Kenwood TK-860G Service Manual

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3TK-860G/862G13+–7613155. INSTALLATION PLANNING – CONTROL STATIONS5-1. Antenna systemControl station. The antenna system selection dependson many factors and is beyond the scope of this manual.Your KENWOOD dealer can help you select an antenna sys-tem that will best serve your particular needs.5-2. Radio locationSelect a convenient location for your control station radiowhich is as close as practical to the antenna cable entrypoint. Secondly, use your system’s power supply (whichsupplies the voltage and current required for your system).Make sure sufficient air can flow around the radio and powersupply to allow adequate cooling.SERVICEThis radio is designed for easy servicing. Refer to theschematic diagrams, printed circuit board views, and align-ment procedures contained in this manual.NoteWhen you modify your radio as described in system set-up, take the following precaution.The rating of pin 7 (SB) of the accessory connector cable(KCT-19) on the rear of the radio is 13.6V (1A). Insert a 1Afuse if you use the SB pin for external equipment.Accessory connectorcable (KCT-19)If you do not intend to use the 3.5-mm jack for the exter-nal speaker, fit the supplied speaker-jack cap (B09-0235-05)to stop dust and sand getting in.Speaker-jack cap(B09-0235-05)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. QT equipment operationshould be verified.4. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION4-1. GeneralInspect the vehicle and determine how and where theradio antenna and accessories will be mounted.Plan cable runs for protection against pinching or crush-ing wiring, and radio installation to prevent overheating.4-2. AntennaThe favored location for an antenna is in the center of alarge, flat conductive area, usually at the roof center. Thetrunk lid is preferred, bond the trunk lid and vehicle chassisusing ground straps to ensure the lid is at chassis ground.4-3. RadioThe universal mount bracket allows the radio to bemounted in a variety of ways. Be sure the mounting surfaceis adequate to support the radio’s weight. Allow sufficientspace around the radio for air cooling. Position the radioclose enough to the vehicle operator to permit easy accessto the controls when driving.4-4. DC Power and wiring1. This radio may be installed in negative ground electricalsystems only. Reverse polarity will cause the cable fuseto blow. Check the vehicle ground polarity before installa-tion to prevent wasted time and effort.2. Connect the positive power lead directly to the vehiclebattery positive terminal. Connecting the Positive lead toany other positive voltage source in the vehicle is not rec-ommended.CAUTIONIf DC power is to be controlled by the vehicle ignitionswitch, a switching relay should be used to switch the posi-tive power lead. The vehicle ignition switch then controlsDC to the relay coil.3. Connect the ground lead directly to the battery negativeterminal.4. The cable provided with the radio is sufficient to handlethe maximum radio current demand. If the cable must beextended, be sure the additional wire is sufficient for thecurrent to be carried and length of the added lead.GENERAL