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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-785/ TK-885 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1262-00 (K,M,E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00... -
Page 2: Thank You
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ..........1 Supplied Accessories ................1 PREPARATION ....................2 Tools Required ..................2 Power Cable Connection ................ 2 Installing the Transceiver................ 3 THE BASICS ....................4 Front Panel ....................4 Rear Panel ....................5 Switching Power ON/ OFF ..............5 Adjusting the Volume ................ -
Page 4: Unpacking And Checking Equipment
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. 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. -
Page 5: Preparation
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. -
Page 6: Installing The Transceiver
Installing the Transceiver FOR PASSENGER SAFETY, INSTALL THE TRANSCEIVER SECURELY, USING THE SUPPLIED MOUNTING BRACKET, SO THE TRANSCEIVER WILL NOT BREAK LOOSE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template. -
Page 7: The Basics
THE BASICS Note: Features listed in this section are available for both Trunking and Conventional modes. Mode specific features can be found in their corresponding sections in this manual. Front Panel q q q q q IO (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF). w w w w w Transmit/ Receive indicator e e e e e (Volume) keys... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel External Power input speaker jack connector Antenna connector Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the IO switch to switch the transceiver ON. The power on text or unit number appears for 2 seconds. Press the IO switch again to switch the transceiver OFF. Adjusting the Volume Press the (volume) keys to adjust the volume. -
Page 9: Trunking Mode
TRUNKING MODE Key Functions Note: The numbers correspond to the diagram on page 4. w w w w w Transmit indicator Lights red while transmitting. r r r r r (Control) keys Press these keys to select your desired call address (voice calls) or status (status calls). -
Page 10: Display
Display displays the strength of received signals, the output power (high or low), status numbers, and received call types. appears when a control channel is found. It flashes while the transceiver is searching for a control channel. flashes when you activate call diversion. appears while there is data in the stack. -
Page 11: Voice Calls
Voice Calls Making a Voice Call 1 Select a call address using one of the following four methods: i) Select a call address from memory: Select your desired call address using the (control) keys if a call address has been stored in the transceiver memory. -
Page 12: Receiving A Voice Call
Receiving a Voice Call 1 When a call is received, the caller’s unit number appears on the main display and “CAL” appears on the 3-digit sub-display. • If you have the caller’s address set up in your transceiver, the call address is displayed instead of the unit number. -
Page 13: Receiving A Status/Short Data Message Call
Receiving a Status/Short Data Message Call 1 When a call is received, the indicator appears on the display and flashes. • The indicator remains on the display when there is data in the stack. 2 To view the status or message, refer to “Viewing the Stack”, below. Call Displays The following messages may appear on the display under certain circumstances: Holding: The transceiver is confirming the call made by the base station. -
Page 14: Call Diversions
Call Diversions Diverting Your Own Calls 1 Enter control code “ 41” with the microphone keypad. 2 Press the microphone key, then enter the unit number where you want to divert the calls. 3 Press the microphone # key or the CALL key. •... -
Page 15: Conventional Mode
CONVENTIONAL MODE Key Functions Note: The numbers correspond to the diagram on page 4. w w w w w Receive indicator Lights green while receiving a signal. r r r r r (Control) keys Press these keys to select your desired channel. y y y y y Press to return to Trunking mode. -
Page 16: Entering Conventional Mode
Entering Conventional Mode Depending on how your transceiver is programmed, you can enter Conventional mode in one of two ways: Manual: Press the key programmed as Conventional to change the operating mode. Auto: The transceiver automatically changes to Conventional mode when you are outside the network area. -
Page 17: Scanning
Scanning Press the A key to turn Scan ON (or OFF). While scanning, the indicator and “-SCAN-” appear on the display. When a call is received, scanning stops and the channel number appears. Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call. The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received. -
Page 18: Appendix
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