EasyManua.ls Logo

Kenwood NX-1300DE3 User Manual

Kenwood NX-1300DE3
84 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
B5A-3233-00/0
3_K_EN
USER MANUAL
NX-1000 series
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Kenwood NX-1300DE3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Kenwood NX-1300DE3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelNX-1300DE3
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

IP67 WATER-RESISTANT MODEL NOTIFICATION

Water Resistance and Maintenance

Details on IP67 standards and maintenance for water resistance.

PRECAUTIONS FOR WATER RESISTANCE

Crucial precautions to maintain the transceiver's water-resistant performance.

PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for attaching the antenna to the transceiver.

Installing the Belt Clip

Steps for attaching the belt clip using screws.

BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

CAUTIONS FOR BATTERY PACK

Important warnings about battery handling and transceiver casing.

SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS

Installing Speaker/Microphone Cap

Procedure for installing the cap over speaker/microphone jacks.

Installing Speaker/Microphone or Headset

Instructions for connecting speaker/microphone or headset.

TRANSCEIVER ORIENTATION

Buttons and Controls Overview

Detailed explanation of transceiver buttons and their functions.

DISPLAY INDICATORS

BASIC OPERATIONS

Switching Power On/Off

Procedure for turning the transceiver power on and off.

Adjusting Volume Level

How to adjust the audio volume level using the control.

Selecting Zone and Channel

Steps to navigate and select operating zones and channels.

TRANSMITTING FUNCTIONS

Making Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)

Guide on initiating group calls using NXDN or DMR protocols.

RECEIVING CALLS

Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)

Guide on initiating individual calls using NXDN or DMR protocols.

ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS

Function Mode Overview

Overview of how functions are accessed via buttons and menus.

Menu Mode Operations (LCD Model)

Explanation of the Menu system for configuring functions on LCD models.

Accessing Menu Functions

Step-by-step guide to navigate and access functions within the menu.

FUNCTIONS LIST

FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW

None Function

Indicates when no function is programmed on the transceiver.

2-tone Signaling Overview

Overview of the 2-tone signaling function for selective calling.

Autodial Function Overview

Function to quickly send DTMF codes from a pre-defined list.

BACKLIGHT AND BATTERY STATUS

Backlight Control

How to turn the LCD display backlight on or off.

Battery Status Check

How to check the current battery power status of the transceiver.

BROADCAST AND BUTTON LOCK

Broadcast Call Function

How to initiate a Broadcast Group Call for one-way communication.

Button Lock Function

Function to prevent accidental button presses on the transceiver.

CALL FUNCTIONS

Call 1 to 6 Signaling

Sending assigned signaling from Call 1 to Call 6.

Calling Alert Function

Sending a calling alert tone to another party.

Call Interruption Function

Terminating voice communications by sending a request.

Call Response Function

Sending an acknowledge call in response to a request.

CHANNEL ENTRY MODE

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Channel Recall Function

Returning to the last called zone/channel during scan.

Channel Select Operation

Using the selector to choose a channel.

Channel Up/Down Operation

Using the selector to change the channel number up or down.

CHANNEL NAVIGATION

Channel Up/Down by Button

Using buttons to increase or decrease the channel number.

Continuous Channel Navigation

Using buttons for continuous channel number adjustment.

Clear Function

Cancelling data transmission, rejecting calls, or disconnecting calls.

CW Message Transmission

Sending a CW (Morse code) message.

DIRECT CHANNEL ACCESS

Direct Channel 1-5 Access

Jumping directly to frequently used channels 1 through 5.

Setting Direct Channels 1-5

Setting the current channel as one of the Direct Channels 1-5.

DISPLAY SETTINGS AND EMERGENCY MODE

Display Format Switching

Switching the display between zone-channel number and channel name.

Emergency Mode Activation

Entering Emergency Mode for distress situations.

MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER SETTINGS

External Microphone Sensitivity

Adjusting the sensitivity of an external microphone.

External Speaker Selection

Selecting the audio output for external or internal speakers.

FIXED VOLUME AND FUNCTION ACCESS

Fixed Volume Tone Control

Changing the volume level for tones.

Accessing Second Function

Accessing a second programmed function assigned to a button.

GROUP CALLING

Group Call Initiation

Activating Group Call Mode for communication with a group.

Group Short Message Sending

Sending short messages to a specific group ID.

GROUP STATUS AND TRANSMIT POWER

Group Status Message Sending

Sending status messages to a specific group ID.

High Transmit Power Control

Enabling or disabling high transmit power for increased range.

HOME CHANNEL OPERATIONS

Home Channel Access

Jumping to a pre-programmed home channel.

Setting Home Channel

Setting the current channel as the home channel.

INDIVIDUAL CALLING

Individual Call Initiation

Activating Individual Call Mode for communication with a single unit.

Individual Short Message Sending

Sending short messages to a specific individual ID.

INDIVIDUAL STATUS AND LONE WORKER FUNCTION

Individual Status Message Sending

Sending status messages to a specific individual ID.

Lone Worker Emergency Function

Automatic emergency mode activation if transceiver becomes disabled.

LOW TRANSMIT POWER

MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS

MANUAL SITE HUNT AND TRANSMIT POWER

Manual Site Hunt (DMR)

Manually moving to another channel during Site Roaming.

Medium Transmit Power Control

Enabling or disabling medium transmit power.

Menu Access Function

Accessing transceiver functions via the main menu.

MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

MICROPHONE TYPE CONFIGURATION

MONITORING AND OPERATOR TONE

Monitor Function

Turning off signaling to listen to all received calls on a channel.

Momentary Monitor Function

Temporarily turning off signaling to listen to calls.

Operator Selectable Tone (OST)

Reprogramming QT/DQT codes using the OST List.

OST LIST AND OVCM MODE

OST List Mode

Entering OST List mode to select tone or code settings.

OVCM (Open Voice Channel Mode)

Hearing calls even if the received ID does not match.

PRIORITY CHANNEL SELECTION

MDC-1200 SIGNALING FUNCTIONS

Radio Check (MDC-1200)

Checking transceiver availability and communication range.

Radio Inhibit (MDC-1200)

Function to "stun" a transceiver, making it temporarily unusable.

RADIO UNINHIBIT FUNCTION

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS

RX AUDIO EQUALIZER SETTINGS

RX AUTO GAIN AND SCAN FUNCTIONS

RX Auto Gain Control

Automatically adjusting receiving volume for easy listening.

Save Log Data Function

Saving operation and communication logs for field support.

Scan Functionality

Monitoring channels for signals and stopping on a channel with a signal.

SCAN DELETE/ADD FUNCTION

SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION MODES

SCRAMBLER CODE AND ENCRYPTION KEY

GPS DATA AND SHORT MESSAGES

Send GPS Data Function

Transmitting positioning data to a base station.

Short Message Transmission

Sending short text messages like addresses or phone numbers.

Speaker Attenuation

Reducing the volume level of the speaker temporarily.

SPEAKER TYPE CONFIGURATION

SQUELCH LEVEL AND OFF MODES

Squelch Level Adjustment

Adjusting the transceiver squelch level for signal reception.

Squelch Off Function

Turning off the squelch to hear weak signals.

Momentary Squelch Off

Temporarily turning off the squelch for better reception.

STACK MEMORY FUNCTIONS

STATUS MESSAGE TRANSMISSION

SURVEILLANCE AND TALK AROUND MODES

Surveillance Mode Function

Disabling alert tones, backlight, and LEDs for covert operations.

Talk Around Function

Redirecting signals directly to other members, bypassing repeaters.

Transceiver Password Function

Setting or entering a password to protect the transceiver.

TX AUDIO AND AUTO GAIN SETTINGS

TX Audio Equalizer Settings

Setting transmission audio characteristics (Flat, High boost, Low boost).

TX Auto Gain Control

Adjusting internal/external microphone sensitivity for easy listening.

VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION)

VOX Gain Level Adjustment

Adjusting the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) Gain level.

VOX Function Operation

Enabling or disabling hands-free transmission using voice.

ZONE MANAGEMENT FOR SCANNING

Zone Delete/Add for Scan

Including or omitting zones from the Multi-Zone scan sequence.

Zone Selection

Using the selector to choose a zone number.

Zone Up/Down Navigation

Using the selector to increase or decrease the zone number.

Zone Up/Down by Button

Using buttons to increase or decrease the zone number.

KEYPAD OPERATION MODES

Keypad None Mode

Behavior when keypad buttons are pressed without a specific mode.

Keypad Channel Entry

Using the keypad to enter Channel Entry Mode and input channel numbers.

Keypad OST Mode

Using keypad buttons to activate OST and select OST List numbers.

Keypad Autodial Mode

Using the keypad to enter Autodial Mode for list selection or manual input.

KEYPAD FUNCTIONAL MODES

Keypad Auto PTT

Sending DTMF codes by pressing keypad buttons without the PTT switch.

Keypad Status Message Entry

Using keypad to enter Status Mode for input.

Keypad Short Message Entry

Using keypad to enter Short Message Mode for input.

Keypad Individual Call Mode

Using keypad to enter Individual Call Mode or Selcall Mode.

Keypad Individual Status Entry

Entering Individual Call Mode for status message entry.

Keypad Individual Short Message Entry

Entering Individual Call Mode for short message entry.

Keypad Group Call Mode

Using keypad to enter Group Call Mode or Selcall Mode.

Keypad Group Status Entry

Entering Group Call Mode for status message entry.

Keypad Group Short Message Entry

Entering Group Call Mode for short message entry.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

Transceiver Password Setup

Procedure for entering and confirming the transceiver password.

Non-LCD Model Password Entry

SCANNING OPERATIONS

Scan Functionality

Monitoring channels for signals and stopping on a channel with a signal.

Temporary Channel Lockout

Temporarily removing channels from the scan sequence.

Priority Scan Function

Automatically changing to a priority channel when a call is received.

SCAN REVERT SETTINGS

DTMF CALLS

Making DTMF Calls

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

Store and Send DTMF Codes

Entering and transmitting DTMF codes stored for later use.

Stun Code Functionality

Function to disable a transceiver remotely if stolen or lost.

EMERGENCY CALL PROCEDURES

SCRAMBLER AND ENCRYPTION

Secure (Encrypted) Transmission

Switching the transceiver to secure or encrypted transmission.

Selecting Scrambler Code

Changing the scrambler code used for transmission.

Selecting Encryption Key

SIGNALING SYSTEMS

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

Using QT/DQT tones to ignore calls from other users on the same channel.

Operator Selectable Tone (OST)

Reprogramming QT/DQT codes using the OST List.

Radio Access Number (RAN)

Using RAN for selective calling in NXDN digital communications.

Color Code (CC) for DMR

Using Color Code for smooth communication in DMR protocol.

OPTIONAL SIGNALING TYPES

2-tone Signaling

Opening squelch only for calls with matching 2-tone signals.

DTMF Signaling

Opening squelch only for calls with matching DTMF codes.

MDC-1200 Signaling

Using MDC-1200 data system for signaling.

FleetSync Signaling

Opening squelch for calls matching FleetSync ID.

NXDN ID Signaling

Optional signaling system for digital communications.

FLEETSYNC PAGING FUNCTION

Selcall (Selective Calling)

Making voice calls to a station or group of stations.

IDENTIFICATION CODES AND STATUS MESSAGES

Identification Codes Explained

Structure of ID codes for fleet, individual, and group calls.

Status Message Transmission

Sending pre-defined status messages.

SHORT MESSAGES AND GPS REPORTS

Short Message Reception

Receiving short data messages up to 48 characters.

GPS Report Transmission

Transmitting GPS data manually or automatically.

VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION)

VOX and Semi-VOX Types

Explains VOX and Semi-VOX transmission modes.

VOX Operation Procedure

How to connect a headset and operate VOX transmission.

VOX GAIN LEVEL SETTING

Semi-VOX Operation Procedure

Steps for operating Semi-VOX for hands-free transmission.

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Prevents channel overuse by limiting transmission time.

Battery Saver Function

Extends battery life by reducing power consumption.

Low Battery Warning

Alerts when the battery power is low and needs recharging.

Signal Strength Indicator

Displays the strength of received signals.

VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)

Related product manuals