INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL CH POWER MON CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST GRP SCN TX BUSY VOL CH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-690 series TK-790 series TK-890 series VHF FM TRANSCEIVER UHF FM TRANSCEIVER © B62-0970-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land 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 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. WARNING! ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................................... 1 Supplied Accessories .............................................................................. 1 PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 3 Tools Required ......................................................................................... 3 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 have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Microphone and microphone cable Microphone hanger Fuse (15 A) Power cable assembly Cover Hex-headed screw 2 Retaining band Self-tapping screw (5 x 16 mm) Self-tapping screw (4 x 16 mm) Mounting bracket Speaker short plug Knob Spring washer Flat washer
PREPARATION WARNING! ◆ 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 AID IN DETERMINING IF THEY WILL PERFORM NORMALLY WHILE TRANSMITTING.
■ Installing the Transceiver WARNING! 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Basic Front Panel (KCH-10) q w POWER GRP e TX BUSY VOL r CH t y u i o !0 !1 q POWER switch Press to switch the power ON (or OFF). w GRP (Group) keys Press GRP Up to increase the group selection by one step. Press GRP Down to decrease the group selection by one step. (See page 11 for other programmable functions for these keys.) e TX, BUSY indicators The TX (red) indicator lights while transmitting. The BUSY (green) indicator lights while the selected channel is in use.
■ Basic Panel Display e r t y u i o !0 !1 !1!2 !2 !3 w q 6 q Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. w Displays the operating group or channel number. Also displays the channel status: P1 indicates a Priority 1 channel; P2 indicates a Priority 2 channel; PP indicates a Priority 1 and 2 channel; HC indicates a Home Channel; tA indicates Talk Around mode; rCL indicates a Recall Channel; r1 ~ r15 indicates remote channels.
■ Full-featured Front Panel (KCH-11) q er t w y POWER MON CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST u i GRP o SCN TX BUSY VOL !0 CH !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 q POWER switch Press to switch the power ON (or OFF). w GRP (Group) keys Press GRP Up to increase the group selection by one step. Press GRP Down to decrease the group selection by one step. (See page 11 for other programmable functions for these keys.
!2 CH (Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to decrease it. (Alternatively, this control can be programmed with group up/down.) !3 PF1 key !4 PF2 key !5 PF3 key !6 PF4 key !7 PF5 key 8 Press these PF (programmable function) keys to activate their programmable functions {page 11}. The default is set as No Function.
■ Full-featured Panel Display e rt w CALL MON y u SCAN SP i o !0 !1 !2 !3 OPT A B C OST q q Displays the operating Group/ Channel number, the Group/ Channel name, and the transceiver status. w Displays the operating group or channel number.
■ Rear Panel 9 pin connector (for accessories) Power input connector ■ Microphone PTT (Push To Talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The following functions can be programmed onto the GRP Up, GRP Down, MON, SCN, and PF1 ~ PF9 keys. If desired, you do not need to have a function programmed onto a key (No Function). Please contact your dealer for more information on these functions. (Channel Up/ Group Up) (Channel Down/ Group Down) Press these keys to increase or decrease the channel number or group number (respectively). Pressing the key momentarily will change the number by 1 step.
DIM (Dimmer) Press this key to adjust the brightness of the display and key backlight. Also press this key to turn the TX and BUSY indicators and the DTMF microphone keypad backlight ON or OFF. EMG (Emergency Call) Press this key to initiate an emergency call (requires ANI board). When an emergency call is made, no tone is emitted and the display does not change. To end the emergency call, turn the transceiver power OFF. HA (Horn Alert) Press this key to turn the Horn Alert function ON or OFF.
OST (Operator Selectable Tone) This feature allows you to select a signaling tone from the pre-programmed QT/DQT list. Press this key to activate OST. The OST icon appears on the display. To select a decode/encode pair: 1 Press and hold the OST key for 1 second. A tone sounds. 2 Press the GRP Up/ Down keys, or use the CH control to select the desired decode/encode pair. TONE and the tone number or OST and the OST name appear on the display. 3 Press the OST key.
SP (Speaker Internal/ External) Press this key to switch between “Internal” and “External” speaker. When “External” is selected, a tone sounds and the SP icon appears on the display. You can use this function while scanning and receiving a call. However, all audio will be emitted from the PA speaker. SPM (Speaker 1-2 Mute) This feature requires dual head configuration. Press this key to disable the speaker audio from the other control head.
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the POWER switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF) • The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON. ■ Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease it. ■ Selecting a Group Press the Group Up or Group Down keys, or use the CH control (depending on which one is programmed with the group functions).
DTMF CALLS You can make DTMF calls using the optional KMC-28 DTMF microphone. ■ Manual Dialing To dial a number manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. • If Keypad Auto PTT is enable, you do not need to press the PTT switch (please consult your dealer for enabling this function). 2 Press the desired DTMF keys. ■ Redialing A maximum of 16 digits can be redialed. The last number dialed, either manually or automatically, will be redialed. To redial a number: 1 Press the key.
Confirm: To confirm a stored number: 1 Press the # key. • A “D” will appear on the display. 2 Press the key. • “D–” will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key (1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to confirm. • The stored digits will appear on the display and the DTMF tones will sound. Send: To send a stored number: 1 Press the key. • An “A” will appear on the display. 2 Press the memory channel key (1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to send.
OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS The following functions can be set up by your dealer. ■ Time-out Timer (TOT) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapses. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will sound. To stop the warning tone, release the PTT switch. ■ Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) BCL prevents you from interfering with other stations that may be using the same channel as you.
■ Roll Over/ Dead End If roll over is enabled and you are pressing the GRP Up/ Down keys, or rotating the CH control, when you reach the maximum or minimum number, the number will roll over to the minimum or maximum number. For example, when turning the CH control clockwise, the channel number increases. When it reaches its maximum value, it rolls over to its minimum value and then starts to increase again. If dead end is selected, when you reach the maximum or minimum value, the value will not change.
