Good Afternoon, We have a BK KNG-M150 radio and we are not sure if there is a screen black out option? it appears that the radio has power as there is a small blue indicator light that comes on when power is connected but the main screen remains black. We have tried to power on and off the radio with no change and the Mic will not Tx?

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Mr. Anderson

May 23, 2025

Yes, the BK Radio KNG M-150 has a screen blackout option. The display and microphone lighting can be turned off by setting the backlight to "Off." In this mode, the screen remains black, but touching the bottom area of the display will turn it back on.

A possible cause for the main screen to remain black while the power indicator light is on could be that the backlight is set to "Off."

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Summary of Contents for BK Radio KNG M-150

Page 1 Index...
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Page 3 Index...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....................1 FCC Requirements .................. 1 Safety Precautions ................2 National and International Standards ............ 3 Federal Communications Commission Regulations ......4 Compliance with RF Exposure Standards ..........4 Industry Canada Compliance ..............5 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines........ 6 Contact Information ................
Page 5 Function Selection ................18 Touch Screen Selection ..............18 Navigation Wheel Selection ............... 19 Menu Screen Selection ..............20 Exiting the Menu ................. 22 Menu Options ..................23 Keypad Programming Items..............24 Basic Operation ..................25 Receive ....................25 Transmit ....................26 Function Details ..................
Page 6 Keypad Programming ................. 37 Monitor ....................38 Nuisance Channel Delete ..............39 Priority Channel Select................ 40 Priority Scan ..................43 Repeater Talkaround ................45 Repeater Talkaround is either On or Off..........45 Squelch Adjust ..................46 Surveillance Mode................47 Tactical OTAR ..................
Page 7 Zone Scan List ..................60 Zone Select ..................61 User Picklist Options ................62 User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard ........63 User Selectable Encryption Key............64 User Selectable Encryption Keyset ............. 65 User Selectable Network Access Codes ..........66 User Selectable Talk Group ID ............67 Keypad Programming Options .............
Page 8: Introduction
FCC Requirements Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.
Page 9: Safety Precautions
KNG Mobile Operation 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.). • Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the antenna.
Page 10: National And International Standards
KNG Mobile Operation National and International Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
Page 11: Federal Communications Commission Regulations
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 below) for human exposure - 4 -...
Page 12: Industry Canada Compliance
RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in Standby Mode. 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 13: Rf Exposure Compliance And Control Guidelines
KNG Mobile Operation RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred to other users.
Page 14: Contact Information
KNG Mobile Operation The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form.
Page 15: Radio Controls
KNG Mobile Operation Radio Controls ON/OFF - Volume USB Port LCD Screen Emergency Button Channel Select BK RADIO Ø Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz SCAN ZONE MENU Mic Jack Programmable Buttons Menu Navigation Menu Select Home Button On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume knob.
Page 16 KNG Mobile Operation USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and configuring the radio with the Windows PC programming software. LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons.
Page 17: Lcd Touch Screen
KNG Mobile Operation LCD Touch Screen KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon.
Page 18: Status Indicators
KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators Receiver Signal Strength RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog High Transmit Power Low Transmit Power P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel Selected channel is encrypted. Flashing when Tx is encrypted or when Rx incoming signal is encrypted Scanned Channel...
Page 19 KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators Channel Scan On Zone Scan On Priority Scan On Repeater Talkaround Enabled Monitor Mode Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation Open Audio - 12 - Index...
Page 20: Channel Information Display Options
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Information Display Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor. Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel Channel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel Frequency Operating Frequency of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel...
Page 21: Programmable Button Options
KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button Options NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text. SCAN SCAN = Active, = Inactive. CHAN Channel Select (Direct microphone keypad entry or navigation wheel selection) Nuisance Channel Delete LITE Keypad and Display Backlight MENU Open the programmed radio menu Monitor Set Priority Channels...
Page 22 KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button Options (cont) Transmit Secure (Encrypted Models) SQ AD Squelch Adjust SURV Surveillance Mode Repeater Talkaround TXAD Transmit Digital (Mixed Mode Operation) TXCG User Selectable TX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (Analog or Mixed Mode Operation) TXNAC User Selectable TX NAC (Digital or Mixed Mode Operation) UKEY User Selectable Encryption Key (Encrypted Models) UKST...
Page 23: Microphone Controls
KNG Mobile Operation Microphone Controls Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart Microphone. KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch. Microphone Element Push-To-Talk WXYZ PQRS Alphanumeric Keypad Programmable...
Page 24 KNG Mobile Operation Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to transmit. Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone can be programmed via PC to access specific radio functions.
Page 25: Function Selection
KNG Mobile Operation Function Selection Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone button selections or as part of a menu list. NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone. Touch Screen Selection To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.
Page 26: Navigation Wheel Selection
KNG Mobile Operation Navigation Wheel Selection The navigation wheel on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to toggle functions and access menu lists. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to open the menu or toggle the highlighted item.
Page 27: Menu Screen Selection
KNG Mobile Operation Menu Screen Selection By programming a button as “MENU” a list of additional functions are accessed by pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK. Ø Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz...
Page 28 KNG Mobile Operation Use “ENTER” to select the function. Ø 1: TX Secure Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.645 MHz 4: Versions PREV NEXT ENTER When selected, a menu for the function will show in the display. Use the “PREV”...
Page 29: Exiting The Menu
KNG Mobile Operation Exiting the Menu To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”. Ø 1: TX Secure Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.645 MHz 4: Versions PREV NEXT ENTER - 22 - Index...
Page 30: Menu Options
KNG Mobile Operation Menu Options The following items may be programmed as menu items. Backlight Channel Scan Channel Scan List Channel Select Cloning Contrast Control Lock Keypad Programming Monitor Picklist-Key* Picklist Keyset** Picklist-Rx CxCSS Picklist-Rx NAC Picklist-Talkgroup ID Picklist-Tx CxCSS Picklist-Tx NAC Priority Channel Select Priority Scan...
Page 31: Keypad Programming Items
KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Items Keypad Allows programming of channels, zones and global settings. CxCSS Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Code Guard list. NAC Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Network Access Code list. TGID Picklist Allows programming of the selectable Talk Group ID list. Call List Allows programming of the P25 IDs and associated labels in the call list.
Page 32: Basic Operation
KNG Mobile Operation Basic Operation Receive Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise or by selecting “Monitor”...
Page 33: Transmit
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth.
Page 34: Function Details
KNG Mobile Operation Function Details Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed as touch-screen buttons or to the three buttons available on some microphone models. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a "MENU"...
Page 35: Busy Channel Operation
KNG Mobile Operation Busy Channel Operation The radio can be programmed for different behavior when a channel is busy. Indicate - When a channel is busy the front Busy panel LED will flash green. Channel Lockout - When a channel is busy the LED flashes and Push-to-talk will be disabled.
Page 36: Channel Scan
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Scan When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on Ø the scan list channels in the currently Channel 16 Channel 16 operating Zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Secure One Secure One Channels designated as scan channels are 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz identified by the...
Page 37 KNG Mobile Operation Scanning Code Guarded Channels When a signal is detected, scanning stops while the radio checks for the proper Code Guard value. If the signal contains the proper Code Guard value, the radio receives the message. Otherwise, the radio resumes scanning immediately. Transmitting with Scan On The radio transmits on the channel selected by the Channel Selector knob unless Talkback Scan is enabled or “Transmit on Priority 1”...
Page 38 KNG Mobile Operation Vote Scan (Requires Option KZA0581) Channels in a multicast conventional systems can be added to the scan list and designated as “voted” channels. When a signal is received on a voted channel the radio checks all voted channels and selects the channel with the best signal. If enabled, vote scanning takes place whenever the channel scan switch in on.
Page 39: Channel Scan List
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Scan List The Channel Scan List allows the radio user Ø to add or remove channels from the list of Channel 16 Channel 16 channels to be monitored when scanning. Secure One Secure One Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the ...
Page 40: Channel Select
KNG Mobile Operation Channel Select In addition to the channel knob, Channel Ø Channel Select Selection can be accomplished via the touch Channel 16 1: Channel One screen, using the navigation buttons or entered from the KAA0290 microphone. Secure One 2: Channel Two If assigned as a Touch Screen or function 155.645 MHz...
Page 41: Cloning
The KNG Mobile radio can be set up to send Ø or receive programmed information from Channel 16 Channel 16 other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Secure One Secure One Refer to the cloning cable instruction manual 155.645 MHz...
Page 42: Emergency Signaling
KNG Mobile Operation Emergency Signaling Sending an Emergency Call If programmed, the Orange button on the front panel is used to send an emergency call on the programmed Emergency channel. The emergency channel must be programmed to transmit in digital mode. Press and hold the button to initiate an Emergency Call.
Page 43: Control Lockout
KNG Mobile Operation Control Lockout The KNG mobile offers two lockout settings, Control Lock Ø "Lock Keypad Only" and "Lock All Buttons". Unlocked  Channel 16 "Lock Keypad Only" locks all touch screen Lock Keypad Only Secure One and button operations except the three side ...
Page 44: Keypad Programming
KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Much of the information stored in the KNG Keypad Programming Ø mobile radio can be edited using the Keypad  KAA0290 Microphone. Four separate Channel 16 programming functions can be enabled with Call list Secure One the PC Radio Editor software.
Page 45: Monitor
KNG Mobile Operation Monitor There are four settings available for Ø monitoring traffic on a selected channel. Channel 16 Channel 16 Selective applies only to digital and mixed mode channels. Secure One Secure One If assigned as a Touch Screen or function 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz button, press the button to cycle to the next...
Page 46: Nuisance Channel Delete
KNG Mobile Operation Nuisance Channel Delete If enabled, a Nuisance Channel can be Ø temporarily removed from the Scan List. Channel 16 Channel 2 Nuisance Channel Delete can be assigned Secure One Orange Team as a touch screen item or on a microphone function button.
Page 47: Priority Channel Select
KNG Mobile Operation Priority Channel Select 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.) System Priority Channel Selection Ø...
Page 48 KNG Mobile Operation System Priority Channel Selection (continued) The Zone selection menu will be displayed. Ø Priority 1 Zone Highlight the zone of the desired priority 1: Blue Zone Channel 16 channel and press the "ENTER" buttons. 2: Red Zone Secure One The Channel selection menu will then be ...
Page 49 KNG Mobile Operation Zone Priority Channel Selection Ø 1: System P1 Channel Open the menu as described in the Navigation 2: System P2 Channel Channel 16 section and select the Zone Priority channel you 3: Zone P1 Channel Secure One wish to change.
Page 50: Priority Scan
KNG Mobile Operation Priority Scan Two channels can be designated as priority Ø channels. When Priority Scan is on, these channels are monitored for incoming traffic. Channel 16 Channel 16 When a qualified signal is detected the Secure One Secure One speaker is opened to listen to the message.
Page 51 KNG Mobile Operation Rekey Request On radios equipped with optional digital Rekey Request Ø encryption and over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), Channel 16 a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Rekey Now? Secure One Facility (KMF). 155.645 MHz For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel...
Page 52: Repeater Talkaround
KNG Mobile Operation Repeater Talkaround In Repeater Talkaround (T/A) mode, the Ø radio will transmit on the programmed Channel 16 Channel 16 receive frequency of the selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be Secure One Secure One displayed on the top line of the LCD.
Page 53: Squelch Adjust
KNG Mobile Operation Squelch Adjust Squelch Adjust is used to change the signal Ø strength required for the radio's speaker to Channel 16 Channel 16 unmute. Secure One Secure One Squelch can be assigned as a touch screen or menu list item or on a microphone 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz function button.
Page 54: Surveillance Mode
KNG Mobile Operation Surveillance Mode When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible Ø indicators (beeps etc.) and lighting functions Channel 16 Channel 16 (LEDs and Display) are disabled. The LCD Touchscreen is set to the dimmest setting. Secure One Secure One For best operation Surveillance Mode should 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz...
Page 55: Tactical Otar
KNG Mobile Operation Tactical OTAR The Tactical Over-the-Air Rekeying option allows a key source KNG radio to send individual encryption keys to OTAR equipped target radios without the need for a full Key Management Facility (KMF). For proper operation the Source and Target radios require specific control key loads and PC editor settings.
Page 56 KNG Mobile Operation Sending Keys (continued) If the “Key Pick List Target” is programmed Target Key Slot Ø the pick list target screen is displayed. Channel 16  Slot 1 Select the desired target key slot. This is the Secure One Slot 2 key pick list slot where the target radio will store the transferred key.
Page 57: Tactical Otar Error Code Table
KNG Mobile Operation Tactical OTAR Error Code Table Code Description General Failure DTEK Not Found or Not AES MTEK Not Found or Not AES General Failure during Key Wrap Key Not Found for Key Wrap Key to Wrap Key is Not identified as a KEK Receiving Keys To receive an encryption key from a source Ø...
Page 58: Transmit Digital
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Digital When Transmit Digital is on, channels Ø programmed for mixed-mode transmit will Channel 16 Channel 16 transmit in digital mode. When off, mixed- mode channels transmit in analog mode. Secure One Secure One When transmitting in digital mode the display 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz shows 'D' behind the TX indicator.
Page 59: Transmit Power
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Power Transmit Power can be selected between Ø the programmed high and low settings. The Channel 16 Channel 16 power output of the settings depend on radio options, model and editor settings. Secure One Secure One When operating in the high power mode, "H"...
Page 60: Transmit Secure
KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Secure When SEC is on, encrypted channels Ø programmed for switchable encryption will Channel 16 Channel 16 transmit an encrypted signal. Secure One Secure One NOTE: The SEC switch has no effect on channels programmed as Encrypted Only or 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz Clear Only.
Page 61: Unit Call
KNG Mobile Operation Unit Call P25 Unit IDs allow for Unit-To-Unit calls when Ø the radio is operating in Digital Mode. The Channel 16 Channel 16 function must be enabled by radio programming to allow this mode of operation. Secure One Secure One Unit Call operation can be assigned as a touch 155.645 MHz...
Page 62 KNG Mobile Operation Sending a Unit-to-Unit Call (cont.) "Last Call" displays the ID of the last active unit call whether received or transmitted. If the Unit ID is part of the radio's call list the associated label will be displayed. Select to initiate a call to the displayed ID.
Page 63: Receiving A Unit Call
KNG Mobile Operation Sending a Unit-to-Unit Call (cont.) Once the Unit Call function is activated the Ø "Calling" message will be displayed showing Channel 16 the currently active ID. Each push-to-talk will Calling generate a unit-to-unit call with the displayed Secure One UID 12345 155.645 MHz...
Page 64: Versions
KNG Mobile Operation Versions Information about your radio can be viewed Versions Ø via a Versions menu item. Channel 16 Software: 0.0.0 To review the information, open the Versions Secure One DSP: 0.0.0 menu as described in the Navigation section. Use the NEXT or PREV to view the installed 155.645 MHz File Format: 0.0...
Page 65: Zeroize Keys
KNG Mobile Operation Zeroize Keys For radios with the digital encryption option, Zeroize Keys Ø the radio provides a method for the user to Channel 16 "panic-zeroize" all encryption keys. Zeroizing removes all encryption keys from the radio, Secure One Zeroize Now? including keys used for OTAR and Tactical 155.645 MHz...
Page 66: Zone Scan
KNG Mobile Operation Zone Scan When Zone Scan is on, the radio scans all Ø programmed scan channels in zones Channel 16 Channel 16 designated as Zone Scan zones. Secure One Secure One If allowed, the scanned zone list can be edited by the radio user.
Page 67: Zone Scan List
KNG Mobile Operation Zone Scan List The Zone Scan List allows the radio user to Ø add or remove zones from the list of zones Channel 16 Channel 16 to be scanned. Secure One Secure One The Zone Scan List operation can be assigned as a touch screen or menu list item 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz...
Page 68: Zone Select
KNG Mobile Operation Zone Select Zone Select allows the radio user to switch Ø between programmed channel zones. Channel 16 Channel 16 The Zone Select operation can be assigned Secure One Secure One to a touch screen or menu list item or on a microphone function button.
Page 69: User Picklist Options
KNG Mobile Operation User Picklist Options The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Picklist functions to specific channels. Picklist Options can be assigned to a touch screen or menu list item or on a microphone function button. Available Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards Receive Code Guards...
Page 70: User Selectable Ctcss/Cdcss Code Guard
KNG Mobile Operation User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard Ø from the Pick List will assign the tone to a Channel 16 Channel 16 currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. Secure One Secure One User assigned Transmit and Receive Code 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz Guards are selected independently.
Page 71: User Selectable Encryption Key
KNG Mobile Operation User Selectable Encryption Key Encrypted radios only. Ø Selecting an Encryption Key from the Picklist Channel 16 Channel 16 will assign the Key to all encrypted channels Secure One Secure One that do not have 'Key Lock' programmed. Locked key channels will continue to use 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz...
Page 72: User Selectable Encryption Keyset
KNG Mobile Operation User Selectable Encryption Keyset OTAR equipped radios only. Ø Selecting a Key Set from the Pick List will Channel 16 Channel 16 cause the radio to use encryption keys from Secure One Secure One the selected Key Set. 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz User selectable menu access can be...
Page 73: User Selectable Network Access Codes
KNG Mobile Operation User Selectable Network Access Codes Selecting a Network Access Code (NAC) Ø from the Pick List will assign the NAC to a Channel 16 Channel 16 currently select digital or mixed-mode channel. Secure One Secure One User assigned Transmit and Receive NACs 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz are selected independently.
Page 74: User Selectable Talk Group Id
KNG Mobile Operation User Selectable Talk Group ID Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List Ø will assign the TGID to the currently select Channel 16 Channel 16 channel. All other channels are unaffected. Secure One Secure One User selectable menu access can be assigned to a touch screen or menu list item 155.645 MHz...
Page 75: Keypad Programming Options
If enabled via PC programming, the radio's Picklists and Individual Call List information can be edited using the microphone keypad. In addition, programmed operational settings can also be edited. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio.
Page 76 KNG Mobile Operation Select programming menu from the list of Ø 1: Keypad available options. 2: Call List Channel 16 Keypad - Used for programming Channel, 3: User Tones Secure One Zone, System and Global radio information 4: User NACs including frequencies, labels, priority scan 155.645 MHz rate, etc.
Page 77: Keypad Programming
KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Keypad programming consists of four sections: Global, System, Zone and Channel. Global parameters apply to settings that Ø 1: Global effect all systems, zones and channels. 2: System Channel 16 System parameters, such as scan hold time, 3: Zone Secure One effect all conventional zones.
Page 78: Programming System Parameters
KNG Mobile Operation User Password (cont.) Ø User Password To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the digit to Channel 16 change. Secure One Use the microphone keypad to enter a new 000000 digit. 155.645 MHz Select "ENTER"...
Page 79 KNG Mobile Operation System Priority 1 Channel Ø System P1 Channel A priority channel can be assigned on a Channel 16 system wide basis. If allowed, a system Secure One Use Main priority channel will be monitored during priority scan regardless of the currently 155.645 MHz ...
Page 80 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit on Priority 1 Ø Tx in Priority 1 If Transmit on Priority 1 is "On" the radio will Channel 16 transmit on the programmed Priority 1 channel Secure One  On whenever priority scan is turned on. 155.645 MHz Use "PREV"...
Page 81 KNG Mobile Operation System Priority 2 Channel (cont.) When set to "Use Main" the channel selected Ø Priority 2 Zone by the channel knob is the Priority 2 channel. Channel 16 1: Zone 1 Label Choose "Select" to designate a specific Secure One 2: Zone 2 Label channel as the System Priority 2 channel.
Page 82 KNG Mobile Operation Scan Hold Time Ø Scan Hold Time Scan Hold Time designates how long a Channel 16 scanned to channel is monitored before Secure One 1.5 Sec  resuming scanning operation. The hold time can be set from 0 to 7.5 seconds. 155.645 MHz Scan Hold Time is also used as the hold time ENTER...
Page 83 KNG Mobile Operation Busy Channel Mode Ø Busy Channel Mode Busy Channel Mode determines how the Channel 16 radio operates when receiving an incoming  Indicate Secure One signal. Override 155.645 MHz Off - No busy channel indication. Lockout Indicate - LED flashes green when the PREV NEXT ENTER...
Page 84 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Time-out Timer Ø Tx Timeout Transmit Time-out Timer determines Channel 16 maximum time allowed per push-to-talk. Secure One 60 Sec  The time-out time can be set from Off to 225 seconds. 155.645 MHz Five seconds prior to reaching the ENTER programmed time limit the radio will emit a warning tone.
Page 85: Power Setting
KNG Mobile Operation Power Setting Ø Power Setting The Power Setting determines transmit Channel 16 Medium power when operation in High Power mode. Secure One  High Select "High" to transmit at the radios full 155.645 MHz rated power output. Select "Medium"...
Page 86: Programming Zone Parameters
KNG Mobile Operation Programming Zone Parameters Programmable Zone Parameters include: Ø 1: Global Zone Label 2: System Channel 16 Zone PR1 Channel 3: Zone Secure One 4: Channel Zone Tx on PR1 155.645 MHz Zone P2 Channel PREV NEXT ENTER DTMF Overdial To edit zone parameters select "Zone"...
Page 87 KNG Mobile Operation Select the desired parameter with "PREV" Ø  1: Zone Label and/or "NEXT". 2: Zone P1 Channel Channel 16 Press "ENTER" to program the selection. 3: Zone Tx on P1  Secure One 4: Zone P1 Channel 155.645 MHz 5: DTMF Overdial PREV...
Page 88 KNG Mobile Operation Zone Priority 1 Channel Ø Zone 1 P1 Channel A priority channel can be assigned on a Channel 16 zone basis. If allowed, a system priority Secure One Use Main channel will be monitored during priority scan 155.645 MHz ...
Page 89 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit on Priority 1 Ø Tx on Priority 1 If Transmit on Priority 1 is "On" the radio Channel 16  Off will transmit on the programmed Priority 1 Secure One channel whenever priority scan is turned on. 155.645 MHz Use "PREV"...
Page 90: Dtmf Overdial
KNG Mobile Operation Zone Priority 2 Channel (cont.) Choose "Select" to designate a specific Ø Zone 1 P2 Channel channel as the Priority 2 channel. Channel 16 1: Channel 1 Label Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Secure One 2: Channel 2 Label desired Priority channel.
Page 91 KNG Mobile Operation Allow Inbound Clone Ø Allow Inbound Clone Individual zones can be blocked from Channel 16  No receiving information via radio cloning. Secure One Select "No" to block overwriting of zone 155.645 MHz information. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the PREV NEXT ENTER...
Page 92: Programming Channel Parameters
KNG Mobile Operation Programming Channel Parameters Programmable Channel Parameters include: Ø 1: Global Channel Label 2: System Channel 16 Receive Frequency 3: Zone Secure One Receive Mode 4: Channel 155.645 MHz Receive CTCSS/CDCSS Tones Receive Network Access Codes PREV NEXT ENTER Digital Squelch Mode Analog Bandwidth...
Page 93: Select Channel
KNG Mobile Operation Accessing Channel Parameters Ø Select Zone To edit channel parameters select "Channel" Channel 16 1: Zone 1 Label from the Keypad Programming menu. Secure One 2: Zone 2 Label Use "PREV" and/or "NEXT" to select the 155.645 MHz ...
Page 94 KNG Mobile Operation Channel Label Ø Channel Label Select "CLEAR" to reset the label. Use Channel 16 the microphone keypad to enter a new Secure One Channel 1 Label alphanumeric label. 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV"...
Page 95 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Mode Ø Rx Mode Use "PREV" and/or "NEXT" to select the Channel 16 Analog desired mode. Secure One Digital Press "ENTER" to set the selection and 155.645 MHz  Mixed return to the previous step. PREV NEXT ENTER Receive CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard...
Page 96 KNG Mobile Operation Receive CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (cont.) To enter a CTCSS tone, select "Tone" form Ø Rx Guard the menu. Channel 16 Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all zeros. Secure One 123.0 Hz Use the microphone keypad to enter a a new 155.645 MHz frequency.
Page 97 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Network Access Code Ø Rx NAC Receiver NACs only apply to digital or mixed Channel 16  Enter $293 mode operation. NACs are programmed as Secure One Select  three digit hexadecimal numbers. $F7E and $F7F are invalid NACs. 155.645 MHz PREV NEXT...
Page 98 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Network Access Code (cont.) To select a NAC from the programmed Ø Rx NAC picklist, choose "Select" form the menu. Channel 16 NAC-01 $123 Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Secure One NAC-02 $456 desired NAC or press the number buttons 155.645 MHz ...
Page 99: Low Power
KNG Mobile Operation Analog Bandwidth Ø Bandwidth Bandwidth selection applies only to analog Channel 16  Narrowband operation. Digital operation is always Secure One Wideband  narrowband regardless of setting. 155.645 MHz Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to select Narrowband or Wideband. PREV NEXT ENTER...
Page 100 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Frequency Ø Tx Frequency Select "CLEAR" to reset the frequency to all Channel 16 zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter a Secure One 151.62500 MHz a new frequency. 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV"...
Page 101 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard Ø Tx Guard Transmit Code Guards only apply to analog Channel 16  Off or mixed mode operation. Code Guards can Secure One Tone: 123.0 Hz  be subaudible tones or digital codes. 155.645 MHz Digital: ...
Page 102 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (cont.) To enter a CDCSS value, select "Digital" form Ø Tx Guard the menu. Channel 16 Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all zeros. Secure One D000- Use the microphone keypad to enter a new ...
Page 103 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Network Access Code (cont.) To program a NAC, select "ENTER". Ø Tx NAC Select "CLEAR" to reset the NAC to all zeros. Channel 16 Use the microphone keypad to enter a new Secure One  three digit value. Digital 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT".
Page 104 KNG Mobile Operation Talk Group ID Ø TGID The Talk Group ID applies only to digital or Channel 16  Enter: mixed mode operation. Secure One Select:  TGID can be programmed from 1 to 65535. 155.645 MHz PREV NEXT ENTER To program a TGID, select "ENTER".
Page 105 KNG Mobile Operation Talk Group ID (cont.) To select a TGID from the programmed Ø TGID picklist, choose "Select" form the menu. Channel 16 TGID-01 Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Secure One TGID-02 desired TGID or press the microphone number buttons to go directly to a picklist slot.
Page 106 KNG Mobile Operation Encryption Key (cont.) Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the desired Key or press the number buttons on the microphone to go directly to a picklist slot. (Pressing "5" will go to "Key-5" in the picklist.) Select "ENTER" to set the Key and return to the previous step Secure Mode Selection Ø...
Page 107: Call List Programming
KNG Mobile Operation Call List Programming To program the P25 Unit-to-Unit call list, select "Call List" from the Keypad programming menu. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Ø Program Call List desired Call List item or press the number Channel 16 buttons on the microphone to go directly to a ...
Page 108 KNG Mobile Operation Programming the Unit Call Label Ø Call ID Label Select "CLEAR" to reset the label. Use the Channel 16 microphone keypad to enter a new label. Secure One Channel 1 Label To edit individual charcters select "EDIT". 155.645 MHz Use "PREV"...
Page 109: Code Guard Picklist Programming
KNG Mobile Operation Code Guard Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable Code Guard List, select "User Tones" from the Keypad programming menu. Ø Code Guard Picklist Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Code Guard to be programmed or press the Channel 16 CG-01 123.0 Hz...
Page 110 KNG Mobile Operation CTCSS Tone Ø Code Guard Picklist To enter a CTCSS tone, select "Tone" form Channel 16 the menu. Secure One 123.0 Hz Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter a a new 155.645 MHz frequency.
Page 111: Nac Picklist Programming
KNG Mobile Operation NAC Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable NAC List, select "User NACs" from the Keypad programming menu. NACs are programmed as three digit hexadecimal numbers. $F7E and $F7F are invalid NACs. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Ø...
Page 112: Talkgroup Id Picklist Programming
KNG Mobile Operation Talkgroup ID Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable TGID List, select "User TGIDs" from the Keypad programming menu. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Ø TGID Picklist TGID to be programmed or press the Channel 16 TGID-01 7890 number buttons on the microphone to go...
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Page 116 INDEX Code Guard 6, 14, 24, 30, 37, 63, 88, 94, 102 Controls ..........3, 8, 16 Alphanumeric Keypad .........17 CxCSS ..........23, 37 Backlight ............. 27 DEL .............14 Bandwidth ..........85, 92 DSP ............57 BSP ............57 DTMF ..........17, 79, 83 Busy Channel ..........
Page 117 H ..............11 MENU ............14 Home ............8, 9 Menu Screen ..........20 Microphone Element ........17 MON ............14 Monitor ......5, 12, 14, 23, 25, 38 Industry Canada ........... 5 NAC ............24 Keypad Programming....4, 23, 37, 63, 66, 70, 79, 86 Narrowband..........
Page 118 Scan List ....4, 6, 23, 29, 32, 39, 59, 60 Priority.......5, 11, 12, 14, 20, 29, 40, SCN+ ............14 59, 71, 81 SEC .............15 Priority Scan..5, 12, 14, 23, 29,40, 43, 59 Secure ............53 PSCN ............14 Secure Mode ..........
Page 119 Transmit Mode ........... 93 Transmit Power ........52, 92 Wideband ........... 92 TXA .............11 TXAD............15 TXCG ............15 ZERO ............15 TXD .............11 Zeroize ........5, 15, 23, 58 TXNAC ............15 ZONE ............15 Zone Scan ....5, 6, 12, 15, 23, 31, 59 Zone Select ..........

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