Kenwood TK-2200L, TK-3200L User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-2200L

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-3200L

© B62-1978-00 (K, K2, K3)
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Thank You

We are grateful for your purchase of this
and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS).

Your

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meaning “transmitter & receiver”. We believe this easy-to­use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable
communications. This
device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable
operation.

2-way Business Radio is called a “transceiver”,

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transceiver is a precision

product

Models Covered bY This Manual

TK-2200L (K):
TK-3200L (K):
TK-2200L (K2):
TK-3200L (K2):
TK-3200L (K3):

2-channel VHF FM Transceiver
2-channel UHF FM Transceiver

8-channel VHF FM Transceiver
8-channel UHF FM Transceiver
15-channel UHF FM Transceiver

FeaTures

• 2 channels (K), 8 channels (K2) or 15 channels (K3) with 27
VHF operating frequencies (TK-2200L) or 56 UHF operating
frequencies (TK-3200L) and 122 tone/ code settings for each
channel allowing you to ignore unwanted calls.

• Built in voice scrambler gives you complete privacy for your
conversations.

• Hands free operation when using an optional headset.

• Voice announcement lets you know which channel you
have selected and which settings you have made when
reassigning key functions and channel settings.

Operating COnditiOns

Open locations
(no obstructions)

Residential areas
(near buildings)

In steel/ concrete reinforced
buildings

In high rises

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

Note:

your operating conditions and individual transceiver.

ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):

The RBRC Recycle seal found on
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates

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program to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries after
their operating life has expired. The RBRC program

is an alternative to disposing Li-ion batteries with
your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams,
which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).

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to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment

Up to 6 miles
(approximately 9.6 km)

Up to 1.5 miles
(approximately 2.4 km)

Up to 250,000 square feet
(approximately 23,220 m

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Up to 20 oors

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FCC LiCense inFOrmatiOn

Your

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frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications

Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all

operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a

radio license before operating their equipment. Application for
license must be made on FCC form 601, schedules D and H,
and Remittance form 159

Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-

FAX:

Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine
and request document number 000601 for the form, schedules,
and instructions.

Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to

MAIL:

you by rst class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at
1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).

INTERNET:

the FCC Forms website at

http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html

Before lling out your Form 601 application Technical Data
section, you must decide on which frequencies you will operate.

See the frequency charts on pages 24 and 25.

QUESTIONS?

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

transceiver operates on communications

Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from

Call the FCC for license application questions at

ChanneL spaCing

The TK-2200L/ TK-3200L uses 12.5 kHz channel spacing as

per the FCC regulations. Transceivers using 12.5 kHz channel
spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used with
transceivers using 25 kHz channel spacing.

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One or more of the following statements may be
applicable:

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes

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

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

if an unauthorized change or modication is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY
THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

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to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

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FCC REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE
EMERGENCY CHANNEL

The communications must be for the purpose of soliciting or

rendering assistance to a traveler, or for communicating in an

emergency pertaining to the immediate safety of life or the immediate
protection of property.

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nOtiCes tO the User

Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio

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transmitters within the territories under government control.

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

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Refer service to qualied technicians only.

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It is important that the operator is aware of, and

Safety:

understands, hazards common to the operation of any

transceiver.

preCaUtiOns

• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.

• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.

• Do not use options not specied by

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

touch the damaged parts.

• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce
the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when

turning the squelch off.

• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near

machinery that may catch the cable.

• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the
radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations
when replacing the battery pack.

• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.

• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional

accessories.

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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inammable gas, dust particles,
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

• Near explosives or blasting sites.

• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)

• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.

• Near persons using pacemakers.

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while
the vehicle is running. When the airbag inates, the transceiver
may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.

• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if
any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.

Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the

transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately,
remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your

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• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against
trafc laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations

in your area.

• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold

conditions.

• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal
objects, as they may short the battery terminals.

• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it

is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When
using a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for

the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone

and to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/

microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.

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CONTENTS

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

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UppLied aCCessOries .....................................................................................1

ORIENTATION .....................................................................................................3

PREPARATION ...................................................................................................4

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attery paCk preCaUtiOns ..............................................................................4

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harging the Battery paCk .............................................................................8

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nstaLLing/ remOving the Battery paCk ..........................................................10

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nstaLLing the antenna .................................................................................11

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nstaLLing the BeLt CLip ................................................................................11

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nstaLLing the Cap Over the speaker/ miCrOphOne JaCks .................................12

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nstaLLing the OptiOnaL speaker/ miCrOphOne (Or headset) ..............................12

GETTING STARTED ...........................................................................................13

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ........................................................14

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KEY FUNCTIONS ..............................................................................................17

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ............................................................................19

CHANNEL SETUP MODE ...................................................................................21

KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE .................................................................................31

ALL RESET MODE ............................................................................................37

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................38

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..............................................................................39

peratiOn ............................................................................................16

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ide 1 key ..................................................................................................17

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ide 2 key ..................................................................................................17

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ime-OUt timer (tOt) ..................................................................................19

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Ow Battery warning ..................................................................................19

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Uiet taLk (Qt)/ digitaL QUiet taLk (dQt) ....................................................20

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hanneL Operating FreQUenCies .....................................................................23

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Uiet taLk (Qt)/ digitaL QUiet taLk (dQt) settings .......................................26

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hanneL COnFiramatiOn mOde ........................................................................30

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aLLing aLert .............................................................................................34

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ey LOCk ....................................................................................................34

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Uper LOCk .................................................................................................34

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OnitOr/ sQUeLCh OFF..................................................................................35

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Can ..........................................................................................................35

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CramBLer ..................................................................................................36

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify
the items listed in the following table before discarding the
packing material. If any items are missing or have been

damaged during shipment, le a claim with the carrier

immediately.

Supplied AcceSSorieS

Item Part Number Quantity

Antenna

Rapid battery charger (KSC-35) W08-0988-XX 1

AC adapter W08-0989-XX 1

Li-ion battery pack (KNB-45L) W09-1033-XX 1

Speaker/ microphone jack cap B09-0680-XX 1
Speaker/ microphone locking

bracket
Belt clip (KBH-10) J29-0713-XX

Screw set N99-2046-XX 1

Warranty card — 1

Instruction manual B62-1978-XX 1

TK-2200L T90-1036-XX 1

TK-3200L T90-1039-XX 1

J19-5472-XX

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Antenna (TK-2200L) Antenna (TK-3200L)

Rapid battery charger

(KSC-35)

Li-ion battery pack

(KNB-45L)

locking bracket

Belt clip

(KBH-10)

AC adapter

Speaker/ microphone

jack cap

Screw setSpeaker/ microphone

ORIENTATION

Antenna

LED indicator

Indicates the transceiver
status. Lights red while
transmitting, green while
receiving, and flashes
red while the battery
power is low while
transmitting.

PTT (Push to
Talk) switch

Press and hold,
then speak into
the microphone
to transmit.

Side 1 key

For key function,
refer to page 17.

Side 2 key

For key function,
refer to page 17.

Speaker/
microphone
jacks

Battery pack

(KNB-45L)

Channel selector

Rotate to change the
operating channel.
(For the “S” position
on TK-3200L (K3)
model, refer to page

13.)

Power switch/
Volume control

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

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PREPARATION

BAttery pAck precAutionS

Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended
by

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Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing

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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.

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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

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recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is
taking place.

Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver

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is wet, to avoid the risk of re or damage. Wipe the water from the

battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging.

Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.

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Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

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Information concerning the Li-ion battery pack:

The battery pack includes ammable objects such as organic solvent.
Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing ames or

extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the
battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

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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 ame.

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Do not short-circuit the battery!

Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such

as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in
containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or
hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current

will ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or
burst into ame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

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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 ame.

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Do not use or leave the battery near res, 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 ame.

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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 ame.

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Do not charge the battery near res 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 ame.

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Use only the specied charger and observe charging

requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspecied conditions (under high

temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or
current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may
overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The

battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.

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

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The

battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.

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Do not jar or throw the battery!

An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,

rupture, and/or burst into ame. 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 ame.

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

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

ame.

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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 ame.

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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 ow upon discharging. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.

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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

ame.

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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.

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Do not charge the battery for longer than the specied time!

If the battery pack has not nished charging even after the

regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate

heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.

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Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!

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

ame.

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Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from re!

If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),

immediately remove it from ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking
from battery can easily catch on re and may cause the battery to
generate smoke or burst into ame.

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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 ame.

Using the Li-ion Battery Pack

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• 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:

Remove the battery pack from the equipment.

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Discharge the battery pack, if possible.

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Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) and dry

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location.

Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack

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• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the
battery capacity decreases.

• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack degrades.

• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler
areas.

• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and
discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored in
a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not leave
the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.

• When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even
if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to
charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte
leakage.

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