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Kenwood PKT-23 Instruction Manual

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PKT-23
UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B5A-0647-10 (E, T)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PKT-23 UHF FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B5A-0647-10 (E, T)
  • Page 2 THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your PMR446 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 3 Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead. Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for fi rmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
  • 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 any 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 • Use only the specifi ed charger and observe charging requirements! If the battery is charged in unspecifi ed conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
  • Page 8 • Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye problems.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......1 PREPARATION ............2 ORIENTATION ............7 BASIC OPERATIONS ........... 9 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......12 CHANNEL SETUP MODE ..........14 KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE ..........19 ALL RESET MODE ............. 21 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. Average battery pack life (calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time) is 15 hours. Note: ◆ The ambient temperature should be between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C) while charging is in progress.
  • Page 11 3 When charging is complete, the LED indicator turns off. • It takes approximately 4 hours to Indicator charge the battery pack. Note: ◆ Use a USB cable shorter than 3 meters. ◆ We recommend using a short USB cable (low loss) for charging. ■...
  • Page 12 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Replace an expired battery pack with a newly purchased KNB-71L battery pack. ◆ Do not disassemble the battery pack. ◆ Be sure to follow local laws concerning the disposal of battery packs. 1 Pull back the battery pack latch, then remove the battery cover from the transceiver.
  • Page 13 Red cable (right side) 4 Insert the connector of the new battery pack into the PCB terminal by pressing down on it. • Match the direction of the connector and insert it vertically. 5 Pull back the battery pack latch, then insert the battery pack into position.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied M3 x 6 mm screws (with washers). Note: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment. Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver.

  • Page 15: Orientation

    ORIENTATION ① ② 3.5 mm phone jack Connect the earphone/ microphone plug to this jack. Micro USB jack (B Type) Connect a USB cable to this jack to charge the transceiver battery pack. Antenna PF-1 key Press or hold this key for 1 second to activate its programmable functions.
  • Page 16 LED indicator Refer to the “LED INDICATOR STATUS” table on page 11. Antenna ⑥ PF-2 key Press this key to toggle the ⑦ function of the Up/Down keys between Volume Adjustment ⑧ mode and Channel Select mode. Hold this key for 1 second to activate its programmable Microphone function.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS POWER AND VOLUME 1 Hold the Power switch for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver power ON. • A beep sounds and the LED indicator blinks blue a number of times as described in the “BATTERY LEVEL GUIDE” table on page 11.
  • Page 18 Voice Announcement Enable Disable Ch. No. Vo. Ann. LED Bl. LED Bl. and T. So. "Five" "Six" Blue "Seven" "Eight" • After selecting a channel, the channel number is announced when Voice Announcement is enable or the Channel Select Tone sounds when Voice announcement is disable. Regardless of the Voice Announcement confi...
  • Page 19 ◆ You may sometimes hear noise during communications, depending on the caller’s transceiver. LED INDICATOR STATUS Indicator Color Meaning Transmitting Green Receiving a call Blinking green Scanning Blinks light blue 1 time Standby state * Blinking red Battery power is low * The transceiver has not been used for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 20: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)

    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature must fi rst be activated by your dealer, and 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 microphone with earphone/hanger to the transceiver.
  • Page 21 Note: ◆ The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if no action is performed for 20 seconds. ◆ VOX Gain level 1 is the least sensitive and VOX Gain level 5 is the most sensitive. ◆ When the microphone with earphone/hanger is inserted and the VOX function is enabled, battery save mode will be disabled.

  • Page 22: Channel Setup Mode

    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 Table Tone QT/DQT Frequency (MHz) Number Number Number Setting...
  • Page 23 • Table numbers and their corresponding operating frequencies are provided in the tables on page 15. • A voice announcement will inform you of the selected Table number. 5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting and switch to the QT/ DQT setting.

  • Page 24: Quiet Talk/Digital Quiet Talk

    QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) 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.
  • Page 25 DQT Channel Settings: Number Code Number Code Number Code Number Code D023N D223N D503N D047I D025N D226N D506N D051I D026N D243N D516N D054I D031N D244N D532N D065I D032N D245N D546N D071I D043N D251N D565N D072I D047N D261N D606N D073I D051N D263N D612N D074I...
  • Page 26 Number Code Number Code Number Code Number Code D261I D411I D546I D731I D263I D412I D565I D732I D265I D413I D606I D734I D271I D423I D612I D743I D306I D431I D624I D754I D311I D432I D627I D645I D315I D445I D631I D023N D331I D464I D632I D023N D343I D465I D654I...

  • Page 27: Key Assignment Mode

    KEY ASSIGNMENT MODE This transceiver allows you to reprogram the PF-1 key (press/ hold) and PF-2 key (hold only) with any of the functions listed in the table below. Explanations on the use of each function are provided under “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS”, on page 20. Table Number Function Name None (no function)

  • Page 28: Calling Alert

    4 Press the PF-1 key or hold the PF-1 or PF-2 key to program the new function onto the desired key. • A tone sounds after pressing the PF-1 key, confi rming that the function has been stored to the PF-1 press operation. •...

  • Page 29: Squelch Off

    • Super Lock-P • Power • Volume Up/Down (if Volume Key (Key Lock) is unchecked) • Channel Up/Down ■ Monitor Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation. ■ Scan Press this key to turn the Scan function on and off.

  • Page 30: All Reset Mode

    ALL RESET MODE At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. This function will reset all channels to their default frequencies and QT/DQT, the VOX function to its default status, and all keys to their default functions.
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