Kenwood TK - 7160 Instruction Manual

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iTHANK YOUWe are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobileapplications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependablecommunications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As aresult, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features ofthis product.M ODELS C OVERED BY THIS M ANUALThe models listed below are covered by this manual:• TK-7160: VHF FM Transceiver• TK-7162: VHF FM Transceiver• TK-8160: UHF FM Transceiver• TK-8162: UHF FM TransceiverNOTICES TO THE U SER◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories undergovernment control.◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazardscommon to the operation of any transceiver.◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do notcarry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONSDo not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physicalinjury.◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPSOperating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them toexplode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps inyour vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do nottransmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.