Kenwood TK-261 User manual

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-05045
KENW
NAN
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-261/361
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-0772-20 (T,E,M)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
50
GS

{ NOTICES TO THE USER
e {/TIS IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR !S AWARE OF AND
UNDERSTANDS HAZARDS COMMON TO THE OPERATION OF
ANY TRANSCEIVER.
© GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF
UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE
TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
e ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR
IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS TO
PREVENT FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND TRANSCEIVER
DAMAGE:
e REFER SERVICE TOA QUALIFIED LICENSED OR CERTIFIED
TECHNICIAN ONLY.
¢ TURN OFF AND DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER
WHILE TAKING ON FUEL, OR WHILE PARKED IN GASOLINE
SERVICE STATIONS.
¢ DONOT MODIFY THIS TRANSCEIVER FOR ANY REASON.
e DO NOT EXPOSE THE TRANSCEIVER TO LONG PERIODS OF
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, NOR PLACE THE TRANSCEIVER CLOSE
TO HEATING APPLIANCES.
e DO NOT PLACE THE TRANSCEIVER IN EXCESSIVELY DUSTY
AREAS, HUMID AREAS, WET AREAS, NOR ON UNSTABLE
SURFACES.
e /IFAN ABNORMAL ODOR OR SMOKE IS DETECTED COMING
FROM THE TRANSCEIVER, SWITCH OFF THE. POWER
IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE
TRANSCEIVER. CONTACT YOUR KENWOOD SERVICE
\ CENTER OR DEALER.

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YOU!
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We
are
grateful
you
chose
this
KENWOOD
transceiver.
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We
believe
this
easy-to-use
transceiver
will
provide
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dependable
and
comfortable
communications.
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
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(FEATURES
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Easier
to
handle
due
to
the
thinner
profile,
smaller
size,
and
lighter
weight.
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The
frequencies
and
QT
tones/
DQT
codes
programmed
in
4
channels
are
changable.
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Transmit
power
is
switchable
between
high
and
low.
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(This
feature
is
not
available
in
some
markets.)
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The
3-color
LED
indicates
the
current
transceiver
status.
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CONTENTS

2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you
identify the items listed in the following table before
discarding the packing material. If any damage has
occurred during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
Item | PartNumber | Qty.
Antenna for TK-261 T90-0450-XX 1
for TK-361 T90-0380-XX
NiCd battery pack W09-0882-XX| 1
Battery charger W08-0488-XX| 1
AC plug adaptor Europe W08-0480-XX 1
U.K./ S. Africa | W08-0513-XX
Belt hook J29-0624-XX | 1
Screw set N99-0396-XX |; 1
Cap for speaker/ mic jacks BO9-0351-XX | 1
Locking bracket for speaker-mic | J21-4493-XX | 1
Warranty card — 1
Instruction manual B62-0772-XX | 1
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Belt hook - Cap for speaker/ mic jacks
op SS
Screw set Locking bracket for
speaker-mic

@ Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack
Note: Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, charge the
battery pack before using it with the transceiver. Refer to
“CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK” {page 15}.
1 Position the four grooves on the inside edges of the
battery pack over the corresponding guides on the
back of the transceiver.
2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the
transceiver until the release catch on the base of the
transceiver locks the battery pack in place.
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3 To remove the battery pack, grasp the pack near its
tabs, pull back on the release catch, then slide the
pack away from the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY PACK TERMINALS
OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE CASE FROM THE BATTERY PACK.

@ Installing the Antenna
Holding the provided antenna at its base, screw the
antenna into the connector on the top panel of the
transceiver.
@ Installing the Belt Hook
If necessary, attach the belt hook using the two 3 mm x
8 mm screws from the supplied screw set.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE GLUE WHICH IS EXCLUSIVELY
DESIGNED TO PREVENT SCREW LOOSENING WHEN INSTALLING
THE BELT HOOK, AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
TRANSCEIVER.
(ACRYLIC
ESTER,
WHICH
IS
CONTAINED
IN
THESE GLUES, MAY CRACK THE TRANSCEIVER’S BACK PANEL
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@ Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Mic Jacks
Use the supplied screw (8 mm x 6 mm) to install the cap
over the speaker/ mic jacks if a speaker-microphone is
not used.
m@ Installing the Speaker-Microphone
Insert the speaker-microphone plugs into the
speaker/ mic jacks. Attach the locking bracket
using the supplied screw (8 mm x 6 mm).
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IN Locking bracket

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