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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: 

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 GOVERNMENT LAW PROHIBITS THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN THE 

TERRITORIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL. 

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 ILLEGAL OPERATION IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. 

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 REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY. 

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 DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, ETC.). 

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 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. 

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

· 

Consult the dealer for technical assistance. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NEXEDGE NX-300

Page 1: ...cable 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 equi...

Page 2: ...our 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...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...NX 300 K2 NX 300 K4 TK 5320 K2 TK 5320 K4 FCC ID ALH378501 IC 282D 378501 Appearance Appearance with KNB 47L 48L ...

Page 9: ...ct 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 AU...

Page 10: ...nce of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded While transmitting holding the PTT switch or speaking with VOX enabled alw...

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