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... HU LV LT MT PL SK SI BG RO HR TR ISO3166 Information on our health and the environment. INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281A 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281E NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries...
... HU LV LT MT PL SK SI BG RO HR TR ISO3166 Information on our health and the environment. INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281A 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281E NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries...
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...designers. This transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be downloaded at: https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html For example, each model. Consider this manual to program the frequency, signalling, and other stations. • Equipped with an easy... Control Program) is pursuing "user friendliness". Thank you will find that lets you know what you . Allow the manual to page 1. TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-281E: 144 MHz FM Transceiver MARKET CODES K: The Americas E: Europe Mn: General (Where "n" represents a variation number...
...designers. This transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be downloaded at: https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html For example, each model. Consider this manual to program the frequency, signalling, and other stations. • Equipped with an easy... Control Program) is pursuing "user friendliness". Thank you will find that lets you know what you . Allow the manual to page 1. TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-281E: 144 MHz FM Transceiver MARKET CODES K: The Americas E: Europe Mn: General (Where "n" represents a variation number...
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... transceiver, turn OFF the transceiver and wait for a 13.8 V power source. it close to power the transceiver. If in the instruction manual. the transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify the transceiver unless instructed by this happens, turn OFF the power immediately. Never use ... headphones while mobiling. • Do not transmit with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this manual or other KENWOOD documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it is simply too dangerous. • Be...
... transceiver, turn OFF the transceiver and wait for a 13.8 V power source. it close to power the transceiver. If in the instruction manual. the transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify the transceiver unless instructed by this happens, turn OFF the power immediately. Never use ... headphones while mobiling. • Do not transmit with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this manual or other KENWOOD documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it is simply too dangerous. • Be...
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CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 7 CHAPTER 2 ...
CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 7 CHAPTER 2 ...
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... 47 2 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 47 DCS 48 3 SELECTING A DCS CODE 48 DCS CODE ID SCAN 49 4 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS 5 MANUAL DIALING 50 DTMF MONITOR 50 6 DTMF TX HOLD 51 AUTOMATIC DIALER 51 7 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 51 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 52 8 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
... 47 2 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 47 DCS 48 3 SELECTING A DCS CODE 48 DCS CODE ID SCAN 49 4 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS 5 MANUAL DIALING 50 DTMF MONITOR 50 6 DTMF TX HOLD 51 AUTOMATIC DIALER 51 7 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 51 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 52 8 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
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...) Microphone 1 K, E market (DTMF Mic) DC power cable (Blade) 1 Fuse (Blade) 1 Mounting bracket 1 Screw set 1 Microphone hanger 1 Warranty card (K, E market only) 1 Instruction manual 1 Instruction manual (E market only) 2 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below . A market area code (K, E, M2) can be found on the label attached to do Press and release...
...) Microphone 1 K, E market (DTMF Mic) DC power cable (Blade) 1 Fuse (Blade) 1 Mounting bracket 1 Screw set 1 Microphone hanger 1 Warranty card (K, E market only) 1 Instruction manual 1 Instruction manual (E market only) 2 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below . A market area code (K, E, M2) can be found on the label attached to do Press and release...
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.... 6 Release Mic [PTT] to receive. 7 Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 to continue communication. 8 YOUR FIRST QSO Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? 2 Reading this manual. 12 3 5 6 1 Press [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on the air right away. The instructions...
.... 6 Release Mic [PTT] to receive. 7 Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 to continue communication. 8 YOUR FIRST QSO Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try? 2 Reading this manual. 12 3 5 6 1 Press [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on the air right away. The instructions...
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...]/[DWN]. Turn to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. Press and hold for 1 second while in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to select: • Operating frequencies when in VFO Mode {page 15}. • Memory Channels when in Menu Mode {page 18...
...]/[DWN]. Turn to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. Press and hold for 1 second while in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to select: • Operating frequencies when in VFO Mode {page 15}. • Memory Channels when in Menu Mode {page 18...
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... 59}. u PF/D key The default function of this key is in sequence. First press the Mic PF key assigned the 3 ENTER function {page 59}. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on message, or other character strings {page 63}. 13 t VFO/B key Identical...
... 59}. u PF/D key The default function of this key is in sequence. First press the Mic PF key assigned the 3 ENTER function {page 59}. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on message, or other character strings {page 63}. 13 t VFO/B key Identical...
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So, while using a repeater, the ASC function periodically checks the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. Note: ◆ You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, you can turn the Reverse ...
So, while using a repeater, the ASC function periodically checks the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. Note: ◆ You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) While using a repeater, you can turn the Reverse ...
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You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) in transmission mode. MANUAL DIALING The keys on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). However, transmission mode is not pressed within this time limit, the transceiver stops transmitting. You ... key is retained for speed dialing. Many repeaters in sequence on the 10 keypad, to transmit. 2 While transmitting, press the keys in the U.S.A. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold Mic [PTT] to send the DTMF tones. • The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) in transmission mode. MANUAL DIALING The keys on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). However, transmission mode is not pressed within this time limit, the transceiver stops transmitting. You ... key is retained for speed dialing. Many repeaters in sequence on the 10 keypad, to transmit. 2 While transmitting, press the keys in the U.S.A. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold Mic [PTT] to send the DTMF tones. • The corresponding DTMF tones are transmitted.
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... until it turns off again. 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to exit Menu Mode. This setting can be permanent or the display can manually change occurs if the brightness is changed again. PERMANENT BACKLIGHT When a permanent setting is selected, the backlight will turn the Tuning control to select "ON...
... until it turns off again. 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to exit Menu Mode. This setting can be permanent or the display can manually change occurs if the brightness is changed again. PERMANENT BACKLIGHT When a permanent setting is selected, the backlight will turn the Tuning control to select "ON...
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... the input voltage is 1 Unlock all power cable connections. Memory Recall was connected backwards. 2 One or more of the Lock functions is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the Lock functions. 53,58,64 Tuning control do not ON. even though you...
... the input voltage is 1 Unlock all power cable connections. Memory Recall was connected backwards. 2 One or more of the Lock functions is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the Lock functions. 53,58,64 Tuning control do not ON. even though you...
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... Using 48 Display Backlight 57 LCD 10 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Automatic Dialer 51 Confirming a Stored Number 52 INDEX Lock 53 Manual Dialing 50 Monitor 50 Pause Duration 53 Storing in Memory 51 Tone Transmission Speed .. 52 Transmitting a Stored Number 52 TX Hold 51 ...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 58 Maintenance 66 Manual Dialing 50 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 44 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu ...
... Using 48 Display Backlight 57 LCD 10 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Automatic Dialer 51 Confirming a Stored Number 52 INDEX Lock 53 Manual Dialing 50 Monitor 50 Pause Duration 53 Storing in Memory 51 Tone Transmission Speed .. 52 Transmitting a Stored Number 52 TX Hold 51 ...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 58 Maintenance 66 Manual Dialing 50 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 44 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu ...