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Instructions in Russian radio TK F8. TK-F8 radio instruction

Kenwood TK-F8
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User's Manual.

Basic functional features.

Two receiver with displays each on display

Independent control of both channels

Memory on 2x128 channels with scanning

FM radio with memory for 25 stations

Possibility of choosing a wide / narrow strip

Tone 1750 Hz

Ani function

Context menu of operation mode

Emergency notification feature

DTMF and remote shutdown / activation (optional)

Scrambler 8 Group, 2/5 Tone with the possibility of remote disconnection / activation (optional)

Tips for use.
Please read the following short instructions, non-compliance with these rules can lead to
violation of the law.

Observe the local government decree before using this walkie
Incorrect use may violate the law (click Article).

Turn off the station at the entrance to the territory with combustible or explosive substances.

Do not charge and do not replace the battery in zones with flammable or explosive
substances.

Do not use the station if its antenna is damaged. Touching damaged
Antenna can lead to injury (in fact, except that only the output stage will die).

Do not try to open the radio station; Service should only be carried out by technical
specialists.

In order not to create problems caused by electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic
incompatibility, please turn off the radio station in places where there is a banner "not
use wireless equipment", such as hospitals and other medical facilities.

Do not turn on the car in the car near the airbag.

Do not store the walkie-talkie under direct sunlight or in places with high temperatures.

In the transfer mode, keep the station is not closer to 5 cm from the antenna.

If during the station you felt the smell of Gary or noticed the appearance of smoke,
Please turn off the power and immediately contact your local dealer.

Do not use the transfer mode for too long, the station overheating is possible.

Battery charge.
The TK-F8 radio station includes a compact lithium-ion battery High Capacity of SO
Standard voltage 7.4V. With a normal use cycle, this battery is designed
Approximately 500 charge cycles, after which it is possible to reduce its container. When replacing, use
Only original Kenwood batteries.
Attention:

Do not closure the contacts of the battery, do not overheat it and do not disassemble.

The battery charging should be carried out in the temperature range of 0-45 C, out
The temperature interval of the battery cannot be normally charged.

Do not use the passage in the transfer mode during battery charge.

Do not disconnect the power adapter and do not remove the battery during the charge.

Warning: When conductive metals ( possible options - rings, key, decorative
chains) touch the terminals of the battery, there is a short circuit with the highlight
The amount of heat. This can happen if you store the battery in your pocket or metal
Container.
If after installing the battery, the icon shows

So the battery is discharged. Charge it.

The charge status can be determined by the indicator.

There is a charge

Advice:

The battery comes in a discharged form, charge it before use.

To achieve a nominal capacity, discharge and charge the battery from 2 to 3 times.

Preparation for work.

Installing the battery.

To install the battery, place the battery in the compartment below and shift up to full
Installations. (Fig.1)

To remove the battery, click on the retainer and shift the battery down. (Fig.2)

Install antenna.
The regular antenna of this radio station has quite decent indicators of the range of communication in
VHF and UHF band. However, to improve the reception on medium and short waves, you can connect
external antennabecause The regular antenna has an insufficient length for this wave range. Antenna
This station is designed to work on 4 different frequency bands.
To install the antenna, insert the bottom end into the connector, and fasten until the stop (Fig. 3). Do not use
This is too much effort.
To remove the antenna, take it for the bottom end and turn counterclockwise (Fig. 4).

Installing the belt clamp.

Apply the belt clamp to two holes at the station and secure with the supplied screws
M20.5X5. To remove, unscrew these screws (quite obviously, it was possible to not write). (Fig. 5 and 6).

Installing the external speaker / microphone (headset).
Open the connection compartment cover and insert the headset connector (Fig. 7).
Warning: The use of an external headset affects the tightness of the station.

Fig. 7.
Installing the strap.
The strap is attached to the hole on the rear panel of the device (Fig. 8).

Appearance and controls.

Antenna 

 Volume Control / Power Switch

Indicator bysy / tx 
Green in reception mode
and red in transmission / emergency signaling mode
 Keyboard. These 16 keys are used
To manage all functions.

Call. Activates T-Call (1750 Hz) to access 
Repeatera and DTMF and 2 / 5Tonal Signs.
PTT. Click on the button to transfer and release
For reception after the transmission is completed.

MONI. Pressing turns off the noise reducer. 

Display.
When you turn on the power, you can see many different icons on the screen. Next Table
It will help you determine the value of each of the icons.

Description of the function
Signal level

Low power transmitter indicator

DW / STANDBY Mode Indicator

Energy saving indicator in reception mode

Included vox

Reputable shift management

Enabled Reverse Reception and Transmission frequencies

Used "narrow" band
Blocking keyboard

Received subscriber identifier (Calling ID) or
Noise-cancel enabled
message
Soundskarambler
signal
Active

Battery charge level indicator
Ct.
DCS.

Active CTCSS decoder is active
Active DCS decoder is active

5-tonal signaling is enabled

Enabled 2-tonal signaling



75
25

Included dtmf
Channel Control Indicator A
Channel Control Indicator B
Frequency grid
Channel number indicator / menu item

Channel busy
The scanned channel is available for the current
regime

Radio version.
There are three modifications of this radio station. 1) Simple version, 2) DTMF version and 3) 5T & 2T-resusion.
In order to determine the version of your station, enter the menu item 20, disable the display turn on
(Power-on Display - OFF), turn off the device and when you enable you will see the version information.
In versions of DTMF and 2T & 5T there is an opportunity remote control (Enable / Disable / Activation)
features. Only in version 2T & 5T there is an 8-group scrambler function.
When programming the station, choose the correct version of the model, as shown in Figure:

Modes of operation.
1) Frequency mode (VFO). In this mode, you can use keys

For change

Frequencies, or enter the frequency value directly from the keyboard and keep in memory.
2) Frequency-channel mode (MR). If you saved at least one channel in VFO mode,
Press EXIT to go to MR mode. The frequency will be displayed on the display, and in the right
Parts channel number. If the "Show Channel Name" option is enabled and this name is set, it will be
Channel name is displayed (see paragraph 2.24 menu).

3) Channel mode (CH). If you saved at least one channel in memory, click

And turn on

Power, get channel mode. The channel will be displayed on the display, or name
Channel (if this option is enabled. See paragraph 23.24 menu).
4) FM radio mode. In this mode, we have a FM radio operating at a frequency of 70-108 MHz. You
You can set the frequency to stop either scan the range and save the desired channels. For
Enable / Disable this mode Press FM Radio.
5) Menu mode. To enter this mode, you must press F. In this mode there are 34 points,
For a detailed description, see the menu mode.
6) RESET (translated does not need). To enter this mode, press F and turn on the power, then
Press F to select the type and activation of the reset. Select buttons

One of two

VFO or FULL options. In the case of VFO initializes to install in the frequency mode, when
Select Full and in the frequency mode and memory channels.

Menu mode settings.
PP

Display

Possible values

Description of the function

Channel Scanning / Frequency

Priority transfer

Setting the VOX level

Low / high transmitter power

Level of squirrel

DW / STANDBY mode

ON / AUTO / OFF

LCD-Display Mode

Color1 / Color2 / Color3

Display backlight color

"Peak" when pressing the keyboard

Automatic numbering

OFF / 30/160 / ... / 270

Time to triggering automatic shutdown

OFF / Wave / Call

Lock busy canal

Enable / disable VOX

Transmission Signal (On / Off)

DW / Monitor Mode

Screensaver at reception

Scan mode

Automatic keyboard lock

Transmissions (TOT)

Display when turned on

Battery voltage

Message when turned on

0.000 - 99.995 MHZ

Repeater shift (in VFO mode)

Displaying channel name

Editing channel name

OFF / 67.0 / D023N

TX / RX tone encoder

OFF / 67.0 / D023N

RX tone coder

OFF / 67.0 / D023N

Tx tone coder

Direction of shift

5K / 6.25K / ... / 25K

Step of frequency grid

Wide / narrow strip

CTCSS scanning

Scan DCS

OFF / COMP / SCRA

Working with the menu.
1) In STANDBY mode, press F to enter the menu settings, MENU will be displayed on the display.
2) click

To select the desired menu item. The display will display the current

Settings selected parameter.
3) Press F and then

In order to select the desired value.

4) Press Double Exit to output and return to Standby mode.

Context menu.

Cut on the

Select a parameter

The value of the parameter

Exit B.
Standby.

1) Freq./ch.
Scan.

For shift
Click
or
Scan Directions

Press F to start
Scanning

2) Priority.
Transmit.

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

3) VOX LEVEL
setting.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

VOX level: 1-8

4) TX POWER
setting.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

5) SQL Level
setting.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

SQL level: 0-9

6) Dual
Wait / Standby.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

ON / AUTO / OFF

Color1 / Color2 /
Color3.

OFF / 30 ... / 270 s

OFF / Wave / Call

7) led.
F + 7.
Display Mode.
8)
Background.
Light Color

9) Keypad.
Beeper.

10)
Automatic.
Number
Identity.
11)
Transmitter.
Time-Out.
Timer.

12) Busy.
CHANNEL LOCK- F + 1.2
Out.

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values
Click
or
For selection
Permissible values
For shift
Click
or
Scan Directions

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

13) VOX.
Switch

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

14) TRANSMIT.
Over Beeper.

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

15) Dual.
Watch /
monitor

16) Receive.
Saver.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

17) Scan.
Mode.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

18) AUTO.
Keypad Lock.

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

19) Voice
Prompt.

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

Click
or
For selection
Permissible values

Current voltage
Battery

Editing
Messages when turned on

0.000-99.995 MHZ.

20) Power-ON
F + 2.0
Display.
21) Battery.
Power
Voltage.

22) Power-on
F + 2,2
Message.
23)
A.repeater.

For selection
Click
or
Permissible values

Instruction of the TK-F8 Dualband radio. Thank you for purchasing an amateur portable TK-F8 radio with a LED flashlight, which is a two-band band with a double display. This radio station is easy to use and will provide you with a safe, instantaneous and reliable connection of high quality. Please read this instruction carefully before using the radio. The information presented here will help you get maximum productivity from radio station. Contents TK-F8 DualBand instructions. 1. Security Information 2. Features and functions 3. Unpacking and checking a completeness 4. Additional accessories (purchased separately) 5. Initial assembly and connection 5.1. Install antenna. 5.2. Installing the belt clips 5.3. Connecting an external headset. 5.4. Battery installation 6. Battery charging 7. Battery information:. 7.1. First use 7.2. Battery Tips 7.3. Extend battery life 7.4. Battery storage 8. Composite parts and controls 8.1. General view of the radio station 8.2. Purpose of control keys 9. LCD screen. 10. Working with a radio station. 10.1. Turning on / off, volume adjustment. 10.2. Select frequency or memory cell 10.3. Reception / Transfer 10.4. Radio Standulation Modes 10.5 Switching to LPD LPD, PMR, FRS (* ONLINE Version only) 11. Description of the built-in functions 11.1. Squelch (SQLCH) (SQL menu) 11.2. Function "VOX" 11.3. Reverse 11.4 function. Function Alarm 11.5. Tone 1750 Hz for access to repeater. 12. Menu, description of settings 12.1. Working with menu 12.2. Description of menu items 13. Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate 1. Security information. The following precautions must be respected when working, maintaining and repairing this device.            This device must be served only by specially trained technicians. Do not rewar a radio station in no case! Use charger and batteries manufactured or approved by the manufacturer. Do not use radio stations with a damaged antenna. When touching the damaged antenna of body parts is great, the likelihood of getting a burn. Turn off the radio before entering the zone of finding explosive and flammable substances. Do not charge the battery in the zone of explosive and flammable substances. To avoid creating electromagnetic interference or compatibility problems, turn off the radio station in places where it is required, especially where there are written signs with a reminder. Turn off the radio station before landing on the aircraft. Any use of the radio station must comply with the rules of the airline or crew instructions. Turn off the radio station before entering the explosive area zone. For vehicles with airbags: Do not place a radio station in the area of \u200b\u200bairbag in the airbag or directly on their lids. Do not subjected to a radio station direct sunlight, do not leave the heat source near the heat source. When conducting transmission using a radio station, keep it vertically at a distance of 3 - 4 cm on behalf. Hold the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your body. 2. Features and functions.       two-range portable transmitter transmitter (transceiver) with the LCD screen support for the new subband 390-400 MHz. * Only in the version of Argo. DTMF Signal Support Lithium-ion High Capacity FM Radio Receiver (65 MHz - 108 MHz).                    Support for non-limit ranges of LPD, PMR, FRS (50 confined channels) * only in the Argo version. Supports 105 DCS subtons and 50 CTCSS subtons with manual installation. The VOX function (transmission is turned on by sound availability). The Alarm feature 128 memory cells. 50 are already tuned to non-limited frequencies. * Only version of Argo broadband / narrowband modulation. Large / low transmitter power Programmable display color display and its inclusion. Function "Bipp" on the keyboard. Simultaneous reception of two different frequencies Selected step change step: 2.5 / 5 / 6.25/10 / 12.5 / 25/50 kHz. Offset feature (frequency shift to work with repeaters). Battery Save Conservation Function (SAVE). Limiting the transmission time, customizable (TOT function) Three frequency scan modes. BCLO function (BUSYCHANNELLOCKOUT) (ban transmit, if a transmission is already on this frequency) Built-in CTCSS / DCS subtons scanning function The built-in LED flashlight can be programmed through a special cable. Customized threshold of the noise-cancel (from 0 to 9). Simultaneous reception on different bands. * Only in new versions, Argo including. Tone ending the transmission keyboard lock. 5. Initial assembly and connection. 5.1 Installation of antenna. To install the antenna neatly screw it on the thread, rotating clockwise until it stops. IMPORTANT!: Hold the antenna at the base, and not for the tip. Important! If you use an external antenna, make sure that its SWR parameter (in Russian, the standing wave coefficient) is approximately equal to or less than 1.5: 1, otherwise the transmitter's output cascade can be burned in the transceiver. The antenna must support operation in the ranges 136174 and 400-470 MHz. and have an input resistance of 50 ohms. IMPORTANT!: During the transmission, do not hold the antenna with your hand, because This reduces the quality and signal level. It is important!: Never for anything (!) Do not turn on the transmission without antenna, otherwise the transmitter output cascade can be burned in the transceiver. 5.2 Installing the belt clips. If necessary, install a belt clips on the back of the case, as shown in the image. Important!: Do not use the glue to fix the bolts. Solvents contained in glue can damage the battery case. 5.3 Connecting an external headset. Connect the outer headset in the "SP & MIC" connector of the device. 5.4 Installing the battery. When installing the battery, make sure that it is parallel to the aluminum case. Battery must be 1-2 cm below the device. Align the batteries with guides on the case and drive up the battery up to click. Before removing the battery, be sure to turn off the device. Click on the Push List (Push), slide down by 1-2 cm, then disconnect it with the housing. 6. Charging the battery. Use only the charger specified by the manufacturer. LED color by charger Displays the charging process: Charging Status: Display color: Waiting (without load) Charging is fully charged Error Red Flashing, Green Lights Red Lights Constantly Green Lights Constantly Red Flashing, Green Light Please Observe the following charging order: 1. Connect the network adapter in the alternating outlet Current. 2. Connect the network adapter to the charger. 3. Place the device with a battery or battery separately into the charger. 4. Ensure that the battery contacts are safely in contact with metal charging glass contacts. A red LED should turn around. 5. After approximately 4.5 hours, the green LED will light up. This means that the battery is fully charged. Remove the battery from the charging cup. 7.1 Battery Information: New batteries come from the manufacturer's factory charged by 30-60%. Before first use the battery must be charged within 5 hours. The maximum capacity of the battery will be after three cycles "Complete Charging / Full Discharge". If you notice that the battery power fell, recharge it. 7.2 Battery Use Tips. 1. Charge and store the battery at temperatures from 5 s to 40 from degrees. In violation temperature mode The battery can leak or damage. 2. During charging, turn off the radio station to provide a full battery charge. 3. Do not disconnect the power adapter and do not remove the battery from the charging glass during the charging process. 4. Never charge the battery if there are traces of moisture. Wipe it with a dry soft cloth before charging. 5. Ultimately, the battery is wears. When the service time of the radio station was significantly reduced compared to normal time, it means that the moment came to acquire a new battery. 7.3 Extension of battery life. 1. The performance of the battery is significantly reduced at temperatures below 0s (zero) degrees. Cold weather may require a spare battery. If the battery does not work in cold conditions, then it can also work at room temperature, so do not hurry to charge it. 2. Dirt on the battery contacts can lead to a refusal to work or charging. Before connecting the battery, wipe the contacts with a dry soft cloth. 7.4 Battery storage. Charge a 60% battery before long-term storage to avoid damage to the battery due to overlap. Recharge the battery every 6 months to avoid overlap. Keep your battery in a dry cool place at room temperature to reduce self-discharge. 8. Composite parts and controls. 8.1 General type of radio station. 1. Antenna 10. Lace loop. 2. Flashlight 11. Foreign Headset Connector 3. Controller Pen (On / Off, Lose) 12. A / B (Selecting Upper / Lower Receiver) 4. LCD Screen 13. Band (There is only very old versions) 5. Call button (Radio, Alarm) 14. Keyboard 6. MONI button (flashlight, wiretapping) 15. Speaker / microphone 7. PTT button 16. Battery 8. VFO / MR button (Channels / Frequencies) 17. Battery contacts 9 . LED indicator 18. Battery retrieval button 8.2 Purpose of control keys. (Push-to-Talk): Press and hold the key to send, release for reception. : Press the key to enable FM radio mode. Press again to disable FM radio. Press and hold the key to turn on the Alarm function. Press and hold the Alarm function again. Press the key to turn on the flashlight. Click again - the flashlight will begin evenly blink. Click again - the flashlight will turn off. Press and hold the key to disable the noise-lifter and listen to the frequency. Pressing the key Switches the mode of operation of the radio station: Channel / frequency. Press the key to select an active receiver (upper [A] or Nizhny [b] on the screen). Pressing this key at the time of the transfer displays a call of 1750 Hz to ether (to work with radio amateur repeater). [* Scan] Scanning channels, frequencies, subtons. Single pressing includes / off the Reverse function. Holding for 2 seconds starts scanning. Pressing the key in the FM radio mode launches FM Station Search. Pressing the key in the RX CTCSS / DCS subtons selection menu starts scanning subtons. [#] Keys Pressing Switches Transmitter Power: Big / Small. Holding for 2 seconds includes / disables keyboard lock. The key is used to enter the menu, to enter the value of the values \u200b\u200bof the specified menu parameter, as well as confirm the change of the parameter. [V] and [^] Frequency mode: A single press changes the frequency of the active receiver towards zooming or decreasing with a specified step (see Setting the STEP menu). Holding the key changes the frequency of the active channel with a specified step constantly until the key is released. Channel Mode: Enable the next / previous memory cell with a saved channel. Menu Mode: Go to the next / previous configuration. Change the current setting to the following / previous value. [Numeric keypad] Frequency mode: Used to manually enter the desired frequency of the selected channel. Channel mode: Used to enter a memory cell number with a saved channel. Menu Mode: Used to enter the sequence number option. You can also specify non-standard CTCSS subtons in the mode of change of the corresponding settings. Transmission Mode: Transmission of DTMF signals to ether. 9. Description of the LCD screen of the TK-F8 Argo. The image shows all segments of the LCD screen. Each segment lights up when the defined function is turned on. CT DCS segment Description The memory cell number selected in the receiver at the moment. Fractional fraction of frequency if they do not fit in the main digital field. The CTCSS subton is enabled on DCS subton directions from the frequency of receipt (when working with repeaters). Displays either + or -. See p. 13.2, Menu item number 25. S VOX RNL 5T2T DTMF is enabled simultaneous use of two frequencies (receiver A + receiver c) The VOX function is enabled. The Reverse function is turned on. Narrowband modulation (Narrow) The battery charge indicator is enabled. The keyboard lock is enabled. B]) Signal power indicator The main board, the frequency name is displayed, the menu item name, the menu setting value is enabled. The transfer of service DTMF signals on the screen there are two main scoreboards. Each scoreboard corresponds to its receiver: Upper [A] or Lower [b]. This allows in each receiver to set a separate frequency and quickly switch between them using the button. Also, for each receiver, the frequency switching step, subtons, transmitter power, transmission frequency displacement from the frequency, etc., can be set for each receiver. Working with a radio station 10.1 Turning on / off, Volume adjustment. Make sure the antenna and the battery are installed correctly and the battery is charged. Turn the knob of the regulator (3) clockwise to turn on the radio station. Rotate the handle clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to reduce the volume. 10.2 Frequency selection or memory cell. The [V] and [^] keys are used to serial frequency change with a specified step or to select the next / previous memory cell. Also, in the frequency mode, the frequency can be entered manually using a numeric keypad. If the entered value is incorrect, the channel will operate in the same frequency. If the entered frequency does not match the frequency, which must be at a given step (Menu, Option No. 1 STEP), the frequency will be installed in the channel, with a specified step immediate to the manually entered. For example. Set 6.25 kHz is set. You enter the frequency of 446.005 MHz. The channel will automatically establish the frequency of 446.00625 MHz, because At this step (6.25 kHz), 446.000 MHz and 446.00625 MHz are faithful. If the input frequency is correct and is in another range relative to the current, the range will automatically switch. 10.3 Reception / Transfer. Turn on the radio station, adjust the volume (see paragraph 11.1). Activate the upper or lower receiver (button), select the desired frequency value on which the communication session will occur (see Section 11.2). For transmission voice message On the air, press the button and hold it during the message transfer. When the message is completed, release the button. Listen to the answer. When transmitted, the indicator (9) is glowing in red, when visiting - green, in the absence of a signal, the indicator does not shine. 10.4 Radio Station Modes. The radio station provides for two main modes of operation: 1) channel, 2) frequency. Switching modes is carried out with a button. In channel mode, frequencies pre-stored in the device memory cells are used. The main digital field displays the frequency / number / channel name (depending on the menu setting No. 21.22), and the number of the selected memory cell is displayed on the right of the smaller numbers. Together with the frequency of the channel, its settings are saved as: CTCSS or DCS subtones for transmission and reception, transmitter power, modulation, frequency shift (to work with repeater). In total, the device has 127 memory cells. The [V] and [^] keys in this mode include the following / previous memory cell. In the frequency mode, the transmission frequency / reception is set manually either digital keys Keyboard, or repeatedly pressing the [V] and [^] keys until the desired value is reached. In this case, the frequency changes to the value specified in the P. number 1 menu (STEP). On the screen in the main field displays the current frequency value. 10.5 Switching to limitless LPD, PMR, FRS bands. * Only in the Argo version, switching is carried out with a button. In the main display field, the name of the unless-free channel is displayed, for example: LPD-1, and in the field on the right, small numbers displays the memory cell number. The 50 memory cells from 127 are configured to frequencies of limitless LPD, PMR, FRS bands. Depending on the menu settings No. 21, 22, the main fields of the display will be displayed the names of the non-limzion channels (MDF-A \\ B \u003d Name) or the frequency of these channels (MDF-A \\ B \u003d FREQ). The [V] and [^] keys in this mode are switched to non-limzion channels in descending order or ascending. Optionally, you can change or erase these presets, acting according to this instruction.

Thank you for the purchase of amateur portable TK-F8 radio with LED lantern, which is a two-band band with a double display. This radio station is easy to use and will provide you with a safe, instantaneous and reliable connection of high quality. Please read this instruction carefully before using the radio. The information presented here will help you get the maximum productivity from the radio station.

Contents instructions TK-F8dual.band.
1. Security Information
2. Features and functions
3. Unpacking and verification of completeness
4. Additional accessories (purchased separately)
5. Initial assembly and connection
5.1. Install antenna.
5.2. Installing belt clip
5.3. Connecting an external headset.
5.4. Battery installation
6. Battery charging
7. Battery information:.
7.1. First use
7.2. Battery Tips
7.3. Extend battery life
7.4. Battery storage
8. Composite parts and controls
8.1. General view of the radio station
8.2. Purpose of control keys
9. LCD screen.
10. Working with a radio station.
10.1. Turning on / off, volume adjustment.
10.2. Select frequency or memory cell
10.3. Reception / Transfer
10.4. Modes of operation of the radio station
10.5 Switching into limited lpd, PMR, FRS (* version of Argo)
11. Description of the built-in features
11.1. Squelch (SQLCH) (SQL menu)
11.2. Function "VOX"
11.3. REVERSE function
11.4. Alarm feature
11.5. Tone 1750 Hz for access to repeater.
12. Menu, description settings
12.1. Working with menu
12.2. Description of menu items
13. Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

1. Safety information.

The following precautions must be respected when working, maintaining and repairing this device.


  • This device must be served only by specially trained technicians.

  • Do not rewar a radio station in no case!

  • Use charger and batteries manufactured or approved by the manufacturer.

  • Do not use radio stations with a damaged antenna. When touching the damaged antenna of body parts is great, the likelihood of getting a burn.

  • Turn off the radio before entering the zone of finding explosive and flammable substances.

  • Do not charge the battery in the zone of explosive and flammable substances.

  • To avoid creating electromagnetic interference or compatibility problems, turn off the radio station in places where it is required, especially where there are written signs with a reminder.

  • Turn off the radio station before landing on the aircraft. Any use of the radio station must comply with the rules of the airline or crew instructions.

  • Turn off the radio station before entering the explosive area zone.

  • For vehicles with airbags: Do not place a radio station in the area of \u200b\u200bairbag in the airbag or directly on their lids.

  • Do not subjected to a radio station direct sunlight, do not leave the heat source near the heat source.

  • When conducting transmission using a radio station, keep it vertically at a distance of 3 - 4 cm on behalf. Hold the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your body.
2. Features and functions.

  • Two-range portable transmitter receiver (transceiver) with LCD screen

  • Support for a new subband 390-400 MHz. * Only in the version of Argo.

  • Support for DTMF signals

  • High Capacity Li-ion Battery

  • FM radio receiver (65 MHz - 108 MHz).

  • Support for non-limzion ranges LPD, PMR, FRS (50 configured channels) * only in the Argo version.

  • Supports 105 DCS subtons and 50 CTCSS subtons with manual installation.

  • The VOX function (transmission is turned on by sound availability).

  • Alarm feature (anxiety)

  • 128 memory cells. 50 are already tuned to non-limited frequencies. * only version Argo

  • Broadband / narrowband modulation.

  • Large / low transmitter power

  • Programmable color backlight color and its inclusion.

  • Function "Bipp" on the keyboard.

  • Simultaneous reception of two different frequencies

  • Frequency changed step: 2.5 / 5 / 6.25/10 / 12.5 / 25/50 kHz.

  • Offset feature (frequency shift to work with repeaters).

  • Battery Save Conservation Function (SAVE).

  • Transmission time limit adjustable (TOT function)

  • Three frequency scan modes.

  • BCLO function (BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT) (prohibition of the transfer, if the transmission is already on this frequency)

  • Built-in CTCSS / DCS Subtons Scanning Function

  • Built-in LED Flashlight

  • The device can be programmed through a special cable.

  • Customized threshold of the noise-cancel (from 0 to 9).

  • Simultaneous reception on different bands. * Only in new versions, Argo including.

  • Tone ending transmission

  • Blocking keyboard.
5. Initial assembly and connection.

5.1 Installation of antenna.

To install the antenna neatly screw it on the thread, rotating clockwise until it stops.
Important!: Keep the antenna at the base, and not for the tip.
Important!:If you use an external antenna, make sure that its SWR parameter (CWW in Russian, the standing wave coefficient) is approximately equal to or less than 1.5 : 1, otherwise, the transmitter's output cascade can be burned in the transceiver. The antenna must maintain work in the ranges of 136-174 and 400-470 MHz. and have an input resistance of 50 ohms.
Important!: During the transmission, do not hold the antenna with your hand, because This reduces the quality and signal level.
Important!:Never for anything (!) Do not turn on the transmission without an antenna, otherwise the transmitter's output cascade can be burned in the transceiver.

5.2 Installing the belt clips.

If necessary, install a belt clip on rear part Cases, as shown in the image.
Important!: Do not use the glue for fixing the bolts. Solvents contained in glue can damage the battery case.

5.3 Connecting an external headset.

Connect the outer headset in the "SP & MIC" connector of the device.

5.4 Installing the battery.

When installing the battery, make sure that it is parallel to the aluminum case. Battery must be 1-2 cm below the device.
Align the batteries with guides on the case and drive up the battery up to click.
Before removing the battery, be sure to turn off the device. Click on the Push List (Push), slide down by 1-2 cm, then disconnect it with the housing.

6. Charging the battery.

Use only the charger specified by the manufacturer. The LED color on the charger displays the charging process:

Please observe the following charging order:


  1. Connect the power adapter into the AC outlet.

  2. Connect the network adapter to the charger.

  3. Place the device with the battery or the battery separately in the charger.

  4. Make sure that the battery contacts are reliably in contact with metal charging glass contacts. A red LED should turn around.

  5. After approximately 4.5 hours, the green LED will light up. This means that the battery is fully charged. Remove the battery from the charging cup.
7.1 Battery Information:

New batteries come from a manufacturing plant charged by 30-60%. Before first use the battery must be charged within 5 hours. The maximum capacity of the battery will be after three cycles "Complete Charging / Full Discharge". If you notice that the battery power fell, recharge it.

7.2 Battery Use Tips.


  1. Charge and store the battery at temperatures from 5 s to 40 from degrees. If the temperature mode is disrupted, the battery may flow or damage.

  2. During charging, turn off the radio station to provide a complete battery charge.

  3. Do not disconnect the network adapter and do not remove the battery from the charging glass during the charging process.

  4. Never charge the battery if there are traces of moisture. Wipe it with a dry soft cloth before charging.

  5. Ultimately, the battery is wears. When the service time of the radio station was significantly reduced compared to normal time, it means that the moment came to acquire a new battery.
7.3 Extension of battery life.

  1. The battery performance is significantly reduced at temperatures below 0s (zero) degrees. Cold weather may require a spare battery. If the battery does not work in cold conditions, then it can also work at room temperature, so do not hurry to charge it.

  2. Dirt on the battery contacts can lead to a refusal of work or charging. Before connecting the battery, wipe the contacts with a dry soft cloth.
7.4 Battery storage.

Charge a 60% battery before long-term storage to avoid damage to the battery due to overlap.
Recharge the battery every 6 months to avoid overlap.
Keep your battery in a dry cool place at room temperature to reduce self-discharge.

8. Composite parts and controls.

8.1 General type of radio station.



1. Antenna

10. Lace loop.

2. Flashlight

11. Foreign Headset Connector

3. Controller knob (on / off, loud)

12. A / B (Selecting the Upper / Lower Receiver)

4. LCD screen

13. Band (only in very old versions)

5. Call button (Radio, Alarm)

14. Keyboard

6. MONI button (flashlight, wiretapping)

15. Speaker / microphone

7. PTT button (transmission)

16. Battery.

8. VFO / MR button (Channels / Frequencies)

17. Battery contacts

9. LED indicator

18. Battery retrieval button

8.2 Purpose of control keys.

(Push-to-Talk):
Press and hold the transfer key, release for reception.

:
Press the key to turn on the mode FM radio. Press again to disable FM radio.
Press and hold the key to turn on the function. Alarm.. Press and hold the Alarm function again.


Press the key to enable flashlight. Click again - the flashlight will begin evenly blink. Click again - the flashlight will turn off.
Press and hold the key to disable the noise-lifter and listen to the frequency.

[VFO / Mr.]
Pressing the key Switches the mode of operation of the radio station: Channel / frequency.


Press the key to select an active receiver (upper [A] or Nizhny [b] on the screen).
Pressing this key at the time of the transfer displays a call of 1750 Hz to ether (to work with radio amateur repeater).

[* Scan] Scanning channels, frequencies, subtons.
Single pressing includes / off the Reverse function.
Holding for 2 seconds starts scanning.
Pressing the key in the FM radio mode launches FM Station Search.
Pressing the key in the RX CTCSS / DCS subtons selection menu starts scanning subtons.

[#]
Pressing the key switches the transmitter power: large / small.
Holding for 2 seconds includes / disables keyboard lock.


The key is used to enter the menu, to enter the value of the values \u200b\u200bof the specified menu parameter, as well as confirm the change of the parameter.

[V] and [^]
Frequency mode:
Single pressing changes the frequency of the active receiver in the direction of increasing or decreasing with a specified step (see Setting the STEP menu).
Holding the key changes the frequency of the active channel with a specified step constantly until the key is released.

Channel mode:
Turning on the next / previous memory cell with a saved channel.

Menu Mode:
Go to the next / previous configuration.
Change the current setting to the following / previous value.

[Digital Keyboard]
Frequency mode:
Used to manually enter the desired frequency of the selected channel.

Channel mode:
Used to enter a memory cell number with a saved channel.

Menu Mode:
Used to enter the sequence number option. You can also specify non-standard CTCSS subtons in the mode of change of the corresponding settings.

Transmission Mode:
Transmission of DTMF signals to ether.

9. Description of the LCD screen of the TK-F8 Argo.

The image shows all segments of the LCD screen. Each segment lights up when the defined function is turned on.



Segment

Description



The memory cell number selected in the receiver at the moment.



Fractional fraction of frequency if they do not fit in the main digital field.

Ct.

Enabled CTCSS subton included

DCS.

Enabled DCS subton enabled



The direction of transmission frequency offset from the reception frequency (when working with repeaters).
Displays either + or -. See p. 13.2, Menu item number 25.

S.

Enabled simultaneous reception of two frequencies (receiver A + receiver c)

VOX.

The VOX function is enabled

R.

The Reverse feature is enabled

N.

Narrow-band modulation included (Narrow)



Battery charge indicator



The keyboard lock is enabled

L.

Malaya transmitter power is enabled



Indicator of the selected receiver (upper [A] / Nizhny [b])



Signal power indicator



The main scoreboard, the frequency is displayed, the menu item name, the menu setting value

5T2T
Dtmf.

The transfer of service DTMF signals is enabled

On the screen there are two main scoreboards. Each scoreboard corresponds to its receiver: Upper [A] or Lower [b]. This allows in each receiver to set a separate frequency and quickly switch between them using the button . Also, for each receiver, the frequency switching step, subtons, transmitter power failures, transmission frequency displacement from the frequency, etc. can be specified.

10. Working with a radio station.

10.1 Turning on / off, Volume adjustment.

Make sure the antenna and the battery are installed correctly and the battery is charged. Turn the knob of the regulator (3) clockwise to turn on the radio station. Rotate the handle clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to reduce the volume.

10.2 Frequency selection or memory cell.

Keys [V] and [^]used to serial frequency change with a specified step or to select the next / previous memory cell. Also, in the frequency mode, the frequency can be entered manually using a numeric keypad.
If the entered value is incorrect, the channel will operate in the same frequency.
If the entered frequency does not match the frequency, which must be at a given step (Menu, Option No. 1 STEP), the frequency will be installed in the channel, with a specified step immediate to the manually entered. For example. Set 6.25 kHz is set. You enter the frequency of 446.005 MHz. The channel will automatically establish the frequency of 446.00625 MHz, because At this step (6.25 kHz), 446.000 MHz and 446.00625 MHz are faithful.
If the input frequency is correct and is in another range relative to the current, the range will automatically switch.

10.3 Reception / Transfer.

Turn on the radio station, adjust the volume (see paragraph 11.1). Activate the upper or bottom receiver (button ), select the desired frequency value on which the communication session will occur (see Section 11.2).
To transfer the voice message to the air, press the button. And hold it during the message transfer. When the message is completed, release the button. Listen to the answer.
When transmitted, the indicator (9) is glowing in red, when visiting - green, in the absence of a signal, the indicator does not shine.

10.4 Radio Station Modes.

The radio station provides for two main modes of operation: 1) channel, 2) frequency. Switching modes is carried out with a button .
In channel mode, frequencies pre-stored in the device memory cells are used. The main digital field displays the frequency / number / channel name (depending on the menu setting No. 21.22), and the number of the selected memory cell is displayed on the right of the smaller numbers. Together with the frequency of the channel, its settings are saved as: CTCSS or DCS subtones for transmission and reception, transmitter power, modulation, frequency shift (to work with repeater). In total, the device has 127 memory cells. Keys [V]and [^] in this mode, include the following / previous memory cell.
In the frequency mode, the frequency of transmission / reception is set manually either by the digital keyboard keys or repeatedly pressing the keys [V]and [^] until the desired value is reached. In this case, the frequency changes to the value specified in the P. number 1 menu (STEP). On the screen in the main field displays the current frequency value.

10.5 Switching to limitless LPD, PMR, FRS bands. * Only in the version of Argo


Switching is carried out button . In the main display field, the name of the unless-free channel is displayed, for example: LPD-1, and in the field on the right, small numbers displays the memory cell number. The 50 memory cells from 127 are configured to frequencies of limitless LPD, PMR, FRS bands. Depending on the menu settings No. 21, 22, the main fields of the display will be displayed the names of the non-limzion channels (MDF-A \\ B \u003d Name) or the frequency of these channels (MDF-A \\ B \u003d FREQ). The [V] and [^] keys in this mode are switched to non-limzion channels in descending order or ascending. Optionally, you can change or erase these presets, acting according to this instruction.

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Kenwood TK-F8 Dual

Energy consumption of the radio of this model - 8 watts. The radio station differs in compact sizes and the possibility of working with dual-band frequencies. Equipped with an energy-intensive battery with a capacity of 3 thousand mAh.

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Kenwood TK-F8

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The radio station is equipped with a built-in scrambler, thanks to which you can increase the privacy secrecy, disguising it. It is available to work at the same time on two frequencies. The output power of the device is 8 watts. Antenna can be connected to increased power amplifiers, which ensures a stable level of communication. According to the instruction manual, Kenwood is equipped with two memory banks on 128 channels each, which allows you to work at different frequencies at the same time.

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