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Kenwood TK-880 series User Manual

Kenwood TK-880 series
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TK-780 series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
© B62-1549-00 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
KENWOOD CORPORATION
TK-880 series
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-980
800 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-981
900 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
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Kenwood TK-880 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels128
Output Power25-45W
Weight1.2 kg
Modulation16K0F3E
Channel Spacing25 kHz / 12.5 kHz

Summary

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

PRECAUTIONS

Outlines important safety measures to prevent fire, injury, and equipment damage.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Details the items included with the transceiver package, such as cables, bracket, and manual.

PREPARATION

TOOLS REQUIRED

Lists the specific tools and drill bit sizes needed for transceiver installation.

POWER CABLE CONNECTION

Guides on how to safely connect the transceiver's power cable to the vehicle's battery system.

INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER

ORIENTATION

FRONT PANEL AND MICROPHONE

Detailed description of the transceiver's front panel layout, buttons, display, and microphone connections.

DISPLAY

REAR PANEL

Identifies and describes the connectors located on the rear of the transceiver unit.

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

Instructions on how to turn the transceiver unit on and off using the power switch.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Explains how to increase or decrease the audio output volume of the transceiver.

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

Describes the function that limits continuous transmission time to prevent channel overuse.

TRUNKING FORMAT

TRUNKED OPERATION

Details the procedures for operating the transceiver in a trunked radio system.

Placing a Dispatch Call

Step-by-step guide on how to initiate a dispatch communication in trunked mode.

Placing a Telephone Call

Instructions for making a voice call using the telephone network via the transceiver.

CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

Transmitting

Describes the process of sending voice communications in conventional mode.

Receiving

Details how to listen to incoming transmissions in conventional mode.

SCANNING OPERATIONS

Scan Lockout

Explains how to manually exclude specific channels or systems from the scanning sequence.

Scan Revert

Describes how the transceiver selects the next channel to monitor after a scan stops.

GROUP SCAN

Details the function that scans groups within a system, useful for multi-group systems.

CONVENTIONAL FORMAT DETAILS

Transmitting

Details the process of sending voice transmissions in conventional mode for specific models.

Receiving

Details the process of receiving voice transmissions in conventional mode for specific models.

SCANNING FEATURES

Priority Scan

Explains how the transceiver automatically switches to a pre-programmed priority channel.

2-TONE SIGNALLING

Describes the function that uses two-tone codes to open the squelch for incoming calls.

FleetSync™ PAGING FUNCTION

KEY FUNCTIONS

Explains the role of specific keys in operating the FleetSync™ paging system.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Describes additional capabilities like short messages and GPS reporting.

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)

Transmitting

Guides on how to initiate a selective call to a particular station or group.

Receiving

Describes how to respond to an incoming selective call.

Reviewing Caller IDs in the Stack Memory

Instructions on how to view previously received caller identification information.

STATUS MESSAGE

Transmitting

Guides on how to send a status message to another unit.

Receiving

Explains how incoming status messages are displayed and handled.

Automatic Status Response

Describes the feature where the transceiver automatically sends a status upon request.

DTMF CALLS

MAKING A DTMF CALL

Step-by-step instructions for initiating DTMF calls, either manually or stored.

DTMF SIGNALLING

DBD (DEAD BEAT DISABLE)

Describes the function that disables transmit or receive modes upon receiving a specific code.

AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES

NOTICES TO THE USER

SAFETY

Highlights general safety awareness required for transceiver operation.

FCC WARNING

Details FCC regulations regarding radio frequency energy and potential interference.

Terminal Descriptions

MIC Modular

Describes the pinout and functions of the microphone connector and its related signals.

Antenna Terminal

Specifies the impedance and characteristics of the antenna connection.

Power input connector

Details the connections for supplying power to the transceiver.

MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Mounting

Instructions on proper antenna placement to ensure safe RF exposure distances.

Vehicle installation

Guidance on mounting antennas on vehicles while adhering to safety regulations.

Base Station Installation

Recommendations for installing base station antennas outdoors safely.

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