Kenwood USA 458200 800 MHz Digital Transceiver User Manual Instruction Manual
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![7 Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicatorIf enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting, green while receiving a call (Conventional channels only), and orange when receiving an optional signaling call. Blinks red when the battery power is low while transmitting. Selector knobRotate to select a zone or channel/group ID (default). Power switch/ Volume controlRotate to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and to adjust the volume. Auxiliary (orange) keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 10}. PTT (Push-To-Talk) switchPress and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station. Side 1 keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 10}. The default is [Squelch Off Momentary].Battery packAntennaMicrophoneSpeakerType III](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-18.png)
![8 Side 2 keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 10}. Types I and II: The default setting is [Backlight].Type III: The default setting is [None] (no function). S, A, <B, C> keys (Types I and II only) Press to activate their programmable functions {page 10}. S key: The default setting is [None] (no function).A key: The default setting is [None] (no function).<B key: The default setting is [Zone Down].C> key: The default setting is [Zone Up]. Keypad (Type I only)Press these keys to send DTMF tones. These keys can also be programmed with secondary functions {page 10} if a programmable function key is programmed as [Function]. Speaker/ Microphone jacks Insert the Speaker/ Microphone or Headset plug into this jack {page 5}.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-19.png)
![12BASIC OPERATIONSSWITCHING POWER ON/OFFTurn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON.Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF.■ Transceiver Password (Types I and II Only) If your transceiver is password protected, you must first enter the password before you can use the transceiver.1 Rotate the Selector to select the first digit of the password.2 Press the S or key to accept the entry and move to the next digit.• Press the A or # key to delete an incorrect digit.3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.• The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.4 Press the S or key to confirm the entered password.• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked.ADJUSTING THE VOLUMERotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it.SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP ID Select the desired zone using the key programmed as [Zone Select] or [Zone Up/Down]. Each zone contains a group of channels.Select the desired channel/group ID using the Selector knob (default). Each channel/group ID is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-23.png)
![13TRANSMITTING1 Select the desired zone and channel/group ID.2 Press the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] to check whether or not the channel is free.• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.■ Making Group Calls (Digital) (Types I and II Only) If a key has been programmed with [Group], you can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties on a Conventional channel. To select a group ID:1 Press the key programmed as [Group].2 Press the <B or C> key to select a group ID/name from the list.3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.• Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.■ Making Individual Calls (Digital) (Types I and II Only) If a key has been programmed with [Individual], you can make calls to specific persons.1 Press the key programmed as [Individual].2 Press the <B or C> key to select a unit ID from the list.• On Type I models, you can enter a unit ID directly.3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.• Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-24.png)
![15SCANScan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present.To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan].• The indicator appears (types I and II only).• The LED blinks green (type III only).• When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time Scan resumes.To stop scanning, press the [Scan] key again.Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels in the scan sequence.TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUTDuring scan, you can temporarily remove specific channels from the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressing the key programmed as [Scan Delete/Add].• The channel is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and restarted, the channels are reset and deleted channels will again be in the scanning sequence.PRIORITY SCANIf a Priority channel has been programmed, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if a call is being received on a normal channel.• The indicator appears when the selected channel is the Priority channel (depending on dealer setting) (types I and II only).](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-26.png)
![16SCAN REVERTThe Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following types of Scan Revert channels:• Selected: The last channel selected before scan.• Selected + Talkback: Same as “Selected”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.• Priority: The Priority channel.• Priority + Talkback: Same as “Priority”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.• Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you receive a call.SCAN DELETE/ADD You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list.1 Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID.2 Press the key programmed as [Zone Delete/Add] (to add/remove zones) or [Scan Delete/Add] (to add/remove channels/group IDs) (types I and II only).• You can also press and hold the key programmed as [Scan Delete/Add] to add/remove zones.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-27.png)
![17FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTIONFleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation.Note: This function is available only in analog operation.SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.■ Transmitting (Types I and II Only)1 Select your desired zone and channel.2 Press the key programmed as [Selcall] to enter Selcall mode.3 Press the <B or C> key to select the station you want to call.• If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can directly enter the station ID (type I only).4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.■ Receiving An alert tone will sound and the transceiver will enter Selcall mode. The calling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received (types I and II only). You can respond to the call by pressing the PTT switch and speaking into the microphone.■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver has its own ID.• Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.• Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet.• Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all units in the selected fleet (Fleet call).](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-28.png)
![18STATUS MESSAGE (TYPES I AND II ONLY) You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages). A maximum of 15 received messages (combined status messages and short messages) can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver.■ Transmitting1 Select your desired zone and channel.2 Press the key programmed as [Status] to enter Status mode (proceed to step 5) or [Selcall + Status] to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3).3 Press the <B or C> key to select the station you want to call.• If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID by using the DTMF keypad, or by using the Selector. When using the Selector, cycle through the digits to select a digit, then press the S key to set the digit and move the cursor to the right. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.4 Press the S or key to enter Status mode.5 Press the <B or C> key to select the status you want to transmit.• If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by using the DTMF keypad, or by using the Selector (refer to step 3, above).6 Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to initiate the call.• “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the status has been successfully transmitted.■ Receiving A calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received. Press any key to return to normal operation.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-29.png)
![19■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory1 Press the key programmed as [Stack], or press and hold the key programmed as [Selcall], [Status], or [Selcall + Status] to enter Stack mode.• The last received message is displayed.2 Press the <B or C> key to select the desired message.• Message types are identified as follows:ID: Caller ID, ST: Status Message, ME: Short Message• Press and hold the S key for 1 second to cycle the display information as follows:ID Name > Status/Short Message > CH/GID 3 Press the Side 1 key to return to normal operation.• To delete the selected message, press the A key. To confirm the deletion, Press the S key.• To delete all messages, press and hold the A or # key for 1 second. To confirm the deletion, Press the S or key.SHORT MESSAGES This transceiver can receive short data messages which contain a maximum of 48 characters.• Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages. A maximum of 15 received messages (combined status messages and short messages) can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver.GPS REPORTTo send your location data, you must first connect a GPS unit to the transceiver. GPS data can be manually transmitted by pressing the key programmed as [Send the GPS data]. If set up by your dealer, GPS data may be automatically transmitted at a preset time interval.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-30.png)
![20TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG)PLACING A DISPATCH CALL1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the selector and the Zone or CH/GID keys.2 Press and hold the PTT switch.3 If the “PTT Proceed” tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.• Your dealer can deactivate the Proceed PTT tone, if necessary. Ask your dealer for details.RECEIVING A DISPATCH CALL1 When a dispatch call is received, the transceiver will automatically change to the correct group ID and you will hear the call.2 Readjust the volume as necessary.PLACING A TELEPHONE CALL1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the selector and the Zone or CH/GID keys.• Alternatively, you can press the key programmed as [Auto Telephone] to automatically search for a Telephone Repeater.2 Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a connection.• Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch.3 Place the call, following the instructions for making a DTMF call, starting on page 22.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-31.png)
![214 When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.• Only one person can speak at a time.5 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the # key or the key programmed as [Telephone Disconnect].RECEIVING A TELEPHONE CALL1 When a telephone call is received, the transceiver will automatically change to the correct group ID and you will hear the call.• A ringer tone will sound when a call is received.2 Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive.• Only one person can speak at a time.3 To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press the # key or the key programmed as [Telephone Disconnect].](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-32.png)
![22ADVANCED OPERATIONSDTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ■ Making a DTMF Call (Types I and II Only)Manual Dialing (Type I Only)1 Press and hold the PTT switch.2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad.• If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent.• If the Keypad Auto PTT function has been enabled by your dealer, you do not need to press the PTT switch to transmit; you can make the call simply by pressing the DTMF keys.Store & Send1 Press the key programmed as [Autodial].2 Enter up to 30 digits using the DTMF keypad.• Alternatively, you can enter digits by using the Selector.3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.■ Autodial (Types I and II Only) Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver.1 Press the key programmed as [Autodial].• The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display.2 Press the <B or C> key to select your desired Autodial list number, or enter the list number directly (01 ~ 32).• The stored entry appears on the display.3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-33.png)
![23■ Stun Code This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.EMERGENCY CALLSIf your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls.1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency].• Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode.• When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, it will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how it is set up by your dealer.2 To exit Emergency mode, press the [Emergency] key again.• If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to the zone and channel that was in use before Emergency mode was entered.Note:◆ Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when transmitting in Emergency mode.◆ Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal, or mute the speaker during Emergency operation.■ Activity Detection Press the key programmed as [Activity Detection], to toggle Activity Detection ON and OFF. If an event occurs while Activity Detection is enabled, the transceiver enters Emergency mode.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-34.png)
![24Note:◆ When Activity Detection has been turned off, and the transceiver power is then turned off and back on, Activity Detection is automatically enabled.◆ When using this function, verify that it operates before taking the transceiver.■ Activity Reset While Activity Detection is active, press the key programmed as [Activity Reset] to reset the Activity Detection countdown timer. This will allow you to remain in a tilted or stationary position, etc., without the Emergency mode activating unnecessarily.SCRAMBLERPress the key programmed as [Scrambler/ Encryption], to switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission.• Pressing the PTT switch after the Scrambler function has been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.SIGNALING■ Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. Operator Selectable Tone (Types I and II Only) If a key has been programmed with [OST], you can reprogram the QT/DQT settings on each of your channels.1 Select your desired channel.2 Press and hold the key programmed as [OST] for 1 second.3 Press the <B or C> key to select your desired tone or code.• Your dealer can set up to 40 tones/codes.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-35.png)
![254 Press the S or key to save your new setting.5 When you have finished operating using OST, press the [OST] key again to turn the OST function OFF.■ Radio Access Number (RAN) RAN is a new signaling system designed for digital radio communications. When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching RAN is received. If a call containing a different RAN is made on the same channel you are using, you will not hear the call. This allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.■ Optional Signaling Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels. 2-tone Signaling: 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones (Available only for NX-220/ NX-320). DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code. FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 17. NXDN ID Signaling: NXDN ID is an optional signaling system available only for digital communications.VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free.Note: To operate VOX, you must use an optional headset.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-36.png)
![26■ VOX Gain Level (Types I and II Only)1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.2 Press the key programmed as [VOX].• The current VOX Gain level appears on the display.3 Press the <B or C> key to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level.• The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.4 While adjusting the level, speak into the headset microphone to test the sensitivity level. (Your voice is not transmitted during this test procedure.)• When sound is recognized, the LED lights orange.5 Press the S or key to save the setting.■ VOX Operation1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.2 Press and hold the key programmed as [VOX] for 2 seconds.3 To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.• The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on the VOX Gain level. If it is too sensitive, it will transmit when there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough, it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking.4 When you finish speaking, transmission ends.5 To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the [VOX] key again, for 2 seconds.Note: If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver while VOX is ON, and the VOX Gain Level is set to a sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver to transmit.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-37.png)
![27BACKGROUND OPERATIONSYour dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part.TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.BATTERY SAVERThe Battery Saver can be activated only on Conventional channels. This function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed.KEY LOCKPress the key programmed as [Key Lock] to lock and unlock the transceiver keys.• The following keys still function when Key Lock is activated: Emergency, Backlight, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary, Function, Key Lock, and PTT.LOW BATTERY WARNING■ Battery Power Icon (Types I and II Only) Your dealer can set an alert tone to sound and the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power is low. The battery power icon displays the battery power remaining, as described in the table below. When the battery power is very low, recharge or replace the battery pack.High Sufficient Low Very low](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-38.png)
![28■ Battery Indicator (Types III Only) Press the key programmed as [Battery Indicator]. The LED lights for 2 seconds, displaying the battery power remaining, as described in the table below. When the battery power is very low, recharge or replace the battery pack. Lights GreenLights OrangeLights Red Blinks RedHigh Sufficient Low Very lowSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (TYPES I AND II ONLY)The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls. No icon appears when no signal is available.Strong Sufficient Weak Very weak flashes when out of range (NXDN Trunking only).COMPANDERIf programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.Note: The compander is used only in analog operation.BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)On Conventional channels, if BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.If BCL Override has been programmed, you can transmit over the current signal:1 Press and hold the PTT switch.• If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.2 Quickly release and then press the PTT switch again.3 Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal call.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-39.png)
![29CONTROL CHANNEL HUNTOn digital Trunking channels, the transceiver automatically searches for a control channel.• While searching for a control channel, the antenna icon will flash (types I and II only) and no signals can be received.PTT IDPTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch is pressed and/or released.Note: PTT ID can be made only in analog operation.VOICE ANNUNCIATIONWhen changing the zone, channel, and/or group, an audio voice will announce the new zone, channel and group number.TRANSMIT POWEREach channel is programmed with either high or low transmit power. On high transmit power channels, press the key programmed as [Low Transmit Power] to change the transmit power to low power (you cannot change low transmit power channels to use high power).• The indicator appears while using low transmit power.](https://usermanual.wiki/Kenwood-USA/458200/User-Guide-1903671-Page-40.png)
