Kenwood USA 378501 UHF FM Handheld/Portable/Mobile Transceiver User Manual Part 2

Kenwood USA Corporation UHF FM Handheld/Portable/Mobile Transceiver Part 2

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User Manual Part 2

NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NX-300 THANK YOU! We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile radio applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product. NOTICES TO THE USER WARNING:  GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.  ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.  REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY.  DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, ETC.).  TURN OFF YOUR TRANSCEIVER WHILE TAKING ON FUEL, OR WHILE PARKED IN GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS. SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver. WARNING: EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.) Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in gasoline service stations. One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 ATTENTION (U.S.A. Only): The RBRC Recycle seal found on KENWOOD nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery packs indicates KENWOOD’s voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle Ni-Cd batteries after their operating life has expired. The RBRC program is an alternative to disposing Ni-Cd batteries with your regular refuse or in municipal waste streams, which is illegal in some areas. For information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area, call (toll free) 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). KENWOOD’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserve our environment and conserve our natural resources. UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. § Accessories Quantity Item Part Number K2 Belt Clip J29 - 0730 -*5 1 Screw N30 - 3008 - 60 2 Cap B09 - 0717 - *3 1 Screw N08 - 0564 - *4 1
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 Installing/ Removing the Optional Battery Pack PREPARATION The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. CAUTION:  DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE HE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED.  AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER. IF THE CHARGER POWER IS RESET (TURNED ON AFTER BEING TURNED OFF), RECHARGING WILL START AGAIN AND THE BATTERY PACK WILL BECOME OVERCHARGED.  DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE.  NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK. 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver, then firmly press the battery pack t 2 Flip the safety catch into place to prevent accidentally pressing the release latch and removing the battery. 3 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, press the release latch,then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver.
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Installing the Belt Clip If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3 x 6 mm screws. Notes: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment.
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 Installing the Cap over the Speaker/Microphone Jacks If you are not using an optional KMC-25 speaker/ microphone, install the cover over the univeral connector using the supplied 4 x 6 mm screw. Installing the Optional Speaker/ Microphone 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone connector into the groove of the universalconnector. 2 Secure the connecter in place using the attached screw.
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 GETTING ACQUAINTED Knob NO. Name Lock/ Non Lock Description 1 Power switch/ Volume control Lock/ Non Lock Power SW (CCW:Power OFF) Audio Volume adjuster 2 Selector Knob Lock Programmable default : CH/GID Select Switch Fig. 1 Left Side Fig.2 Front <Top Side> NO. Name Lock/ Non Lock Description 1 AUX(Orange) Non Lock Programmable default: No Function <Left side> NO. Name Lock/ Non Lock Description 1 PTT Non Lock TX ON/OFF 2 Side 1 Non Lock Programmable default: Squelch off momentary 3 Side 2 Non Lock Programmable default: Backlight Selector Knob Power switch/ Volume control Side 1PTTSide 2
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 <Front Side> NO. Name Description 1 U1 Programmable default: Zone Up 2 D1 Programmable default: NoneZone Down 3 P1 Programmable default: None 4 P2 Programmable default: CH/GID Up 5 P3 Programmable default: None 6 P4 Programmable default: None LED NO. Name Description 1 LED The LED is three colors. Lights green while receiving at user mode. Light red while transmitting, flashes red when the battery power is low .Lights orange when individual called. TERMINAL Universal connector Universal connector covering for blindfold mode of resin is possible. NO. Name Description Impedance I/O 1 SSW Ext/Int Speaker Switch Input High Impedance I 2 SP+ BTL Output + for External Speaker 8 ohm O 3 SP- BTL Output - for External Speaker 16 ohm O 4 MSW Ext/Int MIC Switch Input High Impedance I 5 EMC External MIC Input 1.8 k ohm I 6 ME External MIC GND GND - 7 PTT External PTT Input High Impedance I 8 PF Programable Function Key Input High Impedance I 9 OPT Man Down Input High Impedance I 10 E GND GND - 11 5U 5V 5V O 12 TXD Serial Data Output CMOS O 13 RXD Serial Data Input CMOS I 14 NC Reserve - -- Antenna Terminal Impedance is 50 ohm Battery Terminal It’s type of spring plate. The minus terminal connect to chassis ground It’s mounted rear side of radio and mounting instruction is slide method. OTHER Rear A rail and a hook for battery installation. Space which affixes name plate.Model name plate Screw hole for belt hook installation. Bottom Battery release lever
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 Appearance Appearance with KNB-47L/48L
NX-300-K2, NX-300-K4, TK-5320-K2, TK-5320-K4 FCC ID: ALH378501 IC: 282D-378501 OPERATING BASICSATING BASICS § Switching Power ON/OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver OFF. § Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. § Selecting a Channel Pressing [<B], [C>] to select a channel. Pressing [C>] increases the channel number and pressing [<B] decreases it. § Making a Call 1 Select the desired channel. 2 Press the Side1 key (Programmed function Squelch off) to determine whether or not the current channel is being used. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone in your normal voice. • For best results, hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips. 4 Release the PTT switch to receive. AUXILIARY FEATURES § Time-out Timer (TOT) The TOT is used to automatically inhibit transmission after a specified time elapse. If the PTT switch is held down for longer than specified time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. Release the PTT switch, then press it again to continue transmitting.

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