Kenwood TK-2170 SERIES User Manual

34 Index Contents Confidential FUNC (K)/Ver. 1.01
11 TALK AROUND
This function allows a user to communicate with another
transceiver directly without using a repeater.
11.1 Conventional Group
If Talk Around is available on the channel, the transceiver
transmits on the receive frequency with Decode Signaling
(QT/DQT) configured for the channel.
 Transceiver Operation
z Enabling Talk Around
1. Press the Talk Around key while Talk Around is
disabled.
The “ ” icon appears and Talk Around is
enabled.
z Disabling Talk Around
1. Press the Talk Around key while Talk Around is
enabled.
The “ ” icon disappears and Talk Around is
disabled.
Note:
 Talk Around is disabled when the Zone-channel is changed
while Talk Around is enabled.
 Talk Around does not activate in Emergency Mode.
 Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
11.2 Trunking System
(TK-3173 only)
If Talk Around is available on the channel, the transceiver
transmits on the transmit frequency of the home repeater
with Encode ID configured for the selected zone.
Figure 11-1 Talk Around
Talk Around can be configured to be enabled or disabled
for each Group ID by using KPG-101D.
The “ ” icon appears for the Group ID that Talk Around is
enabled. Talk Around cannot be disabled using the Talk
Around key.
Talk Around can be configured to be enabled or disabled
on the Group ID that Talk Around is not enabled by using
the Talk Around key. Talk Around key operation can be
enabled or disabled for each zone. (Refer to FPRG
6.3.18 Talk Around Key.)
Note:
 Talk Around is disabled when the Zone-GID is changed while
Talk Around is enabled.
 Talk Around key operation can be configured to be enabled or
disabled for each zone.
 Transceiver Operation
z GIDs where Talk Around is Enabled:
1. Select the GID where Talk Around is enabled.
The “ ” icon appears and Talk Around is
enabled.
z GIDs where Talk Around is Disabled:
1. Press the Talk Around key.
The “ ” icon appears and Talk Around is
enabled.
2. Press the Talk Around key.
The “ ” icon disappears and Talk Around is
disabled.
Transceiver 1 Transceiver 2
Repeater
Transmit
Frequency A
Transmit
Frequency B
Transmit Frequency B
Talk Around is disabled.
Talk Around is enabled.

Kenwood TK-2170 SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	TK-2170 SERIES
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English