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TK-2170/ TK-3170 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF MODE D'EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/ RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI VHF-FM- - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 2
ENGLISH VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-2170/ TK-3170 INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 3
BY THIS MANUAL • TK-2170: VHF FM Transceiver • TK-3170: UHF FM Transceiver NOTICES TO THE USER ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 4
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 parts surfaces. • Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes. • When the replacing the battery pack. • Do not immerse - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 5
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 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 6
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 PREPARATION 2 BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS 2 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK OR BATTERY CASE ....... 7 INSTALLING/ REMOVING ALKALINE BATTERIES 8 INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA 9 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 9 INSTALLING - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 7
25 SHORT MESSAGES 27 LONG MESSAGES 27 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS 28 MANUAL DIALING (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY 28 STORE AND SEND 28 AUTODIAL 29 REDIAL (KEYPAD MODELS 40 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL 40 BATTERY SAVER 40 BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR 41 BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL 41 iv - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 8
: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the the carrier immediately. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Belt clip Speaker/ microphone jacks cap Speaker/ microphone locking bracket Instruction manual Part Number J29-0701-XX B09 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 9
the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging. ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. ■ CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 10
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 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 11
regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it! This may break or deform the - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 12
water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems. • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 13
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 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 14
imperative that you place the implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do not damage the release latch. ◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed. ◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 15
setting on your transceiver). If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using the high power setting on your transceiver), use an optional rechargeable battery pack. 1 To open the battery case, press on the two tabs on the upper rear of the case, then pull the two halves apart. 2 Insert 6 AA (LR6 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 16
retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver's performance. INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver. 1 Remove the - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 17
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not using an optional speaker/ microphone. 1 Place the cap over the jacks so that the locking tabs insert into the transceiver grooves. 2 While holding the cap in place, push it towards the - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 18
The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad (!)2 . q Antenna connector Connect an (optional) antenna here {page 9}. w Selector Rotate to activate its programmable function an encoded call. If programmed by your dealer, flashes red when the battery power is low while transmitting. 11 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 19
t Safety Catch Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack {page 7}. y Release Latch Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery pack {page 7}. u Auxiliary (orange) key Press to activate its programmable function {page 14}. i PTT (Push- - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 20
while an empty battery icon represents very low power. The selected zone is added to scan. VOX is activated. The AUX port is activated. OST (Operator Selectable Tone) is activated. The selected channel is added to scan. Displays the zone and channel numbers or names (if programmed by your dealer - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 21
can also enable the selector to be used when making setting adjustments (as an optional method for using the keys). • Autodial • Autodial Programming • AUX • Call 1 ~ 2 • CH/GID Down • CH/GID Up • Channel Entry • Digit 1x Down 1 • Digit 1x Up 1 • Digit 10x Down 1 • Digit 10x Up 1 • Direct - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 22
, and Free Channel Call zones. The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 128 channels. Zones, channels, and their functions are programmed by your dealer. SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 23
the 8-digit display. For example, if the channel name is "GRP 1" and the zone name is "KENWOOD", and your dealer sets the zone name to 3-digits, the following display will appear: Press the key programmed as Display Character to toggle the display between the zone and channel number and the zone and - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 24
CH/GID keys. • In Voting, Voting with Signaling, and Free Channel Call zones, the channel is seleted automatically. 2 In Conventional zones, 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 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 25
SmarTrunk OPERATION (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) Note: SmarTrunk and SmarTrunk II are registered trademarks of SmarTrunk Systems, Inc., Hayward, California, U.S.A. You must install the appropriate trunking board before you can access SmarTrunk Trunking mode. For details, consult your dealer. While in - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 26
is released and no further signal is received. To stop scanning, press the Scan key again. ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to add or remove each channel to or from the scan sequence. • The channel add indicator ( ) will appear when the selected - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 27
The Revert zone and channel is the zone and channel which the transceiver automatically selects when pressing the PTT switch during Scan. Your dealer can program your transceiver with 1 of 6 Scan Revert types: • Last Called: The last zone and channel on which you received a call is set as the revert - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 28
as OST. • The OST indicator ( activated. ) appears when this function is To change the preset encode/decode tones: 1 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for approximately 1 second. • The OST name appears on the display. 2 Press the keys, rotate the selector, or enter an - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 29
FleetSync {page 24}, but not both. MY ID Your dealer can program an ID number for your transceiver, to identify you to other parties when voice call to a particular station. To make a Selcall: 1 Press the key programmed as Selcall to enter Selcall Mode. 2 Rotate the selector or enter an appropriate - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 30
display between the station name and the list number. 3 Press the S or key to complete the entry. Note: Additionally, you can also use the keys programmed as Digit 1x Down, Digit 1x Up, Digit 10x Down, and Digit 10x Up keys to adjust the Selcall number. Digit 1x Up/Down increases - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 31
by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. SELCALL . • Alternatively, press and hold the S or key to enter Manual Dialing mode. Using Manual Dialing, you can enter digits with the DTMF keypad or selector. - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 32
to all units (Broadcast call). Note: The ID range may be limited by programming. STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be the stack memory of your transceiver. These saved messages can be reviewed after reception. Depending on your dealer settings, when the stack - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 33
• Alternatively, press and hold the S or key to enter Manual Dialing mode. Using Manual Dialing, you can enter digits with the DTMF keypad or selector , press the Call 1 or Call 2 key to transmit their pre-programmed status messages. •" " appears when the call has been successfully transmitted. - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 34
■ 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 call ID/ stack number appears. 2 Press the keys or - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 35
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MANUAL DIALING (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) Method 1: Press and hold and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. •" " appears. 2 Rotate the selector to select a digit. • Alternatively, you can - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 36
to 8 characters per name) and DTMF numbers (up to 16 digits per number) in memory. ■ STORING DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming. • If programmed by your dealer, you can also press and hold the # key for 1 second. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears. 2 Press - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 37
PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2 key to page the selected recipient. ■ CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming. • If programmed by your dealer, you can also press and hold the # key for 1 second. 2 Press the keys, rotate the selector, or - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 38
and you will hear the call. • The indicator appears. • The LED indicator flashes orange. • To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor. • Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period elapses. • If Transpond for DTMF Signaling is - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 39
hands-free. This feature can only be used if you are using a supported headset. When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This is not connected to the speaker/ microphone jack of the transceiver. 2 Press the key programmed as VOX. • The current VOX Gain level appears. 3 Press the - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 40
activate when a headset is not connected to the speaker/ microphone jack of the transceiver. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds. • The VOX indicator ( ) appears on the display. 3 To turn the VOX function , you must use an optional KHS-1, KHS-21, or KHS-22 accessory. 33 - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 41
Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. If the transceiver is not operated for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation. The default Lone Worker duration is 10 minutes. Your dealer can set - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 42
conserves battery power and reduces the risk of interfering with other communications. Note: Pressing Low Transmit Power while using a channel programmed with low power causes an error tone to sound. TALK AROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service due - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 43
adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected channel. • The icon appears while Monitor/ Squelch Off is activated. Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions: • Monitor: Press one time to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone, or Fleetsync Signaling. Press again to return to - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 44
does not function while operating in SmarTrunk Trunking mode {page 18}. TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT To turn the transceiver display backlight on, press the key programmed as Lamp. • Pressing any key other than the PTT switch and the Power switch/ Volume control while the backlight is on will reset - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 45
a channel: 1 Select a frequently used channel. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as Home CH/GID or Direct CH/GID (1 ~ 4) for approximately 3 seconds To use the Home CH/GID key, press the key to jump to the programmed channel. You can press this key a second time to return to the previous - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 46
on your transceiver, enter a 2-digit channel number. For example, to select channel 5, enter "05" on your keypad. • If over 100 channels have been programmed on your transceiver, enter a 3-digit channel number. For example, to select channel 5, enter "005" on your keypad. • Press the Side 1 key to - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 47
will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes. BUSY QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone, or FleetSync signaling. BATTERY SAVER If activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function will decrease the amount of power used - Kenwood TK-3170 | User Manual 2 - Page 48
pack. If activated by your dealer, an alert tone will sound every 30 seconds and the LED indicator will blink red when the battery power is low. BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification signals are used to access and release some
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
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