The Kenwood NX-900 and NX-901 series of mobile radio products is designed to deliver dependable communication, strong performance, and practical features for professional radio system users. Built with Kenwood’s reputation for quality and durability, these mobile radios offer an effective solution for organizations that require reliable voice communication in vehicles, whether for public service, transportation, utilities, security, or business operations. With a wide range of available features, the NX-900 and NX-901 radios help improve the overall performance and efficiency of a radio communications system. They are engineered to provide clear audio, dependable operation, and flexible functionality that can support day-to-day communication needs in demanding environments. Their mobile design makes them well suited for installation in fleet vehicles, service trucks, and other work vehicles where consistent communication is essential. In addition to long-term reliability and solid performance at a reasonable price, these radios include built-in GPS capability. This feature allows for vehicle location tracking, helping dispatchers and fleet managers monitor unit positions, improve coordination, and respond more efficiently to changing situations in the field. The Kenwood NX-900 and NX-901 series provides a practical balance of value, performance, and functionality for users who need a dependable mobile radio solution.
The NX-900 & NX-901 Series Mobile Radio is Kenwood’s first digital trunking mobile radio, offering the essential features required for NXDN digital communications. Built for dependable performance, this radio delivers robust functionality, flexible operating modes, and renowned Kenwood audio quality.
With optional GPS capability, the NX-900/901 can integrate with the MRA Diga-Talk Network to help track and display the location of your personnel in the field.
Supported operating modes include:
- Analog simplex
- Analog conventional repeater
- Analog LTR trunking
- Analog MPT trunking
- Digital simplex
- Digital conventional repeater
- Site roaming
- Conventional IP networking
- Digital NEXEDGE networking
Key radio features include:
- Mixed digital and analog FM operation
- Large 14-character backlit dot-matrix LCD display with function and status icons
- Kenwood audio quality with active ANR noise reduction
- 16-bit encryption, with optional DES 56-bit and AES 256-bit encryption
- 15 W operation on 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands
- 512 channels and 128 zones
- Dash mount, optional remote mount, and dual control head support
- 10 programmable front-panel keys
- 4 W speaker audio
- Talk group ID lists, individual ID lists, and caller ID display
- Call queuing, late entry, and four priority monitor IDs
- Remote group add and failsoft mode
- Multi-language display and 12/24-hour clock
- Flash firmware upgrades
- DTMF, FleetSync II, MDC-1200, QT, and DQT support
- Eight trunked networks and conventional/LTR zones
- 6.25 kHz and 12.5 kHz channel spacing
- Over-the-air alias and over-the-air programming
- Optional voice storage and transparent data mode
- SDM manual input, status memory, and status messaging
- Paging call, emergency call, and all-group call
- Remote stun, remote kill, and remote check
- Short and long data messages
- NXDN digital scrambler and built-in inversion scrambler
There is a wide selection of mobile radio accessories available for the radio which is depicted below.
NX-900 & NX-901 Radio Products
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT…
| Battery life With Portable Radios: | Battery Care |
| How Far Will My Radio Talk? | How Far will my Radio Talk? |
| Conventional Radio Systems: | Conventional Radio |
| LTR Trunking: | LTR Trunking |
| Kenwood Digital Radios: | Nexedge Digital Advantage |
| The Diga-Talk Radio System: | Diga-Talk Network |