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  • Page 1 NX-1200 series NX-1300 series Function List (Function Reference) Version: 1.00 Last Updated: October 07, 2019 Language: English Type: © 2019...
  • Page 2 1 Object Models 1 Object Models Table 1-1 Object Models Protocol Frequency Model Name Model Type Remark NX-1200 N K2 Standard 136 MHz – 174 MHz NX-1200 N K Basic NXDN/ ANALOG NX-1300 N K5 Standard 400 MHz – 470 MHz NX-1300 N K4 Basic NX-1200 D K2...
  • Page 3 2 Specifications 2 Specifications Table 2-1 Specifications List DMR Mode NXDN Mode ANALOG Mode ・ DMR Digital Air Interface ・ NXDN Digital Air Interface General ・ Channel Spacing ・ Channel Spacing ・ Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz (Narrow) 12.5 kHz (Narrow) 6.25 kHz (Very Narrow) 25.0 kHz (Wide) ・...
  • Page 4 3 DMR function 3 DMR function Displaying the Voltage Value of a Battery When the Transceiver Is Turned ON (Power-on (Battery Voltage)) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Battery Voltage is the function to display the voltage value of a battery when the transceiver is turned ON. Operating the transceiver ...
  • Page 5 3 DMR function Using Function Buttons (Mode Reset Timer) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Mode Reset Timer is the timer for canceling the standby status of further key entry in Function Mode, and for canceling the function activation status of 2nd Function. By using this function, Function Mode does not need to be disabled manually.
  • Page 6 3 DMR function Locking the Transceiver Buttons (Button Lock/ Auto Button Lock Timer) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Button Lock is the function to disable the transceiver button operation. This function prevents the incorrect operation of the transceiver by physical contact while carrying the transceiver, such as around the waist.
  • Page 7 3 DMR function Reducing the Influence of the Internal Beat (Beat Shift) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Beat Shift can be used to eliminate the influences of heterodyning in the transceiver caused by internal oscillators. Due to the transceiver’s circuit configuration, the harmonics of the oscillators may interfere with reception depending on the receive frequency.
  • Page 8 3 DMR function Configuring Audio Profile (Digital Audio Offset) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Digital Audio Offset is the function to enable the transceiver to function after the offset value configured in Digital Audio Offset is added to or deleted from the configuration values in Microphone Sense and External Microphone Sense.
  • Page 9 3 DMR function Configuring Audio Profile (Audio Profile) (Speaker Type) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Speaker Type is the function to configure the type of external speaker to be connected to the transceiver and keep the audio in optimum condition. The external speakers to be connected to the transceiver have different audio characteristics.
  • Page 10 3 DMR function The function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory (Caller ID Stack) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Caller ID Stack is the function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory. The transceiver can store a maximum of 64 Caller IDs.
  • Page 11 3 DMR function Indication and Display (Optional Signaling LED) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Optional Signaling LED is the function to make the LED flash yellow when the Optional Signaling matches. A user can notice by the LED that the transceiver is receiving a call. If the matching state of Optional Signaling is disabled when the buttons on the transceiver are pressed, or when the time configured in Auto Reset Timer elapses, the LED is turned off.
  • Page 12 3 DMR function Restricting an Alert Tone When Consecutively Receiving a Call (Alert Tone Inhibit from 2nd Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Alert Tone Inhibit from 2nd Call is the function that disables the functions such as the storing of a Caller ID in the transceiver stack memory and the activation of various alerts, if the transceiver consecutively receives an Individual Call from the transceiver having the same Individual ID, or receives a Group Call with the same Group ID after the transceiver receives an Individual Call or a Group Call.
  • Page 13 3 DMR function Reducing Battery Consumption (Battery Saver) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Battery Saver allows the transceiver to reduce power consumption by receiving intermittently. The transceiver receives intermittently when there is no carrier and no button is pressed for 5 sec or more, or when the transceiver is in the following states.
  • Page 14 3 DMR function Password When Reading Configuration Data in a PC (Password (Read)) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Password (Read) is the function to protect the configuration data, such as the operating frequencies, from being read by unauthorized persons if the transceiver should ever be stolen. To read data using KPG-D6/ D6N from the transceiver with Password (Read) configured, a password needs to be entered on a PC.
  • Page 15  The following data cannot be copied in Clone Mode: Note ・Tuning Data ・Embedded Message with Password ・KENWOOD ESN Data ・Model Name ・Backup Data  If the data is copied to a transceiver having a different firmware version number, this may result in an error or a failure of the transceiver to function correctly.
  • Page 16 3 DMR function Checking the Firmware Version (Transceiver Information) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Transceiver Information Mode is the function to display the version of the firmware written in the transceiver and the corresponding checksum. Operating the transceiver ...
  • Page 17 3 DMR function Using VOX (VOX Function) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description VOX is the function to transmit audio just by speaking into a microphone without pressing the PTT switch. This function can be used when a user cannot press the PTT switch, for instance, when a user is using both hands for other tasks.
  • Page 18 3 DMR function Reading the Log Information of the Transceiver (Field Support) (Save Log Data) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver always records the hardware failure information and the software status. This function saves the operation and communication logs of this transceiver. Save transceiver log data into external Flash Operating the transceiver ROM with PF_BTN[Save Log Data]...
  • Page 19 3 DMR function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Own ID) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To initiate various communications using DMR, a Unit ID, the identification code of a transceiver, needs to be configured for the transceiver. Operating the transceiver Note Unit ID, Global ID, Unit ID Name, Global ID Name :...
  • Page 20 3 DMR function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Over-the-Air Alias) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Over-the-Air Alias allows the receiving transceiver to display the ID Name of the transmitting transceiver when receiving a call even if the ID Name of the transmitting transceiver is not configured for the receiving transceiver. Using this function, Unit ID Name of the added unit does not need to be configured such as when a unit is added to the system in service.
  • Page 21 3 DMR function Participating in an On-going Voice Call Midway Through the Call (Late Entry) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver can participate in an on-going voice call even if the transceiver receives this call midway through.
  • Page 22 3 DMR function Avoiding Interference with Other Communications (Busy Channel Lockout) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Busy Channel Lockout is the function to automatically restrict the transmission so as not to interfere with other communications. If an attempt is made to transmit on a channel that is already being used by other groups, the transceiver automatically restricts the transmission.
  • Page 23 3 DMR function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Auto Slot Select) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Auto Slot Select is a function that automatically selects a slot or switches the slot according to the communication status of the transceiver. Allowing transceivers to make use of vacant slots helps to reduce communication traffic and achieve communication with little delay.
  • Page 24 3 DMR function Making an Individual Call (Unit ID List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description If making Individual Calls, the desired Unit IDs need to be preconfigured in the transceiver using KPG-D6/ D6N prior to use of the transceiver. A maximum of 1,000 Unit IDs can be configured for Unit ID List. Unit ID List Configuration Description...
  • Page 25  Unit ID (Serial Output) allows the transceiver to send the received Unit ID from its communication port when the transceiver receives the PTT ID.  Transparent Header (Serial Output) is the function to send the KENWOOD proprietary sentence to an application which is used during data communications using Transparent.
  • Page 26 3 DMR function Making a Group Call (Group Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Group Call can be used to engage in 2-way group voice calls by initiating a call to a group. The transceiver can initiate a call to the transceivers having the same Group ID by specifying the Group ID. The transceiver can also initiate a call to all transceivers by specifying the Group ID for which “ALL”...
  • Page 27 3 DMR function Making a Group Call (Group ID List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver uses a Group ID configured in the Group ID List to initiate a Group Call in a DMR Conventional system. The desired Group IDs must be preconfigured using KPG-D6/ D6N for the transceiver to initiate a Group Call.
  • Page 28 3 DMR function Preventing Reception of a Group Call While the Transceiver Is Receiving an Individual Call (Ignore Group Call during Individual Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Ignore Group Call during Individual Call is the function that prevents receipt of a Group Call if receiving an Individual Call.
  • Page 29 3 DMR function Common Functions for Data Communications (Data Communications) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The following functions are used in common for data communications such as Status Call and Short Data Call: ・Number of Retries ・Transmit Busy Wait Time ・Maximum ACK Wait Time ・Preamble Length If the transceiver does not receive the acknowledgment after the transceiver sends data and the time configured...
  • Page 30 3 DMR function Sending and Receiving a Status Message (Status Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ‘■ Basic model Description Status Call is a simple messaging system that allows a user to send and receive a status (Status Message). Since the message is replaced by status, communications can take place quickly and communication traffic can be reduced.
  • Page 31 3 DMR function Sending and Receiving a Status Message (Status Call) (Status List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To use a Status Message, the status to be sent must be preconfigured in the transceiver by using KPG-D6/ D6N prior to the transmission.
  • Page 32 3 DMR function Sending and Receiving a Short Message (Short Data Call) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Short Data Call is the message communication function to send and receive a text string. Information which is difficult to send by voice, such as an address or a telephone number, can be reliably sent. Operating the transceiver Entering Short Message Mode ...
  • Page 33 3 DMR function Calling All Transceivers Having the Same Color Code (Unaddressed Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Unaddressed Call is the function to initiate 2-way voice communication with multiple transceivers without specifying a group. In a regular Group Call, the transceiver can communicate only with transceivers included in the Group ID specified.
  • Page 34 3 DMR function Using the GPS Function (GPS Function) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Global Positioning System (GPS) is the system to acquire the current location information of the own transceiver by receiving signals from the Global Positioning System satellites orbiting the earth. The transceiver of the mobile station can send the acquired own location information (GPS data) to the base station.
  • Page 35 3 DMR function Remote Operation by Radio Communication (Remote Control) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Remote Control is the function to remotely operate using radio communication the control of an individually specified transceiver. An individually specified transceiver can be controlled by sending various Remote Control messages and by making the transceiver receive the messages.
  • Page 36 3 DMR function Migrating Automatically to the Site Providing Better Radio Environment (Site Roaming) (Revert Channel Display (Site Roaming)) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Site Roaming is the function to migrate automatically to the site (channel) providing better radio environment if the transceiver is operated in a DMR Conventional system.
  • Page 37 3 DMR function Migrating Automatically to the Site Providing Better Radio Environment (Site Roaming) (Dropout Delay Time) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description If the transceiver receives a synchronization signal or call from the repeater during Site Roaming, Site Roaming pauses.
  • Page 38 3 DMR function Behaviors When an Asynchronous State Occurs (Active Site Hunt) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description If the transceiver cannot detect a synchronization signal from the repeater, the transceiver sends a Wakeup message to the repeater to prompt synchronization when the transmission is on the Revert Channel or a selected channel.
  • Page 39 3 DMR function Configuration Related to Transmission and Reception in Emergency Mode (Emergency Alarm (DMR)) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Emergency Alarm is the function to send an Emergency Alarm before the transceiver enters Emergency Mode to notify the base station that the transceiver is in an Emergency situation. Using this function can reliably notify the base station that the transceiver is in an Emergency situation.
  • Page 40 3 DMR function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Emergency Cycle) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Emergency Cycle is the number of times that the transceiver toggles between transmission and reception for an emergency in Emergency Mode. Emergency Cycle Configuration Description...
  • Page 41 3 DMR function Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode (Emergency Display) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Emergency Display is the function to display the channel configured in Emergency Zone-channel when in Emergency Mode or to retain the display appearance before the transceiver enters Emergency Mode. Emergency Display Configuration Description...
  • Page 42 3 DMR function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Emergency Microphone Sense) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Emergency Microphone Sense is the function used to adjust the microphone input sensitivity in Emergency Mode. In Emergency Microphone Sense, the microphone sensitivity can be configured within the following range: 6 dB, 4 dB, 2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB, -4 dB, -6 dB, -8 dB, -10 dB, -12 dB, -14 dB, -16 dB, -18 dB, -20 dB The appropriate level of microphone sensitivity for normal operation is 0 dB.
  • Page 43 3 DMR function Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode (Emergency Text / Text) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Emergency Text is the function to display the text on the transceiver display while in Emergency Mode. If this function is enabled, the text configured in Text appears on the display when the transceiver enters Emergency Mode.
  • Page 44 3 DMR function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Background Tone Transmission) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Background Tone Transmission is the function to multiplex a Background Tone (1 beep) on the transmitted audio when the transceiver transmits in Emergency Mode. Background Tone (1 beep) is multiplexed every second while the transceiver is transmitting audio data.
  • Page 45 3 DMR function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Receive Duration) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Receive Duration is the duration for a single session of automatic reception for emergency in Emergency Mode. The transceiver switches to automatic transmission for emergency when the time configured in Receive Duration elapses after the transceiver starts automatic reception for emergency.
  • Page 46 3 DMR function About Communication Security (Encryption) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Encryption is the function that enhances secrecy in communications on the DMR digital channels by encrypting voice data or user data such as a Short Message. Operating the transceiver Encryption icon behavior when receiving Transceiver behavior :...
  • Page 47 3 DMR function Multi-key List Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Multi-key List is the list to configure the encryption key data used for the encryption and decryption of communication data. A maximum of 16 entries of encryption key data can be configured in the Multi-key List by using KPG-D6/ D6N. However, only one of the encryption key data can be used for transmission.
  • Page 48 3 DMR function Using Scan (Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Scan is the function to check whether the transceiver receives a call from other transceivers. The transceiver sequentially searches for availability of signal on each channel, and the transceiver receives on the channel where the signal is detected.
  • Page 49 3 DMR function Scanning All Target Zones for Scanning (Multi Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description In a DMR Conventional system, by using Multi Scan, the transceiver can scan all channels to be scanned in the target zones. If a scan starts in the zone where “Multi-Zone”...
  • Page 50 3 DMR function Scanning the Specific Channel Preferentially (Priority Zone-Channel) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description This function is used to set a particular channel from any zone with Zone Type (= Conventional Group) to become a priority channel. Priority Zone-Channel can be set only if priority is set to “Fixed”...
  • Page 51 3 DMR function Scan Function (Dwell Time) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description During the scan, the scan pauses when the PTT switch is pressed to transmit. Dwell Time is the time from when the transceiver completes transmitting until the transceiver resumes scanning. The transceiver activates Talkback according to the configuration in Revert Channel while the time configured in Dwell Time elapses.
  • Page 52 3 DMR function Scan Function (Revert Channel Display) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description If Revert Channel Display is enabled, Revert Channel is displayed. Display during single scan (Revert Channel Operating the transceiver Display = Disable)  Press PF_BTN[Scan]. Transceiver behavior : ...
  • Page 53 3 DMR function Scan Function (Selected Channel Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Selected Channel Scan is the function to add the selected channel to the target channels for scan even if the channel is excluded from the target. Operating the transceiver Note Selected Channel Scan : Edit >...
  • Page 54 4 NXDN function 4 NXDN function Displaying the Voltage Value of a Battery When the Transceiver Is Turned ON (Power-on (Battery Voltage)) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Battery Voltage is the function to display the voltage value of a battery when the transceiver is turned ON. Operating the transceiver ...
  • Page 55 4 NXDN function Using Function Buttons (Mode Reset Timer) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Mode Reset Timer is the timer for canceling the standby status of further key entry in Function Mode, and for canceling the function activation status of 2nd Function. By using this function, Function Mode does not need to be disabled manually.
  • Page 56 4 NXDN function Locking the Transceiver Buttons (Button Lock/ Auto Button Lock Timer) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Button Lock is the function to disable the transceiver button operation. This function prevents the incorrect operation of the transceiver by physical contact while carrying the transceiver, such as around the waist.
  • Page 57 4 NXDN function Reducing the Influence of the Internal Beat (Beat Shift) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Beat Shift can be used to eliminate the influences of heterodyning in the transceiver caused by internal oscillators. Due to the transceiver’s circuit configuration, the harmonics of the oscillators may interfere with reception depending on the receive frequency.
  • Page 58 4 NXDN function Configuring Audio Profile (Digital Audio Offset) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Digital Audio Offset is the function to enable the transceiver to function after the offset value configured in Digital Audio Offset is added to or deleted from the configuration values in Microphone Sense and External Microphone Sense.
  • Page 59 4 NXDN function Configuring Audio Profile (Audio Profile) (Speaker Type) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Speaker Type is the function to configure the type of external speaker to be connected to the transceiver and keep the audio in optimum condition. The external speakers to be connected to the transceiver have different audio characteristics.
  • Page 60 4 NXDN function The function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory (Caller ID Stack) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Caller ID Stack is the function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory. The transceiver can store a maximum of 64 Caller IDs.
  • Page 61 4 NXDN function Indication and Display (Selective Call Alert LED) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Selective Call Alert LED is the function to make the LED flash when the transceiver receives a call using an NXDN ID. A user can notice by the LED that the transceiver is receiving a call.
  • Page 62 4 NXDN function Configuring the Alert Tone Pattern (Special Alert Tone) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description This tone sounds from the transceiver when the transceiver receives various types of calls, Status Message, or Short Message. A maximum of 8 types of tones can be arbitrarily configured or changed. An Alert Tone sounds from the transceiver such as when the transceiver receives a call using an Individual Call or a Group Call, a Status Message, or a Short Message and notifies the user of the reception.
  • Page 63 4 NXDN function Using Voice Guidance (Voice Announcement) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Voice Announcement is the function to notify the following contents by voice.  The selected Zone-channel number when the transceiver is turned ON and the new Zone-channel number when the Zone-channel is changed.
  • Page 64 4 NXDN function Password When Reading Configuration Data in a PC (Password (Read)) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Password (Read) is the function to protect the configuration data, such as the operating frequencies, from being read by unauthorized persons if the transceiver should ever be stolen. To read data using KPG-D6/ D6N from the transceiver with Password (Read) configured, a password needs to be entered on a PC.
  • Page 65  The following data cannot be copied in Clone Mode: Note ・Tuning Data ・Embedded Message with Password ・KENWOOD ESN Data ・Model Name ・Backup Data  If the data is copied to a transceiver having a different firmware version number, this may result in an error or a failure of the transceiver to function correctly.
  • Page 66 4 NXDN function Changing the Configuration of the Transceiver (Front Panel Programming Mode) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description This mode can be used to change data, such as the frequency on a Conventional Channel, and to add a Conventional Channel in the transceiver only.
  • Page 67 4 NXDN function Testing or Adjusting the Transmit and Receive Capabilities of the Transceiver (PC Tuning Mode) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description PC Tuning Mode can be used to adjust transmit and receive capabilities of the transceiver by using KPG-D6/ D6N.
  • Page 68 4 NXDN function Using VOX (VOX Function) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description VOX is the function to transmit audio just by speaking into a microphone without pressing the PTT switch. This function can be used when a user cannot press the PTT switch, for instance, when a user is using both hands for other tasks.
  • Page 69 4 NXDN function Reading the Log Information of the Transceiver (Field Support) (Save Log Data) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver always records the hardware failure information and the software status. This function saves the operation and communication logs of this transceiver. Save transceiver log data into external Flash Operating the transceiver ROM with PF_BTN[Save Log Data]...
  • Page 70 4 NXDN function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Own ID) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To initiate various communications using NXDN, a Unit ID, the identification code of a transceiver, needs to be configured for the transceiver. Operating the transceiver Note Unit ID, Global ID, Unit ID Name, Global ID Name :...
  • Page 71 4 NXDN function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Over-the-Air Alias) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Over-the-Air Alias allows the receiving transceiver to display the ID Name of the transmitting transceiver when receiving a call even if the ID Name of the transmitting transceiver is not configured for the receiving transceiver. Using this function, Unit ID Name of the added unit does not need to be configured such as when a unit is added to the system in service.
  • Page 72 4 NXDN function Participating in an On-going Voice Call Midway Through the Call (Late Entry) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver can participate in an on-going voice call even if the transceiver receives this call midway through.
  • Page 73 4 NXDN function Using a Channel Being Used by Other Parties (BCL Override) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description BCL Override is the function to transmit on a busy channel even if Busy Channel Lockout is activated and transmission is restricted.
  • Page 74 4 NXDN function Making an Individual Call (Unit ID List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description If making Individual Calls, the desired Unit IDs need to be preconfigured in the transceiver using KPG-D6/ D6N prior to use of the transceiver. A maximum of 1,000 Unit IDs can be configured for Unit ID List. Unit ID List Configuration Description...
  • Page 75  Unit ID (Serial Output) allows the transceiver to send the received Unit ID from its communication port when the transceiver receives the PTT ID.  Transparent Header (Serial Output) is the function to send the KENWOOD proprietary sentence to an application which is used during data communications using Transparent.
  • Page 76 4 NXDN function Initiating an Individual Call After Ensuring That the Target Party Is Available for Communications (Individual Call Acknowledge Request) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Individual Call Acknowledge Request is the function that allows a user to distinguish whether or not the receiving transceiver is available to communicate so as to initiate an Individual Call in an NXDN Conventional system.
  • Page 77 4 NXDN function Making a Group Call (Group Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Group Call can be used to engage in 2-way group voice calls by initiating a call to a group. The transceiver can initiate a call to the transceivers having the same Group ID by specifying the Group ID. The transceiver can also initiate a call to all transceivers by specifying the Group ID for which “ALL”...
  • Page 78 4 NXDN function Making a Group Call (Group ID List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The transceiver uses a Group ID configured in the Group ID List to initiate a Group Call in an NXDN Conventional system. The desired Group IDs must be preconfigured using KPG-D6/ D6N for the transceiver to initiate a Group Call.
  • Page 79 4 NXDN function Preventing Reception of a Group Call While the Transceiver Is Receiving an Individual Call (Ignore Group Call during Individual Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Ignore Group Call during Individual Call is the function that prevents receipt of a Group Call if receiving an Individual Call.
  • Page 80 4 NXDN function Sending and Receiving a Status Message (Status Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Status Call is a simple messaging system that allows a user to send and receive a status (Status Message). Since the message is replaced by status, communications can take place quickly and communication traffic can be reduced.
  • Page 81 4 NXDN function Sending and Receiving a Status Message (Status Call) (Status List) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To use a Status Message, the status to be sent must be preconfigured in the transceiver by using KPG-D6/ D6N prior to the transmission.
  • Page 82 4 NXDN function Sending and Receiving a Short Message (Short Data Call) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Short Data Call is the message communication function to send and receive a text string. Information which is difficult to send by voice, such as an address or a telephone number, can be reliably sent. Entering Short Message Mode Operating the transceiver ...
  • Page 83 4 NXDN function Using the GPS Function (GPS Function) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Global Positioning System (GPS) is the system to acquire the current location information of the own transceiver by receiving signals from the Global Positioning System satellites orbiting the earth. The transceiver of the mobile station can send the acquired own location information (GPS data) to the base station.
  • Page 84 4 NXDN function Migrating Automatically to the Site Providing Better Radio Environment (Site Roaming) (Revert Channel Display (Site Roaming)) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Site Roaming is the function to migrate automatically to the site (channel) providing better radio environment if the transceiver is operated in an NXDN Conventional system.
  • Page 85 4 NXDN function Migrating Automatically to the Site Providing Better Radio Environment (Site Roaming) (Dropout Delay Time) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description If the transceiver receives a synchronization signal or call from the repeater during Site Roaming, Site Roaming pauses.
  • Page 86 4 NXDN function Other Functions in Emergency Mode (Emergency Channel Lock) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Emergency Channel Lock is the function to disable changing a zone or channel while the transceiver is in Emergency Mode. If this function is enabled, a zone or channel cannot be changed while the transceiver is in Emergency Mode. If this function is disabled, a zone or channel can be changed while the transceiver in Emergency Mode is not transmitting.
  • Page 87 4 NXDN function Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode (Emergency Display) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Emergency Display is the function to display the channel configured in Emergency Zone-channel when in Emergency Mode or to retain the display appearance before the transceiver enters Emergency Mode. Emergency Display Configuration Description...
  • Page 88 4 NXDN function ID Sent When Emergency Mode is Activated (Emergency ID (NXDN Conventional) (ID Type)) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The Emergency ID can be sent each time the transceiver starts automatic transmission and reception in Emergency Mode.
  • Page 89 4 NXDN function Configuration Related to Transmission and Reception in Emergency Mode (Emergency Mode Type) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Emergency Mode Type is the function to determine whether the received audio or various tones are muted while the transceiver is in Emergency Mode.
  • Page 90 4 NXDN function Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode (Emergency Text/ Text) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description Emergency Text is the function to display the text on the transceiver display while in Emergency Mode. If this function is enabled, the text configured in Text appears on the display when the transceiver enters Emergency Mode.
  • Page 91 4 NXDN function Zone-channel Functioning in Emergency Mode (Emergency Zone-Channel) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Emergency Zone-channel is the Zone-channel used in Emergency Mode if “Preset Channel” is configured in Description Emergency Channel Type. Operating the transceiver Note Zone, Channel : Configuration using FPU Edit >...
  • Page 92 4 NXDN function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Transmit Duration) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Transmit Duration is the duration of a single automatic transmission cycle in Emergency Mode. The transceiver switches to automatic reception for emergency when the time configured in Transmit Duration elapses after the transceiver starts automatic transmission for emergency.
  • Page 93 4 NXDN function About Communication Security (Encryption) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Encryption is the function that enhances secrecy in communications on the NXDN digital channels by encrypting voice data or user data such as a Short Message. Bit scramble encryption type as Encryption function can be used in an NXDN Conventional system.
  • Page 94 4 NXDN function Multi-key List Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Multi-key List is the list to configure the encryption key data used for the encryption and decryption of communication data. A maximum of 16 entries of encryption key data can be configured in the Multi-key List by using KPG-D6/ D6N. However, only one of the encryption key data can be used for transmission.
  • Page 95 4 NXDN function Using Scan (Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Scan is the function to check whether the transceiver receives a call from other transceivers. The transceiver sequentially searches for availability of signal on each channel, and the transceiver receives on the channel where the signal is detected.
  • Page 96 4 NXDN function Scanning All Target Zones for Scanning (Multi Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description In an NXDN Conventional system, by using Multi Scan, the transceiver can scan all channels to be scanned in the target zones. If a scan starts in the zone where “Multi-Zone”...
  • Page 97 4 NXDN function Scanning the Specific Channel Preferentially (Priority Zone-Channel) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description This function is used to set a particular channel from any zone with Zone Type (= Conventional Group) to become a priority channel. Priority Zone-Channel can be set only if priority is set to “Fixed”...
  • Page 98 4 NXDN function Scan Function (Dwell Time) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description During the scan, the scan pauses when the PTT switch is pressed to transmit. Dwell Time is the time from when the transceiver completes transmitting until the transceiver resumes scanning. The transceiver activates Talkback according to the configuration in Revert Channel while the time configured in Dwell Time elapses.
  • Page 99 4 NXDN function Scan Function (Revert Channel Display) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description If Revert Channel Display is enabled, Revert Channel is displayed. Display during single scan (Revert Channel Operating the transceiver Display = Disable)  Press PF_BTN[Scan]. Transceiver behavior : ...
  • Page 100 4 NXDN function Scan Function (Selected Channel Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Selected Channel Scan is the function to add the selected channel to the target channels for scan even if the channel is excluded from the target. Operating the transceiver Note Selected Channel Scan : Edit >...
  • Page 101 5 ANALOG function 5 ANALOG function Displaying the Voltage Value of a Battery When the Transceiver Is Turned ON (Power-on (Battery Voltage)) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 102 5 ANALOG function Transmit and Receive (Transmit Power) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Transmit and Receive (Channel Spacing) Type ‘■...
  • Page 103 5 ANALOG function Initiating Voice Communications (Basic Transmission and Reception) (Auto Reset Timer) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Auto Reset Timer is the length of time from when the received DTMF code/ 2-tone code/ FleetSync ID/ MDC-1200 ID matches DTMF code/ 2-tone code/ FleetSync ID / MDC-1200 ID preconfigured for the transceiver until the matching state is automatically reset.
  • Page 104 5 ANALOG function Using a Channel Being Used by Other Parties (BCL Override) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 105 5 ANALOG function Unmuting the Speaker (Audio Control) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Audio Control is the condition which allows the transceiver to unmute the speaker by a QT tone or DQT code and Optional Signaling. Using KPG-D6/ D6N, the condition which allows the transceiver to unmute the speaker can be configured for each system.
  • Page 106 5 ANALOG function Optional Signaling (Analog) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Optional Signaling is the signaling used to initiate a selective call. DTMF, 2-tone, FleetSync, and MDC-1200 are the Optional Signaling which can be used in an Analog Conventional system. All these types of signaling make use of audio bandwidths.
  • Page 107 5 ANALOG function Using Voice Guidance (Voice Announcement) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Reducing Battery Consumption (Battery Saver) Type ‘■...
  • Page 108 5 ANALOG function Password for Transceiver Operation (Transceiver Password) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Password When Reading Configuration Data in a PC (Password (Read)) Type...
  • Page 109 5 ANALOG function Testing or Adjusting the Transmit and Receive Capabilities of the Transceiver (PC Tuning Mode) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 110 5 ANALOG function Sending the Received Unit ID from the Communication Port (Serial Output) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 111 5 ANALOG function FleetSync Burst Noise Reduction Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description FleetSync Burst Noise Reduction mutes the incoming data burst tones when the transceiver receives FleetSync data. When the transceiver receives an MSK data burst tone, the transceiver evaluates whether or not the tone is FleetSync data.
  • Page 112 5 ANALOG function FleetSync - GPS Combination Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Sending GPS Data Together With Operation of the PTT Switch: The transceiver can send GPS data by adding the GPS data to the PTT ID (FleetSync) of the transmitting transceiver.
  • Page 113 5 ANALOG function FleetSync - ID List Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To make Selective Calls, the desired FleetSync IDs need to be preconfigured in the transceiver by using KPG-D6/ D6N prior to use of the transceiver. A maximum of 1,000 FleetSync IDs can be configured for FleetSync ID List.
  • Page 114 5 ANALOG function FleetSync - Status List Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Status Message must be preconfigured in the transceiver using KPG-D3/ D3N prior to the transmission. A maximum of 90 statuses can be configured in the Status List. Status List Configuration Description...
  • Page 115 5 ANALOG function FleetSync - Target Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Fleet and ID (Target): Fleet and ID (Target) are the target transceiver’s FleetSync IDs used to send the following Status Messages and Short Messages.  Power-on Status ...
  • Page 116 5 ANALOG function GTC Count Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description GTC Count is the number of GTC message transmissions by the transmitting transceiver through a single GTC transmission. GTC (Go to Channel) refers to a message sent through the voice channel for the transmitting transceiver to guide the receiving transceiver to the data channel.
  • Page 117 5 ANALOG function ACK Delay Time Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description ACK Delay Time is the length of time from when the transceiver receives data until the transceiver sends the acknowledgment. In FleetSync, ACK Delay Time must be shorter than Maximum ACK Wait Time configured for the transmitting transceiver.
  • Page 118 5 ANALOG function Transparent Function Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description Transparent is the function that allows data communications using the FleetSync protocol. This function can be used by connecting a PC, card reader or telemetry devices to the transceiver. Using this function, the transceiver can send or receive data without limiting the data type.
  • Page 119 5 ANALOG function Making an Individual Call (Individual Call) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Making a Group Call (Group Call) Type...
  • Page 120 5 ANALOG function ACK Delay Time Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description ACK Delay Time is the length of time from when the transceiver receives data until the transceiver sends the acknowledgment. In FleetSync, ACK Delay Time must be shorter than Maximum ACK Wait Time configured for the transmitting transceiver.
  • Page 121 5 ANALOG function Own ID (MDC-1200) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description To initiate various communications using MDC-1200, a Unit ID, a Group ID and Global ID of a transceiver, needs to be configured for the transceiver. MDC-1200 communication uses a 4-digit Unit ID (000 to EEE) and a 3-digit Group ID (100 to 349). Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 122 5 ANALOG function Single Selcall Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Single Selcall : Edit > MDC-1200 > General 1 Configuration using FPU Sending a DTMF Code by Selecting from a List (Autodial List) Type...
  • Page 123 5 ANALOG function DTMF Speed Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description DTMF Speed is the speed to send out the DTMF codes. Transmission speed of the DTMF code can be configured by entering the number of digits to be sent per second. The transceiver sends the DTMF code at the configured speed.
  • Page 124 5 ANALOG function * and # Digit time Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description * and # Digit Time is the function to extend the transmission time for the * tone and # tone of when the DTMF code is sent out. Since * tone and # tone are more frequently used for special tasks than 0 to 9 tones, this function is used for the receiving transceiver to easily recognize the incoming DTMF code.
  • Page 125 5 ANALOG function Other Functions in Emergency Mode (Emergency Channel Lock) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Zone-channel Functioning in Emergency Mode (Emergency Channel Type)
  • Page 126 5 ANALOG function Emergency ID (Analog) (FleetSync (Fleet/ID)) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Specifies the destination transceiver’s FleetSync Fleet Number and ID used during emergency call Description transmissions. The transceiver encodes the FleetSync Emergency Status "99" with the FleetSync ID code during emergency call transmissions.
  • Page 127 5 ANALOG function Configuration Related to Transmission and Reception in Emergency Mode (Emergency Mode Type) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 128 5 ANALOG function Indication and Sound in Emergency Mode (Emergency Text/ Text) Type ‘■ Standard model □ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Locator Tone at TX-start/ Locator Tone at TX-end)
  • Page 129 5 ANALOG function Automatically Transmitting and Receiving in Emergency Mode (Remain Surveillance Mode) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU...
  • Page 130 5 ANALOG function Using Scan (Scan) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Using Scan (Scan Type) Type ‘■...
  • Page 131 5 ANALOG function Scanning the Specific Channel Preferentially (Priority-channel Stop Tone) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Scanning the Specific Channel Preferentially (Priority Scan) (Lookback/ Lookback Time A/ Lookback Time B)
  • Page 132 5 ANALOG function Scan Function (Scan LED) Type ‘■ Standard model ■ Basic model Description The description of this feature is the same as the feature with the same name in the DMR function. Operating the transceiver Note Configuration using FPU Scan Function (Scan Stop Tone) Type ‘■...

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