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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
POWER
GRP
TX BUSY
VOL CH
POWER
MON
MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST
CALL
GRP
SCN
TX BUSY
VOL CH
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-690 series
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-790 series
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-890 series
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THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land 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 TK-690H: VHF FM Transceiver TK-790: VHF FM Transceiver TK-790H: VHF FM Tr
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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. WARNING! ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while pa
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................................... 1 Supplied Accessories.............................................................................. 1 PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 3 Tools Required ......................................................................................... 3 Power Cable Connection ...................................................................
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TK-890 (B) TK-890(B) TK-890 TK-790 (B) TK-790(B) TK-790 (B) TK-690 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 have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. ■ Supplied Accessories Qua
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Microphone and Microphone hanger Mounting bracket microphone cable Power cable Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug assembly Retaining band Cover Knob Hex-headed Self-tapping screw Self-tapping screw Spring washer Flat washer screw (5 x 16 mm) (4 x 16 mm) 2
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PREPARATION WARNING! ◆ 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 AID IN DETERMINING IF THEY WILL PERFORM NORMALLY WHILE TRANSMITTING. ◆ ALTHOUGH THE
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■ Installing the Transceiver WARNING! 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. Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls will be within easy reach of the user, and where ther
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GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Basic Front Panel (KCH-10) q q q q q w w w w w POWER GRP e e e e e TX BUSY VOL CH r r r r r t t t t t y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o ! ! ! ! !00000 ! ! ! ! !11111 q q q q q POWER switch Press to switch the power ON (or OFF). w w w w w GRP (Group) keys Press GRP Up to increase the group selection by one step. Press GRP Down to decrease the group selection by one step. (See page 11 for other programmable functions for these keys.) e e e e e TX, BUSY indicators The T
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■ Basic Panel Display e e e e e r r r r rt t t t t y y y y y u u u u ui i i i io o o o o! ! ! ! !00000! ! ! ! !11111! ! ! ! !22222 ! ! ! ! !33333 w w w w w q q q q q Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the q q q q q Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. Displays the operating group or channel number. Also displays the channel status: P1 indicates a Priority 1 channel; P2 indicates a Priority 2 channel; w w w w w PP indicates a Priority 1 and 2 channel; HC indicates a Home Ch
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■ Full-featured Front Panel (KCH-11) e e e e er r r r r t t t t t y y y y y q q q q q w w w w w POWER MON MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST CALL GRP u u u u u SCN i i i i i o o o o o TX BUSY VOL CH ! ! ! ! !00000 ! ! ! ! !11111 ! ! ! ! !22222 ! ! ! ! !33333 ! ! ! ! !44444 ! ! ! ! !55555 ! ! ! ! !66666 ! ! ! ! !77777 q q q q q POWER switch Press to switch the power ON (or OFF). w w w w w GRP (Group) keys Press GRP Up to increase the group selection by one step. Press GRP Down to decrease the group selec
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! ! ! ! !22222 CH (Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to decrease it. (Alternatively, this control can be programmed with group up/down.) ! ! ! ! !33333 PF1 key ! ! ! ! !44444 PF2 key Press these PF (programmable function) keys to activate ! ! ! ! !55555 PF3 key their programmable functions {page 11}. The default is set as No Function. ! ! ! ! !66666 PF4 key ! !77 ! ! !777 PF5 key 8
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■ Full-featured Panel Display e e e r r r t t t y y y u u u i i i o o o ! ! !000 ! ! !111! ! !222! ! !333 e e r r t t y y u u i i o o ! !00 ! !11! !22! !33 MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST CALL w w w w w q q q q q Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the q q q q q Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. Displays the operating group or channel number. Also displays the channel status: P1 indicates a Priority 1 channel; P2 indicates a Priority 2 channel; w w w w w PP indicates a Priorit
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■ Rear Panel 25 pin connector 9 pin connector (for accessories) (for accessories) Antenna connector Power input connector ■ Microphone PTT (Push To Talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive. 10
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The following functions can be programmed onto the GRP Up, GRP Down, MON, SCN, and PF1 ~ PF9 keys. If desired, you do not need to have a function programmed onto a key (No Function). Please contact your dealer for more information on these functions. (Channel Up/ Group Up) (Channel Down/ Group Down) Press these keys to increase or decrease the channel number or group number (respectively). Pressing the key momentarily will change the number by 1 step. Press
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DIM (Dimmer) Press this key to adjust the brightness of the display and key backlight. Also press this key to turn the TX and BUSY indicators and the DTMF microphone keypad backlight ON or OFF. EMG (Emergency Call) Press this key to initiate an emergency call (requires ANI board). When an emergency call is made, no tone is emitted and the display does not change. To end the emergency call, turn the transceiver power OFF. HA (Horn Alert) Press this key to turn the Horn Alert function ON or OFF.
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OST (Operator Selectable Tone) This feature allows you to select a signaling tone from the pre-programmed QT/DQT list. Press this key to activate OST. The OST icon appears on the display. To select a decode/encode pair: 1 Press and hold the OST key for 1 second. A tone sounds. 2 Press the GRP Up/ Down keys, or use the CH control to select the desired decode/encode pair. TONE and the tone number or OST and the OST name appear on the display. 3 Press the OST key. A tone sounds and the displa
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SP (Speaker Internal/ External) Press this key to switch between Internal and External speaker. When External is selected, a tone sounds and the SP icon appears on the display. You can use this function while scanning and receiving a call. However, all audio will be emitted from the PA speaker. SPM (Speaker 1-2 Mute) This feature requires dual head configuration. Press this key to disable the speaker audio from the other control head. When pressed, a tone sounds and MUTE appears on the
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BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the POWER switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF) The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON. ■ Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease it. ■ Selecting a Group Press the Group Up or Group Down keys, or use the CH control (depending on which one is programmed with the group functions). Pressing Group Up or Group Down will increase or decrease the grou
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DTMF CALLS You can make DTMF calls using the optional KMC-28 DTMF microphone. ■ Manual Dialing To dial a number manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. If Keypad Auto PTT is enable, you do not need to press the PTT switch (please consult your dealer for enabling this function). 2 Press the desired DTMF keys. ■ Redialing A maximum of 16 digits can be redialed. The last number dialed, either manually or automatically, will be redialed. To redial a number: 1 Press the key. An A will a
