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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TH-K2AT
TH-K2E
TH-K2ET
430MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TH-K4AT
TH-K4E
© B62-1696-00 (K, K2, E, E3, M, M2)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00


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NOTICE TO THE USER
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable for this equipment.
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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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TH-K2AT, TH-K2E, TH-K2ET
TH-K4AT, TH-K4E
MARKET CODES
Kn: The Americas
En: Europe
Mn: General
(Where n represents a variation number.)
The market code is printed on the bar-code label of the
carton box.
Refer to the product specifications {pages 122 ~ 133}
for information on the available operating frequencies
within each model. For accessories supplied with each
model, refer to pages vii ~ ix.


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PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire,
personal injury, or transceiver damage:
·
Do not transmit with high output power for extended
periods. The transceiver may overheat.
·
Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by
this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.
·
When using a regulated power supply, connect the
specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the
transceiver. The supply voltage must be between
12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver.
·
When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette
lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified cigarette
lighter cable (option).
·
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of
direct sunlight nor place it close to 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 and remove the battery case or the
battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your
authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or
service station.


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i
NOTICE TO THE USER
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
MARKET CODES
PRECAUTIONS
CONTENTS ................................................................... i
THANK YOU .................................................................... vi
FEATURES ...................................................................... vi
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................... vii
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ............................................. x
PREPARATION ............................................................. 1
INSTALLING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK ......................... 1
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES .......................................... 2
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ................................................. 4
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K/ K2) ............ 4
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ................................................ 5
CHARGING THE PB-43N NI-MH BATTERY PACK
(OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2) ...................... 6
CONNECTING TO A CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET ............................ 8
CONNECTING TO A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY ............................. 9
YOUR FIRST QSO ........................................................ 10
FIRST QSO ............................................................. 10
GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................. 12
KEYS AND CONTROLS .................................................... 12
DISPLAY ................................................................. 14
BASIC OPERATION ........................................................ 17
Switching the Power ON/OFF ................................ 17
Adjusting the Volume ......................................... 17
Adjusting the Squelch ......................................... 18
Transmitting ..................................................... 19
Selecting an Output Power .............................. 19
Selecting a Frequency ........................................ 20
VFO Mode .................................................. 20
MHz Mode .................................................. 20
Direct Frequency Entry
(TH-K2AT/ET/K4AT only) ................................. 21
CONTENTS