Kenwood TK-3230K Bedienungsanleitung

© B62-1976-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3230 INSTRUCTIoN MANUAl[...]

i T hank Y ou We a re g ra te fu l fo r yo ur p ur ch as e of t hi s Kenwood product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Y our 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. Th[...]

ii FCC L iCense i nForma Tion Y our 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 [...]

iii n oTiCes To The u ser 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 a[...]

iv SAFETY INFORMATION: Y our 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 mo[...]

v • Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control. • Illegal operation is punishable by ne and/or imprisonment. • Refer service to qualied technicians only . Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of a[...]

vi T urn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In explosive atmospheres (inammable 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 instruction[...]

vii Contents UNP ACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........................... 1 s upplied A ccessories ............................................................ 1 PREP ARA TION .......................................................................... 2 B A ttery p Ack p recAutions .................................................... 2 i nst Alling[...]

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1 UNP ACKING 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. S upplied A cceSSorieS Item Part Number Quan tity KBH-14 Belt clip J[...]

2 PREP ARA TION B A ttery p Ack p recAutionS 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 cha[...]

3 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. • Do not disassemble or reconstruct batt[...]

4 • 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. • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requi[...]

5 • 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 che[...]

6 ■ 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 Dis[...]

7 i nSt Alling / r emoving the B A ttery p Ack The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use {page 8}. 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,[...]

8 c hArging the B A ttery p Ack 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 i[...]

9 3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging starts. 4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from [...]

10 i nSt Alling / r emoving o ptionAl A cceSSorieS 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[...]

11 ORIENT A TION / keys Press to change the operating channel, to select a menu in Setting Mode, and to perform other functions. Antenna Power switch/ V olume control T urn clockwise to switch the power ON and counter- clockwise to switch the power OFF . Rotate to adjust the volume. MENU key Press to perform various functions. Press and hold while [...]

12 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[...]

13 GETTING ST ARTED 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 c[...]

14 • 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” {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 par[...]

15 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 or key to select a channel. • The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number. 3 Press the MENU key then press[...]

16 QUIET T ALK/ DIGIT AL QUIET T ALK 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 t[...]

17 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 an[...]

18 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. • If a new signal appears before the 5 se[...]

19 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. This allows you to: • confirm the channel activity so you don’t make a call while another party is using the same channel ?[...]

20 VOICE OPERA TED TRANSMISSION (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 boo[...]

21 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (VOX function off) or “ ” (VOX gain level 1) to “ ” (VOX gain level 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 t[...]

22 • 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. t rAnSmit i nhiBit W hile r eceiving While using VOX, you can set the tra[...]

23 voX p roceed t one 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 or key to select “ ”. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” [...]

24 PRIV ACY T ALK 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 f[...]

25 FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WA Y P AGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Each transceiver has a unique ID which is used to decode signals from other callers. c All k ey S etup You can set up the transceiver CAL key to perform 1 of 2 functions, or you can turn the CAL key [...]

26 c All A lert t one 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 y[...]

27 ■ c All A lert S ide t one 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 or key to select “ ”. [...]

28 S elcAll (S elective c Alling ) 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. There are several types of Selcalls available: Individual, Group, and Broadcast. • Individual Calls are calls made to individual parties . • Group Calls are cal[...]

29 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (selcall). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Step 3: Set up your own ID (ID List setting mode for Selcall) 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the CAL key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). ?[...]

30 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to return to normal operation. 6 Set up your group ID number by repeating steps 1 to 5, above. In step 3, select “ ” (group ID) instead of “ ”. • Ensure that all of your group members set up the same group ID. 7 You can also set up a broadcast ID number (“ ”) which is used to make calls to all mem[...]

31 Individual Calls: For example, transceiver A is calling transceiver E. 1 Press the CAL key. 2 Press the or key to select an individual ID number (Id-05 in this example). • “ ” (individual call) represents a single station. 3 Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID. • When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display, along[...]

32 Note: If Optional Signaling (menu “ ”) has been set to “ ” (FleetSync), you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type (menu “ ”) and Group Selcall Alert type (menu “ ”). Individual and Group Selcall Alert types range from “ ” (off) and “ ” (type 1) to “ ” (type 10). Refer to the menu list on page 50. ■ r ecei[...]

33 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (0 ms), “ ” (500 ms), “ ” (1000 ms), “ ” (1500 ms), or “ ” (2000 ms). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. ■ ptt id The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch (beginning of transmission[...]

34 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Note: Transceiver's individual ID number is not available for selection as PTT ID. ■ ptt id S ide t one When the PTT switch is pressed and/or released, a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID is transmitted. To turn the [...]

35 ■ m ute h old t ime Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief moment, after a signal has been received. This prevents interference with the PTT ID signal. To set the hold time: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the or key to select “ ”. 3 Pr[...]

36 ■ c Aller id d iSplA y 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: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the[...]

37 OPERA TING FEA TURES t rAnSmit p oWer 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 ke[...]

38 c omp Ander 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 off) or “ ” (compan[...]

39 Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the transceiver keys. • The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked. S uper l ock 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[...]

40 d iSplA y B Acklight You can set the display backlight to remain off, remain on, or turn on when you press any key other than the PTT switch (auto). When set to auto, the backlight remains on for 5 seconds after pressing a key, before turning off again. To select the backlight setting: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU (f[...]

41 m ic S enSe 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). 2 Press the or key to select “ ”. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (normal) or “ ” (high). 4 Pres[...]

42 key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the or key to select “ ”. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (3 minutes) or “ ” (10 minutes). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone whi[...]

43 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (battery saver on) or “ ” (battery saver off). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash green when receiving a QT/DQT signal which does not match the QT/DQT tone/code s[...]

44 key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the or key to select “ ”. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ” (battery level indicator on) or “ ” (battery level indicator off). 4 Press the MENU key to exit the selection. 5 Press the PTT , MON , or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.[...]

45 i ncoming c All n otificA tion 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 be[...]

46 B uSy c hAnnel l ockout (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 ke[...]

47 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. m ode r eSet t imer This function returns the transceiver to the channel display after a preset timer expires while in Menu mode or ID List mode. To s[...]

48 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 50 ~ 51.) To reset the transceiver: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the , , and MON keys while turning the transceiver power ON. • “ ” (reset) will appear on the dis[...]

49 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES KNB -46L (Li-ion b atte ry p ack) KSC-37 (Rapid charger) KM C- 17 ( Sp ea ker -m ic ro ph on e) KM C-2 1 (S pe ak er -m ic rop hon e) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) KBH-14 (Belt clip) KHS-22 (Headset)[...]

50 MENUS Displa y Name Settings Default Ref. Pg Channel 1 Frequency Setting 01 ~ 56 02 15 Channel 2 Frequency Setting 01 ~ 56 08 15 Optional Signaling OFF/ FS (FleetSync) OFF 28 1 Individual Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 9 32 1 Group Selcall Alert OFF/ 1 ~ 10 10 32 2 Incoming Call Notification OFF/ ON (Tone) OFF 45 Call Key CA (Call Alert)/ SC (Selcall[...]

51 Displa y Name Settings Default Ref. Pg Mute Hold Time OFF/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ 20 (2000)/ 25 (2500 ms) OFF 35 Caller ID Display OFF/ ON OFF 36 Mode Reset Timer OFF/ 10/ 30 sec 10 sec 47 Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min 3 min 41 Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON OFF 46 Backlight OFF/ ON/ A (Auto) Auto 40 Battery Level Indicator OFF/ ON ON 43 Batter[...]

52 QT TONES/ DQT CODES Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. Display QT Freq. 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[...]

53 Display DQT Code Display DQT Code Display DQT Code DQT 01 023N DQT 29 174N DQT 57 445N DQT 02 025N DQT 30 205N DQT 58 464N DQT 03 026N DQT 31 223N DQT 59 465N DQT 04 031N DQT 32 226N DQT 60 466N DQT 05 032N DQT 33 243N DQT 61 503N DQT 06 043N DQT 34 244N DQT 62 506N DQT 07 047N DQT 35 245N DQT 63 516N DQT 08 051N DQT 36 251N DQT 64 532N DQT 09 0[...]

54 CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Setup Number Fre que ncy (MHz) Setup Number Fre que ncy (MHz) Setup Number Fre que ncy (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[...]

55 SPECIFICA TIONS RF output power Low 500 mW High 1.5 W Audio output power 100 mW Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm Operating voltage 3.7 V Dimensions (projections not included) 52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm (2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches) Weight (with KNB-46L) 155 g (5.5 oz)[...]

56 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. • 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 batte[...]

57 Problem Solution You cannot make a selcall. • Verify and set your transceiver ID (Own, Group, All). You cannot receive calls except selcalls. You cannot transmit even by pressing the PTT switch. • Optional Signaling is set to "FS (FleetSync)". Change the setting to "oF (OFF)". The transceiver is malfunctioning for no appa[...]