Kenwood NX-1300DE2 UHF Digital Radio 15-Pack | School Radios
Managing communication across a busy school campus requires a system that is reliable, easy to use, and built to handle daily wear and tear. The Kenwood NX-1300DE2 UHF DMR Digital Two-Way Radio 15-Pack provides everything your educational facility needs to keep staff connected and students safe. Designed with a dedicated lockdown and emergency button, this comprehensive bundle delivers peace of mind alongside exceptional digital audio clarity.
Why is the Kenwood NX-1300DE2 ideal for schools?
This 15-pack bundle is specifically tailored for educational environments. It includes everything required to deploy a full communication network instantly—radios, batteries, antennas, belt clips, and chargers. Crucially, the NX-1300DE2 features a customizable emergency function and a dedicated lockdown button, allowing staff to trigger immediate campus-wide alerts during critical situations. The inclusion of Lone Worker monitoring also ensures that isolated staff members, such as maintenance or security personnel, remain protected.
Will this integrate with our existing analogue radios?
Yes, it will. The Kenwood NX-1300DE2 features mixed-mode operation, meaning it can seamlessly communicate with your legacy analogue radios while providing a smooth, cost-effective migration path to a fully digital system. You get the best of both worlds without needing to replace your entire fleet overnight.
What are the standout audio and design features?
Kenwood is renowned for its audio quality, and this model is no exception. It features an optimisable digital processor, an audio equaliser (Flat, High, Low), auto gain control, and a built-in noise suppressor to ensure voices are heard clearly even in noisy playgrounds or cafeterias. A large 7-colour LED indicator on the top panel provides instant visual alerts for selective calling, power-on, and battery levels. Plus, it uses the popular Kenwood 2-pin audio accessory connector, making it easy to add earpieces or remote speaker microphones.
How durable is the NX-1300DE2?
Built to withstand the gruelling conditions of daily use, this radio meets strict MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G military standards for durability. It also boasts an IP54 and IP55 rating, meaning it is highly resistant to dust and water ingress—perfect for outdoor duties in unpredictable weather.
What are the key technical specifications?
- Radio Frequency: UHF (Wideband 70MHz coverage)
- Technology: DMR Digital & Analogue (Mixed-mode)
- Power Output: 5W / 4W / 2.5W / 1W
- Battery Life: Up to 13.5 hours (Digital) / 11.5 hours (Analogue)
- IP Rating: IP54 / IP55 Water and Dust Resistant
- Dimensions: 54 x 123 x 33.5 mm
- Weight: 295g