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Does Kenwood make a (all in one) multi band radio (VHF/UHF/7/800 mhz.) portable? It would be like a Motorola APX 8000. It would have to do Phase 1 & 2 P25. If they do what's the approximate cost? Thanks!
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VHF/UHF/700/800 mhz. Kenwood portable
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mmckenna
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The EF Johnson branch of Kenwood makes the VP900, which will do what you want.
http://www.efjohnson.com/_resources/dyn/files/75483940zf7523b81/_fn/VP900.pdf
List price is $3760, but there are options you'd need to add to get the Phase 2 ($580.00 list)
Additional cost items, like MDC1200, SmartNet/SmartZone trunking, GPS, AES encryption, etc......
http://www.efjohnson.com/_resources/dyn/files/75483940zf7523b81/_fn/VP900.pdf
List price is $3760, but there are options you'd need to add to get the Phase 2 ($580.00 list)
Additional cost items, like MDC1200, SmartNet/SmartZone trunking, GPS, AES encryption, etc......
mmckenna
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I stand corrected....
The VP900 is dual band:
VHF + 700/800MHz
OR
UHF + 700/800MHz
I've asked my Kenwood rep a few times about such a product, and I think it's being considered, but I haven't seen anything yet. The VP900 was the immediate answer to the multiband question for Kenwood. Joining with EF Johnson filled in a few product holes. I'd suspect that EF Johnson was probably working on a VHF+UHF+700/800MHz, but haven't seen anything yet.
The VP900 is dual band:
VHF + 700/800MHz
OR
UHF + 700/800MHz
I've asked my Kenwood rep a few times about such a product, and I think it's being considered, but I haven't seen anything yet. The VP900 was the immediate answer to the multiband question for Kenwood. Joining with EF Johnson filled in a few product holes. I'd suspect that EF Johnson was probably working on a VHF+UHF+700/800MHz, but haven't seen anything yet.
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Thank you so much for all the information kind sir! You are always SO helpful and quick to respond. You are the unofficial king of Kenwood. Thanks!
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