Kenwood Introduces New NX-5000 Series Mobiles and Portables and Enhanced Firmware

Kenwood Introduces New NX-5000 Series Mobiles and Portables and Enhanced Firmware

Kenwood announces an expansion of the NX-5000 series with VHF mobiles and portables, the NX-5200K2/K3 and NX-5700K, and new firmware that allows for NXDN site roaming and single remote head configurations for mobile units. The multi-protocol NX-5000 Series allows users to operate in P25 Phase I/II, NEXEDGE® digital and analog modes. The pioneering NX-5000 Series of portable and mobile two-way radios are designed to facilitate a planned migration to digital for agencies and businesses operating with a mix of analog and digital radios. The NX-5000 Series has been widely adopted by public safety and mission critical users, including utilities, for its durability and all NX-5000 radios feature built-in GPS capability facilitated by a large, color display for at-a-glance operational status checks. Built-in DSP is designed for high noise environments and feature renowned Kenwood audio quality. An orange emergency button on the mobile and portable units adds additional safety protection in hazardous conditions. The NX-5000 Series is equipped with 56-bit DES encryption as a standard feature, with optional 256-bit AES encryption.

The NX-Series portables have a built-in Bluetooth® module making hands-free operation easy, meet MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G and IP68 water immersion standards. A microSD/microSDHC memory card slot increases voice and data memory capacity. The mobiles adhere to MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G, the RF deck meets IP54 and the remote head meets the IP55 blowing rain standard. The mobile has a DB-25 accessory connector and features 4W speaker audio.  

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Kenwood USA, Communications Sector, is a worldwide manufacturer of analog and digital two-way radios, including P25 compliant and NEXEDGE® radios that use the NXDN® protocol.  Kenwood provides complete custom systems, mobiles and portables for critical infrastructure, public safety, government, as well as, business and industry. For detailed information, call Kenwood USA at 1-800-950-5005 or visit us at www.kenwoodusa.com.

 

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