KENWOOD CORPORATION
OPERATING BASICS
§ Switching Power ON/OFF
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON.
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF.
§ Adjusting the Volume
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
§ Selecting a Channel
Pressing [<B], [C>] to select a channel.
Pressing [C>] increases the channel number and pressing [<B] decreases it.
§ Making a Call
1 Select the desired channel.
2 Press the Side1 key (Programmed function Squelch off) to determine whether or not the current channel is being
used.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
• For best results, hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips.
4 Release the PTT switch to receive.
AUXILIARY FEATURES
§ Time-out Timer (TOT)
The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapse. If the PTT switch is held down for
longer than specified time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. Release the PTT switch, then
press it again to continue transmitting.
TK-2180-K, TK-2180-K2 FCC ID:ALH37323110
TK-3180-K, TK-3180-K3 FCC ID:ALH37333110
ATING BASICS
IC:282D-37323110