NEXEDGE January 2013 Release Information

JVC KENWOOD Document; RN-13-0001_001_r1

1/7/2013

Non-Dedicated Channel for NEXEDGE Trunking Systems

Model:

NXR-x00
NX Series

Outline
A NEXEDGE Trunking system can be configured with one control channel and up to 29 traffic
channels per site.
The current firmware does not support a new call set up when all of traffic channels are occupied.
With this release Kenwood introduces a new firmware which supports a new call set up even when
all of the traffic channels are occupied.
At this time, the control channel is switched to traffic channel functionality temporarily.
This feature is called with Non-dedicated control channel.
Note:
1. Several features are restricted when using the Non-dedicated Control Channel feature.
Please construct the system with adequate traffic channels taking into account the restrictions.
2. The Non-dedicated control channel feature is supported in the current release firmware, but
only in a single repeater site configuration. This configuration can be used as a so called fill-in
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Operation
Current Operation

Control Channel only

Traffic Channel

Traffic Channel

Additional (non-emergency) voice call setup requests are not accepted as all traffic channels are occupied.

New Operation
Control Channel and Temporary Traffic Channel

Traffic Channel

Traffic Channel

Additional voice call setup requests are accepted as the control channel can revert to traffic channel
functionality on a temporary basis.

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Note
When the traffic channel works as Non-dedicated control channel, the Hold Time for
voice call operates with 0s (Zero seconds) even if the Trunking Type is set to Message
Trunked.
The traffic channel will return to control channel- functionality immediately after releasing
the PTT button of the radio.
In case of transmitting a data message and Message Trunked Enhanced, the Hold Time
works as it was set up in KPG-110SM.
KPG-110SM > Edit > System Configuration > Timers
Radios will not start looking for a new control channel in case the actual control channel
has switched to Non-dedicated mode temporarily.
The new call can be set up with Non-dedicated control channel feature enabled, even if all
traffic channels are occupied.
In case of Message Trunking Enhanced, there is possibility that Non-dedicated feature
doesnt work.
A traffic channel is not assigned until the called radio responds by PTT in the Message
Trunking Enhanced mode.
If the call setup is in progress with no free traffic channel, as above, the control channel
cannot switch to traffic channel since it is processing to assign a traffic channel for original
call.
When all channels are working as Traffic channel with a Non-dedicated control channel
programmed in a site, a free traffic channel cannot work as a control channel if the original
control channel is still working as Non-dedicated control channel.
The Queue/Pre-emption feature doesnt work in a site which is programmed to use the
Non-Dedicated Control Channel.
KPG-110SM > Edit > System Configuration > Queue
The following paragraph describes a typical scenario.
Example:
System Configuration and setting
This multi system is composed of three sites. The call will be made at Site3.
Queue/Preemption Setting: Set
Busy System Wait Setting: Set
Site1:

There are two traffic channels and Non-Dedicated channel is set.

Note: The Queue/Preemption feature doesnt work at site which set the Non-dedicated
channel.

Site2:
Site3:

There are three traffic channels and Non-Dedicated channel is not set.
There are four traffic channels and Non-Dedicated channel is not set.
The call will be made at this site.

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Procedure of call
1. Two different calls are made at Site3. Group ID1 and Group ID2
Site1
CH1: Non Dedicated Control Channel
It works as Traffic channel temporarily. Group ID2
CH2: Traffic Channel
It works as Traffic channel. Group ID1

Site2
CH1: Control Channel
It works as Control channel.
CH2: Traffic Channel
It works as Traffic channel. Group ID1
CH3: Traffic Channel
It works as Traffic channel. Group ID2

2. Furthermore, an additional group call will be set up at Site3. Group ID3

Site1
All traffic channels are being used. The call of Group ID3 is not being queued owing to Non-dedicated
channel feature in use.
CH1: Non Dedicated Control Channel
It is working as Traffic channel temporarily. Group ID2
CH2: Traffic Channel
It works as Traffic channel. Group ID1

Site2
All traffic channels are being used. The new call is queued.
CH1: Control Channel
It is working as Control channel. Group ID3 is queued.
CH2: Traffic Channel
It is working as Traffic channel. Group ID1
CH3: Traffic Channel
It is working as Traffic channel. Group ID2

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3. The call which is being made at Site3 is ended. Group ID2
Site1
The Non-dedicated channel returns from Traffic channel to Control channel.
The call which was made at Step2 was not queued, so traffic channel will not be assigned.
CH1: Non Dedicated Control Channel
It returns to the Control Channel.
CH2: Traffic Channel
It is working as Traffic channel. Group ID1

Site2
The Non-dedicated channel returns from Traffic channel to Control channel.
The call of Group ID3 which was made at Step2 is being queued, so traffic channel will be assigned for
this call.
CH1: Control Channel
It is working as Control channel.
CH2: Traffic Channel
It is working as Traffic channel. Group ID1
CH3: Traffic Channel
It is assigned as Traffic channel. Group ID3

4. The call of Group ID3 which was made at Step2 is repeated at Site2, but it is not
repeated at Site1.

Recommended setting and system configuration for using Non-dedicated control channel
1. Preparing for adequate Traffic channel and temporally use
2. Used mainly for Voice Call with Group call
3. In Single Site System
4. In Multi Site System, number of channels in each site is the same
5. The call seldom, if ever, is made. It is used to prepare the minimum means of
communication.

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Configuration
Setting of system
Settings in KPG- 110SM
1. Set the Dual-functional Channel
The Channel Type must be set to Dual-functional Channel in the channel wanted to use
Non-Dedicated Control Channel.
KPG-110SM > Edit > Site Information > Site Edit > Channel > Channel Type
2. Enable the setting of Non-dedicated Control Channel
Check the check box of Non-dedicated Control Channel
KPG-110SM > Edit > Site Information > Site Edit > General > Non-dedicated Control
Channel
Or
KPG-110SM > Edit > Site Information > Non-dedicated Control Channel
Setting of radio
There is no setting to use the Non-Dedicated Control Channel.
Firmware Update
For the repeater
Please change the firmware of all of repeaters in a specific system if Non-dedicated feature is
used.
For the radio
If a Priority Monitor ID is used with a site which uses the Non-dedicated channel, the firmware
must be changed to Version 3.20 or later.

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