Kenwood TKR-740 Marine Radio User Manual


 
REPEATER OPERATION
Note:
Please consult your dealer for programming the repeater.
When power is applied to the unit, the POWER indicator
lights green.
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise until a click sounds,
to unmute the volume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn
the VOLUME control counterclockwise fully to mute the
volume.
The BUSY indicator lights green while receiving a signal,
and the TX indicator lights red while transmitting.
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Lights red when using an external reference
frequency. Lights green when using the internal
reference frequency.
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Lights green while a signal is being received.
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Lights red while transmitting.
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Lights green when power is applied.
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Two, 7-segment digits display the channel number
or status.
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Press these keys to activate their programmable
functions.
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Press to transmit an unmodulated signal with no
local microphone connected. If an external
modulation signal source is connected to the
CONTROL I/O jack, the RF signal is modulated
with this signal source.
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Turn clockwise until a click sounds, to unmute the
volume. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn
counterclockwise fully to mute the volume.
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Connect a microphone to this 8-pin modular jack.
Rear Panel
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Connect a RX antenna or a duplexer to this BNC
receptacle.
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Test input/output jack. Connect an external
speaker to this jack.
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Connect an external remote controller to this jack.
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Connect an external programming device or
repeater controller to this DB-25 interface.
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Connect an external reference oscillator (10 MHz,
-10 dBm or higher) to this BNC receptacle.
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Connect a 13.8 V DC power supply to this jack.
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Insert a 4 A blade fuse into this fuse holder.
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i TX OUT jack
Connect a TX antenna or a duplexer to this BNC
receptacle.
TRANSCEIVER OPERATION
Receive
Adjust the volume to your desired level. You may
need to readjust the volume when you receive a
message from your dispatcher or another member in
your fleet.
The BUSY indicator lights while a signal is being
received.
Transmit
1 Listen to the channel before transmitting, to make
sure it is not being used.
2 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak in
your normal speaking voice.
FCC regulations require that you identify the
station you are calling as well as your own
station (your assigned call sign).
The TX indicator lights while transmitting.
3 When you finish speaking, release the PTT switch.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
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