'. 3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection. 4. Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation. KNG - P25 171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H z MON T/A When SLNT is on, all audible indicators (button beeps etc.) and LEDs are disabled.
Menu Operation: 1. Select 'TX Power' from the programmed menu. 2. Use the up/down buttons to select 'High' or 'Low'. 3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection. 4. Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation. Scan Operation Options Channel Scan (SCAN) SCN Ch 1 KNG - P25 171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H z Version (VER) The 'Version' functions provides information about the radio's firmware. Information on current firmware revisions may be found at www.relm.com.
Transmitting with Scan On The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector knob unless Talkback Scan is enabled (see Talkback Scan) or Transmit on Priority 1 is enabled (see Priority Scan). When the PTT switch is released, the radio continues to monitor the selected channel for the preset scan delay time before it resumes scanning. Talkback Scan RXD SCN Ch 1 KNG - P25 171.
Zone Scan (ZSCN) To select a new Global Priority Channel: Global Pr1 Chan Global Pr2 Chan Zone 1 Pr1 Chan 1 2 3 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Global Pr1 Channel Off Main Select- > Zn:1 Ch:1 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Pri 1 Zone 1 ZONE 1 2 ZONE 2 3 ZONE 3 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER 1. Press the button programmed for "PRI" or select 'Priority Channels' form the programmed menu. KNG - P25 171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H z 2. Use the up/down buttons to select the priority channel you wish to edit. 'Glob PR1 Channel' 'Glob PR2 Channel' MON 3.
Emergency Signalling Options Unit-to-Unit Call Options The KNG portable 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. Emergency operation applies only to channels programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions. Unit Call (U2U) P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode.
Off - Press the button again. TXS Receiving a Unit Call RXD Calling Call 3 MON T/A MENU SCN Menu Operation When an incoming Unit Call is received, an alert tone will sound and the display will show the incoming P25ID. If the P25 in use matches a programmed ID in the Call List, the label associated with the ID will be displayed. (See Call List Programming) The telephone icon flashes to indicate an incoming Unit Call. After the reception the icon will continue to flash to indicate a missed Unit Call.
Picklist – TX NAC (UNAC) Pick List Options The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to specific channels. Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards, Transmit NACs, Talk Group IDs and Encryption Keys. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or a radio menu item. Picklist- TX CxCSS (UTON) Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS tone from the Pick List will assign the tone to the transmit function of the currently select channel. Receive tones will not be effected.
Picklist – TGID (UTG) Picklist – Key (UKEY) Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected. Selecting an Encryption Key from the Pick List will assign the Key to all encrypted channels that do not have 'Key Lock' programmed. Locked key channels will continue to use the pre-programmed key. Operation: 1. Press the button programmed for 'UTG' or select 'User TGIDs' form the programmed menu.
Editing the label Keypad Programming Options If enabled via PC programming, the radio's Picklists and Individual Call List information can be edited using the keypad. In addition, programmed channel, zone and some global settings can also be programmed. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio.
Programming User Selectable Transmit Tones The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable, CTCSS or CDCSS subaudible transmit tones. Tones are selected with the programmed buttons. If enabled, the tones can be programmed via the radio's keypad. Programming a CTCSS Tone User Tones Tone -> 100.0Hz Digital -> ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER To enter P25 Call List programming: 1 Talkaround 2 Tx Power 3 Keyboard Program ESC ▲ ▼ 100.0 Hz ESC ENTER CLEAR 2. Enter the User or Administrator Password.
Programming User Selectable Network Access Codes Programming User Selectable Talkgroup IDs The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable NACs. NACS are selected with the programmed buttons. If enabled, the NACs can be programmed via the radio's keypad. The KNG can be pre-programmed with up to 32, user selectable TGIDs. TDIDs are selected with the programmed buttons. If enabled, the TGIDs can be programmed via the radio's keypad.
Keypad Programming If enabled, channel, zone and global parameters can be programmed using the radio's keypad. Individual parameters may be blocked from programming access. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio. Programming Channel Information 1 Talkaround 2 Tx Power 3 Keyboard Program ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Edit Password 1. Select 'Keypad Programming' from the programmed menu. 2. Enter the User or Administrator Password. 3.
Receive Mode Programming a CDCSS Tone ESC ▲ ▼ 1. 1. Select 'Rx Mode' from the menu. Rx Mode Analog Digital Mixed Guard Tone 2. Use the up/down buttons to select the desired receive mode. ENTER 3. Press the 'ENTER' button to save the setting and return to the programming list. D121 ESC CLEAR EDIT INV NOTE: Code Guards are available only on channels programmed for analog or mixed mode operation. Rx Guard Off Tone-> Digital-> ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Rx Guard Off Tone -> Digital -> ESC ▲ 100.
Bandwidth Transmit Code Guard Bandwidth selection in only valid for channels programmed to transmit in analog mode. 1. Select 'Bandwidth' from the menu. Bandwidth Narrowband Wideband ESC ▲ ▼ 2. Use the up/down arrows to select Narrowband (12.5 kHz) or Wideband (25 kHz). ENTER 3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the mode and return to the programming menu. Low Power Lock Channels with Low Power Lock enabled ignore the Hi/Lo power switch and operate in Low Power only.
Select - Picklist Selected Tone Picklist Entry CLEAR EDIT Picklist Entry 22 ESC BACK NEXT 1. Select 'Select' from the menu. 2. Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the currently programmed tone or press the or 'EDIT' button to edit the tone. 22 ESC Select - Picklist Selected Tone ENTER 3. Use the keypad to enter the Picklist Tone number. (1-32) 4. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the tone and return to the programming menu.
Encryption Key Lock (Encrypted models) Select - Picklist Selected Tone Picklist Entry CLEAR EDIT Picklist Entry 22 ESC BACK NEXT Encryption Keys can be locked to a channel or selected via a programmed button. 2. Press the 'CLEAR' button to clear the currently programmed tone or press the or 'EDIT' button to edit the tone. 22 ESC 1. Select 'Select' from the menu. ENTER 3. Use the keypad to enter the Picklist TGID number. (1-32) 1. Select 'Secure Mode' from the menu.
Programmable functions can be selected from the list using the up/down arrows. Alternatively, programmable functions may be selected by using the number buttons to enter the number associated with the desired function. If enabled, the radio transmits on the Priority 1 Channel when PRI is turned on. Transmit on Priority 1 Off On Programmable Zone Parameter Numbers: 1. Transmit on Priority 1 Channel Zone Label ESC 2. Priority 1 Channel ▲ ▼ ENTER 4. Priority 2 Channel 5.
Automatic Number Identification (ANI/DTMF) Mode ANI/DTMF Mode 1 Off 2 DTMF Only 3 ANI Only ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Priority 1 Channel 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 3 Channel 3 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER 1. Programming Global Information Select 'Scan List Lock' from the menu. 1 Talkaround 2 Tx Power 3 Keyboard Program 2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the desired setting. Off = No ANI operation. DTMF Only = Transmit DTMF Tones with keypad. ANI Only = Send DTMF ANI on PTT.
Global Priority 1 Channel Priority 1 Channel Off Main Select> Zn:01 Ch:01 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Priority 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 2 Zone 2 3 Zone 3 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER Priority 1 Channel 1 Channel 1 2 Channel 2 3 Channel 3 ESC ▲ ▼ ENTER 1. Scan Hold Time Select 'Priority 1 Channel' from the menu. 2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the desired Priority Channel. Scan Hold Time is also used as the Hold Time for programmed talkback functions. Scan Hold Time Off = No Zone Priority Channel.
Backlight Mode Backlight Mode 3 Keypress Display Change 3 Always On ESC ▲ ▼ User Password 1. Select 'Backlight Mode' from the menu. 2. Use the up/down buttons to highlight the desired Backlight setting. Keypress = Display and keypad light whenever the keypad is used. ENTER Display Change = Display and keypad light whenever displayed information changes 1. Select 'Password' from the menu. Password 2.
Operation RADIO CLONING Any “Master” radio (a KNG with the desired radio frequencies and settings) is capable of transferring its program to another KNG of the same frequency range. The radio receiving the program is referred to as the “target” The KAA0710 cloning cable will be required in the following procedure. 1. Make sure the battery packs for both radios are charged.
Definitions and Acronyms 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.
Your Radio Settings Collar Switch __________ 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 16 15 SCAN Left Toggle __________ VOL Right Toggle __________ PRI Orange Button ____________ Top Side ______________ Bottom Side ___________ BK RADIO KNG Diamond _____________ Up Arrow ______________ Down Arrow ____________ Square _______________ Menu Settings _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ____________
