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Hello, generally how many channels do Kenwood radios scan? I know Moto can only do 16 per group. Thanks
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How many channels do Kenwood radios scan
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I only have the Kenwood TK790 radio, it's 254 channel Forest Service version and it scans all 25
4 if I want it to.
4 if I want it to.
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Depends on the model.
Just what's here in front of me.
TK-3180, ability to scan all programmed channels.
NX-x10, ability to scan all channels or talk groups
TK-5210, 16 lists of 31 members.
Just what's here in front of me.
TK-3180, ability to scan all programmed channels.
NX-x10, ability to scan all channels or talk groups
TK-5210, 16 lists of 31 members.
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My Kenwood TK810L has no ability to scan whatsoever. 
mmckenna
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My Kenwood TK810L has no ability to scan whatsoever.
You need a radio from this century.
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Alas, it proves the point to the OP that not knowing a model number or at least a class of radios, the question posed cannot be answered
(and possibly some time in the future with a home designed microcontroller, the poor old TK810L may scan someday
)How Many Channels Do Kenwood Radios Scan
What specific Motorolas are you referring to? Are you referring to conventional channel scan or trunked talkgroup scan?
What specific Motorolas are you referring to? Are you referring to conventional channel scan or trunked talkgroup scan?
All of them.
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As far as Moto, I have a CDM1250 and MCS2000. I want to look for a newer/used Kenwood radio. Does Kenwood make a dual band VHF/UHF that operates outside of the HAM band? If so, any recommendations? Thanks
As mmckenna suggests, if you are talking about a Kenwood built in this century, the correct answer is "all of them" - or at least all in one zone. Some hi end models can scan across zones and multi-deck can scan across decks - if radios are programmed properly. The radios can have fixed scan tables or front panel selectable channels. The new NX-3xxx and 5xxx series will "scan" up to all nexedge group ID's programmed, although you don't really scan ID's, the radio is reading the CC data stream and responds to the data.
There is no true dual band, but you can get a single or dual head, dual deck nx5000 series.
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As well as single/dual head and 1, 2 or 3 decks. It'd be expensive, but you could build a radio that would do:
Low band VHF (soon...)
VHF
UHF (380-470 or 450-520)
700-800MHz
Analog
DMR and DMR Tier 2
NXDN and Type C trunking
P25, Phase 1, Phase 2.
FPP
4000 channels per deck.
And probably more other features than you can legally shake a stick at in most states.
On the EF-Johnson model, you can do up to 4 RF decks, but they don't support NXDN or DMR.
The RF decks are supposed to be released with 100 watt models on the VHF and UHF side, soon. Right now, they are 50 watt VHF, 45watt UHF (either split), 35 watt 700-800.
The Low band deck is in response to the retirement of the TK-690, and wouldn't be surprised to see it show up in California Highway Patrol use soon.
Low band VHF (soon...)
VHF
UHF (380-470 or 450-520)
700-800MHz
Analog
DMR and DMR Tier 2
NXDN and Type C trunking
P25, Phase 1, Phase 2.
FPP
4000 channels per deck.
And probably more other features than you can legally shake a stick at in most states.
On the EF-Johnson model, you can do up to 4 RF decks, but they don't support NXDN or DMR.
The RF decks are supposed to be released with 100 watt models on the VHF and UHF side, soon. Right now, they are 50 watt VHF, 45watt UHF (either split), 35 watt 700-800.
The Low band deck is in response to the retirement of the TK-690, and wouldn't be surprised to see it show up in California Highway Patrol use soon.
Cross your fingers for a mid power 60-70W low band (ala 6110)... I know I can dream but there's still quite a few customers out there on low band who will never change, and the CDMs are starting to die (and there are still Maxtracs out there too)
The 10 series (TK-5210/5710 etc) will do multiple-zone scan, meaning it'll scan all the channels in the radio just like most every four digit Kenwood.
The 10 series (TK-5210/5710 etc) will do multiple-zone scan, meaning it'll scan all the channels in the radio just like most every four digit Kenwood.
The nx5600, from what I have heard, will be a NXDN / Analog radio, no dmr or p25 for it, YET....... And I heard it will slide 5 meg up into 6 meter. Heck yeah. Just have to accept the out of band little tag when you hit enter.
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That is good to hear, and what I expected from those guys.
Eventually I'll want to replace the old CDM-1550 I have in my personal truck. Not sure if I'll add 6 meters, but I'm waiting for a good NX-5700 to hit the used market. We've got a few at work, and I like them.
Lol, used..... maybe I will hit you up when the high power hits the market. Sucks I have to buy p25 and dmr twice again...
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I'm a real cheapskate when it's my money.
You can always check the R-stock (Refurbished) inventory at Kenwood. That's an extra 15%
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