ProTalk TK-3201 User manual

ProTalk
TK-3201
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THANK YOU
We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product
and welcome you to the Private Mobile Radio service
(PMR 446). PMR is a mobile communication system for both
business and personal use without the need for a license and
with no call charges.
Your KENWOOD 2-way Private Radio is called a
“transceiver”, meaning “transmitter & receiver”. We believe
this easy-to-use transceiver will provide you with dependable
and reliable communications. This KENWOOD transceiver is
a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years
of reliable operation.
FEATURES
•16 channels with 8 operating frequencies and 38 tone/ code
settings for each channel allows you to ignore unwanted calls.
•Built in voice scrambler gives you complete privacy for your
conversations.
•Hands free operation when using an optional headset.
•Voice announcement lets you know which channel you have
selected and which settings you have made when reassigning
key functions and channel settings.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
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Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary with
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PRECAUTIONS
•Refer service to qualified technicians only. Do not modify
or attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason.
•Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct
sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.
•Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid,
or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
•Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold.
This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions,
but it is not waterproof.
•Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while
parked in gasoline service stations.
•Do not operate your transceiver or charge your battery
pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, fumes,
etc.).
•If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and
remove the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact
your KENWOOD dealer.
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 1
ORIENTATION .................................................................... 3
PREPARATION ................................................................... 4
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ...................................... 4
CHARGING THE Ni-MH BATTERY PACK .......................................... 5
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ...................................................... 7
INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS .................. 7
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) ................. 8
GETTING STARTED .............................................................. 9
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) .................................. 10
VOX GAIN ................................................................... 10
VOX OPERATION .............................................................. 12
KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 13
CALL KEY .................................................................... 13
MONITOR KEY ................................................................ 13
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ................................................. 14
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ....................................................... 14
LOW BATTERY WARNING ....................................................... 14
CHANNEL ANNUNCIATION ....................................................... 14
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ................................ 15
CHANNEL SETUP MODE ....................................................... 16
CHANNEL OPERATING FREQUENCIES ............................................. 17
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) SETTINGS ....................... 19
CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE ................................................ 22
KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE ..................................................... 23
CALLING ALERT ............................................................... 25
KEY LOCK .................................................................... 26
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF ...................................................... 26
SCAN ......................................................................... 27
SCRAMBLER ................................................................... 29
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................. 31

1
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend you identify
the items listed in the following table before discarding the
packing material. If any items are missing or have been
damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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the package box.
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Belt clip
Speaker/ microphone
jack cover
Screw set
Speaker/ microphone
locking bracket
Ni-MH battery pack
(KNB-29N)
Battery charger
AC adaptor (T)
AC adaptor (E)

3
ORIENTATION
Antenna
LED indicator
Indicates the transceiver
status.Lights red while
transmitting, green while
receiving, and flashes
red while the battery
power is low while
transmitting.
PTT (Push to
Talk) switch
Press and hold,
then speak into
the microphone
to transmit.
Call key
Press before
making a call, to
alert the other
party members
{page 13}.
Monitor key
Press and hold
to hear background
noise and listen
for weak signals
{page 13}.
Speaker/
microphone
jacks
Battery pack
(KNB-29N)
Channel selector
Rotate to change the
operating channel
from 1 ~ 16.
Power switch/
Volume control
Turnclockwise to
switch the power ON
and counterclockwise
to switch the power
OFF. Rotate to adjust
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the volume.
Note: The Call and Monitor keys can be reprogrammed {page 23}.

4
PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it
before use {pages 5 and 6}.
Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time,
5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is 16 hours.
◆Do not short the battery terminals.
◆Do not dispose of the battery by fire.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
1
2
3
Align 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.
To remove the battery pack, lift
the safety catch on the base of
the transceiver, then press the
release latch underneath the
safety catch.
While pressing the release
latch, pull the battery pack
away from the transceiver.

5
CHARGING THE Ni-MH BATTERY PACK
The initial charging of the battery pack after purchase or
extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the
battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating
the charge/ discharge cycle 2 or 3 times, the operating
capacity will increase to normal.
◆Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged.
Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the
battery pack may be damaged.
◆After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.
Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the
battery pack life due to overcharging.
Note:
◆The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while
charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not
fully charge the battery.
◆Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a Ni-MH
battery pack before charging. Using the transceiver while
charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging.
◆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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1
3
4
2
Plug the AC adaptor cable into the
adaptor jack located at the rear of
the charger.
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Slide the Ni-MH battery pack or
transceiver with a Ni-MH battery
pack into the charger.
Make sure the battery pack terminals
are in contact with the charger
terminals by aligning the grooves of
the battery pack with the tabs of the
charger.
The charger LED lights red and
charging begins.
When charging is completed, the indicator lights green.
Remove the battery pack or the transceiver with a battery
pack 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.

7
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
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.
If necessary, attach the belt clip using
the two supplied 3 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.
INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS
If you are not using a speaker/
microphone, install the cover over
the speaker/ microphone jacks using
the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw.
Note: To keep the transceiver water
resistant, you must cover the speaker/
microphone jacks with the supplied
cover.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET)
1
2
Attach the locking bracket using
the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw.
Note: The transceiver is not fully
water resistant while using the
speaker/ microphone.
Insert the speaker/ microphone
(or headset) plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks.
Note: Always switch OFF the
transceiver power when installing
or removing a speaker/ microphone
or headset.

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GETTING STARTED
1
2
3
1
1
4
5
1
Press and hold the Monitor key to hear
background noise, then rotate the
Power switch/ Volume control to adjust
the volume.
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control
clockwise to switch the transceiver
power ON.
A beep sounds.
Rotate the Channel selector to select
your desired channel.
When you receive an appropriate signal,
you will hear audio from the speaker.
To make a call, press and hold the PTT
switch, then press the Call key to alert
the other party members that you are
making a call. Release the Call key to
stop sending your alert tone.
Continue pressing the PTT switch, then
speak into the microphone to transmit.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
The LED lights red while transmitting.
For best sound quality, speak into the
microphone in your normal voice while
holding the microphone approximately
3 to 4 cm from your lips.

10
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver
hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must
use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built-in
microphone. For best operating conditions, we recommend
you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a
microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth.
With VOX activated, your voice level will determine when the
transceiver transmits. Because of this, you must take care
that the ambient noise around you is not so loud that it causes
the transceiver to transmit. Due to the automatic switching
between transmission and reception, we recommend you set
the VOX Gain level such that it will not activate transmission
when in an area with excessive ambient noise.
VOX GAIN
To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level:
1
2
1
With the transceiver power OFF,
connect the headset to the transceiver
{page 8}.
The VOX function does not activate
when a headset is not connected to
the speaker/ microphone jack of the
transceiver.
Press and hold the Call key while
turning the transceiver power ON.
Continue to hold the Call key until the
LED flashes orange one time and the
transceiver announces “VOX”, then
release the key. Upon releasing the key,
the transceiver will announce the current
VOX Gain level.

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Note:
◆VOX Gain level 1 is the least sensitive and VOX Gain level 10 is
the most sensitive.
◆If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver while
the VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is
configured to a higher, more sensitive level, louder received
signals may cause the transceiver to start transmission.
◆The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no
action is performed for 5 seconds.
3
5
4
1
Press the Call key to increase the
VOX Gain level and the Monitor key
to decrease the level.
The VOX Gain can be adjusted from
level 1 to level 10 and OFF.
The transceiver announces the VOX
Gain level as you adjust it. If OFF is
selected, the transceiver announces “Off”.
Press the PTT switch within 5 seconds
to save the setting, otherwise the
operation will cancel.
A beep will sound and the transceiver
will announce the new VOX Gain level.
Turn the transceiver power OFF and
then ON again to activate VOX.

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VOX OPERATION
Note:
◆While transmitting via VOX, all keys other than power OFF are
disabled.
◆When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional
KHS-1 or KHS-21 accessory.
◆VOX will not operate when the battery level becomes too low.
(The LED will flash red in this state.)
2
3
4
1Set up a VOX Gain level from 1 to 10 {page 10}.
To transmit, simply speak into the headset microphone.
You do not need to press the PTT switch; the transceiver
automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting.
When you begin speaking, a beep will sound, informing you
that the transceiver is transmitting.
To stop transmitting, stop speaking.
Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop
speaking, so ensure your transmission will not be cut off.
To exit VOX mode, set the VOX Gain level {page 10} to
OFF.

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KEY FUNCTIONS
CALL KEY
The default function of the Call key is Calling Alert.
Calling alert tones are used to identify yourself to your party
members and inform them that you are about to make a call.
Your dealer can set up your transceiver with 1 of 10 different
calling alert tones. If each party member uses a different
calling alert tone, it is easy to know who is making the call
To make a call using the calling alert tone, press and hold the
PTT switch, then press the Call key.
•The calling alert tone will transmit for the duration you press the
Call key.
MONITOR KEY
The default function of the Monitor key is Squelch Off
Momentary.
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver
automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear
background noise. Using the Monitor key, you can disable the
squelch to unmute the speaker at any time. This feature is
useful for a variety of reasons:
•It allows you to confirm the channel activity so you don’t make a
call while another party is using the same channel.
•It allows you to adjust the volume level without having to wait for
a call.
•When receiving a call that is intermittent due to a weak signal,
disabling the squelch will allow you to listen to the call without it
continuously cutting out.
To manually deactivate the squelch, press and hold the
Monitor key.
To return to normal operation, simply release the Monitor key.

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent you from
using a channel for an extended period of time. This function
is useful, for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT
switch pressed. Additionally, by limiting the amount of time
you can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on
battery power consumption.
If you continuously transmit for 60 seconds (default), the
transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
To stop the tone, release the PTT switch. You can press the
PTT switch again to resume transmitting.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be
recharged or replaced.
While operating the transceiver, if the battery power becomes
low, an alert tone will sound every 30 seconds and the LED
indicator will blink red. Replace or recharge the battery pack
at this time.
CHANNEL ANNUNCIATION
When changing the channel, the transceiver will announce the
selected channel number after you stop changing the
channel. Likewise, the transceiver will announce the current
channel after you turn the transceiver power ON. (Channel
Annunciation can be activated or deactivated by your dealer.)

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QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)
Quiet Talk (QT) and Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) are functions that
reject signals from undesired parties that are using the same
channel as you. You will hear audio from the speaker only
when you receive a signal that contains a QT tone or a DQT
code that matches the one set up on the channel you are
using. If a call containing a different tone or code is made on
the same channel you are using, squelch will not open and
you will not hear the call. Likewise, when you transmit on a
channel set up with QT or DQT, the receiving station must
have a matching tone or code in order to hear your call.
Although it may seem like you have your own private channel
while using QT or DQT, other parties can still hear your calls if
they set up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
The default QT/ DQT settings for each channel are provided
in the table on page 16.

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CHANNEL SETUP MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels
with different frequencies and Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk
settings. The table below lists the default channel settings.
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Note: If you do not select an operating frequency for a channel, you
will not be able to select a Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk setting for that
same channel.