Kenwood TK-5210 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5210

THANK YOU
We are grateful you chose 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.
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.
This device made under license under one or more of the
following US Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 4,716,407;
4,972,460; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229;
5,502,767.
The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely
for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of
this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to
decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object
Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a
human-readable form.

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One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
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.

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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.

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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.

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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
•In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
•While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
•Near explosives or blasting sites.
•In aircrafts.
•In medical institutions or near persons using pacemakers.
•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.

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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 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ................................ 13
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ..................................... 15
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 18
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ........................................ 18
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .............................................. 19
SELECTING AZONE AND CHANNEL ..................................... 19
TRANSMITTING ....................................................... 20
RECEIVING ........................................................... 22
SCAN .................................................................. 23
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ....................................... 23
PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................... 24
SCAN REVERT ....................................................... 24
SCAN PROGRAMMING (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................... 25
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........ 26
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ........................................ 26
STATUS MESSAGE (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ........................ 27
SHORT MESSAGES ................................................... 29
LONG MESSAGES .................................................... 29

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(CONTENTS CONTINUED…)
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ................. 30
MAKING ADTMF CALL (K3 MODELS ONLY) .......................... 30
AUTODIAL (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ............................... 31
STUN CODE ......................................................... 31
EMERGENCY CALLS ................................................. 32
SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO) ......................... 33
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION .................................. 33
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ..................................... 33
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ...................................... 34
DELETING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) ........... 34
PASSWORD PROTECTION (K2 AND K3 MODELS ONLY) .................. 34
SIGNALING ............................................................ 35
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) ....................... 35
OPTIONAL SIGNALING ................................................. 36
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ......................... 37
VOX GAIN LEVEL .................................................... 37
VOX OPERATION .................................................... 38
CLOCK (K2 and K3 Models Only) ................................... 39
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT .................................................. 39
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................ 40
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ....................................... 49
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................. 49
BATTERY SAVER ...................................................... 49
LOW BATTERY WARNING ............................................. 50
COMPANDER ......................................................... 50
PTT ID ............................................................. 51
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ..................................... 51

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your
KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the
factory.
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you
identify the items listed in the following table before discarding
the packing material. If any items are missing or have been
damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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connector cap
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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.

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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.
•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 use or 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

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•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-circuited.
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.

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•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.

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■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:
1Remove the battery pack from the equipment.
2Discharge the battery pack, if possible.
3Store 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.

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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK
1Match 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.
2Lock the safety catch to
prevent accidentally pressing
the release latch and
removing the battery pack.
3To remove the battery pack,
lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.
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.
◆While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion or Ni-MH battery
pack in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F and
lower, operating time may be shortened.

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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.
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.
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.

9
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR
1If you are not using an
optional speaker/
microphone or headset,
install the cap over the
universal connector.
2Secure the cap in place
using the attached screw.
Universal
connector cap
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET
Optional
speaker/ microphone
1Insert the guide of the
speaker/ microphone or
headset connector into the
groove of the universal
connector.
2Secure 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.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
A
B
C
6
MIC
Microphone Speaker
There are 3 models available:
K model: Basic model.
K2 model: Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad (A, B, <C, and D>).
K3 model: Equipped with a display and full keypad.
The above illustration displays the K3 model.

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qq
qq
qPower switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate to
adjust the volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch
the transceiver OFF.
ww
ww
wSelector knob
Rotate this control to activate its programmable function
{page 15}. The default setting is Channel Select.
ee
ee
eConcentric switch
Rotate this switch to activate one of its programmable
functions {page 15}.
rr
rr
rTransmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator
Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving,
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.
tt
tt
tLever switch
Switch the toggle position to activate its programmable
function {page 15}. The Oposition turns the function ON.
The ●position turns the function OFF.
yy
yy
yAuxiliary (orange) key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
uu
uu
uSafety catch
Lock this catch to avoid accidentally pressing the release
latch and removing the battery pack {page 7}.
ii
ii
iRelease latch
Press the release latch to unlock and remove the battery
pack {page 7}.
oo
oo
oSide 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
!0!0
!0!0
!0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the
microphone to call a station.

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!1!1
!1!1
!1 Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
Acts as an Up key for certain transceiver settings.
!2!2
!2!2
!2 Side 3 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
Acts as a Down key for certain transceiver settings.
!3!3
!3!3
!3 Display (K2 and K3 models only)
Refer to the display on page 13.
!4!4
!4!4
!4 A key (K2 and K3 models only)
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
The programmed name appears on the bottom of the
display.
!5!5
!5!5
!5 B key (K2 and K3 models only)
Press to activate its programmable function {page 15}.
The programmed name appears on the bottom of the
display.
!6!6
!6!6
!6 <C key (K2 and K3 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!7
!7!7
!7 D> key (K2 and K3 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!8
!8!8
!8 Keypad (K3 models only)
Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones or the
keypad keys can also be programmed with the functions
listed on page 15 if one of the other programmable
function keys is programmed as Function.
!9!9
!9!9
!9 Universal connector
Connect the (optional) speaker/ microphone here.
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.