Kenwood Tm-271a/e Transceiver Instruction Manual

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2Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to the
connector on the DC power cable.
•Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab
clicks.
Note:
◆For your transceiver to fully exhibit its performance capabilities,
we recommend using the optional PS-33 (20.5 A, 25% duty cycle)
power supply.
◆Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be
sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.
◆Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you makeall...

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REPLACING FUSES
If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the
problem.  After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse.
If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the
power cable and contact your authorized KENWOOD
dealer or an authorized KENWOOD service center for
assistance.
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Only use fuses of the specified type and rating; otherwise...

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
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XTERNAL SPEAKER
If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker
with an impedance of 8 Ω.  The external speaker jack
accepts a 3.5 mm (1/8) mono (2-conductor) plug.  We
recommend using the SP-50B speaker.
MICROPHONE
For voice communications, connect a 600 Ω microphone
equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular
socket on the front of the main unit.  Press firmly on the
plug until the locking tab clicks.
Attach the supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate...

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CONNECTING TO A TNC (E MARKET MODELS ONLY)
To connect an external TNC to the transceiver, use an
optional PG-5A cable. The DATA connector on the rear
of the transceiver mates with the 6-pin mini-DIN plug on
this cable.
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YOUR FIRST QSO
Are you ready to give your transceiver a quick try?
Reading this section should get your voice on the
air right away.  The instructions below are intended
only as a quick guide.  If you encounter problems
or there is something you would like to know more,
read the detailed explanations given later in this
manual.
YOUR FIRST QSO
qPress [  ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver
power ON.
•A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on
message appears momentarily.  The various...

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
Note:  This section describes only the main functions of the front
panel controls.  Explanations for functions not described here are
provided in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual.
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TM-271MENU
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q (Power) switch/ Volume control
Press to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF
{page 14}.
Turn to adjust the level of the receive audio from the
speaker {page 14}.
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wMENU button/ Tuning control
Press to enter MHz Mode {page 16}.  In this...

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In MR Mode, press [F] then press [VFO] to transfer
the contents of the selected Memory Channel to the
VFO {page 33}.
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tMR key
Press to enter Memory Recall Mode {page 30}.  In
this mode, you can change memory channels using
the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN].  Press and
hold for 1 second while in Memory Recall Mode to
begin Memory Scan {page 42}.
Press [F], use the Tuning control to select the
desired channel, then press [MR] to reprogram the
Call Channel or a Memory Channel {page 29}.
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Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC)
function is activated {page 26}.
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Appears when the Priority Scan function is activated
{page 43}.
i
Appears when the Weather Alert function is activated
{page 36}.  (K market models only.)
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Appears when narrow FM Mode is selected {page 60}.
!0
Displays the frequencies, Menu settings, Memory name
and other information.
!1
Displays the Menu No., Memory Channel number, and
status {pages 18, 29}.
!2
Appears when the displayed Memory Channel has data...

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REAR PANEL
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qAntenna connector
Connect an external antenna {page 5} here.  When
making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in
place of the antenna.  The antenna system or load
should have an impedance of 50 Ω.
Note:  E market models use an N-type antenna connector whileother models use an M-type (SO-239) connector.
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wData cable (E market versions only)
Connect this cable to a TNC {page 7}.
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ePower Input 13.8 V DC cable
Connect a 13.8 V DC power source here.  Use the...

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rCALL/A key
Identical to the front panel CALL key.  This key can
be reprogrammed if desired {page 59}.  Press and
hold Mic [PTT], then press [CALL/A] to transmit A.
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tVFO/B key
Identical to the front panel VFO key.  This key can be
reprogrammed if desired {page 59}.  Press and hold
Mic [PTT], then press [VFO/B] to transmit B.
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yMR/C key
Identical to the front panel MR key.  This key can be
reprogrammed if desired {page 59}.  Press and hold
Mic [PTT], then press [MR/C] to transmit...