Features and Specs • 512 Channels – 32 Groups of 16 Channels • High/Low Power – 5 Watts High – 2 Watts Low • Multi-line Alphanumeric Display • 3 year warranty...
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Functions • Zone (Group) Select – Press the “Zone Select” button (Display changes to zone list) – Scroll to desired Zone with up/down arrows, or enter number with keypad and wait for the select arrow to jump to that Zone –...
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Functions (continued) • Transmit Code Guard (Tone) Select – Press the TCG button to access Tone Pick List – Scroll to desired Tone with up/down arrows or enter number with keypad and wait for the select arrow to jump to that Tone –...
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Functions (continued) • Keypad Lock – The collar switch is used to lock the keypad from operation. – O = Unlocked, = Locked – While Locked, “Keys Locked” displays when a key is pressed • Priority Channel Select – “PRI” is shown above the button –...
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Menu • The Menu is accessed by pressing the button. – Scan List Editing – Cloning Menu – Keypad Programming – Version – Contrast Adjust – Radio Status...
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Scan List • To Add/Delete channels from your scan list – Press Menu – Highlight “Scan List” and press ENT – Current Zone will be displayed – To Add a channel, press the +/- button • A sign will be displayed to the left of the channel name •...
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Cloning • Press Menu • Highlight “Cloning”, Press ENT • Select one of the 3 cloning options – Active Zone • Clones the current active source zone to active target zone • Only valid option when cloning to/from Legacy radios –...
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Enable/Disable Cloning • You can enable and disable cloning on a per-Zone basis. – Why? – To protect a custom group from accidentally being cloned over. – How? • Change the radio to the desired Zone • Enter Keypad Programming •...
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Cloning Issue • Problem: – Due to the KNG utilizing a Tone Pick List, when you clone to a Legacy radio, it will disable the “User Code Guard” Feature on that radio for that Group. – In short, you can’t select tones. –...
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Cloning Issue – Resolution #1 • Re-enable “User Code Guard” Feature in that Group – On your affected Legacy Radio: • Enter Program Mode with a programming plug • Enter the Password “000000”, press Enter • You will see “CH 00” on your Display •...
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Cloning Issue – Resolution #2 • Make your edits in a DPH and then use that radio as your Master Cloner for both Legacy and KNG radios – In KNG radios: • Tones will populate in the individual group’s channels, just like in a DPH/GPH •...
Keypad Programming • Press Menu • Highlight “Keypad Prog”, Press ENT • Repeat on next screen • Enter Password, Press ENT • Highlight desired area to Edit/Program – Channels – Zone Parameters – Global Parameters • Press ENT...
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Keypad Programming: Channels • Highlight “Channels”, Press ENT – Select Zone to edit – Select Channel to edit • On each setting, Press CLR before you can enter new data. • Press ENT to save each setting before moving on. –...
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Keypad Programming: Channels (continued) – Squelch Mode – Digital setting, not used in Analog – Tx Freq – Transmit Frequency – Tx Mode – Analog, Digital, Mixed Mode – Bandwidth – 12.5 khz (Narrow), 25 khz (Wide) – Tx Guard – Transmit Tone, Analog Mode –...
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Keypad Programming: Zone Parameters • Highlight “Zone Params”, Press ENT • Scroll to and select desired Zone, Press ENT • On each setting, Press CLR before you can enter new data. • Press ENT to save each setting before moving on. –...
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Keypad Programming: Zone Parameters (continued) – ANI Mode and ANI ID not used – Disable Clone – used to enable/disable incoming cloning for selected Zone – Disable Plist – used to enable/disable access to Tone Pick List for selected Zone...
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Keypad Programming: Global Parameters • These are set via software universally. Do Not change these settings. – Priority 1 Channel and Zone – Tx on Priority 1 – Priority 2 Channel and Zone – Scan Hold Time – Busy Channel Mode –...
Other Menu Items • Version – This page displays current software, firmware, versions and codes. • Contrast Adjust – This will let you adjust the screen contrast, • Radio Status – Can be used to display what features are currently enabled.
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Battery Changes • Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries – Can be charged on and off the radio. • Clamshells – Take 8 AA batteries. – Can be changed while clamshell installed, radio off.
Accessory Connector The side connector is where you can plug in the cloning cable or hand mic. Both are accomplished by inserting the tab into the slot at the top, then rocking the connector into place and securing with the thumb screw.
Care and Maintenance • Never carry by the antenna • Extended Storage – Remove Li-Ion battery from radio – Remove AA’s from clamshell • Empty clamshell can remain attached to radio • Cleaning – Soft-bristled toothbrush – Isopropyl alcohol and cloth, or wet wipes •...
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