It's probably not as nice looking, but other than possible lack of nexedge trunking Connect Systems is coming out with a multi protocol SDR (CS-7000) that should be interesting. Both Kenwood and Connect Systems are ahead of Moto.
That will be pretty nice. I was expecting it to be closer to the price of the TK-5210. Either way, I'd love to get my hands on one.Price was stated to be 10% over existing models. Hopefully, they meant 10% over NX-200/300.
K44431500 NX-5300 UHF Portable = 450 - 512MHz. 5 watts. Part 90 certification. Interesting that it has a 16K emission designation for 470-512 for the T-Band stuff.
K44431501 NX-5300 UHF Portable = 406.1 - 470MHz. 5 watts. Part 90 certification. No Part 95, so no GMRS, legally…
I concur. I was pointing out that if you run the FCC ID for that radio, it only comes up with a Part 90 certification, NOT a part 95. We all know that many GMRS users are running non-Part 95 certified radios.GMRS Leagally? Show me where I have to operate GMRS wide band? I have my NX-300/800 in NB and
still work the GMRS NBFM. Audio is slightly lower, so what, you can still use NBFM on a Wide FM repeater.
The 700/800MHz version and the two UHF versions already have their FCC approval. Use the FCC ID's shown above and run them on the OET site. They'll pop up, that's where I got that info from. What I didn't see the other day was the VHF version or the mobiles.they are waiting FCC approval. That is all I was told
Evans
KD4EFM
It should be optional, but software based (not hardware-based). Purchase it and activate. Or purchase & reflash. So no any problems with import/export. Also AES-256 is publically available in some European countries for e.g. for MotoTRBO.The sale of AES encryption is restricted by the government.
Including it in the radios would be a logistical nightmare.
First hand from the recent road show:
Dual transceiver mobile kit for multi-band operation. Optional larger display control head with knobs.
So, from what I'm gathering, that means you can't have a dual band portable?
Motorola has neither a radio that can match this nor one as nice looking.
I think it looks very sleek and professional. Definitely liking the new screen for sure.
That sucks, I was hoping it would be a friendly competitor to the APX7000 series of radios.Accordingly to FCC numbers all 5000 series portables are monoband only. So it's not bad idea to buy all-band Thales Liberty for $2150 (limited offer from Mfg.).
Have a look here NEXEDGE Kenwood | NEXEDGE Products
700/800MHz and UHF already have their FCC certification, so it's ready to sell. The VHF version is supposed to get it's certification later on this month.Interesting, it does not have the "This model is not yet approved for sale" disclaimer.
REALLY NOW....... that would make a wet dream for any ham.I've heard a rumour that in the EMEA region kenwood will be depoloying this radio with DMR instead of P25 as we don't use P25 in this part of the world. As I said its a rumour...