Kenwood TK-270G VHF FM Portable Radio
General Features
- MAX. 128 CHANNEL CAPACITY
- MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
- WEATHER-RESISTANT SEALS
- DIE-CAST CHASSIS
- 8-CHARACTER/13-SEGMENT LCD
- QT/DQT BUILT-IN SIGNALING
- 2-TONE DECODER/ENCODER
- FLASH MEMORY ADVANTAGE
- MULTI-MODE WIDE/NARROW BANDWIDTH PER CHANNEL
- COMPANDED AUDIO
- PTT ID PER CHANNEL
- SCAN WITH PRIORITY
Kenwoodfs facilities are proud to be internationally recognized as ISO-9001 certified and this means that our radio products follow a strict adherence to high standards in design, manufacturing and quality assurance. Whatever the requirement, the excellent performance and reliability of our communications equipment exemplified by
The battery pack forming the entire back of the unit and the transceiver components forming the front, is a fresh departure from the conventional stacked design. This approach results in a stronger chassis and a single PCB, and improves the overall styling and appearance of the radio.
The TK-270G/370G are manufactured along Kenwood's demanding technical and industrial standards, meeting or exceeding the tough environmental standards used by the U.S. Department of Defense. These radios pass U.S. MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standards covering shock, vibration, humidity, dust, and rain, for reliable performance in even the toughest conditions.
The monocoque aluminum die-cast chassis-heat sink borrows a principal from aircraft construction for rigid strength. Surrounding this and forming an integral part of the chassis, is the super-tough polycarbonate case to provide years of durability. The heavy-duty belt clip and antenna mount are also integrated into the chassis for strengthened unit construction.
Integrated elements like gasket seals and the polyvinyl speaker cone prevent moisture penetration for confident wet weather use.
A premium radio design like the TK-270G/370G portables use stateof- the art surface mount technology, multiple layer epoxy PC boards, high-level integrated circuits and hybrid components to create a symphony of compact, rugged and power-efficient performance.
The compandor noise-reduction feature enhances audio clarity on narrow bandwidth systems and is programmable per channel. Voice intelligence components are amplified and compressed at the transmit end then re-expanded on the receive end to reproduce the original audio signal.
The antennafs industry-standard SMA connector provides improved mechanical and electrical performance.
A large 1-3/8 inch speaker provides 500 mW audio output. This enables the user to hear transmissions clearly even in the noisiest environments.
A premium radio product must be easy to setup, use and maintain. The TK-270G/370G is a perfect example of this philosophy as it combines user-friendly ergonomics in a lightweight and wellbalanced package.
The 8-character display panel provides quick recognition of operating status and present settings with alphanumeric and icon characters. For enhanced nighttime viewing, pressing the backlight key illuminates the LCD display and keypad, and if no other keys are operated, backlighting shut offs after 5 seconds.
Lockout further improves channel management by preventing transmission if another talk group is already on the air.
QT and DQT functions segregate talk groups so users only hear calls from their own group for clearer, improved communications.
The decoder and encoder functions offer a 2-tone paging code assignable to any channel. An incoming message is signaled with audible and visible alerts.
Notifies you as to whether the call received had DTMF or 2-tone signaling.
Transmits a code telling the caller that your radio received their DTMF paging signal.
For improved response when using combinations of signaling systems, squelch is opened when either one, or all, signal requirements are met.
Convenient dialing functions include Manual Dial, Auto-Dial, Redial and Store & Send (display shows the input DTMF code before it is sent).
The two-color LED provides traditional transmit/warning (red), receive (green), and alert (orange) visual indications. This LED is recessed to limit omni-directional visibility to everyone except the radio operator.
A premium radio like the TK-270G/370G must be flexible enough to answer any application and offer the room to expand as system or user needs grow.
Flash memory permits updates, advanced feature sets and system architectural changes to be made electronically without ever opening the unit. This means fast changes for the system operator and less down time for users.
Cloning enables duplication of radios in the field via a simple interface cable without the use of a PC or special equipment.
The TK-270G/370G can be programmed for wide or narrow bandwidth operation per channel to accommodate all channel allocations now and in the future.
128-channel capacity (semi-duplex) ensures plenty of room for applications today and tomorrow. And once programmed, users can select specific channels within the set range.
This feature adds another dimension to paging with convenient 3- to 10-digit DTMF code combinations available. 3-digit ID plus 1-digit intermediate code Sel Call, and a 1- to 5-digit status code are also supported, as is DTMF group calling.
Radio parameter programming and tuning can be accomplished via the accessory connector from a PC-compatible computer without ever having to open the radio to save both time and expense (requires optional programming cable and software).
Programmable power levels provide one of two settings (High/ Low) for each of the channels so the radio can be tailored for mixed transmit range requirements. Output levels can be programmed at 5W/1W on VHF and 4W/1W on UHF.
Two types of ANI PTT ID (per channel) and DIAL ID send connect and disconnect ID information. Repeater/RIC access is enabled through key operation or ID transmit with PTT set to On.
Channel scanning provides users with an easy way to monitor multiple channels for activity. Priority Scan enables the radio to automatically check for activity on an important main channel during the channel scan sequence and while receiving a call on another non-priority channel. Multi-group and single group scan are available to limit scanning to the currently selected group or to scan all channel groups.
Useful when functions of the radio need to be rendered unusable, reception of a pre-determined DTMF signal can either disable the unitsf signal transmission, or prohibit signal transmission, while muting signal reception volume.
The radiofs flash memory can store an electronic message containing owner identification, property I.D. numbers, user and department names, service records, etc. A radio can be electronically identified even if external labels, markings or factory serial numbers have been removed.
Expand to conventional and conventional system capacity with the OMNI Board, available from the SmarTrunkTM Corporation.
- TIME-OUT TIMER
- BATTERY POWER SAVE
- LOW BATTERY ALERT
- MONITOR
- TALK AROUND
- BUSY LED CONTROL
- MULTI-FUNCTION DAIL
- KEY LOCK
