INSTRUCTION MANUAL MID POWER VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5710 TK-5710H HIGH POWER VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER © B62-1816-10 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
THANK YOU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 TOOLS REQUIRED .............................................................................. 2 POWER CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ..............................
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTIE FREQUENCY) CALLS .................... MAKING A DTMF CALL .................................................................... AUTODIAL ....................................................................................... STUN CODE .................................................................................... EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................... SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) ...................................
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
PREPARATION Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template. Drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using self-tapping screws.
GETTING ACQUAINTED KCH-14 (BASIC CONTROL PANEL) q we r t POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL y u CH i o !0 q Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. w GRP key Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. r Display Refer to page 5. t Speaker Internal speaker.
KCH-14 DISPLAY Indicator Description Displays the operating zone and channel numbers or zone and channel names. Also displays various text messages depending on the function being used. Displays the operating zone and channel numbers. Also displays OST list numbers and various characters depending on the function being used. Appears when a received call is using optional signaling. Appears when Monitor function is active and when the transceiver squelch is open. Appears when you are using Scan mode.
KCH-15 (FULL-FEATURED CONTROL PANEL) q we r ty u POWER MON CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST GRP SCN TX BUSY VOL i o CH !0 !1 !2 q Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. w GRP key Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. r Display Refer to page 7.
!2 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}. KCH-15 DISPLAY CALL Indicator CALL MON SCAN MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST Description Displays the operating zone and channel numbers or zone and channel names. Also displays various text messages depending on the function being used. Displays the operating zone and channel numbers. Also displays OST list numbers and various characters depending on the function being used.
TK-5710 REAR PANEL External accessory connector (D-sub 25 pin) Antenna connector External accessory connector (9-pin) Power input connector TK-5710H REAR PANEL External accessory connector (D-sub 25 pin) Antenna connector External accessory connector (9-pin) 8 Power input connector
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The PF (Programmable Function) keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
Programmable Function Monitor None ✓ Operator Selectable Tone OST Down ✓ 25, 30 ✓ • 30 OST Up ✓ • 30 Playback ✓ ✓ 31, 36 Public Address ✓ ✓ 31 Scan ✓ ✓ 14, 31 Scan Delete ✓ ✓ 14, 31 Scan Program ✓ ✓ 16, 31 30 Scrambler/ Encryption ✓ ✓ 23, 31 Scrambler/ Encryption Code ✓ 23, 31 Selcall ✓ ✓ • 18, 31 Selcall + Status ✓ • 18, 31 32 Speaker 1 – 2 Mute ✓ Squelch Level ✓ ✓ • Status ✓ • 18, 32 Tactical Group ✓ ✓ 32 Talk Around ✓ 32 Talkgroup ✓ • ✓ 1
BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display momentarily lights up. • If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” appears on the display. You must enter the password to unlock the transceiver. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, below. Press and hold the OFF. switch for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver ■ TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD To enter the password: 1 Rotate the CH control to select a digit.
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL Select the desired zone using the GRP group of channels. and keys. Each zone contains a Select the desired channel using the CH control. Each channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving. • If programmed by your dealer, the transceiver will announce the zone and channel numbers as you change them. Names can be programmed for zones and personalities. Your dealer can set the zone name to a length of 0 to 14 digits.
■ MAKING INDIVIDUAL CALLS (APCO) If a key has been programmed with Individual, you can make calls to specified persons. 1 Press the key programmed as Individual. 2 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select a unit ID from the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver. • Alternatively, you can directly enter a unit ID by using a DTMF keypad. • The target unit ID/name appears on the display. 3 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call.
SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan. • The (KCH-14) or SCAN (KCH-15) icon appears on the display. / KCH-15: ) will • The channel add indicator (KCH-14: appear on the display when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence. • The channels included in the scan list are scanned.
PRIORITY SCAN A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function. When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on it, even if a call is being received on a normal channel. When using dual Priority channels, Priority channel 1 is given precedence over Priority channel 2.
SCAN PROGRAMMING Using the key programmed as Scan Program, you are able to reprogram your scan list. 1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program. • The (KCH-14 ) or SCAN (KCH-15) icon appears on the display and blinks. 2 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the zone and channel you will add to or remove from the Scan list. • Press the PF 4 key (the forth key from the left, after the CH control) to toggle between Zone Select and Channel Select.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: This function is available only in Conventional FM Operation. KEY FUNCTIONS Key Function Selcall or Selcall + Status Press to change the transceiver mode as shown in the diagram below.
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations. ■ TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode. 3 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the ID of the station you want to call. • Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad. 4 Press the microphone PTT switch and begin your conversation.
■ TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode. • When using the Status key to enter Status mode, the target Fleet/ ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue. 3 In Selcall mode, press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the ID of the station you want to call. • Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad.
SHORT MESSAGES To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details. • Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters. • Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can be stored in the stack memory. LONG MESSAGES To send and receive long messages, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation. MAKING A DTMF CALL ■ MANUAL DIALING Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad. 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. • If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent. ■ STORE & SEND 1 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.
EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Emergency can be programmed only on the PF 5 key (the fifth key from the left, after the CH control). 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) Note: ◆ The Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. Additionally, the Voice Scrambler board must be installed before this function can be activated. ◆ Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler board and the Encryption DES/AES settings. SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption to switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission.
DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY 1 Press the key programmed as Key Delete to enter Encryption Key Delete mode. 2 Select the current Encryption key using the GRP control . and keys or the CH 3 Press the PF 3 key (the third key from the left, after the CH control) to delete the Encryption key. 4 Press the PF 1 or PF 2 key (the first or second key from the left, after the CH control) to exit Encryption Key Delete mode. Note: To delete all Encryption keys (when more than one key has been set up), select “ALL”.
SIGNALING Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching tone or code is received.
OPTIONAL SIGNALING Your dealer may also program several types of option signaling for your transceiver channels. ■ 2-TONE SIGNALING 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones. Refer to “2-tone” on page 28. ■ DTMF SIGNALING DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code. Refer to “DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS” on page 21.
CLOCK If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time with its built-in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock. CLOCK ADJUSTMENT To set the time: 1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PF 4 key (the forth key from the left, after the CH control) while turning the transceiver power ON. • The current time setting appears.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Your transceiver operations vary according to the functions that your dealer has programmed onto the transceiver keys. Following is brief overview of the programmable functions. Refer to those functions which have been programmed onto your transceiver. • 2-tone Press this key to display the list of 2-tone codes that has been pre-stored in your transceiver memory.
• Clock Press this key to display the current time. • Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Press one of the five Direct Channel keys to jump to a frequently used zone and channel. The zones and channels are programmed by your dealer. If activated by your dealer, you can set your own Direct Channels. First, select your desired zone and channel, then press and hold the Direct Channel 1 ~ Direct Channel 5 key for 3 seconds to set your selected zone and channel as that Direct Channel.
• Intercom Press this key to toggle the Intercom function ON and OFF. “INTERCOM” appears on the display when Intercom is activated. To use the Intercom function, your dealer must first install a dual-head (microphone and speaker) system. When making a call, your voice will be transmitted over the speaker system. • Key Delete Press this key to enter Encryption Key Delete mode. While in Encryption Key Delete mode, you can select the key you want to delete.
• Playback Press this key to enter Playback mode. While in Playback mode, select the desired memory channel to play back. Refer to “PLAYBACK” on page 36 for details. Press and hold this key for 1 second to start recording a voice memo. Refer to “VOICE MEMOS” on page 35 for details. • Public Address Press this key to toggle the Public Address function ON and OFF. “PUBLIC ADRS” appears on the display when Public Address is activated.
• Speaker 1 – 2 Mute Press this key to mute the secondary speaker when using a dual-head system. The Head 1 speaker will mute when pressing this key from the Head 2 unit, and the Head 2 speaker will mute when pressing this key from the Head 1 unit. • Squelch Level Press this key to adjust the transceiver squelch level. When adjusting the squelch level, use the the GRP and keys or the CH control to increase and decrease the squelch level. The squelch level can be adjusted from 0 (open) to 9 (tight).
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the microphone PTT switch.
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) If set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit on a conventional channel if it is already in use. Under these circumstances, use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free. However, if BCL Override has also been programmed, you can transmit overtop of the current signal: 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch. • If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos. The voice recorder can store a combined maximum of 300 seconds (5 minutes) of recordings in blocks of up to 30 seconds each.
■ PLAYBACK To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode. • If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display, otherwise a memory channel with the time of the recording will appear. To store the conversation record in the next available memory channel, press the PF 4 key. To skip to the stored memory channels, press the PF 2 or DTMF key.