Kenwood NX1300 volume

[cmjonesinc]

So I've got a mixed batch of radios mostly consisting of Vertex / Motorola EVX 261, CP200d's, and a few Taits. All are operating analog simplex currently. We've outgrown our usable range and we're in the process of adding a repeater and new radios which will be DMR. I ordered a Kenwood NX1300 just to try out since I've heard good things about the modern Kenwood offerings. So far I like the quality of the radio but my only complaint is the volume is noticeably much lower than all of the other radios we have. The CP200d's seem to really standout with being the loudest and clearest. I should mention the NX1300 is being used with a Kenwood KNB-45L speaker mic. Since I was just ordering the single Kenwood radio to try I just had our vendor program it for me and don't have the programming software myself. Are there any audio settings in the software than can be changed to help with the low volume? Also could it just possibly be an analog issue that wouldn't be present on DMR?

I ask because ultimately the low audio is going to be the deciding factor between purchasing the Kenwood NX1300 and Motorola R2's. I've got quotes from both vendors for the repeater installation and 15-20 new radios and the Motorola is almost double the price of Kenwood. We don't mind spending the extra money if the only way to maintain loud audio is by going with the Motorolas but the cost savings of the Kenwoods would obviously be appreciated.

Also any thoughts or recommendations are appreciated.

Also, before all the "why don't you just ask your kenwood dealer" comments come about.... I have asked our salesperson multiple times but haven't been able to get an answer. I thought some people here might be more helpful.

 

[WB5UOM]

Seems wwird, Ive got ton's of 1200/1300 in field and many with the kmc-45. Never had this issue brouggt up...Its usually the "how good it sounds " comment

 

[cmjonesinc]

A while back I had a couple demo ones that one of our vendors wanted me to try out. They were programmed with a digital channel in them and sounded great. Unfortunately I didn't have any kmc-45's at the time to try with them. I also didn't even bother to try the digital pair out in the loudest area we operate in so I don't really have anything to compare analog vs digital audio to. I'm hoping this low audio on an analog channel issue I'm having is something than can be resolved in the program.

 

[LTR]

There is a maximum volume and minimum volume setting in the programming software, under Optional Features 1 - Common 2 tab. They may not have the maximum setting at it's highest level, (which is 31).

 

[cmjonesinc]

There is a maximum volume and minimum volume setting in the programming software, under Optional Features 1 - Common 2 tab. They may not have the maximum setting at it's highest level, (which is 31).

That would make perfect sense. I'll look further into that. Thanks for the info.

 

[dryfb]

Maybe try putting auto gain control on low if it's on off right now. I've found most NXDN audio on my NX radios sounds a bit quiet unless I turn that on. Should be under DMR>Conventional 2 and make sure to set the speaker type to speaker 1 for the KMC 45