Kenwood TK-7185E User manual

TK-7185
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
B62-2105-30 (E)
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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Hereby, JVCKENWOOD Nederland B.V. declares that the radio equipment type TK-7185-E is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/com/ecdoc/
(Note: The detail type designations are described in the EU declaration of conformity.)
Model Frequency range Max. output power
TK-7185-E TX/RX 217.000 - 270.000 MHz 25 W
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, Nederland
Manufacturer
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, JAPAN

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THANK YOU!
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile 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.
NOTICES TO THE USER
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed 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.
◆EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not
carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk
area.
◆INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the
antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
◆DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them
to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps
in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable
for EU 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.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are
reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
© 2016

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PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver
damage.
• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating
appliances.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the
transceiver power off immediately, 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 use options not specified by KENWOOD.
◆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 optional DC power cable.
◆Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT.....................................1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................................1
PREPARATION ....................................................................................2
TOOLS REQUIRED ................................................................................2
POWER CABLE CONNECTION .................................................................2
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER................................................................3
GETTING ACQUAINTED.....................................................................4
FRONT PANEL .....................................................................................4
REAR PANEL ......................................................................................5
BASIC OPERATIONS..........................................................................6
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF...............................................................6
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .......................................................................6
TRUNKING MODE...............................................................................7
KEY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................7
DISPLAY .............................................................................................8
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .................................................................9
SEARCHING FOR ACONTROL CHANNEL ...................................................9
VOICE CALLS....................................................................................10
STATUS CALLS ..................................................................................11
DATA CALLS .....................................................................................11
CALL DISPLAYS.................................................................................12
VIEWING THE STACK ...........................................................................12
CALL DIVERTING................................................................................13
KEYPAD ENTRY .................................................................................14
EMERGENCY CALLS ...........................................................................14
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) ......................................................................14
HORN ALERT ....................................................................................14
AUXILIARY PORT................................................................................15
GPS REPORT...................................................................................15
HOME ADDRESS ................................................................................15
SITE LOCK .......................................................................................15
SUB-LCD DISPLAY ...........................................................................15
SWITCHING TO CONVENTIONAL MODE....................................................15

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CONVENTIONAL MODE...................................................................16
KEY FUNCTIONS ................................................................................16
DISPLAY ...........................................................................................17
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ...............................................................18
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION .................................................................18
SCANNING ........................................................................................18
SQUELCH OFF...................................................................................19
EMERGENCY (TRUNKING) ....................................................................19
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ....................................19
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)......................................................................20
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)........................................................20
SWITCHING TO TRUNKING MODE ...........................................................20
ADVANCED & BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ................................21
SCRAMBLER......................................................................................21
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....................................21
GPS POSITION DISPLAY.....................................................................21
LCD BRIGHTNESS.............................................................................21
CLOCK.............................................................................................22
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR..............................................................22
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT......................23
VOICE RECORDER..............................................................................23
VOICE GUIDE ....................................................................................24
APPENDIX .........................................................................................25

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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
DC power cable 1
• Fuse (15 A) (2 pieces)
Mounting bracket 1
Screw set
1
• Self-tapping screw (4 pieces)
• Hex-headed screw with washer (4 pieces)
• Spring washer (4 pieces)
• Flat washer (4 pieces)
Instruction manual 1
DC power cable
(with fuses) Mounting bracket Screw set

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Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from
the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid
braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If
your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her
aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.
Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized
KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend below
the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or
parts.
The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:
• 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill
• 5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws
• Circle cutters
POWER CABLE CONNECTION
◆The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
◆Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
1Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the power
cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the
firewall, then install a rubber grommet.
2Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine
compartment, from the passenger compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to
the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.
• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for
servicing while keeping the power applied.
PREPARATION

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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.
1Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a
template. Drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied
self-tapping screws.
• Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy
reach of the user and where there is sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver for
cable connections.
2Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.
3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied
hex-headed screws.
4Mount the optional microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy
reach of the user.
• The optional microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where
they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value.
Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.
Hex-headed
screws
DC power
cable
Mounting bracket
Antenna
connector
Power input
connector
Fuse
Black (–)
cable Red (+)
cable 12 V vehicle
battery
Self-tapping screw
Spring washer
Flat washer
Ignition
sense cable
Optional microphone

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
a(Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF.
bTransmit/ Busy indicator
This LED lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a call.
c/ keys
Press the / keys to adjust the volume level. increases the volume and
decreases it.
d/ keys
Press the / keys to select your desired channel/ call address (voice calls)
or status (status calls).
eMicrophone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
f, S, A, <B, C>, and ■keys
Press to activate their programmable functions*.
gSpeaker
Internal speaker.
hPTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
* Programmable functions vary, depending on the transceiver operating mode. Refer to
Trunking Mode {page 7} or Conventional Mode {page 16} for applicable functions.
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REAR PANEL
External
speaker jack
Power input
connector
Antenna connector
Ignition
Sense Line

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BASIC OPERATIONS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON.
• A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up.
• If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” appears on the
display. If a key has been programmed as Transceiver Password, you must press this
key first, before “PASSWORD” appears on the display. You must enter the password to
unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, below.
Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF.
• If set up by your dealer, the transceiver will switch ON and OFF with the vehicle ignition.
■TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD
To enter the transceiver password:
1Press the microphone DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits.
• Alternatively, you can enter the password by pressing the and keys to select
a digit, followed by pressing the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to
the next digit.
• Press the A or microphone #key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold
the A or microphone #key to delete all entered characters.
2Press the Sor microphone key to confirm the password.
• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver
remains locked.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the key to increase the volume and the key to decrease the volume.
When increasing or decreasing the volume level, the Volume Level indicator
appears on the display. The transceiver volume level can be adjusted between
levels 0 and 31.

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TRUNKING MODE
KEY FUNCTIONS
akey
Press to increase the Call Address or Status Call.
bkey
Press to decrease the Call Address or Status Call.
ckey
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is Call.
dS key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is Status/ Stack.
eA key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is Redial.
f<B key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is LCD Brightness.
gC> key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is Clock.
h■key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 9}.
The default setting is Clear.
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DISPLAY
Indicator Description
Displays call addresses, received messages, and transceiver
status messages.
Displays received call types, transceiver functions, status
numbers, and output power.
Displays the strength of received signals. An antenna and all
3 strength bars represents strong signals while the antenna
by itself (no strength bars) represents weak signals.
Flashes when you receive a message. Lights when a
message is stored in the queue memory.
Appears when call diversions on your transceiver have been
set up.
Appears when the Horn Alert function is activated.
Appears when the Scrambler function is activated.
Appears when the Public Address function is activated.
Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1
option is activated.
Appears when an Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option
is activated.
Appears when the AUX A function has been activated.
Appears when the AUX B function has been activated.

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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The , S, A, <B, C>, and ■keys {page 7} can be programmed with the functions
listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
• Auto Reply Message 1
• AUX A
• AUX B
• Call
• Call Address Down 2
• Call Address Up 2
• Clear
• Clock
• Conventional
• Dialing
• Dialing Mode
3
• Emergency
4
• GPS Position Display 5
• Home Address
• Horn Alert
• LCD Brightness
• Network Select
• None
• Playback
1
• Public Address
• Redial
• Scrambler
• Send the GPS Data
• Site Lock
• Status/ Stack
6
• Sub LCD Display
• Transceiver Password
1“Auto Reply Message” and “Playback” can be programmed only when the optional VGS-1 board has
been installed.
2“Call Address Down” and “Call Address Up” can be programmed only on the optional microphone A, B,
C, and D keys.
3“Dialing Mode” can be selected when Keypad Operation is set to Programmable.
4“Emergency” can be programmed only on the key.
5“GPS Position Display” can be assigned only if one of the COM ports is configured for GPS.
6“Status/Stack” can be programmed only on the S key.
SEARCHING FOR ACONTROL 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.
• If no action is performed for 2 seconds, the transceiver will automatically begin searching
for a control channel.
• “---” appears on the sub-display and an arrow scrolls across the main display while the
transceiver is searching for a control channel.
• If more than one network is available, press the key programmed as Network Select to
manually change networks.

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VOICE CALLS
■MAKING AVOICE CALL
1Press the and keys (Call Address Up / Call Address Down) to select
your desired call address.
2Press the Call key or the PTT switch to initiate the call.
• “CALLING” appears on the main display and “SVC” appears on the sub-display.
3When the call is connected, a timer appears on the display.
• The timer can be set to either count up (increasing number) or down
(decreasing number).
4Press the PTT switch to transmit; release it to receive.
• The LED lights red while transmitting.
• The sub-display shows your transmit power. A single triangle (▲) represents low
power and dual triangles (▲▲) represents high power.
5Press the Clear key to end the call. If the call time expires before you press
the Clear key, the call will be automatically terminated.
• “END” momentarily appears on the display before returning to the call address of
the call you just made.
■RECEIVING AVOICE CALL
1When a call is received, the caller’s unit number appears on the main
display.
• If you have the caller’s address set up in your transceiver, the call address is
displayed instead of the unit number.
• Depending on the type of call being received, a code will appear on the
sub-display:
CAL: An individual call is being received.
GRP: A group conference call is being received.
BCC: A group broadcast call is being received.
• Special calls are denoted as follows:
I-FLEET: A call from a different fleet (Inter-Fleet).
I-PREFIX: A call from a different prefix (Inter-Prefix).
PABX: A call from a PABX telephone system.
PSTN: A call from a PSTN telephone system.
2Press the PTT switch to respond to the call.
• The remaining call time appears on the display.
3When the call ends, the display returns to the call address that was
previously displayed. However, if you end the call by pressing the Clear
key, “END” momentarily appears on the display before returning to the call
address.

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STATUS CALLS
■MAKING ASTATUS CALL
1Press the and keys (Call Address Up / Call Address Down) to select
your desired call address.
2Press the Status/ Stack key (default is the Skey), then press the and
keys to select your desired status.
• The status number appears on the sub-display.
3Press the Call key (or PTT switch if “PTT to Initiate Call” has been
programmed) to send the status.
• “CALLING” appears on the display.
4When the status has been received by the called party, “COMPLETE”
momentarily appears on the display before returning to the previously
selected call address.
■R
ECEIVING ASTATUS/SHORT DATA MESSAGE CALL
1When a call is received, the icon appears on the display and flashes.
• The icon remains on the display when there is data in the stack.
2To view the status or message, refer to “Viewing the Stack”, on page 12.
DATA CALLS
■MAKING ADATA CALL
1Enter control code 2to make a SDM (Short Data Message) call.
2Press the key, then enter your message.
• Enter characters using the keypad or by pressing the and keys. When
pressing the and keys, press the <B or C> key to set the selected character.
• To clear a character, press the Clear key. To clear all entered characters, press
and hold the Clear key.
3Press the key to end your message.
4Enter the ID number of the unit you want to send the message to.
5Press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the #key to transmit.
■RECEIVING ADATA CALL
1When a call is received, the icon appears on the display and flashes.
• The icon remains on the display when there is data in the stack.
2To view the message, refer to “Viewing the Stack”, on page 12.

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CALL DISPLAYS
The following messages may appear on the display under certain circumstances:
• ENGAGED: The called party is in another call.
• HOLDING: The transceiver is confirming the call made by the base station.
•
INVALID: You entered an invalid call address.
• NU: The called party could not be reached (Number Unobtainable).
• NO REPLY: The called party has been called, but they did not respond to the
call.
• PARTY BUSY: The called party is temporarily prohibited from making calls.
• QUEUED: All communication channels are currently in use; your call will be
connected when a channel becomes free.
VIEWING THE STACK
1Press the Status/ Stack key (default is the Skey) twice to enter the stack.
• If there is no data in the stack, “————————————” appears on the main
display and “–00” appears on the sub-display.
2Press the and keys to view the stack entries.
• “NEW” momentarily appears on the sub-display if the message has not yet been
viewed.
• In the sub-display, “S” represents a status stack entry, “V” represents a voice stack
entry, and “D” represents a data stack entry.
3Press the <B and C> keys to scroll through the selected entry, to view the
entire entry. Press the Akey to toggle between the time/date of the received
call and the caller ID.
4To erase an entry, select the desired entry and press the Clear key.
• “DELETE?” appears on the display. Press the S or key to confirm the deletion.
Press the A or # key to cancel.
5To erase all entries, press and hold the Clear key.
• “DELETE?” appears on the main display and “ALL” appears on the sub-display.
Press the Sor key to confirm the deletion. Press the Aor #key to cancel.

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CALL DIVERTING
■DIVERTING YOUR OWN CALLS
1Enter control code 41 to divert your calls to a different transceiver.
2Press the key, then enter the ID number of the unit to where you want
your calls diverted.
3Press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the #key to set up the call diversion.
• “CALLING” appears on the display.
• When the call divert is set, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the display.
Additionally, the icon appears on the display and flashes.
4To end the call diversion, enter control code #41, then press the PTT switch,
the Call key, or the #key.
• “CALLING” appears on the display.
• When the call divert is cleared, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the
display.
■DIVERTING THIRD PARTY CALLS
1Enter control code 44 to divert third party calls.
2Press the key, then enter the ID number of the unit from which you want
calls diverted.
3Press the key, then enter the ID number of the unit to where you want the
calls diverted.
4Press the PTT switch, the Call key, or the #key to set up the call diversion.
• “CALLING” appears on the display.
• When the call divert is set, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the display.
5To end the call diversion, enter control code #44 followed by the key and
the ID number of the unit from which calls are being diverted, then press
the PTT switch, the Call key, or the #key.
• “CALLING” appears on the display.
• When the call divert is cleared, “COMPLETE” momentarily appears on the
display.
DIALING MODE
Press the key programmed as Dialing Mode to enter a dialing number using the
keypad.
Note: You can select Dialing Mode when Keypad Operation is set to Programmable.

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KEYPAD ENTRY
Besides using the and keys, you can enter dialing codes manually, by
entering the numbers using the microphone keypad.
• Refer to the dialing codes listed in the appendix, starting on page 25.
■REDIALING
If a key has been programmed with Redial (default is the Akey), you can
easily redial previously dialed call addresses.
Redial:
1Press the key programmed as Redial.
2Press the and keys to select 1 of the 3 last dialed numbers.
3Press the Call key or the PTT switch to initiate the call.
EMERGENCY CALLS
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can
make emergency calls.
Note: Only the key can be programmed with the Emergency function.
Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.
• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you
must hold the Emergency key will vary.
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)
If your transceiver is connected to an external PA speaker, you can use the
transceiver as a Public Address system.
1Press the key programmed as Public Address.
• The icon appears on the display while the PA system is active.
2Press the microphone PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.
• Press the and keys (Volume Up / Volume Down) to adjust the audio output
from the external speaker.
3Press the Public Address key again to return to normal operation.
HORN ALERT
If your transceiver is connected to your vehicle horn or other external device, this
function can alert you of an incoming call when you are away from your vehicle.
Toggle Horn Alert ON and OFF by pressing the key programmed as Horn Alert.
• The icon appears on the display while Horn Alert is active.