TK-2312/ TK-3312 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 © B62-2238-00 (K,M,P) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
TK-2312/ TK-3312 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
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.
Terminal Descriptions Speaker/ Microphone Jacks You can use a resin-based cover for the Speaker/ Microphone jacks. No. Name Description 1 PTT / RXD 2 MIC External PTT Input / Serial Data Input External MIC Input 3 MICIN Internal MIC Output 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OPTDET 5M AE TXD NC SPO SPI External Option Detect 5V Output GND Serial Data Output No Connection Audio Input Received Audio Output Impedance I/O CMOS I 1.8 kΩ I 1.
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 Supplied Accessories.............................................................1 PREPARATION......................................................................................2 Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack...........................2 Installing the Antenna..........................................................3 Installing the Belt Clip..........................................................
SIGNALING..........................................................................................16 Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT)..........................16 Optional Signaling................................................................16 Operator Selectable Tone (OST)......................................16 FleetSync.............................................................................................17 Selcall (Selective Calling).................................................
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 • • Antenna................................................................................... 1 Battery charger........................................................................ 1 P type: KSC-31 K and M types: KSC-35 • Battery pack.............................................................................
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 M3 x 8 mm screws.
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 M3 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 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 2 3 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack on the rear of the charger. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Slide a battery pack or transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.
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. To switch the transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level. PTT (Push to Talk) switch Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function. The default setting is [None] (no function). S, A, 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). key: The default setting is [Channel Up]. , , keys Press to activate their programmable functions. The default setting is [None] (no function).
Display Indicator Description Displays the strength of received signals {page 25}. Appears when the Monitor or Squelch Off function has been activated. Appears when using 2-tone, 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. Blinks when a new message has arrived. The selected channel is set as a Priority channel. Appears while using low transmit power on the selected channel.
Indicator Description The selected channel is added to the scanning sequence. Appears while using the VOX function. Appears when the AUX function has been activated. Displays the zone and channel number or name as well as FleetSync messages and DTMF codes.
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The Side 1, Side 2, S, A, , , , and keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. Note: The Selector can be programmed as either [Zone Up/Down] or [Channel Up/Down].
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). Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF.
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]. • • The default setting for the key is [Channel Up]. Names can be programmed for channels, with up to 8 characters each.
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]. • • The indicator appears during Scan. When a signal is detected, Scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time Scan resumes.
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. • • The channel add indicator ( ) appears when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence. The zone add indicator ( ) appears when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence.
DTMF CALLS Autodial Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver. 1 Press the key programmed as [Autodial]. • 2 3 The last called number appears. Press to select your desired Autodial list number. Press the PTT switch to make the call. • Press S to exit without making a call. Stun This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled.
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. Optional Signaling Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels. 2-tone Signaling: 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones.
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. Selcall (Selective Calling) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations. ■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel.
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. • 3 4 5 6 When using the Status key to enter Status mode, the target Fleet/ ID is fixed and cannot be selected.
■ 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. • 2 Press to select the desired message. • 3 The last received message is displayed with the message number. Press and hold S to toggle between the call ID/ message and the channel name. Press the Side 1 key to return to normal operation. • • To delete the selected message, press A. To confirm the deletion, press S.
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 If the VOX function is not ON, press and hold the key programmed as [VOX] for 2 seconds. • 2 3 ) appears when the VOX Connect a headset to the transceiver. To transmit, simply speak into the microphone. • 4 The VOX indicator ( function is ON. The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on the VOX Gain level.
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). • The indicator appears while using low transmit power. Calling Alert The Calling Alert tone alerts party members that you are making a call.
Emergency Calls If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency]. • • 2 Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary. When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up.
Voice Scrambler The scrambler 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. In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all members must activate their scrambler functions. Press the key programmed as [Scrambler] to toggle the Scrambler function ON or OFF.
Monitor/ Squelch Off You can use the key programmed as [Monitor] or [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. Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions: • • • • Monitor: Press to deactivate all signaling. Press again to return to normal operation. Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate all signaling. Release to return to normal operation.
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 and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds.
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. PTT ID PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch is pressed and/or released.
Radio Frequency Energy Safety Information This Kenwood transceiver has been tested 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.
