Page 2 - MICROPHONE CONTROL; KENWOOD; MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 MICROPHONE CONTROL THANK YOU! We are grateful you decided to purchase this KENWOOD FM transceiver. This series of handhelds was developed to satisfy the requirement for a compactrig that’s simple to operate yet contains numeroussophisticated features. KENWOOD be...
Page 3 - NOTICES TO THE USER; service station or your dealer.; One or more of the following statements may be
i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICROPHONE CONTROL NOTICES TO THE USER PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to preventfire, personal injury, or transceiver damage: • Do not transmit with high output power forextended periods. The transceiver may overheat. • Do not modify this t...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................... 1 CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL .... 1 CHAPTER q q q q q PREPARATION BATTERY OPERATING TIME .................................. 2 INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK ................ 2 INSTALLING ALKA...
Page 5 - CHAPTER
iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CALL CHANNEL ..................................................... 21 Recalling the Call Channel ................................ 21Changing Call Channel Contents ...................... 21 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS ............................ 22 CHANNEL DISPLAY ...
Page 6 - iv
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 iv PROGRAMMABLE VFO ......................................... 39 CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS ......... 39 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY ...................................... 40 Frequency Entry ................................................ 40Memory Channel Number Ent...
Page 7 - Accessory; What to do
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition. ATTENTION: MOST PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS AN APPROPRIATE KEY IN EACH STEP WITHIN ...
Page 8 - PREPARATION; BATTERY OPERATING TIME; Batteries; Alkaline; LO; INSTALLING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 PREPARATION 2 Slide the battery pack along the back of thetransceiver until the release latch on the base of thetransceiver locks the battery pack in place. 3 To remove the battery pack, push up the releaselatch, then slide the battery pack back. BATTERY OPERATI...
Page 9 - INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING! ◆ DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN A HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENT WHERE SPARKS COULD CAUSE ANEXPLOSION. ◆ NEVER DISCARD OLD BATTERIES IN FIRE BECAUSEEXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIESTO EXPLODE. Note: ◆ It is recommende...
Page 11 - FIRST QSO; PWR
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The 7 steps given here will get you on the airin your first QSO right away. So, you canenjoy the exhilaration that comes withopening a brand new transceiver. Note: When received signals are too weak to recognize, press and hold [MONI] to hear clearer signals. Yo...
Page 12 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; ORIENTATION; VFO mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED ORIENTATION BASIC TRANSCEIVER MODES This section introduces you to the basic modes you canselect on this transceiver. VFO mode Press [VFO] to select. In this mode you can change the operating frequency using the Tuning control. Memory Recall m...
Page 13 - Menu mode; Press; Tuning; DISPLAY; What You Selected
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Menu mode Press [F] , [BAND] to select. In this mode you can change Menu Nos. using the Tuning control. DISPLAY On the display you will see various indicators that showwhat you have selected. Sometimes you may not recallwhat those indicators mean or how you can ...
Page 14 - OPERATING BASICS; SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF; ADJUSTING VOLUME; VOL; ADJUSTING SQUELCH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF 1 Press the PWR switch (1 s) to switch ON the transceiver. • A beep sounds. 2 To switch OFF the transceiver, press the PWR switch (1 s) again. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio level and...
Page 15 - TRANSMITTING; n Selecting Output Power
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SELECTING A BAND Press [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band. Note: If in Memory Recall mode {page 6}, press [VFO] , then press [BAND] to select a band. SELECTING FREQUENCIES Turn the Tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency or counterclockwise to decre...
Page 16 - MENU ACCESS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 WHAT IS A MENU? Many functions on this transceiver are selected orconfigured via a software-controlled Menu instead ofphysical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar withthe Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility itoffers. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [F] ...
Page 17 - MENU CONFIGURATION; Menu
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MENU CONFIGURATION Menu No. Ref. Page Description Selections Default Scan resume method 25 Time-Operated 1 Memory recall method 19 All bands 2 Battery Saver ON/OFF 37 ON 4 Automatic Power Off ON/OFF 37 ON 5 Beep function ON/OFF 38 ON 6 Automatic Repeater Offset...
Page 18 - OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS; Select a receive frequency.; REPEATER ACCESS; Flow Chart for Repeater Access
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radioclubs, sometimes with the cooperation of localbusinesses involved in the communications industry. Compared to simplex communication, you can usuallytransmit over much greater dista...
Page 19 - Selecting Offset Direction; Selecting Offset Frequency
13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Selecting Offset Direction Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher(+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [REV] . • Each time you repeat this key operation, the offsetdirection changes as shown below....
Page 20 - Activating Tone Function; Selecting a Tone Frequency
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 ■ Activating Tone Function 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [LOW] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF). • “T” appears when the Tone function is ON. Note: You cannot use the Tone and CTCSS functions simultaneously. Switching the Tone function ON after...
Page 21 - European versions
15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Automatic Repeater Offset(U.S.A./ Canada/ Europe Only) This function automatically selects an offset directionand activates the Tone function, according to thefrequency that you select on the VHF band. Thetransceiver is programmed for offset direction asshown...
Page 22 - REVERSE FUNCTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 REVERSE FUNCTION When used while monitoring a repeater, the Reversefunction allows you to manually check the signal strengthof a station accessing the repeater. If the station’s signalis strong, it is best to move to a simplex frequency tocontinue the contact a...
Page 23 - MEMORY CHANNELS; In memory channels, you can store frequencies and; Parameter
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MEMORY CHANNELS In memory channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you often use. Then you need notreprogram those data every time. You can quickly recall wanted channels by simple operation. A total of 200 memory channels are available for VHF...
Page 24 - STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 7 Press [MR] . • The selected frequency and related data are stored inthe memory channel. • If the memory channel selected in the previous stepalready contained data, the new data overwrites theprevious data. STORING ODD-SPLIT REPEATER FREQUENCIES Some repeater...
Page 25 - RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS; CLEARING MEMORY CHANNELS
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RECALLING MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel used last is recalled. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the desired memory channel. • You cannot recall empty memory channels. • To restore VFO mode, press [VFO] . You m...
Page 26 - NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS; SWITCHING MEMORY NAME/ FREQUENCY DISPLAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 NAMING MEMORY CHANNELS You can name memory channels using up to 6alphanumeric characters. When you recall a namedmemory channel, its name appears on the displayinstead of the stored frequency. Names can becallsigns, repeater names, cities, names of people, etc....
Page 27 - Changing Call Channel Contents; CALL CHANNEL; Recalling the Call Channel; VHF
21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Changing Call Channel Contents 1 Select the desired band. 2 Select the desired frequency and related data(Tone, CTCSS, etc.) using VFO mode or MemoryRecall {page 19}. • When you program the Call channel as an odd-splitchannel, select a receive frequency. 3 Pr...
Page 28 - CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFERS Transferring the contents of a memory channel or theCall channel to the VFO can be useful if you want tosearch for other stations or a clear frequency, near theselected memory channel or Call channel frequency. 1 Recall the desired memory...
Page 29 - INITIALIZING MEMORY
23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INITIALIZING MEMORY If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the transceiver may resolve the problem. Remember that you need to re-program memorychannels after initialization. On the other hand,initialization is a quick way to clear all memor...
Page 30 - SCAN; Scan Type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 SCAN Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of yourfavorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable withhow to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibilitygained will increase your operating efficiency. Note: ◆ Remember to adjust the squelch thr...
Page 31 - SCAN RESUME METHODS; Carrier-Operated mode; Selecting Scan Resume Method
25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SCAN RESUME METHODS Before using Scans other than Priority Scan, it’snecessary to decide under what condition you want yourtransceiver to continue scanning after detecting andstopping for a signal. You can choose one of thefollowing modes. The default is Time-O...
Page 32 - VFO SCAN; MEMORY SCAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 26 VFO SCAN VFO Scan allows you to scan all frequencies from thelowest frequency to the highest frequency on the band.The current frequency step size {page 40} is used. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is i...
Page 33 - MHz SCAN; Locking Out Memory Channels
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MHz SCAN MHz Scan allows you to scan a 1 MHz segment of theband. The current 1 MHz digit determines the limits ofthe scan. For example, if the current frequency is438.400 MHz, then MHz Scan would scan from438.000 MHz to 438.975 MHz. The exact upper limitdepends...
Page 34 - PROGRAM SCAN; Setting Scan Limits
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 28 PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan is similar to VFO Scan except that youselect the frequency range of the scan. ■ Setting Scan Limits You can store up to 10 scan ranges in memorychannels L0/U0 to L9/U9. 1 Select the desired band. 2 Turn the Tuning control to display th...
Page 35 - Using Program Scan
29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Using Program Scan 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Select a frequency equal to or between theprogrammed scan limits. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s) . • The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is inprogress. • Scan starts at the frequency c...
Page 36 - PRIORITY SCAN; Storing Frequency in Priority Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 30 PRIORITY SCAN You may sometimes want to monitor your favoritefrequency on one band while operating on another band.Use Priority Scan. This Scan always monitors yourfavorite frequency in the background. When receivingsignals on your specific frequency, the trans...
Page 37 - Selecting Priority Scan Method; Using Priority Scan
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ Selecting Priority Scan Method This transceiver prepares the following two modes forPriority Scan. Use mode B when you do not wantPriority Scan to disrupt your current QSO. Mode A: Monitors the Priority channel every 3 seconds no matter whether or not signals...
Page 38 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); USING CTCSS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 32 CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) USING CTCSS 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press [F] , [6] to switch the CTCSS function ON (or OFF). • “CT” appears when CTCSS is ON. 3 Press [F] , [9] . • The current CTCSS frequency appears and blinks. 4 Turn the Tun...
Page 39 - Automatic Tone Frequency ID
33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: ◆ Skip steps 3 to 5 if you have already programmed the appropriateCTCSS frequency. ◆ You can select a separate tone frequency for the CTCSS and Tonefunctions. ◆ You cannot use the CTCSS and Tone functions simultaneously.Switching the CTCSS function ON aft...
Page 40 - MAKING DTMF CALLS; DTMF Tone TX Hold
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 34 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) FUNCTIONS You can send DTMF tones by using the DTMF keys onthe keypad. The keypad includes the 12 keys found ona push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys(A, B, C, D). These additional keys are required forvarious control ope...
Page 41 - CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS
35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STORING DTMF NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATICDIALER To store a DTMF number with a maximum of 16 digits inany of 10 dedicated DTMF memory channels, follow theprocedure below. Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your microphone. If ...
Page 42 - TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 36 TRANSMITTING STORED DTMF NUMBERS To transmit a stored DTMF number, follow the procedurebelow. 1 Press [PTT]+[BAND] . • The first 4 DTMF digits of the channel used last and thechannel number appear. 2 Release only [BAND] , then press [0] to [9] to select the des...
Page 43 - AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS; TX INHIBIT; TRANSCEIVER LOCK; You may want to use the; control when in; BATTERY SAVER
37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TX INHIBIT You can disable the TX function to prevent unauthorizedindividuals from transmitting, or to eliminate the risk ofaccidentally transmitting by yourself. Access Menu No. 12 (TXS) to switch TX Inhibit ON orOFF (default). • Pressing t...
Page 44 - LAMP FUNCTION; TONE ALERT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 38 LAMP FUNCTION You can illuminate the transceiver display by pressing [LAMP] . Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP] , the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed. Pressing any key other than [LAMP] while the display is lit restarts the 5 second timer...
Page 45 - PROGRAMMABLE VFO; CHANGING SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS
39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PROGRAMMABLE VFO If you want, you can set limits for the minimum andmaximum frequencies that are selectable using the Tuning control. For example, if you select 436 MHz for the lower limit and 437 MHz for the upper limit, thetunable range will be from 436.000 M...
Page 46 - KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY; Frequency Entry; Memory Channel Number Entry; CHANGING FREQUENCY STEP SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 40 KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY You can select the desired operating frequency ormemory channel by entering digits directly from thekeypad. Enter the next digit within 10 seconds. ■ Frequency Entry 1 Press [VFO] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired band. 3 Press the nu...
Page 47 - Band select
41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICROPHONE CONTROL After connecting the optional SMC-33 or SMC-34speaker microphone, you can change numeroustransceiver settings without using the transceiver keys orcontrols. The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top of themicrophone are programmable with the tr...
Page 48 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INFORMATION; coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at the; SERVICE; dealer from whom you; service; SERVICE NOTE; CLEANING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 42 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only be readjusted by a qualifiedtechni...
Page 49 - CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK; Insert the DC plug from the charger into the; jack on the transceiver.; DC IN; Remove the charger AC plug from the AC wall outlet.
43 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack before using it with thetransceiver, or after storing the pack removed from thetransceiver for more than 2 months. It takes severalcharge/ discharge cycles before achieving the full batterypack cap...
Page 50 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Page
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 44 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficultiesare usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incompleteprogramming. The...
Page 52 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 46 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PG-3J Filtered CigaretteLighter Cable PG-2W DC Cable SMC-32 SpeakerMicrophone SMC-33 Remote ControlSpeaker Microphone SMC-34 Remote Control SpeakerMicrophone (with Volume Control) HMC-3 Head Set withVOX/PTT BC-17 Wall Charger BC-19 Rapid Ch...
Page 53 - EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION; CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE; Using a Regulated Power Supply; Connect the barrel plug on the DC cable to the; DC; jack on the side of the transceiver.; Using a Cigarette Lighter Socket
47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE You can connect the transceiver to a regulated powersupply via an optional PG-2W cable, or to the cigarettelighter socket in your vehicle via an optional PG-3Jcable. Note: If input voltag...
Page 55 - SPECIFICATIONS
49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. General VHF Band UHF Band U.S.A./ Canada 144 to 148 MHz 438 to 450 MHz Frequency range General Market 144 to 148 MHz 430 to 440 MHz Europe 144 to 146 MHz 430 to 440 MHz Mode ...
Page 57 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE; Function; Continued
51 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Function Key Operation Ref. Page Automatic Power Off (APO) ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuning control (Menu No. 5) ➡ [BAND] ➡ [F] 37 37 38 22 32 33 32 4038 15 13 13 14 14 Battery Saver ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuning control (Menu No. 4) ➡ [BAND] ➡ [F] Beep ON/OFF [F] , [BAND] ➡ Tuni...
Page 59 - INDEX
53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 INDEX Accessories Optional ........................................ 46Supplied .......................................... 1 Automatic Power Off (APO) .............. 37Automatic Tone Frequency ID ........... 33Autopatch (U.S.A. and Canada) ........ 34Battery Cha...
