The ProTalk portable radio is Kenwood’s economical entry level series of portable radios which has become the most cost-effective choice for radios in a variety of business applications. These radios have features including built in QT / DQT (Continuous Tone Coded Subaudible Squelch and Digital Coded Subaudible Squelch) which are used to listen to your group of radios without having to listen to other companies sharing the same channel. The radios are capable of analog simplex operation which is used for small areas such as restaurants, miniature golf courses, arcades, movie theaters, drug stores, markets, furniture stores, bowling alleys, gun ranges, go kart racing, wholesale warehouse operations, small retail stores or small construction sites where there is no need for repeaters to extend coverage. These radios operate on licensed frequencies and require the user to obtain an FCC license for legal operation unless used on an exempt frequency such as GMRS or MURS .
PKT-23 UHF Ultra Compact Portable Radio
The PKT-23 is Kenwood’s smallest conventional analog portable radio. This radio is incredibly small and is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Features include 1.5 watt output, 99 preset channels of which 4 can be selected, LED battery status indicator, battery saver function, monitor, wireless clone, time out timer (TOT), voice announcement, 2 programmable buttons, 39 QT (CTCSS) tones, 168 DQT (DCSS) codes, 11 hours use on one battery at 5-5-90 duty cycle. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-71L 1,430 mAh Li-Ion battery, KSC-44 3-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-20 Belt Clip and Owners Manual. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How Far Will my Radio Talk? Accessories for your portable radio
TK-2200LP VHF & TK-3200LP UHF Portable Radio
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The TK-2200LP & TK-3200LP ProTalk is an economical radio for on site business communications. This radio is a great solution for manufacturing, warehousing, retail, hospitality and facility management. The radio is available in 2 channel or 8 channel models VHF & 2 channel or 15 channel models UHF and operates with 2 watts or 1 watt selectable transmitter power. The VHF radio has 27 pre-stored channels and the UHF has 56 pre-stored channels. The radio is capable of 39 QT (CTCSS) tones and 83 DQT (DCSS) codes, 17 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver plus has calling alert, bi-pin audio accessory jack, wireless cloning and VOX. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. Other features include voice annunciation, TOT, water resistant, battery save, low battery warning, 4-color LED to alert user of radio conditions, scrambler selectable by channel and channel confirmation mode. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35K 3-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-10 Spring Action Belt Clip, Removable Antenna and Owners Manual. Optional accessories include two sizes of batteries, battery charger options, various antennas, speaker microphones, earphones, headsets, lapel microphone kits, bank chargers and carrying case. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How far will my radio talk?
TK-2300VP VHF & TK-3300UP UHF Portable Radio
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The TK-2300VP & 3300UP ProTalk is an economical radio for on site business communications. This radio is a great solution for manufacturing, warehousing, retail, hospitality and facility management. The radio is available in 4 channel and 16 channel models and operates with 2 watts or 1 watt selectable transmitter power. The VHF radio has 27 pre-stored channels and the UHF has 89 pre-stored channels. The radio is capable of 39 QT (CTCSS) tones and 83 DQT (DCSS) codes, 17 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver plus has calling alert, bi-pin audio accessory jack, wireless cloning and VOX. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. Other features include voice annunciation, TOT, water resistant, battery save, low battery warning, 4-color LED to alert user of radio conditions, scrambler selectable by channel and channel confirmation mode. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35K 3-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-10 Spring Action Belt Clip, Removable Antenna and Owners Manual. Optional accessories include two sizes of batteries, battery charger options, various antennas, speaker microphones, earphones, headsets, lapel microphone kits, bank chargers and carrying case. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How far will my radio talk? Accessories for your portable radio
TK-2400VP VHF & TK-3400UP UHF Portable Radio
The TK-2400VP & 3400UP ProTalk is an economical radio for on site business communications. This radio is a great solution for manufacturing, warehousing, retail, hospitality and facility management. The radio is available in 4 channel and 16 channel models and operates with 2 watts or 1 watt selectable transmitter power. The VHF radio has 27 pre-stored channels and the UHF has 90 pre-stored channels. The radio is capable of 39 QT (CTCSS) tones and 168 DQT (DCSS) codes, 17 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver plus has calling alert, bi-pin audio accessory jack, wireless cloning and VOX. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. Other features include voice annunciation, TOT, water resistant, battery save, low battery warning, 4-color LED to alert user of radio conditions, scrambler selectable by channel and channel confirmation mode. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35SK 3-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-10 Spring Action Belt Clip, Removable Antenna and Owners Manual. Optional accessories include two sizes of batteries, battery charger options, various antennas, speaker microphones, earphones, headsets, lapel microphone kits, bank chargers and carrying case. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How Far Will my Radio Talk?Accessories for your portable radio
TK-3230 UHF Compact Portable Radio
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The TK-3230 ProTalk XLS is an economical UHF radio for on site business communications. The radio has 6 channel capacity and operates with 1.5 watts on high power or 0.5 watts on low power. The radio is capable of 39 QT (CTCSS) tones and 83 DQT (DCSS) codes. 14 hours use on one KNB-46L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 18 hours with battery saver plus has 10 calling alert tones. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The large 4 digit 7 segment LCD display with backlight has a battery level meter on the LCD display. Channel scanning, VOX, Privacy Talk, Key Lock, Supervisor Lock, battery saving, busy channel lockout plus has FleetSync for PTT ID, digital Alphanumeric Number Identification (ANI), Caller ID display and selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Radios come with the following accessories: KNB-46L Li-Ion Battery, KSC-37S 2.5-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-14 Spring Action Belt Clip, Removable Antenna and Owners Manual. Optional accessories include two sizes of batteries, battery charger options, various antennas, speaker microphones, earphones, headsets, lapel microphone kits, bank chargers and carrying case. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How Far Will my Radio Talk?
TK-3230DX UHF Compact Portable Radio
The TK-3230DX ProTalk XLS is an economical UHF radio for on site business communications. The radio is preprogrammed with 99 channels and operates with 1.5 watts on high power or 0.5 watts on lw power. The radio is capable of 39 QT (CTCSS) tones and 168 DQT (DCSS) codes. 14 hours use on one KNB-46L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 18 hours with battery saver plus has 10 calling alert tones. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The large 4 digit 7 segment LCD display with backlight has a battery level meter on the LCD display. A selectable power on tone, channel scanning, VOX, Privacy Talk, Key Lock, Supervisor Lock, battery saving, busy channel lockout plus has FleetSync for PTT ID, digital Alphanumeric Number Identification (ANI), Caller ID display and selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Radios come with the following accessories: KNB-46L Li-Ion Battery, KSC-37S 2.5-Hour Fast Charger, KBH-14 Spring Action Belt Clip, Removable Antenna and Owners Manual. Optional accessories include two sizes of batteries, battery charger options, various antennas, speaker microphones, earphones, headsets, lapel microphone kits, bank chargers and carrying case. Users can modify each of 6 preset channels to any of the 99 pre-stored frequencies. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How Far Will my Radio Talk?
Accessories for your portable radio
NX-P500 UHF Compact Portable Radio
The NX-P500 digital portable is Kenwood’s first digital ProTalk radio. The radio has an incredibly small size and light weight to make the radio feel like you are using a sleek device. The radio is preprogrammed with 99 channels and operates with 2 watts or 1 watt of transmitter power. The radio is capable of 45 QT (CTCSS) tones and 174 DQT (DCSS) codes. 14 hours use on one KNB-46L 2,200mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 16.5 hours with battery saver plus has 10 calling alert tones. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The large 4 digit LCD display with backlight has a battery level meter on the LCD display. The radio includes features such as channel scanning, VOX, Key Lock, Supervisor Lock, battery save, FleetSync for PTT ID, digital Alphanumeric Number Identification (ANI), Caller ID display and selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Other features include companded audio, second PTT, repeater mode, wireless cloning mode, low battery alert, 7 color LED indicator, 6 channel capacity, 99 user programmable memory bank, dual mode NXDN digital and analog operation. Radio come with the following accessories: KNB-81LW 2,200mAh Li-Ion Battery, KSC-50K Rapid Rate Charger, Fixed Antenna, KBH-22W Belt Clip Holster, and instruction manual. Optional accessories include additional battery, clip microphone with earphone, C-ring ear hander with PTT & microphone, C-ring ear hanger with flexible boom microphone, IP67 speaker microphone, c-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, c-ring in ear with PTT & microphone, D-ring with PTT & microphone and acoustic tube with PTT & microphone. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see How Far Will my Radio Talk?
Accessories for your portable radioNX-P1200NV VHF & NX-P1300NU UHF Portable Radio
The NX-P1200NV & NX-P1300NU portable radio is Kenwood’s newest line of analog and NXDN digital ProTalk radio. The radio has a small size and is light weight to make the radio feel like you are using a sleek device. The radio is capable of 16 channels per zone, up to 4 zones for a total of 64 channels and operates with 5-1W VHF, 4-1W UHF of transmitter power. The radio is capable of 45 QT (CTCSS) tones and 174 DQT (DCSS) codes. 11.5 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 14.5 hours use on one KNV-69L 2550mAh without battery saver. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The radio includes features such as channel scanning, VOX, Semi-VOX with headset, Key Lock, Lock, battery Saver, TOT, 1W receive audio, Calling Alert, FleetSync, selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Other features include companded audio, second PTT, repeater mode, voice inversion scrambler, cloning, low battery alert, 7 color LED indicator, upgradable to NXDN digital and analog operation. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L 2,000mAh Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35SK Rapid Rate Charger, KRA-26 VHF or KRA-27 UHF Antenna, KBH-10 Belt Clip and instruction manual. Optional accessories include additional battery, clip microphone with earphone, C-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, C-ring ear hanger with flexible boom microphone, IP67 speaker microphone, c-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, c-ring in ear with PTT & microphone, D-ring with PTT & microphone and acoustic tube with PTT & microphone. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see “How Far Will My Radio Talk?” Accessories for your portable radio
NX-P1200AV VHF & NX-P1300AU UHF Portable Radio
The NX-P1200AV & NX-P1300AU portable radio is Kenwood’s newest line of analog ProTalk radio. The radio has a small size and is light weight to make the radio feel like you are using a sleek device. The radio is capable of 16 channels per zone, up to 4 zones for a total of 64 channels and operates with 5-1W VHF, 4-1W UHF of transmitter power. The radio is capable of 45 QT (CTCSS) tones and 174 DQT (DCSS) codes. 11.5 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 14.5 hours use on one KNV-69L 2550mAh without battery saver. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The radio includes features such as channel scanning, VOX, Semi-VOX with headset, Key Lock, Lock, battery Saver, TOT, 1W receive audio, Calling Alert, FleetSync, selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Other features include companded audio, second PTT, repeater mode, voice inversion scrambler, cloning, low battery alert, 7 color LED indicator, upgradable to NXDN digital and analog operation. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L 2,000mAh Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35SK Rapid Rate Charger, KRA-26 VHF or KRA-27 UHF Antenna, KBH-10 Belt Clip and instruction manual. Optional accessories include additional battery, clip microphone with earphone, C-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, C-ring ear hanger with flexible boom microphone, IP67 speaker microphone, c-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, c-ring in ear with PTT & microphone, D-ring with PTT & microphone and acoustic tube with PTT & microphone. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see “How Far Will My Radio Talk?”
NX-P1202AV VHF & NX-P1302AU UHF Low Power Portable Radio
The NX-P1202AV & NX-P1302AU portable radio is Kenwood’s newest line of analog ProTalk radio. The radio has a small size and is light weight to make the radio feel like you are using a sleek device. The radio is capable of 16 channels per zone, up to 4 zones for a total of 64 channels and operates with 2-1W VHF, 2-1W UHF of transmitter power. The radio is capable of 45 QT (CTCSS) tones and 174 DQT (DCSS) codes. 11.5 hours use on one KNB-45L 2,000mAh battery at 5-5-90 without battery saver or 14.5 hours use on one KNV-69L 2550mAh without battery saver. See article on Battery Care for information regarding battery ratings and capacity. The radio includes features such as channel scanning, VOX, Semi-VOX with headset, Key Lock, Lock, battery Saver, TOT, 1W receive audio, Calling Alert, FleetSync, selective calling which includes individual call, group call and broadcast call. Other features include companded audio, second PTT, repeater mode, voice inversion scrambler, cloning, low battery alert, 7 color LED indicator, upgradable to NXDN digital and analog operation. Radio comes with the following accessories: KNB-45L 2,000mAh Li-Ion Battery, KSC-35SK Rapid Rate Charger, KRA-26 VHF or KRA-27 UHF Antenna, KBH-10 Belt Clip and instruction manual. Optional accessories include additional battery, clip microphone with earphone, C-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, C-ring ear hanger with flexible boom microphone, IP67 speaker microphone, c-ring ear hanger with PTT & microphone, c-ring in ear with PTT & microphone, D-ring with PTT & microphone and acoustic tube with PTT & microphone. For a discussion on the distance the radio will communicate, please see “How Far Will My Radio Talk?” Accessories for your portable radio
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| Battery life With Portable Radios: | Battery Care |
| ProTalk radios are simple and inexpensive radios for limited purposes. If you have needs for a more sophisticated radio system that cannot be accommodated by ProTalk radios, please see one or more of the following articles: | |
| Conventional Radio Systems: | Conventional Radio |
| Kenwood Digital Radios: | Nexedge Digital Advantage |
| The Diga-Talk Radio System: | Diga-Talk Network |