Kenwood TK-885 Service Manual

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3TK-8854. INSTALLATION PLANNING – CONTROL STATIONS4-1. 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.4-2. 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 (0.75A). 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.GENERAL / OPERATING FEATURESSpeaker-jack cap(B09-0235-05)13+–761315OPERATING FEATURES1. Transceiver Controls and Indicators (Fig. 1)1-1. The BasicsFeatures listed in this section are available for bothTrunking and Conventional modes. Mode specific featurescan be found in their corresponding sections in this manual.• Front panel1 IO (Power) switchPress to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF).2 Transmit/Receive indicator3 / (Volume) keys4 / (Control) keys5 Microphone jackInsert the microphone plug into this connector.6 key7 A key8 B key9 C key10 D key11 CALL key1-2. Trunking Mode• Key functionsThe numbers correspond to the Figure 1.2 Transmit indicatorLights red while transmitting.4 / (Control) keysPress these keys to select your desired call address(voice calls) or status (status calls).6 keyPress to end the current call.7 A key (default setting : Status/Stack)Press to activate its auxiliary function below.8 B key (default setting : Redial)Press to activate its auxiliary function below.1 25 6 7 8 9 11103 4Fig. 1