INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7180 TK-8180 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1766-10 (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.
NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed 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. ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 TOOLS REQUIRED .............................................................................. 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ..............................
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........... SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... STATUS MESSAGE ............................................................................ SHORT MESSAGE ............................................................................. LONG MESSAGE .............................................................................. GPS REPORT .................................................................................
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 the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they 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 self-tapping screws.
GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL q we rt !4 !3 y u i o !0 !1 !2 q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. w key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Up. e key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Down. r key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Up. t key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
!0 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is CH/GID Up. !2 ■ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is None (no function). !3 Speaker Internal speaker. !4 PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
Indicator Description Appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone IDs. Appears when the Horn Alert function is activated. Appears when the Scrambler function is activated. Appears when the Public Address function is activated. Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning sequence. Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1 option is activated. Appears when an Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option is activated.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The , , , , , S, A, , and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
OPERATING BASICS OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDs in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up.
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up and Zone Down. • The default setting for the • The default setting for the key is Zone Up. key is Zone Down. Select the desired channel or group ID using the keys programmed as CH/GID Up and CH/GID Down. • The default setting for the key is CH/GID Up. Names can be programmed for zones and channels/ group IDs with up to 12 characters each.
TRUNKING ZONES PLACING A DISPATCH CALL 1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the PTT Proceed 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. • Your dealer can deactivate the PTT Proceed tone, if necessary. Ask your dealer for details.
CONVENTIONAL ZONES TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off 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.
2-TONE SIGNALING 2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. ■ RECEIVING When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • The LED indicator flashes orange. • To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.
SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan. • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority channels will be scanned even if they are not within the currently selected zone.
SCAN REVERT You can select Revert zones and channels/ group IDs using the Zone and CH/GID keys. Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available. • Last Called Revert: The last zone/ group ID received is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. • Last Used Revert: The last zone/ group ID responded to is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. • Selected: The last zone/ group ID selected is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION 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. 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.
■ 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 make a call to all units in the selected fleet (Interfleet call). Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).
■ RECEIVING The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received. Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode. ■ REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode. • The last received message is displayed with the message number. 2 Press the keys to select the desired message. • If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the and keys.
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MANUAL DIALING Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. ■ METHOD 1 Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the optional keypad. • If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent.
STORE AND SEND Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • “ ” appears on the display. 2 Press the and keys to select a digit. • Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using an optional DTMF keypad. 3 Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit. • Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.
■ DIALING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the and or keys or press the appropriate DTMF key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32). • The stored entry appears on the display. 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call. ■ CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.
DTMF SIGNALING DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed in your transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code. You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not programmed with a matching code. When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • The LED indicator flashes orange.
EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary. • When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up by your dealer.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TALK AROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the station you want to contact is too far away, or there are geographical obstacles in the way, you may not be able to contact the station.
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 conversation will not be able 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.
LCD BRIGHTNESS The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness. • Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and then back to high. HORN ALERT To use the Horn Alert function, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2 unit.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 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 for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and 3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
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 You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • The Auto Reply Message indicator ( ) appears on the display. 2 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 “ ” appears on the display.
