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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-220 UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-320/ NX-322 800MHz DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-420 © B5A-0094-00
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    have chosen KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your NEXEDGE portable radio. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. Safety: It is important that the operator
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    powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are posted
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    • Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. • Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers. • Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal
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    Information concerning the 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.
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    • 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. • Use only the
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    eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems. • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has
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    AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: These unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully Speaker/ microphone locking bracket 1 Stopper (types I and II only 1 Instruction manual 1 Note: Inquire at your dealer for a stopper. 1
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    Installing/ Removing the (Optional) Battery Pack 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the grooves on the upper catch Note: ◆ For battery pack charging procedures and usage, refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual. ◆ The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
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    Installing/ Removing Alkaline Batteries (Optional battery case) ◆ Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks could cause an explosion. ◆ Never discard batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures can cause batteries to explode. ◆ Do not short circuit the battery case
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    Installing the Belt Clip Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver. 1 Remove the 2 screws from the rear of the transceiver, then remove the small, plastic black covering that was held in place. 2 Insert the belt clip mount into the
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    2 While holding the cap in place, push it towards the bottom of the transceiver until the tabs on the cap click into place. • To remove the cap, hold the top of the cap in place with your finger while inserting a 3 mm or smaller flat blade screwdriver under the bottom of the cap. Slowly slide the
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    ORIENTATION There are 3 types of transceivers available: Type I: Equipped with a display and full keypad. Type II : Equipped with a display and 4-key keypad (S, A, ). Type III : Basic model. Type I Antenna Microphone Type II Speaker
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    Type III Antenna Microphone Battery pack Speaker Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator If enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting, green while receiving a call (Conventional channels only), and orange when receiving an optional signaling call. Blinks red when the battery power is
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    Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function {page 10}. Types I and II: The default setting is [Backlight]. Type III: The default setting is [None] (no function). S, A, keys (Types I and II only) Press to activate their programmable functions {page 10}. S key: The default setting is
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    Display (TypeS i and II only) Indicator Description Signal strength indicator {page 28}. Monitor or Squelch Off is activated. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. Talk Around is activated. Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused. A message is stored in memory.
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    PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The Selector, Auxiliary (orange), Side 1, Side 2, S, A, keys, as well as the Keypad, can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • None • 2-tone 1, 10, 13 • Activity Detection •
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    • Transceiver Password 1 • VOX 11 • Zone Delete/Add • Zone Down • Zone Select 5 • Zone Up 1 Available only for Types I and II. 2 Available only for Analog Trunking operation. 3 Available only for Type III. 4 Available only for NXDN Trunking operation. 5 Can be programmed only on the Selector. 6
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    BASIC OPERATIONS Switching Power ON/OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password (Types I and II Only) If your transceiver is password protected,
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    Transmitting 1 Select the desired zone and channel/group ID. 2 Press the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to
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    Receiving Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver settings. Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. This will prevent you from listening to unwanted
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    SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan]. • The indicator appears (types I and II only). • The LED blinks green (type
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    Scan Revert The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following types of Scan Revert channels: • Selected: The last channel selected before scan. • Selected + Talkback: Same as "Selected", plus you can
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    channel. 2 Press the key programmed as [Selcall] to enter Selcall mode. 3 Press the key to select the station you want to call. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can directly enter the station ID (type I only). 4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation. ■ Receiving An alert tone
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    to step 5) or [Selcall + Status] to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3). 3 Press the key to select the station you want to call. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID by using the DTMF keypad, or by using the Selector. When using the Selector, cycle through the
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    stack memory of your transceiver. GPS Report To send your location data, you must first connect a GPS unit to the transceiver. GPS data can be manually transmitted by pressing the key programmed as [Send the GPS data]. If set up by your dealer, GPS data may be automatically transmitted at a preset
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    PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a connection. • Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch. 3 Place the call, following the instructions for making a DTMF call, starting on page 22. 20
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    4 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • Only one person can speak at a time. 5 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the # key or the key programmed as [Telephone Disconnect]. RECEIVING A
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls ■ Making a DTMF Call (Types I and II Only) Manual Dialing (Type I Only) 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. • If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode
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    ■ Stun Code This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code. Emergency Calls If your transceiver has been
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    Note: u When Activity Detection has been turned off, and the transceiver power is then turned off and back on, Activity Detection is automatically enabled. u When using this function, verify that it operates before taking the transceiver. n Activity Reset While Activity Detection is active, press
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    4 Press the S or key to save your new setting. 5 When you have finished operating using OST, press the [OST] key again to turn the OST function OFF. ■ Radio Access Number (RAN) RAN is a signaling system designed for digital radio communications. When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only
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    ■ VOX Gain Level (Types I and II Only) 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver. 2 Press the key programmed as [VOX]. • The current VOX Gain level appears on the display. 3 Press the key to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level. • The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10. 4 While
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    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. Time-out Timer (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the
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    ■ Battery Indicator (Type III Only) Press the key programmed as [Battery Indicator]. The LED lights for 2 seconds, displaying the battery power remaining, as described in the table below. When the battery power is very low, recharge or replace the battery pack. Lights Green Lights Orange Lights
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    Control Channel Hunt On digital Trunking channels, the transceiver automatically searches for a control channel. • While searching for a control channel, the antenna icon will flash (types I and II only) and no signals can be received. PTT ID PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent
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© B5A-0094-00
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-220
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-320/ NX-322
800MHz DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-420
INSTRUCTION MANUAL