Kenwood TK-270G User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DI ISTRUZIONI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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B654
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KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1294-30 (E,NE,NT)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03
TK-270G/ TK-370G
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR FM VHF/
EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR FM UHF
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER
RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF
VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER/
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER

TK-270G/ TK-370G
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH

i
WARNING:
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in
gasoline service stations.
◆ GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF
UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE
TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
◆ ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR
IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.
◆ 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.
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-270G: VHF FM Transceiver
•TK-370G: UHF FM Transceiver
NOTICES TO THE USER

ii
PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions to prevent fire,
personal injury, and transceiver damage.
•Do not modify this transceiver for any reason.
•Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of
direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating
appliances.
•Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty,
humid, and/or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
•If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming
from the transceiver, switch OFF the power
immediately and remove the optional battery pack
from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD
dealer.

iii
CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT................... 1
Supplied Accessories ...................................... 1
PREPARATION .................................................. 3
Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack .................. 3
Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack ..... 3
Installing the Antenna ..................................... 4
Installing the Belt Clip ..................................... 5
Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Microphone
Jacks ........................................................ 5
Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone ........... 5
GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................ 6
Display ...................................................... 8
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ................. 9
OPERATING BASICS ...........................................10
Switching Power ON/OFF ................................10
Adjusting the Volume .....................................10
Selecting a Group or Channel ........................... 10
Adjusting the Squelch Level .............................11
Placing a Call ..............................................12
Receiving a Call ...........................................12
CHANNEL SCAN ...............................................13
Priority Scan ...............................................14
Channel Lockout ..........................................14
Revert Channel ............................................14
DTMF CALLS ...................................................15
Manual Dialling ............................................ 15

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Storing DTMF Numbers .................................... 16
Confirming Stored DTMF Numbers .....................16
Dialling Stored DTMF Numbers .........................17
Clearing Stored DTMF Numbers .......................... 17
Redialling .................................................. 17
CODE SQUELCH ...............................................18
Receiving ..................................................18
Transmitting ...............................................19
SELECTIVE CALL ..............................................20
Receiving ..................................................21
Transmitting ...............................................22
2-TONE SIGNALLING ..........................................23
Receiving ..................................................23
Transmitting ...............................................24
5-TONE SIGNALLING ..........................................25
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ......................................26
Selecting an Output Power ...............................26
Time-out Timer (TOT) ....................................26
Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) .............................27
Talk-Around ................................................27
Battery Voltage Level .....................................28
Lamp .......................................................28
Beginning/ End of Transmission Signal ................28
Monitor/Squelch ..........................................29

1
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
Note: A market code (E, NE, or NT) can be found on the label
attached to the package box.
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2
Belt clip
Speaker/ microphone
jacks cap
Screw set
Speaker/ microphone
locking bracket
Antenna (TK-270G) Antenna (TK-370G)

3
PREPARATION
■Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack
The optional battery pack is not charged at the
factory; charge it before use (refer to the battery
pack instruction manual).
◆ 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. IF THE CHARGER POWER IS
RESET (TURNED ON AFTER BEING TURNED OFF),
RECHARGING WILL START AGAIN AND THE BATTERY
PACK WILL BECOME OVERCHARGED.
Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or
extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not
bring the battery pack to its normal operating
capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle
two or three times, the operating capacity will
increase to normal.
■Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack
Only use the KNB-14 and KNB-15A battery packs
with this transceiver.
◆ DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE
OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.
◆ NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE
BATTERY PACK.

4
1Match the four grooves
of the battery pack with
the corresponding
guides on the back of
the transceiver.
2Slide the battery pack
along the back of the
transceiver until the
release latch on the
base of the transceiver
locks.
3To remove the battery
pack, pull back on the
release latch and slide
the pack away from the
transceiver.
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 Antenna