TK-2302/ TK-2302V TK-3302/ TK-3302U VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-2139-00 (K, P) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
TK-2302/ TK-2302V TK-3302/ TK-3302U INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER ATTENTION: The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates Kenwood’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li-ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
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. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.
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.
Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet. 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. 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.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.
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. • • • • • • Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger.
• • • • • • • 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. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
• 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. • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT..........................1 PREPARATION..........................................................2 ORIENTATION...........................................................6 PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS........................7 BASIC OPERATIONS...................................................9 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)........................ 10 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS.......................................
PREPARATION 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. 2 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch on the base of the transceiver, then press the release latch underneath the safety catch.
Installing the Antenna Antenna 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. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance. Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.
Installing the Cover over the Speaker/ Microphone Jacks If you are not using a speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the speaker/ microphone jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cover. Speaker/ microphone jack cover Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone (or Headset) 1 2 Insert the speaker/ microphone (or headset) plugs into the speaker/ microphone jacks.
Charging the Battery Pack 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. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot of the charger. • Charging slot Indicator • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals.
ORIENTATION 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. (This can be deactivated by your dealer.) LED indicator For the LED indicator status, refer to page 9. Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level.
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Your dealer can program the Side 1 and Side 2 keys each with one of the following functions. ■ None No function has been programmed. ■ Autodial DTMF Autodial allows you to make a private call to another party. ■ Key Lock Press and hold this key for 1 second to lock/ unlock the transceiver keys. ■ 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 remain locked.
■ Scrambler The Scrambler function allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy. When activated, any other party listening in on your channel will be unable to understand your conversation. ■ Squelch Off Momentarily press this key to hear background noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation. ■ Squelch Off Momentary Press and hold this key to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation.
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. 3 Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel. • When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audio from the speaker.
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. To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps: 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver . • The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.
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. Battery Saver When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used after no signal is present and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds.
Signaling ■ QT/ DQT/ DTMF The Encoder/Decoder function uses QT/ DQT to segregate talk groups, so users only hear calls from their own group. A DTMF PTT ID is included for dispatch operations or simple remote control applications. The DTMF decode capabilities include Selective Call ID, Transpond with ID, and “Wild Card” Group Calling. ■ FleetSync Utilizing Kenwood’s FleetSync digital signaling protocol, this transceiver has PTT ID and Selective Calling capabilities for managed dispatch operations.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION This KENWOOD transceiver has been evaluated and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver. • FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally • • • based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute.