Instruction Manual
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... and channel settings. We believe this KENWOOD product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Thank You We are grateful for your purchase of this easy-touse transceiver will enjoy years of reliable operation. This KENWOOD transceiver is called a "transceiver", meaning "transmitter & receiver". Models Covered by this Manual TK-2200L (K): 2-channel VHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L (K): 2-channel UHF FM Transceiver TK-2200L (K2): 8-channel VHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L (K2): 8-channel UHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L...
... and channel settings. We believe this KENWOOD product and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Thank You We are grateful for your purchase of this easy-touse transceiver will enjoy years of reliable operation. This KENWOOD transceiver is called a "transceiver", meaning "transmitter & receiver". Models Covered by this Manual TK-2200L (K): 2-channel VHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L (K): 2-channel UHF FM Transceiver TK-2200L (K2): 8-channel VHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L (K2): 8-channel UHF FM Transceiver TK-3200L...
Instruction Manual
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... obtained by telephone, and will operate. FCC Rules require that all operators using 25 kHz channel spacing. Transceivers using 12.5 kHz channel spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used with transceivers using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. FCC License Information Your KENWOOD transceiver operates on communications frequencies which frequencies you will be made on pages 24 and 25. See the frequency charts on FCC form 601, schedules D and...
... obtained by telephone, and will operate. FCC Rules require that all operators using 25 kHz channel spacing. Transceivers using 12.5 kHz channel spacing may not have optimal sound quality when used with transceivers using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. FCC License Information Your KENWOOD transceiver operates on communications frequencies which frequencies you will be made on pages 24 and 25. See the frequency charts on FCC form 601, schedules D and...
Instruction Manual
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... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Changes...
... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Changes...
Instruction Manual
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... common to the operation of any transceiver. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off before installing optional accessories. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack. • Do not immerse the transceiver in water. • Always switch the transceiver power off . • Do not place the microphone cable around your eyes. • When the transceiver is used for transmission for many...
... common to the operation of any transceiver. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off before installing optional accessories. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack. • Do not immerse the transceiver in water. • Always switch the transceiver power off . • Do not place the microphone cable around your eyes. • When the transceiver is used for transmission for many...
Instruction Manual
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... an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. Turn the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the antenna covering. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be against traffic laws. Transmitting at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities. •...
... an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. Turn the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the antenna covering. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be against traffic laws. Transmitting at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities. •...
Instruction Manual
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... Side 1 Key 17 Side 2 Key 17 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 19 Time-out Timer (TOT 19 Low Battery Warning 19 Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT 20 CHANNEL SETUP MODE 21 Channel Operating Frequencies 23 Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) Settings 26 Channel Confiramation Mode 30 KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE 31 Calling Alert 34 Key Lock...34 Super Lock 34 Monitor/ Squelch Off 35 Scan...35 Scrambler 36 ALL RESET MODE 37 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 39 vi
... Side 1 Key 17 Side 2 Key 17 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 19 Time-out Timer (TOT 19 Low Battery Warning 19 Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT 20 CHANNEL SETUP MODE 21 Channel Operating Frequencies 23 Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) Settings 26 Channel Confiramation Mode 30 KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE 31 Calling Alert 34 Key Lock...34 Super Lock 34 Monitor/ Squelch Off 35 Scan...35 Scrambler 36 ALL RESET MODE 37 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 39 vi
Instruction Manual
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... AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Supplied Accessories Item Antenna TK-2200L TK-3200L Rapid battery charger (KSC-35) AC adapter Li-ion battery pack (KNB-45L) Speaker/ microphone jack cap Speaker/ microphone locking bracket Belt clip (KBH-10) Screw set Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number T90-1036-XX T90-1039-XX...
... AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Supplied Accessories Item Antenna TK-2200L TK-3200L Rapid battery charger (KSC-35) AC adapter Li-ion battery pack (KNB-45L) Speaker/ microphone jack cap Speaker/ microphone locking bracket Belt clip (KBH-10) Screw set Warranty card Instruction manual Part Number T90-1036-XX T90-1039-XX...
Instruction Manual
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Rotate to switch the power OFF. Channel selector Rotate to change the operating channel. (For the "S" position on TK-3200L (K3) model, refer to page 13.) Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the power ON and counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Lights red while transmitting, green while receiving, and flashes red while the battery power is low while transmitting. ORIENTATION Antenna LED indicator Indicates the transceiver status. Side 1 key For key function, refer to page 17. Side...
Rotate to switch the power OFF. Channel selector Rotate to change the operating channel. (For the "S" position on TK-3200L (K3) model, refer to page 13.) Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the power ON and counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Lights red while transmitting, green while receiving, and flashes red while the battery power is low while transmitting. ORIENTATION Antenna LED indicator Indicates the transceiver status. Side 1 key For key function, refer to page 17. Side...
Instruction Manual
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... charger LED lights red and charging begins. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is not charged at the factory; ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before use. Make sure the metal contacts of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Charging slot Indicator Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with the charger terminals. charge it before inserting the transceiver into the charging slot of the charger. Plug...
... charger LED lights red and charging begins. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is not charged at the factory; ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before use. Make sure the metal contacts of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Charging slot Indicator Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with the charger terminals. charge it before inserting the transceiver into the charging slot of the charger. Plug...
Instruction Manual
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... mated with those of the charger. ◆ The ambient temperature should be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the 4 charging slot of the charger. Note: ◆ When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is in progress. Replace the battery pack. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it...
... mated with those of the charger. ◆ The ambient temperature should be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the 4 charging slot of the charger. Note: ◆ When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is in progress. Replace the battery pack. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it...
Instruction Manual
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... monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. GETTING STARTED 1 1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to receive. 3 The LED lights red while transmitting. Adjust the volume as necessary. To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice while holding the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to begin scanning. A beep sounds. 2 1 Rotate the Channel selector to select your lips. ■ Channel Selector Scan Position (TK-3200L (K3) model only) Scan is useful...
... monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. GETTING STARTED 1 1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to receive. 3 The LED lights red while transmitting. Adjust the volume as necessary. To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice while holding the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to begin scanning. A beep sounds. 2 1 Rotate the Channel selector to select your lips. ■ Channel Selector Scan Position (TK-3200L (K3) model only) Scan is useful...
Instruction Manual
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... VOX Gain level. Continue to transmit. Upon releasing the key, the transceiver will not function with excessive ambient noise. VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you must use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that it causes the transceiver to hold the Side 1 key while turning the transceiver power ON. In order to use this , you can operate the transceiver hands-free...
... VOX Gain level. Continue to transmit. Upon releasing the key, the transceiver will not function with excessive ambient noise. VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you must use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that it causes the transceiver to hold the Side 1 key while turning the transceiver power ON. In order to use this , you can operate the transceiver hands-free...
Instruction Manual
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... press the PTT switch; the transceiver automatically detects your transmission will flash red in this state.) 16 To transmit, simply speak into the headset microphone. 2 You do not need to 10 {page 14}. Note: ◆ While transmitting via VOX, all keys other than power OFF are disabled. ◆ When you operate the VOX function, you stop speaking. 3 Transmission will continue momentarily after you must use an optional...
... press the PTT switch; the transceiver automatically detects your transmission will flash red in this state.) 16 To transmit, simply speak into the headset microphone. 2 You do not need to 10 {page 14}. Note: ◆ While transmitting via VOX, all keys other than power OFF are disabled. ◆ When you operate the VOX function, you stop speaking. 3 Transmission will continue momentarily after you must use an optional...
Instruction Manual
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... call is Scan + Temporary Delete. When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel, it proceeds to search for a signal. If the QT/DQT does not match, the call . Side 2 Key TK-2200L/ TK-3200L (K, K2) Models: The default function of the transceiver to check whether or not its QT/DQT setting which is active: Calling Alert, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, PTT, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, and Volume.
... call is Scan + Temporary Delete. When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel, it proceeds to search for a signal. If the QT/DQT does not match, the call . Side 2 Key TK-2200L/ TK-3200L (K, K2) Models: The default function of the transceiver to check whether or not its QT/DQT setting which is active: Calling Alert, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, PTT, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, and Volume.
Instruction Manual
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... ascends through the channel numbers. • When a signal is detected on a channel and the QT/DQT matches, scan pauses at a channel, you press the Side 2 key. To make a call using the calling alert tone, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the key programmed as Side 2. • The calling alert tone will be reprogrammed {page 31}. 18 TK-3200L (K3) Model: The default function of the Side...
... ascends through the channel numbers. • When a signal is detected on a channel and the QT/DQT matches, scan pauses at a channel, you press the Side 2 key. To make a call using the calling alert tone, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the key programmed as Side 2. • The calling alert tone will be reprogrammed {page 31}. 18 TK-3200L (K3) Model: The default function of the Side...
Instruction Manual
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... tone, release the PTT switch. Low Battery Warning Low Battery Warning alerts you save on battery power consumption. This function is to prevent you from using a channel for an extended period of time you can press the PTT switch again to be recharged or replaced. To stop transmitting and an alert tone will blink red. Additionally, by limiting the amount of time. You can continuously transmit, this time. 19 While operating the transceiver, if the battery power becomes low, an alert tone will sound...
... tone, release the PTT switch. Low Battery Warning Low Battery Warning alerts you save on battery power consumption. This function is to prevent you from using a channel for an extended period of time you can press the PTT switch again to be recharged or replaced. To stop transmitting and an alert tone will blink red. Additionally, by limiting the amount of time. You can continuously transmit, this time. 19 While operating the transceiver, if the battery power becomes low, an alert tone will sound...
Instruction Manual
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... are using, squelch will not open and you will hear audio from undesired parties that matches the one set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must have your own private channel while using QT or DQT, other parties can still hear your call. The default QT/DQT settings for each channel is made on a channel set up their transceiver with the same tone or code. Quiet Talk...
... are using, squelch will not open and you will hear audio from undesired parties that matches the one set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must have your own private channel while using QT or DQT, other parties can still hear your call. The default QT/DQT settings for each channel is made on a channel set up their transceiver with the same tone or code. Quiet Talk...
Instruction Manual
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CHANNEL SETUP MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels with a 67.0 Hz QT tone by default. The table below lists the default channel frequencies. All channels are set with different frequencies and Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk settings. Channel Number Table Number Frequency (MHz) Table Number Frequency (MHz) TK-2200L (K) 2-Channel Model 1 3 154.5700 2 4 154.6000 TK-2200L (K2) 8-Channel Model 1 3 154.5700 2 4 154.6000 3 5 151.7000 4 6 151.7600 5 7 151.8200 6 8 151.8800 7 9 151.9400 8 10 151.5125 TK-3200L...
CHANNEL SETUP MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels with a 67.0 Hz QT tone by default. The table below lists the default channel frequencies. All channels are set with different frequencies and Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk settings. Channel Number Table Number Frequency (MHz) Table Number Frequency (MHz) TK-2200L (K) 2-Channel Model 1 3 154.5700 2 4 154.6000 TK-2200L (K2) 8-Channel Model 1 3 154.5700 2 4 154.6000 3 5 151.7000 4 6 151.7600 5 7 151.8200 6 8 151.8800 7 9 151.9400 8 10 151.5125 TK-3200L...
Instruction Manual
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... between QT, DQT, and Channel setup. Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) Settings To change the QT/DQT settings of a channel: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces "Self". Press the Side 1 key or Side 2 key to hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key 1 while turning the transceiver power ON. 1 Continue to...
... between QT, DQT, and Channel setup. Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) Settings To change the QT/DQT settings of a channel: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key until the LED lights orange and the transceiver announces "Self". Press the Side 1 key or Side 2 key to hold the PTT switch and Side 1 key 1 while turning the transceiver power ON. 1 Continue to...
Instruction Manual
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.../DQT settings. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be too away. Other group members may be installed correctly. Make sure all group members change the settings on your group. Turn on their transceivers to or • hear other transceivers. Battery power dies shortly after charging. • The battery pack life is finished. Other group members may be dead. Remove the battery pack and install again. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem...
.../DQT settings. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be too away. Other group members may be installed correctly. Make sure all group members change the settings on your group. Turn on their transceivers to or • hear other transceivers. Battery power dies shortly after charging. • The battery pack life is finished. Other group members may be dead. Remove the battery pack and install again. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem...