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  • Get a $30 Rebate on select Kenwood business radios!

    Note: This promotion expired April 30, 2014 and is no longer available.

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    The Kenwood rebate has returned! For a limited time you can save big on select Kenwood business two way radios!

    Purchase at least 6 Kenwood TK-2400V4P or TK-3400U4P two way radios and get a $30 rebate per radio purchased. This offer is good for up to 60 radios purchased from now until April 30, 2014 for a maximum savings of up to $1800! If you need to upgrade or add to your current fleet of radios for your organization or business, buy them now and save!

    That's not all. Kenwood is also offering a $25 rebate on the TK-3230. Purchase up to 60 from Buy Two Way Radios for a total savings of up to $1500!

    Model Min Purchase Max Purchase Rebate
    TK-2400-V4P 6 60 $30
    TK-3400-U4P 6 60 $30
    TK-3230 6 60 $25

    To redeem your rebate, visit the Kenwood ProTalk Rebate Center and follow the instructions. Use program offer number: PRO-24110. This offer is fulfilled by the Kenwood directly, so the rebate will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form. The Kenwood Rebate offer expires April 30, 2014, so if you want to take advantage of it and increase your bottom line, now is the time to buy and save.

    NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before May 6, 2014. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before February 3, 2014 or after April 30, 2014, regardless of invoice date.

    Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.

  • Kenwood ProTalk LT PKT-23 Pocket Sized Two Way Radio Unboxing

    Small, lightweight business two way radios such as the Motorola CLS1110 and CLS1410 are popular for use in many industries such as restaurant, retail and hospitality. Now Kenwood has entered the arena with the new ProTalk LT PKT-23 Pocket SIzed Two Way Radio. small, loud, yet lighter than its CLS competitors, the PKT-23 is destined to become quite the contender.

    In this video, Danny Feemster from Buy Two Way Radios opens the box and gives you a first look at this new tiny transceiver from Kenwood to show you that big performance can come in small packages!

  • Save BIG with this Kenwood Rebate and Multi-Charger offer!

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    Note: This promotion expired December 31, 2013 and is no longer available.

    Kenwood is big on rebates, and now you can save big with their latest offer at Buy Two Way Radios! Purchase at least six Kenwood business two way radios and get a $25-$30 rebate per radio plus a FREE multi-unit charger on select models! Yes, that right. This not an either/or deal. You get both a rebate and a multi-charger from Kenwood for a maximum potential savings of over $3,000!

    If you're purchasing a fleet of radios for your company or organization and want the best end-of-year deal to stay within your fiscal budget, you're in luck. Purchase the radios, get a free multi-charger for them and get cash back, saving even more!

    Kenwood also has a special rebate offer on the ProTalk XLS TK-3230 (without multi-charger). Purchase at least six TK-3230 radios and you qualify for a $25 rebate per radio, giving you a potential savings of up to $1,500. Even without a multi-charger, a $25 rebate on the TK-3230 is still a great deal.

    The following Kenwood business radios qualify for the rebate promotion (up to a maximum purchase of 60 radios):

    Model Offer
    Kenwood TK-2400-V4P (VHF) $25 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-2400-V16P (VHF) $25 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-3400-U4P(UHF) $25 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-3400-U16P (UHF) $25 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-2402-V16P (VHF) $30 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-3402-U16P (UHF) $30 rebate plus multi-charger
    Kenwood TK-3230 (UHF) $25 rebate

    This offer is fulfilled by Kenwood directly, so the rebate and/or multi-unit charger will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form.
    Offer valid on up to 60 radios through December 31, 2013. Limit of one multi-unit charger per six radios for a maximum of ten multi-chargers on a purchase of 60 radios. Charging cups are included.Click here for full
    details
    . To redeem your rebate, visit Kenwood's rebate website and access the rebate registration by entering Program offer code PRO-23130.

    NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before January 8, 2014. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before September 2, 2013 or after December 31, 2013, regardless of invoice date. Offer good only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and is void where prohibited, taxed and restricted by law. Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.

  • Radio 101 - Removing the Accessory Cap from a Kenwood 400 Series Radio

    Older Kenwood ProTalk business radios used a port cover or accessory cap that attached to the radio with a single tiny screw. The ProTalk 400 Series radios introduced a snap-on cap. While snapping the cap on may be quick and convenient, removing it is another story. The accessory cap can be quite difficult to remove without damaging the radio, the cap or both. If you aren't careful, you could even hurt yourself.

    In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will show you how to quickly and safely remove and replace a Kenwood 400 Series accessory cap in seconds. This method works for Kenwood ProTalk 400 Series business two way radios, including the TK-2400V4P, TK-2400V16P, TK-3400U4P, TK-3400U16P, TK-2402V16P, and TK-3402U16P.

  • Kenwood Rebate ends soon!

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    If you are planning to purchase Kenwood business two way radios, you may want to take advantage of the current Kenwood rebate offer before it expires April 30, 2013 at Buy Two Way Radios. Take advantage of this rebate promotion now and save!

    Purchase at least 6 Kenwood TK-2400V16P or TK-3400U16P two way radios and you qualify for a $30 rebate per radio with a maximum purchase of 60 radios!

    Kenwood is also offering a $25 rebate on the TK-3230. The maximum purchase is 60 radios for a total savings of up to $1500!

    This offer is fulfilled by Kenwood directly, so the rebate will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form. To redeem your rebate, visit the Kenwood ProTalk Rebate Center and follow the instructions. The promotion expires April 30, 2013, so if you want the rebate it, buy now.

    NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before May 6, 2013. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before February 1, 2013 or after April 30, 2013, regardless of invoice date.

    Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.

  • TWRS-55 - Radios For Property Management

    We talk about using two way radios for property management. We also review the Motorola RLN4570A Break-A-Way Universal Radio Chest Pack.

    Intro :00
    Billboard 1:17


    Topic Discussion 1:34
    we discuss how apartment complexes and other property management entities use two way radios, the types of radios used, and recommend some specific models for use in this industry. Radios discussed include the Icom IC-F4011, Kenwood ProTalk TK-3230, Motorola RDU2020, Motorola CLS1110, Motorola CLS1410, and the Ritron Outpost 1 Series Callbox. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.

    Commercial Break 17:48
    buytwowayradios.com 1:00

    Product Review 18:46
    Today we review the Motorola RLN4570A Break-A-Way Universal Radio Chest Pack.

    Questions and Answers 25:30
    Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum.

    Wrap up and Close 32:24
    Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

    © 2013 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Kenwood Protalk Two Way Radios and Narrowbanding

    With the deadline for the FCC's 2013 narrowband compliance requirements having recently passed, it seems that we are getting more questions than ever about this subject! Kenwood Protalk radios seem to be of particular interest, so we thought it might be helpful to detail which models are compliant and how to bring your radios into compliance.

    TK2300/TK3300 Series Radios
    If you didn't require any special programming and you are using one of the frequencies "right out of the box" then this information applies to you. If your radio was programmed to special frequencies, then this will likely not apply.

    Kenwood made a change to the default programming on the models in this series in the summer of 2012. All radios in this series purchased after August 1, 2012 are preset to 100% narrowband frequencies. If your radio was purchased prior to August 1, then you likely have some channels that are not in narrowband mode. For these models, refer to the list below for the channels that are narrowband compliant.

    TK-2300 - Channels 5, 15, and 16 are the only channels on this model that are preset for narrowband. This means that if you have the four channel model (TK-2300V4P) then all channels are wideband.

    TK-2302 - Channels 13, 15, and 16.

    TK-3300 - Channels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15 and 16 are narrowband by default.

    TK-3302 - Channels 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

    Protalk TK-3230 XLS
    Owners of the Kenwood ProTalk TK-3230 XLS have nothing to worry about, as this radio has been 100% narrowband by default for the entire existence of the product.

    TK-2400/TK-3400 Series Radios
    If you own one of the new Kenwood 400 series radios, you don't have to worry. These models are all preset to the same frequencies as the post August 1st "300 series" models above.

    TK-2200/TK-3200 Series Radios
    This is an older series that was replaced a couple of years ago with the TK-2300/TK-3300 series models above. For these models, refer to the list below for the channels that are preset to narrowband.

    TK-2200 - N/A (no channels are narrowband)

    TK-2202 - Channels 13, 15, and 16.

    TK-3200 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (all channels are narrowband)

    TK-3202 - Channels 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

    What To Do Now
    All of this is great information but I know what you're thinking: What am I supposed to do now? The good news is that all of the models mentioned above fully support narrowband. The bad news is that it isn't a setting that Kenwood makes available through the radio itself. A radio dealer that has access to the programming software (like us!) has to change the setting.

    The best option is to send us your radios and allow us to change the bandwidth setting for you. If you bought the radios from us then you're in luck! We offer free programming for the life of the radio, so this will only cost you the amount of the shipping. (We've heard that some dealers are charging $50 per radio for programming!) If you like this option, just contact us and we will tell you how to get your radios to us.

    If you can't afford to be without your radios for a few days, another option is to just send us a single radio. All of the Kenwood models listed above support wireless cloning, so when you receive your narrowband compliant radio back from us you can simply wirelessly clone the settings to the rest of your fleet!

    If you've purchased a ProTalk radio after August 1st but also have older radios, you can simply clone your newer ProTalk radio to the older ones. No need to mail anything in for programming! Just follow our wireless cloning instructions or you can follow this handy insert that Kenwood has started shipping with newer radios.

    Yet another option is to just be sure that you only use a channel that is already narrowband compliant (listed above). This may seem like the easiest option, but there are a few drawbacks. First of all, your license may not include the frequency of the channel you are switching to. Before doing this you would certainly want to make sure that your license covers the new frequency, as switching from a wideband channel to an unlicensed one is just trading one potential problem for another. Also, leaving wideband channels on the radio would create the possibility that employees may start using these channels at some point in the future.

    Changing Your License
    Your frequency license also needs to be updated to add an "emissions designator" for 12.5 KHz narrowband. We can assist with this if you are not familiar with modifying your license through the FCC's ULS system. If you happen to be using the radios without a license, this would be a good opportunity to acquire a business radio license. A license is good for 10 years and provides you with exclusive use of your assigned frequencies.

    The new FCC narrowbanding requirements are a complicated topic that can't possibly be covered in a single article. We are here to help! As usual, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

  • Rebates on new Kenwood radios!

    Note: This promotion expired April 30, 2013 and is no longer available.

    rebate-kenwood-q1-2013.pngKenwood is offering special a rebate on select two way radios in its new ProTalk® 400 Series!

    For a limited time, when you purchase at least 6 Kenwood TK-2400V16P or TK-3400U16P two way radios, you can get a $30 rebate per radio purchased. This offer is good for up to 60 radios purchased from now until April 30, 2013. If you're shopping for new radios or are planning to add to your current fleet, now is the time to buy and save!

    In addition, Kenwood is also offering a $25 rebate on the TK-3230. You can purchase up to 60 from Buy Two Way Radios for a total savings of up to $1500!

    Model Min Purchase Max Purchase Rebate
    TK-2400-V16P 6 60 $30
    TK-3400-U16P 6 60 $30
    TK-3230 6 60 $25

    To redeem your rebate, visit the Kenwood ProTalk Rebate Center and follow the instructions. This offer is fulfilled by the Kenwood directly, so the rebate will be mailed to you after Kenwood receives your rebate form. The Kenwood Rebate offer expires April 30, 2013, so if you want to take advantage of it, now is the time to buy.

    NOTE: Rebates must be postmarked on or before May 6, 2013. The Kenwood rebate is NOT valid on radios delivered before February 1, 2013 or after April 30, 2013, regardless of invoice date.

    Read the Kenwood promotional flyer for full details.

  • Kenwood Unveils New "400 Series" Protalk Radios

    It's been a busy year so far for new product announcements. Jumping into the mix now is Kenwood, who has released six new walkie talkies to "freshen up" their ProTalk lineup!

    Kenwood refers to these new models as the 400 series (because all of the models start with 2400 or 3400). Each new radio will replace an older 300 series model. Check out the following chart for a quick summary of what's new and what's going away.

    Model Frequencies Channels Power Replaces
    TK-2400-V4P VHF 4 2 watts TK-2300-V4P
    TK-2400-V16P VHF 16 2 watts TK-2300-V16P
    TK-2402-V16P VHF 16 5 watts TK-2302-V16P
    TK-3400-U4P UHF 4 2 watts TK-3300-U4P
    TK-3400-U16P UHF 16 2 watts TK-3300-U16P
    TK-3402-U16P UHF 16 5 watts TK-3302-U16P

    As you can see, each new model matches up very well with the model that it's replacing. The number of channels, output power and frequency range are the primary ways to differentiate between Kenwood ProTalk models and, with the exception of the TK-3402 moving from 4 watts to 5, nothing is changing with these features in the new series. The default supported frequencies and channel assignments are the same as well, so a TK-2400 and TK-3400 will talk right out of the box to the TK-2300 and TK-3300, respectively. The same goes for the TK-2402 and TK-3402 talking with the TK-2302 and TK-3302. This is welcome news! When the "300 series" was released a few years ago, the 2 watt VHF models had different default frequencies than the previous series. I'm sure you can imagine the chaos that ensued.

    Kenwood TK-3300 / TK-3400 Comparison - FrontSo, what is changing? Honestly not much. I called this a "freshening up" of the product line and I think that is a good way to put it - the 300 series was released in 2009 so it was probably time for an update. However, there's a reason Kenwood is number two in 2 way radio sales (behind only Motorola) - their products work exceptionally well and there is little need for major changes. That said, let's take a closer look at what is different.

    Audio Quality and Loudness
    The biggest and most noticeable change with the new Kenwood 400 series two way radios is the 1000mW speaker. These models are clearly louder than their predecessors and because of that will be better and more comfortable to use in noisy environments. This is a clear improvement over the 500mW speaker from the 300 series and now ranks Kenwood among the loudest radios available. Of the radios that we carry, only the Motorola RDX series (with a 2000mW speaker) eclipses them.

    Increased Output Power
    Kenwood TK-3300 / TK-3400 Comparison - Right SideAs I mentioned above, the TK3402 has a full 5 watts of output power, compared to 4 watts with the TK3302. While Vertex Standard has a number of 5 watt UHF models and Icom has a few, 4 watts is still the norm. It's nice to see Kenwood make this improvement. Don't expect the extra watt to significantly improve range, but it can make a difference.

    Changes to the Look and Feel
    Kenwood has made changes to the design of the radio with the 400 series. The speaker area on the front blends better into the body of the radio - gone are the rounded contours that "lifted" the speaker openings. The microphone has moved from the middle of the radio, below the speaker, to the area above the speaker. While the dimensions are identical to the 300 series, the front of the radio slopes into the sides more gradually, giving it a slimmer feel.

    The logos and markings have changed a little. The ProTalk sticker has moved from the middle of the radio to the bottom. Most significantly, the 400 series models are clearly marked on the right side with their exact model number - "TK-3400U16P" for example. Previously you had to remove the battery to find this information.

    The accessory cover has also undergone a transformation. Previously, accessories like port covers or locking brackets had to be attached with a screw. Now they slide down and clip into place via a plastic clip. This sounds like a good idea as screws are easy to lose or misplace, but I found the clip-on cover to be difficult to remove. I had to actually wedge a screwdriver between the cover and the radio to pry it off. While that worked out just fine for me, I have to wonder how many people will break a clip or scratch their radio attempting the same trick.

    Kenwood TK-3300 / TK-3400 Comparison - Left SideThe Push-To-Talk button and the two side buttons have changed slightly. The texture of the PTT is a little different and all three buttons are much easier to press. The force required to press the push to talk button is considerably less than before.

    Compatibility with Previous Series
    Perhaps the best news is that businesses that are already using 300 series two way radios can seamlessly move to the new 400 series. The channel frequency assignment is identical, so the radios will talk right out of the box. If you have changed your radio to frequencies other than the default, the same process will let you change the new radios.

    Worried about your batteries or headsets? Don't be. There were no changes there, either. The new models use the same KNB-45L battery and KSC-35S charger as before. The earpiece/headset connector is also identical, so all audio accessories are 100% compatible.

    Price
    So what about the price? Is Kenwood using this refresh as an opportunity to raise prices? Nope. At least not for now. The prices for the new 400 series models are identical to their 300 series counterparts.

    Bottom Line
    So what does this all boil down to? Kenwood has released some new, ever slightly improved walkie talkies. If you've never used Kenwood radios before, you're going to love them! If you've been buying Kenwood radios, chances are you aren't going to be able to find your old model anymore the next time you need one. However, Kenwood did make it super easy to find your replacement radio and they maintained 100% compatibility, so you don't have to think twice about making the switch.

  • How to Wirelessly Clone Kenwood Protalk Radios

    Kenwood ProTalk radios have a very nice and unique feature built right in - wireless cloning. This allows the settings of one radio to be wirelessly cloned to all other radios within range. In the event that a setting or feature mistakenly gets changed on one of your radios, this can be a quick and easy way to get your radio back to the setup you need to communicate effectively. Many other brands offer the ability to clone from radio to radio, but it usually requires a special cloning cable or a multi-charger. Kenwood makes this extremely simple - just follow the step-by-step instructions below for the radio that you have.

    Cloning Kenwood ProTalk 200, 300, and 400 Series Radios
    The following instructions apply to all ProTalk radios in what Kenwood calls the 200, 300 and 400 series, EXCEPT the TK-3230. This includes the following models: TK-2200, TK-2202, TK-2300, TK-2302, TK-2400, TK-2402, TK-3200, TK-3202, TK-3300, TK-3302, TK-3400, and TK-3402.

    Step 1: You will first need to determine which of your radios is going to be your master unit. This will be the one radio to which all of your other radios will match up to. Your other radios will be known as your slave units. Once you have determined which radio is your master unit and which radios are your slave units, be sure to separate them to avoid confusion.

    Step 2: On your master unit, be sure the radio is OFF. Hold down the PTT button AND the Side 2 Key (bottom side button) at the same time while turning the radio ON. Keep holding the 2 buttons simultaneously until the LED turns orange and you hear the radio announce "Clone". The radio is now in Clone Mode.

    Step 3: On your slave units, be sure the radio is OFF. Hold down the PTT button AND the Side 2 Key (bottom side button) at the same time while turning the radio ON. Keep holding the 2 buttons simultaneously until the LED turns orange and you hear the radio announce "Clone". The slave radios are now in Clone Mode.

    Step 4: Press the PTT button on the master unit to begin the cloning process. While cloning, the LED on the master unit will blink in red, while the LED on the slave unit(s) will turn green. When the cloning process completes, the master LED will once again turn orange and the LED will turn off completely on the slave units.

    Step 5: The cloning is complete! Turn the master unit off and back on to resume normal usage.

    Cloning Kenwood TK-3230 Radios
    The Kenwood TK-3230 is a small, lightweight radio with a display. It supports wireless cloning, but works a little differently than the models above. To clone the TK3230, perform the following steps.

    Step 1: All of the slave units will need to be put into the "cloning" mode. To do this, first make sure that the slave units are turned OFF. Take each slave unit and press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button AND the Monitor (MON) button at the same time. While both buttons are being pressed, turn the radio ON. If done correctly, you will hear a short beep and your screen will show that you have entered clone mode. If you have more than one slave unit, repeat this process for each radio.

    Step 2: Locate your master unit and repeat the process above to place this radio into the cloning mode.

    Step 3: Once all radios are in cloning mode, press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button on the master unit ONLY. At this point, the slave units should turn green and display the letters "PROG" for programming. The master unit will display the letters "CLON" for cloning. Once complete, the master unit will display "END" and all other slave units will return to their normal setting.

    Step 4: The cloning is complete! Turn the master unit off and back on to resume normal usage.

    If you notice any of the slave units with a blinking orange LED, this means that it was not done correctly and cloning was not complete, in which case you should start the process again. Once complete, be sure to check that each slave unit communicates with your master unit, and voila! You're back in business!

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