Overview
The NX-1200 and NX-1300 are the workhorse portables of Kenwood’s NX-1000 series. They run NXDN or DMR digital and plain FM analog, and can mix digital and analog channels in the same radio, so you can move a fleet to digital a few radios at a time without losing contact with older units. Choose a simple no-display model for crews that just need push-to-talk, or a keypad model with a backlit display for supervisors.
Key features
- Multi-protocol: NXDN digital, DMR digital and FM analog, with mixed analog/digital zones
- 5-watt transmit power on VHF and UHF
- Up to 260 channels in 128 zones (64 channels / 4 zones on the basic model)
- High-contrast, white-backlit 8-digit display on standard and full-keypad models
- Large 7-color LED on the top panel for status at a glance
- Kenwood 2-pin audio connector, compatible with a wide range of headsets and speaker mics
- Rugged: IP54/55 dust and water protection (IP67 on full-keypad models) and MIL-STD-810 C through G
- Up to about 19 hours of battery life with the KNB-69L battery
Several protocols and features — such as trunking, encryption and extra channel capacity — are optional software licenses. We configure each radio for your system and include the right licenses in your quote.
Models and versions
| Model | Band | Frequency range |
|---|---|---|
| NX-1200 | VHF | 136–174 MHz |
| NX-1300 | UHF | 450–520 MHz or 400–470 MHz |
| Version | What you get |
|---|---|
| Basic | No display or keypad. Channel knob only, up to 64 channels. |
| Standard keypad | Backlit LCD with a 4-key pad. Up to 260 channels. |
| Full keypad | Backlit LCD with full 12-key keypad, IP67 waterproof. |
| DV / DU | DMR digital + analog |
| NV / NU | NXDN digital + analog |
Specifications
| Specification | NX-1200 / NX-1300 |
|---|---|
| RF power | 5 W / 4 W / 1 W |
| Channels / zones | 260 / 128 (basic: 64 / 4) |
| Audio output | 1 W |
| Battery life | Approx. 14.5 h DMR / 11 h analog with KNB-45L (2000 mAh); approx. 19 h / 14 h with KNB-69L (2550 mAh) |
| Size (W x H x D) | 2.13 x 4.84 x 1.32 in with KNB-45L |
| Weight | About 10–11 oz with battery |
| Operating temperature | -22 °F to +140 °F |
| Environmental | IP54/55 (IP67 full keypad), MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G |
Downloads
- NX-1200DV / NX-1300DU spec sheet (basic & standard keypad) (PDF)
- NX-1200DV / NX-1300DU full keypad spec sheet (PDF)
- NX-1200NV / NX-1300NU full keypad spec sheet (PDF)
- Kenwood NX-1000 Series brochure (PDF)
Pricing and availability: call 901-767-6800 or use the quote form on this page. We program, install and support every radio we sell from our Memphis shop.