Kenwood TK-701S User Manual

TK-701S
1. POWER-UP
To turn on the radio, rotate the OFF-VOLUME control
clockwise until a click is heard. The channel lamp indica-
tor will illuminate to indicate power is ON.
2. TO RECEIVE
Operation
Procedure
1. Disable QT
(if so equipped}
Remove microphone from its hanger.
2. Unsqueich radio
Turn SQUELCH control counterclock-
wise until noise is heard.
3. Set VOLUME control
Adjust VOLUME control for a normal
listening level.
4. Set SQUELCH control
Advance SQUELCH control clockwise
until noise just stops.
5. Select operating fre-
quency. (Multichannel
models only)
Rotate CH selector switch to desired
channel.
The radio will now receive all traffic on the selected channel.
6. Enable QT
(if so equipped)
Insert microphone back into its hanger to
activate KQT-1 or -2.
You will now hear messages for your system only.
3. TO TRANSMIT
Operation
Procedure
1. Disable QT
(if so equipped)
Depress MONITOR button ON.
.- Ore
Remove microphone from hanger.
2. Select operating fre-
quency.
(Multichannel models
onty)
3. LISTEN
DO NOT TRANSMIT if channel is in use.
4. Key transmitter Press and hold the microphone PTT
switch. The Red LED on the front panel
will glow indicating the transmitter is
ON.
5. Transmit message
Hold microphone at about 2 inches dis-
tance and speak at a normal voice level.
Keep transmissions brief.
6. Receive reply
Release the microphone PTT switch.
7. Enable QT at end of
the conversation.
(if QT equipped)
Depress MONITOR to the out position.
and
Replace the microphone into its hanger.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. UNPACKING
Unpack the radio from its shipping container and
check for accessory items. If any item is missing, please
contact TRIO-KENWOOD immediately.
2. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Federal regulations require a station license for each
radio installation (mobile or base} be obtained by the
equipment owner. The licensee is responsible for ensuring
transmitter power, frequency, and deviation are within the
limits permitted by the station license.
Transmitter adjustments may be performed only by a
licensed technician holding an FCC first, second or general
class commercial radiotelephone operator's license. There
is No license required to install or operate the radio.
3. PREINSTALLATION CHECKOUT
3-1. Introduction
Each radio is adjusted and tested before shipment.
However, it is recommended that receiver and transmitter
operation be checked for proper operation before installa-
tion.
3-2. Testing
The radio should be tested complete with all cabling
and accessories as they will be connected in the final
installation. Transmitter frequency, deviation, and power
output should be checked, as should receiver sensitivity,
squelch operation, and audio output. QT equipment opera-
tion should be verified.
4. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
4-1. General
Inspect the vehicle and determine how and where the
radio antenna and accessories will be mounted.
Plan cable runs for protection against pinching or
crushing wiring, and radio installation to prevent overheat-
ing.
4-2. Antenna
The favored location for an antenna is in thecenter
of a large, flat conductive area, usually at the roof tenter.
The trunk lid may also provide a good antenna locaion. If
the trunk lid is prefered, bond the trunk lid and vehicle
chassis using ground straps to ensure the lid is at thaassis
ground. ;

Kenwood TK-701S Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	TK-701S
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English