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VHF P25 TransceiVer/ UHF P25 TransceiVer TK-5720/ TK-5820 insTrUcTion ManUal Terminal Description Microphone Jack Pin NO. Pin Name Description Specification Notes g i l – PTT/TXD PTT Input/Serial Data Output High Impedance/ CMOS – HOOK/RXD Hook Detection/ Serial Data Input...
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Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in Kenwood product memories are reserved for Kenwood Corporation.
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• If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng from the transcever, swtch the transcever power off mmedately, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transcever whle you are drvng may be aganst traffc laws. Please check and observe the vehcle regulatons n your area.
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 list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.
nSTAlling The rAnSceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ronT Anel ① (power) switch Press and hold for approximately second to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF. ② Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ③ Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ④...
⑫ Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ⑬ Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. ⑭ Speaker Internal speaker ⑮ PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch then, speak into the microphone to call a station. iSplAy Indicator Description...
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please contact your dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver. • None (No function) • Menu • 2-tone • Monitor , 2 • Auto Reply Message •...
BASIC OPERATIONS on/oFF wiTching ower Press and hold for approximately second to turn the transceiver power ON. Press and hold again to turn the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON.
3 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality, hold the microphone approximately .5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. ■ Making Group Calls (P25) Channels programmed for P25 operation already have a Talkgroup ID assigned.
MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. cceSS 1 Press the key programmed as Menu. •...
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Description Display DIRECT CH SEL ~ Direct channel ~ 5 Select DIRECT CH5 SEL DISP FORMAT Display Format ON/OFF ENCRYPTION Encryption ON/OFF ENCRYP CODE Encryption Code mode FIXED VOLUME Fixed Volume GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode HOME CH SEL Home Channel Select HORN ALERT Horn Alert ON/OFF...
Description Display ZEROIZE Zeroize ZONE DEL/ADD Zone Delete/Add hArAcTer nTry There are 2 methods available for entering characters: keys Press to cycle through the chracters A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9 and a space (default settings). You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.
SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan. • The icon appears on the display. •...
rioriTy hAnnel elecT If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer, you can reprogram the Priority channels. 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Priority-channel Select. 3 Press to select “NORMAL”, “PRIORITY ” ( ), “PRIORITY 2”...
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. Note: This function is available only in analog operation. elcAll elecTive Alling A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.
■ Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel. 2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode (proceed to step 5) or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3). 3 Press to select the station you want to call. •...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS dTmF (d ulTi requency AllS ■ Making a DTMF Call Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog operation. Manual Dialing (Microphone Keypad Only) 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad. •...
mergency AllS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode.
■ Optional Signaling Your dealer may also program several types of optional 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.
lock If activated by your dealer, you can view the clock by pressing the key programmed as Clock. Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear. ■ Clock Adjustment To set the time: 1 Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment.
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 is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT oice ecorder The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and create voice memos. ■ Auto Recording If activated, the auto recorder will continuously record all transmitted and received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording. ■...
■ Playback To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as Playback or access the Menu {page 9}. • 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.