Kenwood TK-3206M Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-2206

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-3206

THANK YOU

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

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

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

TK-2206: 16-channel VHF FM Transceiver TK-3206: 16-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.

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONS

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

• Do not modify or attempt to adjust 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/or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

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

CONTENTS

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

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

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

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK..................... 2

NSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ANTENNA ..................................... 3

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NSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .............................................. 3

NSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS .......... 4

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NSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) ......... 4

GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................ 5

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ......................... 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... 7

ADVANCED OPERATIONS.............................................. 8

UTODIAL ............................................................. 8

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ONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF ............................................... 9

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CAN ............................................................... 10

CRAMBLER ......................................................... 12

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 13

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................... 15

IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................. 15

USY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ..................................... 15

ATTERY SAVE ....................................................... 15

OW BATTERY WARNING ............................................. 16

HANNEL ANNUNCIATION .............................................. 16

UIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ....................... 16

TUN ............................................................... 17

UAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) SIGNALLING .................. 17

LEETSYNC OPERATION ............................................... 18

EGINNING/ END OF TRANSMISSION SIGNAL ............................ 18

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 are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

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Belt clip

Speaker/ microphone

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Screw set

PREPARATION

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.

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

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

1 Align the battery pack with the

back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks.

2 To remove the battery pack,

lift the safety catch on the base of the transceiver, then press the release latch underneath the safety catch.

3 While pressing the release

latch, pull the battery pack away from the transceiver.

INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ANTENNA

Screw the antenna into the connector

Antenna

on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.

Note: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.

Belt

clip

Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.

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