INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUALDE INSTRUCCIONES

VHF APCO P25 TRANSCEIVER

TRANSCEPTOR APCO P25 VHF

TK-5210

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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 OR

IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.

???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.

WARNING:

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)

Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations.

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.

ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only):

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.

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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

Appearance

TOP

1

1

42 5

Front

5

Side

1

2

3

4

Key

1.1 LCD(Type2,Type3)

Standard Display (2Line)

Message Display (3Line)

Conventional

Trunking

PREPARATION

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK

CAUTION:

-DO NOT RECHARGE HE 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 RECHARGING 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 SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.

-NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK.

1 Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver.

2 Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks.

3 To remove the battery pack, pull back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

THE ANTENNA INSTALLING

Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding theantenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied binding screws.

Note: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hotduring continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.

INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

If you are not using the optional KMC-** speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the universal connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm dressing screw.

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL KMC-25, KMC-25W) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE

1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universal connector. 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw.

This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.

???FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute.

???FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C

???American National Standards Institute (C95.1 ??? 1992)

???American National Standards Institute (C95.3 ??? 1992)

WARNING

This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric & Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter???s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintain. The transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.

The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded.

???While transmitting (holding the PTT switch), always keep the antenna at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders.

???Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time.

???Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD.

Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC???s occupational/ controlled environment RF exposure limits.

CAUTION

To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observe and adhere to the above points.

Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility

Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause interference to such equipment.

???Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.

???Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions.