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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TH-K2AT
TH-K2E
TH-K2ET
430MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TH-K4AT
TH-K4E
© B62-1696-00 (K, K2, E, E3, M, M2)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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NOTICE TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment. FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipmen
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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET TH-K4AT, TH-K4E MARKET CODES Kn: The Americas En: Europe Mn: General (Where n represents a variation number.) The market code is printed on the bar-code label of the carton box. Refer to the product specifications {pages 122 ~ 133} for information on the available operating frequencies within each model. For accessories supplied with each model, refer to pages vii ~ ix.
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PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage: • Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the transceiver. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceive
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CONTENTS NOTICE TO THE USER MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL MARKET CODES PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS ................................................................... i THANK YOU.................................................................... vi FEATURES...................................................................... vi SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................... vii WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ............................................. x PREPARATION .....
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MENU SETUP ............................................................. 24 WHAT IS A MENU? ...................................................... 24 MENU ACCESS ........................................................... 24 MENU FUNCTION LIST ................................................... 26 ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST ............................................ 29 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS................................... 31 OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW ....................................
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Enabling a Weather Alert ..................................... 56 CHANNEL DISPLAY ....................................................... 57 SCAN ....................................................................... 59 NORMAL SCAN ........................................................... 60 Band Scan ....................................................... 60 Program Scan................................................... 61 Storing a Program Scan Frequency Range ........... 61 Performing Pro
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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ............................................ 82 APO (AUTO POWER OFF) .............................................. 82 BATTERY LIFE ............................................................ 83 REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY ........................................... 83 BATTERY SAVER ......................................................... 84 BEAT SHIFT .............................................................. 85 BEEP FUNCTION ..........................................
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MICROPROCESSOR RESET .............................................. 111 Initial Settings ................................................ 111 Full Reset ..................................................... 111 VFO Reset ..................................................... 111 Performing Reset ............................................ 112 Full reset ................................................. 112 VFO reset ................................................. 113 Reset using the Menu .....
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THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TH-K2AT/ E/ ET, TH-K4AT/ E transceiver. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers. Don’t let the size fool you! This small FM portable transceiver features a 5-watt transmitter and various selective calls without installing options. As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packings for the shipping. Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K2AT K K2 M M2 Belt hook J29-0709-XX 1111 (w/ screws) AX ntenna T90-1018-X 1111 SX trap J69-0342-X ––11 BX attery case A02-3817-X –1–1 NX i-MH battery W09-0991-X 1–1– W08-0959-XX ––1– Charger W08-0960-XX 1––– EX B62-1696-X 1111 SX B62-1697-X 11–– GX B62-1699-X –––– Instruction CX B62-1695-X ––
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Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K2E TH-K2ET E E3 Belt hook J1 29-0709-XX 1 (w/ screws) AX ntenna T1 90-1018-X 1 SX trap J1 69-0342-X 1 BX attery caseA– 02-3817-X – NX i-MH batteryW1 09-0991-X 1 W1 08-0959-XX 1 Charger W– 08-0960-XX – EXB1 62-1696-X 1 SXB1 62-1697-X 1 GXB1 62-1699-X 1 Instruction CXB– 62-1695-X – Manual IXB1 62-1702-X 1 FXB1 62-1757-X 1 DXB1 62-1758-X 1 W– arranty card 11 viii
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Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K4AT TH-K4E M2 E3 Belt hook J1 29-0709-XX 1 (w/ screws) AX ntenna T1 90-1019-X 1 SX trap J1 69-0342-X 1 BX attery caseA1 02-3817-X – NX i-MH batteryW– 09-0991-X 1 W– 08-0959-XX 1 Charger W– 08-0960-XX – EXB1 62-1696-X 1 SXB– 62-1697-X 1 GXB– 62-1699-X 1 Instruction CXB1 62-1695-X – Manual IXB– 62-1702-X 1 FXB– 62-1757-X 1 DXB– 62-1758-X 1 W– arranty card –1 ix
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WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction What to Do Press [KEY].e Press and releas KEY. Press Press KEY1 momentarily, release [KEY1], [KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2. Press Press and hold KEY down for a [) KEY] (1 s . second. Press and hold KEY1 down, then press KEY2. If there are more Press than two keys, press and hold [KEY1]+[KEY2]. down each key in turn until the final key has
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PREPARATION INSTALLING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver. To charge the battery pack, refer to “CHARGING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK (Other than TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2)” {page 6}. 1 Unlock (open) the safety catch located at the bottom of the battery pack. 2 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then fir
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4 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, then press the release latch to unlock the battery pack. Lift the battery pack away from the transceiver. INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 To open the BT-14 battery case lid, insert your thumb or finger into the hole on the top of the battery case, then pull the cover up. 2
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2 Insert (or remove) six AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries. • Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case. 3 Align the two tabs at the bottom of battery case, then close the cover until the locking tabs on top click. 4 To install the battery case onto (or remove it from) the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of “INSTALLING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK” {page 1}. Note: u Do not use Manganese batteries or Ni-Cd batteries in place of Alkaline batteries. u A
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Hold the supplied antenna by its base, then screw it into the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until secure. ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K/ K2) If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to the transceiver. Strap 4
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to the transceiver. 1 Loosely insert the two supplied screws into the holes on the back panel of the transceiver. 2 Slide the belt hook into position, under the screws. 3 Tighten the screws until secure. Note: When the belt hook is not attached to the transceiver, remove the screws from the transceiver to avoid scratching other materials. 5
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CHARGING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2) The Ni-MH battery pack can be charged after it has been installed onto the transceiver. (The battery pack is provided uncharged for safety purposes.) 1 Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF. • While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver power OFF. 2 Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the transceiver. DC IN jack 3 Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. • Charging starts. 4 It takes approxi
