Kenwood TK-5210 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER

TK-5210

THANK YOU

We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio 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.

NOTICES TO THE USER

◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control.

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

◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only.

SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.

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.

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.

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, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).

KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-MH batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Ni-MH battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).

KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Li-ion batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).

KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.

PRECAUTIONS

• 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 headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off.

• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable.

• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack.

• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.

• When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill, the voice level may become incoherent or distorted. Lightly shake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/ or microphone before operating the transceiver.

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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

• Near explosives or blasting sites.

• In aircrafts.

• In medical institutions or near persons using pacemakers.

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

• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.

• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, 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 expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.

CONTENTS

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

UPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................ 1

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

ATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 2

NSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK ................... 7

NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA ...................................8

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP .............................................. 8

NSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR .................... 9

NSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET ......... 9

GETTING ACQUAINTED .............................................. 10

ISPLAY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ................................ 13

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ..................................... 15

BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 18

WITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................ 18

DJUSTING THE VOLUME .............................................. 19

ELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ..................................... 19

RANSMITTING ....................................................... 20

ECEIVING ........................................................... 22

SCAN .................................................................. 23

EMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ....................................... 23

PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................... 24

CAN REVERT ....................................................... 24

CAN PROGRAMMING (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................... 25

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION........ 26

ELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ........................................ 26

TATUS MESSAGE (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY)........................ 27

SHORT MESSAGES ................................................... 29

ONG MESSAGES .................................................... 29

(CONTENTS CONTINUED…)

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ................. 30

AKING A DTMF CALL (K3 MODELS ONLY) .......................... 30

UTODIAL (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ............................... 31

STUN CODE ......................................................... 31

EMERGENCY CALLS ................................................. 32

SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) ......................... 33

ECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION .................................. 33

ELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ..................................... 33

ELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ...................................... 34

ELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ........... 34

PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................. 34

SIGNALING ............................................................ 35

UIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ....................... 35

PTIONAL SIGNALING ................................................. 36

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 37

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AIN LEVEL .................................................... 37

VOX O

PERATION .................................................... 38

CLOCK (K2 and K3 Models Only) ................................... 39

LOCK ADJUSTMENT .................................................. 39

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................ 40

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................... 49

IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................. 49

ATTERY SAVER ...................................................... 49

OW BATTERY WARNING ............................................. 50

COMPANDER ......................................................... 50

PTT ID ............................................................. 51

USY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ..................................... 51

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.

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PREPARATION

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS

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. If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF), recharging will start again and the battery pack will become overcharged.

◆ Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while charging is taking place.

◆ Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe the water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth before charging.

◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.

◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

■ Charging the Battery Pack

For charging procedures, refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual.

Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion 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.

DANGER

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery! The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to

avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not short-circuit the battery! Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such

as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery! If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is

damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other

heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!

If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by

other means!

If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before use. 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.

• 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

requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an

instrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuited. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or

smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

flame.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery! If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function

is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)! When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical

reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery! The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery

pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash

your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.

• 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 smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire! If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),

immediately remove it from flammable areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame.

• Do not use an abnormal battery! If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different

coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

■ 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 Discharge the battery pack, if possible.

3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25°C/ 77°F) and

dry location.

■ Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack

• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the battery capacity decreases.

• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack degrades.

• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas.

• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is stored in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating appliances.

• When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack. Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte leakage.

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK

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.

2 Lock the safety catch to

prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack.

3 To remove the battery pack,

lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver.

Note:

◆ To lift the battery pack safety catch, use a piece of hardened plastic or metal, such as a screwdriver, that is no more than 6 mm wide and 1 mm thick. It is imperative that you place the implement under only the lip of the safety catch so that you do not damage the release latch.

◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed.

◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F and lower, operating time may be shortened.

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA

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.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm binding screws.

Note: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.

Optional antenna

Belt clip

Binding screws

Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.

INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

1 If you are not using an

optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap over the

Universal

connector cap

universal connector.

2 Secure the cap in place

using the attached screw.

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET

1 Insert the guide of the

speaker/ microphone or headset connector into the groove of the universal connector.

2 Secure the connector in

place using the attached screw.

Note: When not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap over the universal connector.

Optional

speaker/ microphone

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Microphone

MIC

Speaker

There are 3 models available:

K model: Basic model. K2 model: Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad (A, B, <C, and D>). K3 model: Equipped with a display and full keypad.

The above illustration displays the K3 model.

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