Kenwood KCH-15 User Manual

HANDHELD CONTROL HEAD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KCH-16

We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your mobile applications.  

We believe this easy-to-use handheld control head will provide dependable 

communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.
Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual. For a detailed 

explanation on the operations, refer to the Transceiver's instruction manual.

FEATURES
•  The KCH-16 is a full-control optional microphone for use with the 

TK-5710/ 5810 P25/ FM analog Dual Mode transceiver. 

•  By connecting the KCH-16 to the optional KRK-11 handheld 

control head interface kit, you can control the transceiver using 

the microphone in the same way that the KCH-14/15 can be used.

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  Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within 

the territories under government control.

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  Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

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  Refer service to qualified technicians only.

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.

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.

PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, 

and KCH-16/ transceiver damage.
•  Do not drop the KCH-16; strong impacts can damage the internal 

components.

•  Do not over stress the KCH-16 cable by pulling on it with 

excessive force.

•  Do not attempt to configure the KCH-16/ transceiver while driving; 

it is too dangerous.

•  Do not disassemble or modify the KCH-16/ transceiver for any 

reason.

•  Do not expose the KCH-16/ transceiver to long periods of direct 

sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances.

•  If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the 

KCH-16 or transceiver, switch the KCH-16/ transceiver power off 

immediately, and contact your Kenwood dealer.

  The following unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwood 

dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

Carefully unpack the Handheld Control Head.  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.

Hanger 

(with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws)

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1 set

Instruction manual

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Operating temperature range

-30℃ 〜 +60℃

Microphone impedance

2.2 kΩ (Max)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

without projections 58 × 125 × 31.5 mm

2.3 × 4.9 × 1.2 inches

with projections

68 × 125 × 36 mm

2.7 × 4.9 × 1.4 inches

Weight

Cable not included Approx. 185 g / 6.5 oz

Cable included

Approx. 280 g / 9.9 oz

q

 

Press to switch the transceiver ON.  Press and hold for 

approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver OFF.

w

  Display

e

  Right (Zone Up)   key 

Press to increase the zone number (Default setting).  Also press to 

increase setting adjustments.

r

  Left (Zone Down)   key 

Press to decrease the zone number (Default setting).  Also press to 

decrease setting adjustments.

t

  VOL (Volume) control 

Rotate clockwise to increase the volume level.  Rotate 

counterclockwise to decrease the volume level.

y

  DTMF keypad 

Press the keys on the keypad to make DTMF calls. 

 

The default setting is None (no function).

u

  Up (Channel Up) 

 

Press to increase the channel number (Default setting). 

Your dealer can also enable the CH key to be used when making 

setting adjustments, as an optional method for using the Right 

 key.

i

  Down (Channel Down) 

 

Press to decrease the channel number (Default setting). 

Your dealer can also enable the CH key to be used when making 

setting adjustments, as an optional method for using the Left   

key.

o

  S / A / B / C / Orange (Programmable Function) keys 

Press to activate their programmable functions.   

 

The default setting is None (no function).

!0

 

The TX/ BUSY indicator lights red while transmitting and green 

while receiving.

⑪

  PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch 

Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call 

a station.

  HOOK

Displays the operating zone and channel 

numbers or zone and channel names.  Also 

displays various text messages depending on 

the function being used.

Displays various characters depending on 

dealer settings.

Appears when a received call is using optional 

signaling.

Appears when the Monitor function is active 

and when the transceiver squelch is open.

Appears when you are using Scan mode.

Appears when the external speaker function is 

activated.

Appears when the Scrambler or Encryption 

function is activated.

Appears when the AUX A function has been 

activated.

Appears when the AUX B function has been 

activated.

Appears when the AUX C function has been 

activated.

Appears when using the Operator Selectable 

Tone function.

Appears when there is a FleetSync message 

stored in the transceiver memory.  Flashes 

when a new FleetSync message has arrived.

Appears when the selected zone (left icon) or 

channel (right icon) is added to the scanning 

sequence.

Appears when the Auto Recording function on 

the VGS-1 option is activated.

Appears when the Auto Reply Message on the 

VGS-1 option is activated. 

(The location of this 

icon is the same as the Auto Recording icon.)

The numbers of bars indicates the strength 

of incoming signals. The antenna plus 3 bars 

represents a strong signal while only the 

antenna represents a weak signal. No antenna 

means no signal is present.
Flashes when out of range.  

•  Use of the KCH-16/ transceiver while you are driving may be 

against traffic laws.  Please check and observe the vehicle 

regulations in your area.

•  Do not use options not specified by Kenwood.

GRP

(Zone Up)

GRP

(Zone Up)

GRP

(Zone Up)

(Zone Up) 

GRP

 

(Zone Down)

GRP

 

(Zone Down)

GRP

 

(Zone Down) Left (Zone Down) 

CH (Channel) CH (Channel 

Up/Down)

CH(Channel 

Up/Down)

MON 

(Monitor)

MON (Monitor)

SCN (Scan)

SCN (Scan)

PF 1

PF 1 (None)

PF 1 (None)

 (None)

PF 2

PF 2 (None)

PF 2 (None)

 (None)

PF 3

PF 3 (None)

PF 3 (None)

 (None)

PF 4

PF 4 (None)

PF 4 (None)

 (None)

PF 5

PF 5 (None)

PF 5 (None)

 (None)

PF 6

PF 6 (None)

(Channel Up) 

PF 7

PF 7 (None)

(Channel 

Down) 

PF 8

PF 8 (None)

PF 9

PF 9 (None)

OPERATION
1  Hold the KCH-16 approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your 

mouth when speaking.

2  To hang the KCH-16, use the hook provided on its reverse side.

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