Kenwood Tm-271a/e Transceiver Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TM-271A
144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
TM-271E
TM-271MENU 

THANK YOU!
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD transceiver.
KENWOOD always provides Amateur Radio products
which surprise and excite serious hobbyists.  This
transceiver is no exception.  As you learn how to use this
transceiver, you will find that KENWOOD is pursuing
“user friendliness”.  For example, each time you change
the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see a text
message on the display that lets you know what you are
configuring.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated...

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PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent
fire, personal injury, and/or transceiver damage:
•Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while
driving; it is simply too dangerous.
•Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use of
headphones/headsets while driving on public
roads.  If in doubt, do not wear headphones while
mobiling.
•Do not transmit with high output power for
extended periods; the transceiver may overheat.
•Do not modify the transceiver unless instructed by
this...

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CONTENTS
SELECTING A  FREQUENCY.................................. 15
VFO M
ODE.......................................................... 15
MHz M
ODE.......................................................... 16
D
IRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY...................................... 16
CHAPTER
5MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?................................................. 18
MENU ACCESS...................................................... 18
MENU FUNCTION LIST.......................................... 19
CHAPTER...

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SCAN RESUME METHOD...................................... 45
CHAPTER
9SELECTIVE CALL
CTCSS AND  DCS................................................... 46
CTCSS.................................................................... 46
S
ELECTING A CTCSS FREQUENCY............................ 47
CTCSS F
REQUENCY ID SCAN................................. 48
DCS......................................................................... 48
S
ELECTING A DCS...

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FREQUENCY STEP SIZE....................................... 56
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT............................................. 57
P
ERMANENT BACKLIGHT........................................... 57
A
UTOMATIC BACKLIGHT............................................. 57
LOCK FUNCTION................................................... 58
DATA COMMUNICATION SPEED........................... 58
TUNE ENABLE........................................................ 58
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (K
EYPAD MODELS ONLY).........

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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 packaging for shipping.
A market area code (K, E, M2, or M3) can be found on
the label attached to the package box.
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PREPARATION
2Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten
the supplied hexagon SEMS screws (4) and flat
washers (4).
•Double check that all hardware is tightened to prevent
vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or
transceiver.
•Determine the appropriate angle of the transceiver,
using the 3 screw hole positions on the side of the
mounting bracket.
MOBILE INSTALLATION
To install the transceiver, select a safe, convenient
location inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to
your passengers...

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4Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then
attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red
connects to the positive (+) terminal and black
connects to the negative (–) terminal.
•Use the full length of the cable without cutting off excess
even if the cable is longer than required.  In particular,
never remove the fuse holders from the cable.
5Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative
terminal.
6Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s
power supply connector.
•Press the...