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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2406 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3406 © B62-2481-00 (M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00... -
Page 2: Thank You
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation. PRECAUTIONS •... - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 Information concerning the 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.
- Page 5 • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
- Page 6 • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......1 PREPARATION ............2 ORIENTATION ............7 PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS......8 BASIC OPERATIONS ..........11 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ....... 12 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........13 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, file a claim with the carrier immediately. -
Page 8: Preparation
PREPARATION INSTALLING THE CHANNEL STOPPER For transceivers with less than 16 channels, insert a Channel stopper. 1 Set the Channel selector to channel 1, then pull the Channel selector knob off the transceiver. • If the Channel selector is not positioned at channel 1, the Channel selector knob may not install correctly and the channel may be unable to be changed. - Page 9 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Align the battery pack with the back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks.
- Page 10 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of the charger.
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Page 11: Microphone Jacks
5 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger. • It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. - Page 12 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) Note: The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a speaker/ microphone or headset. 1 Insert the speaker/ microphone (or headset ) plugs into the speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver. 2 Place the locking bracket over the speaker/ microphone (or headset) plugs so that the locking tabs insert into the transceiver grooves.
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Page 13: Orientation
ORIENTATION Microphone Speaker Antenna Battery pack Channel selector Rotate to change the operating channel. • Channel Annunciation: When changing channels, the transceiver will announce the newly selected channel number (if enabled by your dealer). LED indicator For the LED indicator status, refer to page 11. Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. -
Page 14: Programmable Auxiliary Functions
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Your dealer can program the Side 1 and Side 2 keys each with one of the following functions. Note: The duration of pressing a key to activate a function is dependent on your dealer setting. Your dealer may have set some keys to be held down for a short duration instead of being momentarily pressed. -
Page 15: Lone Worker
■ Key Lock with Status Memory This operates the same as Key Lock except that when the transceiver power is turned OFF and then ON again, the keys remains locked. ■ Lone Worker Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. -
Page 16: Squelch Off
Press this key to toggle the Scrambler function ON or OFF. Note: This function cannot be used in certain countries. Contact KENWOOD dealer for further information. ■ Send the GPS data Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to send your positioning data to the base station. -
Page 17: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON. • A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer. 2 Press the key programmed with the [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] function to hear background noise, then rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. -
Page 18: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature must first be activated by your dealer, and can only be used if you are using a supported headset. This function can be turned off for specific channels by your dealer. To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps: 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver . -
Page 19: Background Operations
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the duration programmed by your dealer (default is 1 minute), transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. - Page 20 The DTMF decode capabilities include Selective Call ID, Transpond with ID, and “Wild Card” Group Calling. ■ FleetSync Utilizing JVC KENWOOD’s FleetSync digital signaling protocol, this transceiver has PTT ID and Selective Calling capabilities for managed dispatch operations. For hazardous/hostile duty environments, a Side1 or Side 2 key can be programmed for Emergency status to alert the dispatcher and/or operator in distress.
- Page 21 ADDENDUM: Transceiver Password If your transceiver is password protected, the LED will light blue when you turn the transceiver ON. Enter the password (up to 4 digits) using the following procedure. 1 Set the Channel selector to position “1”. 2 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 key to enter the first digit. •...