I have a TK-790H, with remote head, in my truck. I absolutley love this radio but I'm considering swapping it for a TK-5710. I use my 790 primarliy for Ham radio, and some public safety monitoring, and would like to try P25 in the Ham bands. Anyone have experience programming the TK-5710 in P25 mode? I have access to the software but I'm just curious if anyone could give any pointers on programming P25, pros & cons of the radio, etc., prior to purchase of the radio.
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I replaced my analog VHF Motorola Spectra in my truck with a TK-5710 a couple of years ago. I'm pretty happy with the change, as the TK-5710 covers the whole 136-174 MHz range as opposed to the 146-174 MHz Astro Spectra. It also lets you scan more than 16 channels, which most Motorola radios don't. I also really like how you don't have to do the stupid zone/channel name partitioning of the display like the Astro Spectras make you do. The P25 programming is pretty similar to Motorola...
I think my only complaints with the TK-5x10's are the lack of a high/low transmit power button, and that the lowest volume setting is still a bit too loud for a quiet room or parked vehicle.
I've never used the Kenwood TK-x90 series, but I believe the TK-5x10's operate similar.
I think my only complaints with the TK-5x10's are the lack of a high/low transmit power button, and that the lowest volume setting is still a bit too loud for a quiet room or parked vehicle.
I've never used the Kenwood TK-x90 series, but I believe the TK-5x10's operate similar.
Yup... my only complaint with my TK 790 is lack of a HI/LOW power button, I'm stuck with 110 watts all the time (or whatever I want to program in the software). My receive audio and sensitivity seems to be better than my Motorola PM 1500 I swapped out for. I've got more experience with Motorola than Kenwood and I got such a great deal on the 790 I couldn't pass it up. I actually like the Kenwood software better than the Motorola as it's so much easier to use. If the TK 5710 software is as easy to use as the TK 790 I shouldn't have any problems with it.
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Kenwood P25 software is laid out a little similar to how Motorola CPS is, but it's not too hard to get the hang of it. (still easier IMHO)
If you like your 790, you'll be pleased with the 5710. If you want a smaller form factor, the 5720 is also a great radio - based on the x180 series chassis.
If you like your 790, you'll be pleased with the 5710. If you want a smaller form factor, the 5720 is also a great radio - based on the x180 series chassis.
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