Kenwood TK-7108 Instruction Manual

Also see for TK-7108: Service manual Service manual

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iTHANK YOU!We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. We believe thiseasy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operatingat peak efficiency.KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feelstrongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUALThe models listed below are covered by this manual:ï TK-7108: VHF FM Transceiverï TK-8108: UHF FM TransceiverNOTICES TO THE USER◆ 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 withintwo to three feet of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.◆ 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 whereìTURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIOî 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.PRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiverdamage.ï Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.ï Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.ï Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heatingappliances.ï Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.ï If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the powerimmediately. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.