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Kenwood TK-7180 Instruction Manual

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TK-7180/ TK-8180
TK-7180H/ TK-8180H
TK-7182/ TK-8182
TK-7182H/ TK-8182H
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D'EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B62-1848-00 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    TK-7180/ TK-8180 TK-7180H/ TK-8180H TK-7182/ TK-8182 TK-7182H/ TK-8182H VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-1848-00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00...
  • Page 2 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-7180/ TK-8180 TK-7180H/ TK-8180H TK-7182/ TK-8182 TK-7182H/ TK-8182H INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 3 HANK We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
  • Page 4 ◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
  • Page 5 OTICES TO THE ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under government control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........1 ..............1 UPPLIED CCESSORIES PREPARATION .................. 2 ................2 OOLS EQUIRED ............... 2 OWER ABLE ONNECTION .............. 3 NSTALLING THE RANSCEIVER GETTING ACQUAINTED ..............4 ................... 4 RONT ANEL ................... 5 ISPLAY ..................7 ANEL PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ............
  • Page 7 FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ... 16 ) ............16 ELCALL ELECTIVE ALLING ................17 TATUS ESSAGE ................18 HORT ESSAGE ................18 ESSAGE GPS R ................. 18 EPORT DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....... 19 ................19 ANUAL IALING ................

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.

  • Page 10: Installing The Transceiver

    NSTALLING THE RANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template.

  • Page 11: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED RONT ANEL q q q q q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. w w w w w keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 8}. The default settings are Volume Up ( ) and Volume Down ( ).

  • Page 12: Display

    ISPLAY TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H Display t s i . s l l l a e l i s t i . s l v i t t i r y t i y t i y t i v i t v i t c i l v i t...
  • Page 13 TK-7182/ TK-7182H/ TK-8182/ TK-8182H Display n i l . s l l l i v i t t i r v i t v i t c i l v i t l l a v i t v i t v i t v i t...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    ANEL External speaker jack Antenna connector Ignition Sense Line Power input connector...

  • Page 15: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • 2-tone • Monitor Momentary • Autodial • None • Autodial Programming •...

  • Page 16: Operating Basics

    OPERATING BASICS VERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDs in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions are programmed by your dealer.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Zone And Channel / Group Id

    TK-X182H). Channel/ group ID names will shorten appropriately, to fit in the display. For example, if the channel/ group ID name is “–CH1–” and the zone name is “KENWOOD”, and your dealer sets the zone name to 3-digits, the following display will appear: TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H Display...

  • Page 18: Trunking Zones

    TRUNKING ZONES LACING A ISPATCH 1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the “PTT Proceed” tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. •...

  • Page 19: Conventional Zones

    CONVENTIONAL ZONES RANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 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.

  • Page 20: Tone Ignaling

    TONE IGNALING 2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. ■...

  • Page 21: Scan

    SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan. • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence.

  • Page 22: Scan Revert

    EVERT You can select Revert zones and channels/ group IDs using the Zone and CH/GID keys. The following types of Scan Reverts can be programmed by your dealer: • Last Called Revert: The last zone and channel/ group ID received is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID.

  • Page 23: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II (TK-X180/ TK-X180H only) on your transceiver.

  • Page 24: Status Message

    ■ I DENTIFICATION ODES An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call. •...

  • Page 25: Hort Essage

    ■ R ECEIVING icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received. Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode. ■ R EVIEWING ESSAGES IN THE TACK EMORY 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode.

  • Page 26: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ANUAL IALING Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. ■ M ETHOD Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the optional keypad.

  • Page 27: Store And Send

    TORE AND Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • “CODE” appears on the display. 2 Press the keys to select a digit. • Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using an optional DTMF keypad. 3 Press the C>...

  • Page 28: Redial

    ■ D DTMF N IALING TORED UMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the <B and C> keys or press the appropriate DTMF key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).

  • Page 29: Dtmf Signaling

    DTMF S IGNALING DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed in your transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code. You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not programmed with a matching code.

  • Page 30: Emergency Calls

    EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.

  • Page 31: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS ROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the station you want to contact is too far away, or there are geographical obstacles in the way, you may not be able to contact the station.

  • Page 32: Scrambler

    CRAMBLER Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying. In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scrambler functions on their transceivers.

  • Page 33: Lcd Brightness

    LCD B RIGHTNESS The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness. • Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and then back to high.

  • Page 34: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (TOT) IMER The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer (default is 1 minute for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and 3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.

  • Page 35: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit (Tk-7180/ Tk-7180H/ Tk-8180/ Tk-8180H Only)

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY) When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. OICE ECORDER The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create voice memos and automated message responses.

  • Page 36: Voice Guide

    ■ A EPLY ESSAGE You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • The Auto Reply Message indicator ( ) appears on the display.

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