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Connecting the Pyramid to the Kenwood TK-x80
Once all of the programming has been completed, it is time to connect the units to the
radios.
Connecting the 2012/Merlin MDT to the TK-x80 radio
The following are the pin outs for the KCT -19 option connector of the TK-x80 series
radios. These connections must be made to the corresponding color-coded cable from the
2012/Merlin. Install the KCT -19 "E" plug into CN-2.
Connections:
2012/Merlin
Function
Radio
Black/Shield Ground
KCT-19 Pin 6
White
Tx Audio Out
KCT-19 Pin 9
Blue
On-Air Detect
KCT-19 Pin 5
Green
PTT Out
KCT-19 Pin 8
Red
Switched B+
KCT-19 Pin 7
Yellow
Rx Audio In
KCT-19 Pin 4
Violet
COR
KCT-19 Pin 11
Grey
Mic Mute/Channel Select
N/C
Brown
Audio Mute Out
N/C
Jumper Settings in the 2012/Merlin
J1
[Out] Tx audio level
J2
[Out] Local PTT Loop
Connecting the 2016 base to the TK-x80 radio
The following are the pin outs for the KCT -19 option connector of the TK-x80 series
radios. These connections must be made to the corresponding color-coded cable from the
2016. Install the KCT -19 "E" plug into CN-2.
Connections:
2016
Function
Radio
Black/Shield Ground
KCT-19 Pin 6
White
Tx Audio Out
KCT-19 Pin 9
Blue
On-Air Detect
KCT-19 Pin 5
Green
PTT Out
KCT-19 Pin 8
Red
Switched B+
KCT-19 Pin 7
Yellow
Rx Audio In
KCT-19 Pin 4
Violet
COR
KCT-19 Pin 11
Grey
Mic Mute/Channel Select
N/C
Brown
Audio Mute Out
N/C
