Kenwood Home Security System TK 7180 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER  
TK-7180  
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER  
TK-8180  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
© B62-1766-10 (K)  
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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 touching the antenna or standing within  
2 to 3 feet of it, 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.  
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:  
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.  
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  
or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer for technical assistance.  
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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  
DISPLAY ........................................................................................... 5  
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................... 6  
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 7  
OPERATING BASICS ........................................................................ 8  
OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 8  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................................. 8  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..................................................................... 8  
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID ....................................... 9  
TRUNKING ZONES.......................................................................... 10  
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................... 10  
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................. 10  
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL ............................................................ 10  
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL .......................................................... 10  
CONVENTIONAL ZONES.................................................................11  
TRANSMITTING ................................................................................. 11  
RECEIVING ...................................................................................... 11  
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................................. 11  
2-TONE SIGNALING ........................................................................... 12  
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ................................................ 12  
SCAN ................................................................................................ 13  
DELETE FROM SCAN/ ADD TO SCAN ................................................... 13  
SCAN REVERT ................................................................................. 14  
PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................................... 14  
GROUP SCAN .................................................................................. 14  
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION........... 15  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... 15  
STATUS MESSAGE ............................................................................ 16  
SHORT MESSAGE ............................................................................. 17  
LONG MESSAGE .............................................................................. 17  
GPS REPORT ................................................................................. 17  
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....................... 18  
MANUAL DIALING ............................................................................. 18  
STORE AND SEND ............................................................................ 19  
AUTODIAL ....................................................................................... 19  
REDIAL ........................................................................................... 20  
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS .............................................................. 20  
DTMF SIGNALING ........................................................................... 21  
STUN ............................................................................................. 21  
EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................... 22  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................................. 23  
TALK-AROUND ................................................................................ 23  
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF .................................................................. 23  
SCRAMBLER .................................................................................... 24  
CLOCK ........................................................................................... 24  
LCD BRIGHTNESS ........................................................................... 25  
HORN ALERT ................................................................................... 25  
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)..................................................................... 25  
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................................... 26  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ................................................................... 26  
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ...................................................... 26  
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ............................................................ 26  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ............................................... 26  
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ................... 27  
VOICE RECORDER ............................................................................ 27  
VOICE GUIDE .................................................................................. 28  
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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  
Microphone (with cable)  
Part Number  
T91-0639-XX  
J19-1584-XX  
E30-7523-XX  
F51-0024-XX  
J29-0662-XX  
Quantity  
1
1 set  
1
Microphone hanger (with self-tapping screws)  
DC power cable  
• Fuse (15 A)  
2
Mounting bracket  
1
Screw set:  
• Self-tapping screw (4 pieces)  
• Hex-headed screw with washer (4 pieces)  
• Spring washer (4 pieces)  
• Flat washer (4 pieces)  
Instruction manual  
N99-2039-XX  
B62-1766-XX  
1
1
Microphone  
(with cable)  
Microphone hanger  
(with self-tapping screws)  
DC power cable  
(with fuses)  
Mounting bracket  
Screw set  
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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. 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.  
1 Check 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.  
2 Run the 2 power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine  
compartment, from the passenger compartment.  
3 Connect 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.  
4 Coil 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.  
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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER  
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket so the  
transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.  
1 Mark 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.  
2 Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.  
3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the  
supplied hex-headed screws.  
4 Mount the microphone hanger, using the supplied self-tapping screws, 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 a fuse that has a higher value.  
Flat washer  
Microphone  
Spring washer  
Hex-headed  
screws  
Self-tapping screw  
Antenna  
connector  
Mounting bracket  
Power input  
connector  
Ignition  
sense cable  
Black (–)  
cable  
Red (+)  
cable  
12 V vehicle  
battery  
DC power  
cable  
Fuse  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
FRONT PANEL  
q w e  
r t  
!
!
y
u i o ! ! !  
q
w
e
(Power) switch  
Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiver  
OFF.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
Volume Up.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
Volume Down.  
r
t
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
Zone Up.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
Zone Down.  
y Microphone jack  
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.  
u
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
None (no function).  
i S key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
Squelch Off Momentary.  
o A key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
None (no function).  
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! <B key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
CH/GID Down.  
! C> key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
CH/GID Up.  
! key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is  
None (no function).  
! Speaker  
Internal speaker.  
! PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch  
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.  
DISPLAY  
Indicator  
Description  
Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Your  
dealer can program zone, group ID, and channel names with up  
to 12 characters, in place of numbers. Also displays received  
FleetSync messages.  
Displays the zone, group ID, and channel numbers. Also  
displays list numbers for Operator Selectable Tones.  
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.  
Appears when a key programmed as Monitor or Squelch is  
pressed.  
Appears when the Talk Around function has been activated.  
Appears when you are using Scan mode.  
Flashes when you receive a message. Lights when a message  
is stored in the stack memory.  
Appears when the selected channel is programmed as priority.  
represents Priority Channel 1, represents Priority  
Channel 2, and represents Priority Channels 1 and 2.  
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Indicator  
Description  
Appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone  
IDs.  
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 selected zone is added to the scanning  
sequence.  
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 selected group or channel is added to the  
scanning sequence.  
Appears when the AUX A function has been activated.  
Appears when the AUX B function has been activated.  
Appears when the OST function has been activated.  
REAR PANEL  
External  
speaker jack  
Antenna connector  
Ignition  
Sense Line  
Power input  
connector  
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS  
The  
,
,
,
,
, S, A, <B, C>, and keys can be programmed with the  
functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these  
functions.  
2-tone 1  
Monitor Momentary  
None  
OST 1  
Autodial  
Autodial Programming  
Auto Reply Message 2  
Auto Telephone  
AUX A  
Playback 2  
Public Address  
Scan  
AUX B  
Scan Delete/Add  
Scrambler  
Call 1 ~ Call 6  
CH/GID Down (<B key default)  
CH/GID Recall  
CH/GID Up (C> key default)  
Channel Entry  
Clock  
Selcall  
Selcall + Status  
Send the GPS data  
Squelch Level 1  
Squelch Off  
Direct CH/GID 1 ~ Direct CH/GID 5  
Display Character  
Emergency 3  
Squelch Off Momentary (S key default)  
Status  
Talk Around  
Fixed Volume  
Telephone Disconnect  
Transceiver Password  
Volume Down ( key default)  
Volume Up ( key default)  
Zone Down ( key default)  
Zone Up ( key default)  
Function  
Home CH/GID  
Horn Alert  
LCD Brightness  
Monitor  
1
2
“2-tone”, “OST”, and “Squelch Level” can be used only in Conventional zones.  
“Auto Reply Message” and “Playback” can be programmed only when the optional VGS-1 board  
has been installed.  
3
“Emergency” can be programmed only on the  
key.  
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OPERATING BASICS  
OVERVIEW  
Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones.  
The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDs  
in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs.  
Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions are programmed by your dealer.  
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, “  
display. You must enter the password to unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver  
Password”, below.  
” appears on the  
Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF.  
TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD  
To enter the password:  
1 Press the and keys to select a digit.  
2 Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.  
Press the A key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the A key to  
delete all entered characters.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.  
3 Press the S key to confirm the password.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver  
remains locked.  
To enter the password using an optional DTMF keypad:  
1 Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits.  
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the  
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.  
2 Press the S or DTMF 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 programmed as Volume Up to increase the volume and Volume  
Down to decrease the volume.  
The default setting for the  
The default setting for the  
key is Volume Up.  
key is Volume Down.  
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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID  
Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up and Zone  
Down.  
The default setting for the  
The default setting for the  
key is Zone Up.  
key is Zone Down.  
Select the desired channel or group ID using the keys programmed as CH/GID  
Up and CH/GID Down.  
The default setting for the <B key is CH/GID Down.  
The default setting for the C> key is CH/GID Up.  
Names can be programmed for zones and channels/ group IDs with up to 12  
characters each. However, to fit on the display, names will be abbreviated. Your  
dealer can set the zone name to a length of 0 to 12 digits. Channel/ group ID  
names will shorten appropriately, to fit in the 12-digit display.  
For example, if your dealer sets the zone name to 3 digits, the zone name is  
“KENWOOD” and the channel/ group ID name is “–CHANNEL1–”, the following  
message appeares on the display.  
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TRUNKING ZONES  
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL  
1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys.  
2 Press and hold the PTT switch.  
3 If the PTT Proceed tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking  
into the microphone. 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.  
Your dealer can deactivate the PTT Proceed tone, if necessary. Ask your dealer  
for details.  
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL  
1 When a dispatch call is received, the transceiver will automatically change to  
the correct group ID and you will hear the call.  
2 Readjust the volume as necessary, using the Volume keys.  
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL  
1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys.  
Alternatively, you can press the key programmed as Auto Telephone to  
automatically search for a Telephone Repeater.  
2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a  
connection.  
Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch.  
3 Place the call, following the instructions for making a DTMF call, starting on  
page 18.  
4 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the  
microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.  
Only one person can speak at a time.  
5 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the DTMF # key or  
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.  
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL  
1 When a telephone call is received, the transceiver will automatically change  
to the correct group ID and you will hear the call.  
A ringer tone will sound when a call is received.  
2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive.  
Only one person can speak at a time.  
3 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the DTMF # key or  
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.  
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CONVENTIONAL ZONES  
TRANSMITTING  
1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys.  
2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or  
not the channel is free.  
If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.  
3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. 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.  
RECEIVING  
1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys.  
Alternatively, you can turn the Scan function on if desired.  
2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary, using the  
Volume keys.  
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.  
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open  
when a call containing a matching tone or code is received. Likewise, signals  
that you transmit will only be heard by parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches  
your transceiver.  
If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the same channel you are  
using, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call. This allows you to  
ignore (not hear) these calls. Although it may seem like you have your own  
private channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can still hear your calls if they  
set up their transceiver with the same tone or code.  
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2-TONE SIGNALING  
2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the  
squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your  
transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.  
RECEIVING  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and  
you will hear the call.  
The LED indicator flashes orange.  
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.  
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period  
elapses.  
If Transpond for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is  
returned to the calling station.  
If Call Alert for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the  
correct tones are received.  
TRANSMITTING  
1 Select your desired zone and channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as 2-tone.  
3 Press the <B and C> keys to select the 2-tone code of the station you  
want to call.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
and  
keys.  
4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.  
Note: If Single Tone has been activated, only the first tone of the 2-tone signal will be  
transmitted.  
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)  
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.  
Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver.  
To switch OST On or Off, press the key programmed as OST.  
The OST indicator (  
activated.  
) appears on the display when this function is  
To change the preset encode/ decode tones:  
1 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for approximately 1 second.  
The OST number and name appear on the display.  
2 Press the <B and C> keys to select your desired encode/ decode pair.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
and  
keys.  
3 Press the S key to accept the new setting and return to normal operation.  
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SCAN  
If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by  
pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single  
Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan.  
Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have  
been added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority  
channels will be scanned even if they are not within the currently selected zone.  
Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone, which have been added to the  
scanning sequence.  
List Scan monitors all channels within the specified range of zones, which have been  
added to the scanning sequence. If set up to scan Priority channels, the Priority  
channels will be scanned even if they are not within any of the zones in the list.  
To activate Scan, press the key programmed as Scan.  
The  
icon and “  
” or the revert zone and channel/ group ID number appear on the  
display.  
The zone add indicator (  
zone is added to the scan sequence. The channel/ group ID add indicator  
) will appear on the display when the selected channel/ group ID is  
) will appear on the display when the selected  
(
added to the scan sequence.  
When a call is received, scanning stops and the zone and channel/ group ID digits  
appear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call.  
The transceiver will continue scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT  
switch is released and no further signal is received.  
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.  
DELETE FROM SCAN/ ADD TO SCAN  
Press and hold the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to add or remove  
each zone or channel/ group ID to or from the scan sequence.  
The zone add indicator (  
zone is added to the scan sequence.  
) will appear on the display when the selected  
The channel/ group ID add indicator (  
the selected channel/ group ID is added to the scan sequence.  
) will appear on the display when  
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SCAN REVERT  
You can select Revert zones and channels/ group IDs using the Zone and  
CH/GID keys.  
Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are  
available.  
Last Called Revert: The last zone/ group ID received is assigned as the new revert  
zone and group ID.  
Last Used Revert: The last zone/ group ID responded to is assigned as the new  
revert zone and group ID.  
Selected: The last zone/ group ID selected is assigned as the new revert zone and  
group ID.  
Selected + Talkback: If the zone/ group ID has been changed during Scan, the newly  
selected zone/ group ID is assigned as the new revert zone and group ID. The  
transceiver “talks back” on the current receive group ID.  
Priority 1/ Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel (either  
Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel is the revert zone and channel.  
Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a  
Priority channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel is the revert zone and  
channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.  
Note: “Priority” and “Priority + Talkback” are not available for Trunking Systems.  
PRIORITY SCAN  
A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function.  
The transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a signal is  
received on it, even if a signal is being received on a normal channel.  
The indicator represents the Priority 1 channel.  
The indicator represents the Priority 2 channel.  
The indicator represents both the Priority 1 and Priority 2 channel.  
Note: Priority cannot be programmed onto the group ID of a Trunking zone; it can be used only on  
channels of Conventional zones.  
GROUP SCAN  
Group Scan is useful when more than one channel/ group ID is programmed in a  
zone. Group Scan is set by your dealer on request. It scans the revert groups  
as well as groups that are allowed to be scanned.  
When a call is received, the group indicator shows the channel/ group ID, and  
that group becomes the revert group. Simply press the PTT switch to respond to  
the call.  
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION  
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned  
by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on  
your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming.  
Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver.  
Transceivers set up with FleetSync can communicate with other transceivers that  
have been set up with FleetSync. Likewise, transceivers set up with FleetSync II  
can communicate with other transceivers set up with FleetSync II. However,  
transceivers set up with FleetSync cannot communicate with transceivers that  
have been set up with FleetSync II and vice-versa.  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)  
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.  
TRANSMITTING  
1 Select your desired zone and group (or zone and channel).  
2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall  
Mode.  
3 Press the <B and C> keys to select the ID of the station you want to call.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF  
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. When using the and  
keys, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to  
and  
keys.  
accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.  
Alternatively, you can press the key to page the selected station, rather than  
making a voice call.  
RECEIVING  
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode,  
and the calling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.  
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.  
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IDENTIFICATION 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.  
Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.  
Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet.  
Enter a Fleet number make a call to all units in the selected fleet (Interfleet call).  
Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).  
Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units (Broadcast call).  
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.  
STATUS MESSAGE  
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your  
talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status  
messages range 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. These saved messages can be reviewed after reception.  
Depending on your dealer settings, when the stack memory is full, either the  
oldest message will be erased when a new message is received or the new  
message will not be stored in the stack memory. The icon lights when a  
message is stored in the stack memory.  
TRANSMITTING  
1 Select your desired zone and group (or zone and channel).  
2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status Mode or Selcall +  
Status to enter Selcall Mode.  
When using the Status key to enter Status Mode, the target Fleet/ ID is fixed  
and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue.  
3 In Selcall Mode, press the <B and C> keys to select the ID of the station  
you want to call.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF  
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. When using the and  
keys, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to  
and  
keys.  
accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
4 Press the S key to enter Status Mode.  
5 Press the <B and C> keys to select the status ID you want to transmit.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter digits by using an optional DTMF  
keypad or by selecting digits with the and keys. To enter manual input  
mode, first press and hold the S key. When using the and keys, cycle  
and  
keys.  
through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to accept the digit and  
shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.  
6 Press the PTT switch or key to initiate the Status call.  
” is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted.  
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RECEIVING  
The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a  
Status call is received.  
Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode.  
REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY  
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall +  
Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode.  
The last received message is displayed with the message number.  
2 Press the <B and C> keys to select the desired message.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
and  
keys.  
Press and hold the S key to toggle between the message/ call ID, the channel  
name, and the time of the received message.  
3 Press the S key to return to Normal Operation Mode.  
To delete the selected message, press the A or DTMF # key. To confirm the  
deletion, press the S or DTMF key.  
To delete all messages, press and hold the A or DTMF # key for 1 second. To  
confirm the deletion, press the S or DTMF key.  
SHORT MESSAGES  
To send a short message, you must 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. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short  
messages can be stored in the stack memory.  
LONG MESSAGES  
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the transceiver to a PC.  
Ask your dealer for details.  
Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters.  
GPS REPORT  
To send your location data, you must first install a GPS unit (NMEA-0183 format)  
onto the transceiver. Press the key programmed as Send the GPS data to  
transmit your location data. Ask your dealer for details.  
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS  
MANUAL DIALING  
Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a  
DTMF keypad.  
METHOD 1  
Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the  
optional keypad.  
If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number  
has not been sent.  
If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function, you need not press the  
PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad in Conventional systems. The  
DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key.  
Note: Keypad Auto PTT does not function in Trunking systems.  
METHOD 2  
Enter the desired digits using the optional keypad (maximum of 30 digits).  
After entering the complete number, press the PTT switch.  
In Conventional systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT  
switch.  
In Trunking systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after a connection is  
established. Releasing the PTT switch before a connection is established will stop  
the transmission from occurring.  
In RIC (Repeater Inter-Connect) Trunking systems, the DTMF code is transmitted  
after a connection with the telephone system is established. Press the key  
programmed as Autodial (instead of the PTT switch) to automatically connect to  
the repeater and transmit the DTMF code.  
Note: If you turn the power OFF before sending the number, the number will be cleared from  
memory.  
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STORE AND SEND  
Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad.  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
” appears on the display.  
2 Press the and keys to select a digit.  
Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using an optional DTMF keypad.  
3 Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.  
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the A  
or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.  
You can enter up to 30 digits.  
4 Press the PTT switch to make the call after the number is entered.  
AUTODIAL  
Autodial allows you to store 32 names (up to 12 characters per name) and DTMF  
numbers (up to 16 digits per number).  
STORING DTMF NUMBERS  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2 Press the <B and C> keys or the appropriate DTMF key  
to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the  
and  
keys.  
” appears on the display after selecting a number.  
3 Enter the desired name using the and keys or the optional DTMF  
keypad. Select a character, then press the C> key to confirm the  
character and move the cursor to the right. Repeat this operation until the  
complete name is entered, then press the S key to confirm the entry.  
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the  
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.  
” appears on the display after confirming the entered name.  
4 Enter the desired number using the and keys or the optional DTMF  
keypad. When using the keypad, simply enter the desired number,  
followed by the S key to confirm the entry. When using the and keys,  
cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the C> key to confirm  
the digit and move the cursor to the right. Repeat this operation until the  
complete number is entered, then press the S key to confirm the entry.  
Press the A or DTMF # key to delete an incorrect character. Press and hold the  
A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.  
” appears on the display after confirming the entered number.  
5 Press the S or DTMF key to store the entered name and number in the  
Autodial list.  
Press the A or DTMF # key to cancel the entry.  
If you are overwriting a previous entry, “  
” appears on the display.  
Press the S or DTMF key to overwrite the entry, or press the A or DTMF #  
key to cancel.  
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DIALING STORED DTMF NUMBERS  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2 Press the and or <B and C> keys or press the appropriate DTMF key  
to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).  
The stored entry appears on the display.  
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.  
CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.  
2 Press the and or <B and C> keys, or press the appropriate DTMF  
key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32).  
3 Press the A or DTMF # key.  
” appears on the display after confirming the entered number.  
4 Press the S or DTMF key to delete the entry from the Autodial list.  
The selected memory location is cleared.  
REDIAL  
You can redial the last number you transmitted.  
Note: To redial a number, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2 Press the DTMF key followed by the DTMF 0 key to display the last called  
number.  
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.  
Note: Turning OFF the transceiver power clears the redial memory.  
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS  
Note: To transmit connect/ disconnect IDs, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF  
keypad.  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2 Connect ID: Press the DTMF key two times.  
Disconnect ID: Press the DTMF key followed by the DTMF # key.  
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.  
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DTMF SIGNALING  
DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens  
the squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed in  
your transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code.  
You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not programmed with a  
matching code.  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you  
will hear the call.  
The LED indicator flashes orange.  
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.  
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period  
elapses.  
If Transpond for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is  
returned to the calling station.  
If Tone Alert for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the  
correct tones are received.  
STUN  
This function is used when a transceiver is lost or stolen. When the transceiver  
receives a call containing a stun code, either transmit mode will be disabled or  
both receive mode and transmit mode will be disabled. Stun is cancelled when  
the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.  
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EMERGENCY CALLS  
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can  
make emergency calls.  
1 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.  
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  
by your dealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.  
2 To 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 the channel that was in use  
before Emergency mode was entered.  
Note:  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when Emergency mode starts and stops  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal or mute the  
speaker during Emergency operation.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
TALK AROUND  
You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a power  
failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication by  
using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly  
with other transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the station you  
want to contact is too far away, or there are geographical obstacles in the way,  
you may not be able to contact the station.  
To toggle Talk Around between On and Off, press the key programmed as Talk  
Around.  
The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active.  
When using Talk Around, the receive frequency is used for both transmitting and  
recieving, and the decode signaling is used for both encoding and decoding.  
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF  
You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ 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/ Squelch Off is activated.  
Note: Squelch Off can be used only in Conventional operating mode.  
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:  
Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or FleetSync  
Signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.  
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or  
FleetSync Signaling. Release the key to return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off: Momentarily press to hear background noise. Press the key again to  
return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release the key  
to return to normal operation.  
SQUELCH LEVEL  
To adjust the squelch level in Conventional operating mode:  
1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.  
2 Press the or <B key to decrease the squelch level (open) and the or  
C> key to increase the squelch level (tighten).  
3 Press the S key to store the new setting and exit the squelch level  
adjustment.  
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SCRAMBLER  
Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it  
does prevent 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 clearly hear your call while you are  
using the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scrambler  
functions on their transceivers. This distorts everybody’s voice while transmitting  
and corrects the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the  
call.  
To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as Scrambler.  
The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.  
To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.  
Note: There are 2 options for using the scrambler. Your dealer can activate or deactivate the built-in  
scrambler function of the transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to your  
transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.  
CLOCK  
If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with its  
built-in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is  
turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key  
programmed as Clock.  
Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.  
CLOCK SETUP  
To set the year, month, day, and time:  
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the C> key while turning  
the transceiver power ON.  
The current year setting appears.  
2 Press the and keys to select the year, then press the S key to cycle  
to the month setting.  
Repeat this step, to cycle through the day, hour, and minute settings.  
3 Press the S key again, to return to the year setting.  
A triple beep will sound, indicating that your selections have been set into the  
transceiver memory.  
4 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return to Normal  
Operation Mode.  
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LCD BRIGHTNESS  
The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through  
the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness.  
Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and  
then back to high.  
HORN ALERT  
To use the Horn Alert function, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2 unit.  
When a call is received that has a correct DTMF code or 2-tone signaling, Horn  
Alert causes the vehicle horn or some other external alert to sound. This  
function notifies you of a received call when you are out of your vehicle.  
To toggle Horn Alert between On and Off, press the key programmed as Horn  
Alert.  
The icon appears on the display while Horn Alert is active.  
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)  
To use the Public Address system, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2  
unit and an external speaker. This function causes all audio input via the  
microphone to be amplified and output from the external speaker.  
To use the PA system:  
1 Press the key programmed as Public Address.  
The icon appears on the display while the PA system is active.  
2 Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.  
Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to adjust the audio output from the  
external speaker.  
3 Press the Public Address key again to return to normal operation.  
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)  
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an  
extended period of time.  
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by  
your dealer (default is 1 minute for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and  
3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver will stop transmitting and  
an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.  
Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes for  
Conventional operation and 15 seconds to 10 minutes for Trunking operation.  
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)  
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using  
the same channel that you selected, in Conventional operating mode. Pressing the PTT  
switch while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and  
transmission will be inhibited (you cannot transmit). Release the PTT switch to stop the  
tone and return to receive mode.  
If activated, you can override this function. To override BCL, press the PTT switch again  
immediately after releasing it (within half a second).  
Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone,  
or FleetSync signaling.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR  
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls:  
Strong signal  
Medium signal  
Weak signal  
Very weak signal  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL  
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification signals are used to access  
and release some repeaters and telephone systems.  
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press the PTT  
switch.  
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you release the PTT switch.  
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press and release the PTT switch.  
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT  
When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to  
the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for  
details.  
VOICE RECORDER  
The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create  
voice memos and automated message responses.  
AUTO RECORDING  
If activated, the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted  
and received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of  
recording, so all transmitted and received signals are simultaneously  
recorded and erased, leaving only the last 30 seconds of recording in  
memory.  
The auto recording indicator (  
activated.  
) appears when this function is  
VOICE MEMOS  
To record a voice memo, for later playback:  
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback for 1 second.  
The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin  
counting down.  
2 Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.  
3 Press the key to end the recording at any time and store it into the  
transceiver memory.  
If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically and store the  
voice memo to memory.  
” appears on the display while the recording is being stored to memory.  
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AUTO REPLY MESSAGE  
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while  
using FleetSync):  
1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply  
Message mode.  
The Auto Reply Message indicator (  
) appears on the display.  
2 When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for  
3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller,  
and “  
” appears on the display.  
If you are available to receive the call, press any key to disable the auto  
response.  
If there is a channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not  
available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the caller. The caller can then  
leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and  
listen to. When a message is stored on your transceiver, “  
the display.  
” appears on  
If there is no channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not  
available.” will be sent to the caller and “ ” appears on the display.  
PLAYBACK  
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:  
1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode.  
If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation,  
” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time  
of the recording will appear. To store the conversation record in the next  
available recording channel, press the key. To clear the conversation, press  
the A or DTMF # key. To skip to the stored recording channels, press the S or  
DTMF key. To skip back 5 seconds, press the <B key. To skip ahead  
5 seconds, press the C> key.  
2 Press the and keys to select the channel which you want to play back.  
” represents automated reply messages.  
” represents conversation records.  
” represents voice memos.  
3 The transceiver will announce the channel, then the recording will  
automatically play back.  
When the entire recording has been played, “  
” is displayed.  
To delete the selected recording, press the A or DTMF # key. To clear all the  
recorded data, press and hold the A or DTMF # key. A confirmation message  
will appear on the display. Press the S or DTMF key to delete the  
recording(s) or the A or DTMF # key to cancel.  
VOICE GUIDE  
When changing the zone, group ID, channel, or operation mode, an audio voice  
will announce the new zone, group ID, channel, or mode, after it has been  
selected. (Voice Annunciation can be activated or deactivated by your dealer.)  
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