Kenwood TK-5910 User manual

Brand: Kenwood

Model: TK-5910

Category: Motor vehicle electronics

Type: User 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

09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

Terminal Description

Accessory connector (D-sub 25Pin Connector)

NO. Port Name Description Specification I/O

1 NC Non-Connection –

2 RXD2 Serial Data input 2 RS-232C compatible I

3 TXD2 Serial Data output 2 RS-232C compatible O

4 AUX I/O 9 Auxiliary input/output 9 CMOS I/O

5 DI Data signal input Standard load

≧

10 k

Ω

6 MI2 External MIC input Standard load 600

Ω

7 E Earth –

8 AUX I/O 8 Auxiliary input/output 8 CMOS I/O

9 TXD3 Serial Data output 3 CMOS O

10 RXD3 Serial Data input 3 CMOS I

11 E Earth –

12 AUX I/O 7 Auxiliary input/output 7 CMOS I/O

13 AUX I/O 6 Auxiliary input/output 6 CMOS I/O

14 SB Switched B 13.6V O

15 AUX O 2 Auxiliary output 2 Open Collector O

16 AUX O 1 Auxiliary output 1 Open Collector O

17 AFO RX audio signal output Low Impedance O

18 E Earth –

19 DEO Detected signal output Low Impedance O

20 AUX I/O 5 Auxiliary input/output 5 CMOS I/O

21 AUX I/O 4 Auxiliary input/output 4 CMOS I/O

22 AUX I/O 3 Auxiliary input/output 3 CMOS I/O

23 AUX I/O 2 Auxiliary input/output 2 CMOS I/O

24 AUX I/O 1 Auxiliary input/output 1 CMOS I/O

25 ME MIC earth –

Accessory connector (9Pin Connector)

NO. Port Name Description Specification I/O

1 IGN Ignition sense input High Impedance I

2 ES2 BTL output for external speaker A Standard load 4

Ω

3 RS1 Remote speaker switch I

4 HR1 Horn alert signal output 1 1 A max O

5 HR2 Horn alert signal output 2 1

A max O

6 ES1 BTL output for external speaker A Standard load 4

Ω

7 OS1 BTL output for external speaker B Standard load 4

Ω

8 OS2 BTL output for external speaker B Standard load 4

Ω

9 E Earth –

Microphone connector (12pin Connector)

NO. Port Name Description Specification I/O

1 SB Switched B 13.6 V O

2 HK Hook signal input CMOS I

3 ME MIC earth –

4 MIC MIC signal input Standard load 600

Ω

5 E Earth –

6 TRD Serial data input / output CMOS I/O

7 KVL Key loader sense input CMOS I

8 DM Serial data input / output for keypad MIC CMOS I/O

9 BLC MIC backlight control signal output CMOS O

10 PTT PTT signal input CMOS I

11 NC Non-Connection –

12 ES2 Audio output for Handset Standard load 4

Ω

Antenna Connector

Impeaqdance is 50

Ω

Thank You

We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications.

Models Covered bY This Manual

The models listed below are covered by this manual:

• TK-5710/ TK-5710H: VHF P25 Transceiver

•

TK-5810/ TK-5810H: UHF P25 Transceiver

•

TK-5910: 700/800MHz P25 Transceiver

noTiCes To The user

◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under

government control.

◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

◆ Mobile stations are normally only licensed up to 30 watts (Canada only).

SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards

common to the operation of any transceiver.

◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)

Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do

not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the

trunk area.

◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the

antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.

◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS

Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them

to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where

“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps

in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not

transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

Firmware Copyrights

The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in Kenwood product memories are

reserved for Kenwood Corporation.

This device made under license under one or more of the following US Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791;

4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229; 5,502,767.

The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights

including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding

Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology

is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code,

or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property

rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice

coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this

Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or

disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.

U.S. Patent Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011,

#5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

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 with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

PreCauTions

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver

damage.

• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating

appliances.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the

transceiver power off immediately, and contact your

Kenwood dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check

and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not use options not specified by

Kenwood.

◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and

voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

◆ Use only a Kenwood optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

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.

iii

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ....................................1

upplied AcceSSorieS .......................................................................1

PREPARATION ...................................................................................2

oolS required ................................................................................2

ower cAble connecTion .................................................................2

nSTAlling The TrAnSceiver ...............................................................3

GETTING ACQUAINTED .....................................................................4

oolS required ................................................................................2

ower cAble connecTion .................................................................2

nSTAlling The TrAnSceiver ...............................................................3

GETTING ACQUAINTED .....................................................................4

Kch-14 (b

ASic conTrol pAnel) .......................................................4

Kch-14 d

iSplAy ...............................................................................5

Kch-15 (F

ull-FeATured conTrol pAnel) .........................................6

Kch-15 d

iSplAy ...............................................................................7

TK-5710/ TK-5810/ TK-5910 r

eAr pAnel .......................................8

TK-5710h/ TK-5810h r

eAr pAnel ..................................................8

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ........................................................9

BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................................11

wiTching power on/ oFF ............................................................11

djuSTing The volume .....................................................................11

elecTing A Zone And chAnnel .......................................................12

rAnSmiTTing ...................................................................................12

eceiving ........................................................................................14

SCAN .................................................................................................

emporAry chAnnel locKouT .........................................................15

rioriTy ScAn .................................................................................16

cAn reverT ...................................................................................16

cAn progrAmming

<TK-5710/ TK-5710h/ TK-5810/ TK-5810h only> .......................17

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

<TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H only> ............................19

ey FuncTionS ................................................................................19

elcAll (SelecTive cAlling) ...........................................................20

TATuS meSSAge .............................................................................20

horT meSSAgeS .............................................................................22

ong meSSAgeS ..............................................................................22

gpS r

eporT ...................................................................................22

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS .........................23

AKing A dTmF cAll .....................................................................23

uTodiAl .........................................................................................23

Tun code

<TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY>

...23

TRUNKING CALLS ............................................................................24

AKing A Telephone cAll ...............................................................24

eceiving A Telephone cAll ...........................................................24

AKing A STATuS cAll ....................................................................24

EMERGENCY CALLS .......................................................................

SCRAMBLER (FM)

<TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY>

ENCRYPTION (P25) ..........................................................................26

ecure (encrypTed) TrAnSmiSSion ...................................................26

elecTing The ScrAmbler code (Fm) ..............................................26

elecTing The encrypTion Key (p25) ..............................................26

eleTing The encrypTion Key ..........................................................27

ASSword proTecTion .....................................................................27

SIGNALING ........................................................................................

uieT TAlK (qT)/ digiTAl quieT TAlK (dqT) ...................................28

pTionAl SignAling

<TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H ONLY> ....................29

CLOCK ...............................................................................................

locK AdjuSTmenT ..........................................................................30

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................................................

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................................

ime-ouT Timer (ToT) .....................................................................35

ignAl STrengTh indicATor .............................................................35

ompAnder .....................................................................................35

uSy chAnnel locKouT (bcl) ........................................................36

uT oF rAnge .................................................................................36

iTe TrunKing .................................................................................36

onTrol chAnnel hunT ..................................................................36

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .....................37

oice recorder ..............................................................................37

oice guide ....................................................................................38

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

Short plug .......................................................................................................1

Hex-headed screw with washer ......................................................................1

Sheet ..............................................................................................................1

Instruction manual ..........................................................................................1

Short plug Hex-headed screw

with washer

Sheet

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 preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized

Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

ToolS required

Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend

below the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring

or parts.

The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:

• 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill

• 5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws used to mount the optional

mounting bracket

• Circle cutters

power cAble connecTion

◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and

voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

◆ Use only a Kenwood optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where a power

cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the

firewall, then install a rubber grommet.

2 Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine

compartment, from the passenger compartment.

3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to

the negative (–) battery terminal.

• Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.

• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for

servicing while keeping the power applied.

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 space at the rear of the transceiver for

cable connections.

2 Connect the antenna and power cable to the transceiver.

3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using

hex-headed screws.

4 Mount a microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of

the user yet not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.

When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.

Hex-headed

screws

DC power

cable

Mounting

bracket

Antenna

connector

Power input

connector

Fuse holder

Black (–) cable

Red (+) cable

12 V vehicle

battery

Microphone

hanger

Short plug

Fuse

Hex-headed

screw

Ground lead

(commercially available)

* The TK-5710/ TK-5810 is shown in the above diagram.

Note: The items above shown in gray are optional accessories.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Kch-14 (bASic conTrol pAnel)

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.

y TX and BUSY indicators

The TX indicator lights red while transmitting. The BUSY indicator lights green

while receiving.

u Microphone jack

Insert the microphone plug into this jack.

i VOL (Volume) control

Rotate clockwise to increase the volume level. Rotate counterclockwise to

decrease the volume level.

o CH (Channel) control

Rotate clockwise to increase the channel number. Rotate counterclockwise to

decrease the channel number. Your dealer can also enable the CH control to

be used when making setting adjustments, as an optional method for using the

GRP and GRP keys.

!0 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys

Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}.

GRP

VOL

POWER

BUSY

q w r te

y u i o !0

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 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.

Appears when you are using Scan mode.

Appears when the external speaker function is activated.

Appears when the Scrambler or Encryption function is

activated.

Appears when the AUX A function has been activated.

Appears when the AUX B function has been activated.

Appears when using the Operator Selectable Tone function.

Appears when there is a message stored in the transceiver

memory. Flashes when a new message has arrived.

Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning

sequence.

Appears when the selected channel is added to the scanning

sequence.

Appears when the AUX C function has been activated.

Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1

option is activated.

Appears when the Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option

is activated.

Kch-15 (Full-FeATured conTrol pAnel)

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.

t MON (Monitor) key

Press to activate the Monitor function. Press and hold to turn the transceiver

Squelch OFF {page 32}.

y SCN (Scan) key

Press to activate the Scan function {page 15}.

u Programmable Function keys

Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}.

i TX and BUSY indicators

The TX indicator lights red while transmitting. The BUSY indicator lights green

while receiving.

o Microphone jack

Insert the microphone plug into this jack.

!0 VOL (Volume) control

Rotate clockwise to increase the volume level. Rotate counterclockwise to

decrease the volume level.

!1 CH (Channel) control

Rotate clockwise to increase the channel number. Rotate counterclockwise to

decrease the channel number. Your dealer can also enable the CH control to

be used when making setting adjustments, as an optional method for using the

GRP and GRP keys.

GRP

POWER

VOL

BUSY

SCAN OPT OSTA B CMON

CALL

MON

SCN

q w r t y ue

i o !0 !1 !2

SCAN OPT OSTA B CMON

CALL

!2 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys

Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}.

Kch-15 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 various characters depending on dealer settings.

CALL

Appears when a received call is using optional signaling.

MON

Appears when the Monitor function is active and when the

transceiver squelch is open.

SCAN

Appears when you are using Scan mode.

Appears when the external speaker function is activated.

OPT

Appears when the Scrambler or Encryption function is

activated.

Appears when the AUX A function has been activated.

Appears when the AUX B function has been activated.

Appears when the AUX C function has been activated.

OST

Appears when using the Operator Selectable Tone function.

Appears when the selected zone is added to the scanning

sequence.

Appears when the selected channel is added to the scanning

sequence.

Appears when there is a message stored in the transceiver

memory. Flashes when a new message has arrived.

Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1

option is activated.

Appears when the Auto Reply Message on the VGS-1 option

is activated.

TK-5710/ TK-5810/ TK-5910 reAr pAnel

External accessory

connector (D-sub 25 pin)

Power input

connector

Antenna connector

* The TK-5910 uses an N-type

antenna connector.

External accessory

connector (9-pin)

TK-5710h/ TK-5810h reAr pAnel

External accessory

connector (D-sub 25 pin)

Power input

connector

Antenna connector

External accessory

connector (9-pin)

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

The PF (Programmable Function) keys can be programmed with the functions

listed below. Function descriptions start on page 31. Please contact your dealer

for further details on these functions.

Con FM: Channels set up for Conventional FM Operation

Con P25: Channels set up for Conventional P25 Operation

Trunk P25: Channels set up for Trunking P25 Operation

✓: Available

Mix: Mixed Mode (Con FM and Con P25) only

N/A: Not Available

Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25

2-tone

✓

Mix N/A

Auto Reply Message

✓

Mix N/A

Autodial

✓

Mix

✓

AUX A

✓ ✓ ✓

AUX B

✓ ✓ ✓

AUX C

✓ ✓ ✓

Call Response Mix

✓

N/A

Channel Down

✓ ✓ ✓

Channel Recall

✓ ✓ ✓

Channel Select

✓ ✓ ✓

Channel Up

✓ ✓ ✓

Clock

✓ ✓ ✓

Direct Channel 1 ~ 5

✓ ✓ ✓

Display Character

✓ ✓ ✓

Emergency

✓ ✓ ✓

External Speaker

✓ ✓ ✓

Function

✓ ✓ ✓

GPS Position Display

✓ ✓ ✓

Home Channel

✓ ✓ ✓

Horn Alert

✓ ✓ ✓

Individual Mix

✓ ✓

Intercom

✓ ✓ ✓

Key Delete Mix

✓ ✓

Keyset

Mix

✓

N/A

LCD Brightness

✓ ✓ ✓

Monitor

✓ ✓

N/A

Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25

None

✓ ✓ ✓

Operator Selectable Tone

✓

Mix N/A

OST Down

✓

Mix N/A

OST Up

✓

Mix N/A

Playback

✓ ✓ ✓

Public Address

✓ ✓ ✓

Regroup Request N/A N/A

✓

Rekey Request

Mix

✓

N/A

Scan

✓ ✓ ✓

Scan Delete

✓ ✓ ✓

Scan Program

✓ ✓ ✓

Scrambler/ Encryption

✓ ✓ ✓

Scrambler/ Encryption Code

✓ ✓ ✓

Selcall

1,6

✓

Mix N/A

Selcall + Status

1,6

✓

Mix N/A

Send the GPS Data

1,6

✓

Mix N/A

Site Lock N/A N/A

✓

Speaker 1 ~ 2 Mute

✓ ✓ ✓

Squelch Level

✓

Mix N/A

Status

1,6

✓

Mix

✓

System Search N/A N/A

✓

Tactical Group

✓ ✓

N/A

Talk Around

✓ ✓ ✓

Talkgroup Mix

✓

N/A

Tone

✓ ✓ ✓

Zeroize

✓ ✓ ✓

Zone Down

✓ ✓ ✓

Zone Select

✓ ✓ ✓

Zone Up

✓ ✓ ✓

2-tone, Scan Program, Selcall, Selcall Status, Status, Send the GPS Data, and Tactical Group are

available only on the TK-5710/ TK-5710H/ TK-5810/ TK-5810H.

Auto Reply Message and Playback are available only if the VGS-1 optional board has been installed.

Channel Select and Zone Select can be programmed only on the CH control.

Emergency can be programmed only on the PF 5 key.

Keyset and Rekey Request can be used when set as P25 OTAR.

Selcall, Selcall + Status, Send the GPS data, and Status cannot be used when the transmit mode is

set as Conventional P25.

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 digit.

2 Press the GRP key to accept the entered digit and move to the next

digit.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.

• The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.

• Press the

PF 3 key to delete an incorrectly entered character. Press and hold

the PF 3 key to delete all characters.

4 Press the PF 2 key to confirm the password.

• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver

remains locked.

To enter the password using a DTMF keypad:

1 Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits.

• The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.

• Press the

PF 3 or DTMF # key to delete an incorrectly entered character. Press

and hold the PF 3 or DTMF # key to delete all characters.

2 Press the PF 2 or DTMF key to confirm the password.

• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver

remains locked.

AdjuSTing The volume

Rotate the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to

decrease the volume.

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, personality names

will shorten appropriately. (KCH-14 models display only 12 digits). For example,

if the channel name is “–CHANNEL1–” and the zone name is “Kenwood”, and

your dealer sets the zone name to 4-digits, the following display will appear:

KCH-14 (12-digit display): KENW–CHANNEL

KCH-15 (14-digit display): KENW–CHANNEL1–

TrAnSmiTTing

For Trunking channels, refer to “Making Group Calls” and “Making Individual

Calls” on the following page.

1 Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP and keys and the

CH control.

2 Press (or press and hold) the key programmed as Monitor to check whether

or not the channel is free.

• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.

3 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release

the PTT switch to receive.

• The TX indicator lights red while transmitting. The BUSY indicator lights green while

receiving a signal. This indicator can be disabled by your dealer.

• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately

1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.

■ 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.

• On Trunking channels, if the traffic channel is busy, a busy message appears and

the busy tone sounds. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to become

free. When the traffic channel becomes free, a proceed tone sounds.

Otherwise, if a key has been programmed with Talkgroup (Conventional P25

only), you can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties.

To select a group ID:

1 Press the key programmed as Talkgroup.

2 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select a group

ID/name from the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver.

• The target group ID/name appears on the display.

3 Press the PF 1 key to accept the group ID/name.

4 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call.

• Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.

■ Making Individual Calls (P25)

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 transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.

• On Trunking channels, a ringing tone will sound and the display will alternate

between the called unit ID/name and “CALLING”.

4 On Trunking channels, to end the call, press the PF 1 key or the DTMF #

key.

receiving

1 Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP and keys and the

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.

Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. This will prevent you from listening

to unwanted calls. It does not make calls private, it only prevents them from being heard by

transceivers set with a different signaling code. Refer to “SIGNALING” on page 28 for details.

■ Receiving Group Calls (P25)

When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel and the received

group ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s

voice.

When you receive a group call on a Trunking channel, the transceiver

automatically switches to the traffic channel to receive the call.

• Readjust the volume as necessary.

■ Receiving Individual Calls (P25)

When you receive an individual call on a Conventional channel, a ringing tone

will sound and the display will show the caller’s ID. To respond to the call,

press and hold the microphone PTT switch and speak into the transceiver as

you would during a normal transmission.

When you receive an individual call on a Trunking channel, a ringing tone will

wound and the display will alternate between the caller’s ID and “RECEIVING”.

To receive the call, press the PTT switch. To deny the call, press and hold the

PF 1 key or the DTMF # key. After receiving the call, you can respond to the

call by pressing and holding the PTT switch and speaking into the microphone

as you would during a normal transmission. After the call is finished, press the

PF 1 key or the DTMF # key to end the call.

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