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Kenwood TK-5210 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5210
UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5310
© B62-2024-00 (K, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5210 UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER TK-5310 © B62-2024-00 (K, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00...
  • Page 2 We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. Kenwood transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.
  • Page 3 One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING Ths equpment generates or uses rado frequency energy. Changes or modfcatons to ths equpment may cause harmful nterference unless the modfcatons are expressly approved n the nstructon manual. The user could lose the authorty to operate ths equpment f an unauthorzed change or modfcaton s made.
  • Page 4 For nformaton on N-Cd battery recyclng n your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Kenwood’s nvolvement n ths program s part of our commtment to preserve our envronment and conserve our natural resources. The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood nckel metal hydrde (N-MH) battery packs ndcates Kenwood’s voluntary partcpaton n an ndustry...
  • Page 5 Do not charge the transcever and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallc tems located between the transcever and the battery pack. Do not use optons not specfed by Kenwood. • • If the de-cast chasss or other transcever part s damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
  • Page 6 If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng from the transcever, swtch the transcever power off mmedately, remove the battery pack from the transcever, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transcever whle you are drvng may be aganst traffc laws.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......1 ...............1 upplied cceSSorieS PREPARATION ................2 ............2 Attery recAutionS ....7 nStAlling emoving the ptionAl Attery ..........8 nStAlling the ptionAl ntennA ............8 nStAlling the ....9 nStAlling the Ap over the niverSAl onnector ..9 nStAlling the ptionAl peAker icrophone or eAdSet...
  • Page 8 TRUNKING CALLS ..............34 ............34 Aking A elephone ............35 eceiving A elephone .............35 Aking A tAtuS EMERGENCY CALLS ..............36 SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (P25) ........37 ..........37 ecure ncrypted rAnSmiSSion ..........37 electing the crAmBler ..........38 electing the ncryption (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m ) ...38 eleting the ncryption odelS (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    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.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 11 Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters. DANGER •...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 DANGER • 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.
  • Page 14 ■ 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. •...

  • Page 15: I Nstalling / R Emoving The (O Ptional ) B Attery P Ack

    nStAlling emoving the ptionAl Attery 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place. 2 Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack.

  • Page 16: Clip

    nStAlling the ptionAl ntennA Screw the antenna into the Optional connector on the top of the antenna transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. nStAlling the If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm binding screws.

  • Page 17: U Niversal C Onnector

    nStAlling the Ap over the niverSAl onnector 1 If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap Universal over the universal connector. connector cap 2 Secure the cap in place using the attached screw. nStAlling the ptionAl peAker icrophone or...

  • Page 18: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED 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.
  • Page 19 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 5}. The default setting is Channel Select. e Concentric switch Rotate this switch to activate one of its programmable functions {page 5}.
  • Page 20 !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 5}. Acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings. !2 Side 3 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 5}.

  • Page 21: D Isplay (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 M Odels O Nly )

    (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m iSplAy odelS 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.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Programmable Functions

    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:...
  • Page 24 Trunk Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Individual ✓ ✓ Key Delete ✓ ✓ Key Lock ✓ ✓ ✓ Light ✓ ✓ ✓ Low Transmit Power ✓ ✓ ✓ Monitor ✓ ✓ Monitor Momentary ✓ ✓ None ✓ ✓ ✓ Operator Selectable Tone ✓...
  • Page 25 Trunk Programmable Function Con FM Con P25 Status ✓ ✓ System Search ✓ Tactical Group ✓ Talk Around ✓ ✓ ✓ Talkgroup ✓ Tone ✓ ✓ ✓ Vibrator ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Zeroize ✓ ✓ ✓ Zone Down ✓...

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS on/ oFF witching ower 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”...

  • Page 27: A Djusting The V Olume

    djuSting the olume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it. electing A one And hAnnel 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.

  • Page 28: T Ransmitting

    rAnSmitting 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.
  • Page 29 ■ 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.

  • Page 30: R Eceiving

    ■ 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.
  • Page 31 ■ 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.

  • Page 32: Scan

    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. •...

  • Page 33: P Riority S Can

    riority 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.

  • Page 34: S Can P Rogramming (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 M Odels O Nly )

    (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m rogrAmming odelS 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. •...
  • Page 35 4 Press the D> key to toggle the selected channel between Priority and Normal. • “P”, “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.

  • Page 36: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: This function is available only in Conventional FM Operation.

  • Page 37: S Tatus M Essage (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 M Odels O Nly )

    ■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (00 ~ 349) to make a group call. •...
  • Page 38 ■ 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.

  • Page 39: S Hort M Essages

    ■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status for  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.

  • Page 40: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Conventional FM Operation. dtmF c Aking A ■ Manual Dialing (K3/K6 Models Only) 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. •...

  • Page 41: A Utodial (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 M Odels O Nly )

    (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m utodiAl odelS 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 (0 ~ 32) to select your desired Autodial list number.

  • Page 42: Trunking Calls

    TRUNKING CALLS Aking A elephone ■ 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 &...

  • Page 43: R Eceiving A T Elephone C All

    eceiving A elephone 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.

  • Page 44: Emergency Calls

    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 PF (orange) key of the optional speaker/ microphone can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.

  • Page 45: Scrambler (Fm)/ Encryption (P25)

    SCRAMBLER (FM)/ 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.

  • Page 46: D Eleting The E Ncryption K Ey (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 M Odels O Nly )

    electing the ncryption 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  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>...

  • Page 47: Signaling

    SIGNALING Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. (Qt)/ d (dQt) uiet igitAl uiet 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.

  • Page 48: O Ptional S Ignaling

    ptionAl ignAling 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.

  • Page 49: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)

    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.

  • Page 50: Vox O Peration

    voX o perAtion 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. •...

  • Page 51: Clock (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 Models Only)

    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.

  • Page 52: Advanced Operations

    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) Press this key to display the list of 2-tone codes that has been pre-stored in your transceiver memory.
  • Page 53 • Channel Select Turn the selector clockwise to increase the channel number and counterclockwise to decrease it {page 9}. • Channel Up (CHs) Press this key to increase the channel number {page 9}. • Clock (CLK) Refer to “CLOCK” on page 43. •...
  • Page 54 • Individual (IDV) Refer to “Making Individual Calls” on page 22. • Key Delete (KDL) Refer to “D ” on page 38. ELETINg ThE NCRYpTION • Key Lock (LCK) Press and hold this key for  second to lock the transceiver keys.
  • Page 55 • None No function has been programmed on the key. • Operator Selectable Tone (OST) Refer to “Q (QT)/ D (DQT)” on UIET IgITAL UIET page 39. • OST Down (OSt) Press this key to decrease the Operator Selectable Tone number of your selected channel.
  • Page 56 • Selcall + Status (SES) Refer to “FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION” on page 28. • Send the GPS data (GPS) Press this key when the GPS unit has been installed to send your positioning data to the base station. •...
  • Page 57 • 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”...
  • Page 58 • Zone Down (ZNt) Press this key to decrease the zone number {page 9}. • Zone Select Turn the selector clockwise to increase the zone number and counterclockwise to decrease it {page 9}. • Zone Up (ZNs) Press this key to increase the zone number {page 9}.

  • Page 59: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. (tot) imer 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.

  • Page 60: L Ow B Attery W Arning

    Attery Arning 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.

  • Page 61: C Ompander

    ompAnder 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.

  • Page 62: S Ite T Runking

    runking 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. ontrol hAnnel On Trunking channels, the transceiver must search for a...

  • Page 63: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS- voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. (k2/k3/k5/k6/k7 m oice ecorder odelS The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.

  • Page 64: Oice G Uide

    ■ 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.

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