Kenwood TK-863G User Manual

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TRANSMITTING
Note: Before transmitting, monitor the group to make sure it is not already in use. If the selected
system is programmed with QT (Quiet Talk) or DQT (Digital Quiet Talk), remove the microphone
from the hook to disable QT or DQT, then listen to the group to make sure nobody is talking on it. If
the selected system is not programmed with QT or DQT, simply listen to the group to make sure
nobody is talking on it. In this case, you need not remove the microphone from the hook.
1 Select your desired system and group using the System and Group keys.
• If the group is busy, wait until it becomes free.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone. Release the
PTT switch to receive.
•For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
3 When your conversation is finished, return the microphone to its hanger.
RECEIVING
1 Select your desired system and group using the System and Group keys.
(If the Scan function has been programmed, you can switch it ON or OFF
as desired.)
2 When you hear the dispatcher’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

Kenwood TK-863G Specifications

Receiver Specifications

sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) wide	0.28 µV
sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) narrow	0.35 µV
selectivity wide	80 dB
selectivity narrow	65 dB
intermodulation distortion wide	75 dB
intermodulation distortion narrow	63 dB
spurious response	85 dB
audio output	4 W at less than 5% distortion

Transmitter Specifications

RF power output	25 W
spurious	65 dB
FM noise wide	50 dB
FM noise narrow	45 dB
modulation wide	16K0F3E
modulation narrow	11K0F3E
audio distortion	Less than 3%

General Specifications

frequency range	450 ~ 490 MHz
number of systems	Max. 32
number of groups	Max. 250
number of channels (conventional mode)	Max. 600
channel spacing wide	25kHz
channel spacing narrow	12.5kHz
channel step	5kHz, 6.25kHz
channel spread	40 MHz
current drain standby	Less than 0.4A
current drain receive	Less than 1.0A
current drain transmit	Less than 8.0A
RF input impedance	50 Ω
operating voltage	13.6 V DC±20%
operating temperature range	-22°F~ +140°F (-30°C ~ +60°C)
frequency stability	±2.5 ppm (-22°F ~ +140°F )
dimensions (W x H x D)	5.51 x 1.57 x 5.70 in (140 x 40 x 145 mm)
weight (net)	2.07 Ib (940 g)
FCC ID	ALH29383110
FCC compliance	FCC parts 22, 74, 90, 95