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Kenwood. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Kenwood assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Kenwood reserves...
KRA-14 (ANTENNA) ..........73 SPECIFICATIONS ....... BACK COVER CAUTION When using an external power connector, Photo is TK-390 K4 type. please use with maximum final module protec- Does not come with antenna. tion of 10V Antenna is available as an option.
NOTE quired component for proper identification. WE CANNOT guarantee oscillator stability when using channel element manufactured by other than KENWOOD or its authorized agents. FCC COMPLIANCE AND TYPE NUMBERS Model...
TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES - DTMF keypad (keypad models only) 1. Getting Acquainted Press the keys on the telephone keypad to send DTMF tones. SMA male type Battery pack antenna connector release latch = Universal connector Connect the external speaker/microphone (optional) here.
TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 2) When one priority channel is set : Either priority channel 2. Scan Operating 1 or 2 is scanned. 2-1. Scan Types If a non-priority channel stops temporarily, a priority chan- • Single Group Scan nel signal is detected at certain intervals.
TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 2-9. Temporarily Delete/Add 3-4. BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) Override It is possible to delete or add channel temporarily during You can transmit in spite of Busy Channel Lockout situa- scan. When scan stops on unnecessary channel for ex- tion.
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TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 3-14. Mode (Enable/Disable) 4. Group Features The transceiver has many special modes mainly for main- You can use these features using the programming soft- tenance. ware (KPG-38D). · Self Programming mode · Panel Test mode 4-1. "TOT" (Time-Out Timer) ·...
TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 5. Channel Features 6. Key Functions You can use these features using the programming soft- You can use these features, using the programming soft- ware (KPG-38D). ware (KPG-38D). Selector function is selectable channel se- lect or group select.
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TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 6-7. Group Down Toggle PF Keys Speaker/ If this key is pressed once, the group number decreases Function Name Selector Switch Microphone by one step. If this key holds down for 500ms (approxi- PF Keys mate), the group number decreases continuously.
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TK-390 OPERATING FEATURES 6-14. Monitor 6-21. Squelch Level Monitor the channel before a transmission. The preset squelch level is varied in user mode (0 to 15). Press this key once, "MON" appears and unmutes Press the key programmed to "squelch level", the trans- speaker if a carrier is present, regardless of the specified ceiver enters to "squelch level adjust mode".
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DOS version 3.1 or later on an IBM-PC/XT, AT, or PS2 or Panel tuning mode compatible machine. The data can be input to or read from TK-390 and edited Clear function on the screen. The programmed or edited data can be printed out.
TK-390 REALIGNMENT When enter the self programming mode, "FUNC" appears 3. Self Programming after "SEL" is displayed for half a second. Write mode for frequency data and signalling etc. Mainly Selecting any of Channel setting, Group setting, Function used by the person maintaining the user equipment.
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TK-390 REALIGNMENT 3-2. Channel Setting Mode • Note Set data for each channel while in this mode. After first 1. Different sample displays are shown. entering Self programming mode, select the "CHAN" display 2. Setting item No.s are displayed with a 7-segment 2-digit with [Top 1] [Top 2] and press [PTT] to set Channel Setting figure on the LCD.
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TK-390 REALIGNMENT 3-3. Group Setting Mode 3-4. Function Setting Mode Set data for each Group while in this mode. After first This mode allows making function settings for the trans- entering Self programming mode, select the "GROUP" dis- ceiver. After first entering Self programming mode, select play with [Top 1] [Top 2] and press [PTT] to set Group Set- "FUNC"...
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TK-390 REALIGNMENT • Flow Chart 3-5. Clone Mode 1. Connect the cloning interface cable between the master side transceiver (source) and slave side transceiver Self programming mode (clone) as shown in the figure. [Top 1] [Top 2] Function setting mode...
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6. Press the master side [PTT] to start cloning. and communications port in the Setup item. 4. Set the firmware to be updated by File select (=F1). 5. Held down the [Side 2] and [PTT]. Turn the TK-390 power [PTT] GRP 1S on, and release [Side 2] first.
1. Overview The 1st IF signal is amplified (Q302) and fed into IC300 in The KENWOOD model TK-390 is a UHF/FM hand-held the FM IF IC. The IF signal is then mixed with the 2nd local transceiver designed to operate in the frequency range of oscillator frequency of 44.395MHz to generate the 2nd IF of...
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TK-390 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3-4. Wide/Narrow changeover circuit 3-5. Audio amplifier circuit • TX-RX unit Narrow and Wide settings can be made for each channel by switching the MCF; XF300 (Wide), XF301 (Narrow) with The demodulated signal from IC300 goes through IC301,...
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TK-390 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 4-3. Drive and Final amplifier 4. Transmitter System The signal from the T/R switch (D7 is on) is amplified by 4-1. Microphone amplifier the pre-drive (Q6) and drive amplifier (Q8) to 20mW. The The signal from IC3 (control unit) goes through the mute output of the drive amplifier is amplified by the RF power switch (Q403).
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1 of the VCXO. The output of the VCXO is applied to pin 8 of the PLL IC. The VCO of TK-390 covers the 40MHz spread, setting 6. Power Supply Circuit frequencies in r1, r2 (receive) and t1, t2 (transmit) with a bias Battery +B is supplied via a 3A fuse from the battery ter- voltage applied to the –V terminal of the VCO.
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TK-390 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 7-4. D/A converter 7. Control Circuit IC3 and IC603 is used as a conventional semi-fixed-resis- The control unit consists of microprocessor IC406 and its tor converter. It sets the following : peripheral circuits. It controls the TX-RX unit and transfers 1) RX sensitivity data to and from the control unit.
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TK-390 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 7-6. Low battery warning 8-2. Decode • Low-speed data (QT, DQT) The battery voltage is monitored by the microprocessor (IC406). When the battery voltage falls below the voltage The demodulated signal from the FM IF IC (IC300) is am-...
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TK-390 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 9-1. Option port 1 (For ANI board etc.) 9. Option Board Terminal Name Function Note Terminals for mounting the option board are provided at DATI Data input Reference the bottom of the TX-RX unit. The table below shows the 1kHz STD Dev →...
TK-390 SEMICONDUCTOR DATA 1. Microprocessor : MC-8800-802 (TX-RX Unit IC406) 1-1. Terminal function Pin No. Port name Function Pin No. Port name Function A7~A4 NC : Flash memory address bus DTMF clock AD5~AD3 NC : Flash memory address and data bus...
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TK-390 SEMICONDUCTOR DATA 2. D/A Converter : M62354GP (TX-RX Unit IC3) 2-1. Terminal connection 2-3. Terminal function Pin No. Symbol Function 12-bit shift register MSB bit data is output. When the LD is at the high level, the 12-bit shift register value is loaded to the D/A output register.
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TK-390 SEMICONDUCTOR DATA 4. DC-DC Converter : MAX865 (TX-RX Unit IC4) 4-2. Terminal description 4-1. Terminal connection Pin No. Name Function C1– Negative terminal of the flying boost capacitor. 3.3µF Positive terminal of the flying inverting capacitor. C1– C2– Negative terminal of the flying inverting capacitor.
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TK-390 SEMICONDUCTOR DATA / DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS 7. Active DBM : GN2011 6. VCO System : KCH41 (TX-RX Unit IC10) (TX-RX Unit IC200) 6-1. Circuit diagram 7-1. Circuit diagram –V TX/RX Control Unit (X53-3780-XX) -12 : K -13 : K4 Ref.
TK-390 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS TX-RX Unit (X57-5400-10) Ref. No. Use / Function Operation / Condition Ref. No. Use / Function Operation / Condition Level shift Q200 RF amplifier RX front 1st amplifier D/A converter (adjustment) Q201 RF amplifier RX front 2nd amplifier Outputs ±...
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TK-390 ∗ New Parts. indicates safety critical components. L : Scandinavia K : USA P : Canada Parts without Parts No. are not supplied. Y : PX (Far East, Hawaii) T : England E : Europe Les articles non mentionnes dans le Parts No. ne sont pas fournis.
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TK-390 CONTROL UNIT (X53-3780-XX) TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R90-0723-05 MULTI-COMP 47K X 2 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) RK73GB1J273J CHIP R 1/16W RK73GB1J102J CHIP R 1.0K...
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TK-390 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation CC73GCH1H080D CHIP C 8.0PF C419 C92-0589-05 CHIP-TAN 47UF 6.3WV ∗ C93,94 CC73GCH1H100D CHIP C 10PF C420 C92-0702-05 ELECTRO 47UF 6.3WV...
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TK-390 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation ∗ C638 CK73GB1H272K CHIP C 2700PF L202 L40-8275-44 SMALL FIXED INDUCTOR (82.0NH) C639 CC73GCH1H090D CHIP C 9.0PF L203 L40-6875-44 SMALL FIXED INDUCTOR (68.0NH)
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TK-390 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation RK73GB1J220J CHIP R 1/16W R321 RK73GB1J102J CHIP R 1.0K 1/16W R44,45 RN73GH1J154D CHIP R 150K 1/16W R322 RK73GB1J272J CHIP R 2.7K...
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TK-390 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R475-477 RK73GB1J101J CHIP R 1/16W R674 RK73GB1J104J CHIP R 100K 1/16W R481 R92-1252-05 CHIP R 0 OHM R675...
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TK-390 TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation 2SC5110(O) TRANSISTOR DTC114EE DIGITAL TRANSISTOR 2SC4988 TRANSISTOR DTA144EE DIGITAL TRANSISTOR DTC144EE DIGITAL TRANSISTOR 2SK1824 Q200,201 3SK274 Q300 DTA144EE...
TK-390 DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR Disassembly of Front Case and Chassis Remove the Side Key Assy 1. Remove the 2 screws ( ) and a cap fixed screw ( 1. The side key assy is clips form a slide-hook structure. Lift 2.
TK-390 ADJUSTMENT Test Equipment Required for Alignment Test Equipment Major Specifications Standard Signal Generator Frequency Range Maximum 600MHz or more. (SSG) Modulation Frequency modulation and external modulation. Output –133dBm/0.05µV to 7dBm/501mV Power Meter Input Impedance 50Ω. Operation Frequency Up to 600MHz.
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ADJUSTMENT • Panel tuning Repair Jig (Chassis) Use jig (part No.: A10-1399-03) for repairing the TK-390 Place the TX-RX unit on the jig and fit it with 7 screws. Note : Supply power from an external power supply (Battery terminal : +, jig (chassis) : –)
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TK-390 ADJUSTMENT • Clear function Panel Test Mode Pressing [PTT] while holding down [Orange] in Panel test This mode is used for making transceiver connection mode, triggers the clear function which clears all transceiver tests and clearing the memory. data settings.
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TK-390 Common Section Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 0.1V 1. Varicap shift 1) Set panel tuning mode DC VTVM TX-RX TP2 Panel Top1/ –3V voltage Push Side2 to select Top2 ∗ ∗...
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TK-390 Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 4. TX high 1) Set panel test mode Power meter Panel Check 3.7W~5.2W power CH No. : 1 2.3A or less check Signalling No. : 1 Ammeter PTT : ON 2) CH No.
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TK-390 Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 50Hz 8. Maximum 1) Set panel test mode Power meter Panel Panel Top1/ 3.95kHz deviation CH No. : 3 Deviation Top2 (According to the adjustment Signalling No. : 1 meter larger +, –)
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TK-390 Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 0.05kHz 11. QT 1) Set panel tuning mode Power meter Panel Panel Top1/ 0.75kHz deviation CH No. : 3 Deviation Top2 adjustment Signalling No. : 1...
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TK-390 Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 50Hz 16. DTMF 1) Set panel tuning mode Power meter Panel Panel Top1/ 1.5kHz deviation CH No. : 3 Deviation Top2 adjustment Signalling No. : 1 meter ∗...
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TK-390 Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 22. BATT 1) Set panel test mode Power meter Panel Check Cannot transmit detection CH No. : 3 LED (TX) blinks check Signalling No. : 1 DC VTVM Bottom BATT BATT terminal voltage : 5.7V...
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TK-390 TK-390 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment equipment 4. Sensitivity 1) Set panel test mode Panel Panel Top1/ Adjust for maximum 12dB SINAD or more 9.
TK-390 TK-390 PC BOARD VIEWS CONTROL UNIT (X53-3780-XX) (A/6) -10 : K -11 : K2 Component side view J72-0523-02 X53-378X-XX (A/6) CONTROL UNIT (X53-3780-XX) (A/6) -10 : K -11 : K2 Foil side view J72-0523-02 X53-378X-XX (A/6) PTTE...
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TK-390 PC BOARD VIEWS CONTROL UNIT (X53-3780-XX) (B~F/6) -10 : K -11 : K2 Component side view CONTROL UNIT (X53-3780-XX) (B~F/6) -10 : K -11 : K2 Foil side view TOGGLE IC101 R104 LAMP TXLED BLED J72-0523-02 R103 J72-0523-02 X53-378X-XX (B/6)
TK-390 TK-390 LEVEL DIAGRAM TERMINAL FUNCTION CN No. Pin No. Name I/O Function CN No. Pin No. Name I/O Function BTL input + for external speaker. TX-RX UNIT (X57-5400-10) SP– BTL input – for external speaker. CN400 CH D CH switch data.
TK-390 KMC-25/26 (SPEAKER MICROPHONE) KMC-25 External View KMC-25/26 Circuit Diagram Universal SP/MIC connector EXT. ANT (KMC-26) SP– If the earphone jack output is too high, adjust the value of resistor R12. Earphone R12 0 jack ø3.5 2.2K 10µ Shield –...