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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER TX BUSY POWER CALL SCAN BUSY VHF FM TRANSCEIVER TK-5710 series...
- Page 2 THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
- Page 3 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 OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. ◆ 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.
- Page 4 ALTHOUGH THE REMOTE PANELS ARE WATER RESISTANT, THE MAIN TRANSCEIVER BODY IS NOT. MOUNT IT IN A PLACE WHERE IT WILL NOT GET WET. The following preparation instructions are for use by your dealer, an authorized Note: KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. KENWOOD ■ Tools Required...
- Page 5 ■ Installing the Transceiver FOR PASSENGER SAFETY, INSTALL THE TRANSCEIVER SECURELY, USING THE WARNING! SUPPLIED MOUNTING BRACKET, SO THE TRANSCEIVER WILL NOT BREAK LOOSE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template.
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Page 6: Getting Acquainted
GETTING ACQUAINTED Basic Front Panel (KCH- -14) ■ q q q q q w w w w w POWER e e e e e TX BUSY y y y y y r r r r r t t t t t u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o... - Page 7 ■ Basic Panel Display e e e e e r r r r r t t t t t y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 ! 1 !1 !1 !1 !1 ! 2 !2 !2 !2 !2 !3 !3 !3 !3 !3 w w w w w q q q q q q q q q q...
- Page 8 ■ Full-featured Front Panel (KCH-15) e e e e e r r r r r t t t t t y y y y y q q q q q w w w w w POWER CALL SCAN u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o BUSY...
- Page 9 !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 CH (Channel) control Turn clockwise to increase the channel selection (default setting), and counterclockwise to decrease it. (Alternatively, this control can be programmed with group up/down.) !3 !3 !3 !3 !3 PF1 key !4 !4 !4 !4 !4 PF2 key Press these PF (programmable function) keys to activate !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 PF3 key their programmable functions {page 11}.
- Page 10 ■ Full-featured Panel Display e e e e e r r r r r t t t t t y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !1 !1 !1 !1 !1 !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 !3 !3 !3 !3 !3 CALL SCAN w w w w w...
- Page 11 ■ Rear Panel 25 pin connector 9 pin connector (for accessories) (for accessories) Antenna connector Power input connector ■ Microphone PTT (Push To Talk) switch Press and hold to transmit, then speak into the microphone. Release to receive.
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Page 12: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The following functions can be programmed onto the GRP Up, GRP Down, MON, SCN, and PF1 ~ PF9 keys. If desired, you do not need to have a function programmed onto a key (No Function). Please contact your dealer for more information on these functions. - Page 13 DIM (Dimmer) Press this key to adjust the brightness of the display and key backlight. Also press this key to turn the TX and BUSY indicators and the DTMF microphone keypad backlight ON or OFF. EMG (Emergency Call) Press this key to initiate an emergency call (requires ANI board). When an emergency call is made, no tone is emitted and the display does not change.
- Page 14 OST (Operator Selectable Tone) This feature allows you to select a signaling tone from the pre-programmed QT/DQT list. Press this key to activate OST. The OST icon appears on the display. To select a decode/encode pair: 1 Press and hold the OST key for 1 second. A tone sounds. 2 Press the GRP Up/ Down keys, or use the CH control to select the desired decode/encode pair.
- Page 15 SP (Speaker Internal/ External) Press this key to switch between “Internal” and “External” speaker. When “External” is selected, a tone sounds and the SP icon appears on the display. You can use this function while scanning and receiving a call. However, all audio will be emitted from the PA speaker.
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Page 16: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Switching Power ON/ OFF Press the POWER switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF) • The display backlight illuminates when the power is switched ON. ■ Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease it. -
Page 17: Dtmf Calls
DTMF CALLS You can make DTMF calls using the optional KMC-28 DTMF microphone. ■ Manual Dialing To dial a number manually: 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. • If Keypad Auto PTT is enable, you do not need to press the PTT switch (please consult your dealer for enabling this function). - Page 18 Confirm: To confirm a stored number: 1 Press the key. • A “D” will appear on the display. 2 Press the key. • “D–” will appear on the display. 3 Press the memory channel key (1 ~ 9) with the stored number you want to confirm.
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Page 19: Other Transceiver Functions
OTHER TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS The following functions can be set up by your dealer. ■ Time-out Timer (TOT) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapses. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a warning tone will sound. - Page 20 ■ Roll Over/ Dead End If roll over is enabled and you are pressing the GRP Up/ Down keys, or rotating the CH control, when you reach the maximum or minimum number, the number will roll over to the minimum or maximum number. For example, when turning the CH control clockwise, the channel number increases.
- Page 21 MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS • Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna. • Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 240 cm (8 feet), 50% duty Cycle. • Antenna Gain: 0 dBd 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.