INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
PKT-23
© B62-2576-10 (K)
THANK YOU
We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product
and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS).
Your KENWOOD 2-way Business 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
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4 channels with 99 UHF operating frequencies. Each channel
can be set up with a QT tone or DQT code allowing you to
ignore unwanted calls.
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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
Condition
Transmission Range
Open locations
(no obstructions)
Up to 5 miles (8 km)
In steel/ concrete
Up to 225,000 square feet (20,900 m2)
Up to 17 floors
reinforced buildings
In high rises
Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary
with your operating conditions and individual transceiver.
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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
Your KENWOOD transceiver operates on communications
frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC
Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile
radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their
equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form
601, schedules D and H, and Remittance form 159.
FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-
Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine
and request document number 000601 for the form, schedules,
and instructions.
MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to
you by first class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at
1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).
INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded
from the FCC Forms website at
Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data
section, you must decide on which frequencies you will operate.
See the frequency charts on pages 13 and 14.
QUESTIONS? Call the FCC for license application questions at
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
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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
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification 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:
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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.
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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
ATTENTION:
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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NOTICES TO THE USER
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Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
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Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
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Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
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Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.
If any transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged
parts.
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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 cable of the clip microphone with earphone/
hanger around your neck while near machinery that may catch the
cable.
Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces. If the transceiver
switches OFF/ON as a result of falling or hard impact, the volume
and channel configurations may reset.
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Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessories.
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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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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
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In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic
powders, grain powders, etc.).
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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.)
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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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Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.
Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the
vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be
ejected and strike the driver or passengers.
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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 traffic 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.
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Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace
only with the same type.
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. Do not use an earphone/microphone accessory in areas
where static electricity can be easily generated.
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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.
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Information concerning the battery pack:
The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture
producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other
forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following
prohibitive matters.
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Do not disassemble or reconstruct the 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 flame.
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
flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst
into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.
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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 flame.
Do not leave the battery near fire, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 60°C/ 140°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 flame.
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Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other
means!
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 flame.
Do not charge the battery near fire 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 flame.
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Use only the specified charger and observe charging
requirements!
If the battery is charged in unspecified 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 flame.
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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 flame.
Do not jar or throw the battery!
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,
rupture, and/or burst into flame. 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 flame.
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Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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 flame.
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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 flow upon discharging.The battery may generate heat or
smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
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 flame.
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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.
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Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time!
If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it.The battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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 flammable areas. Electrolyte leaking
from the battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the
battery to generate smoke or burst into flame.
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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
flame.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in
KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD
Corporation.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT.......................... 1
PREPARATION .......................................................... 2
ORIENTATION........................................................... 7
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... 9
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) .........................11
CHANNEL SETUP MODE..............................................12
KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE ............................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .........................................21
ALL RESET MODE.....................................................22
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed
below are missing or damaged, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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Battery charger (KSC-44CR)/ AC adapter (KSC-44SL) .........1
Li-ion battery pack (KNB-71L)................................................1
Belt clip (KBH-20)...................................................................1
Screw (M3 x 6 mm with washer)...............................................2
Warranty card.........................................................................1
Instruction manual..................................................................1
Note: Refer to “PREPARATION” for accessory installation
instructions.
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PREPARATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit
time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is 15 hours.
Note:
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The ambient temperature should be between 32°F and 104°F
(0°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside
this range may not fully charge the battery.
The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even
though it is fully and correctly charged (approximately 500 cycles).
Replace the battery pack.
While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in
areas with an ambient temperature close to 0°C, the operating
time may be shortened.
We recommend using a short USB cable (low loss) for charging.
ATTENTION: Switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery
pack before charging.
■ Charging with a USB Cable
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Use a commercially available USB
cable (Micro USB B Type).
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Charge the transceiver through a
commercially available PC or AC
adapter power source.
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2
Plug the USB cable (B Type) into
the Micro USB jack.
Connect the USB cable to your
PC or AC adapter.
Micro USB
Jack Cover
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The LED indicator lights blue.
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The transceiver power turns OFF
automatically.
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When charging is complete, the
LED indicator turns off.
LED
Indicator
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It takes approximately 4 hours to
charge the battery pack.
■ Charging with the KSC-44CR Charger
1
Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack
located on the bottom of the charger.
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3
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
Slide a transceiver equipped with a battery
pack into the charging slot of the charger.
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Make sure the metal contacts of the
transceiver mate securely with the
charger terminals.
LED
Indicator
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The LED indicator lights blue.
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When charging is complete, the
LED indicator turns off. Remove
the transceiver from the charging
slot of the charger.
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It takes approximately 4 hours to
charge the battery pack.
Transmission is inhibited while
charging.
When the charger will not be used
for a long time, unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
Replace an expired battery pack with a newly purchased
KNB-71L battery pack.
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Do not disassemble the battery pack.
Be sure to follow local laws concerning the disposal of battery
packs.
1 Pull back the battery pack latch, then
remove the battery cover from the
transceiver.
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When using the belt clip {page 6}, be
sure to remove it before removing the
battery cover.
2 Lift the battery pack and its packing
away from the transceiver.
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Lift the battery pack cable and
remove the connector from the PCB
terminal.
3 Remove the old battery pack from the
packing and insert the new battery
pack.
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Pass the battery pack cable through
the hole in the packing.
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Red cable
(right side)
4 Insert the connector of the new
battery pack into the PCB terminal by
pressing down on it.
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Match the direction of the connector
and insert it vertically.
5 Pull back the battery pack latch, then
insert the battery pack into position.
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Failure to pull back the battery pack
latch will cause the battery pack to be
misaligned.
6 Replace the battery cover over the
battery pack.
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Ensure that the battery pack latch
locks the cover in place.
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two
supplied M3 x 6 mm screws (with washers).
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.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ MICROPHONE
Connect an earphone/ microphone to the
phone jack on the top of the transceiver.
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant,
the phone jack cover must remain closed.
3.5 mm
plug
Phone
jack cover
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ORIENTATION
3.5 mm phone jack
①
②
Connect the earphone/
microphone plug to this jack.
Micro USB jack (B Type)
Connect a USB cable to this jack
to charge the transceiver battery
pack.
Antenna
PF-1 key
Press or hold this key for
1 second to activate its
programmable functions. The
default settings are [Scan](press)
and [Super Lock-P](hold).
③
④
⑤
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For function descriptions and
details on how to change the
key functions, refer to “KEY
ASSIGNMENT MODE” on page
18.
Microphone
Speaker
PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into
the microphone to transmit.
Power switch
Hold for 1 second to turn the
transceiver power ON. Hold for 2
seconds to turn the transceiver
power OFF.
Momentarily press this key while
the transceiver power is ON to
activate the Battery Level Guide.
Refer to the “BATTERY LEVEL
GUIDE” table on page 10.
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LED indicator
Refer to the “LED INDICATOR
STATUS” table on page 10.
Antenna
⑥
PF-2 key
Press this key to toggle the
function of the Up/Down keys
between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select
mode. Hold this key for 1 second
to activate its programmable
function. The default setting is
[Monitor].
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⑧
Microphone
Speaker
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For function descriptions and
details on how to change the
key functions, refer to “KEY
ASSIGNMENT MODE” on page
18.
Up/Down keys
Press these keys to adjust the
volume and change the channel.
⑨
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Press the PF-2 key to toggle the
function of the Up/Down keys
between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select mode.
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To change the operating
frequency or QT/DQT settings of
a channel, refer to “CHANNEL
SETUP MODE” on page 12.
Strap hole
Connect a commercially available
strap here.
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When using the belt clip, the
strap hole will be covered and
cannot be used. Instead, use the
strap hole of the belt clip.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
POWER AND VOLUME
1 Hold the Power switch for approximately 1 second to switch
the transceiver power ON.
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A beep sounds and the LED indicator blinks blue a number of
times as described in the “BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE” table on
page 10.
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To turn the power OFF, hold the Power switch for 2 seconds.
2 In Volume Adjustment mode, press the Up/Down keys to
adjust the volume.
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Press the key programmed as [Squelch Off] to hear
background noise.
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Press the PF-2 key to switch between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select mode.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
1 In Channel Select mode, press the Up/Down keys to select
your desired channel.
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After selecting a channel, the transceiver announces the
channel number and the LED indicator blinks yellow for a
number of times corresponding to the channel number. For
example, when selecting channel 3, “three” is announced and
the LED indicator blinks yellow 3 times.
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Press the PF-2 key to switch between Volume Adjustment
mode and Channel Select mode.
2 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak
into the microphone using your normal speaking voice.
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Hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from
your mouth.
3 Release the PTT switch to receive.
Note:
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When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission
will stop and an alert tone will sound. (Low Battery Warning:
While operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning
sounds an alert tone every 30 seconds and the LED indicator
blinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.)
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Even when setting the volume to 0, the transceiver will continue
to emit beep sounds and channel announcements.
Continuously transmitting when the transceiver becomes too
hot will cause the output power to decrease and may eventually
stop transmission. Stop transmitting for a while to allow the
transceiver to cool down.
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You may sometimes hear noise during communications,
depending on the caller’s transceiver.
LED INDICATOR STATUS
Indicator Color
Red
Meaning
Transmitting
Green
Receiving a call
Scanning
Blinking green
Blinks light blue 1 time
Blinking red
Standby state *
Battery power is low
*
The transceiver has not been used for at least 10 seconds.
BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE
You can determine the remaining battery power level by
pressing the Power switch while the transceiver power is
ON. The LED indicator will blink blue a number of times
corresponding to the battery power remaining.
Indicator Status
Blinks 3 times
Battery Level
High
Blinks 2 times
Blinks 1 time
Medium
Low
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channel for
an extended duration (60 seconds). If you continuously transmit
for the duration, transmission will stop and an alert tone will
sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. VOX can
only be used if you are using a supported clip microphone with
earphone/hanger. This function can be turned off for specific
channels. To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform
the following steps:
1
Connect the microphone with earphone/hanger to the transceiver.
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The VOX function does not activate when a microphone with
earphone/hanger is not connected to the accessory terminal of
the transceiver.
2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Up key
while turning the transceiver power ON.
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The LED indicator lights yellow and “VOX” and the channel
number are announced.
3 Press the PF-1 key to select the VOX Gain level of the radio
(from 1 ~ 5 or Off).
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The transceiver will announce the VOX Gain level. If the VOX
Gain level is Off, a double beep sounds.
Press the PF-2 key to enable or disable the VOX function for the
current channel (you can change this setting for each channel
by selecting a channel with the Up/Down keys). When VOX is
turned ON, a beep sounds. When it is turned OFF, a double beep
sounds.
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Press and hold the PTT switch for 3 seconds to save the setting.
A beep will sound.
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5 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate VOX.
Note:
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The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
VOX Gain level 1 is the least sensitive and VOX Gain level 5 is
the most sensitive.
When the microphone with earphone/hanger is inserted and the
VOX function is enabled, battery save mode will be disabled.
If a microphone with earphone/hanger 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 transmitting.
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CHANNEL SETUP MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels
with different frequencies and QT (Quiet Talk)/ DQT (Digital
Quiet Talk) settings. The table below lists the default channel
settings.
Channel
Table
Frequency
QT/DQT Setting
Number Number
1
2
3
4
2
8
9
464.5500 MHz
467.9250 MHz
461.0375 MHz
461.0625 MHz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
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OPERATING FREQUENCY AND QT/ DQT SETTING
To change the operating frequency of a channel:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch and Up key while turning the transceiver power ON.
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Continue to hold the Power switch, PTT switch, and Up
key until the LED indicator lights yellow and the transceiver
announces “Self”.
2 Release the Power switch, PTT switch and Up key.
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The transceiver announces “Channel Number”.
3 Press the Up/Down key to select your desired channel, then
press the PTT switch to confirm the selected channel.
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Upon releasing the PTT switch, a beep will sound and the
transceiver announces “Table Zero”.
4 Press the Up/Down key to increment/ decrement the Table
number, to select the new channel frequency.
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Press and hold the Up/Down key to continuously increment/
decrement the number.
Table numbers and their corresponding operating frequencies
are provided in the tables on pages 13 and 14.
A voice announcement will inform you of the selected Table number.
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5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting and switch to the
QT/ DQT setting.
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A beep will sound and the transceiver announces “QT”.
6 Press the Up/Down key to select QT or DQT, then press the
PTT switch to confirm the selection.
7 Press the Up/Down key to increment/ decrement the QT/
DQT number, to select the new value.
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Press and hold the Up/Down key to continuously increment/
decrement the QT/ DQT number.
QT/ DQT numbers and their corresponding settings are
provided in the tables on pages 15 to 17.
A voice announcement will inform you of the selected QT/ DQT
number.
8 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
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A beep will sound and the transceiver announces “Channel
Number”.
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Repeat steps 3 to 8 to set up another channel.
9 Press and hold the PF-2 key and PTT switch to store the
settings and return to normal operation.
Note:
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The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
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Frequencies indicated by an asterisk * in the following table
may be susceptible to interference from other frequencies.
If interference occurs, change to a different frequency in the
following table.
Operating
Frequency (MHz)
Operating
Frequency (MHz)
Table Number
Table Number
0
1
2
3
4*
5
6
7
8
OFF
9
461.0375
461.0625
461.0875
461.1125
461.1375
461.1625
461.1875
461.2125
461.2375
464.5000
464.5500
467.7625
467.8125
467.8500
467.8750
467.9000
467.9250
10*
11*
12*
13
14
15
16
17
13
Operating
Frequency (MHz)
Operating
Frequency (MHz)
Table Number
Table Number
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26*
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40*
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48*
49
50
51
52
53*
54
55
56*
57
58
461.2625
461.2875
461.3125
461.3375
461.3625
462.7625
462.7875
462.8125
462.8375
462.8625
462.8875
462.9125
464.4875
464.5125
464.5375
464.5625
466.0375
466.0625
466.0875
466.1125
466.1375
466.1625
466.1875
466.2125
466.2375
466.2625
466.2875
466.3125
466.3375
466.3625
467.7875
467.8375
467.8625
467.8875
467.9125
469.4875
469.5125
469.5375
469.5625
462.1875
462.4625
59
60
61
62*
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85*
86
87*
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
462.4875
462.5125
467.1875
467.4625
467.4875
467.5125
451.1875
451.2375
451.2875
451.3375
451.4375
451.5375
451.6375
452.3125
452.5375
452.4125
452.5125
452.7625
452.8625
456.1875
456.2375
456.2875
468.2125
468.2625
468.3125
468.3625
468.4125
468.4625
468.5125
468.5625
468.6125
468.6625
456.3375
456.4375
456.5375
456.6375
457.3125
457.4125
457.5125
457.7625
457.8625
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QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)
Quiet Talk (QT) and Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) are functions that
reject undesired signals on your channel.You will hear a call
only when you receive a signal that contains a matching QT
tone or DQT code. If a call containing a different tone or code
is received, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call.
Likewise, when transmitting using QT or DQT, the receiving
station must have a matching tone or code to hear your call.
Be aware that other parties can still hear your calls if they set
up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
Follow the steps described in “OPERATING FREQUENCY
AND QT/ DQT SETTING” on page 12 to change the QT/DQT
settings of a channel
QT Channel Settings:
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
QT
Number
QT
Frequency
1
2
67.0 Hz
71.9 Hz
74.4 Hz
77.0 Hz
79.7 Hz
82.5 Hz
85.4 Hz
88.5 Hz
91.5 Hz
94.8 Hz
97.4 Hz
100.0 Hz
103.5 Hz
107.2 Hz
110.9 Hz
114.8 Hz
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
118.8 Hz
123.0 Hz
127.3 Hz
131.8 Hz
136.5 Hz
141.3 Hz
146.2 Hz
151.4 Hz
156.7 Hz
162.2 Hz
167.9 Hz
173.8 Hz
179.9 Hz
186.2 Hz
192.8 Hz
203.5 Hz
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
0
210.7 Hz
218.1 Hz
225.7 Hz
233.6 Hz
241.8 Hz
250.3 Hz
69.3 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
67.0 Hz
OFF
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
15
DQT Channel Settings:
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
Number Code Number Code Number Code Number Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D023N
D025N
D026N
D031N
D032N
D043N
D047N
D051N
D054N
D065N
D071N
D072N
D073N
D074N
D114N
D115N
D116N
D125N
D131N
D132N
D134N
D143N
D152N
D155N
D156N
D162N
D165N
D172N
D174N
D205N
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
D223N
D226N
D243N
D244N
D245N
D251N
D261N
D263N
D265N
D271N
D306N
D311N
D315N
D331N
D343N
D346N
D351N
D364N
D365N
D371N
D411N
D412N
D413N
D423N
D431N
D432N
D445N
D464N
D465N
D466N
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
D503N
D506N
D516N
D532N
D546N
D565N
D606N
D612N
D624N
D627N
D631N
D632N
D654N
D662N
D664N
D703N
D712N
D723N
D731N
D732N
D734N
D743N
D754N
D645N
D023I
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
D047I
D051I
D054I
D065I
D071I
D072I
D073I
D074I
D114I
D115I
D116I
D125I
D131I
D132I
D134I
D143I
D152I
D155I
D156I
D162I
D165I
D172I
D174I
D205I
D223I
D226I
D243I
D244I
D245I
D251I
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
D025I
D026I
D031I
D032I
D043I
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DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
DQT
Number Code Number Code Number Code Number Code
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
D261I
D263I
D265I
D271I
D306I
D311I
D315I
D331I
D343I
D346I
D351I
D364I
D365I
D371I
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
D411I
D412I
D413I
D423I
D431I
D432I
D445I
D464I
D465I
D466I
D503I
D506I
D516I
D532I
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
D546I
D565I
D606I
D612I
D624I
D627I
D631I
D632I
D654I
D662I
D664I
D703I
D712I
D723I
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
0
D731I
D732I
D734I
D743I
D754I
D645I
D023N
D023N
D023N
D023N
D023N
D023N
OFF
CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE
To confirm your channel settings:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch while turning the transceiver power ON.
•
Continue to hold the PTT switch until the LED indicator lights
yellow and the transceiver announces “Confirm”.
2 Release the PTT switch.
•
The transceiver announces the channel number, frequency
table number, QT/DQT number of the selected channel and
“VOX”.
3 Press the Up/Down keys to confirm additional channels
within 20 seconds, otherwise the operation will cancel.
•
The transceiver announces the channel table number and tone
number of the selected channel.
Note: The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
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KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE
This transceiver allows you to reprogram the PF-1 key (press/
hold) and PF-2 key (hold only) with any of the functions listed
in the table below. Explanations on the use of each function are
provided under “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS”, on page 19.
Table Number
Function Name
None (no function)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Low Transmit Power
Monitor (PF-2 key hold default)
RX/TX Frequency Scan *
Scan (PF-1 key press default)
Squelch Off
Super Lock-C
Super Lock-P (PF-1 key hold default)
Tone Alert
*
To use this function, Repeater mode must be activated through
Programming Software.
To change the functions of the PF-1 and PF-2 keys:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Up and
PF-2 keys while turning the transceiver power ON.
•
Continue to hold the Power switch, Up key, and PF-2 key until
the LED indicator lights yellow and the transceiver announces
“Setup”.
2 Release the Power switch, Up key, and PF-2 key.
•
The transceiver announces “Table Zero”.
3 Press the Up/Down keys to increment/ decrement the
number, to select the new key function.
•
Table numbers and their corresponding functions are provided
in the table above.
•
A voice announcement will inform you of the currently selected
Table number.
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4 Press the PF-1 key or hold the PF-1 or PF-2 key to program
the new function onto the desired key.
•
•
•
•
A tone sounds after pressing the PF-1 key, confirming that the
function has been stored to the PF-1 press operation.
Two tones sound after holding the PF-1 key, confirming that the
function has been stored to the PF-1 hold operation.
Three tones sound after holding the PF-2 key, confirming that
the function has been stored to the PF-2 hold operation.
The press operation of the PF-2 key cannot be reprogrammed.
Attempting to do so causes an error tone to sound.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to reprogram additional functions.
6 Hold the PTT switch for 3 seconds to save the settings and
exit Setting mode.
Note: The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if
no action is performed for 20 seconds.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
None
■
■
■
No function is programmed for the key.
Low Transmit Power
Press to toggle the transmit power between high and low.
Monitor
Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press the
key again to return to normal operation.
Scan
■
Press this key to turn the Scan function on and off.
Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver
channels. When scanning, the transceiver checks for a
signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present.
If the QT/DQT matches, the transceiver stops at the channel
and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call. If the
QT/DQT does not match, the call is ignored and scanning
continues.
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Squelch Off
■
■
Press this key to hear background noise. Press the key
again to return to normal operation.
Super Lock-C
Press and hold this key for 4 seconds to lock the transceiver
keys. Super Lock-C locks the transceiver keys to prevent
accidental operation. Turning the transceiver power OFF and
then ON again will not disable Super Lock-C. To deactivate
Super Lock-C, with the transceiver power OFF, press and
hold the PF-2 key while turning the transceiver power ON.
•
•
When the LED lights yellow, release the PF-2 key.
While Super Lock-C is activated, you can still perform the
following actions: PTT, Squelch Off, Monitor, Power, Volume,
Channel Up/Down.
Super Lock-P
■
Press and hold this key for 4 seconds to lock the transceiver
keys. Super Lock-P locks the transceiver keys to prevent
accidental operation. Turning the transceiver power OFF and
then ON again will not disable Super Lock-P. To deactivate
Super Lock-P, with the transceiver power OFF, press and
hold the PF-2 key while turning the transceiver power ON.
•
•
When the LED lights yellow, release the PF-2 key.
While Super Lock-P is activated, you can still perform the
following actions: PTT, Squelch Off, Monitor, Power, Volume.
Tone Alert
■
Press this key to toggle Tone Alert on and off. Tone Alert
provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the
frequency you are monitoring.
•
•
•
When Tone Alert turns ON, the LED indicator color cycles
through green, light blue, blue, purple, red, and yellow, and
white approximately every 30 seconds.
When a signal is received, the LED indicator color cycles
through green, light blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white
approximately every 5 seconds.
Tone Alert ends once a signal is received. To reactivate
Tone Alert, press this key again. Press any key to stop the
5 second LED indicator cycle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Solution
•
•
The battery pack may be dead.
Recharge or replace the battery
pack.
The battery pack may not be
installed correctly. Remove the
battery pack and install again.
Cannot turn the
transceiver power ON.
•
The battery pack life is finished.
Replace the battery pack with a
new one.
Battery power dies shortly
after charging.
•
•
Make sure you are using the
same frequency and QT/DQT
settings as the other members in
your group.
Other group members may be too
far away. Make sure you are within
range of the other transceivers.
Cannot talk to nor hear
other members in your
group.
•
Change the QT/DQT settings.
Make sure all group members
change the settings on their
transceivers to match the new QT/
DQT setting.
Other voices (besides
group members’) are
present on the channel.
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ALL RESET MODE
At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver
settings to their default values. This function will reset all
channels to their default frequencies and QT/DQT, the VOX
function to its default status, and all keys to their default
functions.
To reset the transceiver:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT
switch, the Up key, and the Down key while turning the
transceiver power ON.
•
Continue to hold the keys for 2 seconds, until the LED indicator
lights yellow.
2 Release the keys.
•
The transceiver announces “Confirm” and returns to normal
operation.
•
If the keys are released before the LED indicator lights yellow,
All Reset mode will cancel.
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