Kenwood Marine Radio TK 2180 User Manual

TK-2180/ TK-3180  
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/  
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THANK YOU  
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio  
applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide  
dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak  
efficiency.  
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced  
technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased  
with the quality and features of this product.  
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL  
• TK-2180: VHF FM Transceiver  
• TK-3180: UHF FM Transceiver  
NOTICES TO THE USER  
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Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio  
transmitters within the territories under government control.  
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Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.  
Refer service to qualified technicians only.  
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and  
understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.  
 
PRECAUTIONS  
Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are  
wet.  
Ensure that there are 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 parts.  
If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce  
the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when  
turning the squelch off.  
Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near  
machinery that may catch the cable.  
Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.  
Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.  
When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the  
radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these  
locations when replacing the battery pack.  
Do not immerse the transceiver in water.  
 
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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 institutions or near persons using pacemakers.  
Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.  
Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while  
the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver  
may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.  
Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any  
metallic 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 dealer.  
Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic  
laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your  
area.  
Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold  
conditions.  
 
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CONTENTS  
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................. 1  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 1  
PREPARATION .............................................................. 2  
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 2  
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ......................... 7  
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA .......................................... 8  
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................................... 8  
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR .......................... 9  
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET ............... 9  
GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................. 10  
DISPLAY ................................................................... 12  
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS......................................... 14  
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................... 16  
OVERVIEW ................................................................. 16  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................... 16  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................... 17  
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ............................................ 17  
TRANSMITTING .............................................................. 18  
RECEIVING ................................................................. 18  
CONVENTIONAL SCAN................................................... 19  
ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN .......................................... 19  
SCAN REVERT .............................................................. 20  
PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................. 20  
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ...................... 21  
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ........................................ 21  
5-TONE SIGNALING ...................................................... 22  
MAKING A SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALL) ....................................... 22  
TRANSMITTING A STATUS MESSAGE .......................................... 23  
RECEIVING SELCALLS AND STATUS MESSAGES ................................. 24  
REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY ............................... 25  
 
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION.......... 26  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................. 26  
STATUS MESSAGE .......................................................... 27  
SHORT MESSAGES .......................................................... 29  
LONG MESSAGES ........................................................... 29  
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS .................... 30  
MANUAL DIALING ........................................................... 30  
AUTODIAL .................................................................. 30  
REDIAL .................................................................... 30  
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS ................................................. 31  
DTMF SIGNALING ......................................................... 31  
STUN ...................................................................... 31  
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)............................ 32  
EMERGENCY CALLS ..................................................... 34  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................... 35  
SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER .............................................. 35  
TALK AROUND .............................................................. 35  
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF .................................................... 36  
KEY LOCK .................................................................. 37  
SCRAMBLER ................................................................ 37  
CLOCK ..................................................................... 38  
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT .................................................... 38  
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................... 39  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .................................................... 39  
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ............................................ 39  
BATTERY SAVER ............................................................ 39  
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR ................................................. 40  
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ................................................ 40  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ....................................... 40  
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ................. 41  
VOICE RECORDER ........................................................... 41  
VOICE GUIDE ............................................................... 43  
 
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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 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.  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
Item  
Part Number  
J29-0710-XX  
N30-3008-XX  
B09-0625-XX  
N08-0548-XX  
B62-1760-XX  
Quantity  
Belt clip  
1
2
1
1
1
Screw for belt clip  
Univeral connector cap  
Screw for connector cap  
Instruction manual  
Belt clip + screws  
Universal connector  
cap + screw  
 
1
PREPARATION  
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS  
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not  
recommended by KENWOOD.  
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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 the charger. If  
the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF),  
recharging will start again and the battery pack will become  
overcharged.  
N
N
Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We  
recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while  
charging is taking place.  
Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or  
transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe the  
water from thebattery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before  
charging.  
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N
Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by  
fire.  
Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.  
I CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger  
Instruction Manual.  
 
2
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 or  
extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery.  
Please observe the following prohibitive matters.  
DANGER  
Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!  
The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to  
avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may  
generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.  
Do not short-circuit the battery!  
Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as  
a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in  
containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or  
hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current  
will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or  
burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.  
Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!  
If the insulator is 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)!  
If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an  
internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the  
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.  
Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other  
means!  
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.  
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.  
 
3
Use only the specified charger and observe charging  
requirements!  
If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high  
temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or  
current over 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 battery, causing a short-circuited.  
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into  
flame.  
Do not jar or throw the battery!  
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or  
smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protection  
circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal  
current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may  
occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst  
into flame.  
Do not use 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!  
If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function  
is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or  
burst into flame.  
Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!  
When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical  
reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount  
of current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generate  
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.  
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 chemical reaction may occur.  
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into  
flame.  
 
4
Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!  
If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash  
your eyes out with fresh 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 battery may generate  
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.  
Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high  
pressure container!  
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into  
flame.  
Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire!  
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),  
immediately remove it from flammable areas. Electrolyte leaking  
from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to  
generate smoke or burst into flame.  
Do not use an abnormal battery!  
If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different  
coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason,  
remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not  
use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst  
into flame.  
 
5
I 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
2
3
Remove the battery pack from the equipment.  
Discharge the battery pack, if possible.  
Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C) and dry  
location.  
I CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK  
As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the  
battery capacity decreases.  
Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack  
degrades.  
It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler  
areas.  
The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and  
discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored  
in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not  
leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.  
When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if  
it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to  
charge and discharge the battery pack may result in  
electrolyte leakage.  
 
6
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK  
1
Match the guides of the  
battery pack with the  
corresponding grooves on the  
upper rear of the transceiver,  
then firmly press the battery  
pack to lock it in place.  
2
3
Lock the safety catch to  
prevent accidentally pressing  
the release latch and  
removing the battery pack.  
To remove the battery pack,  
lift the safety catch, press the  
release latch, then pull the  
battery pack away from the  
transceiver.  
Note:  
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To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened  
plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than 6 mm  
wide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place the  
implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do  
not damage the release latch.  
N
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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 battery  
pack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C and lower,  
operating time may be shortened.  
 
7
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA  
Screw the antenna into the  
connector on the top of the  
transceiver by holding the  
antenna at its base and turning it  
clockwise until secure.  
Note: The antenna is neither a  
handle, a key ring retainer, nor a  
speaker/ microphone attachment  
point. Using the antenna in these  
ways may damage the antenna and  
degrade your transceiver’s  
MIC  
S
A
performance.  
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B
C
1
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP  
If necessary, attach the belt clip  
using the two supplied  
3 x 8 mm screws.  
Note: If the belt clip is not installed,  
its mounting location may get hot  
during continuous transmission or  
when left sitting in a hot  
environment.  
Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when  
installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver.  
Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the  
transceiver’s back panel.  
 
8
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR  
If you are not using an optional  
speaker/ microphone or headset,  
install the cap over the universal  
connector using the supplied  
4 x 6 mm screw. Ensure that the  
cap fits tightly over the connector.  
MIC  
S
A
<
B
C
1
>
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET  
1
Insert the guide of the  
speaker/ microphone  
connector into the  
groove of the universal  
connector.  
2
Secure the connector  
in place using the  
attached screw.  
MIC  
Note: When not using an  
optional speaker/  
microphone or headset,  
install the cap over the  
universal connector.  
S
A
<
B
C
1
>
2ABC  
4 GHI  
3DEF  
5JKL  
8 TUV  
7
6
MNO  
PQRS  
9WXYZ  
0
#
 
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Microphone  
Speaker  
MIC  
>
S
<
B
A
C
DEF  
1
ABC  
3
2
5
8
GHI  
MNO  
WXYZ  
#
4
JKL  
TUV  
6
7PQRS  
9
0
q Antenna connector  
Connect an antenna here {page 8}.  
w Selector  
Rotate to activate its programmable function {page 14}.  
 
10  
e Power switch/ Volume control  
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to  
adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch  
OFF the transceiver.  
r Transmit/ Busy/ Call indicator  
This LED lights red during transmission, green while  
receiving a call, and orange when receiving an encoded  
call (i.e. 5-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.).  
t Auxiliary (orange) key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 14}.  
y Safety Catch  
Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release  
latch and removing the battery pack {page 7}.  
u Release Latch  
Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery  
pack {page 7}.  
i Side 1 key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 14}.  
o PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch  
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a  
station.  
!
0
0
1
2
0
0
Side 2 key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 14}.  
!
1
1
1
1
S, A, <B, and C> keys  
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 14}.  
!
2
2
2
2
DTMF keypad  
Press the keys on the keypad to make DTMF calls  
{page 30} or to activate their programmable functions  
{page 14}.  
!
3
3
3
3
3
Universal connector  
Connect a speaker/ microphone or headset here {page 9}.  
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.  
 
11  
DISPLAY  
Indicator  
Description  
Displays the zone and channel numbers.  
Your dealer can program zone and channel  
names with up to 12 characters, in place  
of numbers. Also displays received 5-tone  
and FleetSync messages.  
Displays the zone and channel numbers.  
Also displays list numbers for Operator  
Selectable Tones.  
Displays the strength of received signals.  
An antenna and all 3 strength bars  
represents strong signals while the antenna  
by itself (no strength bars) represents weak  
signals.  
Appears when Monitor or Squelch Off is  
activated.  
Appears when the Talk Around function  
has been activated.  
Appears when you are using Scan mode or  
while the selected zone is a Voting or Free  
Channel Call zone.  
Flashes when you receive a message.  
Lights when a message is stored in the  
queue memory.  
 
12  
Indicator  
Description  
Appears when the selected channel is  
programmed as priority. represents  
Priority Channel 1, represents Priority  
Channel 2, and represents Priority  
Channels 1 and 2.  
This icon is not used on this transceiver.  
Appears when the selected channel is  
using low transmit power.  
Appears when the scrambler function is  
activated.  
Displays the battery power status as high,  
sufficient, low, or very low.  
Appears when the selected zone is added  
to the scanning sequence.  
Appears when the auto recording function  
on the VGS-1 option is activated.  
Appears when an Auto Reply Message on  
the VGS-1 option is activated.  
Appears when the selected channel is  
added to the scanning sequence.  
Appears when the VOX function has been  
activated.  
Appears when the AUX function has been  
activated.  
Appears when the OST function has been  
activated.  
 
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS  
The Auxiliary, Side 1, Side 2, S, A, <B, and C> keys, and the  
DTMF keypad {pages 10 and 11} can be programmed with the  
functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further  
details on these functions.  
Note: The selector can be programmed as either CH/GID Up/Down  
or Zone Up/Down.  
Auto Reply Message 1, 2  
Autodial  
Key Lock  
Lamp  
Autodial Programming  
AUX  
Lone Worker  
Low Transmission Power  
Monitor  
Call 1 ~ Call 6  
CH/GID Down  
Monitor Momentary  
None  
CH/GID Down (Continuous)  
CH/GID Recall  
CH/GID Up  
OST  
Playback 2  
CH/GID Up (Continuous)  
Channel Entry  
Priority Channel Select  
Queue  
Receive Entry 3  
Clock  
Digit 1x Down 3  
Digit 10x Down 3  
Digit 1x Up 3  
Scan  
Scan Delete/Add  
Scrambler  
Digit 10x Up 3  
Scrambler Code  
Selcall  
Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 5  
Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 5 Select  
Display Character  
Emergency 4  
Selcall + Status  
Speaker Attenuation 5  
Squelch Level  
Squelch Off  
Squelch Off Momentary  
Status  
Fixed Volume  
Function  
Home CH/GID  
Home CH/GID Select  
Talk Around  
 
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Transceiver Password  
Voice Memo 2  
VOX  
Zone Down  
Zone Down (Continuous)  
Zone Up  
Zone Delete/Add  
Zone Up (Continuous)  
1
2
Auto Reply Messagecan be used only for FleetSync.  
Auto Reply Message, Playback, and Voice Memocan be  
programmed only when the optional VGS-1 board has been  
installed.  
3
4
5
Digit 1x Down, Digit 10x Down, Digit 1x Up, Digit 10x Up,  
and Receive Entrycan be programmed only for 5-tone calls.  
Emergencycan be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key  
and the PF1 key of the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone.  
Speaker Attenuationcan be programmed only on the PF1 and  
PF2 keys of the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone.  
 
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
OVERVIEW  
Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional,  
Voting, Voting with Signaling, and Free Channel Call zones.  
The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250  
channels in each zone and a total combined maximum of 512  
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 display momentarily lights up.  
If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “  
appears on the display. You must enter the password to unlock  
the transceiver. Refer to Transceiver Password, below.  
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to  
switch the transceiver OFF.  
I TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD  
To enter the password using the DTMF keypad:  
1
Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password  
digits.  
Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect character.  
Press and hold the A or # key to delete all entered  
characters.  
2
Press the S or key to confirm the password.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds  
and the transceiver remains locked.  
 
16  
To enter the password without using the DTMF keypad:  
1
2
Rotate the selector to select a digit.  
Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move  
to the next digit.  
Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect character.  
Press and hold the A or # key to delete all entered  
characters.  
3
Press the S key to confirm the password.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds  
and the transceiver remains locked.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the  
volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counter-  
clockwise decreases it.  
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL  
Select the desired zone using the selector or the keys  
programmed as Zone Up/ Zone Down.  
Select the desired channel using the selector or the keys  
programmed as CH/GID (Channel/ Group ID) Up/ CH/GID  
(Channel/ Group ID) Down.  
Names can be programmed for zones and channels with up to  
12 characters each. However, to fit on the display, names will  
be abbreviated. Your dealer can set the zone name to a  
length of 0 to 12 digits. Channel names will shorten  
appropriately, to fit in the 12-digit display.  
For example, if the channel name is “–CHANNEL1–” and the  
zone name is KENWOOD, and your dealer sets the zone  
name to 3-digits, the following display will appear:  
 
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TRANSMITTING  
1
3
4
Select the desired zone and channel using the selector  
and the Zone or CH/GID keys.  
In Voting, Voting with Signaling, and Free Channel Call  
zones, the channel is seleted automatically.  
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.  
Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.  
Release the PTT switch to receive.  
For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the  
microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your  
mouth.  
In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver will  
search for the closest repeater and transmit using that  
repeaters frequency.  
In Free Channel Call zones, the transceiver will search for a  
free channel and will begin transmitting on that channel.  
RECEIVING  
1
Select the desired zone and channel using the selector  
and the Zone or CH/GID keys.  
Alternatively, in Conventional zones, you can activate the  
Scan function if desired.  
In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver will  
automatically search for the strongest signal and receive on  
that frequency.  
In Free Channel Call zones, the transceiver will automatically  
search for any signal and will receive on that channel.  
2
When you hear a callers voice, readjust the volume as  
necessary.  
 
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CONVENTIONAL SCAN  
If the Scan function is programmed, Conventional zones or  
channels can be scanned by pressing the key programmed as  
Scan. Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan.  
Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected  
zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence. If set  
up to scan Priority channels, the Priority channels will be scanned  
even if they are not within the currently selected zone.  
Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone, which have been  
added to the scanning sequence.  
To activate Scan, press the key programmed as Scan.  
The  
appear on the display.  
The zone add indicator (  
display when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence.  
The channel add indicator ( ) will appear on the  
icon and “  
or the revert zone and channel number  
) will appear on the  
display when the selected channel is added to the scan  
sequence.  
When a call is received, scanning stops and the zone and  
channel digits appear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the  
microphone to respond to the call. The transceiver will continue  
scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT switch 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 (  
display when the selected channel is added to the scan  
sequence.  
) will appear on the  
Press the key programmed as Zone Delete/Add to add or  
remove each zone to or from the scan sequence.  
The zone add indicator (  
display when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence.  
) will appear on the  
 
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SCAN REVERT  
You can select Revert zones and channels using the selector  
and the Zone or CH/GID keys.  
Eight types of Scan Reverts which can be programmed by  
your dealer are available.  
Last Called Revert: The last zone/ channel received is assigned  
as the new revert zone and channel.  
Last Used Revert: The last zone/ channel responded to is  
assigned as the new revert zone and channel.  
Selected: The last zone/ channel selected is assigned as the  
new revert zone and channel.  
Selected + Talkback: If the zone/ channel has been changed  
during Scan, the newly selected zone/ channel is assigned as the  
new revert zone and channel. The transceiver talks backon the  
current receive channel.  
Priority 1/ Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed a Priority  
channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel is the revert  
zone and channel.  
Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your dealer has  
programmed a Priority channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this  
channel is the revert zone and channel. The transceiver talks  
backon the current receive channel.  
PRIORITY SCAN  
A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority  
Scan to function.  
The transceiver will automatically change to the Priority  
channel when a signal is received on it, even if a signal is  
being received on a normal channel.  
The indicator represents the Priority 1 channel.  
The indicator represents the Priority 2 channel.  
The indicator represents both the Priority 1 and Priority 2  
channel.  
 
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QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)  
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on  
your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a  
sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear)  
calls from other parties who are using the same channel.  
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch  
will open only when a call containing a matching tone or code  
is received. Likewise, signals you transmit will be heard only  
by parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches your transceiver.  
If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the  
same channel you are using, squelch will not open and you  
will not hear the call. Although it may seem like you have your  
own private channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can  
still hear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the  
same tone or code.  
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)  
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the  
selected channel. Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on  
your transceiver.  
To turn OST on or off, press the key programmed as OST.  
The OST indicator (  
this function is activated.  
) appears on the display when  
To change the preset encode/decode tones:  
1
Press and hold the key programmed as OST.  
The duration for holding the OST key is programmed by your  
dealer.  
The OST number and name appear on the display.  
2
3
Rotate the selector, press the <B and C> keys, or enter  
the list number directly using the DTMF keypad to select  
your desired encode/decode pair.  
Press the S or  
key to accept the new setting and return  
to normal operation.  
 
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5-TONE SIGNALING  
5-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This  
function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives  
the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers  
that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.  
Note: Your transceiver functions include either 5-tone Signaling or  
FleetSync {page 26}, but not both.  
MAKING A SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALL)  
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station. To make a  
Selcall:  
1
2
Select your desired zone and channel.  
Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status  
to enter Selcall Mode.  
3
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to select  
the ID of the station you want to call.  
Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
You can also enter digits by using the DTMF keypad or by  
selecting digits with the selector. Before entering digits using  
the DTMF keypad, enter Manual Input Mode by pressing and  
holding the S key. When using the selector, rotate it to select  
a digit. The cursor can be shifted to the left or right by  
pressing the <B or C> key. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
4
Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 6 and begin  
your call.  
 
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TRANSMITTING A STATUS MESSAGE  
Status messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric  
characters. To transmit a Status message:  
1
2
Select your desired zone and channel.  
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 5 to continue.  
3
In Selcall Mode, rotate the selector or press the <B and  
C> keys to select the ID of the station you want to call.  
Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If Manual Input Mode is enabled, you can enter digits by  
using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the  
selector. To enter Manual Input Mode, press and hold the S  
key. When using the selector, rotate it to select a digit. The  
cursor can be shifted to the left or right by pressing the <B or  
C> key. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.  
4
5
Press the S key to enter Status Mode.  
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to select  
the status ID you want to transmit.  
Alternatively, you can enter the status ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If manual input mode is enabled, you can enter digits by  
using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the  
selector. To enter manual input mode, press and hold the S  
key. When using the selector, rotate it to select a digit. The  
cursor can be shifted to the left or right by pressing the <B or  
C> key. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.  
6
Press the Call 1 to Call 6 key to initiate the Status call.  
 
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RECEIVING SELCALLS AND STATUS MESSAGES  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones,  
squelch opens and you will hear the call.  
The LED indicator flashes orange.  
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key  
programmed as Monitor.  
Your dealer can program the monitor function to close again after  
a specific time period elapses.  
If Transpond for 5-tone Signaling is programmed, an  
acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station.  
If Call Alert for 5-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will  
sound when the correct tones are received.  
Your dealer can program the transceiver to display the received  
Selcall/Status.  
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into  
the microphone.  
 
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REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY  
A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the  
Queue memory of your transceiver. Saved messages can be  
viewed after reception. Depending on your dealer settings,  
when the Queue memory is full, either the oldest message will  
be erased when a new message is received or the new  
message will not be stored in the Queue memory.  
The icon lights when a message is stored in the Queue  
memory.  
1
Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue  
Mode.  
2
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to select  
the desired message.  
Press and hold the S or  
ID/ status ID, the channel name, and the time of the received  
message.  
key to toggle between the called  
3
Press the S or key to return to Normal Operation Mode.  
To delete the selected message, press the A or # key. To  
confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
To delete all messages, press and hold the A or # key for  
1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
 
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION  
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is  
a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync  
enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver,  
some of which depend on dealer programming.  
Note: Your transceiver functions include either FleetSync or 5-tone  
Signaling {page 22}, but not both.  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)  
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of  
stations.  
I TRANSMITTING  
1
Select your desired zone and channel.  
2
Press the key programmed as Selcall or  
Selcall + Status to enter Selcall Mode.  
3
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to  
select the ID of the station you want to call.  
Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If Manual Input Mode is enabled, you can enter digits by  
using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the  
selector. To enter Manual Input Mode, first press and  
hold the S or  
key. When using the selector, rotate it to  
select a digit, then press the C> key to accept the digit  
and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until  
the entire ID is entered.  
4
Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.  
Alternatively, you can press the Side 2 key to page the  
selected station, rather than making a voice call.  
 
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I RECEIVING  
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically  
enter Selcall Mode, and the calling stations ID will appear  
when a Selcall is received.  
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak  
into the microphone.  
I IDENTIFICATION CODES  
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and  
a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own  
Fleet and ID number.  
Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.  
Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call  
in your fleet.  
Enter a Fleet number make a call to all units in the selected  
fleet (Interfleet call).  
Select ALLFleet and enter an ID number to make a call to  
the selected ID in all fleets (Supervisor call).  
Select ALLFleet and ALLID to make a call 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 decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16  
alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from 10 to  
99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).  
A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the  
Queue memory of your transceiver. These saved messages can  
be reviewed after reception. Depending on your dealer settings,  
when the Queue memory is full, either the oldest message will be  
erased when a new message is received or the new message  
will not be stored in the Queue memory. The icon lights when  
a message is stored in the Queue memory.  
 
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I 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 5  
to continue.  
3
In Selcall Mode, rotate the selector or press the <B  
and C> keys to select the ID of the station you want to  
call.  
Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If Manual Input Mode is enabled, you can enter digits by  
using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the  
selector. To enter Manual Input Mode, first press and  
hold the S or  
key. When using the selector, rotate it to  
select a digit, then press the C> key to accept the digit  
and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until  
the entire ID is entered.  
4
5
Press the S or key to enter Status Mode.  
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to  
select the status ID you want to transmit.  
Alternatively, you can enter the status ID using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If Manual Input Mode is enabled, you can enter digits by  
using the DTMF keypad or by selecting digits with the  
selector. To enter Manual Input Mode, first press and  
hold the S or  
key. When using the selector, rotate it to  
select a digit, then press the C> key to accept the digit  
and shift the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until  
the entire ID is entered.  
6
Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to initiate the  
Status call.  
is displayed when the call has been  
successfully transmitted.  
 
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I RECEIVING  
The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will  
appear when a Status call is received.  
Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode.  
I REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE QUEUE MEMORY  
1
Press the key programmed as Queue to enter Queue  
Mode.  
The last received message is displayed with the message  
number.  
2
Rotate the selector or press the <B and C> keys to  
select the desired message.  
Press and hold the S or  
message/ call ID, the channel name, and the time of the  
received message.  
key to toggle between the  
3
Press the S or key to return to Normal Operation Mode.  
To delete the selected message, press the A or # key. To  
confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
To delete all messages, press and hold the A or # key for  
1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
SHORT MESSAGES  
To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to  
a PC. Ask your dealer for details.  
Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.  
Received short messages are displayed the same as Status  
messages and are stored in the same Queue memory. A  
combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can  
be stored in the Queue memory.  
LONG MESSAGES  
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the  
transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.  
Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters.  
 
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS  
MANUAL DIALING  
I METHOD 1  
Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired  
digits using the front panel keypad.  
If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if  
the complete number has not been sent.  
If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function,  
you need not press the PTT switch while entering digits. The  
DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key.  
I METHOD 2  
Enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad  
(maximum of 30 digits). After entering the complete  
number, press the PTT switch.  
The DTMF code is transmitted after pressing the PTT switch.  
Note: Switching OFF the transceiver power clears the number.  
AUTODIAL  
Autodial allows you to store and quickly recall 32 names (up  
to 12 characters per name) and DTMF numbers (up to 16  
digits per number).  
REDIAL  
1
To redial the last called number, press the key  
programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2
3
Press the key followed by the 0 key to display the last  
called number.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call.  
Note: Switching OFF the transceiver power clears the redial memory.  
 
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CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS  
1
Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2
3
Connect ID: Press the key two times.  
Disconnect ID: Press the key followed by the # key.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call.  
DTMF SIGNALING  
DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer.  
This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver  
receives the DTMF code programmed in your transceiver.  
Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code.  
You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not  
programmed with a matching code.  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones,  
squelch opens and you will hear the call.  
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 programmed, an  
acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station.  
If Tone Alert for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will  
sound when the correct tones are received.  
STUN  
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost.  
When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code,  
either transmit mode will be disabled, or both receive mode  
and transmit mode will be disabled. Stun is cancelled when  
the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.  
 
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)  
VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX  
operation allows you to transmit 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  
setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If the  
microphone is too sensitive, it will begin transmitting when  
there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough,  
it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking. Be  
sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity  
to allow smooth transmission.  
To set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:  
1
Connect the headset to the transceiver.  
The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not  
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.  
2
3
Press the key programmed as VOX.  
The current VOX Gain level appears.  
Press the <B and C> keys to increase or decrease the  
VOX Gain level.  
The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.  
4
While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headset  
microphone as you would while under normal operation, to  
test the sensitivity level.  
When the microphone recognizes a sound, the LED lights  
orange. This allows you to determine a suitable level where  
background noise will not activate VOX operation while  
speaking into the microphone will.  
The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this test  
procedure.  
5
Press the S or key to save the setting.  
 
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To activate the VOX function:  
1
Connect the headset to the transceiver.  
The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not  
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.  
2
Press and hold the key programmed as VOX.  
The duration for holding the VOX key is programmed by your  
dealer.  
The VOX indicator (  
) appears on the display.  
3
To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOX  
key again.  
Note:  
N
If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver while the  
VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain Level is configured  
to a higher, more sensitive level, louder received signals may cause  
the transceiver to start transmission.  
N
When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional  
KHS-11BL, KHS-12BL, KHS-14, KHS-15-BH, or KHS-15-OH  
accessory.  
 
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EMERGENCY CALLS  
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency  
function, you can make emergency calls.  
Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF1 (orange) key of  
the optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone can be programmed with  
the Emergency function.  
1
2
Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.  
Depending on the delay time programmed into your  
transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency  
key will vary.  
When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the  
transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin  
transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up by your  
dealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.  
To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency  
key again.  
If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of  
cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the  
transceiver will return to the channel that was in use before  
Emergency mode was entered.  
Note:  
N
Your dealer can set a beginning of transmit and end of transmit  
tone for the transceiver.  
N
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received  
signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency  
operation.  
 
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER  
Each channel is programmed with either high or low transmit  
power by your dealer. You can change the transmit power of  
only channels programmed as high.  
When you can reliably communicate with other parties without  
using high transmit power, select low transmit power by  
pressing the key programmed as Low Transmission Power.  
Each time you press Low Transmission Power, the transmit  
power toggles between high and low.  
The icon appears while using low transmit power.  
Using low transmit power conserves battery power and reduces  
the risk of interfering with other communications.  
Note: Pressing Low Transmission 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 to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you  
can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature.  
Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other  
transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the  
station you want to contact is too far away, or there are  
geographical obstacles in the way, you may not be able to  
contact the station.  
Toggle Talk Around ON and OFF by pressing the key  
programmed as Talk Around.  
The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active.  
When using Talk Around, the receive frequency is used for both  
transmitting and recieving, and the decode signaling is used for  
both encoding and decoding.  
 
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MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF  
You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ Squelch Off to  
listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal  
operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are  
present on your selected channel.  
The icon appears on the display while Monitor/ Squelch Off is  
activated.  
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:  
Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT,  
DTMF, 5-tone, or FleetSync Signaling. Press the key  
again to return to normal operation.  
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT,  
DQT, DTMF, 5-tone, or FleetSync Signaling. Release the  
key to return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off: Momentarily press to hear background  
noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear  
background noise. Release the key to return to normal  
operation.  
I SQUELCH LEVEL  
To adjust the squelch level:  
1
2
Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.  
Press the <B key to decrease the squelch level (open)  
and the C> key to increase the squelch level (tighten).  
Alternatively, you can increase or decrease the squelch  
level by rotating the selector.  
3
Press the S or key to store the new setting and exit  
the squelch level adjustment.  
 
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KEY LOCK  
This function is used to help prevent any accidental operation  
of the transceiver.  
To lock the transceiver keys, press and hold the key  
programmed as Key Lock.  
The duration for holding the Key Lock key is programmed by  
your dealer.  
"
" appears on the display.  
You can continue to use the following programmable functions (if  
available): Emergency, Function, Key Lock, Lamp, Monitor,  
Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, and Squelch Off  
Momentary.  
To unlock the keys, press and hold the Key Lock key again.  
SCRAMBLER  
Although the scrambler function does not offer complete  
privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily  
listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver  
distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your call will  
be unable to clearly hear what you are saying.  
In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your  
call while you are using the scrambler, all other members  
must also activate the scrambler functions on their  
transceivers. This distorts everybodys voice while  
transmitting and corrects the voice message on your own  
transceiver when you receive the call.  
To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as  
Scrambler.  
The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.  
To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.  
Note: There are 2 options for using the scrambler. Your dealer can  
activate or deactivate the built-in scrambler function of the  
transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board  
to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.  
 
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CLOCK  
If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time  
and date with its built-in clock. The time will display  
momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON.  
Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the  
key programmed as Clock.  
Note: Removing the battery pack or leaving the battery pack  
uncharged for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.  
I CLOCK SETUP  
To set the year, month, day, and time:  
1
With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the  
C> key while turning the transceiver power ON.  
The current year setting appears.  
2
Rotate the selector to select the year, then press the  
S key to cycle to the month setting.  
Repeat this step, to cycle through the day, hour, and  
minute settings.  
3
4
Press the S key again, to return to the year setting.  
A triple beep will sound, indicating that your selections  
have been set into the transceiver memory.  
Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to  
return to Normal Operation Mode.  
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT  
To turn the transceiver display and front panel keypad  
backlight on, press the key programmed as Lamp.  
Pressing any key other than the PTT switch, the Power switch/  
Volume control, and the Lamp key while the backlight is on will  
reset the backlight timer, allowing it to remain lit for an additional  
5 seconds.  
To turn the transceiver backlight off immediately, press the  
Lamp key while the backlight is on.  
 
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)  
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller  
from using a channel for an extended period of time.  
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds  
the programmed time set by your dealer (default is 1 minute),  
the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone 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 CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)  
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other  
parties who may be using the same channel that you  
selected. Pressing the PTT switch while the channel is in use  
will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and  
transmission will be inhibited (you cannot transmit). Release  
the PTT switch to stop the tone and return to receive mode.  
If activated, you can override this function. To override BCL,  
press the PTT switch again immediately after releasing it  
(within half a second).  
Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions  
when using 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 when a signal is not  
being received and no operations are being performed (no  
keys are being pressed, and no switches are being turned).  
While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for  
5 seconds, Battery Saver turns ON. When a signal is received  
or an operation is performed, Battery Saver turns OFF.  
 
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BATTERY POWER INDICATOR  
The battery power indicator displays the battery power  
remaining, as illustrated below:  
High  
Sufficient  
Low  
Very low (flashing)  
When the battery power is very low, replace or recharge the  
battery 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.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR  
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received  
calls:  
Strong signal  
Medium signal  
Weak signal  
Very weak signal  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL  
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification  
signals are used to access and release some repeaters.  
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted  
when you press the PTT switch.  
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you  
release the PTT switch.  
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press  
and release the PTT switch.  
 
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT  
When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit,  
you gain access to the voice recorder and voice  
announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details.  
VOICE RECORDER  
The voice recorder function allows you to record your  
conversations and create voice memos and automated  
message responses.  
I AUTO RECORDING  
If activated, the auto recording function will continuously  
record all transmitted and received signals. The recording  
storage area retains 30 seconds of recording, so all  
transmitted and received signals are simultaneously  
recorded and erased, leaving only the last 30 seconds of  
recording in memory.  
The auto recording indicator (  
this function is activated.  
) appears when  
I VOICE MEMOS  
To record a voice memo, for later playback:  
1
Press the key programmed as Voice Memo.  
The duration of recording memory will appear on the  
display and begin counting down.  
2
3
Speak into the transceiver to record your voice memo.  
Press the Side 2, S, or key to end the recording at  
any time and store it into the transceiver memory.  
If the memory becomes full, recording will stop  
automatically and store the voice memo to memory.  
appears on the display while the recording is  
being stored to memory.  
 
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I AUTO REPLY MESSAGE  
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to  
Individual Calls (while using FleetSync):  
1
Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to  
enter Auto Reply Message mode.  
The Auto Reply Message indicator (  
appears on the display.  
)
2
When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will  
begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will  
send an automatic response to the caller, and  
appears on the display.  
If you are available to receive the call, press any key to  
disable the auto response.  
If memory is available on your transceiver for recording, "I  
am not available. Leave your Message." will be sent to  
the caller. The caller can then leave a recorded message  
on your transceiver which you can later recall and listen  
to. When a message is stored on your transceiver,  
"
" appears on the display.  
If no memory is available on your transceiver for  
recording, "I am not available." will be sent to the caller  
and “  
appears on the display.  
 
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I PLAYBACK  
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:  
1
Press the key programmed as Playback to enter  
Playback mode.  
If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record  
your conversation, " " will appear on the display,  
otherwise a recording channel with the time of the  
recording will appear. To store the conversation record in  
the next available recording channel, press the Side 2  
key. To clear the conversation, press the A or # key. To  
skip to the stored recording channels, press the S  
or key. To skip back 5 seconds, press the <B key. To  
skip ahead 5 seconds, press the C> key.  
2
3
Rotate the selector to select the channel which you  
want to play back.  
"
"
"
" represents automated reply messages.  
" represents conversation records.  
" represents voice memos.  
The transceiver will announce the channel, then the  
recording will automatically play back.  
When the entire recording has been played, “  
(end of message) is displayed.  
To delete the selected recording, press the A or # key. To  
clear all the recorded data, press and hold the A or # key.  
A confirmation message will appear on the display. Press  
the S or key to delete the recording(s) or the A or # key  
to cancel.  
VOICE GUIDE  
When changing the zone, channel, or operation mode, an  
audio voice will announce the new zone, channel, or mode,  
after it has been selected. (Voice Annunciation can be  
activated or deactivated by your dealer.)  
 
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