Kenwood TK-2180 Stereo System User Manual


 
WIDE BAND OPERATION
The TK-2180/3180 models feature wide band
UHF (70 MHz) and VHF (38 MHz) coverage in
one radio model.
NEW CONCEPT DESIGN
Kenwood employed premium industrial
design concepts to make the TK-2180/3180
portables functionally practical, rugged and
an attractive piece of equipment to carry.
TK-2180/3180
VHF/UHF FM Portable Radios
DOT MATRIX DISPLAY
The backlighting and
high-resolution dot
matrix 12-character
alphanumeric display
provides easy-to-read channel aliases day
or night. Also a 3-digit sub-display for
zone/channel numbers and icons for
function/status indicators make for intuitive
operation. The display can be dealer
customised for indication in languages
other than English.
KENWOOD ‘‘K’’LARITY —
ENHANCED AUDIO
Kenwood utilizes its long standing audio
heritage to optimize voice frequency
components so that the audio output cuts
through typical ambient noise. This
enhancement and the companded noise
reduction provide clarity and low distortion.
M
EETS/EXCEEDS MIL-STD
BLOWING RAIN & IP54/55
The TK-2180/3180 is built to survive
the hard knocks, drops and harsh
weather environments of its users.
It meets or exceeds the stringent
IP54/55 dust and water
protection standards and the
MIL-STD 810 C, D, E & F
environmental standards
including the demanding
“blowing rain” test.
VOICE INVERSION SCRAMBLER
The built-in voice inversion scrambler provides
basic communications protection against
casual eavesdropping.
VOX READY
The TK-2180/3180 offers convenient
hands-free operation with a compatible
headset. The TK-2180/3180 internal VOX
(voice-operated transmission) circuitry
provides automatic PTT and a 10-level
sensitivity adjustment for different ambient
noise levels.
Meets the next generation in professional handheld communications
Kenwood’s TK-2180/3180 defines a bold new standard for portable radio
performance, scoring high marks for operating ease, versatility and reliability.
EXTRA LARGE CHANNEL CAPACITY
The large 512 channel / 128 zone capability*
accommodates virtually any current or future
capacity requirement.
*Maximum capacity notes
128 Conventional Zones cumulative maximum per radio
512 Conventional Channels cumulative maximum per
radio
250 Channels maximum per any Conventional Zone
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