General - Kenwood TK-5810H Service Manual

TK-5810H
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of Kenwood.
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation
of this manual, Kenwood assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for dam-
ages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. Kenwood reserves the right to make changes to any
products herein at any time for improvement purposes.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware
embedded in Kenwood product memories are reserved for
Kenwood Corporation. Any modifying, reverse engineering,
copy, reproducing or disclosing on an Internet website of
the firmware is strictly prohibited without prior written
consent of Kenwood Corporation. Furthermore, any
reselling, assigning or transferring of the firmware is also
strictly prohibited without embedding the firmware in
Kenwood product memories.
P25 Transceivers:
The IMBE(TM) voice coding technology is embedded in
the firmware under the license of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for use by experienced techni-
cians familiar with similar types of commercial grade com-
munications equipment. It contains all required service in-
formation for the equipment and is current as of this publica-
tion date. Changes which may occur after publication are
covered by either Service Bulletins or Manual Revisions,
which are issued as required.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering replacement parts or equipment informa-
tion, the full part identification number should be included.
This applies to all parts : components, kits, and chassis. If
the part number is not known, include the chassis or kit
number of which it is a part and a sufficient description of
the required component, for proper identification.
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GENERAL

PERSONAL SAFETY
The following precautions are recommended for personal
safety :
• DO NOT transmit if someone is within two feet (0.6
meter) of the antenna.
• DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are secure and
any open connectors are properly terminated.
• SHUT OFF this equipment when near electrical blasting
caps or while in an explosive atmosphere.
• All equipment should be properly grounded before
power-up for safe operation.
• This equipment should be serviced by only qualified
technicians.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. UNPACKING
Unpack the radio from its shipping container and check
for accessory items. If any item is missing, please contact
KENWOOD immediately.
2. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Federal regulations require a station license for each
radio installation (mobile or base) be obtained by the
equipment owner. The licensee is responsible for ensuring
transmitter power, frequency, and deviation are within the
limits permitted by the station license.
Transmitter adjustments may be performed only by a
licensed technician holding an FCC first, second or general
class commercial radiotelephone operator's license. There
is no license required to install or operate the radio.
3. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT
3-1. Introduction
Each radio is adjusted and tested before shipment.
However, it is recommended that receiver and transmitter
operation be checked for proper operation before
installation.
3-2. Testing
The radio should be tested complete with all cabling and
accessories as they will be connected in the final installa-
tion. Transmitter frequency, deviation, and power output
should be checked, as should receiver sensitivity, squelch
operation, and audio output. Signaling equipment operation
should be verified.
4. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
4-1. General
Inspect the vehicle and determine how and where the
radio antenna and accessories will be mounted.
Plan cable runs for protection against pinching or crush-
ing wiring, and radio installation to prevent overheating.
4-2. Antenna
The favored location for an antenna is in the center of a
large, flat conductive area, usually at the roof center. The
trunk lid is preferred, bond the trunk lid and vehicle chassis
using ground straps to ensure the lid is at chassis ground.