Kenwood USA 437200 VHF FM Transceiver User Manual TK 2000 Instruction Manual

Kenwood USA Corporation VHF FM Transceiver TK 2000 Instruction Manual

TK-2000 Instruction Manual

VHF FM TRANSCEIVERTK-2000TK-U100(V)UHF FM TRANSCEIVERTK-3000TK-U100(U)INSTRUCTION MANUAL© B62-2229-00 (K, M, C)09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00Thank YouWe are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications. noTices To The user◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters 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, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.PrecauTions• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack.• Do not use options not specified by Kenwood.• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off.• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable.• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack.• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.• For safety reasons, we recommend that the AC adapter (for the battery charger) should be connected to an easily accessible AC socket.Turn 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. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.• Near persons using pacemakers.• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your Kenwood dealer.• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.• Do not carry the battery pack with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals.• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same type. • When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.Information concerning the battery pack:The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames 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 flame.• 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-necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. 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 flame.• Do not leave the battery near fire, 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 flame. • Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• Do not charge the battery near fire 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 flame.• Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• 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 flame.• Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• 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 flame.• 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 flow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• 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 flame.• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.• 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 leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame.• 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 flame.One or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
unPackinG anD checkinG eQuiPMenTCarefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, file a claim with the carrier immediately.suPPlieD accessories• Antenna ..................................................................................1• Battery charger/ AC adapter ...................................................1• Li-ion Battery pack (KNB-63L) ...............................................1• Speaker/ microphone jack cover ............................................1• Belt clip ...................................................................................1• Screw set• 3 x 6 mm ................................................................................ 1• Instruction manual ..................................................................1PreParaTioninsTallinG/ reMovinG The BaTTerY Pack◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.Lock lever1 To install the battery pack, align the base of the battery pack with the transceiver, then press the battery pack into place until the lock lever is secure.Lock lever2 To remove the battery pack, push the lock lever up, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver.insTallinG The anTennaAntenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance.insTallinG The BelT cliPBelt clip1 Remove the battery pack, as described above.2 To install the belt clip, align the guides of the belt clip with the grooves on the rear of the battery pack, then slide the belt clip into place until the lock lever is secure.Lock lever 3 To remove the belt clip, push the lock lever towards the transceiver while sliding the belt clip up.insTallinG The cover over The sPeaker/ MicroPhone JacksSpeaker/ microphone jack cover If you are not using a speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the speaker/ microphone jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw.Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cover.charGinG The BaTTerY PackThe battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of the charger.2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.• Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals.• The indicator lights red and charging begins.4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger.• It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.• When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.Note:◆ When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is either defective or the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger.◆ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.orienTaTion Channel selector Rotate to change the operating channel.• If your dealer has set the [S-Selector] function, rotate the Channel selector and select the “S” position to begin scanning. LED indicator Refer to the LED Indicator Status table. Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch the transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level. PTT (Push to Talk) switch Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit. Side key Press to activate its programmable function. Speaker/ microphone jacks Insert the speaker/ microphone or headset plug into this jack.ProGraMMaBle auXiliarY FuncTionsYour dealer can program the Side key each with one of the following functions. ■ NoneNo function has been programmed.■ AutodialDTMF Autodial allows you to make a private call to another party.■ MonitorMomentarily press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.■ Monitor MomentaryPress and hold this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Release the key to return to normal operation.■ ScanPress this key to start scanning the transceiver channels.■ S-Selector (Scan)Rotate the Channel selector and select the “S” position to begin scanning.■ Squelch OffMomentarily press this key to hear background noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation.■ Squelch Off MomentaryPress and hold this key to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation.Basic oPeraTions1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON.• A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer.2 Press the key programmed with the Monitor or Squelch Off function to hear background noise, then rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.3 Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel.• When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audio from the speaker.4 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone using your normal speaking voice.• Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your lips.5 Release the PTT switch to receive.Note: When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound.LED Indicator StatusIndicator Color MeaningLights red TransmittingLights green Receiving a callAlternates red and green VOX gain level adjustment modeBlinks red Battery power is low while transmittingBlinks green Scanningvoice oPeraTeD TransMission (voX)VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature must first be activated by your dealer, and can only be used if you are using a supported headset. This function can be turned off for specific channels by your dealer.To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:1 Connect the headset to the transceiver .• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side key while turning the transceiver power ON.3 Continue to hold the Side key until a beep sounds.• The LED indicator alternates betwee red and green.4 Release the Side key.5 Rotate the Channel selector clockwise to increase the VOX gain level and counterclockwise to decrease the VOX gain level.• The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 and OFF (select the “11” ~ “S” position)• While speaking into the transceiver, the LED will light orange when you reach a VOX gain level that recognizes your voice.6 Press and hold the Side key for 2 seconds to save the setting.• A beep will sound.7 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate VOX.Note: If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is configured to a higher, more sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver to start transmission.BackGrounD oPeraTionsTiMe-ouT TiMer (ToT)The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the duration programmed by your dealer (default is 1 minute), transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.BaTTerY saverWhen activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used after no signal is present and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds. When a signal is received or an operation is performed, Battery Saver turns off.Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash green when receiving a QT/DQT signal which does not match the QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.low BaTTerY warninGWhile operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning sounds an alert tone every 30 seconds and the LED indicator blinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.BusY channel lockouT (Bcl)When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on a channel that is already in use. Pressing the PTT switch will cause an alert tone to sound and the transceiver will not transmit. Release the PTT switch to stop the tone.Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT or DQT signaling.QT/ DQT siGnalinGQT/ DQT is used to segregate talk groups, so users only hear calls from their own group. AntennaMicrophoneSpeakerBattery PackCharging slot Indicator
Radio FRequency eneRgy SaFety inFoRmationThis Kenwood transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.• FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute.• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992)• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992)This Kenwood transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric & Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The transceiver has been designed for and is classied for Occupational Use Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded.• While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes.• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time.• Use only the specied antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by Kenwood.Use only Kenwood authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Kenwood recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlled environment RF exposure limits.To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observe and adhere to the above points.Electromagnetic Interference CompatibilityElectronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause interference to such equipment.• Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.• Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2546-00

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