

| Key Features | Frequency Range: 450-490 MHz | |
| 16 Channels | ||
| 4 Watt RF Output | ||
| Internal VOX Function with 10 levels | ||
| Voice Annunciation of Channel Number (5 languages) | ||
| Built-In Voice Scrambler | ||
| FleetSync plus DTMF, QT and DQT Signalling | ||
| MDC-1200 Signalling compatible, including Stun/Revive and Radio Check | ||
| Supplied complete with Antenna, Ni-MH Battery and Rapid Charger | ||
| PMR General Features | 3-colour LED (Red, Orange, Green) | Yes |
| All-In-One Package | Yes | |
| Busy Channel Lock-out | Yes | |
| Calling Alert | Yes | |
| Compact Design | Yes | |
| Companded Audio | Yes | |
| Digital ANI Built-in | Yes | |
| DTMF Function | Yes | |
| Embedded Message | Yes | |
| Emergency Call Function | Yes | |
| Enhanced Kenwood Audio | Yes | |
| FleetSync | Yes | |
| Internal VOX Ready | Yes | |
| Kenwood ESN (Electronic Serial Number) | Yes | |
| Key Lock | Yes | |
| Lone Worker Function | Yes | |
| Programmable Function Keys | 2 Programmable Function Keys | |
| PTT ID | Yes | |
| QT (CTCSS) / DQT (digital) | Yes | |
| Remote Stun | Yes | |
| Scan | Yes | |
| SelCall Function | Yes | |
| Selectable Microphone Gain | Yes | |
| Talk Around | Yes | |
| "Talk Back" Scanning Function | Yes | |
| Time-Out Timer | Yes | |
| Transceiver Password | Yes | |
| Voice Guide Channel Confirmation | Yes | |
| Voice Inversion Scrambler | Yes | |
| VOX | Yes | |
| Windows PC Programming and Tuning | Yes |
| FleetSync Signalling Features | Emergency Status | Yes |
| PTT ID Digital ANI | Yes | |
| Selective Calling | Yes |
| MDC1200 Signalling Features | Emergency Encode | Yes |
| PTT ID Encode | Yes | |
| Radio check Decode | Yes | |
| Stun/Revive Decode | Yes |
| Options | Choice of Optional Battery Packs | Yes |
| Applicable Standards | IP54 | Yes |
| IP55 | Yes | |
| Measurement - EIA Standards | Yes | |
| MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F | Yes |
| Technical Specifications | Frequency Range - M Type | 450 - 490 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 16 | |
| Channel Spacing | Wide: 25 kHz
Narrow: 12.5 kHz | |
| Antenna Impedance - 50 Ohm | Yes | |
| Battery Life | With KNB-53N: 12 hours - 5-5-90 duty cycle with battery saver on | |
| Battery Voltage | 7.5 V DC ± 20% | |
| Frequency Stability | ± 2.5 ppm (-30 °C to + 60 °C) | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 °C to + 60 °C | |
| PLL Channel Steps | 2.5 kHz/5.0 kHz/6.25 kHz/7.5 kHz | |
| Dimensions | With KNB-53N: 54 x 122 x 34 mm | |
| Weight (net) | Radio with KNB-53N: 360 g |
| Receiver Specifications | Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 70dB at 25 kHz
60dB at 12.5 kHz |
| Audio Output | 500 mW with less than 10% distortion | |
| Circuitry - Double Conversion Superheterodyne | Yes | |
| Intermodulation | 65dB at 25 kHz
60dB at 12.5 kHz | |
| Sensitivity - EIA 12 dB SINAD | 0.25 µV at 25 kHz
0.28 µV at 12.5 kHz | |
| Spurious Reponse Rejection (Analogue) | 60 dB |
| Transmitter Specifications | RF Power Output (High/Low) | 4 W / 1 W |
| FM Noise (EIA) | 45 dB at 25 kHz
40 dB at 12.5 kHz | |
| Modulation Distortion | Less than 5% | |
| Modulation Limiting | +/- 5 kHz at 25 kHz
+/- 2.5 kHz at 12.5 kHz | |
| Spurious Emission (EN) | 65dB |