Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-240 User manual

NX-240 NX-240V
NX-340 NX-340U
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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
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VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-240 NX-240V
NX-340 NX-340U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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THANK YOU
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your land
mobile radio applications.
NOTICES TO THE USER
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
◆ Illegaloperationispunishablebyneand/orimprisonment.
◆ Referservicetoqualiedtechniciansonly.
Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and
understands, hazards common to the operation of any
transceiver.
Terminal Descriptions
Speaker/ Microphone Jacks
Itispossibletousearesin-basedcoverfortheSpeaker/Microphonejacks.
No. Name Description Impedance I/O
1PTT/RXD ExternalPTTInput/SerialDataInput 47kΩ I
2MICIN ExternalMICInput 1.8kΩ I
3MICO InternalMICOutput 1.8kΩ O
4OPTDET ExternalOptionDetect High Impedance I
5 50V 5VOutput 100Ω O
6 AE GND GND −
7TXD SerialDataOutput 6.9kΩ O
8NC NoConnection −−
9NC NoConnection −−
10 SPO ReceivedAudioOutput 8Ω O
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 latch
mounting method.
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One or more of the following statements may be
applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes
or modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
if an unauthorized change or modication is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY
THE 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.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are
wet.
• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
• Do not use options not specied by KENWOOD.
• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do
not touch the damaged parts.
• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver,
reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume
level when turning the squelch off.
• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near
machinery that may catch the cable.
• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
•Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours,
the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these
locations when replacing the battery pack.
• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing
optional accessories.
• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.
ATTENTION:
The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s
voluntary participation in an industry program to collect
and recycle Li-ion batteries after their operating life
has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to
disposing Li-ion batteries with your regular refuse or in
municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Li-ion battery recycling in your area, call (toll free)
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources.
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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (inammable gas, dust particles, metallic
powders, grain powders, etc.).
• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircraft. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions
and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
• Near persons using pacemakers.
• 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 inates, the transceiver may
be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if
any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.
Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately,
remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your
KENWOOD dealer.
• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafc
laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your
area.
• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.
• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects,
as they may short the battery terminals.
• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is
easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using
an earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the
transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to
your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in
these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.
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Information concerning the battery pack:
The battery pack includes ammable objects such as organic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture
producing ames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other
forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following
prohibitive matters.
•Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!
The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to
avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may
generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not short-circuit the battery!
Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such
as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in
containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklaces or
hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will
ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst
into ame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.
•Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!
If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is
damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not leave the battery near re, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!
If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an
internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other
means!
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 ame.
•Do not charge the battery near re 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 ame.
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•Use only the specied charger and observe charging
requirements!
If the battery is charged in unspecied conditions (under high
temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or
current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may
overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an
instrument, or step on it!
This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not jar or throw the battery!
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke,
rupture, and/or burst into ame. If the battery’s protection circuit
is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or
voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
ame.
•Do not solder directly onto the battery!
If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function
is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or
burst into ame.
•Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!
When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical reaction
may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current
may ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or
smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•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. The
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
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•Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!
If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash
your eyes 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 specied time!
If the battery pack has not nished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into ame.
•Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
ame.
•Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from re!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediately remove it from ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking
from battery can easily catch on re and may cause the battery to
generate smoke or burst into ame.
•Do not use an abnormal battery!
If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different
coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason,
remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use
it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
ame.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ..................1
PREPARATION..................................................................2
ORIENTATION...................................................................7
PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS..................8
BASIC OPERATIONS......................................................11
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)..................14
NXDN...............................................................................15
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ......................................16
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed
below are missing or damaged, le a claim with the carrier
immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
•Antenna..................................................................................1
•Battery charger/ AC adapter...................................................1
K type: KSC-35S
P type: KSC-43
•Li-ion Battery pack (KNB-45L)................................................1
•Speaker/ microphone jack cover............................................1
•Speaker/ microphone locking bracket ....................................1
•Belt clip (KBH-10)...................................................................1
•Screw (M3 x 8 mm) ................................................................2
•Channel stopper.....................................................................1
•Instruction manual..................................................................1
Note: Refer to “PREPARATION” starting on page 2 for accessory
installation instructions.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE CHANNEL STOPPER
You can set the channel stopper position for channels 2, 4,
6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. Inserting the Channel stopper prevents
unnecessarily selecting channels which do not exist.
•Selecting a channel which does not exist causes a continuous
error tone to sound.
1 Set the Channel selector to channel 1, then pull the
Channel selector knob off the transceiver.
•If the Channel selector is not positioned at channel 1, the knob
may not install correctly and the channel may be unable to change.
2 Insert the channel stopper.
3 Set the arrow of the Channel stopper to the highest channel
number for the transceiver.
4 Reinsert the Channel selector knob.
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.
Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a
key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone
attachment point. Using the antenna in these
ways may damage the antenna and degrade your
transceiver’s performance.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Channel stopper
Arrow
Antenna
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INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
1Align the battery pack with the back
of the transceiver, then press the
battery pack and transceiver rmly
together until the release latch on
the base of the transceiver locks.
2To remove the battery pack, lift the
safety catch on the base of the
transceiver, then press the release
latch underneath the safety catch.
3While pressing the release latch,
pull the battery pack away from the
transceiver.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when
installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic
ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s
back panel.
Belt clip
If necessary, attach the belt clip using
the two supplied M3 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.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use.
ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a
battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.
1Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear
of the charger.
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
3KSC-43 Only: Match the holder to the type of battery pack
to be charged so that when inserting the holder, the battery
type name can be seen on the bottom of the charger. After
inserting the holder into the charger, press the locking tabs
to secure it in place.
•To remove the holder, squeeze the locking tabs together then
pull the holder out of the charger.
Holder
Li-ion battery
charger Ni-MH battery
charger
4Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a
battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.
•Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate
securely with the charger terminals.
•The indicator lights red and charging begins.
Indicator
Indicator
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5When charging is completed, the indicator lights green.
Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the
charging slot of the charger.
•It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.
•When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the
AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Note:
◆When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is either defective or
the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the
charger.
◆ When the indicator ashes green and orange, the battery pack
has not satised the charging start temperature. Remove the
battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal
temperature before charging it again.
◆The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F (5°C
and 40°C) while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range
may not fully charge the battery.
◆The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even
though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE JACKS
Install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks when not
using an optional speaker/ microphone.
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the
speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cap.
1Place the cap over the jacks so that the locking tabs
insert into the transceiver grooves.
2While 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 nger while inserting a 2 mm or smaller
at blade screwdriver under the bottom of the cap.
Slowly slide the screwdriver in until its tip touches
the tab inside the cap, then gently pry the cap
up (handle of screwdriver moving away from the
transceiver) to remove the cap.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
(OR HEADSET)
Note: The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a
speaker/ microphone or headset.
1 Insert the speaker/ microphone (or
headset) plugs into the speaker/
microphone jacks of the transceiver.
2Place the locking bracket over the
speaker/ microphone (or headset) plugs
so that the locking tabs insert into the
transceiver grooves.
•Push down on the locking bracket to
slide it into place.
3While holding the locking bracket in
place, push it towards the bottom of the
transceiver until the tabs on the bracket
click into place.
•To remove the locking bracket, push
the bracket up from the base.
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ORIENTATION
①Channel selector
Rotate to change the operating channel.
②LED indicator
For the LED indicator status, refer to page 13.
③Power switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF
the transceiver, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds.
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
④PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
⑤Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 8}.
⑥Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 8}.
⑦Speaker/ microphone jacks
Insert the Speaker/ microphone or Headset plug into this jack
{page 6}.
Battery pack
Antenna
Microphone Speaker
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PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Your dealer can program the Side 1 and Side 2 keys each with
one of the functions listed below.
Note: The duration of pressing a key to activate a function is
dependent on your dealer setting. Your dealer may have set
some keys to be held down for a short duration instead of being
momentarily pressed. Ask your dealer for details on which keys
need to be held down to activate their functions.
■None
No function has been programmed.
■Autodial
1
Autodial allows you to make a private DTMF call to another
party.
■Call 1/ Call 2
Press to send a FleetSync status, NXDN status, or 2-tone
signaling call.
■Calling Alert 1
A calling alert tone allows you to alert party members that
you are making a call. When making a call, rst hold down
this key.
• While holding down the key, the calling alert tone will sound.
Release the key to end the tone, then hold down the PTT
switch and speak into the microphone to transmit.
■CW Message 2
Press to transmit the preset Morse code message on your
current channel.
■Emergency
Press and hold to enter (or exit) Emergency mode.
■Key Lock
Press to lock/unlock the transceiver keys. Without Status
Memory, when the transceiver power is turned OFF and
then ON again, the Key Lock function will be cancelled.
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■Key Lock with Status Memory
This operates the same as Key Lock except that when the
transceiver power is turned OFF and then ON again, the
keys remains locked.
■Lone Worker
Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the
transceiver. If the transceiver is not operated for a
pre-programmed period of time, the transceiver will emit a
tone and automatically enter Emergency operation. Press
this key to toggle the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.
■Low Transmit Power
Each channel is programmed with either high or low
transmit power. On high transmit power channels, press
this key to change the transmit power to low power (you
cannot change low transmit power channels to use high
power).
■Monitor
Press to deactivate signaling (QT/DQT, FleetSync
signaling, NXDN, etc.). Press this key again to return to
normal operation.
■Monitor Momentary
Continuously hold down this key to deactivate signaling
(QT/DQT, FleetSync signaling, NXDN, etc.). Release this
key to return to normal operation.
■Paging Call
Press to send a FleetSync or NXDN paging call to an ID
from the ID list.
■Priority Zone-Channel Select
If the scan priority type is “Operator Selectable”, press
this key in normal mode to set the current channel as the
Priority channel.
■Scan
Press to start (or stop) scanning the transceiver channels.
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■Scan Temporary Delete
When scan pauses at an undesired channel, you can
remove that channel from the scanning sequence by
pressing or holding this key.
■Scrambler/Encryption
The Scrambler (analog) and Encryption (NXDN) function
allows you to hold a conversation in complete privacy.
When activated, any other party listening in on your
channel will be unable to understand your conversation.
Press this key to toggle the Scrambler/Encryption function
ON or OFF.
■Send the GPS data
With the KMC-48GPS unit is connected, you can press this
key to send your positioning data to the base station.
■Squelch Off 1
Press to hear background noise. Press this key again to
return to normal operation.
■Squelch Off Momentary 1
Continuously hold down this key to hear background noise.
Release this key to return to normal operation.
■Talk Around
The Talk Around function allows you to communicate
directly with other transceivers, without the use of a
repeater. Press this key to toggle the TalkAround function
ON or OFF.
■Zone Down
Press to select the next zone.
■Zone Up
Press to select the previous zone.
1Available only for Analog operation.
2Available only for NXDN operation.
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