Epcom Newshttp://www.epcom.net/index_en.phpEpcom Newsen-us© 2007 EPCOM EL PASO.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTNew radio: TK-3230 Kenwood ProTalk XLShttp://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=31Stronger, smaller and longer talk time...these are the attributes of Kenwood’s new TK-3230 XLS ProTalk miniature portable radio. The TK-3230 is a UHF 2 channel on-site radio that is perfect for communications in and around an industrial job site. Its new housing design is EXTRA durable, weighs only 5.5 ounces and offers an incredible up to 18 hours of talk time. The TK-3230 XLS offers progressive features such as wireless cloning, FleetSync PTT ID display (Selcall, Group, All Call) and multiple signaling formats. This new model, like all Kenwood radios, is designed with our renowned audio and is tough enough to qualify for rigid Military Standard qualifications.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: * 1.5 Watts UHF * Compact Design (5.5oz) * Li-Ion Battery offering 14 hrs of Operation (Save off) or 18 hrs of Operation (Save on) * Fast 2.5 Hour Charger * 2 Channel UHF Model * 56 Programmable Pre-stored Frequencies * 39 QT/83 DQT Encode/Decode * FleetSync PTT ID Digital ANI and SelCall * Wireless Cloning * Audio Companding * Scan * Voice Scrambler * Internal VOX * Super Lock * Select from 10 Call Alert Tones * Time Out Timer * MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F * 2 Year Warranty
GENERAL INFORMATION The New TK-3230 with Li-Ion Battery Portable Radio: The TK-3230 radio is a compact 1.5 Watt portable radio designed for industrial job site communications. It offers 2 channels in UHF frequency bands. The TK-3230 has 56 pre- programmed frequencies which can be selected on the radio. The 56 UHF pre-programmed frequencies are the same as those offered on the UHF ProTalk TK-3200P series. TK-3230 ProTalk Portable Package Includes: * Portable Radio * KNB-46L Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery * KSC-37 2.5-Hour Fast Charger * Fixed Antenna * KBH-14 Spring Action Belt Clip & Screw Set * Fixed Speaker/Mic Jack Cover * Users Manual * 2 Year Warranty Compatibility: The new TK-3230 portable uses the same 2-pin connector for audio accessories as the 160/170/200/02/60/70/72 Series and the ProTalk® Series. The new KSC-37 2.5-Hour Fast Charger is a single chemistry charger and is only compatible with the KNB-46L battery. The KSC-37 charging cup has been designed to fit with the new KMB-27 Multi-Charger. FleetSync PTT Caller ID: Kenwood’s FleetSync PTT Caller ID allows you to program from either the radio or by using an FPU to program up to 32 ID’s or Groups. Feature Definition: “Wireless Cloning”: The TK-3230 design advancement allows the cloning of multiple portables by a single portable with a simple “push of a button”...with no cables or wires attached! Any single TK-3230 portable can become a “master” unit by enabling its cloning mode using the radio controls in a prescribed sequence. Once activated, the “master” radio will clone its contents into all receptive “slave” units within an immediate area (office or room sized). Cloning contents include frequencies, signaling, and radio functionality other than FleetSync functions. Mil-Spec Standards: This tough compact TK-3230 qualifies for 8 categories of the Mil-Spec standards MIL810C/D/E/ F. Programming Software: KPG-108D Program Software can be used to program the TK-3230 from the bank of 56 pre- programmed frequencies. Frequencies and code are pre-programmed and cannot be changed to a customized frequency or code. Please, contact us for pricing.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTTK-7160H and TK-8160H come with a modem to integrate a GPS for the users requiring vehicle localization.http://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=33Now the TK-7160H and TK-8160H come with a modem to integrate a GPS for the users requiring vehicle localization. The radio also is capable of sending and receiving alphanumeric text using FleetSync, a very fast signaling. And even using the voice encryption included in this radio, the voice is crystal clear. The mobile can sends the location of the vehicle, and receive a codes that can be use for multiple applications, for example to turn on and turn off the engine if the vehicle leaves its area of service or based in an schedule. Taxi drivers, courier companies, police, farmers, miners, etc, can operate with more confidence knowing they have a secret emergency button connected to the radio to send a alert with the identification of the PTT and their exact location. The TK-7160H and TK-8160H are very efficient sending and receiving text messages, an important complement to the voice communication. These powerful radios deliver 50 Watts and cover all the VHF and UHF spectrum from 136 to 174 MHz in VHF and from 450 to 490 MHz with 45 Watts in UHF. The TK-7160H and TK-8160H have 128 channels that can be customizable with "alias" per channel on the alphanumeric LCD display. Another interesting feature of these radios is its programmable timer to turn off the radio, highly useful for users that need the radio to turn off after several seconds or minutes after leaving the vehicle. It also contains the traditional programmable timer interrupt broadcast. The radio displays the name of the caller, as well as when it is installed as a base. The selective call can activate relays to operate the horn or other devices, or even stop the engine of the vehicle. These radios are so clever that can be programmed to send the data in a different channel to keep the voice channel clear. It also to connect other devices such as taximeters, printers, meters, bar code readers, and so on. Designed for many years of life service in harsh environments, including dust, shock, temperature, vibration, etc. This radio is manufactured under the highest quality standards and has a 5 years warranty. This radios are available at EPCOM / SYSCOM for distribution in the Latin America. Call us! For more information on this radio: TK-7160 / TK-8160 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTNarrowbanding is in the airhttp://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=32Remember the political proverb, “Say anything about me, but make sure you spell my name correctly”? The point is that any publicity is good, even if it''s bad. That''s been the case for 6.25 kHz narrowbanding ever since the FCC issued its Third Report and Order back in March. The order created a narrowband buzz like never before among users, manufacturers, industry associations and frequency coordinators. My past four months have been a whirlwind of travel to industry associations, regulatory offices, dealer meetings, trade shows and large end-users to discuss narrowbanding. I hear similar questions everywhere I go: How does the order affect me? When do I have to move to 6.25 kHz? What about my current migration to 12.5 kHz? Will it be interoperable? What technology is available? How does it work? What are my options? What should I do now? How can I test it? Let''s focus on the specific language in the order. Some key excerpts are: “We decline to establish a fixed date … to transition to 6.25 kHz technology.” “We strongly urge licensees to consider the feasibility of migrating directly … to 6.25 kHz technology.” (Emphasis added.) “Such a course could be more efficient and economical than first migrating to 12.5 kHz.” The FCC, while urging migration to 6.25 kHz, is letting licensees determine their own migration strategies and timetables. The commission will wait and watch to see what we do before establishing specific rules and deadlines. Some licensees may find a direct migration to 6.25 kHz technology is not “feasible” and will continue their current migration to 12.5 kHz (analog or digital) by 2013. Others may find a direct migration to 6.25 kHz digital technology “more efficient and economical,” as the commission suggests. Then again, some may choose a mixed operation of 12.5 kHz analog (trunked or conventional) and 6.25 kHz digital technology. This would involve both analog and digital channels programmed in a single radio. The Land Mobile Communications Council has worked hard during the past year to develop “best practices” for coordination of 6.25 kHz frequencies. The LMCC should have submitted its procedures to the FCC by the time you read this. I expect those procedures to include directions on how to split both exclusive and shared channels into 6.25 kHz segments, as well as how to “drop in” a new 6.25 kHz channel without interfering with an incumbent licensee. The LMCC''s diligence will enable users to enjoy the benefits of the new technology while preventing any new interference. The FCC wisely established a hard date for radio manufacturers to develop 6.25 kHz capability in all new radios by 2011. This competition should create a wide choice of new products for radio users. The 6.25 kHz technology standard essentially will define itself through the actual choices of consumers in the market place. The commission indicates it will wait for that process to unfold before establishing further rules. Now it''s up to us manufacturers to get together to make a compelling business case for licensees to migrate to 6.25 kHz technology sooner rather than later, thereby reaping the benefits of this new technology. This course of action will influence the progress of narrowband migration far more than forcing it with regulation, and it ultimately will accomplish the FCC''s noble objective of creating more usable spectrum. By Chris Lougee Chris Lougee is vice president at Icom America and leads its land mobile radio division. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTAnnouncement: Kenwood’s Singaporean Factory Receives Innovation Award at MAXA 2007 http://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=35Kenwood Electronics Technologies Singapore (“KETS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary and the Singaporean factory of Kenwood Corporation (president: Kazuo Shiohata; head office: Hachioji City, Tokyo) was a finalist for the second consecutive year at MAXA 2007, and received the Innovation Award. Manufacturing Excellence Award (MAXA) is organised by the Singapore Economic Development Board (“EDB”), together with partners McKinsey & Company and the Singapore-MIT Alliance, which comprises the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore, to recognise outstanding Singapore-based manufacturers. MAXA is an Award that was first launched in 2006 with the aim of celebrating the exceptional manufacturing operations that are located in Singapore. It evaluates Singapore-based manufacturing enterprises using the criteria of “innovativeness in manufacturing operations,” “excellence in operating systems,” and “sustainability of innovativeness and excellence.” As in the past, a number of domestic and foreign manufacturing enterprises based in Singapore entered the Awards. Following the rigorous examinations which included on-site factory inspections, KETS was nominated as one of the six finalists. Then, after the judges’ final consideration, KETS was honored with the Innovation Award in recognition of its “many years of high-quality and innovative development of radio equipment.” A grand award presentation ceremony, attended by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was held on November 12. For KETS, this award represents one step up following on the heels of last year, in which it was nominated as a Finalist for MAXA 2006. We believe that this year’s award came in recognition of the fact that KETS kept pursuing manufacturing innovations and achieved further quality improvements subsequent to its nomination as a finalist last year, and worked actively on research and development by drawing upon resources that were available within Singapore. This award is proof that Kenwood has attained high levels worthy of international recognition in all aspects of its business, including qualitative reliability as a manufacturer, development capabilities and initiatives in dealing with environmental issues. Kenwood, encouraged by this award, will remain committed to making persistent efforts to further refine its reliability, innovativeness and sustainability as a global enterprise expanding its business operations to many countries worldwide. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTTo whom is the Kenwood series 180 for? http://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=40 The 180 Series of KENWOOD two-way radios is the most advanced in terms of features. Its price is below what someone could possibly imagine, and it includes almost all the hardware ready to go. All the functions of the Series 180 are entirely digital, with the exception of the voice (audio), which travels in analog form, but it can be encrypted in a digital form with a plug-in board. Designed to work for many years in the most hostile environments, the series 180 come with a five-year warranty. Manufactured with the best materials and highest quality parts. These radios can operate in conventional systems and / or in sophisticated trunking systems, and even migrate to newer digital systems. The series 180 can send and receive alphanumeric messages, prerecorded or long written messages generated from a computer. This feature is very useful as it maximizes the coordination and synchronization of all personnel of a group. The internal modem facilitates the communication of the GPS. Just connect a GPS antenna (very low cost) and it is ready. The programming software includes the configuration to transmit data, making possible to even separate voice and data into different channels, allowing a more efficient operation. Additional security features: password protection for programming and reading, remote radio kill and emergency call. The radio has a timer to automatically turn off the unit after a default time, useful for applications of GPS location and security. It comes with a voice guide (English and Spanish) and a voice recording (optional features), over 500 channels, ready to program with different aliases on the screen. The Series 180 is undoubtedly the radio that meets the most demanding users. Mobile versions: TK-7180 VHF and TK8180 UHF, with more than 45 Watts of power Portable versions: TK-2180 VHF and TK3180 UHF The Series 180 is ideal for Public Safety, transportation systems, courier companies, industry, commerce, taxis, etc. This series allow special applications connecting digital devices such as printers, code bar readers, card readers, and almost any kind of RTU. The mobile can be controlled from the base station and actuate switches to operates any device on the vehicle. Making possible stop the engine, control the lights, the horn or even the doors. Radio Functions: In conventional or in trunking these radios provide Alphanumeric identification of the radio unity, Selective Call (Privacy in the same fleet),Group Call (Dispatch to a particular group), Supervisor Call,Emergency Call,Sending and receiving text messages prerecorded pressing only one key (16 alphanumeric characters), receiving messages sent from a PC (48 alphanumeric characters), GPS Localization (mobile and portable radios ), easily encryptable in any protocol - analog or digital. The messages texts help the dispatch on a selective group or individual without using the radio channel and eliminate the need of repeating the same instruction. Even more, automatically acknowledge the message to the radio operator. The operator can check the stored message in the radio memory providing full privacy to the fleet, because the messages are sent in a digital form and cannot be decoded by other radio. Communication via the Internet: With the new Adapter IP NXU-2A of RAYTHEON / JPS it is possible to transfer all the KENWOOD FleetSync from one radio to another radio using the Internet. Additionally, it is also possible to pass encrypted digital audio using the Transcrypt VOSEC cards. This requires a NXU-2A at each site, as well as Internet connections in both places, and only one static IP on the two linked sites. To see more of this radio: TK-7180 / TK-8180 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MSTKenwood NEXEDGE: product line of multimode conventional and trunked mobiles, portables and repeaters.http://www.epcom.net/seethisnew.php?newid=41Kenwood USA unveiled the NEXEDGE product line of multimode conventional and trunked mobiles, portables and repeaters. An important feature of NEXEDGE devices is their ability to operate in both analog mode (25 kHz- and 12 kHz-wide channels) and in digital mode (12.5 kHz- and 6.25 kHz-wide channels). The FCC has stipulated that public safety systems transition to 12.5 kHz-wide channels by January 2013 and has mandated that equipment vendors develop equipment capable of operating on 6.25 kHz-wide channels by January 2011. The operational migration paths offered by the NEXEDGE suite are varied and permit operators to transition their fleets at their own pace. For instance, users easily can transition from conventional to trunked operation via a software upgrade. The analog mode includes a built-in inversion scrambler to thwart casual eavesdropping and a port for low- to high-level aftermarket encryption modules. The digital mode includes a built-in scrambler with a 15-bit key that yields 32,767 key combinations. The portables weigh 14.29 ounces (with battery) and meet military specs C, D, E, F and IP 54/55 for various environments including vibration, dust, water and temperature extremes. The mobile radios are based on the company’s 180 series platform, part of its mid-priced radio offering targeted to enterprise and public safety users. The NEXEDGE product line includes the NX-300/300 portables, the NX-700/800 mobiles and the NXR-700/800 base units. Features include digital trunking for faster and more efficient calling capabilities, enhanced capacity and higher levels of security. NEXEDGE equipment is compatible with FM conventional and LTR trunking for existing analog fleets and NXDN digital for new advanced fleets. NEXEDGE trunked systems are easily converted to multi-site IP networks. Additional features include enhanced digital voice, extended range, emergency call and paging call. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:08:31 MST