Kenwood TK-3230 Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. 25 cAll Alert tone 26 selcAll selective cAlling 28 OPERATING FEATURES 33 trAnsmit poWer 33 compAnder 34 key lock 34 v super lock 35 displAy BAcklight 35 mic sense 36 time out timer 37 BAttery sAver 38 BAttery level indicAtor 39 incoming cAll notificAtion 40 Busy chAnnel lockout Bcl 41 Beep tone 41 mode reset timer 42 ID LIST SETTING MODE2. 4 instAlling removing the BAttery pAck 9 chArging the BAttery pAck 10 instAlling removing the Belt clip 11 instAlling removing optionAl Accessories 12 GETTING STARTED 13 CHANNEL FREqUENCY SETUP 15 qUIET TALK DIGITAL qUIET TALK 16 SCANNING THE CHANNELS 17 revert chAnnel 18 MONITORING A CHANNEL 19 squelch level 19 VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL VOX 20 vox operAtion 20 vox gAin level 20 vox delAy time 21 trAnsmit inhiBit While receiving 22 vox proceed tone 23 PRIVACY TALK 24 CALL KEY SETUP
3. 0 5 seconds 1 second 1 5 seconds or 3 seconds 22 While adjusting the VOX Delay Time speak into the microphone to simulate transmitting The LED lights orange while speaking but no signal is transmitted at this time 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode TransmiT inhibiT While receiving While using VOX you can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is in use in place of using the Monitor function With this function turned on VOX will not allow you to transmit while the channel is being used You can transmit only when the channel is free Setting up the proceed tone function page 23 will notify you when the channel is free 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select transmit inhibit while receiving on or transmit inhibit while receiving off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 23 VOX PrOceed TOne You can set the transceiver to sound an alert tone when you are able to transmit transmission is no longer inhibited 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver po
4. 43 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER 44 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 45 MENUS 46 qT TONES DqT CODES 48 CHANNEL FREqUENCIES 50 SPECIFICATIONS 51 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 52 Unpacking and checking eqUipment Carefully unpack the transceiver We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment file a claim with the carrier immediately Supplied AcceSSorieS Item Part Number Quantity KBH 14 Belt clip J29 0736 XX 1 Screw set N99 2063 XX 1 KNB 46L battery pack W09 1038 XX 1 KSC 37 rapid charger W08 0995 XX 1 Warranty card 1 Instruction manual B62 1976 XX 1 KBH 14 Belt clip Screw set KNB 46L battery pack KSC 37 rapid charger ORientatiOn keys Press to change the operating channel to select a menu in Setting Mode and to perform other functions Antenna Power switch Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the power ON and counter clockwise to switch the power OFF Rotate to adjust the volume
5. ATTENTION U S A Only The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood lithium ion Li ion battery packs indicates Kenwood s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li ion batteries after their operating life has expired The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams which is illegal in some areas For information on Li ion battery recycling in your area call toll free 1 800 8 BATTERY 1 800 822 8837 Kenwood s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources v Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control Illegal operation is punishable by fine and or imprisonment Refer service to qualified technicians only Safety It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver preCauTions Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack Do not use options not specified by Kenwood If the die cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged do not touch the damaged part If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volum
6. MENU key Press to perform various functions Press and hold while switching the power ON to enter Setting Mode CAL key Press before making a call to alert the other party members or press to select a unit ID to make a call LED Indicator Indicates the transceiver status MON key Press to monitor the current channel for activity Microphone Speaker PTT Push to Talk switch Press and hold then speak into the speaker area to transmit SP MIC jacks Lift the covers and insert the accessory s plugs here diSplAy Icon Description Appears when VOX is activated Appears when using low transmit power Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code Appears when making or receiving a selcall Displays the approximate battery power remaining Blinks when the battery power is low while transmitting Appears when Privacy Talk is activated Appears when the Caller s ID is displayed Displays the channel number along with its QT DQT setting if any Also displays various menus and menu settings Appears while monitoring a channel Appears when the transceiver keys have been locked pRepaRatiOn BAttery pAck precAutionS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by Kenwood Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged Doing so may cause the lifespan of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged After c
7. B62 1976 10 K 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 3230 INSTRUCTIoN MANUAl Thank You We are grateful for your purchase of this Kenwood product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service BRS Your Kenwood 2 way Business Radio is called a transceiver meaning transmitter amp receiver We believe this easy to use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications This Kenwood transceiver is a precision device Treat it with care and you will enjoy years of reliable operation FeaTures Lightweight and compact design using a lithium ion battery pack with a sturdy polycarbonate body and a spring loaded belt clip 122 tone code settings for each channel allowing you to ignore unwanted calls Privacy Talk scrambles all your voice messages giving you complete privacy for your conversations FleetSync operation allowing a variety of call types Automatic battery power saver providing you with longer battery usage Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your group before you begin speaking Hands free operation when using an optional headset operaTing CondiTions Open locations no obstructions Up to 5 miles 8 km Residential areas near buildings
8. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Recharge the battery pack To turn this function on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select battery level indicator on or battery level indicator off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 40 InComIng Call noTIfICaTIon Note To use Incoming Call Notification you must set up a QT tone or a DQT code page 16 Incoming Call Notification is used to inform you of when a call is being received When activated a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT DQT signaling matches The tone will sound for 15 seconds before turning off While the tone sounds you will not hear any audio from the speaker Press any key to turn the tone off and listen to the received call After the call is finished the transceiver will wait for 10 seconds before resetting If you receive a new call within those 10 seconds the tone will not sound If no call is received within 10 seconds Incoming Call Notification will reset so that the next time a call is received the tone will sound again To turn Incoming Call Notification on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key
9. necklaces or hairpins If the battery pack is short circuited excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame It will also cause metal objects to heat up Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery If the insulator is melted the gas release vent or safety function is damaged or the electrolyte is ignited the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not use or leave the battery near fires stoves or other heat generators areas reaching over 80 C 76 F If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by other means If the battery becomes wet wipe it off with a dry towel before use If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame DANGER 6 Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Use only the specified charger and obs
10. DQT 55 431N DQT 83 754N DQT 28 172N DQT 56 432N oF OFF 50 channEL FREQuEncIES Setup Number Frequency MHz Setup Number Frequency MHz Setup Number Frequency MHz 01 464 5000 20 461 3125 39 466 1625 02 CH 1 464 5500 21 461 3375 40 466 1875 03 467 7625 22 461 3625 41 466 2125 04 467 8125 23 462 7625 42 466 2375 05 467 8500 24 462 7875 43 466 2625 06 467 8750 25 462 8125 44 466 2875 07 467 9000 26 462 8375 45 466 3125 08 CH 2 467 9250 27 462 8625 46 466 3375 09 461 0375 28 462 8875 47 466 3625 10 461 0625 29 462 9125 48 467 7875 11 461 0875 30 464 4875 49 467 8375 12 461 1125 31 464 5125 50 467 8625 13 461 1375 32 464 5375 51 467 8875 14 461 1625 33 464 5625 52 467 9125 15 461 1875 34 466 0375 53 469 4875 16 461 2125 35 466 0625 54 469 5125 17 461 2375 36 466 0875 55 469 5375 18 461 2625 37 466 1125 56 469 5625 19 461 2875 38 466 1375 Note The marked CH numbers are the default channel settings 51 SpEcIFIcaTIonS RF output power Low 500 mW High 1 5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability 2 5 ppm Operating voltage 3 7 V Dimensions projections not included 52 x 28 7 x 103 5 mm 2 05 x 1 13 x 4 07 inches Weight with KNB 46L 155 g 5 5 oz 52 TRoubLEShooTIng guIDE Problem Solution Cannot turn the transceive
11. MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Mode Reset tiMeR This function returns the transceiver to the channel display after a preset timer expires while in Menu mode or ID List mode To set the mode reset timer 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select timer off 10 seconds 30 seconds 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 43 ID LIST SETTIng MoDE You can set up ID list numbers with different call IDs 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second A beep will sound and the transceiver will enter ID List Setting mode 2 Press the or key to select a list ID number List numbers range from 01 to 32 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select a Call ID type represents an Individual Call ID represents a Group Call ID represents a Broadcast Call ID represents your own ID number clears the selected ID data 4 Press the MENU key to set the Call ID type and return to the list Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set up additional list ID numbers 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to return to operating mode 44 RESETTIng
12. ThE TRanScEIvER At some point in time you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values Default values are listed on pages 46 47 To reset the transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON reset will appear on the display 2 Release the and MON keys The confirmation message sure will appear on the display 3 Press the PTT switch to reset the transceiver Press any other key to cancel the reset Note Reset will function even if Super Lock has been activated 45 opTIonaL accESSoRIES KNB 46L Li ion battery pack KSC 37 Rapid charger KMC 17 Speaker microphone KMC 21 Speaker microphone EMC 3 Clip mic with earphone KBH 14 Belt clip KHS 22 Headset 46 MEnuS Display Name Settings Default Ref Pg Channel 1 Frequency Setting 01 56 02 15 Channel 2 Frequency Setting 01 56 08 15 Optional Signaling OFF FS FleetSync OFF 28 1 Individual Selcall Alert OFF 1 10 9 28 1 Group Selcall Alert OFF 1 10 10 28 2 Incoming Call Notification OFF ON Tone OFF 40 Call Key CA Call Alert SC Selcall OFF CA 25 3 Call Alert Tone Type 1 10 1 26 Call Alert Side Tone OFF ON ON 27 PTT ID OFF bo BOT 01 32 List 1 32 OFF 30 PTT ID Side Tone OFF ON ON 30 Data Transmit Modulati
13. The transceiver returns to the channel you were using before you started scanning ReveRt Channel The revert channel is the channel from which you start scanning So for example if you are on channel 1 when you begin to scan your revert channel is channel 1 During scan pressing the PTT switch will automatically select the transceiver s revert channel in the above example channel 1 and you will begin transmitting However if you are currently paused on another channel after having received a signal for example channel 2 pressing the PTT switch will allow you to transmit on that channel rather than returning to the revert channel Scanning will resume after 5 seconds unless a signal is present on the channel 19 MonitorinG a Channel When no signals are present the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise Using the MON key you can open the squelch to unmute the speaker This allows you to confirm the channel activity so you don t make a call while another party is using the same channel adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call listen to an intermittent call due to a weak signal without it continuously cutting out To manually open the squelch press and hold the MON key When squelch is open the icon appears on the display and the LED lights green To return to normal operation release the
14. Up to 1 5 miles 2 4 km In steel concrete reinforced buildings Up to 225 000 ft2 20 900 m2 In high rises Up to 17 floors Note The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary with your operating conditions FCC LiCense inFormaTion Your Kenwood radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC Federal Communications Commission Rules amp Regulations FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment Application for license must be made on FCC form 601 FAX Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax On Demand system Call 1 202 418 0177 from your fax machine to request the documents MAIL Forms can be ordered by telephone and will be sent to you by first class mail Call the FCC Forms Hotline at 1 800 418 FORM 1 800 418 3676 INTERNET Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at http www fcc gov formpage html Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section you must decide which frequency or frequencies you will operate on Refer to the frequency chart on page 50 Questons Call the FCC for license application questions at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 ChanneL spaCing The ProTalkxls uses 12 5 kHz channel spacing as per the regulations of the FCC Transceivers using 12 5 kHz channel spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used
15. power or high power The icon appears on the display when low power is selected 3 Press the MENU key 2 times or press the PTT MON or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode 34 CompanDer The compander compressor expander allows higher clarity of signals avoiding excessive noise and interference When activated transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive 1 Press the MENU key 4 times 2 Press the or key to select compander off or compander on 3 Press the MENU key 1 time or press the PTT MON or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode Key loCK You can lock the MENU and keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings The Power switch Volume control and PTT CAL and MON still function normally The CAL key functions normally only if it has been set up as Call Alert page 25 Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the transceiver keys The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked No icon appears when they are unlocked 35 super loCK You can lock the MENU CAL and or keys and disable the Setting Mode PTT and MON still function normally The CAL key will not be locked only if it has been set up as Selcall page 25 To select the super lock sett
16. up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions or you can turn the CAL key off unused Call Alert Press the CAL key before making a call will send your call alert tone to your party members identifying yourself before speaking Selcall Press the CAL key then select from a list of IDs to make calls to specific transceivers To set up the CAL key 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select call alert selcall or off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 26 Call alert tone Call alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members You can set up a call alert tone to one of 10 types If each party member uses a different call alert tone it is easy to know who is making the call Pressing the CAL key before making a call will send your call alert tone to your party members To set up your own call alert tone 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select call alert tone 1 to call alert tone 10 Each time you press or to select a call alert tone the n
17. with transceivers using 25 kHz channel spacing noTiCes To The user This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation One or more of the following statements may be applicable FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can generate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equ
18. 31 8 Hz 33 210 7 Hz 08 88 5 Hz 21 136 5 Hz 34 218 1 Hz 09 91 5 Hz 22 141 3 Hz 35 225 7 Hz 10 94 8 Hz 23 146 2 Hz 36 233 6 Hz 11 97 4 Hz 24 151 4 Hz 37 241 8 Hz 12 100 0 Hz 25 156 7 Hz 38 250 3 Hz 13 103 5 Hz 26 162 2 Hz 39 69 3 Hz 49 Display DQT Code Display DQT Code Display DQT Code DQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445N DQT 02 025N DQT 30 205N DQT 58 464N DQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465N DQT 04 031N DQT 32 226N DQT 60 466N DQT 05 032N DQT 33 243N DQT 61 503N DQT 06 043N DQT 34 244N DQT 62 506N DQT 07 047N DQT 35 245N DQT 63 516N DQT 08 051N DQT 36 251N DQT 64 532N DQT 09 054N DQT 37 261N DQT 65 546N DQT 10 065N DQT 38 263N DQT 66 565N DQT 11 071N DQT 39 265N DQT 67 606N DQT 12 072N DQT 40 271N DQT 68 612N DQT 13 073N DQT 41 306N DQT 69 624N DQT 14 074N DQT 42 311N DQT 70 627N DQT 15 114N DQT 43 315N DQT 71 631N DQT 16 115N DQT 44 331N DQT 72 632N DQT 17 116N DQT 45 343N DQT 73 654N DQT 18 125N DQT 46 346N DQT 74 662N DQT 19 131N DQT 47 351N DQT 75 664N DQT 20 132N DQT 48 364N DQT 76 703N DQT 21 134N DQT 49 365N DQT 77 712N DQT 22 143N DQT 50 371N DQT 78 723N DQT 23 152N DQT 51 411N DQT 79 731N DQT 24 155N DQT 52 412N DQT 80 732N DQT 25 156N DQT 53 413N DQT 81 734N DQT 26 162N DQT 54 423N DQT 82 743N DQT 27 165N
19. MON key squelCh level You can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select open default setting or tight 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 20 VoiCe aCtiVated Control VoX Using the VOX feature you can operate the transceiver hands free In order to use this feature however you must use an optional headset VOX will not function with the built in microphone For best operation conditions we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth voX opeRatIon 1 Set up a VOX gain level from 1 to 5 below 2 To transmit speak into the headset microphone You do not need to press the PTT switch the transceiver automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting 3 To stop transmitting stop speaking Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop speaking You can select the delay time as described on page 21 4 To exit VOX mode set the VOX gain level below to VOX function off voX gaIn level With VOX activated your voice level will determine when you tra
20. The battery saver function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed While using the transceiver battery saver will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls Operating the transceiver or receiving a call will switch this feature OFF until 5 seconds of non operation occurs again To turn this function on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select battery saver on or battery saver off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Note While the Battery Saver is operating the LED may flash green when receiving a QT DQT signal which does not match the QT DQT tone code set up in your transceiver 39 BaTTery level InDICaTor When turned ON the battery level indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining When turned OFF the battery level indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is low When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting the transceiver stops transmitting a tone sounds and the LED blinks red until you release the PTT switch Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time
21. are exposed from the antenna covering Transmitting at such a time may result in a high frequency burn If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver switch the transceiver power off immediately remove the battery pack from the transceiver and contact your Kenwood dealer Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions Do not carry the battery pack or battery case with metal objects as they may short the battery terminals When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry it is easy to build up an electric charge static electricity When using an earphone accessory in such conditions it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear We recommend you use only a speaker microphone in these conditions to avoid electric shocks v Contents UNPACKING AND CHECKING EqUIPMENT 1 supplied Accessories 1 ORIENTATION 2 displAy 3 PREPARATION 4 BAttery pAck precAutions
22. e level when turning the squelch off Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours the radiator and chassis will become hot Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack Do not immerse the transceiver in water Always switch the transceiver power off when installing optional accessories v Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations In explosive atmospheres inflammable gas dust particles metallic powders grain powders etc While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations Near explosives or blasting sites In aircrafts Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices including but not limited to medical facilities Near persons using pacemakers Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running When the airbag inflates the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts
23. e or burst into flame DANGER DANGER 8 Using the Li ion Battery pack Charge the battery pack before using it To keep the battery discharge at a minimum remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location When storing the battery pack for a long period Remove the battery pack from the equipment Discharge the battery pack if possible Store the battery pack in a cool below 25 C 77 F and dry location characteristics of the Li ion Battery pack As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly the battery capacity decreases Even if the battery pack is unused the battery pack degrades It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas When the battery pack is stored in a hot location the battery pack degrades quicker Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances When the battery pack operating time becomes short even if it is fully charged replace the battery pack Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte leakage InstallIng RemovIng the BatteRy Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory charge it before use page 10 Average battery pack life using low power 18 hours Battery Saver off Average battery pack life
24. ed with a battery pack before charging Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged Replace the battery pack Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet 11 3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals The indicator lights red and charging starts 4 When charging is completed the indicator lights green Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot It takes approximately 2 5 hours to charge the battery pack When the charger will not be used for a long time unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Charger terminals Indicator InstallIng RemovIng the Belt ClIp If desired attach the belt clip to the rear of the transceiver using the 2 supplied screws 12 InstallIng RemovIng optIonal aCCessoRIes Note Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories The following accessories can be used with this transceiver KMC 17 Speaker Microphone KMC 21 Speaker Microphone KHS 22 Headset EMC 3 Cli
25. erve charging requirements If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions under high temperature over the regulated value excessive high voltage or current over regulated value or with a remodelled charger it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not pierce the battery with any object strike it with an instrument or step on it This may break or deform the battery causing a short circuit The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not jar or throw the battery An impact may cause the battery to leak generate heat or smoke rupture and or burst into flame If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not solder directly onto the battery If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse the battery polarity and terminals When charging a reversed battery an abnormal chemical reaction may occur In some cases an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst in
26. ess the CAL key to return to operating mode Note If Optional Signaling menu has been set to FleetSync you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type menu and Group Selcall Alert type menu Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from off and type 1 to type 10 Refer to the menu list on page 46 29 n Receiving a Selcall When a selcall is received the icon appears on the display along with the ID of the caller Press the PTT switch and speak into the speaker area to respond to the call then continue the call as normal When the call is finished press the CAL key to return to operating mode n Data tRanSmit moDulation Delay time To set up a data transmit modulation delay time 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select 0 ms 500 ms 1000 ms 1500 ms or 2000 ms 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 30 n PTT ID The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch beginning of transmission or when pressing and releasing beginning of transmission and end of transmis
27. ess the MENU key then press or to select normal or high 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 37 TIme ouT TImer The Time out Timer prevents you from using a channel for a extended durations This function is useful for example when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed Additionally by limiting the amount of time you can continuously transmit this feature helps you save on battery power consumption If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes default value the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound To stop the tone release the PTT switch You can press the PTT switch again to resume transmitting To change the default value of 3 minutes 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select 3 minutes or 10 minutes 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode This transceiver is also equipped with a pre alert tone which sounds 10 seconds before the Time out Timer expires This will allow you time to finish your message before the transceiver automatically stops transmitting 38 BaTTery saver This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power
28. ew tone sounds 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 27 n Call alert Side tone When the CAL key is pressed the call alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well To turn the Call Alert Side Tone on or off on your own transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select Call Alert Side Tone is on or Call Alert Side Tone is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 28 Selcall Selective calling A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations Each transceiver is set up with an individual ID number for use with selcalls n Making a Selcall 1 Press the CAL key 2 Press the or key to select an ID number represents a single station represents a group of stations and represents all stations 3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected selcall ID The transceiver waits for the Data Transmit Modulation Delay time page 29 before transmitting the selcall ID The side tone sounds if PTT ID side tone page 30 is enabled 4 Release the PTT switch to end transmission 5 Pr
29. harging the battery pack disconnect it from the charger If the charger power is reset turned ON after being turned OFF recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver is wet so as to avoid the risk of fire or damage Wipe the water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack Information concerning the Li ion battery pack The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat deteriorate or cause other forms of damage to the battery Please observe the following prohibitive matters Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger If they suffer serious damage the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not short circuit the battery Do not join the and terminals using any form of metal such as a paper clip or wire Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects such as wires chain
30. ignals from undesired parties that are using the same channel as you You will hear audio from the speaker only when you receive a signal that contains a tone or code matching the one set up on the channel you are using Likewise when you transmit on a channel set up with QT or DQT the receiving station must have a matching tone or code in order to hear your signal You can select a tone or code for each channel There are 39 QT tones and 83 DQT codes After changing the QT DQT setting confirm that the other members in your group have selected the same tone or code 1 Press the MENU key The current setting blinks 2 Press the or key to select your desired value The values range from 01 to 39 for QT tones then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes When selecting a DQT code the icon appears on the display Select to turn off both QT and DQT Refer to pages 48 and 49 for the tones codes corresponding to the QT DQT numbers 3 Press the MENU key 4 times or press the PTT MON or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode 17 SCanninG the ChannelS You can scan the transceiver channels to search for a signal When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel it proceeds to check whether or not its QT DQT setting matches that which is set up on your transceiver if you have set a channel with QT DQT If the QT DQT matches the transceive
31. ing 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the PTT switch and the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select MENU CAL and keys locked MENU and CAL keys locked or super lock off 3 Press the MENU PTT MON or CAL key to exit Super Lock Setting Mode The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked No icon appears when they are unlocked DIsplay BaCKlIghT You can set the display backlight to remain off remain on or turn on when you press any key other than the PTT switch auto When set to auto the backlight remains on for 5 seconds after pressing a key before turning off again To select the backlight setting 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU for approximately 1 second key while turning the transceiver power ON 36 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select backlight off backlight on or backlight auto 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode mIC sense You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone To select the mic sense 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Pr
32. ipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for technical assistance v SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand held portable transceiver has been designed using a low power transmitter When the PTT switch is pressed the transceiver generates radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy EME This transceiver is designed to comply with the FCC Report and Order FCC 96 326 August 1996 Do not transmit for more than 50 of the total operating time Transmitting for over 50 of the operating time may exceed the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements Transmission occurs while you are pressing the PTT switch and is confirmed by the LED that lights red while transmitting To transmit speak into the speaker area in your normal voice while holding the transceiver upright and keep the antenna at least 2 inches 5 cm from your head and body When using a headset ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches 5 cm away from your body whenever you are transmitting Use only Kenwood genuine accessories Unauthorized modifications or attachments may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations
33. nsmit Due to the automatic switching between transmission and reception we recommend you set the VOX gain level such that it will not activate when in an area with excessive ambient noise 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 21 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select VOX function off or VOX gain level 1 to VOX gain level 5 While adjusting the VOX Gain level speak into the microphone When an appropriate level is reached the LED lights orange Setting the VOX gain level to OFF deactivates VOX In order to transmit with VOX turned off you must use the PTT switch 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode VOX Delay Time If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking the end of your message may not be transmitted To avoid this select an appropriate delay time that allows your entire message to be transmitted However do not make the delay overly long 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select 0 1 seconds 0 3 seconds
34. on Delay Time 0 5 500 10 1000 15 1500 20 2000 ms 500 ms 29 47 Display Name Settings Default Ref Pg Mute Hold Time OFF 5 500 10 1000 15 1500 20 2000 25 2500 ms OFF 31 Caller ID Display OFF ON OFF 32 Mode Reset Timer OFF 10 30 sec 10 sec 42 Time out Timer 3 10 min 3 min 37 Busy Channel Lockout OFF ON OFF 41 Backlight OFF ON A Auto Auto 35 Battery Level Indicator OFF ON ON 39 Battery Saver OFF ON OFF 38 Beep Tone OFF ON ON 41 Scan Function OFF ON OFF 17 Squelch Level 0 2 1 19 Mic Sense no Normal HI high Normal 36 VOX Gain Level OFF 1 5 OFF 20 4 VOX Delay Time 0 1 0 3 0 5 1 0 1 5 3 0 sec 1 0 sec 21 4 Transmit Inhibit while Receiving OFF ON OFF 22 4 VOX Proceed Tone OFF ON OFF 23 1 Menus and are not available if the menu is set to OFF 2 Menu is not available if the menu is set to FleetSync 3 Menu is not available if the menu is set to OFF or Selcall 4 Menus and are not available if the menu is set to OFF 48 QT TonES DQT coDES Display QT Freq Display QT Freq Display QT Freq 01 67 0 Hz 14 107 2 Hz 27 167 9 Hz 02 71 9 Hz 15 110 9 Hz 28 173 8 Hz 03 74 4 Hz 16 114 8 Hz 29 179 9 Hz 04 77 0 Hz 17 118 8 Hz 30 186 2 Hz 05 79 7 Hz 18 123 0 Hz 31 192 8 Hz 06 82 5 Hz 19 127 3 Hz 32 203 5 Hz 07 85 4 Hz 20 1
35. p Microphone with Earphone KBH 14 Belt clip To install these accessories 1 Open the SP MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver 2 Insert the accessory s plugs into the SP MIC jacks 3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver be sure to cover the SP MIC jacks with the attached tabs in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts Note Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on each of these accessories 13 GettinG Started q Switch the Power ON Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch Volume control clockwise A confirmation tone sounds the LCD lights up momentarily then the current channel number is displayed To switch the transceiver power OFF turn the Power switch Volume control fully counterclockwise until a click sounds w Adjust the Volume Set your desired volume level by rotating the Power switch Volume control Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume Note To adjust the volume using background noise as a reference use the Monitor function page 19 e Select a Channel Select a channel by pressing the or keys A confirmation tone sounds each time you press the or key 14 When you receive a call on your selected channel you will hear audio from the speaker and the LED will light green To use a signaling code refer
36. r power ON The battery pack may be dead Recharge or replace the battery pack The battery pack may not be installed correctly Remove the battery pack and install it again Battery power dies shortly after charging The battery pack life is finished Replace the battery pack with a new one Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group Make sure you are using the same frequency and QT DQT setting as the other group members Other group members may be using Privacy Talk Turn on your transceiver s Privacy Talk Other group members may be too far away Make sure you are within range of the other transceivers Other voices besides group members are present on the channel Change the QT DQT settings Make sure all group members change the settings on their transceivers to match the new QT DQT setting The transceiver is malfunctioning for no apparent reason Reset the transceiver as described on page 44
37. r stops at the channel and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call If the QT DQT does not match the call is ignored and scanning continues Before you can use the scan function ensure that it is activated You can turn the scan function the ability to perform scan ON or OFF in Setting mode 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select scan function disabled or scan function enabled If you select you will no longer be able to perform scan by pressing and holding the key page 18 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 18 To begin scanning 1 Press and hold the key for 1 second appears on the display 2 When a signal is detected and the QT DQT matches the channel number appears on the display and blinks 3 When the signal is no longer present the transceiver waits for 5 seconds before scanning continues If a new signal appears before the 5 seconds elapse the transceiver will remain on the channel until the new signal is no longer present at which time it will again wait for 5 seconds before continuing 4 To end the scan at any time press and hold the key for 1 second
38. ransceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select hold time is off 500 ms 32 1000 ms 1500 ms 2000 ms or 2500 ms 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode n Caller ID DIsplay When the transceiver receives a PTT ID signal the caller ID of that signal appears on the display along with the icon so you know who is making the call To turn Caller ID Display on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select Caller ID Display is on or Caller ID Display is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 33 Operating features TransmIT power You can adjust the transmit power on all channels Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack Selecting high power will allow you to transmit further in case the other party is too far away for low power usage To change the transmit power 1 Press the MENU key 3 times 2 Press the or key to select low
39. sion the PTT switch 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select PTT ID is off send your own PTT ID at the beginning of transmission or to send selected list ID number PTT ID at the beginning and end of transmission 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Note Transceiver s individual ID number is not available for selection as PTT ID n PTT ID SIDe Tone When the PTT switch is pressed and or released a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID is transmitted To turn the PTT ID Side Tone on or off 31 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select PTT ID Side Tone is on or PTT ID Side Tone is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode n Mute Hold tiMe Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief moment after a signal has been received This prevents interference with the PTT ID signal To set the hold time 1 With the t
40. to QUIET TALK DIGITAL QUIET TALK on page 16 r Make a Call 1 Press the MON key to make sure the channel is not in use page 19 2 Press and release the CAL key to alert the other parties that you are beginning a call A call alert tone will sound on the other party s transceiver 3 Press and hold the PTT switch then speak into the speaker area to transmit The LED lights red while transmitting For best sound quality speak into the speaker area in your normal speaking voice while holding the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 to 4 cm from your lips 4 Release the PTT switch when you have finished speaking 15 Channel frequenCy Setup You can change the default frequency of each channel 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key for approximately 1 second while turning the transceiver ON 2 Press the or key to select a channel The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel Refer to page 50 for the frequencies available for each channel 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection then repeat steps 2 and 3 to set additional channels 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 16 quiet talk diGital quiet talk QT Quiet Talk and DQT Digital Quiet Talk are functions that reject s
41. to flame DANGER 7 Do not reverse charge or reverse connect the battery The battery pack has positive and negative poles If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment do not force it check the polarity of the battery If the battery pack is reverse connected to the charger it will be reverse charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes wash your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible without rubbing your eyes Go to the hospital immediately If left untreated it may cause eye problems Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire If the battery pack is leaking or the battery emits a bad odor immediately remove it from flammable areas Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame Do not use an abnormal battery If the battery pack emits a bad odor appears to have different coloring is deformed or seems abnormal for any other reason remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it The battery may generate heat or smoke ruptur
42. using high power 14 hours Battery Saver off Average times are calculated using 5 transmit time 5 receive time and 90 standby time Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place 2 To remove the battery pack lift the safety catch press the release latch then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver 0 chArging the BAttery pAck Initial charging of the battery pack after purchase or extended storage greater than 2 months will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity After repeating the charge discharge cycle two or three times the operating capacity will increase to normal Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged After recharging the battery pack disconnect it from the charger Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging Note The ambient temperature should be between 41 F and 104 F 5 C and 40 C while charging is in progress Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery Always switch OFF the transceiver equipp
43. wer ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select VOX proceed tone on or VOX proceed tone off You can speak into the microphone at this time to simulate transmitting The LED lights orange while speaking if your voice is at an appropriate level but no signal is transmitted at this time 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 24 Privacy Talk Whereas the Quiet Talk and Digital Quiet Talk functions page 16 allow you to ignore unwanted calls Privacy Talk allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy When activated the transceiver scrambles your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to understand what you are saying In order for members of your own group to understand your call while you are using Privacy Talk all other members must also activate Privacy Talk on their transceivers This scrambles everybody s voice while transmitting and descrambles the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the message 1 Press the MENU key 2 times The icon appears on the display and blinks 2 Press the or key to select privacy on or privacy off 3 Press the MENU key 3 times or press the PTT MON or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode 25 call key SeTuP You can set
44. while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select incoming call notification off or incoming call notification on 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 41 Busy Channel loCkout BCl This function is used in order to prevent transmitting on a channel that somebody else is currently using When turned ON a beep sounds when you press the PTT switch while another party is using the channel and you cannot transmit To turn BCL on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select BCL on or BCL off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Beep tone When you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key a beep will emit from the transceiver To turn the beep tone on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 42 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select beep tone on or beep tone off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT
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