USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
B5A-0929-00 (K)
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
TK-D240
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
TK-D340
USER GUIDE
This User Guide covers only the basic
operations of your radio. Ask your dealer for
information on any customized features they
may have added to your radio. For using details
instruction manual (User Manual), refer to the
following URL.
http://manual2.jvckenwood.com/en_contents/search/
THANK YOU
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your Digital
Transceiver applications.
CONTENTS
NOTICES TO THE USER.................................................. 3
LED INDICATOR STATUS ............................................................ 18
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NOTICES TO THE USER
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radi
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆Illegal operation is punishable by fi ne and/or imprisonment.
◆Refer service to qualifi ed technicians only.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
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 by the party responsible/
JVC KENWOOD. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 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.
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The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is
licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of
this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove,
decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other
way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.
#6,199,037, #6,912,495, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, and #8,359,197
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for fi rmware embedded in KENWOOD
product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
ATTENTION:
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.
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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 specifi ed 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.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessories.
• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: