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Kenwood TK-5910 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5710
TK-5710H
UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5810
TK-5810H
700/800MHz P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5910
© B62-1938-10 (K, K2)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

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  • Page 1 VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5710 TK-5710H UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5810 TK-5810H 700/800MHz P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5910 © B62-1938-10 (K, K2) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01...
  • Page 2 Terminal Description Accessory connector (D-sub 25Pin Connector) Port Name Non-Connection RXD2 Serial Data input 2 TXD2 Serial Data output 2 AUX I/O 9 Auxiliary input/output 9 Data signal input External MIC input Earth AUX I/O 8 Auxiliary input/output 8 TXD3 Serial Data output 3 RXD3 Serial Data input 3...
  • Page 3 nto or removed from the contaner. Firmware Copyrights The ttle to and ownershp of copyrghts for frmware embedded n Kenwood product memores are reserved for Kenwood Corporaton. Ths devce made under lcense under one or more of the followng US Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791;...
  • Page 4 • If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng from the transcever, swtch the transcever power off mmedately, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transcever whle you are drvng may be aganst traffc laws. Please check and observe the vehcle regulatons n your area.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Kch-14 (b ASic onTrol Kch-14 d ...5 iSplAy Kch-15 (F eATured Kch-15 d ...7 iSplAy TK-5710/ TK-5810/ TK-5910 r TK-5710h/ TK-5810h r PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ...9 BASIC OPERATIONS ...11 on/ oFF ...11 wiTching ower djuSTing The olume elecTing A one And ...12...
  • Page 6 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ...23 dTmF c AKing A ...23 uTodiAl <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY> ...23 TRUNKING CALLS ...24 AKing A elephone eceiving A elephone AKing A TATuS EMERGENCY CALLS ...25 SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY>/ ENCRYPTION (P25) ...26 ecure ncrypTed...

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    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.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    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 preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

  • Page 9: Nstalling The Ransceiver

    nSTAlling The rAnSceiver 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.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted

    Kch-14 (b ASic onTrol POWER TX BUSY q Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately  second to switch the transceiver OFF. w GRP Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e GRP Press to decrease the zone number.

  • Page 11: Kch-14 D Isplay

    Kch-14 d iSplAy 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 various characters depending on dealer settings. Appears when a received call is using optional signaling. Appears when the Monitor function is active and when the transceiver squelch is open.

  • Page 12: Kch-15 (F Ull -F Eatured C Ontrol P Anel )

    Kch-15 (F eATured POWER BUSY q Power switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately  second to switch the transceiver OFF. w GRP Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments. e GRP Press to decrease the zone number.

  • Page 13: Kch-15 D Isplay

    !2 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}. Kch-15 d iSplAy Indicator Displays the operating zone and channel numbers or zone and channel names. Also displays various text messages depending on the function being used. Displays various characters depending on dealer settings.

  • Page 14: Tk-5710/ Tk-5810/ Tk-5910 R Ear Anel

    TK-5710/ TK-5810/ TK-5910 r External accessory connector (9-pin) TK-5710h/ TK-5810h r External accessory connector (9-pin) Anel connector (D-sub 5 pin) Power input connector Anel connector (D-sub 5 pin) Power input connector External accessory Antenna connector * The TK-590 uses an N-type antenna connector.

  • Page 15: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The PF (Programmable Function) keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Function descriptions start on page 3. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. Con FM: Channels set up for Conventional FM Operation Con P5: Channels set up for Conventional P5 Operation Trunk P5:...
  • Page 16 Programmable Function None Operator Selectable Tone OST Down OST Up Playback Public Address Regroup Request Rekey Request Scan Scan Delete Scan Program Scrambler/ Encryption Scrambler/ Encryption Code Selcall Selcall + Status Send the GPS Data Site Lock Speaker  ~  Mute Squelch Level Status System Search...

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    on/ oFF wiTching ower 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.

  • Page 18: S Electing A Z One And C Hannel

    0 to 4 digits. To fit on the display, personality names will shorten appropriately. (KCH-4 models display only  digits). For example, if the channel name is “–CHANNEL–” and the zone name is “Kenwood”, and your dealer sets the zone name to 4-digits, the following display will appear:...
  • Page 19 ■ Making Group Calls (P25) Channels programmed for Conventional P5 and Trunking P5 operation already have a Group ID assigned. For these channels, simply press and hold the PTT switch to make the call. • On Trunking channels, if the traffic channel is busy, a busy message appears and the busy tone sounds.

  • Page 20: R Eceiving

    eceiving 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP CH control. 2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary. • 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.

  • Page 21: 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. •...

  • Page 22: P Riority S Can

    rioriTy 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.

  • Page 23: S Can P Rogramming

    <TK-5710/ TK-5710h/ TK-5810/ TK-5810h rogrAmming Note: Scan programming is only available when using Conventional operation. ■ Conventional Operation If Scan Type has been programmed for Conventional operation, you are able to reprogram your scan list. 1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program. •...
  • Page 24 ■ Conventional Operation (Single Zone/ Multi-Zone) If Scan Type has been programmed for Conventional Single Zone or Conventional Multi-Zone operation, you are able to reprogram the Priority mode. 1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program. • The (KCH-4 ) or 2 Press the GRP and channel you will set or unset as Priority.

  • Page 25: Tk-5710/ Tk-5710H/ Tk-5810/ Tk-5810H Only

    <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY> FleetSync is an Alphanumeric -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.

  • Page 26: S Elcall (S Elective C Alling )

    elcAll elecTive Alling 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.
  • Page 27 ■ 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.

  • Page 28: S Hort M Essages

    horT eSSAgeS 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.

  • Page 29: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation. dTmF c AKing A ■ Manual Dialing Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.

  • Page 30: Trunking Calls

    AKing A elephone ■ 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 &...

  • Page 31: 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. 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.

  • Page 32: Encryption (P25)

    SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY> 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.

  • Page 33: D Eleting The E Ncryption K Ey

    eleTing The ncrypTion 1 Press the key programmed as Key Delete to enter Encryption Key Delete mode. 2 Select the current Encryption key using the GRP control . 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”.

  • Page 34: Signaling

    Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. (qT)/ d uieT igiTAl 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.

  • Page 35: Ptional Ignaling <

    <TK-5710/ TK-5710h/ TK-5810/ TK-5810h pTionAl ignAling Your dealer may also program several types of option signaling for your transceiver channels. ■ 2-tone Signaling -tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching  tones. ■ DTMF Signaling DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code.

  • Page 36: 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.

  • Page 37: 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 <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H only> Press this key to display the list of -tone codes that has been pre-stored in your transceiver memory.

  • Page 38: Lcd Brightness

    • 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 5. • External Speaker Press this key to switch the speaker from the transceiver’s built-in speaker to an optional external speaker.
  • Page 39 to weak signals on the channel. While squelch is off, the (KCH-5) icon appears on the display. Press the Monitor key again to turn the transceiver squelch back on. • None No function has been programmed on the key. • Operator Selectable Tone Refer to “Q (Qt)/ D...
  • Page 40 • Send the GPS data <TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H only> Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to send your positioning data to the base station. • Site Lock Press this key to lock the current site. “SITE LOCK” appears on the display and the transceiver cannot search for alternate sites.

  • Page 41: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. (ToT) imer 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.

  • Page 42: B Usy C Hannel L Ockout (Bcl)

    (bcl) hAnnel ocKouT 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.

  • Page 43: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS- voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. oice ecorder The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.

  • Page 44: Oice G Uide

    ■ 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. • The auto reply message indicator (KCH-4: KCH-5: 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,...

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