Kenwood TK-2317 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2317
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3317

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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.
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.
• 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.
• For safety reasons, we recommend that the AC adapter (for the
battery charger) be connected to an easily accessible AC socket.

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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 aircraft. (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.
• There is a 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-necklaces 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/ 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.
• 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.
• 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 an 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 the 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
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................1
PREPARATION .....................................................................................2
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTION).........2
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (OPTION) ........................................3
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP.........................................................3
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS COVER.....4
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)...............................................................................4
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL BATTERY
CHARGER)......................................................................................5
ORIENTATION.......................................................................................6
DISPLAY..........................................................................................8
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS...................................10
BASIC OPERATIONS .........................................................................11
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF....................................................11
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME..........................................................11
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL .........................................12
TRANSMITTING ...........................................................................12
RECEIVING...................................................................................12
SCAN ...................................................................................................13
PRIORITY SCAN...........................................................................13
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ...........................................13
SCAN DELETE/ADD.....................................................................14
SCAN REVERT .............................................................................14
DTMF CALLS ......................................................................................15
MANUAL DIALING ........................................................................15
AUTODIAL.....................................................................................15
STUN.............................................................................................16
DTMF NUMBER DISPLAY............................................................16

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SIGNALING .........................................................................................17
OPTIONAL SIGNALING ...............................................................17
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) .....................................17
FleetSync............................................................................................18
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)................................................18
STATUS MESSAGES....................................................................20
CALLER ID STACK .......................................................................21
SHORT MESSAGES.....................................................................21
GPS REPORT...............................................................................21
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX).....................................22
VOX OPERATION .........................................................................22
VOX GAIN LEVEL .........................................................................22
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ................................................................23
TRANSMIT POWER .....................................................................23
DIRECT CHANNEL ENTRY..........................................................23
CALLING ALERT...........................................................................24
KEY LOCK.....................................................................................24
SEND THE GPS DATA .................................................................24
EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................24
TALK AROUND .............................................................................25
VOICE SCRAMBLER....................................................................26
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF..........................................................26
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT........................................................27
DIRECT ZONE CHANNEL ............................................................27
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ..........................................................28
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..............................................................28
BATTERY SAVER .........................................................................28
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR ...................................................28
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ................................................28
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)..............................................29
COMPANDER ...............................................................................29
PTT ID ...........................................................................................29

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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
• Speaker/ microphone jack cover ............................................1
• Speaker/ microphone locking bracket ....................................1
• Belt clip (KBH-10)...................................................................1
• Screw set
M2.6 x 7 mm (Black).............................................................. 1
M3 x 8 mm ............................................................................. 2
• Instruction manual ..................................................................1
Note: Refer to “PREPARATION” {page 2} for accessory installation
instructions.

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTION)
◆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 ANTENNA (OPTION)
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
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.
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 SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS
COVER
Speaker/ microphone
jack cover
If you are not using a speaker/
microphone, install the cover over
the speaker/ microphone jacks using
the supplied M2.6 x 7 mm screw.
Note: To keep the transceiver water
resistant, you must cover the speaker/
microphone jacks with the supplied
cover.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)
Speaker/ microphone locking
bracket
1Insert the speaker/ microphone
(or headset) plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks.
2Attach the locking bracket using
the supplied M2.6 x 7 mm screw.
Note: The transceiver is not fully
water resistant while using the
speaker/ microphone.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL BATTERY CHARGER)
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
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 on the rear of the charger.
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC
outlet.
3Slide a battery pack or 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 complete, the
indicator lights green. Remove the
battery pack or transceiver from 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.
Charging slot
Indicator
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.
◆When the indicator flashes green and orange, the battery pack
has not satisfied the charging start temperature. Remove the
battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal
temperature before charging it again. <KSC-35S only>
◆The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C
(41°F and 104°F) 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
Selector
Rotate to change the operating zone or channel.
The default setting is [Zone Up/ Down].
LED indicator
Refer to the table on page 7 for the LED indicator status.
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.
Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is [Squelch Off Momentary].
Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function.
The default setting is [Lamp].
Antenna
Speaker
Microphone

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S, A, <B, C> keys
Press to activate their programmable functions.
Skey: The default setting is [None] (no function).
Akey: The default setting is [None] (no function).
<B key: The default setting is [Channel Down].
C> key: The default setting is [Channel Up].
Keypad
Use to enter codes. The default setting is [None] (no
function).
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 orange/
blue*
Receiving an encoded call (FleetSync,
DTMF signaling, etc.)
* Your dealer can set the LED to blink either orange or blue for
FleetSync, DTMF, 2-tone or MDC-1200 operation.

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DISPLAY
Indicator Description
Displays the strength of received
signals {page 28}.
Appears when the Monitor or Squelch
Off function has been activated.
Appears when using DTMF or QT/DQT
+ Optional Signaling.
Appears while using the Talk Around
function.
Appears while scanning.
Appears when a message is stored in
the transceiver stack memory. Blinks
when a new message has arrived.
The selected channel is set as a
Priority channel.
Appears while using low transmit power
on the selected channel.
Appears when the Scrambler function
has been activated.

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Indicator Description
Displays the current battery status
{page 28}.
The selected zone is added to the
scanning sequence.
The selected channel is added to the
scanning sequence.
Appears while using the VOX function.
Displays the zone and channel
number or name as well as FleetSync
messages and DTMF codes.

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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
The Side 1, Side 2, S, A, <B, C> keys and keypad (when the
keypad operation is set to [None]) 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 [None], [Zone Up/
Down]
or [Channel Up/Down].
◆
Keypad operation can also be programmed as either [None],
[Channel Entry], [
DTMF (Keypad Auto PTT) ], [ DTMF (Autodial) ],
[FleetSync (Selcall)], [FleetSync (Status)], [FleetSync (Selcall +
Status)] or [OST]
.
◆[Emergency] can be programmed only on the Side 1 and
Side 2 keys.
• None (No function)
• 2-tone
• Autodial
• Call 1
• Call 2
• Call 3
• Call Alert (MDC-1200)
• Calling Alert
• Channel Down
• Channel Entry
• Channel Up
• Direct Zone Channel
• Display Character
• Emergency
• Key Lock
• Lamp
• Lone Worker
• Low Transmit Power
• Monitor
• Monitor Momentary
• OST (Operator Selectable
Tone)
• Radio Check (MDC-1200)
• Revive (MDC-1200)
• Scan
• Scan Delete/Add
• Scrambler
• Selcall
• Selcall + Status
• Send the GPS Data
• Squelch Level
• Squelch Off
• Squelch Off Momentary
• Status
• Status 1
• Status 2
• Status 3
• Stun (MDC-1200)
• Talk Around
• VOX
• Zone Down
• Zone Up