Kenwood TK-3130 User Manual

Instruction Manual

PacTronics, Inc.

800-607-2243

www.pactronics.com

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-3130

ProTalkXLS

THANK YOU

We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way Business Radio is called a “transceiver”, meaning “transmitter & receiver”. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.

FEATURES

• 2 channels with 121 tone/code settings for each channel, allowing you to ignore unwanted calls.

• Voice scrambler, giving you complete privacy for your conversations.

• Automatic battery power saver, providing you with longer battery usage.

• Low battery power warning.

• Key lock, preventing you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings.

• Hands free operation when using an optional headset.

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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION

Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 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 instr uctions 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. Refer to the frequency chart on page 26.

Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).

BANDS

FCC Regulations require that most new licenses must be operating on 12.5 kHz channel spacing capable radios. The ProTalk may not have optimal sound quality when used with radios operating on 25 kHz channel spacing. If you have any questions, call Kenwood Product Services:

1-800-NNN-NNNN

XLS radio operates on 12.5 kHz channel spacing and

PRECAUTIONS

• Refer service to qualified technicians only. Do not modify or attempt to adjust the 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, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

• Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions, but it is not waterproof.

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

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

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove the batteries from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.

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

◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment

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

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CONTENTS

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.......................................................... 1

ORIENTATION.......................................................................... 2

DISPLAY ................................................................................ 3

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

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ................................ 4

INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES ............................................ 5

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ................................................. 6

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK .................................... 8

INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 8

GETTING STARTED ................................................................ 9

QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK .................................... 11

SCANNING THE CHANNELS ............................................... 12

REVERT CHANNEL ................................................................ 13

MONITORING A CHANNEL .................................................. 14

VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL (VOX).................................. 15

VOICE SCRAMBLER............................................................. 18

OPERATING FEATURES....................................................... 19

TRANSMISSION POWER .......................................................... 19

KEY LOCK ........................................................................... 19

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION ........................................................... 20

TIME-OUT TIMER ................................................................. 21

BATTERY POWER SAVER ....................................................... 22

BATTERY INDICATOR .............................................................. 23

CALL TONES ........................................................................ 24

CALL ALERT ........................................................................ 25

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT...................................................... 26

TRANSCEIVER BEEP .............................................................. 26

NOTICES TO THE USER ...................................................... 27

QT TONES/ DQT CODES ..................................................... 29

CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART......................................... 31

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................... 32

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

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

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Battery pack

AC adapter

ORIENTATION

Antenna

MENU key

Press and hold while switching the power ON to enter Menu Mode. Press to select settings while in Menu Mode.

CAL key

Press before making a call, to alert the other party members.

/ keys

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

PTT (Push to Talk) switch

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

Power switch/ Volume control

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

MON key

Press to monitor the current channel for activity.

Microphone

Speaker

SP/MIC jacks

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

DISPLAY

PREPARATION

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use (pages 6 and 7).

Average battery pack life: 10 hours

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

◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.

◆ Never attempt to remov e 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, pull

back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES

In place of the battery pack, you can use 3 AA batterie. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life.

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, pull

back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal.

◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.

◆ After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging.

Note:

◆ The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.

◆ Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging. Using the tr ansceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging.

◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.

1 Plug the AC adapter cable into

the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger.

2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC

outlet.

3 Slide a battery pack using the

supplied holder or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot.

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

• The indicator lights red and charging starts.

4 When charging is completed,

the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the tran-sceiver from the battery pack slot.

• It takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge the battery pack.

• When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

• When charging a second battery pack, wait for approximately 10 seconds after removing the first battery pack from the charger. If the LED blinks red after installing the second battery pack, remove the battery pack and wait for a few seconds before inserting it again.

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