Kenwood TK-2140E User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUAL DI ISTRUZIONI
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TK-2140/ TK-3140

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF

TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF

RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF

VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER

VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER/
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER

© B62-1479-10 (E,E3)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

TK-2140/ TK-3140

ENGLISH

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THANK YOU

We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land
mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use
transceiver will provide dependable communications to
keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.

KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in
advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that
you will be pleased with the quality and features of this
product.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

• TK-2140: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-3140: UHF FM Transceiver

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 and/or imprisonment

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of
and understands hazards common to the operation of
any transceiver.

WARNING:

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)

Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in
gasoline service stations.

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CONTENTS

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

S

UPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................... 1

PREPARATION .............................................................. 2

B

ATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 2

I

NSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

PACK OR ALKALINE BATTERY CASE .......................................... 7

I

NSTALLING/ REMOVING ALKALINE BATTERIES................................. 8

NSTALLING THE ANTENNA .................................................. 9

I
I

NSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ................................................. 9

NSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR.................... 10

I
I

NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL KMC-25) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE .............. 10

GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................... 11

D

ISPLAY ................................................................. 14

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ............................ 15

OPERATING BASICS ...................................................... 17

S

WITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................. 17

A

DJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................. 17

ELECTING A GROUP/ CHANNEL ............................................ 17

S
M

AKING A CALL .......................................................... 18

R

ECEIVING A CALL ........................................................ 18

IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .................................................. 18

T

SCAN ....................................................................... 19

P

RIORITY SCAN ........................................................... 19

CAN LOCKOUT ........................................................... 20

S
S

CAN REVERT ............................................................ 20

SIGNALLING ............................................................... 21

DTMF S

IGNALLING ...................................................... 21

ONE SIGNALLING ...................................................... 21

2-T
5-T

ONE SIGNALLING ...................................................... 22

DMS: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION .................. 23

K

EY FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 23

S

ELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ............................................ 24

S

TATU S MESSAGE ........................................................ 25

HORT MESSAGES FEATURE ............................................... 26

S

AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES ................................. 27

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your
KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the

factory.

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that
you identify the items listed in the following table before
discarding the packing material. If any items are missing
or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with
the carrier immediately.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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Antenna

Belt clip

Universal

connector cap

Dressed

screw

1

PREPARATION

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS

◆ 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.
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 short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by
fire.

◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack:

The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent.
Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or
extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the
battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

DANGER

• 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 paperclip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in
containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or
hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current
will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or
burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

2

• 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.

• Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other
means!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may
charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical
reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke,
rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may
charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical
reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke,
rupture, or burst into flame.

• Use only the specified charger and observe charging
requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high
temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or
current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), it
may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.

• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an
instrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuited.
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.

• Do not jar or throw the battery!

An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,
rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protection circuit is
damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or
voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

3

• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery!

If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function
is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or
burst into flame.

• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!

When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical
reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount
of current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

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

The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery
pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating
equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the
battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be
reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.

• 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.

4

• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time!

If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not 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.

■ 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.

5

■ 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.

■ Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack

When charging a transceiver with a KNB-24L battery
pack, the safety catch of the battery pack may stick
out past the battery. When inserting the transceiver
with the battery pack into the charger, the safety
catch will touch the metal contacts of the charger
and the charger LED will momentarily light red. Be
sure to push the transceiver fully into the battery
pack slot so the safety catch no longer touches the
charger terminals. Once in place, the battery pack
will begin charging.

For charging procedures, refer to the KSC-25
Instruction Manual.

6

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK OR ALKALINE BATTERY CASE

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 Flip the safety catch into

place to prevent accidentally
pressing the release latch
and removing the battery.

3 To remove the battery pack,

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

Note:

◆ To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened
plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than
6 mm wide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place the
implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do
not damage the release latch.

◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver,
ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.

◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH battery
pack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F and
lower, operating time may be shortened.

7

INSTALLING/ REMOVING ALKALINE BATTERIES

◆ Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks
could cause an explosion.

◆ Never discard old batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures
can cause batteries to explode.

◆ Do not short circuit the battery case terminals.

◆ Do not use commercially available rechargeable or manganese

batteries.

Note:

◆ If you do not plan to use the transceiver for a long period, remove
the batteries from the battery case.

◆ This battery case has been designed for transmitting at a power
of approximately 1 W (the low power setting on your transceiver).
If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using the high power
setting on your transceiver), use an optional rechargeable battery
pack.

1 To open the battery case,

press on the two tabs on the
upper rear of the case then
pull the two halves apart.

2 Insert 6 AA (LR 6) alkaline

batteries into the battery
case.

• Be sure to match the
polarities with those marked in
the bottom of the battery
case.

3 Align the tabs of the cover

with the base, then push
down on the cover until it
locks in place.

8

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

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.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the battery
pack from the rear of the transceiver.

1 Remove the two screws

from the rear of the
transceiver, then remove the
small, plastic black covering
that was held in place.

2 Insert the belt clip mount

into the space on the rear of
the transceiver.

3 Using the 2 screws, affix the

belt clip in place.

Note: Do not dispose of the plastic
black covering! If you remove the
belt clip, replace the covering into the
space on the rear of the transceiver.
Either this covering or the belt clip
must be in place, otherwise the
battery pack may not remain installed
properly.

9

INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

If you are not using the optional
KMC-25 speaker/ microphone,
install the cover over the
universal connector using the
supplied 4 x 6 mm dressed
screw.

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL KMC-25) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE

1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone

connector into the groove of the universal connector.

2 Secure the connector in place using the attached

screw.

10

GETTING ACQUAINTED

16

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Microphone Speaker

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q Antenna connector

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4

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11
12
13
14

15

Connect the antenna here.

ww

w Rotary encoder

ww

Rotate this encoder to activate its programmable
function: Channel Up/ Down (default) or Group Up/
Down. For further details, contact your dealer.

ee

e Power switch/ Volume control

ee

Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate
to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to
switch OFF the transceiver.

11

rr

r LED indicator

rr

This LED lights red during transmission and green
while receiving a signal. During Selective Call Alert,
the LED flashes orange. If programmed by your
dealer, when the battery pack power is low, the LED
flashes red during transmission. Replace or
recharge the battery pack at this time.

Note: While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack,
the battery low indication time may be much shorter than when
using other battery packs. The transceiver power may suddenly
switch OFF at any time after the LED has started to flash.

tt

t Auxiliary (orange) key

tt

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}.
This key has no default setting.

yy

y Battery pack safety catch

yy

Flip this catch to prevent accidentally pressing the
battery pack release latch. See “INSTALLING/ REMOVING

(OPTIONAL) RECHARGEABLE BATT ERY PACK OR ALKALINE

THE

BATT ERY CASE” on page 7.

uu

u Battery pack release latch

uu

Press this latch to release the battery pack. See
“INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) RECHARGEABLE
BATT ERY PACK OR ALKALINE BAT TER Y CASE” on page 7.

ii

i PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch

ii

Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to
call a station.

oo

o Side 1 key

oo

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}. The
default setting of this key is Monitor.

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!0!0

!0 Side 2 key

!0!0

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}. The
default setting of this key is Call 1 for the 5-Tone
model. The DTMF/2-Tone/DMS model has no
default setting.

!1!1

!1 S key

!1!1

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}. The
default setting of this key is Selcall Entry for the
5-Tone model. The DTMF/2-Tone/DMS model has
no default setting.

!2!2

!2 A key

!2!2

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}. The
default setting of this key is Receive Entry for the
5-Tone model. The DTMF/2-Tone/DMS model has
no default setting.

!3!3

tt

!3

tB key

!3!3

tt

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}.
This key has no default setting.

!4!4

ss

!4 C

s key

!4!4

ss

Press to activate its auxiliary function {page 15}.
This key has no default setting.

!5!5

!5 Universal connector

!5!5

Connect the (optional KMC-25) speaker/ microphone
here. Otherwise, keep the supplied cover in place.

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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Keys w, t, and o to !4 {pages 11 to 13} can be
programmed with the auxiliary functions listed in the
following table. The keys can only be programmed with
functions, depending on the model purchased. Please
contact your dealer for further details on these functions.

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To access these functions, press and hold the appropriate key for
more than 1 second.

2

These functions can be programmed only on key w, the encoder.

3

This function can be programmed only on key t, the Auxiliary
(orange) key, and on the programmable function key of the optional
KMC-25 speaker/ microphone.

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OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to
switch the transceiver ON.

• If the Radio Password function is programmed, “LOCK 1” will
appear on the display when the power is turned ON. To
unlock the transceiver, enter the password, then press the
Side 2 key. If you enter the wrong password, an error tone
sounds and the transceiver remains locked. The password
can contain a maximum of 6 digits.

Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclock-
wise to switch the transceiver OFF.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the
volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counter­clockwise decreases it.

SELECTING A GROUP/ CHANNEL

Select the desired group and channel using the encoder
and the keys programmed with Group Up/ Down or
Channel Up/ Down.

17

MAKING A CALL

1 Select the desired group and channel.

2 Press the Monitor key to check whether or not the

channel is free.

•You must use the key programmed with either Monitor or

Monitor Momentary.

• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.

3 Press and hold the PTT switch and speak into the

microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.

• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the

microphone approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your
mouth.

RECEIVING A CALL

1 Select the desired group and channel. (If the Scan

function has been programmed, you can switch it ON
or OFF as desired.)

2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume

as necessary.

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any
caller from using a channel for an extended period of
time.

If you continuously transmit for a period of time that
exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the
tone, release the PTT switch.

Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of
30 seconds to 5 minutes. The default setting is 60
seconds.

18

SCAN

If the Scan function is programmed, groups or channels
can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as
Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi
Scan. Single Scan monitors only the channels of a
single group. Multi Scan monitors all channels of every
group. When the Scan key is pressed, the SCN
indicator and “-SCAN-” or the revert group/ channel
number appear on the display and scanning starts.

When a call is received, scanning stops and the group
and channel digits appear. Press the PTT switch and
speak into the microphone to respond to the call. The
transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable
time delay if the PTT switch is released and no further
signal is received.

When the displayed group is not locked out of the
scanning sequence, the add indicator ( ▼ ) will appear
on the display.

PRIORITY SCAN

The priority channel must be programmed in order for
Priority Scan to function.

The transceiver will automatically change to the priority
channel when a signal is received on it, even if a signal
is being received on a normal channel.

The indicator appears when the displayed channel is
the priority channel.

19

SCAN LOCKOUT

If a programmable auxiliary key is programmed with
Scan Del/Add, each channel can be locked out of the
scan sequence manually. The add indicator ( ▼ ) will no
longer appear on the display when the selected channel
is locked out.

SCAN REVERT

You can select a revert channel using the Channel keys
(or encoder).

Six types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by
your dealer are available:

• Last Called: The last channel received is assigned as the
new revert channel.

• Last Used: The last channel responded to is assigned as
the new revert channel.

• Selected: The last channel selected is assigned as the
new revert channel.

• Selected + Talkback: If the channel has been changed
during Scan, the newly selected channel is assigned as
the new revert channel. The transceiver “talks back” on
the current receive channel.

• Priority: If your dealer has programmed a Priority
channel, this channel is the revert channel.

• Priority + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a
Priority channel, this channel is the revert channel. The
transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.

20

SIGNALLING

DTMF SIGNALLING

Your dealer can program a group with a DTMF signalling
code. When you receive a call with a code that matches
yours, the signalling indicator will flash and a tone will
sound. Squelch opens and you will hear the call.

Squelch will close when you receive a call with a code
that matches your signalling reset code.

When making a call on a group programmed with a
DTMF signalling code, the signalling indicator will light
and the squelch will open.

2-TONE SIGNALLING

2-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by
your dealer.

2-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the
transceiver receives two tones corresponding to those
set up in the transceiver. When the squelch opens, you
will be able to hear the caller without any further action.

After a correct 2-Tone signal is received and the squelch
opens, pressing the key programmed as Monitor will
cancel the connection.

If your dealer programmed Transpond for 2-Tone
Signalling, your transceiver will automatically send an
acknowledgment signal to the station that called you
with the correct 2-Tone signal. Transpond does not
function when you are called as a Group call.

If your dealer programmed Call Alert for 2-Tone
Signalling, your transceiver will emit a beep when the
correct 2-Tone signal is received.

21

5-TONE SIGNALLING

5-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by
your dealer.

5-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the
transceiver receives five tones corresponding to those
set up in the transceiver. When the squelch opens, you
will be able to hear the caller without any further action.

After a correct 5-Tone signal is received and the squelch
opens, pressing the key programmed as Monitor will
cancel the connection.

If your dealer programmed Transpond for 5-Tone
Signalling, your transceiver will automatically send an
acknowledgment signal to the station that called you
with the correct 5-Tone signal. Transpond does not
function when you are called as a Group call.

If your dealer programmed Call Alert for 5-Tone
Signalling, your transceiver will emit a beep when the
correct 5-Tone signal is received.

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DMS: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

DMS (Digital Message System) is an Alphanumeric 2-way
Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD
Corporation. DMS enables a variety of paging functions
on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer
programming.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Normal Operating Mode

Press Selcall

List, Selcall +
Status List,

or receive a
selcall

Press

Side 2

Selcall Mode

1

Status Mode

• Press Selcall List, Selcall + Status List, or Queue to
change the transceiver mode as shown in the diagram above.

• Press the PTT switch to initiate a call.

1

Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver, Selcall
may be skipped or the transceiver may exit Selcall Mode
automatically (as shown by the dash arrow). When you enter
Selcall Mode after receiving a selcall, the transceiver does not
enter Status Mode.

2

Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver, the
transceiver may exit these modes automatically, rather than by
pressing a key.

Press
any
key

Press Queue
or receive a
new message

2

Queue Mode

Press
any
key

2

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SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)

A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a
group of stations.

■ Transmitting

1 Select your desired group and channel.
2 Press the key programmed as Selcall List to

enter Selcall Mode.

3 Use the encoder to select the ID of the station

you want to call.

4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.

■ Receiving

An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will
automatically enter Selcall Mode, and the calling
station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.

To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and
speak into the microphone.

■ Identification Codes

An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet
number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver
must have its own Fleet and ID number.

• Select a Fleet number or “ALL” Fleet and a group ID

number to make a group call.

• Select a Fleet number and an Individual ID number to

make an individual call.

• Select a Fleet number and “ALL” ID to make a fleet call.

• Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units

(Broadcast call).

• Select “ALL” Fleet and an ID number to make a call to the

selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).

Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.

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STATUS MESSAGE

You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages
(10 ~ 79) which may be decided in your talk group.
Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric
characters.

A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in
the queue memory of your transceiver. These saved
messages can be reviewed after reception. If the queue
memory is full, the oldest message will be erased when
a new message is received. The mail icon ( ) lights
when a message is stored in the queue memory.

Note: All stored messages will be cleared when the transceiver
power is turned OFF.

■ Transmitting

1 Select your desired group and channel.
2 Press the key programmed as Selcall + Status

List to enter Selcall Mode.

3 Use the encoder to select the ID of the station

you want to call.

4 Press the Side 2 key to enter Status Mode.
5 Use the encoder to select the status you want to

send.

6 Press the PTT switch to initiate the Status call.

• “COMPLETE” is displayed when the call has been
successfully transmitted.

■ Receiving

The mail icon ( ) will flash and a calling ID or text
message will appear when a Status call is received.

• The display alternates between the caller ID and the
message.

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Press any key or wait until the pre-programmed timer
expires to return to Normal Operation Mode.

■ Reviewing the Messages in the Queue Memory

1 Press the key programmed as Queue to enter

Queue Mode.

• Depending on how your dealer has set up your

transceiver, either the last received message or the
first received message is displayed along with the
message number.

2 Use the encoder to select the message you want

to view (if more than one message is stored in the
queue memory).

3 Press the C

ss

s key to cycle through the message,

ss

the caller’s ID, and the channel which received the
message. Press the

tt

tB key to toggle between

tt

the numeric display and the message display.

4 To erase the message, press and hold the C

key for more than 1 second.

■ Automatic Status Response

If you pre-select a status number and then leave the
transceiver in Status Mode, the transceiver will
automatically respond with that status number when
a request from the base station is received. (The
base station request function is optional.)

ss

s

ss

SHORT MESSAGES FEATURE

Received short messages (maximum of 48 characters)
are displayed the same as Status messages {page 25}.
“Q” (Queue) and the message number appear with the
message.

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AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES

The transceiver emits various tones to indicate the
transceiver’s operating status. Contact your dealer for
further information on these tones:

• Alert

• DMS Signalling Decode Alert Tone

• Group Call

• Individual Call

• Key Input Error

• Key Press [A]

• Key Press [B]

• Key Press [C]

• Power ON

• Pre Alert

• Programmable Alert Tone

• Roll Over

•Warning

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