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New Firmware release information

KK6ZTE

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v4.50 for NX-5000 and v3.50 for NX-3000 released, as well as v4.50 KPG-D1N were released today. As usual, no accompanying documentation or release due to Kenwood's preference to keep their customers in the dark.
 

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We identified and submitted an issue through the engineering channels, regarding talkgroup scan on P25 P1 system, transmission trunking only. Hope this resolves it.
 

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for the 5000 serie:

- P25 trunking OTAP
- P25 Enhanced Encryption(ARC4)
- Fixe radio is locked up in TX after writing data

that's all

I wonder what the price will be for the ARC4 encryption? Doesn't look like a new price list has been released with it.
 

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I wonder what the price will be for the ARC4 encryption? Doesn't look like a new price list has been released with it.

Free with P25 conventional. Just need to get No Charge license feature from dealer. Here's from price pages. NC meaning No Charge.
KWD-5107EE License Key for P25 ARC4 Enhanced Encryption NC

Just FYI 4.51 was released for NX5000s on 11/11/21.
 

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KPG-D1 4.51 notes; there was an issue with the ARC4 DMR codes not working correctly in D1 version 4.50. Upgrading to 4.51 D1 corrects this issue.
 
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