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Kenwood. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Kenwood assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Kenwood reserves...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) GENERAL / SYSTEM SET-UP INTRODUCTION PERSONNEL SAFETY SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL The following precautions are recommended for personnel This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians safety: familiar with similar types of commercial grade communications DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are verified secure equipment.
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES causes an error tone to sound. (When changing a 1. Operation Features channel from high to low power, all channels programmed with high power are changed to low.) • 2-Tone Encode Select: To transmit using a 2-Tone •...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES ° • , 2 2 2 2 2 ,3 3 3 3 3 keys u u u u u 2. Programmable keys These are PF (Programmable Function) keys. Press The functions the FPU programs to the function keys are each key to activate its auxiliary function.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES 10) RF power low 3. Display (TK-270G only) Used to temporarily switch transmission output to low power. Turning the function on enables: Hi→Low, Low→Low Key states are backed up, except in the PC mode when they are reset. 11) Scan (TK-270G only) Pressing this key starts scanning.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES 3) Scan Stop Condition 6 Selected with talkback The scan stops temporarily if the following conditions are The transceiver reverts to the channel before scanning or satisfied. the channel that you changed during scan. 1 The receiving signal matches the signalling code in your 8) Scan End radio that is set by the programming software (KPG-56D).
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES 4) Battery Warning 6. Option Signalling (DTMF/2 tone) This transceiver has a battery warning feature. If low voltage Built-in DTMF decoder is available for option signalling. is detected during transmission, the transceiver warns you by Built-in 2-Tone decoder is available for option signalling. a flashing red "LED".
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPERATING FEATURES / REALIGNMENT REALIGNMENT 7. Audible user feedback tones The transceiver outputs various combinations of tones to 1. Modes notify the user of the transceiver operating state. The main User mode tones are listed below The high tone is 1477Hz, the mid tone is 941Hz, and the Panel test mode Panel tuning mode (TK-270G only)
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT Notes: 4. Checksum • The data stored in the personal computer must match the Executing this function, "TUNING" appears on the display model type when it is written into the flash memory. of TK-270G while calculating the checksum . •...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT 6. Check the connection between the TK-260G/270G and When programming the firmware, it is recommend to copy the personal computer, and make sure the TK-260G/270G the data from the floppy disk to your hard disk before you is in Program mode. update the radio firmware.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT PTT/RXD PTT/RXD PTT/RXD REMOTE/TXD REMOTE/TXD REMOTE/TXD Cloning cable Fig. 2 8. Self Programming Mode (TK-270G only) Write mode for frequency data and signalling etc. Mainly used by the person maintaining the user equipment. X57-587X Compoent Side 8.1 Self programming mode setting Remove D17 from the TX-RX unit (Figure 3) (K, E, (N)E, K2 models only).
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT 8-2. Channel Setting Mode No. Function Choices Display Remarks This is a mode for making channel settings with the panel 7 Busy Channel NO BCL_NO__ Default keys without using the FPU. Lockout Type 1 BCL_1___ BCL_YES for K, E, (N)E, K2 type Type 2 BCL_2___ N/A for K, E, (N)E, K2 type...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT Flow Chart 8-3. Function Setting Mode Channel Setting Mode This is a mode for using the panel keys to make function settings without using the FPU, that operate on all channels. Self programming mode [Side2] Pressing the [Side1] when "SELF" is displayed, sets the [Side2] Channel set mode Channel selection...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT No. Function Choices Display Remarks No. Function Choices Display Remarks 5 [2]TK-270G No Function KEY3_OFF 2 [Side2] Monitor C MON_19 only Talk Around KEY3_3 Default Monitor D MON_20 Display Character KEY3_5 RF Power Low MON_21 Home Channel KEY3_7 Scan MON_22 * TK-260G cannot be selected.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT No. Function Choices Display Remarks No. Function Choices Display Remarks 12 TOT OFF,1-10/ TOTP_PFF Cannot be set when TOT is OFF. 37 Group Code A-D,*,# GPCD_OFF_ Default;OFF Pre-Alert Time 1s Step Default:OFF 38 Auto Rest OFF ART_OFF_ 13 TOT OFF1-60/ TOTK_OFF Cannot be set when TOT is OFF.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) REALIGNMENT 8-4. Memory Reset Mode Flow Chart This mode is used to clear data for functions that can be set Function Setting Mode in Self Programming Mode or to return to reset values (default). [Side1] [Side1] ° Group code Self programming mode Squelch level Pressing [...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR Separating the case assembly from the chassis. Separating the chassis from the unit. 1. Remove the two knobs and three round units • TK-260G 2. Remove the two screws 1. Remove the twelve small screws , and the three large 3.
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3) IF Amplifier circuit 1. Frequency configuration The first IF signal is passed through a four-pole monolithic The receiver utilizes double conversion. The first IF is 49.95 crystal filter (XF1) to remove the adjacent channel signal. MHz and the second IF is 450 kHz. The first local oscillator The filtered first IF signal is amplified by the first IF amplifier signal is supplied form the PLL circuit.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 5) Audio amplifier circuit (3) DTMF The demodulated signal from IC4 is amplified by IC16 (2/ The DTMF input signal from the IF IC(IC4) is amplified by 2), high-pass filtered, low-pass filtered, high-pass filtered, IC16(2/2) and goes to IC18, the DTMF decoder. The decoded band-eliminate filtered, and de-emphasized by IC14.
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3) UNLOCK DETECTOR If a pulse signal appears at the LD pin of IC2, an unlock From DRIVE condition occurs, and the DC voltage obtained form D1, T/R SW POWER AMP (D5) R1, and C6 causes the voltage applied to the microprocessor to go low.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3) Low battery warning 6. Control Circuit The battery voltage is monitored by the microprocessor The control circuit consists of a microprocessor (IC13) and (IC13). When the battery voltage falls below the voltage set by its peripheral circuits. It controls the TX-RX unit and transfers the Low Battery Warning adjustment, the LED flashes red to data to and from the display unit.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION/SEMICONDUCTOR DATA Pin No. Name I/O Active Function 8. CONTROL SYSTEM Keys and channel selector circuit. Oscillation terminal The signal from the keys and channel selector are directly Chip enable. Serial data transfer terminal. input to the microprocessor, as shown in fig. 10. Connected to the microprocessor.
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) SEMICONDUCTOR DATA Microprocessor : 30622M4102GP (TX-RX UNIT : IC13) Pin function Port Port Function Function Name Name Chip select signal TX:Automatic Power Control data output Not used RX:BPF tuning data 50-59 A18-A9 Flash memory address bus DTMF DTMF/2TONE BEEP output 2TONE decode pulse input Flash memory address bus DTMSTD...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST ∗ New Parts. indicates safety critical components. Parts without Parts No. are not supplied. L: Scandinavia K: USA P: Canada Y: PX (Far East, Hawaii) T: England E: Europe Les articles non mentionnes dans le Parts No. ne sont pas fournis. Teile ohne Parts No.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3250-10) TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts R523 RK73GB1J473J CHIP R J 1/16W C92-0514-05 CHIP-TAN 2.2UF 10WV R524 RK73GB1J471J CHIP R J 1/16W CC73GCH1H050B CHIP C 5.0PF B...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts C132 CK73GB1H103K CHIP C 0.010UF K C215 CK73GB1C104K CHIP C 0.10UF K C133 CC73GCH1H820J CHIP C 82PF C216 CK73GB1H332K CHIP C 3300PF K...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts L40-8285-85 SMALL FIXED INDUCTOR(0.82U) A,B,D,E C311 CC73GCH1H120G CHIP C 12PF L92-0138-05 FERRITE CHIP C311 CC73GCH1H180G CHIP C 18PF A,B,D,E L92-0149-05 FERRITE CHIP...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts RK73GB1J183J CHIP R J 1/16W R106 RK73GB1J272J CHIP R 2.7K J 1/16W RK73GB1J101J CHIP R J 1/16W R107 RK73GB1J470J CHIP R J 1/16W...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts R169 RK73GB1J473J CHIP R J 1/16W R250 RK73GB1J472J CHIP R 4.7K J 1/16W R170 RK73GB1J394J CHIP R 390K J 1/16W R251 RK73GB1J474J...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-5872-XX) Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Destination parts parts S-81350HG-KD IC(VOLTAGE REGULATOR) PST9140NR IC(RESET SW) RN5VL45C IC(REGULATOR) IC10 AT2408N10SI2.5 IC(8bit SERIAL EEPROM) IC11 TA7368F IC(AF POWER AMP) IC12 AT29C020-90TI IC13...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) EXPLODED VIEW (TK-260G) 49 37 TX-RX unit (A/2) A M3.6x4 :N09-2319-05 TX-RX unit (B/2) B M2x3.5 :N09-2331-05 C NUT :N14-0582-14 D NUT :N14-0583-04 E NUT :N14-0588-04 F M2.6x6 :N30-2606-46 G M3x4 :N30-3004-46 I M2x5 :N67-2005-46 J φ 2x4.5 :N78-2045-46 K φ...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) EXPLODED VIEW (TK-270G) 49 37 DISPLAY unit J32-0925-04 TX-RX unit (A/2) TX-RX unit (B/2) A M3.6x4 :N09-2319-05 B M2x3.5 :N09-2331-05 C NUT :N14-0582-14 D NUT :N14-0583-04 F M2.6x6 :N30-2606-46 H M2x3 :N39-2030-46 I M2x5 :N67-2005-46 J φ 2x4.5 :N78-2045-46 K φ...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Test Equipment Required for Alignment Test Equipment Major Specifications Standard Signal Generator Frequency Range 136 to 150MHz ((N)E2) 146 to 174MHz (E, (N)E). (SSG) Modulation Frequency modulation and external modulation. Output -127dBm/0.1µV to greater than -47dBm/1mV Power Meter Input Impedance 50Ω.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT The following parts are required for adjustment Repair Jig (Extention Flat cable : part No. E37-0851-05) 1. Antenna connector adapter The antenna connector of this radio uses an SMA terminal. This cable is used for connecting the TK-270G display unit Use an antenna connector adapter [SMA(f) –...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT • Transceiver tuning Frequency and signalling (To place the transceiver in tuning mode) The set has been adjusted for the frequencies shown in the Channel appears on the LCD. Set the channel according to following table. When required. re-adjust them following the the tuning requirements.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Tuning mode H P O W Hi Power Hi Power (Low) Hi Power (Low’ ) Hi Power (Cen) Hi Power (Hi’) Hi Power (Hi) L P O W Low Power Low Power (Low) Low Power (Low’) Low Power (Cen) Low Power (Hi’) Low Power (Hi) Narrow...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Since the TK-260G cannot be tuned from the panel, the FPU (KPG-56D) should be used for adjustment. Adjust the receive BPF waveform according to the appropriate adjustment item. Note Precision parts are used for the PTT, side1, and side2 switches. In order to avoid damaging these switches, do not press them using your fingers.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Remark Test equipment Terminal Parts Method 6. Low Power [Panel Test Mode] Freq. Counter Check 1) CH-Sig:1-1 Power meter Check 0.5~1.5W Set low power (Push [2]) Am meter 1.2A or less PTT:ON 2) CH-Sig:2-1 PTT:ON 3) CH-Sig:3-1 PTT:ON...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Remark Test equipment Terminal Parts Method 11.DQT VCO 1) Adj item [VDQT] Power meter Encoder Make the Balance Adjust [∗∗∗] Dev meter SP/MIC connector knob demodulation Adjust LPF:3kHz Oscilloscope waves into [Wide 5K] HPF:OFF square waves.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Remark Test equipment Terminal Parts Method Wide 5K:0.75kHz ±50Hz 14.DQT 1) Adj item [FDQT] Power meter Encoder Devition Adjust [∗∗∗] Dev meter SP/MIC connector knob Narrow:0.35kHz Adjust LPF:3kHz Oscilloscope Wide 4K:0.6kHz HPF:OFF [Wide] 2) Adj item D Q T] [Narrow]...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Remark Test equipment Terminal Parts Method 1. Sensitivity Adj item [SENS] Encoder knob : ([S E N S]) : [60] ((N)E2) [81] (E,(N)E) Adjustment Adjust [∗∗∗] : (S S) : [100] ((N)E2) [135] (E,(N)E) E N S] : (S ) : [130] ((N)E2)
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Remark Test equipment Terminal Parts Method 3. Sensitivity [Panel Test Mode] Check 1) CH-Sig:1-1 AF VTVM Check 12dB SINAD or SSG OUT Oscilloscope more Wide:-117dBm (MOD:1kHz / ±3kHz) Narrow:-115dBm (MOD:1kHz / ±1.5kHz) Semi wide:-116dBm (MOD:1kHz / ±2.4kHz) 4.
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) ADJUSTMENT Adjustment points TX-RX unit (X57-587) Component side view Foil Side View L307 Battery terminal L305 L306 IC12 IC14 TC1 : Transmit lock voltage adjustment VR1 : Frequency adjustment TC2 : Receive lock voltage adjustment L305: L306: Band-pass filter waveform adjustment L307: BPF : Band-pass filter test point CV(LV) : Lock voltage adjustment terminal.
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PC BOARD VIEW DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3250-10) Component Side View DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3250-10) Foil Side View DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3250-10) DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3250-10) Component Side View Foil Side View R518 R518 R513 R513 IC501 IC501 C515 C515 Q502 Q502 R517 R517 R522 R522 Q501...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PC BOARD VIEW TX RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) Component Side View 2-71:TK260G E, 2-72:TK-260G (N)E, (N)T, 2-73:TK-270G E, 2-74:TK-270G (N)E, (N)T, 2-75:TK-260G (N)E2 TX-RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) R218 Component Side View C194 R118 R164 C184 R259 C209 R255 R123 R122 C261 C207 R170 C216 R147...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) PC BOARD VIEW TX RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) Foil Side View 2-71:TK260G E, 2-72:TK-260G (N)E, (N)T, 2-73:TK-270G E, 2-74:TK-270G (N)E, (N)T, 2-75:TK-260G (N)E2 TX-RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) Foil Side View C241 C146 R108 R320 MIC1 R258 C126 C131 C108 C107 C139 R248 C115 R247...
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TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) TX-RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) PC BOARD VIEW Component Side + Foil Side View TX RX UNIT (X57-587X-XX) Component Side + Foil Side View 2-71:TK260G E, 2-72:TK-260G (N)E, (N)T, 2-73:TK-270G E, 2-74:TK-270G (N)E, (N)T, 2-75:TK-260G (N)E2 R218 C241 C194 C146 R118 R108 R320 R164...
TK-260G/(N)/270G/(N) OPTIONS KMC-17 (Speaker microphone) KMC-17 Parts List Description Ref. No. Parts No. parts marks A02-0907-08 Case (Front) A02-0908-08 Case (Rear) B09-0316-08 D10-0606-08 Lever (PTT) E11-0421-05 Phone jack E30-3138-08 Curl cord F07-0889-08 Silicon rubber (PTT) G53-0569-08 Packing (MIC case) J29-0440-08 Clip assy J39-0601-08 Packing (MIC)