Kenwood TH-K2AT, TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET specs

Press [F], [MENU] (1 s) to switch the function ON (or OFF).

•“” appears when the function is ON.

•While direct contact is possible, “” blinks.

Note:

◆Pressing [PTT] switch causes the “” icon to quit blinking.

◆ASC can be activated while operating in Simplex mode. However, it does not change the Transmission/ Reception frequencies.

◆ASC does not function during scan.

◆ASC does not function while Weather Alert function is activated (TH-K2AT K/ K2 only) {page 55}.

◆Activating ASC while using Reverse, turns Reverse function OFF.

◆If you recall a memory channel or the Call Channel that contains a Reverse ON status, ASC is switched OFF.

◆ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3 seconds.

TONE FREQ. ID SCAN

This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You can use this function to determine which tone frequency is required by accessing your local repeater.

1Press [MENU].

2Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 3 (T).

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Kenwood TH-K2AT, TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET instruction manual Press F, Menu 1 s to switch the function on or OFF

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 Press F, MONI/SQL Adjusting the SquelchTurn the Tuning control to adjust the level Transmitting Selecting an Output PowerWhen you finish speaking, release PTT 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 145.200 MHz to 145.750 MHz Key Display Example 5 Short cutTo change 144.650 MHz to 145.650 MHz Key Display Press Menu Menu SetupTurn the Tuning control to select your desired 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 Press Menu Turn the Tuning control to select Menu No T.CT.DCSActivating the Tone Function 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 Yes DCS code Data listed below can be stored in each memory channelParameter Simplex Odd-Split 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 PTT+CALL Reprogramming the Call ChannelPress F, Call Programming the Weather Radio Frequency Weather Alert TH-K2AT K/ K2 only Enabling a Weather Alert Press PTT+MR+ Power Then Tuning controlWhile transmitting Lamp Menu CALL1 Tuning control2 Scans the Call channel ScanScan Type Purpose Band Scan Press VFO Program ScanStoring a Program Scan Frequency Range Press MR to store the end frequency in the memory channel Performing Program Scan To stop All-Channel Scan, press MR or PTT All-Channel ScanPress MR 1 s Call Scan Programming Priority Channels To quit Priority Scan, select OFF in step Using Priority Scan Icon disappears Seek Mode Time-Operated Mode defaultCarrier-Operated 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 VFO Reset Initial SettingsFull Reset Press F to reset the transceiver Performing ResetPress F+ Power 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 DCS Menu No Clearing106 111 Installing116 Menu 115 Offset101 107 Reprogramming Reset112 113 Tone Volume108 VOX Voice-Operated Transmission