Kenwood TK-2180 Modification Information

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Version: 1.13 USA Modification Information 443 CONNECT THIRD PARTY OPTIONS3.5 External GPS Unit(TK-7180/ 8180 only)You can install the GPS receiver to the TK-7180/ 8180transceivers. This section describes how to install theGarmin GPS35-HVS to the TK-7180/ 8180 transceivers.Refer to the following URL for the information about theGPS receiver (GPS35-HVS).http://www.garmin.com/products/gps35/! Required Items to Install• TK-7180/ 8180• GPS35-HVS• D-sub 25-pin Connector3.5.1 Install GPS-35HVS1. Connect the GPS35-HVS cable to the D-sub 25-pinconnector.Following procedures shows how to connect the GPSreceiver.2. Connect the D-sub 25-pin connector to the TK-7180/8180 transceivers.3.5.2 Configuration using KPG-89DYou can configure the GPS receiver information to thetransceiver via KPG-89D after installing the GPS unit.Follow the procedures below to configure the GPSreceiver information into the transceiver.1. Run the KPG-89D.2. Select “Program” > “Read Data from the Transceiver”.You can also click the icon on the Toolbar.The Read Data from the Transceiver window appears.3. Click “Read”.The KPG-89D starts reading the configuration datafrom the TK-7180/ 8180 transceivers.4. Select “Edit” > “Optional Features > Common-Page 3Tab”.The Optional Features window appears.Configure the COM port to GPS.Note: COM-1 can accept RS-232C level data. In case of GPS unithas TTL level data output, use COM2. And there is acapability to change polarity of data. If you install GPS-35HVS (Garmin), it is not necessary to change it.14 25131ERXD2SBVin TXD1 GNDRS-232levelGPS Receiver(Garmin GPS35-HVS)