Kenwood TK-2212 User manual

TK-2212/ TK-3212
© B62-1817-00 (K, K2, M, M2)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2212/ TK-3212
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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THANK YOU
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile
radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver
will provide dependable communications to keep personnel
operating at peak efficiency.
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced
technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be
pleased with the quality and features of this product.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
• TK-2212: VHF FM Transceiver
• TK-3212: UHF FM Transceiver
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.

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One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
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.
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD
nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs
indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an
industry program to collect and recycle Ni-MH
batteries after their operating life has expired. The
RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Ni-MH battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment
to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

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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.

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Tu rn 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.
•In medical institutions or 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.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................... 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................. 1
PREPARATION .......................................................... 3
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ........................................... 3
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ............................... 5
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ............................................... 6
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .............................................. 6
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS ............. 7
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET ......... 7
GETTING ACQUAINTED ................................................ 8
DISPLAY ............................................................. 10
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ..................................... 12
BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................. 13
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................ 13
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .............................................. 13
SELECTING AZONE AND CHANNEL ...................................... 14
TRANSMITTING ....................................................... 14
RECEIVING ........................................................... 14
SCAN ................................................................... 15
ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN .................................... 16
PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................... 16
REVERT CHANNEL .................................................... 17
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........ 18
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ........................................ 18
STATUS MESSAGE .................................................... 19

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DTMF SIGNALING .................................................... 22
CODE SQUELCH ...................................................... 22
SELECTIVE CALL ...................................................... 24
STUN ............................................................... 26
DTMF NUMBER DISPLAY ............................................ 26
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................... 27
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) .................................. 27
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 28
VOX GAIN LEVEL .................................................... 28
VOX OPERATION ..................................................... 29
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................ 30
SELECTING ATRANSMIT POWER ....................................... 30
KEY LOCK ........................................................... 30
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF ............................................. 31
SCRAMBLER ......................................................... 32
TALK AROUND ....................................................... 32
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT ............................................. 33
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................ 34
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............................................. 34
BATTERY SAVER ...................................................... 34
COMPANDER ......................................................... 34
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR ........................................... 35
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ...................................... 35
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ................................. 35

1
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your
KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the
factory.
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that 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
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Note: A type code (K, K2, M, or M2) can be found on the label
attached to the package box.

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VHF Antenna
(K, M types only)
UHF Antenna
(K, M types only)
UHF Antenna
(K2, M2 types only)
Ni-MH battery pack Battery charger
AC adaptor
(K, K2 types only)
AC adaptor
(M, M2 types only)
Speaker/
microphone
locking bracket
Speaker/
microphone
jacks cap
Belt clip Screw set

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PREPARATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it
before use.
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 charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. If
the charger power is reset (turned ON after it being turned OFF),
recharging will start again and the battery pack will become
overcharged.
Note:
◆The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F
(5°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside
this range may not fully charge the battery.
◆Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack
before charging. Using the transceiver while charging its battery
pack will interfere with correct charging.
◆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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1Plug the AC adaptor cable into
the adaptor jack located on
the rear of the charger.
2Plug the AC adaptor into an
AC outlet.
3Slide the battery pack or a
transceiver with a battery pack
into the charger.
•Make sure the battery pack
contacts are in contact with
the charging terminals.
•The charger LED lights red
and charging begins.
4When charging is completed,
the indicator lights green.
Remove the battery pack or
the transceiver with a battery
pack from the charger.
•It takes approximately 3 hours
to charge the battery pack.
5Unplug the AC adaptor from
the AC outlet.
•When the charger will not be
used for a long time, unplug
the AC adaptor from the AC
outlet.

5
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.
◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by
fire.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

6
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Screw the antenna into the
connector on the top of the
transceiver by holding the antenna
at its base and turning it clockwise
until secure.
Note: The antenna is neither a
handle, a key ring retainer, nor a
speaker/ microphone attachment
point. Using the antenna in these
ways may damage the antenna and
degrade your transceiver’s
performance.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If desired, attach the belt clip using
the two supplied 3 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.
◆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.

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INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS
If you are not using an optional
speaker/ microphone, install the
cap over the speaker/ microphone
jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm
screw.
Note: To keep the transceiver water
resistant, you must cover the
speaker/ microphone jacks with the
supplied cap.
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET
1Insert the speaker/ microphone
or headset plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks.
2Install the speaker/ microphone
locking bracket over the plugs
using the supplied 3 x 6 mm
screw.
Note: The transceiver is not fully
water resistant when using a
speaker/ microphone or headset.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Microphone
Speaker
1

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Connect an antenna here {page 6}.
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Your dealer can program the selector as either Zone Up/
Down (default setting) or Channel Up/Down. Rotate the
selector to select a zone or channel.
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Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to
adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch
OFF the transceiver {page 13}.
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rTransmit/ Busy/ Call indicator
This LED lights red while transmitting and green while
receiving a call. The LED flashes orange while receiving
an encoded call (i.e. Code Squelch, etc.) and red when
the battery power is low while transmitting.
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Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery
pack {page 5}.
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Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release
latch and removing the battery pack {page 5}.
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Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a
station.
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iSide 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is Squelch Off Momentary.
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Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is Lamp.
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Refer to the display on pages 10 and 11.

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!1!1
!1!1
!1 S key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is None (no function).
!2!2
!2!2
!2 A key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is None (no function).
!3!3
!3!3
!3 <B key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is Channel Down.
!4!4
!4!4
!4 C> key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 12}.
The default setting is Channel Up.
!5!5
!5!5
!5 Speaker/ Microphone jacks
Connect an optional speaker/ microphone or headset here
{page 7}. Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
Side 1, Side 2, S, A, <B, and C> keys {pages 9 and 10} can
be programmed with the functions listed below. Please
contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
Note: The selector can be programmed as either Zone Up/Down or
Channel Up/Down.
•Autodial
•Call 1
•Call 2
•Channel Down
•Channel Up
•Direct Zone - Channel
•Display Character
•Key Lock
•Lamp
•Low Tr ansmission Power
•Monitor
•Monitor Momentary
•None
•Operator Selectable Tone
(OST)
•Scan
•Scan Delete/Add
•Scrambler
•Selcall
•Selcall + Status
•Squelch Level
•Squelch Off
•Squelch Off Momentary
•Status
•Talk Around
•VOX
•Zone Down
•Zone Up