Operating Basics; Auxiliary Features - Kenwood TK-2170-K Instruction Manual

KENWOOD CORPORATION
TK-2170-K, TK-2170-K2 FCC ID:ALH34703110 / IC:282D-34703110
TK-3170-K, TK-3170-K4, TK-3173-K FCC ID:ALH34713110 / IC:282D-34713110
TK-3170-K3, TK-3170-K6 FCC ID:ALH34713130 / IC:282D-34713130

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.
•  Adjusting the Volume
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
•  Selecting a Channel
Rotate the Channel selector to select a channel.
Clockwise increases the channel number and counterclockwise decreases it.
•  Making a Call
1 Select the desired channel.
2 Press and hold the Monitor key (Programmed function `Monitor`) to determine whether or not the current channel is
being used.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
• For best results, hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips.
4 Release the PTT switch to receive.

AUXILIARY FEATURES

•  Time-out Timer (TOT)
The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapse. If the PTT switch is held down for
longer than specified time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. Release the PTT switch, then
press it again to continue transmitting.