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Product Summary

The NX-1200/1300 is a natural extension of the NX-Series, offering portables that have features found in our NX-3000 Series radios, making them ideal for industrial settings and as an entry level radio for organizations transitioning from analog to digital.

The new NX-1200/1300 portables operate in two digital protocols - NXDN and DMR - and analog, enabling multi-protocol operation and a seamless transition to digital with mixed mode operation. As ideal entry-level digital radios, the NX-1200/1300 offer a high level of standard features including the option for a 13 segment, 8-character direct and intuitive LCD display, programmable 7-color LED indicator and 40-bit ARC4 enhanced encryption in DMR mode.

Users can select a basic or keypad variation, and all models have a slim profile design and include renowned KENWOOD quality audio for high noise environments, plus the 2-pin audio accessory connector and 2 programmable side keys. The NX-1200/1300 meets military standards 810 C/D/E/F/G and IP54 and 55.

Features:

  • Multi-protocol digital radio:
  • Designed to operate under NXDN or DMR digital and FM analog protocols
  • Choose from direct & intuitive LCD with standard keypad or basic enclosures
  • Easy visible Display: 8-digit LCD models featuring high-contrast, white backlit LCD
  • Large 7-Color LED indicator on the top panel
  • Selective Power-on LED
  • Selective Call Alert LED
  • Battery Level Indication
  • Multi-status function indication
  • RF output power 5W both on VHF/UHF
  • Mixed Zone - analog and digital
  • Renowned KENWOOD Audio Quality: TX/RX audio profile with optimizable digital processor
  • Audio Equalizer: Flat, High, Low
  • Auto Gain Control: On, High, Low, Off
  • Noise Suppressor
  • Microphone type setting
  • Multiple Scan Functions; Dual Priority, Single Priority, Single Zone, Multi, Normal Scan
  • VOX & PTT -triggered Semi- VOX, Voice-operated TX
  • Emergency Function: Customizable Emergency Profile
  • Lone Worker
  • Max / Min Volume setting & Volume control
  • Voice Announcement
  • Remote Stun / Kill / Check
  • Front Panel Programming Mode (for Keypad model)
  • Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
  • MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G
  • IP54 and IP55
  • Intrinsically safe option (Available later)




Product Summary

The KCH-21R ia a speaker microphone with a full-featured control head, which enables one-hand operation of PTT, volume and channel selection. Designed to be used with the KENWOOD NEXEDGE® NX-5000 Series mobiles, the control head's large, bright 1.74" LCD display makes it easy to do at-a-glance status checks. The 14-character full-color display has 5 lines for customizable menus and icons and the 7-color LED display at the top of the unit can be used for quick visual alerts, even in low light and high noise environments. The KCH-21R has built-in Bluetooth® with HSP (headset) and SPP (serial port) profiles and a powerful built-in speaker with 1W output, supported by active noise reduction.

The KCH-21R was designed in collaboration with our fire service and police customers who asked us for easy, intuitive one-hand operation. Our public safety customers also wanted to be able to remotely control multiple NX-5000 Series RF decks, which many of our customers use in their vehicles to enable full tri-band receive and transmit.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Speaker microphone with full-featured control head
  • Handheld design offers one-handed operation of PTT, volume and channel selection
  • Designed to work with the NX-5000 Series mobile radios using Control Head Remote Kit
  • Intuitive operation similar to that of the KCH-19 and KCH-20R control heads

AUDIO FEATURES

  • Built-in speaker with 1 W output
  • Active noise reduction for a single microphone enabled by DSP on the radio
  • 3.5mm-diameter earphone jack on the bottom

DISPLAY FEATURES

  • Large 1.74-inch TFT/transflective LCD for at-a-glance operational status checking
  • Intuitive GUI - 14-character full-color display with 5 lines for menus and icons
  • 7-color programmable LED located at the top for easy recognition

OTHER FEATURES

  • Multi-head/Multi-deck Configuration
  • Built-in Bluetooth® with HSP (headset) and SPP (serial port) profiles
  • Data interface for radio programming, keyloading and data I/O
  • Optional adapter for the RF Deck (KRK-15BM Control Head Remote Kit) is required
  • for connection to the mobile radio

MULTIPLE REMOTE CONTROL HEAD CONFIGURATION

  • Intuitive graphical UI is used even for the selection of multiple RF decks.
  • Dual Remote Control Heads x Multi RF Decks
  • Dual Remote Control Heads x Single RF Deck




Product Summary

The NX-5000 Series offers unsurpassed interoperability for a wide variety of users as it supports three digital CAIs - NXDN, DMR and P25 (Phase 1 & 2) - plus FM analog in a single radio. Best of all, a desired CAI can be selected at will, giving you the freedom to migrate at your own pace - whether you are intent on going fully digital, undecided about which digital system to pick, or just wanting to maintain both digital and analog for a while. A NX-5000 radio can simultaneously support two digital protocols plus analog, offering the following combinations: FM/DMR/NXDN, FM/NXDN/P25, and FM/DMR/P25.

Features:

  • Multi-Digital operation in NXDN, DMR, and P25 (Phase 1 & 2) protocols
  • Any combination of two digital protocols may be selected from NXDN, DMR, and P25
  • Mixed Digital & FM Analog Operation allows intelligent migration in mixed sites and easy migration with digital radios in other sites
  • Large, Color 2.55" (154 x 422 pixels) TFT Display for at-a-glance operational status
  • Easy to follow GUI and Multi-line Text to convey information
  • Dual Remote Control Head and Multi-Band (Multi RF Deck) Control Option providing scalable configurations for various operations and applications
  • Built-In GPS Receiver for effective fleet management
  • Bluetooth® Module Built-in for hands-free operation
  • Renowned KENWOOD Audio Quality achieved with Active Noise Reduction (ANR) that utilizes built-in DSP with two microphones for suppression of ambient noise
  • Built-in 56-bit DES Encryption
  • Optional 256-bit AES Encryption
  • microSD/microSDHC Up to 2GB/32GB Memory Card Slot for increased memory capacity for "Voice & Data"
  • 50 W to 5 W (136-174 MHz) Models
  • 45 W to 5 W (380-470, 450-520 MHz) Models
  • 30 W to 2 W (700 MHz) Model 35 W to 2 W (800 MHz) Model
  • Maximum of 1024 CH/Zone, 128 Zones (4000 CH. Opt)
  • DB-25 Accessory Connector
  • AMBE+2™ Enhanced Vocoder
  • 4 W Speaker Audio




Product Summary

One NEXEDGE radio, multiple protocols*: the NX-5700HB (110 W) / NX-5800HB (100W) mobile transceivers support NXDN and P25 (Phase 1 & 2) digital protocols, plus FM analog for mixed operation. This high-power RF deck - equipped with Bluetooth®, GPS and a memory card slot - requires one of several optional remote control heads, all of which offer an intuitive controls for easy operation. The versatile NX-5700HB/5800HB can be combined with other RF decks and multiple remote control heads to create a radio system that is tailored to your interoperability requirements.
*Note that, unlike NEXEDGE 50W-class models, the NX-5700HB/5800HB mobile series does not support DMR.

Features:

  • Multi-digital Operation in NXDN and P25 (Phase 1 & 2) protocols
  • Multi RF Deck with Low Band / VHF / UHF / 700 & 800 MHz combination
  • Mixed Digital & FM Analog Operation allows gradual migration in mixed sites and easy migration with digital radios in other sites
  • Variety of Optional Remote Control Heads (Note:NX-5700HB/5800HB is remote operation only)
    • - Dual Remote Control Head and Multi-band (Multi RF deck) capable options
    • - Easy-to-follow controls and Information Conveying Multi-line Text are built into each control head
  • Maximum of 4,000 CH/Radio capacity, 512 CH/Zone, 128 Zones
  • Built-In GPS Receiver for effective fleet management
  • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0 for hands-free operation
  • USB Micro Terminal (up to 12 Mbps)
    • - PC Programming & Internal microSD Access (Requires USB driver for PC)
  • Renowned KENWOOD Audio Quality can be achieved with Active Noise
  • Reduction that utilizes built-in DSP for suppression of ambient noise
  • Built-in 56-bit DES encryption
  • Optional 256-bit AES encryption
  • microSD/microSDHC (Up to 2GB/32GB) Memory Card Slot for increased
  • memory capacity for "Voice & Data"
  • RF output power: VHF: 110 W to 25W / UHF: 100 W to 25 W
  • DB-25 & Molex 9-pin Accessory Connector
  • AMBE+2™ Enhanced Vocoder
  • 12 W Audio Output
  • IP54/55 and MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G




Product Summary

This versatile handheld radio supports both NXDN® and DMR digital protocols as well as mixed digital & FM analog operation, enabling it to serve with distinction in a wide range of enterprise and operation-critical applications. Compact yet designed with durability in mind, it's packed with convenient features like Bluetooth® for hands-free operation and built-in GPS. Two different models with 14-pin Universal connector are available: Full Keypad model with LCD and Standard Keypad model with LCD and a large 4-way D-pad. Additionally, for expansion capability a software license certification system facilitates extensive customization.

Features:

  • Multi-protocol digital radio: Designed to operate under NXDN® or DMR digital, and FM analog protocols
  • Mixed Digital & FM Analog Operation allows intelligent migration in mixed sites and easy migration with digital radios in other sites
  • Large, 1.74" (240 x 180 pixels) Transflective TFT Display for better interface even in direct sunlight and with use of polarized sunglasses
  • Easy to follow GUI for at-a-glance operational status and Multi-line
  • Text to convey information
  • 4-way Directional-pad (D-pad) and 2-Position Lever Switch for intuitive control
  • Built-In GPS Receiver/Antenna for effective fleet and incident management
  • Bluetooth® Module Built-in for hands-free and IoT applications operation
  • Renowned KENWOOD Audio Quality achieved with Active Noise Reduction (ANR) that utilizes built-in DSP with two microphones for suppression of ambient noise
  • Built-in 56-bit DES Encryption
  • Optional 256-bit AES Encryption
  • Built-in Motion Sensor for man down detection
  • microSD/microSDHC Up to 2GB/32GB Memory Card Slot for increased memory
  • capacity for "Voice & Data""
  • IP67/68 and MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G
  • 6 W (136-174 MHz ) Models
  • 5 W (380-470, 450-520 MHz) Models
  • Full Key Models (w/numeric keypad) and Standard Key Models (w/o numeric keypad)
  • Maximum of 1024 CH, 128 Zones
  • 1 W Speaker Audio


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