Kenwood TK-862HG User Manual

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Kenwood TK-862HG Specifications

General

Type	Mobile Transceiver
Frequency Range	450-490 MHz
Output Power	25W
Audio Output	2W
Channel Spacing	12.5 / 25 kHz
Channel Capacity	128 Channels
Power Supply	13.8V DC ±15%

Summary

Operating Features

Emergency Mode Operation

Procedure for entering emergency mode and its behavior during transmission and reception.

Radio Password (TK-860HG Only)

Instructions for setting and entering a password to use the TK-860HG transceiver.

Realigning the Transceiver

Clone Mode Data Transfer

Process for transferring programming data between radios using the clone mode feature.

Installation Procedures

Emergency Mode Installation

Installing a foot switch and modifying the power circuit for emergency mode operation.

Exploded View (TK-860HG)

Exploded View (TK-862HG)

Adjustment Procedures

Test Mode Operation (TK-860HG)

Operating features and controls available in TK-860HG test mode for diagnostics and tuning.

Signalling Settings

Table of signaling numbers (1-12) and their corresponding RX/TX settings for tuning.

Transceiver Tuning Preparations

Requirements and setup for tuning the transceiver, including test equipment and power supply.

Transceiver Tuning Process

Procedure to enter tuning mode and adjust settings via LCD and buttons for optimal performance.

Tuning Mode Parameters

Detailed adjustment parameters for frequency, power, deviation, and squelch using the tuning mode.

Alignment Test Equipment

List of necessary test equipment and their major specifications for performing alignment.

Common Adjustment Section

Common adjustments for TK-862HG using FPU, including PLL lock voltage settings.

Receiver Section Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting discriminator, sensitivity, and squelch for the receiver section.

Squelch Operation Check

QT Settings Check

Transmitter Section Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting frequency, power output, and power check for the transmitter.

Modulation Balance Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting modulation balance in wide mode for clear audio transmission.

Maximum Deviation Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting maximum frequency deviation in wide mode for optimal FM transmission.

Microphone Sensitivity Check

QT Deviation Adjustment

DQT Deviation Adjustment

DTMF Deviation Adjustment

Tone Deviation Adjustment

Level Diagram

Receiver Section Signal Levels

Transmitter Section Signal Levels

Specifications

General Specifications

Receiver Performance

Receiver performance specifications: sensitivity, selectivity, intermodulation, and audio power.

Transmitter Performance

Transmitter performance specifications: RF power, harmonics, modulation, noise, and distortion.