FM TRANSCEIVER
UBZ-LJ8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this KENWOOD Private Mobile
Radio 446 (PMR446). This KENWOOD product is a precision
device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable
operation.
PMR446 refers to personal short range Private Mobile Radios
for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for a
licence, radio knowledge, or monthly charges. Your
KENWOOD PMR446 is called a “transceiver”, meaning
transmitter and receiver.
You can choose from eight preset channels to communicate
with others. For your convenience, Automatic Squelch quiets
your transceiver when you are not receiving calls and Group
Mode keeps your transceiver quiet except for calls you want to
hear. For your privacy, Secret Mode encrypts your messages
so you can talk with your group members without having
others listen in on your conversation.
Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost
anywhere. The talk range depends on your location; you’ll get
maximum distance of up to approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) in
open areas, less in buildings and vehicles.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Carefully unpack the transceiver. Make sure the following
items are included in your kit before discarding the packing
material:
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Transceiver
Belt clip
Instruction manual
Warranty card
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PRECAUTIONS
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Refer service to qualified technicians only. Do not modify or
attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason.
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct
sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.
Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, and/
or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This
transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions, but it is not
waterproof.
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Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked
in gasoline service stations.
Do not operate your transceiver or charge your battery pack in
an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, fumes, etc.).
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove
the batteries. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.
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ORIENTATION
Antenna
VOL control
Display
SP/MIC jacks
PTT switch
▲ key
Power switch
key
▼ key
Microphone
Speaker
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PTT (Push-to Talk) switch: Press this switch then speak into
the microphone to make a call. Release the switch to receive.
▲ key: Press to increase the channel or group mode
number, and to turn selected functions ON or OFF.
▼ key: Press to decrease the channel or group mode
number, and to turn selected functions ON or OFF.
VOL control: Rotate to adjust the volume level.
Power switch: Press and hold to turn the transceiver power
ON or OFF. With the power ON, press momentarily to enter
the Loud Function setting.
key: Press momentarily to enter the Group Mode setting.
Press momentarily again to enter the Secret Mode setting.
Press a third time to return to normal. Press and hold to lock
the transceiver controls.
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DISPLAY
Appears when the transceiver controls have been locked
(page 20).
Displays the remaining battery power (page 13).
Appears when the Secret Mode has been activated
(page 11).
appears and blinks when Secret Mode can be turned
ON or OFF (page 11).
Appears when the Auto Power Off function has been
activated (page 14).
Appears while scanning (page 14).
Appears while the VOX function is in use (page 16).
Appears while transmitting.
Appears while receiving a signal or while the squelch is
deactivated (page 19).
Appears when the internal audio amplifier has been
activated (page 22).
Appears while setting the beep function ON or OFF
(page 12).
Displays the current channel number (1 to 8).
Displays the current Group Mode number (1 to 38) or
OFF (“OF”) (page 10).
appears and blinks when the Group Mode number can
be selected (page 10).
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES
This transceiver requires 3 LR6 (AA) batteries. Use high
quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life.
You can also use an optional UPB-1 NiCd battery pack. When
using an optional battery pack, be sure to set the battery
indicator type to battery pack, from its default setting of
alkaline batteries. Refer to page 13 for details on how to set
the indicator type.
Average alkaline battery life: 24 hours
Average battery pack life: 12 hours
Average times are calculated using 10% transmit time, 10%
receive time, and 80% standby time
Note: Before installing/ removing batteries, you must rotate the
antenna out of the way (page 6).
1
Release the battery cover lock, then slide the cover away
from the transceiver.
Battery cover
Lock
2
Insert (or remove) 3 LR6 (AA) batteries or the optional
UPB-1 NiCd battery pack.
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Mate the battery polarities with those marked on the
battery compartment.
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When removing the battery pack, pull on the ribbon that is
attached to the pack to dislodge the pack from the battery
compartment.
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Battery installation
Battery pack installation
Label
Contacts
Ribbon
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Align the battery cover tabs with the slots on the
transceiver, hold the cover in place, then latch it with the
battery cover lock.
Note:
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Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.
When you do not use the transceiver for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries from the transceiver.
SETTING THE ANTENNA
Before using the transceiver, be sure to raise the antenna.
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT CLIP
1
To install the belt clip, align the clip with the guides on the
rear of the transceiver, then slide the belt clip up until it
latches in place.
2
To remove the belt clip, press the locking latch in then
slide the belt clip down before pulling it away from the
transceiver.
Locking latch
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or
removing the optional accessories.
The following accessories can be used with this transceiver:
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EMC-3 Clip Microphone and Earphone
HMC-3 VOX/PTT Headset
KHS-21 Headset
SMC-32 Speaker-Microphone
SMC-33 Speaker-Microphone
SMC-34 Speaker-Microphone
To install these accessories:
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Open the SP/MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver.
Insert the accessory’s plugs into the SP/MIC jacks.
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When you remove the accessory from the transceiver, be
sure to cover the SP/MIC jacks with the attached tabs in
order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts.
Note:
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Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed
instructions on each of the accessories.
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The transceiver is not water resistant while using accessories.
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GETTING STARTED
q Switch the Power ON by pressing and
holding the switch for approximately
1 second.
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A confirmation tone sounds.
To switch the transceiver power OFF,
press and hold the switch again for
1 second.
w Adjust the Volume by rotating the VOL
control.
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Clockwise increases the volume and
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
e Select a Channel from 1 to 8 by pressing
the ▲ and ▼ keys.
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A confirmation tone sounds each time you
press a key.
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When you receive a call on your selected
channel, you will hear audio from the
speaker and the busy icon will appear.
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To use a Group Mode number, refer to
“GROUP MODE” on page 10.
r Make a Call:
1 Press and hold the PTT switch, then
speak into the microphone to transmit.
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The transmit icon will appear.
For best sound quality, speak into the
microphone in your normal speaking
voice while holding the microphone
approximately 3 to 4 cm (1.5 inches)
from your lips.
2
Release the PTT switch when you
have finished speaking.
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GROUP MODE
Group Mode is a function which allows you to reject signals
from undesired parties that are using the same channel as
you. You will hear audio from the speaker only when you
receive a signal that matches your Group Mode number.
Likewise, when you transmit on a channel set up with a Group
Mode number, the receiving station must have a matching
Group Mode number in order to hear your call.
You can select a Group Mode number from 1 to 38 (or OFF).
After changing your Group Mode number, confirm that the
other members in your group have selected the same number.
1
Press the
key.
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The current setting appears with a
flashing arrow.
2
Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select your
desired value.
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The values range from 1 to 38. “OF”
means you have selected no Group Mode
number. Refer to page 27 for the actual
Group Mode numbers.
3
Press the
setting.
key two times to confirm the
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SECRET MODE
Whereas the Group Mode function (page 10) allows you to
ignore unwanted calls, Secret Mode allows you to hold a
conversation in complete privacy. When activated, any other
party listening in on your channel will be unable to understand
your conversation. The transceiver scrambles your voice so
that anybody listening in on your conversation will not be able
to understand what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to understand your
call while you are using Secret Mode, all other members must
also activate Secret Mode on their transceivers. This
scrambles everybody’s voice while transmitting and
unscrambles the voice message on your own transceiver
when you receive the message.
Note: In order to enter Secret Mode, you must also select a Group
Mode number. If you have not selected a Group Mode number, do so
before following the instructions given below.
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2
3
Press the
key two times.
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The privacy icon appears with a flashing
arrow.
Press the ▲ or ▼ key to turn Secret Mode
ON or OFF.
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An image appears in the privacy box
when Secret Mode is ON.
Press the
setting.
key again to confirm the
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MENU SETTINGS
Your transceiver has a hidden setting menu which allows you
to adjust a variety of features to your desired settings. To
enter Menu Setting:
1
Press and hold the ▲ key while turning the transceiver
power ON.
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To view the various settings, press the ▲ or ▼ key.
Following are a list of the settings available:
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Beep: ON/ OFF
Battery Type: Alkaline Batteries/ UPB-1 Battery Pack
APO (Auto Power Off): ON/ OFF
Auto Channel Select: Remove/ Add
VOX (Voice Activated Control) Gain Level: OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3
VOX Delay Time (Only available when VOX Gain Level is
not OFF. Refer to page 17.): 0.5/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0 seconds
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Calling Alert Tone: 1 ~ 10
Squelch: ON/ OFF
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Refer to the appropriate sections below for details of
adjusting each setting.
BEEP TONES
You can turn the transceiver beep tones ON or OFF, as
desired.
1
Enter the Menu Settings (above) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“BEEP” display.
2
Press the
key to turn the beep tones
ON ( ) or OFF ( ).
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3
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
BATTERY INDICATOR/ BATTERY TYPE
The battery indicator on the display lets you know approxi-
mately how much battery life is remaining. When the battery
voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver
stops transmitting and a tone sounds until you release the
PTT switch. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time.
High battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Time to replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack
Depending on the type of batteries you are using in the
transceiver, adjust the battery type to match. The battery
indicator can only accurately read out the remaining battery
power if this value is set correctly. An incorrect setting will
result in an inaccurate battery power readout on the display.
1
Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“
” display.
2
Press the
key to set the value to
alkaline batteries ( ) or to the optional
UPB-1 battery pack ( ).
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You must set this menu each time the
battery type is changed.
3
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
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AUTO POWER OFF (APO)
Auto Power Off is useful when you unintentionally leave the
transceiver power ON. This function saves battery consump-
tion. After two hours elapse with no controls adjusted or
activated and no calls received, APO turns the transceiver
power OFF. One minute before power is turned OFF, a
warning tone sounds (even if the beep tone has been turned
OFF).
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Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“APO” display.
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3
Press the
Off function ON ( ) or OFF ( ).
key to turn the Auto Power
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
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If you have turned the APO function ON,
the APO icon appears on the display.
AUTO CHANNEL SELECT
Auto Channel Select allows you to scan the transceiver
channels to search for a signal. When the transceiver verifies
a signal on a channel, it proceeds to check whether or not its
Group Mode number matches that which is set up on your
transceiver. (Auto Channel Select will not operate if no Group
Mode number is selected.) If the Group Mode number
matches, the transceiver stops at the channel and opens the
squelch so you can listen to the call. If the Group Mode
number does not match, the call is ignored and scanning
continues.
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Before you can use the Auto Channel Select function, ensure
that it is activated. You can add or remove this function to/
from your transceiver using the Menu Settings:
1
Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“SCAN” display.
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3
Press the
key to remove Auto Channel
Select from your transceiver ( ) or add it
to your transceiver ( ).
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
When you have added Auto Channel Select to your
transceiver, you can then operate scan while using the
transceiver. To begin scanning:
1
Press and hold the ▲ key for
approximately 1 second.
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The SCAN icon appears on the display.
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3
When a signal is detected and the Group
Mode number matches, the channel
number blinks.
When the signal is no longer present, the
transceiver waits for 10 seconds before
scanning continues.
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If a new signal appears before the
10 seconds elapse, the transceiver will
remain on the channel until the new
signal is no longer present.
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To end the scan at any time, press the ▲,
▼, or key.
VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL (VOX)
Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver
hands-free. For best operating conditions, we recommend
you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a
microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth.
With VOX activated, your voice level will determine when the
transceiver transmits. Because of this, you must take care
that the ambient noise around you is not so loud that it causes
the transceiver to transmit. Due to the automatic switching
between transmission and reception, we recommend you set
the VOX gain such that it will not activate transmission when
in an area with excessive ambient noise.
Before VOX will operate, you must set a VOX Gain Level:
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Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“VOX” display.
Press the
key to set the VOX Gain
Level ( ) from 1 to 3, where 3 is the most
sensitive setting, or OFF ( ).
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
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If you have turned the VOX function ON
by selecting a VOX Gain Level other than
OFF ( ), the VOX icon appears on the
display.
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When operating VOX, if you find that the transceiver returns
to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, the end
of your message may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select
an appropriate delay time to allow your entire message to be
transmitted. However, do not make the delay overly long.
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Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“VOX
” display.
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This menu is only available if the VOX
Gain Level has been set to any value
other than OFF ( ).
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3
Press the key to set the VOX Delay
Time ( ) from 0.5 to 3.0 seconds.
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
When you have activated the VOX function and selected an
appropriate Gain Level and Delay Time, you can then operate
the transceiver hands-free. To use VOX:
1
To transmit, simply speak into the headset microphone.
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You do not need to press the PTT switch; the transceiver
automatically detects your voice and begins transmitting.
2
To stop transmitting, stop speaking.
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Transmission will continue momentarily after you stop
speaking. You can select the delay time as described
above.
3
To exit VOX operation, set the VOX gain level (page 16) to
OFF ( ).
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CALLING ALERT TONES
Calling Alert Tones are used to identify yourself to your party
members. You can set up a Calling Alert Tone to one of ten
types. If each party member uses a different tone, it is easy to
know who is making the call. To select your Calling Alert
Tone:
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2
3
4
Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“
” (Calling Tone) display.
Press the
key.
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The current Calling Alert Tone number
blinks and the Calling Alert Tone sounds.
Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select your
desired Calling Alert Tone, from 1 to 10.
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The selected Calling Alert Tone sounds
each time you press the ▲ or ▼ key.
Press the PTT switch or turn the
transceiver power OFF to confirm your
setting.
To use the Calling Alert Tone:
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2
Press the PTT switch to transmit, as normal.
Before speaking into the microphone, momentarily press
the ▲ key.
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Your Calling Alert Tone is transmitted to your party members.
3
Continue your call as normal.
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SQUELCH
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver
automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear
background noise. You can however, deactivate the squelch.
This feature is useful for a variety of reasons:
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It allows you to confirm the channel activity so that you
don’t make a call while another party is using the same
channel.
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It allows you to adjust the volume level without having to
wait for a call.
When receiving a call that is intermittent due to a weak
signal, disabling the squelch will allow you to listen to the
call without it continuously cutting out.
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2
3
Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and
press the ▲ or ▼ key until you reach the
“
” (Squelch) display.
Press the
key to turn the squelch
function ON ( ) or OFF ( ).
Press the PTT switch to confirm your
setting.
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If you have turned the squelch function
OFF, the busy icon appears on the
display.
Note: Turning the transceiver power OFF will reset the squelch to its
default setting. When the transceiver is turned back ON, squelch is
also automatically turned ON.
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OPERATING FEATURES
KEY LOCK
You can lock the ▲, ▼, and
keys to prevent accidentally
changing the channel and channel settings. Additionally,
while the transceiver is locked, you cannot enter the Menu
Settings (page 12).
Press and hold the
lock or unlock the transceiver keys.
The icon appears on the display when the
key for 1 second to
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transceiver keys are locked. No icon appears
when they are unlocked.
While the key lock function is active, you can
still perform the following functions:
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Power ON/OFF
Volume adjustment
Receive/ transmit
Monitor
Calling Alert Tones
Full reset
LAMP
The lamp is used to illuminate the Liquid Crystal Display.
Each time a key is pressed (other than the PTT switch or the
VOL control), the lamp turns ON and remains on for
5 seconds. If you press a key while the lamp is already on,
the lamp timer will reset the 5 second countdown.
Note: There is no key to turn the lamp OFF. It will turn OFF
automatically.
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TRANSMIT POWER SAVER
The purpose of the Transmit Power Saver is to prevent you
from transmitting continuously for a long time. This function is
useful, for example, when you accidentally keep the PTT
switch pressed.
If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes, the transceiver will
stop transmitting and a tone will sound. To stop the tone,
release the PTT switch. You can press the PTT switch again
to resume transmitting. The 3 minute timer cannot be
adjusted.
This transceiver is also equipped with a visual
warning, 30 seconds before the Transmit
Power Saver time expires, and a pre-alert
tone which sounds 10 seconds before the
time expires. This will allow you to finish your
message before the transceiver automatically
stops transmitting. Thirty seconds before the
time expires, the number 30 will appear and
blink on the display in place of your Group
Mode number. Ten seconds before the time
expires, a tone will sound.
BATTERY SAVER
This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out
of your battery power. The battery saver decreases the
amount of power used when a signal is not being received
and no operations are being performed.
While using the transceiver, the battery saver will
automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no
operations or received calls. Operating the transceiver or
receiving a call will switch the feature OFF until 5 seconds of
non-operation occurs again.
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LOUDNESS
This transceiver has a built in booster amplifier. You can
control the volume level by rotating the VOL control.
However, if you are in an environment with excessive ambient
noise, you may find that it is difficult to hear the audio from the
transceiver, even with the volume increased to its maximum
value. In such a case, you can switch the internal booster
amplifier ON to further increase the volume level.
1
2
3
Momentarily press the switch to enter
the Loudness setting.
Press the ▲ or ▼ key to turn the booster
amplifier ON ( ) or OFF ( ).
Press the switch or the
confirm your setting.
key to
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If you have turned the booster amplifier
function ON, the LOUD icon appears on
the display.
Note:
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The Loudness function will not operate if you are using an
optional speaker-microphone.
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The booster amplifier uses more battery power. Thus, while
using the Loudness function, the battery life will become shorter.
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RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER
At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver
settings to their default values. The default values of all the
menus and channel settings are listed in the table below. To
reset the transceiver:
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2
Turn the transceiver power OFF.
Press and hold the ▲ and ▼ keys while
turning the transceiver power ON.
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appears on the display. (“LJ8” is the
transceiver model name.)
3
Release the keys to reset the transceiver.
Default Ref.
Setting Page
Menu Name
Available Settings
Group Mode Number
Secret Mode
Loudness
OFF/ 1 ~ 38
OFF/ ON
OFF/ ON
OFF/ ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
10
11
22
12
Beep Tone
Battery Indicator/
Battery Type
Alkaline/ Battery Pack Alkaline 13
Auto Power Off (APO) OFF/ ON
OFF
14
Auto Channel Select
VOX Gain Level
Remove/ Add
Remove 14
OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3
OFF
16
16
0.5/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 3.0
seconds
0.5
VOX Delay Time
seconds
Calling Alert Tones
Squelch
1 ~ 10
1
18
19
ON/ OFF
ON
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
S
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S
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PTT
V
O
X
T
P
T
EMC-3 Clip Microphone
and Earphone
HMC-3 VOX/PTT
Headset
KHS-21 Headset
VOLUME
MIN
SMC-32 Speaker-
Microphone
SMC-33 Speaker-
Microphone
SMC-34 Speaker-
Microphone
1
2
UBC-2 Twin
charger
UPB-1
Rechargable
NiCd battery pack
UBC-4 Battery
charger
USC-3
Carrying case
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SMC-34 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
The SMC-34 speaker-microphone provides you with the
following additional functions and features.
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Remote VOLUME control.
Remote PTT switch.
Remote speaker-microphone.
Key 2
Key 1
Key 3
1
2
3
VOLUME
PTT switch
MIN
VOLUME
control
LOCK
ON
Speaker/
microphone
Rotatable clip
LOCK switch
Earphone jack
MONITOR
Monitor operates similar to the transceiver’s squelch function,
but can be used momentarily, at short notice.
To open the squelch for the channel you are listening to, press
and hold key 1 on the microphone.
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While you are pressing this key, squelch remains open.
Release this key to close the squelch again.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
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In the Menu Setup, you can use microphone keys 2 and 3 in
place of the transceiver ▲ and ▼ keys, respectively.
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Pressing key 2 will cause the lamp to turn ON.
Pressing and holding key 2 will activate scan.
Pressing key 2 momentarily will end scan.
Pressing key 3 will transmit your Calling Alert Tone, even if you
do not first press and hold the PTT switch.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSCEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
RF Output Power
Frequency Stability
Operating Voltage
500 mW
4 ppm
3.4 V ~ 5.0 V DC
Dimensions (projections
not included)
56 x 26 x 100 mm
(2 13/64 x 1 1/64 x 3 15/16 in)
Weight (with 3 LR6 (AA)
batteries)
180 g (6.3 oz)
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART
Channel Number
Transmit/ Receive Frequency
446.00625 MHz
446.01875 MHz
446.03125 MHz
446.04375 MHz
446.05625 MHz
446.06875 MHz
446.08125 MHz
446.09375 MHz
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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GROUP MODE NUMBERS
Display Group Mode Display Group Mode Display Group Mode
Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency
OF
OFF
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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103.5 Hz
107.2 Hz
110.9 Hz
114.8 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
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27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
162.2 Hz
167.9 Hz
173.8 Hz
179.9 Hz
186.2 Hz
192.8 Hz
203.5 Hz
210.7 Hz
218.1 Hz
225.7 Hz
233.6 Hz
241.8 Hz
250.3 Hz
1
67.0 Hz
71.9 Hz
74.4 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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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TK-3101 / UBZ-LJ8 COMPATIBILITIES
TK-3101 Default Settings
Channel 1
UBZ-LJ8 Compatible Settings
Channel 1, Group Mode 10
Channel 2, Group Mode 18
Channel 3, Group Mode 13
Channel 4, Group Mode 17
Channel 5, Group Mode 7
Channel 6, Group Mode 6
Channel 7, Group Mode 19
Channel 8, Group Mode 15
Channel 6
Channel 3
Channel 5
Channel 8
Channel 12
Channel 7
Channel 10
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Solution
Cannot turn the
transceiver power
ON.
• The batteries or battery pack may
be dead. Replace the batteries or
recharge or replace the battery pack.
• The batteries may not be installed
correctly. Remove the batteries
and install them again.
Battery power
dies shortly after
charging.
• The battery pack life is finished.
Replace it.
Cannot talk to or
hear other
members in your
group.
• Make sure you are using the same
channel and Group Mode number
as your group members.
• Other group members may be
using Secret Mode. Turn on your
transceiver’s Secret Mode.
• Other group members may be too
far away. Make sure you are
within range of the other
transceivers.
Other voices
(besides group
members’) are
present on the
channel.
• Change the Group Mode number.
Make sure all group members
change their transceivers to match
the new Group Mode number.
The transceiver is • Reset the transceiver as described
malfunctioning for
no apparent
reason.
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