Kenwood USA 460300 Licensed Non-Broadcast Transmitter Held to Face User Manual Instruction Manual

Kenwood USA Corporation Licensed Non-Broadcast Transmitter Held to Face Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
PKT-23
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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
• 4 channels with 90 UHF operating frequencies. Each channel
can be set up with a QT tone or DQT code allowing you to
ignore unwanted calls.
• Built in voice scrambler gives you complete privacy for your
conversations.
• Hands free operation when using an optional headset.
• Voice announcement lets you know which channel you have
selected and which settings you have made when reassigning
key functions and channel settings.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Condition Transmission Range
Open locations
(no obstructions) Up to 5 miles (8 km)
In steel/ concrete
reinforced buildings Up to 225,000 square feet (20,900 m2)
In high rises Up to 17 oors
Note: The listed ranges are based on eld testing and may vary
with your operating conditions and individual transceiver.
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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
Your KENWOOD transceiver 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
601, schedules D and H, and Remittance form 159.
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 000601 for the form, schedules,
and instructions.
MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to
you by rst class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at
1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).
INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded
from the FCC Forms website at
http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
Before lling out your Form 601 application Technical Data
section, you must decide on which frequencies you will
operate. See the frequency charts on pages 12 and 13.
QUESTIONS? Call the FCC for license application questions
at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
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One or more of the following statements may be
applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes
or modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if
an unauthorized change or modication 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.
ATTENTION:
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s
voluntary participation in an industry program to collect
and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life
has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to
disposing Li-ion batteries with your regular refuse or in
municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Li-ion 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.
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NOTICES TO THE USER
◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆ Illegal operation is punishable by ne and/or imprisonment.
◆ Refer service to qualied technicians only.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
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 specied by KENWOOD.
• If any 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. If the
transceiver switches OFF/ON as a result of falling or hard impact,
the volume and channel congurations may reset.
• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
• 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.
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• Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the
vehicle is running. When the airbag in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 traf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 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. Do not use an earphone/microphone accessory in areas
where static electricity can be easily generated.
• 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.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (inammable 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 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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Information concerning the battery pack:
The battery pack includes ammable objects such as organic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture
producing 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 the 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 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
ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst
into 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 ame.
• Do not leave the battery near re, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 60°C/ 140°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 ame.
• Do not 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 ame.
• Do not charge the battery near 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 ame.
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• Use only the specied charger and observe charging
requirements!
If the battery is charged in unspeci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 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 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 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 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
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 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 ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or
smoke, rupture, or burst into 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 reverse-
charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into 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 specied time!
If the battery pack has not nished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into 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
ame.
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from re!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediately remove it from ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking
from the battery can easily catch on re and may cause the
battery to generate smoke or burst into 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
ame.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for rmware embedded in
KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD
Corporation.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................... 1
PREPARATION .......................................................... 2
ORIENTATION ........................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... 8
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 10
CHANNEL SETUP MODE .............................................. 11
KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE ............................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 20
ALL RESET MODE ..................................................... 21
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed
below are missing or damaged, le a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Battery charger (KSC-44CR)/ AC adapter (KSC-44SL) ......... 1
• Li-ion battery pack (KNB-71L) ................................................1
• Belt clip (KBH-20) ................................................................... 1
• Screw (M3 x 5 mm) ................................................................. 2
• Warranty card ......................................................................... 1
• Instruction manual ..................................................................1
Note: Refer to “PREPARATION” for accessory installation
instructions.
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PREPARATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit
time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is 17 hours.
Note:
◆ The ambient temperature should be between 32°F and 104°F
(0°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside
this range may not fully charge the battery.
◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even
though it is fully and correctly charged (approximately 500 cycles).
Replace the battery pack.
◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in
areas with an ambient temperature close to 0°C, the operating
time may be shortened.
ATTENTION: Switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery
pack before charging.
n Charging with a USB Cable
• Use a commercially available USB
cable (Micro USB B Type).
• Charge the transceiver through a
commercially available PC or AC
adapter power source.
1 Plug the USB cable (B Type) into
the Micro USB jack.
2 Connect the USB cable to your
PC or AC adapter.
• The LED indicator lights blue.
• The transceiver power turns OFF
automatically.
Micro USB
Jack Cover
3
3 When charging is complete, the
LED indicator turns off.
• It takes approximately 4 hours to
charge the battery pack.
n Charging with the KSC-44CR Charger
1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack
located on the bottom of the charger.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
3 Slide a transceiver equipped with a battery
pack into the charging slot of the charger.
• Make sure the metal contacts of the
transceiver mate securely with the
charger terminals.
• The LED indicator lights blue.
4 When charging is complete, the
LED indicator turns off. Remove
the transceiver from the charging
slot of the charger.
• It takes approximately 4 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.
LED
Indicator
LED
Indicator
4
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
Replace an expired battery pack with a newly purchased
KNB-71L battery pack.
◆ Do not disassemble the battery pack.
◆ Be sure to follow local laws concerning the disposal of battery
packs.
1 Lift and remove the back panel.
2 Remove the packing containing the
old battery pack from the transceiver.
• Lift the battery pack cable and remove
the connector from the PCB terminal.
3 Remove the old battery pack from
the packing and insert the new
battery pack.
• Pass the battery pack cable through
the hole in the packing.
• Attach it so that the 4 points are on the
battery pack.
4 Insert the connector of the
new battery pack into the PCB
terminal by pressing down on
it, then lay the battery pack
into position.
• Match the direction of the
connector and insert it vertically.
Packing
Red
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two
supplied M3 x 5 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.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)
Connect an earphone/ microphone to the
phone jack on the top of the transceiver.
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant,
the phone jack cover must remain closed.
• Wire the battery pack cable and
route it around the packing.
• Conrm the routing of the cable
with the 4 points of the packing.
5 Place the back panel over the
battery pack.
Phone
jack cover
3.5 mm
plug
Right
Wrong
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ORIENTATION
① 3.5 mm phone jack
Connect the earphone/ microphone plug to this jack.
② Micro USB jack (B Type)
Connect a USB cable to this jack to charge the transceiver
battery pack.
① ②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
Speaker
Microphone
Antenna
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③ Function-1 key
Press or hold this key for 1 second to activate its
programmable functions. The default settings are [Scan]
(press) and [Super Lock] (hold).
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the key
functions, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE” on page 17.
④ PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
⑤ Power switch
Hold for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON. Hold for
2 seconds to turn the transceiver power OFF.
Momentarily press this key while the transceiver power
is ON to activate the Battery Level Guide. Refer to the
“BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE” table on page 9.
⑥ LED indicator
Refer to the “LED INDICATOR STATUS” table on page 9.
⑦ Function-2 key
Press this key to toggle the function of the Up/Down
keys between Volume Adjustment mode and Channel
Select mode. Hold this key for 1 second to activate its
programmable function. The default setting is [Monitor].
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the key
functions, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE” on page 17.
⑧ Up/Down keys
Press these keys to adjust the volume and change the
channel.
• Press the Function-2 key to toggle the function of the Up/Down
keys between Volume Adjustment mode and Channel Select
mode.
• To change the operating frequency or QT/DQT settings of a
channel, refer to “CHANNEL SETUP MODE” on page 11.
⑨ Strap hole
Connect a commercially available strap here.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
POWER AND VOLUME
1 Hold the Power switch for 1 second to switch the
transceiver power ON.
• A beep sounds and the LED indicator blinks blue a number of
times as described in the “BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE” table on
page 9.
• To turn the power OFF, hold the Power switch for 2 seconds.
2 In Volume Adjustment mode, press the Up/Down keys to
adjust the volume.
• Press the key programmed as [Squelch Off] to hear
background noise.
• Press the Function-2 key to switch between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select mode.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
1 In Channel Select mode, press the Up/Down keys to select
your desired channel.
• After selecting a channel, the transceiver announces the
channel number and the LED indicator blinks yellow for a
number of times corresponding to the channel number. For
example, when selecting channel 3, “three” is announced and
the LED indicator blinks yellow 3 times.
• Press the Function-2 key to switch between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select mode.
2 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak
into the microphone using your normal speaking voice.
• Hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from
your mouth.
3 Release the PTT switch to receive.
Note:
◆ When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission
will stop and an alert tone will sound. (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.)
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◆ Even when setting the volume to 0, the transceiver will continue
to emit beep sounds and channel announcements.
◆ Continuously transmitting when the transceiver becomes too
hot will cause the output power to decrease and may eventually
stop transmission. Stop transmitting for a while to allow the
transceiver to cool down.
◆ You may sometimes hear noise during communications,
depending on the caller’s transceiver.
LED INDICATOR STATUS
Indicator Color Meaning
Red Transmitting
Green Receiving a call
Blinking green Scanning
Blinks light blue 2 times Standby state *
Blinking red Battery power is low
* The transceiver has not been used for at least 10 seconds.
BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE
You can determine the remaining battery power level by
pressing the Power switch while the transceiver power is
ON. The LED indicator will blink blue a number of times
corresponding to the battery power remaining.
Indicator Status Battery Level
Blinks 3 times High
Blinks 2 times Medium
Blinks 1 time Low
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channel
for an extended duration (60 seconds). If you continuously
transmit for the duration, transmission will stop and an alert
tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
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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. This
function can be turned off for specic channels. 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 Up key
while turning the transceiver power ON.
• The LED indicator lights yellow and “VOX” is announced.
3 Press the Function-1 key to select the VOX Gain level of the
radio (from 1 ~ 5 or Off).
• When the Function-1 key is pressed, the transceiver will
announces the VOX Gain level (the default level is OFF, so a
double beep sounds).
• Press the Function-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 Up/Down keys). When
VOX is turned ON, a beep sounds. When it is turned OFF, a
double beep sounds.
4 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• The transceiver announces the new VOX Gain level.
5 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate VOX.
Note:
◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
◆ VOX Gain level 1 is the least sensitive and VOX Gain level 5 is
the most sensitive.
◆ If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX
function is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is congured
to a higher, more sensitive level, louder received signals may
cause the transceiver to start transmitting.
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CHANNEL SETUP MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels
with different frequencies and QT (Quiet Talk)/ DQT (Digital
Quiet Talk) settings. The table below lists the default channel
settings.
Channel
Number
Table
Number Frequency QT/DQT Setting
12 464.5500 MHz 67.0 Hz
28 467.9250 MHz 67.0 Hz
39 461.0375 MHz 67.0 Hz
410 461.0625 MHz 67.0 Hz
OPERATING FREQUENCY AND QT/ DQT SETTING
To change the operating frequency of a channel:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch and Up key while turning the transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the PTT switch and Up key until the LED
indicator lights yellow and the transceiver announces “Self”.
2 Release the PTT switch and Up key.
• The transceiver announces “Channel Number”.
3 Press the Up/Down key to select your desired channel, then
press the PTT switch to conrm the selected channel.
• Upon releasing the PTT switch, a beep will sound and the
transceiver announces “Channel”.
4 Press the Up/Down key to increment/ decrement the Table
number, to select the new channel frequency.
• Press and hold the Up/Down key to continuously increment/
decrement the number.
• Table numbers and their corresponding operating frequencies
are provided in the tables on pages 12 and 13.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the selected Table
number.
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5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting and switch to the
QT/ DQT setting.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver announces “QT”.
6 Press the Up/Down key to select QT or DQT, then press the
PTT switch to conrm the selection.
7 Press the Up/Down key to increment/ decrement the QT/
DQT number, to select the new value.
• Press and hold the Up/Down key to continuously increment/
decrement the QT/ DQT number.
• QT/ DQT numbers and their corresponding settings are provided
in the tables on pages 14 to 16.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the selected QT/ DQT
number.
8 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound and the transceiver announces “Channel”.
• Repeat steps 3 to 8 to set up another channel.
9 Hold the Function-2 key and PTT switch to store the
settings and return to normal operation.
Note: The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
Table Number Operating
Frequency (MHz) Table Number Operating
Frequency (MHz)
0OFF 13 461.1375
1464.5000 14 461.1625
2464.5500 15 461.1875
3467.7625 16 461.2125
4467.8125 17 461.2375
5467.8500 18 461.2625
6467.8750 19 461.2875
7467.9000 20 461.3125
8467.9250 21 461.3375
9461.0375 22 461.3625
10 461.0625 23 462.7625
11 461.0875 24 462.7875
12 461.1125 25 462.8125
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Table Number Operating
Frequency (MHz) Table Number Operating
Frequency (MHz)
26 462.8375 59 462.4875
27 462.8625 60 462.5125
28 462.8875 61 467.1875
29 462.9125 62 467.4625
30 464.4875 63 467.4875
31 464.5125 64 467.5125
32 464.5375 65 451.1875
33 464.5625 66 451.2375
34 466.0375 67 451.2875
35 466.0625 68 451.3375
36 466.0875 69 451.4375
37 466.1125 70 451.5375
38 466.1375 71 451.6375
39 466.1625 72 452.3125
40 466.1875 73 452.5375
41 466.2125 74 452.4125
42 466.2375 75 452.5125
43 466.2625 76 452.7625
44 466.2875 77 452.8625
45 466.3125 78 456.1875
46 466.3375 79 456.2375
47 466.3625 80 456.2875
48 467.7875 81 468.2125
49 467.8375 82 468.2625
50 467.8625 83 468.3125
51 467.8875 84 468.3625
52 467.9125 85 468.4125
53 469.4875 86 468.4625
54 469.5125 87 468.5125
55 469.5375 88 468.5625
56 469.5625 89 468.6125
57 462.1875 90 468.6625
58 462.4625
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QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)
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.
Follow the steps described in “OPERATING FREQUENCY
AND QT/ DQT SETTING” on page 11 to change the QT/DQT
settings of a channel
QT Channel Settings:
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
167.0 Hz 17 118.8 Hz 33 210.7 Hz
271.9 Hz 18 123.0 Hz 34 218.1 Hz
374.4 Hz 19 127.3 Hz 35 225.7 Hz
477.0 Hz 20 131.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz
579.7 Hz 21 136.5 Hz 37 241.8 Hz
682.5 Hz 22 141.3 Hz 38 250.3 Hz
785.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz 39 69.3 Hz
888.5 Hz 24 151.4 Hz 40 67.0 Hz
991.5 Hz 25 156.7 Hz 41 67.0 Hz
10 94.8 Hz 26 162.2 Hz 42 67.0 Hz
11 97.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz 43 67.0 Hz
12 100.0 Hz 28 173.8 Hz 44 67.0 Hz
13 103.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz 45 67.0 Hz
14 107.2 Hz 30 186.2 Hz off OFF
15 110.9 Hz 31 192.8 Hz
16 114.8 Hz 32 203.5 Hz
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DQT Channel Settings:
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
1D023N 31 D223N 61 D503N 91 D047I
2D025N 32 D226N 62 D506N 92 D051I
3D026N 33 D243N 63 D516N 93 D054I
4D031N 34 D244N 64 D532N 94 D065I
5D032N 35 D245N 65 D546N 95 D071I
6D043N 36 D251N 66 D565N 96 D072I
7D047N 37 D261N 67 D606N 97 D073I
8D051N 38 D263N 68 D612N 98 D074I
9D054N 39 D265N 69 D624N 99 D114I
10 D065N 40 D271N 70 D627N 100 D115I
11 D071N 41 D306N 71 D631N 101 D116I
12 D072N 42 D311N 72 D632N 102 D125I
13 D073N 43 D315N 73 D654N 103 D131I
14 D074N 44 D331N 74 D662N 104 D132I
15 D114N 45 D343N 75 D664N 105 D134I
16 D115N 46 D346N 76 D703N 106 D143I
17 D116N 47 D351N 77 D712N 107 D152I
18 D125N 48 D364N 78 D723N 108 D155I
19 D131N 49 D365N 79 D731N 109 D156I
20 D132N 50 D371N 80 D732N 110 D162I
21 D134N 51 D411N 81 D734N 111 D165I
22 D143N 52 D412N 82 D743N 112 D172I
23 D152N 53 D413N 83 D754N 113 D174I
24 D155N 54 D423N 84 D645N 114 D205I
25 D156N 55 D431N 85 D023I 115 D223I
26 D162N 56 D432N 86 D025I 116 D226I
27 D165N 57 D445N 87 D026I 117 D243I
28 D172N 58 D464N 88 D031I 118 D244I
29 D174N 59 D465N 89 D032I 119 D245I
30 D205N 60 D466N 90 D043I 120 D251I
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DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
DQT
Number
DQT
Code
121 D261I 135 D411I 149 D546I 163 D731I
122 D263I 136 D412I 150 D565I 164 D732I
123 D265I 137 D413I 151 D606I 165 D734I
124 D271I 138 D423I 152 D612I 166 D743I
125 D306I 139 D431I 153 D624I 167 D754I
126 D311I 140 D432I 154 D627I 168 D645I
127 D315I 141 D445I 155 D631I 169 D023N
128 D331I 142 D464I 156 D632I 170 D023N
129 D343I 143 D465I 157 D654I 171 D023N
130 D346I 144 D466I 158 D662I 172 D023N
131 D351I 145 D503I 159 D664I 173 D023N
132 D364I 146 D506I 160 D703I 174 D023N
133 D365I 147 D516I 161 D712I off OFF
134 D371I 148 D532I 162 D723I
CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE
To con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 indicator lights
yellow and the transceiver announces “Conrm”.
2 Release the PTT switch.
• The transceiver announces the channel table number and QT/
DQT number of the selected channel.
3 Press the Up/Down keys to conrm additional channels
within 20 seconds, otherwise the operation will cancel.
• The transceiver announces the channel table number and tone
number of the selected channel.
Note: The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
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KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram the Function-1
key (press/hold) and Function-2 key (hold only) with any of
the functions listed in the table below. Explanations on the
use of each function are provided under “PROGRAMMABLE
FUNCTIONS”, on page 19.
Table Number Function Name
0None (no function)
1Low Transmit Power
2Monitor (Function-2 key hold default)
3RX/TX Frequency Scan *
4Scan (Function-1 key press default)
5Squelch Off
6Super Lock (Function-1 key hold default)
7Tone Alert
* To use this function, Repeater mode must be activated through
Programming Software.
To change the functions of the Function-1 and Function-2 keys:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Up and
Function-2 keys while turning the transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the Up and Function-2 keys until the LED
indicator lights yellow and the transceiver announces “Setup”,
followed by “Table Zero”.
2 Press the Up/Down keys to increment/ decrement the
number, to select the new key function.
• Table numbers and their corresponding functions are provided in
the table above.
• A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Table number.
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3 Press the Function-1 key or hold the Function-1 or
Function-2 key to program the new function onto the
desired key.
• A tone sounds after pressing the Function-1 key, conrming that
the function has been stored to the Function-1 press operation.
• Two tones sound after holding the Function-1 key, conrming
that the function has been stored to the Function-1 hold
operation.
• Three tones sound after holding the Function-2 key, conrming
that the function has been stored to the Function-2 hold
operation.
• The press operation of the Function-2 key cannot be
reprogrammed.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to reprogram additional functions.
5 Hold the PTT switch for 3 seconds to save the settings and
exit Setting mode.
Note: The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
n None
No function is programmed for the key.
n Low Transmit Power
Press to toggle the transmit power between high and low.
n Monitor
Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press the
key again to return to normal operation.
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n Scan
Press this key to turn the Scan function on and off.
Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver
channels. When scanning, the transceiver checks for a
signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present.
If the QT/DQT matches, the transceiver stops at the channel
and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call. If the
QT/DQT does not match, the call is ignored and scanning
continues.
n Squelch Off
Press this key to hear background noise. Press the key
again to return to normal operation.
n Super Lock
Press this key to lock the transceiver keys. Super Lock
locks the transceiver keys to prevent accidental operation.
Turning the transceiver power OFF and then ON again will
not disable Super Lock. To deactivate Super Lock, with the
transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Function-2 key
while turning the transceiver power ON.
• When the LED lights yellow, release the Side 2 key.
n Tone Alert
Press this key to toggle Tone Alert on and off. Tone Alert
provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the
frequency you are monitoring.
•
When Tone Alert turns ON, the LED indicator color cycles
through green, light blue, blue, purple, red, and yellow, and white
approximately every 30 seconds.
• When a signal is received, the LED indicator color cycles
through green, light blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white
approximately every 5 seconds.
• Tone Alert ends once a signal is received. To reactivate
Tone Alert, press this key again. Press any key to stop the 5
second LED indicator cycle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
Cannot turn the
transceiver power ON.
• The battery pack may be dead.
Recharge or replace the battery
pack.
• The battery pack may not be
installed correctly. Remove the
battery pack and install again.
Battery power dies shortly
after charging.
• The battery pack life is nished.
Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
Cannot talk to nor hear
other members in your
group.
• Make sure you are using the
same frequency and QT/DQT
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.
Other voices (besides
group members’) are
present on the channel.
• Change the QT/DQT settings.
Make sure all group members
change the settings on their
transceivers to match the new
QT/DQT setting.
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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 QT/DQT, 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 Up key, and the Down key while turning the
transceiver power ON.
• Continue to hold the keys for 2 seconds, until the LED indicator
lights yellow.
2 Release the keys.
• The transceiver announces “Conrm” and returns to normal
operation.
• If the keys are released before the LED indicator lights yellow, All
Reset mode will cancel.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION
This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards
to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.
• FCC RF exposure limits for
Occupational Use Only
. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally
based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the
American National Standards Institute.
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992)
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992)
This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric &
Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less
than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined
primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized
when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent
communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The
transceiver has been designed for and is classified for
Occupational Use Only
. Occupational/ controlled
exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence
of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of
the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This
transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled
environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF
energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully
aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.
The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF
exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not
exceeded.
• While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna
and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A
LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes.
• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use
time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver
operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time.
• Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the
transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD.
Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics
or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended
clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved
body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/
controlled environment RF exposure limits.
To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must
observe and adhere to the above points.
Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility
Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately
shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF
energy, it can cause interference to such equipment.
• Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use
equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.
• Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must
be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2687-00

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