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... complete privacy for your group before you to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). THANK YOU We are based on field testing and may vary with your operating conditions. Your KENWOOD 2-way radio is a precision device. OPERATING CONDITIONS Open locations (no obstructions...to 15 floors Note: The listed ranges are grateful for your conversations. • Automatic battery power saver, providing you with longer battery usage. • Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning. • Key lock, preventing you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings. ...
... complete privacy for your group before you to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). THANK YOU We are based on field testing and may vary with your operating conditions. Your KENWOOD 2-way radio is a precision device. OPERATING CONDITIONS Open locations (no obstructions...to 15 floors Note: The listed ranges are grateful for your conversations. • Automatic battery power saver, providing you with longer battery usage. • Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning. • Key lock, preventing you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings. ...
Instruction Manual
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...: It is important that the operator is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove the batteries from the transceiver. This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions, but it close to heating appliances. •...parked in gasoline service stations. • Do not operate your transceiver or charge your KENWOOD dealer. PRECAUTIONS • Refer service to adjust the transceiver for any transceiver. ii Contact your battery pack in exposure to long periods of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control...
...: It is important that the operator is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove the batteries from the transceiver. This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions, but it close to heating appliances. •...parked in gasoline service stations. • Do not operate your transceiver or charge your KENWOOD dealer. PRECAUTIONS • Refer service to adjust the transceiver for any transceiver. ii Contact your battery pack in exposure to long periods of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control...
Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 ORIENTATION 2 DISPLAY 3 PREPARATION 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES 5 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 6 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK 8 INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 GETTING STARTED 9 QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK 11 SCANNING THE CHANNELS 13 REVERT CHANNEL ... OPERATION 19 VOX BUSY LOCKOUT 20 PRIVACY TALK 21 OPERATING FEATURES 22 TRANSMISSION POWER 22 KEY LOCK 23 LAMP 23 TIME-OUT TIMER 24 BATTERY SAVE 25 BATTERY INDICATOR 26 CALLING ALERT TONES 27 iii
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 ORIENTATION 2 DISPLAY 3 PREPARATION 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES 5 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 6 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK 8 INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 GETTING STARTED 9 QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK 11 SCANNING THE CHANNELS 13 REVERT CHANNEL ... OPERATION 19 VOX BUSY LOCKOUT 20 PRIVACY TALK 21 OPERATING FEATURES 22 TRANSMISSION POWER 22 KEY LOCK 23 LAMP 23 TIME-OUT TIMER 24 BATTERY SAVE 25 BATTERY INDICATOR 26 CALLING ALERT TONES 27 iii
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... recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Quantity 1 1 - 1 - 1 B62-1590-XX 1 Belt hook (with screws) KNB-27N battery pack KSC-28 rapid charger (with holder and adapter) Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0691-XX - UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the...
... recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Quantity 1 1 - 1 - 1 B62-1590-XX 1 Belt hook (with screws) KNB-27N battery pack KSC-28 rapid charger (with holder and adapter) Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0691-XX - UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the...
Instruction Manual
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... when the transceiver keys are locked. 3 Appears when Incoming Call Notification is activated. Appears when Privacy Talk is set ). Blinks when the battery power is set up with its QT/ DQT setting (if it has been set to vibrate. Appears when the channel is low. Appears while... monitoring a channel. This icon is activated. Displays the approximate battery power remaining. DISPLAY Icon Description Appears when VOX is not used on this transceiver. Also displays various menus and menu settings.
... when the transceiver keys are locked. 3 Appears when Incoming Call Notification is activated. Appears when Privacy Talk is set ). Blinks when the battery power is set up with its QT/ DQT setting (if it has been set to vibrate. Appears when the channel is low. Appears while... monitoring a channel. This icon is activated. Displays the approximate battery power remaining. DISPLAY Icon Description Appears when VOX is not used on this transceiver. Also displays various menus and menu settings.
Instruction Manual
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...the pack from the transceiver body. 2 Install the battery pack as shown in the diagram. When removing the battery pack, pull on the ribbon that is not charged at the factory; Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours •...time. x Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the transceiver by fire. PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is attached to the pack to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Remove the battery cover from the rear of the battery by sliding it back and pulling ...
...the pack from the transceiver body. 2 Install the battery pack as shown in the diagram. When removing the battery pack, pull on the ribbon that is not charged at the factory; Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours •...time. x Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the transceiver by fire. PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is attached to the pack to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Remove the battery cover from the rear of the battery by sliding it back and pulling ...
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... with the slots on the transceiver, then firmly slide the cover into place. Note: x Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of battery life. Average battery life using low power: 8 hours Average battery life using high power: 4 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. 1 Remove...
... with the slots on the transceiver, then firmly slide the cover into place. Note: x Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of battery life. Average battery life using low power: 8 hours Average battery life using high power: 4 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. 1 Remove...
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... cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will interfere with a battery pack before charging. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may reduce the battery pack life due to normal. x Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped... Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. Note: x The ambient temperature should be damaged. x The battery pack life is over when its battery pack will increase to overcharging. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than ...
... cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will interfere with a battery pack before charging. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may reduce the battery pack life due to normal. x Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped... Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. Note: x The ambient temperature should be damaged. x The battery pack life is over when its battery pack will increase to overcharging. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than ...
Instruction Manual
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... slot. • It takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. 7 1 Plug the AC adapter cable ... the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack using the supplied holder or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging...
... slot. • It takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. 7 1 Plug the AC adapter cable ... the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack using the supplied holder or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging...
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... the transmission power: 1 Press the MENU key 3 times. • The icon and " " appear on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack (refer to confirm the setting. 22 Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther, in case the other party is selected.
... the transmission power: 1 Press the MENU key 3 times. • The icon and " " appear on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack (refer to confirm the setting. 22 Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther, in case the other party is selected.
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... PTT, MON, or CAL key to finish your message before the Time-out Timer expires. 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (lamp off), " " (lamp on battery power consumption. To stop transmitting and a tone will allow you time to exit Setting Mode. This function is to resume transmitting. You can continuously transmit...
... PTT, MON, or CAL key to finish your message before the Time-out Timer expires. 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (lamp off), " " (lamp on battery power consumption. To stop transmitting and a tone will allow you time to exit Setting Mode. This function is to resume transmitting. You can continuously transmit...
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... select " " (3 minutes) or " " (10 minutes). 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to give you the most out of your battery power. While using the transceiver, battery save function decreases the amount of non-operation occurs again. You can turn this feature OFF until 10 seconds of power used when... a signal is not being performed. The battery save will switch this function ON or OFF: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver ...
... select " " (3 minutes) or " " (10 minutes). 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to give you the most out of your battery power. While using the transceiver, battery save function decreases the amount of non-operation occurs again. You can turn this feature OFF until 10 seconds of power used when... a signal is not being performed. The battery save will switch this function ON or OFF: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver ...
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...battery voltage level is remaining. When using alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this function OFF. 26 BATTERY INDICATOR When turned ON, the battery indicator on ) or " " (battery save on the display lets you release the PTT switch. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery..., MON, or CAL key to recharge the battery pack Note: This feature does not measure the accurate battery voltage when using alkaline batteries in place of the supplied battery pack, turn this time. When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver...
...battery voltage level is remaining. When using alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this function OFF. 26 BATTERY INDICATOR When turned ON, the battery indicator on ) or " " (battery save on the display lets you release the PTT switch. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery..., MON, or CAL key to recharge the battery pack Note: This feature does not measure the accurate battery voltage when using alkaline batteries in place of the supplied battery pack, turn this time. When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver...
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... the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (battery indicator on) to " " (battery indicator off). 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Pressing the CAL key before making the call will send your...
... the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (battery indicator on) to " " (battery indicator off). 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Pressing the CAL key before making the call will send your...
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VOX PTT PTT KHS-21 (Headset) 35 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES KNB-27N (Ni-MH battery pack) KSC-28 (Battery charger) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) KHS-1 (Headset) SENS.
VOX PTT PTT KHS-21 (Headset) 35 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES KNB-27N (Ni-MH battery pack) KSC-28 (Battery charger) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) KHS-1 (Headset) SENS.
Instruction Manual
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...Vibration)/ 3 (Tone+Vibration) OFF 28 3 Calling Alert Tone Tone 1/ 4/ 5/ 6 2/ 3/ Tone 1 27 4 Lamp OFF/ ON/ Auto Auto 23 5 Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON OFF 31 6 Battery Indicator OFF/ ON ON 26 7 Scan Function ON/ OFF OFF 13 8 Time-out Timer 3/ 10 minutes 3 minutes 24 9 Beep ON/ OFF ON 31 10... Battery Save ON/ OFF ON 25 11 VOX Gain OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3 OFF 17 12 0.1/ 0.3/ 0.5/ VOX Delay Time 1.0/ 1.5/ 3.0 seconds 0.5 seconds 18 13 VOX ...
...Vibration)/ 3 (Tone+Vibration) OFF 28 3 Calling Alert Tone Tone 1/ 4/ 5/ 6 2/ 3/ Tone 1 27 4 Lamp OFF/ ON/ Auto Auto 23 5 Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON OFF 31 6 Battery Indicator OFF/ ON ON 26 7 Scan Function ON/ OFF OFF 13 8 Time-out Timer 3/ 10 minutes 3 minutes 24 9 Beep ON/ OFF ON 31 10... Battery Save ON/ OFF ON 25 11 VOX Gain OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3 OFF 17 12 0.1/ 0.3/ 0.5/ VOX Delay Time 1.0/ 1.5/ 3.0 seconds 0.5 seconds 18 13 VOX ...
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... is malfunctioning for no apparent reason. Make sure all group members change the settings on your group. Solution • The batteries or battery pack may be too far away. Make sure you are within range of the other members in your group. • Other... using the same frequency bank (bank A: simplex operation or bank B: semi-duplex operation) as described on the channel. The transceiver is finished. Battery power dies shortly after charging. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. Cannot talk to match the new QT/ DQT setting. •...
... is malfunctioning for no apparent reason. Make sure all group members change the settings on your group. Solution • The batteries or battery pack may be too far away. Make sure you are within range of the other members in your group. • Other... using the same frequency bank (bank A: simplex operation or bank B: semi-duplex operation) as described on the channel. The transceiver is finished. Battery power dies shortly after charging. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. Cannot talk to match the new QT/ DQT setting. •...