TK-5720/ TK-5820 VHF P25 Transceiver/ UHF P25 Transceiver Instruction Manual ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR P25 VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR P25 UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR P25 VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR P25 UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62‑2206‑00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
TK-5720/ TK-5820 Instruction Manual Terminal Description Microphone Jack Pin NO. Pin Name 1 BLC 2 3 Description Specification I/O Mic key backlight control CMOS O SB Power Output 13.
Thank You We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications. This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer for information on any customized features that may have been added to your radio. Notices to the User u Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under government control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
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..........................................
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 list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. Supplied Accessories Microphone (with cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Front Panel : @. ;= B> 2 8 ① (power) switch Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF. ② key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ③ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ④ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. Acts as an Up key for certain functions. ⑤ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. Acts as a Down key for certain functions.
⑫ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ⑬ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ⑭ Speaker Internal speaker ⑮ PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch then, speak into the microphone to call a station. Display Indicator Description Monitor or Squelch Off is activated. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. The current zone (left icon) or channel (right icon) is added to scan. Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please contact your dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver.
BASIC OPERATIONS Switching Power ON/OFF Press and hold Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON. again to turn the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enter the password: 1 Select a character using / . • If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter the password by direclty. 2 Press to enter the selected character.
3 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. ■ Making Group Calls (P25) Channels programmed for P25 operation already have a Talkgroup ID assigned. For these channels, simply press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call. Otherwise, if a key has been programmed with Talkgroup, you can select a group ID to make a call to those parties.
MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. Menu Access 1 Press the key programmed as Menu. • The category list is shown. • When there is only 1 category, the function list is shown (proceed to step 4). 2 Press / to select a category item. • If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a category number directly.
Description Display DIRECT CH1 SEL ~ DIRECT CH5 SEL Direct channel 1 ~ 5 Select DISP FORMAT Display Format ON/OFF ENCRYPTION Encryption ON/OFF ENCRYP CODE Encryption Code mode FIXED VOLUME Fixed Volume GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode HOME CH SEL Home Channel Select HORN ALERT Horn Alert ON/OFF INDIVIDUAL Individual mode KEY DELETE Encryption Key Delete mode LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD Brightness level MONITOR Monitor ON/OFF OST OST ON/OFF OST LIST OST mode PLAYBACK Playback mode
Description Display ZEROIZE Zeroize ZONE DEL/ADD Zone Delete/Add Character Entry There are 2 methods available for entering characters: 1) / keys Press / settings). to cycle through the chracters A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9 and a space (default You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.
SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan. • The icon appears on the display. • When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time Scan resumes. To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
Priority-Channel Select If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer, you can reprogram the Priority channels. 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Priority-channel Select. 3 Press / to select “NORMAL”, “PRIORITY 1” ( “PRIORITY 1&2” ( ). 4 Press ), “PRIORITY 2” ( ), or to save the setting. Scan Revert The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the microphone PTT switch to transmit during scan.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Note: This function is available only in analog operation. Selcall (Selective Calling) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or 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 / to select the station you want to call.
■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode (proceed to step 5) or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3). 3 Press / to select the station you want to call. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID by using the microphone keypad. 4 Press 5 Press to enter Status mode. / to select the status you want to transmit. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by using the microphone keypad.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls ■ Making a DTMF Call Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog operation. Manual Dialing (Microphone Keypad Only) 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad. • If you release the microphone PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent.
Emergency Calls If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode. • When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, it will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how it is set up by your dealer. 2 To exit Emergency mode, press the Emergency key again.
■ Optional Signaling Your dealer may also program several types of optional 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. DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code. FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “Selcall (Selective Calling)” on page 14.
Clock If activated by your dealer, you can view the clock by pressing the key programmed as Clock. Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear. ■ Clock Adjustment To set the time: 1 Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment. • The current time setting appears. 2 Press 3 Press / to increase or decrease the year setting. to set the year and cycle to the month setting. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day, hour, and minute.
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 you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the microphone PTT switch. Signal Strength Indicator The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT Voice Recorder The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and create voice memos. n Auto Recording If activated, the auto recorder will continuously record all transmitted and received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording. n Voice Memos To record a voice memo, for later playback: 1 Press the key programmed as Voice Memo or access the Menu {page 9}.
n Playback To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as Playback or access the Menu {page 9}. • If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time of the recording will appear. 2 Press / to select the channel you want to play. • “AR” represents auto recorded conversations, “RM” represents auto reply messages, and “VM” represents voice memos.