How to Choose the Best Kenwood Two-Way Radio – Pros and Cons
On November 27, 2021 by MortheA Kenwood two-way radio dealer, we offer a variety of Kenwood radios. The NX-5300 and the NX-320 are both sleek and powerful, while the NX-820 has 45 watts of power to spare. The following is an overview of the best Radios Kenwood that will help you choose the right one.
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Comparing Kenwood’s Two-Way Radios
The NX-300 is a NexEdge UHF Radio
The device is fully featured with a large screen (larger than the NX-320) and can output more than twice the characters at once. Users are able to access more information as a result of this. You can easily customize the application to meet your needs. Moreover, the device’s large internal memory allows it to operate a large number of channels and frequencies.
Even the toughest jobs are no match for this device, which is water-resistant and dust-proof. This makes it a popular option for marine environments, as well as construction sites. The radio’s excellent sound quality perfectly complements all the added features.
Kenwood PKT-23K
Are you looking for an easy-to-use radio that is lightweight and small? The 3.9 oz weight makes this a great option to consider. The smartphone still offers a lot of features and functionality despite its compact size. Despite its power of 1.5 watts, it is capable of providing superior communication across large and small buildings – even high-rises with 17 floors.
This radio’s built-in battery offers 15 hours of playback time, which is impressive for a device this size. Programming is simple thanks to the included Micro USB cable. The 3.5mm audio jack adds even more versatility when used with a variety of phone cables and accessories.
Kenwood NX-5300
The Kenwood NX-5300 is the newest flagship model from Kenwood. It combines the capabilities of a P25 public service radio as well as an industry-grade UHF radio. This attribute puts the NX-5300 in a class by itself.
With Bluetooth, GPS positioning, and an SD card slot, this radio provides all the features you need. It is water-resistant, dust-resistant and dirt-resistant. The battery offers a minimum of 10 hours of continuous use.
NexEdge UHF Kenwood NX-320
Kenwood’s NX-320 features a new design and is super compact, while offering all of the features, specifications, and rugged durability its customers have come to expect. Display and function keys on this model have been designed to be easy to use, so your team will be able to quickly learn how to use them.
Although it’s on the smaller side, it still has all the same capabilities as larger models, including overall power capacity and call quality. It is available in two different models, one of which has a display screen and one without.
Kenwood NX-820
The Kenwood radio you can get your hands on is the most powerful available. This radio packs more power than any other radio with 45 Watts. It has a longer range of communication as well as a longer battery life for even the longest of days. The device is fully equipped with NEXEDGE and has full analog conventional, LTR conventional, and NXDN® conventional features. Furthermore, it is trunked and offers trunked IP network support.
It comes with a built-in GPS receiver and 10-character alphanumeric aliases. It is super durable with an IP-54 rating that makes it resistant to dust and water intrusion.