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Many factors are taken into consideration when implementing features and functionality of KNG Series radios. Easy of use and customer requirements are among the most important to us. Most enhancements are achieved thru radio firmware updates. Current firmware and radio editor versions, along with the latest user manuals and addendums, are available for download in the support section of the RELM Wireless web site.
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Contents Introduction............................................................................................... 1 FCC Requirements................................................................................... 1 Safety Precautions................................................................................. 2 National and International Standards..................................................... 3 Federal Communications Commission Regulations..............................
Function Selection................................................................................. 18 Touch Screen Selection ...................................................................... 18 Navigation Wheel Selection ................................................................ 19 Menu Screen Selection ....................................................................... 20 Exiting the Menu.................................................................................. 22 Menu Options......
Keypad Programming.......................................................................... 37 Monitor................................................................................................. 38 Nuisance Channel Delete.................................................................... 39 Priority Channel Select........................................................................ 40 Priority Scan.........................................................................................
Zone Scan List..................................................................................... 60 Zone Select.......................................................................................... 61 User Picklist Options............................................................................. 62 User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard.................................... 63 User Selectable Encryption Key..........................................................
KNG Mobile Operation Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio from RELM Wireless. The KNG APCO Project 25 radio offers an array of programmable functionality to help radio users get the most out of their portable communications. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio prior to operation. This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures for the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio.
KNG Mobile Operation Safety Precautions • Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting caps. • Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere (petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.). • Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the antenna.
KNG Mobile Operation National and International Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance.
KNG Mobile Operation following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits. http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html Federal Communications Commission Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S.
KNG Mobile Operation to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only.
KNG Mobile Operation RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. Operating Instructions: Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time.
KNG Mobile Operation The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form. This software is licensed solely for use within this product. US Patent Nos.
KNG Mobile Operation Radio Controls ON/OFF - Volume USB Port BK RADIO LCD Screen Channel Select LED TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz MON Mic Jack Programmable Buttons SCAN ZONE Emergency Button OK MENU Menu Navigation Menu Select Home Button On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume knob. Pushing the button in and releasing will toggle the state of the mobile from on to off and back.
KNG Mobile Operation USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and configuring the radio with the Windows PC programming software. LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons. Up to three lines of information can be displayed in the main display window. (See Display Options) LED: The LED indicator is used to show various operational states such as active receive and active transmit.
KNG Mobile Operation LCD Touch Screen KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon. The top line displays radio activity such as transmit and receive indications, scan operations, etc. The middle section shows programmed information for the selected channel.
KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators Receiver Signal Strength RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog H High Transmit Power L Low Transmit Power P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel Selected channel is encrypted.
KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators C Channel Scan On Z P Zone Scan On C P Priority Scan On Repeater Talkaround Enabled Monitor Mode Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation Open Audio - 12 - Index
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Information Display Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor.
KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button Options NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text. SCAN = Active, SCAN = Inactive.
KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button Options (cont) SEC Transmit Secure (Encrypted Models) SQ AD Squelch Adjust SURV Surveillance Mode T/A Repeater Talkaround TXAD Transmit Digital (Mixed Mode Operation) TXCG User Selectable TX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (Analog or Mixed Mode Operation) TXNAC User Selectable TX NAC (Digital or Mixed Mode Operation) UKEY User Selectable Encryption Key (Encrypted Models) UKST User Selectable Encryption Keyset (Encrypted OTAR Models) UNIT Unit-to-Unit Call
KNG Mobile Operation Microphone Controls Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart Microphone. KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch.
KNG Mobile Operation Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to transmit. Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone can be programmed via PC to access specific radio functions.
KNG Mobile Operation Function Selection Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone button selections or as part of a menu list. NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone. Touch Screen Selection To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.
KNG Mobile Operation Navigation Wheel Selection The navigation wheel on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to toggle functions and access menu lists. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to open the menu or toggle the highlighted item. The active button will be indicated by an outline. TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Menu Screen Selection By programming a button as “MENU” a list of additional functions are accessed by pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK. TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ OK Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SCAN ZONE MENU Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons to highlight the desired function. P1 Ø TXDSecure H ✓ 1: TX Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Use “ENTER” to select the function. P1 Ø TXDSecure H ✓ 1: TX Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.645 MHz 4: Versions Z P ESC PREV NEXT ENTER When selected, a menu for the function will show in the display. Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons to highlight the desire setting and “ENTER” to select or set the function.
KNG Mobile Operation Exiting the Menu To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”. P1 Ø TXDSecure H ✓ 1: TX Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Menu Options The following items may be programmed as menu items.
KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Items Keypad CxCSS Picklist Allows programming of channels, zones and global settings. Allows programming of the selectable Code Guard list. NAC Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Network Access Code list. TGID Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Talk Group ID list. Call List Allows programming of the P25 IDs and associated labels in the call list.
KNG Mobile Operation Basic Operation Receive 1. Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. 2. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise or by selecting “Monitor” from the menu list and selecting "Open" . Turn the Volume knob to set a comfortable volume level. Press the [MON] button again or select desired monitor mode from the “Monitor” menu to stop squelch noise. 3.
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit 1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. 2. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. 3. Release the PTT switch to stop transmitting. 4. If the TX annunciator does not appear and a tone is heard, you are on a receive-only channel or the channel is busy and Busy Channel Lockout is enabled.
KNG Mobile Operation Function Details Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed as touch-screen buttons or to the three buttons available on some microphone models. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a "MENU" button. This section covers the operation of user accessible functions. Backlight TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Busy Channel Operation The radio can be programmed for different behavior when a channel is busy. Indicate - When a channel is busy the front panel LED will flash green. Busy Channel LED Lockout - When a channel is busy the LED flashes and Push-to-talk will be disabled. When PTT is pressed a Busy message will show in the display. OK TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Secure OneBusy Channel 155.645 MHz MON SCAN SCN+ Override - LED flashes and first PTT displays the Busy message.
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Scan RTXD P1 Ø H Z C P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SCAN SCN+ MENU When Channel Scan is on, the C When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently operating Zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of the LCD display. If allowed, the scan list can be edited by the radio user.
KNG Mobile Operation Scanning Code Guarded Channels When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for the proper Code Guard value. If the signal contains the proper Code Guard value, the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the radio resumes scanning immediately. Transmitting with Scan On The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector knob unless Talkback Scan is enabled or “Transmit on Priority 1” is enabled (see Priority Scan).
KNG Mobile Operation Vote Scan (Requires Option KZA0581) Channels in a multicast conventional systems can be added to the scan list and designated as “voted” channels. When a signal is received on a voted channel the radio checks all voted channels and selects the channel with the best signal. If enabled, vote scanning takes place whenever the channel scan switch in on. NOTE: Channel voting occurs only with Channel Scan and is disabled when Zone Scanning.
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Scan List TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 155.645 MHz MHz MON SCAN SCN+ Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of the LCD display. MENU Touch Screen or Button Assignment Channel P1 ØScan List TXD H Z P ✓ 1: Channel Channel 16 Label #1 2: Channel Secure One Label #2 3: Channel 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Select P1 Ø SelectH TXD Channel 1: Channel Channel 16 One 2: Channel Secure One Two 3: Channel 155.645 MHz Three ESC PREV NEXT Z P ✓ ENTER In addition to the channel knob, Channel Selection can be accomplished via the touch screen, using the navigation buttons or entered from the KAA0290 microphone. If assigned as a Touch Screen or function button, press the button to open the Channel Select menu.
KNG Mobile Operation Cloning TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SCAN SCN+ The KNG Mobile radio can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Refer to the cloning cable instruction manual for cloning information between radios.
KNG Mobile Operation Emergency Signaling Sending an Emergency Call If programmed, the Orange button on the front panel is used to send an emergency call on the programmed Emergency channel. The emergency channel must be programmed to transmit in digital mode. OK Press and hold the button to initiate an Emergency Call. TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 EMERGENCY Secure One ID 1235 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Control Lockout P1 Ø Lock H PZ ✓ TXDControl Unlocked Channel 16 Lock One Keypad Only Secure Lock All Buttons 155.645 MHz ESC PREV NEXT ENTER The KNG mobile offers two lockout settings, "Lock Keypad Only" and "Lock All Buttons". "Lock Keypad Only" locks all touch screen and button operations except the three side buttons on the microphone. "Lock All Buttons" locks all touch screen and button operations including the three side buttons on the microphone.
KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Keypad Ø TXD P1Programming H PZ ✓ Keypad16 Channel Call list Secure One NAC 155.645Pick MHzList ESC PREV NEXT ENTER Much of the information stored in the KNG mobile radio can be edited using the KAA0290 Microphone. Four separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor software. Keypad programming selections can only be assigned as a menu item. Open the menu as described in the Navigation section to select the information you want to edit.
KNG Mobile Operation Monitor TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz PRI SCAN Selective applies only to digital and mixed mode channels. MON MENU Touch Screen or Button Assignment Monitor P1 Ø Mode H TXD Selective Channel 16 Normal Secure One Monitor 155.645 Open MHz ESC PREV NEXT There are four settings available for monitoring traffic on a selected channel.
KNG Mobile Operation Nuisance Channel Delete TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 2 Secure One Orange Team 155.645 MHz 171.045 MHz PRI NUIS SCAN If enabled, a Nuisance Channel can be temporarily removed from the Scan List. Nuisance Channel Delete can be assigned as a touch screen item or on a microphone function button. MENU To temporarily remove a channel from the scan list, press the assigned button while the nuisance channel is being received.
KNG Mobile Operation Priority Channel Select Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone specific (Zone). Radio-wide priority channels are monitored regardless of the current operating zone. (See Priority Scan for more details.) Ø Channel TXD P1 P1 H PZ ✓ 1: System 2: System 16 P2 Channel Channel 3: Zone P1 Channel Secure One 4: Zone P2 Channel 155.
KNG Mobile Operation System Priority Channel Selection (continued) P1 Ø 1 ZoneH TXD Priority 1: Blue Zone Channel 16 2: Red Zone Secure One 3: Green Zone 155.645 MHz ESC PREV NEXT Z P ✓ ENTER Priority 1 Channel P1 Ø TXD H PZ ✓ 1: Channel Channel 16 1 2: Channel Secure One 2 3: Channel 155.645 MHz 3 ESC PREV NEXT The Zone selection menu will be displayed. Highlight the zone of the desired priority channel and press the "ENTER" buttons. The Channel selection menu will then be displayed.
KNG Mobile Operation Ø Channel TXD P1 P1 H PZ ✓ 1: System 2: System 16 P2 Channel Channel 3: Zone P1 Channel Secure One 4: Zone P2 Channel 155.645 MHz ESC PREV NEXT PREV NEXT ENTER Priority 1 Channel P1 Ø TXD H PZ ✓ 1: Channel Channel 16 1 2: Channel Secure One 2 3: Channel 155.645 MHz 3 ESC PREV NEXT Open the menu as described in the Navigation section and select the Zone Priority channel you wish to change. Press "ENTER" to open Priority Channel menu.
KNG Mobile Operation Priority Scan R TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SCAN PSCN MENU Two channels can be designated as priority channels. When Priority Scan is on, these channels are monitored for incoming traffic. When a qualified signal is detected the speaker is opened to listen to the message. If a message is detected on the channel designated as Priority 2, the radio will continue to monitor Priority 1 channel for activity.
KNG Mobile Operation Rekey Request Rekey P1 ØRequestH TXD Channel 16 Rekey Now? Secure One 155.645 MHz ESC YES Z P ✓ On radios equipped with optional digital encryption and over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF). For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming. Refer to your PC programming documentation for more information.
KNG Mobile Operation Repeater Talkaround TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz PRI T/A SCAN MENU In Repeater Talkaround (T/A) mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive frequency of the selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be displayed on the top line of the LCD. NOTE: Channels programmed as receive only are not affected by the Talkaround selection.
KNG Mobile Operation Squelch Adjust RXA TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz PSCN SQ AD Squelch can be assigned as a touch screen or menu list item or on a microphone function button. MON MENU Squelch P1 Ø AdjustH TXD Z P ✓ Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz ESC - Squelch Adjust is used to change the signal strength required for the radio's speaker to unmute.
KNG Mobile Operation Surveillance Mode TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz MON SURV SCAN MENU When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.) and lighting functions (LEDs and Display) are disabled. The LCD Touchscreen is set to the dimmest setting. For best operation Surveillance Mode should be assigned as a touch screen button or on a microphone function button. To enable or disable surveillance mode, press the assigned button.
KNG Mobile Operation Tactical OTAR The Tactical Over-the-Air Rekeying option allows a key source KNG radio to send individual encryption keys to OTAR equipped target radios without the need for a full Key Management Facility (KMF). For proper operation the Source and Target radios require specific control key loads and PC editor settings. Refer to the Tactical OTAR documentation for more information. Sending Keys P1 Ø Key H TXD Send 1: Key 16 One Channel 2: Key Two Secure One 3: KeyMHz Three 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Sending Keys (continued) Target P1 ØKey SlotH TXD Z P ✓ Slot 1 16 Channel Slot 2One Secure Slot 3 MHz 155.645 If the “Key Pick List Target” is programmed the pick list target screen is displayed. Select the desired target key slot. This is the key pick list slot where the target radio will store the transferred key. Press "ENTER" to begin the key transfer. ESC PREV NEXT TXD P1 Ø ENTER H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Key Transfer Secure One Successful 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Tactical OTAR Error Code Table Code Description 01 General Failure 02 DTEK Not Found or Not AES 04 MTEK Not Found or Not AES F0 General Failure during Key Wrap F1 Key Not Found for Key Wrap F4 Key to Wrap Key is Not identified as a KEK Receiving Keys R TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ ChannelKey 16 1 Secure One Received 155.
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Digital TXD P1 Ø H Z P ✓ Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 155.645 MHz MHz MON TXAD SCAN MENU When Transmit Digital is on, channels programmed for mixed-mode transmit will transmit in digital mode. When off, mixedmode channels transmit in analog mode. When transmitting in digital mode the display shows 'D' behind the TX indicator. In analog transmit, 'A" will follow the indicator.
