This versatile handheld radio supports both NXDN and DMR digital protocols as well as mixed digital & FM
analog operation, enabling it to serve with distinction in a wide range of enterprise- and operation-critical
applications. Compact yet designed with durability in mind, it’s packed with convenient features like
Bluetooth® for hands-free operation and built-in GPS. Additionally, for expansion capability a software
license certification system facilitates extensive customization.
GENERAL FEATURES
• 2-pin audio connector
with 6 contacts to
connect with a variety of
options, and single mic
Active Noise Reduction
(ANR) capability
• Audio Output Power: 1 Watt
• Intrinsically Safe Option
• Paging Call
• Emergency Call
• Status/Text Message
• Remote Stun/Kill/Check
DIGITAL - NXDN MODE
• NXDN Type-C & Gen2 Trunked
• NXDN Conventional
• 6.25 & 12.5 kHz Channels
• All Group Call
• Over-the-Air Alias (OAA)
• Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP)
DIGITAL - DMR MODE
• S-Trunking
• DMR Tier III Trunking
• DMR Tier II Conventional
• DMR Auto Slot Select
• Site Roaming
• 12.5 kHz Two-slot TDMA channels
• Call Interruption
• Dual-slot Direct Mode
• Enhanced Encryption
• Energy Efficient
ANALOG - FM MODE
• Conventional & LTR Trunking
• FleetSync/II: PTT ID ANI / Caller
ID Display, Selective Group Call,
Emergency Status / Text
Messages
• MDC-1200: PTT ID ANI / Caller ID
Display, Selective Call,
Emergency, Radio Check / Inhibit
• QT / DQT, DTMF, 5-tone
• Built-in Voice Inversion Scrambler
GENERAL
Frequency Range
Max. Channels Per Radio
- Up to 1000 CH with option
Number of Channels
- 260 (64 for no LCD models)
Number of Zones
- 128 (4 for no LCD models)
Channel Spacing
- Analog 12.5/15/25*/30* kHz 12.5/25* kHz
- Digital 6.25kHz/12.5 kHz 6.25kHz/12.5kHz
Power Supply
Battery Life
- (FDMA/TDMA) 5-5-90
- KNB-55L (1,480 mAh) Approx. 8 hours Approx. 9.5 hours
- KNB-56N (1,400 mAh Approx. 8 hours Approx. 9 hours
- KNB-57L (2,000 mAh) Approx. 11 hours Approx. 13.5 hours
Operating Temperature
- -22ºF to +140ºF (-30ºC to +60ºC)
Frequency Stability
Dimensions (W x H x D) Projections Not Included
- Radio Full Keypad Model 2.20 x 4.71 x 1.43 in (56 x 119.6 x 36.4 mm)
- KNB-55L (1,480 mAh) 2.20 x 4.71 x 1.43 in (56 x 119.6 x 36.4 mm)
- KNB-56N (1,400 mAh) 2.20 x 4.71 x 1.68 in (56 x 119.6 x 42.7 mm)
- KNB-57L (2,000 mAh) 2.20 x 4.71 x 1.53 in (56 x 119.6 x 39 mm)
Weight Radio Full Keypad Model 7.8 oz (220 g)
- KNB-55L (1,480 mAh) 11.1 oz (315 g)
- KNB-56N (1,400 mAh) 14.5 oz (410 g)
- KNB-57L (2,000 mAh) 12.0 oz (340 g)
FCC ID
IC Certification