General; System Set-Up - Kenwood TK-863G Service Manual

TK-863G
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for use by experienced techni-
cians familiar with similar types of commercial grade com-
munications equipment. It contains all required service in-
formation for the equipment and is current as of the publica-
tion date. Changes which may occur after publication are
covered by either Service Bulletins or Manual Revisions.
These are issued as required.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering replacement parts or equipment informa-
tion, the full part identification number should be included.
This applies to all parts : components, kits, or chassis. If the
part number is not known, include the chassis or kit number
of which it is a part, and a sufficient description of the re-
quired component for proper identification.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
The following precautions are recommended for person-
nel safety :
• DO NOT transmit if someone is within two feet (0.6
meter) of the antenna.
• DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are verified se-
cure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
• SHUT OFF and DO NOT operate this equipment near
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
• All equipment should be properly grounded before
power-up for safe operation.
• This equipment should be serviced by a qualified techni-
cian only.

SYSTEM SET-UP

Merchandise received
License and frequency allocated by FCC
Choose the type of transceiver
Transceiver programming (Option)
KCT-35
Connection cable Connection cable
(Option)
KGP-2A Modem
GPS receiver or
KGP-2B Modem
GPS controller
(Option)
2
GENERAL / SYSTEM SET-UP
See page 10.
A personal computer (IBM PC or compatible), programming interface (KPG-46),
and programming software (KPG-76D) are required for programming.
(The frequency and signalling (option) data are programmed for the transceiver.)
KCT-20
KES-3
External speaker
(Option)
KGP-1A Modem
GPS receiver or
KGP-1B Modem
GPS controller
(Option)
Delivery
SERVICE
This radio is designed for easy servicing. Refer to the
schematic diagrams, printed circuit board views, and align-
ment procedures contained in this manual.
Note
When you modify your radio as described in system set-
up, take the following precaution.
The rating of pin 7 (SB) of the accessory connector cable
(KCT-19) on the rear of the radio is 13.6V (1A). Insert a 1A
fuse if you use the SB pin for external equipment.
13
15
If you do not intend to use the 3.5-mm jack for the exter-
nal speaker, fit the supplied speaker-jack cap (B09-0235-05)
to stop dust and sand getting in.
Frequency range (MHz) RF power
450~490 25W
See page 17. See page 12.
KCT-19
Accessory connector cable
(Option)
Accessory connector
cable (KCT-19)
1
7
3
+
6
–
Type
K
See page 13.
KCT-18
Ignition sense cable
(Option) (Option)
See page 14.
KAP-1
PA/HA unit
(Option)
See page 17.
KES-4
External speaker
(Option)