Kenwood R-5000 User Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 1
MODIFICATIONS - Modifications that enhance radio performance and ease of use.
PERFORMING MODIFICATIONS................................................................................ 2
CARRIER SCAN vs. TIME SCAN................................................................................ 2
EXTENDED FUNCTIONS............................................................................................ 4
AM BROADCAST SENSITIVITY.................................................................................. 6
ADJUSTMENTS - Internal adjustments that the user can set for personal
preferences.
SCAN SPEED.............................................................................................................. 7
SCAN RESUME........................................................................................................... 7
BEEP LEVEL ............................................................................................................... 7
OPTIONS - Useful options and how to install them.
IF FILTERS .................................................................................................................. 8
FILTER TYPES............................................................................................................ 8
INSTALLING FILTERS................................................................................................. 9
EXTERNAL SPEAKER .............................................................................................. 10
DC POWER CABLE KIT ............................................................................................ 10
VOICE SYNTHESIS UNIT ......................................................................................... 11
VHF CONVERTER..................................................................................................... 11
REMOTE CONTROL - How to configure the R-5000 for remote control and how to
use it.
REMOTE CONTROL MODIFICATION ...................................................................... 12
LEVEL CONVERTER................................................................................................. 13
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE............................................................................ 14
REMOTE INTERFACE INFORMATION..................................................................... 14
REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS........................................................................... 15
SERVICE BULLETINS ................................................................................................. 26
APPENDIX A - Addresses of interest............................................................................ 27
APPENDIX B - Remote control programs..................................................................... 30
APPENDIX C - CMOS handling procedures................................................................. 33

Kenwood R-5000 Specifications

General

Modes	AM, FM, SSB, CW
Impedance	50 ohms
Frequency stability	±100 Hz
Memory Channels	100
Sensitivity	0.5 μV (SSB)
Selectivity	6 kHz (AM)
Power Supply	13.8 V DC
Image rejection	70 dB
IF rejection	80 dB
Output	1.5W at 8 ohms