Kenwood TK-2260EX User manual

TK-2260EX/ TK-3260EX
© B62-2227-10 (E)
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR FM VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR FM UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
RICETRASMETTITORE FM VHF/
RICETRASMETTITORE FM UHF
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
VHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER/
UHF-FM-TRANSCEIVER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
VHF FM ZENDONTVANGER/
UHF FM ZENDONTVANGER
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
VHF FM EL TELSİZİ/
UHF FM EL TELSİZİ
KULLANIM KILAVUZU
ΠΟΜΠΟΔΕΚΤΗΣ VHF FM/
ΠΟΜΠΟΔΕΚΤΗΣ UHF FM
ΟΔΗΓΙΕΣ ΧΡΗΣΗΣ

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2260EX/ TK-3260EX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is
subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in
the countries as below.
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Thank You
We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land
mobile radio applications.
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.
◆ For use in explosive atmospheres, read additional document
“SAFETY MANUAL FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS” (B62-
2233-XX).
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.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in
Kenwood product memories are reserved for Kenwood Corporation.

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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.
• Use only Kenwood specified explosion-protected options for the
TK-2260EX and TK-3260EX transceivers.
• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not
touch the damaged parts.
• 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:
• Near 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 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.

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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 leave the battery near fire, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 80°C)!
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.
• Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by
other means!
If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before
use. 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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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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 ........................................................... 5
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ........................ 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... 9
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................ 11
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 pack (KNB-58LEX)..........................................................1
Belt clip (KBH-16EX)...................................................................1
• Screws for belt clip (M3 x 8 mm) ............................................2
Universal connector cap..............................................................1
• Screw (pre assembled)...........................................................1
• Packing (pre assembled)........................................................1
Instruction manual.......................................................................1
Note:
◆Refer to "PREPARATION" for accessory installation
instructions.
◆For charging the battery pack, refer to the optional battery
charger instruction manual.

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOvING THE BATTERY PACK
1
2
1Match the guides of the battery
pack with the grooves on the
upper rear of the transceiver,
then firmly press the battery
pack in place.
2Lock the safety catch to
prevent accidentally releasing
the battery pack.
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3To remove the battery pack,
lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.
Note: Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the
transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA
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.

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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the
battery pack from the rear of the transceiver.
Plastic
covering
1Remove the 2 screws from the
rear of the transceiver, then
remove the plastic covering that
was held in place.
Belt clip
2Insert the belt clip mount into
the space on the rear of the
transceiver.
3Using the 2 screws, affix the belt
clip in place.
◆When the belt clip is not installed, leave the plastic covering in
place.
◆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 UNIvERSAL CONNECTOR
Insert the cap into place over the
universal connector and secure it in
place using the attached screw.
Universal connector cap
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
1Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone or headset
connector into place over the universal connector.
2Secure the connector in place using the attached screw.
Speaker/ Microphone
Note: When not using an optional speaker/ microphone, install the
cap over the universal connector.

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ORIENTATION
Microphone
Speaker
Antenna
①Channel Selector
Rotate to select a channel.
②Power switch/ Volume control
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and to adjust the
volume.
③Auxiliary key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.
④LED indicator
For the LED indicator status, refer to page 10.
⑤PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone
to call a station.
⑥Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.
⑦Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.
⑧Universal connector
Connect a speaker/ microphone here.

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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Your dealer can program the Auxiliary, Side 1, and Side 2
keys each with one of the following functions.
■None
No function has been programmed.
■Activity Detection
Press this key to toggle Activity Detection on and off. If
an event occurs while Activity Detection is enabled,
for instance, if the transceiver remains in the tilt or
stationary state or is excessively in motion longer than
the preconfigured time, the transceiver enters Emergency
Mode.
Note:
◆When Activity Detection has been turned off, and the
transceiver power is then turned off and back on, Activity
Detection is automatically enabled.
◆When using this function, verify that it operates before taking
the transceiver.
■Call 1
Press this key to send the 5-tone code assigned to the Call
1 key.
■Call 2
Press this key to send the 5-tone code assigned to the Call
2 key.
■Emergency
Press and hold this key to enter Emergency Mode.
Emergency Mode is used to carry out emergency actions.
Note: This function can be programmed only on the Auxiliary key
and the optional speaker/ microphone PF1 (orange) key.

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■Key Lock
Press and hold this key for 1 second to turn the Key Lock
function on. Press and hold this key again for 1 second to
turn Key Lock off. While Key Lock is activated, the following
keys will not function:
Auxiliary key, Side 1 key, Side 2 key, and Microphone PF
keys.
Note: You can still use the following key functions while Key
Lock is activated: Emergency, Monitory Momentary, Monitor
Toggle, Squelch Off, Momentary, and Squelch Off Toggle.
■Lone Worker
Press this key to enter or exit Lone Worker Mode. If no key
is pressed during the time configured for the Lone Worker
interval time in Lone Worker Mode, a Lone Worker tone will
sound. Subsequently, if no key is pressed while the Lone
Worker tone sounds, the transceiver will enter Emergency
Mode.
■Monitor Momentary
Press and hold this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling.
Release the key to return to normal operation.
■Monitor Toggle
Momentarily press this key to deactivate QT or DQT
signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.
■Scan
Press this key to start scanning the transceiver channels.
■Scan Temporary Delete
When Scan pauses at an undesired channel, you can
remove that channel from the scanning sequence by
pressing this key.

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■Scrambler
Press this key to toggle the Scrambler on and off. The
Scrambler function allows you to hold a conversation in
complete privacy. When activated, any other party that is
listening to your channel will be unable to understand your
conversation.
Note: This function cannot be used in certain countries. Contact
your Kenwood dealer for further information.
■Squelch Off Momentary
Press and hold this key to hear background noise. Release
the key to return to normal operation.
■Squelch Off Toggle
Momentarily press this key to hear background noise. Press
the key again to return to normal operation.
■Talk Around
Press this key to toggle Talk Around on and off. The Talk
Around function allows you to communicate directly with
other transceivers, without the use of a repeater.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional
Group, Voting, Voting with Signaling, or Free Channel Call.
TRANSMITTING
1Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to
switch the transceiver power ON.
• A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer.
2Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired
channel.
• In Voting, Voting with Signaling, and Free Channel Call, the
channel is selected automatically.
3In Conventional groups, press the key programmed as
Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the
channel is free.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
4Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the
microphone approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your
mouth.
• In Voting and Voting with Signaling, the transceiver will search
for the closest repeater and transmit using that repeater’s
frequency.
• In Free Channel Call, the transceiver will search for a free
channel and will begin transmitting on that channel.
Note: When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission
will stop and an alert tone will sound.

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RECEIvING
1Select the desired channel using the Channel selector.
• Alternatively, in Conventional Groups, you can activate the
Scan function if desired.
• In Voting and Voting with Signaling, the transceiver will
automatically search for the strongest signal and receive on that
frequency.
• In Free Channel Call, the transceiver will automatically search
for any signal and will receive on that channel.
2When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as
necessary.
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 orange Receiving an encoded call (5-tone,
FleetSync signaling, etc.)

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
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 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 10 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.
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.

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OPTIONAL SIGNALING
Your dealer may also program several types of optional
signaling for your transceiver channels.
■ 5-tone Signaling:
This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver
receives the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver, in
succession. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct
tones will not be heard.
■ DTMF Signaling:
This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver
receives the DTMF code (3 to 10 digits) programmed in your
transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with
a unique code. You will not hear calls from transceivers that
are not programmed with a matching code.
■ FleetSync Signaling:
FleetSync is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation.
This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver
receives the Fleet code and ID code programmed in your
transceiver. Calls that do not contain the correct codes will
not be heard.
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMISSION SIGNAL
The Beginning/ End of Transmission identification signals are
used to access some repeaters and telephone systems. The
Beginning of Transmission ID signal is transmitted when you
press the PTT switch and the End of Transmission ID signal is
transmitted when you release the PTT switch.