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TK-2180/ TK-3180
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER/
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
© B62-1760-00 (E)
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2180/ TK-3180 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH
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THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio 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-2180: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-3180: UHF FM Transceiver NOTICES TO THE USER
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PRECAUTIONS • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts. • If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off. • Do not place the micro
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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. • In medical institutions or near persons using pacemakers. • Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. • Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................. 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 1 PREPARATION .............................................................. 2 BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 2 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ......................... 7 INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA .......................................... 8 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ...........
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION .......... 26 SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................. 26 STATUS MESSAGE .......................................................... 27 SHORT MESSAGES .......................................................... 29 LONG MESSAGES ........................................................... 29 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS .................... 30 MANUAL DIALING ....................................................
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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 BX elt clip J1 29-0710-X SX cre
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PREPARATION BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by KENWOOD. Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged. Do not use the tra
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Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters. DANGER • Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may gene
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• Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it! This may break or de
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• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems. • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
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USING THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK • Charge the battery pack before using it. • To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location. • When storing the battery pack for a long period: 1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment. 2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible. 3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C) and dry location. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK • As the b
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place. 2 Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack. 3 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver. Note: To lift the battery pack safety catch, us
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MIC S A B C 1 2 > < INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance. INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.
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MIC S A B C 1 2 MIC S A B C 1 ABC 3 DEF 2 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ # 0 < > > < INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap over the universal connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw. Ensure that the cap fits tightly over the connector. INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. 2 Se
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MIC S B C A DEF 1 ABC 3 2 MNO 4 GHI JKL 6 5 7PQRS TUV 9 WXYZ 8 # 0 GETTING ACQUAINTED Microphone Speaker < > qqq Antenna connector qq Connect an antenna here {page 8}. wwwww Selector Rotate to activate its programmable function {page 14}. 10
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eee Power switch/ Volume control ee Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver. rrrrr Transmit/ Busy/ Call indicator This LED lights red during transmission, green while receiving a call, and orange when receiving an encoded call (i.e. 5-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.). ttttt Auxiliary (orange) key Press to activate its programmable function {page 14}. yyyyy Safety Catch Lock this catch to avoid accidentally p
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DISPLAY Indicator Description Displays the zone and channel numbers. Your dealer can program zone and channel names with up to 12 characters, in place of numbers. Also displays received 5-tone and FleetSync messages. Displays the zone and channel numbers. Also displays list numbers for Operator Selectable Tones. Displays the strength of received signals. An antenna and all 3 strength bars represents strong signals while the antenna by itself (no strength bars) represents weak signals. Appears wh
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Indicator Description Appears when the selected channel is ps rogrammed as priority. represent Py riority Channel 1, represents Priorit Cy hannel 2, and represents Priorit Channels 1 and 2. This icon is not used on this transceiver. Appears when the selected channel is using low transmit power. Appears when the scrambler function is activated. Displays the battery power status as high, sufficient, low, or very low. Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning sequence. Appears when th
