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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MID POWER VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5710
HIGH POWER VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5710H
© B62-1816-10 (K)
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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. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual: TK-5710: Mid Power VHF FM Transceiv
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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. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply
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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 ..................
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTIE FREQUENCY) CALLS .................... 21 MAKING A DTMF CALL.................................................................... 21 AUTODIAL ....................................................................................... 21 STUN CODE .................................................................................... 21 EMERGENCY CALLS ...................................................................... 22 SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) ........................
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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. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Part Number Quantity SX hort plug E1 37-0733-X HX ex
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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. Note: The following
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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. Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy reach of the user and where there is sufficient
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GETTING ACQUAINTED KCH-14 (BASIC CONTROL PANEL) q w e r t POWER GRP TX BUSY VOL CH y u i o ! !00 q q q Power switch q q Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. w w w w w GRP key Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e e e e e GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. r r r r r Display Refer to page 5. t t t t t Speaker Internal speaker. y
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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 m
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KCH-15 (FULL-FEATURED CONTROL PANEL) q w e r t y u POWER MON CALL MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST GRP SCN TX BUSY VOL CH i o ! !00 ! !11 ! !22 q q q q q Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. w w w w w GRP key Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e e e e e GRP key Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments. r r r Display r r Refer to page
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! ! ! ! !22222 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}. KCH-15 DISPLAY MON SCAN SP OPT A B C OST CALL 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. CALL Appears when a received
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TK-5710 REAR PANEL External accessory connector (D-sub 25 pin) Antenna connector External accessory Power input connector (9-pin) connector TK-5710H REAR PANEL External accessory connector (D-sub 25 pin) Antenna connector External accessory Power input connector (9-pin) connector 8
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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. Conventional FM: Channels set up for Conventional FM Operation Conventional APCO: Channels set up for Conventional APCO Operation ✓ : Available : Mixed Mode only N/A: Not Available Conventional Conventional Reference Programmable Function FM APCO Page 2-tone ✓ N8 /A 2 Autodial ✓ N8 /A 21, 2 AUX A ✓✓ 28 AUX B ✓✓ 28 AUX
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Conventional Conventional Reference Programmable Function FM APCO Page Monitor ✓✓ 30 None ✓✓ 30 Operator Selectable Tone 0 25, 3 ✓ OST Down 0 3 ✓ OST Up 0 3 ✓ Playback ✓✓ 31, 36 Public Address ✓✓ 31 Scan ✓✓ 14, 31 Scan Delete ✓✓ 14, 31 Scan Program ✓✓ 16, 31 Scrambler/ Encryption ✓✓ 23, 31 Scrambler/ Encryption Code ✓✓ 23, 31 Selcall ✓ 1 18, 3 Selcall + Status 1 18, 3 ✓ Speaker 1 2 Mute 32 ✓✓ Squelch Level 2 3 ✓ Status ✓ 2 18, 3 Tactical Group ✓✓ 32 Talk Around ✓✓ 32 T alkgroup ✓ 12, 3
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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 switch for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD To enter the password: 1 Rotate the CH control to select a digi
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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL Select the desired zone using the GRP and keys. Each zone contains a group of channels. 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. To fit on the display, per
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■ 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. Speak into the t
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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. SCAN The (KCH-14) or (KCH-15) icon appears on the display. The channel add indicator (KCH-14: / KCH-15: ) will appear on the display when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence. The channels included in the scan list are scanned.
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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. So, if a call is received on Priority channel 1 while a call is already on Priority channel 2, the transceiver will aut
