BK Radio P150, Service Manual

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Section i
General information
1.1 introduction
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of the BK
Radio KNG Series APCO Project 25 digital radios. KNG Portable radios are available in VHF, UHF and
800 MHz models.
1.2 deScription
The KNG is a handheld FM transceiver designed for use in domestic and international Land Mobile
services. The radio supports standard analog FM and digital C4FM modulation pursuant to TIA-102.
BAAD (Project 25 Common Air Interface Description for Conventional Channels) et al. The radio can be
configured for as many as 512 channels that can be arranged into as many as 32 zones. Each channel
specifies unique receive and transmit RF frequencies, sub-audible squelch, digital control parameters,
etc.
Top panel controls include on/off/volume, channel rotary selector, a concentric two-position switch, an
orange momentary switch, and two toggle switches with dealer programmable function. The side panel
contains a PTT switch, and two programmable push buttons. Connectors are provided via the side
connector for external speaker, microphone, programming, and options. Some models include a front
panel LCD display for status information, four programmable push buttons, and a keypad for tailoring
radio operation.
1.3 technical characteriSticS
power Supply : ................................................................. One rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
with temperature sensor or one alkaline battery pack.
operational featureS: Programmable Switches, Per Channel Analog/Digital/Mixed-Mode, RX
and TX Dual Priority Scan, Frequency Display, Transmit Time-Out Timer, User Selectable Scan, Scan
Delay, Busy Channel Indicate / Lockout, Tone Code Guard (CTCSS), DTMF/ANI Encode, Digital Code
Guard (CDCSS), Nuisance Channel Delete, Talkback Scan and User Selectable Code Guard.
channelS with variaBle Zone SiZe: ................... 512
ZoneS: ............................................................................ Up to 32
operatinG voltaGe: ................................................. 10 VDC Nominal
phySical dimenSionS: .............................................. Weight: 9 oz. (15 oz. with battery)
Width: 2.5 in. (63.5 millimeters)
Depth: 1.8 in. (45.7 mm.)
Height: 5.5 in. (139.7 mm.)
channel SpacinG: ...................................................... 25/12.5 kHz
channel incrementS: .............................................. 1.25 kHz
antenna type: .............................................................
Helical wound molded rubber flex (standard)
max current drain: .................................................. Transmit High Power: 1.5 amps
Receive: 255 mA
Standby: 100 mA
operatinG temperature: ...................................... -30° to +60° C