KENWOOD TK2168
Manual de Servicio

TK-2168
OPERATING FEATURES
1. Operation Features
Installing the (Optional) Antenna
Screw the antenna into the connector on

GETTING ACQUAINTED
Antenna
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the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

Installing the Belt Clip
Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver. 1 Remove the two screws from the rear of the transceiver, then remove the small, plastic black covering that was held in place. Insert the belt clip mount into the space on the rear of the transceiver. Using the 2 screws, affix the belt clip in place.
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Note: Do not dispose of the plastic black covering! If you remove the belt clip, replace the covering into the space on the rear of the transceiver. Either this covering or the belt clip must be in place, otherwise the battery pack may not remain installed properly.

Microphone

Speaker

The transceiver is shown with the optional KNB-24L battery pack.

q LED indicator
Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving. Flashes orange while receiving a DTMF signal that matches the one set up in your transceiver. If programmed by your dealer, flashes red when the battery power is low while transmitting.

Installing the Cover over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks
Note: When installing the speaker/ microphone jack cover, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver. If you are not using a speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the speaker/ microphone jacks using the supplied screw. Note: To lift the cover after it has been installed, use a piece of hardened plastic or metal, such as a small screwdriver. Lift the cover by its tab, beside the screwhole, taking care not to damage the cover.

w Channel Switch
Rotate to select a channel from 1 to 16.

e Power switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to adjust the volume. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn counterclockwise fully.

r AUX key
This is a PF (Programmable Function) key. Press it to activate its auxiliary function (page 4). The default setting for this key is None.

t PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.

Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone
Note: When installing the optional speaker/ microphone and its locking bracket, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver. 1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the speaker/ microphone jacks. Attach the locking bracket using the supplied screw.

y Side 1 key
This is a PF (Programmable Function) key. Press it to activate its auxiliary function (page 4). The default setting for this key is None.

u Side 2 key
This is a PF (Programmable Function) key. Press it to activate its auxiliary function (page 4). The default setting for this key is Squelch Off Momentary. Press each key to activate its auxiliary function.

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Note: To lift the locking bracket after it has been installed, use a piece of hardened plastic or metal, such as a small screwdriver. Lift the bracket by its tab, beside the screwhole, taking care not to damage the bracket.

i SP/MIC jacks
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