INSTRUCTION MANUAL CALL MON SCN SP OP A B OS VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7150 TK-8150 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER © B62-1619-10 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
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 detailed information.
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.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................................ 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 1 PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 2 TOOLS REQUIRED ........................................................................................... 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ........................................................................
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.
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.
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.
ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE q Volume Control Rotate to adjust the volume level. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume. w Display (See page 5.) 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 (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON.
!0 PF5 Key Press this key to activate its programmable auxiliary function {page 7}. The default setting is None. !1 PF6 Key Press this key to activate its programmable auxiliary function {page 7}. The default setting is None. !2 TX / BUSY LEDs The TX LED lights red while transmitting. In Conventional Groups, the BUSY LED lights green while receiving. !3 PTT switch To transmit, press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive.
REAR PANEL Power input connector Antenna connector 6 6-pin connector (for accessories) 25-pin connector (for accessories)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press and hold the microphone # key for 1 second. • “D” appears on the display. 2 Press the # key again. • “D–CLEAR” 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.
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™.
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.
■ 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).
■ Receiving The mail icon ( ) 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. ■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Message Mode 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.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents any single 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 a warning function to alert you before the TOT expires.
EMERGENCY OPERATION Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency to enter Emergency Operation. • The duration you need to hold the key depends on how your transceiver has been set up. • The transceiver will switch to the pre-programmed emergency channel/ group ID. While in Emergency Operation, the transceiver will perform the emergency cycle; it will automatically switch between transmitting and receiving. The duration of each transmission and reception period is set up by your dealer.
