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Kenwood TK-3180 Marine Radio User Manual

1. 12 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 14 BASIC OPERATIONS 16 OVERVIEW 16 SWITCHING POWER ON OFF 16 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 17 SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL 17 TRANSMITTING 18 RECEIVING 18 CONVENTIONAL SCAN 19 ADD TO SCAN DELETE FROM SCAN 19 SCAN REVERT 20 PRIORITY SCAN 20 QUIET TALK QT DIGITAL QUIET TALK DQT 21 OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE OST 21 5 TONE SIGNALING 22 MAKING A SELCALL SELECTIVE CALL 22 TRANSMITTING A STATUS MESSAGE 23 RECEIVING SELCALLS AND STATUS MESSAGES 24 REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY 25 iv FleetSy
2. If the Scan function is programmed Conventional zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone which have been added to the scanning sequence If set up to scan Priority channels the Priority channels will be scanned even if they are not within the currently selected zone Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone which have been added to the scanning sequence To activate Scan press the key programmed as Scan The icon and or the revert zone and channel number appear on the display The zone add indicator will appear on the display when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence The channel add indicator will appear on the display when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence When a call is received scanning stops and the zone and channel digits appear Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call The transceiver will continue scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further signal is received To stop scanning press the Scan key again ADD TO SCAN DELETE FROM SCAN Press the key programmed as Scan Delete Add to add or remove each channel to or from the scan sequence The channel add indicator will appear on the display when the selected channe
3. 37 CLOCK 38 TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT 38 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 39 TIME OUT TIMER TOT 39 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT BCL 39 BATTERY SAVER 39 BATTERY POWER INDICATOR 40 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR 40 BEGINNING END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL 40 VGS 1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE amp STORAGE UNIT 41 VOICE RECORDER 41 VOICE GUIDE 43 1 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer an authorized KENWOOD service facility or the factory Carefully unpack the transceiver We recommend that 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 Belt clip screws Universal connector cap screw m etI r e b m u N tr a P ytitn a u
4. B62 1760 00 E 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 TK 2180 TK 3180 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL METTEUR R CEPTEUR FM VHF METTEUR R CEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI VHF FM TRANSCEIVER UHF FM TRANSCEIVER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING VHF FM TRANSCEIVER UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 2180 TK 3180 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications We believe this easy to use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology As a result we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL TK 2180 VHF FM Transceiver TK 3180 UHF FM Transceiver NOTICES TO THE USER N Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control N Illegal operation is punishable by fine and or imprisonment N 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 i PRECAUTIONS Do not c
5. h t g n e rts e h t s y alp si D s r a b h t g n e rts 3 lla d n a a n n e t n a n A a n n e t n a e h t elih w sla n gis g n o rts st n e s e r p e r k a e w st n e s e r p e r s r a b h t g n e rts o n fle sti y b sla n gis siff O h cle u q S r o r o tin o M n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a n oitc n u f d n u o r A kla T e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a n e e b s a h r o e d o m n a c S g nis u e r a u o y n e h w s r a e p p A e e r F r o g nit o V a si e n o z d e tc ele s e h t elih w e n o z lla C le n n a h C e g a s s e m a e vie c e r u o y n e h w s e h s al F e h t ni d e r o ts si e g a s s e m a n e h w st h giL y r o m e m e u e u q 13 r ota cid nI n oitpirc s e D sile n n a h c d e tc ele s e h t n e h w s r a e p p A ytir oir p s a d e m m a r g o r p st n e s e r p e r 1 le n n a h C ytir oir P ytir oir P st n e s e r p e r d n a 2 le n n a h C ytir oir P st n e s e r p e r 2 d n a 1 sle n n a h C r e vie c s n a rt sih t n o d e s u t o n si n o ci sih T sile n n a h c
6. may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts 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 iii CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 PREPARATION 2 BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS 2 INSTALLING REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK 7 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ANTENNA 8 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 8 INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR 9 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE OR HEADSET 9 GETTING ACQUAINTED 10 DISPLAY
7. 3 Information concerning the optional 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 necklace 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 If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may
8. STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive 2 digit Status messages which may be decided in your talk group Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters Status messages range from 10 to 99 80 99 are reserved for special messages A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the Queue memory of your transceiver These saved messages can be reviewed after reception Depending on your dealer settings when the Queue memory is full either the oldest message will be erased when a new message is received or the new message will not be stored in the Queue memory The icon lights when a message is stored in the Queue memory 28 I TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status Mode or Selcall Status to enter Selcall Mode When using the Status key to enter Status Mode the station ID is fixed and cannot be selected Skip to step 5 to continue 3 In Selcall Mode rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the ID of the station you want to call Alternatively you can enter a station ID using the DTMF keypad If Manual Input Mode is enabled you can enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector To enter Manual Input Mode first press and hold the S or key When using the selector rotate it to select a digit then press the C gt key to accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right Repeat thi
9. d e tc ele s e h t n e h w s r a e p p A r e w o p ti m s n a rt w ol g nis u si n oitc n u f r elb m a r c s e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a h gih s a s u t a ts r e w o p y r e tt a b e h t s y alp si D w ol y r e v r o w ol t n eiciff u s d e d d a si e n o z d e tc ele s e h t n e h w s r a e p p A e c n e u q e s g nin n a c s e h t o t n oitc n u f g nid r o c e r o t u a e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a si n oit p o 1 S G V e h t n o n o e g a s s e M ylp e R o t u A n a n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a si n oit p o 1 S G V e h t sile n n a h c d e tc ele s e h t n e h w s r a e p p A e c n e u q e s g nin n a c s e h t o t d e d d a n e e b s a h n oitc n u f X O V e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a n e e b s a h n oitc n u f X U A e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a n e e b s a h n oitc n u f T S O e h t n e h w s r a e p p A d e t a vitc a 14 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The Auxiliary Side 1 Side 2 S A lt B and C gt keys and the DTMF keypad pages 10 and 11 can be progra
10. enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector To enter manual input mode press and hold the S key When using the selector rotate it to select a digit The cursor can be shifted to the left or right by pressing the lt B or C gt key Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered 6 Press the Call 1 to Call 6 key to initiate the Status call 24 RECEIVING SELCALLS AND STATUS MESSAGES When you receive a signal containing the correct tones squelch opens and you will hear the call The LED indicator flashes orange To mute the speaker after squelch opens press the key programmed as Monitor Your dealer can program the monitor function to close again after a specific time period elapses If Transpond for 5 tone Signaling is programmed an acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station If Call Alert for 5 tone Signaling is programmed an alert tone will sound when the correct tones are received Your dealer can program the transceiver to display the received Selcall Status To respond to the call press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone 25 REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the Queue memory of your transceiver Saved messages can be viewed after reception Depending on your dealer settings when the Queue memory is full either the oldest message will be erased when a new message is receive
11. selector rotate it to select a digit The cursor can be shifted to the left or right by pressing the lt B or C gt key Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered 4 Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 6 and begin your call 23 TRANSMITTING A STATUS MESSAGE Status messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters To transmit a Status message 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status Mode or Selcall Status to enter Selcall Mode When using the Status key to enter Status Mode the station ID is fixed and cannot be selected Skip to step 5 to continue 3 In Selcall Mode rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the ID of the station you want to call Alternatively you can enter a station ID using the DTMF keypad If Manual Input Mode is enabled you can enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector To enter Manual Input Mode press and hold the S key When using the selector rotate it to select a digit The cursor can be shifted to the left or right by pressing the lt B or C gt key Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered 4 Press the S key to enter Status Mode 5 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the status ID you want to transmit Alternatively you can enter the status ID using the DTMF keypad If manual input mode is enabled you can
12. u u u Release Latch Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery pack page 7 i i i i i Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function page 14 o o o o o PTT Push To Talk switch Press this switch then speak into the microphone to call a station 0 0 0 0 0 Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function page 14 1 1 1 1 1 S A lt B and C gt keys Press to activate their programmable functions page 14 2 2 2 2 2 DTMF keypad Press the keys on the keypad to make DTMF calls page 30 or to activate their programmable functions page 14 3 3 3 3 3 Universal connector Connect a speaker microphone or headset here page 9 Otherwise keep the supplied cap in place 12 DISPLAY r ota cid nI n oitpirc s e D s r e b m u n le n n a h c d n a e n o z e h t s y alp si D le n n a h c d n a e n o z m a r g o r p n a c r ela e d r u o Y e c alp ni s r e tc a r a h c 2 1 o t p u h ti w s e m a n e n o t 5 d e vie c e r s y alp sid o sl A s r e b m u n f o s e g a s s e m c n y S t e el F d n a s r e b m u n le n n a h c d n a e n o z e h t s y alp si D r o t a r e p O r o f s r e b m u n tsil s y alp sid o sl A s e n o T elb a tc ele S sla n gis d e vie c e r f o
13. when the optional VGS 1 board has been installed 3 Digit 1x Down Digit 10x Down Digit 1x Up Digit 10x Up and Receive Entry can be programmed only for 5 tone calls 4 Emergency can be programmed only on the Auxiliary orange key and the PF1 key of the optional KMC 25 speaker microphone 5 Speaker Attenuation can be programmed only on the PF1 and PF2 keys of the optional KMC 25 speaker microphone 16 BASIC OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional Voting Voting with Signaling and Free Channel Call zones The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels Zones channels and their functions are programmed by your dealer SWITCHING POWER ON OFF Turn the Power switch Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up If the Transceiver Password function is programmed appears on the display You must enter the password to unlock the transceiver Refer to Transceiver Password below Turn the Power switch Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF I TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD To enter the password using the DTMF keypad 1 Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits Press the A or key to delete an incorrect character Press and hold the A or key
14. ETUP To set the year month day and time 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the C gt key while turning the transceiver power ON The current year setting appears 2 Rotate the selector to select the year then press the S key to cycle to the month setting Repeat this step to cycle through the day hour and minute settings 3 Press the S key again to return to the year setting A triple beep will sound indicating that your selections have been set into the transceiver memory 4 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return to Normal Operation Mode TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT To turn the transceiver display and front panel keypad backlight on press the key programmed as Lamp Pressing any key other than the PTT switch the Power switch Volume control and the Lamp key while the backlight is on will reset the backlight timer allowing it to remain lit for an additional 5 seconds To turn the transceiver backlight off immediately press the Lamp key while the backlight is on 39 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME OUT TIMER TOT The purpose of the Time out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer default is 1 minute the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound To stop the tone release the PTT switch Your dealer can p
15. L Autodial allows you to store and quickly recall 32 names up to 12 characters per name and DTMF numbers up to 16 digits per number REDIAL 1 To redial the last called number press the key programmed as Autodial The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display 2 Press the key followed by the 0 key to display the last called number 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call Note Switching OFF the transceiver power clears the redial memory 31 CONNECT DISCONNECT IDS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display 2 Connect ID Press the key two times Disconnect ID Press the key followed by the key 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call DTMF SIGNALING DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed in your transceiver Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not programmed with a matching code When you receive a signal containing the correct tones squelch opens and you will hear the call The LED indicator flashes orange To mute the speaker after squelch opens press the key programmed as Monitor Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period elapses If Transpond for DTMF Signaling is programmed an ac
16. LER Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls When activated the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your call will be unable to clearly hear what you are saying In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you are using the scrambler all other members must also activate the scrambler functions on their transceivers This distorts everybody s voice while transmitting and corrects the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the call To activate the scrambler press the key programmed as Scrambler The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active To deactivate the scrambler press the Scrambler key again Note There are 2 options for using the scrambler Your dealer can activate or deactivate the built in scrambler function of the transceiver or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to your transceiver Ask your dealer for details 38 CLOCK If activated by your dealer your transceiver can track the time and date with its built in clock The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON Additionally you can view the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock Note Removing the battery pack or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear I CLOCK S
17. P OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE OR HEADSET S A B C 1 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 0 TUV 4 GHI 7PQRS 3 DEF 6 MNO MIC 9 WXYZ lt gt 1 Insert the guide of the speaker microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw Note When not using an optional speaker microphone or headset install the cap over the universal connector S A B C 1 2 MIC lt gt 10 GETTING ACQUAINTED S A B C 1 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 0 TUV 4 GHI 7PQRS 3 DEF 6 MNO MIC 9 WXYZ lt gt Speaker Microphone q q q q q Antenna connector Connect an antenna here page 8 w w w w w Selector Rotate to activate its programmable function page 14 11 e e e e e Power switch Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver Rotate to adjust the volume Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver r r r r r Transmit Busy Call indicator This LED lights red during transmission green while receiving a call and orange when receiving an encoded call i e 5 tone DTMF signaling etc t t t t t Auxiliary orange key Press to activate its programmable function page 14 y y y y y Safety Catch Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack page 7 u u
18. Q pilc tle B X X 0 1 7 0 9 2 J 1 pilc tle b r o f w e r c S X X 8 0 0 3 0 3 N 2 p a c r o tc e n n o c la r e vin U X X 5 2 6 0 9 0 B 1 p a c r o tc e n n o c r o f w e r c S X X 8 4 5 0 8 0 N 1 la u n a m n oitc u rts n I X X 0 6 7 1 2 6 B 1 2 PREPARATION BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by KENWOOD N 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 N 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 N Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place N 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 thebattery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging N Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire N Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack I CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK For charging procedures refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual
19. The transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a signal is received on it even if a signal is being received on a normal channel The indicator represents the Priority 1 channel The indicator represents the Priority 2 channel The indicator represents both the Priority 1 and Priority 2 channel 21 QUIET TALK QT DIGITAL QUIET TALK DQT Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels A QT tone DQT code is a sub audible tone code which allows you to ignore not hear calls from other parties who are using the same channel When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code squelch will open only when a call containing a matching tone or code is received Likewise signals you transmit will be heard only by parties whose QT DQT signaling matches your transceiver If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the same channel you are using squelch will not open and you will not hear the call Although it may seem like you have your own private channel while using QT DQT other parties can still hear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the same tone or code OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE OST You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver To turn OST on or off press the key programmed as OST The OST indicator appears on the display when t
20. ace 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 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 6 I 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 and dry loca
21. charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame 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 5 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 pl
22. ctions Monitor Momentarily press to deactivate QT DQT DTMF 5 tone or FleetSync Signaling Press the key again to return to normal operation Monitor Momentary Press and hold to deactivate QT DQT DTMF 5 tone or FleetSync Signaling Release the key to return to normal operation Squelch Off Momentarily press to hear background noise Press the key again to return to normal operation Squelch Off Momentary Press and hold to hear background noise Release the key to return to normal operation I SQUELCH LEVEL To adjust the squelch level 1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level 2 Press the lt B key to decrease the squelch level open and the C gt key to increase the squelch level tighten Alternatively you can increase or decrease the squelch level by rotating the selector 3 Press the S or key to store the new setting and exit the squelch level adjustment 37 KEY LOCK This function is used to help prevent any accidental operation of the transceiver To lock the transceiver keys press and hold the key programmed as Key Lock The duration for holding the Key Lock key is programmed by your dealer appears on the display You can continue to use the following programmable functions if available Emergency Function Key Lock Lamp Monitor Monitor Momentary Squelch Off and Squelch Off Momentary To unlock the keys press and hold the Key Lock key again SCRAMB
23. d or the new message will not be stored in the Queue memory The icon lights when a message is stored in the Queue memory 1 Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue Mode 2 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the desired message Press and hold the S or key to toggle between the called ID status ID the channel name and the time of the received message 3 Press the S or key to return to Normal Operation Mode To delete the selected message press the A or key To confirm the deletion press the S or key To delete all messages press and hold the A or key for 1 second To confirm the deletion press the S or key 26 FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2 way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver some of which depend on dealer programming Note Your transceiver functions include either FleetSync or 5 tone Signaling page 22 but not both SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations I TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall Status to enter Selcall Mode 3 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the ID of the station you want to call Alternatively you can enter a station ID using the DTMF keypad If Manual Input Mode
24. ed Voice Annunciation can be activated or deactivated by your dealer
25. generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means 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 DANGER 4 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 circuited 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
26. harge 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 parts If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce 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 ii 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 In medical institutions or 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
27. he Auxiliary orange key and the PF1 orange key of the optional KMC 25 speaker microphone can be programmed with the Emergency function 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary When the transceiver enters Emergency mode the transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up by your dealer Transmit periods are also set by your dealer 2 To exit Emergency mode press and hold the Emergency key again If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to the channel that was in use before Emergency mode was entered Note N Your dealer can set a beginning of transmit and end of transmit tone for the transceiver N Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency operation 35 ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER Each channel is programmed with either high or low transmit power by your dealer You can change the transmit power of only channels programmed as high When you can reliably communicate with other parties without using high transmit power select low transmit power by pressing the key programmed as Low Transmission Power Each time you press Low Transmis
28. his function is activated To change the preset encode decode tones 1 Press and hold the key programmed as OST The duration for holding the OST key is programmed by your dealer The OST number and name appear on the display 2 Rotate the selector press the lt B and C gt keys or enter the list number directly using the DTMF keypad to select your desired encode decode pair 3 Press the S or key to accept the new setting and return to normal operation 22 5 TONE SIGNALING 5 tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard Note Your transceiver functions include either 5 tone Signaling or FleetSync page 26 but not both MAKING A SELCALL SELECTIVE CALL A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station To make a Selcall 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall Status to enter Selcall Mode 3 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the ID of the station you want to call Alternatively you can enter a station ID using the DTMF keypad You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector Before entering digits using the DTMF keypad enter Manual Input Mode by pressing and holding the S key When using the
29. in can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 4 While adjusting the gain level speak into the headset microphone as you would while under normal operation to test the sensitivity level When the microphone recognizes a sound the LED lights orange This allows you to determine a suitable level where background noise will not activate VOX operation while speaking into the microphone will The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this test procedure 5 Press the S or key to save the setting 33 To activate the VOX function 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX The duration for holding the VOX key is programmed by your dealer The VOX indicator appears on the display 3 To turn the VOX function OFF press and hold the VOX key again Note N If a speaker microphone is connected to the transceiver while the VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain Level is configured to a higher more sensitive level louder received signals may cause the transceiver to start transmission N When you operate the VOX function you must use an optional KHS 11BL KHS 12BL KHS 14 KHS 15 BH or KHS 15 OH accessory 34 EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function you can make emergency calls Note Only t
30. indicator will blink red when the battery power is low SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls Strong signal Medium signal Weak signal Very weak signal BEGINNING END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification signals are used to access and release some repeaters If Beginning of Transmit is set the ID signal is transmitted when you press the PTT switch If End of Transmit is set the ID signal is transmitted when you release the PTT switch If both are set the ID signal is transmitted when you press and release the PTT switch 41 VGS 1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE amp STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS 1 voice guide amp storage unit you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions Ask your dealer for details VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and create voice memos and automated message responses I AUTO RECORDING If activated the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted and received signals The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording so all transmitted and received signals are simultaneously recorded and erased leaving only the last 30 seconds of recording in memory The auto recording indicator appears when this function is activated I VOICE MEMOS To record a voice memo for later
31. ing display will appear 18 TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector and the Zone or CH GID keys In Voting Voting with Signaling and Free Channel Call zones the channel is seleted automatically 3 In Conventional zones press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free If the channel is busy wait until it becomes free 4 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive For best sound quality at the receiving station hold the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 4 cm from your mouth In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones the transceiver will search for the closest repeater and transmit using that repeater s frequency In Free Channel Call zones the transceiver will search for a free channel and will begin transmitting on that channel RECEIVING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector and the Zone or CH GID keys Alternatively in Conventional zones you can activate the Scan function if desired In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones the transceiver will automatically search for the strongest signal and receive on that frequency In Free Channel Call zones the transceiver will automatically search for any signal and will receive on that channel 2 When you hear a caller s voice readjust the volume as necessary 19 CONVENTIONAL SCAN
32. is enabled you can enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector To enter Manual Input Mode first press and hold the S or key When using the selector rotate it to select a digit then press the C gt key to accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered 4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation Alternatively you can press the Side 2 key to page the selected station rather than making a voice call FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION 27 I RECEIVING An alert tone will sound the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall Mode and the calling station s ID will appear when a Selcall is received To respond to the call press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone I IDENTIFICATION CODES An ID code is a combination of a 3 digit Fleet number and a 4 digit ID number Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number Enter a Fleet number 100 349 to make a group call Enter an ID number 1000 4999 to make an individual call in your fleet Enter a Fleet number make a call to all units in the selected fleet Interfleet call Select ALL Fleet and enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets Supervisor call Select ALL Fleet and ALL ID to make a call to all units Broadcast call Note The ID range may be limited by programming
33. knowledgment signal is returned to the calling station If Tone Alert for DTMF Signaling is programmed an alert tone will sound when the correct tones are received STUN This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code either transmit mode will be disabled or both receive mode and transmit mode will be disabled Stun is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code 32 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION VOX VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer VOX operation allows you to transmit hands free This feature can only be used if you are using a supported headset When operating VOX you must set a VOX Gain level This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels If the microphone is too sensitive it will begin transmitting when there is noise in the background If it is not sensitive enough it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission To set the VOX Gain level perform the following steps 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver 2 Press the key programmed as VOX The current VOX Gain level appears 3 Press the lt B and C gt keys to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level The VOX Ga
34. l is added to the scan sequence Press the key programmed as Zone Delete Add to add or remove each zone to or from the scan sequence The zone add indicator will appear on the display when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence 20 SCAN REVERT You can select Revert zones and channels using the selector and the Zone or CH GID keys Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by your dealer are available Last Called Revert The last zone channel received is assigned as the new revert zone and channel Last Used Revert The last zone channel responded to is assigned as the new revert zone and channel Selected The last zone channel selected is assigned as the new revert zone and channel Selected Talkback If the zone channel has been changed during Scan the newly selected zone channel is assigned as the new revert zone and channel The transceiver talks back on the current receive channel Priority 1 Priority 2 If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel either Priority 1 or Priority 2 this channel is the revert zone and channel Priority 1 Talkback Priority2 Talkback If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel either Priority 1 or Priority 2 this channel is the revert zone and channel The transceiver talks back on the current receive channel PRIORITY SCAN A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function
35. mmed with the functions listed below Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions Note The selector can be programmed as either CH GID Up Down or Zone Up Down Auto Reply Message 1 2 Autodial Autodial Programming AUX Call 1 Call 6 CH GID Down CH GID Down Continuous CH GID Recall CH GID Up CH GID Up Continuous Channel Entry Clock Digit 1x Down 3 Digit 10x Down 3 Digit 1x Up 3 Digit 10x Up 3 Direct CH GID 1 5 Direct CH GID 1 5 Select Display Character Emergency 4 Fixed Volume Function Home CH GID Home CH GID Select Key Lock Lamp Lone Worker Low Transmission Power Monitor Monitor Momentary None OST Playback 2 Priority Channel Select Queue Receive Entry 3 Scan Scan Delete Add Scrambler Scrambler Code Selcall Selcall Status Speaker Attenuation 5 Squelch Level Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Status Talk Around 15 Transceiver Password Voice Memo 2 VOX Zone Delete Add Zone Down Zone Down Continuous Zone Up Zone Up Continuous 1 Auto Reply Message can be used only for FleetSync 2 Auto Reply Message Playback and Voice Memo can be programmed only
36. nc ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION 26 SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING 26 STATUS MESSAGE 27 SHORT MESSAGES 29 LONG MESSAGES 29 DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS 30 MANUAL DIALING 30 AUTODIAL 30 REDIAL 30 CONNECT DISCONNECT IDS 31 DTMF SIGNALING 31 STUN 31 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION VOX 32 EMERGENCY CALLS 34 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 35 SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER 35 TALK AROUND 35 MONITOR SQUELCH OFF 36 KEY LOCK 37 SCRAMBLER
37. nt to the caller and appears on the display 43 I PLAYBACK To play back a recorded conversation memo or message 1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation will appear on the display otherwise a recording channel with the time of the recording will appear To store the conversation record in the next available recording channel press the Side 2 key To clear the conversation press the A or key To skip to the stored recording channels press the S or key To skip back 5 seconds press the lt B key To skip ahead 5 seconds press the C gt key 2 Rotate the selector to select the channel which you want to play back represents automated reply messages represents conversation records represents voice memos 3 The transceiver will announce the channel then the recording will automatically play back When the entire recording has been played end of message is displayed To delete the selected recording press the A or key To clear all the recorded data press and hold the A or key A confirmation message will appear on the display Press the S or key to delete the recording s or the A or key to cancel VOICE GUIDE When changing the zone channel or operation mode an audio voice will announce the new zone channel or mode after it has been select
38. ou do not damage the release latch N Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed N While operating the transceiver using a Li ion or Ni MH battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature of 10 C and lower operating time may be shortened 8 Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure Note The antenna is neither a handle a key ring retainer nor a speaker microphone attachment point Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver s performance INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws Note If the belt clip is not installed its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ANTENNA Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip as it may cause damage to the transceiver Acrylic ester which is contained in these glues may crack the transceiver s back panel S A B C 1 2 MIC lt gt 9 If you are not using an optional speaker microphone or headset install the cap over the universal connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw Ensure that the cap fits tightly over the connector INSTALLING THE CA
39. playback 1 Press the key programmed as Voice Memo The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin counting down 2 Speak into the transceiver to record your voice memo 3 Press the Side 2 S or key to end the recording at any time and store it into the transceiver memory If the memory becomes full recording will stop automatically and store the voice memo to memory appears on the display while the recording is being stored to memory 42 I AUTO REPLY MESSAGE You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls while using FleetSync 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode The Auto Reply Message indicator appears on the display 2 When you receive an Individual Call Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller and appears on the display If you are available to receive the call press any key to disable the auto response If memory is available on your transceiver for recording I am not available Leave your Message will be sent to the caller The caller can then leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and listen to When a message is stored on your transceiver appears on the display If no memory is available on your transceiver for recording I am not available will be se
40. rm the deletion press the S or key To delete all messages press and hold the A or key for 1 second To confirm the deletion press the S or key SHORT MESSAGES To send a short message you must connect the transceiver to a PC Ask your dealer for details Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same Queue memory A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can be stored in the Queue memory LONG MESSAGES To send and receive long messages you must connect the transceiver to a PC Ask your dealer for details Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters 30 DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS MANUAL DIALING I METHOD 1 Press and hold the PTT switch then enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad If you release the PTT switch transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function you need not press the PTT switch while entering digits The DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key I METHOD 2 Enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad maximum of 30 digits After entering the complete number press the PTT switch The DTMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT switch Note Switching OFF the transceiver power clears the number AUTODIA
41. rogram the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT BCL When activated BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using the same channel that you selected Pressing the PTT switch while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and transmission will be inhibited you cannot transmit Release the PTT switch to stop the tone and return to receive mode If activated you can override this function To override BCL press the PTT switch again immediately after releasing it within half a second Note Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT DQT DTMF 5 tone or FleetSync signaling BATTERY SAVER If activated by your dealer the Battery Saver function will decrease the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed no keys are being pressed and no switches are being turned While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for 5 seconds Battery Saver turns ON When a signal is received or an operation is performed Battery Saver turns OFF 40 BATTERY POWER INDICATOR The battery power indicator displays the battery power remaining as illustrated below High Sufficient Low Very low flashing When the battery power is very low replace or recharge the battery pack If activated by your dealer an alert tone will sound every 30 seconds and the LED
42. s process until the entire ID is entered 4 Press the S or key to enter Status Mode 5 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the status ID you want to transmit Alternatively you can enter the status ID using the DTMF keypad If Manual Input Mode is enabled you can enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the selector To enter Manual Input Mode first press and hold the S or key When using the selector rotate it to select a digit then press the C gt key to accept the digit and shift the cursor to the right Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered 6 Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to initiate the Status call is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted 29 I RECEIVING The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode I REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY 1 Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue Mode The last received message is displayed with the message number 2 Rotate the selector or press the lt B and C gt keys to select the desired message Press and hold the S or key to toggle between the message call ID the channel name and the time of the received message 3 Press the S or key to return to Normal Operation Mode To delete the selected message press the A or key To confi
43. sion Power the transmit power toggles between high and low The icon appears while using low transmit power Using low transmit power conserves battery power and reduces the risk of interfering with other communications Note Pressing Low Transmission Power while using a channel programmed with low power causes an error tone to sound TALK AROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service due to a power failure etc During such an occurrence you can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers without the use of a repeater However if the station you want to contact is too far away or there are geographical obstacles in the way you may not be able to contact the station Toggle Talk Around ON and OFF by pressing the key programmed as Talk Around The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active When using Talk Around the receive frequency is used for both transmitting and recieving and the decode signaling is used for both encoding and decoding 36 MONITOR SQUELCH OFF You can use the key programmed as Monitor Squelch Off to listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected channel The icon appears on the display while Monitor Squelch Off is activated Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 fun
44. tion I 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 7 INSTALLING REMOVING THE OPTIONAL 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 Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack 3 To remove the battery pack lift the safety catch press the release latch then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver Note N To lift the battery pack safety catch use a piece of hardened plastic or metal such as a screwdriver that is no more than 6 mm wide and 1 mm thick It is imperative that you place the implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that y
45. to delete all entered characters 2 Press the S or key to confirm the password If you enter an incorrect password an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked 17 To enter the password without using the DTMF keypad 1 Rotate the selector to select a digit 2 Press the C gt key to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit Press the A or key to delete an incorrect character Press and hold the A or key to delete all entered characters 3 Press the S key to confirm the password If you enter an incorrect password an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the Power switch Volume control to adjust the volume Clockwise increases the volume and counter clockwise decreases it SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL Select the desired zone using the selector or the keys programmed as Zone Up Zone Down Select the desired channel using the selector or the keys programmed as CH GID Channel Group ID Up CH GID Channel Group ID Down Names can be programmed for zones and channels with up to 12 characters each However to fit on the display names will be abbreviated Your dealer can set the zone name to a length of 0 to 12 digits Channel names will shorten appropriately to fit in the 12 digit display For example if the channel name is CHANNEL1 and the zone name is KENWOOD and your dealer sets the zone name to 3 digits the follow

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