Kenwood TM-641A User manual

CGOO/ANAD
144/220 MHz FM MULTI BANDER
TM-641A
144/440 MHz FM MULTI BANDER
TM-741A
144/430 MHz FM MULTI BANDER
TM-741A
144/430 MHz FM MULTI BANDER
TM-741E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
©PRINTED IN JAPAN B62-0082-10(K)(T)
92/12 111098765432191/12 11109876

Thank you for purchasing this new transceiver.
IMPORTANT:
Please read this instruction manual carefully before
placing your transceiver in service.
CAUTION:
Long transmission or extended operation in the HI
power mode might cause the rear of this transceiver to
get warm.
Do not place the transceiver where the heat sink (rear
panel) might come in contact with plastic or vinyl
surfaces.
This instruction Manual covers the following models.
TM-641A: 144/220MHz FM MULTI BANDER
(U.S.A.version)
TM-741A: 144/440MHz FM MULTI BANDER
(U.S.A. and Canadian version)
TM-741A: 144/430MHz FM MULTI BANDER
(General markets)
TM-741E: 144/430MHz FM MULTI BANDER
(European markets)
NOTE: If disregarded, inconvenience only, no
risk of equipment damage or personal
injury.
CAUTION: Equipment damage may occur, but not
personal injury.
Save this instruction manual.
Illustrations show the TM-741A.
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.

CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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ACCESSORIES
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Microprocessor
Initialization
........
29
3.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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OPERATION
....
41
Time-Out
Timer
(TOT)
..............
28
Transmitter
Offset
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.....
41
Bandwidth
Selection
..............04.
28
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Function
—.........
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Autopatch Operations ............... 43

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.......
58
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the
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45
Transceiver
Function
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58
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Paging
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Memories
..............
47
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62
Code
Transmission
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48
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OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
................
64
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Code
Monitoring
.............
49
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Setting
the
Current
Time
and
Date
.....
55
5-2
OTHERCLOCK
FUNCTIONS
..........
56
Current
Time,
Calender
and
Stopwatch
in
the
NOTICE
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One
additional
band
may
be
installed
using
options
Activating
the
SLEEP
Timer
57
described
in
this
manual.
Operation
instructions
ime
remain
the
same
for
the
radio
when
uses
a
dual
band
or
tri-band
configuration.

1. BEFORE OPERATION
To prevent electric shock, fire and other
injury, please note the following:
Never remove the case unless instructed to do
in this Instruction Manual. If the internal
parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
Do not place this unit where it will be exposed
to direct sunlight or close to heating
appliances.
Do not place anything on top of the cabinet.
To ensure good ventilation, do not put
anything on top of the cabinet and allow at
least 15 cm (6 inches) of space behind the unit.
The power requirement is 13.8 VDC.
Never attempt connection to a 24 VDC source.
Do not place the unit in areas of excessive dust,
high humidity or on unstable surfaces.
Do not drop pieces of metal, needles, coins and
other electrically conductive materials into the
unit.
Do not touch the power plug, when your hands
are wet.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected,
immediately turn the power off. Contact the
KENWOOD service station or your dealer.
Cleaning
1. Turn the power off before cleaning the unit.
2. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, thinner, benzine
or any substances which may damage the unit.
3. Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of
the unit with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly
moistened with water.

2. SPECIFICATIONS and ACCESSORIES
2-1. SPECIFICATIONS
144 MHz Band 220 MHz Band 440/430 MHz Band
Frequency U.S.A. and Canada 144 ~148 220 ~225 438 ~450
range MHz Other market 144 ~148 = 430 ~440
G TM-741E 144 ~146 - 430 ~440
E Mode ll F3E (FM)
N Antenna impedance 50
E Operating temperature —20°C~+60°C (—4°F ~ +140°F)
R Power requirements 13.8VDC+15% (11.7~15.8V)
4 Ground Negative
A Transmit mode Less than 11.5A Less than 7.0A Less than 10.0A.
Carrera Receiver mode Less than 1.2A
Frequency stability +10ppm
Dimensions (WH XD) 15050175 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
z Output HI 50W, 25W 35W
A power | MID 10W
N LOW Approx. 5W
= Modulation Reactance modulation
I Spurious radiation Less than —60dB
x Maximum frequency deviation i +5 kHz
E Audio distortion (at 60% modulation) Less than 3%
R Microphone impedance 6000

144 MHz Band 220 MHz Band 440/430 MHz Band
R Circuitry Double conversion superheterodyne
E Intermediate frequency Ist/2nd 10.7 MHz/455 kHz 30.825 MHz/455 kHz 21.6 MHz/455 kHz
€ Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) Less than 0.16 V (—10 dByu) *
E Selectivity —6dB | More than 12 kHz
I Selectivity —60dB Less than 24 kHz
Vv
Squelch
sensitivity
Less than
0.1
7
V
(—14
dBy)
E Output (5% distortion) More than 2 W (80. load )(5% distortion)
R External speaker impedance 80
NOTE:1. Circuit and ratings are subject to change without notice, due to developments in technology.
2. Recommended duty-cycle: 1 minute Transmission, 3 minutes Reception.
2-2. ACCESSORIES
Unpack your transceiver carefully and confirm that the
accessories listed below are included in the box.
DTMF Microphone ......... T91-0397-XX ..... 1
(U.S.A. and Canada only)
or Microphone ..... ons 5 specs. 2 T91-0398-XX ..... 1
( European version)
or Microphone’... ..cs5 ics T91-0396-XX ..... 1
( General market)
Microphone Hook .......... J20-0319-XX ..... 1
( U.S.A. and Canada only)
Mobile Motintifig Kat .oi..c.J.ecei cole. nielelageysye ensia § ace 1
Bracket a ccwioaemie weno J29-0454-XX
Serew'S@b caccca sees aiaaces N99-0331-XX
Self tapping Screw ..........
(U.S.A. and Canada only)
N46-3010-46 ..... 2
Hex Wremich sie sti awcyororsisnes W01-0414-XX .... 1
DC power Cable ........... E30-3034-XX .... 1
PUse(HSA) coed i va vain wesw y F05-1531-XX .... 1
Instruction Manual ........ B62-0082-XX 1 copy
Quick reference ............ B59-0441-x x 1 copy
Warning sheet ............. B58-1001-* x = 1 copy
Warranty Card (U.S.A., Canada and European version
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After unpacking
Shipping container: Save the boxes and packing in the
event your unit needs to be transported for remote
operation, maintenance, or service.

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Installing the Microphone and Setting
the Clock Backup Switch
Before installing be sure to turn off the power switch.
3-1-1.
1. Slide the release button on the front panel to the
right. Carefully pull the front panel toward you from
the right, then remove the whole panel unit. Be
careful with the cord connecting the front panel unit
to the chassis. (Fig. 1)
2. Insert the microphone connector into the microphone
socket on the right of the main unit until it clicks.
Make sure the tab on the connector is on top.
Place the microphone cord in the holder groove. (Fig. 2)
BBACKUP SWITCH
Inside the small cover of the front panel unit there is
a Backup Switch to retain clock memory. If you set
the switch ON ,turning off the POWER switch,
disconnecting the power cable or an intermittent
power failure will not erase the clock memories.
cf
. Slide the small cover off of the front panel unit as
shown in the accompaning illustration. (Fig.3)
. Gently lift up on the cable near the grommet.
Set the Backup switch ON. Pay attention to the labelings.
. Push the grommet down into its slot.
. Replace the small cover until it clicks.
. Route the cable as desired
in the slots on the rear of
the front panel.
CONAN
10. Align the hook on the back of the front panel with
the slot on the left of the chassis before replacing the
front panel.
11. Push the front panel toward the chassis until it locks
compplesely Take care not to trap the connecting
cor
The connecting cord is easier to manage when it is
put in the groove on the back of the front panel.
12. Set the date and time ( See page 55 ).
microphone
connector
(Fig. 1)
Backup
Switch
Grommet
(Fig. 3)

3-1-2. Mounting Bracket
Notes
1. When installing the transceiver in a vehicle
consider ease of operation and safety when selecting
the location for the mounting bracket.
2. Install the bracket securely so that it will not come
off due to vibration.
. Install the bracket
using the supplied flat
washers and self
tapping screws (4 pcs.
each).
. Attach the transceiver
loosely using the
SEMS screws (4 pcs.).
Flat washer
inset
screw
. Adjust the viewing angle of the bracket to the desired
position .
. Hold the transceiver in place and tighten the 4 SEMS
screws using the supplied wrench.
8-2. CONNECTION
3-2-1. Antenna
The type of antenna that is used will greatly affect the
performance of the transceiver. Use a properly adjusted
antenna, of good quality, to enable your transceiver to
perform at its best. The antenna input impedance is 50
ohms. Use 50-ohm coaxial cable such as RG-8U or 8D-
2V for this connection. If the antenna is far from the
transceiver the use of low loss coaxial cable, such as RG-
8U is recommended. Match the impedance of the coaxial
cable and that of the antenna so that the SWR is less
than 1.5 to 1. The protection circuit in the transceiver
will activate if the SWR is particularly poor (greater
than 3 to 1).
High SWR values will cause the transmitter output to
drop, and may lead to TVI or BCI reports.
Caution :
We recommend that you install a high quality
lightning arrestor in your antenna lines for
protection against fire,electric shock,personal
injury,or damage to the radio itself.

3-2-2.
Mobile
Installations
Battery Connections
1,
2.
Cautions
Before
installing
the
power
cable,
be
sure
to
remove
the
negative
lead
from
the
battery
for
safety.
After
installation
and
wiring,
be
sure
to
double
check
for
correct
installation
before
reconnecting
the
negative
lead
to
the
battery
terminal.
.
If
the
fuse
opens,
be
sure
to
check
that
each
conductor
has
not
been
damaged
by
short
circuiting,
etc.
Then
replace
with
a
new
fuse
of
the
same
rating.
After
completing
the
wiring,
wrap
the
fuse
holder
with
heat
resistant
tape
to
protect
against
heat
and
moisture.
i
he
not
remove
the
fuse
even
if
the
power
cable
is
too
ong.
Make
sure
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(—)
lead
polarity
is
correct
when
connecting
to
the
battery.
Engine am a Passenger compartment
Red Fuse
Fuse aii x
lect @ location where
the
power
cable
is
pro-
Make
sure
the
cable
does not directly contact
tected from heat, mois-
ture
or
abrassion
when
the
edge
of
the
hole
by
securing
the
cable,
using
a
grommet.
Chassis or
fire wall
§
If
the
wiring
hole
in
the
fire
wall
or
chassis
is
too
small,
disassemble
the
fuse
holder
to
thread
the
wire
through
the
hole.
From passenger
compartment
Thread like this
10
Caution
Leave
enough
space
around
the
fan
on
the
rear
panel
for good ventilation.
Connect
the
power
cable
directly
to
the
battery
terminals.
Use
of
the
cigarette
lighter
socket
will
lead
to
poor
connection,
and
will
result
in
poor
performance.
Pay
close
attention
to
the
polarity
of
the
cables
when
connecting
them
to
the
battery.
To Antenna
Built-in Speaker
is switched.
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