Kenwood TK-D200G User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
TK-D200G/ TK-D200
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
TK-D300G/ TK-D300
Mobile User Guide
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Thank You
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your DMR
(Digital Mobile Radio) applications.
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your
DMR (Digital 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 radio
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.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
(applicable for 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.
• QRCodeistrademarkofDensoWaveIncorporated.
• Androidistrademarkand/orregisteredtrademarkofGoogleInc.
• iPhoneistrademarkofAppleInc.,registeredintheU.S.andother
countries.

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Turnthetransceiverpowerointhefollowinglocations:
• Inexplosiveatmospheres(inammable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.
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specied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o.
• 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o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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• 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inates,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oimmediately,remove
the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD
dealer.
• Useofthetransceiverwhileyouaredrivingmaybeagainsttrac
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.
• Whenattachingacommercialstraptothetransceiver,ensurethat
the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver around
bythestrap;youmayinadvertentlystrikeandinjureanotherperson
with the transceiver.
• 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ammableobjectssuchasorganic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing
amesorextremeheat,deteriorate,orcauseotherformsof
damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive
matters.
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery!
The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid
danger.Iftheysuerseriousdamage,thebatterymaygenerate
heatorsmoke,rupture,orburstintoame.
• 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owandthe
batterymaygenerateheatorsmoke,rupture,orburstintoame.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ame.
• Do not leave the battery near re, 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ame.
• Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by
other means!
 Ifthebatterybecomeswet,wipeito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ame.

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• Do not charge the battery near re 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ame.
• Use only the specied charger and observe charging
requirements!
 Ifthebatteryischargedinunspecied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ame.
• 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ame.
• Do not jar or throw the battery!
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,
rupture,and/orburstintoame.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ame.
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
ame.
• 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ame.
• 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owupondischarging.Thebatterymaygenerateheator
smoke,rupture,orburstintoame.

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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ame.
• 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 specied time!
 Ifthebatterypackhasnotnishedchargingevenaftertheregulated
time has passed, stop it.The battery may generate heat or smoke,
rupture,orburstintoame.
• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
ame.
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from re!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediatelyremoveitfromammableareas.Electrolyteleaking
frombatterycaneasilycatchonreandmaycausethebatteryto
generatesmokeorburstintoame.
• Do not use an abnormal battery!
 Ifthebatterypackemitsabadodor,appearstohavedierent
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
ame.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .............................. 1
PREPARATION ............................................................... 2
ORIENTATION ................................................................ 6
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS........................................... 10
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 17
MENU MODE (TYPE I ONLY).............................................. 20
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ................................................. 24
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ............................................. 28
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: These unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD
dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any items are missing or
damaged, le a claim with the carrier immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Belt clip (KBH-10) .....................................................................1
• Screws for belt clip (M3 x 6 mm) .........................................2
Universal connector cap ...........................................................1
• Dressing screw (preassembled)..........................................1
• Packing (preassembled) .....................................................1
Instruction manual ....................................................................1

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK
1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the grooves on the
upper rear of the transceiver, then rmly press the battery
pack in place.
2Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally releasing the
battery pack.
3To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the
transceiver.
Note:
◆ For battery pack charging procedures and usage, refer to the
battery charger Instruction Manual.
◆ The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use.
◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the
transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is rmly closed.
◆ Install the battery pack after cleaning the battery pack contacts
and the transceiver terminals.
Safety catch
Release latch

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INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) 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.
Antenna
Note: Determine your positioning at a wide open location. When there
is bad reception from the GPS satellite, pinpointing may take a while
and location errors may occur.

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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
Using the 2 screws (M3 x 6 mm), ax the supplied belt clip
(KBH-10) in place.
Screws
Belt clip (KBH-10)
Slider
Mounting holes for
KBH-12
• When attaching the optional KBH-12 belt clip, use the mounting
holes on the chassis for the KBH-12. (To attach the KBH-12, move
the Slider forward.)
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 UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR
Insert the cap into place over the universal connector and
secure it in place using the attached screw.
Optional speaker/ microphone
Note: When not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset,
install the cap over the universal connector.
Universal connector cap
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
OR HEADSET
1Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone or headset
connector into place over the universal connector.
2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw.

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ORIENTATION
There are 2 types of transceivers available:
Type I: Equipped with a display and full keypad.
Type II: Basic model.
KEYS AND KNOBS
MicrophoneSpeaker
TYPE I
MicrophoneSpeaker
TYPE II

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①Selector knob
Rotate to select a zone or channel (default).
②Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator
If enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting and
green while receiving a call. Blinks orange while receiving
an Individual or Group call and blinks red when the battery
power is low while transmitting
③Power switch/ Volume control
Rotate to turn the transceiver On/O and to adjust the volume.
④Auxiliary (orange) key
Press to activate its programmable function. {p 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. {p 10} The
default is [Squelch O Momentary].
⑦Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function. {p 10} The
default is [LCD Brightness] (Type I) or [None] (Type II).
⑧, , , , , keys (Type I only)
Press to activate their programmable functions. {p 10}
key:The default setting is [Menu].
key:The default setting is [None].
key:The default setting is [None].
key:The default setting is [None].
key:The default setting is [Zone Up].
key:The default setting is [Zone Down].
⑨Keypad (Type I only)
These keys can also be programmed with secondary
functions {p 10} if a programmable function key is
programmed as “Function”.
⑩Universal connector
Connect a speaker/ microphone or headset here. {p 5}
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.

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DISPLAY (TYPE I ONLY)
Indicator Description
Signal strength indicator. {p 28}
Battery power indicator. {p 28}
The Monitor or Squelch O function is activated.
The current Zone (left side icon)or Channel (right
side icon) is added to scan.
Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused.
A message is stored in memory. Blinks when a
new message has arrived.
The Talk Around function is activated.
The Scrambler function is activated.
The channel is using high transmit power.
The channel is using low transmit power.
Appears when the GPS position is determined.
The Lone Worker function is activated.
CH 1
1AnalogChannel
Menu Zone▲

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Indicator Description
The Activity Detection function is activated.
The Broadcast Call function is activated.
The Key Lock function is activated.
The OVCM (Open Voice Channel Mode) function
is activated.
Text input mode for capital letters.
Text input mode for lower case letters.
Text input mode for numbers.
Menu Zone▲Displays the key functions (key guide) for ,
, and .

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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please
contact your dealer for further details on those functions which
have been programmed on your transceiver.
Note:
◆ The listed name in < > brackets is the Key Guide Display default
value.Your dealer can change the display.
◆ The listed programmable functions may change or additional
functions may be added.
nNone
No function has been programmed.
nActivity Detection <ACT_DT>
Toggles Activity Detection on and o.
nActivity Reset <ACT_RS>
Resets and begins counting down the timer for the
Man-down Delay Time, Stationary Delay Time, and Motion
Delay Time.
nBroadcast <B.CAST>
Toggles the call type between Broadcast Call and
Conference Call.You can also use this key to make a
Broadcast Group Call.
nCall 1 ~ 6 <CALL >
Initiates a call on the selected channel.
nCall Interruption
Interrupts a call, stopping it from being received.
nChannel Down <CH t>
Decreases the Channel number in steps of 1.

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nChannel Down (Continuous) <CH t>
Hold down this key to continuously decrease the Channel
number.
nChannel Entry <CH_ENT>
Selects the channel number.
nChannel Up <CH s>
Increases the Channel number in steps of 1.
nChannel Up (Continuous) <CH s>
Hold down this key to continuously increase the Channel
number.
nContact List <CNTCT> (Type I Only)
Places the transceiver in Contact List mode, allowing you
to select a contact to perform a Group Call, Individual Call,
transmission of a message, transmission of a status, or
display/edit the contact details.
nDigit 1x Up (Type I Only)
The 5-tone Selcall Code increases by 1.
nDigit 1x Down (Type I Only)
The 5-tone Selcall Code decreases by 1.
nDigit 10x Up (Type I Only)
The 5-tone Selcall Code increases by 10.
nDigit 10x Down (Type I Only)
The 5-tone Selcall Code decreases by 10.
nDisplay Format <DISP> (Type I Only)
Toggles the display between the zone-channel number and
the channel name.

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nEmergency
Places the transceiver into Emergency mode. Emergency
mode is used to carry out emergency actions.
Note: This function can be programmed only on the Auxiliary
(orange) key and the optional speaker/microphone PF1 (orange)
key.
nFixed Volume <FX_VOL>
Cycles the various tone levels of the transceiver between
low, high, and o.
nFunction <FNC>
Press this key, then press a programmable key to activate its
secondary function.
nGPS Position Display <GPS> (Type I Only)
Displays your location data.
n Home Channel <HOME>
Press this key to immediately select your home zone and
channel (pre-programmed by your dealer).
n Home Channel Select <HOME>
Hold down this key to set the current zone and channel as
the Home Channel.
nKey Lock <K_LOCK>
Locks the transceiver keys.
nLCD Brightness <BRIGHT> (Type I Only)
Adjusts the brightness of the transceiver display.
nLone Worker <LN WKR>
Toggles Lone Worker mode on and o.