ALH443800Model NX-340 Digital Transceiver

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION This KENWOOD transceiver has been tested and complies with the standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver. • FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, & the American National Standards Institute. • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C • American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992) • American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992) This KENWOOD transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME (Radio Frequency Electric & Magnetic Energy) has the potential to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter’s antenna. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the power of the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence 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), always keep the antenna and the radio at least 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. A LED on the top of the radio shows red when the transmitter is operating in both PTT and VOX modes. • Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by time. • Use only the specified antenna for this transceiver; this may be either the antenna provided with the transceiver or another antenna authorized by KENWOOD . Use only KENWOOD authorized accessories (antennas, battery packs, belt clips, Speaker/ Mics or headsets etc.): When worn on the body, always place the radio in a KENWOOD recommended clip or carrying case meant for this product. The use of other than recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlled environment RF exposure limits. To ensure that your exposure to RF EME is within the FCC limits for occupational use, you must observe and adhere to the above points. Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause interference to such equipment. • Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. • Turn OFF your transceiver while on board an aircraft when so instructed. Use of the transceiver must be in accordance with airline regulations and/or crew instructions. B59-2687-00

Kenwood USA Corporation 3970 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 474-4700 July 25, 2013 Federal Communications Commission Authorization & Evaluation Division 7345 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 To Whom It May Concern: This letter will authorize Compliance Testing LLC to act as our Agent in all FCC matters. This appointment is effective until otherwise notified by us. This is to advise that we are in full compliance with the Anti-Drug Abuse Act. The Applicant is not subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 USC 862, and no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to that section. Sincerely,

July 25th, 2013 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Attn: Reviewing Engineer RE: CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST FOR MODEL: NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K, FCC ID: ALH443800. To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves as an official request for permanent confidentiality pursuant to 47 CFR Section 0.459 of the Commission Rules. We have requested that the Block Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Circuit Description, Parts List, Active Devices and Tuning Procedure required to be submitted with this application be withheld from public review. The documents are company proprietary information that should never get into the possession of our competition. Please contact me if you require any additional information. Sincerely,

July 25th, 2013 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Attn: Reviewing Engineer Subject: Justify Extended Frequency Range for MODEL: NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K, FCC ID: ALH443800. To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves justification for extended frequencies This device has design capability to operate in the frequency band 450 to 512 MHz and complies with 47 CFR Part 90.203(e), in that the operator cannot directly program the transmit frequencies using the normally accessible external controls. Please note that Licensed End Users do not have access to any external controls that will allow them to program the equipment. Equipment programming is the responsibility of KENWOOD approved Service Agents. In addition to Parts 90 usage, this device is utilized in systems such as Federal and Public Safety agencies, e.g. police, fire, and emergency medical, etc. as indicated in the following table: Table 1 – Frequency Range and Rule Parts - (47 CFR Part 2.106) It is understood that a grant note code may be added to the grant which indicates this required operation. In addition, we acknowledge that it is a violation of FCC rules if the device operates on unauthorized frequencies. Please contact me if you require any additional information. Sincerely, Freq. Range (MHz) Part 90 Federal Customers 450.0000-454.0000 x 454.0000-456.0000 x 456.0000-462.5375 x 462.5375-462.7375 x 462.7375-467.5375 x 467.5375-467.7375 x 467.7375-512.0000 x

Page 1 of 2 FCC ID: ALH443800 IC ID: --- CT Project: TCB-p1370017 From: Chris Harvey Date: August 1, 2013 1. Please provide a description (possibly in an updated Description exhibit) of the differences between the 3 model numbers indicated in several exhibits. CT - Hardware is the same. TX Po is the same. Feature set is programmed for the intended market. NX-340-K USA LMR version NX-340-M General market (may be sold outside of the USA with a different Manual or box look) same radio as the K version NX-340U-K Business radio programmed with a limited feature set. 2. The Part 90 RF Test Report exhibit page 6 also lists Part 22, which may be a typo. CT – Part 90 test report has been corrected 3. I could not locate the RF Connector on the schematic diagram. Can you highlight it for my reference, or update the Schematic to include the antenna RF port? CT – RF Connector has been highlighted on the schematic 4. SAR photos only show the Audio Accessory microphone used for testing, but provides no additional information or photos of/about the other 4 audio accessories mentioned in the report. The SAR report lists 5 different Body Worn accessories, but does not provide details of justifying the test reductions to only test one accessory. Please update the SAR report to provide the further description details and test exclusion justifications. RF Exposure - The Audio Accessories have been excluded based on the description on page 17 which I added to this revision. I have also added a table with all the possible combinations and highlighted the tested configuration on page 17. I added photos of each of the audio accessories to appendix C. I am confused by the comment that there are 5 different Body Worn accessories listed in the report. I only see one listed and that is the one that was tested. Could you please let me know on what page you say you see 5 listed? 5. SAR Photos show 3 antennas, but the test report only documents compliance of 2 antennas. Please update. RF Exposure - I inadvertently inserted the incorrect antenna photos to this report. I have put the correct photos in Appendix C to show only two antennas. 6. The first page of the SAR report documents Maximum RF Output as 37.26dBm, but the remainder of the report states maximum power tolerance of 37.00dBm. RF Exposure - This has been revised to be 37.00 dBm 7. The Form 731 submitted has the FCC ID listed as ALH443700 (Application is for ALH443800). CT – ID has been corrected Page 2 of 2 8. The Manual implies that there are Li-ion or NiMH battery types, but SAR testing only performed with Li-ion model KNB-45L. Please clarify and correct. CT – Kenwood is only importing the Li-Ion battery & charger version into the USA. The NiMH version is not for the USA. Response by: John Erhard, Amanda Reed, RF Exposure (SAR lab) Submitted by: Amanda Reed Date: August 6, 2013

NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 Front View NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 Rear View NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 Left View NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 Right View NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 T op View Bottom V iew

NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800

NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800 NX-340-K/-M, NX-340U-K FCC ID: ALH443800

802 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, Suite 105 • San Marcos, CA 92069 • U.S.A. TEL (760) 471-2100 • FAX (760) 471-2121 http://www.rfexposurelab.com CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE SAR EVALUATION Kenwood USA Corporation Dates of Test: July 21, 2013 3970 Johns Creek Court, Suite 100 Test Report Number: SAR.20130708 Suwanee, GA 30024 Revision A This wireless mobile and/or portable device has been shown to be compliant for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in IEEE 1528-2003, and OET Bulletin 65 Supp. C (See test report). I attest to the accuracy of the data. All measurements were performed by myself or were made under my supervision and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume full responsibility for the completeness of these measurements and vouch for the qualifications of all persons taking them. RF Exposure Lab, LLC certifies that no party to this application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). Jay M. Moulton Vice President Certificate # 2387.01 FCC ID: ALH443800 Model(s): NX-3 40-K, NX-3 40-M and NX-340U-K Test Sample: Engineering Unit Same as Production Serial Number: 06 Equipment Type: Push-To-Talk Handheld Radio for Occupational Use Classification: Portable Transmitter Next to Face and Body TX Frequency Range: 450 – 512 MHz Frequency Tolerance: ± 2.5 ppm Maximum RF Output: 450 MHz – 37.00 dBm Conducted Signal Modulation: FM Accessories: Body Worn – Model KBH-10; Audio – Models KMC-45, KHS-26, KMC-48GPS, KHS-27 and KHS-31 Antenna Type: KRA-2 7M (A1) – UHF Whip Antenna (440 – 490 MHz); KRA-2 7M2 (A2) – UHF Whip Antenna (470 – 520 MHz) Battery: Li-Ion Model KNB-45L Application Type: Certification FCC Rule Parts: Part 2, 90 KDB Test Methodology: KDB 447498 DO1 v05, KDB 643646 D01 v01r01, KDB 865664 D01 v01, KDB 865664 D02 v01 Maximum SAR Value: 0.59 W/kg for Face; 0.87 W/kg for Body Reported Separation Distance: 25 mm for Face; 0 mm for Body © 2013 RF Exposure Lab, LLC This report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of RF Exposure Lab, LLC. FCC ID: ALH433700 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3 SAR Definition [5] ................................................................................................................... 4 2. SAR Measurement Setup ................................................................................................... 5 Robotic System ...................................................................................................................... 5 System Hardware ................................................................................................................... 5 System Electronics ................................................................................................................. 6 Probe Measurement System .................................................................................................. 6 3. Probe and Dipole Calibration .............................................................................................11 4. Phantom & Simulating Tissue Specifications .....................................................................12 Head & Body Simulating Mixture Characterization ................................................................12 Device Holder .......................................................................................................................12 5. ANSI/IEEE C95.1 – 1992 RF Exposure Limits [2] ..............................................................13 Uncontrolled Environment .....................................................................................................13 Controlled Environment .........................................................................................................13 6. Measurement Uncertainty .................................................................................................14 7. System Validation..............................................................................................................15 Tissue Verification .................................................................................................................15 Test System Verification ........................................................................................................15 8. SAR Test Data Summary ..................................................................................................16 Procedures Used To Establish Test Signal ...........................................................................16 Device Test Condition ...........................................................................................................16 SAR Data Summary – Head SAR Face Measurements ........................................................20 SAR Data Summary – Body SAR ..........................................................................................21 9. Test Equipment List ...........................................................................................................23 10. Conclusion ....................................................................................................................24 11. References ....................................................................................................................25 Appendix A – System Validation Plots and Data .......................................................................26 Appendix B – SAR Test Data Plots ...........................................................................................32 Appendix C – SAR Test Setup Photos ............................................…

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p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 1 of 30 Test Report Prepared for: Kenwood USA Corporation Model: NX-340-K, NX-340-M and NX-340U-K Description: UHF Digital Transceiver FCC ID: ALH443800 To FCC Part 90 Date of Issue: July 23, 2013 On the behalf of the applicant: Kenwood USA Corporation Communications Division 3970 Johns Creek Court Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 Attention of: Joel Berger, Research & Development Ph: (678) 474-4722 E-Mail: [email protected] Prepared By Compliance Testing, LLC 3356 N San Marcos Pl, Suite 107 Chandler, AZ 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone / (480) 926-3598 fax www.compliancetesting.com Project No: p1370017 Alex Macon Project Test Engineer This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without written permission from Compliance Testing All results contained herein relate only to the sample tested p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 2 of 30 Test Report Revision History Revision Date Revised By Reason for Revision 1.0 July 23, 2013 Alex Macon Original Document 2.0 August 1, 2013 Amanda Reed Removed Part 22 from page 6 p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 3 of 30 Table of Contents Description Page Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices 6 Test Result Summary 7 Carrier Output Power (Conducted) 8 Conducted Spurious Emissions 9 Field Strength of Spurious Radiation 13 Emission Masks (Occupied Bandwidth) 16 Transient Frequency Behavior 22 Audio Low Pass Filter (Voice Input) 24 Audio Frequency Response 25 Modulation Limiting 26 Frequency Stability 27 Necessary Bandwidth Calculations 28 Test Equipment Utilized 30 p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 4 of 30 ILAC / A2LA Compliance Testing, LLC, has been accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated January 2009) The tests results contained within this test report all fall within our scope of accreditation, unless noted below. Please refer to http://www.compliancetesting.com/labscope.html for current scope of accreditation. Testing Certificate Number: 2152.01 FCC OATS Reg, #933597 IC Reg. #2044A-1 Non-accredited tests contained in this report: N/A p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 5 of 30 The Applicant has been cautioned as to the following: 15.21: Information to the User The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.27(a): Special Accessories Equipment marketed to a consumer must be capable of complying with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed. Where special accessories, such as shielded cables and/or special connectors are required to enable an unintentional or intentional radiator to comply with the emission limits in this part, the equipment must be marketed with, i.e. shipped and sold with, those special accessories. However, in lieu of shipping or packaging the special accessories with the unintentional or intentional radiator, the responsible party may employ other methods of ensuring that the special accessories are provided to the consumer, without an additional charge. Information detailing any alternative method used to supply the special accessories for a grant of equipment authorization or retained in the verification records, as appropriate. The party responsible for the equipment, as detailed in § 2.909 of this chapter, shall ensure that these special accessories are provided with the equipment. The instruction manual for such devices shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of text concerned with the installation of the device that these special accessories must be used with the device. It is the responsibility of the user to use the needed special accessories supplied with the equipment. p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 6 of 30 Test and Measurement Data All tests and measurement data shown were performed in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations, Volume II, Part 2, Subpart J, Sections 2.947, 2.1033(c), 2.1041, 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1049, 2.1051, 2.1053, 2.1055, 2.1057, and the following individual Parts 90. Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices Except as noted herein, the following conditions and procedures were observed during the testing. In accordance with ANSI/TIA 603C, and unless otherwise indicated in the specific measurement results, the ambient temperature of the actual EUT was maintained within the range of 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) unless the particular equipment requirements specify testing over a different temperature range. Also, unless otherwise indicated, the humidity levels were in the range of 10% to 90% relative humidity. Environmental Conditions Temp (ºC) Humidity (%) Pressure (mbar) 27.4 – 37.8 41.9 – 63.0 963.7 – 969.5 Measurement results, unless otherwise noted, are worst-case measurements. EUT Description Model: NX-340-K, NX-340-M and NX-340U-K Description: UHF Digital Transceiver Additional Information: The EUT is a push to talk occupational radio EUT Operation during Tests The EUT was in a normal operating condition for testing. Both a radiated and conducted sample were provided. Accessories: None Cables: None Modifications: None p1370017_FCC_Part 90_Rev 2.0 Page 7 of 30 Test Result Summary Specification Test Name Pass, Fail, N/A Comments 2.1046 Carrier Output Power (Conducted) Pass 2.1051 Unwanted Emissions (Transmitter Conducted) Pass 2.1053 Field Strength of Spurious Radiation Pass 90.210, 2.1049 Emission Masks (Occupied Bandwidth) Pass 2.1047 Audio Low Pass Filter (Voice Input) Pass 2.1047 Audio Frequency Response Pass 2.1047(a) Modulation Limiting Pass 90.213 Frequency Stability (Temperature Variation) Pass 90.213 Frequency Stability (Voltage Variation) Pass 90.214 Transient Frequency …

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Page 1 of 1 Test Setup Photos: Kenwood FCC ID: ALH443800