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Kenwood TH-K2AT, TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET instruction manual Operator Conveniences

Models: TH-K2E TH-K2AT TH-K2ET TH-K4AT TH-KAE

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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

OPERATOR CONVENIENCES	82
APO (AUTO POWER OFF)	82
BATTERY LIFE	83
REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY	83
BATTERY SAVER	84
BEAT SHIFT	85
BEEP FUNCTION	85
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT	86
FREQUENCY STEP SIZE	86
LAMP	88
LOCK FUNCTION	88
Tuning Control Unlock	89
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL)	89
MONITOR	91
NARROW BAND FM OPERATION	91
POWER-ON MESSAGE	92
PROGRAMMABLE VFO	93
TIME-OUTTIMER	94
TX INHIBIT	95
TX POWER	95
VOX (VOICE-OPERATEDTRANSMISSION)	96
VOX Gain	97
VOX Delay Time	99
VOX on Busy	100
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES	101
INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS	104
SP/MIC JACK	104
SP/MIC	104
PC	105
Using the PG-4Y PC Interface Cable	106
Using the MCP-1A Software	107
TROUBLESHOOTING	108
GENERAL INFORMATION	108
Service	108
Service Note	109
Cleaning	110
BACKUP BATTERY	110

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Kenwood TH-K2AT, TH-KAE, TH-K4AT, TH-K2ET instruction manual Operator Conveniences

Contents

INSTRUCTION MANUAL TH-K2AT TH-K2E TH-K2ETTH-K4AT TH-K4E NOTICE TO THE USER FCC WARNINGThe models listed below are covered by this manual PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS MENU SETUP Enabling a Weather Alert OPERATOR CONVENIENCES MICROPROCESSOR RESET •Compact design •Aluminum die-castchassis TH-K2AT AccessoryQuantity Quantity TH-K2ETAccessory TH-K4AT TH-K4EAccessory QuantityInstruction What to DoKEY1, KEY2 KEY 1 sPREPARATION INSTALLING THE PB-43N Ni-MHBATTERY PACK4To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, then press the release latch to unlock the battery pack. Lift the battery pack away from the transceiver 2Insert or remove six AA LR6 Alkaline batteries INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Strap3Tighten the screws until secure OTHER THAN TH-K2ATK2/ M2, TH-K4ATM2 Never leave the battery pack in direct sunlight CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET DC-DCConverterSocket DC-DCConverterCONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY Fuses 4 AYOUR FIRST QSO 6 Release PTT to receive GETTING ACQUAINTED TH-K2AT/ET/ K4ATTuning control SP/MIC jackTH-K2E/K4E Tuning controlSP/MIC jack LAMP key DC IN jack MONI/SQL keyAppears when the CTCSS function is activated page Appears when the Tone function is activated pageAppears when the DCS function is activated page q w e r t y ui o !0 !1Appears when narrow FM Mode is selected page Appears when the function key is pressed appears when low power is selected pageSwitching the Power ON/OFF Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Squelch 1Press F, MONI/SQLSelecting an Output Power TransmittingSelecting a Frequency VFO Mode MHz Mode1, 4, Direct Frequency Entry TH-K2AT/ET/ K4AT onlyExample 1, 4, ExampleExample 7, 5, Example 5 Short cutExample MENU SETUP 3Press MENU to configure the parameter of the currently selected Menu No On the FunctionSelections DisplayDefault On theFunction SelectionsDefault On theFunction SelectionsDefault On theSelections DisplayDefault On theSelections DisplayTX tone: 88.5 Hz OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERSTX tone: 88.5 Hz Programming an Offset Selecting an Offset DirectionSelecting an Offset Frequency Activating the Tone Function 1 Press MENUSelecting a Tone Frequency 1 Press MENUAvailable Tone Frequencies Tone Frequency Hz TH-K2E/ET/ K4E onlyTH-K2E/4E only TH-K2AT/ET/ K4AT onlyTH-K2ATK/ K2 only TH-K2E/K2ET only•“R” appears when the function is ON Press F, MENU 1 s to switch the function ON or OFF 3Press MENU 1 s MEMORY CHANNELS Simplex & repeater channels allow Odd-Split ParameterSimplex & 1Press VFO Storing Odd-SplitRepeater Frequencies 5Press PTT+MRRecalling a Memory Channel Using the Tuning ControlUsing a Numeric Keypad TH-K2AT/ET/ K4AT only 3Press MR+ POWER 1Press MR to recall your desired memory channel 6Press MENU Memory \ VFO Transfer Channel \ Channel TransferChannel 0 ~ Channel 0 ~L0/U0 ~ L2/U2, Pr, AL1 Channel 0 ~Recalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call Channel 5Press PTT+CALLWEATHER ALERT TH-K2ATK/ K2 ONLY Programming the Weather Radio FrequencyEnabling a Weather Alert 1Press PTT+MR+ POWER Tuning control KEY 1 sPurpose SCANScan Type Band Scan 1 Press VFO Program ScanStoring a Program Scan Frequency Range Performing Program Scan All-ChannelScan 1Press MR 1 s2Press CALL 1 s to start the Call Scan Programming Priority Channels Using Priority Scan 1Press MR to enter Memory Recall Mode •Seek Mode •Time-OperatedMode defaultCarrier-OperatedMode Using CTCSS SELECTIVE CALLCTCSS AND DCS CTCSSSelecting a CTCSS Frequency Available CTCSS Tone Frequencies Tone Frequency HzCTCSS Freq. ID Scan Using DCS Selecting a DCS Code •The current DCS code appearsDCS Code ID Scan DTMF FUNCTIONS MANUAL DIALING TH-K2AT/ET/ K4AT ONLYFreq 1209DTMF TX Hold TH-K2AT/ET/ K4AT only Storing a DTMF Number in Memory5Press MENU Transmitting a Stored DTMF Number Adjusting the DTMF Tone Transmission Speed Adjusting the Pause DurationDTMF KEY LOCK APO AUTO POWER OFF OPERATOR CONVENIENCESBattery OutputOperating Time Hours Approx3Release PTT to exit 1Press MENU 5Press MENU to store the setting or PTT to cancel Model Freq. Step Size1Press F 1 s Tuning Control Unlock Tuning2 F + KEYTuning2 FunctionTo activate the Monitor function 1Press MENU 1Press VFO 2Press MENU 1Press MENU TX POWER Output Output Power ApproxBattery VOX Gain From the Menu VOX Delay Time VOX on Busy OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Battery ChargerBattery Case 6 AA/ LR6 BC-21MCP-1A PB-43NPG-2W PG-3JSMC-33 SMC-34Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone withSP/MIC INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALSSP/MIC JACK SP/MIC jack Using the PG-4YPC Interface Cable 1 Press MENU Using the MCP-1ASoftware3 Press MENU TROUBLESHOOTING ServiceService Note Cleaning Initial Settings Full ResetVFO Reset •TH-K2AT/E/ ET: 144.000 MHzPerforming Reset Full resetVFO reset 1Press VFO+ POWER 2Release VFO4Press VFO to reset the transceiver 3Press VFO to proceedReset using the Menu 5Press MENU to select the Reset Mode6Press MENU to reset the transceiver 1Press MENUReceiving Signals in Cities Operating VoltageTransmission Internal BeatsProblem SolutionTROUBLESHOOTING PageYou cannot select the exact ProblemSolution You cannot transmit by ProblemSolution Repeater does not accept ProblemSolution TH-K2AT/E/ ET TH-K4AT/E140.800 MHz, 153.600 MHz, 166.400 MHz 168.350 MHz 453.250 MHzSPECIFICATIONS GeneralGeneral TH-K2ATTransmitter Receiver General TH-K2EGeneral Transmitter TH-K2EReceiver General General Transmitter TH-K4ATReceiver TH-K4ATINDEX Page Page Page Page