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KENWOOD CORPORATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TK-2160/TK-3160-1
THANK YOU!
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver
will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be
pleased with the quality and features of this product.
NOTICES TO THE USER
WARNING:
GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE
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TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.
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REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.
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DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, ETC.).
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TURN OFF YOUR TRANSCEIVER WHILE TAKING ON FUEL, OR WHILE PARKED IN GASOLINE SERVICE
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STATIONS.
SAFETY:
It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.
WARNING:
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations.
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.
FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
  • Page 2: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only): The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
  • Page 3: Installing/ Removing The Optional Battery Pack

    KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 Installing/ Removing the Optional Battery Pack PREPARATION The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. CAUTION: DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE ◆...
  • Page 4: Installing The Antenna

    KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 Installing the Antenna 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. Installing the Belt Clip 1 Remove the two screws from the rear of the transceiver, then remove the small, plastic black covering that was held in place.
  • Page 5: Installing The Optional Speaker/ Microphone

    KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 Installing the Cap over the Speaker/Microphone Jacks If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone, install the cap over the SP/MIC jacks using the supplied screw. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the SP/MIC jacks with the cap or the cap or the speaker/microphone connector.
  • Page 6: Getting Acquainted

    KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 GETTING ACQUAINTED Knob Lock/ NO. Name Description Non Lock Power SW (CCW:Power OFF) Power switch/ Lock/ Non Lock Audio Volume adjuster Volume control Channel Selector Selector switch Lock Switch Fig. 1 Left Side Fig.2 Front <Left side>...
  • Page 7 KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 TERMINAL SP/MIC jacks SP/MIC covering for blindfold mode of resin is possible. NO. Name Description PTT/RXD PTT input / Serial data input MIC input MIC IN To internal MIC OPTDET Option Detect 5V output Audio Earth...
  • Page 8 KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 Appearance Appearance with KNB-24L...
  • Page 9: Operating Basics

    KENWOOD CORPORATION FCC ID: ALH36413110/ALH36423110 OPERATING BASICS ATING BASICS Switching Power ON/OFF ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF.

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