User Manual
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1. 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 Appears when Privacy Talk is activated Appears when the Caller s ID is displayed Displays the channel number along with its 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 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 charging 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 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 fro2. CAL key to exit Setting Mode E Caer ID If set up by your dealer 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 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 A or key to select CI 3 Press the MENU key then press A or to select Cl on Caller ID is on or CI oF Caller ID is off L Iun Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 32 OPERATING FEATURES SPEAKER Mute If Speaker Mute is activated by your dealer no sound will be emitted from the transceiver speaker In order to hear any received signals you must use a headset TRANSMISSION POWER You can adjust the transmission power on all channels Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther in case the other party is too far away for low power usage To change the transmission power 1 Press the MENU key times ET U 2 Press the A or key to select Lo low power or high power Low The LOW 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 retur
3. CHARGING THE Battery PACK Initially charging 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 NERUTION 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 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 equipped 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 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger Se 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC 5 outlet 10 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
4. 127 3 Hz 203 5 Hz 85 4 Hz 131 8 Hz 210 7 Hz 88 5 Hz 136 5 Hz 218 1 Hz 91 5 Hz 141 3 Hz 225 7 Hz 94 8 Hz 146 2 Hz 233 6 Hz 97 4 Hz 151 4 Hz 241 8 Hz 100 0 Hz 156 7 Hz 250 3 Hz 103 5 Hz 162 2 Hz 69 3 Hz 47 Display DOT Code Display Code Display DQT Code 01 9 CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Frequency Setup MHz Number 464 5000 Frequency Setup MHz Number 461 3125 Frequency MHz 466 1625 02 CH 1 464 5500 461 3375 466 1875 03 CH 10 467 7625 461 3625 466 2125 04 CH 11 467 8125 462 7625 466 2375 05 CH 12 467 8500 462 7875 466 2625 06 CH 13 467 8750 462 8125 466 2875 07 CH 14 467 9000 462 8375 466 3125 08 467 9250 462 8625 466 3375 09 461 0375 462 8875 466 3625 10 461 0625 462 9125 467 7875 461 0875 464 4875 467 8375 12 461 1125 464 5125 467 8625 13 461 1375 464 5375 467 8875 C C C 11 C C C 14 461 1625 464 5625 467 9125 15 CH 15 461 1875 466 0375 469 4875 16 CH 16 461 2125 466 0625 469 5125 17 461 2375 466 0875 469 5375 18 461 2625 466 1125 469 5625 19 461 2875 466 1375 Not
5. 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 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power 10 hours Average times are calculated using 5 transmit time 5 receive time and 90 standby time caution 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 Toremove the battery pack lift the safety catch press the release latch then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver
6. HSR ES CHANNEL FREQUENCY SETUP QUIET TALK DIGITAL QUIET TALK ses lS SCANNING TIHECHANNEIIS PM 17 REVERT GC HANNE eae 18 eee eee 19 lt SR RE 19 VOICEACTIIVATEDICONTRONWOX 20 TETE SR NT GE 20 20 MOXS DEPAVITIMES E m 21 VOX TRANSMIT INHIBIT VOX PROCEED PRIVACY md GAIISKEYGSETUDM E 25 HSH ee 26 SELECTIVE E E 28 33 EET IU Dg TRANSMISSION ROWER 55 E E E E 33 34 T 34 SUPER 35 IDDISBEAYBACK IGHT 35 ESTI T 36 37 BATTERY SAVE 1238 BATTERY 5 59 INCOMING CALL NOTIFICATION TYPE 2 40 Busy CHANNEL Lockout BCL 41 TRANSCEIVER BEEP 81 42 r 43 ORTIONAFACCESSORIES e 44 MENUS seer 45 OMONESIDOMC ODES 47 CHANNEREREOUEN CES 49 SBEEGIEIGATIONS S SEE EEUU eee 50 ie UBBESLIOGnNINGIGUIDE ee 51 vii UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver We recommend you identify the items lis
7. 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 4 5 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A key to select bL Press the MENU key then press A or to select bL on BCL on or bL oF BCL off qu b n Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode TRANSCEIVER BEEP When you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key a beep will emit from the transceiver To turn the transceiver beep on or off 1 2 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select bP 41 Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select bP on beep on or bP oF beep off Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Mone Reset TIME 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 42 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver p
8. Up to 4 miles 6 4 km Residential areas near buildings Up to 1 5 miles 2 4 km In steel concrete reinforced buildings Up to 200 000 ft 18 580 m In high rises Up to 15 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 44 Questions Call the FCC for license application questions at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 CHANNEL SPACING The 8 uses 12 5 kHz channel spacing as per the regulations of the FCC Transc
9. and 90 stand by time Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories antennas battery packs belt clips Speaker Mics or headsets etc When worn on the body always place the radio ina KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product The use of other than recommended or approved body worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC s occupational controlled environment RF exposure limits To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use you must observe and adhere to the above points Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility Because this transceiver generates RF energy it can cause interference to such equipment Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed Use of the transceiver must be in accordance with airline regulations and or crew instructions B59 2420 00
10. control clockwise Aconfirmation 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 2 Adjust the Volume Set your desired volume level by rotating the Power switch Volume control e 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 3 Select a Channel Select a channel by pressing the A or V keys A confirmation tone sounds each time you press the A or key 13 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 signalling code refer to QUIET TALK DIGITAL QUIET TALK on page 16 4 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 calling alert tone will sound on the other party s transceiver 3 Press and hold the PTT switch then speak into the microphone to transmit The LED lights red while transmitting For best sound quality speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice while holding the microphone approxima
11. 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 A or key to select bS 3 Press the MENU key then press A or to select bS on battery save on or bS oF battery save off Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 38 BATTERY INDICATOR When turned ON the battery indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining When turned OFF the battery 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 T 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 A or key to select bt 3 Press the MENU key then press A or to select bt on battery indicator on or bt oF battery in
12. interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 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 caution Do not transmit for more than 50 of the total operating time Transmitting for over 5096 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 microphone 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 Useonly Kenwood genuine accessories Unauthorized modifications or
13. the charger terminals The indicator lights red and Charger charging starts terminals 4 When charging is completed the indicator lights green Indicator Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot IL 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 INSTALLING REMOVING THE Bett If desired attach the belt clip to the 9 rear of the transceiver using the 2 supplied screws 11 INSTALLING Removinc 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 KHS 28F Headset EMC 3 Clip Microphone with Earphone 6 Clip Microphone with Earphone 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 12 GETTING STARTED Switch the Power ON Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch Volume
14. the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volume 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 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 are expos
15. CAL key to exit Super Lock Setting Mode The 9 icon appears 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 35 4 5 Press the A or key to select Lt Press the MENU key then press A or to select Lt oF backlight off Lt on backlight on or Lt A backlight auto Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode SENSITIVITY You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone To select the microphone sensitivity 1 36 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A key to select SE Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select SE no normal or SE HI high Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 00 TIMER The Time out Timer prevents you from using a
16. ENCY SAFETY INFORMATION This KENWOOD transceiver has been evaluated and complies with the standards listed below in regards to Radio Frequency RF energy and electromagnetic energy EME generated by the transceiver FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements amp the American National Standards Institute FCC Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting RF EME Radio Frequency Electric amp Magnetic Energy has the potential to cause slight thermal or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter s antenna RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device In general RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained The transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use Only Occupational controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as
17. INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 3230 Pro TalkxLs PacTronics Inc 15375 Barranca Pkwy H108 Irvine CA 92618 2209 800 607 2243 949 502 5599 FAX www pactronics com 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 122tone 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
18. SC oF scan function disabled or SC on scan function enabled 5 f e f you select SC oF you will longer be able to perform scan by pressing and holding the A key page 18 A Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode To begin scanning 1 Press and hold the A key for 1 second 5 appears the display 2 When a signal is detected and the DOT 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 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 Toend the scan at any time press and hold the A key for 1 second 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 exam
19. a consequence of their employment and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded While transmitting holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled always keep the antenna and the radio at least 3 cm 1 3 16 inches from your body or face as well as from any bystanders ALED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes Do not transmit for more than 50 of the total transceiver use time transmitting over 50 of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements Nominal transceiver operation is 5 transmission time 5 reception time
20. attachments may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations 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 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 a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce
21. 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 A or key to select to 3 Press the MENU key then press A or to select to 8 minutes or to 10 10 minutes 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection 5 Press the PTT 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 37 SAVE This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power The battery save 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 save will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have
22. dicator off Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 39 Catt NOTIFICATION Note To use Incoming Call Notification you must set up a QT tone or a DOT 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 signalling 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 while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the A or key to select Ct 3 Press the MENU key then press A or to select Ct oF incoming call notification off or Ct on incoming call notification on r Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 40 Busy Cranner Lockout BCL
23. e The marked CH numbers are the default channel settings 49 SPECIFICATIONS Low RF output power oe High Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability 2 5 ppm Operating voltage 3 3V 5 0V Dimensions projections not included 52 28 7 x 103 5 mm 2 05 x 1 13 x 4 07 inches Weight with KNB 46L 50 165 g 5 8 oz TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cannot turn the transceiver power ON Solution 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 43 51 Rapio FREQU
24. e 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 anda 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 To stop transmitting stop speaking Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop speaking You can select the delay time as described above To exit VOX mode set the VOX gain level below to GL oF VOX function off VOX Gain With VOX activated your voice level will determine when you transmit Due to the automatic switching between transmission and reception we recommend you set the VOX gain 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 A or V key to select GL vox A 4 5 Press the MENU key then press A or to select GL oF VOX function off or GL 1 VOX gain level 1 to GL 5 VOX gain level 5 VOX r uL e While adjusting the VOX Gain speak int
25. ed 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 vi CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUBPIIEDIACGESSOHIESS S 1 ORIENTATION S 2 sence e RE E E S RIP ET TE 4 BEE AT A UTI 4 INSTALLING REMOVING THE BATTERY 9 A 10 INSTALLING REMOVING THE BELT CLIP x INSTALLING REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ST
26. eivers using 12 5 kHz channel spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used 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
27. ereas 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 PRIVACY 1 2 Press the A key to select privacy on oF privacy off qn PRIVACY 3 Press the MENU key times or press the PTT MON CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode 24 CALL KEY SETUP You can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions or you can turn the CAL key off unused Calling Alert Press the CAL key before making a call will send your calling 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
28. l OFF Calling Alert Tone Type 1 10 Calling Alert Side Tone ON OFF PTT ID OFF bo BOT L1 List 1 PTT ID Side Tone ON OFF Data TX Modulation Delay Time 0 5 500 10 1000 15 1500 20 2000 ms 45 Settings Default OFF 5 500 10 1000 15 1500 20 2000 25 2500 ms Caller ID Display OFF ON Mode Reset Time OFF 10 30 sec Time out Timer 3 10 min Mute Hold Time Busy Channel Lockout Backlight OFF Auto Battery Indicator OFF ON Battery Save OFF ON Beep OFF ON Scan Function OFF ON VOX Gain OFF 1 5 0 1 0 3 0 5 1 0 1 5 3 0 sec OFF ON VOX Delay Time Transmit Inhibit while receiving VOX Proceed Time OFF ON Squelch Level 0 2 1 Normal high OFF ON Mic Sensitivity Normal 1 Menus 3 16 are not available on 2 channel models 2 Menus GA are not available if the oP menu is set to OFF 3 Menu Ct is not available if oP menu is set to FleetSync 4 Menu is not available if the CL menu is set to OFF or Selcall 5 Menus dY tl and are not available if the GL menu is set to OFF 46 QT TONES CODES Display QT Freq Display QT Freq Display QT Freq 67 0 Hz 107 2 Hz 167 9 Hz 71 9 Hz 110 9 Hz 173 8 Hz 74 4 Hz 114 8 Hz 179 9 Hz 77 0 Hz 118 8 Hz 186 2 Hz 79 7 Hz 123 0 Hz 192 8 Hz 82 5 Hz
29. m 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 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 176 F If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells and the bat
30. n to operating mode 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 i CP of 2 Press the A or key to select compander off or CP on compander on r L an 3 Press the MENU key 1 time or press the PTT or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode Key Lock You can lock the MENU A and Y keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings The Power switch Volume control and PTT CAL and MON still function normally Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the transceiver keys The 9 icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked No icon appears when they are unlocked 34 Super Lock You can lock the MENU CAL A and or keys and disable the Setting Mode PTT and MON still function normally To select the super lock setting 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 qi 2 Press the A or key to select SL P MENU CAL A keys locked 51 C MENU and CAL keys locked or SL oF super lock off 3 Press the MENU
31. ne 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 Press the A key to select CS P Press the MENU key then press A or select 5 Calling Alert Side Tone is on or 5 Calling Alert Side Tone is off Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 27 SELCALL CaLLinG ASe Icall 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 Makine A SELCALL 1 2 Press the CAL key Press the A or key to select an ID number sEL 4 id 0 represents a single station GP represents a group of stations and AL 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 Release the PTT switch then continue the call as normal when you receive a response Press the CAL key to end the call Note If Optional Signalling menu oP has been set to FS 28 FleetSync you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type menu and Group Selcall Alert t
32. ned 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 22 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select tl E bof Press the MENU key then press A or to select tl on transmit inhibit on or tl oF transmit inhibit off Ef Ian Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode VOX Proceep 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 power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select vox Press the MENU key then press A or to select Pd on VOX proceed tone on or Pd oF VOX proceed tone off vox d 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 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 23 PRIVACY TALK Wh
33. o the microphone When an appropriate level is reached the LED lights orange Setting the VOX gain to OFF deactivates VOX In order to transmit with VOX turned off you must use the PTT switch Press the MENU key to confirm the selection 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 2 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select dY vox d3 i0 Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select dY 0 1 0 1 seconds dY 0 3 0 3 seconds dY 0 5 0 5 seconds dY 1 0 1 second dY 1 5 1 5 seconds or dY 3 0 3 seconds vox 30 21 4 5 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 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode VOX Transmit INHIBIT 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 tur
34. ower ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select rt rE 18 Press the MENU key then press A or to select rt oF timer off rt 10 10 seconds rt 30 30 seconds Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode RESETTING 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 45 46 To reset the transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the A and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON reset will appear on the display Release the A and MON keys The confirmation message SUrE sure will appear on the display N SU E 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 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES KNB 46L Li ion battery pack KSC 37 Rapid charger 44 Channel 1 Frequency Setting MENUS Settings F1 F56 Default Channel 2 Frequency Setting F1 F56 Channels 3 16 Frequency Setting F1 F56 Optional Signalling OFF FS FleetSync Individual Selcall Alert 1 10 Group Selcall Alert 1 10 Incoming Call Notification Type OFF ON Tone Call Key CA Call Alert SC Selcal
35. ple 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 18 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 d icon appears on the display and the LED lights green To return to normal operation release the MON key 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 Press the A or key to select Sq Press the MENU key then press A or to select Sq 0 open Sq 1 default setting or Sq 2 tight Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode N 19 VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL VOX Using the VOX featur
36. s Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed stop it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame 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 rupture or burst into flame Bi 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 1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment 2 Discharge the battery pack if possible 3 Store the battery pack in a cool below 25 C 77 F and dry location R Characteristics of the Li ion
37. s off Pt bo send your own PTT ID at the beginning of transmission or Pt LI send the list PTT ID at the beginning and end of transmission 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection 5 Press the PTT CAL key to exit Setting Mode PTT ID 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 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 4 5 Press the A or key to select St Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select St on PTT ID Side Tone is on or St oF PTT ID Side Tone is off Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Mute Horo 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 transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select Hd Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select Hd oF hold time is off Hd 5 500 ms Hd 10 1000 ms Hd 15 1500 ms Hd 20 2000 ms or Hd 25 2500 ms 31 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection 5 Press the PTT
38. t the other members in your group have selected the same tone or code 1 Press the MENU key The current setting blinks Press the A 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 DOT icon appears on the display Select oF to turn off both QT and DQT Refer to pages 47 and 48 for the tones codes corresponding to the QT DQT numbers Press the MENU key 4 times or press the PTT MON or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode N 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 transceiver 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 A or key to select SC m GE af Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select
39. ted 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 Belt clip Part Number J29 0736 XX Quantity Screw set N99 2063 XX KNB 46L battery pack KSC 37 rapid charger Warrany card Instruction manual KNB 46L battery pack B62 1976 XX KSC 37 rapid charger ORIENTATION Antenna LED Indicator Indicates the transceiver MENU key Press to perform various functions Press and hold while switching the power ON to enter Power switch Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the power ON and counter Setting Mode clockwise to switch the power CAL key OFF Rotate to Press before adjust the volume Mie 2 ProTalkx s MON key other party Ve Press to monitor members or v 7 the current channel press to select a for activity unit ID to make a call Microphone Speaker l v keys Press to change the operating channel to select a menu in Setting Mode and to perform other functions SP MIC jacks PTT Push to Talk switch Lift the covers Press and hold then speak and insert the into the microphone to accessory s transmit plugs here DisPLAY VOX LOW SEL Ln pue ko Desorption Appears when is activated Appears when using low transmission power
40. tely 1 5 inches 3 to 4 cm from your lips 4 Release the PTT switch when you have finished speaking 14 CHANNEL FREQUENCY SETUP You can change the default frequency of each channel 1 N A With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key for approximately 1 second while turning the transceiver ON Press the A or key to select a channel The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select the frequency list number for the channel I 1 2 Lu Refer to page 49 for the frequencies available for each channel Press the MENU key to confirm the selection then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set additional channels Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode QUIET TALK DIGITAL QUIET TALK QT Quiet Talk Digital Quiet Talk are functions that reject signals 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 tha
41. tery 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 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 observe 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
42. 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 into flame 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 problem
43. while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select CL Press the MENU key then press A select CL CA calling alert CL SC selcall or CL oF off J Lh L N A Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode CALLING ALERT Calling alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members You can set up a calling alert tone to one of 10 types If each party member uses a different calling alert tone it is easy to know who is making the call Pressing the CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members To set up your own calling alert tone 1 26 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second Press the A or key to select A Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select CA oF calling alert off or CA 1 calling alert tone 1 to CA 10 calling alert tone 10 Each time you press A or to select a calling alert tone the new tone sounds Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Carline ALERT Sip Tone When the CAL key is pressed the calling alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well To turn the Calling Alert Side To
44. ype menu Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from oF off and 1 type 1 to 10 type 10 Refer to the menu list on page 45 RecevinG A SELCALL When a selcall is received the SEL icon appears on the display along with the ID of the caller SEL 19 2 7 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call then continue the call as normal When the call is finished press the CAL key to end the call Data Transmit 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 Press the A or key to select dt Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select dt 0 0 ms dt 5 500 ms dt 10 1000 ms dt 15 1500 ms or dt 20 2000 ms Press the MENU key to confirm the selection Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode 29 B 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 transmission the PTT switch 30 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the A or key to select Pt 3 Press the MENU key then press A or Y to select Pt oF PTT ID i
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