INSTRUCTION MANUAL MID POWER VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5710 MID POWER UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5810 HIGH POWER VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5710H HIGH POWER UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5810H © B62-1816-30 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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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 .....................22 MAKING A DTMF CALL .....................................................................22 AUTODIAL .........................................................................................22 STUN CODE ......................................................................................22 TRUNKING CALLS............................................................................23 MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL ........................................
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 DUH PLVVLQJ RU KDYH EHHQ GDPDJHG GXULQJ VKLSPHQW ÀOH D FODLP ZLWK WKH FDUULHU 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, antiskid 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) : @. ; = POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL B > CH 2 8 : Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. key @ GRP Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. . GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. ; Display Refer to page 5. = 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 the Monitor function is active and when the transceiver squelch is open. Appears when you are using Scan mode.
KCH-15 (FULL-FEATURED CONTROL PANEL) : @. ; =B > POWER MON CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST GRP SCN TX BUSY VOL 2 8 CH : Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. key @ GRP Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. . GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. ; Display Refer to page 7.
PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}. KCH-15 DISPLAY CALL Indicator 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/ TK-5810 REAR PANEL External accessory connector (D-sub 25 pin) Antenna connector External accessory connector (9-pin) Power input connector TK-5710H/ TK-5810H 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. Function descriptions start on page 30. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions.
Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25 Monitor Momentary N/A None Operator Selectable Tone Mix N/A OST Down Mix N/A OST Up Mix N/A Mix N/A N/A Scan Scan Delete Scan Program Scrambler/ Encryption Scrambler/ Encryption Code Selcall 4 Mix N/A Selcall + Status 4 Mix N/A Send the GPS Data 4 Mix N/A N/A N/A Speaker 1 ~ 2 Mute Squelch Level Mix N/A Squelch Of
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 Q 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 ]RQH QDPH WR D OHQJWK RI WR GLJLWV 7R ÀW RQ WKH GLVSOD\ SHUVRQDOLW\ QDPHV
Q MAKING GROUP CALLS (P25) Channels programmed for Conventional P25 and Trunking P25 operation already have a Group ID assigned. For these channels, simply press and hold the PTT switch to make the call. 2Q 7UXQNLQJ FKDQQHOV LI WKH WUDIÀF FKDQQHO LV EXV\ D EXV\ PHVVDJH DSSHDUV DQG the busy tone sounds.
RECEIVING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP CH control. and keys and the 2 :KHQ \RX KHDU D FDOOHU·V YRLFH UHDGMXVW WKH YROXPH DV QHFHVVDU\ • If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a call is received. • If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a call only if the signal tone matches the tone set up on your transceiver. Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls.
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 Note: Scan programming is only available when using Conventional operation. 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 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. Q TRANSMITTING 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode. and keys or rotate the CH control to select the ID of 3 Press the GRP 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.
Q 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 NH\ WR HQWHU 6WDWXV PRGH WKH WDUJHW )OHHW ,' LV À[HG DQG 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 Q 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.
TRUNKING CALLS MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL Q MANUAL DIALING 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The last called unit appears on the display. • Press the PF 2 key to switch the display between the unit name and the list number. 2 Press and hold the PF 2 key to enter Store & Send mode. 3 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. • Alternatively, you can select a digit by rotating the CH control, and then set the selected digits by pressing the GRP key. Repeat this process to enter the entire number.
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 NH\ WKH ÀIWK NH\ IURP WKH OHIW DIWHU WKH 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 (P25) Note: X 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. X 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 to delete the Encryption key. 4 Press the PF 1 or PF 2 key 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. Q 2-TONE SIGNALING 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones. Q 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 22. Q FLEETSYNC SIGNALING Refer to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 19.
CLOCK If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time with its builtin 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 while turning the transceiver power ON. • The current time setting appears. 2 Rotate the CH control or press the GRP decrease the year setting.
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.
• Display Character Press this key to switch the display between the zone and channel number and the zone and channel name (if names have been programmed). • Emergency Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” on page 24. • External Speaker 3UHVV WKLV NH\ WR VZLWFK WKH VSHDNHU IURP WKH WUDQVFHLYHU·V EXLOW LQ VSHDNHU WR an optional external speaker. When using an external speaker, the (KCH-14) or SP (KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• LCD Brightness Press this key to change the brightness level of the LCD. Each time this key is pressed, the brightness levels cycle as follows: High Mid Low Off • Low Transmit Power When using a channel programmed with high power, press this key to change the output power to low. Press the Low Transmit Power key again to return to high power. • Monitor Press this key to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen to all calls that are (KCH-14) or received on the channel.
• Scan Delete Refer to “TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT” on page 15. • Scan Program Refer to “SCAN PROGRAMMING” on page 17. • Scrambler/ Encryption Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)” on page 25. • Scrambler/ Encryption Code Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)” on page 25. • Selcall Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on page 18. • Selcall + Status Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on page 18.
• System Search Press this key to view the current Trunking site. With the site displayed, press the System Search key again to enter Search mode. “SEARCH” appears on the display and the transceiver begins searching for a new site. When a site is found, searching ends and the transceivver switches to the new site. • Tactical Group Press and hold this key for 1 second to register the selected channel as a Tactical Group channel.
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. You can also prepare automated message responses to received calls.
Q AUTO REPLY MESSAGE You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. 2 When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller, and “GREETING” appears on the display. • If you are available to receive the call, press any key to disable the auto response.
MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS • Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antennas. • Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 180 cm (6 feet), 50% duty Cycle. • Antenna Gain: 0 dBd referenced to a dipole. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits.