TX Power | Kenwood TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET, TH-K2AT guide

Note: A warning beep sounds even if you select Menu No. 27 (BP) OFF {page 85}.

TX INHIBIT

You can inhibit the transmission to prevent unauthorized individuals from transmitting, or to eliminate accidental transmissions while carrying the transceiver.

1Press [MENU].

2Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 25 (TXI).

3Press [MENU].

4Turn the Tuning control to select “ON”.

5Press [MENU] to store the setting or [PTT] to cancel.

•“TX INH” appears and an error beep sounds if the transceiver tries to transmit while TX Inhibit is ON.

TX POWER

To change the transmission output power, press [F], [PTT].

•Each time you press [F], [PTT] the icon cycles from ➞

➞ , and then back to .

The output power varies depending on the battery type and operating voltage. The table below shows the approximate output power when the transceiver operates with different types of battery or DC power sources.

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Kenwood TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET, TH-K2AT TX Power, To change the transmission output power, press F, PTT

Contents

TH-K2AT TH-K2E TH-K2ET Page TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET TH-K4AT, TH-K4E Models listed below are covered by this manual Precautions Contents Call Channel Iii Optional Accessories Operation Notices Thank YOU TH-K2AT Quantity Accessory TH-K2ET Quantity TH-K4AT TH-K4E KEY1, KEY2 Instruction What to DoKEY 1 s KEY1+KEY2 Preparation Installing Alkaline Batteries Insert or remove six AA LR6 Alkaline batteries Strap Installing the Belt Clip Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet Other than TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2Page DC-DC Converter Fuses 4 a Your First QSO Page TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT Getting Acquainted TH-K2E/ K4E E r t y ui o !0 !1 3!2 Page Page Adjusting the Volume Switching the Power ON/OFFPress Power briefly to switch the transceiver power on To switch the transceiver OFF, press Power again Turn the Tuning control to adjust the level Adjusting the SquelchPress F, MONI/SQL When you finish speaking, release PTT Selecting an Output PowerTransmitting MHz Mode Selecting a Frequency VFO Mode To enter 145.750 MHz Key Display 5 5 Example To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key Display 4 5 To enter 145.000 MHz Key Display To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key Display Example 5 Short cutTo change 145.200 MHz to 145.750 MHz Key Display Turn the Tuning control to select your desired Menu Menu SetupPress Menu Page Display Function Selections Tuning control DTMF.MR ARO2 ON/ OFF BCL CK1 PRI ON/ OFF Operating Through Repeaters Selecting an Offset Direction Programming an Offset Selecting an Offset Frequency Press Menu to store the setting or PTT to cancel Activating the Tone Function Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No T.CT.DCSPress Menu Selecting a Tone Frequency Appears when the Tone function is on TH-K2E/ ET/ K4E only Available Tone Frequencies Tone Frequency Hz TH-K2E/ K2ET only TH-K2AT K/ K2 only Appears when the function is on Press F, Menu 1 s to switch the function on or OFF Press Menu 1 s Memory Channels Odd-split channels allow Parameter Simplex Odd-Split Data listed below can be stored in each memory channelYes DCS code Storing Simplex Frequencies or Standard Repeater Frequencies Press PTT+MR Storing Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode Recalling a Memory Channel Using the Tuning Control Press MR to clear the channel data Blinking cursor appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to 6 digits Channel \ Channel Transfer Memory \ VFO Transfer Channel 0 ~ Channel 0 ~ L0/U0 ~ L2/U2, Pr, AL1 Press Call to recall the Call Channel Recalling the Call Channel Press F, Call Reprogramming the Call ChannelPress PTT+CALL Programming the Weather Radio Frequency Weather Alert TH-K2AT K/ K2 only Enabling a Weather Alert Press PTT+MR+ Power While transmitting Lamp Menu CALL1 Tuning control2 Tuning controlThen Scan Type Purpose ScanScans the Call channel Band Scan Storing a Program Scan Frequency Range Program ScanPress VFO Press MR to store the end frequency in the memory channel Performing Program Scan Press MR 1 s All-Channel ScanTo stop All-Channel Scan, press MR or PTT Call Scan Programming Priority Channels To quit Priority Scan, select OFF in step Using Priority Scan Icon disappears Carrier-Operated Mode Time-Operated Mode defaultSeek Mode Selective Call Using Ctcss Selecting a Ctcss Frequency Press Menu and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No CT Available Ctcss Tone Frequencies Press Menu to store the new setting or PTT to cancel Ctcss Freq. ID Scan DCS Using DCS Selecting a DCS Code Press Menu to store the new code or PTT to cancel DCS Code ID Scan Freq 1209 1336 1477 1633 Dtmf Functions Storing a Dtmf Number in Memory Dtmf TX Hold TH-K2AT/ ET/ K4AT only Turn the Tuning control to select a Dtmf code Transmitting a Stored Dtmf Number Adjusting the Pause Duration Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission Speed Dtmf KEY Lock Operator Conveniences APO Auto Power OFF PB-43N 11.0 10.0 BT-14 10.5 Battery Output Operating Time Hours Approx Release PTT to exit Beat Shift Busy Channel Lockout Freq. Step Size ModelKHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz To keep the light on continuously Press F, Lamp To illuminate the display and keys Press LampPress F 1 s Press F 1 s to unlock the keys Tuning Control Unlock + KEY Function Tuning2 Release MONI/SQL to return to normal operation Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 6 digits Turn the Tuning control to select a character Current programmable frequency range for the band appears Upper limit frequency blinks To change the transmission output power, press F, PTT TX Power BT-14 PB-43N 13.8 Battery Output Output Power Approx To turn OFF the VOX function, select OFF in step VOX GainPage VOX Delay Time VOX on Busy BC-21 BT-14 Battery Charger Battery Case 6 AA/ LR6 Optional AccessoriesClip Microphone with Headset with VOX/ PTT Earphone KHS-21 KSC-24 Headset Rapid Charger PB-43N DC Power Cable Cigarette Lighter PowerSMC-32 PC Interface Cable Speaker Microphone SMC-33 SMC-34 SP/MIC Jack Interfacing to Peripherals 105 Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No PC Using the MCP-1A Software Service Troubleshooting Service Note Cleaning Full Reset Initial SettingsVFO Reset Press F+ Power Performing ResetPress F to reset the transceiver Press VFO to reset the transceiver Press Menu to reset the transceiver Reset using the Menu Operating Voltage Receiving Signals in Cities Internal Beats Transmission Problem Solution 118 119 120 453.250 MHz 140.800 MHz, 153.600 MHz, 166.400 MHz 168.350 MHz General Specifications 123 Transmitter Receiver TH-K2E TH-K2ET 127 128 129 TH-K4AT TH-K4E 131 132 133 Index 106 ClearingDCS Menu No 111 Installing116 Menu 115 Offset101 107 Reprogramming Reset112 113 Tone Volume108 VOX Voice-Operated Transmission