INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-3501 © B62-2606-00
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. Operating Conditions Open locations (no obstructions) : Up to 9.0 km Note: ◆ The above range is based on field testing and may vary with your operating conditions and individual transceiver.
Notices to the User 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. This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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 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.
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. • • • • • Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger.
• • • • • • • 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.
• • • • • • 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.
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...
PREPARATION Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack ◆ ◆ ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. Install the battery pack after cleaning the battery pack contacts and the transceiver terminals. 1 To install the battery pack, align the base of the battery pack with the transceiver, then press the battery pack into place until the lock lever is secure.
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 place until the lock lever is secure. 3 To remove the belt clip, push the lock lever towards the transceiver while sliding the belt clip up.
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. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.
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 satisfied the charging start temperature. Remove the battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal temperature before charging it again.
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” position begins Scan. Refer to Scan for details on how Scan operates. {p.17} LED indicator Refer to the LED indicator status. {p.7} Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON.
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.16}. Speaker/ microphone jacks Insert the Speaker/ microphone or Headset plug into this jack.
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. 3 Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel. Refer to the channel list. {p.
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 specific channels by your dealer. To activate VOX and 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.
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. Battery Saver When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used after no signal is present and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds.
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 Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Channel Tone Setup Frequency (MHz) Number Number 1 446.00625 10 8 3 6 4 2 7 5 1 8 3 6 4 2 5 7 446.09375 446.03125 446.06875 446.04375 446.01875 446.08125 446.05625 446.00625 446.09375 446.03125 446.
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). 3 Release the PTT switch. • The transceiver emits a morse code of the current channel setting. Refer to the table below for the morse code output.
Channel Setup Number 0 1 Operating Frequency OFF 446.00625 MHz Channel Setup Number Operating Frequency 5 446.05625 MHz 7 446.08125 MHz 2 446.01875 MHz 6 4 446.04375 MHz 8 3 446.03125 MHz 446.06875 MHz 446.
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 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.
Tone Number QT/DQT Setting Tone Number QT/DQT Setting Tone Number QT/DQT Setting 01 67.0 Hz 14 107.2 Hz 27 D132N 03 74.4 Hz 16 114.8 Hz 29 D134N 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 71.9 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 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 110.9 Hz 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.
CHANNEL CONFIRMATION MODE To confirm 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). 2 Release the PTT switch. • The transceiver emits a morse code of the current channel setting. Refer to the table for the morse code output. {p.
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. ■ Calling Alert Calling alert tones help identify yourself to party members and inform them that you are calling. Your dealer can set up your transceiver with 1 of 10 calling alert tones.
■ 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 first priority while scanning. The Priority channel is set by your dealer. Selected Priority Scan: If enabled by your dealer, the Selected Priority channel is a channel that is given first priority while scanning.
■ 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. ■ Squelch Off Momentary Press and hold this key to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation.
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. • Continue to hold the PTT switch and Side key until the LED lights orange (approximately 2 seconds). 2 Release the PTT switch and Side key.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution • Cannot turn the transceiver power ON. Battery deterioration occurs when a battery pack is charged repeatedly. Cannot talk to or hear other members in your group. Other voices (besides group members’) are present on the channel. • The battery pack is discharged. Recharge the battery pack or replace the batteries. The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install again. • The battery pack life is finished.
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) KMC-45 (Speaker/ microphone) EMC-11 (Clip microphone with earphone) EMC-12 (Clip microphone with earphone) KVC-22 (DC vehicular charger adapter) KPG-22U (Programming interface cable: USB) BT-16 (Alkaline battery case) KWR-1 (Water r
