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TK-7180
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
© B62-1766-10 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
KENWOOD CORPORATION
TK-8180
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER


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THANK YOU
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.
We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications
to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a
result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of
this product.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual:
· TK-7180:
VHF FM Transceiver
· TK-8180:
UHF FM Transceiver
PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and
transceiver damage.
· Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.
· Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.
· Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near
heating appliances.
· Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.
· If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the
power immediately. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.


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NOTICES TO THE USER
Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not
carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.
INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within
2 to 3 feet of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them to
explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
"TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO" signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in
your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
·
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
·
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
·
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
·
Consult the dealer for technical assistance.


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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1
PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2
TOOLS REQUIRED .............................................................................. 2
POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................... 2
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER .............................................................. 3
GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................................... 4
FRONT PANEL ................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY ........................................................................................... 5
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................... 6
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 7
OPERATING BASICS ........................................................................ 8
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 8
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ............................................................. 8
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..................................................................... 8
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID ....................................... 9
TRUNKING ZONES .......................................................................... 10
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................... 10
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL ............................................................. 10
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL ............................................................ 10
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL .......................................................... 10
CONVENTIONAL ZONES ................................................................. 11
TRANSMITTING ................................................................................. 11
RECEIVING ...................................................................................... 11
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................................. 11
2-TONE SIGNALING ........................................................................... 12
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ................................................ 12
SCAN ................................................................................................ 13
DELETE FROM SCAN/ ADD TO SCAN ................................................... 13
SCAN REVERT ................................................................................. 14
PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................................... 14
GROUP SCAN .................................................................................. 14


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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........... 15
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... 15
STATUS MESSAGE ............................................................................ 16
SHORT MESSAGE ............................................................................. 17
LONG MESSAGE .............................................................................. 17
GPS REPORT ................................................................................. 17
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....................... 18
MANUAL DIALING ............................................................................. 18
STORE AND SEND ............................................................................ 19
AUTODIAL ....................................................................................... 19
REDIAL ........................................................................................... 20
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS .............................................................. 20
DTMF SIGNALING ........................................................................... 21
STUN ............................................................................................. 21
EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................... 22
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................................. 23
TALK-AROUND ................................................................................ 23
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF .................................................................. 23
SCRAMBLER .................................................................................... 24
CLOCK ........................................................................................... 24
LCD BRIGHTNESS ........................................................................... 25
HORN ALERT ................................................................................... 25
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) ..................................................................... 25
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................................... 26
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ................................................................... 26
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ...................................................... 26
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ............................................................ 26
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ............................................... 26
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ................... 27
VOICE RECORDER ............................................................................ 27
VOICE GUIDE .................................................................................. 28