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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction..................1 FCC Requirements .................1 Industry Canada Compliance............2 Safety Precautions .................4 Information and Options ...............7 Battery Installation and Removal ..........8 Battery Care and Maintenance ............9 Antenna Installation and Removal ..........9 Radio Controls ................10 LCD Display ...................11 Status Indicators ................11 Alphanumeric Label Options ............12 Programmable Switch and Button Functions ......13 Options and Labels ...............14...
  • Page 3 Analog Squelch Control ..............20 APCO Project 25 Digital Squelch Control ........21 Mixed Mode Operation ..............22 Trunking Channel Basic Operation ..........23 Scan Options ................24 Channel Scan [SCAN] ..............24 Channel Scan List [SCN+] ............25 Talkback Scan ................25 Vote Scan [Requires Option KZA0581].........25 Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] ..............26 Enhanced Scan [ESCN] ..............26 Priority Scan [PSCN] ..............26...
  • Page 4 Text Messaging [TXT] ..............37 Short Message Update [MSG] ............39 User Update Messaging [STS] ............39 Paging and Call Alert ..............41 Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] ..41 Call Alert Paging [ALRT] ..............41 Radio Check [RCHK] ..............42 Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] ..........43 Other Options and Functions .............44 Backlight [LITE] ................44 Battery Life [LIFE] .................44 Bluetooth [BT] ................44...
  • Page 5 Two-Tone Select [TONE] ..............51 Versions ..................52 Zone Select [ZONE] ..............52 Keypad Programming ..............53 Keypad Programming Navigation ..........53 Entering Keypad Programming Mode ...........54 Global, System, Zone and Channel Parameters......54 Global Settings ..............54 Displayed Information Lines ..........54 User Password..............56 System Settings ..............56 System Priority 1 or 2 Channel ..........56 Tx on Priority 1 Channel ............56 Zone Settings ...............56...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed - 1 -...

  • Page 7: Industry Canada Compliance

    - 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk. Your BK Radio 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;...
  • Page 8 (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. The KNG2 Series Radio Transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    BK Technologies Safety Precautions • Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting caps. • Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere (petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.) unless your radio is an intrinsically safe model designed for such use. RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 10 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual marketed in North America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of 2-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.
  • Page 11 BK Technologies When worn on the body, always place the radio in a BK Radio approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of BK Radio or other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled...

  • Page 12: Information And Options

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Information and Options Depending on model type, KNG2 radios operate in the VHF, UHF or 800MHz frequency band. Up to 5000 channels can be programmed into the radio. The channels may be divided into operating zones. Zones can be designated as standard operating zones or command zones.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Removal

    BK Technologies Options Factory installed options are listed on a tag located on the back of your radio near the top. Number Option KZA0558 Intrinsically Safe Certification KZA0577 KZA0579 KZA0577 AES/DES Encryption KZA0570 Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) KZA0579 P25 Trunking Options Tag KZA0581 Vote-Scan KZA0582...

  • Page 14: Battery Care And Maintenance

    Battery Care and Maintenance BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of capacities and types for special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged separately or while attached to a radio.

  • Page 15: Radio Controls

    BK Technologies Installing the Antenna Insert the radio’s antenna connector into the threaded connector of the antenna and turn it clockwise until it is firmly seated. Removing the Antenna Holding the base, turn the antenna counterclockwise until released. Radio Controls On/Off Channel/Zone Volume...

  • Page 16: Lcd Display

    Programmable Button Labels The KNG2 display can be programmed for a variety of options and functionality. Check with your BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio. NOTE: The KNG2 display can be programmed to display different information when a trunking or conventional channel is selected.

  • Page 17: Alphanumeric Label Options

    BK Technologies Status Indicators Open Audio Voice Mute Enabled GPS Enabled Trunking IP Data Enabled Bluetooth Enabled. Flashing indicates Discovery Mode. Bluetooth Paired Alphanumeric Label Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor. None No information is displayed. Channel Label Alphanumeric label of currently selected channel or active scanned channel.

  • Page 18: Programmable Switch And Button Functions

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Alphanumeric Label Options Subaudible* Displays CxCSS value of received signal. Tx Picklist Selections* NAC, TGID or Code Guard currently selected from the programmable TX Pick Lists. Unit ID Shows your P25 Unit ID While receiving, the ID of the radio transmitting the message is displayed If the received ID is programmed in your radio's Call List, the corresponding label will be displayed...

  • Page 19: Options And Labels

    BK Technologies Keypad Menu Operation One button can be programmed as “Menu”. Items shown in the Options and Labels table can be programmed and arranged via PC programming. These items can then be accessed with the Menu button. To select from the menu: Channel Scan 1.
  • Page 20 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Options and Labels (cont.) Menu Switch Button Label Trunk Conv. Minimum Volume Monitor Nuisance Delete Phone Picklist - Rx CxCSS RXCG RXNC Picklist - Rx NAC TGID Picklist - Talkgroup ID Picklist - Tx CxCSS TXCG Picklist - Tx NAC TXNC...
  • Page 21 BK Technologies Options and Labels (cont.) Menu Switch Button Label Trunk Conv. User Update Version Voice Mute MUTE Zeroize Keys** ZERO Zone Scan ZSCN Zone Scan List ZSC+ Zone Select ZONE Emergency button can only be assigned to the orange button. Works on a per-channel basis.

  • Page 22: Channel/Zone Selection Options

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Channel/Zone Selection Options The KNG2 can be programmed with up to 8192 individual channels. These channels can be divided into zones of one or more channels. Accessing a channel or zone depends on radio programming. Channels or zones can be selected using the channel/zone select knob, by an assigned button or menu item or by direct keypad entry.

  • Page 23: Using Knob And Button Operations Together

    BK Technologies Using Knob and Button Operations Together When selected via the button, menu or keypad method, the entered channel or zone becomes active regardless of the knob position. When the knob is turned, the radio leaves the keypad selected channel and goes to the selection indicated by the knob position.

  • Page 24: Command Zone Operation

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual PTT switch, then press it again and continue talking. If the Transmit Indicator does not glow and a tone sounds, you are on a receive-only channel or the channel is busy (see Busy Channel Lockout). Select an authorized transmit channel. NOTE: When using a channel programmed for mixed mode transmit the signal will be transmitted in the mode selected by the TX Digital selection.

  • Page 25: Code Guard/Nac Operation

    BK Technologies Code Guard/NAC Operation Conventional Channels Code Guard Receive Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard only when the proper carrier frequency and Code Guard value is received. Analog and mixed mode receive channels will also unmute when the radio is in monitor mode.

  • Page 26: Apco Project 25 Digital Squelch Control

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual APCO Project 25 Digital Squelch Control Network Access Codes (NACs) provide the digital equivalent of analog sub-audible signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) allowing a group of radios to be selectively called within a system. Users in the same area (using the same NAC) can be further divided into Talk Groups, with each group having its own Talk Group ID (TGID).

  • Page 27: Mixed Mode Operation

    BK Technologies Mixed Mode Operation The receiver and transmitter are capable of operating in analog wide- band (25 kHz channel spacing), analog narrow-band (12.5 kHz channel spacing) and APCO Project 25 Digital Mode. Each channel’s Receive and Transmit Mode can be set independently as follows: Mode Analog...

  • Page 28: Trunking Channel Basic Operation

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Trunking Channel Basic Operation Some KNG2 radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine if your radio is trunking compatible, remove the battery and check the Options Label near the top of the radio. “KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed.

  • Page 29: Scan Options

    BK Technologies Scan Options Channel Scan [SCAN] Conventional Channels When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently operating zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the  symbol at the top of the LCD display.

  • Page 30: Channel Scan List [Scn+]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Channel Scan List [SCN+] Conventional Channels The Channel Scan List allows the radio user to add or remove channels from the list of channels to be monitored while channel scanning. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the  symbol at the top of the LCD display.

  • Page 31: Dual Mode Scan [Dscn]

    BK Technologies Dual Mode Scan [DSCN] Conventional and Trunking Channels Dual Mode scan provides the ability to scan trunking and conventional channels simultaneously. NOTE: The Dual Mode Scan list must be setup using the PC Radio Editor and cannot be changed by the radio user. When Dual Mode Scan is turned on the icon is displayed and the radio scans all channels in the dual mode scan list.

  • Page 32: Priority Channel Select [Pri]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Priority Channel Select [PRI] Conventional Channels Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone specific (Zone). Radio-wide priority channels are monitored regardless of the current operating zone. (See Priority Scan for more details.) If enabled the user can use the keypad to change the priority channels.

  • Page 33: Zone Scan [Zscn]

    BK Technologies The Channel selection menu will be displayed. Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority channel. The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu. Zone Scan [ZSCN] Conventional Channels When Zone Scan and Channel Scan are on, the radio scans all programmed scan channels in zones designated as Zone Scan zones.

  • Page 34: Pick List Options

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Pick List Options The KNG2 provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to specific channels. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or as menu list items. Available Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards Receive Code Guards Transmit Network Access Codes...

  • Page 35: Talk Group Id Picklist [Tgid]

    BK Technologies Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] Conventional Digital Channels Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected. User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item.

  • Page 36: Unit-To-Unit Call Options

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Unit-to-Unit Call Options Individual Unit Call [UNIT] Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when the radio is operating in Digital Mode. The function must be enabled by radio programming to allow this mode of operation.
  • Page 37 BK Technologies Unit-to Unit Callback If enabled, pressing PTT during the hold time results in a Unit-to-Unit call to the received unit ID. If there is no response to the call after 60 seconds, the radio returns to normal operation. Call List Programming If enabled with the PC Radio Editor, the P25 Call List for conventional channels can edited via the radio’s keypad programming function.

  • Page 38: Emergency Signaling Options

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Emergency Signaling Options Conventional Digital and Trunking Channels The KNG2 portable radio supports P25 Emergency Operation. When Emergency Operation is engaged the radio will transmit the P25 ID of the radio along with the required P25 Emergency bit. Emergency operation applies only to channels programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions.

  • Page 39: Encryption Operation

    Radios that have the DES/AES factory option for encryption must have encryption keys loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key fill device such as the Motorola KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader cable. The radio can hold up to 64 AES and/or DES keys.

  • Page 40: Transmit Secure [Sec]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Transmit Secure [SEC] Channels programmed for selectable encryption can have “Transmit Secure” programmed as a switch, button or menu item. The default setting uses the collar switch to select Transmit Secure. Ø = encrypted, O = clear When SEC is on, encrypted channels programmed for switchable encryption will transmit an encrypted signal.

  • Page 41: Rekey Request [Rkey]

    BK Technologies Rekey Request [RKEY] OTAR equipped radios only. On radios equipped with over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF). For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming.

  • Page 42: Messaging

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Messaging Digital Conventional P25 channels can be programmed to send and receive text messages and radio status messages. Text messages can be selected from a pre-programmed list or manually entered using the radio keypad. Status messages are pre-programmed only. Text Messaging [TXT] Conventional Digital Channels Text Messaging needs to be configured in the PC Radio Editor for...
  • Page 43 BK Technologies Manual Entry When “Manual Entry” is selected use the keypad to enter the desired message (see keypad character table). Press “ENTER” to select the target radio. Select Target Radio Last Call - Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent a text message.

  • Page 44: Short Message Update [Msg]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Reading the message To read the message press the “TXT” button or select ‘Text Message” from the menu. Select “Read” to view the message Stored Messages Up to five messages can be programmed into the “Manual Entry List” and are accessed from the “Select Entry Type”...
  • Page 45 BK Technologies Unit Call Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call” to send the message to the same radio you last sent a status message. Press “Send” to send the message. Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list aliases for the pre-programmed Unit IDs.

  • Page 46: Paging And Call Alert

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Paging and Call Alert Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] Conventional Analog Channels The KNG2 can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels. Receiving a page Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel. Turn on “Voice Mute”...

  • Page 47: Radio Check [Rchk]

    BK Technologies Receiving a Call Alert When a Call Alert is received, an alert tone will sound and the incoming unit ID or alias is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. The top display line will alternate between the programmed display information and a Call Alert Received message.

  • Page 48: Radio Inhibit/Enable [Inh]/[Uninh]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Radio Inhibit/Enable [INH]/[UNINH] Conventional Digital Channels With “Inhibit” is assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG2 Radio can temporarily disable other KNG2/KNG radios using the targeted radio’s unit ID number. The disabled radio can only be re-enabled by sending an “Unhibit” command.

  • Page 49: Other Options And Functions

    BK Technologies Other Options and Functions Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed to the radio buttons or switches. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a “MENU”...

  • Page 50: Channel Select [Chan]

    Conventional Zones KNG2 radios can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from BK Technologies. Cloning can be assigned to a button. Refer to the cloning cable manual for cloning information.

  • Page 51: Contrast

    BK Technologies Contrast Conventional and Trunking Channels Allows the user to adjust the contrast of the screen. Select the desired contrast using the -/+ buttons. Press "ENTER" to set the contrast. Control Lockout [LCK] Conventional and Trunking Channels The KNG2 portable offers a variety of control lock options. Control lock can be assigned to a toggle switch, collar switch or as a button or menu item.

  • Page 52: Global Positioning [Gps]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Global Positioning [GPS] Conventional and Trunked Channels (Requires GPS Option KZA0589 or KAA0589) To access GPS functions press the “GPS” button or select “GPS” from the menu. Viewing GPS information To view current coordinates open the GPS menu and select “GPS Information”.

  • Page 53: Keypad Programming

    BK Technologies Keypad Programming Conventional Systems and Channels Much of the information stored in the KNG2 can be edited using the keypad. Five separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor. Keypad programming selections can only be assigned as a menu item. Refer to the Keypad Programming section for detailed information on how to edit programmed radio information.

  • Page 54: Phone [Phn] And Hang Up [Hang]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Phone [PHN] and Hang Up [HANG] Conventional Channels The Phone function is a way for a conventional radio to instruct the system to dial a phone number and begin a call with that radio. Using the Hang Up button allows the user to end that call.

  • Page 55: Send Signal [Send]

    BK Technologies Send Signal [SEND] Conventional Analog Channels Activated by a long-press and is the 5-tone equivalent to emergency alarm. ANI Mode needs to be set to five-tone. Holding this button will send the five-tone signal. Squelch Adjust [SQL] Conventional Channels Squelch Adjust is used to change the signal strength required for the radio’s speaker to unmute.

  • Page 56: Surveillance Mode [Surv]

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Surveillance Mode [SURV] Conventional and Trunking Channels When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.) and lighting functions (LEDs and Display) are disabled. Surveillance Mode can a switch, button or as a menu list item. System Test Conventional and Trunking Channels The KNG2 portable offers a variety of system tests when connected to...

  • Page 57: Versions

    BK Technologies Versions Conventional and Trunking Channels Version information about your radio can be viewed via the “Versions” menu item. To review the information, open the Versions menu. Use the NEXT or PREV to view the installed revisions of individual items. Version information includes: Date: Date of release.

  • Page 58: Keypad Programming

    Global radio parameters, individual P25 ID Quick Call/Receive List, User Tone List, User NAC List and User Talk Group ID List. Check with your BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio.

  • Page 59: Entering Keypad Programming Mode

    BK Technologies Entering Keypad Programming Mode To enter programming mode open the menu list by pressing the assigned “Menu” button and select “Keypad Prog” from the menu list. Use the keypad to enter the six-digit user or master password and press the Enter button.
  • Page 60 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Editor to display radio information. Select top, middle or bottom line to change its displayed information. Then select the desired setting from the list (see table). NOTE: Display changes do not affect the display on trunked channels. Conventional Display Line Options None No information is displayed.

  • Page 61: User Password

    BK Technologies User Password Select “User Password” from the “Global” menu to edit the keypad programming password. Enter a six-digit numeric. NOTE: Changing the user password does not affect the power-up or administrator password. System Settings To edit the programmable System settings, select “Keypad” from the programing menu then select “System”...

  • Page 62: Delete Zone

    KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Delete Zone When selected the list of available zones is displayed. Choose the zone you wish to delete. When a zone is removed all subsequent zones move up one spot. Example: If there are seven zones in the radio and zone five is deleted, zone six now becomes zone five and zone seven becomes zone six.

  • Page 63: Add Channel

    BK Technologies Add Channel Select to add a new channel. Choose the zone to which the channel is to be added. Enter a valid channel index number of 1-5000. NOTE: To access channels above channel sixteen, the radio must be programmed via PC for keypad channel select or “Channel Select”...
  • Page 64 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual NOTE: $F7F is an invalid receiver NAC. Choose “Select” to use a receiver NAC from the programmed pick list. Squelch Mode Digital or Mixed Mode Receive Channels Only Normal - Requires carrier and NAC only to unmute digital signals.

  • Page 65: P25 Id Unit Call/Receive List

    BK Technologies NOTE: $F7E and $F7F are invalid transmit NACs. Choose “Select” to use a transmit NAC from the pick list. TGID Digital or Mixed Mode Channels Only Select “Enter” to program a transmit Talk Group ID via the keypad. Enter the desired value (1- 65535).
  • Page 66 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual code. Use the INV button to invert the code. The following tables show the standard values for tone and digital. Any value can be entered in keypad programming. The user is not restricted to these values. Valid Code Guard Tone Values Group A Group B...

  • Page 67: User Selectable Network Access Codes

    For information about your warranty contact BK Radio at (800) 648-0947. Email; sales@bktechnologies.com If you need service, contact your BK Radio dealer. If you find it impractical to have service provided by your dealer, contact the BK Radio Technical Service Department at (800) 422-6281.
  • Page 68 KNG2 Portable Radio User’s Manual Keypad Text/Programming Characters A, B, C, a, b, c, 2 D, E, F, d, e, f, 3 G, H, I, g, h, i, 4 J, K, L, j, k, l, 5 M, N, O, m, n, o, 6 P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7 PQRS T, U, V, t, u, v, 8...

  • Page 69: My Radio Settings

    BK Technologies My Radio Settings Serial # Conv. Trunked Collar Switch Left Toggle Right Toggle Orange Button Top Side Middle Side Bottom Side Diamond Up Arrow Down Arrow Square Menu Settings Conv. Trunked - 64 -...

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