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About this manual Description of the TKR-50 Series This manual describes the functions of the TKR-750/850 ! About the TKR-50 Series version2 and TKR-751/851 and how to configure these The TKR-750/850/751/851 is the rack-mounted functions. repeater operating with the UHF/VHF band and it can be controlled by external devices and the Air Remote.
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• Battery Warning Tone • Courtesy Tone • Squelch • Frequency • DQT Balance • Power Down Detect ! About the TKR-*50 Series Programming Software You can program each functions into TKR-750/850 version2 by KPG-91D through KPG-46 programing cable. In this manual, the description of each function in the Function Reference may have the correspond- ing reference in the Field Programming Reference.
1 BASIC OPERATION Functions and Panel Layout Pin number Pin name Description PTT signal input./ ! Front Panel PC serial data from TKR-750/ PTT/TXD1 850/751/851. PC read, PC tuning, Firmware programming HOOK signal input. / PC serial data to TKR-750/850/ HOOK/RXD1 751/851.
1 BASIC OPERATION Table 1-2 Assigning signals to 25-pin connector Pin name Input/output Description number Pin name Input/output Description Ground number Speaker ground No connection Output Received Detect output PC serial data input RXD2 Input RS-232C Level/Polarity RSSI Output RSSI signal output PC serial data output Input Internal Speaker input...
1 BASIC OPERATION Transmit output power Mode Table 1-5 Transmission Output Power: Low/High Following are modes operating and transition to each mode: Transmission Output Power [W] " Mode Model High TKR-750 Version 1 User Mode TKR-750 Version 2 (Adjustable to 15W) PC Programming Mode PC Mode TKR-850 Version 1...
1 BASIC OPERATION • PC Test Mode (Refer to 24.2 PC Test Mode.) Display The PC Test Mode is a mode to activate by the TUNING command sent from a computer, and in this Following are display functions of the front panel: mode, you can control transmission and reception by "...
1 BASIC OPERATION ! Configuration of KPG-91D Table 1-7 Example of LED display " Configuring the function for switching On/Off the display (Refer to FPRG 6.5 “Key Assignment” Repeater status Description display window, 6.9 “Remote Control” window, and 6.10 Non-Priority DOT (.) appears on the right “Function Port”...
1 BASIC OPERATION Operation Squelch Level Squelch is a function that eliminate noise occurring when 1.7.1 Turning ON/OFF there is no signal to receive. With this function, TKR-750/ 850/751/851 automatically eliminates the noise and it opens squelch during receiving a call in order to listen to Press the Power switch to turn TKR-750/850/751/851 the received audio signals.
2 PASSWORD TKR-750/850/751/851 has a function for setting a password to prevent the configuration data. Data Password The data password function prevents a configuration data from being read by unauthorized persons. With this function, the configuration data of TKR-750/850/751/851 will not be read even when it is stolen. You can configure the password by FPU (up to 6 characters).
3 EMBEDDED MESSAGE The TKR-750/850/751/851 has the function to embed a Embedded Message w/ message. Password Embedded Message w/Password is a function for storing a message with up to 64 alphanumeric and protecting it with a password. Embedded Message You can embed the specific information of TKR-750/850/ 751/851, such as the control number and the name of the This function allows you to store a message with up to 64 configuration data with a password.
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION A pair of transmission and reception frequencies is called Transmission Frequency as channel for making a communication. You can configure maximum 16 channels in order to transmit and This is a frequency used for transmitting. receive. You can specify your desired transmitting frequency You can configure following functions by KPG-91D.
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION # When QT Encode and the QT Reverse Burst function are transmit. (The operation of repeat PTT switch is enabled, TKR-750/850/751/851 transmits the QT Reverse Burst excluded.) code at end of transmission. The encode operation varies depending on the PTT type. When the DQT Encode is selected, TKR-750/850/751/851 transmits the QT Turn-off Code at end of transmission.
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION Table 4-1 Primary: TKR-750/850/751/851 transmits with a configured signalling on each channel. Status PTT Priority Operation Description TKR-750/850/751/851 transmits a Primary signalling code configured on each channel. It keeps to transmit the Primary code even if it receives a Repeater PTT <...
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION Operation Mode Beat Shift You can configure Repeat, Simplex or Duplex mode to This function eliminates a problem of receiver's internal each channel. interference caused by internal oscillators. Select Repeat Mode for repeat operation channel. The harmonic of oscillator implemented for the Select Duplex Mode for two-way simultaneous microprocessor may interfere with receiving audio.
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION 4.12 Scan Add code selection ports are available inside of TKR-750/850/ 751/851 for a Scrambler code selection. (Refer to 4.14.1 Scrambler Code.) This function is to check a signal on each channel. ! Configuration of KPG-91D TKR-750/850/751/851 scans an available signal to receive and when it finds an available signal, scanning is "...
4 CHANNEL INFORMATION 4.14.2 Scrambler Backup This function restores a Voice Scrambler configuration. With this function, the configuration is not cleared even if TKR-751/851 is turned OFF after configure Voice Scrambler function. When this function is switched Off, the configuration of the Voice Scrambler is cleared and returns to the default values.
5 QT/DQT " Configuring the duration for the DQT Turn-off Code The TKR-750/850/751/851 supports the QT/DQT signalling. transmission (Refer to FPRG 6.4.1 "Optional Features 1" tab.) The QT/DQT allows you to ignore unwanted calls from other persons who are using a same frequency. With the QT/DQT signalling, you can hear calls from only specific persons or group that have a same QT/DQT code.
5 QT/DQT Off-hook Decode TKR-750/850/751/851 receives the QT/DQT signalling and opens squelch (Signalling Squelch) regardless of the position of the local microphone. It operates under the signalling squelch mode when the microphone is in on- hook position and it receives a carrier and opens squelch (Carrier squelch) while the microphone is in off-hook position if this function is disabled.
6 PTT OPERATION ! Configuration of KPG-91D You can control the transmission using three methods, the Repeater PTT, the External PTT, and the Local Mic " Configuring the Time-out Timer for the repeater PTT. PTT and the external PTT (Refer to FPRG 6.4.1 PTT (Push to Talk or Press to Talk) is a switch to transmit.
6 PTT OPERATION " Configuring the TOT Rekey Time for the Local Mic PTT Priority PTT (Refer to FPRG 6.4.2 “Optional Features 2" tab.) You can configure a priority of the repeater PTT, external PTT, and Local Mic PTT. When the selected PTT configuration has higher priority than the current PTT, TKR-750/850/751/851 switches a QT/DQT signalling and a modulation signal line corresponding to the selected...
7 TOT (TIME OUT TIMER) ! Configuration of KPG-91D This function limits the continuous transmission time (TOT). Therefore, this function is used to prevent a " Configuring the Time Out Timer (Refer to FPRG certain user from occupying a channel for long time when 6.4.1 “Optional Features 1"...
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7 TOT (TIME OUT TIMER) " Configuring the Busy Channel Lockout (Refer to FPRG 6.4.2 “Optional Features 2" tab.) Version: 1.01 USA Function Reference (FUNC)
8 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT If the Local Mic PTT is pressed while other groups are using same channel, it may interfere with communications. The Busy Channel Lockout function prevents you from such an interference automatically. TKR-750/850/751/851 can decode a QT/DQT code to control a transmission.
9 TONE You can configure a beep tone to sound when turning 9.1.2 Control Tone TKR-750/850/751/851 ON and pressing a PF key. You can also configure a Information Tone to beep when the This tone sounds when TKR-750/850/751/851 is transmission ends using the PTT switch and the power operated following operation.
9 TONE Information Tone You can configure the following functions by KPG-91D. Backup Battery Warning Tone You can configure the following Information Tones by • Frequency KPG-91D. • Send to RA Table 9-4 List of Information Tones Backup Battery Operation Tone •...
10 POWER CONTROL The TKR-750/850/751/851 has various power control Name of Description of functions functions, such as the Power Save function, a function to functions switch the power from the main power to the backup Increase a channel to the next. power, and the operation when turning TKR-750/850/751/ Channel Up The blank channel is skipped.
10 POWER CONTROL The Backup Battery System is a function to configure the Name of Description of functions timing to emit the Backup Battery Warning Tone/ functions Operation Tone. (Refer to 9.2.2 Backup Battery Tone.) QT/DQT Decode Enables a QT/DQT Decode code. It You can configure the Backup Battery Warning Tone/ Enable becomes signalling squelch.
10 POWER CONTROL # When TKR-750/850/751/851 receives a carrier while operating 10.2 Power Supply Lower Level in Save Mode, a wait time is added until it exits save mode. # The illumination of PF [Save Mode On/Off] key remains switched This function activates an auxiliary output port that is Off immediately after entering into Save Mode.
10 POWER CONTROL ! Configuration on the KPG-91D ! Configuration on the KPG-91D " Configuring the Save Mode Duration (Refer to " Configuring the function operating when the FPRG 6.4.3 “Others” tab (Optional Features).) repeater is turned ON (Refer to FPRG 6.4.3 “Others”...
11 EXTERNAL MONITOR This function opens squelch when Ext. Monitor terminal receives a signal. The signal is assigned to pin 15 of control interface jack (25-pin connector) that is located on rear panel. (Refer to Table 1-2 Assigning signals to 25-pin connector.) ! Configuration of KPG-91D "...
12 FAN ACTION This function activates a fan that is located on the rear panel corresponding to TKR-750/850/751/851 status. You can configure the fan to be always working or start when the inside temperature of TKR-750/850/751/851 increases and stop when the temperature decreases. You cannot disable the operation of the fan.
13 TX STANDBY ON FREQUENCY This function allows you to make TKR-750/850/751/851 standby at a transmission frequency configured to each channel when it operates in a reception mode. You must switch this function Off in case of transmission frequency shifts. When TKR-750/850/751/851 is installed within a building, not on a position, such as the top of a building or mountain, the user having a transceiver may approach...
14 FIRMWARE PROGRAMMING MODE SETTING You can configure the operation of the TKR-750/850/751/ 851 when it enters Firmware Programming Mode. When this function is enabled, TKR-750/850/751/851 can be entered in the Firmware Programming Mode when pressing and hold the PF1 key while the power on. TKR- 750/850/751/851 does not enter into the Firmware Programming Mode when this function is disabled.
15 KEY ASSIGNMENT You can assign functions to PF1 to PF6 keys that are Name of Description of functions located on the front panel of the TKR-750/850/751/851/ functions 751/851. Transmits one of CW Message 1 to CW CW Message 1 Message 8 by pressing one of the PF [CW ! Configuration of KPG-91D Message 1] to PF [CW Message 8] keys.
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15 KEY ASSIGNMENT Name of Description of functions functions Enable/disable the Scrambler function by Scrambler pressing the PF [Scrambler On/Off] key. On/Off You cannot configure this function when the optional Scrambler board is not installed. Disable/enable the Squelch function by Squelch On/Off pressing the PF [Squelch On/Off] key.
16 SCAN ! Configuration of KPG-91D This is a scan function that automatically change channel and check a signal. The channel scan starts from the " Configuring the Priority conditions (Refer to FPRG current channel to next higher channel. This function is 6.6.1 Priority.) available when channels are stored and the range of frequency is specified.
16 SCAN 16.5 Revert Channel Starting Priority Scan This is a revert channel configuration to transmit when No Receiving Scanning Priority Channel Signals Present PTT is pressed while scanning Select from following 6 type for the revert channel. Scanning other Channel Look Back Time A Interval Table 16-1 Revert Channel Configuration...
16 SCAN 16.7 Dwell Time Function Description You can use a Priority Channel to transmit while scanning. The TKR-750/850/751/851 pauses scanning if the PTT When TKR-750/850 pauses scanning after switch is pressed to transmit during the scan and changing at the channel by pressing a PF resumes scanning after transmitting.
17 DTMF The TKR-750/850/751/851 supports DTMF (Dual Tone 17.2 First Digit Delay Time Multiple Frequency) Signalling. The DTMF signalling uses two different frequency tones The First Digit Delay Time is a delay time between the simultaneously. DTMF is used to remotely control TKR- time that the TKR-750/850/751/851 begins to transmit 750/850/751/851.
17 DTMF It is possible to transmit maximum 16 character. 17.9 Side Tone ! Configuration of KPG-91D It is possible to sound the transmitted DTMF code tone " Configuring the DTMF Encode code (Refer to from front speaker. Side Tone is a function to feedback FPRG 6.8.1 Encode Code.) the audio tone to the receiving speaker.
18 REMOTE CONTROL # TKR-750/850/751/851 sends a Transpond code on the Revert The TKR-750/850/751/851 has a function to be controlled CH when the Scan is switched On during the Air Remote mode. by another transceiver. You can remotely control the assigned PF key function or the Auxiliary Port by the Air Remote code.
18 REMOTE CONTROL 18.1.3 PF Key Transponder 18.2 Control the Auxiliary Ports This function notifies the transmitting party that TKR-750/ It can control the assigned function to Auxiliary Port by 850/751/851 has accepted the transmitted Air remote the Air Remote. (Refer to 20 Function Port.) code and the assigned PF key function has been When no function is assigned to an Auxiliary Ports, you...
18 REMOTE CONTROL # Although you can configure three functions (1st, 2nd and 3rd) to It is possible to select a timing to transmit Transpond the Auxiliary Input port, you can activate only the 1st function by code within “Before”, “After” or “both” Air Remote.
18 REMOTE CONTROL 18.3 Remote Access with QT/DQT Using the QT/DQT code, you can permit TKR-750/850/ 751/851 to receive the Air-Remote code. You can configure the Reception function for the Air Remote code corresponding to the match/unmatch status of the QT/DQT code by KPG-91D. ! Configuration of KPG-91D "...
19 TRANSPOND This function is to notify the transmitting party that TKR- 750/850/751/851 is remotely controlled by Air remote. TKR-750/850/751/851 transmits a Transpond code as responding. Transponder is a complex word of the Transmitter and the Responder, so it is the transmission mechanism used to respond the call.
20 FUNCTION PORT Following input/output ports are available on the TKR- 750/850/751/851: • Auxiliary Input/Output 1 - 6 You can use these ports to perform the auxiliary input operation and auxiliary output operation. You are able to assign the Channel Select function or the Multi- table Select function to these ports.
20 FUNCTION PORT 20.1 AUX I/O Function • Multi-table Select You can specify one of No. 2 to No. 16 codes configured in the Multi-table when the voltage level of You can assign one of the following functions to the the Auxiliary Input ports is High or Low.
20 FUNCTION PORT 20.2 AUXI Function to the Auxiliary Input port, each function assigned to the port is enabled one by one. When assigning the “Channel Up” function to the Following are functions to be able to assign to the [Auxiliary Input 1] port, the port is referred to as the “PF Auxiliary Input ports: (Refer to Table 20-5 Assigning...
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20 FUNCTION PORT Function Name Description TKR-750/850/751/851 switches the Save Mode On/Off when a signal is applied to the PF [DC Power Save On/Off] input port. (Refer to 10.4 DC Power Save.) DC Power Save On/Off You can use this function only when the signal is detected with the Down Edge. (Refer to 20.2.1 Trigger Detection for Auxiliary Input Ports.) All LEDs other than the Power SW LED located on the front panel unlit when a signal is applied to...
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20 FUNCTION PORT Function Name Description The Signalling Decode function is disabled when the signal is applied to the PF [Monitor On] input Monitor On port. When a signal is detected with the Down Edge, you cannot switch the monitor Off after this function is once enabled.
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20 FUNCTION PORT Function Name Description The Scan is enabled when a signal is applied to the PF [Scan On] input port. Scan On When the signal is detected with the Down Edge, you cannot disable the Scan after this function is once enabled.
20 FUNCTION PORT Note: 20.2.1 Trigger Detection for Auxiliary Input Ports # This function is available on the TOT of the Local Mic PTT and the Repeater/External PTT. (*1) # You cannot switch to Low Power while transmitting or scanning. Two methods are available to detect the signal applied to The Low Power status is retained even if the channel is changed an Auxiliary Input port.
20 FUNCTION PORT Function Name Description The PF [RX Unlock] output port become active when RX PLL is unlocked. RX Unlock The PF [RX Unlock] output port become inactive when RX PLL is locked. You can toggle the PF [Selectable] output port between Active and Inactive when the signal is applied to Selectable an Auxiliary Input port or a PF key.
21 MULTI-TABLE This function allows you to wait for a call a maximum of 15 QT/DQT by configuring 15 QT/DQT (Current) as well as a single QT/DQT (Primary) to each channel. With this function, you can receive a call from many transceivers that have different QT/DQT code.
22 CW ID/CW MESSAGE CW stands for Continuous Wave and it is one of the 22.1.1 CW ID telegraph methods (communication with Morse codes). With this communication, the characters and numbers are It is possible to compose a message with a maximum of sent with the combination of dots and dashes.
22 CW ID/CW MESSAGE 22.1.3 TX Delay Time Note: The TX Required in Interval function is not applicable when sending the CW ID with the CW ID On function since you can only configure the interval with this function. TX Delay Time is a duration between the time when the transmission ends due to the expiration of the TX Interval Time, the changing channel, or the deactivation of the ! Configuration of KPG-91D...
22 CW ID/CW MESSAGE 22.1.11Encode with QT/DQT (CW ID) transmission function is assigned to the Backup Power function. (Refer to Table 10-1 Available functions.) Encode with QT/DQT is a function to encode a QT/DQT (Primary) code configured to each channel while sending •...
22 CW ID/CW MESSAGE 22.2.2 CW Speed (CW Message) Note: TKR-750/850/751/851 sends the QT/DQT code configured to each channel when the Encode with QT/DQT function is enabled, and it does not send the QT/DQT code when the CW Speed is a speed in WPM to transmit a CW Encode with QT/DQT function is disabled.
23 TEST TONE This function is used to transmit a single tone when the function assigned to the PF key or the Auxiliary Input Port activates. You can use this function when adjusting the output level of the TKR-750/850/751/851. You can also configure the frequency of the single tone to be transmitted.
24 PC MODE PC Mode can be switched from the User Mode. In this Function Operation of the repeater mode, you can control the TKR-750/850/751/851 through Select the transmission and reception the PC. You can read/write the program and adjust Wide/ Narrow [Wide/ bandwidth.You can toggle Wide/ Narrow.
24 PC MODE Note: TKR-750/850/751/851 disables the AF Mute function when Reception Frequency Transmission CH No. the signalling is decoded with the QT/DQT code and the [MHz] Frequency [MHz] signalling matches. 467.60000 467.50000 440.10000 440.00000 24.2.2 Test Frequency 459.90000 460.00000 The Reception Frequency/Transmission Frequency is already memorized for PC Test Mode in the TKR-750/ 850/751/851.
24 PC MODE 24.2.3 PC Tuning Mode You can make adjustments by selecting the functions from PC Test Mode by KPG-91D. PC Tuning Mode allows you to configure the parameters You can configure the following functions. according to the various environment by adjusting the voltage conversion level in the TKR-750/850/751/851.
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24 PC MODE Function Wide/Narrow Description Signalling Wide Adjust the DQT Encode level. DQT Deviation VHF: 2 Reference Level Adjustments Sig CH = 7 Narrow UHF: Single Reference Level Adjustment Wide Adjust the QT Encode level. QT Deviation VHF: 2 Reference Level Adjustments Sig CH = 4 Narrow UHF: Single Reference Level Adjustment...
25 PROGRAM Firmware Programming Mode is a mode to write software to the flash memory. TKR-750/850/751/851 enters this mode press and hold the PF [1] key while turning TKR- 750/850/751/851 ON. In this case, the 7-segment LED of the Channel/Status display lights “P.G.”. (Refer to 1.6 Display.) The default baud rate to communicate with the computer...
26 BACKUP The TKR-750/850/751/851 has a function to restore the operation state when TKR-750/850/751/851 is turned ON or reset. The state of Scan, Channel, Scrambler, Multi-table, and Low Power functions are back upped. • When the Scan is enabled and the configuration is restored, TKR-750/850/751/851 starts scanning after turning it ON or resetting it.
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INDEX Symbols ......37 ......7 * and # Digit Data Password ......26 DC Power Save Numerics ........38 Decode ....I Description of the TKR-751 ......2 15-pin connector ......50 Down Edge Detection ......2 25-pin connector ......15 DQT Tun-off code ......1 8-pin connector ......36 Dropout Delay Time .........37 DTMF...
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INDEX ......12 Operation Mode ......59 Test Frequency ......58 Test Signaling ......3, 58 PC Mode ......57 Test Tone ....3, 58 ...... 17 PC Programming Mode Time Out Timer (TOT) ......4, 58 PC Test Mode ........
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INDEX Version: 1.01 USA Function Reference (FUNC)