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Kenwood TK-3230DX User Manual

Kenwood TK-3230DX
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UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TK-3230DX
B5A-1297-00 (K)

Table of Contents

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Kenwood TK-3230DX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Purpose-
Maximum range- m
Operating frequency- MHz
Battery life (max)18 h
Battery low indicationYes
Product colorBlack
International Protection (IP) codeIP52
Display typeLCD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth29.6 mm
Width52 mm
Height103.5 mm
Weight155 g

Summary

Features and Operating Conditions

Features

Lists key attributes like design, tone settings, privacy, power saving, and locks.

Operating Conditions

Details performance ranges in various environments like open locations and buildings.

Notices to the User

FCC Warning

Alerts users about radio frequency energy and potential interference from modifications.

FCC Digital Device Information

States compliance with FCC Part 15 for Class B devices and measures for interference reduction.

FCC License Information

Precautions and Safety

General Precautions

Advises on handling, charging, and avoiding damage to the transceiver and battery.

Safety Warnings

Lists hazardous locations and conditions where transceiver use is prohibited or restricted.

Cautions

Battery Pack Safety Dangers

Battery Charging and Handling Dangers

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Unpacking and Checking Equipment

Instructions for unpacking and checking for missing or damaged items.

Supplied Accessories

Lists the items included in the transceiver package.

Preparation

Covers initial setup steps before operating the transceiver.

Installing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for attaching and detaching the battery pack.

Charging the Battery Pack

Physical Installation

Installing the Belt Clip

Instructions for attaching the belt clip to the transceiver.

Installing Optional Accessories

Guide for connecting external audio accessories like speakers or microphones.

Transceiver Orientation

Display Information

Basic Operation

Powering On/Off and Volume Adjustment

Steps to turn the transceiver on/off and adjust the audio volume level.

Channel Selection

How to navigate and select different operating channels on the transceiver.

Making Calls and Signal Filtering

Making a Call

Procedures for initiating a voice transmission on the selected channel.

Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk

Explains functions to filter unwanted calls using tones or codes.

QT/DQT Code Tables

DQT Code Selection

Privacy and Transmit Power

Privacy Talk Function

Enables private conversations by encrypting voice messages.

Transmit Power Adjustment

How to change transmit power between high and low settings for range or battery life.

Audio and Monitor Functions

Compander Function

Improves audio clarity by compressing and expanding signals.

Monitor Function

Opens the squelch to listen for activity on the current channel.

Lock Functions

Key Lock

Prevents accidental changes to settings by locking the keys.

Super Lock

Disables key functions and Setting Mode for enhanced security.

Setting Mode Overview

Setting Mode Configuration

Channel Frequency Setup

Scan Function

Revert Channel and Squelch

Revert Channel

Specifies the channel to return to after scanning or transmitting.

Squelch Level Adjustment

Sets the sensitivity threshold for receiving signals.

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)

VOX Operation

How to use VOX for hands-free transmission via a headset.

VOX Gain Level

Adjusts voice sensitivity for triggering transmission.

VOX Delay and Transmit Inhibit

VOX Delay Time

Sets the pause duration before switching from transmit to receive.

Transmit Inhibit While Receiving

Prevents transmission when the channel is already in use.

VOX Proceed Tone

FleetSync Paging and Call Key

FleetSync Alphanumeric Paging

Overview of the 2-way paging protocol.

Call Key Setup

Configures the CAL key for call alerts or selcalls.

Call Alert Tones

Call Alert Tone Selection

Sets custom tones for identifying callers.

Call Alert Side Tone

Enables hearing the call alert tone through the local speaker.

Selective Calling (Selcall) Setup

Selcall ID Configuration

Making Individual Selcalls

Group and Broadcast Calls

Making Group Calls

Steps to initiate a call to a group of transceivers.

Making Broadcast Calls

How to send a call to all transceivers.

Receiving a Selcall

How the transceiver displays and handles incoming selective calls.

Data Transmit Delay and PTT ID

Data Transmit Modulation Delay Time

Adjusts delay for data transmission in specific environments.

PTT ID Configuration

Sends a unique identifier with transmissions.

PTT ID Side Tone and Mute Hold

PTT ID Side Tone

Provides audible feedback for PTT ID transmission.

Mute Hold Time

Temporarily mutes the speaker after receiving a signal to prevent interference.

Caller ID and Display Backlight

Caller ID Display

Shows the ID of the incoming PTT ID signal sender.

Display Backlight Settings

Controls the transceiver display's backlight behavior.

Microphone Sensitivity and Timer

Mic Sense Adjustment

Adjusts the microphone's sensitivity to ambient sound.

Time-out Timer

Limits continuous transmission duration to save battery and prevent channel hogging.

Battery Saver Function

Battery Level Indicator

Call Notification and Channel Lockout

Incoming Call Notification

Alerts the user to incoming calls with a tone.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

Prevents transmission on an occupied channel.

Beep Tone and Mode Reset Timer

Beep Tone

Enables or disables audible feedback for key presses.

Mode Reset Timer

Automatically returns the transceiver to channel display after inactivity.

Selectable Power On Tone and Reset

Selectable Power On Tone

Configures the tone played when the transceiver is powered on.

Resetting the Transceiver

Instructions for restoring the transceiver settings to factory defaults.

Troubleshooting Guide

Transceiver Specifications

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