Kenwood USA 39913110 UHF P25 Transceiver User Manual TK 5210 E 00 Cover

Kenwood USA Corporation UHF P25 Transceiver TK 5210 E 00 Cover

users manual

© B62-xxxx-00 (K)09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00INSTRUCTION MANUALUHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVERTK-5310
THANK YOUWe are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobileradio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiverwill provide dependable communications to keep personneloperating at peak efficiency.KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advancedtechnology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will bepleased with the quality and features of this product.NOTICES TO THE USER◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radiotransmitters within the territories under government control.◆Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.◆Refer service to qualified technicians only.SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of andunderstands hazards common to the operation of anytransceiver.This device made under license under one or more of thefollowing US Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 4,716,407;4,972,460; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229;5,502,767.The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in thisproduct is protected by intellectual property rights includingpatent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital VoiceSystems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solelyfor use within this Communications Equipment. The user ofthis Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting todecompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the ObjectCode, or in any other way convert the Object Code into ahuman-readable form.
iOne or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changesor modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instructionmanual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipmentif an unauthorized change or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BYTHE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
iiThe RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOODnickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicatesKENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industryprogram to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries aftertheir operating life has expired. The RBRCprogram is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cdbatteries with your regular refuse or in municipalwaste streams, which is illegal in some areas.For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitmentto preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOODnickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packsindicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in anindustry program to collect and recycle Ni-MHbatteries after their operating life has expired. TheRBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MHbatteries with your regular refuse or in municipalwaste streams, which is illegal in some areas.For information on Ni-MH battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitmentto preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOODlithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicatesKENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industryprogram to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries aftertheir operating life has expired. The RBRCprogram is an alternative to disposing Li-ionbatteries with your regular refuse or in municipalwaste 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 commitmentto preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
iiiPRECAUTIONS•Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they arewet.•Ensure that there are no metallic items located between thetransceiver and the battery pack.•Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.•If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, donot touch the damaged parts.•If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reducethe transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level whenturning the squelch off.•Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while nearmachinery 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, theradiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch theselocations when replacing the battery pack.•Do not immerse the transceiver in water.•When water gets into the microphone opening or the speakergrill, the voice level may become incoherent or distorted. Lightlyshake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/or microphone before operating the transceiver.
ivTurn the transceiver power off in the following locations:•In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).•While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.•Near explosives or blasting sites.•In aircrafts.•In medical institutions or near persons using pacemakers.•Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.•Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment whilethe vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceivermay be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.•Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if anymetallic 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 thetransceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, removethe battery pack from the transceiver, and contact yourKENWOOD dealer.•Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafficlaws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in yourarea.•Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or coldconditions.
vCONTENTSUNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................... 1SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................ 1PREPARATION .......................................................... 2BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 2INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ................... 7INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA ................................... 8INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .............................................. 8INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR .................... 9INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET ......... 9GETTING ACQUAINTED .............................................. 10DISPLAY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ................................ 13PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ..................................... 15BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 18SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................ 18ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .............................................. 19SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ..................................... 19TRANSMITTING ....................................................... 20RECEIVING ........................................................... 22SCAN .................................................................. 23TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ....................................... 23PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................... 24SCAN REVERT ....................................................... 24SCAN PROGRAMMING (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................... 25FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........ 26SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ........................................ 26STATUS MESSAGE (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ........................ 27SHORT MESSAGES ................................................... 29LONG MESSAGES .................................................... 29
vi(CONTENTS CONTINUED…)DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ................. 30MAKING A DTMF CALL (K3 MODELS ONLY) .......................... 30AUTODIAL (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ............................... 31STUN CODE ......................................................... 31EMERGENCY CALLS ................................................. 32SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) ......................... 33SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION .................................. 33SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ..................................... 33SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ...................................... 34DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ........... 34PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................. 34SIGNALING ............................................................ 35QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ....................... 35OPTIONAL SIGNALING ................................................. 36VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 37VOX GAIN LEVEL .................................................... 37VOX OPERATION .................................................... 38CLOCK (K2 and K3 Models Only) ................................... 39CLOCK ADJUSTMENT .................................................. 39ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................ 40BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................... 49TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................. 49BATTERY SAVER ...................................................... 49LOW BATTERY WARNING ............................................. 50COMPANDER ......................................................... 50PTT ID ............................................................. 51BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ..................................... 51
1UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTNote: The following unpacking instructions are for use by yourKENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or thefactory.Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that youidentify the items listed in the following table before discardingthe packing material. If any items are missing or have beendamaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrierimmediately.SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESBelt clip + screws Universalconnector capmetI rebmuNtraP ytitnauQpilctleBXX-0170-92J1•pilctlebrofswercSXX-8003-03N2pacrotcennoclarevinUXX-2860-90B1•wercsgnisserD)delbmessaerp( XX-1350-80N1•laesrebbuR)delbmessaerp( XX-0434-11G1dracecnereferkciuQXX-3932-95B1launamnoitcurtsnIXX-6971-26B1
2PREPARATIONBATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONSDo not use battery packs or battery chargers notrecommended 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 thebattery pack may be damaged.◆After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. Ifthe charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF),recharging will start again and the battery pack will becomeovercharged.◆Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. Werecommend you switch the transceiver power OFF whilecharging is taking place.◆Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack ortransceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe thewater from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry clothbefore charging.◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery byfire.◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.■Charging the Battery PackFor charging procedures, refer to the battery chargerInstruction Manual.
3Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack:The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent.Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames orextreme 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 toavoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery maygenerate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.•Do not short-circuit the battery!Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (suchas a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack incontainers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklaceor hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessivecurrent will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke,rupture, or burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects toheat up.•Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function isdamaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generateheat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.•Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or otherheat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, aninternal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and thebattery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.•Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet byother 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 maycharge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemicalreaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke,rupture, or burst into flame.DANGER
4•Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight!If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery maycharge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemicalreaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke,rupture, or burst into flame.•Use only the specified charger and observe chargingrequirements!If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under hightemperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage orcurrent over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), itmay overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst intoflame.•Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with aninstrument, or step on it!This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuited.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst intoflame.•Do not jar or throw the battery!An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat orsmoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protectioncircuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormalcurrent (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction mayoccur.•Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst intoflame.•Do not solder directly onto the battery!If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety functionis damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, orburst into flame.•Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemicalreaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amountof current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generateheat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
5•Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time!If the battery pack has not finished charging even after theregulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generateheat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.•Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or highpressure container!The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst intoflame.•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 flammable areas. Electrolyte leakingfrom battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery togenerate smoke or burst into flame.•Do not use an abnormal battery!If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have differentcoloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason,remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do notuse it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burstinto flame.•Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the batterypack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operatingequipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If thebattery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will bereverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst intoflame.•Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, washyour eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, withoutrubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If leftuntreated, it may cause eye-problems.
6■Using the Li-ion Battery Pack•Charge the battery pack before using it.•To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove thebattery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Storethe battery pack in a cool and dry location.•When storing the battery pack for a long period:1Remove the battery pack from the equipment.2Discharge the battery pack, if possible.3Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) anddry location.■Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack•As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, thebattery capacity decreases.•Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery packdegrades.•It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in coolerareas.•The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged anddischarged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is storedin a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do notleave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.•When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even ifit is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing tocharge and discharge the battery pack may result inelectrolyte leakage.
7INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK1Match the guides of thebattery pack with thecorresponding grooves onthe upper rear of thetransceiver, then firmly pressthe battery pack to lock it inplace.2Lock the safety catch toprevent accidentally pressingthe release latch andremoving the battery pack.3To remove the battery pack,lift the safety catch, press therelease latch, then pull thebattery pack away from thetransceiver.Note:◆To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardenedplastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than 6 mmwide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place theimplement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you donot damage the release latch.◆Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver,ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.◆While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH batterypack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F andlower, operating time may be shortened.
8OptionalantennaINSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNAScrew the antenna into theconnector on the top of thetransceiver by holding theantenna at its base and turningit clockwise until secure.INSTALLING THE BELT CLIPIf necessary, attach the belt clipusing the two supplied 3 x 8 mmbinding screws.Note: If the belt clip is notinstalled, its mounting location mayget hot during continuoustransmission or when left sitting ina hot environment.Binding screwsBelt clipDo not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening wheninstalling the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver.Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack thetransceiver’s back panel.
9INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR1If you are not using anoptional speaker/microphone or headset,install the cap over theuniversal connector.2Secure the cap in placeusing the attached screw.Universalconnector capINSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSETOptionalspeaker/ microphone1Insert the guide of thespeaker/ microphone orheadset connector into thegroove of the universalconnector.2Secure the connector inplace using the attachedscrew.Note: When not using an optionalspeaker/ microphone or headset,install the cap over the universalconnector.
10GETTING ACQUAINTEDABC6MICMicrophone SpeakerThere are 3 models available:K model: Basic model.K2 model: Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad (A, B, <C, and D>).K3 model: Equipped with a display and full keypad.The above illustration displays the K3 model.
11qqqqqPower switch/ Volume controlTurn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate toadjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switchthe transceiver OFF.wwwwwSelector knobRotate this control to activate its programmable function{page 15}. The default setting is Channel Select.eeeeeConcentric switchRotate this switch to activate one of its programmablefunctions {page 15}.rrrrrTransmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicatorLights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving,and orange when receiving an encoded call (i.e. 2-tone,DTMF signaling, etc.). Flashes red when the battery poweris low while transmitting. Replace or recharge the batterypack when the battery power is low.Note: This indicator can be disabled by your dealer.tttttLever switchSwitch the toggle position to activate its programmablefunction {page 15}. The O position turns the function ON.The ● position turns the function OFF.yyyyyAuxiliary (orange) keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 15}.uuuuuSafety catchLock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the releaselatch and removing the battery pack {page 7}.iiiiiRelease latchPress the release latch to unlock and remove the batterypack {page 7}.oooooSide 1 keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 15}.!0!0!0!0!0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) switchPress and hold this switch, then speak into themicrophone to call a station.
12!1!1!1!1!1 Side 2 keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 15}.Acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings.!2!2!2!2!2 Side 3 keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 15}.Acts as a Down key for certain transceiver settings.!3!3!3!3!3 Display (K2 and K3 models only)Refer to the display on page 13.!4!4!4!4!4 A key (K2 and K3 models only)Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.The programmed name appears on the bottom of thedisplay.!5!5!5!5!5 B key (K2 and K3 models only)Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.The programmed name appears on the bottom of thedisplay.!6!6!6!6!6 <C key (K2 and K3 models only)Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.The programmed name appears on the bottom of thedisplay. Also acts as a Down key for certain transceiversettings.!7!7!7!7!7 D> key (K2 and K3 models only)Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.The programmed name appears on the bottom of thedisplay. Also acts as an Up key for certain transceiversettings.!8!8!8!8!8 Keypad (K3 models only)Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones or thekeypad keys can also be programmed with the functionslisted on page 15 if one of the other programmablefunction keys is programmed as Function.!9!9!9!9!9 Universal connectorConnect the (optional) speaker/ microphone here.Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.
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15PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONSRefer to the following tables to determine which functions areavailable for appropriate channels.Conventional FM: Channels set up for Conventional FMOperationConventional APCO: Channels set up for ConventionalAPCO Operation✓ : Available• : Mixed Mode onlyN/A: Not AvailablenoitcnuFelbammargorP lanoitnevnoCMFlanoitnevnoCOCPAecnerefeRegaPlaidotuA1✓A/N04,13sutatSyrettaB ✓✓04esnopseRllaCA/N ✓04nwoDlennahC ✓✓04llaceRlennahC ✓✓04tceleSlennahC2✓✓14pUlennahC ✓✓14kcolC1✓✓14,935~1lennahCtceriD ✓✓14retcarahCyalpsiD1✓✓14ycnegremE3✓✓14,23rekaepSlanretxE ✓✓24noitcnuF ✓✓24lennahCemoH ✓✓24laudividnI1A/N ✓24,12eteleDyeK1A/N ✓24,43kcoLyeK ✓✓34
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171Autodial, Clock, Display Character, Individual, Key Delete, Light,Operator Selectable Tone, OST Down, OST Up, Scan Program,Scrambler/ Encryption Code, Selcall, Selcall Status, Squelch Level,Status, and Talkgroup are available only on K2 and K3 modeltransceivers.2Channel Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob.3Emergency can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key andthe optional speaker/ microphone PF1 (orange) key.4Speaker Attenuation can be programmed only on the microphoneprogrammable function keys.5Zone Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob, theConcentric switch, and the Lever switch.6Selcall, Selcall Status, and Status cannot be used when the transmitmode is set as APCO.noitcnuFelbammargorP lanoitnevnoCMFlanoitnevnoCOCPAecnerefeRegaPnwoDenoZ ✓✓84tceleSenoZ5✓✓84pUenoZ ✓✓84
18BASIC OPERATIONSSWITCHING POWER ON/ OFFTurn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switchthe transceiver ON.Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise toswitch the transceiver OFF.■Transceiver PasswordK2 and K3 model transceivers may be password protected.If the transciever is protected, “INPUT PASSWORD” willappear on the display when the power is turned ON. Tounlock the transceiver, enter the correct password:1Enter a character using the Side 2 and Side 3 keys.•On K3 model transceivers, you can enter the password bypressing the DTMF keys instead.2Press the D> key (SET) to accept the character.•This step is unnecessary when using the keypad.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.•Press the B key (DEL) to delete an incorrectly enteredcharacter. Press and hold the B key to delete allcharacters.4Press the A key (CNF) to confirm the entry.•If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone soundsand the transceiver remains locked.•The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.
19ADJUSTING THE VOLUMERotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust thevolume. Clockwise increases the volume andcounterclockwise decreases it.SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNELSelect the desired zone using the selector knob or the keysprogrammed as Zone Up/ Zone Down. Each zone containsa group of channelsSelect the desired channel using the selector knob or the keysprogrammed as Channel Up/ Channel Down. Each channelis programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.•The default setting for the selector knob is Channel Select.K2 and K3 model transceivers may have names programmedfor zones and channels. Each name can contain up to 16character. While selecting a zone, the zone name will appearabove the channel name for approximately 2 seconds.•If programmed by your dealer, your transceiver will announce thezone and channel numbers as you change them.
20TRANSMITTING1Select the desired zone and channel using the selectorknob and the Zone Up/ Zone Down or Channel Up/Channel Down keys.2Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off tocheck whether or not the channel is free.•If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.3Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.Release the PTT switch to receive.•The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and greenwhile receiving a signal. This indicator can also be disabledby your dealer.•For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold themicrophone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from yourmouth.
21■Making Group Calls (APCO)Channels programmed for APCO operation already have aGroup ID assigned. For these channels, you do not needto perform steps 1 to 3, below.Otherwise, on K2 and K3 model transceivers, if a key hasbeen programmed with Talkgroup, you can select a groupID from the list to make a call to those parties.1Press the key programmed as Talkgroup.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the <C and D>keys to select a group ID/name from the list that hasbeen pre-entered into your transceiver.•The target group ID/name appears on the display.3Press the Side 1 key to set the selected group ID.4Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.Speak into the transceiver as you would during anormal transmission.■Making Individual Calls (APCO) (K2 and K3 Models Only)If a key has been programmed with Individual, you canmake calls to specified persons.1Press the key programmed as Individual.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select a unit IDfrom the list that has been pre-entered into yourtransceiver.•Alternatively, on K3 models, you can directly enter a unitID by using the DTMF keypad.•The target unit ID/name appears on the display.3Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.•Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normaltransmission.
22RECEIVING1Select the desired zone and channel using the selectorknob and the Zone Up/ Zone Down or Channel Up/Channel Down keys. (If the Scan function has beenprogrammed, you can switch it on or off as desired.)2When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume asnecessary.•If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel,you will hear a call only if the signal tone matches the toneset up on your transceiver.Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. Thiswill prevent you from listening to unwanted calls. It does notmake calls private, it only prevents them from being heard bytransceivers set with a different signaling code. Refer to“SIGNALING” on page 35 for details.■Receiving Group Calls (APCO)When you receive a call on your group channel and thereceived group ID matches the ID set up on yourtransceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice. Readjust thevolume as necessary.■Receiving Individual Calls (APCO)When you receive an individual call, a ringing tone willsound and on K2 and K3 model transceivers, the displaywill show the caller’s ID. To respond to the call, press andhold the PTT switch and speak into the transceiver as youwould during a normal transmission.
23SCANScan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiverchannels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signalon each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal ispresent.To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears on thedisplay.•The channels included in the scan list are scanned.•When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses on thatchannel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel untilthe signal is no longer present. When the signal “drops out”, thetransceiver will remain on the channel momentarily before Scanresumes. This delay time is programmed by your dealer. If asignal is received during the delay time, the transceiver willremain on the same channel.To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.Note: In order for Scan to function, there must be at least 2 channelsadded to the scanning sequence. If there are less channels than this,Scan will not operate.TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUTIf a key is programmed with the Scan Delete function, eachchannel can be locked out of the scan sequence manually.During scan, you can temporarily remove specific channelsfrom the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressingthe Scan Delete key.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon no longer appearson the display for that channel.•The channel is no longer scanned. However, when scanning isended and restarted, the channels will reset and the channel willagain be in the scanning sequence.
24PRIORITY SCANA Priority channel must be programmed in order for PriorityScan to function.When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver willautomatically change to the Priority channel when a call isreceived on it, even if a call is being received on a normalchannel.When using dual Priority channels, Priority channel 1 is givenprecedence over Priority channel 2. So, if a call is receivedon Priority channel 1 while a call is already on Prioritychannel 2, the transceiver will automatically change to Prioritychannel 1.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, “P1” appears on the displaywhen the displayed channel is Priority channel 1, “P2” appearswhen the displayed channel is Priority channel 2, and “PP”appears when the displayed channel is both Priority channel 1and Priority channel 2.SCAN REVERTThe Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when youpress the PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer canprogram 1 of 6 types of Scan Revert channels on yourtransceiver:•Selected: The last channel selected is assigned as the newrevert channel.•Selected + Talkback: If the channel has been changed, thenewly selected channel is assigned as the new revertchannel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current channel.•Priority 1/ Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed aPriority channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel isthe revert zone and channel.•Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your dealerhas programmed a Priority channel (either Priority 1 orPriority 2), this channel is the revert zone and channel. Thetransceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.
25SCAN PROGRAMMING (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)Using the key programmed with Scan Program, you are ableto reprogram your scan list.1Press the key programmed as Scan Program.•The icon appears on the display and blinks.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the zone orchannel you will add to or remove from the scan list.•The icon appears on the display for zones/ channels thatare added to the scan list.•Press the A key to toggle between Zone Select and ChannelSelect.3Press the <C key to add the selected zone or channel tothe scan list or the B key to remove the selected zone orchannel from the scan list.•The icon appears on the display when a zone/ channel isadded to the scan list, and disappears when a zone/ channelis removed from the scan list.If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable byyour dealer, you are able to reprogram the Priority mode aswell.1Press the key programmed as Scan Program.•The icon appears on the display and blinks.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the channelyou will set as the Priority channel.3Press the A key.4Press the D> key to toggle the selected channel betweenPriority mode and Normal mode.•“P1”, “P2”, or “PP” appears on the display when Priority modeis selected.5Press the A key again to set the new channel setting.
26FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and isa protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSyncenables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver,some of which depend on dealer programming.Note: This function is available only in Conventional FM Operation.SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group ofstations.■Transmitting (K2 and K3 Models Only)1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the key programmed as Selcall orSelcall Status to enter Selcall mode.3Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the ID ofthe station you want to call.•On K3 model transceivers, if Manual Dialing is enabled,you can enter the station ID by using the DTMF keypad.4Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.•Alternatively, you can press the <C key to page theselected station, rather than making a voice call.■ReceivingAn alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automaticallyenter Selcall Mode, on K2 and K3 model transceivers, thecalling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received.When the call station’s ID appears on the display, you canrespond to the call by pressing the PTT switch andspeaking into the microphone.FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
27■Identification CodesAn ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number anda 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its ownFleet and ID number.•Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.•Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual callin your fleet.•Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all units in the selectedfleet (Fleet call).•Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in allfleets (Supervisor call).•Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units(Broadcast call).Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.STATUS MESSAGE (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which maybe decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from 10 to99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in thestack memory of your transceiver. These saved messagescan be reviewed after reception. Depending on your dealersettings, when the stack memory is full, either the oldestmessage will be erased when a new message is received orthe new message will not be stored in the stack memory. The icon lights when a message is stored in the stack memory.
28■Transmitting1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the key programmed as Status to enter Statusmode or Selcall Status to enter Selcall mode.•When using the Status key to enter Status mode, thestation ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5to continue.3In Selcall mode, press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys toselect the ID of the station you want to call.•If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter the station IDby using the DTMF keypad.4Press the A key to enter Status Mode.5Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the statusID you want to transmit.•If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID byusing the DTMF keypad.6Press the PTT switch or the <C key to initiate theStatus call.■ReceivingThe icon will flash and a calling ID or text message willappear when a Status call is received.Press any key to return to normal operation.
29■Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory1Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall,Status, or Selcall Status for 1 second to enter Stackmode.•The last received message is displayed with the messagenumber.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the desiredmessage.3Press the Side 1 key to return to normal operation.•To delete the selected message, press the B or # key. Toconfirm the deletion, press the B or # key again.•To delete all messages, press and hold the B or # key for1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the B or # keyagain.SHORT MESSAGESTo send a short message, you must connect the transceiver toa PC. Ask your dealer for details.•Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, received short messages aredisplayed the same as Status messages and are stored in thesame stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status callsand short messages can be stored in the stack memory.LONG MESSAGESTo send and receive long messages, you must connect thetransceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.•Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters.
30DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLSNote: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation.MAKING A DTMF CALL (K3 MODELS ONLY)■Manual Dialing1Press and hold the PTT switch.2Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.•The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time youpress a key.•If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will endeven if the complete number has not been sent.■Store & Send1Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.•The digits appear on the display as you enter them.•You can enter up to 31 digits before transmitting.2After entering the complete number, press the PTTswitch to transmit.Note: If you switch the power OFF before transmitting thenumber, the number will be cleared.■Keypad Auto PTTIf your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function,simply press the keys on the keypad to make the call.•The DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press akey.
31AUTODIAL (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that havebeen programmed onto your transceiver.1Press the key programmed as Autodial.•The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or enter the appropriateDTMF number (01 ~ 32) to select your desired Autodial listnumber.•The stored entry appears on the display.3Press the PTT switch to make the call.•Alternatively, you can press the <C key to transmit theselected DTMF number, rather than making a call.STUN CODEThis function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost.When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code,either transmit mode will be disabled, or both receive modeand transmit mode will be disabled. The stun code iscancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revivecode.
32EMERGENCY CALLSIf your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergencyfunction, you can make emergency calls.Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF1 (orange) key ofthe optional speaker/ microphone can be programmed with theEmergency function.1Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.•Depending on the delay time programmed into yourtransceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergencykey will vary.•When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, thetransceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begintransmitting based on how the transceiver is set up by yourdealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.2To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergencykey again.•If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles,Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiverwill return to the zone and channel that was in use beforeEmergency mode was entered.Note:◆Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone whenEmergency mode starts and stops◆Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and receivedsignals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergencyoperation.
33SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)Note:◆The Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FMOperation. Additionally, the Voice Scrambler board must beinstalled before this function can be activated.◆Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler boardand the Encryption DES/AES settings.SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSIONPress the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption toswitch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears when theScrambler or Encryption function is turned ON.•Pressing the PTT switch after the Scrambler or Encryptionfunction has been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.•Each group member must activate their respective Scrambler/Encryption functions to descramble the received signals.SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE1Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ EncryptionCode (K2 and K3 Models Only) or press and hold the keyprogrammed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, toenter Code Selection Mode.2Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keysto increase or decrease the Scrambler code.•There are 16 available Scrambler codes (1 ~ 16).•Each group member must use the same code in order for thetransceivers to descramble the received signals.3Press the Side 1 key to set the new Scrambler code.
34SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY1Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ EncryptionCode (K2 and K3 Models Only) or press and hold the keyprogrammed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, toenter Key Selection Mode.2Select the new Encryption key using the Side 2 and Side3 keys or the <C and D> keys.•There are 16 available Encryption keys (1 ~ 16).•Each group member must select a key that is in eachmember’s key list in order for the transceivers to descramblethe received signals.3Press the Side 1 key to set the new Encryption key.Note: To return the transceiver to the default Encryption keyprogrammed, select “PRESET”. However, if you delete theEncryption key (see below), it will not be recovered.DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)1Press the key programmed as Key Delete to enter KeyDelete mode.2Select the current Encryption key using the Side 2 andSide 3 keys or the <C and D> keys.3Press the B key to delete the Encryption key.4Press the Side 1 key to exit Key Delete mode.Note: To delete all Encryption keys (when more than one key hasbeen set up), select “ALL”.PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)If the transceiver is password protected, entering an incorrectpassword successively 15 times will automatically delete allthe Encryption keys.•Turning the transceiver power OFF and the ON again will notreset the number of attempts for entering an incorrect password.
35SIGNALINGNote: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation.QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling onyour transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is asub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear)calls from other parties who are using the same channel.When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelchwill only open when a call containing a matching tone or code isreceived. Likewise, signals that you transmit will only be heardby parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches your transceiver.If a call containing a different tone or code is made on thesame channel you are using, squelch will not open and youwill not hear the call. This allows you to ignore (not hear)these calls. Although it may seem like you have your ownprivate channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can stillhear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the sametone or code.■OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)If a key has been programmed with Operator SelectableTone, you can reprogram the QT tone or DQT code oneach of your channels.1Select your desired channel.2Press and hold the key programmed as OperatorSelectable Tone for 1 second.•The icon appears on the display.3Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <Ckeys to select your desired tone or code from 1 to 40.4Press the Side 1 key to save your new setting.
36After selecting and setting up your desired tone or code,press the Operator Selectable Tone key to activate theOST function. Press this key again to turn the OSTfunction OFF.OPTIONAL SIGNALINGYour dealer may also program several types of optionsignaling for your transceiver channels.■2-tone Signaling2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when yourtransceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones.■DTMF SignalingDTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when thetransceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMFcode.Refert to “DTMF CALL” on page 30.■FleetSync SignalingRefert to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 26.
37VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOXoperation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature canonly be used if you are using a supported headset.When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. Thissetting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If themicrophone is too sensitive, it will begin transmitting whenthere is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough,it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking. Besure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivityto allow smooth transmission.VOX GAIN LEVEL1Connect the headset to the transceiver.•The VOX function does not activate when a headset is notconnected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.2Press the key programmed as VOX.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the current VOX Gain levelappears on the display.3Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keysto increase or decrease the VOX Gain level.•The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.4While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headsetmicrophone as you would while under normal operation, totest the sensitivity level.•When the microphone recognizes a sound, the LED lightsorange. This allows you to determine a suitable level wherebackground noise will not activate VOX operation whilespeaking into the microphone will activate it.•The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this testprocedure.5Press the Side 1 key to save the setting.
38VOX OPERATION1Connect the headset to the transceiver.•The VOX function does not activate when a headset is notconnected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.2Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for2 seconds.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears onthe display.3To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.•The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on theVOX Gain level. If the microphone is too sensitive, it willbegin transmitting when there is noise in the background. If itis not sensitive enough, it will not pick up your voice whenyou begin speaking. Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level toan appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission.4When you finish speaking, the transceiver automaticallyreturns to receive mode.•Depending on the pre-programmed delay time, it may take amoment before returning to receive mode. The delay time ispresent to ensure that the end of your conversation is not cutoff when you finish speaking.5To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOXkey again, for 2 seconds.Note:◆If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver whilethe VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain Level isconfigured to a higher, more sensitive level, louder receivedsignals may cause the transceiver to start transmission.◆When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optionalKHS-11BL, KHS-14, KHS-15-BH, or KHS-15-OH accessory.
39CLOCK (K2 and K3 Models Only)If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the timewith its built-in clock. The time will display momentarily whenthe transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you canview the clock any time by pressing the key programmed asClock.Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extendedperiods will cause the clock time to clear.CLOCK ADJUSTMENTTo set the time:1With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold theAuxiliary (orange) key and the PTT switch while turningthe transceiver power ON.•The current time setting appears.2Release the Auxiliary (orange) key, followed by the PTTswitch.3Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keysto increase or decrease the year setting.4Press the A key to set the year.•The transceiver cycles to the month setting.5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour, andminute.6Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON toreturn to normal operation.
40ADVANCED OPERATIONSYour transceiver operations vary according to the functionsthat your dealer has programmed onto the transceiver keys.Following is brief overview of the programmable functions.Refer to those functions which have been programmed ontoyour transceiver.•Autodial (AD)Press this key to quickly call a DTMF number that hasbeen pre-stored in your transceiver memory. Whenviewing the Autodial list, press the <C and D> keys toselect your desired number, then press the PTT switch tomake the call. Refer to “AUTODIAL” on page 31 for details.•Battery Status (BAT)Press this key to view the battery power status. Thebattery power status is represented by the number oftimes the LED indicator flashes red. Five flashesrepresents high power, 4 represents medium power, 3represents low power, and 2 represents very low power. Ifthe LED flashes red only 1 time, recharge or replace yourbattery pack immediately.When the Low Battery Warning function is active {page 50}and the battery power is low, this key will not operate.•Call Response (RES)Press this key to respond to an Individual call.•Channel Down (CH▼)Press this key to decrease the channel number. Pressand hold this key to cycle down through the channelnumbers. When the lowest channel number is reached,the transceiver will “roll-over” to the highest channelnumber and continue cycling down.•Channel Recall (RCL)Press this key during Scan to return to the last called zoneand channel.
41•Channel SelectUsing the selector, turn clockwise to increase the channelnumber and counterclockwise to decrease the channelnumber. If a channel has not been programmed, an errortone will sound.•Channel Up (CH▲)Press this key to increase the channel number. Press andhold this key to cycle up through the channel numbers.When the highest channel number is reached, thetransceiver will “roll-over” to the lowest channel numberand continue cycling up.•Clock (CLK)Press this key to display the current time.•Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 (DC1 ~ DC5)Press one of the five Direct Channel keys to jump to afrequently used zone and channel. The zones andchannels are programmed by your dealer.If activated by your dealer, you can set your own DirectChannels. First, select your desired zone and channel,then press and hold the Direct Channel 1 ~ DirectChannel 5 key for 3 seconds to set your selected zoneand channel as that Direct Channel.•Display Character (CHR)Press this key to switch the display between the zone andchannel number and the channel name (if a name hasbeen programmed).•EmergencyPress and hold this key to enter Emergency mode. Thiskey is set up with a delay time to avoid accidentallyentering Emergency mode. The length of time you musthold the key before entering Emergency mode depends onthe key setup. Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” onpage 32 for details.
42•External Speaker (ESP)Press this key to switch the speaker from the transceiver’sbuilt-in speaker to an optional external speaker. Whenpressed, all messages and tones will sound from theoptional external speaker that is attached to thetransceiver, rather than from the transceiver’s built-inspeaker.•Function (FNC)Press this key to activate the second function of theprogrammable keys. “FC” appears on the display whenthis key is pressed. Press a programmable key to activateits secondary function. (DTMF keys can also beprogrammed with second functions for use with this key.)•Home Channel (HOM)Press this key to jump to your home zone and channel.Your home zone and channel is programmed by yourdealer.If activated by your dealer, you can set your own HomeChannel. First, select your desired zone and channel,then press and hold the Home Channel key for 3 secondsto set your selected zone and channel as the HomeChannel.•Individual (IDV)Press this key to activate the Individual Call function.When activated, you must select the ID of the person youwant to call before the call can be made. Refer to “MAKINGINDIVIDUAL CALLS” on page 21 for details.•Key Delete (KDL)Use this key to delete any Encryption keys you haveprogrammed onto your transceiver. Refer to “DELETING THEENCRYPTION KEY” on page 34 for details.
43•Key Lock (LCK)Press and hold this key for 1 second to lock thetransceiver keys. When activated, the front panel keypadand the programmable function keys (other than thoselisted below) can no longer be used and “LOCKED”appears on the display.The following programmable functions can still beoperated: Emergency, Light, Monitor, Monitor Momentary,Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, Function, and KeyLock. Likewise, the Selector, Concentric switch, andToggle switch still function normally.Press and hold the Key Lock key again to unlock thekeys.•Light (LIT)Press this key to turn the display and keypad backlight on.The backlight remains on for 5 seconds beforeautomatically turning off again. To manually turn thebacklight off before the timer expires, press the Light keyagain.If Auto backlight is activated by your dealer, the displayand keypad backlight will activate by pressing any keyother than the PTT switch or the Volume control. Thebacklight will remain on for 5 seconds or until the Lightkey is pressed.While the backlight is on, pressing any key other than thePTT switch, the Volume control, or the Light key will resetthe 5 second timer. The backlight will remain on for5 seconds after the new key has been pressed.•Low Transmit Power (LOW)Press this key to change the output power of thetransceiver to low. When using low power, your signalstrength will not be as strong but you will save your batterypower. Use this function when you are within close rangeto other members of your zone. When using low power,the icon appears on the display.
44Channels programmed with low power cannot be switchedto high power, but channels programmed with high powercan be switched to low power and then back to high powerby pressing this key again. When using high power, the icon appears on the display.•Monitor (MON)Press this key to turn the transceiver signaling off. Thiswill allow you to listen to all calls that are received on yourselected channel. While monitor is activated, the iconappears on the display. Press the Monitor key again toturn the transceiver signaling back on.•Monitor Momentary (MON)Press and hold this key to momentarily turn thetransceiver signaling off. Releasing this key turns thetransceiver signaling back on. While signaling is off, youcan listen to all calls that are received on your selectedchannel. While monitor is activated, the icon appearson the display.•NoneNo function has been programmed on the key.•Operator Selectable Tone (OST)Press and hold this key for 1 second to enter ToneSelection mode. When activated, the icon appears onthe display. When in Tone Selection mode, use Side 2and Side 3 keys or the the D> and <C keys to select yourdesired tone from 1 to 40. Press the Side 1 key tocomplete the selection.To toggle the OST function ON and OFF, press theOperator Selectable Tone key. Refer to “QUIET TALK(QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)” on page 35 for details.•OST Down (OS▼)Press this key to decrease the Operator Selectable Tonenumber of your selected channel. (This key functionssimilar to the Operator Selectable Tone key.)
45•OST Up (OS▲)Press this key to increase the Operator Selectable Tonenumber of your selected channel. (This key functionssimilar to the Operator Selectable Tone key.)•Scan (SCN)Press this key to scan your transceiver channels for asignal. While scanning, the icon appears on thedisplay. Press this key again to quit scan. Refer to“SCAN” on page 23 for details.•Scan Delete (DEL)Press this key during scan operation to temporarily delete achannel from the scanning sequence. The channel settingsare returned to normal when scan is ended. Refer to“TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT” on page 23 for details.•Scan Program (SCP)Press this key to access the scan list. You can set eachtransceiver channel to be added to or removed from yourscan list. Refer to “SCAN PROGRAMMING” on page 24 fordetails.•Scrambler/ Encryption (SE)Press this key to activate or deactivate the Scrambler/Encryption function. When activated, the transceiverencrypts your voice so that anybody listening to yourconversation will not be able to understand what you aresaying. Press and hold this key for 1 second, to enterScrambler code/ Encryption key selection mode. Refer to“SCRAMBLER/ ENCRYPTION” on page 33 for details.•Scrambler/ Encryption Code (SEC)Press this key to enter Scrambler code/ Encryption keyselection mode. After entering Scrambler code/Encryption key selection mode, press the Side 2 and Side3 keys or the <C and D> keys to change your Scramblercode/ Encryption key from 1 to 16, press the Side 1 keyto set the new Scrambler code/ Encryption key. Refer to“SCRAMBLER/ ENCRYPTION” on page 33 for details.
46•Selcall (SEL)Press this key to enter Selcall mode. Press and hold thiskey to enter Stack mode. Refer to “FleetSync:ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING SYSTEM” on page 26for details.•Selcall Status (SES)Press this key to enter Selcall mode. Press and hold thiskey to enter Stack mode. Refer to “FleetSync:ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING SYSTEM” on page 26for details.•Speaker AttenuationPress this key (on the optional speaker/microphone) toattenuate the received voice signals. This reduces thestrength of the speaker output to cut back any noise anddistortion present in the signal.•Squelch Level (SQL)Press this key to adjust the transceiver squelch level.When adjusting the squelch level, use the Side 2 andSide 3 keys or the D> and <C keys to increase anddecrease the squelch level.The squelch level can be adjusted from 0 (open) to 9(tight). The default setting is 1.•Squelch Off (MON)Press this key to turn the transceiver squelch off. This willallow you to better hear weak signals on your selectedchannel, as well as background noise. While squelch is off,the icon appears on the display. Press the Squelch Offkey again to turn the transceiver squelch back on.•Squelch Off Momentary (MON)Press and hold this key to momentarily turn thetransceiver squelch off. Releasing this key turns thetransceiver squelch back on. While squelch is off, you canbetter hear weak signals on your selected channel, as wellas background noise. While squelch is off, the iconappears on the display.
47•Status (STS)Press this key to enter Status mode. Press and hold thiskey to enter Stack mode. Refer to “FleetSync:ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING SYSTEM” on page 26for details.•Tactical Group (TAC)Press and hold this key for 1 second to register theselected channel as a Tactical Group channel. Press andhold this key for 3 seconds to register all channels withinthe current zone as Tactical Group channels.•Talk Around (TA)Press this key to toggle Talk Around ON and OFF. TalkAround redirects the transceiver signals directly to otherparty members rather than relaying the signals through arepeater. When activated, the icon appears on thedisplay.While using Talk Around, you free up the repeater andcommunicate directly to other transceivers that are withinrange. If the other party is too far away, you mustcontinue to use the repeater to engage in communication.•Talkgroup (TGR)Press this key to select the Group ID list. You can thenselect the ID of the group you want to call. Refer to“MAKING GROUP CALLS” on page 21 for details.•Tone (TON)Press this key to turn the transceiver audible tones off.When active, you will no longer hear tones from thetransceiver. Press this key again to turn the audible tonesback on.•VOX (VOX)Press this key to adjust the external microphone VOXlevel. When adjusting the VOX level, use theSide 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keys to increaseand decrease the VOX Gain level. The VOX Gain levelcan be adjusted from 1 to 10.
48Press and hold the VOX key for 2 seconds to turn VOXOperation mode ON or OFF. Refer to “VOICEOPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)” on page 37 fordetails.•Zone Down (ZN▼)Press this key to decrease the zone number. Press andhold this key to cycle down through the zone numbers.When the lowest zone number is reached, the transceiverwill “roll-over” to the highest zone number and continuecycling down. After selecting your desired zone, thechannel display will reappear.•Zone SelectUsing the selector, turn clockwise to increase the zonenumber and counterclockwise to decrease the zonenumber. If a zone has not been programmed, an errortone will sound.•Zone Up (ZN▲)Press this key to increase the zone number. Press andhold this key to cycle up through the zone numbers.When the highest zone number is reached, the transceiverwill “roll-over” to the lowest zone number and continuecycling up. After selecting your desired zone, the channeldisplay will reappear.
49BACKGROUND OPERATIONSYour dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions toperform without any additional operation on your part.TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using achannel for an extended period of time.If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceedsthe programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmittingand an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release thePTT switch. Your dealer can program the TOT time in therange of 15 seconds to 20 minutes.If programmed by your dealer, a pre-alert tone will soundbefore the timer expires. Also, if programmed by your dealer,you may have to wait for a short duration before you cancontinue to transmit. If you press the PTT switch before thetimer has been reset, an alert tone will sound and thetransceiver will not enter transmit mode.BATTERY SAVERThe Battery Saver function decreases the amount of powerused when a signal is not being received and no operationsare being performed (no keys are being pressed and noswitches are being turned).While the channel is not busy and no operation is performedfor 5 seconds, Battery Saver activates. When a signal isreceived or an operation is performed, Battery Saver isdisabled.
50LOW BATTERY WARNINGLow Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to berecharged.On all transceivers, your dealer can set an alert tone to soundand the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power islow.On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the battery power icondisplays the battery power remaining, as illustrated below.HighSufficientLowVery lowWhen the battery power is very low, recharge or replace thebattery pack.COMPANDERThe compander is programmed only for specific (analog)channels. If it has been programmed by your dealer,transmitted signals are compressed before being sent andreceived signals are expanded when they arrive.•Your dealer must set the compander for both the transmit sideand the receive side in order for the compander to operate.•On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears on thedisplay for when the compader activates.This background feature allows higher clarity of signals,avoiding excessive noise and interference. This feature is notused on digital channels, as they are not susceptible to noiseand interference.
51PTT IDPTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which sent eachtime the PTT switch is pressed.Note: PTT ID can be made only in FM Operation.If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmittedwhen you press the PTT switch.If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when yourelease the PTT switch.If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you pressand release the PTT switch.BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)If set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit on aconventional channel if it is already in use. Under thesecircumstances, use a different channel or wait until thechannel becomes free.However, if BCL Override has also been programmed, youcan transmit overtop of the current signal:1Press and hold the PTT switch.•If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.2Release the PTT switch, then press and hold the PTTswitch again within half a second.3Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normaltransmission.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATIONThis KENWOOD transceiver has been tested 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-xxxx-00

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