Kenwood UBZ-LH68 User manual

UBZ-LH68
FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR FM
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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KENWOOD CORPORATION
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FM-TRANSCEIVER
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UBZ-LH68
FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

KENWOOD MEANS WIRELESS
Founded more than 50 years ago, KENWOOD’s
Car & Home Audio products are in demand around
the world. KENWOOD is also a major developer
and producer of wireless and digital wireless
communications products. KENWOOD provides
top quality Amateur Radio products for serious
hobbyists, and commercial radio products/ systems
for business, industry, & public safety users,
worldwide.

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KENWOOD welcomes you to Low Power Device
(LPD). LPD refers to new, personal, short range
2-way radios for family & friends to keep in touch
without the need for a license, radio knowledge,
or monthly charges. Your KENWOOD 2-way
radio is called a “transceiver”, meaning
“transmitter & receiver”.
You can choose from 68 preset channels to
communicate with others. For your convenience,
Automatic Squelch quiets your transceiver when
not receiving calls. For privacy, Tone Squelch
keeps your transceiver quiet except for calls you
want to hear. When using Tone Squelch, you can
also check if your fellow is within a communication
range.
Your transceiver provides safety and convenience
almost anywhere. The distance depends on your
location; you’ll get maximum distance of up to
approximately 2 km in open areas, less in buildings
or vehicles.
Your KENWOOD transceiver is a precision device.
Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of
reliable operation.
INTRODUCTION

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS............................................................. 1
UNPACKING ................................................................ 1
INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES.................................. 2
INSTALLING THE BELT HOOK ........................................... 3
GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................................................ 4
COMMUNICATION RANGE ............................................... 4
ORIENTATION .............................................................. 4
DISPLAY .................................................................... 5
OPERATING BASICS ........................................................... 6
MENU SET-UP................................................................... 8
CALL TONES ................................................................... 10
SENDING CALL TONES.................................................. 10
CHANGING THE DEFAULT CALL TONES .............................. 11
TONE SQUELCH (CTCSS) .................................................... 12
COMMUNICATION RANGE IN/OUT DETECT .......................... 15
CHANNEL SCAN ............................................................... 16
USING CHANNEL SCAN ................................................. 18
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 19
RESET...................................................................... 19
LAMP CONTROL.......................................................... 19
MONITOR.................................................................. 21
Using the Optional SMC-34 Mic ................................. 21
Not Using the Optional SMC-34 Mic ............................ 22
TRANSMIT POWER SAVE ............................................... 23
KEY LOCK ................................................................. 24
AUTO POWER OFF (APO) ............................................... 25
BEEP ON/OFF ............................................................. 26
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.................................................... 27
SMC-34 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ..................................... 28
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 29
FREQUENCY CHART .......................................................... 30

1
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend
that you identify the items listed below before
discarding the packing material.
• Transceiver..............................1
• Belt hook .................................1
• Instruction manual...................1
• Warranty card..........................1
• Do not modify or attempt to adjust the
transceiver for any reason.
• Avoid extremes in exposure to water, heat, and
cold. This transceiver is weather resistant but
not waterproof.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of
direct sunlight, nor place the transceiver close to
heating appliances.
• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty
areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable
surfaces.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming
from the transceiver, immediately switch OFF the
power and remove the batteries or battery pack
from the transceiver. Contact your KENWOOD
dealer.
UNPACKING
PRECAUTIONS

2
INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES
This transceiver requires 3 R6 batteries. Use high
quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of
battery life. You can also use an optional UPB-1 NiCd
battery pack {page 27}. The battery pack is shipped
uncharged. First charge the pack using an optional
battery charger (UBC-2 or UBC-4) {page 27}. For the
charging method, see the instruction manual that comes
with the charger.
1Release the battery cover clip, then completely open
the battery cover.
• Remove the belt hook first if it has been installed.
2Insert (or remove) the 3 R6 batteries or the battery
pack.
• Mate the battery polarities with those marked on the
battery compartment.
Battery cover clip
Battery cover
Label
Ribbon
Contacts

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3Close the battery cover, then lock it using the battery
cover clip.
The life of alkaline batteries is approximately 60 hours
and the life of an optional UPB-1 battery pack is
approximately 24 hours; where the ratio of transmission,
reception, and standby periods is 1:1:8.
When the battery voltage becomes low, beeps sound
and the BATT icon appears and blinks {page 5}.
Replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack at this
time.
Note: After 10 seconds elapse with no key entries and no call received,
Battery Saver automatically functions. It repeats switching ON and OFF
the power to the receiver at certain ratios. You cannot switch OFF this
function.
INSTALLING THE BELT HOOK
Align the screw with the screw hole and the tab with the
tab hole, then turn the screw clockwise until secure.
Tab hole
Screw
hole

4
GETTINGACQUAINTED
COMMUNICATION RANGE
This transceiver allows a communication range of up
to 2 km in open areas. This distance will be shortened
by buildings or foliage in the way. The distance will be
further shortened by dense foliage or mountains.
ORIENTATION
VOL control
Display
DOWN/
MODE/ UP
keys
Speaker
Microphone
PTT
(Push-to-Talk)
switch
POWER switch
Speaker/ Microphone
jacks
Lift up the cap carefully
when connecting the
optional headset or
microphone accessory
{page 27}.
Antenna
or

5
GETTINGACQUAINTED
DISPLAY
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OPERATINGBASICS
Press the POWER switch for
more than 1 second to turn the
transceiver power ON.
Turn the VOL control clockwise
(or counterclockwise) to
increase (or decrease) the
volume.
• You may need to adjust the
volume more precisely while
receiving a call in the next step.
Press the UP or DOWN key to
select the operating channel
(1 to 68).
• You have to select the same
channel as your party.
• Press and hold the key to
continuously change channels.
2
1
3
When you receive a call, you will hear audio from
the speaker.

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OPERATINGBASICS
To make or answer a call, press
and hold the PTT switch, then
speak into the microphone in
your normal speaking voice.
• Hold the transceiver about 3 to 4
cm from your lips.
4
Release the PTT switch to
receive.
5
Repeat steps 4and 5to
continue communication.
6
To turn the transceiver power
OFF, press the POWER switch
for more than 1 second.
7

8
The Menu Set-up function allows you to change
numerous settings using the same procedures.
With the transceiver power OFF,
press and hold the UP key, then press
the POWER switch.
1
Press the UP or DOWN key to select
the desired menu item.
2
Press the MODE key to select the
desired parameter.
3
4Press the PTT switch to exit Menu
mode.
MENU SET-UP

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and for OFF.

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1
Release the UP, DOWN, or Mic 3key
to stop sending the call tone.
2
Speak into the microphone without
releasing the PTT switch; or, release
the PTT switch to receive.
3
Press and hold the PTT switch, then
press the UP, DOWN, or Mic 3key.
• The other party will hear the same call
tone that you hear.
• Simply pressing the Mic 3key also
sends the assigned call tone.
Call tones sound like a telephone ring, and are
convenient for quickly identifying yourself to another
party. Persons whom you call will instantly recognize
you because of your call tone. The UP and DOWN keys
are pre-assigned one tone each; the Mic 3key on the
optional SMC-34 Mic also is assigned one tone.
Note: The Mic 3key does not operate during Channel Scan {page 16}.
SENDING CALL TONES
CALL TONES
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Using call tones
Tone
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It's him/her.

11
CHANGING THE DEFAULT CALL TONES
You can change the default tones assigned to the UP
and DOWN keys. Choose from two selectable tones for
each key.
With the transceiver power OFF, press
and hold the UP key, then press the
POWER switch.
1
Press the UP or DOWN key to select
“C1” (Menu No. 5) to change the DOWN
key default, or “C2” (Menu No. 6) to
change the UP key default.
2
Press the MODE key to select type 1
(default) or type 2.
• The selected tone will sound.
3
4Press the PTT switch to exit Menu
mode.

12
You may sometimes want to hear calls from only specific
persons. The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
(CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls
from persons in other groups who are using the same
channel. Simply select the same CTCSS tone (number)
as your party. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is
selectable from among the 38 standard tone
frequencies.
Note:
◆ In order to use CTCSS, your party also must use a transceiver which
has the CTCSS function.
◆ CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only
relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.
Note: You can also use Communication Range In/Out Detect {page 15}
with CTCSS when your party uses a KENWOOD UBZ-LH68 transceiver;
in this mode, more amount of battery power is consumed than usual.
TONE SQUELCH (CTCSS)
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Not received
Not received
Received

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Press the UP or DOWN key to select
the desired CTCSS number from 1 to
38 (within approx. 10 seconds).
• Press and hold the key to continuously
change CTCSS numbers.
2
Press the MODE key.
• The current CTCSS number appears.
The default is OFF (“OF”).
1
Press the MODE key to complete the
selection.
3

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