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KBH-14 Belt clip

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W09-1038-XX

KSC-37 rapid charger

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Instruction manual

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KBH-14 Belt clip

Screw set

KNB-46L battery pack

KSC-37 rapid charger

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Page 1: ... B62 1976 20 K 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK 3230 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...cy Talk scrambles all your voice messages giving you complete privacy for your conversations FleetSync operation allowing a variety of call types Automatic battery power saver providing you with longer battery usage Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings Ten different calling alert tones ...

Page 3: ...ephone and will be sent to you by first class mail Call the FCC Forms Hotline at 1 800 418 FORM 1 800 418 3676 INTERNET Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at http www fcc gov formpage html Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section you must decide which frequency or frequencies you will operate on Refer to the frequency chart on page 54 ...

Page 4: ...mply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can generate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howe...

Page 5: ... 2 inches 5 cm from your head and body When using a headset ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches 5 cm away from your body whenever you are transmitting Use only Kenwood genuine accessories Unauthorized modifications or attachments may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations ATTENTION U S A Only The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood lithium ion Li ion battery packs ind...

Page 6: ...fied by Kenwood If the die cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged do not touch the damaged part If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable Do not place the transceiver on unstable surf...

Page 7: ...nna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering Transmitting at such a time may result in a high frequency burn 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 l...

Page 8: ...etting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15 Quiet Talk Digital Quiet Talk 16 Scanning the Channels 17 Revert Channel 18 Monitoring a Channel 19 Squelch Level 19 Voice OPERATED TRANSMISSION VOX 20 VOX Operation 20 VOX Gain Level 20 VOX Delay Time 21 Transmit Inhibit While Receiving 22 VOX Proceed Tone 23 Privacy Talk 24 FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION 25 Call Key Setup 25 Call Alert T...

Page 9: ...Battery Saver 42 Battery Level Indicator 43 Incoming Call Notification 45 Busy Channel Lockout BCL 46 Beep Tone 46 Mode Reset Timer 47 Resetting the Transceiver 48 Optional Accessories 49 MENUS 50 QT Tones DQT codes 52 Channel Frequencies 54 Specifications 55 Troubleshooting Guide 56 ...

Page 10: ...ms are missing or have been damaged during shipment file a claim with the carrier immediately Supplied Accessories Item Part Number Quantity KBH 14 Belt clip J29 0736 XX 1 Screw set N99 2063 XX 1 KNB 46L battery pack W09 1038 XX 1 KSC 37 rapid charger W08 0995 XX 1 Warranty card 1 Instruction manual B62 1976 XX 1 KBH 14 Belt clip Screw set KNB 46L battery pack KSC 37 rapid charger ...

Page 11: ...ed ON after being turned OFF recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver is wet so as to avoid the risk of fire or damage Wipe the water from the battery pack or t...

Page 12: ...rrent will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame It will also cause metal objects to heat up Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery If the insulator is melted the gas release vent or safety function is damaged or the electrolyte is ignited the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not use or leave the battery near fires stov...

Page 13: ...the battery causing a short circuit The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not jar or throw the battery An impact may cause the battery to leak generate heat or smoke rupture and or burst into flame If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur Do not use the battery...

Page 14: ...your eyes Go to the hospital immediately If left untreated it may cause eye problems DANGER DANGER Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire If the battery pack is leaking or the battery emits a bad odor immediately remove it from flammable areas...

Page 15: ...n Battery Pack As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly the battery capacity decreases Even if the battery pack is unused the battery pack degrades It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas When the battery pack is stored in a hot location the battery pack degrades quicke...

Page 16: ...ated using 5 transmit time 5 receive time and 90 standby time Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place 2 To remove the battery pack lift the safety catch...

Page 17: ...the charger Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging Note The ambient temperature should be between 41 F and 104 F 5 C and 40 C while charging is in progress Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging Using the transceiver while charging its ba...

Page 18: ...s 4 When charging is completed the indicator lights green Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot It takes approximately 2 5 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 Installing Removing the Belt Clip If desired attach the belt clip to the rear of the transceiver using the 2 supplied scr...

Page 19: ...adset EMC 3 Clip Microphone with Earphone KBH 14 Belt clip To install these accessories 1 Open the SP MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver 2 Insert the accessory s plugs into the SP MIC jacks 3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver be sure to cover the SP MIC jacks with the attached tabs in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts Note Refer to the accessory instruction m...

Page 20: ...ss to perform various functions Press and hold while switching the power ON to enter Setting Mode CAL key Press before making a call to alert the other party members or press to select a unit ID to make a call LED Indicator Indicates the transceiver status MON key Press to monitor the current channel for activity Microphone Speaker PTT Push to Talk switch Press and hold then speak into the speaker...

Page 21: ...ate battery power remaining Blinks when the battery power is low while transmitting Appears when Privacy Talk is activated Appears when the Caller s ID is displayed Displays the channel number along with its QT DQT setting if any Also displays various menus and menu settings Appears when compander is activated Appears while monitoring a channel Appears when the transceiver keys have been locked Di...

Page 22: ...F turn the Power switch Volume control fully counterclockwise until a click sounds w Adjust the Volume Set your desired volume level by rotating the Power switch Volume control Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume Note To adjust the volume using background noise as a reference use the Monitor function page 19 e Select a Channel Select a channel by pressing the o...

Page 23: ...s and release the CAL key to alert the other parties that you are beginning a call A call alert tone will sound on the other party s transceiver 3 Press and hold the PTT switch then speak into the speaker area to transmit The LED lights red while transmitting For best sound quality speak into the speaker area in your normal speaking voice while holding the transceiver approximately 1 5 inches 3 to...

Page 24: ... Press the or key to select a channel The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel Refer to page 54 for the frequencies available for each channel 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection then repeat steps 2 and 3 to set additional channels 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting ...

Page 25: ...or code for each channel There are 39 QT tones and 83 DQT codes After changing the QT DQT setting confirm that the other members in your group have selected the same tone or code 1 Press the MENU key The current setting blinks 2 Press the or key to select your desired value The values range from 01 to 39 for QT tones then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes When selecting a DQT code the icon appears...

Page 26: ... the call is ignored and scanning continues Before you can use the scan function ensure that it is activated You can turn the scan function the ability to perform scan ON or OFF in Setting mode 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select scan function disab...

Page 27: ...d the key for 1 second The transceiver returns to the channel you were using before you started scanning Revert Channel The revert channel is the channel from which you start scanning So for example if you are on channel 1 when you begin to scan your revert channel is channel 1 During scan pressing the PTT switch will automatically select the transceiver s revert channel in the above example chann...

Page 28: ... due to a weak signal without it continuously cutting out To manually open the squelch press and hold the MON key When squelch is open the icon appears on the display and the LED lights green To return to normal operation release the MON key Squelch Level You can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the trans...

Page 29: ... the transceiver automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting The LED lights red 3 To stop transmitting stop speaking Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop speaking You can select the delay time as described on page 21 4 To exit VOX mode set the VOX gain level below to VOX function off VOX Gain Level With VOX activated your voice level will determine when you transmit D...

Page 30: ...5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode VOX Delay Time If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking the end of your message may not be transmitted To avoid this select an appropriate delay time that allows your entire message to be transmitted However do not make the delay overly long 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while t...

Page 31: ...onitor function With this function turned on VOX will not allow you to transmit while the channel is being used You can transmit only when the channel is free Setting up the proceed tone function page 23 will notify you when the channel is free 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the M...

Page 32: ...r power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select VOX proceed tone on or VOX proceed tone off You can speak into the microphone at this time to simulate transmitting The LED lights orange while speaking if your voice is at an appropriate level but no signal is transmitted at this time 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or ...

Page 33: ...wn group to understand your call while you are using Privacy Talk all other members must also activate Privacy Talk on their transceivers This scrambles everybody s voice while transmitting and descrambles the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the message 1 Press the MENU key 2 times The icon appears on the display and blinks 2 Press the or key to select privacy on or privacy ...

Page 34: ...lert Press the CAL key before making a call will send your call alert tone to your party members identifying yourself before speaking Selcall Press the CAL key then select from a list of IDs to make calls to specific transceivers To set up the CAL key 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Pres...

Page 35: ...will send your call alert tone to your party members To set up your own call alert tone 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select call alert tone 1 to call alert tone 10 Each time you press or to select a call alert tone the new tone sounds 4 Press the ME...

Page 36: ...on your own transceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select Call Alert Side Tone is on or Call Alert Side Tone is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode ...

Page 37: ... the following procedures to set up your transceiver to allow Selcalls Step 1 Activate the FleetSync Optional Signaling 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select Optional Signaling 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select FleetSync After setting the Optional Signaling to FleetSync you will no longer b...

Page 38: ...sceiver will enter ID List Setting mode 2 Press the or key to select a list ID number 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select own ID The default own ID setting is 01 When setting up your own ID make sure that each member within your group sets up a unique ID number for their own ID If an own ID number is duplicated that transceiver cannot perform selcalls represents an Individual Call ID repr...

Page 39: ...ID number which is used to make calls to all members of several groups Ensure that all members of all groups set up the same broadcast ID n Making a Selcall Following are details on how to make individual group and broadcast calls Refer to the diagram below for the examples provided herein Note When QT DQT is set to the receiving side the call side QT DQT settings must be set up the same as the re...

Page 40: ...F 1 Press the CAL key 2 Press the or key to select a group ID number GP 12 in this example group call represents a group of stations 3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected group ID When a call is received appears on the display along with the caller s ID number Broadcast Calls For example transceiver A is calling transceivers B F 1 Press the CAL key 2 Press the or key to select a broadcas...

Page 41: ... continue the call as normal When the call is finished press the CAL key to return to operating mode n Data Transmit Modulation Delay Time This function normally operates fine using the default setting so it is not necessary to adjust the value However there are certain operating environments that will not allow the use of FleetSync Selcall functions such as Scan mode When you encounter such an en...

Page 42: ...h beginning of transmission or when pressing and releasing beginning of transmission and end of transmission the PTT switch 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select PTT ID is off send your own PTT ID at the beginning of transmission or to send selected l...

Page 43: ... a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID is transmitted To turn the PTT ID Side Tone on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select PTT ID Side Tone is on or PTT ID Side Tone is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Pres...

Page 44: ... To set the hold time 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select hold time is off 500 ms 1000 ms 1500 ms 2000 ms or 2500 ms 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode ...

Page 45: ...all To turn Caller ID Display on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select Caller ID Display is on or Caller ID Display is off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode ...

Page 46: ... further in case the other party is too far away for low power usage To change the transmit power 1 Press the MENU key 3 times 2 Press the or key to select low power or high power The icon appears on the display when low power is selected 3 Press the MENU key 2 times or press the PTT MON or CAL key or after mode reset time has elapsed page 47 to confirm the selection and return to operating mode ...

Page 47: ... the or key to select compander off or compander on 3 Press the MENU key 1 time or press the PTT MON or CAL key or after mode reset time has elapsed page 47 to confirm the selection and return to operating mode Key Lock You can lock the MENU and keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings The Power switch Volume control and PTT CAL and MON still function normally ...

Page 48: ... CAL key will not be locked only if it has been set up as Selcall page 25 To select the super lock setting 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the PTT switch and the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select MENU CAL and keys locked MENU and CAL keys locked or super lock off 3 Press the MENU PTT MON or CAL key to exit Super Lock Setting Mo...

Page 49: ...essing a key before turning off again To select the backlight setting 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU for approximately 1 second key while turning the transceiver power ON 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select backlight off backlight on or backlight auto 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Se...

Page 50: ...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 If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes default value the transceiver will stop transmitting and ...

Page 51: ...ing Battery Saver This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power The battery saver 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 saver will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls Operating the transceiver o...

Page 52: ...tery level indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining When turned OFF the battery level 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 Recharge or replace the bat...

Page 53: ... ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select battery level indicator on or battery level indicator off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode ...

Page 54: ... the call is finished the transceiver will wait for 10 seconds before resetting If you receive a new call within those 10 seconds the tone will not sound If no call is received within 10 seconds Incoming Call Notification will reset so that the next time a call is received the tone will sound again To turn Incoming Call Notification on or off 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MEN...

Page 55: ... the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select BCL on or BCL off 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or CAL key to exit Setting Mode Beep Tone When you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key a beep will emit from the transceiver To turn the beep tone on or off 1 With the tr...

Page 56: ... to the channel display after a preset timer expires while in Menu mode or ID List mode To set the mode reset timer 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON for 1 second 2 Press the or key to select 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select timer off 10 seconds 30 seconds 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection 5 Press the PTT MON or...

Page 57: ...ansceiver 1 With the transceiver power OFF press and hold the and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON reset will appear on the display 2 Release the and MON keys The confirmation message sure will appear on the display 3 Press the PTT switch to reset the transceiver Press any other key to cancel the reset Note Reset will function even if Super Lock has been activated ...

Page 58: ...49 Optional Accessories KNB 46L Li ion battery pack KSC 37 Rapid charger KMC 17 Speaker microphone KMC 21 Speaker microphone EMC 3 Clip mic with earphone KBH 14 Belt clip KHS 22 Headset ...

Page 59: ...ual Selcall Alert OFF 1 10 9 32 1 Group Selcall Alert OFF 1 10 10 32 2 Incoming Call Notification OFF ON Tone OFF 45 Call Key CA Call Alert SC Selcall OFF CA 25 3 Call Alert Tone Type 1 10 1 26 Call Alert Side Tone OFF ON ON 27 PTT ID OFF bo BOT 01 32 List 1 32 OFF 33 PTT ID Side Tone OFF ON ON 34 Data Transmit Modulation Delay Time 0 5 500 10 1000 15 1500 20 2000 ms 500 ms 32 ...

Page 60: ...aver OFF ON OFF 42 Beep Tone OFF ON ON 46 Scan Function OFF ON OFF 17 Squelch Level 0 2 1 19 Mic Sense no Normal HI high Normal 41 VOX Gain Level OFF 1 5 OFF 20 4 VOX Delay Time 0 1 0 3 0 5 1 0 1 5 3 0 sec 1 0 sec 21 4 Transmit Inhibit while Receiving OFF ON OFF 22 4 VOX Proceed Tone OFF ON OFF 23 1 Menus and are not available if the menu is set to OFF 2 Menu is not available if the menu is set to...

Page 61: ... 29 179 9 Hz 04 77 0 Hz 17 118 8 Hz 30 186 2 Hz 05 79 7 Hz 18 123 0 Hz 31 192 8 Hz 06 82 5 Hz 19 127 3 Hz 32 203 5 Hz 07 85 4 Hz 20 131 8 Hz 33 210 7 Hz 08 88 5 Hz 21 136 5 Hz 34 218 1 Hz 09 91 5 Hz 22 141 3 Hz 35 225 7 Hz 10 94 8 Hz 23 146 2 Hz 36 233 6 Hz 11 97 4 Hz 24 151 4 Hz 37 241 8 Hz 12 100 0 Hz 25 156 7 Hz 38 250 3 Hz 13 103 5 Hz 26 162 2 Hz 39 69 3 Hz ...

Page 62: ...QT 39 265N DQT 67 606N DQT 12 072N DQT 40 271N DQT 68 612N DQT 13 073N DQT 41 306N DQT 69 624N DQT 14 074N DQT 42 311N DQT 70 627N DQT 15 114N DQT 43 315N DQT 71 631N DQT 16 115N DQT 44 331N DQT 72 632N DQT 17 116N DQT 45 343N DQT 73 654N DQT 18 125N DQT 46 346N DQT 74 662N DQT 19 131N DQT 47 351N DQT 75 664N DQT 20 132N DQT 48 364N DQT 76 703N DQT 21 134N DQT 49 365N DQT 77 712N DQT 22 143N DQT 5...

Page 63: ...75 07 467 9000 26 462 8375 45 466 3125 08 CH 2 467 9250 27 462 8625 46 466 3375 09 461 0375 28 462 8875 47 466 3625 10 461 0625 29 462 9125 48 467 7875 11 461 0875 30 464 4875 49 467 8375 12 461 1125 31 464 5125 50 467 8625 13 461 1375 32 464 5375 51 467 8875 14 461 1625 33 464 5625 52 467 9125 15 461 1875 34 466 0375 53 469 4875 16 461 2125 35 466 0625 54 469 5125 17 461 2375 36 466 0875 55 469 5...

Page 64: ...put power Low 500 mW High 1 5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability 2 5 ppm Operating voltage 3 7 V Dimensions projections not included 52 x 28 7 x 103 5 mm 2 05 x 1 13 x 4 07 inches Weight with KNB 46L 155 g 5 5 oz ...

Page 65: ... pack with a new one Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group Make sure you are using the same frequency and QT DQT setting as the other group members Other group members may be using Privacy Talk Turn on your transceiver s Privacy Talk Other group members may be too far away Make sure you are within range of the other transceivers Other voices besides group members are present on the ch...

Page 66: ... Own Group All You cannot receive calls except selcalls You cannot transmit even by pressing the PTT switch Optional Signaling is set to FS FleetSync Change the setting to oF OFF The transceiver is malfunctioning for no apparent reason Reset the transceiver as described on page 48 ...

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