JVC KENWOOD 39923120 UHF P25 Transceiver Model: TK-5810-K2 User Manual

JVC KENWOOD Corporation UHF P25 Transceiver Model: TK-5810-K2

Users Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MID POWER VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5710
MID POWER UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5810
HIGH POWER VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5710H
HIGH POWER UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5810H
© B62-1816-30 (K)
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THANK YOU
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile
applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable
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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.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual:
•TK-5710: Mid Power VHF P25 Transceiver
•TK-5810: Mid Power UHF P25 Transceiver
•TK-5710H: High Power VHF P25 Transceiver
•TK-5810H: High Power UHF P25 Transceiver
NOTICES TO THE USER
XGovernment law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
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SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
XEXPLOSIVE 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.
XINJURY 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.
XDYNAMITE 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.
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.
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One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
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instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
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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
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damage.
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• 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.
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and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
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XThe transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
XUse only a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.
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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.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ....................................1
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UPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................................1
PREPARATION ...................................................................................2
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OOLS REQUIRED ................................................................................2
POWER CABLE CONNECTION .................................................................2
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ...............................................................3
GETTING ACQUAINTED.....................................................................4
KCH-14 (BASIC CONTROL PANEL).......................................................4
KCH-14 DISPLAY...............................................................................5
KCH-15 (FULL-FEATURED CONTROL PANEL).........................................6
KCH-15 DISPLAY...............................................................................7
TK-5710/ TK-5810 REAR PANEL .......................................................8
TK-5710H/ TK-5810H REAR PANEL ..................................................8
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ........................................................9
BASIC OPERATIONS........................................................................11
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ............................................................11
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DJUSTING THE VOLUME.....................................................................11
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ELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL .......................................................12
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RANSMITTING...................................................................................12
RECEIVING........................................................................................14
SCAN .................................................................................................15
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EMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT..........................................................15
PRIORITY SCAN .................................................................................16
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CAN REVERT...................................................................................16
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CAN PROGRAMMING .........................................................................17
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION............18
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EY FUNCTIONS ................................................................................18
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ELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ...........................................................19
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TATUS MESSAGE .............................................................................19
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HORT MESSAGES.............................................................................21
LONG MESSAGES ..............................................................................21
GPS REPORT...................................................................................21
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTIE FREQUENCY) CALLS .....................22
MAKING A DTMF CALL .....................................................................22
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UTODIAL.........................................................................................22
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TUN CODE......................................................................................22
TRUNKING CALLS............................................................................23
MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL ...............................................................23
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL ...........................................................23
MAKING A STATUS CALL ....................................................................23
EMERGENCY CALLS ......................................................................24
SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (P25).........................................25
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ECURE (ENCRYPTED)TRANSMISSION...................................................25
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ELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE (FM)..............................................25
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ELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (P25) ..............................................25
DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY..........................................................26
PASSWORD PROTECTION.....................................................................26
SIGNALING........................................................................................27
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ...................................27
OPTION SIGNALING ............................................................................28
CLOCK...............................................................................................29
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT..........................................................................29
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................................................30
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................................35
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IME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .....................................................................35
COMPANDER .....................................................................................35
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IGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR .............................................................35
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)........................................................36
OUT OF RANGE .................................................................................36
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ITE TRUNKING .................................................................................36
CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT ..................................................................36
PTT ID ...........................................................................................36
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT.....................37
VOICE RECORDER..............................................................................37
VOICE GUIDE ....................................................................................38
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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
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immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Item Part Number Quantity
Short plug E37-0733-XX 1
Hex-headed screw with washer N99-2051-XX 1
Instruction manual B62-1816-XX 1
Short plug Hex-headed screw
with washer
2
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
XThe transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
XUse only a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.
XDo not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
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cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the
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compartment, from the passenger compartment.
3Connect 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.
4Coil 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.
PREPARATION
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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.
1Mark 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
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cable connections.
2Connect the antenna and power cable to the transceiver.
3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using
hex-headed screws.
4Mount 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
Microphone
hanger
Short
plug
Fuse
Hex-headed
screw
Ground lead
(commercially available)
* The TK-5710 is shown in the above diagram.
Note: The items above shown in gray are optional accessories.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
KCH-14 (BASIC CONTROL PANEL)
:Power switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately
1 second to switch the transceiver OFF.
@GRP key
Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments.
.GRP key
Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments.
;Display
Refer to page 5.
=Speaker
Internal speaker.
BTX and BUSY indicators
The TX indicator lights red while transmitting. The BUSY indicator lights green
while receiving.
>Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
2VOL (Volume) control
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume level. Rotate counterclockwise to
decrease the volume level.
8CH (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.
 PF 1 ~ PF 5 (Programmable Function) keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}.
GRP
VOL
CH
POWER
TX
BUSY
: @ ; =.
B > 2 8
5
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 the operating zone and channel numbers. Also
displays OST list numbers and various characters depending
on the function being used.
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 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.
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KCH-15 (FULL-FEATURED CONTROL PANEL)
:Power switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press and hold for approximately
1 second to switch the transceiver OFF.
@GRP key
Press to increase the zone number. Also press to increase setting adjustments.
.GRP key
Press to decrease the zone number. Also press to decrease setting adjustments.
;Display
Refer to page 7.
=MON (Monitor) key
Press to activate the Monitor function. Press and hold to turn the squelch off
{page 32}.
BSCN (Scan) key
Press to activate the Scan function {page 25}.
>Programmable Function keys
Press to activate their programmable functions {page 9}.
2TX and BUSY indicators
The TX indicator lights red while transmitting. The BUSY indicator lights green
while receiving.
8Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
 VOL (Volume) control
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume level. Rotate counterclockwise to
decrease the volume level.
 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
TX
VOL
CH
BUSY
SCAN OPT OSTA B CMON
CALL
SP
MON
SCN
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CALL
SP
 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 the operating zone and channel numbers. Also
displays OST list numbers and various characters depending
on the function being used.
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.
SP Appears when the external speaker function is activated.
OPT Appears when the Scrambler or Encryption function is
activated.
AAppears when the AUX A function has been activated.
BAppears when the AUX B function has been activated.
CAppears when the AUX C function has been activated.
OST Appears when using the Operator Selectable Tone function.
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.
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TK-5710/ TK-5810 REAR PANEL
External accessory
connector (D-sub 25 pin)
Power input
connector
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)
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The PF (Programmable Function) keys can be programmed with the functions
listed below. Function descriptions start on page 30. 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 1Mix 
Autodial N/A N/A
AUX A  
AUX B  
AUX C  
Channel Down  
Channel Recall  
Channel Select 2 
Channel Up  
Clock  
Direct Channel 1 ~ 5  
Display Character  
Emergency 3 
External Speaker  
Function  
GPS Position Data  
Home Channel  
Horn Alert  
Individual N/A 
Intercom  
Key Delete N/A 
Key Lock  
LCD Brightness  
Low Transmit Power  
Monitor 
N/A
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Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk P25
Monitor Momentary 
N/A
None  
Operator Selectable Tone Mix N/A
OST Down Mix N/A
OST Up Mix N/A
Playback 1Mix 
Public Address  
Request N/A N/A
Scan  
Scan Delete  
Scan Program  
Scrambler/ Encryption  
Scrambler/ Encryption Code  
Selcall 4Mix N/A
Selcall + Status 4Mix N/A
Send the GPS Data 4Mix N/A
Site Lock N/A N/A
Speaker 1 ~ 2 Mute  
Squelch Level Mix N/A
Squelch Off Mix N/A
Squelch Off Momentary Mix N/A
Status 4Mix
System Search N/A N/A
Tactical Group 
N/A
Talk Around  
Talkgroup Mix N/A
Tone  
VOX  
Zeroize  
Zone Down  
Zone Select 2 
Zone Up  
1Auto Reply Message and Playback are available only if the VGS-1 optional board has been installed.
2Channel Select and Zone Select can be programmed only on the CH control.
3Emergency can be programmed only on the PF 5 key.
4Selcall, Selcall + Status, Send the GPS data, and Status cannot be used when the transmit mode is
set as Conventional P25.
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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.
QTRANSCEIVER PASSWORD
To enter the password:
1Rotate the CH control to select a digit.
2Press the GRP key to accept the entered digit and move to the next
digit.
3Repeat 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.
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• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver
remains locked.
To enter the password using a DTMF keypad:
1Press 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.
2Press the PF 2 or DTMF NH\WRFRQÀUPWKHSDVVZRUG
• 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.
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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
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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.
1Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP and keys and the
CH control.
2Press (or press and hold) the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to
check whether or not the channel is free.
• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.
3Press 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.
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Q 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.
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the busy tone sounds. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to become
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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:
1Press the key programmed as Talkgroup.
2Press 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.
3Press the PF 1 key to accept the group ID/name.
4Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call.
• Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.
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1Press the key programmed as Individual.
2Press 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.
3Press 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”.
4On Trunking channels, to end the call, press the PF 1 key or the keypad #
key.
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RECEIVING
1Select the desired zone and channel using the GRP and keys and the
CH control.
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• If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a call is received.
• 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 27 for details.
Q RECEIVING GROUP CALLS (P25)
When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel and the received
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voice.
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• Readjust the volume as necessary.
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When you receive an individual call on a Conventional channel, a ringing tone
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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
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To receive the call, press the PTT switch. To deny the call, press and hold the
PF 1 key or the keypad # key. After receiving the call, you can respond to the
call by pressing and holding the PTT switch and speaking into the microphone
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PF 1 key or the keypad # key to end the call.
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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.
• The (KCH-14) or
SCAN
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• The channel add indicator (KCH-14: / KCH-15: ) will
appear on the display when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence.
• The channels included in the scan list are scanned.
• When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses on that channel. The transceiver
will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present. When the signal
“drops out”, the transceiver will remain on the channel momentarily before Scan
resumes. This delay time is programmed by your dealer. If a signal is received during
the delay time, the transceiver will remain on the same channel.
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
Note:
XIf the currently selected channel is not added to the scanning sequence, Scan will not function
when pressing the key programmed as Scan. Be sure that the selected channel is added to
the scanning sequence before operating Scan.
XIn order for Scan to function, there must be at least 2 channels added to the scanning
sequence. If there are less channels than this, Scan will not operate.
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
If a key is programmed with the Scan Delete function, each channel can be
locked out of the scan sequence manually.
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sequence by selecting them and pressing the Scan Delete key.
• The channel add indicator (KCH-14: / KCH-15: ) no
longer appears on the display for that channel.
• The channel is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and restarted, the
channels will reset and the channel will again be in the scanning sequence.
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PRIORITY SCAN
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 precedence over
Priority channel 2. So, if a call is received on Priority channel 1 while a call is
already on Priority channel 2, the transceiver will automatically change to Priority
channel 1.
• “P1” appears on the sub-display when the displayed channel is Priority channel 1, “P2”
appears when the displayed channel is Priority channel 2, and “PP” appears when the
displayed channel is both Priority channel 1 and Priority channel 2.
SCAN REVERT
The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch
to transmit during Scan. Your dealer can program 1 of 6 types of Scan Revert
channels on your transceiver:
•Selected: The last zone and channel selected are assigned as the new revert zone and
channel.
•Selected + Talkback: If the zone and channel have been changed during Scan, the
newly selected zone and channel are assigned as the new revert zone and channel.
The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel.
•Priority 1: If your dealer has programmed a Priority 1 channel, this channel is the
revert zone and channel.
•Priority 1 + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a Priority 1 channel, this channel
is the revert zone and channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive
channel.
•Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed a Priority 2 channel, this channel is the
revert zone and channel.
•Priority 2 + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a Priority 2 channel, this channel
is the revert zone and channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive
channel.
•Last Called: The last channel on which you made a call is assigned as the new revert
channel.
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SCAN PROGRAMMING
Note: Scan programming is only available when using Conventional operation.
Using the key programmed as Scan Program, you are able to reprogram your
scan list.
1Press the key programmed as Scan Program.
• The (KCH-14 ) or
SCAN
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display and blinks.
2Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the zone
and channel you will add to or remove from the Scan list.
• Press the PF 4 key to toggle between Zone Select and Channel Select.
3Press the PF 2 key to add or remove the selected zone or channel to/ from the
scan list.
• The channel add indicator (KCH-14: / KCH-15: ) will
appear on the display when the selected channel is added to the scan sequence.
If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer, you
are able to reprogram the Priority mode as well.
1Press the key programmed as Scan Program.
• The (KCH-14) or
SCAN
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display and blinks.
2Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the zone
and channel you will add to or remove from the Scan list.
• Press the PF 4 key (the forth key from the left, after the CH control) to toggle
between Zone Select and Channel Select.
3Press the PF 3 key.
4Press the PF 4 key to toggle the selected channel between Priority mode and
Normal mode.
• “P1”, “P2”, or “PP” appears on the sub-display when Priority mode is
selected.
5Press the PF 3 key again to set the new channel setting.
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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
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 Conventional FM Operation.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Key Function
Selcall or Selcall + Status Press to change the transceiver mode as shown in
the diagram below.
CH control Rotate to select an ID from the pre-programmed ID
list or Status list.
PTT switch or PF 4 key Press to initiate a call.
Keypad 0 ~ 9 Use the DTMF keypad to enter Selcall or Status
numbers.
PF 3 or DTMF # key When dialing a number manually, press to delete a
character or press and hold to delete all characters
PF 2 or DTMF key
Press to exit Selcall or Status mode. Press and
hold to toggle between list selection and manual
entry (if enabled). In Stack mode, press to toggle
the display between ID/message, receive channel,
and time stamp, or to delete the selection.
PF 1 key Press to exit Selcall or Status mode.
1Depending on how your dealer programmed the transceiver, Selcall mode may be skipped or the
transceiver may exit Selcall mode automatically (as shown by the dash arrow).
2After entering Selcall mode by pressing the Selcall + Status key, you can enter Status mode by
pressing the PF2 key.
Selcall Mode
1
Status Mode
2
Stack Mode
New Message
Display Mode
Normal Operating Mode
Press PF2
Press Selcall or Selcall Status
or receive a Selcall
Receive a
new message
Press
any key
Hold Selcall,Status
or Selcall Status
Press PF1 or #
Press
PF1 or #
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SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.
QTRANSMITTING
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall
mode.
3Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the ID of
the station you want to call.
• Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad.
4Press the microphone PTT switch and begin your conversation.
• Alternatively, you can press the PF 4 key to page the selected station, rather
than making a voice call.
Q RECEIVING
An alert tone will sound, the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall mode,
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To respond to the call, press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the
microphone.
Q 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.
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• Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units (Broadcast call).
Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.
STATUS MESSAGE
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your
talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status
messages range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).
A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the Stack memory of your
transceiver. These saved messages can be reviewed after reception. Depending
on your dealer settings, when the Stack memory is full, either the oldest message
will be erased when a new message is received or the new message will not be
stored in the Stack memory.
• The (KCH-14) or (KCH-15) icon appears when a message is
stored in the Stack memory.
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QTRANSMITTING
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode or
Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode.
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cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue.
3In Selcall mode, press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to
select the ID of the station you want to call.
• Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad.
4Press the PF 2 key, to enter Status mode.
5Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the
status ID you want to transmit.
• Alternatively, you can enter a station ID using a DTMF keypad.
6Press the microphone PTT switch or the PF 4 key to initiate the Status call.
• “<COMPLETE>” is displayed when the call has been successfully transmitted.
Q RECEIVING
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ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received.
Press any key to return to normal operation.
Q REVIEWING MESSAGES IN THE STACK MEMORY
1Press 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.
2Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the
desired message.
3Press the PF 1 key to return to normal operation.
• To delete the selected message, press the PF 3 or DTMF #NH\7RFRQÀUPWKH
deletion, press the PF 2 or DTMF key.
• To delete all messages, press and hold the PF 3 or DTMF # key for 1 second.
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SHORT MESSAGES
To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your
dealer for details.
• Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.
• Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are
stored in the same stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short
messages can be stored in the stack memory.
LONG MESSAGES
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the transceiver to a PC.
Ask your dealer for details.
• Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters.
GPS REPORT
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onto the transceiver. GPS data can be transmitted using 1 of 5 methods: auto
transmission, upon request, manual transmission, upon pressing/releasing the
PTT switch, and during emergency mode. Ask your dealer for details.
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DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS
Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation.
MAKING A DTMF CALL
Q MANUAL DIALING
Note: To make a DTMF call using manual dialing, you must use an optional microphone with a
DTMF keypad.
1Press and hold the microphone PTT switch.
2Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.
• If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete
number has not been sent.
QKEYPAD AUTO PTT
If your dealer has activated the Keypad Auto PTT function, simply press the
keys on the keypad to make the call.
• The DTMF code will be sent automatically when you press a key.
QSTORE & SEND
1Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.
• The digits appear on the display as you enter them.
• You can enter up to 31 digits before transmitting.
2After entering the complete number, press the microphone PTT switch to
transmit.
Note: If you switch the power OFF before transmitting the number, the number will be cleared.
AUTODIAL
Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed
onto your transceiver.
1Press the key programmed as Autodial.
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2Press the GRP and keys, rotate the CH control, or enter the
appropriate DTMF number (01 ~ 32) to select your desired Autodial list
number.
3Press the microphone PTT switch or the PF 4 key to make the call.
STUN CODE
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver
receives a call containing a stun code, either transmit mode will be disabled,
or both receive mode and transmit mode will be disabled. The stun code is
cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.
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TRUNKING CALLS
MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL
Q MANUAL DIALING
1Press the key programmed as Autodial.
• The last called unit appears on the display.
• Press the PF 2 key to switch the display between the unit name and the list
number.
2Press and hold the PF 2 key to enter Store & Send mode.
3Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.
• Alternatively, you can select a digit by rotating the CH control, and then set the
selected digits by pressing the GRP key. Repeat this process to enter the
entire number.
4Press the PTT switch to make the call.
• Alternatively, you can press the PF 4 key to page the selected unit, rather than
making a call.
QSELECTING A NUMBER FROM THE LIST
1Press the key programmed as Autodial.
• The last called unit appears on the display.
• Press the PF 2 key to switch the display between the unit name and the list
number.
2Rotate the CH control to select your desired list number.
3Press the PTT switch to make the call.
• Alternatively, you can press the PF 4 key to page the selected unit, rather than
making a call.
RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL
1When a call is received, a ringing tone will sound and “PHONE CALL” will
appear on the display.
2Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive.
• Only one person can speak at a time.
MAKING A STATUS CALL
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as Status to enter status mode.
3Rotate the CH control to select the status ID you want to transmit.
4Press the PTT switch or the PF 4 key to initiate the Status call.
• After the status call has been successfully received by the called unit, “COMPLETE”
appears on the display.
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EMERGENCY CALLS
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can
make emergency calls.
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CH control).
1Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.
• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time
you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
• When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the
Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up
by your dealer. Transmit periods are also set by your dealer.
2To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.
• If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode
will automatically end and the transceiver will return to the channel that was in use
before Emergency mode was entered.
Note:
XYour dealer can set a beginning of transmit and end of transmit tone for the transceiver.
XYour dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal or mute the
speaker during Emergency operation.
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SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (P25)
Note:
XThe Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. Additionally, the
Voice Scrambler board must be installed before this function can be activated.
XAsk your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler board and the Encryption DES/AES
settings.
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION
Press the key programmed as Scrambler/Encryption to switch the transceiver
to secure (encrypted) transmission.
• The (KCH-14) or
OPT
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• Pressing the microphone PTT switch after the Scrambler or Encryption function has
been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.
• Each group member must activate their respective Scrambler/ Encryption functions to
descramble the received signals.
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE (FM)
1Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption Code or press and
hold the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, to enter
Code Selection mode.
2Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to increase or
decrease the Scrambler code.
• There are 16 available Scrambler codes (1 ~ 16).
• Each group member must use the same code in order for the transceivers to
descramble the received signals.
3Press the PF 1,PF 2, or PF 3 key to exit Code Selection mode.
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (P25)
1Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption Code or press and
hold the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, to enter
Key Selection mode.
2Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the new
Encryption key.
• There are 16 available Encryption keys (1 ~ 16).
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the transceivers to descramble the received signals.
3Press the PF 1,PF 2, or PF 3 key to exit Key Selection mode.
Note: To return the transceiver to the default programmed Encryption key, select “PRESET”.
However, if you delete the Encryption key {page 26}, it will not be recovered.
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DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY
1Press the key programmed as Key Delete to enter Encryption Key Delete
mode.
2Select the current Encryption key using the GRP and keys or the CH
control .
3Press the PF 3 key to delete the Encryption key.
4Press the PF 1 or PF 2 key to exit Encryption Key Delete mode.
Note: To delete all Encryption keys (when more than one key has been set up), select “ALL”.
PASSWORD PROTECTION
If the transceiver is password protected, entering an incorrect password
successively 15 times will automatically delete all the Encryption keys.
• Turning the transceiver power OFF and the ON again will not reset the number of
attempts for entering an incorrect password.
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SIGNALING
Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation.
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (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.
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open
when a call containing a matching tone or code is received. Likewise, signals that
you transmit will only be heard by parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches your
transceiver.
If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the same channel you are
using, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call. Although it may seem
like you have your own private channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can
still hear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
Q OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)
If a key has been programmed with Operator Selectable Tone, you can
reprogram the QT tone or DQT code on each of your channels.
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press and hold the key programmed as Operator Selectable Tone for
1 second.
• The (KCH-14) or
OST
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display when this
function is activated.
3Press the GRP and keys, rotate the CH control, or enter the list
number directly using a DTMF keypad to select your desired tone or code
from 1 to 40.
4Press the PF 1 or DTMF key to exit OST Selection mode.
• OST is activated after selecting a list number and exiting OST Selection mode.
After selecting and setting up your desired tone or code, press the Operator
Selectable Tone key to toggle the OST function ON and OFF.
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OPTIONAL SIGNALING
Your dealer may also program several types of option signaling for your
transceiver channels.
Q2-TONE SIGNALING
2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call
containing matching 2 tones.
Q DTMF SIGNALING
DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call
containing a matching DTMF code.
Refer to “DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS” on page 22.
QFLEETSYNC SIGNALING
Refer to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 19.
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CLOCK
If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time with its built-
in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is
turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key
programmed as Clock.
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
To set the time:
1With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PF 4 key while turning the
transceiver power ON.
• The current time setting appears.
2Rotate the CH control or press the GRP and keys to increase or
decrease the year setting.
3Press the PF 2 key (the second key from the left, after the CH control) to set
the year.
• The transceiver cycles to the month setting.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day, hour, and minute.
5Press the PF 2 key to return to the year setting, after setting the minute.
6Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return to normal
operation.
KCH-14 Display:
KCH-15 Display:
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Your transceiver operations vary according to the functions that your dealer
has programmed onto the transceiver keys. Following is brief overview of the
programmable functions. Refer to those functions which have been programmed
onto your transceiver.
• 2-tone
Press this key to display the list of 2-tone codes that has been pre-stored in
your transceiver memory. While viewing the 2-tone list, press the GRP
and keys or rotate the CH control to select your desired code, then press
the PTT switch to make the call.
• Auto Reply Message
Refer to “AUTO REPLY MESSAGE” on page 38.
• Autodial
Refer to “AUTODIAL” on page 22.
• AUX A
Press this key to activate the Auxiliary A port on the transceiver. When
activated, the (KCH-14) or
A
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• AUX B
Press this key to activate the Auxiliary B port on the transceiver. When
activated, the (KCH-14) or
B
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• AUX C
Press this key to activate the Auxiliary C port on the transceiver. When
activated, the (KCH-14) or
C
(KCH-15) icon appears on the
display.
• Channel Down
Press this key to decrease the channel number {page 12}.
• Channel Recall
Press this key during Scan to return to the last called zone and channel.
• Channel Select
Using the CH control, turn clockwise to increase the channel number and
counterclockwise to decrease the channel number {page 12}.
• Channel Up
Press this key to increase the channel number {page 12}.
• Clock
Refer to “CLOCK” on page 29.
• Direct Channel 1 ~ 5
Press 1 of these 5 keys to jump to a frequently used zone and channel (pre-
programmed by your dealer). If activated by your dealer, you can set your own
Direct Channels by selecting your desired zone and channel, then pressing
and holding the Direct Channel 1 ~ Direct Channel 5 key for 3 seconds.
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• Display Character
Press this key to switch the display between the zone and channel number
and the zone and channel name (if names have been programmed).
• Emergency
Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” on page 24.
• External Speaker
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an optional external speaker. When using an external speaker, the
(KCH-14) or
SP
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
• Function
Press this key, then press a programmable key to activate its secondary
function.
• GPS Position Display
Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to display your location
data.
• Home Channel
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.
• Horn Alert
Press this key to toggle the Horn Alert function ON and OFF. “HORN ALERT”
appears on the display when Horn Alert is activated. When a call is received
that has a correct DTMF code or 2-tone signaling, Horn Alert causes the
vehicle horn or some other external alert to sound.
• Individual
Refer to “MAKING INDIVIDUAL CALLS” on page 13.
• Intercom
Press this key to toggle the Intercom function ON and OFF. “INTERCOM”
appears on the display when Intercom is activated. To use the Intercom
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system. When making a call, your voice will be transmitted over the speaker
system.
• Key Delete
Refer to “DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY” on page 26.
• Key Lock
Press and hold this key for 1 second to lock the transceiver keys. Press
and hold the Key Lock key again to unlock the keys. The PTT switch and
CH control will still function normally, and the following functions can still be
operated: Emergency, LCD Brightness, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch
Off, Squelch Off Momentary, and Function.
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• LCD Brightness
Press this key to change the brightness level of the LCD. Each time this key is
pressed, the brightness levels cycle as follows:
High Mid Low Off
• Low Transmit Power
When using a channel programmed with high power, press this key to change
the output power to low. Press the Low Transmit Power key again to return
to high power.
• Monitor
Press this key to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen to all calls that are
received on the channel. While monitor is activated, the (KCH-14) or
MON
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display. Press the Monitor key again to
turn the transceiver signaling back on.
• Monitor Momentary
Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver signaling off.
Releasing this key turns the transceiver signaling back on. While monitor is
activated, the (KCH-14) or
MON
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display
and you can listen to all calls that are received on the channel.
• None
No function has been programmed on the key.
• Operator Selectable Tone
Refer to “QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)” on page 27 for details.
• OST Down
Press this key to decrease the Operator Selectable Tone number of your
selected channel.
• OST Up
Press this key to increase the Operator Selectable Tone number of your
selected channel.
• Playback
Refer to “VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT” on page 37.
• Public Address
Press this key to toggle the Public Address function ON and OFF. “PUBLIC
ADRS” appears on the display when Public Address is activated. To use the
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from the external speaker.
• Request
Press this key to send a request to the dispatcher to join the talkgroup set up
by the dispatcher. While using the dynamic group, “Dyn. Regroup” appears on
the display.
• Scan
Refer to “SCAN” on page 15.
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• Scan Delete
Refer to “TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT” on page 15.
• Scan Program
Refer to “SCAN PROGRAMMING” on page 17.
• Scrambler/ Encryption
Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)” on page 25.
• Scrambler/ Encryption Code
Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)” on page 25.
• Selcall
Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on
page 18.
• Selcall + Status
Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on
page 18.
• Send the GPS data
Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to send your positioning
data to the base station.
• Site Lock
Press this key to lock the current site. “SITE LOCK” appears on the display
and the transceiver cannot search for alternate sites. Press and hold the Site
Lock key for 2 seconds to unlock the transceiver to allow roaming again.
• Speaker 1 – 2 Mute
Press this key to mute the secondary speaker when using a dual-head system.
The Head 1 speaker will mute when pressing this key from the Head 2 unit,
and the Head 2 speaker will mute when pressing this key from the Head 1 unit.
• Squelch Level
Press this key to adjust the transceiver squelch level. When adjusting the
squelch level, use the the GRP and keys or the CH control to increase
and decrease the squelch level from 0 (open) to 9 (tight). The default setting
is 5.
• Squelch Off
Press this key to turn the transceiver squelch off, to better hear weak signals
on the channel. While squelch is off, the (KCH-14) or
MON
(KCH-15)
icon appears on the display. Press the Squelch Off key again to turn the
transceiver squelch back on.
• Squelch Off Momentary
Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver squelch off.
Releasing this key turns the transceiver squelch back on. While squelch is off,
the (KCH-14) or
MON
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display and you can
better hear weak signals on the channel.
• Status
Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on page
18 and “Making a Status Call” on page 23.
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• System Search
Press this key to view the current Trunking site. With the site displayed, press
the System Search key again to enter Search mode. “SEARCH” appears on
the display and the transceiver begins searching for a new site. When a site is
found, searching ends and the transceivver switches to the new site.
• Tactical Group
Press and hold this key for 1 second to register the selected channel as a
Tactical Group channel. Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to register all
channels within the current zone as Tactical Group channels.
• Talk Around
Press this key to toggle Talk Around ON and OFF. When activated, “TA”
appears on the sub-display. Talk Around redirects the transceiver signals
directly to other party members rather than relaying the signals through a
repeater.
• Talkgroup
Refer to “MAKING GROUP CALLS” on page 12.
• Tone
Press this key to toggle the transceiver audible tones ON and OFF.
• Zeroize
Press and hold this key for the pre-programmed zeroize delay time, to delete
the Encryption key.
• Zone Down
Press this key to decrease the zone number {page 12}.
• Zone Select
Using the CH control, turn clockwise to increase the zone number and
counterclockwise to decrease the zone number {page 12}.
• Zone Up
Press this key to increase the zone number {page 12}.
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any
additional operation on your part.
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an
extended period of time.
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed
time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop
the tone, release the microphone PTT switch. Your dealer can program the TOT
time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes.
If programmed by your dealer, a pre-alert tone will sound before the timer expires.
Also, if programmed by your dealer, you may have to wait for a short duration
before you can continue to transmit. If you press the microphone PTT switch
before the timer has been reset, an alert tone will sound and the transceiver will
not enter transmit mode.
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received signals.
Strong signal
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Weak signal
Very weak signal
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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 compander to operate.
This background feature allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noise
and interference. This feature is not used on digital channels, as they are not
susceptible to noise and interference.
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BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)
If set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit on a conventional channel
if it is already in use. Under these circumstances, use a different channel or wait
until the channel becomes free.
However, if BCL Override has also been programmed, you can transmit overtop
of the current signal:
1Press and hold the microphone PTT switch.
• If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.
2Release the microphone PTT switch, then press and hold the microphone PTT
switch again within half a second.
3Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.
OUT OF RANGE
On Trunking channels, if set up by your dealer, the transceiver will indicate when it
is out of range. When it can no longer communicate with any site, an out of range
tone sounds and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display.
SITE TRUNKING
On Trunking channels, if set up by your dealer, the transceiver will indicate a
network condition on the registered site. When the transceiver receives a network
disabled message, “SITE TRUNK” appears on the display.
CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT
On Trunking channels, the transceiver must search for a control channel. While
searching for a control channel, no signals can be received. The search begins
automatically when you change to a Trunking channel.
PTT ID
PTT ID is a unique transceiver ID code which is sent each time the microphone
PTT switch is pressed.
Note: PTT ID can be made only in FM Operation.
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press the
microphone PTT switch.
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you release the
microphone PTT switch.
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press and release the
microphone PTT switch.
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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.
VOICE RECORDER
The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your
conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos. You can also
prepare automated message responses to received calls.
The voice recorder can store a combined maximum of 300 seconds (5 minutes) of
recordings in blocks of up to 30 seconds each.
QAUTO RECORDING
If activated, the auto recording will continuously record all transmitted and
received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording,
so all transmitted and received signals are simultaneously recorded and
erased, leaving only the last 30 seconds of recording in memory.
• The auto recording indicator (KCH-14: / KCH-15: )
appears when this function is activated.
Q VOICE MEMOS
To record a voice memo, for later playback:
1Press and hold the key programmed as Playback for 1 second.
• The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin counting
down.
2Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.
• Pressing the microphone PTT switch at this time will transmit your message as
well as record it. Do not press the microphone PTT switch if you do not want to
transmit your message.
3Press the PF 2,PF 4, or DTMF key to end the recording at any time and
store it into the transceiver memory.
• Press the PF 1 key to cancel the recording at any time. The recording is not
stored to memory in this case.
• If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically and store the voice
memo to memory.
• “WRITING” appears on the display while the recording is being stored to
memory.
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QAUTO REPLY MESSAGE
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while
using FleetSync):
1Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply
Message mode.
2When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for
3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller,
and “GREETING” appears on the display.
• If you are available to receive the call, press any key to disable the auto
response.
• If there is a channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not
available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the caller. The caller can then
leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and
listen to. When a message is stored on your transceiver, “Msg Rcvd” appears on
the display.
• If there is no channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not
available.” will be sent to the caller and “MEMORY FULL” appears on the display.
Q PLAYBACK
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:
1Press 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 memory channel with the
time of the recording will appear. To store the conversation record in the next
available memory channel, press the PF 4 key. To skip to the stored memory
channels, press the PF 2 or DTMF key. To skip back 5 seconds, press the
GRP key. To skip ahead 5 seconds, press the GRP key.
2Rotate the CH control or press the GRP and keys to select the
memory channel you want to play back.
• “RM” represents automated reply messages.
• “AR” represents conversation records.
• “VM” represents voice memos.
3The transceiver will announce the channel, then the recording will
automatically play back.
• When the entire recording has been played, “END OF MSG” (end of message) is
displayed.
• To delete the selected recording, press the PF 3 or DTMF # key. To clear all
the recorded data, press and hold the PF 3 or DTMF #NH\$FRQÀUPDWLRQ
message will appear on the display. Press the PF 2 or DTMF key to delete the
recording(s) or the PF 3 or DTMF # key to cancel.
VOICE GUIDE
When changing the zone and/or channel, an audio voice will announce the new
zone and channel number. Additionally, when changing a function setting, an
audio voice will announce the new setting. (Voice announcements vary by dealer
setting.)
MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
• Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna.
• Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 120 cm (4 feet), 50% duty Cycle.
• Antenna Gain: 0dBd referenced to a dipole.
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human
exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Act) limits.
• Antenna Mounting: The antenna supplied by the manufacturer or radio dealer must not be
mounted at a location such that during radio transmission, any person or persons can
come closer than the above indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna, i.e. 120 cm
(4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle.
• To comply with current FCC RF Exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or
exceeding the minimum safe distance shown above, and in accordance with the
requirements of the antenna manufacturer or supplier.
• Vehicle installation: The antenna can be mounted at the center of a vehicle metal roof or
trunk lid, if the minimum safe distance is observed.
• Base Station Installation: The antenna should be fixed-mounted on an outdoor permanent
structure. RF Exposure compliance must be addressed at the time of installation.
Antenna substitution: Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended
by the manufacturer or radio dealer.
You may be exposing person or persons to excess radio frequency radiation. You may
contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions.
Maintain a separation distance from the antenna to person(s) of at least
120 cm (4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle.
“This transmitter is authorized to operate with a maximum duty factor of 50%, in typical
push-to-talk mode, for satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements.”
You, as the qualified end-user of this radio device must control the exposure conditions of
bystanders to ensure the minimum separation distance (above) is maintained between the
antenna and nearby persons for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. The operation of this
transmitter must satisfy the requirements of Occupational/Controlled Exposure
Environment, for work-related use, transmit only when person(s) are at least the minimum
distance from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Transmit only when
people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away
from the antenna/vehicle

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