KENWOOD P1300AU ProTalk Digital and Analog Two Way Radio User Manual

KENWOOD P1300AU ProTalk Digital and Analog Two Way Radio

Product Information

Compact Portable UHF/VHF Business Two-Way Radios

The Kenwood ProTalk two-way radios are designed to enhance communication and increase productivity in various work environments. They come in different models with varying wattage, range, and coverage, including the PKT-23K, TK- 3230DX, NX-P500, NX-P1202AV/P1302AU, and TK-2360ISV16P/3360ISU16P.

These radios are suitable for use in healthcare facilities, multi-family housing, warehouses, institutional and commercial buildings, hotels, retail stores, and other work environments that require quick response and increased safety. They are available in VHF and UHF frequencies and have different ranges and coverage depending on the model.

The PKT-23K is the smallest and lightest UHF two-way radio from Kenwood, weighing only 3.9oz. It is easy to handle and operate, has a 1.5W power output, and comes with four channels. The TK-3230DX is an intuitive UHF portable two-way radio that is compact, lightweight, and comfortable to use. It has a 2W power output and comes with four channels.

The NX-P1200AV/P1300AU and NX-P1202AV/P1302AU are heavy-duty VHF/UHF radios suitable for medium to heavy-duty use. They have a power output of up to 5W and come with up to 128 channels. The TK-2360ISV16P/3360ISU16P are intrinsically safe radios certified for use in hazardous locations. They have a power output of up to 5W and come with up to 512 channels.

The NX-P500 is a digital two-way radio that provides clearer audio and longer battery life than analog radios. It has a power output of up to 2W and comes with 64 channels.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Charge the radio’s battery using the fast charger provided.
2. Turn on the radio and select the desired channel and frequency. Ensure that all radios are set on the same channel and frequency to enable communication.
3. Press the push-to-talk (PTT) button to transmit your message. Release the button to receive messages from other radios.
4. Speak clearly and concisely into the microphone to ensure that your message is understood.
5. Adjust the volume using the volume control to suit your environment.
6. Use optional accessories such as earpieces, headsets, and microphones for hands-free communication and privacy.
7. Refer to the user manual for more detailed information regarding specific features and functions of your Kenwood ProTalk two-way radio.

ProTalk has the Right Radio for Every Work Environment

Improve store security, enhance the customer experience and increase profits.

• 4-channel PKT-23 with 1.5 Watts. More power equals more coverage.
• Excellent voice quality even in noisy environments.
• Super compact – clip to a lanyard, slip it in a pocket.
• Ideal for retail, hospitality, restaurants and service industries.

Coordinate materials and personnel for quick response and increased safety.

• Mil-spec tough analog and digital models.
• Powerful 2-Watts for long range or on-site coverage.
• Built for construction, manufacturing, warehouses and industry.
• IP67 submersible 1 meter up to 30 minutes. (NX-P500 only)

Increase safety and work productivity by responding quickly to changing needs.

• Enhanced digital for 20% more coverage.
  (NX-P1200NV/P1300NU only)

• Meets tough mil-spec standards with intrinsically safe models.
  (TK-2360ISV16P/3360ISU16P only)

• Loud, clear, world-renowned KENWOOD audio.

• Designed for factories, plants and heavy industry.

Analog Range and Coverage

VHF & UHF

| Open areas without obstructions| Steel and/or concrete reinforced bldgs.|

High-rise Buildings

---|---|---|---
UHF 1.5 Watt| Up to 5 miles| Up to 225,000 sq.ft.| Up to 17 floors
UHF 2 Watt| Up to 6 miles| Up to 250,000 sq.ft.| Up to 20 floors
UHF 5 Watt| Up to 7 miles| Up to 370,000 sq.ft.| Up to 33 floors
VHF 2 Watt| Up to 6 miles| Up to 220,000 sq.ft.| Up to 13 floors
VHF 5 Watt| ****

Up to 7 miles

| Up to 330,000 sq.ft.| Up to 18 floors

Digital Range and Coverage

VHF & UHF

| Open areas without obstructions| Steel and/or concrete reinforced bldgs.|

High-rise Buildings

---|---|---|---
UHF 2 Watt| Up to 7.2 miles| Up to 300,000 sq.ft.| Up to 24 floors
UHF 5 Watt| Up to 8.4 miles| Up to 444,000 sq.ft.| Up to 39.6 floors
VHF 2 Watt| Up to 7.2 miles| Up to 264,000 sq.ft.| Up to 15.6 floors
VHF 5 Watt| Up to 8.4 miles| Up to 396,000 sq.ft.| Up to 21.6 floors

ProTalk® Business Two-Way Radios

The PKT-23 LT is the smallest and lightest UHF two-way radio from KENWOOD at only 3.9oz. Easy to handle and operate, this 1.5 Watt, 4 channel transceiver packs a solid punch that fits in your pocket and is smaller than a credit card.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
• Spring Action Belt Clip
• Fast Charging Cup
• Fixed Antenna
• Owner’s Manual
• 2-Year Warranty

For a full list of optional accessories, please visit the KENWOOD website.

• 1.5 Watts Transmit Power
• 4 Channels
• 39-QT/168-DQT Coded Squelch
• Super Lock (Manager Key Lock)
• Scan Function
• 2 PF Keys
• Enhanced Kenwood Audio
• VOX Ready
• Voice Announcement
• Bell Tone Alert
• LED Battery Status Indicator
• 1,430 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 15 hours of talk time *(5-5-90) and 3 hours fast charger
• IP54 & MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G 11 items
• Battery Saver
• Time Out Timer
• Monitor
• Wireless Cloning
• 2 Year Radio Warranty

*5-5-90 – 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby

Built for Medium to Light Duty Use

The TK-3230DX is intuitive to the user. This easy-to-use, UHF portable two-way radio is compact, lightweight, and comfortable to use. The radio blends seamlessly in the business work environment.

• UHF, 6 Channel, 1.5 Watt
• 99 User-Programmable Frequencies
• 39 QT / 168 DQT Privacy Codes
• Weighs only 5.5oz with Battery
• Super Lock
• Scan Function
• FleetSync® PTT ID & Caller ID
• VOX Ready, Privacy Talk Scrambler
• 10-Call Alert Tone
• 4-Digit 7-Segment LCD Display with Backlight
• Wireless Cloning
• 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 18 hours of talk time *(5-5-90) and 2.5 hours fast charger
• Meets 8 Mil-Spec standards
• Compatible with other UHF business radios operating on the same frequency and code
• 2 Year Radio Warranty

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

• Li-Ion Rechargeable Batter y
• Spring Action Belt Clip
• Fast Charging Cup
• Fixed Antenna
• Owner’s Manual
• 2-Year Warranty

For a full list of optional accessories, please visit the KENWOOD website .

*5-5-90 – 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby

Built for Heavy Duty Use

NX-P1200AV VHF Radio
NX-P1300AU UHF Radio
NX-P1202AV VHF Radio
NX-P1302AU UHF Radio

KENWOOD’s NX-P1202AV/NX-P1302AU 2W and NX-P1200AV/NX-P1300AU 5W two-way business portable radios deliver professional performance and are the ideal solution for communications in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, hospitality, facility management, rental fleet applications and more. Engineered to provide superb ease of use and audio clarity, even in noisy environments and boasts rugged performance for dependable communications in all weather conditions thanks to MIL-STD 810 & IP54/55 weatherproofing.

• 64 Channels, 2 Watt / 5 Watt
• 27 VHF / 99 UHF Preset Frequencies
• 45 QT / 174 DQT Privacy Codes
• Button Lock / Super Lock
• VOX / Semi-VOX Operation
• 16-code Voice Inversion Scrambler
• Calling Alert / Cloning / Scan
• Removable Antenna
• Voice Announcement
• Time-out Timer
• Battery Saver / Low Battery Warning
• Compander
• Second PTT
• Selectable 7-color LED
• 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 11.5 hours (5W)/15.0 hours (2W) of talk time *(5-5-90) and 3 hours fast charger
• Diecast Chassis / Weather-Sealed Construction
• Weighs only 9.88 oz with Battery
• Meets 11 Mil-Spec Standards
• Compatible with other business radios operating on the same frequency and code
• 3 Year Radio Warranty

*5-5-90 – 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby

Intrinsically Safe Radios

TK-2360ISV16P VHF Radio
TK-3360ISU16P UHF Radio

KENWOOD’s TK-2360ISV16P/TK-3360ISU16P 16 channel portable two-way radios deliver professional performance with ergonomic ease. Based upon a proven design, the  compact 5 watts ProTalk® has been expertly engineered to satisfy the toughest job requirements in Intrinsically Safe Areas, in all conditions, thanks to MIL-STD 810 & IP54/55 weatherproofing.

TK-2360/3360 Series IS Certification:
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, & G
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D

• 16 Channels, 5 Watt
• 27 VHF / 99 UHF Preset Frequencies
• 39 QT / 168 DQT
• Super Lock
• VOX Ready
• Privacy Talk Scrambler
• 10-Call Alert Tone
• Wireless Cloning
• Channel Scan
• Removable Antenna
• 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 13 hours of talk time *(5-5-90) and 3 hours fast charger
• Diecast Chassis
• Weather-Sealed Construction
• Weighs only 10oz with Battery
• Meets 11 Mil-Spec Standards
• Compatible with other analog business radios operating on the same frequency and code
• 2 Year Radio Warranty

ProTalk Digital Radios

NX-P500 UHF Radio

The NX-P500 is a small, light and powerful UHF digital transceiver with mixed mode capability allowing for digital and analog communications for interoperability. This promotes a simple method for transitioning to digital operations at your own pace. Ideal for business, retail, hospitality, education and the restaurant industry. Put your employees in touch with each other instantly and raise the level of communication for better service. A stronger collaboration through communication increases team work quality.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
• Belt Clip Holder Swivel Clip
• Fast Charging Cup
• Fixed Antenna
• Owner’s Manual
• 2-Year Warranty

For a full list of optional accessories, please visit the KENWOOD website.

• 2 Watts Output Power
• Dual Mode NXDN Digital & FM Analog
• 6 Channels Pre-programmed
• 45-QT/174-DQT Coded Squelch
• Super Lock (Manager Key Lock)
• 7-Color Large LED Indicator
• Front 3 Keys and Side PTT + 1 PF Key
• Enhanced Kenwood Audio
• VOX/Semi-Vox Operation
• 2,200 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 15.5 hours of talk time *(5-5-90) and 3 hours fast charger
• Voice Announcement
• IP54/55/67 & MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G 11 items
• Weighs only 5.6oz with Battery
• Power-On LED
• Auto Button Lock
• Digital Encryption
• Group Call
• Wireless Cloning
• Compander
• Repeater Mode
• 2 Year Radio Warranty

*5-5-90 – 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby

NX-P1200NVK VHF Radio
NX-P1300NUK UHF Radio

KENWOOD’s NX-P1200NVK/NX-P1300NUK 64 channel 5 Watt portable radios operate in analog FM and NXDN® digital modes, offering a cost-effective way to migrate smoothly from legacy systems while discovering the benefits of advanced digital technology – including increased effective coverage area as much as 20% over analog, low noise for superior clarity, and inherent secured voice. All this comes in a tough, compact radio that is easy to operate, delivers high-powered audio, and ensures round-the-clock reliability.

• 64 Channels, 5 Watt
• 27 VHF / 99 UHF Preset Frequencies
• 45 QT / 174 DQT / 63 (RAN) Privacy Codes
• Button Lock / Super Lock
• VOX / Semi-VOX Operation
• 16-code Voice Inversion Scrambler
• NXDN Digital 15 bit encryption
• Mixed Zone – analog and digital
• Calling Alert / Cloning / Scan
• Removable Antenna
• Voice Announcement
• Time-out Timer
• Battery Saver / Low Battery Warning
• Compander
• Second PTT
• Selectable 7-color LED
• 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 11.5 hours of talk time *(5-5-90) and 3 hours fast charger
• Diecast Chassis / Weather-Sealed Construction
• Weighs only 9.88 oz with Battery
• Meets 11 Mil-Spec Standards
• Compatible with other business radios operating on the same frequency and code
• 3 Year Radio Warranty

Optional Accessories for ProTalk® Radios

Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories

For a full list of optional accessories, including the PKT-23, TK-3230DX and the NX-P500, please visit the KENWOOD website

http://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/osbr/WhyProTalk/

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know which Kenwood radio to use?
  Determine how the radio will be used: UHF is better indoors through concrete walls or floors, etc. VHF is better outdoors through foliage or line of sight.
  Also, higher power means a radio will have a wider coverage area.

• Are Kenwood analog radios compatible with other business radios?
  Yes! All you have to do is match the frequency and code.

• Can a VHF radio talk to a UHF radio?
  No! VHF and UHF frequency bands are not compatible.

• Is an FCC license required?
  Yes! You can download FCC form 601 and instructions at www.fcc.gov/formpage.html or call 1-888-call-fcc.

• How far can I talk?
  Talk range will vary based upon terrain, conditions and type of radio. Your radio will talk for many miles where the conditions are flat ground without obstructions.

• Why are Kenwood radios so durable and rugged?
  Simply because Kenwood knows that radios have to be tough to withstand years of hard indoor and outdoor usage. ProTalk® radios are specially designed to meet or exceed rigid Mil-Spec standards established by the US Department of Defense.
  How long will the Kenwood battery last and how long does it take to recharge?

PKT-23K

3 Hrs.| 1.430 mAh| 11/15 Hrs.| 3.9oz
NX-P1202AVK / NX-P1302AUK

3 Hrs.| 2,000 mAh| 15/16.5 Hrs.| 9.88oz
NX-P1200AVK / NX-P1300AUK / NX-P1200NVK / NX-P1300NUK

3 Hrs.| 2,000 mAh| 11.5/12.5 Hrs.| 9.88oz

Battery Save Function Off / Battery Save Function On

TK-3230DX

2.5 Hrs.| 2,000 mAh| 14/18 Hrs.| 5.5oz
NX-P500

3 Hrs.| 2,200 mAh| 14/15.5 Hrs.| 5.64oz
TK-2360ISV16P / TK-3360ISU16P

3 Hrs.| 2,000 mAh| 10/13 Hrs.| 10oz
Return on Investment

Kenwood ProTalk ® Radios Pay for Themselves in a Short Period.
Hourly Wage

(With benefits)

| 7 minutes per hour Savings per worker

= 56 Minutes per day

| __

Annual savings for a 12 person staff

$12.00| $2,688 Per Year| $32,256
$15.00| $3,360 Per Year| $40,320
$18.00| $4,033 Per Year| $48,396

Analog vs. Digital

6 REASONS TO CHOOSE ANALOG TWO-WAY RADIOS
Two-way analog radio is a reliable choice for most users. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. AFFORDABLE: Because the technology is not software-enhanced, it is simpler and affordable.
2. BASIC ENCRYPTION: Basic encryption means users still have secure channels.
3. EASE OF USE: It is simple to use and since little training is needed, users can get up and running quickly.
4. NATURAL VOICE: It is a popular choice with some users as it offers natural voice communications.
5. SIMPLE, BUT RELIABLE: It can be a reliable option for organizations with relatively simple communication needs and a limited geographic footprint.
6. TIME TESTED: Analog radio technology has been used across industries for myriad applications.

6 REASONS TO CHOOSE DIGITAL TWO-WAY RADIOS
Software-based digital two-way radios have enhanced data-rich features:

1. ADVANCED ENCRYPTION: Advanced encryption means more options for secure communications.
2. CLEAR VOICE: Digital radios block background noise and deliver improved voice quality, expanded coverage, and no degradation in voice quality over distances.
3. DIGITAL FEATURES: These include much higher GPS throughput, IP data, OTAP data, large databases of group and unit IDs that allow for more efficient system usage.
4. ERROR-CORRECT FEATURE: Voice signals are rebuilt if a signal gets corrupted because of interference.
5. MULTIPLE COMMUNICATIONS ON ONE CHANNEL FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY: Several users can communicate over a single channel.
6. REDUNDANCY: Radio signals are software enhanced and sent across a range of frequencies using binary packets, creating redundancy and higher reliability.

…Compact, durable business two-way radios from Kenwood.

Specifications are subject to change without notice, due to advancements in technology.
ProTalk® is a registered trademark of JVCKENWOOD Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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