Kenwood TK-3131 Instruction Manual
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- Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3131 KENWOOD MASTER PROTALK DISTRIBUTOR PROGRAM e Commerce Supply 15375 Barranca Pkwy H108 Irvine, CA 92618-2209 949-502-5588 949-480-0039 FAX www.KenwoodMPD.com ©09B0682-017509ra60d-00i50o0s(K4@)0K3e0n2w0o1 o0d0MPD.com - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
THANK YOU We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product and welcome you to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way radio is called a "transceiver", meaning "transmitter & receiver". We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
Personal Radio Service frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 574. Temporary operation is allowed, using form 574T which has been provided for your convenience (remove the form from the center of this Instruction Manual - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. • Do not operate your transceiver or charge your battery pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, the batteries from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD dealer. x Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
1 ORIENTATION 2 DISPLAY 3 PREPARATION 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES 5 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 6 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK 8 INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 GETTING STARTED 9 QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK 11 SCANNING - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
32 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER 34 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 35 NOTICES TO THE USER 36 QT TONES/ DQT CODES 38 SPECIFICATIONS 40 CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART: SIMPLEX OPERATION (FREQUENCY BANK A 41 CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART: SEMI-DUPLEX OPERATION (FREQUENCY BANK B 42 MENUS 43 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 44 iv - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Belt hook (with screws) KNB-27N battery pack KSC-28 rapid charger (with holder and adapter) Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0691-XX - Quantity 1 1 - 1 - 1 B62-1590-XX - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
ORIENTATION Antenna MENU key Press to perform various functions. Press and hold while power OFF. Rotate to adjust the volume. MON key Press to monitor the current channel for activity. Microphone Speaker / keys Press to change the operating channel, to select a menu in Setting Mode, and to - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
with a DQT code. Appears when Privacy Talk is activated. This icon is not used on this transceiver. Displays the approximate battery power remaining. Blinks when the battery power is low. Appears when Incoming Call Notification is set to vibrate. Displays the channel number along with its QT/ DQT - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. x Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. x Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Remove the battery cover from the rear of the transceiver by sliding it back and pulling it - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
by sliding it back and pulling it away from the transceiver body. 2 Install or remove 3 AA batteries. • Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the transceiver casing. 3 Align the battery cover tabs with the slots on the transceiver, then firmly slide the cover into place. Note - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. x After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging. Note: x The ambient - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
lights red and charging starts. 4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the battery pack slot. • It takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
the transceiver power when installing or removing the optional accessories. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: • KMC-21 Speaker-Microphone • KHS-21 Headset • KHS-1 Headset • EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone To install these accessories: 1 Open the SP/MIC tabs on the side - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
GETTING STARTED q Switch the Power ON. Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise. • A confirmation tone sounds. When using simplex operation, a single tone sounds. When using semi-duplex operation, two tones sound. Refer to page 32 for details on selecting - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
that you are making a call. • A calling alert tone will sound on the other party's transceiver. 3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to transmit. • The LED lights red while transmitting. • For best sound quality, speak into the - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
1 Press the MENU key. • The current setting blinks. 2 Press the v or w key to select your desired value. • The values range from 01 to 38 for QT tones, then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes. When you use a DQT code, the icon appears on the display. • " " means you have turned off both QT and DQT. • - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
SCANNING THE CHANNELS You can scan all the channels of the transceiver 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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. To begin scanning: 1 Press and hold the v 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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
REVERT CHANNEL The revert channel is the channel from which you start scanning. So, for example, if you are on channel 1 when you begin to scan, your revert channel is channel 1. During scan, pressing the PTT switch will automatically select the transceiver's revert channel (in the above example, - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
a call that is intermittent due to a weak signal, disabling the squelch will allow you to listen to the call without it continuously cutting out. To manually deactivate the squelch, press and hold the MON key. • When deactivated, the icon appears on the display and the LED lights green. To return to - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
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. With VOX activated, your voice level - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
4 Press the MENU key to select " " (VOX function is off) or " " (VOX gain level 1) to " " (VOX gain level 3). • While adjusting the VOX Gain, the LED lights orange. Note: Setting the VOX gain to OFF deactivates VOX. In order to transmit with VOX turned off, you must use the PTT switch. 5 Press the - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
key to exit Setting Mode. VOX OPERATION 1 Set up a VOX gain level from 1 to 3 (page 17). 2 To transmit, simply speak into the headset microphone. • You do not need to press the PTT switch; the transceiver automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting. 3 To stop transmitting, stop speaking - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
VOX BUSY LOCKOUT While using VOX, you can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is busy (in use). With this function turned on, VOX will not allow you to transmit while the channel is being used. You can transmit only when the channel is free. 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
PRIVACY TALK Whereas the Quiet Talk and Digital Quiet Talk functions (page 11) allow you to ignore unwanted calls, Privacy Talk allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy. When activated, any other party listening in on your channel will be unable to understand your conversation. The - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
OPERATING FEATURES TRANSMISSION POWER You can adjust the transmission power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack (refer to pages 4 and 5). Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther, in case the other party is too far away for low - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
KEY LOCK You can lock the MENU, v, and w keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings. The PTT, CAL, and MON keys still function normally. Press and hold the MENU key for 1 second to lock or unlock the transceiver keys. • The icon appears on the display when the - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed. While using the transceiver, battery save will automatically switch ON after 10 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls. Operating the transceiver or receiving a call will - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
pack at this time. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Time to recharge the battery pack Note: This feature does not measure the accurate battery voltage when using alkaline batteries. When using alkaline batteries in place of the supplied battery pack, turn this function OFF - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (battery indicator on) to " " (battery indicator off). 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. CALLING ALERT TONES Calling alert tones are used to - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
To set up your own calling alert tone: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (calling alert tone 1) to " " (calling alert tone 6). • Each time you - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
• When set to notify you via a tone only (setting 1), the tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signalling matches. The tone will sound for 15 seconds before turning off. While the tone sounds, you will not hear any audio from the speaker. To turn the tone off and listen to - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
To select your Incoming Call Notification type: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " " (incoming call notification type off: no tone or vibration), - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 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. 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 3 Press the v or w key to select " ". 4 Press the MENU key to select " on) or " " (beep off). " (beep 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. SIMPLEX/ SEMI-DUPLEX - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
Unless you are familiar with the use of repeaters, and are aware of repeaters near your location, we recommend you do not use semi-duplex operation; use only simplex operation, the default frequency bank of this transceiver. There are two separate "banks" of frequencies stored in the transceiver (as - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. The default values of all the menus can be found on page 43. To reset the transceiver: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 Press and hold the v, w, and MON keys while turning - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES KNB-27N (Ni-MH battery pack) KSC-28 (Battery charger) KMC-21 (Speaker-microphone) EMC-3 (Clip mic with earphone) KHS-1 (Headset) SENS. VOX PTT PTT KHS-21 (Headset) 35 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
pressed, the transceiver generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy the microphone in your normal voice while holding the transceiver upright and keep the antenna at antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your body whenever you are transmitting. • Use only KENWOOD genuine accessories - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
QT TONES/ DQT CODES Display Quiet Talk Display Quiet Talk Display Quiet Talk Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency OF OFF 13 103.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz 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 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
Display Number DQT 01 DQT 02 DQT 03 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 DQT 18 DQT 19 DQT 20 DQT 21 DQT 22 DQT 23 DQT 24 DQT 25 DQT 26 DQT 27 DQT 28 Digital Quiet Talk Code 023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
SPECIFICATIONS RF Output Power Low High Audio Output Power Frequency Stability Operating Voltage Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (with KNB-27N) 500 mW 1W 100 mW ±2.5 ppm 3.3 V ~ 5.0 V 56 x 28.75 x 117.5 mm (2 13/64 x 1 1/8 x 4 5/8 in) 200g/ 7 oz 40 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART: SIMPLEX OPERATION (FREQUENCY BANK A) Channel Number Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency 1 462.5625 MHz 462.5625 MHz 2 462.5875 MHz 462.5875 MHz 3 462.6125 MHz 462.6125 MHz 4 462.6375 MHz 462.6375 MHz 5 462.6625 MHz 462.6625 MHz 6 462.6875 MHz 462.6875 MHz 7 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART: SEMI-DUPLEX OPERATION (FREQUENCY BANK B) Channel Number Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency 1 462.5625 MHz 462.5625 MHz 2 462.5875 MHz 462.5875 MHz 3 462.6125 MHz 462.6125 MHz 4 462.6375 MHz 462.6375 MHz 5 462.6625 MHz 462.6625 MHz 6 462.6875 MHz 462.6875 MHz - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
Lamp OFF/ ON/ Auto Auto 23 5 Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON OFF 31 6 Battery Indicator OFF/ ON ON 26 7 Scan Function ON/ OFF OFF 13 8 Time-out Timer 3/ 10 minutes 3 minutes 24 9 Beep ON/ OFF ON 31 10 Battery Save ON/ OFF ON 25 11 VOX Gain OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3 OFF 17 12 - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. Battery power dies shortly after charging. Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group. Other voices (besides group members') are present on the channel. - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
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GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SYSTEM Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average six minutes per response, including the time for revie instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
the date the Form 574 is mailed to the FCC. You must have a Temporary Permit or a license from the FCC to operate your Genera Mobile Radio Service system transmitters. This Temporary Permit must be kept with your station records until your license is receive DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE FCC - Kenwood TK-3131 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
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