TK-7302/7302( V ) /7302H/7302H ( V )2Document CopyrightsCopyright 2009 by Kenwood Corporation. All rights re-served.No part of this manual may be reproduced, translated,distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other-wise, for any purpose without the prior written permissionof Kenwood.DisclaimerWhile every precaution has been taken in the preparationof this manual, Kenwood assumes no responsibility for er-rors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for dam-ages resulting from the use of the information containedherein. Kenwood reserves the right to make changes to anyproducts herein at any time for improvement purposes.INTRODUCTIONSCOPE OF THIS MANUALThis manual is intended for use by experienced techni-cians familiar with similar types of commercial grade com-munications equipment. It contains all required serviceinformation for the equipment and is current as of this pub-lication date. Changes which may occur after publicationare covered by either Service Bulletins or Manual Revisions,which are issued as required.ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTSWhen ordering replacement parts or equipment informa-tion, the full part identification number should be included.This applies to all parts : components, kits, and chassis. Ifthe part number is not known, include the chassis or kitnumber of which it is a part and a sufficient description ofthe required component for proper identification.PERSONNEL SAFETYThe following precautions are recommended for person-nel safety :• DO NOT transmit if someone is within two feet (0.6 me-ter) of the antenna.• DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are secure andany open connectors are properly terminated.• SHUT OFF this equipment when near electrical blastingcaps or while in an explosive atmosphere.• All equipment should be properly grounded before pow-er-up for safe operation.• This equipment should be serviced by only qualifiedtechnicians.PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS1. UNPACKINGUnpack the radio from its shipping container and checkfor accessory items. If any item is missing, please contactKENWOOD immediately.2. LICENSING REQUIREMENTSFederal regulations require a station license for eachradio installation (mobile or base) be obtained by the equip-ment owner. The licensee is responsible for ensuring trans-mitter power, frequency, and deviation are within the limitspermitted by the station license.Transmitter adjustments may be performed only by alicensed technician holding an FCC first, second or generalclass commercial radiotelephone operator’s license. There isno license required to install or operate the radio.3. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT3-1. IntroductionEach radio is adjusted and tested before shipment. How-ever, it is recommended that receiver and transmitter opera-tion be checked for proper operation before installation.3-2. TestingThe radio should be tested complete with all cabling andaccessories as they will be connected in the final installa-tion. Transmitter frequency, deviation, and power outputshould be checked, as should receiver sensitivity, squelchoperation, and audio output. Signalling equipment operationshould be verified.GENERAL