Kenwood TK-8180K Leaflet

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KMC-35
Microphone 
(supplied microphone) 
KMC-36
Keypad Microphone 
KMC-32
Keypad Microphone 
KMC-9C 
Control Station 
Desktop Microphone
KRK-10
Control Head 
Remote Kit (23ft/7m)
KCT-46
Ignition Sense Cable
KCT-40
Radio Interface Cable 
(for KDS-100, KGP-2A/2B)
KCT-23M 
DC Cable (Dash 
mount / 10 feet)
KCT-23M3
DC Cable (Remote 
mount / 23 feet)
KAP-2
Horn Alert/Public 
Address Relay Unit
VGS-1
Voice Guide & 
Storage Unit
KES-3
External Speaker
KES-5
External Speaker 
(requires KAP-2)
KMB-10
Key Lock Adapter
KLF-2
Line Noise Filter
KPS-10A 
DC Power Supply
KPS-15
DC Power Supply
All accessories and options may not be available in all markets. 
Contact an authorized Kenwood dealer for details and complete list of all accessories and options.
Model
TK-7180
TK-7180H
TK-8180
TK-8180H
GENERAL
Frequency Range
Type 1
136~174 MHz
450~520 MHz
Type 2
400~470 MHz
Number of Channels*
Conv. Mode
Max.32 per Radio
Trunked Network            
1023
Channel Spacing
Wide
25 kHz, 30 kHz
25 kHz
Narrow
12.5 kHz, 15 kHz
12.5 kHz
Operating Voltage
13.6 V DC±15 %
Current Drain
Standby
0.4 A
0.4 A
0.4 A
0.4 A
Receive
1.0 A
1.0 A
1.0 A               1.0 A
Transmit
9.0 A                      13.0 A
9.0 A              13.0 A
Duty Cycle
Transmit: 20 %
Operating Temperature Range
-22 ºF ~ +140 ºF (-30 ºC ~ +60 ºC)
Frequency Stability 
±0.00025 % (-22 ºF ~ +140 ºF)
Antenna Impedance
50 
Ω
Channel Frequency Spread
Type 1
38 MHz
70 MHz
Type 2
70 MHz
Dimensions (W x H x D),
6-5/16” x 1-3/4” x 6-3/16”
Projections not included 
(160 mm x 45 mm x 157 mm)
Weight (net)
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
FCC ID
Type 1
K4437303110       K4437303210        K4437313110 K4437313210
Type 2–
K4437313120   K4437313220
IC Certification
Type 1
282F-37303110                –
Type 2–
–              282F-37313120 
Model
TK-7180
TK-7180H
TK-8180
TK-8180H
RECEIVER 
(Measurements made per EIA/TIA-603)
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD)
Wide
0.25 µV
Narrow
0.28 µV
Selectivity**
Wide                                          80 dB
80 dB
Narrow                                       70 dB 
67 dB
Intermodulation Distortion
Wide/Narrow
75 dB (±50, 100 kHz)
Spurious Response**                           90 dB
85 dB
Audio Output
(4 
Ω Impedance)
4 W with less than 5 % distortion
TRANSMITTER 
(Measurements made per EIA/TIA-603)
RF Output Power
Type 1                        30 to 1 W
50 to 10 W          30 to 1 W         45 to 10 W
(490 -520 MHz:25 to 1 W) (490 -520 MHz:40 to 10 W)
Type 2
30 to 1 W
45 to 10 W
Spurious Response
70 dB
Type of Emission
Wide
16K0F3E
Narrow
11K0F3E
FM Hum & Noise 
Wide
50 dB
Narrow
45 dB
Microphone Impedance
600 
Ω
Audio Distortion
Wide/Narrow
3 %
Standard
MIL 810C 
MIL 810D 
MIL 810E
MIL 810F 
Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures
Low Pressure
500.1/Procedure I
500.2/Procedure I, II
500.3/Procedure I, II
500.4/Procedure I, II
High Temperature
501.1/Procedure I, II
501.2/Procedure I, II
501.3/Procedure I, II
501.4/Procedure I, II
Low Temperature
502.1/Procedure I
502.2/Procedure I, II
502.3/Procedure I, II
502.4/Procedure I, II
Temperature Shock
503.1/Procedure I
503.2/Procedure I 
503.3/Procedure I
503.4/Procedure I, II
Solar Radiation
505.1/Procedure I
505.2/Procedure I
505.3/Procedure I
505.4/Procedure I
Rain
506.1/Procedure I, II
506.2/Procedure I, II
506.3/Procedure I, II
506.4/Procedure I, III
Humidity
507.1/Procedure I, II
507.2/Procedure II, III
507.3/Procedure II, III
507.4
Salt Fog
509.1/Procedure I
509.2/Procedure I
509.3/Procedure I
509.4
Dust
510.1/Procedure I
510.2/Procedure I
510.3/Procedure I
510.4/Procedure I, III
Vibration
514.2/Procedure VIII, X
514.3/Procedure I
514.4/Procedure I
514.5/Procedure I
Shock
516.2/Procedure I, II, III, V
516.3/Procedure I, IV, V
516.4/Procedure I, IV, V
516.5/Procedure I, IV, V
International Protection Standard
Dust & Water Protection
P54: Radio itself
P54/55: Remote Head with KRK-10
*To meet above Mil810 and IP grade, weather proof microphone KMC-35 or KMC-36 has to be connected.
*Maximum capability depends on the number of programmed Zone and repeater channels.
** Typical specifications
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous
advancement in development. For this reason
specifications may be changed without
notice.
Options
Specifications
Applicable MIL-STD & IP
footnotes from Front:
1
Easy Option Port: Supports Encryption boards or VGS-1 only; 
ANI boards are not supported. VGS-1: Auto-Reply only operates
in MPT trunked mode. Auto-Record, Voice Memo operates in 
Conventional & MPT Trunked modes.
2
DTMF Manual Encode (DTMF microphone required)
3
KCT-46 ignition sense cable option required; plugs into mobile 
ignition sense pig-tail cable.
4
KPG-96D required: Windows
®
98/ NT/ 2000/ Me/XP compatible.
5
MIL-STD “Driven-Rain” and IP-55 Water/Dust Intrusion apply 
to remote control head only; IP54 applies to radio chassis.
6
Conventional Mode: Mode entry by PF key or auto Mode Change.
Network/Trunking operations are MPT1327/1342 compataible.
7
Special Alert Tone Patterns: enabled for MPT Individual Call, Auto 
Mode Change.
8
Companded Audio can be enabled for “all Channels: in Trunked
Mode and per Channel in Conventional Mode.
9
KAP-2 required: Public Address & Horn Alert operate in
MPT mode only.
* TK-8180K/HK models are derated to 25W/ 40W power from 
490-512 MHz