Kenwood Nexedge NX-210K2 User manual
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NX-210
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
American Communication Systems
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VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-210
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
Terminal Descriptions
Universal connector
It is possible to use a resin-based cover for the Universal connector.
NO. Name Description Impedance I/O
1 SSW Ext/Int Speaker Switch Input High Impedance I
2 SP+ BTL Output + for External Speaker
8 Ω/ 16 Ω
O
3 SP- BTL Output - for External Speaker O
4 MSW Ext/Int MIC Switch Input High Impedance I
5 EMC External MIC Input 1.8 kΩ I
6 ME External MIC GND GND -
7 PTT External PTT Input High Impedance I
8 PF Programable Function Key Input High Impedance I
9 OPT Man Down Input High Impedance I
10 E GND GND -
11 5V 5V power supply output 5V O
12 TXD Serial Data Output CMOS O
13 RXD Serial Data Input CMOS I
14 NC Not used - -
Antenna Terminal
50 Ω impedance
Battery Terminal
The battery terminal uses a spring plate.
The negative terminal connects to the chassis ground.
The battery is mounted on the rear side of the transceiver using a sliding
mounting method.
Thank You
We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land
mobile radio applications.
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your
NEXEDGE portable radio. Ask your dealer for information on any
customized features they may have added to your radio.
nXDn™
NXDN™ is a protocol name for a new digital communications
system using 4-level FSK technology which has been
co-developed by Kenwood and Icom.
noTices To The user
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆ Illegaloperationispunishablebyneand/orimprisonment.
◆ Referservicetoqualiedtechniciansonly.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and
understands hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
The AMBE+2TM 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 extract, remove, decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other
way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S.
Patent Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390,
#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,
#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.
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One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY
THE FCC
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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Precautions
Kenwood.
touch the damaged parts.
accessories.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations,
unless the model is specifically qualified for such use
(Intrinsically Safe such as approved by Factory Mutual, CSA):
Kenwood
in your area.
conditions.
information concerning the battery Pack
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!
• Do not short-circuit the battery!
objects to heat up.
• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!
• Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other
heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!
• Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by
other means!
• Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct
sunlight!
• Use only the specified charger and observe charging
requirements!
• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an
instrument, or step on it!
• Do not jar or throw the battery!
reaction may occur.
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
• Do not solder directly onto the battery!
• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!
• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified
time!
• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire!
• Do not use an abnormal battery!
• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!
• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!
CONTENTS
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Supplied AcceSSorieS ...............................................................1
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inStAlling/ removing the (optionAl) BAttery pAck ....................2
inStAlling the (optionAl) AntennA.............................................2
inStAlling the Belt clip ............................................................3
inStAlling the cAp over the univerSAl connector ...................3
inStAlling the (optionAl) SpeAker/ microphone or heAdSet ......3
.............................................................4
diSplAy .....................................................................................6
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...................................................................9
Switching power on/ oFF ......................................................9
AdjuSting the volume...............................................................9
Selecting AZone And chAnnel/group id................................10
trAnSmitting...........................................................................10
receiving................................................................................11
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menu AcceSS ..........................................................................12
menu conFigurAtion ...............................................................12
chArActer entry ...................................................................14
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temporAry chAnnel lockout ..................................................15
priority ScAn.........................................................................15
ScAn revert ..........................................................................16
ScAn delete/Add....................................................................16
priority-chAnnel Select ........................................................16
ync.......
SelcAll (Selective cAlling)....................................................17
StAtuS meSSAge......................................................................18
Short/long meSSAgeS............................................................19
gpS report ..........................................................................19
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dtmF (duAl tone multi Frequency) cAllS ............................20
trunking cAllS (AnAlog)........................................................21
emergency cAllS ...................................................................22
ScrAmBler..............................................................................22
SignAling................................................................................23
voice operAted trAnSmiSSion (voX) ......................................24
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clock.....................................................................................26
viBrAtor.................................................................................26
time-out timer (tot).............................................................26
BAttery SAver ........................................................................27
key lock ................................................................................27
low BAttery wArning.............................................................27
SignAl Strength indicAtor......................................................27
compAnder .............................................................................28
BuSy chAnnel lockout (Bcl).................................................28
control chAnnel hunt ..........................................................28
ptt id...................................................................................28
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voice recorder .....................................................................29
voice guide............................................................................30
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: These 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 list before discarding
the packing material. If any items are missing or damaged, le
a claim with the carrier immediately.
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Beltclip................................................1
• Screws for belt clip (3 x 8 mm) ...........................2
Universalconnectorcap...................................1
• Dressing screw (preassembled) ..........................1
• Packing (preassembled) ................................1
Instructionmanual........................................1
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PREPARATION
inStAlling/ removing the (optionAl) BAttery pAck
1Match the guides of the
battery pack with the grooves
on the upper rear of the
transceiver, then rmly press
the battery pack in place.
2Lock the safety catch to
prevent accidentally releasing
the battery pack.
3To remove the battery pack,
lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.
Note:
◆For battery pack charging procedures and useage, refer to the
battery charger Instruction Manual.
◆ Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the
transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is rmly closed.
◆While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in
areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C/ +14°F and lower,
operating time may be shortened.
inStAlling the (optionAl) AntennA
Screw the antenna into the
connector on the top of the
transceiver by holding the
antenna at its base and turning
it clockwise until secure.
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2
3
MIC
Optional
antenna
3
Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when
installing the belt clip. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these
glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.
inStAlling the cAp over the univerSAl connector
inStAlling the Belt clip
Attach the belt clip using the
supplied 3 x 8 mm screws.
Note: If the belt clip is not
installed, its mounting location
may get hot during continuous
transmission or when left sitting in
a hot environment.
Insert the cap into place over the
universal connector and secure
it in place using the attached
screw.
inStAlling the (optionAl) SpeAker/ microphone or heAdSet
1Insert the guide of the
speaker/ microphone or
headset connector into place
over the universal connector.
2Secure the connector in place
using the attached screw.
Note: When not using an optional
speaker/ microphone or headset,
install the cap over the universal
connector.
3 x 8 mm screws
Belt clip
MIC
Optional
speaker/ microphone
MIC
Universal
connector cap
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
①Selector knob
Rotate to select a zone or channel/group ID (default).
②Power switch/ Volume control
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and to adjust the
volume.
③Transmit/ 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
(2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.). Blinks red when the battery
power is low while transmitting.
④Auxiliary key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
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⑤Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Squelch Off Momentary.
⑥PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone
to call a station.
⑦Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Backlight.
⑧key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Zone Up.
⑨key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Menu.
⑩key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
⑪key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
⑫key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
⑬key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Zone Down.
⑭Keypad
Press these keys to send DTMF tones. These keys can
also be programmed with secondary functions {page 7} if a
programmable function key is programmed as “Function”.
⑮Universal connector
Connect a speaker/ microphone or headset here {page 3}.
Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.
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Display
Indicator Description
Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.
Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional
Signaling.
The current zone (left icon) or CH/GID (right icon) is
added to scan.
Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused.
A message is stored in memory. Blinks when a new
message has arrived.
The current channel is a Priority channel.
Operator Selectable Tone (OST) is activated.
A Telephone ID call is being received. Blinks during
Auto Telephone search.
Signal strength indicator {page 27}.
Battery power indicator {page 27}.
Talk Around is activated.
Site Lock is activated.
Scrambler/ Encryption is activated.
Auto Recording on the VGS-1 option is activated.
Auto Reply Message is activated.
The auxiliary function is activated.
Lone Worker is activated.
The channel is using high transmit power. “L”
appears when using low transmit power.
VOX is activated.
The vibrator is activated. Blinks when inhibited.
Displays the time.
Displays the key functions for , , and .
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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.
• 2-tone 1
• Auto Reply Message 2
• Auto Telephone 3
• Autodial 4
• Autodial Programming 4
• AUX
• Backlight
• Broadcast 5
• Call 1 ~ 6
• CH/GID Down
• Channel Entry
• CH/GID Recall
• CH/GID Up
• Clock
• Clock Adjustment
• CW Message 7
• Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 5
• Direct CH/GID Select 1 ~ 5
• Display Format
• Emergency 8
• Fixed Volume
• Forced Search 5
• Function
• GPS Position Display
• Group (NXDN) 7
• Group + SDM (NXDN) 9
• Group + Status (NXDN) 9
• Home CH/GID
• Home CH/GID Select
• Individual (NXDN) 9
• Individual + SDM (NXDN) 9
• Individual + Status (NXDN) 9
• Key Lock
• Lone Worker
• Low Transmit Power
• Maintenance
• Menu
• Monitor 4
• Monitor Momentary 4
• OST 1
• Playback 2
• Priority-channel Select 11
• Scan
• Scan Delete/Add
• Scrambler/Encryption
• Scramber/Encryption Code 9
• SDM (FleetSync/NXDN)
• Selcall (FleetSync) 10
• Selcall + SDM (FleetSync) 10
•
Selcall + Status (FleetSync)
10
• Send the GPS data
• Site Down 5
• Site Lock 5
• Site Up 5
• Site Up/Down 5, 6
• Speaker Attenuation 12
• Squelch Level 1
• Squelch Off 1
• Squelch Off Momentary 1
• Stack
• Status (FleetSync/ NXDN)
• Talk Around 4
• Telephone Disconnect 3
• Transceiver Password
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