Kenwood TK-2180 manual T K - 2 1 8 0, Wide Band Operation, Extra Large Channel Capacity, Vox Ready

T K - 2 1 8 0 / 3 1 8 0

V H F / U H F F M P o r t a b l e R a d i o s

Meets the next generation in professional handheld communications

Kenwood’s TK-2180/3180 defines a bold new standard for portable radio performance, scoring high marks for operating ease, versatility and reliability.

WIDE BAND OPERATION

The TK-2180/3180 models feature wide band UHF (70 MHz) and VHF (38 MHz) coverage in one radio model.

EXTRA LARGE CHANNEL CAPACITY

The large 512 channel / 128 zone capability* accommodates virtually any current or future capacity requirement.

*Maximum capacity notes

128 Conventional Zones cumulative maximum per radio

512 Conventional Channels cumulative maximum per radio

250 Channels maximum per any Conventional Zone

DOT MATRIX DISPLAY

The backlighting and high-resolution dot matrix 12-character alphanumeric display

provides easy-to-read channel aliases day or night. Also a 3-digit sub-display for zone/channel numbers and icons for function/status indicators make for intuitive operation. The display can be dealer customised for indication in languages other than English.

NEW CONCEPT DESIGN

Kenwood employed premium industrial design concepts to make the TK-2180/3180 portables functionally practical, rugged and an attractive piece of equipment to carry.

KENWOOD ‘‘K’’LARITY —

ENHANCED AUDIO

Kenwood utilizes its long standing audio heritage to optimize voice frequency components so that the audio output cuts through typical ambient noise. This enhancement and the companded noise reduction provide clarity and low distortion.

VOICE INVERSION SCRAMBLER

The built-in voice inversion scrambler provides basic communications protection against casual eavesdropping.

VOX READY

The TK-2180/3180 offers convenient hands-free operation with a compatible headset. The TK-2180/3180 internal VOX (voice-operated transmission) circuitry provides automatic PTT and a 10-level sensitivity adjustment for different ambient noise levels.

MEETS/EXCEEDS MIL-STD BLOWING RAIN & IP54/55

The TK-2180/3180 is built to survive the hard knocks, drops and harsh weather environments of its users. It meets or exceeds the stringent IP54/55 dust and water protection standards and the MIL-STD 810 C, D, E & F environmental standards including the demanding “blowing rain” test.