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User Manual - Page 1
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-690 series
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-790 series
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-890 series
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User Manual - Page 2
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We believe this product. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
• TK-690H: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-790: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-790H: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-890: UHF FM Transceiver • TK-890H: UHF FM Transceiver KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile applications...
User Manual - Page 3
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...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause them to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual....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 ...
User Manual - Page 4
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...CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 Supplied Accessories 1
PREPARATION 3 Tools Required 3 Power Cable Connection 3 Installing the Transceiver 4
GETTING ACQUAINTED 5 Basic Front Panel (KCH-10 5 Basic Panel ... Volume 15 Selecting a Group 15 Selecting a Channel 15 Making a Call 15 DTMF CALLS 16 Manual Dialing 16 Redialing 16 Auto Dialing 16 OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS 18 Time-out Timer (TOT 18 Busy...
User Manual - Page 5
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Item
Part Number
TK-890 (B) TK-890(B) TK-890 TK-790 (B) TK-790 (B) TK-790 TK-690 (B)
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Microphone and microphone cable 1 Microphone hanger Mounting bracket Power cable assembly Fuse (15 A) Speaker short plug Cover Retaining band
Knob
Hex-headed screw Self-tapping screw (5 x 16 mm) Self-tapping screw (4 x 16 mm) Spring washer Flat washer Warranty card (USA/ Canada only) Instruction manual...
User Manual - Page 7
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... in the firewall, where the power cable can be passed through.
• If no hole exists, use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
■ Tools Required
Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend below ) and circle cutters
Drill Bit Size
4.2 mm...
User Manual - Page 9
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... increase the group selection by one step.
The BUSY (green) indicator lights while the selected channel is set as No Function.
!1 PF5 key 5 y CH (Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to decrease the group selection by one step. (See page 11 for other programmable functions...
User Manual - Page 12
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!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
Press these PF (programmable function) keys to activate their programmable functions {page 11}. The default is set as No Function.
!7 PF5 key
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User Manual - Page 13
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... Tone is ON.
R1 ~ R15 indicates remote channels. Appears when audio output is in the scanning sequence if group scan has been set to "Multi" (please consult your dealer for setting the scan). Appears when Aux B is enabled.
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User Manual - Page 16
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...When you receive a call from the base station with the current code.
2 Press the GRP Up/ Down keys, or use the CH control to select the desired setting.
3 Press the OPT key. When monitor is emitted and the...the normal channel.
12 OPT (Scrambler)
If you have an optional scrambler board installed in your transceiver, you can be used while scanning, pressing this key to turn the intercom feature ON...
User Manual - Page 17
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The public address can be set up two different ways: ON HOOK or OFF HOOK. rCL (or RCL) will activate. If there is... in progress.
13 When a signal appears on the priority channel, the transceiver will halt, the audio is in the scanning sequence, an error tone sounds. OST (Operator Selectable Tone)
This feature allows you activate scan, a tone sounds, the SCN (or SCAN) icon appears,...
User Manual - Page 18
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... useful when you are close to the mobiles you activate this function while scanning and receiving a call without using this key to .
14 You can manually adjust the squelch level using a repeater.
When you want to talk to switch between "Internal" and "External" speaker. This function is selected, a tone sounds and...
User Manual - Page 20
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...a maximum of 16 digits 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, then press 2, 5, 8, 0, , or # to press... Press and hold the PTT switch.
• If Keypad Auto PTT is either manually or automatically, will appear on the display. Note: If the transceiver power is switched OFF, the redial...
User Manual - Page 22
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...set Priority1 and Priority2 channels when this function is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will only open the squelch when the proper code...
■ Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) BCL prevents you from interfering with other stations that may be set up by your dealer.
■ Time-out Timer (TOT) The TOT is in use, a warning tone...
User Manual - Page 23
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... will not change the value.
■ Dead Beat Disable (DBD) After receiving a DBD code, the transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgement signal. If dead end is turned ON and OFF... maximum value, it rolls over to the minimum or maximum number. If the radio receives a DBD reset code, the transceiver will automatically send an acknowledgement signal. After the pre-selected time ...
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