Kenwood USA 383200 VHF/UHF FM/AM Handheld/Portable/Mobile Tranceiver User Manual

Kenwood USA Corporation VHF/UHF FM/AM Handheld/Portable/Mobile Tranceiver

User Manual

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Thank YouWe 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• Lightweight and compact design using a lithium-ion battery pack, with a sturdy, polycarbonate body and a spring-loaded belt clip.• 122 tone/code settings for each channel, allowing you to ignore unwanted calls.• Privacy Talk scrambles all your voice messages, giving you complete privacy for your conversations.• FleetSync operation, allowing a variety of call types.• Automatic battery power saver, providing you with longer battery usage.• Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning.• Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings.• Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your group before you begin speaking.• Hands free operation when using an optional headset.operaTing CondiTionsOpen locations (no obstructions) Up to 4 miles (6.4 km)Residential areas (near buildings) Up to 1.5 miles (2.4 km)In steel/ concrete reinforced buildingsUp to 200,000 ft2 (18,580 m2)In high rises Up to 15 oorsNote: The listed ranges are based on eld testing and may vary with your operating conditions.
iFCC LiCense inFormationYour Kenwood radio 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.FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine to request the documents.MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to  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section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will operate on. Refer to the frequency chart on page 44.Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).ChanneL spaCingxlsspacing may not have optimal sound quality when used with 
iinotiCes to the Usersubject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.One or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGINFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCClimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
iiiSAFETY INFORMATION:Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver has been designed using a low power transmitter. When the PTT switch is pressed, the transceiver generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). FCC 96-326 (August, 1996).• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total operating time. the LED that lights red while transmitting.  2 inches (5 cm) from your head and body.• When using a headset, ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your body whenever you are transmitting.• Use only Kenwood violate FCC rules and regulations.ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):Kenwood Kenwoodprogram to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries 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) Kenwoodpreserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
iv• Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control.  Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of and transceiver.preCaUtions wet.• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the  Kenwood.• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged part.• 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. 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 • Do not immerse the transceiver in water.• Always switch the transceiver power off when installing optional accessories.
v metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • Near explosives or blasting sites.• In aircrafts. (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. • Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while • Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.  transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove Kenwood dealer. area.• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions. as they may short the battery terminals.• 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 
viContents ...........................1supplied Accessories ............................................................1 ...........................................................................2displAy ..................................................................................3 ..........................................................................4BAttery pAck precAutions ....................................................4instAlling/ removing the BAttery pAck ..................................9chArging the BAttery pAck .................................................10instAlling/ removing the Belt clip ...................................... 11instAlling/ removing optionAl Accessories .........................12 ................................................................13 ............................................15 .......................................16 .................................................17revert chAnnel ..................................................................18 .....................................................19squelch level ....................................................................19 ....................................20vox operAtion ...................................................................20vox gAin ...........................................................................20vox delAy time ..................................................................21vox trAnsmit inhiBit ..........................................................22vox proceed tone ............................................................23 ........................................................................24 ...................................................................25cAlling Alert ......................................................................26selcAll (selective cAlling) ................................................28 ........................................................33speAker mute .....................................................................33trAnsmission power ............................................................33compAnder ..........................................................................34
viikey lock .............................................................................34super lock .........................................................................35displAy BAcklight ................................................................35microphone sensitivity .......................................................36time-out timer ....................................................................37BAttery sAve ......................................................................38BAttery indicAtor ................................................................39incoming cAll notificAtion type ..........................................40Busy chAnnel lockout (Bcl) .............................................41trAnsceiver Beep ................................................................41mode reset time.................................................................42 ..........................................43 ....................................................44 ....................................................................................45 ........................................................47 .....................................................49 ...................................................................50 .................................................51
1UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTCarefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, le a claim with the carrier immediately.Supplied AcceSSorieSItem Part Number QuantityBelt clip J29-0736-XX 1Screw set N99-2063-XX 1KNB-46L battery pack — 1KSC-37 rapid charger — 1Warrany card — 1Instruction manual B62-1976-XX 1Belt clip Screw setKNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger
2ORIENTATION / keysPress to change the operating channel, to select a menu inSetting Mode, and to perform other functions.AntennaPower switch/ Volume controlTurn clockwise to switch the power ON and counter- clockwise to switch the power OFF. Rotate to adjust the volume.MENU keyPress to perform variousfunctions. Press andhold while switching thepower ON to enterSetting Mode.CAL keyPress before making a call to alert the other partymembers, or press to select a unit ID to make a callLED IndicatorIndicates thetransceiverstatus.MON keyPress to monitor the current channel for activity.MicrophoneSpeakerPTT (Push to Talk) switchPress and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.SP/MIC jacksLift the covers and insert the accessory s plugs here.
3diSplAyIcon DescriptionAppears when VOX is activated.Appears when using low transmission power.Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code.Appears when making or receiving a selcall.Displays the approximate battery power remaining. Blinks when the battery power is low.Appears when Privacy Talk is activated.Appears when the Caller’s ID is displayed.Displays the channel number along with its QT/DQT setting (if any). Also displays various menus and menu settings.Appears while monitoring a channel.Appears when the transceiver keys have been locked.
4PREPARATIONBAttery pAck precAutionSDo not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by Kenwood.◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.◆ After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged.◆ Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place.◆ Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of re or damage. Wipe the water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging.◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
5Information concerning the Li-ion 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 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 use or leave the battery near fires, 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 ame. • Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by other means! If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before use. 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.DANGER
6• Do not charge the battery near fires 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.• Use only the specified 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 remodelled 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.• 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.DANGER
7• 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.• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes out 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 specified 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 fire! If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor), immediately remove it from ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking from 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.DANGERDANGER
8■ Using the Li-ion Battery Pack• Charge the battery pack before using it.• To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location.• When storing the battery pack for a long period:1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment.2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible.3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) and dry location.■ Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the battery capacity decreases.• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack degrades.• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas.• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.• When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte leakage.
9inStAlling/ removing the BAttery pAckThe battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 10}.Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hoursAverage battery pack life using high power: 10 hours• Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time.◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then rmly press the battery pack to lock it in place.2 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver.
10chArging the BAttery pAckInitially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal.◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.◆ After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging.Note:◆ The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.◆ Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging. Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging.◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger.2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
113 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot.• Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals.• The indicator lights red and charging starts.4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot.• It takes approximately 2.5 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.ChargerterminalsIndicatorinStAlling/ removing the Belt clipIf desired, attach the belt clip to the rear of the transceiver using the 2 supplied screws.
12inStAlling/ removing optionAl AcceSSorieSNote: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories.The following accessories can be used with this transceiver:• KMC-17 Speaker-Microphone• KMC-21 Speaker-Microphone• KHS-22 Headset• KHS-28F Headset• EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone• EMC-6 Clip Microphone with EarphoneTo install these accessories:1 Open the SP/MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver.2 Insert the accessory’s plugs into the SP/MIC jacks.3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver, be sure to cover the SP/MIC jacks with the attached tabs, in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts.Note: Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on each of these accessories.
13GETTING STARTEDqSwitch the Power ON. Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise.• A conrmation tone sounds, the LCD lights up momentarily, then the current channel number is displayed. To switch the transceiver power OFF, turn the Power switch/ Volume control fully counterclockwise, until a click sounds.w Adjust the Volume. Set your desired volume level by rotating the Power switch/ Volume control.• Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume.Note: To adjust the volume using background noise as a reference, use the Monitor function {page 19}.eSelect a Channel. Select a channel by pressing the or keys.• A conrmation tone sounds each time you press the or key.
14• When you receive a call on your selected channel, you will hear audio from the speaker and the LED will light green.• To use a signalling code, refer to “QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK” on page 16.r Make a Call.1 Press the MON key to make sure the channel is not in use {page 19}.2 Press and release the CAL key to alert the other parties that you are beginning a call.• A calling alert tone will sound on the other party’s transceiver.3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to transmit.• The LED lights red while transmitting.• For best sound quality, speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice while holding the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from your lips.4 Release the PTT switch when you have nished speaking.
15CHANNEL FREQUENCY SETUPYou can change the default frequency of each channel:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the transceiver ON.2 Press the or key to select a channel.• The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel.• Refer to page 49 for the frequencies available for each channel.4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection, then repeat steps 3 and 4 to set additional channels.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
16QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALKQT (Quiet Talk) and DQT (Digital Quiet Talk) are functions that reject signals from undesired parties that are using the same channel as you. You will hear audio from the speaker only when you receive a signal that contains a tone or code matching the one set up on the channel you are using. Likewise, when you transmit on a channel set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must have a matching tone or code in order to hear your signal.You can select a tone or code for each channel. There are 39 QT tones and 83 DQT codes. After changing the QT/ DQT setting, conrm that the other members in your group have selected the same tone or code.1 Press the MENU key.• The current setting blinks.2 Press the or key to select your desired value.• The values range from 01 to 39 for QT tones, then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes. When selecting a DQT code, the icon appears on the display. • Select “oF” to turn off both QT and DQT.• Refer to pages 47 and 48 for the tones/codes corresponding to the QT/DQT numbers.3 Press the MENU key 4 times, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to conrm the selection and return to operating mode.
17SCANNING THE CHANNELSYou can scan the transceiver channels to search for a signal. When the transceiver veries a signal on a channel, it proceeds to check whether or not its QT/ DQT setting matches that which is set up on your transceiver (if you have set a channel with QT/ DQT). 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.Before you can use the scan function, ensure that it is activated. You can turn the scan function (the ability to perform scan) ON or OFF in Setting mode.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “SC”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “SC-oF” (scan function disabled) or “SC-on” (scan function enabled).• If you select “SC-oF”, you will no longer be able to perform scan by pressing and holding the key {page 18}. 4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
18To begin scanning:1 Press and hold the key for 1 second.• “SCAn” appears on the display.2 When a signal is detected and the QT/ DQT matches, the channel number appears on the display and blinks.3 When the signal is no longer present, the transceiver waits for 5 seconds before scanning continues.• If a new signal appears before the 5 seconds elapse, the transceiver will remain on the channel until the new signal is no longer present, at which time it will again wait for 5 seconds before continuing.4 To end the scan at any time, press and hold the key for 1 second.• The transceiver returns to the channel you were using before you started scanning.revert chAnnelThe revert channel is the channel from which you start scanning. So, for example, if you are on channel 1 when you begin to scan, your revert channel is channel 1.During scan, pressing the PTT switch will automatically select the transceiver’s revert channel (in the above example, channel 1) and you will begin transmitting. However, if you are currently paused on another channel after having received a signal (for example, channel 2), pressing the PTT switch will allow you to transmit on that channel, rather than returning to the revert channel. Scanning will resume after 5 seconds, unless a signal is present on the channel.
19MONITORING A CHANNELWhen no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to:• conrm the channel activity so you don’t make a call while another party is using the same channel• adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call• listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it continuously cutting outTo manually open the squelch, press and hold the MON key.• When squelch is open, the icon appears on the display and the LED lights green.To return to normal operation, release the MON key.Squelch levelYou can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “Sq”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Sq- 0” (open), “Sq- 1” (default setting), or “Sq- 2” (tight).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
20VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL (VOX)Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built-in microphone. For best operation conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth.voX operAtion1 Set up a VOX gain level from 1 to 5 {below}.2 To transmit, speak into the headset microphone.• You do not need to press the PTT switch; the transceiver automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting.3 To stop transmitting, stop speaking.• Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop speaking. You can select the delay time as described above.4 To exit VOX mode, set the VOX gain level {below} to “GL-oF” (VOX function off).voX gAinWith VOX activated, your voice level will determine when you transmit. Due to the automatic switching between transmission and reception, we recommend you set the VOX gain such that it will not activate when in an area with excessive ambient noise.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “GL”.
213 Press the MENU key then press or to select “GL-oF” (VOX function off) or “GL- 1” (VOX gain level 1) to “GL- 5” (VOX gain level 5).• While adjusting the VOX Gain, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. • Setting the VOX gain to OFF deactivates VOX. In order to transmit with VOX turned off, you must use the PTT switch.4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.voX delAy timeIf the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, the end of your message may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows your entire message to be transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly long.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “dY”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “dY-0.1” (0.1 seconds), “dY-0.3” (0.3 seconds), “dY-0.5” (0.5 seconds), “dY-1.0” (1 second), “dY-1.5” (1.5 seconds), or “dY-3.0” (3 seconds).
22• While adjusting the VOX Delay Time, speak into the microphone to simulate transmitting. The LED lights orange while speaking, but no signal is transmitted at this time. 4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.voX trAnSmit inhiBitWhile using VOX, you can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is in use (in place of using the Monitor function). With this function turned on, VOX will not allow you to transmit while the channel is being used. You can transmit only when the channel is free. Setting up the proceed tone function {page 23} will notify you when the channel is free.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “tI”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “tI-on” (transmit inhibit on) or “tI-oF” (transmit inhibit off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
23voX proceed toneYou can set the transceiver to sound an alert tone when you are able to transmit (transmission is no longer inhibited). 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “Pd”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Pd-on” (VOX proceed tone on) or “Pd-oF” (VOX proceed tone off).• You can speak into the microphone at this time to simulate transmitting. The LED lights orange while speaking if your voice is at an appropriate level, but no signal is transmitted at this time. 4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
24PRIVACY TALKWhereas the Quiet Talk and Digital Quiet Talk functions {page 16} allow you to ignore unwanted calls, Privacy Talk allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy. When activated, the transceiver scrambles your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to understand what you are saying.In order for members of your own group to understand your call while you are using Privacy Talk, all other members must also activate Privacy Talk on their transceivers. This scrambles everybody’s voice while transmitting and descrambles the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the message.1 Press the MENU key 2 times.• The icon appears on the display and blinks.2 Press the or key to select “on” (privacy on) or “oF” (privacy off).3 Press the MENU key 3 times, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to conrm the selection and return to operating mode.
25CALL KEY SETUPYou can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions, or you can turn the CAL key off (unused):Calling Alert: Press the CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members, identifying yourself before speaking.Selcall: Press the CAL key then select from a list of IDs to make calls to specic transceivers.To set up the CAL key:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “CL”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “CL-CA” (calling alert), “CL-SC” (selcall), or “CL-oF” (off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
26cAlling AlertCalling alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members. You can set up a calling alert tone to one of 10 types. If each party member uses a different calling alert tone, it is easy to know who is making the call. Pressing the CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members.To set up your own calling alert tone:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “CA”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “CA-oF" (calling alert off) or “CA- 1” (calling alert tone 1) to “CA-10” (calling alert tone 10).• Each time you press or to select a calling alert tone, the new tone sounds.4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
27■ cAlling Alert Side tone When the CAL key is pressed, the calling alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well. To turn the Calling Alert Side Tone on or off, on your own transceiver:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “CS”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “CS-on” (Calling Alert Side Tone is on) or “CS-oF” (Calling Alert Side Tone is off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
28SelcAll (Selective cAlling) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations. Each transceiver is set up with an individual ID number for use with selcalls.■ mAking A SelcAll1 Press the CAL key.2 Press the or key to select an ID number.• “Id” represents a single station, “GP” represents a group of stations, and “AL” represents all stations. 3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected selcall ID.• The transceiver waits for the Data Transmit Modulation Delay time {page 29} before transmitting the selcall ID.• The side tone sounds if PTT ID side tone {page 30} is enabled.4 Release the PTT switch, then continue the call as normal when you receive a response.5 Press the CAL key to end the call.Note: If Optional Signalling (menu “oP”) has been set to “FS” (FleetSync), you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type (menu “IA”) and Group Selcall Alert type (menu “GA”). Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from “-oF” (off) and “- 1” (type 1) to “-10” (type 10). Refer to the menu list on page 45.
29■ receiving A SelcAll When a selcall is received, the icon appears on the display along with the ID of the caller. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call, then continue the call as normal. When the call is nished, press the CAL key to end the call.■ dAtA trAnSmit modulAtion delAy time To set up a data transmit modulation delay time:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “dt”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “dt- 0” (0 ms), “dt- 5” (500 ms), “dt-10” (1000 ms), “dt-15” (1500 ms), or “dt-20” (2000 ms).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
30■ ptt id The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch (beginning of transmission) or when pressing and releasing (beginning of transmission and end of transmission) the PTT switch.1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “Pt”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Pt-oF” (PTT ID is off), “Pt-bo” (send your own PTT ID at the beginning of transmission), or “Pt-LI” (send the list PTT ID at the beginning and end of transmission).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.■ ptt id Side tone When the PTT switch is pressed and/or released, a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID is transmitted. To turn the PTT ID Side Tone on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
312 Press the or key to select “St”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “St-on” (PTT ID Side Tone is on) or “St-oF” (PTT ID Side Tone is off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.■ mute hold time Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief moment, after a signal has been received. This prevents interference with the PTT ID signal. To set the hold time:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “Hd”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Hd-oF” (hold time is off), “Hd- 5” (500 ms), “Hd-10” (1000 ms), “Hd-15” (1500 ms), “Hd-20” (2000 ms), or “Hd-25” (2500 ms).
324 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.■ cAller id If set up by your dealer, when the transceiver receives a PTT ID signal, the caller ID of that signal appears on the display, along with the icon, so you know who is making the call. To turn Caller ID on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “CI”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “CI-on” (Caller ID is on) or “CI-oF” (Caller ID is off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
33OPERATING FEATURESSpeAker muteIf Speaker Mute is activated by your dealer, no sound will be emitted from the transceiver speaker. In order to hear any received signals, you must use a headset.trAnSmiSSion powerYou can adjust the transmission power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther, in case the other party is too far away for low power usage.To change the transmission power:1 Press the MENU key 3 times.2 Press the or key to select “Lo” (low power) or “HI” (high power).• The icon appears on the display when low power is selected.3 Press the MENU key 2 times, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to conrm the selection and return to operating mode.
34compAnderThe compander (compressor/expander) allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noise and interference. When activated, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive.1 Press the MENU key 4 times.2 Press the or key to select “CP-oF” (compander off) or “CP-on” (compander on.3 Press the MENU key 1 time, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to conrm the selection and return to operating mode.key lockYou can lock the MENU, , and keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings. The Power switch/ Volume control and PTT, CAL, and MON still function normally.Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the transceiver keys.• The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked.
35Super lockYou can lock the MENU, CAL, , and/or keys, and disable the Setting Mode. PTT and MON still function normally.To select the super lock setting:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “SL- P” (MENU, CAL, , and keys locked), “SL- C” (MENU and CAL keys locked), or “SL-oF” (super lock off).3 Press the MENU, PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Super Lock Setting Mode.• The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked.diSplAy BAcklightYou can set the display backlight to remain off, remain on, or turn on when you press any key other than the PTT switch (auto). When set to auto, the backlight remains on for 5 seconds after pressing a key, before turning off again. To select the backlight setting:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU (for approximately 1 second) key while turning the transceiver power ON.
362 Press the or key to select “Lt”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Lt-oF” (backlight off), “Lt-on” (backlight on), or “Lt- A” (backlight auto).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.microphone SenSitivityYou can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone.To select the microphone sensitivity:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “SE”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “SE-no” (normal) or “SE-HI” (high).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
37time-out timerThe Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for a extended durations. This function is useful, for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed. Additionally, by limiting the amount of time you can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery power consumption.If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. You can press the PTT switch again to resume transmitting.To change the default value of 3 minutes:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “to”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “to- 3” (3 minutes) or “to-10” (10 minutes).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone which sounds 10 seconds before the Time-out Timer expires. This will allow you time to nish your message before the transceiver automatically stops transmitting.
38BAttery SAveThis transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power. The battery save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed.While using the transceiver, battery save will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls. Operating the transceiver or receiving a call will switch this feature OFF until 5 seconds of non-operation occurs again.To turn this function on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “bS”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “bS-on” (battery save on) or “bS-oF” (battery save off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
39BAttery indicAtorWhen turned ON, the battery indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining. When turned OFF, the battery indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is low.When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting, a tone sounds, and the LED blinks red until you release the PTT switch. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Recharge the battery packTo turn this function on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “bt”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “bt-on” (battery indicator on) or “bt-oF” (battery indicator off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
40incoming cAll notificAtion typeNote: To use Incoming Call Notication, you must set up a QT tone or a DQT code {page 16}.Incoming Call Notication is used to inform you of when a call is being received. When activated, a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signalling matches.• The tone will sound for 15 seconds before turning off.• While the tone sounds, you will not hear any audio from the speaker. Press any key to turn the tone off and listen to the received call.After the call is nished, the transceiver will wait for 10 seconds before resetting. If you receive a new call within those 10 seconds, the tone will not sound. If no call is received within 10 seconds, Incoming Call Notication will reset so that the next time a call is received, the tone will sound again.To turn Incoming Call Notication on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “Ct”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “Ct-oF” (incoming call notication off), or “Ct-on” (incoming call notication on).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
41BuSy chAnnel lockout (Bcl)This function is used in order to prevent transmitting on a channel that somebody else is currently using. When turned ON, a beep sounds when you press the PTT switch while another party is using the channel, and you cannot transmit.To turn BCL on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “bL”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “bL-on” (BCL on) or “bL-oF” (BCL off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.trAnSceiver BeepWhen you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key, a beep will emit from the transceiver.To turn the transceiver beep on or off:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “bP”.
423 Press the MENU key then press or to select “bP-on” (beep on) or “bP-oF” (beep off).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.mode reSet timeThis function returns the transceiver to the channel display after a preset timer expires while in Menu mode or ID List mode.To set the mode reset timer:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).2 Press the or key to select “rt”.3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “rt-oF” (timer off), “rt-10” (10 seconds), “rt-30” (30 seconds).4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
43RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVERAt some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. (Default values are listed on pages 45 ~ 46.)To reset the transceiver:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the , , and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON.• “rESt” (reset) will appear on the display.2 Release the , , and MON keys.• The conrmation message “SUrE” (sure) will appear on the display.3 Press the PTT switch to reset the transceiver.• Press any other key to cancel the reset.Note: Reset will function even if Super Lock has been activated.
44 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESKNB-46L (Li-ion battery pack) KSC-37 (Rapid charger)KMC-17 (Speaker-microphone) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone)EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone)EMC-6 (Clip mic with earphone)KHS-22 (Headset) KHS-28F (Headset)
45MENUSMenu Name Settings Default Ref. PgChannel 1 Frequency Setting F1 ~ F56 F2 15Channel 2 Frequency Setting F1 ~ F56 F8 15 ~ 1Channels 3 ~ 16 Frequency Setting F1 ~ F56F9 ~ F2215Optional Signalling OFF/ FS (FleetSync) OFF 28 2 Individual Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 1 28 2 Group Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 2 28 3 Incoming Call Notication Type OFF/ ON (Tone) OFF 40Call Key CA (Call Alert)/ SC (Selcall)/ OFF CA 25 4 Calling Alert Tone Type 1 ~ 10 1 26Calling Alert Side Tone ON/ OFF ON 27PTT ID OFF/ bo (BOT)/ L1 (List 1) OFF 30PTT ID Side Tone ON/ OFF ON 30Data TX Modulation Delay Time0/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ 20 (2000 ms)500 ms 29
46Menu Name Settings Default Ref. PgMute Hold TimeOFF/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ 20 (2000)/ 25 (2500 ms)OFF 31Caller ID Display OFF/ ON OFF 32Mode Reset Time OFF/ 10/ 30 sec 10 sec 42Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min 3 min 37Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON OFF 41BacklightOFF/ ON/ A (Auto)Auto 35Battery Indicator OFF/ ON ON 39Battery Save OFF/ ON OFF 38Beep OFF/ ON ON 41Scan Function OFF/ ON OFF 17VOX Gain OFF/ 1 ~ 5 OFF 20 5 VOX Delay Time 0.1/ 0.3/ 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 3.0 sec 1.0 sec 21 5 Transmit Inhibit (while receiving) OFF/ ON OFF 22 5 VOX Proceed Time OFF/ ON OFF 23Squelch Level 0 ~ 2 1 19Mic Sensitivity no (Normal)/ HI (high) Normal 361 Menus 3 ~ 16 are not available on 2 channel models.2 Menus IA and GA are not available if the oP menu is set to OFF.3 Menu Ct is not available if oP menu is set to FleetSync.4 Menu CA is not available if the CL menu is set to OFF or Selcall.5 Menus dY, tI, and Pd are not available if the GL menu is set to OFF.
47QT TONES/ DQT CODESDisplayQT Freq.DisplayQT Freq.DisplayQT Freq.01 67.0 Hz 14 107.2 Hz 27 167.9 Hz02 71.9 Hz 15 110.9 Hz 28 173.8 Hz03 74.4 Hz 16 114.8 Hz 29 179.9 Hz04 77.0 Hz 17 118.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz05 79.7 Hz 18 123.0 Hz 31 192.8 Hz06 82.5 Hz 19 127.3 Hz 32 203.5 Hz07 85.4 Hz 20 131.8 Hz 33 210.7 Hz08 88.5 Hz 21 136.5 Hz 34 218.1 Hz09 91.5 Hz 22 141.3 Hz 35 225.7 Hz10 94.8 Hz 23 146.2 Hz 36 233.6 Hz11 97.4 Hz 24 151.4 Hz 37 241.8 Hz12 100.0 Hz 25 156.7 Hz 38 250.3 Hz13 103.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz 39 69.3 Hz
48DisplayDQT CodeDisplayDQT CodeDisplayDQT CodeDQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445NDQT 02 025N DQT 30 205N DQT 58 464NDQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465NDQT 04 031N DQT 32 226N DQT 60 466NDQT 05 032N DQT 33 243N DQT 61 503NDQT 06 043N DQT 34 244N DQT 62 506NDQT 07 047N DQT 35 245N DQT 63 516NDQT 08 051N DQT 36 251N DQT 64 532NDQT 09 054N DQT 37 261N DQT 65 546NDQT 10 065N DQT 38 263N DQT 66 565NDQT 11 071N DQT 39 265N DQT 67 606NDQT 12 072N DQT 40 271N DQT 68 612NDQT 13 073N DQT 41 306N DQT 69 624NDQT 14 074N DQT 42 311N DQT 70 627NDQT 15 114N DQT 43 315N DQT 71 631NDQT 16 115N DQT 44 331N DQT 72 632NDQT 17 116N DQT 45 343N DQT 73 654NDQT 18 125N DQT 46 346N DQT 74 662NDQT 19 131N DQT 47 351N DQT 75 664NDQT 20 132N DQT 48 364N DQT 76 703NDQT 21 134N DQT 49 365N DQT 77 712NDQT 22 143N DQT 50 371N DQT 78 723NDQT 23 152N DQT 51 411N DQT 79 731NDQT 24 155N DQT 52 412N DQT 80 732NDQT 25 156N DQT 53 413N DQT 81 734NDQT 26 162N DQT 54 423N DQT 82 743NDQT 27 165N DQT 55 431N DQT 83 754NDQT 28 172N DQT 56 432N oF OFF
49CHANNEL FREQUENCIESSetup NumberFrequency (MHz)Setup NumberFrequency (MHz)Setup NumberFrequency (MHz)01 (CH 9)464.5000 20 461.3125 39 466.162502 (CH 1)464.5500 21 461.3375 40 466.187503 (CH 10)467.7625 22 461.3625 41 466.212504 (CH 11)467.8125 23 462.7625 42 466.237505 (CH 12)467.8500 24 462.7875 43 466.262506 (CH 13)467.8750 25 462.8125 44 466.287507 (CH 14)467.9000 26 462.8375 45 466.312508 (CH 2)467.9250 27 462.8625 46 466.337509 (CH 3)461.0375 28 462.8875 47 466.362510 (CH 4)461.0625 29 462.9125 48 467.787511 (CH 5)461.0875 30 464.4875 49 467.837512 (CH 6)461.1125 31 464.5125 50 467.862513 (CH 7)461.1375 32 464.5375 51 467.887514 (CH 8)461.1625 33 464.5625 52 467.912515 (CH 15)461.1875 34 466.0375 53 469.487516 (CH 16)461.2125 35 466.0625 54 469.512517 461.2375 36 466.0875 55 469.537518 461.2625 37 466.1125 56 469.562519 461.2875 38 466.1375Note: The marked CH numbers are the default channel settings.
50SPECIFICATIONSRF output power Low 500 mWHigh 1.5 WAudio output power 100 mWFrequency stability ±2.5 ppmOperating voltage 3.3 V ~ 5.0 VDimensions (projections not included)52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm (2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches)Weight (with KNB-46L) 165 g (5.8 oz)
51TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEProblem SolutionCannot 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 it again.Battery power dies shortly after charging.• The battery pack life is nished. Replace the battery pack with a new one.Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group.• Make sure you are using the same frequency and QT/DQT setting as the other group members.• Other group members may be using Privacy Talk. Turn on your transceiver’s Privacy Talk.• 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.The transceiver is malfunctioning for no apparent reason.• Reset the transceiver as described on page 43
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATIONThis KENWOOD transceiver has been evaluated and complies with the standards listed below, inregards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by thetransceiver.•FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generallybased on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & theAmerican 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 lessthan the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determinedprimarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure isminimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum requiredfor consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body ismaintained. 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 RFenergy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potentialfor exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only ifyou are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimizethese 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 beexposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employmentmay 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 RFexposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are notexceeded.•While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna andthe radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A LED onthe 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 timemay exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is5% 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 thetransceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD.Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics orheadsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip orcarrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- wornaccessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlledenvironment RF exposure limits.To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observeand adhere to the above points.Electromagnetic Interference CompatibilityElectronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequatelyshielded 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 useequipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.•Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must be inaccordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2420-00

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