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...-MH BATTERY PACK (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2 6 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 8 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 9 YOUR FIRST QSO 10 FIRST QSO 10 GETTING ACQUAINTED 12 KEYS AND CONTROLS 12 DISPLAY 14 BASIC OPERATION 17 Switching the Power ON/OFF 17 Adjusting the Volume 17 Adjusting the Squelch 18 Transmitting 19 Selecting an Output Power 19 Selecting a Frequency 20 VFO Mode 20 MHz Mode 20 Direct Frequency Entry (TH...
...-MH BATTERY PACK (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2 6 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 8 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 9 YOUR FIRST QSO 10 FIRST QSO 10 GETTING ACQUAINTED 12 KEYS AND CONTROLS 12 DISPLAY 14 BASIC OPERATION 17 Switching the Power ON/OFF 17 Adjusting the Volume 17 Adjusting the Squelch 18 Transmitting 19 Selecting an Output Power 19 Selecting a Frequency 20 VFO Mode 20 MHz Mode 20 Direct Frequency Entry (TH...
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... A MEMORY CHANNEL 47 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL 48 MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER 50 Memory a VFO Transfer 50 Channel a Channel Transfer 50 CALL CHANNEL 53 Recalling the Call Channel 53 Reprogramming the Call Channel 54 WEATHER ALERT (TH-K2AT K/ K2 ONLY 55 Programming the Weather Radio Frequency 55 ii MENU SETUP 24 WHAT IS A MENU 24 MENU ACCESS 24 MENU FUNCTION LIST 26 ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST 29 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 31 OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW 32 Programming an...
... A MEMORY CHANNEL 47 NAMING A MEMORY CHANNEL 48 MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER 50 Memory a VFO Transfer 50 Channel a Channel Transfer 50 CALL CHANNEL 53 Recalling the Call Channel 53 Reprogramming the Call Channel 54 WEATHER ALERT (TH-K2AT K/ K2 ONLY 55 Programming the Weather Radio Frequency 55 ii MENU SETUP 24 WHAT IS A MENU 24 MENU ACCESS 24 MENU FUNCTION LIST 26 ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST 29 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 31 OFFSET PROGRAMMING FLOW 32 Programming an...
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... 95 TX POWER 95 VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION 96 VOX Gain 97 VOX Delay Time 99 VOX on Busy 100 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 101 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS 104 SP/MIC JACK 104 SP/MIC 104 PC 105 Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable 106 Using the MCP-1A Software 107 TROUBLESHOOTING 108 GENERAL INFORMATION 108 Service 108 Service Note 109 Cleaning 110 BACKUP BATTERY 110 iv
... 95 TX POWER 95 VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION 96 VOX Gain 97 VOX Delay Time 99 VOX on Busy 100 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 101 INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS 104 SP/MIC JACK 104 SP/MIC 104 PC 105 Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable 106 Using the MCP-1A Software 107 TROUBLESHOOTING 108 GENERAL INFORMATION 108 Service 108 Service Note 109 Cleaning 110 BACKUP BATTERY 110 iv
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... chassis • High output power (up to 5 W operation) • 100 memory channels or 50 channels with names • Long operation period with a Ni-MH battery pack • Menu allows for choosing this KENWOOD TH-K2AT/ E/ ET, TH-K4AT/ E transceiver. Don't let the size fool you are configuring. As you learn how to be new to you. Consider this manual to use this transceiver is technically...
... chassis • High output power (up to 5 W operation) • 100 memory channels or 50 channels with names • Long operation period with a Ni-MH battery pack • Menu allows for choosing this KENWOOD TH-K2AT/ E/ ET, TH-K4AT/ E transceiver. Don't let the size fool you are configuring. As you learn how to be new to you. Consider this manual to use this transceiver is technically...
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... blinks and the output power is gradually reduced to the DC IN jack of both the transceiver and the DC power supply is OFF. 2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the negative (-) terminal. CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. 1 Confirm that the power of the transceiver. the red lead...
... blinks and the output power is gradually reduced to the DC IN jack of both the transceiver and the DC power supply is OFF. 2 Connect the optional PG-2W DC cable to the negative (-) terminal. CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY To connect the transceiver to an appropriate regulated DC power supply, use an optional PG-2W DC cable. 1 Confirm that the power of the transceiver. the red lead...
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...5 DCS code 023 ~ 754 023 74 SFT P.VFO OFFSET1 ARO2 PRI SCAN L.OUT M.CH 6 Shift direction OFF/ +/ -/ -7.6 OFF 32 136 ~ 174 MHz (TH-K2AT) 144 ~ 146 MHz 7 Programmable (TH-K2E/ ET) VFO 400 ~ 470 MHz 93 (TH-K4AT) 430 ~ 440 MHz (TH-K4E) 8 Repeater offset 0.000 ~ 69.950 frequency MHz 0.600...Priority scan ON/ OFF OFF 66 11 Scan resume method TO/ CO/ SE 12 Memory lockout channel ON/ OFF 13 Memory capacity channel 50/ 100 TO 68 OFF 67 50 41 26 Function 1 Frequency step size 2 Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS selection Selections Default Ref. MENU FUNCTION LIST On the Display ...
...5 DCS code 023 ~ 754 023 74 SFT P.VFO OFFSET1 ARO2 PRI SCAN L.OUT M.CH 6 Shift direction OFF/ +/ -/ -7.6 OFF 32 136 ~ 174 MHz (TH-K2AT) 144 ~ 146 MHz 7 Programmable (TH-K2E/ ET) VFO 400 ~ 470 MHz 93 (TH-K4AT) 430 ~ 440 MHz (TH-K4E) 8 Repeater offset 0.000 ~ 69.950 frequency MHz 0.600...Priority scan ON/ OFF OFF 66 11 Scan resume method TO/ CO/ SE 12 Memory lockout channel ON/ OFF 13 Memory capacity channel 50/ 100 TO 68 OFF 67 50 41 26 Function 1 Frequency step size 2 Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS selection Selections Default Ref. MENU FUNCTION LIST On the Display ...
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... (default). appears. 6 Press [MENU] to reprogram that data every time. MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can quickly recall a programmed channel through simple operation. You can store frequencies and related data that you frequently use so that you do not need to accept or press any key other operating conditions. NUMBER OF MEMORY CHANNELS The transceiver must be configured to cancel. 41 To change the memory channel capacity: 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Turn the...
... (default). appears. 6 Press [MENU] to reprogram that data every time. MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can quickly recall a programmed channel through simple operation. You can store frequencies and related data that you frequently use so that you do not need to accept or press any key other operating conditions. NUMBER OF MEMORY CHANNELS The transceiver must be configured to cancel. 41 To change the memory channel capacity: 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Turn the...
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... without programming the offset frequency and direction. 1 Store the desired reception frequency and related data by following the procedure given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies {page 44}. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired transmission frequency. 3 Press [F], [MR]. 4 Turn the Tuning control to select the memory channel you can operate on the display. If you store two separate frequencies in a memory channel, you programmed in...
... without programming the offset frequency and direction. 1 Store the desired reception frequency and related data by following the procedure given for simplex or standard repeater frequencies {page 44}. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired transmission frequency. 3 Press [F], [MR]. 4 Turn the Tuning control to select the memory channel you can operate on the display. If you store two separate frequencies in a memory channel, you programmed in...
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... Weather Radio channel {page 47}, the factory default frequency (162.550 MHz) will not be configured to the AL channel. • When the Weather Alert tone is broadcasted, a morse code "WX" sounds from speaker and the transceiver unmutes. 5 To exit the Weather Alert mode, press [MENU], select Menu No. 37 (WXA), and set it to "OFF". 56 x When you perform Full Reset {page 111}, the Weather Radio frequency recovers the factory default frequency...
... Weather Radio channel {page 47}, the factory default frequency (162.550 MHz) will not be configured to the AL channel. • When the Weather Alert tone is broadcasted, a morse code "WX" sounds from speaker and the transceiver unmutes. 5 To exit the Weather Alert mode, press [MENU], select Menu No. 37 (WXA), and set it to "OFF". 56 x When you perform Full Reset {page 111}, the Weather Radio frequency recovers the factory default frequency...
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... monitor another frequency while monitoring the Weather Radio in place of frequencies. 1 Press [PTT]+[MR]+[ ] (POWER). • The transceiver displays the memory channel number in the background: 1 Perform step 1 ~ 4 above. 2 Press [VFO] or [MR] and turn the Tuning control to select another frequency or memory channel. • "WX" remains on another frequency, Weather Alert function temporarily pauses. x If the transceiver is transmitting or receiving a signal on...
... monitor another frequency while monitoring the Weather Radio in place of frequencies. 1 Press [PTT]+[MR]+[ ] (POWER). • The transceiver displays the memory channel number in the background: 1 Perform step 1 ~ 4 above. 2 Press [VFO] or [MR] and turn the Tuning control to select another frequency or memory channel. • "WX" remains on another frequency, Weather Alert function temporarily pauses. x If the transceiver is transmitting or receiving a signal on...
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...). Program Scan You can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control. x If you have stored in Menu No. 7 (P.VFO) {page 93}. Program Scan monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that is stored in these memory channels. Note: x While scanning, you press [MONI/SQL], Band Scan temporarily pauses. x If you can limit the scanning frequency range. Before performing Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to resume scanning. There are 3 memory channel pairs (L0...
...). Program Scan You can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control. x If you have stored in Menu No. 7 (P.VFO) {page 93}. Program Scan monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that is stored in these memory channels. Note: x While scanning, you press [MONI/SQL], Band Scan temporarily pauses. x If you can limit the scanning frequency range. Before performing Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to resume scanning. There are 3 memory channel pairs (L0...
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... Menu Mode. • The transceiver checks for a signal on the Priority Channel every 3 seconds. • When the transceiver detects a signal on a Priority Channel with a CTCSS or DCS code programmed, the Priority Channel is not displaying the Priority Channel. Note: x If a signal is received on the Priority Channel, "Pr" blinks and the frequency changes to the Priority Channel. • If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the signal...
... Menu Mode. • The transceiver checks for a signal on the Priority Channel every 3 seconds. • When the transceiver detects a signal on a Priority Channel with a CTCSS or DCS code programmed, the Priority Channel is not displaying the Priority Channel. Note: x If a signal is received on the Priority Channel, "Pr" blinks and the frequency changes to the Priority Channel. • If you do not operate any control or key for 3 seconds after the signal...
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... activated. 4 Press any key other than [MENU], [MONI/SQL], and [LAMP] to CTCSS. Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions simultaneously. You can select a DCS code from among the 104 DCS codes listed in the table on the display, indicating that represents a 3-digit octal number. When DCS is ON, you turn the Tuning control, the selection cycles...
... activated. 4 Press any key other than [MENU], [MONI/SQL], and [LAMP] to CTCSS. Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions simultaneously. You can select a DCS code from among the 104 DCS codes listed in the table on the display, indicating that represents a 3-digit octal number. When DCS is ON, you turn the Tuning control, the selection cycles...
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... connecting the optional speaker microphone. x If the LOCK switch on the rear of the following key combinations to reprogram the keys on the speaker microphone. • Press Mic [1]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [1]. • Press Mic [2]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [2]. • Press Mic [3]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [3]. 2 Press a key or the key combination you want to assign to alternate VFO and Memory Recall Mode. 2 Tuning control (Up or Down) can also be programmed. 3 The light...
... connecting the optional speaker microphone. x If the LOCK switch on the rear of the following key combinations to reprogram the keys on the speaker microphone. • Press Mic [1]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [1]. • Press Mic [2]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [2]. • Press Mic [3]+[ ] (POWER) to reprogram Mic [3]. 2 Press a key or the key combination you want to assign to alternate VFO and Memory Recall Mode. 2 Tuning control (Up or Down) can also be programmed. 3 The light...
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...]+[ ] (POWER) to turn OFF Transceiver Lock. • The transceiver is defective. Please review these tables and the appropriate section(s) of difficulties are usually not caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. OFF. • The DC cable or connection is 88 control do not function. These problems are usually caused by circuit failure. Press [F] (1 s) to exit Channel Display Mode...
...]+[ ] (POWER) to turn OFF Transceiver Lock. • The transceiver is defective. Please review these tables and the appropriate section(s) of difficulties are usually not caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. OFF. • The DC cable or connection is 88 control do not function. These problems are usually caused by circuit failure. Press [F] (1 s) to exit Channel Display Mode...
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... memory channels. The receiving sound volume • The receiving station may be selected. Access Menu No. 29 (FMN) and select "ON". remote control) through the Speaker/ Microphone. 118 Page You cannot select the exact • The current frequency step 87 desired frequency using the Tuning control. Problem Solution Ref. You cannot recall any memory channel. • You have stored no data in Menu No. 1 (STP). • Programmable VFO frequency 93 range...
... memory channels. The receiving sound volume • The receiving station may be selected. Access Menu No. 29 (FMN) and select "ON". remote control) through the Speaker/ Microphone. 118 Page You cannot select the exact • The current frequency step 87 desired frequency using the Tuning control. Problem Solution Ref. You cannot recall any memory channel. • You have stored no data in Menu No. 1 (STP). • Programmable VFO frequency 93 range...
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SPECIFICATIONS General Market code Number of memory channels Antenna impedance (Connector type) Operating Voltage DC IN jack Battery terminal Grounding method Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) Current Transmit with H, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with M, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with L, 7.2 V (PB-43N) 122 TH-K2AT K, K2 M, M2 100 (50) + 9 special function memories 100 (50) + 8 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal) DC 6.0 ~ 9.0 V (7.2 V nominal) Negative ground 1.8 A or less 2.0 A or less 1.5 A or less 0.8 A or less
SPECIFICATIONS General Market code Number of memory channels Antenna impedance (Connector type) Operating Voltage DC IN jack Battery terminal Grounding method Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) Current Transmit with H, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with M, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with L, 7.2 V (PB-43N) 122 TH-K2AT K, K2 M, M2 100 (50) + 9 special function memories 100 (50) + 8 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal) DC 6.0 ~ 9.0 V (7.2 V nominal) Negative ground 1.8 A or less 2.0 A or less 1.5 A or less 0.8 A or less
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General Market code Number of memory channels Antenna impedance (Connector type) Operating Voltage DC IN jack Battery terminal Grounding method Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) Current Transmit with H, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with M, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with L, 7.2 V (PB-43N) TH-K2E TH-K2ET E E3 100 (50) + 8 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal) DC 6.0 ~ 9.0 V (7.2 V nominal) Negative ground 1.8 A or less 2.0 A or less 1.5 A or less 0.8 A or less 126
General Market code Number of memory channels Antenna impedance (Connector type) Operating Voltage DC IN jack Battery terminal Grounding method Transmit with H, 13.8 V (DC IN) Current Transmit with H, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with M, 7.2 V (PB-43N) Transmit with L, 7.2 V (PB-43N) TH-K2E TH-K2ET E E3 100 (50) + 8 special function memories 50Ω (SMA) DC 12.0 ~ 16.0 V (13.8 V nominal) DC 6.0 ~ 9.0 V (7.2 V nominal) Negative ground 1.8 A or less 2.0 A or less 1.5 A or less 0.8 A or less 126
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Frequency Step Size 86 Full Reset 111 H HLD (Menu No. 19 36 I Installing the Alkaline Batteries 2 the Antenna 4 the Belt Clip 5 the PB-43N Ni-MH Battery Pack 1 Internal Beats 116, 121 K Keys and Control 12, 13 L Lamp 88 Lock Function 88 L.OUT (Menu No. 12 67 M Manual Dialing 76 M.CH (Menu No. 13 41 MDF (Menu No. 15 49 Memory Channel Lockout 67 Naming a 48 Recalling 46 Transfer 50 Menu Access 24 Function List 26 Meter 15, 83 MHz Mode 20 Microphone PF Keys (optional 89 Microprocessor Reset 111 136
Frequency Step Size 86 Full Reset 111 H HLD (Menu No. 19 36 I Installing the Alkaline Batteries 2 the Antenna 4 the Belt Clip 5 the PB-43N Ni-MH Battery Pack 1 Internal Beats 116, 121 K Keys and Control 12, 13 L Lamp 88 Lock Function 88 L.OUT (Menu No. 12 67 M Manual Dialing 76 M.CH (Menu No. 13 41 MDF (Menu No. 15 49 Memory Channel Lockout 67 Naming a 48 Recalling 46 Transfer 50 Menu Access 24 Function List 26 Meter 15, 83 MHz Mode 20 Microphone PF Keys (optional 89 Microprocessor Reset 111 136
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... Channel 54 Reset Full 112 VFO 113 RESET (Menu No. 99 114 Reverse Function 38 S SAV (Menu No. 16 84 Scan All-Channel 63 Band 60 Call 64 Carrier-Operated Mode 68 Seek Mode 68 Time-Operated Mode 68 SCAN (Menu No. 11 68 SFT (Menu No. 6 32 Simplex Storing, Frequencies or Standard 44 SPD (Menu No. 33 80 Specifications 122 Squelch, Adjusting 18 Supplied Accessories vii SP/MIC 12, 89, 104 STP (Menu No. 1 86 Switching Power...
... Channel 54 Reset Full 112 VFO 113 RESET (Menu No. 99 114 Reverse Function 38 S SAV (Menu No. 16 84 Scan All-Channel 63 Band 60 Call 64 Carrier-Operated Mode 68 Seek Mode 68 Time-Operated Mode 68 SCAN (Menu No. 11 68 SFT (Menu No. 6 32 Simplex Storing, Frequencies or Standard 44 SPD (Menu No. 33 80 Specifications 122 Squelch, Adjusting 18 Supplied Accessories vii SP/MIC 12, 89, 104 STP (Menu No. 1 86 Switching Power...