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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-285 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-385 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1264-00 (K,K3,M,E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00... - Page 2 THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio 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 3 For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......1 Supplied Accessories ............. 1 PREPARATION ................2 Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack ... 2 Installing the Antenna ............. 3 Installing the Belt Clip ............. 3 Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector ....4 Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone .. -
Page 5: 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. -
Page 6: Preparation
PREPARATION Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED. AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. -
Page 7: Installing The Antenna
Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 mm screws. -
Page 8: Installing The Cover Over The Universal Connector
Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector If you are not using the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the univeral connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw. Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. -
Page 9: The Basics
THE BASICS Note: Features listed in this section are available for both Trunking and Conventional modes. Mode specific features can be found in their corresponding sections in this manual. Microphone Speaker q q q q q Antenna connector Connect the supplied antenna here. w w w w w Rotary encoder e e e e e POWER switch/ VOLUME control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. -
Page 10: Switching Power On/ Off
r r r r r Auxiliary (orange) key t t t t t Battery pack release latch Pull back on this latch to release the battery pack. See “Installing/ Removing the (Optional) NiCd Battery Pack” on page 2. y y y y y Call key u u u u u PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch i i i i i Clear key o o o o o Transmit/ Receive indicator... -
Page 11: Trunking Mode
TRUNKING MODE Key Functions Note: The numbers correspond to the diagram on page 5. w w w w w Rotary encoder Rotate this encoder to select your desired call address (voice calls) or status (status calls). r r r r r Auxiliary (orange) key (default setting: None) Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}. -
Page 12: Programmable Auxiliary Functions
Programmable Auxiliary Functions The Auxiliary, A, B, C, and D keys can be programmed with the auxiliary functions listed below. Contact your dealer for details on these functions. Note: Some of these functions cannot be programmed onto certain keys. Ask your dealer for details. •... -
Page 13: Searching For A Control Channel
Searching for a Control Channel After switching the power ON, press any key while the power on text or unit number is displayed to begin searching for a control channel. Or, wait for 2 seconds to allow the transceiver to start searching for a control channel automatically. - Page 14 2 Initiate the call, depending on how you selected the call address. i, ii, and iii (of step 1): When selecting a call address from memory or the stack, press the Call key (or the PTT switch if “PTT to Initiate Call” has been programmed) to initiate the call.
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Page 15: Receiving A Voice Call
Receiving a Voice Call 1 When a call is received, the caller’s unit number appears on the main display and “CAL” appears on the 3-digit sub-display. • If you have the caller’s address set up in your transceiver, the call address is displayed instead of the unit number. -
Page 16: Status Calls
Status Calls Making a Status Call 1 Select a call address using one of the following two methods: i) Select a call address from memory: Select your desired call address using the Rotary encoder if a call address has been stored in the transceiver memory. -
Page 17: Receiving A Status/Short Data Message Call
Receiving a Status/Short Data Message Call 1 When a call is received, the indicator appears on the display and flashes. • indicator remains on the display when there is data in the stack. 2 To view the status or message, refer to “Viewing the Stack”, on page 14. -
Page 18: Viewing The Stack
Viewing the Stack 1 Press the Status/ Stack key (default is the A key) twice to enter the stack. • If there is no data in the stack, “------------” appears on the main display and “-00” appears on the 3-digit sub-display. -
Page 19: Diverting Third Party Calls
4 To end the call diversion, enter control code “#41”, then press the # or Call key. • “Calling” appears on the display. While your request is being processed, “Holding” appears on the display. When the call divert is cleared, “Complete”... -
Page 20: Conventional Mode
CONVENTIONAL MODE Key Functions Note: The numbers correspond to the diagram on page 5. w w w w w Rotary encoder Rotate this encoder to select your desired channel. y y y y y Call key Press to turn the squelch OFF in order to monitor your selected channel. -
Page 21: Display
Display SCN LO displays the strength of received signals. appears while you are monitoring a channel by pressing the Call key. appears while you are scanning. displays channel numbers and the current operating status of the transceiver. Entering Conventional Mode Depending on how your transceiver is programmed, you can enter Conventional mode in one of two ways: Manual: Press the key programmed as Conventional... -
Page 22: Returning To Trunking Mode
Returning to Trunking Mode Depending on how your transceiver is programmed, you can return to Trunking mode in one of three ways: Manual: Press the Clear key to change the operating mode. Auto: While in Conventional mode, the transceiver periodically searches for the network. When it finds the network, the transceiver automatically changes to Trunking mode. -
Page 23: Scanning
Scanning Press the A key to turn Scan ON (or OFF). While scanning, the indicator and “-SCAN-” appear on the display. When a call is received, scanning stops and the channel number appears. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call. -
Page 24: Appendix
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