Kenwood Two Way Radio TK 2170 User Manual

TK-2170/ TK-3170/ TK-3173  
VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/  
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER/  
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM VHF/  
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF/  
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR FM UHF  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM VHF/  
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF/  
TRANSCEPTOR DE FM UHF  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
© B62-1809-10 (K)  
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THANK YOU  
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your land  
mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use  
transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep  
personnel operating at peak efficiency.  
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced  
technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be  
pleased with the quality and features of this product.  
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL  
• TK-2170: VHF FM Transceiver  
• TK-3170: UHF FM Transceiver  
• TK-3173: UHF FM Transceiver  
NOTICES TO THE USER  
Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio  
transmitters within the territories under government control.  
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.  
 
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:  
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.  
Consult the dealer for technical assistance.  
 
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Attention (U.S.A. Only):  
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD  
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates  
KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry  
program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after  
their operating life has expired. The RBRC  
program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd  
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal  
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.  
For information on Ni-Cd 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.  
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD  
nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs  
indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an  
industry program to collect and recycle Ni-MH  
batteries after their operating life has expired. The  
RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH  
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal  
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.  
For information on Ni-MH 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.  
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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PRECAUTIONS  
Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are  
wet.  
Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the  
transceiver and the battery pack.  
Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.  
If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do  
not touch the damaged parts.  
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 microphone cable around your neck while near  
machinery that may catch the cable.  
Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.  
Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.  
When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the  
radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these  
locations when replacing the battery pack.  
Do not immerse the transceiver in water.  
Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional  
accessories.  
 
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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:  
In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,  
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).  
While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.  
Near explosives or blasting sites.  
In aircrafts.  
In medical institutions or near persons using pacemakers.  
Do not disassemble or 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.  
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.  
When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is  
easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using  
a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the  
transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and  
to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone  
in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.  
 
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CONTENTS  
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................. 1  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 1  
PREPARATION .............................................................. 2  
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 2  
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ......................... 7  
INSTALLING/ REMOVING ALKALINE BATTERIES .................................... 8  
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA .......................................... 9  
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .................................................... 9  
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS ................... 10  
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE .......................... 10  
GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................. 11  
DISPLAY ................................................................... 13  
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS......................................... 15  
OPERATING BASICS ..................................................... 16  
OVERVIEW ................................................................. 16  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF............................................... 16  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................... 17  
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID ................................ 17  
TRUNKING ZONES (TK-3173 ONLY) ................................... 18  
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL .................................................. 18  
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL ................................................ 18  
PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL ................................................. 19  
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL ............................................... 19  
CONVENTIONAL ZONES ................................................. 20  
TRANSMITTING .............................................................. 20  
RECEIVING ................................................................. 20  
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) .............................. 20  
2-TONE SIGNALING .......................................................... 21  
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST) ........................................ 22  
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ..................................... 22  
 
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SCAN ....................................................................... 24  
ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN .......................................... 25  
PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................. 25  
GROUP SCAN (TK-3173 ONLY) ............................................ 25  
SCAN REVERT .............................................................. 26  
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ................... 27  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................. 27  
STATUS MESSAGE .......................................................... 28  
SHORT MESSAGES .......................................................... 30  
LONG MESSAGES ........................................................... 30  
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS .................... 31  
MANUAL DIALING (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) .................................. 31  
STORE AND SEND ........................................................... 32  
AUTODIAL .................................................................. 32  
REDIAL (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) ............................................ 34  
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY) ......................... 35  
DTMF SIGNALING ......................................................... 35  
STUN ...................................................................... 35  
EMERGENCY CALLS ..................................................... 36  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................... 37  
SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER .............................................. 37  
TALK AROUND .............................................................. 37  
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF .................................................... 38  
SCRAMBLER ................................................................ 39  
KEY LOCK .................................................................. 39  
TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT .................................................... 40  
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................... 41  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .................................................... 41  
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ............................................ 41  
BATTERY SAVER ............................................................ 41  
BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR ................................................. 42  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL ....................................... 42  
 
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT  
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your  
KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the  
factory.  
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that 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  
Item  
Part Number  
J29-0701-XX  
B09-0686-XX  
Quantity  
Belt clip  
1
1
Speaker/ microphone jacks cap  
Speaker/ microphone locking  
bracket  
J19-5483-XX  
B62-1809-XX  
1
1
Instruction manual  
Belt clip  
Speaker/ microphone Speaker/ microphone  
jacks cap locking bracket  
 
1
PREPARATION  
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS  
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not  
recommended by KENWOOD.  
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 recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.  
If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF),  
recharging will start again and the battery pack will become  
overcharged.  
Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We  
recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while  
charging is taking place.  
Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or  
transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe the  
water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth  
before charging.  
Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by  
fire.  
Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger  
Instruction Manual.  
 
2
Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion 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.  
DANGER  
Do not disassemble or reconstruct 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-necklace 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.  
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 use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other  
heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°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.  
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 fires 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.  
 
3
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 remodelled charger), it may  
overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The  
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.  
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-circuited.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
 
4
Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!  
If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash  
your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without  
rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left  
untreated, it may cause eye-problems.  
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 battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to  
generate smoke or burst into flame.  
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.  
 
5
USING THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK  
Charge the battery pack before using it.  
To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the  
battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store  
the battery pack in a cool and dry location.  
When storing the battery pack for a long period:  
1
2
3
Remove the battery pack from the equipment.  
Discharge the battery pack, if possible.  
Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) and  
dry location.  
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK  
As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the  
battery capacity decreases.  
Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack  
degrades.  
It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler  
areas.  
The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and  
discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored  
in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not  
leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.  
When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if  
it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to  
charge and discharge the battery pack may result in  
electrolyte leakage.  
 
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK  
1
Align the battery pack with the  
back of the transceiver, then  
press the battery pack and  
transceiver firmly together  
until the release latch clicks,  
locking it in place.  
2
3
Lock the safety catch into  
place to prevent accidentally  
pressing the release latch and  
removing the battery.  
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 pulling the battery pack  
away from the transceiver.  
Note:  
To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened  
plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than 6 mm  
wide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place the  
implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do  
not damage the release latch.  
Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver,  
ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.  
While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH battery  
pack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F and  
lower, operating time may be shortened.  
 
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING ALKALINE BATTERIES  
Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks  
could cause an explosion.  
Never discard batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures can  
cause batteries to explode.  
Do not short circuit the battery case terminals.  
Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
Note:  
If you do not plan to use the transceiver for a long period, remove  
the batteries from the battery case.  
This battery case has been designed for transmitting at a power  
of approximately 1 W (the low power setting on your transceiver).  
If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using the high power  
setting on your transceiver), use an optional rechargeable battery  
pack.  
1
2
To open the battery case,  
press on the two tabs on the  
upper rear of the case, then  
pull the two halvs apart.  
Insert 6 AA (LR6) Alkaline  
batteries into the battery case.  
Be sure to match the polarities  
with those marked in the  
bottom of the battery case.  
3
Align the tabs of the cover  
with the base, then push down  
on the cover until it locks in  
place.  
 
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INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA  
Screw the antenna into the connector  
on the top of the transceiver by  
holding the antenna at its base and  
turning it clockwise until secure.  
Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a  
key ring retainer, nor a speaker/  
microphone attachment point. Using the  
antenna in these ways may damage the  
antenna and degrade your transceiver’s  
performance.  
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP  
Note: When first installing the belt clip,  
you must remove the battery pack from  
the rear of the transceiver.  
1
Remove the 2 screws from the  
rear of the transceiver, then  
remove the small, plastic black  
covering that was held in place.  
2
3
Insert the belt clip mount into the  
space on the rear of the  
transceiver.  
Using the 2 screws, affix the belt  
clip in place.  
Note: Do not dispose of the plastic black  
covering! If you remove the belt clip,  
replace the covering into the space on  
the rear of the transceiver. Either this  
covering or the belt clip must be in place,  
otherwise the battery pack may not  
remain installed properly.  
 
9
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS  
Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not  
using an optional speaker/ microphone.  
1
Place the cap over the jacks so that the locking  
tabs insert into the transceiver grooves.  
2
While holding the cap in place, push it towards  
the bottom of the transceiver until the tabs on  
the cap click into place.  
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must  
cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cap.  
To remove the cap, hold the top of the cap in place  
with your finger while inserting a 3 mm or smaller flat  
blade screwdriver under the bottom of the cap.  
Slowly slide the screwdriver in until its tip touches the  
tab inside the cap, then gently pry the cap up (handle  
of screwdriver moving away from the transceiver) to  
remove the cap.  
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE  
1
Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the  
speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver.  
2
Place the locking bracket over the speaker/  
microphone plugs so that the locking tabs  
insert into the transceiver grooves.  
3
While holding the locking bracket in place,  
push it towards the bottom of the transceiver  
until the tabs on the bracket click into place.  
Note:  
When not using an optional speaker/ microphone,  
install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks.  
The transceiver is not fully water resistant when  
using a speaker/ microphone or headset.  
To remove the locking bracket, push the bracket up  
from the base.  
 
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
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Microphone  
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!
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Speaker  
* The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad (!).  
q Antenna connector  
Connect an (optional) antenna here {page 9}.  
w Selector  
Rotate to activate its programmable function {page 15}.  
e Power switch/ Volume control  
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Rotate to  
adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch  
OFF the transceiver.  
 
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r LED indicator  
Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving  
a call. Flashes orange while receiving an encoded  
(2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.) call. If programmed by your  
dealer, flashes red when the battery power is low while  
transmitting.  
t Safety Catch  
Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release  
latch and removing the battery pack {page 7}.  
y Release Latch  
Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery  
pack {page 7}.  
u Auxiliary (orange) key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.  
i PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch  
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a  
station.  
o Side 1 key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.  
! Side 2 key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.  
! S, A, <B, and C> keys  
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 15}.  
! DTMF keypad (keypad models only)  
Press the keys on the keypad to make DTMF calls  
{page 31}.  
! Speaker/ microphone jacks  
Connect an optional speaker/ microphone here {page 10}.  
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.  
 
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DISPLAY  
Indicator  
Description  
This icon is not used on this transceiver.  
Appears when QT, DQT, DTMF, or 2-tone  
signaling is deactivated (by pressing the  
Monitor key) or when Squelch is open (by  
pressing the Squelch Off key).  
In Conventional zones, appears when  
using 2-tone or DTMF signaling. In  
Trunking zones (TK-3173 only), appears  
when receiving dispatch calls with a Fix ID  
or Group ID (if enabled by your dealer).  
(For TK-3173 transceivers, this icon will not  
appear in Conventional zones if it is set to  
appear for Trunking zones.)  
Appears when the Talk Around function  
has been activated.  
Appears while scanning.  
Lights when a message is stored in the  
stack memory. Flashes when you receive  
a new message.  
Appears when the selected channel is  
programmed as priority.  
TK-3173 Only: Appears when the  
selected group is programmed as  
telephone IDs. Flashes when performing  
an auto telephone search.  
 
13  
Indicator  
Description  
Appears when using low transmit power.  
Appears when the scrambler function is  
activated.  
Displays the battery status. The battery  
icon with all 3 strength bars represents full  
power while an empty battery icon  
represents very low power.  
Appears when the selected zone is added  
to the scanning sequence.  
Appears when the VOX function has been  
activated.  
Appears when the AUX function has been  
activated.  
Appears when the OST function has been  
activated.  
Appears when the selected group ID or  
channel is added to the scanning  
sequence.  
Displays the zone, group ID, and channel  
numbers. Your dealer can program zone,  
group ID, and channel names with up to 8  
characters, in place of numbers. Also  
displays received FleetSync messages.  
 
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS  
The Auxiliary, Side 1, Side 2, S, A, <B, and C> keys {pages 11  
and 12} can be programmed with the functions below. Please  
contact your dealer for further details on these functions.  
Note:  
The selector can be programmed as either CH/GID Up/Down or  
Zone Up/Down.  
Your dealer can also enable the selector to be used when making  
setting adjustments (as an optional method for using the <B and  
C> keys).  
2-tone  
Autodial  
None  
OST  
Autodial Programming  
Auto Telephone 1  
AUX  
Scan  
Scan Delete/Add  
Scrambler  
Call 1 ~ 2  
Selcall  
CH/GID Down  
CH/GID Up  
Selcall + Status  
Squelch Level  
Squelch Off  
Squelch Off Momentary  
Status  
Channel Entry  
Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 4  
Display Character  
Emergency 2  
Home CH/GID  
Key Lock  
Talk Around  
Telephone Disconnect 1  
Transceiver Password  
VOX  
Lamp  
Low Transmit Power  
Monitor  
Zone Down  
Zone Up  
Monitor Momentary  
1
2
“Auto Telephone” and “Telephone Disconnect” are available only for the  
TK-3173 transceiver.  
“Emergency” can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key.  
 
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OPERATING BASICS  
OVERVIEW  
Your dealer can program your transceiver with Conventional  
zones. (TK-3173 transceivers can be programmed with  
Trunking zones and Conventional Zones.) The transceiver  
can handle up to 128 zones with up to 128 channels/ 250  
group IDs. Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions  
are programmed by your dealer.  
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF  
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch  
the transceiver ON.  
A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up.  
If the Transceiver Password function is programmed,  
” appears on the display. You must enter the  
password to unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver  
Password”, below.  
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to  
switch the transceiver OFF.  
TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD  
To enter the password without using the DTMF keypad:  
1
2
Rotate the selector to select a digit.  
Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move  
to the next digit.  
Press the A key to delete an incorrect character. Press  
and hold the A key to delete all entered characters.  
3
4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.  
Press the S key to confirm the password.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds  
and the transceiver remains locked.  
 
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To enter the password using the DTMF keypad (keypad  
models only):  
1
Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password.  
Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect character.  
Press and hold the A or # key to delete all entered  
characters.  
2
Press the S or key to confirm the password.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds  
and the transceiver remains locked.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the  
volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counter-  
clockwise decreases it.  
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/ GROUP ID  
Select the desired zone using the selector or the keys  
programmed as Zone Up/ Zone Down.  
Select the desired channel or group ID using the selector or  
the keys programmed as CH/GID Up/ CH/GID Down.  
Names can be programmed for zones and channels/ group  
IDs with up to 8 characters each. Your dealer can set the  
zone name to a length of 0 to 8 digits. Channel/ group ID  
names will shorten appropriately, to fit in the 8-digit display.  
For example, if the channel/ group ID name is “GRP 1” and the  
zone name is “KENWOOD”, and your dealer sets the zone  
name to 3-digits, the following display will appear:  
 
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TRUNKING ZONES (TK-3173 ONLY)  
PLACING A DISPATCH CALL  
1
Press and hold the PTT switch.  
2
If the “Proceed” tone sounds, communication is possible;  
speak into the microphone to make your call. Release the  
PTT switch to receive.  
For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the  
microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your  
mouth.  
Your dealer can deactivate the Proceed tone, if necessary.  
Ask your dealer for details.  
RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL  
1
When a dispatch call is received, the transceiver will  
automatically change to the correct group ID and you will  
hear the call.  
If enabled by your dealer, the  
display.  
indicator appears on the  
2
Readjust the volume as necessary.  
 
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PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL  
1
Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2
Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to select  
your desired Autodial list number.  
The stored entry appears on the display. Press and hold the  
Side 1 key to toggle the display between the list number and  
the entry name.  
3
4
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2 key to  
transmit the DTMF number.  
When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and  
speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to  
receive.  
Only one person can speak at a time.  
5
To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press  
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.  
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL  
1
When a telephone call is received, the transceiver will  
automatically change to the correct group ID and you will  
hear the call.  
A ringer tone will sound when a call is received.  
2
3
Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to  
receive.  
Only one person can speak at a time.  
To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press  
the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.  
 
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CONVENTIONAL ZONES  
TRANSMITTING  
1
Select the desired zone and channel using the selector  
and the Zone or CH/GID keys.  
2
Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to  
check whether or not the channel is free.  
If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.  
3
Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.  
Release the PTT switch to receive.  
For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the  
microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your  
mouth.  
RECEIVING  
1
Select the desired zone and channel using the selector  
and the Zone or CH/GID keys.  
Alternatively, you can turn the Scan function on if desired.  
2
When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as  
necessary.  
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)  
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on  
your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a  
sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear)  
calls from other parties who are using the same channel.  
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code,  
squelch will only open when a call containing a matching tone  
or code is received. If a call containing a different tone or  
code is made on the channel you are using, squelch will not  
open and you will not hear the call.  
Although it may seem like you have your own private channel  
while using QT/ DQT, other parties can still hear your calls if  
their transceiver is set up with the same tone or code.  
 
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2-TONE SIGNALING  
2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This  
function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives  
the 2 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers  
that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.  
TRANSMITTING  
1
2
3
Select your desired zone and channel.  
Press the key programmed as 2-tone.  
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad to  
select the 2-tone code of the station you want to call.  
4
Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.  
Note: If Single Tone has been activated, only the first tone of the  
2-tone signal will be transmitted.  
RECEIVING  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones,  
squelch opens and you will hear the call.  
The  
indicator appears on the display. (This indicator will  
not appear on TK-3173 transceivers if it has been set to store  
Trunking zone data.)  
The LED indicator flashes orange.  
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key  
programmed as Monitor.  
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a  
specific time period elapses.  
If Transpond for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an  
acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station.  
If Call Alert for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone  
will sound when the correct tones are received.  
 
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OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)  
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the  
selected channel. Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on  
your transceiver.  
To turn OST ON or OFF, press the key programmed as OST.  
The OST indicator (  
this function is activated.  
) appears on the display when  
To change the preset encode/decode tones:  
1
Press and hold the key programmed as OST for  
approximately 1 second.  
The OST name appears on the display.  
2
3
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter an  
appropriate number using the DTMF keypad to select your  
desired encode/decode pair.  
Press the Side 1, S, or key to accept the new setting  
and return to normal operation.  
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)  
VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX  
operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can  
only be used if you are using a supported headset.  
When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This  
setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If the  
microphone is too sensitive, it will begin transmitting when  
there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough,  
it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking. Be  
sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity  
to allow smooth transmission.  
To set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:  
1
Connect the headset to the transceiver.  
The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not  
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.  
 
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2
3
Press the key programmed as VOX.  
The current VOX Gain level appears.  
Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to  
increase or decrease the VOX Gain level.  
The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.  
4
While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headset  
microphone as you would while under normal operation, to  
test the sensitivity level.  
When the microphone recognizes a sound, the LED lights  
orange. This allows you to determine a suitable level where  
background noise will not activate VOX operation while  
speaking into the microphone will.  
The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this test  
procedure.  
5
Press the S key to save the setting.  
To activate the VOX function:  
1
2
3
Connect the headset to the transceiver.  
The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not  
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.  
Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for  
2 seconds.  
The VOX indicator (  
) appears on the display.  
To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOX  
key again, for 2 seconds.  
Note:  
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.  
When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional  
KHS-1, KHS-21, or KHS-22 accessory.  
 
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SCAN  
If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be  
scanned by pressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan  
can be used as either Single Scan, Multi Scan, or List Scan  
(TK-3173 only).  
Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected  
zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence. If set  
up to scan the Priority channel, the Priority channel will be  
scanned even if it is not within the currently selected zone.  
Multi Scan monitors all channels of every zone, which have been  
added to the scanning sequence.  
List Scan monitors all channels within the specified range of  
zones, which have been added to the scanning sequence. If set  
up to scan the Priority channel, the Priority channel will be  
scanned even if it is not within any of the zones in the list.  
To activate Scan, press the key programmed as Scan.  
The  
icon and “  
ID number appear on the display.  
” or the revert zone and channel/ group  
The zone add indicator (  
) will appear on the display  
when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence. The  
channel/ group ID add indicator ( ) will appear on the  
display when the selected channel/ group ID is added to the scan  
sequence.  
When a call is received, scanning stops and the zone and  
channel/ group ID digits appear. Press the PTT switch and speak  
into the microphone to respond to the call. The transceiver will  
continue scanning after a predetermined time delay if the PTT  
switch is released and no further signal is received.  
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.  
 
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ADD TO SCAN/ DELETE FROM SCAN  
Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to add or  
remove each channel/ group ID to or from the scan sequence.  
The channel/ group ID add indicator (  
) will appear on  
the display when the selected channel/ group ID is added to the  
scan sequence.  
Press and hold the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add, to  
add or remove each zone to or from the scan sequence.  
The zone add indicator ( ) will appear on the display  
when the selected zone is added to the scan sequence.  
PRIORITY SCAN  
The Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority  
Scan to function.  
The transceiver will automatically change to the Priority  
channel when a signal is received on it, even if a signal is  
being received on a normal channel.  
The indicator appears on the display when the selected  
channel is the Priority channel.  
Note: Priority cannot be programmed onto the group ID of a  
Trunking zone; it can be used only on channels of Conventional  
zones.  
GROUP SCAN (TK-3173 ONLY)  
Group Scan is useful when more than one group ID is  
programmed in a zone. Group Scan is set by your dealer on  
request. It scans the revert groups as well as groups that are  
allowed to be scanned.  
When a call is received, the group indicator shows the group  
ID, and that group becomes the revert group. Simply press  
the PTT switch to respond to the call.  
 
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SCAN REVERT  
The Revert zone and channel/ group ID is the zone and  
channel/ group ID which the transceiver automatically selects  
when pressing the PTT switch during Scan, to transmit. Your  
dealer can program 1 of 6 types of Scan Reverts for your  
transceiver:  
Last Called: The last zone and channel/ group ID received is  
assigned as the new revert zone and channel/ group ID.  
Last Used: The last zone and channel/ group ID responded to is  
assigned as the new revert zone and channel/ group ID.  
Selected: The last zone and channel/ group ID selected is  
assigned as the new revert zone and channel/ group ID.  
Selected + Talkback: If the zone and channel/ group ID has  
been changed during Scan, the newly selected zone and  
channel/ group ID is assigned as the new revert zone and  
channel/ group ID. The transceiver “talks back” on the current  
receive channel/ group ID.  
Priority: If your dealer has programmed the Priority channel, this  
channel is the revert zone and channel.  
Priority + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed the Priority  
channel, this channel is the revert zone and channel. The  
transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.  
Note: “Priority” and “Priority + Talkback” are not available for  
Trunking Systems.  
 
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION  
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is  
a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync  
enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver,  
some of which depend on dealer programming.  
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)  
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of  
stations.  
TRANSMITTING  
1
Select your desired zone and channel/ group ID.  
2
Press the key programmed as Selcall or  
Selcall + Status to enter Selcall Mode.  
3
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad to  
select the ID of the station you want to call.  
Alternatively, press and hold the S or  
key to enter  
Manual Dialing mode. Using Manual Dialing, you can  
enter digits with the DTMF keypad or selector. When  
using the selector, rotate it to select a digit, then press the  
C> key to accept the digit. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
4
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2  
key to page the selected recipient.  
RECEIVING  
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically  
enter Selcall Mode, and the calling station’s ID will appear  
when a Selcall is received.  
To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak  
into the microphone. To simply acknowledge the caller,  
press the Side 2 key.  
 
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IDENTIFICATION CODES  
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and  
a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own  
Fleet and ID number.  
Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.  
Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call  
in your fleet.  
Enter a Fleet number make a call to all units in the selected  
fleet (Fleet call).  
Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all  
fleets (Supervisor call).  
Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units  
(Broadcast call).  
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.  
STATUS MESSAGE  
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may  
be decided in your talk group. Status messages range from  
10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages), each of  
which can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters.  
A maximum of 5 received Status calls can be stored in the  
stack memory of your transceiver. These saved messages  
can be reviewed after reception. Depending on your dealer  
settings, when the stack memory is full, either the oldest  
message will be erased when a new message is received or  
the new message will not be stored in the stack memory. The  
icon lights when a message is stored in the stack memory.  
TRANSMITTING  
1
Select your desired zone and channel/ group ID.  
2
Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status  
Mode or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall Mode.  
When using the Status key to enter Status Mode, the  
station ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5.  
 
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3
In Selcall Mode, press the <B and C> keys, rotate the  
selector, or enter an appropriate number using the  
DTMF keypad to select the ID of the station you want  
to call.  
Alternatively, press and hold the S or  
key to enter  
Manual Dialing mode. Using Manual Dialing, you can  
enter digits with the DTMF keypad or selector. When  
using the selector, rotate it to select a digit, then press the  
C> key to accept the digit. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
4
5
Press the S key to enter Status Mode.  
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad to  
select the status ID you want to transmit.  
Alternatively, press and hold the S or  
key to enter  
Manual Dialing mode. Using Manual Dialing, you can  
enter digits with the DTMF keypad or selector. When  
using the selector, rotate it to select a digit, then press the  
C> key to accept the digit. Repeat this process until the  
entire ID is entered.  
6
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2  
key to page the selected recipient.  
Alternatively, press the Call 1 or Call 2 key to transmit  
their pre-programmed status messages.  
“ ” appears on the display when the call has  
been successfully transmitted.  
RECEIVING  
The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will  
appear when a Status call is received.  
Press any key to return to normal operation.  
 
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REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY  
1
2
3
Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status,  
or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack Mode.  
The last received call ID/ stack number appears on the  
display.  
Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to  
select the desired message.  
Press and hold the S key to toggle between the call ID/  
status message and the channel name.  
Press the S key to return to normal operation.  
To delete the selected message, press the A or # key. To  
confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
To delete all messages, press and hold the A or # key for  
1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the S or key.  
SHORT MESSAGES  
To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to  
a PC. Ask your dealer for details.  
Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.  
Received short messages are displayed the same as Status  
messages. Only 1 short message can be stored in the stack  
memory, along with 5 Status calls and 3 Caller IDs. and are  
stored in the same stack memory.  
LONG MESSAGES  
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the  
transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.  
Long messages can contain a maximum of 1024 characters.  
 
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS  
MANUAL DIALING (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY)  
METHOD 1  
Press and hold the PTT switch, then enter the desired  
digits using the front panel keypad.  
If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function,  
you need not press the PTT switch while pressing the keys on  
the keypad in Conventional systems. The DTMF code will be  
sent automatically when you press a key.  
METHOD 2  
Enter the desired digits using the front panel keypad  
(maximum of 16 digits). After entering the complete  
number, press the PTT switch.  
In Conventional systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after  
pressing the PTT switch.  
In Trunking systems, the DTMF code is transmitted after a  
connection is established. Releasing the PTT switch before a  
connection is established will stop the transmission from  
occurring.  
In RIC (Repeater Inter-Connect) Trunking systems, the DTMF  
code is transmitted after a connection with the telephone  
system is established. Press the key programmed as  
Autodial, followed by the Side 2 key, to automatically  
connect to the repeater and transmit the DTMF code.  
Note: If you switch the power OFF before sending the number,  
the number will be cleared from memory.  
 
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STORE AND SEND  
Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the  
need for a DTMF keypad.  
1
Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
” appears on the display.  
2
Rotate the selector to select a digit.  
Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using the DTMF  
keypad (keypad models only).  
3
Press the C> key to accept the entered digit and move to  
the next digit.  
Press the A key to delete an incorrect character. Press and  
hold the A key to delete all entered characters.  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the entire number.  
You can enter up to 16 digits.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2 key to  
page the selected recipient.  
AUTODIAL  
Autodial allows you to store 16 names (up to 8 characters per  
name) and DTMF numbers (up to 16 digits per number).  
These operations can be performed with or without a DTMF  
keypad.  
STORING DTMF NUMBERS  
1
Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also press and  
hold the # key for 1 second.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
2
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad  
(01 ~ 16) to select your desired Autodial list number.  
Press and hold the Side 1 key to toggle the display  
between the list number and the entry name.  
 
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3
4
Press the S or key to confirm the list number.  
Enter the desired name for the list entry using the  
DTMF keypad.  
If enabled by your dealer, you can also rotate the selector  
to select a digit. Press the C> key to confirm the digit.  
Repeat this operation until the complete name is entered.  
Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect character.  
Press and hold the A or # key to delete all entered  
characters.  
5
6
Press the S key to confirm the entry.  
“ ” appears on the display after confirming the  
entered name.  
Enter the desired DTMF number using the DTMF  
keypad.  
If enabled by your dealer, you can also rotate the selector  
to select a digit. Press the C> key to confirm the digit.  
Repeat this operation until the complete number is  
entered.  
Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect character.  
Press and hold the A or # key to delete all entered  
characters.  
7
8
Press the S key to confirm the entry.  
“ ” appears on the display after confirming the  
entered number.  
If you are overwriting a previous entry, “  
appears on the display.  
Press the S or key to store the entered name and  
number in the Autodial list.  
Press the A or # key to cancel the entry.  
DIALING STORED DTMF NUMBERS  
Press the key programmed as Autodial.  
1
If programmed by your dealer, you can also press the # key.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
 
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2
3
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad  
(01 ~ 16) to select your desired Autodial list number.  
The stored entry appears on the display. Press and hold  
the Side 1 key to toggle the display between the list  
number and the entry name.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2  
key to page the selected recipient.  
CLEARING STORED DTMF NUMBERS  
1
2
3
4
Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.  
If programmed by your dealer, you can also press and  
hold the # key for 1 second.  
Press the <B and C> keys, rotate the selector, or enter  
an appropriate number using the DTMF keypad  
(01 ~ 16) to select your desired Autodial list number.  
Press the A or # key.  
entered number.  
” appears on the display after confirming the  
Press the S or key to delete the entry from the  
Autodial list.  
REDIAL (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY)  
You can redial the last number you transmitted.  
1
2
3
Press the # key or the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
Press the key followed by the 0 key to display the last  
called number.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2 key to  
page the selected recipient.  
Note: Switching OFF the transceiver power clears the redial  
memory.  
 
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CONNECT/ DISCONNECT IDS (KEYPAD MODELS ONLY)  
1
2
3
Press the # key or the key programmed as Autodial.  
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.  
Connect ID: Press the key two times.  
Disconnect ID: Press the key followed by the # key.  
Press the PTT switch to make the call or the Side 2 key to  
page the selected recipient.  
DTMF SIGNALING  
DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer.  
This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver  
receives the DTMF code programmed in your transceiver.  
Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code.  
You will not hear calls from transceivers that are not  
programmed with a matching code.  
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones,  
squelch opens and you will hear the call.  
The  
indicator appears on the display. (This indicator will not  
appear on TK-3173 transceivers if it has been set to store  
Trunking zone data.)  
The LED indicator flashes orange.  
To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key  
programmed as Monitor.  
Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a  
specific time period elapses.  
If Transpond for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an  
acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station.  
If Tone Alert for DTMF Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will  
sound when the correct tones are received.  
STUN  
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost.  
When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code,  
either transmit mode will be disabled, or both receive mode  
and transmit mode will be disabled. Stun is cancelled when  
the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.  
 
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EMERGENCY CALLS  
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency  
function, you can make emergency calls.  
Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key can be programmed with the  
Emergency function.  
1
Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.  
Depending on the delay time programmed into your  
transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency  
key will vary.  
When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the  
transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin  
transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up by your  
dealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.  
2
To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency  
key again.  
If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of  
cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the  
transceiver will return to the channel that was in use before  
Emergency mode was entered.  
Note:  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when  
Emergency mode starts and stops  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received  
signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency  
operation.  
 
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER  
Each channel is programmed with either high or low transmit  
power by your dealer. You can change the transmit power of  
only channels programmed with high transmit power.  
When you can reliably communicate with other parties without  
using high transmit power, select low transmit power by  
pressing the key programmed as Low Transmit Power.  
Each time you press Low Transmit Power, the transmit  
power toggles between high and low.  
The icon appears while using low transmit power.  
Using low transmit power conserves battery power and reduces  
the risk of interfering with other communications.  
Note: Pressing Low Transmit Power while using a channel  
programmed with low power causes an error tone to sound.  
TALK AROUND  
You may occasionally experience an interruption in service  
(due to a power failure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you  
can continue communication by using the Talk Around feature.  
Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other  
transceivers, without the use of a repeater. However, if the  
station you want to contact is too far away, or there are  
geographical obstacles in the way, you may not be able to  
contact the station.  
Toggle Talk Around ON and OFF by pressing the key  
programmed as Talk Around.  
The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active.  
When using Talk Around, the receive frequency is used for both  
transmitting and recieving, and the decode signaling is used for  
both encoding and decoding.  
 
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MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF  
You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ Squelch Off to  
listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal  
operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are  
present on your selected channel.  
The icon appears on the display while Monitor/ Squelch Off is  
activated.  
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:  
Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT,  
DTMF, 2-tone, or Fleetsync Signaling. Press the key  
again to return to normal operation.  
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT,  
DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or Fleetsync Signaling. Release the  
key to return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off: Momentarily press to hear background  
noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation.  
Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear  
background noise. Release the key to return to normal  
operation.  
SQUELCH LEVEL  
The squelch level can be adjusted only in Conventional  
operating mode:  
1
2
3
Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.  
The icon and the current squelch level appear on the  
display.  
Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to  
increase (tighten) or decrease (open) the squelch  
level.  
Press the Side 1, S, or key to store the new setting  
and exit the squelch level adjustment.  
 
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SCRAMBLER  
Although the scrambler function does not offer complete  
privacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easily  
listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver  
distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your  
conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are  
saying.  
In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your  
call while you are using the scrambler, all other members  
must also activate the scrambler functions on their  
transceivers. This distorts everybody’s voice while  
transmitting and corrects the voice message on your own  
transceiver when you receive the call.  
To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as  
Scrambler.  
The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.  
To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.  
Note: There are 2 options for using the scrambler. Your dealer can  
activate or deactivate the built-in scrambler function of the  
transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board  
to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.  
KEY LOCK  
This function is used to help prevent any accidental operation  
of the transceiver.  
To lock the transceiver keys, press and hold the key  
programmed as Key Lock for 1 second.  
"
" momentarily appears on the display.  
You can continue to use the following programmable functions  
and/or keys (if available): Auxiliary (orange) key, Key Lock,  
Side 1 key, Side 2 key, PTT switch, and Power switch/ Volume  
control.  
To unlock the keys, press and hold the Key Lock key again  
for 1 second.  
 
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TRANSCEIVER BACKLIGHT  
To turn the transceiver display backlight on, press the key  
programmed as Lamp.  
Pressing any key other than the PTT switch and the Power  
switch/ Volume control while the backlight is on will reset the  
lamp timer, allowing the backlight to remain lit for an additional  
5 seconds.  
To turn the display backlight off immediately, press the Lamp  
key while the backlight is on.  
 
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS  
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)  
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller  
from using a channel for an extended period of time.  
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds  
the programmed time set by your dealer (default is 1 minute  
for Conventional and dispatch (Trunking) operation, and  
3 minutes for telephone (Trunking) operation), the transceiver  
will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the  
tone, release the PTT switch.  
Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of  
15 seconds to 20 minutes for Conventional operation and  
15 seconds to 10 minutes for Trunking operation.  
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)  
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other  
parties who may be using the same channel that you  
selected, in Conventional operating mode. Pressing the PTT  
switch while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver  
to emit an alert tone and transmission will be inhibited (you  
cannot transmit). Release the PTT switch to stop the tone  
and return to receive mode.  
Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions  
when using QT, DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or FleetSync signaling.  
BATTERY SAVER  
If activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function will  
decrease the amount of power used when a signal is not  
being received and no operations are being performed (no  
keys are being pressed, and no switches are being turned).  
While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for  
5 seconds, Battery Saver turns ON. When a signal is received  
or an operation is performed, Battery Saver turns OFF.  
 
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BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR  
The battery status indicator displays the battery power  
remaining when using an optional battery pack, as illustrated  
below. (The battery status indicator does not appear while  
using alkaline batteries.)  
High  
Sufficient  
Low  
Very Low  
When the battery power is very low, replace or recharge the  
battery pack. If activated by your dealer, an alert tone will  
sound every 30 seconds and the LED indicator will blink red  
when the battery power is low.  
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL  
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification  
signals are used to access and release some repeaters and  
telephone systems.  
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted  
when you press the PTT switch.  
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you  
release the PTT switch.  
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press  
and release the PTT switch.  
 
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