Related Manuals for Kenwood VIKING VM7000
Summarization of Contents
Radio Overview
Capabilities and Features
Details the radio's features, supported protocols, encryption, and operating modes.
Radio Software and Configuration Programming
Explains how to update radio software and configure settings via programming.
Available Options
Lists optional features controlled by factory programming, including P25, encryption, and trunking.
Licensing
Explains radio operation on licensed frequencies and user responsibility for obtaining licenses.
Radio Accessories
Lists various accessories available from EFJohnson to enhance radio capability.
Controls and Display
Control Heads
Describes controls and indicators for VM5000, VM6000, and VM7000 radios.
VM5000 Front Panel Controls
Details the function of each button and indicator on the VM5000 front panel.
VM6000 Front Panel Controls
Explains the controls and display of the VM6000 radio, including the VCH front panel.
VM7000 Front Panel Controls
Describes the front panel controls for the VM7000 radio with its KCH-20RV front panel.
VM5000/VM6000/VM7000 Display
Details the LCD displays used on the control heads, showing operating information and soft button labels.
Rear Panel Connectors
Identifies and describes the purpose of the rear panel connectors on the mobile radios.
Dual Control Configurations
Explains configurations for using two remote control heads with VM series radios.
Hardware Setup
Provides instructions for setting up hardware for dual remote control configurations.
Primary / Secondary Programming
Details how to designate primary and secondary control heads in dual configurations.
Multideck Configurations
Describes connecting multiple radio units and control heads in a multideck configuration.
Radio Wide Features
Option Buttons
Details the programmable soft buttons and their functions across different models.
Menu Mode
Explains how to access and navigate the radio's menu system.
Time-Out Timer
Describes the function that disables the transmitter if keyed for too long.
Receive-Information Display Time
Explains how incoming call information display time can be configured.
Home Channel Select
Describes how to select a preprogrammed home channel for quick access.
Power Output Select
Explains how to select between high, low, or switchable transmit power levels.
Alert Tone Select
Details how to enable or disable various alert tones and their volume control.
Ignition Power Down Duration
Explains how radio power can be controlled by the vehicle ignition switch.
Horn Alert
Describes the feature that sounds an external alert, like the vehicle horn, when certain calls are received.
Microphone Off-Hook Detect
Explains how the radio detects if the microphone is off-hook and its effect on operation.
Surveillance Mode
Describes how to disable backlight, alert tones, and LED indicators for discreet operation.
Public Address
Explains how to use a single microphone for both radio and public address functions.
Scanning
Details how to monitor channels in a scan list for traffic.
Scan Lists
Explains how to program and manage priority and radio wide scan lists.
Over the Air Programming
Describes how to update parameter files remotely without needing to connect to a computer.
Over the Internet Programming
Explains remote radio programming using IP-based network services via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Mute / Auto Unmute
Describes how to mute the radio and the automatic unmute feature for certain events.
Location Services
Explains how to use GPS for location information and reporting.
Bluetooth
Covers Bluetooth connectivity for wireless accessories like speakers and microphones.
Text Messaging
Details the text messaging feature, its components, and menu system.
Conventional Mode Features
Monitoring Before Transmitting
Explains manual and automatic monitoring of channels before transmitting.
Monitor Mode
Describes the mode that unsquelches the receiver to monitor the channel even without a carrier.
Busy Channel Lockout
Explains the feature that automatically disables the transmitter if the channel is busy.
Call Guard Squelch
Details tone or digital Call Guard squelch for filtering messages and controlling squelch.
Channel- and Direction-Specific Operator Selectable Tones
Explains how to select CTCSS/DCS tones on a per-channel and per-direction basis.
Penalty Timer
Describes the timer that prevents transmissions for a set time after the time-out timer disables the transmitter.
Conversation Timer
Limits the total length of a conversation, separate from transmission time-outs.
Repeater Talk-Around
Allows direct radio-to-radio communication when out of repeater range.
Displaying Transmit / Receive Frequency
Explains how to display channel frequency in MHz, toggling between alias and frequency.
Emergency Alarm and Call
Details how emergency alarms and calls are handled in P25 Trunking and Viking16 systems.
Conventional Mode Channel Scanning
Explains channel scanning features unique to conventional operation.
DTMF / ANI Signaling
Covers DTMF tones for Automatic Number Identification and other purposes.
Project 25 Mode Features
Details features specific to conventional P25 channels, including Unit ID and Talkgroup ID.
Keypad Programming
Explains how to use the keypad for programming parameters like frequency, squelch, and timers.
P25 Trunked / Viking16 Features
Analog and Digital Operation
Explains the selection between analog or digital operation for communication.
Viewing Unit ID
Describes how to view the radio's Unit ID for Viking16 and P25 channels.
Standard Group Calls
Details how to place and receive standard group calls between mobiles or control stations.
Unit Calls
Explains how to place and receive calls to a specific radio using Enhanced or standard modes.
Telephone Calls
Covers placing and receiving telephone calls over the public telephone system via the radio.
Call Alert
Describes the feature for sending and receiving pages, and answering them.
Messaging
Explains sending preprogrammed messages to a dispatcher on P25 channels.
Sending Status Conditions
Allows sending current status to a dispatcher, identified by aliases.
Emergency Alarm and Call
Details how emergency alarms and calls are handled in P25 Trunking and Viking16 systems.
Failsoft Operation
Explains the failsoft mode when system traffic cannot be centrally managed.
P25 Trunking / Viking16 Scanning Features
Describes unique scanning features for P25 Trunked and Viking16 systems.
Dynamic Regrouping
Allows a dispatcher to change the current talkgroup or switch radios to a regrouping channel.
P25 Radio Unit Monitor
Allows a dispatcher to remotely monitor a radio from the console.
P25 and V16 Multi Site Trunking Unique Features
Details features specific to P25 and V16 Multi Site Trunking modes.
P25 Trunking System Single Touch
Explains how Single Touch functions for sending status in P25 Trunking systems.
P25 Messaging
Describes sending predefined short messages from one radio to another in P25.
P25 Trunking Keypad DTMF
Allows sending DTMF tones using the keypad for P25 Trunking channels.
Cancel P25 Deregistration Retries on PTT
Explains how to skip deregistration attempts by pressing the PTT button.
Trunking Terms and Definitions
Provides a list of common terms and definitions related to trunking operation.
Secure Communication (Encryption)
Encryption Algorithms
Describes various encryption algorithms supported by the radio, such as AES and ARC4.
Encryption Keys
Explains the role of encryption keys and how they are managed for secure communication.
Clear / Secure Strapping
Details options for selecting clear or secure transmit modes and their behavior.
Security Settings Override
Explains how to override default security settings for talkgroups and channels.
OTAR
Describes Over-the-Air-Rekeying for updating encryption keys remotely.
Radio Setup for Encryption
Outlines the necessary radio setup steps for enabling encryption functionality.
Data Features
P25 Packet Data
Details the capability for P25 packet data transmission and supported operating modes.
P25 Trunking Data Services
Explains data services supported on P25 Trunking systems, including protocols and configuration.
PPP Link Establishment
Guides on establishing a PPP link between a computer and the radio for data transmissions.
Extra Assistance
Provides additional troubleshooting steps for computer connection issues.
Best Practices for Windows 10
Offers best practices for Windows 10 firewall configuration for optimal connection.
Tones and Error Messages
Supervisory Tones
Describes various supervisory tones that indicate radio status and events.
Error Messages
Lists and explains various error messages displayed by the radio and their meaning.
Viking LED Failure Codes
Details failure codes indicated by orange LED blinks during startup.
V16M System Reject Messages
Lists reject messages for V16M systems and their descriptions.
Configuring VM7000 Multiband Multideck
Primary Deck
Explains the role of the primary deck in providing user interface and protocol functions.
Secondary Deck
Describes secondary decks as RF decks without user interface, selected by the primary deck.
Multiband Multideck Option and Band Disable Options
Details setting the multiband option and disabling unused bands.
Band Verification
Explains how the primary deck verifies the presence of all programmed bands at power-up.
Audio Configuration
Describes audio output options through external speakers or control head speakers.
DB25 Connector
Explains the function of the DB25 connector, used for external audio on the primary deck.
Encryption
States that all decks require a Secure Cryptographic Module for encryption/decryption.
Vehicular Repeater Support
Notes that multiband supports vehicular repeaters connected to the primary deck.
Ignition Sense Settings
Explains that ignition sense settings are shared with secondary decks.
Multiband Feature Support
Lists multiband features supported, excluding audio recording and others.
Obtaining Technical Support
Contacting EFJohnson
Provides guidance on contacting EFJohnson technical personnel for assistance.
Product Warranty
Explains how to obtain the warranty statement and contact the warranty department.
Returns for Repairs
Details the procedure for returning equipment for repair, including contacting customer service.
Replacement Parts
Explains how to order replacement parts directly from the Orders & Parts Department.
Internet Home Page
Provides the EFJohnson Technologies internet address for company information.
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