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144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVERA TM-261Amoo144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER ________TM-261EJ430/440 MHz FM TRANSCEIVERTM-461AINSTRUCTION MANUALKENWOOD CORPORATION© B62-0

Fixed Station OperationIn order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purc

Replacing FusesIf the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, then replace the fuse. If newly install

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS External SpeakerIf you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an impedance of 8 Q. The external speaker jack a

GETTING ACQUAINTEDThe following sections describe basic functions of the Front Panel controls and buttons, Rear Pane! jacks and connectors, microphone

0 ®® VOL controlAdjusts the level of receive audio from the speaker {page 14}.(D MN buttonSelects the Memory Name mode {page 30}.CD POWER switchSwitch

REAR PANEL© Antenna cableConnect an external antenna {page 5}. When making test transmissions, connect a dummy load in place of the antenna. The anten

MICROPHONEMC-53DM(D UP button (D DWN buttonRaises or lowers the VFO frequency, the memory channel number, the Tone/CTCSS frequency, or the DTSS code.

DISPLAYФ(3) (4) ® ® ®wO R CT DT CO MENU j* S \ ДРДLM-1 ----3-------57------9------- OVERON AIRФIndicates the Transceiver Lock function is ON {pa

® LMIndicates whether Low (L) or Medium (M) transmit output power is selected {page 16}. When neither “L” nor “M" is visible, Hig

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAYBasic State Display LabelsTM-261KENWOODMHzTONE REV J—andLabels After Pressing [F]Some of the Front Panel buttons have more than

THANK YOU!FEATURESWe are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of mobile transceivers were developed to satisfy th

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF1 Switch ON the DC power supply.• If operating mobile, skip this step.2 Press the POWER switch to switch ON the transceiver.To

SELECTING FREQUENCIES Tuning ControlUsing the Tuning control is convenient when you are within easy reach of the transceiver Front Panel, and the fr

TRANSMITTINGWhen ready to begin transmitting, press and hold [PTT] and speak in a normal tone of voice. Speaking too close to the microphone, or too l

Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via software-controlled menus instead of physical controls on the transceiver. The menus

MENU A CONFIGURATIONMemibriiiiOesoriilliDit^eeiloiis DetaoltF.S Frequency Step Size^12.5 kHz/ 25 kHz/ 5 kHz/10 kHz/ 15 kHz/ 20 kHzTM-261A (U.S.A./ Can

MENU B CONFIGURATIONMe«tt Label Oesca’lptionSelectkti»Default PageВЕРConfirmation BeepOFF/ONON—TOTTime-Out TimerOFF/ONOFF46APOAutomatic Power OffOFF/O

Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater. Repeaters are typically located on a moun

FLOW CHART FOR REPEATER ACCESS\7Select an offset frequency.<7Select an offset direction.Activate theTone function, if necessary.<>Select a To

Selecting Offset DirectionSelect whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower {-) than the receive frequency.Press IF], [SHIFT].• Each t

Selecting a Tone FrequencyTo select the same Tone frequency for transmitting and receiving, access ‘TO” in Menu A {page 17). The Tone frequen

NOTICES TO THE USEROne or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Chang

MEMORY CHANNELSA total of 62 memory channels (1 - 62) are available for storing frequencies and related data. Each memory channel can be used either a

Simplex Memory Channels1 Select the desired frequency and associated data (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode, Memory Recall {page 26}, or the C

6 Press [MR].• The selected transmit frequency is stored in the memory channel, and the previous mode is restored.• Associated data selected in Step

CALL CHANNELThe Call channel can be used to store any frequency and related data that you want to recall frequently. The Call channel can be programme

Changing Call Channel Contents (Split)1 Select the desired frequency and associated data (Tone, CTCSS, DTSS, etc.) using VFO mode or Memory Recall {p

INITIALIZING MEMORYIf your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem.Remember that initializing the

NAMING MEMORY CHANNELSYou can name memory channels using up to 6 characters and 5 dots. When you recall a named memory channel, its name appears on th

Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable with how to use all types of Scan, the moni

VFO SCANMEMORY SCANDVFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from the lowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band.The current frequency s

Locking Out Memory ChannelsMemory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning can be locked out. Lock out any memory channel with the follo

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PROGRAM SCANThis type of scan is similar to VFO Scan except the programmable aspect allows you to set scan limits to limit the frequency range of the

Using Program Scan1 Select a frequency equal to or between the programmed scan limits.2 Press fVFO] {1 s), and Scan starts at the frequency currentl

CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS)CTCSS is available only when the optional TSU-8 unit is installed {page 54}. CTCSS allows you to choose wh

DTSS provides another method to selectively communicate with specific stations. The squelch on the transceiver opens only when the same 3-digit DTMF (

Setting a Group CodeBy programming a Group code, you can simultaneously pass information to a number of stations. You may program an alphabetic charac

USING DTSS1 store the appropriate DTSS code {page 37}.• To make a Group call, select the common Group digit {page 38}.2 Press [F], [DTSS].• “DT ap

DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONSThe following DTMF functions require an MC-53DM microphone. The keypads on the microphone include the 12 key

6 Press a single key [0] - [9] to select a DTMF memory channel.• The selected memofy channel number appears and stays for approximately 1 second, the

AUTOPATCH(U.S.A. AND CANADA VERSIONS)Some repeaters in the U.S.A. and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. This application of the DTMF function a

FULL RESET1 To initialize all settings, press [MR]+ POWER ON._ N»0 — R ____ CT____DT____CO MENUf7r7Lui tit A tkiA * —r —fAUXILIARY FUNCTIONS^ M M

MENU ACCESS...17MENU A CONFIGURATION...

11When the current step size is 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, or 25 kHz, enter numeric values down to the 1 kHz digit. Enter either 0 or 5 for the 1

CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZEChoosing the correct step size is essential in order to select your exact receive frequency with the Tuning control or mic

оTIME-OUT TIMER (ТОТ)It is sometimes necessary or desirable to restrict a single transmission to a specific maximum time. This feature can be useful w

CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYSThe Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], and [VFO] located on the face of the microphone. If you prefer, you ca

DProgramming Microphone [PF]You can program microphone [PF] with a function that cannot be activated using the Front Panel keys.Access “PF” in Menu B

You сап use almost any computer to control one of the widely available Terminal Node Controllers (TNC) since the computer primarily serves to input co

GENERAL INFORMATIONYour transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors

TROUBLESHOOTINGThe problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused

jProiiaMe CamCoifB^hte AsifonPagem.Memory channels cannot be selected by turning the Tuning control or by pressing microphone [UP]/IDWN] when using Me

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESPG-2N \DC Power CableMC-45Multi-functionMicrophoneMC-53DMMulti-function Microphone with DTMFMC-80Desktop Microphone (MJ-88 requi

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ...46BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT...46AUTOM

INSTALLING THE TSU-8 CTCSS UNITCAUTION: Always switch OFF the power and unplug the DC power cable first.1 Remove the two screws from the upp

SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications are subject to change without notice due to developments in technology.GeneralTM^IA TM-261EJFrequency rangeU.S.A./ Canada

TransmitterTM-261EJPower outputHighSOW low35 WMedium10W1 wlowLowApprox. 5 WApprox. 0.5 WApprox. 5 WModulationReactance |Spurious emissions-60 dB or le

INDEXAccessoriesExternal Speaker (Option)...6Rear Panel...9Installing Optional...

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESPart NumlrnrQuantityMicrophoneU.S.A./Canada/General (some): MC-53DM^T91-0568-XX1China/General (some): MC-45^T91-0516-XX1DC power c

PREPARATION FOR MOBILE AND FIXED STATION OPERATION11 MOBILE INSTALLATIONInstall the transceiver in a safe, convenient position inside your vehicle tha

DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION Mobile OperationThe vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. B