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Kenwood NX-320 User Manual

Kenwood NX-320
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
KULLANIM KILAVUZU
ΟΔΗΓΙΕΣ ΧΡΗΣΗΣ
NX-220
NX-320
B62-2516-30 (E)

Table of Contents

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Kenwood NX-320 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range136-174 MHz
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C
Operating Voltage7.5V DC ± 20%
Digital ProtocolNXDN
BluetoothNo
Ingress ProtectionIP54
IP RatingIP54
Power Output5W
Battery LifeUp to 11 hours (with KNB-45L battery)
Channel Spacing12.5 / 25 kHz
Channel Capacity260 Channels

Summary

Unpacking and Checking Equipment

Supplied Accessories

Lists the items included in the transceiver package, such as belt clip, caps, and manual.

Preparation

Installing/Removing Battery Pack

Instructions for attaching and detaching the optional battery pack from the transceiver.

Installing/Removing Alkaline Batteries

Guide for inserting and removing AA alkaline batteries in the optional battery case.

Installing the Antenna

Procedure for securely attaching the antenna to the transceiver's connector.

Installing the Belt Clip

Steps to attach the belt clip to the rear of the transceiver using screws.

Installing Speaker/Microphone Jack Cap

Instructions for fitting the protective cap over unused speaker/microphone jacks.

Installing Speaker/Microphone

Guide for connecting speaker/microphone plugs and securing them with a locking bracket.

Orientation

Display Indicators

Explanation of various icons and indicators displayed on the transceiver screen.

Programmable Auxiliary Functions

Basic Operations

Powering On/Off

Procedure for turning the transceiver on and off using the power switch/volume control.

Transceiver Password

Steps for entering the password if the transceiver is password protected.

Adjusting Volume

How to control the transceiver's audio volume using the dedicated knob.

Selecting Zone and Channel/Group ID

Guidance on choosing communication zones and specific channels or group IDs.

Transmitting

Instructions on how to initiate a transmission using the PTT switch and microphone.

Making Group Calls

Steps for making digital group calls by selecting a group ID from a list.

Making Individual Calls

Procedure for initiating digital calls to specific individual units.

Receiving

How the transceiver alerts and indicates incoming calls and signals.

Receiving Group Calls

Details on how to receive digital group calls on Conventional or Trunking channels.

Receiving Individual Calls

Information on how to receive and respond to digital individual calls.

Scan

Temporary Channel Lockout

How to exclude specific channels from the scan sequence temporarily.

Priority Scan

Explanation of how the transceiver automatically switches to a priority channel.

Scan Revert

Details on the channel selected when the PTT switch is pressed during scanning.

Scan Delete/Add

Procedure for adding or removing zones and channels from the scan list.

FleetSync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

Selcall (Selective Calling)

How to make and receive selective voice calls to stations or groups.

Selcall Receiving

Information on receiving selective calls and responding to them.

Identification Codes

Explanation of fleet and individual ID codes used for selective calling.

5-Tone Signaling

Selcall (Selective Calling)

How to make and receive selective voice calls using 5-tone signaling.

Selcall Receiving

Details on how the transceiver handles incoming 5-tone selective calls.

Status Message

Procedure for sending and receiving status messages.

Status Message Receiving

How to view and acknowledge received status messages.

Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory

Accessing and managing stored messages in the transceiver's memory.

Advanced Operations

DTMF Calls

Making calls using Dual Tone Multi-Frequency signaling.

Store & Send DTMF Numbers

Saving and sending DTMF numbers for quick dialing.

Autodial Functions

Using the autodial feature to quickly call programmed DTMF numbers.

Stun Code Function

Using a stun code to disable a transceiver if it is lost or stolen.

Emergency Calls

Procedure for initiating emergency calls from the transceiver.

Activity Detection

How activity detection triggers emergency mode.

Activity Reset

Resetting the activity detection timer to prevent false emergency triggers.

Scrambler (Encryption)

Using the scrambler function for secure and encrypted transmissions.

Signaling Systems

Overview of various signaling methods like QT/DQT and OST.

Quiet Talk/Digital Quiet Talk

Using QT/DQT tones to filter incoming calls on shared channels.

Operator Selectable Tone (OST)

Reprogramming signaling tone or code settings on channels.

Radio Access Number (RAN)

Using RAN for digital communication to filter calls by network identifier.

Optional Signaling Types

Information on other optional signaling methods like DTMF and FleetSync.

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)

Using VOX for hands-free transmission activated by voice.

VOX Gain Level Adjustment

Setting the sensitivity level for VOX activation.

VOX Operation

How to enable, use, and disable the VOX transmission feature.

Background Operations

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Prevents continuous transmission for extended durations.

Battery Saver Function

Reduces power consumption when the transceiver is idle.

Key Lock Feature

Locks most keys to prevent accidental operation.

Low Battery Warning

Indicates when the transceiver's battery power is low.

Battery Indicator (Types III Only)

Displays remaining battery power through LED indicators.

Signal Strength Indicator

Shows the strength of received radio signals.

Compander Function

Reduces noise in transmitted signals for clearer audio.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

Prevents transmission on an already occupied channel.

Control Channel Hunt

Automatic search for a control channel on digital trunking systems.

PTT ID Transmission

Sending a unique ID code with PTT press/release events.

Voice Annunciation

Audio announcements for zone, channel, and group changes.

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