Kenwood USA 468800 PORTABLE LMR RADIO User Manual USERS MANUAL

Kenwood USA Corporation PORTABLE LMR RADIO USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER

TK-5210

UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER

TK-5310

700/800MHz P25 TRANSCEIVER

TK-5410

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your land

mobile radio applications.

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual:

• TK-5210 (K/K2/K3/K7): VHF P25 Transceiver

• TK-5310 (K/K2/K3/K4/K5/K6/K7): UHF P25 Transceiver

• TK-5410 (K2/K3): 700/800MHz P25 Transceiver

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.

Terminal Descriptions

Universal connector

It is possible to use a resin-based cover for the Universal connector.

No. Name Description Specification I/O

1 SSW Ext/Int Speaker Switch Input Hi: INT, Low: EXT I

2 SP+ BTL Output + for External Speaker Standard load 8 ΩO

3 SP- BTL Output – for External Speaker Standard load 8 ΩO

4 MSW Ext/Int MIC Switch Input Hi: INT, Low: EXT I

5 EMC External MIC Input Impedance: 1.8 kΩI

6 ME External MIC GND – –

7 PTT External PTT Input Low: PTT ON I

8 PF Programable Function Key Input Input voltage: 0 V - 3.3 V I

9 OPT Aux I/O Port (for EXT Option) I: 0 V - 3.3 V

O: Standard load 25 kΩI/O

10 E GND GND −

11 5V 5V 5V power supply output

Max output current: 140 mA O

12 TXD Serial Data Output Baud rate: 115200 bps max O

13 RXD Serial Data Input Baud rate: 115200 bps max I

14 NC Not used – –

Antenna Terminal

50 Ω impedance

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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.

• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional

accessories.

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• Near explosives or blasting sites.

• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the

instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)

• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of

radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.

• Near persons wearing pacemakers.

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations,

unless the model is specifically qualified for such use

(Intrinsically Safe such as approved by Factory Mutual, CSA):

• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,

metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

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

• 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.

• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal

objects, as they may short the battery terminals.

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CONTENTS

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .........................................................1

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

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS ....................................................2

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

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA ............................................8

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

INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR............................9

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

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

DISPLAY (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) ................................... 13

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

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

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ................................................. 18

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ....................................................... 19

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL .............................................. 19

TRANSMITTING ................................................................ 20

RECEIVING .................................................................... 22

SCAN ............................................................................. 24

TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ................................................ 24

PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................... 25

SCAN REVERT ................................................................. 25

SCAN PROGRAMMING (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

<TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY> ................................................ 26

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

<TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY> ................................................... 28

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ................................................. 28

STATUS MESSAGE (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) .......................... 29

SHORT MESSAGES............................................................. 31

LONG MESSAGES .............................................................. 31

GPS REPORT ................................................................. 31

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ......................... 32

MAKING A DTMF CALL ....................................................... 32

AUTODIAL (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) ................................. 33

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STUN CODE <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY> .................................... 33

TRUNKING CALLS .............................................................. 34

MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL ................................................... 34

RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL ................................................. 35

MAKING A STATUS CALL ....................................................... 35

EMERGENCY CALLS ........................................................... 36

SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY>/ ENCRYPTION (P25) ... 37

SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION .......................................... 37

SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE .............................................. 37

SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ............................................... 38

DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) ............ 38

PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) ................... 38

SIGNALING ...................................................................... 39

QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)................................ 39

OPTIONAL SIGNALING <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY> ........................... 40

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) .................................. 41

VOX GAIN LEVEL ............................................................. 41

VOX OPERATION .............................................................. 42

CLOCK (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)................................... 43

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ........................................................... 43

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..................................................... 44

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ................................................. 51

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ...................................................... 51

BATTERY SAVER ............................................................... 51

LOW BATTERY WARNING ...................................................... 52

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) .............. 52

COMPANDER .................................................................. 53

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) .............................................. 53

OUT OF RANGE ................................................................ 53

SITE TRUNKING ............................................................... 54

CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT ...................................................... 54

VOICE ANNUNCIATION .......................................................... 54

PTT ID ...................................................................... 54

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ....................... 55

VOICE RECORDER (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY) .......................... 55

VOICE GUIDE .................................................................. 56

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your

KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or

the factory.

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you

identify the items listed in the following table before discarding

the packing material. If any items are missing or have

been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier

immediately.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Screws for belt clip (3 x 8 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Universal connector cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Dressing screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Packing (preassembled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Quick reference card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Belt clip + screws Universal connector cap

+ Dressing screw

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 battery pack:

The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent.

Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or

extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the

battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!

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 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.

DANGER

• 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-circuit.

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.

DANGER

• 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.

• 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.

DANGER

■ 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.

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.

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.

Optional

antenna

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.

Binding screws

Belt clip

Do not use glue which is designed

to prevent screw loosening when

installing the belt clip, as it may

cause damage to the transceiver.

Acrylic ester, which is contained

in these glues, may crack the

transceiver’s back panel.

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.

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.

2 Secure the cap in place using

the dressing screw.

Universal

connector cap

Dressing

screw

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET

Optional

Speaker/ Microphone

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.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

MIC

Microphone Speaker

There are 3 model types available:

K/K4 models: Basic models.

K2/K5/K7 models:

Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad (A, B, <C, and D>).

K3/K6 models: Equipped with a display and full keypad.

The above illustration displays the K3/K6 models.

q Power switch/ Volume control

Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate to

adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch the

transceiver OFF.

w Selector knob

Rotate this control to activate its programmable function

{page 15}. The default setting is Channel Select.

e Concentric switch

Rotate this switch to activate one of its programmable

functions {page 15}.

r Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator

Lights red while transmitting, green while receiving (on

Conventional channels only), and orange when receiving

an encoded call (i.e. 2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.). Flashes

red when the battery power is low while transmitting.

Replace or recharge the battery pack when the battery

power is low.

Note: This indicator can be disabled by your dealer.

t Lever switch

Switch the toggle position to activate its programmable

function {page 15}. The O position turns the function ON.

The ● position turns the function OFF.

y Auxiliary (orange) key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.

u Safety catch

Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release

latch and removing the battery pack {page 7}.

i Release latch

Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery

pack {page 7}.

o Side 1 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.

!0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch

Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone

to call a station.

!1 Side 2 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. Acts

as an Up key for certain transceiver settings.

!2 Side 3 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. Acts

as a Down key for certain transceiver settings.

!3 Display (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

Refer to the display on page 13.

!4 A key (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. The

programmed name appears on the bottom of the display.

!5 B key (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. The

programmed name appears on the bottom of the display.

!6 <C key (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. The

programmed name appears on the bottom of the display.

Also acts as a Down key for certain transceiver settings.

!7 D> key (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}. The

programmed name appears on the bottom of the display.

Also acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings.

!8 Keypad (K3/K6 models only)

Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones. The

keypad keys can also be programmed with secondary

functions {page 15} if a programmable function keys is

programmed as Function.

!9 Universal connector

Connect the (optional) speaker/ microphone here.

Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.

DISPLAY (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

Indicator Description

The number of bars indicates the strength of

incoming signals. The antenna plus 3 bars

represents a strong signal while only the antenna

represents a weak signal. No antenna means

no signal is present. On Trunking channels, the

antenna indicator flashes while searching for a

control channel.

Appears when the current zone (left icon) or

channel (right icon) is added to the scanning

sequence.

Appears when you are using Scan mode.

Appears when the current channel is programmed

as a Priority channel. “P1” represents Priority

channel 1. “P2” represents Priority channel 2.

“PP” represents priority channels 1 and 2.

Appears when low transmit power is selected. “HI”

appears when using high transmit power.

Appears when the key lock function is activated.

Appears when there is a message stored in

the transceiver memory. Flashes when a new

message has arrived.

Displays the current battery power status.

Indicator Description

Displays various characters depending on dealer

settings.

Appears when the VOX function is activated.

Appears when the Talk Around function is

activated.

Appears when the internal compander function is

active.

Appears when the Operator Selectable Tone

function is activated.

Appears when you have entered a Tactical Group

zone.

Appears when the Monitor or Squelch Off function

is activated.

Appears when the Scrambler/ Encryption function

is activated.

Appears when the vibrator function is activated.

Appears when the auxiliary function is activated.

Appears when the Auto Recording function on the

VGS-1 option is activated.

Displays the operating zone and channel number

or channel name. Also displays various text

messages depending on the function being used.

Displays the functions of the A, B, <C, and D>

keys. Abbreviated function names appear by the

full function names in the descriptions starting on

page 44. Additionally, the following key functions

are available: ▲ (up), ▼ (down), SET (set),

DEL (delete), ESC (escape), CAN (cancel),

BAK (back), YES (yes), NO (no), MNU (to menu),

and TOP (to top of display).

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Refer to the following tables to determine which functions are

available for appropriate channels. Function descriptions start

on page 44. Please contact your dealer for further details on

these functions.

Con FM: Channels set up for Conventional FM Operation

Con P25: Channels set up for Conventional P25 Operation

Trunk 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 1,2 ✓Mix N/A

Autodial 2✓Mix ✓

AUX ✓✓✓

Battery Status ✓✓✓

Call Response Mix ✓N/A

Channel Down ✓✓✓

Channel Recall ✓✓✓

Channel Select 3✓✓✓

Channel Up ✓✓✓

Clock 2✓✓✓

Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 ✓✓✓

Display Character 2✓✓✓

Emergency 4✓✓✓

External Speaker ✓✓✓

Function ✓✓✓

GPS Position Display ✓✓✓

Home Channel ✓✓✓

Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk

P25

Individual 2Mix ✓✓

Key Delete 2Mix ✓✓

Key Lock ✓✓✓

Keyset 2,5 Mix ✓N/A

Light 2✓✓✓

Low Transmit Power ✓✓✓

Monitor ✓✓

N/A

Monitor Momentary ✓✓

N/A

None ✓✓✓

Operator Selectable Tone 2✓Mix N/A

OST Down 2✓Mix N/A

OST Up 2✓Mix N/A

Playback 6✓✓✓

Regroup Request N/A N/A ✓

Rekey Request 2,5 Mix ✓N/A

Scan ✓✓✓

Scan Delete ✓✓✓

Scan Program 1,2 ✓✓✓

Scrambler/ Encryption ✓✓✓

Scrambler/ Encryption Code 2✓✓✓

Selcall 1,2,7 ✓Mix N/A

Selcall + Status 1,2,7 ✓Mix N/A

Send the GPS Data 1,7 ✓Mix N/A

Site Lock N/A N/A ✓

Speaker Attenuation 8✓✓✓

Squelch Level 2✓Mix N/A

Squelch Off ✓Mix N/A

Squelch Off Momentary ✓Mix N/A

Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Trunk

P25

Status 1,2,7 ✓Mix ✓

System Search N/A N/A ✓

Tactical Group 1✓Mix N/A

Talk Around ✓✓✓

Talkgroup 2Mix ✓N/A

Tone ✓✓✓

Vibrator 1✓✓✓

VOX ✓✓✓

Zeroize ✓✓✓

Zone Down ✓✓✓

Zone Select 9✓✓✓

Zone Up ✓✓✓

1 2-tone, Scan Program, Selcall, Selcall Status, Status, Send the GPS

Data, Tactical Group, and Vibrator are available only on the TK-5210/

TK-5310.

2 2-tone, Autodial, Clock, Display Character, Individual, Key Delete,

Keyset, Light, Operator Selectable Tone, OST Down, OST Up, Rekey

Request, Scan Program, Scrambler/ Encryption Code, Selcall, Selcall

Status, Squelch Level, Status, and Talkgroup are available only on

K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers.

3 Channel Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob.

4 Emergency can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key

and the optional speaker/ microphone PF1 (orange) key.

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

6 Playback is available only if the VGS-1 optional board has been

installed.

7 Selcall, Selcall + Status, Send the GPS data, and Status cannot be

used when the transmit mode is set as Conventional P25.

8 Speaker Attenuation can be programmed only on the microphone

programmable function keys.

9 Zone Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob, the

Concentric switch, and the Lever switch.

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the

transceiver ON.

Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to

switch the transceiver OFF.

■ Transceiver Password

K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers may be password

protected. If the transciever is protected, “INPUT

PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power

is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enter the correct

password:

1 Enter a character using the Side 2 and Side 3 keys.

• On K3/K6 model transceivers, you can enter the password

by pressing the DTMF keys instead.

2 Press SET (D> key) to accept the character.

• This step is unnecessary when using the keypad.

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

• Press DEL (B key) to delete an incorrectly entered

character. Press and hold DEL to delete all characters.

4 Press CNF (A key) to confirm the entry.

• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds

and the transceiver remains locked.

• The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.

Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise

decreases it.

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL

Select the desired zone using the selector knob or the keys

programmed as Zone Up/ Zone Down. Each zone contains a

group of channels

Select the desired channel using the selector knob or the keys

programmed as Channel Up/ Channel Down. Each channel

is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.

• The default setting for the selector knob is Channel Select.

K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers may have names

programmed for zones and channels. Each name can contain

up to 16 character. While selecting a zone, the zone name will

appear above the channel name for approximately 2 seconds.

• If programmed by your dealer, your transceiver will announce the

zone and channel numbers as you change them.

TRANSMITTING

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

“Making Individual Calls” on the following pages.

1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector

knob and the Zone Up/ Zone Down or Channel Up/

Channel Down keys.

2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to

check whether or not the channel is free.

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

3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.

Release the PTT switch to receive.

• The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and green while

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

dealer.

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

microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your

mouth.

■ Making Group Calls (P25)

Channels programmed for Conventional P25 and Trunking

P25 operation already have a Group ID assigned. For

these channels, simply press and hold the PTT switch to

make the call.

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

message appears and the busy tone sounds. Release the

PTT switch and wait for the channel to become free. When the

traffic channel becomes free, a proceed tone sounds.

Otherwise, on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, if a key

has been programmed with Talkgroup (Conventional P25

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

to those parties. To select a group ID:

1 Press the key programmed as Talkgroup.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the <C and D>

keys to select a group ID/name from the list that has

been pre-entered into your transceiver.

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

3 Press the Side 1 key to set the selected group ID.

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

into the transceiver as you would during a normal

transmission.

■ Making Individual Calls (P25) (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

If a key has been programmed with Individual, you can

make calls to specified persons.

1 Press the key programmed as Individual.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select a unit ID from

the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver.

• On K3/K6 model transceivers, you can enter a unit ID by

pressing the DTMF keypad instead.

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

3 Press and hold the 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”.

On Trunking channels, to end the call, press the Side 1

key or the keypad # key.

RECEIVING

1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector

knob and the Zone Up/ Zone Down or Channel Up/

Channel Down keys. (If the Scan function has been

programmed, you can switch it on or off as desired.)

2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as

necessary.

• 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 39 for details.

■ Receiving Group Calls (P25)

When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel

and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your

transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice.

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

transceiver automatically switches to the traffic channel to

receive the call.

• Readjust the volume as necessary.

• If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a

call is received.

■ Receiving Individual Calls (P25)

When you receive an individual call on a Conventional

channel, a ringing tone will sound and on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7

model transceivers, the display will show the caller’s ID.

To respond to the call, press and hold the 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 sound and on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model

transceivers, the display will alternate between the caller’s

ID and “RECEIVING”. To receive the call, press the PTT

switch. To deny the call, press and hold

the Side 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 transceiver as you would during a normal

transmission. After the call is finished,

press the Side 1 key

or the keypad # key

to end the call.

• If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a

call is received.

SCAN

Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver

channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal

on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is

present.

To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears on

the display.

• The channels included 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: In order for Scan to operate, 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.

During scan, you can temporarily remove specific channels

from the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressing

the Scan Delete key.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon 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.

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.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, “P1” appears on the

display when the channel is Priority channel 1, “P2” appears when

the channel is Priority channel 2, and “PP” appears when the

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 one of the following Scan Revert channels:

• Selected: The last channel selected is assigned as the

new revert channel.

• Selected + Talkback: If the channel has been changed,

the newly selected channel is assigned as the new revert

channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current

channel.

• Priority 1/ Priority 2: If your dealer has programmed a

Priority channel (either Priority 1 or Priority 2), this channel

is the revert zone and channel.

• Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your

dealer has programmed a Priority channel (either Priority 1

or Priority 2), 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.

SCAN PROGRAMMING (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

<TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY>

Note: Scan programming is only available when using

Conventional operation.

■ Conventional Operation

If Scan Type has been programmed for Conventional

operation, you are able to reprogram your scan list.

1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program.

• The icon appears on the display and blinks.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the zone or

channel you will add to or remove from the scan list.

• The icon appears on the display for zones/ channels

that are added to the scan list.

• Press the A key to toggle between Zone Select and

Channel Select.

3 Press the <C key to add the selected zone or channel to

the scan list or the B key to remove the selected zone

or channel from the scan list.

• The icon appears on the display when a zone/ channel

is added to the scan list, and disappears when a zone/

channel is removed from the scan list.

4 Press the Side 1 key to exit scan programming.

If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable

by your dealer, you are also able to reprogram the Priority

mode.

1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program.

• The icon appears on the display and blinks.

2 Press and hold the A key for 2 seconds to edit the

Priority channel.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the channel

you will set as the Priority channel.

4 Press the D> key to toggle the selected channel

between Priority and Normal.

• “P1”, “P2”, or “PP” appears on the display when Priority

mode is selected.

5 Press the A key again to set the new channel setting.

6 Press the Side 1 key to exit scan programming.

■ Conventional Operation (Single Zone/ Multi-Zone)

If Scan Type has been programmed for Conventional

Single Zone or Conventional Multi-Zone operation, you are

able to reprogram the Priority mode.

1 Press the key programmed as Scan Program.

• The icon appears on the display and blinks.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the channel

you will set as the Priority channel.

3 Press the <C and D> keys to select your desired zone.

4 Press the D> key to toggle the selected channel

between Priority and Normal.

• “P1”, “P2”, or “PP” appears on the display when Priority

mode is selected.

5 Press the A key again to set the new channel setting

and exit scan programming.

• To exit without saving, press the Side 1 key.

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

<TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY >

FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is

a protocol owned by JVC 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.

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)

A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of

stations.

■ Transmitting (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

1 Select your desired zone and channel.

2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall +

Status to enter Selcall mode.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the ID of the

station you want to call.

• On K3/K6 model transceivers, if Manual Dialing is enabled,

you can enter the station ID by using the DTMF keypad.

4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.

• Alternatively, you can press the <C key to page the

selected station, rather than making a voice call.

■ Receiving

An alert tone will sound and the transceiver will

automatically enter Selcall Mode.

On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the calling station’s

ID will appear when a Selcall is received. When the call

station’s ID appears on the display, you can respond to

the call by pressing the PTT switch and speaking into the

microphone.

■ Identiﬁ cation Codes

An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and

a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own

Fleet and ID number.

• Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.

• Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in

your fleet.

• Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all units in the selected

fleet (Fleet call).

• Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all

fleets (Supervisor call).

• 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 (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

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

icon lights when a message is stored in the stack memory.

■ Transmitting

1 Select your desired zone and channel.

2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status

mode or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode.

• When using the Status key to enter Status mode, the

station ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5

to continue.

3 In Selcall mode, press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to

select the ID of the station you want to call.

• If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter the station ID

by using the DTMF keypad.

4 Press the A key to enter Status Mode.

5 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the status ID

you want to transmit.

• If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by

using the DTMF keypad.

6 Press the PTT switch or the <C key to initiate the Status

call.

■ Receiving

The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will

appear when a Status call is received.

Press any key to return to normal operation.

■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory

1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status,

or Selcall + Status for 1 second to enter Stack mode.

• The last received message is displayed with the message

number.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the desired

message.

3 Press the Side 1 key to return to normal operation.

• To delete the selected message, press the B or # key. To

confirm the deletion, press the B or # key again.

• To delete all messages, press and hold the B or # key for

1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the B or # key

again.

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.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, 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

To send your location data, you must first connect a GPS

microphone to 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.

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS

Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM

Operation.

MAKING A DTMF CALL

■ Manual Dialing (K3/K6 models only)

1 Press and hold the PTT switch.

2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.

• The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you

press a key.

• If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even

if the complete number has not been sent.

■ Keypad Auto PTT (K3/K6 models only)

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.

■ Store & Send (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

1 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.

• The digits appear on the display as you enter them.

• On K2/K5/K7 model tranceivers, you can enter digits by

using the Side 2 and Side 3 keys. Press these keys to

cycle through the DTMF digits.

• You can enter up to 31 digits before transmitting.

2 After entering the complete number, press the PTT

switch to transmit.

Note: If you switch the power OFF before transmitting the

number, the number will be cleared.

AUTODIAL (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have

been programmed onto your transceiver.

1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.

• The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or enter the appropriate

DTMF number (01 ~ 32) to select your desired Autodial list

number.

• The stored entry appears on the display.

3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.

• Alternatively, you can press the <C key to transmit the selected

DTMF number, rather than making a call.

STUN CODE <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY>

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.

TRUNKING CALLS

MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL

■ Manual Dialing (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.

• The last called unit appears on the display.

• Press the A key to switch the display between the unit

name and the list number.

2 Press and hold the A key to enter Store & Send mode.

3 Enter your desired number using the DTMF keys.

• Alternatively, you can select a digit by using the Side 1

and Side 2 keys or by rotating the selector knob, and then

set the selected digit by pressing the D> key. Repeat this

process to enter the entire number.

4 Press the PTT switch to make the call.

• Alternatively, you can press the <C key to page the

selected unit, rather than making a call.

■

Selecting a Number from the List (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models

only)

1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.

• The last called unit appears on the display.

• Press the A key to switch the display between the unit

name and the list number.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select your desired

list number.

3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.

• Alternatively, you can press the <C key to page the

selected unit, rather than making a call.

RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL

1 When a call is received, a ringing tone will sound and

“PHONE CALL” will appear on the display.

• If the vibrator function is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a

call is received.

2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to

receive.

• Only one person can speak at a time.

MAKING A STATUS CALL

1 Select your desired zone and channel.

2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status

mode.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the status ID

you want to transmit.

4 Press the PTT switch or the <C key to initiate the Status

call.

• After the status call has been successfully received by the

called unit, “COMPLETE” appears on the display.

EMERGENCY CALLS

If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency

function, you can make emergency calls.

Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF1 (orange) key

of the optional speaker/ microphone can be programmed with the

Emergency function.

1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.

• Depending on the delay time 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.

2 To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency

key again.

• If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles,

Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver

will return to the zone and channel that was in use before

Emergency mode was entered.

Note:

◆ Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when

Emergency mode starts and stops

◆ Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received

signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency

operation.

SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY>/

ENCRYPTION (P25)

Note:

◆ The Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FM

Operation. Additionally, the Voice Scrambler board must be

installed before this function can be activated.

◆ Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler

board and the Encryption DES/AES settings.

SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION

Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption to

switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears when

the Scrambler or Encryption function is turned ON.

• Pressing the 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

1 Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption

Code (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only) or press and hold the

key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second,

to enter Code Selection Mode.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keys 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.

3 Press the Side 1 key to set the new Scrambler code.

SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY

1 Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption

Code (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only) or press and hold the

key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second,

to enter Key Selection Mode.

2 Select the new Encryption key using the Side 2 and Side 3

keys or the <C and D> keys.

• There are 16 available Encryption keys (1 ~ 16).

• When a call is received, the transceiver will descramble the call

as long as the received code is in the encryption list.

3 Press the Side 1 key to set the new Encryption key.

Note: To return the transceiver to the default Encryption key

programmed, select “PRESET”. However, if you delete the

Encryption key (see below), it will not be recovered.

DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

1 Press the key programmed as Key Delete to enter Key

Delete mode.

2 Select the current Encryption key using the Side 2 and

Side 3 keys or the <C and D> keys.

3 Press the B key to delete the Encryption key.

4 Press the Side 1 key to exit Key Delete mode.

Note: To delete all Encryption keys (when more than one key has

been set up), select “ALL”.

PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

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.

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. This allows you to ignore (not hear) these

calls. 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.

■ Operator Selectable Tone (OST) (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 models only)

If a key has been programmed with Operator Selectable

Tone, you can reprogram the QT tone or DQT code on

each of your channels.

1 Select your desired channel.

2 Press and hold the key programmed as Operator

Selectable Tone for 1 second.

• The icon appears on the display.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C

keys to select your desired tone or code from 1 to 40.

4 Press the Side 1 key to save your new setting.

After selecting and setting up your desired tone or code,

press the Operator Selectable Tone key to activate the OST

function. Press this key again to turn the OST function OFF.

OPTIONAL SIGNALING <TK-5210/ TK-5310 ONLY>

Your dealer may also program several types of option signaling

for your transceiver channels.

■ 2-tone Signaling

2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your

transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones.

■ DTMF Signaling

DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the

transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF

code.

■ FleetSync Signaling

Refert to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 28.

■ MDC-1200 Signaling

MDC-1200 is a data system using Audio Frequency Keying

(AFSK).

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)

VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX

operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can

only be used if you are using a supported headset.

When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This

setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If

the microphone is too sensitive, it will begin transmitting when

there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough, it

will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking. Be sure

to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to

allow smooth transmission.

VOX GAIN LEVEL

1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.

• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not

connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.

2 Press the key programmed as VOX.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the current VOX Gain

level appears on the display.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keys to

increase or decrease the VOX Gain level.

• The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.

4 While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headset

microphone as you would while under normal operation, to

test the sensitivity level.

• When the microphone recognizes a sound, the LED lights

orange. This allows you to determine a suitable level where

background noise will not activate VOX operation while

speaking into the microphone will activate it.

• The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this test

procedure.

5 Press the Side 1 key to save the setting.

VOX OPERATION

1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.

• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not

connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.

2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears

on the display.

3 To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.

• The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on the

VOX Gain level. If the microphone is too sensitive, it will begin

transmitting when there is noise in the background. If it is

not sensitive enough, it will not pick up your voice when you

begin speaking. Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an

appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission.

4 When you finish speaking, the transceiver automatically

returns to receive mode.

• Depending on the pre-programmed delay time, it may take a

moment before returning to receive mode. The delay time is

present to ensure that the end of your conversation is not cut

off when you finish speaking.

5 To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOX key

again, for 2 seconds.

Note:

◆ If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver while

the VOX function is switched ON and the VOX Gain Level is

configured to a higher, more sensitive level, louder received

signals may cause the transceiver to start transmission.

◆ When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional

KHS-11BL, KHS-14, KHS-15-BH, or KHS-15-OH accessory.

CLOCK (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time

with its built-in clock. The time will display momentarily when

the transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you can view

the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock.

Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for

extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

To set the time:

1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the

Auxiliary (orange) key and the PTT switch while turning

the transceiver power ON.

• The current time setting appears.

2 Release the Auxiliary (orange) key, followed by the PTT

switch.

3 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keys to

increase or decrease the year setting.

4 Press the A key to set the year.

• The transceiver cycles to the month setting.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour, and

minute.

6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return

to normal operation.

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 (2TN) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

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 Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select

your desired code, then press the PTT switch to make the

call.

• Autodial (AD)

Refer to “AUTODIAL” on page 33.

• AUX (AUX)

Press this key to toggle the auxiliary port ON and OFF.

When toggled on, the optional feature connected to the

auxiliary port will be activated, and on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7

model transceivers, the icon will appear on the display.

• Battery Status (BAT) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Press this key to view the battery power status. Battery

status is represented by the number of times the LED

indicator flashes red. Five flashes represents high power,

4 represents medium power, 3 represents low power, and

2 represents very low power. If the LED flashes red only

1 time, recharge or replace your battery pack immediately.

When the Low Battery Warning function is active {page 52}

and the battery power is low, this key will not operate.

• Call Response (RES)

Press this key to respond to a private call. When an

Individual Call is received, the Alert tone stops.

• Channel Down (CH▼)

Press this key to decrease the channel number {page 19}.

• Channel Recall (RCL)

Press this key during Scan to return to the last called zone

and channel.

• Channel Select

Turn the selector clockwise to increase the channel number

and counterclockwise to decrease it {page 19}.

• Channel Up (CH▲)

Press this key to increase the channel number {page 19}.

• Clock (CLK)

Refer to “CLOCK” on page 43.

• Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 (DC1 ~ DC5)

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 ~ 5 key for 3 seconds.

• Display Character (CHR)

Press this key to switch the display between the zone and

channel number and the channel name.

• Emergency

Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” on page 36.

• External Speaker (ESP)

Press this key to switch the speaker from the transceiver’s

built-in speaker to an optional external speaker.

• Function (FNC)

Press this key, then press a programmable key to activate

its secondary function.

• GPS Position Display (GPP)

Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to

display your location data.

• Home Channel (HOM)

Press this key to jump to your home zone and channel

(pre-programmed by your dealer). If activated by your

dealer, you can set your own Home Channel by selecting

your desired zone and channel, then pressing and holding

the Home Channel key for 3 seconds.

• Individual (IDV)

Refer to “Making Individual Calls” on page 22.

• Keyset (KST)

Press this key to change the Keyset stored in a Secure

Cryptographic Module (SCM).

• Key Delete (KDL)

Refer to “DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY” on page 38.

• Key Lock (LCK)

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, Selector, Concentric switch,

and Toggle switch still function normally, and the following

functions can still be operated: Battery Status, Emergency,

Light, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, Squelch Off

Momentary, Function, and Speaker Attenuation.

• Light (LIT)

Press this key to turn the display and keypad backlight

on. The backlight remains on for 5 seconds before

automatically turning off. While the backlight is on,

pressing any key other than the PTT switch, the Volume

control, or the Light key will reset the 5 second timer. To

manually turn the backlight off, press the Light key again.

If Auto backlight is activated by your dealer, the backlight

will activate by pressing any key other than the PTT switch

or the Volume control.

• Low Transmit Power (LOW)

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 (MON)

Press this key to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen

to all calls that are received on the channel. Press the

Monitor key again to turn the transceiver signaling back on.

• Monitor Momentary (MON)

Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver

signaling off. Releasing this key turns the transceiver

signaling back on. While signaling is off, you can listen to

all calls that are received on the channel.

• None

No function has been programmed on the key.

• Operator Selectable Tone (OST)

Refer to “QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)” on

page 39.

• OST Down (OS▼)

Press this key to decrease the Operator Selectable Tone

number of your selected channel.

• OST Up (OS▲)

Press this key to increase the Operator Selectable Tone

number of your selected channel.

• Playback (PLY)

Refer to “VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE

UNIT” on page 55.

• Regroup Request (RGP)

Press this key to send a request to the dispatcher to join

the talkgroup set up by the dispatcher. On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7

model transceivers, “Dyn. Regroup” appears on the display

when the transceiver joins the talkgroup.

• Rekey Request (RKY)

Press this key to send a Hello Command (Rekey Request).

• Scan (SCN)

Refer to “SCAN” on page 24.

• Scan Delete (DEL)

Refer to “TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT” on page 24.

• Scan Program (SCP) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Refer to “SCAN PROGRAMMING” on page 26.

• Scrambler/ Encryption (SE)

Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>/

ENCRYPTION (P25)” on page 37.

• Scrambler/ Encryption Code (SEC)

Refer to “SCRAMBLER (FM) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>/

ENCRYPTION (P25)” on page 37.

• Selcall (SEL) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING

FUNCTION” on page 28.

• Selcall + Status (SES) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING

FUNCTION” on page 28.

• Send the GPS data (GPS) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to

send your positioning data to the base station.

• Site Lock (SIT)

Press this key to lock the current site. The transceiver

cannot search for alternate sites, and on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7

model transceivers, “SITE LOCK” appears on the display.

Press and hold the Site Lock key for 2 seconds to unlock

the transceiver to allow roaming again.

• Speaker Attenuation

Press this microphone key to attenuate received voice

signals. This reduces the strength of the speaker output to

cut back any noise and distortion present in the signal.

• Squelch Level (SQL)

Press this key to adjust the transceiver squelch level.

When adjusting the squelch level, use the Side 2 and

Side 3 keys or the D> and <C keys to increase and

decrease the squelch level from 0 (open) to 9 (tight). The

default setting is 5.

• Squelch Off (MON)

Press this key to turn the transceiver squelch off, to better

hear weak signals on the channel. Press the Squelch Off

key again to turn the transceiver squelch back on.

• Squelch Off Momentary (MON)

Press and hold this key to momentarily turn the transceiver

squelch off. Releasing this key turns the transceiver

squelch back on. While squelch is off, you can better hear

weak signals on the channel.

• Status (STS) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING

FUNCTION” on page 28 and “MAKING A STATUS CALL” on

page 35.

• System Search (SRC)

Press this key to view the current Trunking site. With

the site displayed, press and hold the System Search

key again to enter Search mode. The transceiver begins

searching for a new site and on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model

transceivers, “SEARCH” appears on the display. When a

site is found, searching ends and the transceiver switches

to the new site.

• Tactical Group (TAC) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

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 (TA)

Press this key to toggle Talk Around ON and OFF. Talk

Around redirects the transceiver signals directly to other

party members rather than relaying the signals through a

repeater.

• Talkgroup (TGR)

Refer to “MAKING GROUP CALLS” on page 21.

• Tone (TON)

Press this key to toggle the transceiver audible tones ON

and OFF.

• Vibrator (VIB) <TK-5210/ TK-5310 only>

Press and hold this key for 1 second to toggle the vibrator

function ON and OFF. When the vibrator is on, the

transceiver will vibrate when a call is received.

• VOX (VOX)

Refer to “VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)” on

page 41.

• Zeroize (ZER)

Press and hold this key for the pre-programmed zeroize

delay time, to delete the Encryption key.

• Zone Down (ZN▼)

Press this key to decrease the zone number {page 19}.

• Zone Select

Turn the selector clockwise to increase the zone number

and counterclockwise to decrease it {page 19}.

• Zone Up (ZN▲)

Press this key to increase the zone number {page 19}.

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 can be activated only on Conventional

channels. It is used to prevent any caller from using a channel

for an extended period of time.

If you continuously transmit 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 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 PTT switch before

the timer has been reset, an alert tone will sound and the

transceiver will not enter transmit mode.

BATTERY SAVER

The Battery Saver function can be activated only on

Conventional channels. When activated, this function

decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not

being received and no operations are being performed (no

keys are being pressed and no switches are being turned).

While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for

5 seconds, Battery Saver activates. When a signal is received

or an operation is performed, Battery Saver is disabled.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be

recharged.

On all transceivers, your dealer can set an alert tone to sound

and the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power

is low. On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the battery

power icon displays the battery power remaining, as illustrated

below.

High

Sufficient

Low

Very low

When the battery power is very low, recharge or replace the

battery pack.

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS

ONLY)

The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received

calls.

Strong signal

Sufficient signal

Weak signal

Very weak signal

COMPANDER

The compander can be programmed only for specific

Conventional FM channels. If it has been programmed by your

dealer, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent

and received signals are expanded when they arrive.

• Your dealer must set the compander for both the transmit side and

the receive side in order for the compander to operate.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, the icon appears on

the display for when the compader activates.

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.

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)

On Conventional channels, if BCL is set up by your dealer, you

will be unable to transmit on the 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 over the current signal:

1 Press and hold the PTT switch.

• If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.

2 Release the PTT switch, then press and hold the PTT

switch again within half a second.

3 Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal

call.

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

on K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, “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. On K2/

K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, “SITE TRUNK” appears on

the display when the transceiver receives a network disabled

message.

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.

• On K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 model transceivers, while hunting for a

channel, the antenna icon will flash. When a control channel

has been found, the antenna icon remains on the display without

flashing.

VOICE ANNUNCIATION

When changing the zone and/or channel, an audio voice will

announce the new zone and channel number. The Voice

Annunciation will not function when using the VGS-1 option

{page 55}. (Voice Annunciation can be enabled or disabled by

your dealer.)

PTT ID

PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each

time the 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 PTT switch.

If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you

release the PTT switch.

If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press and

release the PTT switch.

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 (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to

record your conversations and a voice memo function to create

voice memos.

■ Auto Recording

If activated, the auto recording function 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 icon appears on the display when this function is

activated.

■ Voice Memos

To record a voice memo, for later playback:

1 Press and hold the key programmed as Playback for

1 second.

• The duration of recording memory will appear on the

display and begin counting down.

2 Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.

3 Press the Side 1 key to end the recording at any time

and store it into the transceiver memory.

• If the memory becomes full, recording will stop

automatically and store the voice memo to memory.

■ Playback

To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:

1 Press the key programmed as Playback to enter

Playback mode.

• If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record

your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display,

otherwise a recording channel with the time of the

recording will appear.

2 Press the Side 2 and Side 3 keys to select the channel

which you want to play back.

• “AR” represents conversation records (auto recording).

• “VM” represents voice memos.

3 The transceiver will announce the channel, then the

recording will automatically play back.

• When the entire recording has been played, “END OF

MSG” is displayed.

• To delete the selected recording, press the <C key. To

clear all the recorded data, press and hold the <C key. A

confirmation message will appear on the display. Press

the A or DTMF key to delete the recording(s) or any

other 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.)

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION

This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards

to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.

• FCC RF exposure limits for

Occupational Use Only

. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally

based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the

American National Standards Institute.

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992)

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992)

This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric &

Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less

than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined

primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized

when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent

communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The

transceiver has been designed for and is classified for

Occupational Use Only

. Occupational/ controlled

exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence

of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can

exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of

the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This

transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled

environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF

energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully

aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.

The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF

exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not

exceeded.

• While transmitting (holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled), always keep the antenna

and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A

LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes.

• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use

time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver

operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time.

• Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the

transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD.

Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics

or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended

clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved

body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/

controlled environment RF exposure limits.

To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must

observe and adhere to the above points.

Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility

Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately

shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF

energy, it can cause interference to such equipment.

• Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use

equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.

• Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must

be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2687-00

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