We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your
dPMR446 applications.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Open locations (no obstructions) : Up to 9.0 km
Note:
◆ The above range is based on fi eld testing and may vary with your
operating conditions and individual transceiver.
Digital technology provides superior clarity in extended coverage.
◆
As RF signal strength weakens with distance, analog reception
becomes increasingly noisy and intermittent. dPMR's low BER
improves reception in fringe areas, thereby “effectively” increasing
coverage as much as twenty percent over analog.
The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is
licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of
this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove,
decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other
way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011 and
#5,581,656
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NOTICES TO THE USER
Refer service to qualifi ed technicians only.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and
Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin)
cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be
recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their
waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility
nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources
whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.
Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates that
this battery contains lead.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for fi rmware embedded in
KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD
Corporation.
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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 specifi ed 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.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessories.
• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircraft. (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.
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• 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 infl 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
KENWOOD dealer.
Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffi 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.
• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace
only with the same type.
• When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver, ensure
that the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver
around by the strap; you may inadvertently strike and injure
another person with the transceiver.
• If a commercially available neck strap is used, take care not to let
the strap get caught on nearby machine.
• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is
easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using
an 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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Information concerning the battery pack:
The battery pack includes fl ammable objects such as organic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture
producing fl ames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other
forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following
prohibitive matters.
• 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 fl ame.
• 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-necklaces or
hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will
fl ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst
into fl ame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.
• 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 fl ame.
• Do not leave the battery near fi re, 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 fl ame.
• Avoid 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 fl ame.
• Do not charge the battery near fi re 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 fl ame.
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• Use only the specifi ed charger and observe charging
requirements!
If the battery is charged in unspecifi 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 fl ame.
• 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 fl ame.
• Do not jar or throw the battery!
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,
rupture, and/or burst into fl 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 fl ame.
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
fl ame.
• 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 fl ame.
• 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 fl ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or
smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
• 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 reversecharged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl 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 with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing
your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may
cause eye-problems.
• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specifi ed time!
If the battery pack has not fi nished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
fl ame.
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fi re!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediately remove it from fl ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking
from battery can easily catch on fi re and may cause the battery to
generate smoke or burst into fl ame.
• 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
fl ame.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................... 1
◆ Refer to “PREPARATION” {p.2} for accessory installation
instructions.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
Do not short the batter y terminals or dispose of the battery by fi re.
◆
Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
◆
Install the battery pack after cleaning the battery pack contacts
◆
and the transceiver terminals.
1 Align the battery pack with the back
of the transceiver, then press the
battery pack and transceiver fi rmly
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.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use.
ATTENTION:
◆ Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack
before inserting the transceiver into the charger.
1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear
of the charger.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a
battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.
• Make sure the metal contacts of
the battery pack mate securely
with the charger terminals.
• The indicator lights red and
Indicator
4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green.
Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the
charging slot of the charger.
• It takes approximately 3 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.
Note:
◆ When an abnormality occurs during charging, the indicator performs
as follows:
Blinks Red: The battery pack is either defective or the battery pack
contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger.
Alternates Flashing Green and Orange: The battery pack has not
satisfi ed the charging start temperature. Remove the battery pack
from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal temperature before
charging it again.
◆ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while
charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully
charge the battery.
charging begins.
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◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even
though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.
◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in areas of
an ambient temperature of –10°C and lower, operating time may be
shortened.
BATTERY LIFE
The operating times listed in the table below are measured
under the following cyclic conditions:
Calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90%
standby time.
Operating Time/ Hours (Approx.)
Battery Type
KNB-45L
Supplied battery
KNB-69L
Optional battery
Digital ModeAnalog Mode
Battery SaverOnBattery Saver
16 H14H18H14H
22 H 18H24H18H
Battery SaverOnBattery Saver
Off
Off
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If necessary, attach the belt clip using
the two supplied M3 x 8 mm screws.
Note:
◆ If the belt clip is not installed, its
mounting location may get hot during
Belt clip
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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INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE JACKS
Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not
using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset.
Note:
◆ To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the
speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cap.
1 Place the cap over the jacks so that the locking
tabs insert into the transceiver grooves.
2 While holding the cap in place, push it towards
the bottom of the transceiver until the tabs on
the cap click into place.
• To remove the cap, hold the top of the cap in
place with your fi nger while inserting a 2 mm or
smaller fl at blade screwdriver under the bottom
of the cap. Slowly slide the screwdriver in until its
tip touches the tab inside the cap, then gently pry
the cap up (handle of screwdriver moving away
from the transceiver) to remove the cap.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)
Note:
◆ The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a speaker/
microphone or headset.
1 Insert the speaker/ microphone (or
headset) plugs into the speaker/
microphone jacks of the transceiver.
2 Place the locking bracket over the
speaker/ microphone (or headset)
plugs so that the locking tabs insert
into the transceiver grooves.
• Push down on the locking bracket to
slide it into place.
3 While holding the locking bracket in
place, push it towards the bottom of
the transceiver until the tabs on the
bracket click into place.
• To remove the locking bracket, push
the bracket up from the base.
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SWITCHING THE AUDIO OUTPUT
It is necessary to switch the audio output if you listen only
through the earphone (2.5).
1 Switch the transceiver power OFF.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch and Side 2 key while turning
the transceiver power ON.
3 Continue to hold the PTT switch and Side 2 key until a
beep sounds.
• Repeat steps 1 to 3 to switch the audio output.
• When the audio output is switched to earphone, you will hear
the beep from the earphone; and a beep will sound from the
speaker when the audio output is switched to built-in speaker.
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ORIENTATION
Microphone
Antenna
Speaker
Battery pack
Selector
Rotate to change the operating channel.
• To change the operating frequency, Common ID or QT/DQT
settings of a channel, refer to “CHANNEL SETUP MODE”
{p.11}.
• Channel Annunciation: When changing channels, the
transceiver will announce the newly selected channel number.
LED indicator
Refer to the LED indicator status. {p.9}
Power switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch the
transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds.
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
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Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is [Zone].
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the
function of the Side 1 key, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE”
{p.17}.
Side 2 keyPress to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is [Squelch Off Momentary].
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the
function of the Side 2 key, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE”
{p.17}.
Speaker/ microphone jacks
Insert the Speaker/ microphone or Headset plug into this
jack.
LED Indicator Status
Indicator ColorMeaning
Flashes blue
Flashes orange
Lights redTransmitting
Lights greenReceiving a call
Blinks redBattery power is low
Blinks greenScanning
Blinks red/orange
Digital mode
Analog mode
The selected channel has not been
programmed and cannot be used.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control
clockwise to switch the transceiver power
ON.
• A beep will sounds.
2 Press the key programmed with the
[Monitor] or [Squelch Off] (Side 2 key
default) function to hear background noise,
then rotate the Power switch/ Volume
control to adjust the volume.
3 Rotate the Selector to select your desired
channel.
• When you receive an appropriate signal, you
will hear audio from the speaker.
4 To make a call, press and hold the PTT
switch, then speak into the microphone
using your normal speaking voice.
• Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm
(1.5 inches) from your lips.
5 Release the PTT switch to receive.
Note:
◆ When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission will
stop and an alert tone will sound.
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CHANNEL SETUP MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels
with different frequencies and Common ID (Digital)/ QT/DQT
(Analog) settings. The table below lists the default channel
settings.
Zone typeDigital
Channel NumberFrequency Common ID
1446.103125 MHz1
2446.109375 MHz2
3446.115625 MHz3
4446.121875 MHz4
5446.128125 MHz5
6446.134375 MHz6
7446.140625 MHz7
8446.146875 MHz8
9446.153125 MHz9
10446.159375 MHz10
11446.165625 MHz11
12446.171875 MHz12
13446.178125 MHz13
14446.184375 MHz14
15446.190625 MHz15
16446.196875 MHz16
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Zone typeAnalog
Channel NumberFrequency QT/DQT
1446.00625 MHz94.8 Hz
2446.09375 MHz88.5 Hz
3446.03125 MHz103.5 Hz
4446.06875 MHz79.7 Hz
5446.04375 MHz118.8 Hz
6446.01875 MHz123.0 Hz
7446.08125 MHz127.3 Hz
8446.05625 MHz85.4 Hz
9446.00625 MHz107.2 Hz
10446.09375 MHz110.9 Hz
11446.03125 MHz114.8 Hz
12446.06875 MHz82.5 Hz
13446.04375 MHzD132N
14446.01875 MHzD155N
15446.05625 MHzD134N
16446.08125 MHzD243N
Note:
◆ You must fi rst select an operating frequency for a channel before
you can select a Common ID (Digital)/ QT/DQT (Analog) setting
for that same channel.
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ZONE SELECTION
To change the operating zone:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch and Side 1 key while turning the transceiver power
ON.
• Continue to hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key until the LED
lights orange and the transceiver announces “Self”.
2 Release the PTT switch and Side 1 key.
• The transceiver announces Zone number (1 or 2).
3 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to select the zone number.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
zone number.
4 Press the PTT switch to set the zone number.
• A beep will sound.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
zone type (Digital/ Analog).
5 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to select the zone type.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
zone type.
• Proceed to the next step if you are not changing the zone type.
6 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound if there is no change in the zone type. The
transceiver will move to the Frequency Setting and announces
“Channel”.
• If the zone type is changed, the transceiver announces
“Confi rm”.
7 Press the PTT switch and Side 1 key.
• All channel frequencies, Common ID and QT/DQT values in
the selected zone will be restored to the default value.
• The transceiver will move to the Frequency Setting.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
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CHANNEL OPERATING FREQUENCIES
To change the operating frequency of a channel:
1 Follow the operating steps in Zone Selection to select the
zone.
2 Rotate the Selector to your desired channel.
• The transceiver announces Channel number.
3 Press and release the PTT switch.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver announces Table
number.
4 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to increment/ decrement the
Table number, to select the new channel frequency.
• Table numbers and their corresponding operating frequencies
are provided in the table {p.15}.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Table number.
5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set up another channel.
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate the new settings.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
To change the Common ID settings of a channel of Digital:
1 Follow the operating steps in Zone Selection to select the
zone type (digital).
2 Rotate the Selector to your desired channel.
• The transceiver announces Channel number.
3 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to select Common ID setup.
• The transceiver announces “ID” and “Channel” alternately with
each press of the Side 1 or Side 2 key.
4 Press and release the PTT switch.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver announces Common ID
number (1-255).
5 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to set the channel and
select the Common ID .
• The transceiver announces Common ID number.
• Press and hold the Side 1 or Side 2 key to increment/
decrement the Common ID number by 10 at a time.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Common ID number.
6 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• Repeat steps 2 to 6 to set up another channel.
7 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate the new settings.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
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QT/ DQT SETTINGS (ANALOG)
Quiet Talk (QT) and Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) are functions that
reject undesired signals on your channel. You will hear a call
only when you receive a signal that contains a matching QT
tone or DQT code. If a call containing a different tone or code
is received, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call.
Likewise, when transmitting using QT or DQT, the receiving
station must have a matching tone or code to hear your call.
Be aware that other parties can still hear your calls if they set
up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
The default QT/DQT settings for each channel are provided in
the table {p.18}.
To change the QT/DQT settings of a channel of Analog:
1 Follow the operating steps in Zone Selection to select the
zone type (analog).
2 Rotate the Selector to select the channel to change.
• The transceiver announces Channel number.
3 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to select the QT/DQT setup.
• The transceiver announces “QT/DQT” and “Channel”
alternately with each press of the Side 1 or Side 2 key.
4 Press and release the PTT switch.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver announces QT/DQT
number.
5 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to increment/ decrement the
Tone number, to select the new tone or code.
• QT/DQT table numbers and their corresponding tones/ codes
are provided in the table {p.18}.
• Press and hold the Side 1 or Side 2 key to increment/
decrement the Tone number by 5 at a time.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Tone number.
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6 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• Repeat steps 2 to 6 to set up another channel.
7 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate the new settings.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
QT/DQT Table
QT/DQT
Number
167.0 Hz14107.2 Hz27D132N
271.9 Hz15110.9 Hz28D155N
374.4 Hz16114.8 Hz29D134N
477.0 Hz17118.8 Hz30D243N
579.7 Hz18123.0 Hz31D311N
682.5 Hz19127.3 Hz32D346N
785.4 Hz20131.8 Hz33D315N
888.5 Hz21136.5 Hz34D351N
991.5 Hz22141.3 Hz35D423N
1094.8 Hz23146.2 Hz36D664N
1197.4 Hz24151.4 Hz37D431N
12100.0 Hz25156.7 Hz38D723N
13103.5 Hz26162.2 Hz0OFF
QT/DQT
Setting
QT/DQT
Number
QT/DQT
Setting
QT/DQT
Number
QT/DQT
Setting
Note:
◆ The Tone numbers corresponding to the QT/DQT values can be
changed by your dealer.
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CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE
To confi rm your channel settings:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch while turning the transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the PTT switch until the LED lights orange
and the transceiver announces “Confi rm”.
2 Release the PTT switch.
• The transceiver announces the channel table number and Tone
number of the selected channel.
3 Rotate the Selector to your desired channel within 5
seconds, otherwise the operation will cancel.
• The transceiver announces the channel table number and Tone
number of the current channel.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
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KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram the Side 1 and
Side 2 keys with any of the functions listed in the table below.
Explanations on the use of each function are provided under
“PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.22}.
Table
Number
0None (no function)
1Calling Alert
2Key Lock
3Monitor
4Monitor Momentary
5Scan/ Scan Temporary Delete*
6ScramblerN/A
7Squelch OffN/A
Squelch Off Momentary
8
(Side 2 key default)
9Zone (Side 1 key default)
: Available
✓
N/A: Not Available
Press and hold the Side 1 or Side 2 key for 2 seconds will
*1 :
activate the Scan Temporary Delete function.
Function NameDigitalAnalog
✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
1
✓✓
✓
✓
N/A
✓✓
✓
To change the functions of the Side 1 and Side 2 keys:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1
and Side 2 keys while turning the transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the Side 1 and Side 2 keys until the LED
lights orange and the transceiver announces “Setup”.
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2 Continue to press and hold the key to be reprogrammed
(either the Side 1 or Side 2 key), while releasing the
remaining key.
• The transceiver will announce “Table zero”.
• If you continue to hold both keys, or if you release both keys,
the operation will cancel in 5 seconds.
3 Release the key.
4 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to increment/ decrement the
number, to select the new key function.
• Table numbers and their corresponding functions are provided
in the table {p.20}.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Table number.
5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver will announce the new
Table number.
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate the new settings.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
Calling Alert
■
Calling alert tones help identify yourself to party members
and inform them that you are calling. Your dealer can set
up your transceiver with 1 of 10 calling alert tones. If each
party member uses a different tone, it is easy to know who
is calling. To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch,
then press the key programmed as Calling Alert.
• Release the key to end the tone.
Key Lock
■
Press and hold this key for 2 second to lock/ unlock the
transceiver keys.
The following keys/ functions can still be used when Key
Lock is active:
Key Lock, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, PTT,
Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, and Volume.
Monitor
■
On digital mode, momentarily press this key to deactivate
Common ID signaling. Press the key again to return to
normal operation. Squelch will open with any dPMR446
signals received regardless of the Common ID setting.
On analog mode, momentarily press this key to deactivate
QT or DQT signaling. Press the key again to return to
normal operation.
Monitor Momentary
■
On digital mode, press and hold this key to deactivate
Common ID signaling. Release the key to return to normal
operation. Squelch will open with any dPMR446 signals
received regardless of the Common ID setting.
On analog mode, press and hold this key to deactivate
QT or DQT signaling. Release the key to return to normal
operation.
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Scan
■
Press this key to start scanning the transceiver channels.
Priority Scan: The Priority channel is a channel that is
given fi rst priority to while scanning. The Priority channel is
set by your dealer.
Revert Channel: During Scan, pressing the PTT switch
will automatically select the transceiver’s Revert channel
and you will begin transmitting. Your dealer can program the
Revert channel using one of the following methods:
• Last Called + Selected
• Selected
• Selected + Talkback
• Priority
• Priority + Talkback
Scan Temporary Delete
■
When Scan pauses at an undesired channel, you can
remove that channel from the scanning sequence by
pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds.
Scrambler
■
The Scrambler function allows you to hold a conversation in
complete privacy. When the Scrambler function is activated,
any other party that is listening to your channel will be
unable to understand your conversation.
Squelch Off
■
Momentarily press this key to hear background noise.
Press the key again to return to normal operation.
Squelch Off Momentary (Side 2 key default)
■
Press and hold this key to hear background noise. Release
the key to return to normal operation.
Zone (Side 1 key default)
■
Press to select the Digital mode and Analog mode.
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The Time-out Timer prevent callers from using a channel for
an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the
duration programmed by your dealer (default is 60 seconds),
transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the
tone, release the PTT switch.
BATTERY SAVER
When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function
decreases the amount of power used after no signal is present
and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds. When a
signal is received or an operation is performed, Battery Saver
turns off.
Note:
◆ Battery Saver is disabled during a call on digital mode.
◆ While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may fl ash green
when receiving a QT/DQT signal which does not match the QT/
DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
While operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning
sounds an alert tone every 30 seconds and the LED indicator
blinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.
CHANNEL ANNUNCIATION
When changing the channel, the transceiver will announce the
newly selected channel number. Likewise, the transceiver will
announce the current channel after you turn the transceiver
power ON. (Channel Annunciation can be activated or
deactivated by your dealer.)
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. VOX can only
be used if you are using a supported headset. To activate VOX
and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:
1 Connect the headset to the transceiver .
• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.
2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1
key while turning the transceiver power ON.
3 Continue to hold the Side 1 key until a beep sounds.
• The LED indicator lights turn orange.
• When the Side 1 key is released, the transceiver will
announces the VOX Gain level.
4 Press the Side 1 key to set the VOX Gain level, from 1
(least sensitive) to 10 (most sensitive).
• Press the Side 2 key to enable or disable the VOX function
for the current channel (you can change this setting for each
channel by selecting a channel with the Selector). When turned
ON, a beep sounds. When turned OFF, a double beep sounds.
5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• The transceiver announces the new VOX Gain level.
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate VOX.
Note:
◆ If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX function is
switched ON and the VOX Gain level is confi gured to a higher, more
sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver to
start transmission.
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 20 seconds.
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ALL RESET MODE
At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver
settings to their default values. This function will reset all
channels to their default frequencies and Common ID (Digital)/
QT/DQT (Analog), the VOX function to its default status, and all
keys to their default functions.
To reset the transceiver:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch, the Side 1 key, and the Side 2 key while turning the
transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the keys for 2 seconds, until the LED lights
orange.
2 Release the keys.
• The transceiver beep sounds and returns to normal operation.
• If the keys are released before the LED lights orange, All Reset
Mode will cancel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ProblemSolution
Cannot turn the
transceiver power ON.
• The battery pack is discharged.
Recharge the battery pack or
replace the batteries.
• The battery pack may not be
installed correctly. Remove the
battery pack and install again.
Battery deterioration
occurs when a battery
pack is charged
repeatedly.
Cannot talk to or hear
other members in your
group.
Other voices (besides
group members’) are
present on the channel.
Note:
◆ If the problem persists, contact a KENWOOD authorized service
center for repairs. You may return your transceiver for service to
the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or
any authorized KENWOOD service center.
• The battery pack life is fi nished.
Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
• Make sure you are using the
same frequency and Common
ID (Digital)/ QT/DQT (Analog)
settings as the other members in
your group.
• Other group members may be
too far away. Make sure you
are within range of the other
transceivers.
• Change the Common ID (Digital)/
QT/DQT(Analog) settings. Make
sure all group members change
the settings on their transceivers
to match the new Common ID/
QT/DQT setting.
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