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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TH-K2AT TH-K2E TH-K2ET 430MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TH-K4AT TH-K4E © B62-1696-00 (K, K2, E, E3, M, M2) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TH-K2AT TH-K2E TH-K2ET 430MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TH-K4AT TH-K4E © B62-1696-00 (K, K2, E, E3, M, M2) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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... found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. NOTICE TO THE USER One or more of the following statements...
... found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. NOTICE TO THE USER One or more of the following statements...
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For accessories supplied with each model. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET TH-K4AT, TH-K4E MARKET CODES Kn: The Americas En: Europe Mn: General (Where n represents a variation number.) The market code is printed on the available operating frequencies within each model, refer to the product specifications {pages 122 ~ 133} for information on the bar-code label of the carton box. Refer to pages vii ~ ix.
For accessories supplied with each model. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET TH-K4AT, TH-K4E MARKET CODES Kn: The Americas En: Europe Mn: General (Where n represents a variation number.) The market code is printed on the available operating frequencies within each model, refer to the product specifications {pages 122 ~ 133} for information on the bar-code label of the carton box. Refer to pages vii ~ ix.
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The transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on unstable surfaces. • ... precautions to heating appliances. • Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on the transceiver. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. • When connecting...
The transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation. • When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on unstable surfaces. • ... precautions to heating appliances. • Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on the transceiver. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. • When connecting...
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...COVERED BY THIS MANUAL MARKET CODES PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS i THANK YOU vi FEATURES vi SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES vii WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED x PREPARATION 1 INSTALLING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 2 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 4 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K/ K2... 4 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 5 CHARGING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2 6 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 8 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED...
...COVERED BY THIS MANUAL MARKET CODES PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS i THANK YOU vi FEATURES vi SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES vii WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED x PREPARATION 1 INSTALLING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK 1 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES 2 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 4 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K/ K2... 4 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 5 CHARGING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2 6 CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET 8 CONNECTING TO A REGULATED...
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... Freq. ID Scan 72 DCS 73 Using DCS 73 Selecting a DCS Code 74 DCS Code ID Scan 75 DTMF FUNCTIONS 76 MANUAL DIALING (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT ONLY 76 DTMF TX Hold (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT only 77 AUTOMATIC DIALER 77 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory 77 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 79 Adjusting...
... Freq. ID Scan 72 DCS 73 Using DCS 73 Selecting a DCS Code 74 DCS Code ID Scan 75 DTMF FUNCTIONS 76 MANUAL DIALING (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT ONLY 76 DTMF TX Hold (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT only 77 AUTOMATIC DIALER 77 Storing a DTMF Number in Memory 77 Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number 79 Adjusting...
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... transceiver features a 5-watt transmitter and various selective calls without installing options. As you learn how to use this transceiver is pursuing "user friendliness". Allow the manual to manage the memory channel contents. • Built-in the coming years. It has been developed by a team of excellence and innovation in Menu Mode... functions. • Optional PC software is available to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in VOX function vi Consider this KENWOOD TH-K2AT/ E/ ET, TH-K4AT/ E transceiver. THANK YOU Thank you are configuring. in...
... transceiver features a 5-watt transmitter and various selective calls without installing options. As you learn how to use this transceiver is pursuing "user friendliness". Allow the manual to manage the memory channel contents. • Built-in the coming years. It has been developed by a team of excellence and innovation in Menu Mode... functions. • Optional PC software is available to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in VOX function vi Consider this KENWOOD TH-K2AT/ E/ ET, TH-K4AT/ E transceiver. THANK YOU Thank you are configuring. in...
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W08-0960-XX 1 - - - C B62-1695-XX - - - 1 I B62-1702-XX - - - - Instruction Manual E B62-1696-XX 1 1 1 1 S B62-1697-XX 1 1 - - G B62-1699-XX - - - - vii F B62-1757-XX - - - - D B62-1758-XX - - - - Warranty card - 11-- Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K2AT K K2 M M2 Belt hook (w/ screws) Antenna J29-0709-XX 1 1 1 1 T90-1018-XX 1 1 1 1 Strap Battery case J69-0342...
W08-0960-XX 1 - - - C B62-1695-XX - - - 1 I B62-1702-XX - - - - Instruction Manual E B62-1696-XX 1 1 1 1 S B62-1697-XX 1 1 - - G B62-1699-XX - - - - vii F B62-1757-XX - - - - D B62-1758-XX - - - - Warranty card - 11-- Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K2AT K K2 M M2 Belt hook (w/ screws) Antenna J29-0709-XX 1 1 1 1 T90-1018-XX 1 1 1 1 Strap Battery case J69-0342...
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I B62-1702-XX - 1 F B62-1757-XX - 1 D B62-1758-XX - 1 Warranty card - - 1 ix Ni-MH battery W09-0991-XX - 1 Charger W08-0959-XX - 1 W08-0960-XX - - Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K4AT TH-K4E M2 E3 Belt hook (w/ screws) J29-0709-XX 1 1 Antenna T90-1019-XX 1 1 Strap J69-0342-XX 1 1 Battery case A02-3817-XX 1 - E B62-1696-XX 1 1 S B62-1697-XX - 1 G B62-1699-XX - 1 Instruction Manual C B62-1695-XX 1 -
I B62-1702-XX - 1 F B62-1757-XX - 1 D B62-1758-XX - 1 Warranty card - - 1 ix Ni-MH battery W09-0991-XX - 1 Charger W08-0959-XX - 1 W08-0960-XX - - Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-K4AT TH-K4E M2 E3 Belt hook (w/ screws) J29-0709-XX 1 1 Antenna T90-1019-XX 1 1 Strap J69-0342-XX 1 1 Battery case A02-3817-XX 1 - E B62-1696-XX 1 1 S B62-1697-XX - 1 G B62-1699-XX - 1 Instruction Manual C B62-1695-XX 1 -
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... slightly different from country to country, the following meter band descriptions are more than two keys, press and hold KEY1 down each key in this manual. • 2 m band: 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz • 70 cm band: 430 ~ 440 MHz x Press and hold KEY, then switch ON the transceiver...
... slightly different from country to country, the following meter band descriptions are more than two keys, press and hold KEY1 down each key in this manual. • 2 m band: 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz • 70 cm band: 430 ~ 440 MHz x Press and hold KEY, then switch ON the transceiver...
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The instructions below ). 10 If you encounter problems or there is something you ready to give your voice on the air right away. YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST QSO Are you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this chapter should get your transceiver a quick try? Reading this manual. 1 Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON (TH-K2AT/ E/ ET example shown below are intended only for a quick guide.
The instructions below ). 10 If you encounter problems or there is something you ready to give your voice on the air right away. YOUR FIRST QSO FIRST QSO Are you would like to know more, read the detailed explanations given later in this chapter should get your transceiver a quick try? Reading this manual. 1 Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON (TH-K2AT/ E/ ET example shown below are intended only for a quick guide.
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If the station's signal is ON. Note: You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. REVERSE FUNCTION The Reverse function exchanges a separate reception and transmission frequency. So, ...
If the station's signal is ON. Note: You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. REVERSE FUNCTION The Reverse function exchanges a separate reception and transmission frequency. So, ...
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... are transmitted and monitored through the speaker. Many repeaters in sequence on the rightmost column. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold [PTT] to recall later for speed dialing. MANUAL DIALING (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT ONLY) The numeric keypad functions as a DTMF keypad; You can store a DTMF number (16...
... are transmitted and monitored through the speaker. Many repeaters in sequence on the rightmost column. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold [PTT] to recall later for speed dialing. MANUAL DIALING (TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT ONLY) The numeric keypad functions as a DTMF keypad; You can store a DTMF number (16...
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... using this headset. When you operate the VOX function, you have begun speaking into the microphone. VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the Transmission Mode each time you want to Transmission Mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you must use an optional microphone (KHS...
... using this headset. When you operate the VOX function, you have begun speaking into the microphone. VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the Transmission Mode each time you want to Transmission Mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you must use an optional microphone (KHS...
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... exit Channel Display Mode. 117 Problem Solution Ref. ON (the " " icon is 2, 6 display when the transceiver discharged. Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this instruction manual before assuming your transceiver is in the following tables are usually caused by circuit failure. Page Nothing appears on the • The battery pack is...
... exit Channel Display Mode. 117 Problem Solution Ref. ON (the " " icon is 2, 6 display when the transceiver discharged. Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this instruction manual before assuming your transceiver is in the following tables are usually caused by circuit failure. Page Nothing appears on the • The battery pack is...
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.... 34 77 DT.L (Menu No. 36 81 DTMF Adjusting the Pause Duration 80 Adjusting the, Tone Transmission Speed 80 Automatic Dialer 77 Key Lock 81 Manual Dialing 76 Storing a, Number in memory 77 Transmitting a Stored, Number 79 TX hold 77 DTMF.MR (Menu No. 32 77 E ENC (Menu No. 30 89...
.... 34 77 DT.L (Menu No. 36 81 DTMF Adjusting the Pause Duration 80 Adjusting the, Tone Transmission Speed 80 Automatic Dialer 77 Key Lock 81 Manual Dialing 76 Storing a, Number in memory 77 Transmitting a Stored, Number 79 TX hold 77 DTMF.MR (Menu No. 32 77 E ENC (Menu No. 30 89...
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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