Kenwood NX-5000 User Manual

NX-5000 Remote Configuration [Initial Setup Instruction]
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Multi RF Deck / Multi Control Head
The following sections provide a step-by-step instruction on the initial set-up and configuration for the NX-5xxx-series for multiple control
heads and multiple RF decks. This includes Single Head, Single Deck.
1. Configurations
Select the appropriate configuration for the application.
# of RF Deck
Single RF Deck
Dual RF Deck
Triple RF Deck
# of Control Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Six Remote Mount
Configuration
Designs

Kenwood NX-5000 Specifications

General

Sensitivity (Analog)	0.25 μV (12 dB SINAD)
Operating Temperature	-30 °C to +60 °C
Channel Spacing	6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz
Operating Voltage	7.4 V DC
FM Hum & Noise	45 dB
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz, 400-520 MHz

Summary

Firmware Update

KRK-15BM Assembly Instruction

Instructions for assembling the KRK-15BM interface adapter for RF decks.

KRK-14HM Assembly Instructions

Instructions for assembling the KRK-14HM interface adapter for control heads.

Update Firmware and Radio Feature

Write Firmware

Procedure for writing firmware to the NX-5000 series radios.

Authenticate Radio Feature License

Write FPU Data

For Single RF Deck Configuration

Steps for writing FPU data for single RF deck setups.

For Multi RF Deck Configuration

Create FPU Data file for each RF Deck

Process for creating FPU data files for individual RF decks.

Select FPU Data file for Multi RF Deck

Program Multi RF Deck Setup

Write FPU Data file to each RF Deck

Select FPU Data Select for RF Deck

Matching FPU data selection to the connected RF deck.

Write Data to Transceiver

Assemble Remote Configuration

Set DIP Switches and Connect Cables

Instruction for Assembling Multi RF Deck/ Display

How to Assemble Remote Control Mount

Remote Mount Configurations