Kenwood NX-240 - User Manual

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Version: 1.20

Last Updated: September 9, 2016

Language: English

Type: K

© 2016

NX-240/ NX-240V/

NX-340/ NX-340U/

NX-740H/ NX-740HV/

NX-840H/ NX-840HU

Function Reference (FUNC)

Table of Contents

About this Manual3
About Notations4
Abbreviations Used in this Document5
About Copyright6
- Software Copyrights6
- Firmware Copyrights6
About Trademarks and Patent Rights6
About NXDN7
About NEXEDGE7
About the Programming Software8
- About KPG-170D/ KPG-175DN8
About Options to Use the Functions Described in This Document8
How to Search for Information9
Outline of This Transceiver10
- GENERAL FEATURES10
- DIGITAL MODES11
- ANALOG MODES11
About Zones12
About Communications Systems13
About Communication Methods14
Revision History15
CONTENTS16
CONTENTS BY PURPOSE22
1 FUNCTIONS AND PANEL LAYOUT26
- NX-240/ 240V/ 340/ 340U26
- NX-740H/ 740HV/ 840H/ 840HU27
2 GETTING STARTED29
- Connecting the Transceiver to a PC29
- Writing the Configuration Data to the Transceiver31
- Reading the Configuration Data from the Transceiver32
- Embedding a Message in the Transceiver (Embedded Message)32
  - Embedded Message32
  - Embedded Message with Password33
3 BASIC OPERATIONS34
- Turning the Transceiver ON/ OFF34
  - Turning the Transceiver ON34
  - Turning the Transceiver OFF34
- Adjusting the Volume Level35
- Using Function Keys35
  - Mode Reset Timer36
  - Keypad Operation36
- Changing the Zone37
- Changing the Channel37
  - Changing the Channel by Specifying the Number (Channel Entry)37
  - Changing the Zone-channel with a Single Touch (Direct Zone-Channel)39
- Transceiver Behavior When the Zone-channel Is Changed39
- Transmitting/ Receiving40
  - Input Sensitivity of the Microphone (Microphone Sensitivity)40
- Locking the Transceiver Keys (Key Lock)41
4 TRANSMISSION/ RECEPTION42
- Transmit/ Receive Frequencies42
- Transmission Power42
- Channel Spacing43
- Beat Shift43
5 INDICATION AND DISPLAY44
- Busy LED44
- Transmit LED44
- Selective Call Alert LED44
- LED Display45
  - Indication on the LED Display46
  - Changing the Brightness of the LED Display (LED Brightness)49
- Lighting the LEDs According to the Transceiver’s Status50
6 SOUND51
- Tones that Sound When a User Operates the Transceiver or When the Transceiver Status Is Changed51
- Tones that Sound When the Transceiver Receives a Call56
  - Configuring the Alert Tone (Alert Tone Pattern)56
- Tones that Sound When the Communication Starts/ Ends57
  - Using Sound to Notify the Timing to Start Communications (PTT Proceed Tone)57
  - Using Sound to Notify the Other Party that the Communication Ends (PTT Release Tone)58
- Using Sound to Notify the Reception (Calling Alert Tone) (Analog Conventional System Only)58
- Functions Related to the Volume Configuration59
- Using the Transceiver as a Megaphone (Public Address)60
- Using Voice Announcement62
- Restricting Alert Tone When Consecutively Receiving a Call (Alert Tone Restriction from 2nd Call) (NXDN Conventional System Only)63
- Switching the Internal/ External Speaker (External Speaker)65
- Adjusting Audio Characteristics (NXDN Conventional System Only)66
7 BATTERY71
- Warning that the Battery Voltage Is Low (Battery Warning)71
- Reducing Battery Consumption (Battery Saver)72
8 NXDN CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM73
- Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception)73
- Using the Signaling80
- Making an Individual Call/ Paging Call83
- Initiating an Individual Call After Ensuring That the Target Party Is Available for Communications (Individual Call Acknowledge Request)86
- Making a Group Call91
- Common Functions for Data Communications94
- Sending a Status Message (Status Call)97
- Communicating using a CW Message100
- Site Roaming101
- Sending GPS Data107
- Disabling the Transceiver Capability by Remote Control (Stun/ Kill)110
- Monitoring the Situation Around Another Transceiver by Remote Control (Remote Monitor)111
9 ANALOG CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM112
- Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception)112
- Using the Signaling118
- Changing the Decode/ Encode Combination of QT/DQT to Communicate (OST)122
- Using 2-tone to Initiate a Selective Call125
  - Functions Related to 2-tone Code Encoding125
  - Functions Related to 2-tone Code Decoding126
- Using FleetSync to Initiate a Selective Call129
- Using DTMF to Initiate a Selective Call129
- Using MDC-1200 to Communicate130
- Sending a PTT ID130
- Improving the Sound Quality for Transmitting and Receiving (Compander)131
- Disabling the Transceiver Capability by Remote Control (Stun)131
10 FleetSync132
- Basic Configuration for FleetSync132
  - About Own ID (Fleet (Own)/ ID (Own))132
  - FleetSync Baud Rate132
- Available Calls133
- Sending a PTT ID133
- Making a Selective Call/ Paging Call136
- Common Functions for Data Communications140
- Sending a Status Message (Status Call)143
- Sending GPS Data146
- Disabling the Transceiver Capability by Remote Control (Stun/ Kill)150
11 MDC-1200151
- Sending a PTT ID151
- The Transceiver Behavior in Emergency Mode154
- Confirming Whether the Transceiver Is Available for Communications (Radio Check)155
- Disabling the Transceiver Capability by Remote Control (Stun)156
12 DTMF157
- Sending a DTMF Code Using the Autodial Key (Autodial)158
  - Autodial List158
- Sending the DTMF Code While Transmitting (Manual Dialing)159
- Sending the DTMF Code by Pressing a Key on the Microphone Keypad without Using the PTT Switch (Keypad Auto PTT)159
- Sending a DTMF Code by Selecting from a List (Autodial Mode)160
  - Autodial List160
- Redialing161
- Sending a PTT ID161
- Disabling the Transceiver Capability by Remote Control (Stun)163
- Functions Related to DTMF Code Encoding164
- Functions Related to DTMF Code Decoding167
13 GPS FUNCTIONS170
- GPS Report Mode170
- Number of Times170
- GPS Report Interval Time171
- GPS Time Mark171
- GPS Message Type172
- GPS Report on Data Zone-Channel172
- GPS Report Back to Requested ID173
14 COMMUNICATIONS IN AN EMERGENCY174
- Placing the transceiver in Emergency Mode176
- Zone-Channel Used for Emergency Mode178
  - Emergency Zone-Channel Type178
  - Emergency Zone-Channel179
- Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode180
- Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode183
- ID to Be Sent When Emergency Mode Is Activated184
- Placing the Transceiver in Emergency Mode Using Lone Worker186
15 COMMUNICATION SECURITY188
- Built-in Voice Scrambler (Analog)188
- Encryption (NXDN Digital)191
16 SCAN197
- Starting the Scan197
- Scanning the Specific Channel Preferentially (Priority Scan)197
- Transceiver Behavior during the Scan198
- Common Functions for Scan200
17 VOX204
- Enabling the VOX204
- Configuring the Input Sensitivity of the Microphone (VOX Gain Level)204
- Remaining in Transmit Mode after a VOX Transmission Has Finished (VOX Delay Time)205
- Restricting a VOX Transmission while the Audio Sounds from the Transceiver (Transmit Inhibit while Receiving)205
- Disabling the VOX by using the PTT Switch (Cancel Operation)206
- Notifying a User of the Start of a VOX Transmission with a Tone (VOX Proceed Tone)206
18 FUNCTION PORTS207
- Available Functions for AUX Input Ports207
- Available Functions for AUX Output Ports210
- Status Memory (AUX Output Status Message)211
- Migrating to a Zone-channel by Using a Connected External Device (Remote Zone-Channel)211
19 FUNCTIONS LINKED WITH A VEHICLE213
- Turning the Transceiver ON or OFF by Linking with the Ignition Sense Port Status (Ignition Sense)213
  - The Amount of Time until the Transceiver Is Turned OFF (Timed Power-off)213
- Controlling Car Behavior by Linking with the Horn Alert Port Status (Horn Alert)214
20 TRANSCEIVER DATA PROTECTION WITH PASSWORD217
- Password for Transceiver Operation (Transceiver Password)217
- Password for Reading Configuration Data in a PC (Read Authorization Password)219
- Password for Writing Configuration Data (Overwrite Password)219
21 MODE220
- Copying the Configuration Data to Another Transceiver (Clone Mode)220
- Adjusting the VOX Gain Level (VOX Setup Mode)220
- Testing or Adjusting the Transmit and Receive Capabilities of the Transceiver (PC Test Mode/ PC Tuning Mode)221
A APPENDIX222
- Available Functions for the PF Keys222
- Available Functions for COM Port227
  - COM Port Settings228
  - Serial Protocol Types229
INDEX230

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