Page 2 - We are grateful you chose; for your land mobile; KENWOOD; transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced; Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.; SAFETY; : It is important that the operator is aware of and
T HANK Y OU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiverwill provide dependable communications to keep personneloperating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel...
Page 3 - One or more of the following statements may be applicable:; FCC WARNING; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
i One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changesor modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instructionmanual. The user could lose the ...
Page 4 - ii
ii The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates KENWOOD ’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRCprogram is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cdbatteries with your re...
Page 5 - iii; RECAUTIONS; Do not use options not specified by; Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
iii P RECAUTIONS • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they arewet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between thetransceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD . • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, donot tou...
Page 6 - iv; While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
iv 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. • In medical inst...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
v CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................... 1 S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES ................................................ 1 PREPARATION .......................................................... 2 B ATTERY P ACK P RECAUTIONS ........................................... 2 I NSTA...
Page 9 - UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT; The following unpacking instructions are for use by your; dealer, an authorized; service facility, or the; UPPLIED; Universal; il
1 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that youidentify the items listed in the following table before discardingthe packi...
Page 10 - PREPARATION; ATTERY; Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.; Charging the Battery Pack
2 PREPARATION B ATTERY P ACK P RECAUTIONS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers notrecommended by KENWOOD . ◆ 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 thebattery pack may be damaged. ◆ After charging the batt...
Page 11 - DANGER
3 Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent.Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames orextreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery.Please observe the following prohi...
Page 14 - Using the Li-ion Battery Pack; Charge the battery pack before using it.; Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack
6 ■ Using the Li-ion Battery Pack • Charge the battery pack before using it. • To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove thebattery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Storethe battery pack in a cool and dry location. • When storing the battery pack for a long period: 1 Remove th...
Page 15 - F and
7 I NSTALLING / R EMOVING THE (O PTIONAL ) B ATTERY P ACK 1 Match the guides of thebattery pack with thecorresponding grooves onthe upper rear of thetransceiver, then firmly pressthe battery pack to lock it inplace. 2 Lock the safety catch toprevent accidentally pressingthe release latch andremoving...
Page 16 - If the belt clip is not
8 Optional antenna I NSTALLING THE (O PTIONAL ) A NTENNA Screw the antenna into theconnector on the top of thetransceiver by holding theantenna at its base and turningit clockwise until secure. I NSTALLING THE B ELT C LIP If necessary, attach the belt clipusing the two supplied 3 x 8 mmbinding screw...
Page 17 - When not using an optional
9 I NSTALLING THE C AP OVER THE U NIVERSAL C ONNECTOR 1 If you are not using anoptional speaker/microphone or headset,install the cap over theuniversal connector. 2 Secure the cap in placeusing the attached screw. Universal connector cap I NSTALLING THE (O PTIONAL ) S PEAKER / M ICROPHONE OR H EADSE...
Page 18 - GETTING ACQUAINTED
10 GETTING ACQUAINTED A B C 6 MIC Microphone Speaker There are 3 models available: K model: Basic model. K2 model: Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad ( A , B , <C , and D> ). K3 model: Equipped with a display and full keypad. The above illustration displays the K3 model.
Page 19 - This indicator can be disabled by your dealer.; position turns the function ON.
11 q q q q q Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate toadjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switchthe transceiver OFF. w w w w w Selector knob Rotate this control to activate its programmable function{page 15}. The default setting is Channel Sele...
Page 20 - Refer to the display on page 13.; Universal connector
12 !1 !1 !1 !1 !1 Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.Acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings. !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 Side 3 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.Acts as a Down key for certain transceiver settings. !3 !3 !3 !3 !3 Display (K2 and K...
Page 23 - PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS; Available; ll
15 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Refer to the following tables to determine which functions areavailable for appropriate channels. Conventional FM: Channels set up for Conventional FMOperation Conventional APCO: Channels set up for ConventionalAPCO Operation ✓ : Available • : Mixed Mode only N/A: Not Avail...
Page 25 - Channel Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob.
17 1 Autodial, Clock, Display Character, Individual, Key Delete, Light,Operator Selectable Tone, OST Down, OST Up, Scan Program,Scrambler/ Encryption Code, Selcall, Selcall Status, Squelch Level,Status, and Talkgroup are available only on K2 and K3 modeltransceivers. 2 Channel Select can be programm...
Page 26 - BASIC OPERATIONS; WITCHING; Transceiver Password
18 BASIC OPERATIONS S WITCHING P OWER ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON.Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password K2 and K3 model transceivers may be password protected.If the transc...
Page 27 - The default setting for the selector knob is; Channel Select
19 A DJUSTING THE V OLUME Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume andcounterclockwise decreases it. S ELECTING A Z ONE AND C HANNEL Select the desired zone using the selector knob or the keysprogrammed as Zone Up / Zone Down . Each zone contains a...
Page 28 - RANSMITTING; If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
20 T RANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selectorknob and the Zone Up / Zone Down or Channel Up / Channel Down keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press...
Page 30 - ECEIVING; Zone Up; or; Channel Up; Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. This; PTT; switch and speak into the transceiver as you
22 R ECEIVING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selectorknob and the Zone Up / Zone Down or Channel Up / Channel Down keys. (If the Scan function has been programmed, you can switch it on or off as desired.) 2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume asnecessary. • If signal...
Page 31 - SCAN; To stop scanning, press the; Scan; EMPORARY; If a key is programmed with the; Scan Delete
23 SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiverchannels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signalon each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal ispresent.To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan . • On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears on ...
Page 32 - switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can
24 P RIORITY S CAN A Priority channel must be programmed in order for PriorityScan to function.When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver willautomatically change to the Priority channel when a call isreceived on it, even if a call is being received on a normalchannel.When using dual Prio...
Page 34 - This function is available only in Conventional FM Operation.; ELCALL; Selcall; Alternatively, you can press the; Receiving; ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
26 FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and isa protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver,some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: This function is available only in Conventional FM Operation. S ELCALL (S ELECTI...
Page 35 - Identification Codes; The ID range may be limited by programming.; TATUS; icon lights when a message is stored in the stack memory.
27 ■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number anda 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its ownFleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call. • Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual callin your fleet. • Enter ...
Page 36 - Transmitting; When using the; Status; key to enter Status mode, the
28 ■ 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. • When using the Status key to enter Status mode, the station ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5to continue. 3 In Selcall mode,...
Page 37 - Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory; HORT
29 ■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall , Status , or Selcall Status for 1 second to enter Stack mode. • The last received message is displayed with the messagenumber. 2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the desired message. 3 Press the Sid...
Page 38 - AKING; DTMF C; ALL; Manual Dialing; Press and hold the; Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.; Keypad Auto PTT
30 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation. M AKING A DTMF C ALL (K3 M ODELS O NLY ) ■ Manual Dialing 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. • The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time youpre...
Page 39 - Autodial; The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
31 A UTODIAL (K2 AND K3 M ODELS O NLY ) Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that havebeen programmed onto your transceiver. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial . • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or enter the appropriate...
Page 40 - EMERGENCY CALLS; Press and hold the key programmed as; To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the; Emergency
32 EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergencyfunction, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF1 (orange) key of the optional speaker/ microphone can be programmed with theEmergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as...
Page 41 - Pressing the; switch after the Scrambler or Encryption
33 SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) Note: ◆ The Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FMOperation. Additionally, the Voice Scrambler board must beinstalled before this function can be activated. ◆ Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler boardand the Encryption DES/A...
Page 43 - SIGNALING; Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation.; Operator Selectable; The; Side 1
35 SIGNALING Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. Q UIET T ALK (QT)/ D IGITAL Q UIET T ALK (DQT) Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling onyour transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is asub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear)calls from ot...
Page 44 - Operator Selectable Tone; key to activate the; PTIONAL; DTMF Signaling; Refert to “S
36 After selecting and setting up your desired tone or code,press the Operator Selectable Tone key to activate the OST function. Press this key again to turn the OSTfunction OFF. O PTIONAL S IGNALING Your dealer may also program several types of optionsignaling for your transceiver channels. ■ 2-ton...
Page 45 - VOX G; AIN; VOX; The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.
37 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOXoperation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature canonly be used if you are using a supported headset.When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. Thissetting allows the transceiver to recogniz...
Page 46 - VOX O; PERATION; Connect the headset to the transceiver.; for; On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the; To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.
38 VOX O PERATION 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver. • The VOX function does not activate when a headset is notconnected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds. • On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the icon appears on the display. ...
Page 47 - Clock; Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended; LOCK; The current time setting appears.; The transceiver cycles to the month setting.
39 CLOCK (K2 and K3 Models Only) If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the timewith its built-in clock. The time will display momentarily whenthe transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you canview the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock . Note: Removing or...
Page 48 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS
40 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Your transceiver operations vary according to the functionsthat your dealer has programmed onto the transceiver keys.Following is brief overview of the programmable functions.Refer to those functions which have been programmed ontoyour transceiver. • Autodial (AD) Press this k...
Page 49 - Press this key to display the current time.; Direct Channel 1; key for 3 seconds to set your selected zone
41 • Channel Select Using the selector, turn clockwise to increase the channelnumber and counterclockwise to decrease the channelnumber. If a channel has not been programmed, an errortone will sound. • Channel Up (CH ▲ ) Press this key to increase the channel number. Press andhold this key to cycle ...
Page 50 - Home Channel; key for 3 seconds
42 • External Speaker (ESP) Press this key to switch the speaker from the transceiver’sbuilt-in speaker to an optional external speaker. Whenpressed, all messages and tones will sound from theoptional external speaker that is attached to thetransceiver, rather than from the transceiver’s built-inspe...
Page 53 - Side
45 • OST Up (OS ▲ ) Press this key to increase the Operator Selectable Tonenumber of your selected channel. (This key functionssimilar to the Operator Selectable Tone key.) • Scan (SCN) Press this key to scan your transceiver channels for asignal. While scanning, the icon appears on the display. Pre...
Page 56 - key for 2 seconds to turn VOX; Zone Select
48 Press and hold the VOX key for 2 seconds to turn VOX Operation mode ON or OFF. Refer to “VOICEOPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)” on page 37 fordetails. • Zone Down (ZN ▼ ) Press this key to decrease the zone number. Press andhold this key to cycle down through the zone numbers.When the lowest zone numb...
Page 57 - BACKGROUND OPERATIONS; IME; switch. Your dealer can program the TOT time in the; switch before the
49 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions toperform without any additional operation on your part. T IME - OUT T IMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using achannel for an extended period of time.If you continuously transmit for ...
Page 58 - High; OMPANDER
50 L OW B ATTERY W ARNING Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to berecharged.On all transceivers, your dealer can set an alert tone to soundand the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power islow.On K2 and K3 model transceivers, the battery power icondisplays the battery po...
Page 59 - PTT ID; PTT ID can be made only in FM Operation.; USY; If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.; Release the
51 PTT ID PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which sent eachtime the PTT switch is pressed. Note: PTT ID can be made only in FM Operation. If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmittedwhen you press the PTT switch. If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when yo...
