Kenwood TK-7360 User manual

TK-7360/ TK-8360
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-7360/ TK-8360
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is
subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in
the countries as below.
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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.
Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

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Thank You
We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications.
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer for
information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
noTices To The user
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
◆Illegaloperationispunishablebyneand/orimprisonment.
◆Referservicetoqualied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.

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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................1
GETTING ACQUAINTED .........................................................................................3
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS.............................................................................5
BASIC OPERATIONS...............................................................................................6
SCAN........................................................................................................................7
DTMF CALLS ...........................................................................................................8
SIGNALING............................................................................................................10
5-TONE SIGNALING..............................................................................................10
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION...................................11
ADVANCED OPERATIONS....................................................................................13
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS..............................................................................16
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT..........................................17
PrecauTions
Observethefollowingprecautionstopreventre,personalinjury,andtransceiver
damage.
• Donotattempttocongure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trafclaws.Pleasecheck
and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
• Donotuseoptionsnotspecied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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GETTING STARTED
Note: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood
service facility, or the factory.
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items
listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or
have been damaged during shipment, le a claim with the carrier immediately.
DCpowercable(withfuses)......................................................1
• 10Afuse..................................................................2
MountingBracket..............................................................1
Screw set
•5x16mmself-tappingscrew..................................................4
•Hex-headedscrewwithwasher................................................4
•Springwasher .............................................................4
•Flatwasher................................................................4
Instructionmanual .............................................................1
prepArAtion
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected
from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples include
electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. 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.
nPower 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.
1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the rewall, where the
power cable can be passed through.
• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.
2 Run the power cable through the rewall and into the engine compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead
to the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil the surplus cable and secure it 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.

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nInstalling 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.
Note: Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below
the surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.
1Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a
template. Using a 4.2 mm (5/32 inch) drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the
mounting bracket using the supplied screws.
• Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is sufcient
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 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 one that is rated with a higher value.
M4 x 6 mm
Hex-headed screw
DC power cable
Mounting bracket
Antenna
connector
Power input
connector
Fuse
Black (–) cable
Red (+) cable 12 V vehicle
battery
Optional
Microphone
5 x 16 mm
Self-tapping screw
Spring
washer
Flat
washer

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Front And reAr ViewS
①(Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF.
②/ keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.
③/ keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.
④TX/RX Indicator
Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. Flashes
orange when receiving an optional signaling call.
⑤Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
⑥ Status Indicator
Lights blue during a specied mode, based on dealer programming.
⑦ / S / A / <B / C> / nkeys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.
⑧Speaker
Internal speaker.
⑨ PTT switch
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
⑩ Antenna connector
Connect the antenna to this connector.
⑪ ACC connector
Connect the ACC to this connector, via the KCT-60.
⑫ External speaker jack
Connect an external speaker to this jack.
⑬ Power input connector
Connect the DC Power Cable to this connector.
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diSplAy
Icon Description
Displays the signal strength.
Not used.
Lights when the GPS position is determined.
Signaling is turned off.
A DTMF call is being received.
The Talk Around function is on.
Lights while scanning or while paused on a channel.
Blinks when scan is temporarily stopped.
A caller ID/message is in the stack memory.
The selected channel is the Priority channel.
Not used.
The Horn Alert function is on.
The Scrambler function is on.
The Public Address function is on.
The selected channel is the Channel/Group ID Recall
channel.
The current zone is added to the scan sequence.
The External Speaker function is on.
The AUX function is on.
Lights when the Auto Recording function is on.
The current Channel/Group ID is added to the scan
sequence.
The Operator Selectable Tone function is on.
The Auto Reply Message function is on.

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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The , , , , , S, A, <B, C>, and nkeys can be programmed with the
functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions.
• None
• Auto Reply Message
• Autodial
• Autodial Programming
• AUX
• Call 1 ~ 3
• Calling Alert 1
• CH/GID Down
• CH/GID Down (Continuous)
• CH/GID Recall
• CH/GID Up
• CH/GID Up (Continuous)
• Channel Entry
• Digit 1x Down 2
• Digit 10x Down 2
• Digit 1x Up 2
• Digit 10x Up 2
• Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 4
• Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 4 Select
• Display Character
• Emergency 3
• External Speaker
• Function
• GPS Position Display
• Home CH/GID
• Home CH/GID Select
• Horn Alert
• Key Lock
• LCD Brightness
• Lone Worker
• Monitor
• Monitor Momentary
• OST
• OST List
• Paging Call 1
• Playback
• Priority Channel Select
• Public Address
• RSSI Indicator
• Scan
• Scan Del/Add
• Scrambler
• Scrambler Code
• Selcall
• Selcall + Short Message 1
• Selcall + Status 1
• Send the GPS Data 1
• Short Message 1
• Squelch Level
• Squelch Off
• Squelch Off Momentary
• Stack 1
• Status 1
• Status 1 ~ Status 3 1
• Talk Around
• Transceiver Password
• Voice Memo
• Volume Down
• Volume Down (Continuous)
• Volume Up
• Volume Up (Continuous)
• Zone Del/Add
• Zone Down
• Zone Down (Continuous)
• Zone Up
• Zone Up (Continuous)
1 These functions can be programmed only for FleetSync/ MDC-1200.
2These functions can be programmed only for 5-tone signaling.
3Emergency can be programmed only on the key. When assigned, the dealer must set the key
assignment hold to “Enable” and second function as “Emergency”.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
Switching power on/ oFF
Press to switch the transceiver ON.
• A beep sounds and the display illuminates. If the Power-on tone select is set to OFF,
the beep will not sound.
•If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the
display. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, on page 6.
Press again to switch the transceiver OFF.
nTransceiver Password
To enter the password:
1Press / to select a digit.
• When using a keypad, simply enter the password digits and proceed to step 4.
2Press C> to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.
• Press Aor #to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold Aor # to delete all
digits.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.
4Press Sor to conrm the password.
• If you enter an incorrect password, the transceiver remains locked.
AdjuSting the Volume
Press the Volume Up key to increase the volume. Press the Volume Down key
to decrease the volume.
If Squelch Off has been programmed onto a key, you can use that function to
listen to background noise while adjusting the volume level.
Selecting AZone And chAnnel/group id
Select the desired zone and channel/group ID using the keys programmed as
Zone Up/ Zone Down and CH/GID Up/ CH/GID Down.
• You can program names for zones and channels/group IDs with up to 10
characters.
nHome Channel/Group ID
You can select your Home channel/group ID by pressing Home CH/GID.
Press the key a second time to return to your previous channel/group ID.
nDirect Channel/Group ID
You can quickly select a commonly used channel/group ID by pressing Direct
CH/GID 1 ~ Direct CH/GID 4. Press the same key a second time to return to
your previous channel/group ID (if the key assignment Direct CH/GID return is
congured as “Enabled”).

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trAnSmitting/ receiVing
1 Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to transmit.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
SCAN
Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the
transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a matching
signal is present. There are two types of scans available.
• Single Scan: Monitors the channels of only the currently selected zone. If set up to
scan the Priority channel, it will be scanned even if it is not in the selected zone.
•Multi Scan: Monitors the channels of every zone.
To start/stop scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.
• “SCAN” and the icon appear on the display during scan.
• When a signal is detected, scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on
the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time scan resumes.
Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels added to the scan sequence.
chAnnel recAll
During scan, you can recall the last zone and channel/group ID on which you
made a call by pressing the key programmed as CH/GID Recall. Scan will
remain paused on the Recall channel until you press the key again.
priority ScAn
If a Priority channel has been programmed, the transceiver will automatically
change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if a
call is being received on a normal channel.
• The icon appears on the display when the Priority channel is selected.
temporAry chAnnel lockout
During scan, you can temporarily remove specic channels from the scanning
sequence by pressing the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add while Scan is
paused at the undesired channel. To temporarily remove a zone, press and hold
Scan Delete/Add while Scan is paused at a channel in the undesired zone.
• The channel/zone is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and
restarted, the Scan settings return to normal.

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ScAn delete/Add
You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan
list.
1 Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID.
2Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add to remove a channel or press
and hold the key for approximately 1 second to remove a zone.
• When a channel is added to scan, the icon appears on the display.
• When a zone is added to scan, the icon appears on the display.
ScAn reVert
The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch
to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following types of
Scan Revert channels:
• Selected: The last channel selected before scan.
• Selected + Talkback: Same as “Selected”, plus you can respond to calls on the
channel at which scan is paused.
•Priority: The Priority channel.
•Priority + Talkback: Same as “Priority”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel
at which scan is paused.
•Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you receive a call or the last
channel selected before scan, whichever operation occured latest.
DTMF CALLS
Note: To make DTMF calls, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.
mAnuAl diAling
1 Press and hold the PTT switch.
2Enter the desired digits using the keypad.
• If Keypad Auto-PTT is enabled by your dealer, you do not need to press the PTT
switch to transmit; you can make the call simply by pressing the keys.
AutodiAl
Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed
onto your transceiver.
1Press the key programmed as Autodial.
2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”) or
<B/C> to select an autodial list number.
• You can also enter a number from 01 ~ 16 directly using the keypad.
3Press the PTT switch to make the call.

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nStoring an Autodial Entry
1Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.
2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select a memory location number.
3Press Sto enter a name for the list number.
4Press / to select a digit.
5Press C> to accept the entered digit and move the cursor to the right.
• Press Aor #to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold Aor # to delete all
digits.
6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the entire name.
7Press Sto accept the name and enter a number.
8Press / to select a digit.
• You can also enter digits directly using the keypad.
9Press C> to accept the entered digit and move the cursor to the right.
• Press Aor #to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold Aor # to delete all
digits.
10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 to enter the entire number.
11 Press Sto accept the number and store the entry.
nRemoving an Autodial Entry
1Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.
2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select a memory location number.
3Press Aor #.
• “DELETE” appears on the display.
• Additionally, you can press and hold Aor #to delete all entries.
4Press Sor to conrm the deletion.
rediAling
1Press the key programmed as Autodial.
2Press , then 0.
• If there is no data in the redial memory, an error tone will sound.
3Press the PTT switch to make the call.
Stun
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver
receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The
stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.
• “STUN” appears on the display while the transceiver is stunned.

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SIGNALING
Quiet tAlk (Qt)/ digitAl Quiet tAlk (dQt)
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver
channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to
ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
optionAl SignAling
Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your
transceiver channels.
5-Tone Signaling: Refer to “5-TONE SIGNALING” on page 10.
DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver
receives a call containing a matching DTMF code.
FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “Selcall (Selective calling)” on page 11.
MDC-1200: MDC-1200 is a data system using Audio
Frequency Shift Keying
(AFSK). Transceivers communicate at a 1200 baud rate, using 1200 Hz and
1800 Hz tones.
operAtor SelectAble tone (oSt)
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.
Up to 40 OST pairs can be pre-programmed by your dealer.
1Select your desired channel.
2Press and hold the key programmed as OST.
• “TONE” appears on the display, followed by the current OST number.
3Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”) or
<B/C> to select your desired OST number.
• You can also directly enter a number from 01 to 40 using the keypad.
4Use the transceiver the same as in a regular call.
5To exit OST mode and return to the preset encode/decode tones, press .
5-TONE SIGNALING
5-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a matching
call. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.
Note: Your transceiver functions can include either 5-tone Signaling or FleetSync/ MDC-1200.
mAking ASelcAll (SelectiVe cAlling)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
1Select your desired zone and channel.

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2Press the key programmed as Selcall.
3Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”) or
<B/C> to select the ID of the station you want to call.
• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.
4Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 3 to begin your call.
my id
Your dealer can program an ID number for your transceiver, to identify you to
other parties when you make a call. If set by your dealer, you can edit the ID.
1If the ID number can be edited, it will appear on the display when you turn the
transceiver power ON.
2Press
<B or C> to select the digit you want to change, then press / to increment/
decrement the number.
3Press Sor to complete the entry.
trAnSmitting
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Selcall.
3Press
<B or C> to select a digit, then press / to increment/decrement the
number.
4Press Sto complete the entry.
5Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 3 and begin your conversation.
Note: Additionally, you can also use the keys programmed as Digit 1x Down,Digit 1x Up,
Digit 10x Down, and Digit 10x Up to adjust the Selcall number. Digit 1x Up/Down increases/
decreases the Selcall number by 1 each time the key is pressed. Digit 10x Up/Down increases/
decreases the Selcall number by 10 each time the key is pressed.
receiVing
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you
will hear the call. To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the
microphone.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by
Kenwood Corporation.
Note: If set up by your dealer, your transceiver may use the MDC-1200 feature in place of
FleetSync. MDC-1200 and FleetSync cannot be operated simultaneously.
SelcAll (SelectiVe cAlling)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.

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nTransmitting
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status.
3Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select the ID of the station you want to call.
• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.
4Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
• You can also press nto page the ID, rather than talking.
nReceiving
If enabled by your dealer, an alert tone will sound and the LED will blink when
a Selcall has been received. To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and
speak into the microphone.
nIdentification Codes
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number.
Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number.
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.
pAging cAll
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Paging Call to transmit your PTT List ID, to
request a call.
StAtuS meSSAge
Status messages are 2-digit codes ranging from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved
for special messages).
A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your
transceiver and can be reviewed after reception. The icon appears when a
message is stored in the stack memory.
nTransmitting
If programmed by your dealer, you can press the Call 1 ~ Call 3 keys to
quickly send preprogrammed status messages. You can also manually send
status messages.
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Status or Selcall + Status.
• When pressing the Status key, the target Fleet/ ID is xed and cannot be
selected. Skip to step 5 to continue.
3 In Selcall mode, press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured
as “Enabled”) or <B/C> to select the ID of the station you want to call.
• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.

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4Press Sto enter Status mode.
5Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select the status ID you want to transmit.
• You can also enter the status ID directly by using the keypad.
6Press the PTT switch or nto initiate the status call.
nReceiving
When a status call is received, the icon will ash and the calling ID or
text message will appear on the display. Press any key to return to normal
operation.
nReviewing Messages in the Stack
1Press and hold the key programmed as Stack, Selcall, Status, or
Selcall + Status.
2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select your desired message.
3Press to return to normal operation.
Short/long meSSAgeS
To send and receive short or long messages, use the Selcall + Short Message
or Short Message functions, or connect the transceiver to a PC. (Ask your
dealer for details.)
• Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters. Received short messages
are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same stack memory.
Acombined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can be stored in the stack
memory.
•Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters and can only be viewed via
a PC.
gpS report
If a GPS unit (NMEA-0183 format) is installed on your transceiver, you can press
the key programmed as Send the GPS data to send your location data.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
emergency cAllS
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can
make emergency calls.
1Press 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.

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• When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the
Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up.
2To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.
• If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode
will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal.
nLone Worker Mode
Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. If the
transceiver is not operated for a pre-programmed period of time, the
transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation.
Operating any key will reset the timer.
Press the key programmed as Lone Worker to toggle the Lone Worker
function ON or OFF.
• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time
you must hold the Lone Worker key will vary.
•“L-WK ON” momentarily appears on the display when Lone Worker is activated.
tAlk Around
During interruptions in service (such as a power failure), you can continue to
communicate by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to
communicate directly with other transceivers without the use of a repeater, as long
as they are not too far away or there are no geographical obstacles in the way.
Press the key programmed as Talk Around to toggle the Talk Around function ON
or OFF.
• The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is activated.
Voice ScrAmbler
Note:
uYour dealer can activate the built-in scrambler function, or they can add a more secure optional
scrambler board to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.
uThis function cannot be used in certain countries. Contact your Kenwood dealer for further
information.
The built-in scrambler prevents others from easily listening in on your calls. When
activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your
conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the
scrambler, all members must activate their scrambler functions.
Press the key programmed as Scrambler to toggle the Scrambler function ON or
OFF.
• The icon appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated.
When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the scrambler codes:
1Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 1 second.
• “CODE” appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code.

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2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”) or
<B/C> to select your desired scrambler code.
3Press S, , or to store the new setting.
• After changing your scrambler code, be sure to inform all of your group members of
the new code so they can also reset their transceivers. The scrambler function will
not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler codes.
monitor/ SQuelch oFF
You can use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to listen to weak
signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume
when no signals are present on your selected channel.
• The icon appears on the display while Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.
Your dealer can program a key with one of four Monitor/Squelch Off functions:
• Monitor: Press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone, or FleetSync Signaling. Press
again to return to normal operation.
•Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone or
FleetSync Signaling. Release to return to normal operation.
•Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal
operation.
•Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return
to normal operation.
nSquelch Level
If a key has been programmed as Squelch Level, you can readjust your
transceiver’s squelch level:
1Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.
• The icon appears on the display, along with the current squelch level.
2Press / (if the key assignment list selection is congured as “Enabled”)
or <B/C> to select your desired squelch level from 0 to 9.
3Press Sor to store the new setting.
key lock
Press the key programmed as Key Lock to lock the transceiver front panel and
microphone keys.
• When any key is pressed while Key Lock is active, “LOCKED” momentarily appears on
the display.
Press the Key Lock key again to unlock the keys.
SignAl Strength
The Signal Stength indicator shows the strength of received signals:
Strong Sufcient Weak Very Weak