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Kenwood TK-278G User Manual

Kenwood TK-278G
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1113-00 (K,M,C)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
TK-270G/ TK-370G
TK-278G/ TK-378G
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Kenwood TK-278G Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelTK-278G
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Models Covered by This Manual

Notices to the User

Important legal and operational notices for users regarding radio operation.

Safety

Awareness of hazards common to transceiver operation, including specific warnings.

FCC Warning

Information to the Digital Device User Required by the FCC

Compliance information for Class B digital devices and interference mitigation measures.

Precautions

Unpacking and Checking Equipment

Supplied Accessories

Lists and illustrates items included with the transceiver.

Preparation

Charging the Optional NiCd Battery Pack

Instructions for charging the NiCd battery pack before initial use.

Installing/ Removing the Optional NiCd Battery Pack

Guide for attaching and detaching the NiCd battery pack.

Installing the Antenna

Steps to screw the antenna onto the transceiver connector securely.

Installing the Belt Clip

Instructions for attaching the belt clip using supplied screws.

Installing the Hand Strap

Procedure for attaching the hand strap bracket and strap.

Installing the Cap over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks

How to install the cover for unused SP/MIC jacks.

Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone

Steps to connect and secure an optional speaker/microphone.

Getting Acquainted

Rotary encoder

Explanation of the rotary encoder's functions for channel selection and squelch adjustment.

LED indicator

Description of the LED indicator's colors and flashing patterns.

Power switch/ Volume control

How to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and adjust the volume.

PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch

Instructions for using the PTT switch to transmit.

Side 1 key

Details on the function of the Side 1 programmable key.

Side 2 key

Details on the function of the Side 2 programmable key.

o, •, <, > keys

Explanation of the programmable function keys o, •, <, and >.

DTMF keypad

Information about the DTMF keypad for number input.

SP/MIC jacks

Location for connecting external speaker/microphone accessories.

Display

Explanation of the icons and indicators displayed on the transceiver screen.

Programmable Auxiliary Functions

Operating Basics

Switching Power ON/OFF

Procedures for turning the transceiver on and off.

Adjusting the Volume

How to increase or decrease the audio volume level.

Selecting a Group or Channel

Method for choosing between different communication groups or channels.

Adjusting the Squelch Level

Guide to setting the squelch level to filter out background noise.

Placing a Call

Steps to initiate a voice transmission to another station.

Receiving a Call

How to receive incoming transmissions based on channel settings.

Channel Scan

Priority Scan

How the transceiver monitors a designated priority channel.

Channel Lockout

Procedure to exclude specific channels from the scanning sequence.

Revert Channel

Explanation of the revert channel function during scanning.

DTMF Calls

Manual Dialling

Instructions for manually entering DTMF numbers to make calls.

Storing DTMF Numbers

Steps to save DTMF numbers into memory locations.

Confirming Stored DTMF Numbers

How to view DTMF numbers stored in memory.

Dialling Stored DTMF Numbers

Method to call numbers stored in memory.

Clearing Stored DTMF Numbers

Procedure to delete DTMF numbers from memory.

Redialling

How to redial the last transmitted number.

Code Squelch

Receiving

How the transceiver behaves when receiving a signal with the correct Code Squelch.

Transmitting

Steps for transmitting using the Code Squelch feature.

Selective Call

Receiving

How the transceiver behaves when receiving a Selective Call.

Transmitting

Steps for transmitting using the Selective Call feature.

2-Tone Signalling

Receiving

How the transceiver behaves when receiving a 2-Tone signal.

Transmitting

Steps for transmitting using the 2-Tone Signalling feature.

Auxiliary Functions

Selecting an Output Power

How to switch between high and low transmit power levels.

Time-out Timer (TOT)

Explanation of the timer that limits continuous transmission duration.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

Prevents transmission on an already active channel.

Talk-Around

Allows direct communication without a repeater.

Reverse

Swaps transmit and receive frequencies for communication.

Battery Voltage Level

Monitors battery status and warns of low voltage.

Lamp

Controls the display backlight ON/OFF function.

Monitor

Allows listening to background noise or disabling signalling.

Beginning/ End of Transmission Signal

Signals used to access and release repeaters or phone systems.

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