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Page 1: Instruction Manual
TK-90 HF TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TRANSCEPTOR HF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-1866-10 (M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01... - Page 2 HF TRANSCEIVER TK-90 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 3: Thank You
◆ 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 ◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, optional DC power cable. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PREPARATION / INSTALLATION ......1 ELECTING A EMORY ALL USING A UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ..1 .......... 14 ICROPHONE EYPAD ......... 1 MANUAL STATUS CALLS ........14 UPPLIED CCESSORIES BASE STATION INSTALLATION ......1 AKING A TATUS ALL USING THE ............ -
Page 5: Preparation / Installation
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT NTENNA ONNECTION For best performance: Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or • Use a properly adjusted, good-quality 50 Ω the factory. antenna. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend •... -
Page 6: Dc Power Supply Connection
DC power supply OFF. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your ◆ Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or make all connections. the factory. -
Page 7: Ground Connection
5 Connect the DC power cable to the rear of the ROUND ONNECTION transceiver. • A high-quality ground installation significantly • Press the connectors firmly together until the locking improves the performance of a mobile antenna. tab clicks. Securely connect a low-resistance ground strap (or Note: large gauge copper wire if unavailable) from the ◆... -
Page 8: Getting Acquainted
GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL !0 !0 !1 !1 !2 !2 !3 !3 i i i i i q q q q q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver power ON. Press Press to activate its programmable function again to switch the power OFF. {page 7}. -
Page 9: Display
q q q q q AT connector r r r r r DC 13.6 V power input connector Attach an optional KAT-1 external Antenna Tuner Connect a 13.6 V DC power source to this here. connector. Use the supplied cable with a regulated DC power supply. -
Page 10: Microphone (Optional)
MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) q q q q q PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to make a call. w w w w w Keypad Press these keys to enter a frequency {page 8}. Press the key to cancel the frequency entry and the # key to complete the frequency entry. -
Page 11: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , S, A, <B, C>, ■, and optional microphone A, B, C, and D keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. The microphone # and keys can be programmed only with the Channel Up/Down and Volume Up/Down functions. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. -
Page 12: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS 2 Enter your desired frequency using a microphone SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF keypad (0 ~ 9). Press and hold the switch to switch the transceiver • Direct entry only allows you to enter down to the 10’s value; 0 is automatically selected for the 1’s value. •... -
Page 13: Transmitting
TRANSMITTING HANGING THE RANSMIT OWER If your call is too weak (or is using unnecessarily high Note: You cannot transmit on channels that have only a receive power), you can adjust the transmit power for your frequency stored. channel/frequency. 1 Select the desired channel or frequency. 1 Press the key programmed as Transmit Power. -
Page 14: Squelch/ Monitor
SQUELCH/ MONITOR The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from the speaker when no signals are present. Setting the squelch threshold too high causes the squelch to remain closed while a weak signal is present. Setting the threshold too low allows noise to be heard between transmissions from other stations. -
Page 15: Menu Setup
MENU SETUP Many functions of this transceiver are selected or MENU CONFIGURATION configured via a software-controlled Menu rather than using physical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the i t c versatility it offers. i f i ACCESSING THE MENU The following procedure explains how to check or... -
Page 16: Scan
SCAN Scan allows each of the channels that has a receive PREFERRED SCAN frequency stored to be automatically monitored for activity. Channels must be added to the scanning A Preferred channel must be programmed in order for sequence in order to be scanned. Preferred Scan to function. -
Page 17: Selective Calls
SELECTIVE CALLS A Selective Call, or Selcall, is a voice call to a 3 After you have finished your call, release the PTT particular station or group of stations. switch. • A proceed tone sounds and the icon remains on the display. -
Page 18: Selecting A Memory Call Using A Microphone Keypad
2 Press the CH keys to select CODE A to MANUAL STATUS CALLS CODE D. You can send and receive 2-digit Status codes which • Press the D> key to view the character message of may be decided in your talk group. Codes can the selected code, and the <C key to return to the contain up to 12 alphanumeric character messages. -
Page 19: Direct Status Calls
DIRECT STATUS CALLS RECEIVING A STATUS CALL A maximum of 5 received messages can be stored in Your dealer can program up to 4 special keys so that the stack memory of your transceiver. These saved you can quickly and easily make a status call to a messages can be reviewed after reception. -
Page 20: Ending The Gps D
SEND THE GPS DATA If a GPS unit has been installed and is set up by your dealer, your transceiver may automatically transmit your GPS data. GPS D ANUALLY ENDING THE 1 While in Selcall Mode, press the key programmed as Selcall to view the Selcall list. -
Page 21: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS DIRECT CHANNEL VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) SETUP Your dealer can program up to 4 keys to allow you to VOX eliminates the need of manually switching to quickly and easily jump to a frequently used channel. transmit mode each time you want to make a call. Press the keys programmed as Direct CH 1 to Direct The transceiver automatically switches to transmit CH 4 to select the memory channels they have been... -
Page 22: Vox Delay Time
VOX D EMERGENCY ELAY Set this duration to change the amount of time that If your transceiver has been programmed with the the transceiver remains in transmit mode after you Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. stop speaking. Set the duration long enough so that Your dealer can set up the transceiver Emergency it does not cut off the end of your call. -
Page 23: Noise Blanker
NOISE BLANKER PRE-AMPLIFIER/ ATTENUATOR The Noise Blanker is effective in reducing or The pre-amplifier allows you to boost the power of the eliminating ignition and/or pulse-type noises. received signal, and the attenuator attempts to cut out any interfering signals you may be receiving. You can turn the Noise Blanker ON or OFF by pressing the key programmed as Noise Blanker or You can turn the pre-amplifier/ attenuator on or off... -
Page 24: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & ELETING A OICE storage unit, you gain access to the transceiver’s voice recorder and voice announcement functions. To delete a recorded voice memo: Ask your dealer for details. 1 Press the key programmed as Playback 1 to 4 to select and play back the specified voice memo. -
Page 25: Playing Back A Voice Message
AUTO RECORDING LAYING ACK A OICE ESSAGE To play back a recorded voice message: The auto recording function continuously records all transmitted and received signals. The recording 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback storage area retains 30 seconds of recording, so all 1 to 4 for approximately 1 second. -
Page 26: Appendix
APPENDIX KEY FUNCTIONS l l a i t c i t c i t c v i t s t i v i t s t i v i t s t i v i t s t i v i t s t i v i t s t i...