Kenwood TK2360ISK User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-2360
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3360

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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.
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Kenwood product memories are reserved for Kenwood Corporation.

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One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modication is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY
THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates
Kenwood’s voluntary participation in an industry
program to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries
after their operating life has expired. The RBRC
program is an alternative to disposing Li-ion
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll
free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
Kenwood’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment
to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

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The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood nickel
metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs indicates
Kenwood’s voluntary participation in an industry
program to collect and recycle Ni-MH batteries after
their operating life has expired. The RBRC program
is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH batteries with
your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams,
which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Ni-MH battery recycling in your area, call (toll
free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
Kenwood’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment
to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
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 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.
• 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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• 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 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
traf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 (or battery case) 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.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• Near blasting sites.
• In airplanes. (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.

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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 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 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-
necklace 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 use or leave the battery near fires, 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 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 ame.

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• Do not charge the battery near fires 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 specified 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 remodelled 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.
• 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 charge the battery for longer than the specified
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 fire!
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 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 ame.
•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 out with fresh water as soon as possible,
without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If
left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PREPARATION..........................................2
ORIENTATION ..........................................7
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BASICOPERATIONS....................................11
SCAN ...............................................12
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 14
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BACKGROUNDOPERATIONS ............................16
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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.
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Beltclip................................................1
Speaker/ microphone jacks cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Speaker/ microphone locking bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Stopper (4-channel: white) . ................................1
Stopper(8-channel: gray)..................................1
Stopper(12-channel: black)................................1
Instructionmanual........................................1

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1Match 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 useage, refer to the
battery charger Instruction Manual.
◆Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the
transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is rmly closed.
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◆ Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where
sparks could cause an explosion.
◆ Never discard batteries in re; extremely high temperatures can
cause batteries to explode.
◆Do not short circuit the battery case terminals.
◆Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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Note:
◆If you do not plan to use the transceiver for a long period,
remove the batteries from the battery case.
◆This battery case has been designed for transmitting at a
power of approximately 1 W (the low power setting on your
transceiver). If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using
the high power setting on your transceiver), use an optional
rechargeable battery pack.
1To open the battery case, press
on the two tabs on the upper
rear of the case, then pull the
two halvs apart.
2Insert 6 AA (LR6) Alkaline
batteries into the battery case.
• Be sure to match the polarities
with those marked in the bottom
of the battery case.
3 Align the tabs of the cover with
the base, then push down on
the cover until it locks in place.
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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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Note: When rst installing the belt clip, you must remove the
battery pack from the rear of the transceiver.
1 Remove the 2 screws from the
rear of the transceiver, then
remove the small, plastic black
covering that was held in place.
2Insert the belt clip mount into
the space on the rear of the
transceiver.
3 Using the 2 screws, afx 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.

Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not
using an optional speaker/ microphone.
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the
speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cap.
1Place the cap over the jacks so that the
locking tabs insert into the transceiver
grooves.
Plastic
covering

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2While holding the cap in place, push it
towards the bottom of the transceiver until
the tabs on the cap click into place.
• To remove the cap, hold the top of the cap
in place with your nger while inserting a 3
mm or smaller at blade screwdriver under
the bottom of the cap. Slowly slide the
screwdriver in until its tip touches the tab
inside the cap, then gently pry the cap up
(handle of screwdriver moving away from the
transceiver) to remove the cap.
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Note: The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a
speaker/ microphone or headset.
1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs
into the speaker/ microphone jacks of the
transceiver.
2Place the locking bracket over the speaker/
microphone plugs so that the locking tabs
insert into the transceiver grooves.
3While holding the locking bracket in
place, push it towards the bottom of the
transceiver until the tabs on the bracket
click into place.
• To remove the locking bracket, push the
bracket up from the base.

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There are 3 types of stoppers available, depending on the
number of channels used (4 channel type: white, 8 channel
type: gray, and 12 channel type: black).
1Set the Selector knob to channel 1, then pull the Selector
knob off the transciever.
• If the Selector is not positioned at channel 1, the Selector knob
may not install correctly and the channel may be unable to be
changed.
2Insert the appropriate channel stopper.
3Reinsert the Selector knob.
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3
2

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①Channel Selector
Rotate to select a channel.
②Power switch/ Volume control
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and to adjust the
volume.
③ Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator
If enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting,
green while receiving a call, and orange when receiving an
optional signaling call (2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.). Blinks
red when the battery power is low while transmitting.
④Auxiliary key
Press or hold to activate its programmable function {page 8}.
⑤PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone
to call a station.

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⑥Side 1 key
Press or hold to activate its programmable function {page 8}.
⑦Side 2 key
Press or hold to activate its programmable function {page 8}.
⑧ Speaker/ microphone jack
Connect a speaker/ microphone or headset here {page 5}.
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.
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Your dealer can program the Auxiliary, Side 1, and Side 2
keys each with 1 or 2 of the following functions. Because each
key can be programmed with up to 2 functions, there are 2
methods of accessing the programmed functions. Functions
can be accessed by either pressing the key or by pressing and
holding the key. Ask your dealer for details.
n 
No function has been programmed.
n 
Press this key to send the 2-tone code assigned to it.
n 
Press this key to call the DTMF number that has been
programmed onto your selected channel. Your dealer may
program different DTMF numbers on different channels.
n 
Press this key to announce the current battery energy level.
Battery level 4 (green LED) means the battery is full, level
3 (orange LED) is sufcient, level 2 (red LED) is low, and
level 1 (ashing red LED) is very low.

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n 
Press and hold this key to enter Emergency mode. When
the transceiver enters Emergency mode, it will change to
the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on
your dealer settings.
Note: This function can be programmed only on the Auxiliary
key.
n 
Press this key to lock and unlock the transceiver keys.
While Key Lock is activated, you cannot use the Auxiliary,
Side 1, Side 2, and microphone PF keys.
Note: You can still use the following key functions when Key
Lock is activated: Emergency, Lone Worker, Monitor, Monitor
Momentary, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, Key Lock,
PTT +Autodial, PTT + 2-tone.
n 
Press this key to toggle the Lone Worker function ON or
OFF. If the transceiver is not operated for the
pre-programmed time, it will emit a Lone Worker tone.
Subsequently, if no operation is performed while the tone is
emitted, the transceiver will enter Emergency mode.
n 
Press this key to change the transmit power on the current
channel to low power, to conserve battery energy.
n 
Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press
this key again to return to normal operation.

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n 
Press and hold this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling.
Release the key to return to normal operation.
n 
After selecting your desired FleetSync channel, press this
key to transmit your PTT List ID, to request a call.
n 
Press this key to set the currently selected channel as
the Priority channel. During Scan, the transceiver will
automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is
received on that channel, even if a call is being received on
a normal channel.
n 
Press this key to toggle Scan ON and OFF. While
scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each
channel and only stops if a signal is present.
n 
When scan pauses at an undesired channel, you can
temporarily remove that channel from the scanning
sequence by pressing this key.
n 
Press this key to toggle the Scrambler function ON and
OFF. The Scrambler allows you to hold conversations in
complete privacy by encrypting your transmitted signals.
n 
Press this key to hear background noise. Press this key
again to return to normal operation.

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n 
Press and hold this key to hear background noise. Press
this key again to return to normal operation.
n 
Press the Status 1 or Status 2 key to transmit the status
message assigned to them.
n 
Press this key to toggle the TalkAround function ON and
OFF. 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.
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
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the
transceiver ON.
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise fully
to switch the transceiver OFF.

Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise
decreases it.
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Select your desired channel using the Selector knob. Each
channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and
receiving.

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1Select your desired channel.
2Press 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.
3Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately
1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
• If signaling has been programmed on the channel, you will
hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver
settings.
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Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While
scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel
and only stops if a signal is present.
To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.
• When a signal is detected on a channel, 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.
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels in the scan
sequence.