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... and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Treat it with care, and you with dependable and reliable communications. Your Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Thank You We are based on field testing and may vary with your purchase of this easy...; Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your group before you begin speaking. • Hands free operation when using a lithium-ion battery pack, with a sturdy, polycarbonate body and a spring-loaded belt clip. • 122 tone/code settings for each channel, allowing you to ignore unwanted ...
... and welcome you to the Business Radio Service (BRS). Treat it with care, and you with dependable and reliable communications. Your Kenwood 2-way Business Radio is a precision device. Thank You We are based on field testing and may vary with your purchase of this easy...; Ten different calling alert tones allows you to identify yourself to your group before you begin speaking. • Hands free operation when using a lithium-ion battery pack, with a sturdy, polycarbonate body and a spring-loaded belt clip. • 122 tone/code settings for each channel, allowing you to ignore unwanted ...
Instruction Manual
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... for more than 50% of the operating time may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations. ATTENTION (U.S.A. For information on Kenwood lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates Kenwood's voluntary participation in an industry program to comply with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is designed to collect...
... for more than 50% of the operating time may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations. ATTENTION (U.S.A. For information on Kenwood lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates Kenwood's voluntary participation in an industry program to comply with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is designed to collect...
Instruction Manual
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...8226; Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by fine and/or imprisonment. • Refer service to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver... • Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control. • Illegal operation is punishable by Kenwood. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged part. • If a headset...
...8226; Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by fine and/or imprisonment. • Refer service to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver... • Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control. • Illegal operation is punishable by Kenwood. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged part. • If a headset...
Instruction Manual
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... regarding the use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)... and contact 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 be against traffic laws. Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In...
... regarding the use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)... and contact 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 be against traffic laws. Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In...
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Contents Unpacking and Checking Equipment 1 Supplied Accessories 1 orientation 2 Display 3 Preparation 4 Battery Pack Precautions 4 Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip 11 Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories 12 Getting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15 Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk ...
Contents Unpacking and Checking Equipment 1 Supplied Accessories 1 orientation 2 Display 3 Preparation 4 Battery Pack Precautions 4 Installing/ Removing the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip 11 Installing/ Removing Optional Accessories 12 Getting Started 13 Channel frequency Setup 15 Quiet Talk/ Digital Quiet Talk ...
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Key Lock 34 Super Lock 35 Display Backlight 35 Microphone Sensitivity 36 Time-out Timer 37 Battery Save 38 Battery Indicator 39 Incoming Call Notification Type 40 Busy Channel Lockout (BCL 41 Transceiver Beep 41 Mode Reset Time 42 Resetting the Transceiver 43 Optional Accessories 44 MENUS 45 QT Tones/ DQT codes 47 Channel Frequencies 49 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting Guide 51 vii
Key Lock 34 Super Lock 35 Display Backlight 35 Microphone Sensitivity 36 Time-out Timer 37 Battery Save 38 Battery Indicator 39 Incoming Call Notification Type 40 Busy Channel Lockout (BCL 41 Transceiver Beep 41 Mode Reset Time 42 Resetting the Transceiver 43 Optional Accessories 44 MENUS 45 QT Tones/ DQT codes 47 Channel Frequencies 49 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting Guide 51 vii
Instruction Manual
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We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Supplied Accessories Item Belt clip Screw set KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger B62-1976-XX Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 Belt clip Screw set KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger Warrany card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0736-XX N99-2063-XX - - - Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
We recommend you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. Supplied Accessories Item Belt clip Screw set KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger B62-1976-XX Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 Belt clip Screw set KNB-46L battery pack KSC-37 rapid charger Warrany card Instruction manual Part Number J29-0736-XX N99-2063-XX - - - Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Instruction Manual
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... when Privacy Talk is displayed. Appears when the Caller's ID is activated. Appears while monitoring a channel. Appears when using low transmission power. Blinks when the battery power is activated. Appears when the channel is set up with its QT/DQT setting (if any). Display Icon Description Appears when VOX is low...
... when Privacy Talk is displayed. Appears when the Caller's ID is activated. Appears while monitoring a channel. Appears when using low transmission power. Blinks when the battery power is activated. Appears when the channel is set up with its QT/DQT setting (if any). Display Icon Description Appears when VOX is low...
Instruction Manual
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... by fire. ◆ Never attempt to avoid the risk of the battery by Kenwood. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it from the battery pack. Preparation Battery Pack Precautions Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. Wipe the water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging. ◆ Do...
... by fire. ◆ Never attempt to avoid the risk of the battery by Kenwood. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it from the battery pack. Preparation Battery Pack Precautions Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. Wipe the water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging. ◆ Do...
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...Do not use . If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, or the electrolyte is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. If...clip or wire). Mishandling may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Avoid immersing the battery in the individual cells and the battery may occur. The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in water or getting...
...Do not use . If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, or the electrolyte is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. If...clip or wire). Mishandling may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Avoid immersing the battery in the individual cells and the battery may occur. The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in water or getting...
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... (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not pierce the battery with any way! If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged in unspecified conditions (under direct sunlight! ..., rupture, and/or burst into flame. • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! DANGER • Do not charge the battery near fires or under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with an instrument, or step on...
... (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not pierce the battery with any way! If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged in unspecified conditions (under direct sunlight! ..., rupture, and/or burst into flame. • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements! DANGER • Do not charge the battery near fires or under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with an instrument, or step on...
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... may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from the battery gets into flame. • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to generate smoke or burst into a microwave or high pressure ...the regulated time has passed, stop it may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into your eyes, wash your eyes. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes out with a charger or operating equipment, do ...
... may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from the battery gets into flame. • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to generate smoke or burst into a microwave or high pressure ...the regulated time has passed, stop it may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into your eyes, wash your eyes. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes out with a charger or operating equipment, do ...
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...The life 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 and discharge the battery pack may result in use. ...in hotter areas. ■ 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. 2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible. 3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77...
...The life 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 and discharge the battery pack may result in use. ...in hotter areas. ■ 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. 2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible. 3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77...
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..., lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver. Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby ...time. ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then ...
..., lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver. Average battery pack life using low power: 12 hours Average battery pack life using high power: 10 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby ...time. ◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. ◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then ...
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... outlet. 10 After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is in progress. Charging outside this range may cause the life of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the adapter jack... located on the rear of the battery pack to its operating time decreases even though it from the charger. Note: ◆ The ambient temperature should be damaged. ◆ After recharging the...
... outlet. 10 After repeating the charge/ discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is in progress. Charging outside this range may cause the life of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the adapter jack... located on the rear of the battery pack to its operating time decreases even though it from the charger. Note: ◆ The ambient temperature should be damaged. ◆ After recharging the...
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... slot. • It takes approximately 2.5 hours to the rear of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging starts. 4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Charger terminals ...Indicator Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip If desired, attach the belt clip to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. 3 Slide...
... slot. • It takes approximately 2.5 hours to the rear of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging starts. 4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green. Charger terminals ...Indicator Installing/ Removing the Belt Clip If desired, attach the belt clip to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. 3 Slide...
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... transmission power: 1 Press the MENU key 3 times. 2 Press the or key to operating mode. 33 Selecting low power will allow you must use of the battery pack. Operating features Speaker Mute If Speaker Mute is activated by your dealer, no sound will allow longer use a headset. Selecting high power will be...
... transmission power: 1 Press the MENU key 3 times. 2 Press the or key to operating mode. 33 Selecting low power will allow you must use of the battery pack. Operating features Speaker Mute If Speaker Mute is activated by your dealer, no sound will allow longer use a headset. Selecting high power will be...
Instruction Manual
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... key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to resume transmitting. You can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery power consumption. Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed. This...
... key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to resume transmitting. You can continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery power consumption. Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed. This...
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...being received and no operations or received calls. To turn this feature OFF until 5 seconds of non-operation occurs again. While using the transceiver, battery save will switch this function on or off: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ... the or key to select "bS". 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select "bS-on" (battery save on) or "bS-oF" (battery save function decreases the amount of your battery power. Battery Save This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of power used when a signal is not...
...being received and no operations or received calls. To turn this feature OFF until 5 seconds of non-operation occurs again. While using the transceiver, battery save will switch this function on or off: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ... the or key to select "bS". 3 Press the MENU key then press or to select "bS-on" (battery save on) or "bS-oF" (battery save function decreases the amount of your battery power. Battery Save This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of power used when a signal is not...
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... Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 39 When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting, a tone sounds, and the LED blinks red until you know approximately how much... battery life is low. When turned OFF, the battery indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is remaining. Battery Indicator When turned ON, the battery indicator on ) or "bt-oF" (battery indicator off : 1 With the transceiver power OFF,...
... Press the MENU key to confirm the selection. 5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode. 39 When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting, a tone sounds, and the LED blinks red until you know approximately how much... battery life is low. When turned OFF, the battery indicator will appear and blink only when the battery voltage level is remaining. Battery Indicator When turned ON, the battery indicator on ) or "bt-oF" (battery indicator off : 1 With the transceiver power OFF,...