Kenwood ProTalk xls TK-3230 User manual

INSTRUCTIoN MANUAl

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-3230

© B62-1976-20 (K)
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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 & 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.

• 122 tone/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) Up to 5 miles (8 km)

Residential areas (near buildings) Up to 1.5 miles (2.4 km)

In steel/ concrete reinforced buildings

In high rises Up to 17 oors

Up to 225,000 ft2 (20,900 m2)

Note: The listed ranges are based on eld testing and may vary

with your operating conditions.

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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 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 rst 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 lling 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 54.

Questions?

1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).

Call the FCC for license application questions at

ChanneL spaCing

The ProTalkxls uses 12.5 kHz channel spacing, as per the
regulations of the FCC. Transceivers using 12.5 kHz channel
spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used with
transceivers using 25 kHz channel spacing.

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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 modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction

manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if

an unauthorized change or modication 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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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).

• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total operating time.
Transmitting for over 50% of the operating time may exceed
the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. Transmission

occurs while you are pressing the PTT switch and is conrmed by

the LED that lights red while transmitting.

• To transmit, speak into the speaker area 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.

• Use only Kenwood genuine accessories. Unauthorized

modications, or 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

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.

waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

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• Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.

• Illegal operation is punishable by ne and/or imprisonment.

• Refer service to qualied 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 specied by

• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do
not touch the damaged part.

• 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 when installing
optional accessories.

Kenwood.

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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inammable 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 inates, 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 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 trafc

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.

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Contents

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ...........................1

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upplied Accessories ............................................................1

PREPARATION ..........................................................................

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Attery pAck precAutions ....................................................2

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nstAlling/ removing the BAttery pAck ..................................7

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hArging the BAttery pAck ...................................................8

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nstAlling/ removing the Belt clip ........................................9

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nstAlling/ removing optionAl Accessories .........................10

ORIENTATION ......................................................................... 11

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isplAy ................................................................................12

GETTING STARTED ................................................................

CHANNEL FREQUENCY SETUP ............................................

QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK .......................................

SCANNING THE CHANNELS .................................................

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evert chAnnel ..................................................................18

MONITORING A CHANNEL .....................................................

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quelch level ....................................................................19

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ..........................

vox o

perAtion ...................................................................20

vox g

Ain level .................................................................. 20

vox d

elAy time ..................................................................21

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rAnsmit inhiBit While receiving .........................................22

vox p

roceed tone ............................................................23

PRIVACY TALK ........................................................................

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION .........25

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All key setup ...................................................................25

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All Alert tone..................................................................26

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elcAll (selective cAlling) ................................................28

OPERATING FEATURES ........................................................

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rAnsmit poWer ..................................................................37

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ompAnder ..........................................................................38

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key lock .............................................................................38

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uper lock .........................................................................39

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isplAy BAcklight ................................................................40

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ic sense ...........................................................................41

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ime-out timer ....................................................................41

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Attery sAver .....................................................................42

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Attery level indicAtor ......................................................43

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ncoming cAll notificAtion ..................................................45

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usy chAnnel lockout (Bcl) .............................................46

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eep tone ...........................................................................46

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ode reset timer ...............................................................47

RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER ..........................................

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................................................

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MENUS .................................................................................... 50

QT TONES/ DQT CODES ........................................................

CHANNEL FREQUENCIES .....................................................

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................

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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.

Supplied AcceSSorieS

Item Part Number Quantity

KBH-14 Belt clip J29-0736-XX 1

Screw set N99-2063-XX 1

KNB-46L battery pack W09-1038-XX 1

KSC-37 rapid charger W08-0995-XX 1

Warranty card — 1

Instruction manual B62-1976-XX 1

KBH-14 Belt clip Screw set

KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger

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PREPARATION

BAttery pAck precAutionS

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 lifespan 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, so as 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 from the battery pack.

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Information concerning the Li-ion battery pack:

DANGER

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, chain­necklaces 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 battery 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.

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• Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct

DANGER

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 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.

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• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!

DANGER

DANGER

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-problems.

• 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.

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■ 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.

■ 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.

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inStAlling/ removing the BAttery pAck

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use {page 8}.

Average battery pack life using low power :
18 hours (Battery Saver : off)
Average battery pack life using high power :
14 hours (Battery Saver : off)

• Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive
time, and 90% standby time.

◆ 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 To remove the battery pack,

lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.

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chArging the BAttery pAck

Initial charging of 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.

◆ 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 and 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.

2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC

outlet.

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3 Slide a battery pack or a

Charger
terminals

Indicator

transceiver equipped with a
battery pack into the battery pack
slot.

• Make sure the metal contacts of
the battery pack mate securely
with the charger terminals.

• The indicator lights red and
charging starts.

4 When charging is completed, the

indicator lights green. Remove
the battery pack or the transceiver
from the battery pack slot.

• It 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 Belt clip

If desired, attach the belt clip to the
rear of the transceiver using the 2
supplied screws.

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inStAlling/ removing 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

• EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone

• KBH-14 Belt clip

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.

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ORIENTATION

/ keys

Press to change the operating
channel, to select a menu in
Setting Mode, and to perform
other functions.

Antenna

Power switch/
Volume control

Turn clockwise to
switch the power
ON and counter­clockwise to
switch the power
OFF. Rotate to
adjust the volume.

MENU key

Press to perform various
functions. Press and
hold while switching the
power ON to enter
Setting Mode.

CAL key

Press before
making a call
to alert the
other party
members, or
press to select a
unit ID to make a call

LED Indicator

Indicates the
transceiver
status.

MON key

Press to monitor
the current channel
for activity.

Microphone

Speaker

PTT (Push to Talk) switch

Press and hold, then speak
into the speaker area to
transmit.

SP/MIC jacks

Lift the covers
and insert the
accessory’s
plugs here.

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diSplAy

Icon Description

Appears when VOX is activated.

Appears when using low transmit power.

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, while transmitting.

Appears when Privacy Talk is activated.

Appears when the Caller’s ID is displayed.

Displays the channel number along with its
QT/DQT setting (if any). Also displays various
menus and menu settings.

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Appears when compander is activated.

Appears while monitoring a channel.

Appears when the transceiver keys have been
locked.

GETTING STARTED

qSwitch the Power ON.

Switch the transceiver power ON by turning

the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise.

• A confirmation 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.

w Adjust the Volume.

Set your desired volume level by rotating the

Power switch/ Volume control.

• 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}.

eSelect a Channel.

Select a channel by pressing the

keys.

or

• A confirmation tone sounds each time you
press the or key.

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• 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 signaling code, refer to “QUIET TALK/
DIGITAL QUIET TALK” {page 16}.

r 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 call alert tone will sound on the other

party’s transceiver.

3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then

speak into the speaker area to transmit.

• The LED lights red while transmitting.

• For best sound quality, speak into the

speaker area in your normal speaking
voice while holding the transceiver
approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from
your lips.

4 Release the PTT switch when you have

finished speaking.

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CHANNEL FREQUENCY SETUP

You can change the default frequency of each channel:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the

MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the

transceiver ON.

2 Press the or key to select a channel.

• The current frequency list number appears beside the channel
number.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the

frequency list number for the channel.

• Refer to page 54 for the frequencies available for each
channel.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection, then repeat steps

2 and 3 to set additional channels.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK

QT (Quiet Talk) and DQT (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 that the other members in your group have
selected the same tone or code.

1 Press the MENU key.

• The current setting blinks.

2 Press the 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
icon appears on the display.

• Select “ ” to turn off both QT and DQT.

• Refer to pages 52 and 53 for the tones/codes corresponding to
the QT/DQT numbers.

3 Press the MENU key 4 times, or press the PTT, MON, or

CAL key or after mode reset time has elapsed {page 47} to

confirm the selection and return to operating mode.

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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 or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(scan function disabled) or “

• If you select “ ”, you will no longer be able to perform
scan by pressing and holding the key {page 18}.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (scan function enabled).

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To begin scanning:

1 Press and hold the key for 1 second.

• “ ” appears on the display.

2 When a signal is detected and the QT/ DQT 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 new 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 To end the scan at any time, press and hold the 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 example, 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.

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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 icon appears on the display and the
LED lights green.

To return to normal operation, release the MON key.

Squelch 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(open), “

” (default setting), or “ ” (tight).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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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 operation 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.

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. The
LED lights red.

3 To stop transmitting, stop speaking.

• Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop

speaking. You can select the delay time as described on
page 21.

4 To exit VOX mode, set the VOX gain level {below} to

“

” (VOX function off).

voX gAin level

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 level 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 or key to select “ ”.

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3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(VOX function off) or “

” (VOX gain level 1) to “ ”

(VOX gain level 5).

• While adjusting the VOX Gain level, speak into the

microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED
lights orange.

•

Setting the VOX gain level to OFF deactivates VOX. In order
to transmit with VOX turned off, you must use the PTT switch.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 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 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(0.1 seconds), “
(0.5 seconds), “
or “

” (3 seconds).

” (0.3 seconds), “ ”
” (1 second), “ ” (1.5 seconds),

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• 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.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

trAnSmit inhiBit While receiving

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 turned 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 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(transmit inhibit while receiving on) or “
inhibit while receiving off).

” (transmit

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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voX proceed 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(VOX proceed tone on) or “

• 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.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (VOX proceed tone off).

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PRIVACY TALK

Whereas 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.

2 Press the or key to select “ ” (privacy on) or “ ”

(privacy off).

3 Press the MENU key 3 times, or press the PTT, MON, or

CAL key or after mode reset time has elapsed {page 47} to

confirm the selection and return to operating mode.

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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is
a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Each transceiver
has a unique ID which is used to decode signals from other
callers.

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):

Call Alert: Press the CAL key before making a call will send
your call 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 while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(call alert), “

” (selcall), or “ ” (off).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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cAll Alert tone

Call alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party
members. You can set up a call alert tone to one of 10 types.
If each party member uses a different call alert tone, it is
easy to know who is making the call. Pressing the CAL key
before making a call will send your call alert tone to your party
members.

To set up your own call alert tone:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(call alert tone 1) to “

• Each time you press or to select a call alert tone, the

new tone sounds.

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (call alert tone 10).

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■ cAll Alert Side tone

When the CAL key is pressed, the call alert tone will sound

through your own speaker as well.

To turn the Call Alert Side Tone 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (Call Alert Side Tone is on) or “ ” (Call Alert

Side Tone is off).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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SelcAll (Selective cAlling)

A Selcall 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.

There are several types of Selcalls available: Individual, Group,
and Broadcast.

• Individual Calls are calls made to individual parties.

• Group Calls are calls made to all parties within a group.

• Broadcast Calls are calls made to all parties in all groups.

The default status of the transceiver does not allow you to
make a Selcall. Use the following procedures to set up your
transceiver to allow Selcalls:

Step 1:

Activate the FleetSync Optional Signaling

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ” (Optional Signaling).

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(FleetSync).

• After setting the Optional Signaling to FleetSync, you will no

longer be able to receive calls except selcalls.

4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

Set up the CAL key

Step 2:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

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3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(selcall).

4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

Set up your own ID (ID List setting mode for Selcall)

Step 3:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the CAL

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

• A beep will sound and the transceiver will enter ID List Setting

mode.

2 Press the or key to select a list ID number.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(own ID).

• The default own ID setting is 01.

• When setting up your own ID, make sure that each member

within your group sets up a unique ID number for their own
ID. If an own ID number is duplicated, that transceiver cannot
perform selcalls.

• “

” represents an Individual Call ID.

“

” represents a Group Call ID.

“

” represents a Broadcast Call ID.

“

” represents your own ID number.

“

” clears the selected ID data.

4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection.

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5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to return to normal

operation.

6 Set up your group ID number by repeating steps 1 to 5,

above. In step 3, select “

• Ensure that all of your group members set up the same group ID.

” (group ID) instead of “ ”.

7 You can also set up a broadcast ID number (“ ”) which is

used to make calls to all members of several groups.

• Ensure that all members of all groups set up the same broadcast ID.

■ mAking A SelcAll

Following are details on how to make individual, group,

and broadcast calls. Refer to the diagram below for the
examples provided herein.

Note:

◆ When QT/DQT is set to the receiving side , the call side
QT/DQT settings must be set up the same as the receiving
side settings.

◆ During Scan the CAL key does not operate.

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Individual Calls:

For example, transceiver A is calling transceiver E.

1 Press the CAL key.

2 Press the or key to select an individual ID number

(Id-05 in this example).

• “ ” (individual call) represents a single station.

3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID.

• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display, along

with the caller’s ID number.

Group Calls:

For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers D, E, and F.

1 Press the CAL key.

2 Press the or key to select a group ID number

(GP-12 in this example).

• “ ” (group call) represents a group of stations.

3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected group ID.

• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display, along

with the caller’s ID number.

Broadcast Calls:

For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers B ~ F.

1 Press the CAL key.

2 Press the or key to select a broadcast ID number

(AL-15 in this example).

• “ ” (broadcast call) represents all stations.

3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected broadcast

ID.

• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display, along

with the caller’s ID number.

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Note: If Optional Signaling (menu “ ”) has been set to “ ”

(FleetSync), you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert
type (menu “ ”) and Group Selcall Alert type (menu “ ”).
Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from “ ” (off)
and “ ” (type 1) to “ ” (type 10). Refer to the menu list on

page 50.

■ receiving A SelcAll

When a selcall is received, the icon and “ ”, “ ”

or “

” appears on the display along with the caller's ID

number.

Press the PTT switch and speak into the speaker area to

respond to the call, then continue the call as normal. When
the call is finished, press the CAL key to return to operating
mode.

■ dAtA trAnSmit modulAtion delAy time

This function normally operates fine using the default

setting, so it is not necessary to adjust the value. However,
there are certain operating environments that will not allow
the use of FleetSync (Selcall) functions, such as Scan
mode. When you encounter such an environment, readjust
the delay time to a longer time by following the procedures.

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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

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3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (0 ms), “ ” (500 ms), “ ” (1000 ms),

“

” (1500 ms), or “ ” (2000 ms).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

■ 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.

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the

MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for

1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (PTT ID is off), “ ” (send your own PTT ID
at the beginning of transmission), or “
(send selected list ID number PTT ID at the beginning
and end of transmission).

” to “ ”

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4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

Note: Transceiver's individual ID number is not available for

selection as PTT ID.

■ ptt id Side 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (PTT ID Side Tone is on) or “ ” (PTT ID

Side Tone is off).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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■ mute hold 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (hold time is off), “ ” (500 ms), “ ”
(1000 ms), “
“

” (2500 ms).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (1500 ms), “ ” (2000 ms), or

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■ cAller id diSplAy

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 Display 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 or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select

“

” (Caller ID Display is on) or “ ” (Caller ID

Display is off).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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OPERATING FEATURES

trAnSmit poWer

You can adjust the transmit power on all channels. Selecting
low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting
high power will allow you to transmit further, in case the other
party is too far away for low power usage.

To change the transmit power:

1 Press the MENU key 3 times.

2 Press the or key to select “ ” (low power) or “ ”

(high power).

• The 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 or after mode reset time has elapsed {page 47} to

confirm the selection and return to operating mode.

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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.

2 Press the or key to select “ ” (compander off) or

“

” (compander on).

3 Press the MENU key 1 time, or press the PTT, MON, or

CAL key or after mode reset time has elapsed {page 47} to

confirm the selection and return to operating mode.

key lock

You can lock the MENU, , and keys to prevent
accidentally changing the operating mode and channel
settings. The Power switch/ Volume control and PTT, CAL*,
and MON still function normally.

* The CAL key functions normally only if it has been set up as Call

Alert {page 25}.

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Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock
the transceiver keys.

• The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are
locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked.

Super lock

You can lock the MENU, CAL*, , and/or keys, and disable
the Setting Mode. PTT and MON still function normally.

* The CAL key will not be locked only if it has been set up as Selcall

{page 25}.

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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ” (MENU, CAL, ,

and keys locked), “ ” (MENU and CAL keys
locked), or “

” (super lock off).

3 Press the MENU, PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Super

Lock Setting Mode.

• The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys

are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked.

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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.

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(backlight off), “
auto).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (backlight on), or “ ” (backlight

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mic SenSe

You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver
microphone.

To select the mic sense:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(normal) or “

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (high).

time-out timer

The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a 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

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key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(3 minutes) or “

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, 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.

” (10 minutes).

BAttery SAver

This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of
your battery power. The battery saver 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 saver will automatically
switch ON after 5 seconds have 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 or key to select “ ”.
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3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(battery saver on) or “

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash

green when receiving a QT/DQT signal which does not match
the QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.

” (battery saver off).

BAttery level indicAtor

When turned ON, the battery level indicator on the display lets
you know approximately how much battery life is remaining.
When turned OFF, the battery level 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.

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

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key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(battery level indicator on) or “
off).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (battery level indicator

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incoming cAll notificAtion

Note: To use Incoming Call Notification, you must set up a QT tone
or a DQT 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 signaling 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 or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(incoming call notification off), or “
notification on).

” (incoming call

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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BuSy chAnnel lockout (Bcl)

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 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(BCL on) or “

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (BCL off).

Beep tone

When you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key, a
beep will emit from the transceiver.

To turn the beep 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).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

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3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(beep tone on) or “

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

” (beep tone off).

mode reSet timer

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 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2 Press the or key to select “ ”.

3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”

(timer off), “

” (10 seconds), “ ” (30 seconds).

4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

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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 50 ~ 51.)

To reset the transceiver:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the , ,

and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON.

• “ ” (reset) will appear on the display.

2 Release the , , and MON keys.

• The confirmation message “ ” (sure) will appear on the

display.

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.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

KNB-46L (Li-ion battery pack)

KMC-17 (Speaker-microphone) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone)

EMC-3

(Clip mic with earphone)

KHS-22 (Headset)

KSC-37 (Rapid charger)

KBH-14

(Belt clip)

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MENUS

Display

1

1

2

3

Name Settings Default Ref. Pg

Channel 1
Frequency Setting

Channel 2
Frequency Setting

Optional Signaling

Individual Selcall
Alert

01 ~ 56 02 15

01 ~ 56 08 15

OFF/ FS
(FleetSync)

OFF 28

OFF/ 1 ~ 10 9 32

Group Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 10 32

Incoming Call
Notification

Call Key

OFF/ ON (Tone) OFF 45

CA (Call Alert)/
SC (Selcall)/ OFF

CA 25

Call Alert Tone Type 1 ~ 10 1 26

Call Alert Side
Tone

PTT ID

OFF/ ON ON 27

OFF/ bo (BOT)/
01-32 (List 1-32)

OFF 33

PTT ID Side Tone OFF/ ON ON 34

Data Transmit
Modulation Delay
Time

0/ 5 (500)/ 10
(1000)/ 15 (1500)/
20 (2000 ms)

500 ms 32

50

Display

4

4

4

Name Settings Default Ref. Pg

OFF/ 5 (500)/ 10

Mute Hold Time

(1000)/ 15 (1500)/
20 (2000)/ 25

OFF 35

(2500 ms)

Caller ID Display OFF/ ON OFF 36

Mode Reset Timer OFF/ 10/ 30 sec 10 sec 47

Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min 3 min 41

Busy Channel
Lockout

Backlight

Battery Level
Indicator

OFF/ ON OFF 46

OFF/ ON/ A (Auto)

Auto 40

OFF/ ON ON 43

Battery Saver OFF/ ON OFF 42

Beep Tone OFF/ ON ON 46

Scan Function OFF/ ON OFF 17

Squelch Level 0 ~ 2 1 19

Mic Sense

no (Normal)/
HI (high)

Normal 41

VOX Gain Level OFF/ 1 ~ 5 OFF 20

VOX Delay Time

Transmit Inhibit
while Receiving

0.1/ 0.3/ 0.5/ 1.0/

1.5/ 3.0 sec

1.0 sec 21

OFF/ ON OFF 22

VOX Proceed Tone OFF/ ON OFF 23

1

Menus and are not available if the menu is set to OFF.

2

Menu is not available if the menu is set to FleetSync.

3

Menu is not available if the menu is set to OFF or Selcall.

4

Menus , , and are not available if the menu is set to OFF.

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QT TONES/ DQT CODES

Display

QT Freq.

01 67.0 Hz 14 107.2 Hz 27 167.9 Hz

02 71.9 Hz 15 110.9 Hz 28 173.8 Hz

03 74.4 Hz 16 114.8 Hz 29 179.9 Hz

04 77.0 Hz 17 118.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz

05 79.7 Hz 18 123.0 Hz 31 192.8 Hz

06 82.5 Hz 19 127.3 Hz 32 203.5 Hz

07 85.4 Hz 20 131.8 Hz 33 210.7 Hz

08 88.5 Hz 21 136.5 Hz 34 218.1 Hz

09 91.5 Hz 22 141.3 Hz 35 225.7 Hz

10 94.8 Hz 23 146.2 Hz 36 233.6 Hz

11 97.4 Hz 24 151.4 Hz 37 241.8 Hz

12 100.0 Hz 25 156.7 Hz 38 250.3 Hz

13 103.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz 39 69.3 Hz

Display

QT Freq.

Display

QT Freq.

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Display

DQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445N

DQT 02 025N DQT 30 205N DQT 58 464N

DQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465N

DQT 04 031N DQT 32 226N DQT 60 466N

DQT 05 032N DQT 33 243N DQT 61 503N

DQT 06 043N DQT 34 244N DQT 62 506N

DQT 07 047N DQT 35 245N DQT 63 516N

DQT 08 051N DQT 36 251N DQT 64 532N

DQT 09 054N DQT 37 261N DQT 65 546N

DQT 10 065N DQT 38 263N DQT 66 565N

DQT 11 071N DQT 39 265N DQT 67 606N

DQT 12 072N DQT 40 271N DQT 68 612N

DQT 13 073N DQT 41 306N DQT 69 624N

DQT 14 074N DQT 42 311N DQT 70 627N

DQT 15 114N DQT 43 315N DQT 71 631N

DQT 16 115N DQT 44 331N DQT 72 632N

DQT 17 116N DQT 45 343N DQT 73 654N

DQT 18 125N DQT 46 346N DQT 74 662N

DQT 19 131N DQT 47 351N DQT 75 664N

DQT 20 132N DQT 48 364N DQT 76 703N

DQT 21 134N DQT 49 365N DQT 77 712N

DQT 22 143N DQT 50 371N DQT 78 723N

DQT 23 152N DQT 51 411N DQT 79 731N

DQT 24 155N DQT 52 412N DQT 80 732N

DQT 25 156N DQT 53 413N DQT 81 734N

DQT 26 162N DQT 54 423N DQT 82 743N

DQT 27 165N DQT 55 431N DQT 83 754N

DQT 28 172N DQT 56 432N oF OFF

DQT Code

Display

DQT Code

Display

DQT Code

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CHANNEL FREQUENCIES

Setup

Number

02

08

Frequency

(MHz)

01 464.5000 20 461.3125 39 466.1625

(CH 1)

464.5500 21 461.3375 40 466.1875

03 467.7625 22 461.3625 41 466.2125

04 467.8125 23 462.7625 42 466.2375

05 467.8500 24 462.7875 43 466.2625

06 467.8750 25 462.8125 44 466.2875

07 467.9000 26 462.8375 45 466.3125

(CH 2)

467.9250 27 462.8625 46 466.3375

09 461.0375 28 462.8875 47 466.3625

10 461.0625 29 462.9125 48 467.7875

11 461.0875 30 464.4875 49 467.8375

12 461.1125 31 464.5125 50 467.8625

13 461.1375 32 464.5375 51 467.8875

14 461.1625 33 464.5625 52 467.9125

15 461.1875 34 466.0375 53 469.4875

16 461.2125 35 466.0625 54 469.5125

17 461.2375 36 466.0875 55 469.5375

18 461.2625 37 466.1125 56 469.5625

19 461.2875 38 466.1375

Setup

Number

Frequency

(MHz)

Setup

Number

Frequency

(MHz)

Note: The marked CH numbers are the default channel settings.

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SPECIFICATIONS

RF output power

Audio output power 100 mW

Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm

Operating voltage 3.7 V

Dimensions
(projections not included)

Weight (with KNB-46L) 155 g (5.5 oz)

Low 500 mW

High 1.5 W

52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm

(2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Solution

Cannot turn
the transceiver
power ON.

Battery power
dies shortly after
charging.

Cannot talk to
or hear other
members in your
group.

Other voices
(besides group
members) are
present on the
channel.

• 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.

• The battery pack life is finished.
Replace the battery pack with a new
one.

• 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.

• Change the QT/DQT settings. Make
sure all group members change the
settings on their transceivers to match
the new QT/DQT setting.

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Problem Solution

You cannot
make a selcall.

You cannot
receive calls
except selcalls.

You cannot
transmit even by
pressing the PTT
switch.

The transceiver
is malfunctioning
for no apparent
reason.

• Verify and set your transceiver ID
(Own, Group, All).

• Optional Signaling is set to "FS
(FleetSync)". Change the setting to
"oF (OFF)".

• Reset the transceiver as described on
page 48

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