Instruction Guide

FCC ID: ALH459700

Users Manual

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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: UHF FM TRASCEIVER • In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). PKT-03 • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities. • Near persons using pacemakers. © B62‑2525‑00 (M) • Do not 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. Thank You • Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. 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 Notices to the User 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 ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under the vehicle regulations in your area. government control. • Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. • Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same type. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. • When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using an earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. Do not use an earphone operation of any transceiver. accessory in areas where static electricity can be easilly generated. • When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver, ensure that the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver around by the strap; you may inadvertently strike and injure another Precautions person with the transceiver. • Do not charge the battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • If the transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts. • If an earphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off. • Do not place the earphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable. • Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces. If the transceiver switches OFF/ON as a result of falling or hard impact, the volume and channel configurations may reset. • Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes. • Do not immerse the transceiver in water. • Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories. • Do not look directly at the LED light while it is lit. Information concerning the 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 • Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)! damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters. 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! • Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery! The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger. If they suffer serious with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical • Do not short-circuit the battery! reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins). If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up. eye-problems. • 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 leave the battery near fire, stoves, or other heat generators (areas reaching over 60°C)! • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. 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! • Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or • Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire! burst into flame. If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor), immediately remove it from flammable • Do not charge the battery near fire or under direct sunlight! areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) generate smoke or burst into flame. and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or • Do not use an abnormal battery! burst into flame. If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different coloring, is deformed, or seems • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it. If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled 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! Firmware Copyrights This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The battery may generate heat or The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation. • 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. One or more of the following statements may be applicable: 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, FCC WARNING rupture, or burst into flame. This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment • Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or • Do not solder directly onto the battery! modification is made. 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. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 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 the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT CONNECTING AN Earphone Connect an earphone to the earphone jack Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, file a on the top of the transceiver. claim with the carrier immediately. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, Supplied ITEMs the earphone jack cover must remain closed. 3.5 mm mono plug Earphone jack cover • Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Instruction manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ORIENTATION Your dealer can program the Function key and the Up/Down key each with one of the following functions. Function key • Press this key to change the function Function Meaning of the Up/Down keys as follows: None No function has been programmed. (Default setting for the Up/Down key.) Volume Adjustment mode → Channel Select mode → Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press this key again to Monitor Programmable Function mode return to normal operation. Note: When the LED indicator Press this key to hear background noise. Press this key again to return to lights purple, the transceiver is in Squelch Off normal operation. Programmable Function mode. Press this key to turn on the LED light on the rear of the transceiver. Press • Hold this key for 1 second to activate this key again to turn off the LED light. Antenna its programmable function. Flashlight • The LED light will automatically turn off after approximately 30 seconds, if it PTT (Push to Talk) switch is not turned off manually. (Default setting for the Function key.) Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit. Press this key to activate Tone Alert. Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the frequency you are monitoring. Press this Power switch key again to return to normal operation. • Hold for 1 second to turn the • When Tone Alert turns ON, the LED indicator color cycles through green, light transceiver power ON. Hold for Tone Alert blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white approximately every 30 seconds. 2 seconds to turn the transceiver power OFF. • When a signal is received, the LED indicator color cycles through green, light blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white approximately every 5 seconds. • Momentarily press this key while the transceiver power is ON to activate • Tone Alert ends once a signal is received. To reactivate Tone Alert, press this the Battery Level Guide. Refer to the key again. Press any key to stop the 5 second LED indicator cycle. Speaker Microphone Battery Level Guide table. Up/Down key BASIC OPERATIONS Press these keys to adjust the volume, Earphone jack (3.5mm Mono Type) change the channel, and operate their Transmitting AND RECEIVING programmable functions. Connect the earphone plug to this jack. 1 Hold the Power switch for 1 second to switch the transceiver power ON. LED indicator Micro USB jack (B Type) Refer to the LED Indicator Status table. • A beep sounds and LED Indicator blinks blue a number of times as described in the Battery Connect a USB cable to this jack to charge Level Guide table. the transceiver battery pack. Strap hole 2 In Channel Select mode, press the Up/Down key to select your desired channel. Connect a commercially available strap here. • After selecting a channel, the transceiver announces the channel number and the LED indicator blinks yellow for a number of times corresponding to the channel number. LED light For example, when selecting channel 3, “three” is announced and the LED indicator blinks This LED lights up for use as a flashlight. yellow 3 times. 3 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone using your PREPARATION normal speaking voice. • Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your mouse. Charging the Battery Pack 4 Release the PTT switch to receive. • The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. 5 In Volume Adjustment mode, press the Up/Down key to adjust the volume. • To charge the transceiver, use a commercially available USB cable (Micro USB B Type). • Press the key programmed as [Squelch Off] to hear background noise. Note: • Charge the transceiver through a commercially available PC or AC adapter power source. ◆ When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. 1 Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging. (Low Battery Warning: While operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning sounds an alert tone every 30 seconds and the LED indicator blinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.) 2 Plug the USB cable (B Type) into the Micro USB jack (FIG.1). ◆ Even when setting the volume to 0, the transceiver will continue to emit beep sounds and channel 3 Connect the USB cable to your PC or AC adapter. announcements. • The LED indicator lights blue (FIG.2). ◆ Continuously trasmitting when the transceiver becomes too hot will cause the output power to decrease and may eventually stop trasmission. Stop transmitting for a while to allow the transceiver to cool down. 4 When charging is complete, the LED indicator turns off. ◆ You may sometimes hear noise during communications, depending on the caller’s transceiver. • It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the battery pack. Fig.1 Fig.2 LED Indicator Status Micro USB jack cover Indicator Color Red Green Blinks Light Blue 2 Times Blinking Red LED Indicator Meaning Transmitting Receiving a call Standby state* Battery power is low * The transceiver has not been used for at least 10 seconds. Battery Level Guide Note: You can determine the remaining battery power level by pressing the Power switch while the ◆ The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C while charging is in progress. transceiver power is ON. The LED indicator will blink blue a number of times corresponding to the Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. battery power remaining. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged (approximately 500 cycles). Replace the battery pack. Indicator Status Blinks 3 Times Blinks 2 Times Blinks 1 Time ◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature Battery Level High Medium Low close to 0°C, the operating time may be shortened. REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Squelch Level Setting Replace an expired battery pack with a newly purchased KNB-71L battery pack. To adjust the Squelch level, perform the following steps: 1 Turn the transceiver power OFF. 2 While holding down the Up/Down key, turn the transceiver power ON. ◆ Do not disassemble the battery pack. ◆ Be sure to follow local laws concerning the disposal of battery packs. 3 Continue to hold the Up and Down keys until a beep sounds. • The LED indicator alternates between red and green. 1 Using a #1 size Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws, then lift the back panel (FIG.1). 4 Release the Up/Down key. 2 Remove the packing containing the old battery pack from the transceiver (FIG.2). 5 Press the Up key to increase the Squelch level and the Down key to decrease the Squelch • Lift the battery pack cable and remove the connector from the PCB terminal (FIG.2). level. 3 Remove the old battery pack from the packing and insert the new battery pack. • The Squelch level can be adjusted from levels 0 to 5. The higher the level, the stronger the • Pass the battery pack cable through the hole in the packing (FIG.3). signals must be to receive. • Attach it so that the 4 points are on the battery pack (FIG.3). • After selecting a Squelch level, the transceiver beeps a number of times corresponding to the selected level. For example, when selecting Squelch level 3, the transceiver will beep 3 times. 4 Insert the connector of the new battery pack into the PCB terminal by pressing down on it, When selecting Squelch level 0, the transceiver will sound 1 low short beep. then lay the battery pack into position (FIG.4). • Match the direction of the connector and insert it vertically (FIG.4). 6 Press and hold the Function key for 2 seconds to save the setting. • Wire the battery pack cable (FIG.5) and route it around the packing (FIG.6). • A beep will sound. • Confirm the routing of the cable (FIG.5) with the 4 points of the packing (FIG.3). 7 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate the new settings. 5 Place the back panel over the battery pack and connect it using the 4 screws. BACKGROUND OPERATIONS FIG.1 FIG.2 FIG.3 Time-Out Timer (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the duration programmed by your dealer (default is 1 minute), transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. Battery Saver When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used Packing after no signal is present and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds. When a signal is received or an operation is performed, Battery Saver turns off. Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash green when receiving a QT/DQT signal FIG.4 FIG.5 FIG.6 which does not match the QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver. Red Right Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on a channel that is already in use. Pressing the PTT switch will cause an alert tone to sound and the transceiver will not transmit. Release the PTT switch to stop the tone. Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT or DQT signaling. Wrong QT/ DQT SIGNALING QT/ DQT is used to segregate talk groups, so users only hear calls from their own group.

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver. • FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only . RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute. • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C • American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992) • American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992) This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric & Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use Only . Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded. • While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes. • Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time. • Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD. Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlled environment RF exposure limits. To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observe and adhere to the above points. Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause interference to such equipment. • Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. • Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2687-00


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