Kenwood TK-7302 User manual

TK-7302/ TK-8302
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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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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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Thank You
We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications.
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer for
information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
noTices To The user
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
◆ Illegaloperationispunishablebyneand/orimprisonment.
◆ Referservicetoqualiedtechniciansonly.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
◆EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do
not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area.
◆INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the
antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
◆DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them
to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps
in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................1
GETTING ACQUAINTED .........................................................................................3
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .............................................................................4
BASIC OPERATIONS...............................................................................................5
SCAN........................................................................................................................6
DTMF CALLS ...........................................................................................................7
SIGNALING ..............................................................................................................8
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION .....................................9
5-TONE SIGNALING ..............................................................................................10
ADVANCED OPERATIONS....................................................................................10
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS..............................................................................13
PrecauTions
Observethefollowingprecautionstopreventre,personalinjury,andtransceiver
damage.
• Donotattempttocongurethetransceiverwhiledriving;itistoodangerous.
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating
appliances.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the
transceiver power off immediately, and contact your Kenwood dealer.
• Useofthetransceiverwhileyouaredrivingmaybeagainsttrafclaws.Pleasecheck
and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
• DonotuseoptionsnotspeciedbyKenwood.
◆The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
◆Use only the supplied DC power cable or a Kenwood optional DC power cable.
◆ Donotcutand/orremovethefuseholderontheDCpowercable.
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

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GETTING STARTED
Note: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood
service facility, or the factory.
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items
listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or
have been damaged during shipment, le a claim with the carrier immediately.
DCpowercable(withfuses)......................................................1
• 10 A fuse..................................................................2
MountingBracket..............................................................1
Screw set
• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw..................................................4
• Hex-headed screw with washer ................................................4
• Spring washer .............................................................4
• Flat washer................................................................4
Instructionmanual .............................................................1
prepArAtion
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected
from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples include
electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains such
equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they
will perform normally while transmitting.
nPower Cable Connection
The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the rewall, where the
power cable can be passed through.
• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.
2 Run the power cable through the rewall and into the engine compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead
to the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.
• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed
for servicing while keeping the power applied.

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M4 x 6 mm
Hex-headed screw
DC power cable
Mounting bracket
Antenna
connector
Power input
connector
Fuse
Black (–) cable
Red (+) cable
12 V vehicle
battery
Optional
microphone
5 x 16 mm
Self-tapping screw
Spring
washer
Flat
washer
nInstalling the Transceiver
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.
Note: Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below
the surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.
1Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a
template. Using a 4.2 mm (5/32 inch) drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the
mounting bracket using the supplied screws.
• Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is sufcient
space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.
2Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.
3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the
supplied hex-headed screws.
4Mount an optional microphone hanger in a location where it will be within
easy reach of the user.
• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they
will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same
value. Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a higher value.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Front/reAr pAnel
①(Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF.
②/ keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 4}.
③Display
Refer to page 4.
④/ keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 4}.
⑤TX/RX Indicator
Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a signal. Flashes
orange when receiving an optional signaling call.
⑥Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
⑦Status Indicator
Lights during a specied mode, based on dealer programming.
⑧S / A / <B / C> / keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 4}.
⑨Speaker
Internal speaker.
⑩PTT switch
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
⑪Antenna connector
Connect the antenna to this connector.
⑫ACC connector
Connect the ACC to this connector, via the KCT-60.
⑬External speaker jack
Connect an external speaker to this jack.
⑭Power input connector
Connect the DC Power Cable to this connector.

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diSplAy
The display shows the channel number and the 2 dots show various modes of
operation.
The left and right dots on the display can be programmed to indicate specic
modes of operation, as listed below.
• AUX
• External Speaker
• Horn Alert
• Lone Worker
• Priority Channel
• Public Address
• Scan Delete/Add
• Scrambler
• Talk Around
• Zone Delete/Add
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The , , , , S, A, <B, C>, and keys can be programmed with the functions
listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions.
• None
• AUX
• Autodial
• Call 1
• Call 2
• Channel Down
• Channel Entry
• Channel Up
• Direct Zone Channel 1
• Display Brightness
• Emergency 2
• External Speaker
• Horn Alert
• Lone Worker
• Monitor
• Monitor Momentary
• Operator Selectable Tone
• Paging Call
• Public Address
• Scan Del/Add
• Scan On/Off
• Scrambler
• Send the GPS Data
• Status 1
• Status 2
• Squelch Level
• Squelch Off
• Squelch Off Momentary
• Talk Around
• Volume Down
• Volume Up
• Zone Down
• Zone Up
1Direct Zone Channel can be programmed only on the S, A, <B, C>, and keys.
2Emergency can be programmed only on the key.
The right dot will blink during special operations (such as Autodial and OST).

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BASIC OPERATIONS
Switching power on/ oFF
Press to switch the transceiver ON.
• A beep sounds and the display illuminates.
• If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PS” will appear on the display
when the power is turned ON. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, below.
Press again to switch the transceiver OFF.
nTransceiver Password
To enter the password:
1Press / to select a digit.
• When using a keypad, simply enter the password digits and proceed to step 3.
2Press C> to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.
• Press Aor #to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold Aor # to delete all
digits.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.
3Press Sor to conrm the password.
• If you enter an incorrect password, the transceiver remains locked.
AdjuSting the Volume
Press the Volume Up key to increase the volume. Press the Volume Down key
to decrease the volume.
If Squelch Off has been programmed onto a key, you can use that function to
listen to background noise while adjusting the volume level.
Selecting AZone And chAnnel
Select the desired zone and channel using the keys programmed as Zone Up/
Zone Down and Channel Up/ Channel Down.
• “G1” (Zone 1) appears on the display.
trAnSmitting/ receiVing
1Select your desired zone and channel.
• In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the channel is selected automatically.
2Press microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to transmit.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.

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SCAN
Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the
transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a matching
signal is present.
To start/stop scanning, press the key programmed as Scan On/Off.
• “Sc” appears on the display during Scan.
• When a signal is detected, Scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on
the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time Scan resumes.
Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels added to the scanning sequence.
priority ScAn
If a Priority channel has been programmed, the transceiver will automatically
change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if call
is being received on a normal channel.
• “P” appears on the display to indicate the Priority channel (depending on dealer setting).
temporAry chAnnel lockout
During scan, you can temporarily remove specic channels from the scanning
sequence by pressing the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add while Scan is
paused at the undesired channel. To temporarily remove a zone, press and hold
Scan Delete/Add while Scan is paused at a channel in the undesired zone.
• The channel/zone is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and
restarted, the Scan settings return to normal.
ScAn delete/Add
You can add and remove zones and/or channels to and from your scan list.
1Select your desired zone and/or channel.
2Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add to remove a channel or press
and hold the key for approximately 1 second to remove a zone.
• When a channel is added to scan, “cA” appears on the display. When it is removed,
“cd” appears on the display.
• When a zone is added to scan, “GA” appears on the display. When it is removed,
“Gd” appears on the display.

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ScAn reVert
The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch
to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following types of
Scan Revert channels:
• Selected: The last channel selected before scan.
• Selected + Talkback: Same as “Selected”, plus you can respond to calls on the
channel at which scan is paused.
• Priority: The Priority channel.
• Priority + Talkback: Same as “Priority”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel
at which scan is paused.
• Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you receive a call or the last
channel selected before scan, whichever operation occured latest.
DTMF CALLS
Note: To make DTMF calls, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.
mAnuAl diAling
1Press and hold the PTT switch.
2Enter the desired digits using the keypad.
• If Keypad Auto-PTT is enabled by your dealer, you do not need to press the PTT
switch to transmit; you can make the call simply by pressing the keys.
AutodiAl
Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed
onto your transceiver.
1Press the key programmed as Autodial or the microphone key.
• “Ad” appears on the display.
2Enter the desired memory location number (1 ~ 9).
3Press the PTT switch to make the call.
rediAling
1Press the key programmed as Autodial or the microphone key.
• “Ad” appears on the display.
2Press the microphone 0key.
• “rd” appears on the display.
• If there is no data in the redial memory, an error tone will sound.
3Press the PTT switch to make the call.
Note: Switching the transceiver power OFF clears the redial memory.

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Stun
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver
receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The
stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.
• “St” appears on the display while the transceiver is stunned.
SIGNALING
Quiet tAlk (Qt)/ digitAl Quiet tAlk (dQt)
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver
channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to
ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
optionAl SignAling
Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your
transceiver channels.
5-tone Signaling: Refer to “5-TONE SIGNALING” on page 10.
DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver
receives a call containing a matching DTMF code.
FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “Selcall (Selective calling)” on page 9.
operAtor SelectAble tone (oSt)
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.
Up to 16 OST pairs can be pre-programmed by your dealer.
1Select your desired channel.
2Press the key programmed as Operator Selectable Tone or press and hold
the microphone key.
• “ot” appears on the display, followed by the current OST number.
3Press <B and C> to select the desired OST number.
4Use the transceiver the same as in a regular call; press the PTT switch to
transmit and release it to receive.
5To exit OST mode and return to the preset encode and decode tones, press S.

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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by
Kenwood Corporation.
SelcAll (SelectiVe cAlling)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
nTransmitting
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the microphone PTT switch and begin your conversation.
nReceiving
If enabled by your dealer, an alert tone will sound and the LED will blink when
a Selcall has been received.
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
nIdentification Codes
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number.
Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number.
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.
pAging cAll
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press and hold the key programmed as Paging Call for 1 second to transmit
your PTT List ID, to request a call.
StAtuS meSSAge
You can transmit pre-programmed status messages by pressing the keys
programmed as Status 1 and Status 2.
Status messages are 2-digit codes ranging from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved
for special messages).
• “dt” appears on the display when sending a status message. “Ed” appears on the
display when receiving an acknowledgement. “Er” appears on the display during status
message no reply.
gpS report
If a GPS unit (NMEA-0183 format) is installed on your transceiver, you can press
the key programmed as Send the GPS data to send your location data.

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5-TONE SIGNALING
5-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the
squelch only when the transceiver receives the 5 tones programmed in your
transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.
Note: Your transceiver functions include either 5-tone Signaling or FleetSync {page 9}, but not
both.
mAking ASelcAll (SelectiVe cAlling)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the microphone PTT switch and begin your conversation.
receiVing ASelcAll
If enabled by your dealer, an alert tone will sound and the LED will blink when a
Selcall has been received.
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
• To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.
• Your dealer can program the Monitor function to close again after a specic time period
elapses.
• If Transpond for 5-tone Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgement signal is
returned to the calling station.
• If Call Alert for 5-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the
correct tones are received.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
emergency cAllS
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can
make emergency calls.
1Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.
• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time
you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
• When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the
Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up.
2To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.
• If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode
will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal.

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nLone Worker Mode
Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. If the
transceiver is not operated for a pre-programmed period of time, the
transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation.
Press and hold the key programmed as Lone Worker for 2 seconds to toggle
the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.
• “Ln” appears on the display while Lone Worker is activated.
tAlk Around
During interruptions in service (such as a power failure), you can continue to
communicate by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to
communicate directly with other transceivers without the use of a repeater, as
long they are not too far away or there are no geographical obstacles in the way.
Press the key programmed as Talk Around to toggle the Talk Around function ON
or OFF.
• “tA” appears on the display while Talk Around is activated.
Voice ScrAmbler
Note: Your dealer can activate the built-in scrambler function, or they can add a more secure
optional scrambler board to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.
The built-in scrambler prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When
activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your
conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the
scrambler, all members must activate their scrambler functions.
Press the key programmed as Scrambler to toggle the Scrambler function ON or
OFF.
• “Sr” appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated.
When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the internal and
external scrambler codes:
1Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 2 seconds.
• “co” (code) appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code.
2Press <B and C> to select your desired scrambler code.
3Press Sor to store the new setting.
• After changing your scrambler code, be sure to inform all of your group members of
the new code so they can also reset their transceivers. The scrambler function will
not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler codes.

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monitor/ SQuelch oFF
You can use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to listen to weak
signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume
when no signals are present on your selected channel.
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:
• Monitor: Press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, or FleetSync Signaling. Press again to
return to normal operation.
• Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, or FleetSync
Signaling. Release to return to normal operation.
• Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal
operation.
• Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return
to normal operation.
nSquelch Level
If a key has been programmed as Squelch Level, you can readjust your
transceiver’s squelch level:
1Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.
• “SL” appears on the display, followed by the current squelch level.
2Press <B and C> to select the desired squelch level from 0 to 9.
3Press Sor to store the new setting.
public AddreSS (pA)
The PA system can only be used with an optional relay unit and external speaker.
1Press the key programmed as Public Address to activate the Public Address
function.
• “PA” appears on the display.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to make your
address through the external speaker.
3Press the Public Address key again to exit Public Address.
horn Alert
The Horn Alert function can only be used with an optional relay unit.
Press the key programmed as Horn Alert to toggle the Horn Alert function ON or
OFF.
• “HA” appears on the display while Horn Alert is activated.

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
time-out timer (tot)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.
AuxiliAry port
Press the key programmed as AUX to activate the auxiliary port. The auxiliary
port is used with optional boards.
• “AU” appears on the display when the auxiliary port is active.
diSplAy brightneSS
You can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing the
key programmed as Display Brightness.
direct Zone chAnnel
Press the key programmed as Direct Zone Channel to immediately select the
lowest channel of the lowest zone.
buSy chAnnel lockout (bcl)
If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is
already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.
ptt id
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch
is pressed and/or released.
compAnder
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove
excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.
Voice Announcement
When changing the channel, an audio voice will announce the new channel.