Instruction Manual
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... Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Treat it with low battery power warning. • Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings. • Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your conversations. • FleetSync operation, allowing a variety of reliable operation. Thank You We are based on field testing and may vary with dependable and reliable communications. Features...
... Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Treat it with low battery power warning. • Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing your transceiver settings. • Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your conversations. • FleetSync operation, allowing a variety of reliable operation. Thank You We are based on field testing and may vary with dependable and reliable communications. Features...
Instruction Manual
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... class mail. INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676). 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. Call the FCC for license must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will be sent to you must...
... class mail. INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676). 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. Call the FCC for license must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will be sent to you must...
Instruction Manual
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.... When the PTT switch is part of the total operating time. Kenwood's involvement in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Only): The RBRC Recycle seal found on Li-ion battery recycling in this program is pressed, the transceiver generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). iii SAFETY INFORMATION: Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver has been designed using a headset, ensure that the antenna is at...
.... When the PTT switch is part of the total operating time. Kenwood's involvement in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Only): The RBRC Recycle seal found on Li-ion battery recycling in this program is pressed, the transceiver generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). iii SAFETY INFORMATION: Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver has been designed using a headset, ensure that the antenna is at...
Instruction Manual
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... to the volume level when turning the squelch off when 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 aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. Safety...
... to the volume level when turning the squelch off when 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 aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. Safety...
Instruction Manual
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...use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are exposed from the transceiver, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you use of radio devices, including but not limited to build up an electric charge (static electricity). Turn the transceiver power...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 antenna covering.
...use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are exposed from the transceiver, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you use of radio devices, including but not limited to build up an electric charge (static electricity). Turn the transceiver power...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 antenna covering.
Instruction Manual
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... 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip 11 Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories 12 Getting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15 Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk 16 Scanning the Channels 17 Revert Channel 18 Monitoring a Channel 19 Squelch Level 19 Voice Activated Control (VOX 20 VOX Operation 20 VOX Gain 20 VOX Delay Time 21 VOX Transmit Inhibit 22 VOX Proceed Tone 23 Privacy Talk 24 Call Key Setup 25 Calling Alert 26 Selcall (Selective Calling 28 Operating Features 33 Speaker Mute 33 Transmission Power...
... 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip 11 Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories 12 Getting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15 Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk 16 Scanning the Channels 17 Revert Channel 18 Monitoring a Channel 19 Squelch Level 19 Voice Activated Control (VOX 20 VOX Operation 20 VOX Gain 20 VOX Delay Time 21 VOX Transmit Inhibit 22 VOX Proceed Tone 23 Privacy Talk 24 Call Key Setup 25 Calling Alert 26 Selcall (Selective Calling 28 Operating Features 33 Speaker Mute 33 Transmission Power...
Instruction Manual
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Key Lock 34 Super Lock 35 Display Backlight 35 Microphone Sensitivity 36 Time-out Timer 37 Battery Save 38 Battery Indicator 39 Incoming Call Notification Type 40 Busy Channel Lockout (BCL 41 Transceiver Beep 41 Mode Reset Time 42 Resetting the Transceiver 43 Optional Accessories 44 MENUS 45 QT Tones/ DQT codes 47 Channel Frequencies 49 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting Guide 51 vii
Key Lock 34 Super Lock 35 Display Backlight 35 Microphone Sensitivity 36 Time-out Timer 37 Battery Save 38 Battery Indicator 39 Incoming Call Notification Type 40 Busy Channel Lockout (BCL 41 Transceiver Beep 41 Mode Reset Time 42 Resetting the Transceiver 43 Optional Accessories 44 MENUS 45 QT Tones/ DQT codes 47 Channel Frequencies 49 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting Guide 51 vii
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... is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged. ◆ Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by fire. ◆ Never attempt to shorten or the battery pack may cause the life of fire or damage. Preparation Battery Pack Precautions Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. If the charger power is...
... is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged. ◆ Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by fire. ◆ Never attempt to shorten or the battery pack may cause the life of fire or damage. Preparation Battery Pack Precautions Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. If the charger power is...
Instruction Manual
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... attempt to lock it before use {page 10}. Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to remove the casing from the transceiver. Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory;
... attempt to lock it before use {page 10}. Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to remove the casing from the transceiver. Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory;
Instruction Manual
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... damaged. ◆ After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it is already fully charged. Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will increase to overcharging. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. ◆ Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with correct charging. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its normal operating capacity. Replace the battery pack. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the...
... damaged. ◆ After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it is already fully charged. Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will increase to overcharging. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. ◆ Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with correct charging. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its normal operating capacity. Replace the battery pack. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the...
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Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories. Note: Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on the side of these accessories: 1 Open the SP/MIC tabs on each of the transceiver. 2 Insert the accessory's plugs into the SP/MIC jacks. 3 When you remove the accessory from the contacts. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: • KMC-17 Speaker-Microphone • KMC-21...
Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing optional accessories. Note: Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on the side of these accessories: 1 Open the SP/MIC tabs on each of the transceiver. 2 Insert the accessory's plugs into the SP/MIC jacks. 3 When you remove the accessory from the contacts. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: • KMC-17 Speaker-Microphone • KMC-21...
Instruction Manual
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Channel frequency setup You can change the default frequency of each channel: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the transceiver ON. 2 Press the or key to select a channel. • The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel. • Refer to page 49 for the frequencies available for...
Channel frequency setup You can change the default frequency of each channel: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key (for approximately 1 second) while turning the transceiver ON. 2 Press the or key to select a channel. • The current frequency list number appears beside the channel number. 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select the frequency list number for the channel. • Refer to page 49 for the frequencies available for...
Instruction Manual
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... same tone or code. 1 Press the MENU key. • The current setting blinks. 2 Press the or key to select your signal. You can select a tone or code for each channel. After changing the QT/ DQT setting, confirm that the other members in order to hear your desired value. • The values range from undesired parties that are using . Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk QT (Quiet Talk...
... same tone or code. 1 Press the MENU key. • The current setting blinks. 2 Press the or key to select your signal. You can select a tone or code for each channel. After changing the QT/ DQT setting, confirm that the other members in order to hear your desired value. • The values range from undesired parties that are using . Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk QT (Quiet Talk...
Instruction Manual
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... will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you don't make a call while another party is using the same channel • adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call • listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it continuously cutting out To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for...
... will not hear background noise. Using the MON key, you don't make a call while another party is using the same channel • adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call • listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it continuously cutting out To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for...
Instruction Manual
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... recommend you stop speaking. • Transmission will continue momentarily after you set the VOX gain level {below }. 2 To transmit, speak into the headset microphone. • You do not need to the automatic switching between transmission and reception, we recommend you can select the delay time as described above. 4 To exit VOX mode, set the VOX gain such that rests in microphone. You can operate the transceiver hands-free.
... recommend you stop speaking. • Transmission will continue momentarily after you set the VOX gain level {below }. 2 To transmit, speak into the headset microphone. • You do not need to the automatic switching between transmission and reception, we recommend you can select the delay time as described above. 4 To exit VOX mode, set the VOX gain such that rests in microphone. You can operate the transceiver hands-free.
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... the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the or key to select "dY". 3 Press the MENU key then press or to "GL- 5" (VOX gain level 5). • While adjusting the VOX Gain, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. • Setting the VOX gain to exit Setting Mode. VOX Delay Time If the transceiver returns to receive mode too...
... the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second). 2 Press the or key to select "dY". 3 Press the MENU key then press or to "GL- 5" (VOX gain level 5). • While adjusting the VOX Gain, speak into the microphone. When an appropriate level is reached, the LED lights orange. • Setting the VOX gain to exit Setting Mode. VOX Delay Time If the transceiver returns to receive mode too...
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... using the Monitor function). You can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is in use (in place of using VOX, you to transmit while the channel is transmitted at this function turned on ) or "tI-oF" (transmit inhibit off). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. • While adjusting the VOX Delay Time, speak into the microphone...
... using the Monitor function). You can set the transceiver to detect when the channel is in use (in place of using VOX, you to transmit while the channel is transmitted at this function turned on ) or "tI-oF" (transmit inhibit off). 4 Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. • While adjusting the VOX Delay Time, speak into the microphone...
Instruction Manual
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... transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the transceiver will stop the tone, release the PTT switch. If you from using a channel for a extended durations. To change the default value of time you can press the PTT switch again to exit Setting Mode. To stop transmitting and a tone will allow you time to finish your message before the Time-out Timer expires. This will sound. You can continuously transmit, this feature helps you accidentally keep the PTT switch...
... transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the transceiver will stop the tone, release the PTT switch. If you from using a channel for a extended durations. To change the default value of time you can press the PTT switch again to exit Setting Mode. To stop transmitting and a tone will allow you time to finish your message before the Time-out Timer expires. This will sound. You can continuously transmit, this feature helps you accidentally keep the PTT switch...
Instruction Manual
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... exit Setting Mode. 40 Incoming Call Notification Type Note: To use Incoming Call Notification, you of when a call is being received. When activated, a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signalling matches. • The tone will not sound. Press any audio from the speaker. After the call is finished, the transceiver will reset so that the next time...
... exit Setting Mode. 40 Incoming Call Notification Type Note: To use Incoming Call Notification, you of when a call is being received. When activated, a tone is emitted when a busy signal is received and the QT/ DQT signalling matches. • The tone will not sound. Press any audio from the speaker. After the call is finished, the transceiver will reset so that the next time...
Instruction Manual
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... not be installed correctly. Make sure all group members change the settings on the channel. • Change the QT/DQT settings. dies shortly after Replace the battery pack with a new charging. Make sure you are present on their transceivers to • Make sure you are using Privacy Talk. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may be using the same or hear other transceivers. one. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. •...
... not be installed correctly. Make sure all group members change the settings on the channel. • Change the QT/DQT settings. dies shortly after Replace the battery pack with a new charging. Make sure you are present on their transceivers to • Make sure you are using Privacy Talk. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may be using the same or hear other transceivers. one. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. •...