NX-210
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
INSTRuCTIoN MANuAL
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TRANSCEPToR DIGITAL VHF
MANuAL DE INSTRuCCIoNES
© B62-2152-00 (K2)
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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
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Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
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Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
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.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
Thꢀs equꢀpment generates or uses radꢀo frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification 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 ꢀs encouraged to try to correct the ꢀnterference by one or more of
the following measures:
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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.
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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
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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.
The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates
Kenwood’s voluntary participation in an industry
program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries
after their operating life has expired. The RBRC
program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Ni-Cd 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.
The RBRC Recycle seal found on Kenwood nickel
metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs indicates
Kenwood’s voluntary participation in an industry
program to collect and recycle Ni-MH batteries
after their operating life has expired. The RBRC
program is an alternative to disposing Ni-MH
batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal
waste streams, which is illegal in some areas.
For information on Ni-MH 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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Precautions
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Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
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Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
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Do not use options not specified by Kenwood.
If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not
touch the damaged parts.
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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.
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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.
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Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional
accessorꢀes.
The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC
mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.
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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
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Near explosives or blasting sites.
In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
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Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
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Near persons wearing pacemakers.
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):
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In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles,
metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
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While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
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The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is
important with respect to the waterproof efficiency of the
transceiver. Do not place stickers or other materials on or
around the seal shown in the figure, or on the reverse side of
the battery pack. Doing so will impair the waterproof efficiency
of the transceiver and may cause it to break down. Additionally,
in order to prevent damage to the seal, do not allow it to come
in contact with foreign materials.
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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.
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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.
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Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against
traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations
ꢀn your area.
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Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold
condꢀtꢀons.
Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal
objects, as they may short the battery terminals.
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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 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 flame.
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-
necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited,
excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. It will also cause metal
objects to heat up.
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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 flame.
Do not use or leave the battery near fires, 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
flame.
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Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by
other means!
If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before
use. 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.
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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 specified charger and observe charging
requirements!
If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high
temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage
or current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger),
it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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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
flame.
Do not jar or throw the battery!
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat
or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery’s
protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an
abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical
reactꢀon may occur.
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Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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 flame.
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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 flow upon discharging. The battery may
generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
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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
flame.
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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 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.
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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 passed, stop it. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
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Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediately remove it from flammable areas. Electrolyte
leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the
battery to generate smoke or burst into flame.
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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 flame.
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT...............................1
Supplied AcceSSorieS ...............................................................1
PREPARATION ............................................................................2
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
GETTING ACQUAINTED .............................................................4
diSplAy.....................................................................................6
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS..................................................7
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................................9
Switching power on/ oFF ......................................................9
AdjuSting the volume...............................................................9
Selecting A Zone And chAnnel/group id................................10
trAnSmitting...........................................................................10
receiving................................................................................11
MENU MODE ..............................................................................12
menu AcceSS ..........................................................................12
menu conFigurAtion ...............................................................12
chArActer entry ...................................................................14
SCAN...........................................................................................15
temporAry chAnnel lockout ..................................................15
priority ScAn.........................................................................15
ScAn revert ..........................................................................16
ScAn delete/Add....................................................................16
priority-chAnnel Select ........................................................16
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION.......17
SelcAll (Selective cAlling)....................................................17
StAtuS meSSAge......................................................................18
Short/long meSSAgeS............................................................19
gpS report ..........................................................................19
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ADvANCED OPERATIONS ........................................................20
dtmF (duAl tone multi Frequency) cAllS ............................20
trunking cAllS (AnAlog)........................................................21
emergency cAllS ...................................................................22
ScrAmBler..............................................................................22
SignAling................................................................................23
voice operAted trAnSmiSSion (voX) ......................................24
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ..................................................26
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
vGS-1 OPTIONAL vOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT...............29
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, file
a claim with the carrier immediately.
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ
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Screws for belt clip (3 x 8 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Universal connector cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ
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Dressing screw (preassembled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ
Packing (preassembled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ
Instruction manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ
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PREPARATION
inStAlling/ removing the (optionAl) BAttery pAck
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Match the guides of the
battery pack with the grooves
on the upper rear of the
transceiver, then firmly press
the battery pack in place.
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Lock the safety catch to
prevent accidentally releasing
the battery pack.
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To remove the battery pack,
lift the safety catch, press the
release latch, then pull the
battery pack away from the
transceiver.
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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 firmly closed.
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While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in
areas with an ambient temperature of –ꢀ0°C/ +ꢀ4°F and lower,
operating time may be shortened.
inStAlling the (optionAl) AntennA
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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inStAlling the Belt clip
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.
3 x 8 mm screws
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
Insert the cap into place over the
universal connector and secure
it in place using the attached
screw.
MIC
Universal
connector cap
inStAlling the (optionAl) SpeAker/ microphone or heAdSet
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Insert the guide of the
speaker/ microphone or
headset connector into place
over the universal connector.
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Secure the connector in place
using the attached screw.
MIC
Note: When not using an optional
speaker/ microphone or headset,
install the cap over the universal
connector.
Optional
speaker/ microphone
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
① Selector knob
Rotate to select a zone or channel/group ID (default).
② Power switch/ Volume control
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and to adjust the
volume.
③ 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
(2-tone, DTMF signaling, etc.). Blinks red when the battery
power is low while transmitting.
④ Auxiliary key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
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⑤ Side 1 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Squelch Off Momentary.
⑥ PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch
Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone
to call a station.
⑦ Side 2 key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Backlight.
⑧
⑨
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Zone Up.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Menu.
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}.
key
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The
default is Zone Down.
⑭ Keypad
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”.
⑮ Universal 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
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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.
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2-tone 1
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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
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 ꢀ
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) ꢀ
Group + SDM (NXDN) 9
Group + Status (NXDN) 9
Home CH/GID
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
Home CH/GID Select
Individual (NXDN) 9
Individual + SDM (NXDN) 9
Individual + Status (NXDN) 9
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Vibrator
Voice Memo 2
VOX 11
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Zone Delete/Add
Zone Down
Zone Up
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4
Available only for Analog Conventional operation.
Available only if the VGS-1 optional board has been installed.
Available only for Analog Trunking operation.
Available only for Analog Conventional, Analog Trunking, and NXDN
Conventional operation.
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Available only for NXDN Trunking operation.
Can be programmed only on the Selector knob.
Available only for NXDN Conventional operation.
Can be programmed only on the Auxiliary key and the optional
speaker/ microphone PF1 (orange) key.
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Available only for NXDN Conventional and NXDN Trunking operation.
10Available only for Analog Conventional and Analog Trunking
operation.
11 Available only for Analog Conventional and NXDN Conventional
operation.
12Can be programmed only on the microphone programmable function
keys.
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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
If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will
appear on the display when the power is turned ON. To
unlock the transceiver, enter the password:
1
Select a character using the DTMF keypad.
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Press
or # to delete a character. Press and hold
or
# to delete all characters.
2
Press
or to confirm the entry.
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If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds
and the transceiver remains locked.
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The password can contain a maximum of ꢂ digits.
AdjuSting the volume
Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise
decreases it.
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Selecting A Zone And chAnnel/group id
Select the desired zone using
contains a group of channels.
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(default). Each zone
Select the desired channel/group ID using the Selector knob
(default). Each channel/group ID is programmed with settings
for transmitting and receiving.
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You can toggle the display between the zone and channel/group
ID names and number by pressing the key programmed as Display
Format, or by accessing the Menu {page ꢀ2}.
Note: If the default settings for
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and the Selector knob
have been changed, use the appropriate keys to select the zone
and channel/group ID.
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.
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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 receive.
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For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately
ꢀ.ꢁ inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
■ Making Group Calls (Digital)
If a key has been programmed with Group or Group +
Status, you can select a group ID from the list to make a
call to those parties. To select a group ID:
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Press the key programmed as Group or Group + Status.
Press to select a group ID/name from the list.
Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
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Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal
transmission.
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■ Making Individual Calls (Digital)
If a key has been programmed with Individual or
Individual + Status, you can make calls to specific
persons.
1
Press the key programmed as Individual or
Individual + Status.
2
Press
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to select a unit ID from the list.
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You can enter the unit ID directly, using the DMF keypad.
3
Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
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Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal
transmission.
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 calls. Refer to “Signaling”
on page 23 for details.
■ Receiving Group Calls (Digital)
When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel
and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your
transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice.
When you receive a group call on a Trunking channel, the
transceiver automatically switches to the communications
channel to receive the call.
■ Receiving Individual Calls (Digital)
When you receive an individual call, a ringing tone will
sound and the caller’s ID will appear on the display. To
respond to the call, press and hold the PTT switch and
speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal
transmission.
ꢀꢀ
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.
menu AcceSS
1
Press the key programmed as Menu.
2
Press / to select a Menu item.
•
You can enter the Menu number directly, using the DTMF
keypad.
3
4
Press
Press
to set up the selected Menu item.
to select your de sired setting.
/
•
For settings with more than ꢀ level, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5
Press
to set the selected setting and exit Menu mode.
at any time to return to the previous display.
at any time to exit Menu mode.
•
•
Press
Press
menu conFigurAtion
Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with
functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accessed
directly by pressing the key. All other functions can still be
accessed using the transceiver Menu. The following table lists
the available Menu items.
No.
0ꢀ 2-TONE
Menu
Description
2-tone Mode
02 AUTO REPLY MSG
03 AUTO TELEPHONE
04 AUTO DIAL
Auto Reply Message ON/OFF
Auto Telephone
Autodial Mode
0ꢁ AUTO DIAL PROG
0ꢂ AUX
Autodial Programming Mode
AUX ON/OFF
07 BROADCAST
Broadcast ON/OFF
ꢀ2
No.
08 CLOCK
Menu
Description
Clock ON/OFF
09 CLOCK ADJUST
ꢀ0 DIRECT CHꢀ SEL
ꢀꢀ DISP FORMAT
ꢀ2 FIXED VOLUME
ꢀ3 FORCED SEARCH
ꢀ4 GPS POS DISP
ꢀꢁ GROUP
Clock Adjustment mode
Direct CH/GID ꢀ ~ ꢁ Select
Display Format ON/OFF
Fixed Volume
Forced Search
GPS Position Display mode
Group mode
ꢀꢂ GROUP+STATUS
ꢀ7 GROUP+SDM
ꢀ8 HOME CH SEL
ꢀ9 INDIVIDUAL
20 INDIV+STATUS
2ꢀ INDIV+SDM
22 LOW TX POWER
23 MONITOR
Group + Status mode
Group + SDM mode
Home CH/GID Select
Individual mode
Individual + Status mode
Individual + SDM mode
Low Transmission Power ON/OFF
Monitor ON/OFF
24 OST
OST ON/OFF
2ꢁ OST LIST
OST mode
2ꢂ PLAYBACK
Playback mode
27 PRI CH SEL
28 SCAN
Priority Channel Select mode
Scan ON/OFF
29 SCAN DEL/ADD
30 SCRAM/ENCRYP
3ꢀ SCRAM CODE
32 SELCALL
Scan Delete/Add
Scrambler/Encryption ON/OFF
Scrambler/Encryption Code mode
Selcall mode
33 SELCALL+STATUS
34 SELCALL+SDM
3ꢁ SEND GPS DATA
3ꢂ SITE LOCK
Selcall + Status mode
Selcall + SDM mode
Transmit your GPS data
Site Lock ON/OFF
37 SITE No.
Display Site Number
Squelch Level mode
Squelch Off ON/OFF
Stack mode
38 SQUELCH LEVEL
39 SQUELCH OFF
40 STACK
4ꢀ STATUS
Status mode
ꢀ3
No.
Menu
Description
42 SHORT MESSAGE
43 TALK AROUND
44 PASSWORD
4ꢁ VIBRATOR
Short Mesage mode
Talk Around ON/OFF
Transceiver Password mode
Vibrator ON/OFF
4ꢂ VOICE MEMO
47 VOX LEVEL
48 VOX
Voice Memo mode
VOX Level mode
VOX ON/OFF
49 ZONE DEL/ADD
Zone Delete/A dd
chArActer entry
There are 2 methods available for entering characters:
ꢀ) Pressing the keys
Press to cycle the characters from A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9, and
/
/
a space (default settings).
You can also assign a character to an optional key and later
press that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z,
0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.
2) Using the DTMF keypad
Press the keypad keys to enter characters as shown in the
table below:
DTMF Key
Character Cycle
ꢀ
2
3
4
ꢁ
ꢂ
7
8
9
0
ꢀ
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L ꢁ
M N O ꢂ
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9
[space] 0
ꢀ4
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
icon appears on the display.
When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses at that
channel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the
signal is no longer present, at which time Scan resumes.
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.
Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels in the scan
sequence.
temporAry chAnnel lockout
During scan, you can temporarily remove specific channels
from the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressing
the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add.
•
The channel is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is
ended and restarted, the channels are reset and deleted channels
will again be in the scanning sequence.
priority ScAn
Note: To use Priority Scan, a Priority channel must be programmed.
When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver will
automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is
received on that channel, even if a call is being received on a
normal channel.
When using dual Priority channels, Priority channel ꢀ is given
precedence over Priority channel 2. So, if a call is received on
Priority channel ꢀ while a call is already on Priority channel 2,
the transceiver will change to Priority channel ꢀ.
ꢀꢁ
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
respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.
•
•
Priority 1/ Priority 2: The Priority channel (either Priority ꢀ
or Priority 2) .
Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: Same as
“Priority ꢀ/ Priority 2”, plus you can respond to calls on the
channel at which scan is paused.
•
Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you
receive a call.
ScAn delete/Add
You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to
and from your scan list.
1
2
Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID.
Press the key programmed as Zone Delete/Add (to
add/remove zones) or Scan Delete/Add (to add/remove
channels/group IDs).
•
You can also press and hold the key programmed as Scan
Delete/Add to add/remove zones.
priority-chAnnel Select
If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by
your dealer, you can reprogram the Priority channels.
1
2
3
Select your desired zone and channel/group ID.
Press the key programmed as Priority-channel Select.
Press
“PRIORITY 2” (
Press to save the setting and exit.
/
to select “NORMAL”, “PRIORITY ꢀ” (
),
), or “PRIORITY ꢀ&2” ( ).
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ꢀꢂ
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a
protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation.
Note: This function is available only in analog operation.
SelcAll (Selective cAlling)
A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.
■ Transmitting
1
2
Select your desired zone and channel.
Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall +
Status to enter Selcall mode.
3
4
Press
/
to select the station you want to call.
•
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can directly enter the
station ID using the DTMF keypad.
Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
■ Receiving
An alert tone will sound and the transceiver will enter
Selcall mode. The calling station’s ID will appear when a
Selcall is received. You can respond to the call by pressing
the PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.
■ Identification Codes
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a
4-digit ID number. Each transceiver has its own ID.
•
•
Enter a Fleet number (ꢀ00 ~ 349) to make a group call.
Enter an ID number (ꢀ000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in
your fleet.
•
•
Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all units in the selected
fleet (Fleet call).
Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all
fleets (Supervisor call).
ꢀ7
•
Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units
(Broadcast call).
StAtuS meSSAge
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may
be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to ꢀꢂ
alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from ꢀ0 to
99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).
A maximum of ꢀꢁ received messages (combined status
messages and short messages) can be stored in the stack
memory of your transceiver.
■ Transmitting
1
2
Select your desired zone and channel.
Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status
mode (proceed to step ꢁ) or Selcall + Status to enter
Selcall mode (proceed to step 3).
3
Press
/
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 . When using
, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then
to set the digit and move the cursor to the right.
Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.
/
/
press
4
5
Press
Press
to enter Status mode.
to select the status you want to transmit.
/
•
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by
using the DTMF keypad, or by using
3, above).
/
(refer to step
6
Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to initiate the call.
•
“<COMPLETE>” appears on the display when the status
has been successfully transmitted.
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■ Receiving
The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will
appear when a Status call is received. Press any key to
return to normal operation.
■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory
1
Press the key programmed as Stack, or press and hold
the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall +
Status to enter Stack mode.
•
The last received message is displayed.
2
Press
/
to select the desired message.
•
Message types are identified as follows:
I: Caller ID, S: Status Message, M: Short Message
•
Press and hold for ꢀ second to cycle the display
information as follows:
ID Name > Status/Short Message > CH/GID > Time Stamp
3 Press
to return to normal operation.
•
To delete the selected message, press
the deletion, press or
or #. To confirm
.
•
To delete all messages, press and hold
1 second. To confirm the deletion, press
or # for
or
.
Short/long meSSAgeS
Received short messages are displayed the same as Status
messages and are stored in the same stack memory.
To send and receive long messages, you must connect the
transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.
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, or by
accessing the Menu {page ꢀ2}. If set up by your dealer, GPS
data may be automatically transmitted at a preset time interval.
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
DTMF (Dual Tone MulTi Frequency) calls
■ Making a DTMF Call
Manual Dialing
1
2
Press and hold the PTT switch.
Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.
•
If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even
if the complete number has not been sent.
•
If the Keypad Auto PTT function has been enabled by your
dealer, you do not need to press the PTT swich to transmit;
you can make the call simply pressing the DTMF keys.
Store & Send
1
2
Press the key programmed as Autodial.
Enter up to 30 digits using the DTMF keypad.
•
Alternatively, you can enter digits by using
/
.
3
Press the PTT switch to make the call.
■ Autodial
Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have
been programmed onto your transceiver.
1
2
3
Press the key programmed as Autodial, or access the
Menu {page 12}.
•
The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.
Press
number, or enter the list number directly (01 ~ 32).
/
to select your desired Autodial list
•
The stored entry appears on the display.
Press the PTT switch to make the call.
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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.
trunking cAllS (AnAlog)
■ Making a Telephone Call
Manual Dialing
1
2
3
Select your desired zone and telephone group ID.
Press the PTT switch to start the call.
Enter your desired number using the DTMF keys.
Selecting a Number from the List
1
2
Select your desired zone and telephone group ID.
Press the key programmed as Autodial.
•
The last called unit appears on the display.
3
4
Press
/
to select your desired list number.
Press the PTT switch to make the call.
■ Receiving a Telephone Call
When a call is received, press and hold the PTT switch to
speak, and release it to receive.
•
Only one person can speak at a time.
2ꢀ
emergency cAllS
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency
function, you can make emergency calls.
1
Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.
•
Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this
key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode.
•
When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, it will change
to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on
how it is set up by your dealer.
2
To exit Emergency mode, press the Emergency key again.
•
If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles,
Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver
will return to the zone and channel that was in use before
Emergency mode was entered.
Note:
◆
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when
transmitting in Emergency mode.
◆
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received
signals as normal, or mute the speaker during Emergency
operation.
ScrAmBler
Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption, or
access the Menu {page ꢀ2}, to switch the transceiver to secure
(encrypted) transmission.
•
Pressing the PTT switch after the Scrambler function has been
turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.
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SignAling
■ Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT)
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on
your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a
sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear)
calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
Operator Selectable Tone (OST)
If a key has been programmed with OST, you can
reprogram the QT/DQT settings on each of your channels.
1
2
Select your desired channel.
Press and hold the key programmed as OST for
ꢀ second.
3
Press
•
/
Your dealer can set up to 40 tones/codes.
to select your desired tone or code.
4
5
Press
to save your new setting.
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 new signaling system designed for digital radio
communications.
When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only
open when a call containing a matching RAN is received.
If a call containing a different RAN is made on the same
channel you are using, you will not hear the call. This
allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who
are using the same channel.
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■ Optional Signaling
Your dealer may also program several types of optional
signaling for your transceiver channels.
2-tone Signaling: 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only
when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2
tones.
DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only
when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching
DTMF code.
FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “Selcall (Selective
calling)” on page ꢀ7.
NXDN ID Signaling: NXDN ID is an optional signaling
system available only for digital communications.
voice operAted trAnSmiSSion (voX)
VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX
operation allows you to transmit hands-free.
Note: To operate VOX, you must use an optional KHS-ꢀꢀ, KHS-ꢀ4,
KHS-ꢀꢁ-BH, or KHS-ꢀꢁ-OH headset.
■ VOX Gain Level
1
2
Connect the headset to the transceiver.
Press the key programmed as VOX.
•
The current VOX Gain level appears on the display.
3
4
Press
level.
/
to increase or decrease the VOX Gain
•
The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels ꢀ to ꢀ0.
While adjusting the level, speak into the headset
microphone to test the sensitivity level. (Your voice is
not trasmitted during this test procedure.)
•
When sound is recognized, the LED lights orange.
5
Press
to save the setting.
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■ VOX Operation
1
2
Connect the headset to the transceiver.
Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for
2 seconds.
3
To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.
•
The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on
the VOX Gain level. If it is too sensitive, it will transmit
when there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive
enough, it will not pick up your voice when you begin
speaking.
4
5
When you finish speaking, transmission ends.
To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOX
key again, for 2 seconds.
Note: If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver
while VOX is ON, and the VOX Gain Level is set to a sensitive
level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver to
transmit.
2ꢁ
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to
perform without any additional operation on your part.
clock
If activated by your dealer, you can view the clock by pressing
the key programmed as Clock.
Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for
extended periods will clear the clock time.
To set the clock:
1
Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment.
•
The current time setting appears.
2
3
4
5
Press
Press
/
to increase or decrease the year setting.
to set the year and cycle to the month setting.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day, hour, and minute.
Press to exit Clock Adjustment mode.
•
You can press
at any time to exit Clock Adjustment mode.
viBrAtor
When an optional vibrator is installed, the vibrator function will
alert you when an optional signaling call is received. Press the
key programmed as Vibrator, or access the Menu {page ꢀ2},
to turn the Vibrator function ON and OFF.
time-out timer (tot)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a
channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit
for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an
alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.
2ꢂ
BAttery SAver
The Battery Saver can be activated only on Conventional
channels. This function decreases the amount of power used
when a signal is not being received and no operations are
being performed.
key lock
Press the key programmed as Key Lock to lock and unlock the
transceiver keys.
•
The following keys still function when Key Lock is activated:
Emergency, Backlight, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off,
Squelch Off Momentary, Function, Key Lock, PTT
low BAttery wArning
Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be
recharged. Your dealer can set an alert tone to sound and the
LED indicator to blink red when the battery power is low. The
battery power icon displays the battery power remaining, as
illustrated below.
High
Sufficient
Low
Very low
When the battery power is very low, recharge or replace the
battery pack.
SignAl Strength indicAtor
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received
calls.
Strong
No icon appears when no signal is available.
flashes when out of range (NXDN Trunking only).
Sufficient
Weak
Very weak
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compAnder
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander
will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals, to
provide higher clarity of signals.
BuSy chAnnel lockout (Bcl)
On Conventional channels, if BCL is set up by your dealer, you
will be unable to transmit if the channel is already in use. Use
a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.
If BCL Override has been programmed, you can transmit over
the current signal:
1
Press and hold the PTT switch.
•
If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.
2
3
Quickly release and then press the PTT switch again.
Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal
call.
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
and no signals can be received.
ptt id
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each
time the PTT switch is pressed and/or released.
Note: PTT ID can be made only in analog operation.
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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT
voice recorder
The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and
create voice memos.
■ Auto Recording
If activated, the auto recorder will continuously record all
transmitted and received signals. The recording storage
area retains only the last 30 seconds of recording.
■ Voice Memos
To record a voice memo for later playback:
1
Press the key programmed as Voice Memo, press and
hold the key programmed as Playback, or access the
Menu {page ꢀ2}.
•
The duration of recording memory will appear on the
display and begin counting down.
2
3
Speak into the microphone to record your memo.
Press to end the recording and store it in memory.
•
If the memory becomes full, recording will stop and the
voice memo will be stored in memory.
■ Auto Reply Message
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to
Individual Calls while using FleetSync/NXDN.
1
Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to
enter Auto Reply Message mode.
2
When you receive an Individual Call, the transceiver will
send an automatic response to the caller after
3 seconds, and “GREETING” appears on the display.
•
If you are available to receive the call, press any key to
cancel the auto response.
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•
•
If there is memory available on your transceiver, “I am
not available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the
caller and they can leave you a recorded message. When
a message is stored on your transceiver, “Msg Rcvd”
appears on the display.
If no memory is available on your transceiver, “I am not
available” will be sent to the caller and “MEMORY FULL”
appears on the display.
■ Playback
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:
1
Press the key programmed as Playback or access the
Menu {page ꢀ2}.
•
If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record
your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display,
otherwise a recording channel with the time of the
recording will appear.
2
3
Press
/
to select the channel you want to play.
•
“AR” represents auto recorded conversations, “RM”
represents auto reply messages, and “VM” represents
voice memos.
The transceiver will announce the time and channel,
then the recording will play back.
•
When the entire recording has been played, “END OF
MESSAGE” is displayed. You can also end the recording
at any time by pressing
To delete the selected recording, press
recorded data, press and hold
.
•
. To clear all the
.
voice guide
When changing the zone and/or channel, an audio voice will
announce the new zone and channel. Additionally, when
changing a function setting, the new setting will be announced.
Note: Voice announcements vary by dealer setting.
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