INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2185 NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.
Thank You We are grateful you chose Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications. 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.
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 disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers. Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.
Information concerning battery packs: 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. • • • • • • Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger.
• • • • • • • 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 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 flame.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT............................... 1 Supplied Accessories........................................................ 1 PREPARATION ............................................................... 2 Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Battery Pack......................... 3 Installing the Antenna...................................................... 4 Installing the Belt Clip.....................................................
Sub-LCD Display...........................................................21 Switching to Conventional Mode..........................................21 Vibrator....................................................................21 CONVENTIONAL MODE.....................................................22 Key Operations.............................................................22 Display.....................................................................24 Programmable Functions.............................
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 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.
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.
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. MIC S A 2 Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.
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. MIC S A 2 Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone or Headset 1 2 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. Secure the connector in place using the attached screw.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Microphone Speaker MIC S 1 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0 # q Antenna connector Connect an antenna here {page 4}. w Selector Rotate to select your desired channel/ call address (voice calls) or status (status calls).
e Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver. r Transmit/ Busy indicator This LED lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a call. t Auxiliary (orange) key Press to activate its programmable function*. y Safety Catch Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack {page 3}.
BASIC OPERATIONS Switching Power ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. • • A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up. If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” appears on the display. If a key has been programmed as Transceiver Password, you must press this key first, before “PASSWORD” appears on the display. You must enter the password to unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, below.
TRUNKING MODE Key Operations MIC S 1 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0 #
q Selector Rotate to select your desired call address or status. w Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver. e Auxiliary (orange) key Press to activate its programmable function {page 13}. The default setting is None. r Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 13}. The default setting is Call.
Display Indicator Description Displays call addresses, received messages, and transceiver status messages. Displays received call types, transceiver functions, status numbers, and output power. 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. Flashes when you receive a message. Lights when a message is stored in the queue memory.
MPT Status Messages Display <> <> <> Transceiver status No Reply Call Address Invalid Calling Invalid <> Waiting for response from calling address <> Calling address is engaged <> Party Busy <> System Queued <> Call received from Inter-Prefix < Call received from Inter-Fleet <> Received PABX Call <> Received PSTN Call 12
Programmable Functions The Auxiliary, Side 1, Side 2, S, A, keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
Searching for a Control Channel After switching the power ON, press any key while the power-on text or unit number is displayed to begin searching for a control channel. • • • If no action is performed for 2 seconds, the transceiver will automatically begin searching for a control channel. “---” appears on the sub-display and an arrow scrolls across the main display while the transceiver is searching for a control channel.
■ Receiving a Voice Call 1 When a call is received, the caller’s unit number appears on the main display. • If you have the caller’s address set up in your transceiver, the call address is displayed instead of the unit number. • Depending on the type of call being received, a code will appear on the sub-display: CAL: An individual call is being received. GRP: A group conference call is being received. BCC: A group broadcast call is being received.
Status Calls ■ Making a Status Call 1 2 Rotate the selector or press the keys programmed as Call Address Up and Call Address Down to select your desired call address. Press the Status/ Stack key (default: S key), then rotate the selector to select your desired status. • 3 • 4 The status number appears on the sub-display. Press the Call key (or PTT switch if “PTT to Initiate Call” has been programmed) to send the status. “CALLING” appears on the display.
3 4 5 Press the key to end your message. Enter the ID number of the unit you want to send the message to. Press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the # key to transmit. ■ Receiving a Data Call 1 When a call is received, the display and flashes. • 2 icon appears on the The icon remains on the display when there is data in the stack. To view the message, refer to “Viewing the Stack”, on page18.
Viewing the Stack 1 Press the Status/ Stack key twice to enter the stack. • 2 Rotate the selector to view the stack entries. • • 3 4 “NEW” momentarily appears on the sub-display if the message has not yet been viewed. In the sub-display, “S” represents a status stack entry, “V” represents a voice stack entry, and “D” represents a data stack entry. Press the keys to scroll through the selected entry, to view the entire entry.
• 4 When the call divert is set, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the display. Additionally, the icon appears on the display and flashes. To end the call diversion, enter control code #41, then press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the # key. • • “CALLING” appears on the display. When the call divert is cleared, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the display. ■ Diverting Third Party Calls 1 2 3 4 Enter control code 44 to divert third party calls.
Keypad Entry Besides using the selector, you can enter dialing codes manually, by entering the numbers using the keypad. • Refer to the dialing codes listed in the appendix, starting on page 36. ■ Redialing If a key has been programmed with Redial, you can easily redial previously dialed call addresses. 1 Press the key programmed as Redial. 2 Rotate the selector to select 1 of the 3 last dialed numbers. 3 Press the Call key or the PTT switch to initiate the call.
Home Address If a key has been programmed with the Home Address function, you can press that key to jump to the pre-programmed call address. • “HAD” appears in the sub-display when the selected call address is the Home Address. Press Home Address a second time to return to the previous call address you were using. Site Lock Press and hold this key for 1 second to lock the Site. “SITE LOCKED” momentarily appears on the display. Press and hold this key again for 1 second to cancel Site Lock.
CONVENTIONAL MODE Key Operations MIC S 1 22 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0 #
q Selector Rotate to select your desired channel. w Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver. e Auxiliary (orange) key Press to activate its programmable function {page 25}. The default setting is None. r Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 25}. The default setting is Squelch Off.
Display Indicator Description Displays channel numbers (or names) and received messages. Displays channel numbers and transceiver functions. 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 when the Squelch Off function has been activated (squelch has been turned off). Appears while scanning. Flashes when you receive a message.
Programmable Functions The Auxiliary, Side 1, Side 2, S, A, keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • • • • • • • 1 2 3 Channel Down Channel Up Clear Clock Emergency (Trunking) 1 GPS Position Display 2 Key Lock • • • • • • • Lamp None Playback 3 Scan Scan Delete/Add Scrambler Squelch Off “Emergency (Trunking)” can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key.
Scanning Press the Scan key (default: S key) to begin scanning. • • While scanning, the icon and “SCAN” appear on the display. When a call is received, scanning stops and the channel number (or channel name if a name has been set up) appears. 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. To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key can be programmed with the Emergency function. Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency (Trunking). Squelch Off Press the Squelch Off key to listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected channel. • The icon appears and the Busy LED lights green while Squelch Off is activated. Press Squelch Off again to return to normal operation.
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 set by your dealer (default is 1 minute), 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 20 minutes.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Scrambler Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your call will be unable to clearly hear what you are saying. In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scrambler functions on their transceivers.
Backlight To turn the transceiver display backlight on, press the key Lamp. • • Once activated, the backlight remains on for 5 seconds. Pressing any key other than the PTT switch, the Power switch/ Volume control, and the Lamp key while the backlight is on will reset the backlight timer, allowing it to remain lit for an additional 5 seconds. To turn the transceiver backlight off immediately, press the Lamp key while the backlight is on.
Clock If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with its built-in clock. To view the clock any time, press the key programmed as Clock. If programmed by your dealer, the time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON. Note: Removing the battery pack or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Battery Power Indicator The battery power indicator displays the battery power remaining, as illustrated below: High Sufficient Low Very Low When the battery power is “Very Low”, replace or recharge the battery pack. If activated by your dealer, an alert tone will sound every 30 seconds and the LED indicator will blink red when the battery power is “Low”.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. Voice Recorder The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create voice memos and automated message responses. ■ Auto Recording If activated, the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted and received signals.
■ Auto Reply Message (Trunking Mode Only) You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls: 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • 2 The Auto Reply Message indicator ( appears on the display. ) When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller, and “GREETING” appears on the display.
■ Playback To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode. • • 2 Rotate the selector to select the channel which you want to play back. • • • 3 If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time of the recording will appear. To store the conversation record in the next available recording channel, press the Side 2 key.
APPENDIX 2 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Individual number 20 ~ 89 Group number 90 ~ 99 3 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Individual number 200 ~ 899 Group number 900 ~ 998 Emergency operator 112, 999 Enter the open channels 101 ~ 110 Network operator services 100, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 161, 171, 181, 191 4 Digit Dialing Function PABX call Dial String 1000 ~ 8999 5 Digit Dialing Function Dial String PABX call (single address word calls) First string (3 ~ 6) + Second string
6 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Common prefix Inter-fleet individual call Fleet # (2001 ~ 6050) + Individual # (20 ~ 89) Common prefix Inter-fleet group call Fleet # (2001 ~ 6050) + Group # (90 ~ 99) PABX call (extended addressing protocol) First string (0, 7, or 8) + Second string (00000 ~ 99999) 7 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Common prefix Inter-fleet individual call Fleet # (2001 ~ 6050) + Individual # (200 ~ 899) Common prefix Inter-fleet group call Fleet # (2001 ~ 6050) + Group
9 Digit Dialing Function Inter-prefix Inter-fleet individual call Dial String Prefix # (200 ~ 327) + Fleet # (2001 ~ 6050) + Individual # (20 ~ 89) Inter-prefix Inter-fleet group Prefix # (200 ~ 327) + Fleet # (2001 ~ call 6050) + Group # (90 ~ 99) PSTN call First string (0) + Second string (00000000 ~ 99999999) PABX call First string (7 or 8) + Second string (00000000 ~ 99999999) 10 Digit Dialing Function Inter-prefix Inter-fleet individual call Dial String Prefix # (200 ~ 327) + Fleet # (2001 ~ 605
Control Codes Function Dial String Call setup abandoned, call complete # Send status for dispatcher (status 0) 0 Send status for dispatcher (status nn) 0nn Group call (Conference call) 1 Group call (Broadcast call) 11 Priority voice system-wide-call 1981# Emergency voice system-wide-call 1982# Priority np data system-wide-call 1983# Emergency np data system-wide-call 1984# Short data system-wide-call 1985# Standard voice system-wide-call 1987# Short data on the control channel 2 Di
Function Dial String End dialed string # Send status for dispatcher (status 31) #0 Cancel divert own calls (voice & data, voice #41#, #411#, #412# only, data only) Cancel divert third party calls (voice & data, #44, #441, #442 voice only, data only) General cancellation by recipient #45#, #451#, #452# Cancel queue incoming calls #48# Cancel don’t disturb (voice & data, voice only, data only) #49#, #491#, #492# 40
