Kenwood R-5000 User Manual

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COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MULTIBAND-EMPFÄNGER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

RECEPTOR DE

COMUNICACIONES

MANUAL DE INSTRUCTIONES

RECEPTEUR

MANUEL

RICEVITORE

PER

ISTRUZIONI

KENWOOD CORPORATION

D'INSTRUCTIONS

TELECOMUNICAZIONI

PER

L'USO

©PRINTED IN JAPAN B50-8237-10(W, W2)(T)

91/1211109876543

1. SAFETY

Before applying power

IMPORTANT!

U.S.A. and Canada Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for operation on 120 volts AC only. These units are not equipped with an AC voltage selector switch and the discussion of such a switch that follows should be disregarded.

All other countries Units shipped to countries other than the U.S.A., Canada are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch.

AC voltage selection

This unit operates on 120 volts, 220 volts or 240 volts AC. The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit

is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction.

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Note: Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

Before plugging in this unit, make sure that the position of the AC voltage selector conforms to your line (mains) voltage. If not, it must be reset.

AC voltage selector switch

For United Kingdom

be removed from the wall

The mains plug

prior to any internal examination.

Warning:

This apparatus must be earthed.

must

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Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

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Neutral Live Earth

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Blue

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Brown Green-and-yellow

The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the terminals in the plug as follows:

WARNING:

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TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Safety precautions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Notes:

 If a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 3-amp fuse. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must be connected to the E terminal.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in

3. the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, soft, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

12. Protective Attachment Plug — The optional DC operation kit is supplied with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

13. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See accompanying Figure.

16. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through opening.

Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

10.

Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

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Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

18. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A.

The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance; or

The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

19. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING

TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 –"RADIO AND

TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"

) copper. No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) alu-

Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm

minuet, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm

) copper-clad steel or bronze

wire, or larger,as a ground wire.

Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-

off insulators spaced from 4 – 6 feet (1.22 –1.83 m) apart.

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Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house.

Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm/) cop-

per, or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electride is used. See NEC section810-21(j).

Before operation

Safety precautions

Never remove the case. If the internal parts are touched

accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.

Where to install the unit

Do not place the unit near a heat producing equipment

such as a radiator. Avoid direct sunlight.

If a metal object, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the power socket on the rear panel, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families with children,

never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this unit.

Touching the power plug when your hands are wet may result in a serious electric shock.

Do not store or use the unit in a dusty location or in a moist atmosphere. Select a location where air is well ventilated.

Install the unit approx. 10 cm (or 4 inches) away from the wall, for heat dissipation.

Install the unit on a flat, vibration-free rigid table.

Never pull, bend or extend the power cord. This could damage the power cord, resulting in a broken cord or shortcircuit.

The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).

Thank you for purchasing the new R-5000 Communications Receiver. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before placing your receiver in service. This unit has been carefully engineered and manufactured to rigid quality standards, should give you satisfactory and dependable operation for many years.

CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE

SAFETY

1. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

2. 2-1. SPECIFICATIONS 2-2. ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

3. 3-1. INSTALLATION 3-2. CONNECTION OPERATION

4. 4-1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4-2. RECEIVE 4-3. MEMORY 4-4. SCAN 4-5. CLOCK AND TIMER

Caution: Optional accessory installation – The user should not attempt to install the optional accessory beyond that described in the operating instructions. All installtions should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Note: Illustrations show the R-5000 U.S.A. version unless specified in this Instruction Manual.

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5. 5-1. GENERAL INFORMATION 5-2. SERVICE 5-3. CLEANING 5-4. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

6. REFERENCES

7. 7-1. ENJOYING SW RECEPTION 7-2. ANTENNA AND GROUNDING

BLOCK DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ,

8. 8-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM 8-2. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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2. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

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2-1. SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Circuitry

Antenna impedance

Frequency range *1

Intermediate frequency

Mode

Sensitivity

Mode

USB/LSB/CW/FSK

(at 10 dB S + N/N)

(at 1 kHz 30% mod.)

(at 12 dB SINAD)

Model

AM/USB/LSB/ CW/FSK

ANT 1

ANT 2

AM/USB/LSB/

CW/FSK

Frequency range

100 to 150 kHz 150 to 500 kHz

Less than 2.5 µV

Less than 25 µV

U.S.A. version

Less than 1 µV

Less than 10 pV

R-5000

Europe, U.K. and other market versions

Australia version

West Germany version

Double conversion superheterodyne

Triple conversion superheterodyne

50 ohms

50/500 ohms

100 kHz to 30 MHz 108 to 174 MHz

2 to 30 MHz

108 to 174 MHz

150 kHz to

26.2 144 to 146 MHz

1st: 58.1125 MHz, 2nd: 8.83 MHz

1st: 58.1125 MHz, 2nd: 8.83 MHz, 3rd: 455 kHz

AM(A3E)/USB(J3E)/LSB(J3E)/CW(A1 A)/FM(F3E)/FSK(F1 B)

500 kHz to 1.8 MHz

Less than 4 µV

Less than 32V

1.8 to 30 MHz

Less than 0.25 µV

Less than 2

Less than 0.5 µV

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108 to 123 MHz * 1

Less than 0.5

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Less than 4

Less than 1 µV

123 to 174 MHz *1

Less than 0.25 µV

Less than 2 µV

Less than 0.5 pV

MHz

Selectivity

Image ratio

st IF rejection

IF SHIFT variable range

NOTCH filter attenuation

Squelch

sensitivity

Mode

AM/USB/LSB/CW/FSK

Frequency range

100 to 150 kHz

Less than 20 µV

- -

100 kHz to 1.8 MHz

More than 60 dB

100 kHz to 1.8 MHz

More than 60 dB

150 to 500 kHz

Less than 10µV

USB/LSB/CW/FSK

More than 25 dB (500 to 2600 Hz)

500 kHz to

1.8 MHz

Less than 20 pV

1.8 to 30 MHz

More than 80 dB

1.8 to 30 MHz

More than 80 dB

More than ± 0.9 kHz

1.8 to 30 MHz

Less than 2 µV

Less than 0.32 µV

-6 dB

-60 dB

-6 dB

-50 dB

-6 dB

-50 dB

108 to 123 MHz *1

More than 40 dB More than 50 dB

108 to 123 MHz*1

More than 70 dB

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108 to 123 MHz *1

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Less than 10 µV Less than 2 pV

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Less than 1 µV

2.4 kHz

4.4 kHz

6 kHz

20 kHz

12 kHz

25 kHz

123 to 174 MHz *1

123 to 174 MHz*1

More than 80 dB

123 to 174 MHz *1

Less than 0.32 pV

Frequency accuracy

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Less than ± 10 PPM

Frequency stability

EXT. speaker

Output

Output load impedance

Clock

Power requirement *2

Power consumption

Operating temperature

Dimensions. W x H x D

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Weight

Notes:

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*1: The optional VC-20 VHF Converter Unit is required for the VHF reception. *2: The optional DCK-2 DC Operation Kit is required for the DC Operation. Circuit and ratings are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology.

REC jack

Type

Accuracy

120 VAC ± 10%,

60 Hz or

13.8 VDC ±15%

1.5 W across 8 ohms load (10% distortion)

300 mV across 4.7 kΏ load (at 1 mV input with 30% mod. in AM or 3 kHz dev. in FM)

120/220/240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz or

13.8VDC ± 15%

Less than ± 10 PPM

8 ohms min.

Quartz clock

Less than ± 60 seconds/month

40 watts (AC) or 2 A (DC)

–10 to +50°C (+14 to +122°F)

270 x 96 x 270 mm

(279 x 107 x 307 mm)

5.6 kg (12.3 Ibs)

2-2. ACCESSORIES

Unpack your R-5000 carefully and confirm that it is supplied with the following accessories.

AC power cable (U.S.A. and Canada only) AC power cable (Europe only)

AC power cable (Oceania only) AC power cable (U.K. only) AC power cable (Other markets only) Instruction manual

Warranty card

Shipping container: Save the boxes and packing in the event your unit needs to be transported for remote operation, maintenance, or service.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

3-1. INSTALLATION

3-1-1. Bail The receiver can be elevated for operating convenicence.

Caution: Do not use the bail to carry the receiver.

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Power supply

Cautions:

1. The POWER switch must be OFF before you connect or disconnect the power cable.

2. Do not apply AC and DC power sources at the same time.

(A) AC operation

When the R-5000 is to be operated from a fixed loca-

using normal household current you should connect the AC power cable that is supplied with the radio to the AC terminal on the rear panel.

(B)

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DC operation (The optional DCK-2 DC Operation Kit is required for this operation.) The R-5000 can also be operated from a 12 volt automobile battery. Attach the power cable that is supplied with the DCK-2 DC Operation Kit to the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle.

Cautions:

1. The DCK-2 DC Operation Kit, should be installed by qualified service personnel to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment.

2. When charging the battery or when jump starting a dead battery you MUST disconnect the power cable from the back of the radio, or serious damage may result to the

3. The clock and the timer function even if the POWER switch is turned OFF. When the receiver is not in use, unplug the cigarette lighter plug from the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket to prevent the battery from discharging.

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B. Antenna and grounding (A) Antenna Installation of antenna and grounding is important for optimum reception of short-wave, broadcast or amateur radio signals. A good outdoor antenna will provide the best results.

Caution: Protect your Equipment TOR.

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Use a LIGHTNING ARRES-

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VHF ANT connector (Optional VC-20 VHF Converter is required for VHF reception.) When an outdoor antenna is used the antenna feeder should be a coaxial cable equipped with a UHF connector.

Caution: The VC-20 VHF Converter Unit should be installed by qualified service personnel to prevent personal injury or da-

mage to the equipment.

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Note:

 A simple method is to install the wire antenna as high as possible, it must be extended to its full length for good results.

ANT 1: UHF coaxial antenna connector

Use a low impedance antenna. The antenna feeder should be a coaxial cable equipped with a PL-259 connector.

ANT 2: 500-ohm antenna terminal

Connect a high impedance antenna such as a long wire antenna.

50-ohm antenna terminai

Connect a low impedance antenna.

Note:

 To connect both 500-ohm and 50-ohm antenna terminals at the same time may cause the receiving sensitivity worse.

C. External speaker The R-5000 includes a built-in speaker.If you would like to use an external speaker, such as the SP-430, it may be

connected to the EXT SP jack on the rear of the radio. The

speaker may be any good 8 ohm permanent magnet type

speaker.The diameter should be at least 4 inches for

(B) Grounding Making a good earth connection is important for preventing dangers such as electric shock. Bury a commercially available ground rod or copper plate under the ground and connect it to the GND terminal. A thick wire, cut as short as possible, should be used for the connection. To make a good earth connection, connect the GND terminal to a grounded metal water pipe.

Caution: Never use a gas pipe or electrical conduit pipe.

Note: A city water pipe cannot be used as a good earth in some cases.

good audio quality. than the SP-430 it should be equipped with a miniature

phone jack plug. The internal speaker is disabled when the external speaker

plug is inserted into the receptacle.

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If you plan on using a speaker other

A. Headphones Any low-impedance (4 used with the R-5000. Connect the headphones to the front-panel phone jack. The optional HS-5 or HS-6 headphones are best suited for use with the R-5000. Stereo type headphones can also be used.

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16 ohms) headphones may be

B. Tape recorder This terminal may be used for recording broadcasts on tape. Connect it to the LINE IN jack of your tape recorder. The output level at this terminal is constant, regardless on

the AF gain control setting.

3-2-3. Connecting the R-5000 with a transmitter or

transceiver

Ground the REMOTE connector pin (pin 7) to mute the

1. R-5000 audio during transmission.

REMOTE connector

The open-circuit voltage at pin 7 is about +4.8 VDC; the short circuit current is about 0.4 mA DC. Connect the antenna to the R-5000 via the transmitter

or transceiver antenna switching relay. If you are using a receive-only antenna, disconnect it from the R-5000 while transmitting.

Cautions:

Failure to disconnect the antenna from the R-5000 when transmitting on a seperate transmitter/ transceiver will result in damage to the R-5000. Do not apply AC voltage to the REMOTE connector.

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