JVCKenwood Announces New Multi-Protocol Mobile Radio

Designed for use in demanding mission-critical operations and industry applications, the 260 channel NX-1700/1800 mobile meets IP54 and Mil-Std standards 810/C/D/E/F/G/H for dust, water, shock, and vibration. It features GPS connectivity, 260-channel capability, Lone Worker alerts and multiple scan functions including dual/single priority scan and multi-single zone scan.

JVCKenwood Corp. manufactures single- and multi-protocol Kenwood Nexedge analog and digital two-way radios, that are compliant with P25, DMR and NXDN digital standards. JVCKenwood USA provides radios and systems to public safety, utilities, government, education, healthcare and other major business and industrial markets.

For detailed information, go to kenwood.com/usa or call (800) 950-5005.

JVCKenwood’s new Kenwood NX-1700(VHF)/1800(UHF) mobile radios are capable of multiple operating modes, including Analog FM, NXDN conventional, NXDN Type-D trunking, and DMR Tier II conventional. With the introduction of the new mobile, this completes the full range of radios in the innovative NX-1000 Series as well as the complete Nexedge lineup, the company says.  

The new NX-1700/1800 radios feature a bright, white back-lit 13 segment, 10-character LCD display, 7-color LED indicator, fully programmable menu and keys, custom emergency profiles, 6W maximum audio output, dual priority scan, and front panel programming.