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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 & receiver”. We believe this easy-to- use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications.
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For nformaton on L-on battery recyclng n 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.
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FCC L iCense nFOrmatiOn Your KENWOOD transceiver operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commsson) Rules & Regulatons. FCC Rules requre that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a rado lcense before operatng ther equpment. Applcaton for...
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One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING Ths equpment generates or uses rado 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 authorty to operate ths equpment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
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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 parts.
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If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng 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.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............1 ..................1 UppLied CCessOries ORIENTATION .....................3 PREPARATION ....................4 ................4 attery reCaUtiOns ................8 harging the attery ............10 nstaLLing emOving the attery .................11 nstaLLing the ntenna ................11 nstaLLing the .........12 nstaLLing the ap Over the peaker iCrOphOne aCks ) ......12 nstaLLing the...
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
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Antenna (TK-2200L) Antenna (TK-3200L) Rapid battery charger AC adapter (KSC-35) Li-ion battery pack Speaker/ microphone (KNB-45L) jack cap Speaker/ microphone Belt clip Screw set locking bracket (KBH-0)
ORIENTATION Channel selector Antenna Rotate to change the operating channel. (For the “S” position LED indicator on TK-3200L (K3) Indicates the transceiver model, refer to page status. Lights red while 13.) transmitting, green while receiving, and flashes red while the battery Power switch/ power is low while Volume control...
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by KENWOOD. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.
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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 •...
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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.
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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.
hArging the Attery The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is 7 hours. ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.
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When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger. It takes approximately 3 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.
nStAlling emoving the Attery ◆ Do not short the battery terminals. ◆ Do not dispose of the battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. Align the battery pack with the back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the base of...
nStAlling the ntennA 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.
nStAlling the Ap over the peAker icrophone AckS If you are not using a speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the speaker/ microphone jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cover.
GETTING STARTED Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON. A beep sounds. Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel. When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audio from the speaker. Adjust the volume as necessary.
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built- in microphone. For best operating conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth.
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Press the Side 1 key to increase the VOX Gain level and the Side 2 key to decrease the level. The VOX Gain can be adjusted from level 1 to level 10 and OFF. The transceiver announces the VOX Gain level as you adjust it. If OFF is selected, the transceiver announces “Off”.
voX o perAtion Set up a VOX Gain level from 1 to 10 {page 14}. To transmit, simply 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.
KEY FUNCTIONS The default function of the Side 1 key is Super Lock. Super Lock is designed to prevent accidental function changes on your transceiver, during operation. Press and hold the Side 1 key for 4 seconds to lock the transceiver keys.
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To start scanning, press the Side 2 key. • The LED indicator flashes green and scanning starts from the current channel and ascends through the channel numbers. • When a signal is detected on a channel and the QT/DQT matches, scan pauses at that channel and the LED indicator lights green.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (tot) imer The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent you from using a channel for an extended period of time. 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.
(Qt)/ d (dQt) uiet igitAl uiet Quiet Talk (QT) and Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) 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 QT tone or a DQT code that matches the one set up on the channel you are using.
CHANNEL SETUP MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels with different frequencies and Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk settings. The table below lists the default channel frequencies. All channels are set with a 67.0 Hz QT tone by default. Channel Table Table...
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Channel Number Table Number Frequency (MHz) TK-3200L (K3) 15-Channel Model 464.5500 467.9250 46.0375 46.0625 46.0875 46.25 46.375 46.625 464.5000 467.7625 467.825 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 46.875 Note: ◆ If you do not select an operating frequency for a channel, you will not be able to select a Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk setting for that same channel.
hAnnel perAting reQuencieS To change the operating frequency of a channel: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key while turning the transceiver power ON. Continue to hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces Self .
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Press the PTT switch within 5 seconds to save the setting, otherwise the operation will cancel. A beep will sound. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set up another channel. Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate the new settings.
(Qt)/ d (dQt) S uiet igitAl uiet ettingS To change the QT/DQT settings of a channel: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key while turning the transceiver power ON. Continue to hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces “Self”.
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Press the Side 1 key to increment the Tone number or the Side 2 key to decrement the number, to select the new tone or code. Tone numbers and their corresponding tones/ codes are provided in the table on pages 28 and29. Press and hold the Side 1or Side 2 key to increment/ decrement the QT or DQT number by 5 at a time.
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QT Channel Settings: Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency 67.0 Hz 0.9 Hz 79.9 Hz 7.9 Hz 4.8 Hz 86.2 Hz 74.4 Hz 8.8 Hz 92.8 Hz 77.0 Hz 23.0 Hz 203.5 Hz 79.7 Hz 27.3 Hz 20.7 Hz 82.5 Hz 3.8 Hz 28. Hz 85.4 Hz...
hAnnel onFirmAtion To confirm your channel settings: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch while turning the transceiver power ON. Continue to hold the PTT switch until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces “Channel Confirm”. Release the PTT switch.
KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram the Side 1 and Side 2 keys with any of the functions listed in the table below. Explanations on the use of each function are provided on the following pages. Table Number Function Name None (no function) Calling Alert (Side 2 key default (TK-3200L (K3))
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To change the functions of the Side 1 and Side 2 keys: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1 and Side 2 keys while turning the transceiver power ON. Continue to hold the Side 1 and Side 2 keys until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces “Setup”.
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Press the PTT switch within 5 seconds to save the setting, otherwise the operation will cancel. A beep will sound and the transceiver will announce the new Table number. Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate the new settings.
Alling lert Calling alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members and inform them that you are about to make a call. To make a call using the calling alert tone, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the key programmed as Calling Alert. •...
onitor Quelch You can use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal operation, to deactivate channel signaling, and to adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected channel. Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT or DQT signaling.
■ Temporary Delete You can temporarily remove specific channels from the scanning sequence during Scan. When Scan pauses at a channel, you can remove that channel from the scanning sequence by pressing and holding the key programmed as Temporary Delete for second or Scan + Temporary Delete for 3 seconds.
ALL RESET MODE At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. This function will reset all channels to their default frequencies and QT/DQT, the VOX function to its default status, and all keys to their default functions.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution • The battery pack may be dead. Recharge or replace the battery pack. Cannot turn the transceiver power • The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install again. Battery power •...