Key Features
| Multi-protocol digital radio - designed to operate under an NXDN or DMR digital, and FM analogue protocols |
| NXDN Conventional and Type-C & Gen2 Trunking |
| DMR Tier II, DMR Auto Slot Select & Site Roaming DMR Tier III Trunking (requires KWD-3302TR license) |
| Mixed Digital & FM Analogue Operation allows gradual migration at your own pace |
| 7-color Light Bar Indicator on the top panel |
| Built-in GPS Receiver/Antenna for effective fleet management |
| Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free communication - Applicable Bluetooth profiles: HSP (Headset Profile provided) and SPP (Serial Profile - available as an option) |
| Renowned KENWOOD Audio Quality can be achieved with Active Noise Reduction (ANR) that utilizes built-in DSP |
| Software DES and AES Encryptions for NXDN Conventional/Trunking and DMR Conventional protocols |
| Built-in Motion Sensor (Man-down, Stationary and Motion Detection) |
| 14-pin Universal Connector offers reliable connectivity even in harsh environment with a wide-range of accessories |
| 4-Line Basic Frame (2-Line Main/Sub-LCD, icon & key guide) / 14 Characters |
| 5-Line Text Message Frame (3 Lines of Text, icon & key guide) |
| 4-way Directional-pad (D-pad) for intuitive control and operation |
Supplied With
| Belt Clip | Yes |
| Instruction Manual | Yes |
| Screw Set | Yes |
PMR General Features
NEXEDGE Features
| Full details of all the NEXEDGE features available from your Kenwood dealer | Yes |
| All Group Call | Yes |
| AMBE+2 Vocoder | Yes |
| Broadcast Call (Trunking Mode) | Yes |
| Emergency Call | Yes |
| Fail Soft Mode | Yes |
| Group Call (Trunking Mode) | Yes |
| Individual Private Call (Trunking Mode) | Yes |
| Individual Call | Yes |
| Message Trunked Mode | Yes |
| NXDN Conventional Included | Yes |
| NXDN Digital 12.5/6.25kHz Channel Spacing | Yes |
| NXDN Scrambler Included | Yes |
| Over-the-air Alias | Yes |
| Paging Call | Yes |
| Priority Monitor IDs | Yes |
| Radio Access Numbers (RAN) | Yes |
| Remote Group Add (Trunking Mode) | Yes |
| Remote Monitoring | Yes |
| Remote Stun/Kill | Yes |
| Short & Long Data Messages | Yes |
| Status Messaging | Yes |
| Transmission Trunked Mode | Yes |
| Zones | 128 |
DMR Features
| AMBE+2 Vocoder | Yes |
| Direct Mode (P2P) | Yes |
| DMR Tier II | Yes |
| DMR Tier III | Yes, - Optional |
| DMR Site Roaming | Yes |
| DMR Auto Slot Select | Yes |
| Individual Call with Acknowledgement | Yes |
| Single-slot Data Timing | Yes |
| TDMA 2-slot System Architecture | Yes |
Options
| Choice of Optional Battery Packs | Yes |
| Choice of Optional Microphones | Yes |
| Internal Encryption Board | Yes |
Applicable Standards
| For use in the EU | Yes |
| IP54 | Yes |
| IP55 | Yes |
| IP67 | Yes |
| MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G | Yes |
Technical Specifications
| Frequency Range | 136 - 174 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 512 |
| Number of Zones | 128 |
| Channel Spacing - Analogue - Wide/Mid/Narrow | 25 kHz/20 kHz/12.5 kHz |
| Channel Spacing - Digital - Wide/Narrow | 12.5 kHz/6.25 kHz |
| Battery Life | With KNB-55L: ± 8.0 h (FDMA) / ± 9.5 h (TDMA) With KNB-56N: ± 8.0 h (FDMA) / ± 9.0 h (TDMA) With KNB-57L: ± 11.0 h (FDMA) / ± 13.5 h (TDMA) - 5-5-90 - |
| Frequency Stability | ± 2 ppm (-30 °C to + 60 °C) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 °C to + 60 °C |
| Operating Voltage | 7.5 V DC ± 20% |
| Dimensions | With KNB-55L: 56.0 x 119.6 x 36.4 mm With KNB-56N: 56.0 x 119.6 x 42.7 mm With KNB-57L: 56.0 x 119.6 x 39.0 mm Radio only: 56.0 x 119.6 x 36.4 mm - Projections not included - |
| Weight (net) | With KNB-55L: 315 g With KNB-56N: 410 g With KNB-57L: 340 g Radio only: 220 g |
Receiver Specifications
| Audio Output | 3% Distortion: 500 mW / 8 Ohms 5% Distortion: 1000 mW / 8 Ohms - Internal Speaker - |
| Intermodulation | 65 dB |
| Selectivity (Analogue) | 12.5 kHz: 68 dB 20 kHz: 74 dB 25 kHz: 76 dB |
| Sensitivity (Analogue) - EIA 12 dB SINAD | 0.25 µV (12.5/20/25 kHz) |
| Sensitivity (Analogue) - EN 20 dB SINAD | 12.5 kHz: -1 dB µV (0.45 µV) 20 kHz: -3 dB µV (0.35 µV) 25 kHz: -3 dB µV (0.35 µV) |
| Sensitivity (Digital) | NXDN: 12.5 kHz = 0.25 µV at 3% BER NXDN: 6.25 kHz = 0.20 µV at 3% BER NXDN: 12.5 kHz = -1 dB µV (0.45 µV) at 1% BER NXDN: 6.25 kHz = -4 dB µV (0.32 µV) at 1% BER DMR: 12.5 kHz = -4.5 dB µV (0.30 µV) at 5% BER DMR: 12.5 kHz = -1 dB µV (0.45 µV) at 1% BER |
| Spurious Response Rejection | 65 dB |
Transmitter Specifications
| RF Power Output | 5 W / 4 W / 1 W |
| Audio Distortion | 3 % |
| FM Hum & Noise | Analog @ 25 kHz: 45 dB Analog @ 20 kHz: 45 dB Analog @ 12.5 kHz: 40 dB |
| Spurious Emission (EN) | -36 dBm ≤ 1 GHz -30 dBm > 1 GHz |






























