Basic Operation; Switching Power On/ Off; Adjusting The Volume; Selecting A Zone And Channel - Kenwood TK-D840 User Manual

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON.
Press [ ] again to switch the transceiver OFF.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Press the key programmed as [Volume Up] to increase the volume. Press the
key programmed as [Volume Down] to decrease the volume.

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL

Select the desired zone and channel using the keys programmed as [Zone Up]/
[Zone Down] and [Channel Up]/ [Channel Down].
• "G1" (Zone 1)/ "16" (Channel 16) appears on the display.

TRANSMITTING

1 Select the desired zone and channel.
2 Press the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] to check whether or
not the channel is free.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch
to receive.
• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 cm to 4 cm) from your mouth.

RECEIVING

Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been programmed on the
selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your
transceiver settings.
Receiving Group Calls
When you receive a group call and the received group ID matches the ID set up
on your transceiver, you can hear the caller's voice.
Receiving Individual Calls
When you receive an individual call, a ringing tone will sound. To respond to the
call, press and hold the PTT switch and speak into the transceiver as you would
during a normal transmission.
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BASIC OPERATION