Kenwood TK-3230 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIoN MANUAl UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3230 © B62-1976-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02...
- Page 2 We are grateful for your purchase of this Kenwood product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Your Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is called a “transceiver”, meaning “transmitter & receiver”. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications.
- Page 3 FCC L iCense nFormaTion Your Kenwood radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 601.
- Page 4 oTiCes To The This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
- Page 5 For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Kenwood’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
- Page 6 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 part.
- Page 7 • 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.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents UNPACKING AND CHECKING EqUIPMENT ......1 ............1 upplied ccessories PREPARATION ................2 ............2 Attery recAutions ........7 nstAlling emoving the Attery ...........8 hArging the Attery ........9 nstAlling emoving the ......10 nstAlling emoving ptionAl ccessories ORIENTATION ................. 11 ................12 isplAy GETTING STARTED ..............13 CHANNEL FREqUENCY SETUP ..........15 qUIET TALK/ DIGITAL qUIET TALK ........16 SCANNING THE CHANNELS ..........17... - Page 9 ................38 .................39 uper ..............40 isplAy Acklight ................41 ense ..............41 imer ..............42 Attery Aver ............43 Attery evel ndicAtor ..........45 ncoming otificAtion (Bcl) ..........46 hAnnel ockout ................46 ...............47 eset imer RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER ..........48 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............49 MENUS ..................50 qT TONES/ DqT CODES ............52 CHANNEL FREqUENCIES .............54 SPECIFICATIONS ..............55 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........56...
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Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Equipment
Unpacking and checking eqUipment Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. -
Page 11: Preparation
Attery recAutionS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by Kenwood. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the lifespan of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. - Page 12 Information concerning the Li-ion 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. DANGER •...
- Page 13 DANGER Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct • sunlight! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
- Page 14 DANGER • 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.
- Page 15 ■ Using the Li-ion Battery pack • Charge the battery pack before using it. • To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location. •...
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Page 16: Ack
nStAlling emoving the Attery The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 8}. Average battery pack life using low power : 18 hours (Battery Saver : off) Average battery pack life using high power : 14 hours (Battery Saver : off) •... - Page 17 hArging the Attery Initial charging of the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal.
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Page 18: Belt Clip
Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. Charger • The indicator lights red and terminals charging starts. -
Page 19: A Ccessories
nStAlling emoving ptionAl cceSSorieS Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: • KMC-17 Speaker-Microphone • KMC-21 Speaker-Microphone • KHS-22 Headset • EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone •... -
Page 20: Orientation
orientation Antenna LED Indicator Indicates the Power switch/ MENU key transceiver Volume control Press to perform various status. Turn clockwise to functions. Press and switch the power hold while switching the ON and counter- power ON to enter clockwise to Setting Mode. -
Page 21: D Isplay
iSplAy Icon Description Appears when VOX is activated. Appears when using low transmit power. Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code. Appears when making or receiving a selcall. Displays the approximate battery power remaining. Blinks when the battery power is low, while transmitting. -
Page 22: Getting Started
getting Started q Switch the Power ON. Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise. • A confirmation tone sounds, the LCD lights up momentarily, then the current channel number is displayed. To switch the transceiver power OFF, turn the Power switch/ Volume control fully counterclockwise, until a click sounds. - Page 23 • When you receive a call on your selected channel, you will hear audio from the speaker and the LED will light green. • To use a signaling code, refer to “QUIET TALK/ {page 16} DIGITAL QUIET TALK” r Make a Call. Press the MON key to make sure the channel is not in use {page 19}.
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Page 24: Channel Frequency Setup
channeL freqUency SetUp You can change the default frequency of each channel: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the transceiver ON. Press the key to select a channel. •... -
Page 25: Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk
qUiet taLk/ digitaL qUiet taLk QT (Quiet Talk) and DQT (Digital Quiet Talk) are functions that reject signals from undesired parties that are using the same channel as you. You will hear audio from the speaker only when you receive a signal that contains a tone or code matching the one set up on the channel you are using. -
Page 26: Scanning The Channels
Scanning the channeLS You can scan the transceiver channels to search for a signal. When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel, it proceeds to check whether or not its QT/ DQT setting matches that which is set up on your transceiver (if you have set a channel with QT/ DQT). -
Page 27: R Evert C Hannel
To begin scanning: Press and hold the key for 1 second. • “ ” appears on the display. When a signal is detected and the QT/ DQT matches, the channel number appears on the display and blinks. When the signal is no longer present, the transceiver waits for 5 seconds before scanning continues. -
Page 28: Monitoring A Channel
monitoring a channeL When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to: •... -
Page 29: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)
Voice operated tranSmiSSion (VoX) Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built-in microphone. For best operation conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth. -
Page 30: Vox D Elay Ime
Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (VOX function off) or “ ” (VOX gain level 1) to “ ” (VOX gain level 5). • While adjusting the VOX Gain level, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. -
Page 31: Hile
• While adjusting the VOX Delay Time, speak into the microphone to simulate transmitting. The LED lights orange while speaking, but no signal is transmitted at this time. Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. rAnSmit nhiBit hile... - Page 32 voX p roceed You can set the transceiver to sound an alert tone when you are able to transmit (transmission is no longer inhibited). With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). Press the key to select “...
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Page 33: Privacy Talk
priVacy taLk Whereas the Quiet Talk and Digital Quiet Talk functions {page 16} allow you to ignore unwanted calls, Privacy Talk allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy. When activated, the transceiver scrambles your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to understand what you are saying. -
Page 34: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function
2-way paging fUnction FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Each transceiver has a unique ID which is used to decode signals from other callers. etup You can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2... - Page 35 lert Call alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members. You can set up a call alert tone to one of 10 types. If each party member uses a different call alert tone, it is easy to know who is making the call. Pressing the CAL key before making a call will send your call alert tone to your party members.
- Page 36 ■ c lert When the CAL key is pressed, the call alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well. To turn the Call Alert Side Tone on or off, on your own transceiver: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
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Page 37: Alling )
elcAll elective Alling A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations. Each transceiver is set up with an individual ID number for use with selcalls. There are several types of Selcalls available: Individual, Group, and Broadcast. - Page 38 Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (selcall). Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Step : Set up your own ID (ID List setting mode for Selcall) With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
- Page 39 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to return to normal operation. 6 Set up your group ID number by repeating steps 1 to 5, above. In step 3, select “ ” (group ID) instead of “ ”. • Ensure that all of your group members set up the same group ID.
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Page 40: Group Calls
Individual Calls: For example, transceiver A is calling transceiver E. Press the CAL key. Press the key to select an individual ID number (Id-05 in this example). • “ ” (individual call) represents a single station. Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID. •... - Page 41 Note: If Optional Signaling (menu “ ”) has been set to “ ” (FleetSync), you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type (menu “ ”) and Group Selcall Alert type (menu “ ”). Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from “ ”...
- Page 42 Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (0 ms), “ ” (500 ms), “ ” (1000 ms), “ ” (1500 ms), or “ ” (2000 ms). Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. ■...
- Page 43 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Note: Transceiver's individual ID number is not available for selection as PTT ID. ■ ptt id S When the PTT switch is pressed and/or released, a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID is transmitted.
- Page 44 ■ m Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief moment, after a signal has been received. This prevents interference with the PTT ID signal. To set the hold time: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
- Page 45 ■ c id d Aller iSplAy When the transceiver receives a PTT ID signal, the caller ID of that signal appears on the display, along with the icon, so you know who is making the call. To turn Caller ID Display on or off: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
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Page 46: Operating Features
operating featUreS rAnSmit oWer You can adjust the transmit power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting high power will allow you to transmit further, in case the other party is too far away for low power usage. To change the transmit power: Press the MENU key 3 times. -
Page 47: Ompander
ompAnder The compander (compressor/expander) allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noise and interference. When activated, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive. Press the MENU key 4 times. Press the key to select “... -
Page 48: Uper Ock
Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the transceiver keys. • icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked. uper You can lock the MENU, CAL*, , and/or keys, and disable the Setting Mode. - Page 49 iSplAy Acklight You can set the display backlight to remain off, remain on, or turn on when you press any key other than the PTT switch (auto). When set to auto, the backlight remains on for 5 seconds after pressing a key, before turning off again. To select the backlight setting: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU (for approximately 1 second) key while turning the...
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Page 50: Out Imer
enSe You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone. To select the mic sense: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). Press the key to select “... - Page 51 key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). Press the key to select “ ”. Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (3 minutes) or “ ” (10 minutes). Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
- Page 52 Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (battery saver on) or “ ” (battery saver off). Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 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.
- Page 53 key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). Press the key to select “ ”. Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (battery level indicator on) or “ ” (battery level indicator off). Press the MENU key to exit the selection.
- Page 54 ncoming otificAtion Note: To use Incoming Call Notification, you must set up a QT tone or a DQT code {page 16}. Incoming Call Notification is used to inform you of when a call is being received. When activated, a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signaling matches.
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Page 55: Hannel Ockout
(Bcl) hAnnel ockout This function is used in order to prevent transmitting on a channel that somebody else is currently using. When turned ON, a beep sounds when you press the PTT switch while another party is using the channel, and you cannot transmit. To turn BCL on or off: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). -
Page 56: One Ode Eset Imer
Press the MENU key then press to select “ ” (beep tone on) or “ ” (beep tone off). Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. eSet imer This function returns the transceiver to the channel display... -
Page 57: Resetting The Transceiver
reSetting the tranSceiVer At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. (Default values are listed on pages 50 ~ 51.) To reset the transceiver: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON. -
Page 58: Optional Accessories
optionaL acceSSorieS KNB-46L (Li-ion battery pack) KSC-37 (Rapid charger) KMC-17 (Speaker-microphone) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) KBH-14 (Belt clip) KHS-22 (Headset) -
Page 59: Menus
menUS Name Settings Default Ref. Pg Display Channel 1 01 ~ 56 Frequency Setting Channel 2 01 ~ 56 Frequency Setting OFF/ FS Optional Signaling (FleetSync) Individual Selcall OFF/ 1 ~ 10 Alert Group Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 Incoming Call OFF/ ON (Tone) Notification... - Page 60 Name Settings Default Ref. Pg Display OFF/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ Mute Hold Time 20 (2000)/ 25 (2500 ms) Caller ID Display OFF/ ON Mode Reset Timer OFF/ 10/ 30 sec 10 sec Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min 3 min Busy Channel OFF/ ON...
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Page 61: Qt Tones/ Dqt Codes
qt toneS/ dqt codeS Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. 67.0 Hz 107.2 Hz 167.9 Hz 71.9 Hz 110.9 Hz 173.8 Hz 74.4 Hz 114.8 Hz 179.9 Hz 77.0 Hz 118.8 Hz 186.2 Hz 79.7 Hz 123.0 Hz 192.8 Hz 82.5 Hz 127.3 Hz... - Page 62 Display DQT Code Display DQT Code Display DQT Code DQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445N DQT 02 025N DQT 30 205N DQT 58 464N DQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465N DQT 04 031N DQT 32 226N DQT 60 466N...
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Page 63: Channel Frequencies
channeL freqUencieS Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Number (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) 464.5000 461.3125 466.1625 464.5500 461.3375 466.1875 (CH 1) 467.7625 461.3625 466.2125 467.8125 462.7625 466.2375 467.8500 462.7875 466.2625 467.8750 462.8125 466.2875 467.9000 462.8375 466.3125 467.9250 462.8625 466.3375 (CH 2) 461.0375 462.8875... -
Page 64: Specifications
SpecificationS 500 mW RF output power High 1.5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm Operating voltage 3.7 V Dimensions 52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm (projections not included) (2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches) Weight (with KNB-46L) 155 g (5.5 oz) -
Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide
troUBLeShooting gUide Problem Solution Cannot turn • The battery pack may be dead. the transceiver Recharge or replace the battery pack. power ON. • The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install it again. Battery power •... - Page 66 Problem Solution You cannot • Verify and set your transceiver ID make a selcall. (Own, Group, All). You cannot • Optional Signaling is set to "FS receive calls (FleetSync)". Change the setting to except selcalls. "oF (OFF)". You cannot transmit even by pressing the PTT switch.