Kenwood Th-K2at/e, K2e/t, K4at, K4e Transceiver Instruction Manual

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the
items listed in the table below.  We recommend you
keep the box and packings for the shipping.
y r o s s e c c Ar e b m u N t r a P
y t i t n a u Q
T A 2 K - H T
K2 KM2 M
k o o h t l e B
) s w e r c s / w (X X - 9 0 7 0 - 9 2 J 1111
a n n e t n AXX - 8 1 0 1 - 0 9 T 1111
p a r t SXX - 2 4 3 0 - 9 6 J ÐÐ11
e s a c y r e t t a BXX - 7 1 8 3 - 2 0 A Ð1Ð1
y r e t t a b H M - i NXX - 1 9 9 0 - 9 0 W 1Ð1Ð
r e g r a h CX X - 9 5 9...

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y r o s s e c c Ar e b m u N t r a P
y t i t n a u Q
E 2 K - H TT E 2 K - H T
E3 E
k o o h t l e B
) s w e r c s / w (X X - 9 0 7 0 - 9 2 J11
a n n e t n AXX - 8 1 0 1 - 0 9 T11
p a r t SXX - 2 4 3 0 - 9 6 J11
e s a c y r e t t a BXX - 7 1 8 3 - 2 0 AÐÐ
y r e t t a b H M - i NXX - 1 9 9 0 - 9 0 W11
r e g r a h CX X - 9 5 9 0 - 8 0 W11
X X - 0 6 9 0 - 8 0 WÐÐ
n o i t c u r t s n I
l a u n a MEXX - 6 9 6 1 - 2 6 B11
SXX - 7 9 6 1 - 2 6 B11
GXX - 9 9 6 1 - 2 6 B11
CXX - 5 9 6 1 - 2 6 BÐÐ
IXX - 2 0 7 1...

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y r o s s e c c Ar e b m u N t r a P
y t i t n a u Q
T A 4 K - H TE 4 K - H T
2 M3 E
k o o h t l e B
) s w e r c s / w (X X - 9 0 7 0 - 9 2 J11
a n n e t n AXX - 9 1 0 1 - 0 9 T11
p a r t SXX - 2 4 3 0 - 9 6 J11
e s a c y r e t t a BXX - 7 1 8 3 - 2 0 A1Ð
y r e t t a b H M - i NXX - 1 9 9 0 - 9 0 WÐ1
r e g r a h CX X - 9 5 9 0 - 8 0 WÐ1
X X - 0 6 9 0 - 8 0 WÐÐ
n o i t c u r t s n I
l a u n a MEXX - 6 9 6 1 - 2 6 B11
SXX - 7 9 6 1 - 2 6 BÐ1
GXX - 9 9 6 1 - 2 6 BÐ1
CXX - 5 9 6 1 - 2 6 B1Ð
IXX - 2 0 7 1...

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WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have
been followed to simplify instructions and avoid
unnecessary repetition.
n o i t c u r t s n Io D o t t a h W
s s e r P] Y E K [.es a e l e r d n a s s e r PY E K.
s s e r P
] 1 Y E K [,] 2 Y E K [.s s e r P1 Y E Ke s a e l e r , y l i r a t n e m o m
1 Y E Ks s e r p n e h t ,2 Y E K.
s s e r P
] Y E K [)s 1 (.d l o h d n a s s e r PY E Ka r o f n w o d
. d n o c e s
s s e r P
] 2 Y E K [ + ] 1 Y E K [.d l o h d n a s s e r P1 Y...

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK
Note:  Because the battery pack is provided uncharged, you must
charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver.  To
charge the battery pack, refer to ÒC
HARGING THE PB-43N Ni-MHBATTERY PACK (Other than TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2)Ó {page 6}.
1Unlock (open) the safety catch located at the bottom
of the battery pack.
2Match the guides of the battery pack with the
corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the
transceiver, then firmly press...

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4To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, then
press the release latch to unlock the battery pack.
Lift the battery pack away from the transceiver.
INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
1To open the BT-14 battery case lid, insert your thumb
or finger into the hole on the top of the battery case,
then pull the cover up. 

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2Insert (or remove) six AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries.
¥ Be sure to match the battery polarities with those
marked in the bottom of the battery case.
3Align the two tabs at the bottom of battery case, then
close the cover until the locking tabs on top click.
4To install the battery case onto (or remove it from)
the transceiver, follow steps 1 to 3 of ÒI
NSTALLING THE
PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACKÓ {page 1}.
Note:
uDo not use Manganese batteries or Ni-Cd batteries in place of
Alkaline batteries.
uAlways...

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Hold the supplied antenna by its base, then screw it into
the connector on the top panel of the transceiver until
secure.
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP (OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K/ K2)
If desired, you can attach the supplied hand strap to the
transceiver.
Strap 

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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If desired, you can install the supplied belt clip to the
transceiver.
1Loosely insert the two supplied screws into the holes
on the back panel of the transceiver.
2Slide the belt hook into position, under the screws.
3Tighten the screws until secure.
Note:  When the belt hook is not attached to the transceiver, removethe screws from the transceiver to avoid scratching other materials. 

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CHARGING THE PB-43N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK
(OTHER THAN TH-K2AT K2/ M2, TH-K4AT M2)
The Ni-MH battery pack can be charged after it has
been installed onto the transceiver.  (The battery pack is
provided uncharged for safety purposes.)
1Confirm that the transceiver power is OFF.
¥ While charging the battery pack, leave the transceiver
power OFF.
2Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack of the
transceiver.
3Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.
¥ Charging starts.
4It takes approximately 12 hours to...