Cleaning; Resetting The Transceiver; Initial Settings; Full Reset - Kenwood TM-281A Instruction Manual

Note:
◆ Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from
whom this product was purchased.
◆ For your own information, retain a written record of any
maintenance performed on this product.
◆ When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of
the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of
sale.
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LEANING
The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are
likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove
the controls from the transceiver and clean them with
a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral
detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to
clean the case.

RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting
the microprocessor may solve the problem. The
following 2 reset modes are available. When performing
the reset, you may lose memory data and stored
information. Back up or write down important data
before performing the reset.
I S
NITIAL ETTINGS
The factory defaults for the operating frequencies are as
follows.
• Transceiver: 144.000 MHz
The Memory Channels have no data stored. The
Weather Radio frequency (AL channel) is restored as
162.550 MHz (K market models only). Refer to pages
25 and 56 for the Call Channel and frequency step size
default values.
Note: When in Channel Display Mode or while Key Lock is activated
{page 58}, you cannot perform VFO reset or Full reset.
F R
ULL ESET
This resets all transceiver parameters to the factory
default values. There are two methods available for
resetting the transceiver.
Full Reset Method 1:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press [F]+[
(Power).
• All indicators light momentarily, followed by the full reset
confirmation message.
2 Press [F].
• "SURE ?" appears.
• Press any key other than [F] to cancel.
3 Press [F] again to reset the transceiver.
• "WAIT" appears momentarily.
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