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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3131
© B62-1590-20 (K)
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THANK YOU We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product and welcome you to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Your KENWOOD 2-way radio is called a transceiver, meaning transmitter & receiver. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation. FEATURES Compact design with a sturdy, polycarbonate body and
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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Personal Radio Service frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 574. Temporary operation is allowed, using form 574T which has been provided for your convenience (remove the form from the center of this Instructio
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PRECAUTIONS Refer service to qualified technicians only. Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason. Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances. Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces. Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions, but it is not waterproof. Turn OFF your transcei
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CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................... 1 ORIENTATION ......................................................................... 2 DISPLAY ................................................................................ 3 PREPARATION ........................................................................ 4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ............................... 4 INSTALLING
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CALLING ALERT TONES ......................................................... 28 INCOMING CALL NOTIFICATION TYPE ........................................ 29 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT...................................................... 31 TRANSCEIVER BEEP .............................................................. 31 SIMPLEX/ SEMI-DUPLEX OPERATION ....................................... 32 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER ........................................ 34 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend 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 Quantity BX elt hook (with screws)J1 29-0691-X K NB-27N battery pack 1 KSC-28 rapid charger 1 (with holder and adapter) W arranty card 1 IX nstruction manual B1 62-1590-X Belt ho
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ORIENTATION 2
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DISPLAY Icon Description Appears when VOX is activated. Appears when using low transmission power. Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code. Appears when Privacy Talk is activated. This icon is not used on this transceiver. Displays the approximate battery power remaining. Blinks when the battery power is low. Appears when Incoming Call Notification is set to vibrate. Displays the channel number along with its QT/ DQT setting (if it has been set). Also displays various menus and menu s
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PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use (pages 6 and 7). 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 battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Remove the battery cover from
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES In place of the battery pack, you can use 3 AA batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. Average battery life using low power: 8 hours Average battery life using high power: 4 hours Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. 1 Remove the battery cover from the rear of the transceiver by sliding it back and pulling it away from the transceiver body. 2 Install or remove
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. ◆ 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 recharging the battery pack, d
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1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack using the supplied holder or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the battery pack slot. Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. The indicator lights red and charging starts. 4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK If desired, attach the belt hook to the rear of the transceiver using the 2 supplied screws. INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing the optional accessories. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: KMC-21 Speaker-Microphone KHS-21 Headset KHS-1 Headset EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone To install these accessories: 1 Open the SP/MIC tabs on the side of t
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GETTING STARTED q q q Switch the Power ON. q q Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise. A confirmation tone sounds. When using simplex operation, a single tone sounds. When using semi-duplex operation, two tones sound. Refer to page 32 for details on selecting simplex or semi-duplex operation. To switch the transceiver power OFF, turn the Power switch/ Volume control fully counterclockwise, until a click sounds. w w w w w Adjust the Volume. Set yo
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e e e e e Select a Channel. Select a channel from 1 to 15 by pressing the ▲ or ▼ key. A confirmation tone sounds each time you press the ▲ or ▼ key. When you receive a call on your selected channel, you will hear audio from the speaker and the LED will light green. To use a signalling code, refer to QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK on page 11. r r r r r Make a Call. 1 Press the MON key to make sure the channel is not in use (refer to page 16). 2 Press and release the CAL key to alert the oth
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QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK QT (Quiet Talk) and DQT (Digital Quiet Talk) are functions that reject signals from undesired parties that are using the same channel as you. You will hear audio from the speaker only when you receive a signal that contains a tone or code matching the one set up on the channel you are using. Likewise, when you transmit on a channel set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must have a matching tone or code in order to hear your signal. You can select a tone or
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1 Press the MENU key. The current setting blinks. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select your desired value. The values range from 01 to 38 for QT tones, then proceed to 01 to 83 for DQT codes. When you use a DQT code, the icon appears on the display. means you have turned off both QT and DQT. Refer to pages 38 and 39 for the actual QT tones and DQT codes. 3 Press the MENU key 3 times, or press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to confirm the setting. 12
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SCANNING THE CHANNELS You can scan all the channels of the transceiver to search for a signal. When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel, it proceeds to check whether or not its QT/ DQT setting matches that which is set up on your transceiver, if you have set a channel with QT/ DQT. If the QT/ DQT matches, the transceiver stops at the channel and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call. If the QT/ DQT does not match, the call is ignored and scanning continues. Before you can
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5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. To begin scanning: 1 Press and hold the ▲ key for 1 second. appears on the display. 2 When a signal is detected and the QT/ DQT matches, the channel number appears on the display and blinks. 3 When the signal is no longer present, the transceiver waits for 5 seconds before scanning continues. If a new signal appears before the 5 seconds elapse, the transceiver will remain on the channel until the new signal is no longer present, at wh
