Kenwood USA 32253110 VHF Handheld Transceiver User Manual TK 2140K

Kenwood USA Corporation VHF Handheld Transceiver TK 2140K

Instruction Manual

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iWARNING:EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked ingasoline service stations.◆GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OFUNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THETERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.◆ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE ORIMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.◆REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware ofand understands hazards common to the operation ofany transceiver.THANK YOUWe are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your landmobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-usetransceiver will provide dependable communications tokeep personnel operating at peak efficiency.KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest inadvanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly thatyou will be pleased with the quality and features of thisproduct.MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL• TK-2140: VHF FM Transceiver• TK-3140: UHF FM TransceiverNOTICES TO THE USER
iiOne or more of the following statements may beapplicable:ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOODnickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicatesKENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industryprogram to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries aftertheir operating life has expired. The RBRC programis an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries withyour 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 commitmentto preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changesor modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instructionmanual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipmentif an unauthorized change or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BYTHE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect 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 thatto which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
iiiCONTENTSUNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT................... 1Supplied Accessories...................................... 1PREPARATION .................................................. 2Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Li-ion Battery Pack .. 2Installing the (Optional) Antenna ........................ 3Installing the Belt Clip..................................... 3Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector ..... 4Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone... 4GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................ 5Display ...................................................... 7PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ................. 8OPERATION OVERVIEW.......................................10Trunking Format...........................................10Conventional Format .....................................10OPERATING BASICS...........................................11Switching Power ON/ OFF................................11Adjusting the Volume.....................................11Selecting a System/ Group/ Channel ...................11Time-out Timer (TOT) ....................................12TRUNKED OPERATION (Trunking Format) ..................13Placing a Dispatch Call ..................................13Receiving a Dispatch Call................................13CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Trunking Format)...........14Transmitting ...............................................14Receiving ..................................................14
ivSYSTEM SCAN (Trunking Format) ...........................15Scanning Trunked Systems ..............................15Scanning Conventional Systems ........................15Scan Lockout ..............................................16Scan Revert................................................16GROUP SCAN (Trunking Format) ............................17CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Conventional Format) .....18Transmitting ...............................................18Receiving ..................................................18SCAN (Conventional Format) ................................19Priority Scan...............................................192-TONE SIGNALLING (Conventional Format) ..............20FleetSync™: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ... 21Key Functions .............................................21Selcall (Selective Calling) ...............................22Status Message ...........................................23Optional Short Messages Feature ......................26AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONES ..........................27
1UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTNote: The following unpacking instructions are for use by yourKENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or thefactory.Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend thatyou identify the items listed in the following table beforediscarding the packing material. If any items aremissing or have been damaged during shipment, file aclaim with the carrier immediately.■Supplied AccessoriesmetI rebmuNtraP ytitnauQpilctleB1pacrotcennoclarevinU1teswercS1dracytnarraW1launamnoitcurtsnI1Belt clip Universalconnector cap Screw set
2PREPARATIONMatch the guides of thebattery pack with thecorresponding grooves onthe upper rear of thetransceiver, then firmlypress the battery pack tolock it in place.To remove the battery pack,press the release latch andpull the battery pack awayfrom the transceiver.■Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Li-ion Battery PackCAUTION:◆DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADYFULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OFTHE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACKMAY BE DAMAGED.◆AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECTIT FROM THE CHARGER. IF THE CHARGER POWER ISRESET (TURNED ON AFTER BEING TURNED OFF),RECHARGING WILL START AGAIN AND THE BATTERY PACKWILL BECOME OVERCHARGED.◆DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSEOF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.◆NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THEBATTERY PACK.
3Screw the antenna into theconnector on the top of thetransceiver by holding theantenna at its base andturning it clockwise untilsecure.■Installing the Belt ClipIf necessary, attach the beltclip using the two supplied3 x 6 mm screws.Note: If the belt clip is not installed,its mounting location may get hotduring continuous transmission orwhen left sitting in a hotenvironment.■Installing the (Optional) Antenna
4If you are not using theoptional KMC-25 speaker/microphone, install thecover over the univeralconnector using thesupplied 4 x 6 mm screw.■Installing the Cover over the Universal Connector■Installing the (Optional KMC-25) Speaker/ Microphone1Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphoneconnector into the groove of the universalconnector.2Secure the connector in place using the attachedscrew.
5GETTING ACQUAINTEDqqqqqAntenna connectorConnect an (optional) antenna here.wwwwwRotary encoderRotate this encoder to activate its programmablefunction. (System or Group Up/ Down in TrunkingFormat, and Group or Channel Up/ Down inConventional Format.) For further details, contactyour dealer.
6eeeeePOWER switch/ VOLUME controlTurn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotateto adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully toswitch OFF the transceiver.rrrrrTransmit/ Battery low indicatorThis red LED lights during transmission. Ifprogrammed by your dealer, when the battery packpower is low, the LED flashes during transmission.Replace or recharge the battery pack.tttttAuxiliary (orange) keyPress to activate its auxiliary function {page 8}.yyyyyBattery pack release latchPress this latch to release the battery pack. See“Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Li-ion BatteryPack” on page 2.uuuuuPTT (Push-To-Talk) switchPress this switch, then speak into the microphone tocall a station.iiiiiSide 1, Side 2 keysPress to activate their auxiliary functions {page 8}.oooooS, A, tttttB, and Csssss keysPress to activate their auxiliary functions {page 8}.!0!0!0!0!0 Universal connectorConnect the (optional KMC-25) speaker/ microphonehere. Otherwise, keep the supplied cover in place.
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8PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONSKeys t, i and o {pages 5 and 6} can be programmedwith the auxiliary functions listed in the following table.The keys can only be programmed with functions,depending on whether you are using ConventionalFormat or Trunking Format. Please contact your dealerfor further details on these functions.noitcnuF lanoitnevnoC tamroF gniknurT tamroFleTotuAoNseYnwoDlennahCseYoNpUlennahCseYoNnwoD/pUlennahCseYoN)TOB(DIFMTDseYseY)TOE(DIFMTDseYseYretcarahCyalpsiDseYseYycnegremE1seYseYnwoDpuorGseYseYpUpuorGseYseYnwoD/pUpuorGseYseYlennahCemoHseYoNpuorGemoHoNseYkcoLyeKseYseYpmaLseYseY)OTS/LCR(yromeMseYseY)LCR(yromeMseYseY)OTS(yromeMseYseYedoMegaseMseYseY
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10OPERATION OVERVIEWYour dealer can program your transceiver for eitherTrunking Format or Conventional Format.■Trunking FormatThis format can handle up to 32 systems with up to250 groups in each system. The transceiver can beused in both trunked mode and conventional mode.Systems, groups, and their functions areprogrammed by your dealer.■Conventional FormatThis format can handle up to 250 groups with 250channels in each group. The transceiver can beused only in conventional mode. Groups, channels,and their functions are programmed by your dealer.
11OPERATING BASICS■Switching Power ON/ OFFTurn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise toswitch the transceiver ON.Turn the Power switch/ Volume controlcounterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF.If the Radio Password function is programmed,“PASSWORD” will appear on the display when thepower is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enterthe password, then press the S key. If you enter thewrong password, an error tone sounds and thetransceiver remains locked. The password cancontain a maximum of 6 digits.■Adjusting the VolumeRotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjustthe volume. Clockwise increases the volume andcounterclockwise decreases it.■Selecting a System/ Group/ ChannelSelect the desired system and group (TrunkingFormat) using the encoder and the keys programmedwith System or Group Up/ Down.Select the desired group and channel (ConventionalFormat) using the encoder and the keys programmedwith Group or Channel Up/ Down.
12■Time-out Timer (TOT)The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent anycaller from using a channel for an extended period oftime.If you continuously transmit for a period of time thatexceeds the programmed time, the transceiver willstop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Tostop the tone, release the PTT switch.Your dealer can program the TOT time in the rangeof 15 seconds to 10 minutes.
13TRUNKED OPERATION (Trunking Format)■Placing a Dispatch Call1Select the desired system and group using theencoder and the System or Group keys.2Press the PTT switch.3If a tone does not sound, communication ispossible; start speaking into the microphone.Release the PTT switch to receive.•For best sound quality at the receiving station, holdthe microphone approximately 1.5 inches(3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.■Receiving a Dispatch Call1Select the desired system and group using theencoder and the System or Group keys. (If theScan function has been programmed, you canswitch it ON or OFF as desired.)2When you hear the dispatcher’s voice, readjustthe volume as necessary.
14CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Trunking Format)■Transmitting1Select the desired system and group using theencoder and the System or Group keys.2Press the key programmed as Monitor to checkwhether or not the channel is free.•If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.3Press the PTT switch and speak into themicrophone. Release the PTT switch to receive.•For best sound quality at the receiving station, holdthe microphone approximately 1.5 inches(3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.■Receiving1Select the desired system and group using theencoder and the System or Group keys. (If theScan function has been programmed, you canswitch it ON or OFF as desired.)2When you hear the dispatcher’s voice, readjustthe volume as necessary.
15SYSTEM SCAN (Trunking Format)If the Scan function is programmed, systems can bescanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan.When the Scan key is pressed, the SCN indicator and“-SCAN-” or the revert system/ group number, appear onthe display and scanning starts. The systems not lockedout of the scanning sequence are scanned.When a call is received, scanning stops and the systemand group digits appear. Press the PTT switch andspeak into the microphone to respond to the call. Thetransceiver will continue scanning after a predeterminedtime delay if the PTT switch is released and no furthersignal is received.■Scanning Trunked SystemsWhen scanning trunked systems, the revert groupsand the groups not locked out of the scanningsequence are scanned. See “GROUP SCAN” onpage 17.■Scanning Conventional SystemsWhen scanning conventional systems, the revertgroups and the groups not locked out of the scanningsequence are scanned. See “GROUP SCAN” onpage 17.
16■Scan LockoutIf a programmable auxiliary key is programmed withScan Del/Add, each system can be locked out of thescan sequence manually. The delete indicator ( s )will appear on the display when the selected systemis locked out.■Scan RevertYou can select revert systems and groups using theencoder and the System or Group keys.Three types of Scan Reverts which can beprogrammed by your dealer are available:•Last Called Revert: The last system/ groupreceived is assigned as the new revert systemand group.•Last Used Revert: The last system/ groupresponded to is assigned as the new revertsystem and group.•Selected: The last system/ group selected isassigned as the new revert system and group.
17GROUP SCAN (Trunking Format)Group Scan is available for both trunked andconventional systems. This feature is useful when morethan one group is programmed in a system. GroupScan is set by your dealer on request. It scans therevert groups as well as groups that are allowed to bescanned.When a call is received, the group indicator shows thegroup number, and that group becomes the revertgroup. Simply press the PTT switch to respond to thecall.You can also perform Group Scan while using a prioritychannel. Please contact your dealer for informationconcerning Priority Scan.
18CONVENTIONAL OPERATION (Conventional Format)■Transmitting1Select the desired group and channel using theencoder and the Group or Channel keys.2Press the key programmed as Monitor to checkwhether or not the channel is free.•If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.3Press the PTT switch and speak into themicrophone. Release the PTT switch to receive.•For best sound quality at the receiving station, holdthe microphone approximately 1.5 inches(3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.■Receiving1Select the desired group and channel using theencoder and the Group or Channel keys. (If theScan function has been programmed, you canswitch it ON or OFF as desired.)2When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust thevolume as necessary.
19SCAN (Conventional Format)If the Scan function is programmed, groups or channelscan be scanned by pressing the key programmed asScan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or MultiScan. Single Scan monitors only the channels of asingle group. Multi Scan monitors all channels of everygroup. When the Scan key is pressed, the SCNindicator and “-SCAN-” or the revert group/ channelnumber, appear on the display and scanning starts.When a call is received, scanning stops and the groupand channel digits appear. Press the PTT switch andspeak into the microphone to respond to the call. Thetransceiver will continue scanning after an adjustabletime delay, if the PTT switch is released, and no furthersignal is received.When the displayed group is not locked out of thescanning sequence, the add indicator ( ) will appear onthe display.■Priority ScanThe priority channel must be programmed in orderfor Priority Scan to function.The transceiver will automatically change to thepriority channel when a signal is received on it, evenif a signal is being received on a normal channel.The indicator appears when the displayed channelis the priority channel.
202-TONE SIGNALLING (Conventional Format)2-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated byyour dealer.2-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when thetransceiver receives two tones corresponding to thoseset up in the transceiver. When the squelch opens, youwill be able to hear the caller without any further action.After a correct 2-Tone signal is received and the squelchopens, pressing the key programmed as Monitor willcancel the connection.If your dealer programmed Transpond for 2-ToneSignalling, your transceiver will automatically send anacknowledgment signal to the station that called youwith the correct 2-Tone signal. Transpond does notfunction when you are called as a Group call.If your dealer programmed Tone Alert for 2-ToneSignalling, your transceiver will emit a beep when thecorrect 2-Tone signal is received.Note: This transceiver is only capable of decoding 2-Tone Signals. Itcannot encode a 2-Tone Signal.
21FleetSync™ is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function,and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation.FleetSync™ enables a variety of paging functions on yourtransceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming.■Key FunctionsFleetSync™: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTIONSelcall Mode 1Status ModeStack ModeNew MessageDisplay ModeNormal Operating ModePress A or receivea SelcallReceivea newmessageHold A for1 secondPress any key PressA or #PressA or #PressA or #Hold A or # for 1 secondyeK noitcnuFAninwohssaedomreviecsnartehtegnahcotsserP .wolebmargaidehtSehtneewtebelggototedoMkcatSnielihwsserP dnasserP.DIs’rellacehtdnaegassemdeviecer ehteteledotdnoces1nahteromrofdloh .egassemdeyalpsidtttttB,Csssss .segassemdeviecergnillorcs-otuapotsotsserP .yllaunamllorcsotsserposlATTP .llacaetaitiniotsserP1Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver,Selcall Mode may be skipped or the transceiver may exit SelcallMode automatically (as shown by the dash arrow).
22■Selcall (Selective Calling)A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to agroup of stations.To Transmit:1Select your desired system and group (or groupand channel).2Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode.3Use the encoder to select the ID of the stationyou want to call.4Press the PTT switch and begin yourconversation.To Receive:An alert tone will sound, the transceiver willautomatically enter Selcall Mode, and the callingstation’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.To respond to the call, press the PTT switch andspeak into the microphone.Identification Codes:An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleetnumber and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceivermust have its own Fleet and ID number.•Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.
23•Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make anindividual call in your fleet.•Enter a Fleet number followed by an ID number tomake an individual call in your desired fleet(Inter-fleet call).•Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to allunits (Broadcast call).•Select “ALL” Fleet and enter an ID number to make acall to the selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).Note:◆Broadcast and Supervisor calls are programmed functions thatcannot be made with a keypad.◆The ID range may be limited by programming.■Status MessageYou can send and receive 2-digit Status messages(10 ~ 79) which may be decided in your talk group.Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumericcharacters.A maximum of 9 received messages can be stored inthe stack memory of your transceiver. These savedmessages can be reviewed after reception. If thestack memory is full, the oldest message will beerased when a new message is received. The mailicon ( ) lights when a message is stored in thestack memory.Note: All stored messages will be cleared when the transceiverpower is turned OFF.
24To Transmit:1Select your desired system and group (or groupand channel).2Press the A key to enter Selcall Mode.3Use the encoder to select the ID of the stationyou want to call.4Press the A key to enter Status Mode.5Use the encoder to select the status you want totransmit.6Press the PTT switch to initiate the Status call.•“COMPLETE” is displayed when the call has beensuccessfully transmitted.To Receive:The mail icon ( ) will flash and a calling ID or textmessage will appear when a Status call is received.•The display alternates between the caller ID and themessage.Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode.
25To Review the Messages in the Stack Memory:1Press and hold the A key for more than 1 secondto enter Stack Mode.•The last received message is displayed with themessage number. “S” (Status) appears with thenumber.2Use the encoder to select the message you wantto view (if more than one message is stored in thestack memory).3Press the tttttB key or Csssss key to stop themessage from auto-scrolling if desired. Also usethese keys to scroll through the messagemanually.4Press the S key to toggle between the messageand the caller’s ID.5To erase the message, press and hold the S keyfor more than 1 second.Automatic Status Response:If you pre-select a status number and then leave thetransceier in Status Mode, the transceiver willautomatically respond with that status number whena request from the base station is received. (Thebase station request function is optional.)
26■Optional Short Messages FeatureReceived short messages (maximum of 48characters) are displayed the same as Statusmessages {page 23}, however only 4 shortmessages can be stored in the stack memory. “M”(Message) and the message number appear with themessage.
27AUDIBLE USER FEEDBACK TONESThe transceiver emits various tones to indicate thetransceiver’s operating status. Contact your dealer forfurther information on these tones.enoT lanoitnevnoC tamroF gniknurT tamroFtrelAseYseYysuBseYseYnODBDseYseYffODBDseYseYyaleDoNseYyneDoNseY/edoMkcaBgniRmetsySeerF edoMhcraeSmetsyS oNseYllaCpuorGseYseYllaClaudividnIseYseYtpecretnIoNseYrorrEtupnIyeKseYseY]A[sserPyeKseYseY]B[sserPyeKseYseY]C[sserPyeKseYseYtnemeergAdrowssaPseYseYNOrewoPseYseYtrelAerPseYoNdeecorPoNseYesaeleRTTPseYseYeueuQoNseY
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