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Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-200 Instruction Manual

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NX-200/ NX-300
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE UHF
MODE D'EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B62-2014-00 (K,K2,K3,K4)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    NX-200/ NX-300 VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/ UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF/ ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF/ TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-2014-00 (K,K2,K3,K4) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00...
  • Page 2 VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/ UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-200/ NX-300 INSTRUCTIoN MANUAL...
  • Page 3 We are grateful you have chosen 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...
  • Page 4 s llegal n some areas. For nformaton on L-on battery recyclng n your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). Kenwood’s nvolvement n ths program s part of our commtment to preserve our envronment and conserve our natural resources.
  • Page 5 Do not charge the transcever and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallc tems located between the transcever and the battery pack. Do not use optons not specfed by Kenwood. • • If the de-cast chasss or other transcever part s damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
  • Page 6 • Do not remove the black sheet from the reverse sde of the transcever (refer to the llustraton below). Removal of ths sheet decreases the waterproof effcency of the transcever and may cause malfunctons f water seeps nto the transcever. •...
  • Page 7 If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng from the transcever, swtch the transcever power off mmedately, remove the battery pack from the transcever, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transcever whle you are drvng may be aganst traffc laws.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......1 ...............1 upplied cceSSorieS PREPARATION ................2 ............2 Attery recAutionS ....7 nStAlling emoving the ptionAl Attery ..........8 nStAlling the ptionAl ntennA ............8 nStAlling the ....9 nStAlling the Ap over the niverSAl onnector ..9 nStAlling the ptionAl peAker icrophone or eAdSet...
  • Page 9 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ....34 dtmF c ..............34 Aking A .................35 utodiAl ................35 TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG) ...........36 ............36 Aking A elephone ............36 eceiving A elephone EMERGENCY CALLS ..............37 SCRAMBLER ................38 ..........38 ecure ncrypted rAnSmiSSion SIGNALING .................39 (Qt)/ d (dQt) ......39 uiet igitAl...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    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.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not recommended by Kenwood. ◆ Do not recharge the 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.
  • Page 12 Information concerning the (optional) Li-ion battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters. DANGER •...
  • Page 13 DANGER • Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight! If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
  • Page 14 DANGER • Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery! The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
  • Page 15 ■ Using the Li-ion Battery Pack • Charge the battery pack before using it. • To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use. Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location. •...

  • Page 16: I Nstalling / R Emoving The (O Ptional ) B Attery P Ack

    nStAlling emoving the ptionAl Attery 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack to lock it in place. 2 Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery pack.

  • Page 17: I Nstalling The (O Ptional ) A Ntenna

    nStAlling the ptionAl ntennA Screw the antenna into the Optional connector on the top of the antenna transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. nStAlling the If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 8 mm binding screws.

  • Page 18: Nstalling The Ap Over The Niversal Onnector

    nStAlling the Ap over the niverSAl onnector 1 If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap Universal over the universal connector. connector cap 2 Secure the cap in place using the attached screw. nStAlling the ptionAl peAker icrophone or...

  • Page 19: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Display Speaker Note: The transceiver is also available without the DTMF keypad !1 .

  • Page 20: Antenna Connector

    q Antenna connector Connect an optional antenna here {page 8}. w Selector knob Rotate this control to activate its programmable function {page 5}. The default setting is CH/GID Select. e Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Rotate to adjust the volume.
  • Page 21 !1 Keypad (keypad models only) Press the keys on the keypad to send DTMF tones. The keypad keys can also be programmed with secondary functions {page 5} if a programmable function key is programmed as Function. Press to activate its programmable function {page 5}. The default setting is Menu mode.

  • Page 22: D Isplay

    iSplAy Indicator Description Appears when the Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated. Blinks when signaling of an incoming call matches the Optional Signaling set up on your transceiver. Appears when the current zone (left icon) or CH/GID (right icon) is added to the scanning sequence.
  • Page 23 Indicator Description The number 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. On NXDN Trunking channels, the antenna indicator flashes when you are out of range.

  • Page 24: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please contact your dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver. Conv: Channels set up for Conventional Operation Trunk: Channels set up for Trunking Operation Available ✓: N/A:...
  • Page 25 Analog NXDN (Digital) Programmable Function Conv LTR Trunk Conv Trunk Fixed Volume ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Forced Search ✓ Function ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ GPS Position Display ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Group (NXDN) ✓ Group + Status (NXDN) ✓ ✓ Home CH/GID ✓...
  • Page 26 Analog NXDN (Digital) Programmable Function Conv LTR Trunk Conv Trunk Squelch Off ✓ Squelch Off Momentary ✓ Stack ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Status (FleetSync/NXDN) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Talk Around ✓ ✓ ✓ Telephone Disconnect ✓ Transceiver Password ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS on/oFF witching ower Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON.

  • Page 28: A Djusting The V Olume

    djuSting the olume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it. electing A one And hAnnel roup Select the desired zone using the selector knob or the keys programmed as Zone Up/ Zone Down. Each zone contains a group of channels.

  • Page 29: T Ransmitting

    rAnSmitting For Trunking channels, refer to “Making Group Calls (Digital)” and “Making Individual Calls (Digital)”, below. 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the selector knob and the Zone Up/ Zone Down or CH/GID Up/ CH/GID Down keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free.

  • Page 30: R Eceiving

    ■ Making Individual Calls (Digital) If a key has been programmed with Individual or Individual + Status, you can make calls to specified persons. 1 Press the key programmed as Individual or Individual + Status. 2 Press the keys to select a unit ID from the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver.
  • Page 31 ■ Receiving Group Calls (Digital) When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice. When you receive a group call on a Trunking channel, the transceiver automatically switches to the communications channel to receive the call.

  • Page 32: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. cceSS 1 Press the key programmed as Menu. 2 Press the keys to select your desired Menu item.

  • Page 33: M Enu C Onfiguration

    onFigurAtion Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the key, or by accessing the Menu. All other functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. The following table lists all the available Menu items. Menu Description 2-TONE...
  • Page 34 Menu Description MONITOR Monitor ON/OFF OST ON/OFF OST LIST OST mode PLAYBACK Playback mode PRI CH SEL Priority Channel Select mode SCAN Scan ON/OFF SCAN DEL/ADD Scan Delete/Add SCRAM/ENCRYP Scambler/Encryption ON/OFF SCRAM CODE Scrambler Code mode SELCALL Selcall mode SELCALL+STATUS Selcall + Status mode SEND GPS DATA Transmit your GPS data...

  • Page 35: C Haracter E Ntry

    hArActer ntry There are 2 methods available for entering characters: ) pressing the keys and 2) using the DTMF keypad. When pressing the keys, the displayed character entry cycles through A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9 and a space (default settings). You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.

  • Page 36: Scan

    SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan. •...

  • Page 37: P Riority S Can

    riority A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function. When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on it, even if a call is being received on a normal channel.

  • Page 38: S Can D Elete /A Dd

    • Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: If your dealer has programmed a Priority channel (either Priority  or Priority 2), this channel is the revert zone and channel. The transceiver “talks back” on the current receive channel. elete You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list.

  • Page 39: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver.

  • Page 40: S Tatus M Essage

    ■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (00 ~ 349) to make a group call. •...
  • Page 41 3 In Selcall mode, press the keys to select the ID of the station you want to call. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by using the DTMF keypad, or by using the keys. When using the keys, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the...

  • Page 42: S Hort M Essages

    2 Press the keys to select the desired message. • Message types are identified as follows: I: Caller ID S: Status Message M: Short Message • Press and hold the key for 1 second to cycle the display information as follows: ID Name > Status/Short Message > CH/GID > Time Stamp 3 Press the key to return to normal operation. • To delete the selected message, press the key or # key. To confirm the deletion, press the key or key. • To delete all messages, press and hold the key for 1 second. To confirm the deletion, press the key or key. hort eSSageS To send a short message, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details. • Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters. • Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can be stored in the stack memory.

  • Page 43: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog operation. dtmF c Aking A ■ Manual Dialing (Keypad Models Only) 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. •...

  • Page 44: A Utodial

    utodiAl Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial, or access the Autodial function through the Menu {page 23}. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the keys or enter the appropriate DTMF number (0 ~ 32) to select your desired Autodial list...

  • Page 45: Trunking Calls (Analog)

    TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG) Aking A elephone ■ Manual Dialing 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID. 2 Press the PTT switch to start the call. 3 Enter your desired number using the DTMF keys. ■ Selecting a Number from the List 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID.

  • Page 46: Emergency Calls

    EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the optional speaker/ microphone PF (orange) key can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. •...

  • Page 47: Scrambler

    SCRAMBLER Note: ◆ Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler board. ecure ncrypted rAnSmiSSion Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption, or access the Scrambler function through the Menu {page 23}, to switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission. •...

  • Page 48: Signaling

    SIGNALING (Qt)/ d (dQt) uiet igitAl uiet Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching tone or code is received.

  • Page 49: Adio A Ccess N Umber (Ran)

    (rAn) Adio cceSS umBer RAN is a new signaling system designed only for digital radio communications. The operation is the same as the analog QT/ DQT signaling. When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching RAN is received.

  • Page 50: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)

    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can only be used if you are using a supported headset. When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels.

  • Page 51: Vox O Peration

    voX o perAtion 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver. • The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds. •...

  • Page 52: Clock

    CLOCK If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time with its built-in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock. Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.

  • Page 53: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. (tot) imer The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.

  • Page 54: K Ey L Ock

    Press the key programmed as Key Lock to lock and unlock the transceiver keys. The following keys still function when Key Lock is activated: Emergency, Backlight, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, Function, Key Lock, PTT Attery Arning Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be recharged.

  • Page 55: C Ompander

    ompAnder The compander can be programmed only for specific FM channels. If it has been programmed by your dealer, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive. • Your dealer must set the compander for both the transmit side and the receive side in order for the compander to operate.

  • Page 56: Ptt Id

    ptt id PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch is pressed. Note: PTT ID can be made only in analog Operation. If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press the PTT switch.

  • Page 57: Vgs-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS- voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. oice ecorder The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.
  • Page 58 ■ Auto Reply Message You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync/NXDN): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • icon appears on the display. 2 When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller, and “GREETING”...

  • Page 59: Oice G Uide

    3 The transceiver will announce the time and channel, then the recording will automatically play back. • When the entire recording has been played, “END OF MESSAGE” is displayed. You can also end the recording at any time by pressing the key.

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