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...://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html For example, each model. Allow the manual to guide you learn how to page 1. TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-481A: 430 MHz FM Transceiver The frequency indication examples in the coming years. For accessories supplied with alphanumeric display capability. • Free PC software (Memory Control Program...
...://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html For example, each model. Allow the manual to guide you learn how to page 1. TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-481A: 430 MHz FM Transceiver The frequency indication examples in the coming years. For accessories supplied with alphanumeric display capability. • Free PC software (Memory Control Program...
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CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION 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 ...16 CHAPTER 5 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU 18 MENU ACCESS 18 MENU FUNCTION LIST 19 CHAPTER 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW 22 PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET 23 SELECTING AN OFFSET DIRECTION 23 SELECTING AN OFFSET FREQUENCY 23 ACTIVATING THE TONE FUNCTION 24 SELECTING A TONE FREQUENCY 24...
CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION 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 ...16 CHAPTER 5 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU 18 MENU ACCESS 18 MENU FUNCTION LIST 19 CHAPTER 6 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW 22 PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET 23 SELECTING AN OFFSET DIRECTION 23 SELECTING AN OFFSET FREQUENCY 23 ACTIVATING THE TONE FUNCTION 24 SELECTING A TONE FREQUENCY 24...
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... 33 CALL CHANNEL 35 RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL 35 REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL 35 CHANNEL DISPLAY 36 CHAPTER 8 SCAN NORMAL SCAN 38 BAND SCAN 38 PROGRAM SCAN 38 MHz SCAN 39 MEMORY SCAN 40 ALL-CHANNEL SCAN 40 GROUP SCAN 40 CALL SCAN 41 PRIORITY SCAN 41... 45 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 45 1 DCS 46 SELECTING A DCS CODE 46 2 DCS CODE ID SCAN 47 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY 3 (DTMF) FUNCTIONS MANUAL DIALING 48 4 DTMF MONITOR 48 DTMF TX HOLD 49 5 AUTOMATIC DIALER 49 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 49 6 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 50 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
... 33 CALL CHANNEL 35 RECALLING THE CALL CHANNEL 35 REPROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL 35 CHANNEL DISPLAY 36 CHAPTER 8 SCAN NORMAL SCAN 38 BAND SCAN 38 PROGRAM SCAN 38 MHz SCAN 39 MEMORY SCAN 40 ALL-CHANNEL SCAN 40 GROUP SCAN 40 CALL SCAN 41 PRIORITY SCAN 41... 45 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 45 1 DCS 46 SELECTING A DCS CODE 46 2 DCS CODE ID SCAN 47 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY 3 (DTMF) FUNCTIONS MANUAL DIALING 48 4 DTMF MONITOR 48 DTMF TX HOLD 49 5 AUTOMATIC DIALER 49 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 49 6 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 50 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
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... control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Press [F] then press [MENU] to adjust the level of the receive audio from the speaker {page 14}. In this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to begin Program Scan {page 38}. 9 Press and hold for functions not described here are provided in VFO Mode after... programming a scan range to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. Explanations for 1 second while in the appropriate sections of the front panel controls. ...
... control or Mic [UP]/[DWN]. Press [F] then press [MENU] to adjust the level of the receive audio from the speaker {page 14}. In this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to begin Program Scan {page 38}. 9 Press and hold for functions not described here are provided in VFO Mode after... programming a scan range to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF {page 14}. Explanations for 1 second while in the appropriate sections of the front panel controls. ...
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... DTMF keys on which mode the transceiver is in sequence. MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY The microphone keypad (keypad models only) allows you to transmit D. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press [PF/D] to make various entries depending on the Mic keypad {page 48} in . ... desired {page 57}. First press the Mic PF key assigned the 3 ENTER function {page 57}. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then press [VFO/B] to program a Memory Channel name, Power-on message, or other character strings {page 61}. y MR/C key Identical to the front panel VFO key. u PF/D key...
... DTMF keys on which mode the transceiver is in sequence. MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY The microphone keypad (keypad models only) allows you to transmit D. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press [PF/D] to make various entries depending on the Mic keypad {page 48} in . ... desired {page 57}. First press the Mic PF key assigned the 3 ENTER function {page 57}. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then press [VFO/B] to program a Memory Channel name, Power-on message, or other character strings {page 61}. y MR/C key Identical to the front panel VFO key. u PF/D key...
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The transceiver will not power up , accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. Nothing appears on the display. 1 The power cable was selected. Press [VFO]. 30, 15 Most buttons/keys and the 1 One of the power cable fuses ... → ( - ). 2 Look for the cause of the Lock functions. 51,56,62 Tuning control do not ON. If the input voltage is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the blown fuse(s). 5 After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the...
The transceiver will not power up , accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. Nothing appears on the display. 1 The power cable was selected. Press [VFO]. 30, 15 Most buttons/keys and the 1 One of the power cable fuses ... → ( - ). 2 Look for the cause of the Lock functions. 51,56,62 Tuning control do not ON. If the input voltage is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the blown fuse(s). 5 After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse(s) with the...
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...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 56 Maintenance 64 Manual Dialing 48 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 42 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu Access...Band FM 58 Offset Automatic Repeater 25 Direction 23 Frequency 23 Power-on Message 58 Power ON/ OFF 14 Priority Scan Programming 41 Using 42 Program Scan Frequency Range 38 Using 39 Programmable Function (PF) Keys 57 Repeater Operation 22 Reset Full 65 VFO 66 Reverse ...
...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 56 Maintenance 64 Manual Dialing 48 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 42 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu Access...Band FM 58 Offset Automatic Repeater 25 Direction 23 Frequency 23 Power-on Message 58 Power ON/ OFF 14 Priority Scan Programming 41 Using 42 Program Scan Frequency Range 38 Using 39 Programmable Function (PF) Keys 57 Repeater Operation 22 Reset Full 65 VFO 66 Reverse ...