Kenwood TK-3212 Instruction Manual

TK-2212/ TK-3212

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF

MODE D’EMPLOI

TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

TK-2212/ TK-3212

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

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-2212: VHF FM Transceiver

• TK-3212: 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 and/or imprisonment.

◆ 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.

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 instruction 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 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.

• 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.

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-MH batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Ni-MH 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.

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 specified by KENWOOD.

• 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.

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Tu rn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable 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.

• In medical institutions or 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 inflates, 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. Tr ansmitting 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 KENWOOD dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.

CONTENTS

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

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

PREPARATION .......................................................... 3

HARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...........................................3

NSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ............................... 5

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NSTALLING THE ANTENNA ............................................... 6

NSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ..............................................6

NSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS ............. 7

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NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET .........7

GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................8

DISPLAY ............................................................. 10

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ..................................... 12

BASIC OPERATIONS.................................................. 13

WITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................ 13

DJUSTING THE VOLUME .............................................. 13

ELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ...................................... 14

RANSMITTING ....................................................... 14

ECEIVING ........................................................... 14

SCAN ................................................................... 15

DD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN .................................... 16

RIORITY SCAN ...................................................... 16

EVERT CHANNEL .................................................... 17

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........ 18

ELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ........................................ 18

TATUS MESSAGE .................................................... 19

DTMF SIGNALING .................................................... 22

ODE SQUELCH ...................................................... 22

ELECTIVE CALL ...................................................... 24

TUN ............................................................... 26

DTMF N

UMBER DISPLAY ............................................ 26

QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................... 27

PERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) .................................. 27

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 28

VOX GAIN LEVEL .................................................... 28

VOX O

PERATION ..................................................... 29

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................ 30

SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER ....................................... 30

EY LOCK ........................................................... 30

ONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF ............................................. 31

CRAMBLER ......................................................... 32

ALK AROUND ....................................................... 32

RANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT ............................................. 33

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS........................................ 34

IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............................................. 34

ATTERY SAVER ...................................................... 34

OMPANDER ......................................................... 34

ATTERY POWER INDICATOR ........................................... 35

USY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ...................................... 35

EGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ................................. 35

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the

factory.

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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Note: A type code (K, K2, M, or M2) can be found on the label attached to the package box.

VHF Antenna

(K, M types only)

Ni-MH battery pack Battery charger

UHF Antenna

(K, M types only)

UHF Antenna

(K2, M2 types only)

(K, K2 types only)

Belt clip

AC adaptor

Speaker/

microphone

jacks cap

AC adaptor

(M, M2 types only)

Speaker/

microphone

locking bracket

Screw set

PREPARATION

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

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

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 charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after it being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged.

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 transceiver 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 adaptor cable into

the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger.

2 Plug the AC adaptor into an

AC outlet.

3 Slide the battery pack or a

transceiver with a battery pack into the charger.

• Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals.

• The charger LED lights red and charging begins.

4 When charging is completed,

the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver with a battery pack from the charger.

• It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.

5 Unplug the AC adaptor from

the AC outlet.

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

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

◆ 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 ANTENNA

Screw the antenna into the connector 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 desired, 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.

◆ 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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