THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal 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.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized service facility, or the factory. KENWOOD Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
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. Note : The following preparation instructions are for 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 the mounting surface.
5 x 16 mm (TK-980 only) self-tapping screw Power input connector Mounting bracket Antenna connector Hex-headed screw 12 V vehicle DC power cable battery * The above diagram shows the TK-780/ TK-880 transceiver. The antenna connector of the TK-980 transceiver is different.
ORIENTATION FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE w w w w w e e e e e r r r r r q q q q q u u u u u t t t t t y y y y y * The microphone comes only with the TK-980 transceiver.
REAR PANEL External Power input speaker jack connector Antenna connector * The above diagram shows the TK-780/ TK-880 transceiver. The antenna connector of the TK-980 transceiver is different.
Note : ◆ If “Function” is programmed onto one of the above mentioned keys, the microphone keypad can also be used for additional programmable keys. ◆ Only the TK-780 and TK-880 transceivers support Conventional Format. i t c i r r...
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i t c l a i This function can be selected only when the Scrambler/ ANI board has not been installed. This function can be selected only when the Scrambler board has been installed. This function can be selected only when a GPS receiver has been installed. The Emergency function can also be programmed.
■ Conventional Format (TK-780 and TK-880 only) This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group. The transceiver can be used only in conventional mode. Groups, channels, and their functions are programmed by your dealer.
TRUNKING FORMAT TRUNKED OPERATION ■ Placing a Dispatch Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys. 2 Press the PTT switch. 3 If a tone does not sound, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone.
■ Receiving a Telephone Call 1 Select the desired system and group using the System and Group keys. (If the Scan function has been programmed, you can switch it ON or OFF as desired.) • A ringing tone will sound when a call is received. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to listen.
■ Scanning Trunked Systems When scanning trunked systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned. See “GROUP SCAN”, below. ■ Scanning Conventional Systems When scanning conventional systems, the revert groups and the groups not locked out of the scanning sequence are scanned.
CONVENTIONAL FORMAT (TK-780 and TK-880 only) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Transmitting Note: Before transmitting, monitor the channel to make sure it is not already in use. If the selected channel is programmed with QT (Quiet Talk) or DQT (Digital Quiet Talk), remove the microphone from the hook to disable QT or DQT, then listen to the channel to make sure nobody is talking on it.
SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, groups or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan. Single Scan monitors only the channels of a single group. Multi Scan monitors all channels of every group.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC TWO-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric Two-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. KEY FUNCTIONS...
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations. ■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired system and group (or group and channel). 2 Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode. 3 Use the keys (right side keys only) to select the ID of the station you want to call.
■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired system and group (or group and channel). 2 Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode. 3 Use the keys (right side keys only) to select the ID of the station you want to call. •...
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MAKING A DTMF CALL Note: To make a DTMF call, you must have an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. Ask your dealer for more information. There are two methods of making a DTMF call: •...
DTMF SIGNALLING Your dealer can program a group or channel with DTMF signalling. When you receive a call with a code that matches yours, the signalling indicator ( ) will flash and a tone will sound. Squelch opens and you will hear the call. Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code that matches your signalling reset code.
The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the transceiver’s operating status. Please contact your dealer for further information on these tones. Note : Only the TK-780 and TK-880 transceivers support the tone for Conventional Format. l l a l l a...