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Brand | Kenwood |
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Model | TK-860G |
Category | Transceiver |
Language | English |
Steps for checking radio operation before final installation and testing with accessories.
Guidance on planning the physical installation, antenna, radio location, and DC power wiring.
Specifics for setting up a control station, including antenna and radio location.
Overview of the transceiver's controls and their functions, including front panel and microphone.
Lists the keys and their potential programmable functions for enhanced operation.
Detailed breakdown of front panel controls, programmable keys, and indicators.
Outlines how FPU enables programmable key functions for user customization.
Usage of Monitor function and Operator Selectable Tone (OST) for K market models.
Explanation of Single group scan and Multiple group scan types.
Procedure for temporarily deleting or adding channels during scan operations.
Configuration and operation of the time-out timer and PTT ID features.
Details on TOT pre-alert, re-key time, and reset time functionalities.
Functionality for selecting tone pairs on K market models for repeater access.
Details on DTMF and 2-Tone decoders, AND/OR logic, Auto Reset, and Dead Beat Disable.
Overview of User mode, Panel test mode, PC mode, and Firmware programming mode.
Instructions on how to access each operational mode via panel keys.
Specifics for entering Panel Test Mode and Panel Tuning Mode.
How to use PC Mode for programming via computer using KPG-46/56D.
Procedure for upgrading the transceiver's firmware using a PC.
How to transfer programming data between transceivers using a cloning cable.
How to enter and use the self programming mode for TK-860G.
Procedure for selecting the transceiver model within self programming mode.
How to configure individual channel settings using panel keys.
Configuration for Option Signalling (DTMF/2-TONE) and ID settings.
Settings for PTT ID, Begin of TX ID, and End of TX ID.
Assigning functions like Emergency, Home Channel, and Scan to the foot switch.
Settings for Minimum Volume, Off Hook Enable, Horn Alert Disable, and Time Out Timer.
Configuration of TOT timers and Clear to Transpond function.
Configuration of Dropout Delay Time and Dwell Time.
Disabling the Off Hook Scan function.
Settings for Digit Time, Inter Digit Time, First Digit Time, Delay, and Dial ID.
Settings for DTMF Hold Time and the Store and Send function.
Assignments for D Key, DTMF Code Signalling, Inter mediate Code, and Group Code.
Overview of realignment flow chart and TK-860G memory reset modes.
Details on the KCT-19 cable, its purpose, and installation.
Details on the KCT-18 cable and its ignition function.
Instructions to modify the transceiver for ignition key control of power/functions.
Instructions for installing the KAP-1 unit for Public Address/Horn Alert functions.
Explains the PLL circuit's role in generating frequencies and its control.
Detailed pin assignments and functions for the microprocessor IC502.
Instructions for entering and operating the TK-860G test mode.
Lists the necessary test equipment for transceiver alignment procedures.
Procedures for common adjustments, noting TK-862G requires FPU.
Procedures for adjusting transmitter parameters like Frequency and Power Output.
Procedures for tuning the transceiver's frequency and power output.
Procedures for adjusting high power and low power settings.