The manual for the Kenwood TH-55 accessories provides detailed specifications and diagrams for components such as the HMC-2 headset and various Ni-Cd batteries, including their electrical characteristics, dimensions, and charging times. It also includes circuit diagrams and parts lists for setup and troubleshooting, ensuring users can effectively operate and maintain their devices.

• Brand: Kenwood-th-55
• Model: ACCESSORIES
• Type: manual
• File size: 577.2 KB

Manual Overview

The Kenwood TH-55 accessories manual provides detailed information on the HMC-2 headset with VOX and PTT, including its electrical characteristics and component specifications. Troubleshooting for the HMC-2 involves checking the terminal connection diagram and ensuring proper connections as outlined in the circuit diagram. Error diagnostics are not explicitly detailed, but the manual provides a parts list for potential component replacements, such as the potentiometer and slide switch. Calibration and adjustments for the headset focus on the gain control and recovery time, which can be fine-tuned using the specified capacitors and transistors. The manual also includes board-level guidance with PC board views for both the component and foil sides, aiding in the identification and replacement of faulty parts. For battery packs PB-5 through PB-9, specifications such as voltage, charging current, and dimensions are provided, along with circuit diagrams to assist in troubleshooting and repairs. The TSU-6 CTCSS unit section details fine adjustments of tone frequency, allowing for precise calibration through specific pin grounding on the IC.

Quick Issues Covered

• Diagnose power-up failures with battery circuit diagrams.
• Calibrate tone frequency using TSU-6 fine adjustment guide.
• Trace circuit paths using HMC-2 schematic diagrams.

Overview

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Specifications

• @ Earphone
• Diameter Pe $19
• tmpedance 192 (1000Hz)
• Max. input power 50mw
• @ Microphone
• Output sensitivity -67.5dB (0dB = 1V/ubar 1000Hz)
• Output impedance 1.6kQ2 (1000Hz)
• PB-5 SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage 7.2V (1.2V x 6)
• Charging current 200mAh
• Dimensions 58 W x 36.5 (39.5) H x 29.5 D (mm)
• Weight 80g
• PB-7 SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage 7.2V (1.2V x 6)
• Charging current 1100mAh
• Dimensions 58 W x 98.5 (101.5) H x 29.5 D (mm)
• Weight 300g
• PB-6 SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage 7.2V (1.2V x 6)
• Charging current 600mAh
• Dimensions 58 H x 55.5 (58.5) H x 29.5 D (mm)
• Weight 180g
• PB-8 SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage 12V (1.2V x 10)
• Charging current 600mAh
• Dimensions 58 W x 84 (87) H x 29.5 D (mm)
• Weight 270g
• PB-9 SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage 7.2V (1.2V x 6)
• Charging current 600mAh
• Dimensions 58 W x 98.5 (101.5) H x 29.5 D (mm)
• Weight 260g
• SMC-31 SPECIFICATIONS
• Speaker
• Diameter $45 (mm)
• Impedance 8Q
• Rated input power 0.15W
• Max. input power 0.3W
• Microphone
• Sensitivity 66dB + 3dB at 1300Hz
• Output impedance 2kQ + 30% at 1000Hz
• General
• Frequency range 1258.0000MHz — 1299.9875MHz [TH-55AT(K), TH-55E(T,W)]
• Signal type F3 (F3E)
• Power supply voltage DC 6.0V — 16V (DC IN jack)
• Power consumption At reception standby ; Approx. 60mA
• At battery power save ; Approx. 17mA
• At auto power off ; Approx. 5mA
• At transmission (1.0W) ; Less than 1.04
• At transmission (0.1W) ; Less than 0.6A
• Antenna impedance 500

Controls & Indicators

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Installation / Setup

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Operation

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Troubleshooting & Error Codes

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Safety & Warnings

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Kenwood TH-55 Accessories Manual: Guide for identifying, installing, and troubleshooting accessories. PDF size: 577.2 KB.

• Brand: Kenwood-th-55
• Model: ACCESSORIES
• Type: Manual
• File size: 577.2 KB

Overview

Brief overview of the product.

Specifications

• Key spec 1
• Key spec 2

Controls & Indicators

Control panel/button layout.

Installation / Setup

1. Step 1…
2. Step 2…

Operation

Basic usage, modes, cycles.

Troubleshooting & Error Codes

Safety & Warnings

• Important warning…

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