Kenwood TK 3230 - FreeTalk XLS UHF Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTIoN MANUAl UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3230 PacTronics Inc 15375 Barranca Pkwy H108 Irvine, CA 92618-2209 © B62-1976-00 (K) 800-607-2243 949-502-5599 FAX 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 www.pactronics.com... - 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 ORIENTATION ................2 ..................3 isplAy PREPARATION ................4 ............4 Attery recAutions ........9 nstAlling emoving the Attery ..........10 hArging the Attery ........11 nstAlling emoving the ......12 nstAlling emoving ptionAl ccessories gETTINg STARTED ..............13 CHANNEL FREqUENCY SETUP ..........15 qUIET TALk/ DIgITAL qUIET TALk ........16 SCANNINg THE CHANNELS ..........17... - Page 9 ................34 .................35 uper ..............35 isplAy Acklight ............36 icrophone ensitivity ..............37 imer ..............38 Attery ..............39 Attery ndicAtor ..........40 ncoming otificAtion (Bcl) ..........41 hAnnel ockout ..............41 rAnsceiver ..............42 eset RESETTINg THE TRANSCEIVER ..........43 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............44 mENUS ..................45 qT TONES/ DqT CODES ............47 CHANNEL FREqUENCIES .............49 SPECIFICATIONS ..............50 TROUBLESHOOTINg gUIDE ..........51...
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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: 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 12: D Isplay
iSplAy Icon Description Appears when VOX is activated. Appears when using low transmission 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. -
Page 13: Preparation
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 life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. - Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 ■ 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 18: Nstalling Emoving The Attery Ack
nStAlling emoving the Attery The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 10}. Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. -
Page 19: Ack
hArging the Attery 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. -
Page 20: Nstalling Emoving The Elt Lip
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. • The indicator lights red and Charger charging starts. -
Page 21: Nstalling Emoving Ptional 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 • KHS-28F Headset • EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone •... -
Page 22: B A 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 signalling code, refer to “QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK” on page 16. 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. • “SCAn” 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 Activated Control (Vox)
VOice actiVated cOntROL (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 “GL-oF” (VOX function off) or “GL- 1” (VOX gain level 1) to “GL- 5” (VOX gain level 5). • While adjusting the VOX Gain, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. •... -
Page 31: Vox T Ransmit Nhibit
• 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 confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. voX t rAnSmit nhiBit... -
Page 32: Vox P Roceed T One
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 “Pd”. -
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: Call Key Setup
caLL key SetUp You can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions, or you can turn the CAL key off (unused): Calling Alert: Press the CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members, identifying yourself before speaking. -
Page 35: Alling Lert
Alling lert Calling alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members. You can set up a calling alert tone to one of 10 types. If each party member uses a different calling alert tone, it is easy to know who is making the call. Pressing the CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members. - Page 36 ■ c Alling lert When the CAL key is pressed, the calling alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well. To turn the Calling 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: Elcall Elective 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. ■ m Aking A elcAll Press the CAL key. Press the key to select an ID number. - Page 38 ■ r eceiving A elcAll When a selcall is received, the icon appears on the display along with the ID of the caller. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to the call, then continue the call as normal. When the call is finished, press the CAL key to end the call.
- Page 39 ■ ptt id The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch (beginning of transmission) or when pressing and releasing (beginning of transmission and end of transmission) the PTT switch. With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
- Page 40 Press the key to select “St”. Press the MENU key then press to select “St-on” (PTT ID Side Tone is on) or “St-oF” (PTT ID Side Tone is off). Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
- Page 41 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. ■ c Aller If set up by your dealer, 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.
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Page 42: Operating Features
OpeRating featUReS peAker If Speaker Mute is activated by your dealer, no sound will be emitted from the transceiver speaker. In order to hear any received signals, you must use a headset. rAnSmiSSion ower You can adjust the transmission power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. -
Page 43: 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 “CP-oF”... -
Page 44: Uper Ock
uper You can lock the MENU, CAL, , and/or keys, and disable the Setting Mode. PTT and MON still function normally. To select the super lock setting: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). -
Page 45: Icrophone Ensitivity
Press the key to select “Lt”. Press the MENU key then press to select “Lt-oF” (backlight off), “Lt-on” (backlight on), or “Lt- A” (backlight auto). Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. icrophone enSitivity You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver... -
Page 46: Ime Out Imer
imer The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for a extended durations. This function is useful, for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed. Additionally, by limiting the amount of time you can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery power consumption. -
Page 47: Attery Ave
Attery This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power. The battery save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed. While using the transceiver, battery save will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls. -
Page 48: Attery Ndicator
Attery ndicAtor When turned ON, the battery indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining. When turned OFF, the battery indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is low. When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting, a tone sounds, and the LED blinks red until you release the PTT switch. -
Page 49: All Otification Ype
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 signalling matches. -
Page 50: Ransceiver Eep
(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 51: Ode Eset Ime
Press the MENU key then press to select “bP-on” (beep on) or “bP-oF” (beep off). Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. eSet This function returns the transceiver to the channel display after a preset timer expires while in Menu mode or ID List mode. -
Page 52: 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 45 ~ 46.) To reset the transceiver: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON. -
Page 53: Optional Accessories
OptiOnaL acceSSORieS KSC-37 (Rapid charger) KNB-46L (Li-ion battery pack) KMC-17 (Speaker-microphone) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) EMC-6 (Clip mic with earphone) KHS-22 (Headset) KHS-28F (Headset) -
Page 54: Menus
menUS Menu Name Settings Default Ref. Pg Channel 1 F1 ~ F56 Frequency Setting Channel 2 F1 ~ F56 Frequency Setting Channels 3 ~ 16 F1 ~ F56 F9 ~ F22 Frequency Setting OFF/ FS Optional Signalling (FleetSync) Individual Selcall OFF/ 1 ~ 10 Alert Group Selcall Alert... - Page 55 Menu Name Settings Default Ref. Pg OFF/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ Mute Hold Time 20 (2000)/ 25 (2500 ms) Caller ID Display OFF/ ON Mode Reset Time OFF/ 10/ 30 sec 10 sec Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min 3 min Busy Channel OFF/ ON...
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Page 56: 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 57 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 58: Channel Frequencies
channeL fReqUencieS Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Number (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) 464.5000 461.3125 466.1625 (CH 9) 464.5500 461.3375 466.1875 (CH 1) 467.7625 461.3625 466.2125 (CH 10) 467.8125 462.7625 466.2375 (CH 11) 467.8500 462.7875 466.2625 (CH 12) 467.8750 462.8125 466.2875 (CH 13) -
Page 59: Specifications
SpecificatiOnS 500 mW RF output power High 1.5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm Operating voltage 3.3 V ~ 5.0 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) 165 g (5.8 oz) -
Page 60: 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 61 Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlled...