Function Reference (FUNC)
For
TK-2170/ TK-3170/
TK-2170/ TK-3170/
TK-3173
TK-3173
Version: 1.01
Last Updated: July, 2005
Language: English
Type: K
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Revision history
Date Description
June 30, 2005
1) Vol ume control is corrected to Selector in 3.3 Lamp on page 14.
2) The title of Home Repeater is corrected to Repeater Information on page 56.
CONTENTS
1 BASIC FUNCTIONS .................................1
1.1 Functions and Panel Layout ........................... 1
1.1.1 Model List....................................................... 1
1.1.2 TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173.......................... 1
1.2 Zone Description............................................. 2
1.3 Transmit and Receive Frequency ................... 3
1.4 Transmit Power............................................... 3
1.5 Channel Spacing............................................. 3
1.6 Squelch Level ................................................. 3
1.7 Compander ..................................................... 5
1.8 Beat Shift ........................................................ 5
1.9 Key Lock ......................................................... 5
1.10 Keypad Operation ........................................... 6
1.11 Call Key........................................................... 6
1.12 Mic Sense ....................................................... 6
1.13 Battery Saver .................................................. 7
1.14 Mode Reset Timer .......................................... 7
2 BASIC OPERATION.................................8
2.1 Turning the Transceiver ON/ OFF .................. 8
2.1.1 Turning the Transceiver ON ........................... 8
2.1.2 Turning the Transceiver OFF ......................... 8
2.2 Adjusting the Volume ...................................... 9
2.3 Using Function Keys ....................................... 9
2.4 Changing the Zone ......................................... 9
2.5 Changing the CH/GID ..................................... 9
2.6 Channel Entry ............................................... 10
2.7 Home CH/GID............................................... 10
2.8 Direct CH/GID ............................................... 11
2.9 Receive ......................................................... 12
2.9.1 Conventional Group ..................................... 12
2.9.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only) ................. 12
2.10 Transmit ........................................................ 12
2.10.1 Conventional Group ..................................... 12
2.10.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only) ................. 12
2.11 Transmitting with Talk Around ...................... 13
2.11.1 Conventional Group ..................................... 13
2.11.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only) ................. 13
3 DISPLAY.................................................14
3.1 Busy LED ...................................................... 14
3.2 Transmit LED ................................................ 14
3.3 Lamp ............................................................. 14
3.4 LCD............................................................... 15
3.4.1 Zone Name .................................................. 15
3.4.2 Zone-name Text Length............................... 15
3.4.3 Channel Name ............................................. 16
3.4.4 GID Name .................................................... 16
3.4.5 Display Character......................................... 16
3.4.6 Power-on Text.............................................. 16
3.5 Icons ............................................................. 17
3.5.1 Battery Status/ Battery Warning ................... 17
4 SOUNDS................................................. 19
4.1 Tone Pattern ................................................. 19
4.1.1 Power-on Tone............................................. 19
4.1.2 Control Tone ................................................ 19
4.1.3 Warning Tone............................................... 20
4.1.4 Locator Tone ................................................ 20
4.1.5 Sidetone ....................................................... 21
4.1.6 Alert Tone..................................................... 21
4.2 Minimum Volume .......................................... 21
4.3 Tone Volume................................................. 21
4.4 Alert Tone Pattern......................................... 22
4.5 PTT Release Tone........................................ 22
4.6 PTT Proceed Tone........................................ 23
4.7 Proceed Tone Delay Time ............................ 23
5 PASSWORD FUNCTION ....................... 24
5.1 Transceiver Password .................................. 24
5.2 Read Authorization Password....................... 25
5.3 Overwrite Password...................................... 26
6 EMBEDDED MESSAGE FUNCTION ..... 27
6.1 Embedded Message..................................... 27
6.2 Embedded Message with Password............. 27
7 COMMUNICATION PORT...................... 28
7.1 COM port 0, COM port 1............................... 28
8 KEY ASSIGNMENT................................ 29
8.1 Assigning Functions to the Selector.............. 29
8.2 Assigning Functions to PF keys.................... 29
9 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ........................ 31
9.1 Conventional Group ...................................... 31
9.1.1 Time-out Timer............................................. 31
9.1.2 TOT Pre-alert ............................................... 31
9.1.3 TOT Rekey Time.......................................... 31
9.1.4 TOT Reset Time........................................... 31
9.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only) .................. 32
9.2.1 Time-out Timer (Dispatch) ........................... 32
9.2.2 Time-out Timer (Telephone) ........................ 32
10 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT................. 33
10.1 Busy Channel Lockout.................................. 33
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11 TALK AROUND ......................................34
11.1 Conventional Group.......................................34
11.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)...................34
11.2.1 Talk Around Busy Channel Lockout .............35
11.2.2 Talk Around Key ...........................................35
12 PTT ID .....................................................36
12.1 PTT ID Type ..................................................36
12.1.1 Beginning of Transmit...................................36
12.1.2 End of Transmit ............................................36
12.2 PTT ID (CH/GID) ...........................................36
12.3 Restricted ID in Talk Around..........................37
13 TRANSPOND..........................................38
13.1 Transpond Using Optional Signaling .............38
13.2 Transpond Using the LTR ID
(TK-3173 only)...............................................38
13.3 Conventional Group.......................................38
13.3.1 Clear to Transpond .......................................38
13.4 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)...................38
13.4.1 Transpond Delay Time .................................38
14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP......................39
14.1 Zone ..............................................................39
14.1.1 Zone Name ...................................................39
14.1.2 Data Zone-channel.......................................39
14.1.3 Home Channel..............................................39
14.1.4 Operator Selectable Home-channel .............39
14.1.5 Optional Signaling Decode Condition...........40
14.1.6 Audio Control ................................................40
14.1.7 Time-out Timer (TOT)...................................40
14.1.8 TOT Pre-alert................................................40
14.1.9 TOT Rekey Time ..........................................40
14.1.10 TOT Reset Time ...........................................40
14.1.11 Zone Add ......................................................40
14.1.12 Scan List (TK-3173 only)..............................40
14.2 Channel .........................................................41
14.2.1 Receive Frequency.......................................41
14.2.2 Transmit Frequency......................................41
14.2.3 QT/DQT Decode...........................................41
14.2.4 QT/DQT Encode ...........................................41
14.2.5 Channel Name..............................................41
14.2.6 ID ..................................................................41
14.2.7 Transmit Power.............................................42
14.2.8 Wide/ Narrow ................................................42
14.2.9 Optional Signaling.........................................42
14.2.10 Busy Channel Lockout..................................42
14.2.11 PTT ID ..........................................................42
14.2.12 PTT ID (BOT)................................................ 42
14.2.13 PTT ID (EOT)................................................ 42
14.2.14 Scan Add ......................................................43
14.2.15 Beat Shift ...................................................... 43
14.2.16 Compander ...................................................43
14.2.17 Data .............................................................. 43
14.2.18 Voice Scrambler ...........................................43
14.2.19 Scrambler Code............................................43
15 LTR TRUNKING ..................................... 44
15.1 Zone ..............................................................44
15.1.1 Zone Name ...................................................44
15.1.2 Scan Weight .................................................45
15.1.3 Wide/ Narrow ................................................45
15.1.4 Data Zone-GID .............................................45
15.1.5 Data Delay Time ...........................................45
15.1.6 Home GID.....................................................45
15.1.7 Operator Selectable Home-GID....................45
15.1.8 Time-out Timer (Dispatch) ............................46
15.1.9 Time-out Timer (Telephone) .........................46
15.1.10 Audio Control ................................................46
15.1.11 Encode Data Type ........................................46
15.1.12 Zone Add ......................................................46
15.1.13 Scan List .......................................................46
15.1.14 Auto Telephone Search................................46
15.1.15 Talk Around Busy Channel Lockout .............47
15.1.16 Talk Around Key ...........................................47
15.1.17 Fix ID ............................................................47
15.1.18 Telephone (Block ID)....................................47
15.1.19 Transmit Inhibit (Block ID) ............................47
15.1.20 Decode ID (Block ID)....................................48
15.2 Group ID........................................................48
15.2.1 Encode ID/ Decode ID ..................................48
15.2.2 GID Name.....................................................48
15.2.3 Transmit Power.............................................48
15.2.4 Optional Signaling.........................................49
15.2.5 PTT ID ..........................................................49
15.2.6 Call Indicator.................................................49
15.2.7 Scan Add ......................................................49
15.2.8 Transpond.....................................................49
15.2.9 Talk Around ..................................................49
15.2.10 Compander...................................................49
15.2.11 Data ..............................................................50
15.2.12 Scrambler .....................................................50
15.2.13 Scrambler Code............................................50
15.3 Repeater Information.....................................50
15.3.1 Area Code.....................................................50
15.3.2 Home Repeater ............................................50
15.3.3 Repeater Information Table ..........................51
15.4 Telephone Interconnect.................................51
15.4.1 Connecting to the Phone Line ......................51
15.4.2 Auto Telephone Search................................52
15.4.3 Free System Ringback .................................52
15.5 System Search ..............................................53
15.5.1 System Search for Voice Channels..............53
15.5.2 System Search for Data Channels ...............53
15.6 Clear to Talk ..................................................54
15.7 ARQ Mode.....................................................54
15.7.1 Transceiver Operation When Using
ARQ in FleetSync .........................................54
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CONTENTS
16 SIGNALING ............................................ 55
16.1 QT/DQT Decode/ Encode............................. 55
16.1.1 QT/DQT with STE
(Squelch Tail Eliminator).............................. 55
16.2 Optional Signaling......................................... 55
16.3 Signaling (Audio Control) .............................. 56
16.3.1 Conventional Group ..................................... 56
16.3.2 Trunking System .......................................... 56
16.4 Signaling (Optional Signaling
Decode Condition) ........................................ 57
16.4.1 Conventional Group ..................................... 57
16.4.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only) ................. 57
16.5 Monitor .......................................................... 57
16.5.1 Transceiver Operation during the Scan in
Conventional Group ..................................... 58
16.5.2 Transceiver Operation during the Scan in
Trunking System .......................................... 58
16.6 Squelch Off ................................................... 58
16.6.1 Transceiver Operation during the Scan in
Conventional Group ..................................... 59
16.6.2 Transceiver Operation during the Scan in
Trunking System .......................................... 59
17 OST .........................................................60
17.1 OST Status Memory ..................................... 60
17.2 Tone Off ........................................................ 60
17.3 Direct OST .................................................... 61
17.4 OST Table..................................................... 61
17.5 Standard QT ................................................. 62
18.3.4 Alert Tone (Individual Call)
(Conventional).............................................. 70
18.3.5 Alert Tone (Group Call) (Conventional)........ 70
18.3.6 Transpond (Conventional)............................ 71
18.3.7 Code (Trunking) (TK-3173 only) .................. 71
18.3.8 Transpond/ Alert Tone (Trunking)
(TK-3173 only) ............................................. 71
18.3.9 Stun.............................................................. 72
18.3.10 Auto Reset Timer ......................................... 72
18.3.11 Clear to Transpond ...................................... 72
18.3.12 Selective Call Alert LED ............................... 73
18.3.13 DTMF Number Display................................. 73
18.4 Autodial......................................................... 73
18.4.1 Autodial List.................................................. 73
18.4.2 Autodial Programming.................................. 73
19 2-TONE ................................................... 76
19.1 Transmitting 2-tone....................................... 76
19.2 Encode.......................................................... 76
19.2.1 Duration of 1st Tone..................................... 76
19.2.2 Duration of 2nd Tone ................................... 77
19.2.3 Duration of Single Tone ............................... 77
19.2.4 Gap Time ..................................................... 77
19.2.5 First Tone Delay Time .................................. 77
19.2.6 Sidetone ....................................................... 77
19.2.7 2-tone Encode Memory List ......................... 77
19.3 Decode.......................................................... 78
19.3.1 Decoder 1 to Decoder 2............................... 78
19.3.2 A Tone/ B Tone/ C Tone/ D Tone ................ 79
19.3.3 Auto Reset Timer ......................................... 79
19.3.4 Clear to Transpond ...................................... 79
19.3.5 Selective Call Alert LED ............................... 79
18 DTMF ...................................................... 63
18.1 Sending DTMF Code .................................... 63
18.1.1 Manual Dialing ............................................. 63
18.1.2 Store & Send................................................ 63
18.1.3 Keypad Auto PTT......................................... 65
18.1.4 Autodial List Selection.................................. 65
18.1.5 Redial........................................................... 66
18.1.6 Beginning of Transmit (BOT) ....................... 66
18.1.7 End of Transmit (EOT) ................................. 67
18.2 Encode.......................................................... 67
18.2.1 DTMF Speed................................................ 67
18.2.2 First Digit Delay Time................................... 68
18.2.3 First Digit Delay Time with QT ..................... 68
18.2.4 First Digit Time ............................................. 68
18.2.5 * and # Digit Time......................................... 68
18.2.6 DTMF Hold Time.......................................... 68
18.2.7 D Code Assignment ..................................... 68
18.2.8 Manual Dialing ............................................. 69
18.2.9 Store & Send................................................ 69
18.2.10 Dial ID .......................................................... 69
18.2.11 Auto Telephone (TK-3173 only)................... 69
18.2.12 DTMF Sidetone ............................................ 69
18.3 Decode.......................................................... 70
18.3.1 DTMF Signaling (Conventional) ................... 70
18.3.2 Intermediate Code (Conventional) ............... 70
18.3.3 Group Code (Conventional)......................... 70
20 FLEETSYNC........................................... 81
20.1 PTT ID Function............................................ 81
20.1.1 Caller ID Display .......................................... 81
20.1.2 PTT ID Sidetone........................................... 81
20.2 Selcall Function............................................. 82
20.2.1 Making a Selcall ........................................... 82
20.2.2 Making a Selcall ........................................... 84
20.2.3 ID List ........................................................... 85
20.3 Status Message Function ............................. 86
20.3.1 Sending a Status Message .......................... 86
20.3.2 Receiving a Status Message........................ 88
20.3.3 Reserved Status for Status Messages......... 89
20.3.4 Status Message Stack ................................. 90
20.3.5 Status Message on Data Zone-CH/GID ....... 90
20.3.6 Status Message Serial Output ..................... 90
20.3.7 Status List .................................................... 90
20.3.8 Target Fleet/ Target ID (Status Message) .....91
20.3.9 Status 80 - 99 (Special)................................ 91
20.3.10 Emergency Status Response....................... 91
20.4 Short Message Function............................... 92
20.4.1 Sending a Short Message............................ 92
20.4.2 Receiving a Short Message ......................... 92
20.4.3 Short Message Stack ................................... 93
20.4.4 Short Message on Data Zone-CH/GID ........ 93
20.4.5 Short Message Serial Output ....................... 93
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20.5 Long Message Function ................................94
20.5.1 Sending a Long Message.............................94
20.5.2 Receiving a Long Message ..........................94
20.5.3 Long Message on Data Zone-CH/GID..........95
20.6 Stack..............................................................95
20.6.1 Stores the Latest Received Messages .........97
20.6.2 Caller ID Stack..............................................98
20.6.3 Message Memory .........................................98
20.7 Configuring FleetSync ...................................98
20.7.1 Fleet/ ID (Own) ............................................. 99
20.7.2 Unit ID Encode Block....................................99
20.7.3 FleetSync Baud Rate....................................99
20.7.4 Message Display Type .................................99
20.7.5 PC Interface Protocol..................................100
20.7.6 Manual Dialing ............................................ 100
20.7.7 Selective Call Alert LED..............................100
20.7.8 Interfleet Call...............................................100
20.7.9 Group ID.....................................................100
20.7.10 Auto Reset Timer........................................101
20.7.11 Alert Tone (Individual Call) .........................101
20.7.12 Alert Tone (Other Selective Calls)..............101
20.7.13 Alert Tone (Paging Call) .............................101
20.7.14 Alert Tone (Status Message Call/
Short Message Call) ...................................101
20.7.15 Alert Tone (Emergency Response) ............102
20.7.16 Unit ID Serial Output ...................................102
20.7.17 GTC Count..................................................102
20.7.18 Number of Retries.......................................102
20.7.19 Transmit Busy Wait Time............................103
20.7.20 Maximum ACK Wait Time...........................103
20.7.21 ACK Delay Time .........................................103
20.7.22 Transmit Delay Time
(Receive Capture).......................................103
20.7.23 Data Transmit Modulation Delay Time .......103
20.7.24 Random Access (Contention).....................104
20.7.25 Data Transmit with QT/DQT .......................104
21.6.6 Dropout Delay Time....................................112
21.6.7 Dwell Time ..................................................112
21.6.8 Lookback ....................................................113
21.6.9 Scan Type...................................................113
21.6.10 Revert CH/GID Display ...............................113
21.6.11 Priority-channel Stop Tone .........................113
21.6.12 Power-on Scan ...........................................113
22 EMERGENCY MODE ........................... 114
22.1 Configuring Emergency Mode .....................114
22.1.1 Emergency CH/GID Type ...........................115
22.1.2 Emergency Zone-CH/GID...........................115
22.1.3 Emergency Cycle........................................115
22.1.4 Duration of Locator Tone 1 .........................115
22.1.5 Transmit Duration .......................................116
22.1.6 Duration of Locator Tone 2 .........................116
22.1.7 Receive Duration ........................................116
22.1.8 Emergency Display.....................................116
22.1.9 Emergency Text..........................................116
22.1.10 Emergency Mode Type...............................117
22.1.11 Emergency-key Delay Time........................117
22.1.12 Emergency Mic Sense................................117
22.1.13 Emergency ACK Code................................117
22.1.14 Emergency Reset Code..............................117
22.1.15 Emergency Recognition..............................117
22.1.16 Emergency LED..........................................118
22.1.17 Background Transmission ..........................118
22.1.18 Man-down Switch Type ..............................118
22.1.19 Man-down Delay Time ................................118
22.1.20 Man-down Pre-alert ....................................118
22.1.21 Man-down Logic Type ................................118
22.1.22 Emergency ID ............................................. 119
22.1.23 Emergency DTMF ID ..................................119
22.1.24 Emergency Call Fleet .................................119
22.1.25 Emergency Call ID......................................119
21 SCAN ....................................................105
23 DATA COMMUNICATION.................... 120
21.1 Scan Operation............................................105
21.1.1 Conditions to Start Scanning ......................105
21.1.2 Conditions to Resume Scanning ................105
21.1.3 Operations when Scan Cannot Resume ....106
21.1.4 Operation after Manually Changing the
Zone-CH/GID during the Scan....................106
21.1.5 Operations when Manually Changing the
Zone-CH/GID while Scan Pauses to
Receive a Call.............................................106
21.1.6 Transceiver Operation during the Scan......106
21.1.7 Single Scan.................................................108
23.1 Data Communication Configuration.............120
23.1.1 Data ............................................................120
23.1.2 Data Zone-CH/GID .....................................120
23.1.3 Data Transmit with QT/DQT .......................120
23.1.4 COM port ....................................................120
24 EXTENDED FUNCTION ....................... 121
24.1 Squelch Logic Signal...................................121
21.2 Multi Scan....................................................108
21.3 List Scan (TK-3173 only) .............................109
21.4 Priority Scan ................................................109
21.5 Group Scan (TK-3173 only).........................110
21.6 Configuring the Scan ...................................110
21.6.1 Scan Delete/Add.........................................110
21.6.2 Scan List (TK-3173 only)............................111
21.6.3 Scan List Table (TK-3173 only) ..................111
21.6.4 Priority/ Priority Zone-channel ....................111
21.6.5 Revert CH/GID............................................112
25 VOX....................................................... 122
25.1 Configuring the VOX Function.....................122
25.1.1 VOX Gain Level ..........................................122
25.1.2 VOX Delay Time .........................................123
25.1.3 Transmit Inhibit while Receiving .................123
25.1.4 Cancel Operation........................................123
25.1.5 VOX Proceed Tone.....................................123
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26 VOICE SCRAMBLER ...........................124
26.1 Configuring the Voice Scrambler ................ 124
26.1.1 Scrambler (Built-in Scrambler) ................... 124
26.1.2 Scrambler Status Memory
(Built-in Scrambler) .................................... 124
26.1.3 Scrambler (Optional Scrambler)................. 125
26.1.4 Scrambler Status Memory
(Optional Scrambler) .................................. 125
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About this Manual
Table 1 Comparison List for New/Old Function Names
This In-depth manual describes the functions of the TK2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 transceivers and how to
configure the various functions.
Configuration of Manual
This manual has the following sections. Each function
has reference data that allows you to find the crossreferenced information. Refer to “Configuration using
KPG-101D” for functions that can be configured using
KPG-101D.
Function Reference
(Abbreviation: FUNC)
This section describes all functions of the transceiver.
Field Programming Reference
(Abbreviation: FPRG)
This section describes how to configure the transceiver
using KPG-101D.
Modification Information
(Abbreviation: MOD)
This section describes how to modify the transceiver and
how to install various options in the transceiver.
About Notations
The following notations are used in this manual.
[ ]:
The characters in parentheses indicate the name of the
operating portion of the transceiver and the key of the PC.
“ ”:
The characters in quote marks indicate the name of the
functions, buttons, and menus shown on the display of
KPG-101D.
We updated names of functions that do not match with
corresponding operations. Therefore, some function
names were changed even though operations are not
changed. Refer to the comparison list for new and old
function names.
New Name Old Name
2-tone 2 Tone
3 Reference Levels
Adjustment
5 Reference Levels
Adjustment
Autodial Auto Dial
Battery Saver Battery Save
End of Transmit End of TX
Key Beep Key Press Tone
Key-entry Error Tone Key Input Error Tone
Low Transmit Power Low Power
Low Transmit Power RF Power Low
Manual Dialing Manual Dial
Off-hook Off Hook
On-hook On Hook
Optional Board Option Board
Optional Signaling Option Signaling
OST Status Memory OST Back Up
Password Authorization Tone Password agreement Tone
Power-on Scan Power On Scan
Power-on Text Power On Text
Power-on Tone Power On Tone
Pre-alert Pre-Alert
Read Authorization Password Read Password
Receive Frequency RX Frequency
Ringer Tone Ringing Tone
Scrambler Status Memory Scrambler Backup
Sidetone Side Tone
Signal Strength Indicator Signal Meter
Single Reference Level
Adjustment
Store & Send Store&Send
Stun-off Tone Stun Off Tone
Stun-on Tone Stun On Tone
Time-out Timer Time Out Timer
Tone Off Selectable No Tone
TOT T.O.T.
Transceiver Radio
Transceiver Password Radio Password
Transceiver-kill Radio-kill
Transmit Frequency TX Frequency
Transmit Power TX Power
SmarTrunk Trunking Board
Turn-off Code Turn off Code
3 Point Adjustments
5 Point Adjustments
1 Point Adjustment
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New Name Old Name
Transmit Inhibit while
Receiving
Warning Tone Warning Alert Tone
While Transmitting On TX
Zone-name Text Length Zone Name Text length
TX Inhibit on Receive
Following abbreviations may be used in this manual.
Refer to the abbreviation list.
Table 2 Abbreviation List
Abbreviation Full Spelling or Meaning
ACK Acknowledgement
ANI Board Automatic Numbering Identification Board
ANT Antenna
AQUA Kenwood's audio signal processing IC
AUX Auxiliary
BCL Busy Channel Lockout
BOT Beginning of Transmission
CH Channel
COM port Communication port
COR Carrier Operated Relay
Dec ID Decode ID code
deg degree(s)
Del Delete
DQT Digital Quiet Talk code
DTC Data Transmission Control
DTMF Digital Tone Multi-Frequency
Enc ID Encode ID code
EOT End of Transmission
ETX End of Text
External PTT External PTT switch
FEC Forward Error Correction
GID Group ID code
GPS Global Positioning System
GTC Go to channel
Hi High
I/O Input/ Output
KDS-100 Kenwood Data Terminal
KGP-2A/ KGP-2B GPS/ Modem Unit
LOK Link OK (connected to the repeater)
LTR ID ID used in a Logic Trunked Radio system
MI2 Microphone Input II
Mic Microphone
Mid Medium
MSK Minimum Shift Keying
OST Operator Selectable Tone
Abbreviation Full Spelling or Meaning
PA Public Address
PF Programmable Function
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT ID PTT (Push-to-talk) ID code
QT Quiet Talk signaling
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication
RTC Real Time Clock
RX Reception, Receiver
RXD Received exchange data
RXVCO Receiver's variable carrier oscillator
STX Start of Text
SW Switch
TA Talk Around
TEL Telephone
TOR Tone Operated Relay
TOT Time-out Timer
TX Transmission, Transmitter
TX LED Transmission LED
TXD Transmitted exchange data
TXS Transmission Sense
TXVCO Transmitter's variable carrier oscillator
UTC Universal Coordinated Time
VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage Unit
VOX Voice-operated Transmission
With QT/DQT With QT signaling and DQT code
With STE With Squelch Tail Eliminator
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About Trademark
FleetSync® and FleetSync® II are registered trademarks
of Kenwood Corporation.
®
IBM
is a trademark or a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation.
®
Microsoft, Windows
Windows
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other product names referenced herein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
manufacturers.
®
XP and Windows logo are registered
98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,
Description
About the TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173
TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 is a versatile VHF/ UHF
portable transceiver that supports Conventional
System and LTR Trunked Radio System (TK-3173
only).
Features
• Channel data can be easily configured by using KPG101D.
• Conventional Group and Trunking System (TK-3173
only) can be configured for each zone.
• FleetSync, DTMF or 2-tone can be configured for
Signaling type.
• A maximum of 128 zones can be configured.
• A maximum of 128 channels can be configured for
each zone.
• The transceiver supports the VOX function.
• The transceiver supports FleetSync.
• The transceiver has a built-in entry level Scrambler
function.
• The transceiver has the Priority Scan function using
Priority Channel.
• The transceiver has a password function to protect its
configuration data.
• The transceiver displays the remaining battery
capacity.
About the Programming Software
The transceiver’s functions can be configured by
using KPG-101D. Configuration data configured by
using KPG-101D can be written to the transceiver by
connecting the transceiver to the PC using the KPG22 programming cable. In this manual, the description
of each function in the Function Reference may have
a corresponding reference in the Field Programming
Reference. Therefore, you can configure the function
by referring to the function also appearing in the Field
Programming Reference.
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1.1 Functions and Panel Layout
1.1.1 Model List
TK-2170/ TK-3170 and TK-3173 have the following
variations. The antenna is an optional part. A user must
procure and install the following antenna or antenna
recommended by Kenwood if an antenna is required.
Table 1-1 Model List
Model
Name
TK-2170 K
TK-2170 K2
TK-3170 K
TK-3170 K3
TK-3170 K4
TK-3170 K6
TK-3173 K
Optional
Antenna
KRA-16
(Stubby)
KRA-22
(Helical)
KRA-26
(Whip)
KRA-16
(Stubby)
KRA-22
(Helical)
KRA-26
(Whip)
KRA-17
(Stubby)
KRA-23
(Helical)
KRA-27
(Whip)
KRA-17
(Stubby)
KRA-23
(Helical)
KRA-27
(Whip)
KRA-17
(Stubby)
KRA-23
(Helical)
KRA-27
(Whip)
KRA-17
(Stubby)
KRA-23
(Helical)
KRA-27
(Whip)
KRA-17
(Stubby)
KRA-23
(Helical)
KRA-27
(Whip)
Frequency
Coverage
136 to 174 MHz 4-key Conventional
136 to 174 MHz 16-key Conventional
450 to 490 MHz 4-key Conventional
400 to 430 MHz 4-key Conventional
450 to 490 MHz 16-key Conventional
400 to 430 MHz 16-key Conventional
450 to 490 MHz 4-key
Keypad System
LTR Trunked
radio system
1.1.2 TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173
Figure 1-1 4-key Keypad Model
Figure 1-2 16-key Keypad Model
Antenna
This is the antenna of the transceiver. A user must
procure and install the antenna since the antenna is
an optional part.
Selector
The selector can be used to change the zone or
channel.
Power Switch/ Volume Control
Turn this switch clockwise to turn the transceiver ON.
The volume control allows a user to adjust the
volume level emitted from the speaker.
Transmit LED/ Busy LED
These LEDs light when the transceiver sends or
receives signals. (Refer to 3 Display on page 14.)
AUX Key
Press the AUX key to activate the assigned function.
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PTT Switch
Press the PTT switch to talk.
Side 1 Key
Press the Side 1 key to activate the assigned function.
Side 2 Key
Press the Side 2 key to activate the assigned function.
LCD
The channel number and the transceiver’s status
appear on this display.
PF Key
Press any PF key to activate the function assigned to
each function key.
Microphone
Speak into the microphone to talk.
Speaker
The speaker emits the received audio and Alert
Tones.
Keypad (TK-2170 K2, TK-3170 K4, TK-3170 K6 only)
Press any key to activate the function assigned to a
function key or to enter the key number.
1.2 Zone Description
Zone Data
Conventional
Data
Conventional
Data
Conventional
Data
Zone Data
Channel Data
Channel Data
Channel Data
Trunking System Data
Trunking System Data
Trunking System Data
Zone Data
Repeater Data
Group ID Data
Group ID Data
Group ID Data
Group
Group
Group
Figure 1-3 Zone Description
Conventional Groups and Trunking Systems can be
configured for each zone using KPG-101D.
A maximum of 128 zones can be configured for the
transceiver.
Conventional Group consists of Simplex and Semi-duplex
Conventional Channels.
Trunking System consists of Group IDs (GIDs) used for
communicating using the LTR (Logic Trunked Radio)
Trunking protocol. Trunking System operation is only
available with the TK-3173.
A maximum of 128 channels and 250 Group IDs can be
configured for each zone and a maximum of 128
channels and 250 Group IDs can be configured for each
transceiver.
Note:
The number of zones varies depending on the number of
channels.
The number of channels that can be configured for each zone
varies depending on the number of channels.
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1.3 Transmit and Receive
Frequency
This is a frequency pair used for transmitting and
receiving data.
A transmit frequency and a receive frequency can be
configured for each channel by using KPG-101D.
Table 1-2 Transmit/ Receive Frequencies and Step Sizes
Model
TK-2170 136 to 174 2.5/ 5.0/ 6.25/ 7.5
TK-3170
TK-3173 450 to 490 5.0/ 6.25
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring Transmit and Receive Frequency for
each channel (Refer to FPRG 6.4.3 Receive
frequency and 6.4.4 Transmit frequency.)
• Configuring Transmit and Receive Frequency for
the Home Repeater (Refer to FPRG 6.5.3 Receive
Frequency, 6.5.4 Transmit Frequency.)
Transmit and Receive Frequency
Range [MHz] Step [kHz]
400 to 430
450 to 490
5.0/ 6.25
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Transmit Power (Low or High) for
each channel (Refer to FPRG 6.4.9 Transmit
Power.)
• Configuring the Transmit Power (High or Low) for
each Group ID (Refer to FPRG 6.6.6 Transmit
Power.)
• Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys
(Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
1.5 Channel Spacing
Channel Spacing is the bandwidth used for
communication.
Channel Spacing can be configured for each channel
using KPG-101D.
Table 1-4 Channel Spacing: Wide/ Narrow
Model
TK-2170/
TK-3170/
TK-3173
Channel Spacing [kHz]
Wide Narrow
25 12.5
1.4 Transmit Power
Low can be configured for the transmit power to conserve
battery power if a repeater or the receiving party is
nearby. Using low transmit power extends the operating
time of the transceiver.
Transmit power can be configured for each CH/GID using
KPG-101D.
Transmit Power can be configured using the Low
Transmit Power key.
Table 1-3 Transmit Power: Low/ High
Model
TK-2170 1 5
TK-3170 1 4
TK-3173 1 4
Note: The transmit power cannot be switched to High Transmit
Power even if the Low Transmit Power key is pressed
while on CH/GIDs configured for Low Transmit Power. In
this case, the transceiver emits the Key-entry Error Tone.
Transmit Power [W]
Low High
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Channel Spacing (Wide or Narrow)
for each channel (Refer to FPRG 6.4.10 Wide/
Narrow.)
• Configuring the Channel Spacing (Wide or Narrow)
for each repeater (Refer to FPRG 6.3.3 Wide/
Narrow.)
1.6 Squelch Level
Squelch Level determines the received signal level
necessary for output to be heard from the speaker.
When the received signal is weak, configure a lower
Squelch level value. Increase Squelch Level to block
speaker output of unwanted weak signals.
Table 1-5 Squelch Level
01 to 9
Range
In steps of 1
Mute function is
completely disabled.
Shallow (Small) to
Tight (Large)
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Transceiver Operation
Follow the procedure below to change the Squelch
Level.
1. Press the Squelch Level key.
The “ ” icon and current Squelch Level appear
on the display.
2. Select the Squelch Level.
The Squelch Level changes in conjunction with the
selection.
• Using PF Keys
Press the [C>] key to increase the Squelch
Level.
Press the [<B] key to decrease the Squelch
Level.
• Using the Selector *1
Turn the Selector clockwise to increase the
Squelch Level.
Turn the Selector counterclockwise to
decrease the Squelch Level.
*1
If the List Selection Key (Selector) is enabled.
Table 1-6 Key Operation
Key Operation
Increments or decrements the displayed
Selector
Side 1
[S]
[A] -
[<B]
[C>]
Side 2 -
[0] to [9] -
[*]
[#] -
PTT switch
digit and confirms the Squelch Level
* If the List Selection Key (Selector) is
enabled.
The transceiver exits from the current
mode.
The transceiver exits from the current
mode.
Decrements the displayed digit and
confirms the Squelch Level.
Increments the displayed digit and
confirms the Squelch Level.
The transceiver exits from the current
mode.
The transceiver exits from the current
mode and transmits.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Squelch Level for the transceiver
(Refer to FPRG 6.7.3 Conventional Tab - Squelch
Level.)
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
3. Press the [S] key.
The Squelch Level changes and a normal display
appears on the display. In this case, the “ ” icon
disappears.
Note: Following are the operations of the keys while changing
the Squelch Level.
Squelch Level key
" " icon appears. The current Squelch Level also appears.
While changing the Squelch Level, all Signalings are disabled.
[<B] or [C>] key, Selector
Press [C>] or turn Selector clockwise to increase the value.
Press [<B] or turn Selector counterclockwise to decrease the value.
[S] key
Figure 1-4 Squelch Level
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1.7 Compander
This function improves the quality of the received audio
signal by reducing the amount of electrical noise.
The function is used to improve the S/N ratio of voice
communications by compressing the audio at the
transmitting end of the communication path and
expanding the audio at the receiving end of the path.
Enable or disable Compander by using KPG-101D. The
transmitting party and the receiving party must have the
same configuration.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Compander to be enabled or
disabled for each channel (Refer to FPRG 6.4.18
Compander.)
• Configuring the Compander to be enabled or
disabled for each GID (Refer to FPRG 6.6.13
Compander.)
Table 1-7 Unavailable Keys while Key Lock is Enabled
Configuration Inoperable Keys
Selector
Front Key
12-key 12-key keypad
Note: Transceiver Password is enabled before Key Lock operates
if the Transceiver Password is configured. Key Lock is
enabled when Transceiver Password is disabled.
Front Key
12-key keypad
Transceiver Operation
z Enabling Key Lock
1. Press and hold the Key Lock key for 1 second
while Key Lock is disabled.
“LOCKED” appears on the display and the
transceiver’s keys are locked.
1.8 Beat Shift
This function eliminates internal harmonics caused by the
transceiver’s oscillators.
The harmonics of the oscillators may interfere with
reception. The internal beat can be moved by slightly
shifting the frequency of the oscillators.
Enable or disable Beat Shift by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Beat Shift to be enabled or
disabled (Refer to FPRG 6.4.17 Beat Shift and
6.5.5 Beat Shift.)
1.9 Key Lock
This function disables operation of the transceiver.
This is useful to prevent accidentally changing the
transceiver configuration while using a belt clip, etc.
Key Lock can be configured by using KPG-101D to be
enabled or disabled.
The following list shows the keys made inoperable by
disabling Key Lock.
z Disabling Key Lock
1. Press and hold the Key Lock key for 1 second
while Key Lock is enabled.
Key Lock is disabled.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys
(Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
• Assigning keys to be locked with Key Lock (Refer
to FPRG 6.8.2 General Tab - Key Lock.)
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1.10 Keypad Operation
Keypad operation can be configured for the user
preference.
A frequently used function can be configured for access
via the keypad.
Keypad operation can be configured by using
KPG-101D. The following functions can be assigned to
the keypad.
Table 1-8 Available Functions
Configuration Operation
OST (Operator
Selectable Tone)
Channel Entry
DTMF (Autodial)
DTMF (Keypad
Auto PTT)
FleetSync (Selcall)
FleetSync (Status)
FleetSync
(Selcall + Status)
Using the keypad, the OST can be
selected from the OST List 1 to 40.
Using the keypad, channels can be
directly selected.
Using the keypad, the transceiver can
send a selected DTMF code.
The Autodial List configured by using
KPG-101D can be selected and sent.
A DTMF code can be entered and sent if
Store & Send is enabled.
A DTMF code can be entered and sent
when the Autodial key is pressed.
Using the keypad, the transceiver can
directly send DTMF codes.
Using the keypad, the transceiver can
make a FleetSync Selcall.
The Selcall List configured by using
KPG-101D can be selected and sent.
A Selcall ID code can be entered and sent
if Manual Dialing is enabled.
A Selcall ID code can be entered and sent
if the Selcall key is pressed.
Using the keypad, the transceiver can
send a FleetSync Status message.
The Status List configured by using KPG101D can be selected and sent.
A Status data number can be entered and
status data can be sent if Manual Dialing
is enabled.
The transceiver can also send Status data
when the Status key is pressed.
Using the keypad, the transceiver can
send FleetSync Selcall + Status.
The Selcall List or Status List configured
by using KPG-101D can be selected and
sent.
A Selcall or Status code can be entered
and sent if Manual Dialing is enabled.
The transceiver can also send the Selcall
List or Status List when the Selcall +
Status key is pressed.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Keypad Operation (Refer to
FPRG 6.8.2 General Tab - Keypad Operation.)
1.11 Call Key
The Call key is used to send FleetSync Status, 2-tone
and DTMF codes with single key operation.
The transceiver directly sends Status, 2-tone or DTMF
codes configured by using KPG-101D if the Call 1 or Call
2 key is pressed. The timing and duration to send codes
vary depending on the parameters of FleetSync, 2-tone
or DTMF. The FleetSync Status code is sent to the
Target Fleet/ Target ID.
Assign the function to be sent to the Call 1 or Call 2 key
by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Call Key (Refer to FPRG 6.8.4
Call Tab.)
1.12 Mic Sense
Mic Sense Control can be switched between Normal and
High Level. The gain difference between Normal and
High Level is approximately 4 dB.
Mic Sense Control can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Mic Sense (Refer to FPRG 6.7.1
Common Page 1 Tab - Mic Sense.)
• Configuring the Emergency Mic Sense (Refer to
FPRG 6.14.12 Emergency Mic Sense.)
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1.13 Battery Saver
Battery Saver turns Off the receiver circuits periodically to
reduce battery consumption.
The transceiver receives intermittently in the following
conditions:
• While no carrier is detected.
• If no key is pressed for more than 5 seconds while a
carrier is detected and the QT/DQT does not match.
A user may have a chance to miss a call when the
transceiver receives a call while Battery Saver is enabled.
To avoid this, the transmitting party must be delayed to
talk or sending data after the transceiver starts
transmitting.
Battery Saver can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Following are the duration of intermittent reception.
Table 1-9 Intermittent Reception Intervals
QT/DQT or
Battery Saver
Off Off Off
On 800 ms 200 ms
Optional Signaling
Not Configured
800 or 200 ms
Off OffSaver On
Figure 1-5 Battery Saver
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Battery Saver (Refer to FPRG
6.7.2 Common Page 2 Tab - Battery Saver.)
QT/DQT or
Optional Signaling
Configured
1.14 Mode Reset Timer
Mode Reset Timer is used to exit from Special Mode or
reset other statuses.
There are several Special Modes in the transceiver.
When the transceiver enters Special Mode, the current
Special Mode display appears on the display.
Key functions configured in Key Assignment cannot be
used since the following keys are fixed.
• [S] Key
• [A] Key
• [<B] Key
• [C>] Key
• Side 1 Key
• Side 2 Key
• Selector
• 12-key keypad
(TK-2170 K2/ TK-3170 K4/ TK-3170 K6 only)
With the Mode Reset Timer, the transceiver can
automatically and reliably exit from Special Mode.
The Mode Reset Timer is used for the following Special
Modes and other statuses.
Table 1-10 Available Special Modes for
Mode Reset Timer
2-tone Encode List Select Mode
Autodial Mode
Autodial Programming Mode
Channel Entry Mode
OST List Select Mode
Transceiver Password Mode
Scrambler Code Select Mode
Selcall Mode
Squelch Level Adjustment Mode
Stack Mode
Status Mode
VOX Level Adjustment Mode
Note: “PASSWORD” appears on the display when the Mode
Reset Timer expires in Transceiver Password Mode.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Mode Reset Timer (Refer to
FPRG 6.7.1 Common Page 1 Tab - Mode Reset
Timer.)
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2.1 Turning the Transceiver ON/ OFF
2.1.1 Turning the Transceiver ON
The transceiver can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the
Power switch.
If Data is Written to the Transceiver and No
Password is Configured:
1. Turn the Power switch clockwise while the
transceiver is turned OFF.
The transceiver is turned ON, emits Power-on
Tone for 500 ms if the Power-on Tone is
configured and all LCD segments light.
The Power-on Text appears for 2 seconds if the
Power-on Text is configured. (Refer to 3.4.6
Power-on Text on page 16.)
The transceiver is turned ON, emits Power-on
Tone for 500 ms and “PASSWORD” appears on
the LCD. (Refer to 5.1 Transceiver Password on
page 24.)
2. Enter the password.
The transceiver emits Password Authorization
Tone when a correct password is entered.
The Power-on Text appears for 2 seconds if the
Power-on Text is configured. (Refer to 3.4.6
Power-on Text on page 16.)
The CH/GID Name or Zone-CH/GID number
appears on the display. (Refer to 3.4.5 Display
Character on page 16.)
The CH/GID Name or Zone-CH/GID number
appears on the display. (Refer to 3.4.5 Display
Character on page 16.)
If Data is Written to the Transceiver and the
Password is Configured:
1. Turn the Power switch clockwise while the
transceiver is turned OFF.
If No Data is Written to the Transceiver:
1. Turn the Power switch clockwise while the
transceiver is turned OFF.
“UNPROGRAM” appears on the LCD after the
transceiver is turned ON.
2.1.2 Turning the Transceiver OFF
The transceiver is turned OFF if the Power switch is fully
turned counterclockwise while the transceiver is turned
ON.
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2.2 Adjusting the Volume
The volume level is increased when the Volu m e control
is turned clockwise and the level is decreased when the
Volu me control is turned counterclockwise.
2.3 Using Function Keys
Press a key to activate the function assigned to each
function key. (Refer to 8 Key Assignment on page 29.)
2.4 Changing the Zone
The Zone number can be changed by using the Selector,
Zone Up or Zone Down key. (Refer to 8 Key
Assignment on page 29.)
Although the transceiver pauses scanning if the zone is
changed during the scan, the transceiver resumes
scanning after 1 second.
(Refer to 21 Scan on page 105.)
The transceiver skips unprogrammed zones if the zone is
changed.
The Rollover Tone sounds if the smallest zone number is
selected. (Refer to 4.1 Tone Pattern on page 19.)
Transceiver Operation
z Using the Selector
• Turn the Selector clockwise.
The zone number increments in steps of 1.
• Turn the Selector counterclockwise.
The zone number decrements in steps of 1.
z Using the PF keys
• Press the Zone Up key.
The zone number increments in steps of 1.
• Press and hold the Zone Up key for more than
1 second.
The zone number keeps incrementing in steps
of 1 every 200 ms.
• Press the Zone Down key.
The zone number decrements in steps of 1.
• Press and hold the Zone Down key for more
than 1 second.
The zone number keeps decrementing in steps
of 1 every 200 ms.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys
(Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
2.5 Changing the CH/GID
CH/GID can be changed using the Selector, CH/GID Up
or CH/GID Down key. (Refer to 8 Key Assignment on
page 29.)
Although the transceiver pauses scanning if the
CH/GID is changed during the scan, the transceiver
resumes scanning after 1 second. (Refer to 21 Scan on
page 105.)
The transceiver skips unprogrammed CH/GID numbers if
the CH/GID number is changed.
The Rollover Tone sounds if the smallest CH/GID is
selected. (Refer to 4.1 Tone Pattern on page 19.)
Transceiver Operation
z Using the Selector
• Turn the Selector clockwise.
The CH/GID number increments in steps of 1.
• Turn the Selector counterclockwise.
The CH/GID number decrements in steps of 1.
z Using the PF keys
• Press the CH/GID Up key.
The CH/GID number increments in steps of 1.
• Press and hold the CH/GID Up key for more
than 1 second.
The CH/GID number keeps incrementing in
steps of 1 every 200 ms.
• Press the CH/GID Down key.
The CH/GID number decrements in steps of 1.
• Press and hold the CH/GID Down key for more
than 1 second.
The CH/GID number keeps decrementing in
steps of 1 every 200 ms.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys
(Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
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2.6 Channel Entry
Channel Entry can be used to directly change the
CH/GID.
A CH/GID number in the current zone can be selected by
entering numbers after pressing the Channel Entry key.
The transceiver automatically detects the highest channel
number. Enter the number to specify the channel.
Transceiver Operation
z If the maximum channel number has 3 numeric
digits:
1. Press the Channel Entry key.
The transceiver enters Channel Entry Mode.
2. Enter the channel number.
• Press the [1], [2] and [8] keys to recall the
channel number 128.
• Press the [0], [9], and [0] keys to recall the
channel 90.
• Press the [0], [0] and [7] keys to make a
call to recall the channel number 7.
z If the maximum channel number has 2 numeric
digits:
1. Press the Channel Entry key.
The transceiver enters Channel Entry Mode.
2. Enter the channel number.
• Press the [9] and [0] keys to recall the
channel number 90.
• Press the [0] and [7] keys to recall the
channel number 7.
z If the maximum channel number has only 1
numeric digit:
1. Press the Channel Entry key.
The transceiver enters Channel Entry Mode.
2. Enter the Channel number.
• Press the [7] key to recall the channel
number 7.
Note:
If no key is pressed before the Mode Reset Timer expires
while in Channel Entry Mode, the previous display appears
on the display.
If an unprogrammed channel is specified, the transceiver
returns to the channel used before the transceiver entered
Channel Entry Mode.
The transceiver pauses scanning when the transceiver
enters Channel Entry Mode during the scan and resumes
scanning when the transceiver exits from Channel Entry
Mode.
Following key operations are available while entering the
channel number in Channel Entry Mode.
Table 2-1 Key Operation
Key Operation
Selector
Side 1
[S]
[A]
[<B] -
[C>] -
Side 2 -
[0] to [9] Enters the channel number.
[*] Confirms the CH/GID.
[#] Deletes a character.
PTT switch
*1
If “4-key” is selected from the Product Information window >
Key dropdown list:
*2
When “16-key” is selected from the Product Information window
> Key dropdown list:
Increments or decrements the
*1
CH/GID
The transceiver exits from the
current mode.
The transceiver exits from the
current mode.
Confirms the channel number*2
The transceiver exits from the
current mode. *1
Deletes a character.
The transceiver exits from the
current mode and transmits.
*1
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
2.7 Home CH/GID
This function is used to jump to a frequently used
CH/GID with a single press of a key. The transceiver can
jump to a CH/GID in the same zone instantly.
Home CH/GID can be changed using the PF key if
Operator Selectable Home-CH/GID is configured by
using KPG-101D.
Home CH/GID can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Note: Refer to Scan Function for operation if the Home CH/GID
key is pressed during the scan. (Refer to 21.1.4 Operation
after Manually Changing the Zone-CH/GID during the Scan
on page 106.)
Transceiver Operation
z Jumping to the Home CH/GID
1. Press the Home CH/GID key.
The transceiver jumps to the Home CH/GID
configured for the current zone.
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z Returning to the Previous CH/GID
1. Press the Home CH/GID key while on the
Home CH/GID.
The transceiver returns to the previous
CH/GID.
z Changing the Home CH/GID
1. Select a CH/GID to be used as the Home CH/
GID.
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2.8 Direct CH/GID
Direct CH/GID is used to jump to a programmed
CH/GID with a single press of a key. The transceiver can
jump to the CH/GID in a different zone instantly.
Direct CH/GID can be changed using the PF key if
Operator Selectable is enabled by using KPG-101D.
Direct CH/GID can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Note: Refer to Scan Function for operation if one of the Direct
CH/GID 1 to Direct CH/GID 4 keys is pressed during the
scan. (Refer to 21.1.4 Operation after Manually Changing
the Zone-CH/GID during the Scan on page 106.)
Transceiver Operation
z Jumping to the Direct CH/GID
1. Press the Direct CH/GID key.
The transceiver jumps to the Direct
CH/GID even if it is not within the current zone.
2. Press and hold the Home CH/GID key for 3
seconds.
The transceiver emits Key Beep C and the
Home CH/GID is changed.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Home Channel (Refer to FPRG
6.2.3 Home Channel.)
• Configuring the Home GID (Refer to FPRG 6.3.6
Home GID.)
• Configuring the Operator Selectable Homechannel (Refer to FPRG 6.2.4 Operator
Selectable Home-channel.)
• Configuring the Operator Selectable Home-GID
(Refer to FPRG 6.3.7 Operator Selectable HomeGID.)
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
z Changing the Direct CH/GID
1. Select a CH/GID to be used as the Direct CH/
GID.
2. Press and hold one of the Direct CH/GID 1 to
Direct CH/GID 4 keys for 3 seconds.
The transceiver emits Key Beep C and the
Direct CH/GID is changed.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Direct CH/GID (Refer to FPRG
6.8.5 Direct CH/GID Tab - CH/GID.)
• Configuring the Operator Selectable Direct-CH/
GID (Refer to FPRG 6.8.5 Direct CH/GID Tab Operator Selectable.)
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
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2.9 Receive
2.9.1 Conventional Group
The transceiver can communicate with the receiving party
only if the received QT/DQT code matches the configured
QT/DQT code. The transceiver emits the received audio
when the QT/DQT code matches.
Receive frequency and QT/DQT Decode must be
configured by using KPG-101D.
Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Zone-channel to be used. (Refer to 2.4
Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the
CH/GID on page 9.)
2. Adjust the volume level if needed when the
transceiver receives a call. (Refer to 2.2 Adjusting
the Volume on page 9.)
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Receive Frequency (Refer to
FPRG 6.4.3 Receive Frequency.)
• Configuring the QT/DQT Decode (Refer to FPRG
6.4.5 QT/DQT Decode.)
2.10 Transmit
2.10.1 Conventional Group
The transceiver sends the programmed QT/DQT code if
the PTT switch is pressed. If the sent QT/DQT code
matches the QT/DQT code configured at the receiving
party’s transceiver, the caller can communicate with the
receiving party.
The transceiver transmits Reverse Burst if QT is used, or
sends the Turn-off code if DQT is used to close the
speaker of the receiving party’s transceiver when the PTT
switch is released.
Transmit frequency and QT/DQT Encode must be
configured by using KPG-101D.
Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Zone-channel to be used. (Refer to 2.4
Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the
CH/GID on page 9.)
2. Confirm that the channel is available.
3. Speak into the microphone while pressing the PTT
switch.
4. Release the PTT switch to stop the transmission.
2.9.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)
The transceiver can communicate with the receiving party
only if the received LTR ID matches the configured LTR
ID. The transceiver emits the received audio when the
LTR ID matches.
Receive Frequency and the Decode ID must be
configured by using KPG-101D.
Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Zone-Group ID to be used. (Refer to 2.4
Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the
CH/GID on page 9.)
2. Adjust the volume level if needed when the
transceiver receives a call. (Refer to 2.2 Adjusting
the Volume on page 9.)
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Receive Frequency (Refer to
FPRG 6.5.3 Receive Frequency.)
• Configuring the Decode ID (Refer to FPRG 6.6.4
Decode ID.)
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Transmit Frequency (Refer to
FPRG 6.4.4 Transmit Frequency.)
• Configuring the QT/DQT Encode (Refer to FPRG
6.4.6 QT/DQT Encode.)
2.10.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)
The transceiver sends the LTR ID while the PTT switch is
pressed to transmit. The transceiver connects to the
repeater and waits to receive data that is echoed back.
If the data is correct, the transceiver assumes the
connection is properly established and re-transmits to the
receiving party.
When the transmitted LTR ID matches the LTR ID
configured in the receiving party’s transceiver, the
transceiver can communicate with the receiving party.
When the PTT switch is released, the transceiver sends
EOT data to close the speaker of the receiving party’s
transceiver.
Transmit Frequency and Encode ID must be configured
by using KPG-101D.
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Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Zone-Group ID to be used. (Refer to 2.4
Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the
CH/GID on page 9.)
2. Keep pressing the PTT switch.
3. Speak into the microphone after the transceiver
establishes a link to a repeater.
4. Release the PTT switch.
The transceiver enters receiving mode.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Transmit Frequency (Refer to
FPRG 6.5.4 Transmit Frequency.)
• Configuring the Encode ID (Refer to FPRG 6.6.3
Encode ID.)
2.11 Transmitting with Talk Around
This function allows a user to communicate with another
transceiver without using a repeater. (Refer to 11 Talk
Around on page 34.)
2.11.1 Conventional Group
Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Zone-channel to be used. (Refer to 2.4
Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the
CH/GID on page 9.)
2. Press the Talk Around key.
3. Press the PTT switch.
The transceiver transmits on the Receive
Frequency and sends the Receive QT/DQT
instead of transmitting on the Transmit Frequency
and sending the Transmit QT/DQT.
2.11.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)
Transceiver Operation
1. Select a Talk Around Group to be used.
2. Press the PTT switch.
The transceiver transmits on the Receive
Frequency instead of on the Transmit Frequency.
An Encode ID is used as the Transmit ID.
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The transceiver has the following displays and indicators:
Busy LED
Transmit LED
LCD
Backlight
3.1 Busy LED
The Busy LED lights green when the transceiver receives
the following signals:
• The transceiver receives a carrier.
• The transceiver receives data in PC Mode, Firmware
Programming Mode or Clone Mode.
The Busy LED can be configured to light when the
transceiver is receiving a carrier by using KPG-101D.
The Transmit LED and Busy LED can be configured to
light when the transceiver is communicates in Emergency
Mode by using KPG-101D.
Note: The Busy LED does not light in LTR Trunked radio system
even if the transceiver receives a carrier.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Busy LED to light (Refer to FPRG
6.7.3 Conventional Tab - Busy LED.)
• Configuring the Transmit LED and Busy LED to
light in Emergency Mode (Refer to FPRG 6.14.16
Emergency LED.)
3.2 Transmit LED
The Transmit LED lights red when the transceiver starts
transmitting the following signals:
• The transceiver sends a carrier.
• The transceiver sends data in PC Mode, Firmware
Programming Mode or Clone Mode.
The Transmit LED and Busy LED can be configured to
light when the transceiver is communicates in Emergency
Mode by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Transmit LED and Busy LED to
light in Emergency Mode (Refer to FPRG 6.14.16
Emergency LED.)
3.3 Lamp
The backlight LEDs are located behind the LCD and the
Keypad. With this function, a user can view the LCD in
dark places or at night by using the backlight.
Press the Lamp key to light the backlight LED.
The backlight LED lights when a key or switch other than
the PTT switch is pressed or the Selector is turned if
Auto Backlight is enabled.
The backlight LED lights for approximately 5 seconds and
automatically turns Off if no key is pressed after the
backlight LED turns On.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
• Configuring the Auto Backlight to be enabled or
disabled (Refer to FPRG 6.7.1 Common Page 1 Auto Backlight.)
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3.4 LCD
The LCD of the transceiver appears as follows:
Figure 3-1 TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 LCD
Available Alphanumeric Digits and Symbols
for the Display
3.4.1 Zone Name
Zone Name can be used to assign a name to a zone.
A maximum of 8 alphanumeric digits can be configured
for each zone. Using Zone Name allows a user to more
easily recognize each zone.
A part of the Zone Name appears on the display if Zone
Name and Zone-name Text Length are configured.
(Refer to 3.4.2 Zone-name Text Length on page 15.)
Zone Name can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Zone Name (Conventional Group)
(Refer to FPRG 6.2.1 Zone Name.)
• Configuring the Zone Name (Trunking System)
(Refer to FPRG 6.3.1 Zone Name.)
3.4.2 Zone-name Text Length
Zone-name Text Length can be used to display a part of
the Zone Name on the display.
The numeric value configured for Zone-name Text Length
determines the number of characters of the Zone Name
that appear on the display.
Zone-name Text Length can be configured by using
KPG-101D.
Figure 3-2 Available Alphanumeric Digits and
Symbols for the Display
The following items can be configured for the LCD:
• Zone Name
• Zone-name Text Length
• CH/GID Name
• Display Character
• Power-on Text
Note: Following alphanumeric digits and symbols can be entered.
Table 3-1 Available Characters
(space) # $ % ( ) * + - / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = @ \
_ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
W X Y Z
Table 3-2 Example of Zone-name Text Length Display
Item Configuration
Zone-name Text Length 3
Zone Name KENWOOD
CH/GID Name CH 1
Annunciator
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Zone-name Text Length (Refer to
FPRG 6.7.1 Common Page 1 Tab - Zone-name
Text Length.)
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3.4.3 Channel Name
Channel Name can be used to assign a name to a
channel.
A maximum of 8 alphanumeric digits can be configured
for each channel. Using Channel Name allows a user to
more easily recognize each channel.
Channel Name can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Channel Name (Refer to FPRG
6.4.7 Channel Name.)
3.4.4 GID Name
GID Name is a name assigned to a Group ID.
A maximum of 8 alphanumeric digits can be configured
for each GID. Using GID Name allows a user to more
easily recognize each Group ID.
GID Name can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the GID Name (Refer to FPRG 6.6.5
GID Name.)
3.4.6 Power-on Text
Power-on Text can be used to display characters when
the transceiver is turned ON.
The message configured for Power-on Text appears for 2
seconds after the transceiver is turned ON.
Power-on Text can be configured by using KPG-101D.
Note:
The power-on text disappears if a key is pressed while the
power-on text is displayed.
If Transceiver Password is configured, the power-on text
appears on the display after the Transceiver Password is reset
and all LCD segments appear.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Power-on Text (Refer to FPRG
6.7.2 Common Page 2 Tab - Text.)
3.4.5 Display Character
Display Character can be used to display the CH/GID
Name or Zone-CH/GID Number.
CH/GID Name and Zone-CH/GID Number can be
switched by pressing the Display Character key.
Display Character can be configured by using
KPG-101D.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Display Character (Refer to FPRG
6.7.1 Common Page 1 Tab - Display Character.)
• Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys
(Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
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3.5 Icons
The LCD has the following icons.
Table 3-3 Icon List
Icons Function
• Priority Channel Icon
This icon represents a Priority Channel.
• Monitor Open Icon
This icon displays the status of the Mute
function and Signaling.
• Call Indicator Icon
This icon displays the status of Call
Indicator when the transceiver receives a
call from other users. The status of the
icon varies depending on the presence of
Trunking Zone Data.
If Trunking Zone Data is present:
LTR Call Indicator appears.
If there is no Trunking Zone Data:
DTMF/ 2-tone Call Indicator appears.
• Scan Mode Icon
This icon indicates the scan status. The
Scan Mode icon has 2 statuses.
Solid: The transceiver is scanning.
Blinking: The transceiver pauses scanning.
• Telephone ID Icon (TK-3173 only)
This icon indicates the status of Telephone
ID.
Solid: This icon indicates the Telephone ID
status.
Blinking: This icon indicates Auto
Telephone Search status.
• Message Stack Icon
This icon indicates Message Stack status.
The Message Stack icon has 2 statuses.
Solid: All messages are already read.
Blinking: There is an unread message.
• Talk Around Icon
This icon appears if Talk Around is
enabled.
• Scrambler Icon
This icon appears if Scrambler is enabled.
• Low Transmit Power Icon
This icon appears if Low Transmit Power is
selected.
(left)
(right)
(left)
(middle)
(right)
• Zone Add Icon
This icon appears if Zone Add is enabled.
• CH/GID Add Icon
This icon appears if CH/GID Add is
enabled.
• VOX Icon
This icon appears if VOX is enabled.
• AUX Icon
This icon appears if AUX is enabled.
• Operator Selectable Tone Icon
This icon appears if Operator Selectable
Tone is enabled.
Icons Function
• Battery Indicator Icon
This icon indicates the status of the
battery.
3.5.1 Battery Status/ Battery Warning
This function notifies a user of the remaining battery life
and warns of insufficient battery capacity.
When the Battery Status function is enabled, the battery
status is displayed in 4 stages according to the remaining
battery capacity.
If this function is enabled, the transceiver emits a beep or
displays a warning message if the battery voltage level
goes low.
Battery Status/ Battery Warning can be configured to be
enabled or disabled by using KPG-101D.
Table 3-4 Battery Status Icon List
Icons Status
High
Sufficient
Low
Very Low
Table 3-5 Battery Warning Operation
Battery Warning Operation
The transceiver can transmit regardless of
Off
While Transmitting
the battery voltage and the battery
warning does not appear.
The transceiver monitors the battery
voltage level while transmitting. When the
battery voltage is lowered to the warning
voltage level, the LED blinks red and
Battery Warning Tone sounds while
transmitting.
Furthermore, the battery voltage is
lowered and the transceiver tries to
transmit below the transmission restricted
voltage level, the transmission is rejected.
The Transmission Restriction Tone also
sounds while the PTT switch is pressed.
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Battery Warning Operation
The transceiver always monitors the
battery voltage level.
When the battery voltage is lowered to the
Always
Always with Beep
Note:
The status of alkaline batteries cannot be displayed.
The transceiver operates in conjunction with the “While
Transmitting” configuration if “Always” or “Always with Beep” is
selected while alkaline batteries are used.
warning voltage level, the LED blinks red.
Furthermore, the transceiver transmits
below the transmission restricted voltage
level, a continuous beep sounds while
transmitting.
The transceiver always monitors the
battery voltage level.
When the battery voltage is lowered to the
warning voltage level, the LED blinks red
and Battery Warning Tone sounds while
receiving.
Furthermore, the transceiver transmits
below the transmission restricted voltage
level, the Transmission Restriction Tone
also sounds while the PTT switch is
pressed.
The Battery Warning Tone continues to
sound even after releasing the PTT switch.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Configuring the Battery Status (Refer to FPRG
6.7.2 Common Page 2 Tab - Battery Status.)
• Configuring the Battery Warning (Refer to FPRG
6.7.2 Common Page 2 Tab - Battery Warning.)
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