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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CALL MON SCN SP OP AB OS
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-7150
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-8150
© B62-1619-10 (K)
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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. Note: This instruction manual covers only the basic functions of the transceiver. Consult your dealer for more detai
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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. ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in g
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT................................................ 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 1 PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 2 TOOLS REQUIRED ........................................................................................... 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION..............................................................
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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. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Part Number Quantity MX icrophone and microphone cab
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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 that make of vehicle and enlist their aid in determining if the equipment will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The f
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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. Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy reach of the user, and where there is sufficient
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ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE q q q Volume Control q q Rotate to adjust the volume level. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume. w w w Display w w (See page 5.) e e e e e Selector Rotate to select a zone or channel/group ID. Clockwise increases the zone / channel/group ID and counterclockwise decreases the zone / channel/group ID. The default setting is Channel/Group ID Up/Down r r r r r (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and
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! ! ! ! !00000 PF5 Key Press this key to activate its programmable auxiliary function {page 7}. The default setting is None. ! ! ! ! !11111 PF6 Key Press this key to activate its programmable auxiliary function {page 7}. The default setting is None. ! ! ! ! !22222 TX / BUSY LEDs The TX LED lights red while transmitting. In Conventional Groups, the BUSY LED lights green while receiving. ! ! ! ! !33333 PTT switch To transmit, press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone. Release to
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REAR PANEL Power input 6-pin connector connector (for accessories) Antenna 25-pin connector connector (for accessories) 6
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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Keys y to !1 {pages 4 and 5} can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed below. The keys can only be programmed with functions, depending on whether you are using a Conventional Group or a Trunking System. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. 2 Auto Telephone Message Mode AUX A Monitor AUX B None 3 Channel/GID* Down Operator Selectable Tone Channel/GID Recall Public Address Channel/GID Up Scan
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BASIC OPERATIONS OPERATION OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking Systems and Conventional Groups. Trunking Systems can handle 32 zones with up to 250 group IDs. Conventional Groups can handle up to 128 zones with up to 128 channels. The transceiver can handle a maximum combination of 128 zones in Trunking Systems and Conventional Groups. SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. If the transceiver is password protected, Password will a
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TRUNKING ZONES PLACING A DISPATCH CALL 1 Select the desired trunking zone and a group ID. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the Clear to Talk tone sounds, 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 DISPATCH CALL 1 When a dispat
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CONVENTIONAL ZONES TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired conventional zone and a channel. Make sure the channel is not in use. When a channel is in use, the BUSY (green) LED will light. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. 3 Release the PTT switch to receive. 4 When your conversation is finished, return the microphone
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SCAN To activate the Scan function, press the key programmed as Scan. The SCN icon lights and -SCAN- appears on the display. To stop scanning, press the Scan key again. The transceiver returns to the channel that was selected before Scan started. SCAN TYPES There are three types of scans available: Single Zone Scan, Multi Zone Scan, and List Zone Scan. Depending on how your transceiver has been set up, scan will operate differently. Single Zone Scan: All channels within the currently se
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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, , and #. If programmed by your dealer, you do not need to continuously hold the PTT switch; the transceiver will remain in the transmit state momentarily after releasing each key. The length of time it remains in the transmit state is programmed by your dealer. While trans
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CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press and hold the microphone # key for 1 second. D appears on the display. 2 Press the # key again. DCLEAR appears on the display. To cancel the process, press any key other than 0 ~ 9. 3 Enter the desired memory location number (01 ~ 32). REDIALLING 1 Press and hold the microphone key for 1 second. A appears on the display. 2 Press the 0 key two times. 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call. Note: Switching the transceiver power OFF clears the red
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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. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver. Transceivers set up with FleetSync can communicate with other transceivers that have been set up with FleetSync. Likewise, transceivers set up with Fle
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OPTIONAL FEATURES Short Messages: Received short messages (maximum of 48 characters) are displayed the same as Status messages {page 16}, however only 4 short messages can be stored in the stack memory. M (Message) and the message number appear with the message. GPS Report: If an external GPS receiver (NMEA-0183 format) is installed on the transceiver and the Send GPS function is programmed onto a key by your dealer, you can press the programmed key to send your location data. SELCALL (SELE
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■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call. Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet. Enter a Fleet number followed by an ID number to make an individual call in your desired fleet (Inter-fleet call). Select ALL Fleet and ALL ID to make a call to all units (Broadcast call). Select A
