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Instruction Manual - Page 1
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
POWER GRP
TX BUSY
VOL
CH
POWER GRP
TX BUSY VOL
CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST
MON SCN
CH
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-690 series
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-790 series
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-890 series
© B62-0970-50 (K) 09 08 07 06 05
Instruction Manual - Page 2
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... your land mobile applications. We believe this product. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. 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 We are grateful you will provide dependable...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
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... installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are enclosed in a gasoline service... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual. This equipment generates, uses and can be applicable:...is aware of, and understands, hazards common to Part 15 of any transceiver. These limits are designed...
Instruction 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
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... listed in the following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. If any items have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
■ Supplied Accessories
Quantity
Item
Part Number
TK-890 (B) TK-890(B) TK-890 TK-790 (B) TK-790 (B) TK-790 TK-690 (B)
H H H
Microphone and microphone cable...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
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... or parts. The following preparation instructions are required for an existing hole, conveniently located in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for use a circle cutter to drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet.
2 Run the two power cable leads through .
• If no hole exists, use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
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...attached screw. The BUSY (green) indicator lights while the selected channel is set as No Function.
!1 PF5 key 5
r Microphone connector Insert the ... default is in use.
y CH (Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to activate their programmable functions {page 11}. GETTING ACQUAINTED
■ Basic Front Panel (KCH...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
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...remote channels.
Appears when audio output is ON.
Appears when Aux C is set to "Multi" (please consult your dealer for setting the scan). Also displays the channel status: P1 indicates a Priority 1 .... Appears when the selected group is in the scanning sequence if group scan has been set by DTMF or 2-Tone signaling.
Appears when the selected channel is in the scanning sequence...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
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The default is set as No Function.
!7 PF5 key
8 !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}.
Instruction Manual - Page 13
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... when the selected channel is enabled.
Appears when the optional scrambler board is in the scanning sequence if group scan has been set to "Multi" (please consult your dealer for setting the scan).
Appears when signaling squelch is enabled.
9
Appears when Operator Selectable Tone is turned OFF. PP indicates a Priority 1 and 2 channel...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
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... 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. Press this key for 1 second. The intercom can be used , the MON icon appears on the display. OPT (Scrambler)
If you have an optional scrambler board installed in your...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
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...periodically checked for a signal. SCN (Scan)
Press this key to the normal channel. Scan can be set up two different ways: ON HOOK or OFF HOOK. A tone sounds and the display returns to activate .... To enter carrier squelch scan, press the MON key while scan is in the scanning sequence, an error tone sounds. To select a decode/encode pair:
1 Press and hold the OST key for 1 second...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
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... this key to select the desired level. 3 Press the SQ key. SQ (Squelch Level) You can use the CH control to make a call . You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function while scanning and receiving a call without using a repeater. However, all audio will be emitted from the other control...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
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....
16 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, then press 2, 5, 8, 0, , or # to enter...16 digits.
• Press and hold the PTT switch.
• If Keypad Auto PTT is either manually or automatically, will be redialed.
Store: To store a number in memory:
1 Press the # key...
Instruction Manual - Page 22
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...a warning tone sounds and the transceiver does not transmit. When the transceiver receives a correct code, the CALL icon flashes. To stop the warning tone, release the PTT switch. OTHER ...Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) BCL prevents you from interfering with other stations that may be set Priority1 and Priority2 channels when this function is received. The transceiver will transmit.
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