TH-K2AT K/ K2 only, TH-K2E/ K2ET only | Kenwood TH-K4AT, TH-KAE

AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET (TH-K2AT/ E/ ET ONLY)

This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency on the 2 m band. The transceiver is programmed for offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association.

TH-K2AT K/ K2 only

144.0		145.5		146.4		147.0		147.6
145.1			146.0		146.6		147.4		148.0 MHz

	S	–	S	+	S	–	+	S	–

S: Simplex

This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

TH-K2E/ K2ET only

144.0		145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz
	S		–	S

	S: Simplex

Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when the Reverse function is ON {page 38}. However, pressing [F], [MENU] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies.

1Press [MENU].

2Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 9 (ARO).

3Press [MENU].

4Turn the Tuning control to switch the function “ON” (default) or “OFF”.

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

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Kenwood TH-K4AT, TH-KAE, TH-K2ET instruction manual TH-K2AT K/ K2 only, TH-K2E/ K2ET only

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 DoKEY1, KEY2 KEY 1 s 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 To switch the transceiver OFF, press Power again Switching the Power ON/OFFAdjusting the Volume Press Power briefly to switch the transceiver power on Adjusting the Squelch Turn the Tuning control to adjust the levelPress F, MONI/SQL Selecting an Output Power When you finish speaking, release PTTTransmitting 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 Example 5 Short cut To change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key DisplayTo change 145.200 MHz to 145.750 MHz Key Display Menu Setup Turn the Tuning control to select your desired MenuPress 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 Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No T.CT.DCS Activating the Tone FunctionPress 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 Data listed below can be stored in each memory channel Parameter Simplex Odd-SplitYes 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 Reprogramming the Call Channel Press F, CallPress PTT+CALL Programming the Weather Radio Frequency Weather Alert TH-K2AT K/ K2 only Enabling a Weather Alert Press PTT+MR+ Power Tuning control While transmitting Lamp Menu CALL1 Tuning control2Then Scan Scan Type PurposeScans the Call channel Band Scan Program Scan Storing a Program Scan Frequency RangePress VFO Press MR to store the end frequency in the memory channel Performing Program Scan All-Channel Scan Press MR 1 sTo 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 Time-Operated Mode default Carrier-Operated ModeSeek 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 25 kHz ModelFreq. Step Size KHz 12.5 kHz Press F 1 s to unlock the keys To illuminate the display and keys Press LampTo keep the light on continuously Press F, Lamp Press F 1 s 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 KHS-21 KSC-24 Headset Rapid Charger Optional AccessoriesBC-21 BT-14 Battery Charger Battery Case 6 AA/ LR6 Clip Microphone with Headset with VOX/ PTT Earphone PC Interface Cable Speaker Microphone DC Power Cable Cigarette Lighter PowerPB-43N SMC-32 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 Initial Settings Full ResetVFO Reset Performing Reset Press F+ PowerPress 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 Clearing 106DCS Menu No Menu Installing111 116 107 Offset115 101 113 ResetReprogramming 112 VOX Voice-Operated Transmission VolumeTone 108