BK Radio KNG - User Manual

Contents
Federal Communications Commission Regulations ......................... 5
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards ........................................ 5
Industry Canada Compliance ........................................................... 5
FCC Requirements ...................................................................... 6
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines ........................... 8
Radio Controls ........................................................................... 10
LCD Display ............................................................................... 11
Status Indicators ..............................................................................11
Alphanumeric Label Options............................................................11
Buttons and Labels ..........................................................................12
Battery Installation and Removal ............................................. 13
Installing the Battery ........................................................................13
Removing the Battery ......................................................................13
Battery Care and Maintenance ................................................ 14
Antenna Installation and Removal ........................................... 14
Programmable Switch and Button Functions ......................... 15
Switch Options .................................................................................15
Buttons Options ...............................................................................15
Menu Options...................................................................................15
Preset Menu Items ...........................................................................15
Keypad Menu Operation ..................................................................16
Preset Menu Items ...........................................................................16
Basic Radio Operation .............................................................. 17
Receive ............................................................................................17
Transmit ...........................................................................................17
Channel Zone Selection ............................................................ 18
Code Guard Operation .............................................................. 19
Analog Squelch Control ...................................................................19
APCO Project 25 Squelch Control ...................................................19
Code Guard Receive ...................................................................... 20
Code Guard Transmit ...................................................................... 20

Summary

Federal Communications Commission Regulations

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Details compliance with national and international standards for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

Introduction

FCC Requirements

Safety Precautions

Lists safety warnings for operating the radio, such as avoiding blasting caps and explosive atmospheres.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines

Guidelines

Lists guidelines for controlling RF exposure, such as not removing the label and accompanying users with instructions.

Operating Instructions

Provides operational steps to control RF exposure, including talk time limits and radio positioning.

Radio Controls

LCD Display

Buttons and Labels

Battery Installation and Removal

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the battery pack to the radio.

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for detaching the battery pack from the radio.

Antenna Installation and Removal

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for connecting and securing the antenna to the radio.

Removing the Antenna

Instructions for detaching the antenna from the radio.

Programmable Switch and Button Functions

Keypad Menu Operation

Basic Radio Operation

Receive

Details the steps and indicators for receiving signals on the radio.

Transmit

Details the steps and indicators for transmitting signals from the radio.

Channel Zone Selection

Code Guard Operation

Analog Squelch Control

APCO Project 25 Squelch Control

Mixed Mode Operation

Mixed Mode Talkback

DTMF;ANI Operation

Encryption Operation

Required Setup

Details prerequisites like encryption keys and key fill devices for secure operation.

Operation

Transmit Encryption Key Selection

Zeroization

Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR)

Keyset Viewing and Selecting

Tactical OTAR Option (KZA0584)

Sending Keys

General Options

Repeater Talkaround (TA)

Squelch Adjust (SQL)

Tx Digital (TXD)

Tx Power (LPW)

Scan Options

Channel Scan (SCAN)

Priority Scan (PRI)

Scan List Add;Delete

Zone Scan (ZSCN)

Zone Scan List Add;Delete

Emergency Signalling Options

Placing an Emergency Call

Unit-to-Unit Call Options

Individual Call (U2 U)

Encryption Options

Tx Secure (TXS)

Zeroize Keys (ZER)

Rekey Request (RKY) (OTAR equipped radios)

Pick List Options

Keypad Programming Options

Programming P25 ID Unit Call;Receive List

Programming User Selectable Transmit Tones

Programming User Selectable Network Access Codes

Programming User Selectable Talkgroup IDs

Keypad Programming

Programming Channel Information

Receive Frequency

Receive Mode

Receive Code Guard

Receive Network Access Code

Squelch Mode

Transmit Frequency

Transmit Mode

Transmit Code Guard

Transmit Network Access Code

Talkgroup ID

Encryption Secure Mode (Encrypted models)

Encryption Key (Encrypted models)

Programming Zone Parameters

Priority 1 Channel

Transmit on Priority 1 Channel

Priority 2 Channel

Programming Global Parameters

Global Priority 1 Channel

Global Priority 1 Zone

Tx on Global Priority 1 Channel

Global Priority 2 Channel

Global Priority 2 Zone

TX Time Out Timer

Backlight Mode

Backlight Duration

Password

Radio Cloning

BK Radio KNG Specifications

General

Weight	12.3 oz (without battery)
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Operating Temperature	-22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
P25 Compliance	P25 Phase 1 & 2 compliant
Encryption	AES, DES
GPS	Optional
Frequency Range	VHF: 136-174 MHz, UHF: 380-520 MHz