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Kenwood TK-5210 User Manual

Kenwood TK-5210
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© B62-2024-00 (K, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7)
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5210
UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
TK-5310

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Kenwood TK-5210 Specifications

General IconGeneral
frequency range136~174 MHz
number of channels512
zones50
max channels per zone250
channel spacing analog12.5/15/20/25/30 kHz
channel spacing digital12.5 kHz
Power IconPower
operating voltage7.5V DC ± 20%
battery life KNB-31A8 hours
battery life KNB-32N12 hours
battery life KNB-33L8 hours
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature range–22°F to +140°F (–30°C to +60°C)
frequency stability±2.0 ppm
antenna impedance50Ω
Receiver IconReceiver
sensitivity digital 5% BER0.25µV
sensitivity digital 1% BER0.40µV
sensitivity analog 12dB SINAD0.25µV
selectivity digital-60dB
selectivity analog @25/30kHz-78dB
selectivity analog @12.5kHz-67dB
intermodulation distortion digital-75dB
intermodulation distortion analog @25/30kHz-75dB
intermodulation distortion analog @12.5kHz-68dB
spurious and image digital-80dB
spurious and image analog-80dB
audio distortion digitalLess than 1.5%
audio distortion analogLess than 2%
audio output500mW/ 8Ω
Transmitter IconTransmitter
rf output power5W / 1W
spurious and harmonics70dB
fm hum and noise analog @25kHz50dB
fm hum and noise analog @12.5kHz45dB
audio distortionLess than 2%
modulation16K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 8K10F1E, 8K10F1D
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions with KNB-31A or KNB-32N2-5/16 x 6-3/32 x 1-13/16 in. (58 x 155 x 45.7 mm)
dimensions with KNB-33L2-5/16 x 6-3/32 x 1-9/16 in. (58 x 155 x 39.2 mm)
weight TK-5210 K11.11 oz. (315g)
weight TK-5210 K211.64 oz. (330g)
weight TK-5210 K311.64 oz. (330g)
weight TK-5210 K2 with KNB-31A battery22.22 oz. (630g)
weight TK-5210 K2 with KNB-32N battery23.28 oz. (660g)
weight TK-5210 K2 with KNB-33L battery17.64 oz. (500g)

Summary

General Precautions

User Safety and Handling Guidelines

Provides essential safety guidelines for handling the transceiver and related accessories.

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Prohibited Locations and Handling Precautions

Details warnings for operating near specific locations and cautions for proper handling.

Unpacking and Equipment Check

Supplied Accessories Identification

Lists and identifies all accessories included with the transceiver package.

Preparation Procedures

Battery Pack Precautions and Handling

Provides important precautions for handling and charging battery packs.

Li-ion Battery Pack Safety Dangers

Handling, Storage, and Heat Dangers

Outlines dangers associated with mishandling, improper storage, and exposure to heat.

Li-ion Battery Pack Safety Dangers

Charging and Physical Handling Dangers

Details dangers related to charging, piercing, dropping, or deforming the battery pack.

Li-ion Battery Pack Safety Warnings

Charging, Container, and Abnormal Battery Warnings

Warns against reverse charging, using containers, and using abnormal or leaking batteries.

Li-ion Battery Pack Usage and Characteristics

Usage Guide and Performance Degradation

Explains how to use and store the Li-ion battery pack and its performance characteristics.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Battery Pack Installation and Removal Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching and detaching the battery pack.

Installing Antenna and Belt Clip

Antenna and Belt Clip Mounting Procedures

Details the procedures for installing the antenna and the belt clip.

Installing Connector Cap and Accessories

Universal Connector Cap and External Accessory Installation

Describes how to install the universal connector cap and optional accessories.

Getting Acquainted with the Transceiver

Transceiver Control Layout Diagram

Illustrates and identifies the various controls and indicators on the transceiver.

Transceiver Control Identification (Part 1)

Front and Side Controls

Identifies and explains the function of front and side panel controls.

Transceiver Control Identification (Part 2)

Top, Keypad, and Connector Controls

Identifies and explains the function of top, keypad, and connector controls.

Display Indicators and Information

Signal Strength and Mode Indicators

Explains the meaning of signal strength bars and various mode indicators.

Display Indicators and Information

Status Icons, Messages, and Key Function Displays

Details status icons, message displays, and key function indicators.

Programmable Functions Overview

Function Availability by Operation Mode

Details which functions are available based on Conventional FM, P25, or Trunking modes.

Programmable Functions List (Part 1)

Core Function List (e.g., Individual, Scan)

Lists and describes core programmable functions like Individual calls, Scan, and Key Lock.

Programmable Functions List (Part 2)

Signaling, Navigation, and Advanced Functions

Lists signaling, navigation, and other advanced programmable functions.

Basic Operations: Power and Password

Switching Power and Setting Transceiver Password

Instructions for turning the transceiver on/off and setting a password.

Basic Operations: Volume and Channel Selection

Adjusting Volume and Navigating Zones/Channels

Details on how to adjust the volume and select desired zones and channels.

Transmitting Signals

General Transmitting Procedure

Explains the basic steps for transmitting a signal using the PTT switch.

Making Group Calls (P25)

Group Call Transmission Steps

Provides instructions for making group calls on P25 channels.

Making Individual Calls and Receiving

Individual Call Transmission and Receiving Basics

Details on making individual calls and the basic procedures for receiving calls.

Receiving Group and Individual Calls (P25)

Receiving Group and Individual P25 Calls

Explains how to receive group and individual calls on P25 modes.

Scan Operation Basics

Initiating, Stopping, and Temporary Lockout

Covers how to start, stop scanning, and temporarily lock out channels.

Priority Scan and Scan Revert

Priority Scan Functionality and Revert Options

Explains priority scan functionality and available scan revert channel options.

Scan Programming (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 Models Only)

Conventional Operation Scan List Programming

Instructions for programming scan lists in Conventional operation.

Scan Programming and Priority Mode

Priority Mode Setup for Zones/Channels

Details on setting the priority mode for channels and zones.

FleetSync and Selcall Operations

FleetSync Paging and Selcall Transmission

Covers FleetSync alphanumeric paging and Selcall transmission procedures.

Selcall, Identification Codes, and Status Messages

Selcall Reception, ID Codes, and Status Message Basics

Explains Selcall reception, ID codes, and basic status messaging.

Status Messages and Message Stack Review

Transmitting, Receiving, and Reviewing Status Messages

Details on transmitting, receiving, and reviewing messages in the stack memory.

Short/Long Messages and GPS Reports

Message Handling and GPS Data Transmission

Covers sending short/long messages and transmitting GPS location data.

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

Making DTMF Calls

Provides instructions for making DTMF calls using various methods.

DTMF Call Methods and Autodial

DTMF Call Types and Autodial Usage

Explains DTMF call types and how to use the Autodial feature.

Stun Code Functionality

Using the Stun Code Feature

Describes the function of the stun code for lost or stolen transceivers.

Making Telephone Calls

Manual Dialing and List Selection for Calls

Instructions for making telephone calls manually or from a list.

Receiving Calls and Making Status Calls

Receiving Telephone Calls and Making Status Calls

Procedures for receiving telephone calls and initiating status calls.

Emergency Calls Procedure

Initiating and Exiting Emergency Calls

Details on how to make and exit emergency calls.

Scrambler and Encryption (P25)

Secure Transmission and Scrambler Code Selection

Explains secure transmission and selecting scrambler codes.

Encryption Key Management and Password Protection

Selecting, Deleting Encryption Keys, and Password Effects

Covers managing encryption keys and the effects of password protection.

Signaling Features

QT/DQT Signaling and Operator Selectable Tone

Explains QT/DQT signaling and how to use Operator Selectable Tone.

Optional Signaling Types

2-tone, DTMF, and FleetSync Signaling

Details optional signaling types like 2-tone, DTMF, and FleetSync.

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)

VOX Gain Level Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the VOX gain level for hands-free operation.

VOX Operation Procedures

Activating and Using VOX Hands-Free Transmission

Details on activating and using the VOX function for hands-free transmission.

Clock Functionality (K2/K3/K5/K6/K7 MODELS ONLY)

Clock Adjustment Procedure

Provides instructions for setting and adjusting the transceiver's built-in clock.

Advanced Operations Overview

Core Functions: 2-tone, Autodial, AUX, Battery Status

Overview of key advanced functions including 2-tone, Autodial, AUX, and Battery Status.

Advanced Operations: Key Functions

Channel Navigation, Display, and Emergency Functions

Details on channel navigation, display options, and emergency functions.

Advanced Operations: Key Functions

Keypad, Light, Monitor, and Squelch Settings

Explains settings related to keypad, backlighting, monitor, and squelch.

Advanced Operations: Key Functions

Scan, Encryption, and Selcall Functions

Details on Scan, Encryption, and Selcall related functions.

Advanced Operations: Key Functions

Status, GPS, Site Lock, and Attenuation

Covers Status, GPS, Site Lock, and Speaker Attenuation functions.

Advanced Operations: Key Functions

System Search, Talk Around, VOX

Explains System Search, Talk Around, and VOX functions.

Advanced Operations: Zone Navigation

Zone Selection and Navigation

Details on selecting and navigating through zones.

Background Operations

Time-Out Timer and Battery Saver

Explains the Time-Out Timer and Battery Saver functions.

Background Operations: Monitoring

Low Battery Warning and Signal Strength

Details low battery warnings and signal strength indicators.

Background Operations: Channel Management

Compander, BCL, and Out of Range

Explains Compander, Busy Channel Lockout, and Out of Range indicators.

Background Operations: Network and ID

Site Trunking, Control Channel Hunt, Voice ID

Covers network operations like Site Trunking, Channel Hunt, and PTT ID.

VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

Voice Recorder Functions (Auto Recording, Memos)

Details the voice recorder features, including auto recording and voice memos.

VGS-1 Optional Voice Features

Playback and Voice Guide Announcements

Explains how to play back recordings and the voice guide announcements.

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