Kenwood TK-5410 manual

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T erminal Descriptions Universal connector It is possible to use a resin-based cover for the Universal connector. No. Name Description Specification I/O 1 SSW Ext/Int Speaker Switch Input Hi: INT, Low: EXT I 2 SP+ BTL Output + for External Speaker Standard load 8 Ω O 3 SP- BTL Output – for External Speaker Standard load 8 Ω O 4 MSW Ext/Int MI[...]

i T hank Y ou We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications. M odels C overed bY This M anual The models listed below are covered by this manual: • TK-5210 (K/K2/K3/K7): VHF P25 Transceiver • TK-5310 (K/K2/K3/K4/K5/K6/K7): UHF P25 Transceiver • TK-5410 (K2/K3): 700/800MHz P25 Transceiver n oTiCes To The u ser[...]

ii 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 Digita[...]

iii 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 una[...]

iv The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates Kenwood ’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, wh[...]

v P reCauTions • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by Kenwood . • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts. • If a headset or[...]

vi Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical faciliti[...]

vii CONTENTS UNP ACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT.................................... 1 s uPPlied a CCessories ......................................................... 1 PREP ARA TION ................................................................... 2 b a TTerY P aCk P reCauTions .................................................... 2 i nsT alling /[...]

viii s Tun C ode <Tk-5210/ Tk-5310 onl Y > .................................... 33 TRUNKING CALLS .............................................................. 34 M aking a T elePhone C all ................................................... 34 r eCeiving a T elePhone C all ................................................. 35 M aking a s T a[...]

1 UNP ACKING 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 b[...]

2 PREP ARA TION B A ttery p Ack p recAutionS Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by Kenwood . ◆ Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged. ◆ After charging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger[...]

3 Information concerning the battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters. • Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! Th[...]

4 • Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Use only the specified charger and observe charging requi[...]

5 • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container! The battery may generate heat or smo[...]

6 ■ Using the Li-ion Battery Pack • Charge the battery pack before using it. • To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location. • When storing the battery pack for a long period: 1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment. 2 Dis[...]

7 i nSt Alling / r emoving the (o ptionAl ) B A ttery p Ack 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place. Note: ◆ To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no m[...]

8 Optional antenna i nSt Alling the (o ptionAl ) A ntennA Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Binding screws Belt clip Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the tran[...]

9 i nSt Alling the c Ap over the u niverSAl c onnector 1 If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap over the universal connector. 2 Secure the cap in place using the dressing screw. Universal connector cap Dressing screw i nS tAl lin g t he (o p tio nAl ) S peA ker / m icr oph one or h e AdS et Optional Speaker[...]

10 GETTING ACQUAINTED A B C 6 M IC Microphone Speaker There are 3 model types available: K/K4 models: Basic models. K2/K5/K7 models: Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad ( A , B , <C , and D> ). K3/K6 models: Equipped with a display and full keypad. The above illustration displays the K3/K6 models.[...]

11 q Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate to adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF. w Selector knob Rotate this control to activate its programmable function {page 15}. The default setting is Channel Select. e Concentric switch Rotate this switch to activate one of i[...]

12 !0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station. !1 Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. Acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings. !2 Side 3 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. Acts as a Down key for certain transceiver setting[...]

13 d iSplA y (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 modelS onl y ) Indicator Description The number of bars indicates the strength of incoming signals. The antenna plus 3 bars represents a strong signal while only the antenna represents a weak signal. No antenna means no signal is present. On Trunking channels, the antenna indicator flashes while searching for a control [...]

14 Indicator Description Displays various characters depending on dealer settings. Appears when the VOX function is activated. Appears when the Talk Around function is activated. Appears when the internal compander function is active. Appears when the Operator Selectable Tone function is activated. Appears when you have entered a Tactical Group zon[...]

15 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Refer to the following tables to determine which functions are available for appropriate channels. Function descriptions start on page 44. 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 P2[...]

16 Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25 Individual 2 Mix ✓ ✓ Key Delete 2 Mix ✓ ✓ Key Lock ✓ ✓ ✓ Keyset 2,5 Mix ✓ N/A Light 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ Low Transmit Power ✓ ✓ ✓ Monitor ✓ ✓ N/A Monitor Momentary ✓ ✓ N/A None ✓ ✓ ✓ Operator Selectable Tone 2 ✓ Mix N/A OST Down 2 ✓ Mix N/A OST Up 2 ✓ Mix N/A Playb[...]

17 Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25 Status 1,2,7 ✓ Mix ✓ System Search N/A N/A ✓ Tactical Group 1 ✓ Mix N/A Talk Around ✓ ✓ ✓ Talkgroup 2 Mix ✓ N/A Tone ✓ ✓ ✓ Vibrator 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ VOX ✓ ✓ ✓ Zeroize ✓ ✓ ✓ Zone Down ✓ ✓ ✓ Zone Select 9 ✓ ✓ ✓ Zone Up ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 2-tone, Scan Program, Selc[...]

18 BASIC OPERA TIONS S witching p ower on/ oFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ T ransceiver Password K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers may be password protected. If the transciever is protected, “INPUT PASSWORD?[...]

19 A djuSting the v olume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it. S electing A Z one And c hAnnel Select the desired zone using the selector knob or the keys programmed as Zone Up / Zone Down . Each zone contains a group of channels Select the desired channel us[...]

20 t rAnSmitting For Trunking channels, refer to “Making Group Calls” and “Making Individual Calls” on the following pages. 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector knob and the Zone Up / Zone Down or Channel Up / Channel Down keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is f[...]

21 ■ 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 fo[...]

22 ■ Ma kin g Ind iv idu al Ca ll s ( P2 5) (K 2/K 3/ K5/ K6 /K7 m ode ls on ly ) 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 Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select a unit ID from the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver. • On K3/K6 mode[...]

23 ■ 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 vo[...]

24 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 . • On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears on the display. • The channels included [...]

25 p riority S cAn 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 p[...]

26 S cAn p rogrAmming (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 modelS onl y ) <tk-5210/ tk-5310 onl y > 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 . • The icon a[...]

27 4 Press the D> key to toggle the selected channel between Priority and Normal. • “P1”, “P2”, or “PP” appears on the display when Priority mode is selected. 5 Press the A key again to set the new channel setting. 6 Press the Side 1 key to exit scan programming. ■ Conventional Operation (Single Zone/ Multi-Zone) If Scan Type has[...]

28 Fl ee tS yn c: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WA Y P AGING FUNCTION <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONL Y > 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 Conventio[...]

29 ■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call. • Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet. • Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all u[...]

30 ■ T ransmitting 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 station ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue. 3 In Selcall mode, press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to selec[...]

31 ■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall , Status , or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack mode. • The last received message is displayed with the message number. 2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the desired message. 3 Press the Side 1 key to return to normal operation. • [...]

32 DTMF (DUAL TONE MUL TI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation. m Aking A dtmF c All ■ Manual Dialing (K3/K6 models only) 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. • The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key. • If you release the PTT switch,[...]

33 A utodiAl (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 modelS onl y ) Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial . • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or enter the appropriate DTMF number (01 ~ 32) to select your desir[...]

34 TRUNKING CALLS m Aking A t elephone c All ■ Manual Dialing (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only) 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial . • The last called unit appears on the display. • Press the A key to switch the display between the unit name and the list number. 2 Press and hold the A key to enter Store & Send mode. 3 Enter your desired nu[...]

35 r eceiving A t elephone c All 1 When a call is received, a ringing tone will sound and “PHONE CALL” will appear on the display. • If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a call is received. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive. • Only one person can speak at a time. m Aking A S t A[...]

36 EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF1 (orange) key of the optional speaker/ microphone can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency . • Depending on the delay time pro[...]

37 SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONL Y>/ ENCRYPTION (P25) 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. [...]

38 S electing the e ncryption k ey 1 Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption Code (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only) or press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, to enter Key Selection Mode. 2 Select the new Encryption key using the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the <C and D> keys. • There are 16 available Enc[...]

39 SIGNALING Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. Q uiet t Alk (Qt)/ d igit Al Q uiet t Alk (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. Wh[...]

40 o ptionAl S ignAling <tk-5210/ tk-5310 onl y > Your dealer may also program several types of option 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 transc[...]

41 VOICE OPERA TED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can only be used if you are using a supported headset. When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If the microphone is too sens[...]

42 voX o perA tion 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver. • The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds. • On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears on the display. 3 To transmit, simply speak into the mi[...]

43 CLOCK (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONL Y) 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 . Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for e[...]

44 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS 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 (2TN) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only> Press this key to display[...]

45 • Channel Recall (RCL) Press this key during Scan to return to the last called zone and channel. • Channel Select Turn the selector clockwise to increase the channel number and counterclockwise to decrease it {page 19}. • Channel Up (CH s ) Press this key to increase the channel number {page 19}. • Clock (CLK) Refer to “CLOCK” on pag[...]

46 • Home Channel (HOM) Press this key to jump to your home zone and channel (pre-programmed by your dealer). If activated by your dealer, you can set your own Home Channel by selecting your desired zone and channel, then pressing and holding the Home Channel key for 3 seconds. • Individual (IDV) Refer to “Making Individual Calls” on page 2[...]

47 • Monitor (MON) Press this key to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen to all calls that are received on the channel. Press the Monitor key again to turn the transceiver signaling back on. • Monitor Momentary (MON) Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver signaling off. Releasing this key turns the transceiver sig[...]

48 • Scan Program (SCP) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only> Refer to “ S can p rogramming ” on page 26. • Scrambler/ Encryption (SE) Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>/ ENCRYPTION (P25)” on page 37. • Scrambler/ Encryption Code (SEC) Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>/ ENCRYPTION (P25)” on page 37[...]

49 • Squelch Off (MON) Press this key to turn the transceiver squelch off, to better hear weak signals on the channel. Press the Squelch Off key again to turn the transceiver squelch back on. • Squelch Off Momentary (MON) Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver squelch off. Releasing this key turns the transceiver squelch ba[...]

50 • Tone (TON) Press this key to toggle the transceiver audible tones ON and OFF. • Vibrator (VIB) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only> Press and hold this key for 1 second to toggle the vibrator function ON and OFF. When the vibrator is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a call is received. • VOX (VOX) Refer to “VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (V[...]

51 BACKGROUND OPERA TIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. t ime - out t imer (tot) The Time-out Timer can be activated only on Conventional channels. It is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit[...]

52 l ow B A ttery w Arning Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be recharged. On all transceivers, your dealer can set an alert tone to sound and the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power is low. On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the battery power icon displays the battery power remaining, as illustrated below. H[...]

53 c omp Ander The compander can be programmed only for specific Conventional FM channels. If it has been programmed by your dealer, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive. • Your dealer must set the compander for both the transmit side and the receive side in order for the compande[...]

54 S ite t runking On Trunking channels, if set up by your dealer, the transceiver will indicate a network condition on the registered site. On K2/ K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, “SITE TRUNK” appears on the display when the transceiver receives a network disabled message. c ontrol c hAnnel h unt On Trunking channels, the transceiver must searc[...]

55 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. v oice r ecorder (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 modelS onl y ) The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a v[...]

56 ■ Playback To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode. • 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 the Side 2 [...]