Kenwood TK-785 Instruction Manual

Also see for TK-785: Service manual

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iTHANK YOUWe are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communicationsto 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.MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL• TK-785: VHF FM Transceiver• TK-885: UHF FM TransceiverPRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, andtransceiver damage.• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.• Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it nearheating appliances.• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor onunstable surfaces.• If an abnormal odour or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF thepower immediately. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.NOTICES TO THE USERuGOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIOTRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.uILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.uREFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazardscommon to the operation of any transceiver.WARNING!uEXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station. Donot carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in thetrunk area.uINJURY 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.uDYNAMITE BLASTING CAPSOperating the transceiver within 500 feet of dynamite blasting caps may cause them to explode.Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFFTWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehicle,make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not transmit whilethe caps are being placed into or removed from the container.