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Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-800 series User Manual

Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-800 series
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NX-700 Series/
NX-800 Series
© B62-2000-00 (K,K2)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF/
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE
UHF
MODE D’EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF/
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-800 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelNEXEDGE NX-800 series
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

User Notices and Safety Precautions

Notices to the User

Legal and operational advisories for transceiver use.

Critical Safety Warnings

Essential safety information regarding electrical, RF, and hazardous environments.

FCC Regulations and Operational Precautions

FCC Compliance and Interference Advisories

FCC warnings, Part 15 compliance, and interference mitigation.

Safe Operation and Installation Practices

Guidance on safe operating, vehicle power, and secure mounting.

Unpacking and Identifying Equipment

Supplied Accessories List

Lists all items included in the transceiver package with part numbers.

Installation Preparation

Required Tools for Installation

Lists the necessary tools for installing the transceiver.

DC Power Cable Connection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the DC power cable.

Transceiver Installation Procedure

Mounting and Physical Connections

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the transceiver and microphone.

Getting Acquainted: Front Panel

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identifies and describes buttons, switches, and the LED on the front panel.

Getting Acquainted: Display

Display Indicators and Icons

Explains the meaning of various icons shown on the transceiver's display.

Getting Acquainted: Rear Panel

Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks

Identifies the connectors and jacks on the rear of the transceiver.

Programmable Functions Overview

Available Function List

Introduces the table of available programmable functions for Analog and NXDN modes.

Basic Transceiver Operations

Powering On/Off and Password

Instructions for turning the transceiver on/off, including password protection.

Adjusting Audio Volume

How to adjust the audio volume level using dedicated keys.

Selecting Zones and Channels/Group IDs

Steps to navigate and select zones and channels/group IDs.

Transmitting Procedures

General Transmitting Steps

Steps for initiating a transmission, including PTT usage and microphone technique.

Digital Group and Individual Calls

Procedures for making group and individual calls in digital mode.

Receiving Calls

Receiving Digital Group Calls

How to receive group calls on conventional and trunking channels.

Receiving Digital Individual Calls

How to receive individual calls and respond.

Menu Mode Operations

Accessing and Navigating the Menu

Steps to navigate and access functions within the transceiver's menu system.

Menu Configuration and Items

Explains key programming and lists available menu items.

Character Entry Methods

Entering Characters via Keys and Keypad

Describes two methods for entering characters: using keys or a microphone keypad.

Scan Function Operations

Scan Operation and Management

How to start, stop, and manage the scanning function on the transceiver.

Temporary Channel Lockout

How to temporarily remove channels from the scanning sequence.

Priority Scan Functionality

Explanation of how priority channels function during scanning.

Scan Revert and Channel Management

Scan Revert Channel Options

Explains different channels the transceiver reverts to after transmitting during a scan.

Scan List Add/Delete Function

How to add or remove channels/group IDs from the scan list.

Manual Priority Channel Selection

How to manually set or reprogram priority channel modes.

FleetSync and Selective Calling

FleetSync Paging Overview

Explains FleetSync as a paging protocol and its communication compatibility.

Selcall (Selective Calling) Procedures

Steps for initiating and receiving voice calls to specific stations or groups.

Identification Codes and Status Messages

Fleet and ID Number Structure

Explains the structure of Fleet and ID numbers for calls.

Transmitting Status Messages

Procedure for sending status messages.

Message Handling and GPS Data

Status Message Reception and Stack Review

How status messages are received, indicated, and accessed in memory.

Short, Long Messages, and GPS Reporting

Information on text messaging and transmitting GPS location data.

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

Making DTMF Calls

Instructions for making DTMF calls using manual dialing or keypad auto PTT.

Using the Autodial Function

How to use the Autodial feature to call programmed DTMF numbers.

Stun Code Functionality

Explains the purpose and operation of the stun code feature.

Trunking Calls (Analog)

Making and Receiving Telephone Calls

Procedures for initiating and receiving telephone calls via manual dialing or autodial list.

Emergency Call Procedures

Activating and Using Emergency Calls

How to activate and use the emergency call function.

Scrambler Functionality

Secure (Encrypted) Transmission

How to enable and use the scrambler function for encrypted transmissions.

Signaling Functions Overview

Quiet Talk (QT) / Digital Quiet Talk (DQT)

Explains QT/DQT signaling for call filtering and privacy.

Operator Selectable Tone (OST) Setup

How to select and set QT/DQT tones or codes for channels.

Signaling Systems and Options

Radio Access Number (RAN) Signaling

Explains the RAN signaling system for digital communications.

Optional Signaling Types Explained

Overview of 2-tone, DTMF, FleetSync, and NXDN ID signaling options.

Advanced Operations

Clock Function and Adjustment

Describes the built-in clock and how to set and view the time.

LCD Brightness Control

How to cycle through and adjust the LCD backlight brightness levels.

Horn Alert Notification

How to use the Horn Alert for external notifications of received calls.

Public Address (PA) System

Using the PA System

Instructions for using the Public Address system with an external speaker.

Background Operations

Time-Out Timer (TOT) Function

Explains the TOT function to limit continuous transmission time.

Signal Strength Indicator

How the signal strength indicator displays received signal levels.

Compander for Clearer Audio

Explains the compander feature for improved audio clarity on FM channels.

Channel Management and ID Transmission

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) and Override

How BCL prevents transmission on busy channels and BCL Override.

Control Channel Hunting Process

Describes the process of searching for a control channel in digital trunking.

PTT ID Transmission Modes

How the transceiver sends an ID code with PTT presses or releases.

VGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit

Voice Recorder and Memo Functions

Details on Auto Recording and Voice Memo features.

Voice Functions and Announcements

Auto Reply Message Setup

How to set up automatic responses to individual calls.

Playback of Recorded Content

How to play back recorded conversations, memos, and auto-reply messages.

Voice Guide Announcement Features

Explains how audio voice announcements function for zones, channels, and settings.

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