Instruction Manual UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3230 © B62-1976-10 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
Thank You We are grateful for your purchase of this Kenwood product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Your Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is called a “transceiver”, meaning “transmitter & receiver”. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This Kenwood transceiver is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.
FCC License Information Your Kenwood radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 601. FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine to request the documents.
Notices to the User This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
SAFETY INFORMATION: Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver has been designed using a low power transmitter. When the PTT switch is pressed, the transceiver generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This transceiver is designed to comply with the FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996). • Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total operating time. Transmitting for over 50% of the operating time may exceed the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements.
• 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. Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
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.
Contents Unpacking and Checking Equipment............................1 Supplied Accessories. ...........................................................1 orientation............................................................................2 Display..................................................................................3 Preparation...........................................................................4 Battery Pack Precautions.....................................................
Super Lock..........................................................................35 Display Backlight................................................................35 Mic Sense............................................................................36 Time-out Timer.....................................................................37 Battery Saver.....................................................................38 Battery Level Indicator.......................................................
Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
ORIENTATION Antenna MENU key Press 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 Power switch/ transceiver Volume control status. Turn clockwise to switch the power ON and counterclockwise to switch the power OFF. Rotate to adjust the volume. MON key Press to monitor the current channel for activity.
Display Icon Description Appears when VOX is activated. Appears when using low transmit power. Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code. Appears when making or receiving a selcall. Displays the approximate 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.
Preparation Battery Pack Precautions 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 lifespan of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. ◆ After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged.
Information concerning the 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 • • • • • Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger.
DANGER • • • • • • • Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
DANGER • • Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery! The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
■ Using the Li-ion Battery Pack • • • 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. When storing the battery pack for a long period: 1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment. 2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible. 3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) and dry location.
Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 10}. Average battery pack life using low power : 18 hours (Battery Saver : off) Average battery pack life using high power : 14 hours (Battery Saver : off) • Average times are calculated 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.
Charging the Battery Pack Initial charging of the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. ◆ 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.
3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. • • 4 Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. The indicator lights red and charging starts. When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot. • • Charger terminals Indicator It takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge the battery pack.
Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: • KMC-17 Speaker-Microphone • KMC-21 Speaker-Microphone • KHS-22 Headset • 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.
Getting Started q Switch the Power ON. Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise. • A confirmation tone sounds, the LCD lights up momentarily, then the current channel number is displayed. To switch the transceiver power OFF, 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.
• • When you receive a call on your selected channel, you will hear audio from the speaker and the LED will light green. To use a signaling code, refer to “QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK” on page 16. r Make a Call. 1 Press the MON key to make sure the channel is not in use {page 19}. 2 Press and release the CAL key to alert the other parties that you are beginning a call. • 3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the speaker area to transmit.
Channel frequency setup You can change the default frequency of each channel: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the transceiver ON. 2 Press the • 3 or key to select a channel. The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number. Press the MENU key then press or frequency list number for the channel. • to select the Refer to page 50 for the frequencies available for each channel.
Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk QT (Quiet Talk) and DQT (Digital Quiet Talk) are functions that reject signals from undesired parties that are using the same channel as you. You will hear audio from the speaker only when you receive a signal that contains a tone or code matching the one set up on the channel you are using. Likewise, when you transmit on a channel set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must have a matching tone or code in order to hear your signal.
Scanning the Channels You can scan the transceiver channels to search for a signal. When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel, it proceeds to check whether or not its QT/ DQT setting matches that which is set up on your transceiver (if you have set a channel with QT/ DQT). If the QT/ DQT matches, the transceiver stops at the channel and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call. If the QT/ DQT does not match, the call is ignored and scanning continues.
To begin scanning: 1 Press and hold the • “ key for 1 second. ” appears on the display. 2 When a signal is detected and the QT/ DQT matches, the channel number appears on the display and blinks. 3 When the signal is no longer present, the transceiver waits for 5 seconds before scanning continues.
Monitoring a Channel When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the squelch to unmute the speaker.
Voice Activated Control (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built-in microphone. For best operation conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth. VOX Operation 1 Set up a VOX gain level from 1 to 5 {below}. 2 To transmit, speak into the headset microphone.
3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ (VOX function off) or “ ” (VOX gain level 1) to “ (VOX gain level 5). • • 4 5 ” ” While adjusting the VOX Gain level, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. Setting the VOX gain level to OFF deactivates VOX. In order to transmit with VOX turned off, you must use the PTT switch. Press the MENU key to exit the selection. Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
• While adjusting the VOX Delay Time, speak into the microphone to simulate transmitting. The LED lights orange while speaking, but no signal is transmitted at this time. 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Transmit Inhibit While Receiving While using VOX, you can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is in use (in place of using the Monitor function).
VOX Proceed Tone You can set the transceiver to sound an alert tone when you are able to transmit (transmission is no longer inhibited). 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (VOX proceed tone on) or “ ” (VOX proceed tone off). • or key to select “ ”. You can speak into the microphone at this time to simulate transmitting.
Privacy Talk Whereas the Quiet Talk and Digital Quiet Talk functions {page 16} allow you to ignore unwanted calls, Privacy Talk allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy. When activated, the transceiver scrambles your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to understand what you are saying. In order for members of your own group to understand your call while you are using Privacy Talk, all other members must also activate Privacy Talk on their transceivers.
Call Key Setup You can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions, or you can turn the CAL key off (unused): Call Alert: 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).
Call Alert Tone Call alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party members. You can set up a call alert tone to one of 10 types. If each party member uses a different call alert tone, it is easy to know who is making the call. Pressing the CAL key before making a call 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).
n Call Alert Side Tone When the CAL key is pressed, the call alert tone will sound through your own speaker as well. To turn the Call Alert Side Tone on or off, 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 3 Press the MENU key then press or “ ” (Call Alert Side Tone is on) or “ Side Tone is off). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection.
Selcall (Selective Calling) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations. Each transceiver is set up with an individual ID number for use with selcalls. n Making a Selcall 1 Press the CAL key. 2 Press the • or key to select an ID number. “ ” represents a single station, “ ” represents a group of stations, and “ ” represents all stations. 3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected selcall ID.
n Receiving a Selcall When a selcall is received, the icon appears on the display along with the ID of the caller. Press the PTT switch and speak into the speaker area to respond to the call, then 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 To set up a data transmit modulation delay time: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
n PTT ID The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch (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).
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the 3 Press the MENU key then press or “ ” (PTT ID Side Tone is on) or “ 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. or key to select “ ”. to select ” (PTT ID n Mute Hold Time Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief moment, after a signal has been received.
(1000 ms), “ ” (1500 ms), “ “ ” (2500 ms). ” (2000 ms), or 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. n Caller ID Display When the transceiver receives a PTT ID signal, the caller ID of that signal appears on the display, along with the icon, so you know who is making the call. To turn Caller ID Display on or off: 32 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
Operating features Transmit Power You can adjust the transmit power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting high power will allow you to transmit 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 (high power). • 3 key to select “ ” (low power) or “ ” The icon appears on the display when low power is selected.
Compander The compander (compressor/expander) allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noise and interference. When activated, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive. 1 Press the MENU key 4 times. 2 Press the or key to select “ “ ” (compander on). 3 Press the MENU key 1 time, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to confirm the selection and return to operating mode.
Super Lock You can lock the MENU, CAL*, , and/or keys, and disable the Setting Mode. PTT and MON still function normally. * The 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).
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 Setting Mode. Mic Sense You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone. To select the mic sense: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
Time-out Timer 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 a tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
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 or receiving a call will switch this feature OFF until 5 seconds of non-operation occurs again.
Battery Level Indicator When turned ON, the battery 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 battery pack at this time.
Incoming Call Notification Note: To use Incoming Call Notification, you must set up a QT tone or a DQT code {page 16}. Incoming Call Notification is used to inform you of when a call is being received. When activated, a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signaling matches. • • The tone will sound for 15 seconds before turning off. While the tone sounds, you will not hear any audio from the speaker. Press any key to turn the tone off and listen to the received call.
Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) This function is used in order to prevent transmitting on a channel that somebody else is currently using. When turned ON, a beep sounds when you press the PTT switch while another party is using the channel, and you cannot transmit. To turn BCL 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 3 Press the MENU key then press (BCL on) or “ ” (BCL off).
3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ (beep tone on) or “ ” (beep tone off). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. ” Mode Reset Timer This function returns the transceiver 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).
ID LIST SEtting Mode You can set up ID list numbers with different call IDs. 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). • 2 Press the • 3 A beep will sound and the transceiver will enter ID List Setting mode. or key to select a list ID number. List numbers range from 01 to 32. Press the MENU key then press type. • “ “ “ “ “ or to select a Call ID ” represents an Individual Call ID. ” represents a Group Call ID.
Resetting the Transceiver At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. (Default values are listed on pages 46 ~ 47.) To reset the transceiver: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the , and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON. 1 • “ ” (reset) will appear on the display. Release the 2 • , , and MON keys. The confirmation message “ display. ” (sure) will appear on the Press the PTT switch to reset the transceiver.
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) 45
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QT tones/ DQT codes Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. 48 01 67.0 Hz 14 107.2 Hz 27 167.9 Hz 02 71.9 Hz 15 110.9 Hz 28 173.8 Hz 03 74.4 Hz 16 114.8 Hz 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.
Display DQT Code Display DQT Code Display DQT Code DQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445N DQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465N DQT 02 DQT 04 DQT 05 DQT 06 DQT 07 DQT 08 DQT 09 DQT 10 DQT 11 DQT 12 DQT 13 DQT 14 DQT 15 DQT 16 DQT 17 025N 031N 032N 043N 047N 051N 054N 065N 071N 072N 073N 074N 114N 115N 116N DQT 18 125N DQT 20 132N DQT 19 DQT 21 DQT 22 DQT 23 DQT 24 DQT 25 DQT 26 DQT 27 DQT 28 131N 134N 143N 152N 155N 156N 162N 165N 172N DQT 30 DQT 32 DQT 33 DQT 34 DQT 35 DQT 36 DQT 37 DQT 38
Channel Frequencies Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Number (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) 01 464.5000 20 461.3125 39 466.1625 02 (CH 1) 464.5500 21 461.3375 40 466.1875 03 467.7625 22 461.3625 41 466.2125 04 467.8125 23 462.7625 42 466.2375 05 467.8500 24 462.7875 43 466.2625 06 467.8750 25 462.8125 44 466.2875 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.
Specifications RF output power Low High 500 mW 1.5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm Operating voltage 3.7 V Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (with KNB-46L) 52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm (2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches) 155 g (5.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. Solution • The battery pack may be dead. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install it again. Battery power dies shortly after charging. • The battery pack life is finished. Replace the battery pack with a new one. Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group.
