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Kenwood ProTalk TK-3501 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
TK-3501
B62-2606-10

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3501 B62-2606-10...
  • Page 3 THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your PMR 446 applications. This Instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your PMR446 (Private Mobile Radio). Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
  • Page 4 Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specifi ed by KENWOOD. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
  • Page 5 • 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 traffi c laws.
  • Page 6 Information concerning the battery pack: The battery pack includes fl ammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing fl ames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.
  • Page 7 • Do not charge the battery near fi re 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 fl...
  • Page 8 • 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........1 PREPARATION ...................2 ORIENTATION ..................6 BASIC OPERATIONS ................8 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ........9 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ............10 CHANNEL SETUP MODE ..............11 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .............17 ALL RESET MODE ................20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............21 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............22 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fi re. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. ◆ Install the battery pack after cleaning the battery pack contacts and the transceiver terminals.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 1 Remove the battery pack. {p. 2} 2 To install the belt clip, align the guides of the belt clip with the grooves on the rear of the battery pack, then slide the belt clip into Belt clip place until the lock lever is secure.
  • Page 12 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. ATTENTION: ◆ Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of the charger.
  • Page 13 Note: ◆ When an abnormality occurs during charging, the indicator performs as follows: Blinks Red: The battery pack is either defective or the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger. Alternates Flashing Green and Orange: The battery pack has not satisfi...

  • Page 14: Orientation

    ORIENTATION Antenna Battery pack Channel selector Rotate to change the operating channel. • To change the operating frequency or QT/DQT settings of a channel, refer to “CHANNEL SETUP MODE” {p.11}. • If enabled by your dealer, setting the Channel selector to the “S”...
  • Page 15 Side key Press to activate its programmable function. The default press setting is [Squelch Off Momentary]. The default hold setting is None (no function). • Refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.17}. Speaker/ microphone jacks Insert the Speaker/ microphone or Headset plug into this jack.

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON. • A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer. 2 Press the key programmed with [Monitor/ Monitor Momentary] or [Squelch Off / Squelch Off Momentary] (Side key default) to hear background noise, then rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.

  • Page 17: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)

    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) If enabled by your dealer, VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. VOX can only be used if you are using a supported headset. This function can be turned off for specifi c channels by your dealer. To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps: 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver .

  • Page 18: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevent callers from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for the duration programmed by your dealer (default is 60 seconds), transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the PTT switch.

  • Page 19: Channel Setup Mode

    CHANNEL SETUP MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram each of the channels with diff erent frequencies and QT (Quiet Talk)/ DQT (Digital Quiet Talk) settings. The table below lists the default channel settings. Channel Channel Tone Setup Frequency (MHz) QT/DQT Setting Number Number...
  • Page 20 CHANNEL OPERATING FREQUENCIES To change the operating frequency of a channel: 1 Select your desired channel using the Channel selector. 2 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 lights orange (approximately 2 seconds).
  • Page 21 Channel Setup Operating Channel Setup Operating Number Frequency Number Frequency 446.00625 MHz 446.10625 MHz 446.01875 MHz 446.11875 MHz 446.03125 MHz 446.13125 MHz 446.04375 MHz 446.14375 MHz 446.05625 MHz 446.15625 MHz 446.06875 MHz 446.16875 MHz 446.08125 MHz 446.18125 MHz 446.09375 MHz 446.19375 MHz...
  • Page 22 QT/ DQT SETTINGS 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 diff erent tone or code is received, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call.
  • Page 23 6 Press the PTT switch to save the setting. • The LED will blink red and a beep will sound. • The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation when no action is performed for approximately 6 seconds. Tone QT/DQT Tone QT/DQT Tone...
  • Page 24 CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE To confi rm your channel frequency setting: 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 lights orange (approximately 2 seconds).

  • Page 25: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Your dealer can program the Side key with a “Press” function and a “Hold” function. The default Press function is [Squelch Off Momentary] and the default Hold function is None (no function). Following is a list of programmable functions with details on how they operate.
  • Page 26 ■ Scan Press this key to start scanning the transceiver channels. (If enabled by your dealer, setting the Channel selector to the “S” position will also begin Scan.) Priority Scan: If enabled by your dealer, the Priority channel is a channel that is given fi rst priority while scanning. The Priority channel is set by your dealer.
  • Page 27 ■ Scan Temporary Delete When Scan pauses at an undesired channel, you can remove that channel from the scanning sequence by pressing this key. ■ Squelch Off Press this key to hear background noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation. ■...

  • Page 28: All Reset Mode

    ALL RESET MODE This function allows you to reset all frequencies, QT/DQT settings, and the VOX Gain level to their original values. To reset the transceiver: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and Side key while turning the transceiver power ON. •...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    QT/DQT setting. Note: ◆ If the problem persists, contact a KENWOOD authorized service center for repairs. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center.

  • Page 30: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • KSC-35S (Rapid charger) • KSC-356 (Multiple charger) • KMB-35 (Six unit charger adapter) • KNB-63L (Li-ion battery pack) • KNB-65L (Li-ion battery pack) • KBH-18 (Belt clip) • KHS-1 (Headset) • KHS-21 (Headset) • KMC-21 (Speaker/ microphone) •...
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