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Kenwood TK-3173 Instruction Manual

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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  • Page 1: Manual De Instrucciones

    TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ©...
  • Page 2 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 3 HANK We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
  • Page 4 One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
  • Page 5 For information on Ni-Cd 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. The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an...
  • 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 parts.
  • 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING BASICS ... 16 ... 16 VERVIEW ON/ OFF ... 16 WITCHING OWER DJUSTING THE OLUME ELECTING A ONE AND TRUNKING ZONES (TK-3173 ONLY) ... 18 LACING A ISPATCH ECEIVING A ISPATCH LACING A ELEPHONE ECEIVING A ELEPHONE CONVENTIONAL ZONES ... 20 ...
  • Page 9 SCAN ... 24 DD TO ELETE FROM ... 25 RIORITY (TK-3173 O ROUP ... 26 EVERT FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ... 27 ELCALL ELECTIVE ALLING ... 28 TATUS ESSAGE ... 30 HORT ESSAGES ... 30 ESSAGES DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ... 31...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    RECAUTIONS 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 12 Information concerning the (optional) 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 13 • 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 remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
  • Page 14 • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes out 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 15 ■ SING THE • 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. •...

  • Page 16: Installing / Removing The (Optional ) Battery Pack

    NSTALLING EMOVING THE 1 Align the battery pack with the back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch clicks, locking it in place. 2 Lock the safety catch into place to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery.

  • Page 17: Installing / Removing Alkaline Batteries

    NSTALLING EMOVING ◆ Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks could cause an explosion. ◆ Never discard batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures can cause batteries to explode. ◆ Do not short circuit the battery case terminals. ◆...

  • Page 18: Installing The (Optional ) Antenna

    NSTALLING THE PTIONAL Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by 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 19: Nstalling The Ap Over The Peaker Microphone Acks

    NSTALLING THE AP OVER THE Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not using an optional speaker/ microphone. 1 Place the cap over the jacks so that the locking tabs insert into the transceiver grooves. 2 While holding the cap in place, push it towards the bottom of the transceiver until the tabs on the cap click into place.

  • Page 20: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Microphone !0 !0 Speaker * The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad (!2 ) . q q q q q Antenna connector Connect an (optional) antenna here {page 9}. w w w w w Selector Rotate to activate its programmable function {page 15}. e e e e e Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver.
  • Page 21 r r r r r LED indicator Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a call. Flashes orange while receiving an encoded (2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.) call. If programmed by your dealer, flashes red when the battery power is low while transmitting.

  • Page 22: Display

    ISPLAY n i l v i t f i ( v i t e l i n i l s l l t i r . ) r l l i...
  • Page 23 v i t v i t v i t v i t l l a e l i l l u...

  • Page 24: Programmable Functions

    Lamp • Low Transmit Power • Monitor • Monitor Momentary “Auto Telephone” and “Telephone Disconnect” are available only for the TK-3173 transceiver. “Emergency” can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key. • None • • Scan • Scan Delete/Add •...

  • Page 25: Operating Basics

    OPERATING BASICS VERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional zones. (TK-3173 transceivers can be programmed with Trunking zones and Conventional Zones.) The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 128 channels/ 250 group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions are programmed by your dealer.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    8-digit display. For example, if the channel/ group ID name is “GRP 1” and the zone name is “KENWOOD”, and your dealer sets the zone name to 3-digits, the following display will appear: key to confirm the password.

  • Page 27: Trunking Zones (Tk-3173 Only)

    TRUNKING ZONES (TK-3173 ONLY) LACING A ISPATCH 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 If the “Proceed” tone sounds, communication is possible; speak into the microphone to make your call. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your...

  • Page 28: Placing A Telephone Call

    LACING A ELEPHONE 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to select your desired Autodial list number. •...

  • Page 29: Conventional Zones

    CONVENTIONAL ZONES RANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector and the Zone or CH/GID keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.

  • Page 30: 2- Tone Signaling

    When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • indicator appears on the display. (This indicator will not appear on TK-3173 transceivers if it has been set to store Trunking zone data.) • The LED indicator flashes orange.

  • Page 31: Operator Selectable Tone (Ost)

    PERATOR ELECTABLE You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel. Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver. To turn OST ON or OFF, press the key programmed as OST. • The OST indicator ( this function is activated.
  • Page 32 2 Press the key programmed as VOX. • The current VOX Gain level appears. 3 Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level. • The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10. 4 While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headset microphone as you would while under normal operation, to test the sensitivity level.

  • Page 33: Scan

    If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan (TK-3173 only). • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence.

  • Page 34: Add To Scan / Delete From Scan

    Note: Priority cannot be programmed onto the group ID of a Trunking zone; it can be used only on channels of Conventional zones. (TK-3173 O ROUP Group Scan is useful when more than one group ID is programmed in a zone. Group Scan is set by your dealer on request.

  • Page 35: Scan Revert

    EVERT The Revert zone and channel/ group ID is the zone and channel/ group ID which the transceiver automatically selects when pressing the PTT switch during Scan, to transmit. Your dealer can program 1 of 6 types of Scan Reverts for your transceiver: •...

  • Page 36: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. ELCALL ELECTIVE A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.

  • Page 37: Status Message

    ■ DENTIFICATION 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 38 3 In Selcall Mode, press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad to select the ID of the station you want to call. • Alternatively, press and hold the S or Manual Dialing mode.

  • Page 39: Short Messages

    ■ EVIEWING ESSAGES IN THE 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode. • The last received call ID/ stack number appears on the display. 2 Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to select the desired message.

  • Page 40: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ANUAL IALING ■ ETHOD Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad. • If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function, you need not press the PTT switch while pressing the keys on the keypad in Conventional systems.

  • Page 41: Store And Send

    TORE AND Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • “ ” appears on the display. 2 Rotate the selector to select a digit. •...
  • Page 42 3 Press the S or 4 Enter the desired name for the list entry using the DTMF keypad. • If enabled by your dealer, you can also rotate the selector to select a digit. Press the C> key to confirm the digit. Repeat this operation until the complete name is entered.

  • Page 43: Redial (Keypad Models Only )

    2 Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad (01 ~ 16) to select your desired Autodial list number. • The stored entry appears on the display. Press and hold the Side 1 key to toggle the display between the list number and the entry name.

  • Page 44: Connect / Disconnect Id S (Keypad Models Only )

    When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and you will hear the call. • indicator appears on the display. (This indicator will not appear on TK-3173 transceivers if it has been set to store Trunking zone data.) • The LED indicator flashes orange.

  • Page 45: Emergency Calls

    EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.

  • Page 46: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS ELECTING A RANSMIT Each channel is programmed with either high or low transmit power by your dealer. You can change the transmit power of only channels programmed with high transmit power. When you can reliably communicate with other parties without using high transmit power, select low transmit power by pressing the key programmed as Low Transmit Power.

  • Page 47: Monitor / Squelch Off

    ONITOR QUELCH You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ Squelch Off to listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected channel. • icon appears on the display while Monitor/ Squelch Off is activated.

  • Page 48: Scrambler

    CRAMBLER Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying.

  • Page 49: Transceiver Backlight

    RANSCEIVER ACKLIGHT To turn the transceiver display backlight on, press the key programmed as Lamp. • Pressing any key other than the PTT switch and the Power switch/ Volume control while the backlight is on will reset the lamp timer, allowing the backlight to remain lit for an additional 5 seconds.

  • Page 50: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (TOT) IMER The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer (default is 1 minute for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and 3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.

  • Page 51: Attery Tatus Ndicator

    ATTERY TATUS NDICATOR The battery status indicator displays the battery power remaining when using an optional battery pack, as illustrated below. (The battery status indicator does not appear while using alkaline batteries.) High Sufficient When the battery power is very low, replace or recharge the battery pack.

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