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... model, refer to program the frequency, signalling, and other settings of your requirements on the display that KENWOOD is available to page 1. For accessories supplied with alphanumeric display capability. • The dedicated DATA connector is printed on the available operating frequencies within each time you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in Menu mode, you are configuring. For example, each model. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed...
... model, refer to program the frequency, signalling, and other settings of your requirements on the display that KENWOOD is available to page 1. For accessories supplied with alphanumeric display capability. • The dedicated DATA connector is printed on the available operating frequencies within each time you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in Menu mode, you are configuring. For example, each model. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed...
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... high output power for a 13.8 V power source. Changes or modifications to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is designed for extended periods; Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving; NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
... high output power for a 13.8 V power source. Changes or modifications to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is designed for extended periods; Contact a KENWOOD service station or your transceiver while driving; NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
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...MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 6 CONNECTING TO A TNC (E MARKET MODELS ONLY) .... 7 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL 9 DISPLAY 10 REAR PANEL 12 MICROPHONE 12 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY 13 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 14 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 14 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 14 TRANSMITTING 15 SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER 15 SELECTING A FREQUENCY 15 VFO MODE 15...
...MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 6 CONNECTING TO A TNC (E MARKET MODELS ONLY) .... 7 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL 9 DISPLAY 10 REAR PANEL 12 MICROPHONE 12 MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY 13 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 14 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 14 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 14 TRANSMITTING 15 SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER 15 SELECTING A FREQUENCY 15 VFO MODE 15...
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.... ANTENNA CONNECTION Before operating, install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The transceiver can cause interference to the transceiver before transmitting. ◆ All fixed stations should be damaged. otherwise the transceiver could be equipped with a lightning arrester to start the vehicle. REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. Fuse Location Transceiver Supplied Accessory DC Power Cable Fuse Current Rating 15 A 20 A Only use...
.... ANTENNA CONNECTION Before operating, install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The transceiver can cause interference to the transceiver before transmitting. ◆ All fixed stations should be damaged. otherwise the transceiver could be equipped with a lightning arrester to start the vehicle. REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. Fuse Location Transceiver Supplied Accessory DC Power Cable Fuse Current Rating 15 A 20 A Only use...
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... MICROPHONE For voice communications, connect a 600 Ω microphone equipped with an impedance of the main unit. We recommend using the screws included in an appropriate location using the SP-50B speaker. Attach the supplied microphone hanger in the screw set. Programming Cable (via the microphone jack). The external speaker jack accepts a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. Press firmly on the front of 8 Ω. The MCP-1A is free downloadable software available from KENWOOD...
... MICROPHONE For voice communications, connect a 600 Ω microphone equipped with an impedance of the main unit. We recommend using the screws included in an appropriate location using the SP-50B speaker. Attach the supplied microphone hanger in the screw set. Programming Cable (via the microphone jack). The external speaker jack accepts a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. Press firmly on the front of 8 Ω. The MCP-1A is free downloadable software available from KENWOOD...
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... describes only the main functions of the receive audio from the speaker {page 14}. q w TM-271 MENU erty u q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to enter MHz Mode {page 16}. Turn to begin Call/VFO Scan {page 43}. w MENU button/ Tuning control Press to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. In this mode, you can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Press and hold for 1 second...
... describes only the main functions of the receive audio from the speaker {page 14}. q w TM-271 MENU erty u q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to enter MHz Mode {page 16}. Turn to begin Call/VFO Scan {page 43}. w MENU button/ Tuning control Press to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. In this mode, you can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Press and hold for 1 second...
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... cable Connect a 13.8 V DC power source here. w DWN/ key Press to switch between values for functions with multiple choices. Also press to lower the operating frequency, Memory Channel number, Menu Number, etc. Also press to repeat the action. Note: E market models use an N-type antenna connector while other models use an M-type (SO-239) connector. Hold down to repeat the action. Hold down to switch between values for clearer audio...
... cable Connect a 13.8 V DC power source here. w DWN/ key Press to switch between values for functions with multiple choices. Also press to lower the operating frequency, Memory Channel number, Menu Number, etc. Also press to repeat the action. Note: E market models use an N-type antenna connector while other models use an M-type (SO-239) connector. Hold down to repeat the action. Hold down to switch between values for clearer audio...
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... longer than [MENU] to select "H" (high; Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may be adjusted. The RF Power meter shows the relative transmit output power ( ). • If you press Mic [PTT] while you are outside the transmission coverage, a high pitched error beep sounds. 2 When you continuously transmit for changing the operating frequency.
... longer than [MENU] to select "H" (high; Note: When the transceiver overheats because of ambient high temperature or continuous transmission, the protective circuit may be adjusted. The RF Power meter shows the relative transmit output power ( ). • If you press Mic [PTT] while you are outside the transmission coverage, a high pitched error beep sounds. 2 When you continuously transmit for changing the operating frequency.
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...: You cannot use [CALL] for recalling the Call Channel in the transmit mode for the transceiver. SELECTING A TONE FREQUENCY 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 2 (T). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to quit transmitting. These 42 tones includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard tones. a 1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted. Switching the Tone...
...: You cannot use [CALL] for recalling the Call Channel in the transmit mode for the transceiver. SELECTING A TONE FREQUENCY 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 2 (T). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to quit transmitting. These 42 tones includes 37 EIA standard tones and 5 non-standard tones. a 1750 Hz tone is not continuously transmitted. Switching the Tone...
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... causes received audio to check the Weather Alert Channel and Priority Channel during Tone Frequency ID Scan, the signal is emitted from the speaker. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 2 (T). 2 Press [MENU] (1s) to start the Tone Frequency ID Scan. • To quit the function, press any key. • When the tone frequency is identified, a beep sounds and the identified frequency blinks. 3 Press [MENU] to program the...
... causes received audio to check the Weather Alert Channel and Priority Channel during Tone Frequency ID Scan, the signal is emitted from the speaker. • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 2 (T). 2 Press [MENU] (1s) to start the Tone Frequency ID Scan. • To quit the function, press any key. • When the tone frequency is identified, a beep sounds and the identified frequency blinks. 3 Press [MENU] to program the...
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...-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a pair of reception and transmission frequencies with a non-standard offset. Note: ◆ When you recall an odd-split Memory Channel, "+" and "-" appear on those repeaters without programming the offset frequency and direction. 7 1 Store the desired reception frequency and related data by following steps 1 to 6 given for other functions. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN...
...-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeaters use a pair of reception and transmission frequencies with a non-standard offset. Note: ◆ When you recall an odd-split Memory Channel, "+" and "-" appear on those repeaters without programming the offset frequency and direction. 7 1 Store the desired reception frequency and related data by following steps 1 to 6 given for other functions. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN...
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... offset direction, etc.). • When you may use the Call Channel as an odd-split channel, select a reception frequency first. 2 Press [F]. • A Memory Channel number appears and blinks. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Call Channel ("C"). 4 Press [MR]. • The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call Channel. 35 The default Call Channel frequency is operating on. Note: Unlike Memory Channels...
... offset direction, etc.). • When you may use the Call Channel as an odd-split channel, select a reception frequency first. 2 Press [F]. • A Memory Channel number appears and blinks. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Call Channel ("C"). 4 Press [MR]. • The selected frequency and related data are stored in the Call Channel. 35 The default Call Channel frequency is operating on. Note: Unlike Memory Channels...
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.... Squelch remains open until the frequency is changed or the transceiver power is turned OFF. ◆ If the transceiver is transmitting or receiving a signal on another frequency or Memory Channel. • "WX" remains on the AL channel while the Weather Alert function is broadcasted, the transceiver automatically switches to the AL channel. • "WX" blinks. 4 To exit Weather Alert Mode, press [MENU], select Menu No. 42 (WXA), and set...
.... Squelch remains open until the frequency is changed or the transceiver power is turned OFF. ◆ If the transceiver is transmitting or receiving a signal on another frequency or Memory Channel. • "WX" remains on the AL channel while the Weather Alert function is broadcasted, the transceiver automatically switches to the AL channel. • "WX" blinks. 4 To exit Weather Alert Mode, press [MENU], select Menu No. 42 (WXA), and set...
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... the key to resume scanning. ◆ Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes scan to stop immediately. 8 39 Memory Scan All-Channel Scans all types of the frequency you can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control or using the Mic [UP]/[DWN] keys. ◆ Starting scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) {page 26}. ◆ Adjust the Squelch level before using Scan {page 14}. Call Scan VFO Memory Channel Scans the Call Channel and...
... the key to resume scanning. ◆ Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes scan to stop immediately. 8 39 Memory Scan All-Channel Scans all types of the frequency you can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control or using the Mic [UP]/[DWN] keys. ◆ Starting scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) {page 26}. ◆ Adjust the Squelch level before using Scan {page 14}. Call Scan VFO Memory Channel Scans the Call Channel and...
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... Channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L2/U2). ■ Storing a Program Scan Frequency Range 1 Press [VFO] and turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select your desired start Band Scan. • Scan starts from L0 ~ L2. 4 Press [MR] to stop Band Scan. PROGRAM SCAN You can limit the scanning frequency range. Before performing Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to one of the 8 Program Scan frequency range. 2 Press [VFO] (1s) to start frequency. 2 Press [F]. • A Memory Channel number appears and blinks. 3 Turn the Tuning control...
... Channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L2/U2). ■ Storing a Program Scan Frequency Range 1 Press [VFO] and turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select your desired start Band Scan. • Scan starts from L0 ~ L2. 4 Press [MR] to stop Band Scan. PROGRAM SCAN You can limit the scanning frequency range. Before performing Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to one of the 8 Program Scan frequency range. 2 Press [VFO] (1s) to start frequency. 2 Press [F]. • A Memory Channel number appears and blinks. 3 Turn the Tuning control...
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... Memory Scan while in CH Display Mode. ALL-CHANNEL SCAN The transceiver scans all of the Memory Channels in groups of the group you have stored frequencies. 1 Press [MR] (1s). • Scan starts from the selected Memory Channel number and ascends up through the channel numbers (default). • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN]. 2 Press any key other than [F] or [ ] (Power) to stop Group Scan.
... Memory Scan while in CH Display Mode. ALL-CHANNEL SCAN The transceiver scans all of the Memory Channels in groups of the group you have stored frequencies. 1 Press [MR] (1s). • Scan starts from the selected Memory Channel number and ascends up through the channel numbers (default). • To reverse the scan direction, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN]. 2 Press any key other than [F] or [ ] (Power) to stop Group Scan.
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... turns ON automatically when performing CTCSS Frequency ID Scan, even if the current frequency is not set with CTCSS. ◆ Received signals are monitored through the speaker while scanning is activated. However, instead of display, indicating that represents a 3-digit octal number. SELECTING A DCS CODE 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 4 (DCS). • The current DCS code appears. 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control or press Mic...
... turns ON automatically when performing CTCSS Frequency ID Scan, even if the current frequency is not set with CTCSS. ◆ Received signals are monitored through the speaker while scanning is activated. However, instead of display, indicating that represents a 3-digit octal number. SELECTING A DCS CODE 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 4 (DCS). • The current DCS code appears. 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control or press Mic...
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... any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character. • You can use the Mic keypad (keypad models only) to enter alphanumeric characters {page 64}. 4 Press [MR] to move to the next digit. • To move to the previous digit, press [VFO]. PROGRAMMABLE VFO To limit the operating frequencies within a certain range, program the upper and lower frequency limits...
... any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. 3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character. • You can use the Mic keypad (keypad models only) to enter alphanumeric characters {page 64}. 4 Press [MR] to move to the next digit. • To move to the previous digit, press [VFO]. PROGRAMMABLE VFO To limit the operating frequencies within a certain range, program the upper and lower frequency limits...
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... power cable correctly: Red → ( + ); Press [VFO]. 1 Unlock all power cable connections. The display is too dim, The supply voltage is 13.8 V DC 15% (11.7 V to exit Channel Display mode. The supply voltage requirement is too low. After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the same ratings. If the input voltage is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of this range, adjust...
... power cable correctly: Red → ( + ); Press [VFO]. 1 Unlock all power cable connections. The display is too dim, The supply voltage is 13.8 V DC 15% (11.7 V to exit Channel Display mode. The supply voltage requirement is too low. After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the same ratings. If the input voltage is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of this range, adjust...
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... Method 45 Specifications 71 Squelch Adjusting 14 Hang Time 55 S-meter 54 Time-out Timer (TOT 62 Tone 1750 Hz Tone 25 Activating 24 Freq. ID Scan 27 Selecting 24 Transmitting 15 Output Power 15 Troubleshooting 69 Tuning Control Unlock 58 VFO Mode 15 Programmable 61 Reset 68 Volume, Adjusting 14 Weather Alert Enabling 36 Programming 36 73 INDEX 1750 Hz 25 Accessories Optional 65 Supplied 1 All-Channel Scan 42 Automatic Power Off...
... Method 45 Specifications 71 Squelch Adjusting 14 Hang Time 55 S-meter 54 Time-out Timer (TOT 62 Tone 1750 Hz Tone 25 Activating 24 Freq. ID Scan 27 Selecting 24 Transmitting 15 Output Power 15 Troubleshooting 69 Tuning Control Unlock 58 VFO Mode 15 Programmable 61 Reset 68 Volume, Adjusting 14 Weather Alert Enabling 36 Programming 36 73 INDEX 1750 Hz 25 Accessories Optional 65 Supplied 1 All-Channel Scan 42 Automatic Power Off...
