TK-280/ TK-380 TK-480/ TK-481
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1. VHF FM TRANSCEIVER UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 280 TK 380 800 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER 900 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TK 480 TK 481 KENWOOD CORPORATION B62 1483 00 K 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 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 Mopets Coveren BY THIS MANUAL TK 280 VHF FM Transceiver TK 380 UHF FM Transceiver TK 480 800 MHz FM Transceiver TK 481 900 MHz FM Transceiver 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 and or imprisonment 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 Atm EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES GASES DUST FUMES etc Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations One or more of the following statements may be applicable FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may ca2. If you pre select a status number and then leave the transceier in Status Mode the transceiver will automatically respond with that status number when a request from the base station is received The base station request function is optional 26 H Optional Short Messages Feature Received short messages maximum of 48 characters are displayed the same as Status messages page 24 however only 4 short messages can be stored in the stack memory M Message and the message number appear with the message 27 DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS b H Making a DTMF Call Keypad Models Only There are two methods of making a DTMF call Manual dialing Store and sending To make a call by dialing manually 1 Press and hold the PTT switch 2 Enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key If you release the PTT switch transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function you need not hold down the PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad in Conventional systems The DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key Note Keypad Auto PTT does not function in Trunking systems 28 To make a call by storing and sending 1 Enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad The digits appear on the display as you enter th
3. of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged After recharging 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 short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack 1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks 3 To remove the battery pack pull back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver H 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 Installing the Belt Clip If necessary attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 mm screws Note If the belt clip is not installed its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment H Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector If you are not using the optional KMC 25 speaker microphone install the cover over the univeral connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw H Installing the Optional KM
4. C 25 Speaker Microphone 1 Insert the guide of the speaker microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw GETTING ACQUAINTED D O Note The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad 4D Antenna connector Connect an optional antenna here Rotary encoder Rotate this encoder to activate its programmable function System or Group Up Down in Trunking Format and Group or Channel Up Down in Conventional Format For further details contact your dealer 5 POWER switch VOLUME control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver Rotate to adjust the volume Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver Auxiliary orange key Press to activate its auxiliary function page 8 Battery pack release latch Pull back on this latch to release the battery pack See Installing Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack on page 2 PF Programmable Function key Press to activate its auxiliary function page 8 PTT Push To Talk switch Press this switch then speak into the microphone to call a station PF Programmable Function key Press to activate its auxiliary function page 8 Transmit Battery low indicator This red LED lights during transmission I
5. Dead Beat Disable Depending on how your dealer programs your transceiver when you receive a call containing a DBD code either transmit mode or receive and transmit modes will be disabled When a DBD code is received a tone will sound DBD is cancelled when you receive a call with a DBD cancel code 30 AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver s operating status Contact your dealer for further information on these tones Conventional Trunking Format Format Alert Busy DBD On DBD Off Delay Deny Free System Ring Back Mode System Search Mode Group Call Individual Call Intercept Key Input Error Key Press A Key Press B Key Press C Password Agreement Power ON Pre Alert Proceed PTT Release Queue 31 Conventional Format No Roll Over Trunking Format Yes System Search System Search End Transpond 32
6. Operator Sel Tone Redial RF Power Lo Scan Scan Del Add Scan Temporary Delete Send GPS SP Attenuation System Down System Up Scrambler Talk Around TEL Disconnect 1 This function can be selected only when the Scrambler ANI board has not been installed 2 This function can be programmed only on key the Auxiliary orange key 3 This function can be selected only when the FleetSync enhanced option and a GPS receiver have been installed 4 This function can be programmed only on the microphone PF keys gt This function can be selected only when the Scrambler board has been installed OPERATION OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver for either Trunking Format or Conventional Format H Trunking Format This format can handle up to 32 systems with up to 250 groups in each system The transceiver can be used in both trunked mode and conventional mode Systems groups and their functions are programmed by your dealer H Conventional Format TK 280 TK 380 Only This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group The transceiver can be used only in conventional mode Groups channels and their functions are programmed by your dealer OPERATING BASICS H Switching Power ON OFF Turn the Power switch Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON Turn the Power switch Volume control counterclockwise to s
7. PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call The transceiver will continue scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received H Scanning Trunked Systems When scanning trunked systems the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned See GROUP SCAN on page 18 H Scanning Conventional Systems When scanning conventional systems the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned See GROUP SCAN on page 18 Scan Lockout If a programmable auxiliary key is programmed with Scan Del Add each system can be locked out of the scan sequence manually The delete indicator P will appear on the display when the selected system is locked out Scan Revert You can select revert systems and groups using the encoder and the System or Group keys Four types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available Last Called Revert The last system group received is assigned as the new revert system and group Last Used Revert The last system group responded to is assigned as the new revert system and group Selected The last system group selected is assigned as the new revert system and group Selected Talkback If the system group has been changed during Scan the newly selected system group is assigned as the new revert system and group The transcei
8. Trunking Format CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Conventional Format Transmitting Receiving SCAN Conventional Format Priority Scan 2 TONE SIGNALLING Conventional Format FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION 22 Key Functions Selcall Selective Calling Status Message Optional Short Messages Feature DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS Making a DTMF Call Keypad Models Only DTMF Signalling DBD Dead Beat Disable AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES 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 m Supplied Accessories Part Number T90 0636 XX T90 0640 XX W09 0900 XX J29 0658 XX B09 0363 XX TK 480 TK 481 NiCd battery pack TK 480 TK 481 only Antenna Belt clip Univeral connector cap Screw set N99 2004 XX Warranty card Instruction manual Antenna Battery pack Belt clip B62 1483 XX Universal connector cap PREPARATION Installing Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged Doing so may cause the life
9. art 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 H Receiving a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired 2 When you hear the dispatcher s voice readjust the volume as necessary H Placing a Telephone Call Keypad Models Only 1 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys 2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a connection Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch 3 Press and hold the PTT switch then dial using the front panel keypad After dialing release the PTT switch and wait for a response from the called party 4 When the called party responds press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive Only one person can speak at a time 5 To end the call press and hold the PTT switch then press the key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect H Receiving a Telephone Call Keypad Models Only 1 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired Aringing tone will sound when a cal
10. em 2 After entering the complete number press the PTT switch If you are using the transceiver in a Conventional system the DTMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT switch If you are using the transceiver in a Trunking system the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection is established Releasing the PTT switch before a connection is established will stop the transmission from occuring If you are using the transceiver in a RIC Repeater Inter Connect Trunking system the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection with the telephone system is established If you press the key programmed as Auto Tel instead of the PTT switch the call will automatically connect to the repeater and the DTMF code will be transmitted Note You can only store up to 16 digits before sending Entering more than 16 digits will cause an error tone to sound If you switch the power OFF before sending the number the number will be cleared from memory 29 H DTMF Signalling Your dealer can program a group with a DTMF signalling code When you receive a call with a code that matches yours the signalling indicator will flash and a tone will sound Squelch opens and you will hear the call Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code that matches your signalling reset code When making a call on a group programmed with a DTMF signalling code the signalling indicator will light and the squelch will open H DBD
11. f programmed by your dealer when the battery pack power is low the LED flashes during transmission Replace or recharge the battery pack 0 S A 4B and CP keys Press to activate their auxiliary functions page 8 DTMF keypad keypad models only Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones Universal connector Connect the optional KMC 25 speaker microphone here Otherwise keep the supplied cover in place H Display Indicator BEG sve senno AM Description Displays the system channel and group numbers Also displays various functions which have been programmed by your dealer Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority Appears when the key programmed as Monitor is pressed This icon is not used on this transceiver Appears when you are using Scan mode Appears when the key programmed as RF Power Lo is pressed In Trunking Format appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone IDs In Conventional Format appears when you are using the Operator Selectable Tone function Flashes when you receive a message Lights when a message is stored in the stack memory Displays the system group and channel numbers Your dealer can program system group and channel names with up to 10 characters in place of numbers The left most display is used as a delete indicator gt in Trunking Format and an add indicator V in Conventional Format The right m
12. ion is programmed groups or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan Single Scan monitors only the channels of a single group Multi Scan monitors all channels of every group When the Scan key is pressed the SCN indicator and SCAN or the revert group channel number appear on the display and scanning starts When a call is received scanning stops and the group and channel digits appear Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received When the displayed group is not locked out of the scanning sequence the add indicator v will appear on the display H Priority Scan The priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function The transceiver will automatically change to the priority channel when a signal is received on it even if a signal is being received on a normal channel The indicator appears when the displayed channel is the priority channel 20 2 TONE SIGNALLING Conventional Format 2 Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by your dealer 2 Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives two tones corresponding to those set up in the transceiver When the squelch opens you will be able to hear the caller without any f
13. l is received 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak and release it to receive Only one person can speak at a time 3 To end the call press and hold the PTT switch then press the key or the key programmed as Tel Disconnect 14 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Trunking Format Transmitting 1 2 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys Press the key programmed as Monitor to check whether or not the channel is free If the channel is busy wait until it becomes free Press the PTT switch and speak 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 H Receiving 1 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired When you hear the dispatcher s voice readjust the volume as necessary SYSTEM SCAN Trunking Format mmm O 4 If the Scan function is programmed systems can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan When the Scan key is pressed the SCN indicator and SCAN or the revert system group number appear on the display and scanning starts The systems not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned When a call is received scanning stops and the system and group digits appear Press the
14. n in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni Cd batteries after their operating life has expired The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams which is illegal in some areas For information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area call toll free 1 800 8 BATTERY 1 800 822 8837 KENWOOD involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Supplied Accessories PREPARATION Installing Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack 2 Installing the Optional Antenna Installing the Belt Clip Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector Installing the Optional KMC 25 Speaker Microphone 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED Display PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS OPERATION OVERVIEW Trunking Format Conventional Format TK 280 TK 380 Only OPERATING BASICS Switching Power ON OFF Adjusting the Volume Selecting a System Group Channel Time out Timer TOT TRUNKED OPERATION Trunking Format Placing a Dispatch Call Receiving a Dispatch Call Placing a Telephone Call Keypad Models Only Receiving a Telephone Call Keypad Models Only 14 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Trunking Format Transmitting Va Receiving SYSTEM SCAN Trunking Format Scanning Trunked Systems Scanning Conventional Systems Scan Lockout Scan Revert GROUP SCAN
15. ost display is used for the Selective Call X or Scrambler _ function The delete add indicators show the systems channels that are locked not locked out of the scanning sequence Selective Call and Scrambler are optional functions that can be programmed by your dealer Also displays received messages when using FleetSync PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Keys and 0 pages 5 and 6 can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed in the following table The programmable functions are dependant on the operation of the transceiver Conventional or Trunking Format Contact your dealer for further details on these functions Note If Function is programmed onto a key the DTMF keypad keypad models only can also be used for additional programmable keys Conventional Format is available for only the TK 280 and TK 380 models Conventional Trunking Function Format Format Auto Tel AUX Channel Down Channel Up DTMF ID BOT DTMF ID EOT Display Character Emergency Function Group Down Group Up Home Channel Home Group Key Lock Lamp Memory RCL STO Memory RCL Memory STO Conventional Trunking Format Format Function Message Mode Monitor A Monitor Unmute Momentary Monitor B Monitor Unmute Toggle Monitor C Carrier Squelch Momentary Monitor D Carrier Squelch Toggle
16. r is turned OFF To Transmit 1 Select your desired system and group or group and channel 2 Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode 3 Press the 4B or CP key to select the ID of the station you want to call You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press to erase an incorrect digit 4 Press the A or key to enter Status Mode 5 Press the 4B or CP key to select the status you want to transmit You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press to erase an incorrect digit 6 Press the PTT switch to initiate the Status call e COMPLETE is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted 25 To Receive The mail icon M will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received The display alternates between the caller ID and the message Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode To Review the Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the A key for more than 1 second to enter Stack Mode The last received message is displayed with the message number S Status appears with the number 2 Press the 4B or CD key to select the message you want to view if more than one message is stored in the stack memory 3 Press the S key to toggle between the message and the caller s ID 4 To erase the message press and hold the S key for more than 1 second Automatic Status Response
17. to view if more than one ID is stored in the stack memory 3 To erase the ID press and hold the S key for more than 1 second 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 ALL Fleet and enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets Supervisor call Note Broadcast and Supervisor calls are programmed functions that cannot be made with a keypad The ID range may be limited by programming 24 H Status Message You can send and receive 2 digit Status messages 10 79 which may be decided in your talk group Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters A maximum of 9 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver These saved messages can be reviewed after reception If the stack memory is full the oldest message will be erased when a new message is received The mail icon M lights when a message is stored in the stack memory Note All stored messages will be cleared when the transceiver powe
18. urther action After a correct 2 Tone signal is received and the squelch opens pressing the key programmed as Monitor will cancel the connection If your dealer programmed Transpond for 2 Tone Signalling your transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgment signal to the station that called you with the correct 2 Tone signal Transpond does not function when you are called as a Group call If your dealer programmed Tone Alert for 2 Tone Signalling your transceiver will emit a beep when the correct 2 Tone signal is received Note This transceiver is only capable of decoding 2 Tone Signals It cannot encode a 2 Tone Signal 21 FleetSync FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2 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 H Key Functions Press to change the transceiver mode as shown in the diagram below The key is available on keypad models only Press while in Stack Mode to toggle between the received message and the caller s ID Press and hold for more than 1 second to delete the displayed message Press while in Selcall or Status mode to select a station ID or your transceiver status Press to initiate a call Use the DTMF keypad to enter Selcall or Status numbers keypad models only Normal Operating Mode Hold A for Press 1 second an
19. use 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can generate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for technical assistance ATTENTION U S A Only The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery packs indicates KENWOOD s voluntary participatio
20. ver talks back on the current receive group GROUP SCAN Trunking Format Group Scan is available for both trunked and conventional systems This feature is useful when more than one group is programmed in a system Group Scan is set by your dealer on request It scans the revert groups as well as groups that are allowed to be scanned When a call is received the group indicator shows the group number and that group becomes the revert group Simply press the PTT switch to respond to the call You can also perform Group Scan while using a priority channel Please contact your dealer for information concerning Priority Scan CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Conventional Format 4 H Transmitting 1 Select the desired group and channel using the encoder and the Group or Channel keys 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor to check whether or not the channel is free If the channel is busy wait until it becomes free 3 Press the PTT switch and speak 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 Receiving 1 Select the desired group and channel using the encoder and the Group or Channel keys If the Scan function has been programmed you can switch it ON or OFF as desired 2 When you hear a caller s voice readjust the volume as necessary SCAN Conventional Format If the Scan funct
21. witch the transceiver OFF If the Radio Password function is programmed PASSWORD will appear on the display when the power is turned ON To unlock the transceiver enter the password then press the S key If you enter the wrong password an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits H Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Power switch Volume control to adjust the volume Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it H Selecting a System Group Channel Select the desired system and group Trunking Format using the encoder and the keys programmed with System or Group Up Down Select the desired group and channel Conventional Format using the encoder and the keys programmed with Group or Channel Up Down H Time out Timer TOT The purpose of the Time out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound To stop the tone release the PTT switch Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 10 minutes TRUNKED OPERATION Trunking Format H Placing a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the encoder and the System or Group keys 2 Press the PTT switch 3 If atone does not sound communication is possible st
22. y key New Message Display Mode Hold A or for 1 second Receive anew message Press A or receive a Selcall Press Aor Stack Mode H lt Selcall Mode Press Aor Status Mode 1 Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver Selcall Mode may be skipped or the transceiver may exit Selcall Mode automatically as shown by the dash arrow 22 H Selcall Selective Calling A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations To Transmit 1 Select your desired system and group or group and channel 2 Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode 3 Press the 4B or CD key to select the ID of the station you want to call You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad if Manual Dial is enabled Press to erase an incorrect digit 4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation To Receive An alert tone will sound the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode and the calling station s ID will appear when a Selcall is received To respond to the call press the PTT switch and 23 To View the Caller IDs in the Stack Memory The mail icon M will flash when a Selcall call is received and stacked 1 Press and hold the A key for more than 1 second to enter Stack Mode The last received Caller ID is displayed with the Caller ID number I ID appears with the number 2 Press the 4B or CD key to select the ID you want
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