INSTALLATION

3.Ignition Sense Cable (KCT-18 :Option)

The KCT-18 is an optional cable for enabling the ignition function. The ignition function lets you turn the power to the transceiver on and off with the car ignition key.

If you use the Horn Alert function (KDD-4 requ~red) or the Manual Relay function, you can turn the function off while driving with the ~ g n i t ~ okeyn.

3-1. Connecting the KCT-18 to the transceiver

1.Install the KCT-19 in the transceiver (See the KCT- 19 section.)

2.Insert the KCT-18 lead terminal ( Q )into pin 3 of the square plug ( 0 supplied with the KCT-19, theri insert the square plug into the KCT-I9 connector

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3-2. Modifying the transceiver

 

Modify the transceiver as follows to turn the power

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with the ignition key.

1. Remove the lower half of the transceiver case.

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2. Set jumper resistors (On) R5 and R6 of the TX-RX

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Kenwood TK-940 Ignition Sense Cable KCT-18 Option, Connecting the KCT-18 to the transceiver, Modifying the transceiver

TK-940 specifications

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