NX-5000 Series, Q&A, Info, and details

[WatnNY]

03MSC,

Yes I am going with dual deck, single head configuration. This is a huge, major investment and I'm planning on this set up lasting me quite a few years! Evans has been great so far working with me on what I needed/wanted. Never a complaint about switching, adding or taking away from a proposal. Then a few days later when software began to arrive he was great with helping in the install process. I do have to say Kenwood is making it extremely difficult with this radio. Whatever happened to "run install" and go! 8-/

Mike

 

[KD2DXF]

Crossband

Has anyone had issues with Crossband Repeat "Mobile Relay" getting stuck on? I've noticed that a couple times the radio will freeze up, not respond to power off or exit, but will be stuck transmitting dead air. I have an NX-5700, and an NX-5800 tied together with a KCH-20R.

 

[kd4efm]

Has anyone had issues with Crossband Repeat "Mobile Relay" getting stuck on? I've noticed that a couple times the radio will freeze up, not respond to power off or exit, but will be stuck transmitting dead air. I have an NX-5700, and an NX-5800 tied together with a KCH-20R.

What's your firmware version????


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[KD2DXF]

K 2.40.00

 

[kd4efm]

Need to get 2.6 and load that in

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[KD2DXF]

Need to get 2.6 and load that in

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Found today that the problem still exists. only this time it seems to only be the UHF Deck that gets stuck on. Again no lights and the display freezes. When i pressed Exit, it took the radio a full minute to actually power cycle.

 

[kd4efm]

Email me both files, and do a write up on it from start to lock up, need to be able to duplicate it on the bench before I can get it escalated.

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[bondo_06092]

Anyone run into problems with off hook scan and using a magnetic mic holder? Doesn't matter if the mic holder is grounded or not, I'm using a KMC-35. Am I missing something here?

 

[kd4efm]

Anyone run into problems with off hook scan and using a magnetic mic holder? Doesn't matter if the mic holder is grounded or not, I'm using a KMC-35. Am I missing something here?

How is the radio programmed? Is off hook scan enabled?

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[mmckenna]

Anyone run into problems with off hook scan and using a magnetic mic holder? Doesn't matter if the mic holder is grounded or not, I'm using a KMC-35. Am I missing something here?

The hang up knob on the back of the microphone has two connections. The part against the mic body is ground, the center is the hook switch. To make it work correctly with the MagnetMics, you have to open up the microphone and electrical tape over the spring. You can probably pull/cut the spring out, but I wanted to be able to return the mic to normal operation if they ever got tired of the magnetmics.

I've done this on NX-5700's and it works. Did it on the NX-900 and NX-700 in my work truck. Pretty sure I did it on the TK-5710's in our patrol cars (different model microphone though).

 

[mmckenna]

OK, well, crap. Ignore what I said above. I was modding one of this this morning for an NX-5700 and the photo above shows the wrong part to cover. The correct one is below. There's a metal finger coming up from the button on the back. Bend it over and put a piece of electrical tape over that one, that'll make it work the way you want.

 

[bondo_06092]

OK, well, crap. Ignore what I said above. I was modding one of this this morning for an NX-5700 and the photo above shows the wrong part to cover. The correct one is below. There's a metal finger coming up from the button on the back. Bend it over and put a piece of electrical tape over that one, that'll make it work the way you want.


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Perfect, i'll do this! thanks so much!

 

[Colton25]

Has anyone considered trying to use Ethernet cable in place of the KCT-71 cable or making an adapter to go from the KCT-71 cable to Ethernet? I know there’s HDMI over Ethernet adapters out there, I would think something similar could be done with the KCT-71 cable. Maybe it’s a far out stupid idea.

 

[kd4efm]

Has anyone considered trying to use Ethernet cable in place of the KCT-71 cable or making an adapter to go from the KCT-71 cable to Ethernet? I know there’s HDMI over Ethernet adapters out there, I would think something similar could be done with the KCT-71 cable. Maybe it’s a far out stupid idea.

To many wires on the cable. So not practical at this time.

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[Colton25]

Any other possible options for making your own cables?

To many wires on the cable. So not practical at this time.

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[JSsignal16]

Good evening I am looking into purchasing a NX-5200K3. I love the idea of having NXDN DMR, and Analog in the same radio. I had a few questions about the radio. Is ARC4 encryption in DMR compatable with Motorola Enhanced privacy? I read somewhere that it is, but has anyone tested it? My next question is how well does it work in receiving railroads in analog? I know they are fully switching to NXDN in the future, but that doesn't seem be happening anytime soon. Also can anyone recommend a dealer?

 

[BearcatUSA]

Yes, Moto EP is fully compatible with Kenwood ARC4. Fully tested and working.

 

[kd4efm]

Good evening I am looking into purchasing a NX-5200K3. I love the idea of having NXDN DMR, and Analog in the same radio. I had a few questions about the radio. Is ARC4 encryption in DMR compatable with Motorola Enhanced privacy? I read somewhere that it is, but has anyone tested it? My next question is how well does it work in receiving railroads in analog? I know they are fully switching to NXDN in the future, but that doesn't seem be happening anytime soon. Also can anyone recommend a dealer?

There are a few of us that help hams out.
We can be found on FB also. Also depends on your location, if your local dealer wont help, then you can contact me.

For railroad use, the 5200k3 works very well.
I'm working on changing over a Railroad to NXDN soon. Virgin in south Florida is already using nxdn now. So it is useable.





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[JSsignal16]

Thank you everyone for the information and the guidance. I unfortunately do not live very close to a Kenwood dealer therefore I will take a look at my options and reach out soon to someone for pricing. Thanks again!

 

[U2flyer]

Anyone that can recommend a dealer in the Atlanta Area? I am looking for a NX-5200 Full Keypad with Analog, DMR and a P25 key. Also if I bought a radio online from someone that is not a dealer what would be the CPS cost along with a DMR, P25 key?