Kenwood FreeTalk XL Instruction Manual
Kenwood FreeTalk XL Instruction Manual

Kenwood FreeTalk XL Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER (TK-3101)
FreeTalk XL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-1075-20 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF FM TRANSCEIVER (TK-3101) ™ FreeTalk XL KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1075-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU! We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD transceiver. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. KENWOOD MEANS WIRELESS Founded more than 50 years ago, KENWOOD’s Car and Home Audio products are in demand around the world.
  • Page 3 5 miles (8 km) in open areas (refer to the chart below for talk ranges). This KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation. e l i...
  • Page 4 FCC LICENSE INFORMATION Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Personal Radio Service frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 574.
  • Page 5 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 commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ....1 Supplied Accessories ........1 PREPARATION ..........3 Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack .... 3 Installing the Antenna ........4 Installing the Belt Clip ........4 Installing the Cover over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks.......... 5 Installing the (Optional) Speaker/ Microphone ..
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. Supplied Accessories y t i p i l...
  • Page 9 Antenna AC adaptor Battery charger Speaker/ microphone NiCd Battery Speaker/ microphone locking bracket pack (KNB-14) jack cover Belt clip Screw set...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION Installing/ Removing the NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 16}. Average battery pack life: • KNB-14 (supplied): 8 hours • KNB-15A (optional): 10 hours Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time.
  • Page 11: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the Antenna 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.
  • Page 12: Installing The Cover Over The Speaker/Microphone Jacks

    Installing the Cover over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks If you are not using a Speaker/ microphone speaker/ microphone, install jack cover 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.
  • Page 13: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED e e e e e r r r r r t t t t t Antenna Microphone Speaker Speaker/ q q q q q microphone jacks w w w w w q q q q q PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
  • Page 14: Operating Basics

    OPERATING BASICS 1 Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise. • A beep sounds. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing and holding the Monitor key, then rotating the Power switch/ Volume control. 3 Rotate the Channel selector to choose your desired channel.
  • Page 15: Quiet Talk (Qt)

    QUIET TALK (QT) QT allows you to hear only signals on your channel which are coded to match your transceiver. When a received signal has a code different from the one set up in your transceiver, squelch will not open and you will not hear the signal.
  • Page 16: Qt Tone Setup

    QT Tone Setup Note: Refer to the signalling codes listed in the table on page 8. When selecting a single digit number (0 ~ 9), always use 2 digits (00 ~ 09). When you are confirming the selected signalling number, there is a short pause between the 10’s digit and the 1’s digit.
  • Page 17 4 Press the PTT switch to select the 10’s digit of the signalling number. • Each time you press the PTT switch, a beep sounds and the 10’s digit of the signalling number changes. There are a total of 4 different numbers (0 ~ 3).
  • Page 18 i t c • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • – • – • • – • • • – • • • • Note: To select “0”, press and hold the PTT switch until a 1 second tone sounds (approximately 2 seconds).
  • Page 19 9 Press the Monitor key again to confirm the beep pattern of the selected signalling number. 10 Repeat steps 3 to 9 to set up another channel. Example of setting up a channel with QT tone no. 01: 1 After entering QT tone setup mode, select channel 1. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch until a 1 second tone sounds, to select 0 for the 10’s digit (approximately 2 seconds).
  • Page 20: Channel Setting Confirmation

    CHANNEL SETTING CONFIRMATION You can confirm the signalling code settings that are programmed in your transceiver. Note: After confirming a setting, you must turn the power OFF and then ON again so the transceiver can operate normally. There is a short pause between the confirmation of the 10’s digit and the confirmation of the 1’s digit.
  • Page 21: Reference Table

    Reference Table i t t Emergency Channel: Use the emergency channel only for the purpose of soliciting or rendering assistance to a traveler, or for communicating in an emergency pertaining to the immediate safety of life or the immediate protection of property. This channel is used by certain organizations during emergency situations, and may not necessarily be monitored.
  • Page 22: Transceiver Functions

    TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS Time-out Timer (TOT) The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any single person from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound.
  • Page 23: Charging The Nicd Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. CAUTION: DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED.
  • Page 24 1 Plug the AC adaptor cable into the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 3 Slide the NiCd battery pack or the transceiver equipped with a NiCd battery pack into the charging slot.
  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can use the following accessories with your transceiver: • KNB-14: Standard Battery (7.2 V/ 600 mAh) • KNB-15A: Long Life Battery (7.2 V/ 1100 mAh) • KSC-15: Regular Battery Charger • KSC-16: Rapid Battery Charger • KSC-21R: Refreshable Rapid Battery Charger •...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • • e l l . y l t i l y l t • • t l l...

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