KENWOOD TK-3131 Owner's Manual

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© B62-1590-20 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3131
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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© B62-1590-20 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3131
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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THANK YOU
We are grateful for your purchase of this KENWOOD product and
welcome you to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Your
KENWOOD 2-way 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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Compact design with a sturdy, polycarbonate body and a spring-
loaded belt hook.
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Can be used with the supplied Ni-MH battery pack or 3 AA
batteries.
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15 channels with 121 tone/code settings for each channel,
allowing you to ignore unwanted calls.
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Privacy Talk scrambles all your voice messages, giving you
complete privacy for your conversations.
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Automatic battery power saver, providing you with longer battery
usage.
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Battery power level indicator with low battery power warning.
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Key lock and Super Lock prevent you from accidentally changing
your transceiver settings.
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Six different call tones allows you to identify yourself to your
group before you begin speaking.
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Hands free operation when using an optional KHS-21 headset.
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Note: The listed ranges are based on field testing and may vary with
your operating conditions.
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FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
Your KENWOOD radio operates on communications
frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC
Rules require that all operators using Personal Radio Service
frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their
equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC
form 574. Temporary operation is allowed, using form 574T
which has been provided for your convenience (remove the
form from the center of this Instruction Manual). Please read
and follow the instructions on the provided form.
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 000574 for the
form and instructions. If you would like an example of a
completed 574 form, also request document number 005741.
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 574 and instructions can be downloaded
from the FCC Forms website at:
http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
Before filling out your Form 574 application Technical Data
section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies)
you will operate on. Refer to the frequency charts on
pages 41 and 42.
Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
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PRECAUTIONS
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Refer service to qualified technicians only. Do not modify or
attempt to adjust the 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 batteries 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 ......................................................................... 2
DISPLAY ................................................................................ 3
PREPARATION ........................................................................ 4
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ............................... 4
INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES ........................................... 5
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ................................................ 6
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT HOOK .................................... 8
INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 8
GETTING STARTED ................................................................ 9
QUIET TALK/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK ..................................... 11
SCANNING THE CHANNELS ............................................... 13
REVERT CHANNEL ................................................................ 15
MONITORING A CHANNEL .................................................. 16
VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL (VOX) .................................. 17
VOX GAIN ......................................................................... 17
VOX DELAY TIME ................................................................ 18
VOX OPERATION ................................................................. 19
VOX BUSY LOCKOUT ........................................................... 20
PRIVACY TALK ...................................................................... 21
OPERATING FEATURES ....................................................... 22
TRANSMISSION POWER .......................................................... 22
KEY LOCK ........................................................................... 22
SUPER LOCK ....................................................................... 23
LAMP .................................................................................. 24
TIME-OUT TIMER .................................................................. 24
BATTERY SAVE ..................................................................... 26
BATTERY INDICATOR .............................................................. 27

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