Kenwood NX-1208N User manual

B5A-3233-00/02_XMC_EN
USER MANUAL
NX-1000 series

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CONTENTS
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ........................................................ 5
PREPARATION .................................................................................................. 6
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK .......................................... 6
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA......................................................................... 7
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ........................................................................ 7
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS ...... 8
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET...................... 8
ORIENTATION ................................................................................................... 9
Buttons and Controls.................................................................................... 9
Display........................................................................................................ 10
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 11
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF................................................................... 11
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ......................................................................... 11
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL........................................................ 11
TRANSMITTING .......................................................................................... 12
Making Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR) ............................................................ 12
Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)....................................................... 13
RECEIVING.................................................................................................. 13
Receiving Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)........................................................ 14
Receiving Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)................................................... 14
ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS............................................................................. 15
FUNCTION MODE ......................................................................................... 15
MENU MODE (LCD Model).......................................................................... 15
Menu Access.............................................................................................. 15
FUNCTIONS LIST.......................................................................................... 17
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 22
KEYPAD OPERATION.................................................................................. 63
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 65
TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD ........................................................................ 65
LCD Model ................................................................................................... 65
Non-LCD Model............................................................................................ 66

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SCAN.............................................................................................................. 67
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT .......................................................... 67
PRIORITY SCAN ......................................................................................... 67
SCAN REVERT ............................................................................................ 68
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS....................................... 69
MAKING A DTMF CALL............................................................................... 69
Manual Dialing............................................................................................ 69
Keypad Auto PTT ....................................................................................... 69
Store & Send .............................................................................................. 69
Stun Code .................................................................................................. 69
EMERGENCY CALLS.................................................................................... 70
SCRAMBLER (ANALOG)/ ENCRYPTION (NXDN/ DMR).............................. 71
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION................................................. 71
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ...................................................... 71
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ........................................................ 72
SIGNALING.................................................................................................... 73
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) [ANALOG]....................... 73
Operator Selectable Tone (OST) [Analog].................................................. 73
RADIO ACCESS NUMBER (RAN) [NXDN].................................................. 73
COLOR CODE (CC) [DMR] ......................................................................... 74
OPTIONAL SIGNALING............................................................................... 74
2-tone Signaling [Analog] ........................................................................... 74
5-tone Signaling [Analog] (X2/ M/ M3 types).............................................. 74
DTMF Signaling [Analog] ........................................................................... 74
MDC-1200 Signaling [Analog] .................................................................... 74
FleetSync Signaling [Analog] ..................................................................... 74
NXDN ID Signaling [NXDN]........................................................................ 74
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........................... 75
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................................. 75
Transmitting ................................................................................................ 75
Receiving.................................................................................................... 75
Identification Codes.................................................................................... 76
STATUS MESSAGE ..................................................................................... 76

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Transmitting ................................................................................................ 76
Receiving.................................................................................................... 76
SHORT MESSAGES.................................................................................... 77
GPS REPORT .............................................................................................. 77
5-TONE SIGNALING (X2/ M/ M3 types) ........................................................ 78
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................................. 78
Transmitting ................................................................................................ 78
Receiving.................................................................................................... 78
STATUS MESSAGE ..................................................................................... 79
Transmitting ................................................................................................ 79
Receiving.................................................................................................... 79
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) ................................................. 80
VOX Type.................................................................................................... 80
VOX Operation ........................................................................................... 80
Semi-VOX Operation .................................................................................. 81
VOX Gain Level .......................................................................................... 81
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS...................................................................... 82
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT).............................................................................. 82
BATTERY SAVER......................................................................................... 82
LOW BATTERY WARNING .......................................................................... 82
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ............................................................... 82
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT........................................................................... 83
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)............................................................. 84

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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual:
NXDN/ Analog Transceiver
NX-1200N (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1300N (UHF TRANSCEIVER)
DMR/ Analog Transceiver
NX-1200D (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1300D (UHF TRANSCEIVER)
NXDN Transceiver
NX-1208N (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1308N (UHF TRANSCEIVER)
Analog Transceiver
NX-1200A (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1300A (UHF TRANSCEIVER)

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
1Align the battery pack with the back of the
transceiver, then press the battery pack and
transceiver firmly 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.
CAUTION
◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
◆Do not remove the black sheet from the reverse side of the transceiver (refer
to the illustration below). Removal of this sheet decreases the waterproof
efficiency of the transceiver and may cause malfunctions if water seeps into
the transceiver. (X2/X5/M/M3/M4 types)
◆Use KNB-84L battery pack to maintain IP67 performance.
(X2/X5/M/M3/M4 types)
• X2/X5 types: supplied battery.

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INSTALLING THE 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.
Antenna
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied
M3 x 8 mm binding 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.
◆Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Belt clip
M3 x 8 mm
screws
CAUTION
◆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.

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INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS
Note:
◆For the speaker/ microphone jack, waterproof performance is guaranteed by
securing the supplied cap. Waterproof performance will not be guaranteed by
connecting an optional speaker/ microphone, etc.
◆Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
1If you are not using an optional speaker/
microphone or headset, install the cap over the
speaker/ microphone jacks.
2Secure the cap in place using the attached screw.
Speaker/ microphone
jack cap
Screw
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET
Note:
◆The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a speaker/ microphone
or headset.
◆Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
1Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver.
2Place the locking bracket over the speaker/
microphone plugs so that the locking tabs insert
into the transceiver grooves.
3Secure the locking bracket in place using the
attached screw.
Speaker/ microphone
locking bracket
Screw

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ORIENTATION
Buttons and Controls
a b c
e
f
g
hd
Antenna
Speaker
Microphone
Display
Battery pack
Keypad
Full Button Model Standard Button Model Basic Button Model
aSelector
Rotate to change the operating channel or zone.
bStatus indicator
Lights during a specified mode, based on dealer programming.
(Red, Purple, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Yellow, White)
cPower 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.
d[ S ], [ A ], [ <B ], and [ C> ] buttons
• Used for each setting operation.
• Press to activate its programmable function.
e[ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons
Press to activate its programmable function.
fPTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
gSide 1 button
Press to activate its programmable function.
hSide 2 button
Press to activate its programmable function.

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Display
Indicator Description
Displays the signal strength.
The Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated.
Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling.
The Talk Around function is activated.
Scan, Priority Scan, or Voting/ Site Roaming is in progress. Blinks
when the scan is paused.
A message is stored in the memory. Blinks when a new message is
received.
Indicates Priority Channel.
The channel is using low transmit power.
The Scrambler/Encryption function is activated. Blinks when
receiving an encrypted carrier.
Displays the battery power.
Left side: The current zone is added to the Multi-Zone scanning
sequence.
Right side: The current channel is added to the scanning sequence.
The VOX function is activated.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power
ON.
• The Power on text appears if the Power on text has been set.
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver
power OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL
1Select the desired zone using the Selector (programmed as [Zone Up/Down]
or [Zone Select]) or buttons programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone Down].
• Each zone contains a group of channels.
2Select the desired channel using the Selector (programmed as [Channel
Up/Down] or [Channel Select]) or buttons programmed as [Channel Up]/
[Channel Down].
• Each channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.
• The transceiver may have names programmed for zones and channels.
The zone name and channel name can contain up to 8 characters
respectively. While selecting a zone, the zone name appears for 2 seconds
(if Zone Name Display is set), then channel name appears.

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TRANSMITTING
1Select the desired zone and channel.
2Press the button 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.
3Press the PTT switch and speak to the microphone. Release the PTT switch to
receive.
• The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a
signal. This indicator can also be disabled by your dealer.
• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5
inches) from your mouth.
• In Site Roaming, In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver
will search for the strongest signal repeater and transmit using that
repeater’s frequency.
Making Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
You can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties on a channel.
1 Press the button programmed as [Group], [Group + Short Message] or
[Group + Status] to enter Group Call Mode.
• Alternatively, press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter Group Call
Mode using the Menu Mode.
• The group ID list appears on the display.
2Press the [<B ]and [ C> ] buttons to select a Group ID/ name from the list
that has been programmed into your transceiver.
3Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
• The “ ” indicator blinks. The Group name of the target transceiver are
displayed.
• Speak to the microphone as you would during a normal call.

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Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
You can select a Unit ID/ name from the list to make a call to those parties on a
channel.
1Press the button programmed as [Individual], [Individual + Short Message]
or [Individual + Status] to enter Individual Call Mode.
• Alternatively, press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter Individual
Call Mode using the Menu Mode.
• The ID list appears on the display.
2Press the [<B ]and [ C> ] buttons to select a Unit ID/ name from the list that
has been programmed into your transceiver.
3Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
• The “ ” indicator blinks. The ID name of the target transceiver are
displayed.
• Speak to the microphone as you would during a normal call.
RECEIVING
1Select the desired zone and channel. (If the Scan function has been
programmed, you can switch it On or Off as desired.)
2When you hear the caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary.
• If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a
call only if the signaling matches the signaling set up on your transceiver.
Refer to “OPTIONAL SIGNALING” {p. 74} for details.
• In Site Roaming, In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver will
automatically search for the strongest signal and receive on that frequency.
Note:
◆A ringing tone will sound when receiving a call if the alert tone has been
enabled in the Alert Tone setting. For details, consult your dealer.

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Receiving Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
When you receive a group call on a channel and the received group ID matches
the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice.
Receiving Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
When you receive an individual call on a channel, a ringing tone will sound and
the display will show the caller’s ID.
Note:
◆When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill, the
voice level of the transmission and reception may become low or distorted.
Lightly shake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/or
microphone before operating the transceiver.

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ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION MODE
Your transceiver operations vary according to the functions that your dealer has
programmed to the transceiver buttons and Selector. Refer to “FUNCTIONS LIST”
{p. 17} for the available programmable functions.
MENU MODE (LCD Model)
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.
Some transceiver buttons may already be programmed with functions listed in the
Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the button. All other
functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. Refer to “FUNCTIONS
LIST” for the available Menu items.
• Menu Mode can register functions by category (Up to 12 categories).
Example:
Category Function
CALL Individual, Group, Status, Stack
SCAN Scan, Scan Delete/Add
AUD/TONE Squelch Off, Squelch Level
• The category does not appear in Menu Mode when only one category is
configured. When the transceiver enters Menu Mode, the functions registered
in Menu Mode appear.
Menu Access
1Press the button programmed as [Menu].
• The category list is shown.
• When there is only one category, the function list is shown (proceed to step 4).
2Press [<B ]and [ C> ] buttons to select a category item.

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3Press the [ S ] button to view the function list for the selected category.
4Press [<B ]and [ C> ] to select a function item.
• Press the [A]button to return to the category list.
5Press the [ S ] button. The selected function functions.
• Options for a function, such as Microphone type, can be selected by
pressing the [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons and then can be confirmed by
pressing the [S]button.
• Press the Side 1 button at any time to exit Menu Mode.

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FUNCTIONS LIST
PF Button : Functions that can be programmed to the transceiver buttons
Menu : Functions that can be accessed using the transceiver Menu
Non-LCD : Non-LCD Model
Analog : Channels set up for Analog
NXDN : Channels set up for NXDN
DMR : Channels set up for DMR
✔: Available
N/A : Not Available
Function Menu
Display
PF
Button Menu Non-
LCD Analog NXDN DMR
None – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2-tone 2-TONE ✔ ✔ N/A ✔N/A N/A
Autodial AUTODIAL ✔ ✔ N/A ✔N/A N/A
Backlight – ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Battery Status B AT S TAT ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Broadcast BCST ✔✔✔N/A N/A ✔
Button Lock – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Call 1 ~ 6 – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Calling Alert –✔N/A ✔ ✔ N/A N/A
Call Interruption –✔N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔
Call Response –✔N/A ✔N/A ✔ ✔
Channel Down – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Down
(Continuous) –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Entry – ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Recall – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Select *1– N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Up/
Down *2N/A N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Channel Up – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Function Menu
Display
PF
Button Menu Non-
LCD Analog NXDN DMR
Channel Up
(Continuous) –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Clear – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
CW Message – ✔N/A ✔N/A ✔N/A
Digit 1x Down *3–✔N/A N/A ✔N/A N/A
Digit 1x Up *3–✔N/A N/A ✔N/A N/A
Digit 10x Down *3–✔N/A N/A ✔N/A N/A
Digit 10x Up *3–✔N/A N/A ✔N/A N/A
Direct Channel 1
~ 5 –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct Channel 1
~ 5 Select
DR 1 SEL ~
DR 5 SEL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Display Format DISP FMT ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Emergency – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
External
Microphone
Sense
EX MIC S N/A ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
External Speaker SPEAKER ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Fixed Volume FIXED V ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Function – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Group GRP
MODE ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Group + Short
Message GRP SDM ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Group + Status GRP STAT ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
High Transmit
Power HIGH PWR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Home Channel – ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Home Channel
Select HOME SEL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Individual IND MODE ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔

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Function Menu
Display
PF
Button Menu Non-
LCD Analog NXDN DMR
Individual + Short
Message IND SDM ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Individual + Status IND STAT ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Lone Worker L-WK ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Low Transmit
Power LOW PWR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Maintenance MAINT ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Manual Site Hunt M SITE H ✔✔✔N/A N/A ✔
Medium Transmit
Power MED PWR N/A ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Menu – ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Microphone
Sense MIC SENS N/A ✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Microphone Type MIC TYPE N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔
Monitor MONITOR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Monitor
Momentary –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Operator
Selectable Tone OST ✔ ✔ N/A ✔N/A N/A
OST List OST LIST ✔ ✔ N/A ✔N/A N/A
OVCM OVCM ✔✔✔N/A N/A ✔
Priority-channel
Select PRIORITY ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Radio Check
(MDC-1200) RD CHK N/A ✔N/A ✔N/A N/A
Radio Inhibit
(MDC-1200) INHIBIT N/A ✔N/A ✔N/A N/A
Radio Uninhibit
(MDC-1200) UNINHIB N/A ✔N/A ✔N/A N/A
Remote Control RMT CTRL ✔ ✔ N/A N/A ✔ ✔
RX Audio
Equalizer RX EQ N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔

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Function Menu
Display
PF
Button Menu Non-
LCD Analog NXDN DMR
RX Auto Gain
Control RX AGC N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔
Save Log Data SAVE LOG ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Scan SCAN ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Scan Delete/Add SCN D/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Scrambler/
Encryption SCRENC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Scrambler/
Encryption Code SCRENC C ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Send the GPS
Data SEND GPS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Short Message SDM
MODE ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Speaker
Attenuation –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Speaker Type SPK TYPE N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔
Squelch Level SQL LVL ✔ ✔ N/A ✔N/A N/A
Squelch Off SQL OFF ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Squelch Off
Momentary –✔N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stack STACK ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Status STATUS ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Surveillance SURVEIL ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
Talk Around TALK ARD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Transceiver
Password TRNS PWD ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ ✔ ✔
TX Audio
Equalizer TX EQ N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔
TX Auto Gain
Control TX AGC N/A ✔N/A N/A ✔ ✔
VOX VOX LVL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔