Kenwood ProTalk TK-3301 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TK-3301
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER
UHF FM EL TELSİZİ
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TK-3301
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
This equipment is intended for use in the countries as below.
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Thank You
We are grateful for your purchase of this Kenwood product and
welcome you to the Private Mobile Radio service (PMR 446).
PMR is a mobile communication system for both business and
personal use without the need for a license and with no call
charges.
Your Kenwood 2-way Private 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
• 16 channels with 8 operating frequencies and 38 tone/ code
settings for each channel allows you to ignore unwanted calls.
• Built in voice scrambler gives you complete privacy for your
conversations.
• Hands free operation when using an optional headset.
• Voice announcement lets you know which channel you
have selected and which settings you have made when
reassigning key functions and channel settings.
operaTing CondiTions
Open locations (no obstructions) Up to 6.4 km
Residential areas (near buildings) Up to 2.4 km
In steel/ concrete reinforced buildings Up to 18,580 m2
In high rises Up to 15 floors
Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary
with your operating conditions and individual transceiver.

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Notices to the User
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆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.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
(applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be
disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at
a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest
to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst
preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.
Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this
battery contains lead.

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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.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessories.
• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.

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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. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions
and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
• 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.
• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects,
as they may short the battery terminals.
• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace
only with the same type.
• 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
transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to
your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in
these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.

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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 damage to the battery. Please observe the following
prohibitive matters.
• 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 fire, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!
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 fire 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.

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• 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 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!
This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. 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.

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• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!
If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash
your eyes 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.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT.......................... 1
PREPARATION .......................................................... 2
ORIENTATION ........................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... 8
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) .......................... 9
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................ 10
CHANNEL SETUP MODE.............................................. 11
KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE ............................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 21
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................ 22
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed
below are missing or damaged, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Battery charger/ AC adapter (KSC-35)...................................1
• Li-ion Battery pack (KNB-45L)................................................1
• Speaker/ microphone jack cover ............................................1
• Speaker/ microphone locking bracket ....................................1
• Belt clip (KBH-10)...................................................................1
• Screw set
• M3 x 6 mm (Black) .................................................................. 1
• M3 x 8 mm .............................................................................. 2
• Instruction manual ..................................................................1
Note: Refer to "PREPARATION" for accessory installation
instructions.

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by
fire.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
1Align the battery pack with the
back of the transceiver, then
press the battery pack and
transceiver firmly together until
the release latch on the base of
the transceiver locks.
2To remove the battery pack, lift
the safety catch on the base of
the transceiver, then press the
release latch underneath the
safety catch.
3While pressing the release
latch, pull the battery pack
away from the transceiver.

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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If necessary, attach the belt clip using
the two supplied M3 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.
Belt clip
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.
If you are not using a speaker/
microphone, install the cover over
the speaker/ microphone jacks using
the supplied M3 x 6 mm screw.
Note: To keep the transceiver water
resistant, you must cover the speaker/
microphone jacks with the supplied
cover.
INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
JACKS
Speaker/ microphone
jack cover

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)
1Insert the speaker/ microphone
(or headset) plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks.
2Attach the locking bracket using
the supplied M3 x 6 mm screw.
Note: The transceiver is not fully
water resistant while using the
speaker/ microphone.
Speaker/ microphone
locking bracket
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use.
Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time, 5%
receive time, and 90% standby time) is 20 hours.
ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a
battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.
1Plug the AC adapter cable into
the jack located on the rear of the
charger.
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC
outlet.

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Charging slot
Indicator
3Slide a battery pack or a
transceiver equipped with a battery
pack into the charging slot of the
charger.
• Make sure the metal contacts of the
battery pack mate securely with the
charger terminals.
• The indicator lights red and
charging begins.
4When charging is completed, the
indicator lights green. Remove
the battery pack or the transceiver
from the charging slot of the
charger.
• It takes approximately 3 hours to
charge the battery pack.
• When the charger will not be used
for a long time, unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet.
Note:
◆When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is either
defective or the battery pack contacts are not properly mated
with those of the charger.
◆The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C
while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may
not fully charge the battery.
◆The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases
even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the
battery pack.

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ORIENTATION
Battery pack
Channel selector
Rotate to change the operating channel.
• To change the operating frequency or QT/DQT settings of a
channel, refer to “CHANNEL SETUP” on page 11.
• Channel Annunciation: When changing channels, the
transceiver will announce the newly selected channel number.
(This can be deactivated by your dealer.)
LED indicator
For the LED indicator status, refer to page 7.
Power switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch the
transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds.
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
Antenna

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Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is Calling Alert.
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the
function of the Side 1 key, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE”
on page 17.
Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is Squelch Off Momentary.
• For function descriptions and details on how to change the
function of the Side 2 key, refer to “KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE”
on page 17.
Speaker/ microphone jacks
Insert the Speaker/ microphone or Headset plug into this
jack.
LED Indicator Status
Indicator Color Meaning
Lights red Transmitting
Lights green Receiving a call
Blinks red Battery power is low while transmitting
Blinks green Scanning
Blinks red/orange The selected channel has not been
programmed and cannot be used.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
1Turn the Power switch/ Volume control
clockwise to switch the transceiver power
ON.
• A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer.
2Press the key programmed with the Monitor
or Squelch Off (Side 2 key default) function
to hear background noise, then rotate the
Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the
volume.
3Rotate the Channel selector to select your
desired channel.
• When you receive an appropriate signal, you
will hear audio from the speaker.
4To make a call, press and hold the PTT
switch, then speak into the microphone using
your normal speaking voice.
• Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm
(1.5 inches) from your lips.
5Release the PTT switch to receive.
Note: When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission
will stop and an alert tone will sound.

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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. VOX can
only be used if you are using a supported headset. This
function can be turned off for specific channels by your dealer.
To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the
following steps:
1Connect the headset to the transceiver .
• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.
2With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1
key while turning the transceiver power ON.
3Continue to hold the Side 1 key until a beep sounds.
• The LED indicator lights turn orange.
• When the Side 1 key is released, the transceiver will announces
the VOX Gain level.
4Press the Side 1 key to increase the VOX Gain level and
the Side 2 key to decrease the level.
• The VOX Gain level can be adjusted from level 1 to 10 and OFF.
• The transceiver announces the VOX Gain level as you adjust it.
If OFF is selected, a beep sounds.
5Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• The transceiver announces the new VOX Gain level.
6Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate VOX.
Note: If a headset 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.

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The Time-out Timer prevent callers from using a channel for
an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the
duration programmed by your dealer (default is 60 seconds),
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 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 which does not match the
QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.
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.
CHANNEL ANNUNCIATION
When changing the channel, the transceiver will announce the
newly selected channel number. Likewise, the transceiver will
announce the current channel after you turn the transceiver
power ON. (Channel Annunciation can be activated or
deactivated by your dealer.)

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CHANNEL SETUP MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels
with different frequencies and QT (Quiet Talk)/ DQT (Digital
Quiet Talk) settings. The table below lists the default channel
settings.
Channel
Number
Table
Number Frequency (MHz) Tone Number QT/DQT Setting
11 446.00625 10 94.8 Hz
28 446.09375 08 88.5 Hz
33 446.03125 13 103.5 Hz
46 446.06875 05 79.7 Hz
54 446.04375 17 118.8 Hz
62 446.01875 18 123.0 Hz
77 446.08125 19 127.3 Hz
85 446.05625 07 85.4 Hz
91 446.00625 14 107.2 Hz
10 8 446.09375 15 110.9 Hz
11 3 446.03125 16 114.8 Hz
12 6 446.06875 06 82.5 Hz
13 4 446.04375 27 D132N
14 2 446.01875 28 D155N
15 5 446.05625 29 D134N
16 7 446.08125 30 D243N
Note: You must first select an operating frequency for a channel
before you can select a QT/ DQT setting for that same channel.