Kenwood TK-2170 Series Function Reference

Kenwood TK-2170 Series Function Reference

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TK-2170/ TK-3170/
TK-2170/ TK-3170/
TK-3173
TK-3173
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© Kenwood Corporation
1.01
July, 2005
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  • Page 1 Function Reference (FUNC) TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 TK-3173 Version: 1.01 Last Updated: July, 2005 Language: English Type: © Kenwood Corporation...
  • Page 2 Kenwood Corporation does not warrant quality and performance of the software described in this technical document and relevant in-depth manuals to conform to the applicability of any use, and Kenwood Corporation shall be free from liability for any defects, damage or loss, or from any warranty to anything other than expressly described in this technical document and relevant in-depth manuals.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BASIC FUNCTIONS .........1 SOUNDS..........19 Functions and Panel Layout ......1 Tone Pattern ..........19 1.1.1 Model List............1 4.1.1 Power-on Tone..........19 1.1.2 TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173......1 4.1.2 Control Tone ..........19 Zone Description..........2 4.1.3 Warning Tone..........20 4.1.4 Locator Tone ..........
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 11 TALK AROUND ........34 14.2.18 Voice Scrambler ...........43 14.2.19 Scrambler Code..........43 11.1 Conventional Group........34 11.2 Trunking System (TK-3173 only)....34 15 LTR TRUNKING ........44 11.2.1 Talk Around Busy Channel Lockout .....35 11.2.2 Talk Around Key ...........35 15.1 Zone ..............44 15.1.1 Zone Name ...........44 15.1.2...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 16 SIGNALING ..........55 18.3.4 Alert Tone (Individual Call) (Conventional)..........70 16.1 QT/DQT Decode/ Encode......55 18.3.5 Alert Tone (Group Call) (Conventional)..70 18.3.6 Transpond (Conventional)......71 16.1.1 QT/DQT with STE 18.3.7 Code (Trunking) (TK-3173 only) ....71 (Squelch Tail Eliminator) ......55 18.3.8 Transpond/ Alert Tone (Trunking) 16.2 Optional Signaling.........
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 20.5 Long Message Function ........94 21.6.6 Dropout Delay Time........112 21.6.7 Dwell Time ..........112 20.5.1 Sending a Long Message ......94 21.6.8 Lookback ............113 20.5.2 Receiving a Long Message ......94 21.6.9 Scan Type...........113 20.5.3 Long Message on Data Zone-CH/GID..95 21.6.10 Revert CH/GID Display.......113 20.6 Stack..............95 21.6.11 Priority-channel Stop Tone ......113 20.6.1...
  • Page 7 CONTENTS 26 VOICE SCRAMBLER ......124 26.1 Configuring the Voice Scrambler ....124 26.1.1 Scrambler (Built-in Scrambler) ....124 26.1.2 Scrambler Status Memory (Built-in Scrambler) ........124 26.1.3 Scrambler (Optional Scrambler)....125 26.1.4 Scrambler Status Memory (Optional Scrambler) ........125 FUNC (K)/Ver. 1.01 Confidential Index...
  • Page 9 About this Manual Table 1 Comparison List for New/Old Function Names This In-depth manual describes the functions of the TK- New Name Old Name 2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 transceivers and how to 2-tone 2 Tone configure the various functions. 3 Reference Levels 3 Point Adjustments Adjustment 5 Reference Levels...
  • Page 10 Receiver's variable carrier oscillator Acknowledgement Start of Text ANI Board Automatic Numbering Identification Board Switch Antenna Talk Around AQUA Kenwood's audio signal processing IC Telephone Auxiliary Tone Operated Relay Busy Channel Lockout Time-out Timer Beginning of Transmission Transmission, Transmitter Channel...
  • Page 11 About Trademark ® ® FleetSync and FleetSync II are registered trademarks of Kenwood Corporation. ® is a trademark or a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® ® ® Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, ® Windows XP and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    Model List TK-2170/ TK-3170 and TK-3173 have the following variations. The antenna is an optional part. A user must procure and install the following antenna or antenna recommended by Kenwood if an antenna is required. Table 1-1 Model List Model Optional...
  • Page 14: Zone Description

    1 BASIC FUNCTIONS Zone Description PTT Switch Press the PTT switch to talk. Side 1 Key Zone Data Press the Side 1 key to activate the assigned function. Side 2 Key Conventional Group Conventional Data Group Press the Side 2 key to activate the assigned function. Conventional Data Group...
  • Page 15: Transmit And Receive Frequency

    1 BASIC FUNCTIONS Transmit and Receive Configuration using KPG-101D Frequency • Configuring the Transmit Power (Low or High) for each channel (Refer to FPRG 6.4.9 Transmit Power.) This is a frequency pair used for transmitting and • Configuring the Transmit Power (High or Low) for receiving data.
  • Page 16 1 BASIC FUNCTIONS Transceiver Operation Table 1-6 Key Operation Follow the procedure below to change the Squelch Operation Level. Increments or decrements the displayed 1. Press the Squelch Level key. digit and confirms the Squelch Level Selector * If the List Selection Key (Selector) is The “...
  • Page 17: Compander

    1 BASIC FUNCTIONS Compander Table 1-7 Unavailable Keys while Key Lock is Enabled This function improves the quality of the received audio Configuration Inoperable Keys signal by reducing the amount of electrical noise. Selector The function is used to improve the S/N ratio of voice Front Key Front Key communications by compressing the audio at the...
  • Page 18: Keypad Operation

    1 BASIC FUNCTIONS 1.10 Keypad Operation Configuration using KPG-101D • Configuring the Keypad Operation (Refer to FPRG 6.8.2 General Tab - Keypad Operation.) Keypad operation can be configured for the user preference. A frequently used function can be configured for access via the keypad.
  • Page 19: Battery Saver

    1 BASIC FUNCTIONS 1.13 Battery Saver 1.14 Mode Reset Timer Battery Saver turns Off the receiver circuits periodically to Mode Reset Timer is used to exit from Special Mode or reduce battery consumption. reset other statuses. The transceiver receives intermittently in the following There are several Special Modes in the transceiver.
  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    2 BASIC OPERATION Turning the Transceiver ON/ The transceiver is turned ON, emits Power-on Tone for 500 ms and “PASSWORD” appears on the LCD. (Refer to 5.1 Transceiver Password on page 24.) 2.1.1 Turning the Transceiver ON The transceiver can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the Power switch.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    2 BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Configuration using KPG-101D • Assigning functions to the Selector and PF keys (Refer to FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.) The volume level is increased when the Volume control is turned clockwise and the level is decreased when the Volume control is turned counterclockwise.
  • Page 22: Channel Entry

    2 BASIC OPERATION Channel Entry Table 2-1 Key Operation Operation Channel Entry can be used to directly change the Increments or decrements the Selector CH/GID. CH/GID A CH/GID number in the current zone can be selected by The transceiver exits from the Side 1 entering numbers after pressing the Channel Entry key.
  • Page 23: Direct Ch/Gid

    2 BASIC OPERATION Direct CH/GID Direct CH/GID is used to jump to a programmed CH/GID with a single press of a key. The transceiver can jump to the CH/GID in a different zone instantly. Direct CH/GID can be changed using the PF key if Returning to the Previous CH/GID Operator Selectable is enabled by using KPG-101D.
  • Page 24: Receive

    2 BASIC OPERATION Receive 2.10 Transmit 2.9.1 Conventional Group 2.10.1 Conventional Group The transceiver can communicate with the receiving party The transceiver sends the programmed QT/DQT code if only if the received QT/DQT code matches the configured the PTT switch is pressed. If the sent QT/DQT code QT/DQT code.
  • Page 25: Transmitting With Talk Around

    2 BASIC OPERATION 2.11 Transmitting with Transceiver Operation Talk Around 1. Select a Zone-Group ID to be used. (Refer to 2.4 Changing the Zone on page 9, 2.5 Changing the CH/GID on page 9.) This function allows a user to communicate with another 2.
  • Page 26: Display

    3 DISPLAY Transmit LED The transceiver has the following displays and indicators: Busy LED The Transmit LED lights red when the transceiver starts Transmit LED transmitting the following signals: • The transceiver sends a carrier. Backlight • The transceiver sends data in PC Mode, Firmware Programming Mode or Clone Mode.
  • Page 27: Lcd

    Figure 3-2 Available Alphanumeric Digits and Item Configuration Symbols for the Display Zone-name Text Length 3 The following items can be configured for the LCD: Zone Name KENWOOD • Zone Name CH/GID Name CH 1 • Zone-name Text Length •...
  • Page 28: Channel Name

    3 DISPLAY 3.4.3 Channel Name 3.4.6 Power-on Text Channel Name can be used to assign a name to a Power-on Text can be used to display characters when channel. the transceiver is turned ON. A maximum of 8 alphanumeric digits can be configured The message configured for Power-on Text appears for 2 for each channel.
  • Page 29: Icons

    3 DISPLAY Icons Icons Function • Battery Indicator Icon This icon indicates the status of the The LCD has the following icons. battery. Table 3-3 Icon List Icons Function 3.5.1 Battery Status/ Battery Warning • Priority Channel Icon This icon represents a Priority Channel. •...
  • Page 30 3 DISPLAY Battery Warning Operation The transceiver always monitors the battery voltage level. When the battery voltage is lowered to the warning voltage level, the LED blinks red. Always Furthermore, the transceiver transmits below the transmission restricted voltage level, a continuous beep sounds while transmitting.
  • Page 31: Sounds

    4 SOUNDS Tone Pattern 4.1.1 Power-on Tone The transceiver emits this tone when the transceiver is Following tones can be configured for the transceiver. turned ON. Table 4-1 Tone List Table 4-2 Power-on Tone List Description and Tone Type Function Description Tone Names The transceiver emits this tone when...
  • Page 32: Warning Tone

    4 SOUNDS Function Description Function Description The transceiver emits this tone if a The transceiver emits this tone if the repeater is available in Free System Battery Warning Tone battery voltage reaches the battery Ringer Tone Ringback Mode in LTR Trunked warning level.
  • Page 33: Sidetone

    4 SOUNDS Minimum Volume 4.1.5 Sidetone The transceiver emits this tone if a communication is This function can be used to limit the minimum volume established or the transceiver finishes transmitting. level if the Volume control is turned to its lowest level. Table 4-6 Sidetone List With this function, a user can hear communication even if the Volume control is unintentionally turned to its lowest...
  • Page 34: Alert Tone Pattern

    4 SOUNDS Alert Tone Pattern PTT Release Tone This function can be used to configure the Alert Tone The PTT Release Tone function notifies a user that pattern when the transceiver receives a DTMF, 2-tone or communication has ended and the PTT switch was FleetSync call.
  • Page 35: Ptt Proceed Tone

    4 SOUNDS PTT Proceed Tone Proceed Tone Delay Time The transceiver emits this tone if communication is This function can be used to control the caller’s speaker possible after the PTT switch is pressed. The transceiver to emit the PTT Proceed Tone after the configured can be configured to emit the PTT Proceed Tone.
  • Page 36: Password Function

    5 PASSWORD FUNCTION The transceiver has a password function to protect the Table 5-1 Key Operation transceiver operation and configuration of data. Operation Increases or decreases the displayed Selector number (0 to 9). The “PASSWORD” appears on the Side 1 display.
  • Page 37: Read Authorization Password

    5 PASSWORD FUNCTION Read Authorization Table 5-2 Key Operation Password Operation Increases or decreases the displayed Selector number (0 to 9). This function prevents configuration data or operating frequencies from being read by unauthorized persons. Side 1 Exits from the current mode. When data is read by using KPG-101D from the Password Confirmation transceiver configured with a Read Authorization...
  • Page 38: Overwrite Password

    5 PASSWORD FUNCTION Overwrite Password Starting Clone Mode Operation This function prevents configuration data or operating frequencies from being overwritten by unauthorized persons. Selector When data is written by using KPG-101D to the 1st digit entry transceiver configured with an Overwrite Password, the Overwrite Password must be entered on a PC.
  • Page 39: Embedded Message Function

    6 EMBEDDED MESSAGE FUNCTION Embedded Message This function can be used to embed a text message (alphanumeric text) in the transceiver. with Password Embedded Message with Password can be used to store a maximum of 64 alphanumeric digits in the transceiver. Embedded Message The transceiver-specific information, such as its serial number, control code and configuration data file name...
  • Page 40: Communication Port

    7 COMMUNICATION PORT A function can be assigned to each COM port of the transceiver. COM port 0, COM port 1 The TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 has the following 2 communication ports: • 2-pin connector is used for the COM port 0. •...
  • Page 41: Key Assignment

    8 KEY ASSIGNMENT Various functions can be assigned to the Selector and Function Name Description PF keys. When the Autodial key is pressed, a user can select the DTMF code Configuration using KPG-101D configured in the DTMF Autodial List. Autodial The transceiver sends the DTMF code •...
  • Page 42 8 KEY ASSIGNMENT Function Name Description Function Name Description When the Home CH/GID key is When the Squelch Off Momentary key pressed, the transceiver jumps to the is pressed and held, the transceiver Home CH/GID Squelch Off configured Home CH/GID. (Refer to 2.7 unmutes and received audio can be Momentary...
  • Page 43: Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    9 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) Time-out Timer (TOT) is used to restrict the continuous Configuration using KPG-101D transmission time. • Configuring the TOT Pre-alert Tone (Refer to This function prevents a user from occupying a channel FPRG 6.2.8 TOT Pre-alert.) for a long period of time when the channel is shared with other users.
  • Page 44: Trunking System (Tk-3173 Only)

    9 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) Trunking System (TK-3173 only) The following timers relevant to Time-out Timer functions can be configured in a Trunking System: • Time-out Timer (Dispatch) • Time-out Timer (Telephone) 9.2.1 Time-out Timer (Dispatch) The Time-out Timer (Dispatch) is the maximum continuous transmission time to communicate using the Dispatch ID.
  • Page 45: Busy Channel Lockout

    10 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 10.1 Busy Channel Lockout This function automatically restricts the transmission so as not to interfere with other communications. If a user transmits on a channel while other groups are using the same channel, the user may interfere with communications.
  • Page 46 11 TALK AROUND 11.2 Trunking System This function allows a user to communicate with another transceiver directly without using a repeater. (TK-3173 only) If Talk Around is available on the channel, the transceiver transmits on the transmit frequency of the home repeater with Encode ID configured for the selected zone.
  • Page 47 11 TALK AROUND Configuration using KPG-101D 11.2.2 Talk Around Key • Configuring the Talk Around (Refer to FPRG Talk Around key can be used to enable or disable the 6.6.12 Talk Around.) Talk Around key operation in Trunking System. • Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to 6.8 This function can be used to prevent the Talk Around Key Assignment.)
  • Page 48 12 PTT ID PTT ID is the identification code sent when the PTT Configuration using KPG-101D switch is pressed and/or released. • Configuring the Beginning of Transmit (Refer to By using this ID, the dispatcher can identify the caller FPRG 6.7.2 Common Page 2 Tab - Beginning of without asking the user for their name.
  • Page 49 12 PTT ID 12.3 Restricted ID in Table 12-2 Timing To Transmit PTT ID (FleetSync Configured for PTT ID Type) Talk Around PTT ID Timing To Transmit PTT ID This function disables the PTT ID transmission in No PTT ID is transmitted. Talk Around Mode even if the PTT switch is pressed or Transceiver sends Fleet (Own) and ID (Own) released.
  • Page 50 13 TRANSPOND 13.3 Conventional Group This function allows the receiving party to send the acknowledge message after the transceiver receives a call. The transceiver also transmits the Transpond Tone when the Acknowledge is sent. 13.3.1 Clear to Transpond Using this function, a user can confirm a transceiver is within communication range.
  • Page 51 14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP 14.1.2 Data Zone-channel Conventional Groups are groups of Simplex and Semi- duplex Conventional Channels. A zone can be configured for Conventional Group by Data Zone-channel can be used to separate channels for using KPG-101D. data communications from channels for voice communications.
  • Page 52 14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP 14.1.5 Optional Signaling 14.1.9 TOT Rekey Time Decode Condition The TOT Rekey Time can be used to configure the duration of time from when the transmission ends by the Carrier Decode or QT/DQT Decode can be configured for Time-out Timer until a transmission is possible again.
  • Page 53 14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP 14.2 Channel 14.2.3 QT/DQT Decode QT/DQT is the signaling used for facilitating The following functions relating to Conventional Group communication within a group when sharing the same Channels can be configured by using KPG-101D: channel with several groups (Talk Group). (Refer to 16.1 •...
  • Page 54 14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP 14.2.7 Transmit Power 14.2.10 Busy Channel Lockout Transmit Power is the transmission power of the If a user transmits on a channel while other groups are transceiver. Low can be configured for the transmit using that channel, the user may interfere with the other power to reduce battery consumption if a repeater or the groups’...
  • Page 55 14 CONVENTIONAL GROUP 14.2.14 Scan Add 14.2.18 Voice Scrambler Scan Add can be used to add a channel to the Scan List. Voice Scrambler can be used to scramble speech to allow users to engage in private communications. (Refer Scan Add can be configured by using KPG-101D. to 26 Voice Scrambler on page 124.) Configuration using KPG-101D Voice Scrambler can be configured to be enabled or...
  • Page 56 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.1 Zone An LTR Trunked Radio System is a multiple repeater system that utilizes the LTR Trunking protocol. In LTR Trunked Radio Systems, the transceiver The following functions relevant to an LTR Trunked Radio communicates with other parties via a repeater. In this System Zone can be configured by using KPG-101D: type of system, a user can communicate automatically •...
  • Page 57 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.1.2 Scan Weight 15.1.5 Data Delay Time Scan Weight can be used to configure the duration to The Data Delay Time is the duration from when the decode the LTR ID sent from the repeater during the transceiver starts transmitting to when the transceiver scan.
  • Page 58 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.1.8 Time-out Timer (Dispatch) 15.1.12 Zone Add The Time-out Timer (Dispatch) is the maximum Zone Add can be used to add a zone to the scan list by continuous transmission time to communicate using the using KPG-101D. Dispatch ID.
  • Page 59 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.1.15 Talk Around Busy Channel Configuration using KPG-101D Lockout • Configuring the ID (Refer to FPRG 6.3.19 ID (Fix ID).) If a user transmits on a channel while other groups are • Configuring the Call Indicator (Refer to FPRG using that channel, the user may interfere with other 6.3.20 Call Indicator (Fix ID).) groups’...
  • Page 60 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.1.20 Decode ID (Block ID) 15.2.1 Encode ID/ Decode ID Decode ID (Block ID) can be used to configure the ID Encode ID is the LTR ID sent when the transceiver used for receiving only and restricting the transmission. transmits.
  • Page 61 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.2.4 Optional Signaling Note: The “ ” icon remains even if the transceiver receives another Group ID or a Group ID in which Call Indicator is enabled after the “ ” icon appears or blinks. Optional Signaling is signaling used for making an individual call.
  • Page 62 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.3 Repeater Information 15.2.11 Data A Group ID can be configured to be used for data The following functions relevant to repeaters in LTR communications or voice communications by using KPG- Trunked Radio System can be configured by using KPG- 101D.
  • Page 63 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.4 Telephone Interconnect 15.3.3 Repeater Information Table In LTR Trunked Radio System, the transceiver In LTR Trunked Radio System, the transceiver connects communicates via a repeater. to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) via Information for a maximum of 20 repeaters can be the RIC (Repeater Interconnect).
  • Page 64 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.4.2 Auto Telephone Search Configuration using KPG-101D • Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to Auto Telephone Search can be used to search for an FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.) available RIC repeater and automatically connect to the •...
  • Page 65 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.5 System Search Auto 1. Press the PTT switch while the transceiver is emitting the Intercept Tone. System Search can be used to automatically search for an available system. The transceiver may be outside of The transceiver stops emitting the Intercept the repeater service area when the PTT switch is Tone and starts emitting the System Search pressed.
  • Page 66 15 LTR TRUNKING 15.6 Clear to Talk 15.7 ARQ Mode Clear to Talk can be used to emit the Delay Tone when This function allows a user to finish data communications the transceiver accesses the repeater more than 3 times in LTR Trunked Radio System with a single link after the PTT switch is pressed.
  • Page 67 16 SIGNALING Signaling methods supported by this transceiver include Configuration using KPG-101D Optional Signaling (DTMF, 2-tone and FleetSync) and • Configuring the QT/DQT Decode (Refer to FPRG QT/DQT for making selective calls. QT/DQT is used to 6.4.5 QT/DQT Decode.) control the Mute function. •...
  • Page 68 16 SIGNALING 16.3 Signaling (Audio Control) 16.3.2 Trunking System The transceiver unmutes and emits the received audio if Signaling (Audio Control) can be used to configure the the configured conditions are satisfied. conditions for disabling the Mute function by using QT/DQT, LTR ID or Optional Signaling.
  • Page 69 16 SIGNALING 16.4 Signaling 16.5 Monitor (Optional Signaling Decode Condition) Monitor can be used to unmute and enter receive mode. The operation of Monitor varies between Conventional Group and Trunking System. Signaling (Decode) can be used to configure how to decode the Optional Signaling.
  • Page 70 16 SIGNALING 16.5.2 Transceiver Operation during If the QT/DQT Decode is configured for the current channel, a user can hear the received the Scan in Trunking System audio when the transceiver receives a signal and the QT/DQT signaling is inactive. In Trunking System, the transceiver resets the Optional Signaling and mutes only with the LTR ID.
  • Page 71 16 SIGNALING • Press the Squelch Off key while Squelch Off is Note: enabled. If the Squelch Off or Squelch Off Momentary key is pressed while the Optional Signaling is disabled, the The “ ” icon disappears. If the QT/DQT is Optional Signaling is reset and activates.
  • Page 72 17 OST OST (Operator Selectable Tone) can be used to change Configuration using KPG-101D the Decode and Encode pair of the QT/DQT signaling • Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to without changing the transmit frequency and receive FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.) frequency.
  • Page 73 17 OST 17.3 Direct OST Selecting Tone Off 1. Press and hold the [0] key for more than 1 second. Direct OST can be used to select OST by using the keypad. “TONE OFF” appears on the display for 2 seconds.
  • Page 74 17 OST 17.5 Standard QT The 39 standard QT frequencies specified by EIA-603 can be configured. Configuration using KPG-101D • Automatically configuring the Standard QT (Refer to FPRG 6.7.3 Conventional Tab - Standard QT Button.) Confidential FUNC (K)/Ver. 1.01 Index Contents...
  • Page 75 18 DTMF 18.1.2 Store & Send The transceiver supports DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) as a signaling method. DTMF uses 2 different tones simultaneously. DTMF can When using Store & Send, the desired series of DTMF be used to make a call with a PTT ID or an individual call, codes can be entered via the keypad but then be sent at transmit the telephone number while connecting to the a later time.
  • Page 76 18 DTMF 4. Press the PTT switch to send the DTMF code 5. Press the PTT switch to send the DTMF code and voice. and voice. Press the Side 2 key to send the DTMF code Press the Side 2 key to send the DTMF code only.
  • Page 77 18 DTMF 18.1.3 Keypad Auto PTT 18.1.4 Autodial List Selection Keypad Auto PTT can be used to send the corresponding Autodial List Selection can be used to select a DTMF DTMF codes automatically when one of the [0] to [9], [*] code stored in the Auto Dial Memory List and send the and [#] keys on the keypad is pressed.
  • Page 78 18 DTMF Configuration using KPG-101D 18.1.6 Beginning of Transmit (BOT) • Configuring the List Selection Key (Selector) Beginning of Transmit can be used to send the DTMF (Refer to FPRG 6.8.2 General Tab - List Selection code configured for Beginning of Transmit. Key (Selector).) •...
  • Page 79 18 DTMF 18.2 Encode 18.1.7 End of Transmit (EOT) End of Transmit can be used to send the DTMF code The following functions relevant to DTMF Encode can be configured for End of Transmit. configured by using KPG-101D: • DTMF Speed Transceiver Operation •...
  • Page 80 18 DTMF 18.2.2 First Digit Delay Time 18.2.5 * and # Digit Time The First Digit Delay Time is the delay used for sending a The * and # Digit Time is the extended transmission time DTMF code when a DTMF code is automatically sent in for a * tone or # tone when a DTMF code is automatically the following cases: sent.
  • Page 81 18 DTMF 18.2.8 Manual Dialing 18.2.11 Auto Telephone (TK-3173 only) Manual Dialing allows a user to send a DTMF code corresponding to a particular key when the [0] to [9], [*], Auto Telephone can be configured to be enabled or or [#] key on the Mic keypad is pressed while transmitting disabled.
  • Page 82 18 DTMF 18.3 Decode 18.3.2 Intermediate Code (Conventional) The following functions relevant to DTMF Decode can be Intermediate Code is used for receiving a call if Selective configured by using KPG-101D: Call is configured for DTMF signaling. DTMF Signaling • Intermediate Code can be configured by using Intermediate Code •...
  • Page 83 18 DTMF 18.3.6 Transpond (Conventional) Note: The transceiver emits the alert tone after transponding when both Transpond and Alert Tone are configured at the same time. This function allows the caller to confirm that the receiving party has received the individual call code. Alert Tone is delayed if the transmission of the Transpond is delayed when the channel is being used while Clear To Transceiver operation when the receiving party receives...
  • Page 84 18 DTMF Configuration using KPG-101D 18.3.10 Auto Reset Timer • Configuring the Transpond (Refer to FPRG 6.10.2 The Auto Reset Timer controls the duration from when Decode Tab - Transpond (Trunking).) the DTMF code matches to when the code is •...
  • Page 85 18 DTMF 18.4 Autodial 18.3.12 Selective Call Alert LED Selective Call Alert LED can be used to make the The following functions relevant to Autodial can be Selective Call Alert LED blink when the transceiver configured by using KPG-101D: receives a code. •...
  • Page 86 18 DTMF Table 18-11 Key Operation Operation Increments or decrements the entered Selector character. Side 1 Exits from the current mode. 3. Press the [S] or [*] key. Moves to next item. The list number is confirmed. Press: Deletes a character. Hold: Deletes all characters 4.
  • Page 87 18 DTMF Deleting the Autodial List 1. Press the Autodial Programming key. The list number 1 of the Autodial List appears on the display. “BLANK + List number” appears on the display if no Autodial List is configured. 2. Select the Autodial List number to delete. Using the PF keys •...
  • Page 88 19 2-TONE This transceiver supports 2-tone signaling. 3. Press the PTT switch to send the 2-tone Encode Tone and voice. 2-tone signaling uses a pair of 2 different continuous tone frequencies. 2-tone signaling is used to make an Press the Side 2 key to transmit only the 2-tone individual call in Conventional Group.
  • Page 89 19 2-TONE 19.2.2 Duration of 2nd Tone 19.2.6 Sidetone The Duration of 2nd Tone can be used to configure the Sidetone can be used to monitor the 2-tone tones when 2nd Tone Encode duration for transmitting the 2-tone the transceiver transmits 2-tone signaling. configured for the 2-tone Encode Memory List.
  • Page 90 19 2-TONE 19.3 Decode Table 19-2 Call Format Combination List Combination Pattern Standby Combination There are 3 types of Optional Signaling for each channel • A-B (The transceiver waits to in the Conventional Group: 2-tone 1, 2-tone 2 and 2-tone receive A Tone and B Tone.) •...
  • Page 91 19 2-TONE Alert Tone Table 19-5 Transceiver Operation after the Auto Reset Timer Expires Alert Tone can be used to configure the Alert Tone emitted when the transceiver receives a call with Item Operation 2-tone. The Selective Call Alert LED stops blinking Alert Tone can be selected from 8 tones configured for when the Auto Reset Timer expires.
  • Page 92 19 2-TONE Note: The matching status of 2-tone is reset in the following conditions: Table 19-6 Conditions for Resetting 2-tone Matching Status Operation Condition If one of the following keys is pressed: • Monitor key • Monitor Momentary key • Squelch Off key •...
  • Page 93 20 FLEETSYNC 20.1.1 Caller ID Display FleetSync is a Kenwood proprietary message communication system using MSK modulation. FleetSync can be used to identify individual transceivers This function can be used to display the received PTT ID and enable text message communications.
  • Page 94 20 FLEETSYNC 20.2 Selcall Function 20.2.1 Making a Selcall List Selection or Manual Dialing can be used to make a Selcall can be used to make a selective call using the Selcall. FleetSync ID. With List Selection, a user can make a Selcall by A user can make a call with their own FleetSync ID and selecting a FleetSync ID configured for the ID List.
  • Page 95 20 FLEETSYNC 2. Select the list number. 2. Press and hold the [S] or [*] key for 1 second. • Using the PF keys The transceiver enters Selcall ID Entry Mode. When the [<B] or [C>] key is pressed, the The last used ID appears on the display.
  • Page 96 20 FLEETSYNC 20.2.2 Making a Selcall Display when an ID is registered in the ID List (Group Call) The transceiver waits to receive a call under the following conditions when the transceiver receives a Selcall. The conditions for the FleetSync ID to match when receiving a Selcall are as follows.
  • Page 97 20 FLEETSYNC 20.2.3 ID List Display when an ID is registered in the ID List (Supervisor Call) The transceiver uses an individual FleetSync ID for communications if FleetSync is enabled. The receiving party’s FleetSync IDs must be pre-programmed in the transceiver by using KPG-101D.
  • Page 98 20 FLEETSYNC 20.3 Status Message Function Status Message is a simple messaging system that allows a user to send or receive a status message (Statuses 10 to 99) by selecting numbers. With this function enabled, the dispatcher can send a message to 2.
  • Page 99 20 FLEETSYNC When the Status Message is properly sent 2. Press and hold the [S] or [*] key for 1 second. to the receiving party: The transceiver enters Status Code Entry “COMPLETE” appears on the display. Mode. The last used status appears on the display. No code appears on the display when the transceiver enters Status Code Entry Mode for the first time.
  • Page 100 20 FLEETSYNC 20.3.2 Receiving a Status Message 3. The “ ” icon blinks. • If a Status Name is registered in Status List: The received Status Message is transferred in the The Status Name configured in the Status List following way. appears on the display.
  • Page 101 20 FLEETSYNC 20.3.3 Reserved Status for Status Entry of Statuses 80 to 99 can be enabled or disabled by using Messages KPG-101D when directly entering a status number with Manual Dialing. (Refer to 20.3.9 Status 80 - 99 (Special) on page 91.) Status Message has reserved statuses.
  • Page 102 20 FLEETSYNC 20.3.4 Status Message Stack 20.3.6 Status Message Serial Output Status Message Stack can be used to store received Status Message Serial Output can be used to send the Status Messages in Stack Memory. The transceiver can status, caller’s Fleet and ID from the transceiver’s COM store a maximum of 5 Status Messages.
  • Page 103 20 FLEETSYNC 20.3.8 Target Fleet/ Target ID (Status 20.3.10 Emergency Status Response Message) Emergency Status Response is the transceiver’s reaction to receiving an emergency status message. Target Fleet/ Target ID is the target FleetSync ID for sending the following Status Messages: “MAN DOWN”...
  • Page 104 20 FLEETSYNC 20.4 Short Message Function 20.4.2 Receiving a Short Message The received Short Message can be sent as follows. This function is the data communication function used to transmit or receive a maximum of 48 characters. Table 20-12 Sending a Short Message With this function, the dispatcher can reliably send Short Message Description...
  • Page 105 20 FLEETSYNC 20.4.4 Short Message on Data Zone- 4. The display returns to the previous display. CH/GID The “ ” stops blinking when the received Short Message is read. (Refer to 20.6 Stack on page This function allows the transceiver to automatically 95.) change the channel to the Data Zone-CH/GID to send a Short Message.
  • Page 106 20 FLEETSYNC 20.5 Long Message Function • When the channel is busy and the transceiver cannot send the Long Message: “BUSY” appears on the display. This function is the data communication function used to transmit or receive a maximum of 1024 characters. With this function, the dispatcher can reliably send information to a transceiver.
  • Page 107 20 FLEETSYNC 20.6 Stack 20.5.3 Long Message on Data Zone-CH/GID Received Selcalls, Status Messages and Short This function allows the transceiver to automatically Messages are stored in Stack Memory. A user can change the channel to the Data Zone-CH/GID to send a confirm or delete the messages by operating the Long Message.
  • Page 108 20 FLEETSYNC Stack Number Display Switching the Message Display 1. Press and hold the [S] or [*] key for 1 second while the message is displayed. The received message displays switch in the > > following order: ID Stack Number Status >...
  • Page 109 20 FLEETSYNC 20.6.1 Stores the Latest Received 2. Press the [A] or [#] key. Messages “DELETE” appears on the display. This function can be used to configure the method for storing the Caller IDs, Status Messages and Short Messages. Stores the Latest Received Messages can be configured by using KPG-101D.
  • Page 110 20 FLEETSYNC 20.7 Configuring FleetSync 20.6.2 Caller ID Stack Caller ID Stack can be used to store IDs of the callers to The following FleetSync functions can be configured by Stack Memory. using KPG-101D: A maximum of 3 Call IDs can be stored. The transceiver •...
  • Page 111 20 FLEETSYNC 20.7.1 Fleet/ ID (Own) 20.7.3 FleetSync Baud Rate FleetSync ID is the 7-digit ID consisting of a 3-digit Fleet FleetSync Baud Rate is the data baud rate for the MSK number (100 to 349) and a 4-digit ID number (1000 to modem.
  • Page 112 20 FLEETSYNC Configuration using KPG-101D 20.7.8 Interfleet Call • Configuring the Message Display Type (Refer to This function allows a user to make a call to a FleetSync FPRG 6.12.1 General 1 Tab - Message Display ID in a different Fleet. Type.) A user can inhibit making a call to a FleetSync ID having a different Fleet number by disabling Interfleet Call...
  • Page 113 20 FLEETSYNC 20.7.10 Auto Reset Timer 20.7.12 Alert Tone (Other Selective Calls) Auto Reset Timer can be used to reset the LED, Alert Tone, Monitor, and LCD to the previous statuses after a The Alert Tone (Other Selective Calls) sounds when the certain period elapses.
  • Page 114 20 FLEETSYNC Configuration using KPG-101D 20.7.17 GTC Count • Configuring the Alert Tone (Status Message Call/ GTC Count is a number of times to send the GTC from Short Message Call) (Refer to FPRG 6.12.2 the transmitting party. General 2 Tab - Status Message Call/ Short Message Call (Alert Tone).) GTC (Go To Channel) is a message allowing the transmitting party to lead the receiving party to a data...
  • Page 115 20 FLEETSYNC 20.7.19 Transmit Busy Wait Time 20.7.22 Transmit Delay Time (Receive Capture) Transmit Busy Wait Time is the maximum time for the transceiver to withhold data transmission when the Transmit Delay Time is the duration that the transceiver channel is busy. The transmission is canceled when the transmits unmodulated signals prior to data transmission.
  • Page 116 20 FLEETSYNC 20.7.24 Random Access (Contention) Random Access can be used to randomize the transmission start time for each transceiver to send data on an available channel. If a large number of transceivers start transmitting immediately after the channel becomes available, transmission contention may occur.
  • Page 117 21 SCAN 21.1 Scan Operation Scan can be used to receive multiple CH/GIDs. The transceiver checks for a signal on each channel in the Conventional Group. If a signal is detected, the transceiver receives on the channel with the signal. 21.1.1 Conditions to Start Scanning The transceiver checks for calls with Group ID in Trunking System.
  • Page 118 21 SCAN 21.1.3 Operations when Scan Cannot The transceiver activates in the following way if one of the Direct CH/GID 1 to Direct CH/GID 4 keys is pressed Resume during the scan. • The transceiver stops scanning on the Direct CH/GID During the scan, the selected CH/GID appears and “...
  • Page 119 21 SCAN Table 21-3 Transceiver Operation during Scan Table 21-4 Transceiver Operation during Scan (Conventional Group) (Trunking System) Configuration Operation Configuration Operation The transceiver pauses scanning when The transceiver stops scanning if the the received QT/DQT matches. Dropout decoded LTR ID matches the target Delay Time activates when the QT/DQT Group ID.
  • Page 120 21 SCAN 21.1.7 Single Scan Configuration using KPG-101D • Configuring the Scan Type (Refer to FPRG 6.9.8 Single Scan can be used to only scan the zone in which Scan Type.) the transceiver started scanning. • Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to The following CH/GIDs can be scanned: FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.) •...
  • Page 121 21 SCAN 21.3 List Scan (TK-3173 only) 21.4 Priority Scan List Scan can be used to scan all Zone-CH/GIDs added in Priority Scan can be used to scan the high priority the Scan List Table. channels regardless of the configuration in each channel. The following CH/GIDs can be scanned: The transceiver monitors the Priority Channel with Lookback even if the transceiver is receiving a normal...
  • Page 122 21 SCAN 21.6 Configuring the Scan Transceiver Operation Priority Channel The following scan functions can be configured by using The “ ” icon appears in the following way. KPG-101D: • Scan Delete/Add • Scan List • Scan List Table • Priority/ Priority Zone-channel •...
  • Page 123 21 SCAN 21.6.4 Priority/ Priority Zone-channel Note: The transceiver does not execute Scan Delete/Add even if the Scan Del/Add key is pressed during the scan. Priority Zone-channel can be used to configure the Zone- The transceiver can execute Scan Delete/Add only when the channel having high priority.
  • Page 124 21 SCAN Configuration using KPG-101D 21.6.6 Dropout Delay Time • Configuring the Priority (Refer to FPRG 6.9.1 Dropout Delay Time is the time from when the received Priority.) signal ends to when the transceiver resumes scanning. • Configuring the Priority Zone-channel (Refer to The transceiver pauses scanning while receiving a call FPRG 6.9.2 Priority Zone-channel.) during the scan.
  • Page 125 21 SCAN 21.6.8 Lookback 21.6.10 Revert CH/GID Display Lookback can be used to receive the Priority Channel at Revert CH/GID Display can be used to display Revert certain intervals while the scan pauses on a normal Zone-CH/GID during the scan. channel if the Priority Channel is configured for the transceiver.
  • Page 126 22 EMERGENCY MODE Emergency Mode can be activated when a user is placed Configuration using KPG-101D in an emergency situation. In such emergency situations, • Assigning functions to the AUX key (Refer to a user can immediately contact the base station using this FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.) function.
  • Page 127 22 EMERGENCY MODE 22.1.1 Emergency CH/GID Type 22.1.3 Emergency Cycle Configure the CH/GID Type for Emergency Mode. Emergency Cycle is the number of times to switch between transmission and reception in Emergency Mode. Emergency CH/GID Type can be configured by using KPG-101D.
  • Page 128 22 EMERGENCY MODE 22.1.5 Transmit Duration 22.1.8 Emergency Display Transmit Duration is the duration for a single transmission The information that is shown on the display in in Emergency Mode. Emergency Mode can be configured. The transceiver returns to Emergency Automatic Emergency Display can be configured in the following Reception Mode when Transmit Duration elapses after way by using KPG-101D.
  • Page 129 22 EMERGENCY MODE 22.1.10 Emergency Mode Type 22.1.13 Emergency ACK Code The transceiver can be configured to emit the received A user in Emergency status can notice that the audio in Emergency Mode. transceiver received a response from the dispatcher when the transceiver receives the Emergency ACK Code Man-down Mode Type can be configured in the following sent from the dispatcher if DTMF is configured for...
  • Page 130 22 EMERGENCY MODE Configuration using KPG-101D 22.1.19 Man-down Delay Time • Configuring the Emergency Recognition (Refer to Man-down Delay Time is the duration between when the FPRG 6.14.15 Emergency Recognition.) Man-down tilt switch is turned On and when the transceiver enters Emergency Mode. 22.1.16 Emergency LED Emergency function activates when the Man-down tilt switch is enabled.
  • Page 131 22 EMERGENCY MODE Configuration using KPG-101D 22.1.24 Emergency Call Fleet • Configuring the Man-down Logic Type (Refer to The Call Fleet sent first in Emergency Mode can be FPRG 6.14.21 Man-down Logic Type (Man- configured if “FleetSync” is selected from the Emergency down).) ID dropdown list.
  • Page 132 23 DATA COMMUNICATION Data communications can be established by using Configuration using KPG-101D FleetSync or connecting an external modem to the • Configuring the Status Message on Data Zone- transceiver. CH/GID (Refer to FPRG 6.12.3 Parameter Tab - Status Message on Data Zone-CH/GID.) •...
  • Page 133 24 EXTENDED FUNCTION The transceiver has programmable Function Ports Configuration using KPG-101D located in the Optional Board Area. • Configuring the Squelch Logic Signal (Refer to FPRG 6.15.1 Squelch Logic Signal.) 24.1 Squelch Logic Signal Squelch Logic Signal can be used to send the receive status of the transceiver to the A2 solder pad of the optional board area.
  • Page 134 25 VOX 25.1 Configuring the VOX VOX function can be used to transmit automatically by speaking into the microphone without using the PTT Function switch. This function is useful when a headset microphone is The following functions relevant to the VOX function can installed on the transceiver but the PTT switch cannot be be configured by using KPG-101D: pressed.
  • Page 135 25 VOX Configuration using KPG-101D 25.1.4 Cancel Operation • Configuring the VOX Gain Level (Refer to FPRG Cancel Operation disables the VOX function when the 6.7.3 Conventional Tab - VOX Gain Level.) PTT switch is pressed while VOX is enabled. •...
  • Page 136 26 VOICE SCRAMBLER Voice Scrambler enables the transceiver to scramble Disabling Scrambler speech to allow users to engage in private 1. Press the Scrambler key while Scrambler is communications. enabled. Two types of scrambler are available. The transceiver The “ ”...
  • Page 137 26 VOICE SCRAMBLER 26.1.3 Scrambler Disabling Optional Scrambler (Optional Scrambler) 1. Press the Scrambler key while Optional Scrambler is enabled. The Optional Scrambler can be installed in the The “ ” icon disappears and Optional transceiver. Scrambler is disabled. Optional Scrambler is enabled if “Voice Scrambler” is selected from the Product Information window >...
  • Page 139 INDEX Symbols * and # Digit Time............68 Call Indicator ..............49 Call Key................6 Caller ID Display ............81 Numerics Caller ID Stack .............. 98 Cancel Operation ............123 2-tone ................76 Changing the CH/GID ............. 9 2-tone Encode Memory List .......... 77 Changing the Zone ............
  • Page 140 INDEX DTMF Signaling (Conventional)........70 DTMF Speed ..............67 Duration of 1st Tone ............76 Gap Time...............77 Duration of 2nd Tone .............77 GID Name..............16, 48 Duration of Locator Tone 1 ..........115 Group Code (Conventional)...........70 Duration of Locator Tone 2 ..........116 Group ID ..............48, 100 Duration of Single Tone ..........77 Group Scan ..............110 Dwell Time ..............112...
  • Page 141 INDEX Message Display Type..........99 Message Memory............98 Mic Sense ............... 6 QT/DQT Decode ............41 Microphone ..............2 QT/DQT Decode/ Encode..........55 Minimum Volume ............21 QT/DQT Encode ............41 Mode Reset Timer............7 QT/DQT with STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) ....55 Model List................
  • Page 142 INDEX Signaling ................55 Transmit Inhibit (Block ID) ..........47 Signaling (Audio Control)..........56 Transmit Inhibit while Receiving ........123 Signaling (Optional Signaling Decode Condition)..57 Transmit LED..............14 Single Scan ..............108 Transmit LED/ Busy LED..........1 Sounds ................19 Transmit Power ...........3, 42, 48 Speaker ................2 Transmitting 2-tone............76 Squelch Level ..............3 Transmitting with Talk Around ........13 Squelch Logic Signal ...........121...

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