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  • Kenwood TK 3230 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    Instruction Manual UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3230 PacTronics Inc 15375 Barranca Pkwy H108 Irvine, CA 92618-2209 8©009B0068-260-0179707-662-0205040(3K4)0934092-5010020-5599 FAX www.pactronics.com
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    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
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    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 3676). INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the
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    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
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    radio frequency headset, ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your body whenever you are transmitting. • Use only Kenwood genuine accessories battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Kenwood's involvement in this program is part
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    no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by Kenwood. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged part. • If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver
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    parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn. • If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your Kenwood
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    1 Supplied Accessories 1 orientation 2 Display 3 Preparation 4 Battery Pack Precautions 4 Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip 11 Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories 12 Getting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15
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    Battery Save 38 Battery Indicator 39 Incoming Call Notification Type 40 Busy Channel Lockout (BCL 41 Transceiver Beep 41 Mode Reset Time 42 Resetting the Transceiver 43 Optional Accessories 44 MENUS 45 QT Tones/ DQT codes 47 Channel Frequencies 49 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting Guide
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    missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. Supplied Accessories Item Belt clip Screw set KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger Warrany card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0736-XX N99-2063-XX - - - B62-1976-XX Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 Belt clip
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    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 Speaker / keys Press to change the operating channel, to select a menu in Setting Mode, and to perform other functions. PTT (Push to Talk) switch Press and
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    is activated. Appears when using low transmission 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. Appears when Privacy Talk is activated. Appears when the
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    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 life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. ◆ After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from
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    melted, the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)! If the polymer separator
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    value, or with a remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not solder directly onto the battery!
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    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 , it may cause eye-problems. DANGER • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging
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    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
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    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. 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then
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    , disconnect it from the charger. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery pack life due to overcharging. Note: ◆ The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the
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    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 from the AC
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    into the SP/MIC jacks. 3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver, be sure to cover the SP/MIC jacks with the attached tabs, in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts. Note: Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on each of these accessories. 12
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    . 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. • Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume. Note
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    • 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 signalling 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
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    number. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel. • Refer to page 49 for the frequencies available for each channel. 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection, then repeat steps 3 and 4 to set additional channels. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to
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    the other members in your group have selected the same tone or code. 1 Press the MENU key. • The current setting blinks. 2 Press the or key to select your desired value. • The values range from 01 to 39 for QT tones, then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes. When selecting a DQT
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    can use the scan function, ensure that it is activated. You can turn the scan function (the ability to perform scan) ON or OFF in Setting mode. 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
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    To begin scanning: 1 Press and hold the key for 1 second. • "SCAn" 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.
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    an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it continuously cutting out To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MON key. • When squelch is then press or to select "Sq- 0" (open), "Sq- 1" (default setting), or "Sq- 2" (tight). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the
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    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. • You do not need to press the PTT switch; the transceiver automatically detects your voice and begins
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    level 1) to "GL- 5" (VOX gain level 5). • While adjusting the VOX Gain, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. • Setting the VOX gain to OFF deactivates VOX. In order to transmit with VOX turned off, you must use the PTT switch. 4 Press the MENU key
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    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. Setting up the proceed tone function {page 23} will notify you when the channel is free. 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU
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    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 is transmitted at this time. 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 23
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    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
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    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). 2 Press
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    are used to identify yourself to your party members. You can set up a calling alert tone to one of 10 types. If each CAL key before making a call will send your calling alert tone to your party members. To set up your own calling alert tone: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU
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    "CS-oF" (Calling Alert Side Tone is off). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 27
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    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 call. Note: If Optional Signalling (menu "oP") has been set to "FS" (FleetSync), you can also set up an Individual Selcall Alert type (menu "IA") and Group
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    , then continue the call as normal. When the call is finished, press the CAL key to end the call. 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
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    ID at the beginning and end of transmission). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. n PTT ID Side Tone When the PTT switch is pressed and/or released, a tone will sound through your own speaker when the PTT ID
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    to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. n Mute Hold Time Mute Hold Time keeps the speaker muted for a brief 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
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    the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. n Caller ID If set up by your dealer, when the transceiver receives a PTT ID signal, the caller ID of that the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 32
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    the transceiver speaker. In order to hear any received signals, you must use a headset. Transmission Power You can adjust the transmission power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting high power will allow you to transmit farther, in case the other
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    the selection and return to operating mode. Key Lock You can lock the MENU, , and keys to prevent accidentally changing the operating mode and channel settings. The Power switch/ Volume control and PTT, CAL, and MON still function normally. Press and hold the MENU key for 3 seconds to lock or unlock
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    locked), "SL- C" (MENU and CAL keys locked), or "SL-oF" (super lock off). 3 Press the MENU, PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Super Lock Setting Mode. • The icon appears on the display when the transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears when they are unlocked. Display Backlight You can
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    on), or "Lt- A" (backlight auto). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Microphone Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone. To select the microphone sensitivity: 1 With the transceiver power OFF
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    you can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery power consumption. If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes ( key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone which sounds 10 seconds
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    and no operations are being performed. While using the transceiver, battery save will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select "bS-on" (battery save on) or "bS-oF" (battery save off). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press
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    battery life is remaining. When turned OFF, the battery indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is low. When the battery battery pack at this time. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Recharge the battery battery indicator on) or "bt-oF" (battery indicator
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    Incoming Call Notification Type 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 on). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 40
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    -on" (BCL on) or "bL-oF" (BCL off). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. Transceiver Beep When you turn the transceiver power ON or press a key, a beep will emit from the transceiver. To turn the transceiver beep on
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    Mode Reset Time 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). 2 Press the
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    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 45 ~ 46.) To reset the transceiver: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the , ,
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    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) EMC-6 (Clip mic with earphone) KHS-22 (Headset) KHS-28F (Headset) 44
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    Menus Menu ~ 1 2 2 3 4 Name Channel 1 Frequency Setting Channel 2 Frequency Setting Channels 3 ~ 16 Frequency Setting Optional Signalling Individual Selcall Alert Group Selcall Alert Incoming Call Notification Type Call Key Calling Alert Tone Calling Alert Side Tone PTT ID PTT ID
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    Menu 5 5 5 Name Settings Mute Hold Time OFF/ 5 (500)/ 10 (1000)/ 15 (1500)/ 20 (2000)/ 25 (2500 ms) Caller ID Display OFF/ ON Mode Reset Time OFF/ 10/ 30 sec Time-out Timer 3/ 10 min Busy Channel Lockout OFF/ ON Backlight OFF/ ON/ A (Auto) Battery Indicator OFF/ ON Battery Save OFF/
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    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
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    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
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    Channel Frequencies Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Setup Frequency Number (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) 01 (CH 9) 464.5000 20 461.3125 39 466.1625 02 (CH 1) 464.5500 21 37 466.1125 56 469.5625 19 461.2875 38 466.1375 Note: The marked CH numbers are the default channel settings. 49
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    Specifications Low RF output power High Audio output power Frequency stability Operating voltage Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (with KNB-46L) 500 mW 1.5 W 100 mW ±2.5 ppm 3.3 V ~ 5.0 V 52 x 28.7 x 103.5 mm (2.05 x 1.13 x 4.07 inches) 165 g (5.8 oz) 50
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    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 • The battery pack life is finished.
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    provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD. Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product
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