Kenwood FreeTalk XL, FreeTalk XL TK-3101 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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UHF FM TRANSCEIVER (TK-3101)
KENWOOD CORPORATION
FreeTalk XL
™
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THANK YOU!
We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD
transceiver. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver
will provide you with dependable and reliable
communications.
KENWOOD MEANS WIRELESS
Founded more than 50 years ago, KENWOOD’s Car
and Home Audio products are in demand around the
world. KENWOOD is also a major developer and
producer of wireless and digital wireless
communications products. KENWOOD provides top
quality Amateur Radio products for the serious hobbyist,
and commercial radio products and systems for
business, industr y, and public safety users, worldwide.
INFORMATION
If you would like information on other quality
KENWOOD products, please call (USA only):
1-800-KENWOOD (1-800-536-9663)
KENWOOD is on the Web:
Communications Products: Amateur, Land Mobile
(Commercial), Systems:
http://www.kenwood.net
Consumer Electronics: Home & Car A udio, Stage 3,
Computer Products:
http://www.kenwoodusa.com
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INTRODUCTION
KENWOOD welcomes you to the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way Business Radio
is called a “transceiver”, meaning “transmitter and receiver”.
For your convenience, this transceiver is equipped with
automatic squelch control which quiets your transceiver
when you are not receiving any calls. For your privacy, this
transceiver provides you with a feature called Quiet Talk
(QT). This feature allows you to use the same channel as
others without having to listen to their conversations.
Another feature of this transceiver is its sliding battery pack
which simplifies installing, removing, and charging.
Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost
anywhere, indoors or out. It follows both EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference) and military standards. The
communications range depends on your location, and can
be up to 5 miles (8 km) in open areas (refer to the chart
below for talk ranges).
This KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device. Treat it
with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.
Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary with
individual transceivers.
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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications
frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations.
FCC Rules require that all operators using Personal
Radio Service frequencies obtain a radio license before
operating their equipment. Application for license must
be made on FCC form 574. Temporary operation is
allowed, using form 574T which has been provided for
your convenience. Please read and follow the
instructions on the provided form.
FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC FaxOn-Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax
machine and request document number 000574 for the
form and instructions. If you would like an example of a
completed 574 form, also request document number
005741.
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 574 and instructions can be
downloaded from the FCC Forms website at
http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
Before filling out your Form 574 application Technical
Data section, you must decide which frequency (or
frequencies) you will operate on. See the frequency
table on page 14.
QUESTIONS? Call the FCC for license application
questions at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
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NOTICES TO THE USER
◆
GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF
UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE
TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
◆
ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR
IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of,
and understands, hazards common to the operation of
any transceiver.
PRECAUTIONS
• Refer service to qualified technicians only.
• Do not operate your transceiver or charge your
battery pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases,
dust, fumes, etc.).
• Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel, or
while parked in gasoline service stations.
• Do not modify this transceiver for any reason.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct
sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.
• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty,
humid, and wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates
KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry
program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after
their operating life has expired. The RBRC program
is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with
your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams,
which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Ni-Cd 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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FCC W ARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY
THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the 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.
FCC REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE
EMERGENCY CHANNEL
The communications must be for the purpose of soliciting or
rendering assistance to a traveler, or for communicating in an
emergency pertaining to the immediate safety of life or the
immediate protection of property .
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable:
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CONTENTS
UNP ACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT................... 1
Supplied Accessories...................................... 1
PREP ARATION .................................................. 3
Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack ............ 3
Installing the Antenna ..................................... 4
Installing the Belt Clip..................................... 4
Installing the Cover over the Speaker/
Microphone Jacks.......................................... 5
Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone ......... 5
GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................ 6
OPERATING BASICS............................................ 7
QUIET TALK (QT) ............................................... 8
QT Tone Setup .............................................. 9
CHANNEL SETTING CONFIRMATION ........................13
Reference Table...........................................14
TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS ..................................15
Time-out T imer (TOT) ....................................15
Battery Save ...............................................15
Low Battery Warning .....................................15
CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY P ACK.......................16
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..................................19
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that
you identify the items listed in the following table before
discarding the packing material. If any items have been
damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
■ Supplied Accessories
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