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Kenwood TK-7185 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-7185
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol
to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the
countries as below.
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© B62-2105-00 (E)
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means the equipment is subject
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7185 NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.

  • Page 3: Thank You

    THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose Kenwood for your personal moble applcatons. We beleve ths easy-to-use transcever wll provde dependable communcatons to keep personnel operatng at peak effcency. Kenwood transcevers ncorporate the latest n advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you wll be pleased wth the qualty and features of ths product.
  • Page 4 ◆ The transcever operates n 12 V negatve ground systems only! Check the battery polarty and voltage of the vehcle before nstallng the transcever. ◆ Use only the suppled DC power cable or a Kenwood optonal DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........1 ...............1 upplied cceSSorieS PREPARATION ...................2 ................2 oolS equired ..............2 ower Able onnecTion ...............3 nSTAlling The rAnSceiver GETTING ACQUAINTED ..............4 ..................4 ronT Anel ..................5 Anel BASIC OPERATIONS ................6 on/ oFF ..............6 wiTching ower ...............6 djuSTing The olume TRUNKING MODE ................7 ..................7...
  • Page 6 CONVENTIONAL MODE ..............16 ................16 uncTionS ...................17 iSplAy ...............18 rogrAmmAble uncTionS ..............18 onvenTionAl perATion ..................18 cAnning ...................19 quelch ) ..............19 mergency runKing (qT)/ d (dqT) ........19 uieT igiTAl uieT (ToT) ..............20 imer (bcl) ............20 hAnnel ocKouT ............20 wiTching To runKing ADVANCED & BACKGROUND OPERATIONS .......21 ..................21 crAmbler dTmF (d...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Preparation

    Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

  • Page 9: Nstalling The Ransceiver

    nSTAlling The rAnSceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set 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 10: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED ronT Anel (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. w Transmit/ Busy indicator This LED lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a call. keys Press the keys to adjust the volume level. increases the volume and decreases it.

  • Page 11: R Ear P Anel

    Anel External speaker jack Antenna connector Ignition Sense Line Power input connector...

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS on/ oFF wiTching ower Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up. • If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” appears on the display. If a key has been programmed as Transceiver Password, you must press this key first, before “PASSWORD”...

  • Page 13: Trunking Mode

    TRUNKING MODE uncTionS y u i Press to increase the Call Address or Status Call. Press to decrease the Call Address or Status Call. Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}. The default setting is Call. r S key Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.

  • Page 14: D Isplay

    iSplAy Indicator Description Displays call addresses, received messages, and transceiver status messages. Displays received call types, transceiver functions, status numbers, and output power. Displays the strength of received signals. An antenna and all 3 strength bars represents strong signals while the antenna by itself (no strength bars) represents weak signals.

  • Page 15: P Rogrammable F Unctions

    rogrAmmAble uncTionS , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys {page 7} can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • Auto Reply Message • Horn Alert • AUX A •...

  • Page 16: Oice C Alls

    oice AllS ■ m AKing A oice 1 Press the keys (Call Address Up / Call Address Down) to select your desired call address. 2 Press the Call key or the PTT switch to initiate the call. • “CALLING” appears on the main display and “SVC” appears on the sub-display. 3 When the call is connected, a timer appears on the display.

  • Page 17: Status C Alls

    TATuS AllS ■ m AKing A TATuS 1 Press the keys (Call Address Up / Call Address Down) to select your desired call address. 2 Press the Status/ Stack key (default is the S key), then press the keys to select your desired status. •...

  • Page 18: All D Isplays

    iSplAyS The following messages may appear on the display under certain circumstances: • ENGAGED: The called party is in another call. • HOLDING: The transceiver is confirming the call made by the base station. • INVALID: You entered an invalid call address. •...

  • Page 19: All D Iverting

    iverTing ■ d iverTing AllS 1 Enter control code 41 to divert your calls to a different transceiver. 2 Press the key, then enter the ID number of the unit to where you want your calls diverted. 3 Press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the # key to set up the call diversion. •...

  • Page 20: K Eypad E Ntry

    eypAd nTry Besides using the keys, you can enter dialing codes manually, by entering the numbers using the microphone keypad. • Refer to the dialing codes listed in the appendix, starting on page 25. ■ r ediAling If a key has been programmed with Redial (default is the A key), you can easily redial previously dialed call addresses.

  • Page 21: A Uxiliary P Ort

    uxiliAry If a key has been programmed with the AUX A or AUX B function, you can press that key to turn the Auxiliary Port on and off. • When Auxiliary Port A is activated, the AUX A indicator ( ) appears on the display.

  • Page 22: Conventional Mode

    CONVENTIONAL MODE uncTionS y u i Press to increase the channel number. Press to decrease the channel number. Press to activate its programmable function {page }. The default setting is Squelch Off. r S key Press to activate its programmable function {page }. The default setting is Scan.

  • Page 23: D Isplay

    iSplAy Indicator Description Displays channel numbers (or names) and received messages. Displays channel numbers and transceiver functions. Displays the strength of received signals. An antenna and all 3 strength bars represents strong signals while the antenna by itself (no strength bars) represents weak signals. Appears when the Squelch Off function has been activated (squelch has been turned off).

  • Page 24: P Rogrammable F Unctions

    rogrAmmAble uncTionS , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys {page 6} can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • Channel Down • None • Channel Up • Playback •...

  • Page 25: E Mergency (T Runking )

    ■ S everT During scan, when pressing the PTT switch, you can transmit on the revert channel. Four types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available. • Last Called: The last channel on which you received a call. •...

  • Page 26: T Ime - Out T Imer (Tot)

    (ToT) imer The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer (default is  minute), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.

  • Page 27: Advanced & Background Operations

    ADVANCED & BACKGROUND OPERATIONS crAmbler Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your call will be unable to clearly hear what you are saying.

  • Page 28: C Lock

    locK If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with its built-in clock. To view the clock any time, press the key programmed as Clock. If programmed by your dealer, the time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON.

  • Page 29: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS- voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. Note: The VGS- is sold depending upon area. oice ecorder The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create...

  • Page 30: Oice G Uide

    • If memory is available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the caller. The caller can then leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and listen to. When a message is stored on your transceiver, “MSG RCVD”...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    APPENDIX 2 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Individual number 20 ~ 9 Group number 90 ~ 99 3 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Individual number 200 ~ 99 Group number 900 ~ 99 Emergency operator 2, 999 Enter the open channels 0 ~ 0 Network operator services 00, , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, , 9...
  • Page 32 7 Digit Dialing Function Dial String Common prefix Inter-fleet Fleet # (200 ~ 6050) + Individual # (200 ~ 99) individual call Common prefix Inter-fleet Fleet # (200 ~ 6050) + Group # (900 ~ 99) group call PABX call (extended First string (0, 7, or ) + Second string (000000 ~ 999999) addressing protocol)  Digit Dialing...
  • Page 33 Control Codes Function Dial String Call setup abandoned, call complete Send status for dispatcher (status 0) Send status for dispatcher (status nn) Group call (Conference call) Group call (Broadcast call) Priority voice system-wide-call 9# Emergency voice system-wide-call 92# Priority np data system-wide-call 93# Emergency np data system-wide-call 94#...

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