Kenwood TK-2317 Instruction Manual
Vhf fm transceiver/ uhf fm transceiver
Hide thumbs
Also See for TK-2317:
- Service manual (71 pages) ,
- Instruction manual (36 pages) ,
- Specification (2 pages)
Related Manuals for Kenwood TK-2317
Summary of Contents for Kenwood TK-2317
-
Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2317 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3317 © B62-2377-00 (M) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00... -
Page 3: Thank You
THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications. NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. - Page 4 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 parts.
- Page 5 • 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 6 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 7 • 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 8 • 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.
-
Page 9: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............1 PREPARATION ..................2 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTION) ..2 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (OPTION) ........3 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ............3 INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS COVER ..4 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) ................4 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL BATTERY CHARGER)..................5... - Page 10 SIGNALING ..................17 OPTIONAL SIGNALING ...............17 OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ........17 FleetSync ....................18 SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ..........18 STATUS MESSAGES ..............20 CALLER ID STACK ...............21 SHORT MESSAGES ..............21 GPS REPORT ................21 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ........22 VOX OPERATION .................22 VOX GAIN LEVEL .................22 ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............23 TRANSMIT POWER ..............23 DIRECT CHANNEL ENTRY ............23...
-
Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Equipment
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. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • Speaker/ microphone jack cover ..........1 • Speaker/ microphone locking bracket ........1 •... -
Page 12: Preparation
PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTION) ◆ 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... -
Page 13: Installing The Antenna (Option)
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (OPTION) Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by Antenna 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 14: Installing The Speaker/ Microphone Jacks Cover
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS COVER If you are not using a speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the speaker/ microphone jacks using the supplied M2.6 x 7 mm screw. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cover. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack (Optional Battery Charger)
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL BATTERY CHARGER) 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 on the rear of the charger. -
Page 16: Orientation
ORIENTATION Antenna Speaker Battery pack Microphone Selector Rotate to change the operating zone or channel. The default setting is [Zone Up/ Down]. LED indicator Refer to the table on page 7 for the LED indicator status. Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. - Page 17 S, A, <B, C> keys Press to activate their programmable functions. S key: The default setting is [None] (no function). A key: The default setting is [None] (no function). <B key: The default setting is [Channel Down]. C> key: The default setting is [Channel Up]. Keypad Use to enter codes.
-
Page 18: Display
DISPLAY Indicator Description Displays the strength of received signals {page 28}. Appears when the Monitor or Squelch Off function has been activated. Appears when using DTMF or QT/DQT + Optional Signaling. Appears while using the Talk Around function. Appears while scanning. Appears when a message is stored in the transceiver stack memory. - Page 19 Indicator Description Displays the current battery status {page 28}. The selected zone is added to the scanning sequence. The selected channel is added to the scanning sequence. Appears while using the VOX function. Displays the zone and channel number or name as well as FleetSync messages and DTMF codes.
-
Page 20: Programmable Auxiliary Functions
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The Side 1, Side 2, S, A, <B, C> keys and keypad (when the keypad operation is set to [None]) can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. Note: ◆... -
Page 21: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up. • If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” appears on the display. Enter the password to unlock the transceiver (refer to “Transceiver Password”, below). -
Page 22: Selecting A Zone And Channel
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL Select the desired zone using the Selector or the keys programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone Down]. • The default setting for the Selector is [Zone Up/ Down]. Select the desired channel using the Selector or the keys programmed as [Channel Up]/ [Channel Down]. -
Page 23: Scan
SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a matching signal is present. To start/stop scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan]. • indicator appears during Scan. •... -
Page 24: Scan Delete/Add
SCAN DELETE/ADD You can add and remove zones and/or channels to and from your scan list. 1 Select your desired zone and/or channel. 2 Press the key programmed as [Scan Delete/Add] to remove a channel or press and hold the key for approximately 1 second to remove a zone. -
Page 25: Dtmf Calls
DTMF CALLS MANUAL DIALING ■ Method 1 Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the keypad to send the DTMF code. ■ Method 2 If your dealer has activated the [Keypad Auto PTT] function, you need not press the PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad. -
Page 26: Stun
• To delete the selected number, press the A or # key. • Press and hold the S key to enter the Autodial list mode. 3 Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to make the call. • Press the S key to exit without making a call. Note: ◆... -
Page 27: Signaling
SIGNALING Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT): Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. QT and DQT signals allow you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. MDC-1200: MDC-1200 is a data system using Audio Frequency Shift Keying (AFSK). -
Page 28: Fleetsync
FleetSync FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Note: If set up by your dealer, your transceiver may use the MDC-1200 feature in place of FleetSync. MDC-1200 and FleetSync cannot be operated simultaneously. However, they can be programmed onto the same transceiver, for different zones. -
Page 29: Identification Codes
■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call. •... -
Page 30: Status Messages
STATUS MESSAGES You can transmit pre-programmed status messages by pressing the keys programmed as [Status] and [Selcall + Status]. Status messages are 2-digit codes ranging from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages). ■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as [Status] to enter Status mode or [Selcall + Status] to enter Selcall mode. -
Page 31: Caller Id Stack
■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Selcall], [Status], or [Selcall + Status] for 1 second to enter the Stack memory. • The last received call ID/ stack number appears. 2 Press the <B or C> key to select the desired message. •... -
Page 32: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX OPERATION 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [VOX] for 2 seconds to turn the VOX function ON (or OFF). •... -
Page 33: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TRANSMIT POWER Each channel is programmed with either high or low transmit power. On high transmit power channels, press the key programmed as [Low Transmit Power] to change the transmit power to low power (you cannot change low transmit power channels to use high power). -
Page 34: Calling Alert
CALLING ALERT The Calling Alert tone alerts party members that you are making a call. To make a call: 1 Briefly press and hold the key programmed as [Calling Alert]. • Release the key to end the tone transmission. 2 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. -
Page 35: Talk Around
2 To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the [Emergency] key again. • If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal. ■ Lone Worker Mode Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. -
Page 36: Voice Scrambler
The scrambler function will not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler codes. Note: This function cannot be used in certain countries. Contact your Kenwood dealer for further information. MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF You can use the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch... -
Page 37: Transceiver Backlight
• Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal operation. • Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return to normal operation. ■ Squelch Level If a key has been programmed as [Squelch Level], you can readjust your transceiver’s squelch level. -
Page 38: Background Operations
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch. BATTERY SAVER When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used after no signal is present... -
Page 39: Busy Channel Lockout (Bcl)
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free. COMPANDER If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.