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Kenwood TK-890H User Manual

Kenwood TK-890H
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TK-690 series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
© B62-0970-20 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
TK-790 series
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
GRP
POWER
TX
VOL
CH
BUSY
SCAN OPT OSTA B CMON
CALL
SP
MON
SCN
GRP
VOL
CH
POWER
TX
BUSY
TK-890 series
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

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Kenwood TK-890H Specifications

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BrandKenwood
ModelTK-890H
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notices to the User

Safety Warnings

General safety awareness for transceiver operation and specific hazards.

Explosive Atmospheres Warning

Precautions for operating transceiver near flammable substances.

Radio Frequency Injury Warning

Avoid proximity to antenna during transmission to prevent burns.

Dynamite Blasting Caps Warning

Keep transceiver off near blasting caps to prevent explosion.

FCC Warnings

Information on unauthorized modifications and RF interference compliance.

Unpacking and Checking Equipment

Supplied Accessories

Lists all items included with the transceiver, with part numbers.

Preparation

Tools Required

Lists necessary tools, including drill bit sizes, for transceiver installation.

Power Cable Connection

Step-by-step guide to connect the power cable to the vehicle's battery.

Installing the Transceiver

Installation Procedure

Detailed instructions for securely mounting the transceiver and connecting components.

Getting Acquainted

Basic Front Panel (KCH-10)

Identifies and explains controls on the KCH-10 front panel.

Basic Panel Display

Explains the indicators and display elements of the transceiver.

Full-featured Front Panel (KCH-11)

Front Panel Controls (KCH-11)

Identifies and explains controls on the KCH-11 full-featured front panel.

Full-featured Panel Display

Explains the indicators and display elements for the full-featured panel.

Rear Panel and Microphone

Rear Panel Connectors

Details the connectors and ports on the rear of the transceiver.

Microphone Operation

Describes the microphone and its PTT switch function.

Programmable Functions

Channel/Group Selection

Controls for increasing/decreasing channel or group selection.

Channel Name Display

Switches display between channel number and alphanumeric name.

Auxiliary Output Ports

Turns auxiliary output ports (AUX A, B, C) ON or OFF.

Direct Channel Selection

Directly selects specific group/channel directories.

Scan List Management

Adds or temporarily deletes channels/groups from scanning.

Display Dimmer

Adjusts display brightness and backlight.

Emergency Call Function

Initiates an emergency call, requires ANI board.

Horn Alert Function

Activates horn alert for incoming calls with specific signaling.

Home Channel Selection

Selects pre-programmed Home Channel (fixed or toggle).

Intercom Feature

Enables intercom communication between control heads.

Monitor Function

Cancels squelch or unmutes audio for 2 seconds.

Scrambler Board

Enables/disables scrambler board and changes code.

Operator Selectable Tone

Selects signaling tone from QT/DQT list.

Public Address Amplifier

Uses transceiver as a PA amplifier.

Channel Recall

Selects the last called channel during scanning.

Scan Function

Starts or stops scanning sequence, with hook options.

Speaker Output Selection

Switches audio output between internal and external speakers.

Speaker Mute Function

Mutes speaker audio from another control head.

Squelch Level Adjustment

Manually adjusts the squelch level.

Talk Around Mode

Enables direct communication without repeater.

Basic Operations

Power Switching

How to turn the transceiver on and off.

Volume Adjustment

How to control the audio volume using the VOL control.

Group Selection

How to choose a group using keys or controls.

Channel Selection

How to choose a channel using keys or controls.

Making a Call

Steps to make a call using the microphone and PTT.

DTMF Calls

Manual DTMF Dialing

How to manually dial a DTMF number.

Redialing DTMF Numbers

How to redial the last entered DTMF number.

Auto Dialing and Storage

How to store and recall DTMF numbers automatically.

Managing Stored DTMF Numbers

How to confirm, send, and clear stored DTMF numbers.

Other Transceiver Functions

Time-out Timer (TOT)

Limits transmission time to prevent continuous keying.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

Prevents transmission on an occupied channel.

Operator Selectable Priority Channel

Sets priority channels for monitoring.

2-Tone/ DTMF Signaling

Enables selective calling and alerts upon receiving codes.

Roll Over/ Dead End Behavior

Configures channel/group number behavior at limits.

Dead Beat Disable (DBD)

Manages acknowledgment signals and transmission status.

Timed Power Off

Automatically turns off transceiver based on vehicle ignition.

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