Kenwood TK-2180 User manual

B62-2508-10 (E)
TK-2180/ TK-3180
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER/
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

Importeur
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn, Nederland
Importer
12 Priestley Way, London NW2 7BA, United Kingdom
Importeur
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, 61118 Bad Vilbel, Deutschland
Importador
Carretera de Rubi, 88 Planta 1A, 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona, España
Importateur
7 Allee des Barbanniers 92230 Gennevilliers, France
Importatore
Via G. Sirtori 7/9, 20129 Milano, Italia
Importeur
Leuvensesteenweg 248J, 1800 Vilvoorde, België
Authorised Representative in Europe
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn, THE NETHERLANDS
Manufacturer
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, JAPAN

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2180/ TK-3180
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended
for use in the countries as below.
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ISO3166

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.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
• TK-2180: VHF FM Transceiver
• TK-3180: UHF FM Transceiver
NOTICES TO THE USER
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
◆Refer service to qualified technicians only.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands
hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
(applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot
be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at
a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to
you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst
preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.
Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this
battery contains lead.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in
KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD
Corporation.

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PRECAUTIONS
• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
• Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.
• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not
touch the damaged parts.
• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce
the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when
turning the squelch off.
• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near
machinery that may catch the cable.
• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the
radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations
when replacing the battery pack.
• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
• Near persons using pacemakers.

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• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while
the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver
may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if
any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.
Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately,
remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your
KENWOOD dealer.
• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against
traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations
in your area.
• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold
conditions.
• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal
objects, as they may short the battery terminals.
• The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is
important with respect to the waterproof efficiency of the
transceiver. Do not place stickers or other materials on or
around the seal shown in the figure, or on the reverse side of
the battery pack. Doing so will impair the waterproof efficiency
of the transceiver and may cause it to break down. Additionally,
in order to prevent damage to the seal, do not allow it to come
in contact with foreign materials.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .............................. 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES....................................................... 1
PREPARATION .............................................................. 2
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS.................................................. 2
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ........................ 7
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA ......................................... 8
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................................... 8
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR ........................ 9
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET.............. 9
GETTING ACQUAINTED ...................................................10
DISPLAY ....................................................................12
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS...........................................14
BASIC OPERATIONS .......................................................16
OVERVIEW...................................................................16
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ...............................................16
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .....................................................17
SELECTING AZONE AND CHANNEL.............................................17
TRANSMITTING...............................................................18
RECEIVING...................................................................18
CONVENTIONAL SCAN ....................................................19
ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN ..........................................19
SCAN REVERT ...............................................................20
PRIORITY SCAN..............................................................20
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ........................21
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST).........................................21
5-TONE SIGNALING........................................................22
MAKING ASELCALL (SELECTIVE CALL)........................................22
TRANSMITTING ASTATUS MESSAGE...........................................23
RECEIVING SELCALLS AND STATUS MESSAGES .................................24
REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY ...............................25

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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ............26
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)...............................................26
STATUS MESSAGE ...........................................................27
SHORT MESSAGES...........................................................29
LONG MESSAGES ............................................................29
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ......................30
MANUAL DIALING............................................................30
AUTODIAL ...................................................................30
REDIAL......................................................................30
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS..................................................31
DTMF SIGNALING ..........................................................31
STUN .......................................................................31
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)..............................32
EMERGENCY CALLS .......................................................34
ADVANCED OPERATIONS .................................................35
SELECTING ATRANSMIT POWER ..............................................35
TALK AROUND...............................................................35
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF ....................................................36
KEY LOCK...................................................................37
SCRAMBLER .................................................................37
CLOCK ......................................................................38
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT.....................................................38
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS .............................................39
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT).....................................................39
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL).............................................39
BATTERY SAVER .............................................................39
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR ..................................................40
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ................................................40
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL .......................................40
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ...................41
VOICE RECORDER............................................................41
VOICE GUIDE ................................................................43

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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. If any items are missing or have
been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Item Quantity
Belt clip 1
Screw for belt clip 2
Univeral connector cap 1
Screw for connector cap 1
Instruction manual 1
Belt clip + screws Universal connector
cap + screw

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PREPARATION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended
by KENWOOD.
◆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 charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.
If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned
OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will
become overcharged.
◆Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack.
We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while
charging is taking place.
◆Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or
transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe
the water from thebattery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth
before charging.
◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by
fire.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
■CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger
Instruction Manual.