Kenwood TK 3100 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER (TK-2100)

ProTalk™ VHF

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER (TK-3100)

ProTalk™ UHF

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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INTRODUCTION

KENWOOD welcomes you to the Business Radio Service

(BRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way Business Radio is called a

'Iransceiveh’, meaning ‘Iransmitter and receiver”.

For your convenience, this transceiver is equipped with automatic squelch control which quiets your transceiver when you are not receiving any calls. For your privacy, this

transceiver provides you with a feature called Quiet Talk

(QT). This feature allows you to use the same channel as

others without having to listen to their conversations. Another feature of this transceiver is its sliding battery pack which simplifies installing, removing, and charging.

Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost anywhere, indoors or out. It follows both EMI (Electromagnetic interference) and military standards. The communications range depends on your location, and can be up to 5 miles (8 km) in open areas (refer to the chart below for talk ranges).

This KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.

Conditions

open locations

(no obstructions)

Residential areas

(near buildings)

• In steel/ concrete

reinforced buildings

• In high rises

Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may ve^ry with individual transceivers.

ProTalk™ VHF range

up to 5 miles (8 km)

Up to 2.5 miles (4 km)

• Up to 180,000 sq. ft (55,000 sq. m)

• Up to 10 floors

ProTalk™ UHF range

Up to 5 miles (8 km)

Up to 2 miles (3 km)

• Up to 250.000 sq. ft (76,000 sq. m)

• Up to 20 floors

FCC LICENSE INFORMATION

Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications

frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal

Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations.

FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land

Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before

operating their equipment. Application for license must

be made on FCC form 600, and schedules D, E. and G.

FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-

On-Demand system. Call 1 -202-418-0177 from your fax

machine and request document number 000600 for the

form, schedules, and instructions.

MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be

sent to you by first class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).

INTERNET: Form 600 and instructions can be

downloaded from the FCC Forms website at

http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html Before filling out your Form 600 application Technical

Data section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will operate on. See the frequency charts on page 9.

QUESTIONS? Cal! the FCC for license application

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

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

ProTalk^*^ VHF(TK-2100):

1 channel VHF FM Transceiver/

2 channel VHF FM Transceiver

ProTalk^'^ UHF (TK-3100):

1 channel UHF FM Transceiver/

2 channel UHF FM Transceiver

NOTICES TO THE USER

• GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF

UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE

TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL

• ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR

IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.

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

PRECAUTIONS

• Refer service to qualified technicians only.

• Do not operate your transceiver or charge your battery pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, fumes, etc.).

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

• Do not modify this transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, and wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

One or more of the following statements may be applicable:

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instmction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY

THE FCC

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

energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

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

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

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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

to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD

nickehcadmium (Nl-Cd) battery packs indicates

KENWOODs voluntary participation in an industry

program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after

their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams,

which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)

1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).

KENWOOD s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Supplied Accessories

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

Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack Installing the Antenna Installing the Belt Clip Installing the Cover over the Speaker/

Microphone Jacks Installing the (Optional) Speaker/Microphone

GEHING ACQUAINTED...................................................6

OPERATING BASICS..................................................... 7

CHANNEL FREQUENCY SELECTION

QUIET TALK (QT) ....................................................... 11

QTTone Setup

CHANNEL SEniNG CONFIRMATION.................................16

Frequency Confirmation QT Tone Confirmation

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Confirmation Beep Patterns...................................... 17

Reference Tables

TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS

Time-out Timer (TOT) Battery Save

Low Battery Warning...............................................18

CHARGING THE NiCd BAnERY PACK

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................ 21

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

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

immediately.

Supplied Accessories

Item

Antenna Battery c

AC adaptor W08-0551-X5

NiCd battery pack

(KNB-14) Speaker/ microphone jack cover Speaker/ microphone

locking bracket

Belt clip Screw set Warranty card

instruction manual

ProTalk™ VHP ProTaik™ UHF

narger W08-0552-X5

Part Number

T90-0695-X5 T90-0694-X5

W09-0939-X5

B09-0351-X3

J21-4493-X4 1 J29-0624-03

N99-0396-X5

B62-0950-XX

Quantity

1 1

1 1 1 1

Antenna

(ProTalk™ VHP) (ProTalk’^ UHF)

AC adaptor NiCd battery Speaker/ microphone

pack (KNB-14) jack cover

f‘<33

Speaker/ microphone

locking bracket

Screw set

PREPARATION

■ Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 19}.

Average battery pack life:

• KNB-14 (supplied): 8 hours (ProTaik™ VHF/UHF)

• KNB-15A (optional): 10 hours (ProTalk^^ VFIF/ UFIF)

Average times are calculated using 5% transmit

time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time.

CAUTION:

♦ DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE

OF THE BATTERY BY FiRE.

♦ NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE

BATTERY PACK.

1 Match the four grooves of

the battery pack with the

corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver.

2 Slide the battery pack

along the back of the transceiver until the

release latch on the base

of the transceiver locks.

3 To remove the battery

pack, puli back on the

release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

+ 19 hidden pages

Kenwood TK 3100 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

FCC LICENSE INFORMATION

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

NOTICES TO THE USER

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

PREPARATION