Kenwood NX-1700N-C User manual

B5A-4225-00/02_EN
USER MANUAL
NX-1000 series

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CONTENTS
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ...................................................... 5
PREPARATION .................................................................................................. 6
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE ........................................................... 6
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ............................................................... 7
OPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 9
ORIENTATION ................................................................................................. 11
FRONT VIEW .............................................................................................. 11
REAR VIEW ................................................................................................ 12
MICROPHONE............................................................................................ 12
Display...................................................................................................... 13
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 15
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF.................................................................. 15
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ........................................................................ 15
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL....................................................... 15
TRANSMITTING ......................................................................................... 16
Making Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR) .......................................................... 16
Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)..................................................... 17
RECEIVING................................................................................................. 18
Receiving Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)...................................................... 18
Receiving Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)................................................. 18
ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS............................................................................. 19
FUNCTION MODE ....................................................................................... 19
MENU MODE .............................................................................................. 19
Menu Access............................................................................................ 20
FUNCTIONS LIST........................................................................................ 21
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 26
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 70
TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD...................................................................... 70

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SCAN ........................................................................................................... 71
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ......................................................... 71
PRIORITY SCAN ........................................................................................ 72
SCAN REVERT........................................................................................... 72
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS.................................... 73
MAKING A DTMF CALL.............................................................................. 73
Manual Dialing.......................................................................................... 73
Keypad Auto PTT ..................................................................................... 73
Store & Send ............................................................................................ 73
Stun Code ................................................................................................ 73
EMERGENCY CALLS ................................................................................. 74
SCRAMBLER (ANALOG)/ ENCRYPTION (NXDN/ DMR) .......................... 75
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION................................................ 75
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ..................................................... 75
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ....................................................... 76
SIGNALING ................................................................................................. 77
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) [ANALOG]...................... 77
Operator Selectable Tone (OST) [Analog]................................................ 77
RADIO ACCESS NUMBER (RAN) [NXDN]................................................. 77
COLOR CODE (CC) [DMR] ........................................................................ 77
OPTIONAL SIGNALING.............................................................................. 78
2-tone Signaling [Analog] (For K/ C type only) ......................................... 78
5-tone Signaling [Analog] (For E type only).............................................. 78
DTMF Signaling [Analog] ......................................................................... 78
MDC-1200 Signaling [Analog] .................................................................. 78
FleetSync Signaling [Analog] ................................................................... 78
NXDN ID Signaling [NXDN]...................................................................... 78
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ....................... 79
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ............................................................. 79
Transmitting .............................................................................................. 79
Receiving.................................................................................................. 79
Identification Codes.................................................................................. 79

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STATUS MESSAGE .................................................................................... 80
Receiving.................................................................................................. 80
SHORT MESSAGES................................................................................... 80
GPS REPORT............................................................................................. 80
5-TONE SIGNALING (For E type only) ...................................................... 81
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ............................................................. 81
Transmitting .............................................................................................. 81
Receiving.................................................................................................. 81
STATUS MESSAGE .................................................................................... 82
Transmitting .............................................................................................. 82
Receiving.................................................................................................. 82
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS................................................................... 83
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)............................................................................. 83
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR .............................................................. 83
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-1700HNV VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700HN VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700N VHF TRANSCEIVER E type
NX-1700N-C VHF TRANSCEIVER C type
NX-1800HNU UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800HN UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800N UHF TRANSCEIVER E type
NX-1800N-C UHF TRANSCEIVER C type
DMR/ Analog Transceiver
NX-1700HDV VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700HD VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700D VHF TRANSCEIVER E type
NX-1700D-C VHF TRANSCEIVER C type
NX-1800HDU UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800HD UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800D UHF TRANSCEIVER E type
NX-1800D-C UHF TRANSCEIVER C type
Analog Transceiver
NX-1700HAV VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700HA VHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1700A VHF TRANSCEIVER E type
NX-1800HAU UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800HA UHF TRANSCEIVER K type
NX-1800A UHF TRANSCEIVER E type

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PREPARATION
WARNING
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not
properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while
transmitting. Typical examples include electronic fuel injection, anti-skid
braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the
dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will
perform normally while transmitting.
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE
CAUTION
The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the
battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
1Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the
power cable can be passed through.
• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber
grommet.
2Run the power cable through the firewall and into the engine compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to
the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.
• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be
removed for servicing while keeping the power applied.

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INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER
WARNING
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied or
optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose
in the event of a collision.
Note:
◆Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend
below the surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage
vehicle wiring or parts.
1Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a
template. Using a 4.2 mm (5/32 inch) drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the
mounting bracket using the supplied screws.
• Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is
sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.
2Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.
3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied
hex-headed screws.
4Mount the microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach
of the user.
• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place
where they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.

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CAUTION
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with
a fuse of the same value. Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a
higher value.
M4 x 8 mm
Hex-headed screw
DC power cable
Mounting bracket
Antenna
connector
Power input
connector
Fuse
Black (–) cable
Red (+) cable
12 V vehicle
battery
Microphone
5 x 16 mm
Self-tapping screw
Spring
washer
Flat
washer

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OPTIONS
The following options are available for use with this transceiver.
Model Name Product Name
KAS-20 AVL/DISPATCH Software
KCT-18 Ignition Sense Cable
KCT-23M DC Cable (3 m)
KCT-36 Extension Cable
KCT-60 Connection Cable
KPG-46U Programming Interface Cable (USB)
KPG-46X Programming Interface Cable (USB)
KDI-03 DIN size Mounting Bracket (UK Options)
KES-5/ 5A External Speaker
KES-8K External Speaker (USA Options)
KLF-2 Line Noise Filter
KMB-10 Key Lock Adapter
KMB-34 Mounting case (For KPS-15/ USA AFCO Options)
KMC-9C Desktop Microphone
KMC-53 Desktop Microphone
KMC-59C Desktop Microphone (USA Options)
KMC-35 Microphone
KMC-36 Microphone with 12-Keypad
KMC-60 Microphone
KMC-62 Microphone with 16-Keypad
KMC-65 Microphone
KMC-66 Microphone with Keypad
KPS-15 DC Power Supply (USA AFCO Options)
KPS-16 DC Power Supply
GPS 15XL-W GPS Module (Garmin)
GA25MCX GPS Antenna (Garmin)

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Model Name Product Name
Software Options
KWD-1200CA NXDN CONVENTIONAL (for A)
KWD-1201CD NXDN CONVENTIONAL (for D)
KWD-1202TD NXDN TYPE-D TRUNKING
KWD-1300CA DMR CONVENTIONAL (for A)
KWD-1301CN DMR CONVENTIONAL (for N)
KWD-1500EE ENHANCED ENCRYPTION (ARC4)
KWD-1501RC REMOTE CONTROL
Note:
◆Optional accessories for use with this transceiver may change, post-
production. (New options may become available and/or current options may be
discontinued.) Please refer to the options catalog(s) for applicable transceivers.

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ORIENTATION
FRONT VIEW
[ ] (Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF.
[ + ]/ [ - ] buttons
Press to activate their programmable functions.
Default Press Press and hold
+Volume Up Volume Up (Continuous)
Volume Down Volume Down (Continuous)
Display
Refer to page 13.
[ ]/ [ ] buttons
Press to activate their programmable functions.
Default Press Press and hold
Channel Up Channel Up (Continuous)
Channel Down Channel Down (Continuous)
Status Indicator
Lights during a specified mode, based on dealer programming.
Microphone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
[ ]/ [ S ]/ [ A ]/ [ <B ]/ [ C> ]/ [ ] buttons
Press to activate their programmable functions.
Default Press Press and hold
/ S/ A/ None None
<B Zone Down Zone Down (Continuous)

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Default Press Press and hold
C> Zone Up Zone Up (Continuous)
Speaker
Internal speaker.
REAR VIEW
For K type/ C type
For E type
Antenna connector
Connect the antenna to this connector.
ACC connector
Connect the ACC to this connector, via the KCT-60.
External speaker jack
Connect an external speaker to this jack.
Power input connector
Connect the DC power cable to this connector.
MICROPHONE
PTT switch
Press this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.

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Display
Icon Description
Displays the signal strength.
: Strong signal
: Moderate signal
: Weak signal
: Very weak signal
: No Carrier
The channel is using low transmit power.
The GPS position is determined. Blinks when the GPS is
unable to determine the position.
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 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 1 or Priority 2 Channel.
The Horn Alert function is activated.
The Scrambler/ Encryption function is activated. Blinks when
receiving an encrypted carrier.
The Public Address function is activated.

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Icon Description
The Internal Speaker function is activated.
The current zone is added to the Multi-Zone scanning
sequence.
The External Speaker function is activated.
The AUX function is activated.
The current channel is added to the scanning sequence.
The Operator Selectable Tone function is activated.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
Press and hold [ ] to switch the transceiver power ON.
• A beep sounds and the display illuminates.
• If the Power-on tone select is set to OFF, the beep will not sound.
• If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear
on the display. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, on {page 70}.
Press and hold [ ] again to switch the transceiver power OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the buttons programmed as [Volume Up] button to increase the volume.
Press the buttons programmed as [Volume Down] button to decrease the volume.
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL
1Select the desired zone using the buttons programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone
Down].
• Each zone contains a group of channels.
2Select the desired channel using the 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 10 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 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.

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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” {page 78} for details.
• In Site Roaming 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.
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.

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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. Refer to “FUNCTIONS LIST” {page 21}
for the available programmable functions.
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.
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 IND MODE, GRP MODE, STATUS, STACK
SCAN SCAN, SCAN D/A
AUD/TONE SQL OFF, SQL LEVEL
UTILITY LCD BRIGHT
• 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.

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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.
3 Press the [ S ] button to view the function list for the selected category.
4Press [<B ]and [ C> ] to select a function item.
• Press and hold 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 [ A ] button at any time to exit Menu Mode.