Kenwood TK-785, Instruction Manual

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THANK YOU

We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.
We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications
to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.

KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology.  As a
result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of
this product.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

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TK-785:

VHF FM Transceiver

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TK-885:

UHF FM Transceiver

PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and
transceiver damage.

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Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.

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Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.

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Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near
heating appliances.

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Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on
unstable surfaces.

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If an abnormal odour or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the
power immediately.  Contact your KENWOOD dealer.

NOTICES TO THE USER

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GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO
TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

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ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.

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REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.

SAFETY:  It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.

WARNING!

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EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station.  Do
not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area.

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INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within

two to three feet of it, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.

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DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating 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 OFF
TWO-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 while
the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.