Actual Size
W: 1.8”
H: 3.3”
D: 0.8”
*Excluding antenna.
IP54 Water Resistant
Easy Communication Built Business Tough
Light Weight and Simple Operation
Fitting in the palm of your hand, the
PKT-23 is easy to take anywhere your
staff needs to go. At only 3.9oz, it can fit
comfortably in an apron pocket or
attached with the included belt clip. The
front panel button layout makes the
PKT-23 easy to operate.
1.5W Transmit Power With Up to
15 Hours of Operation
The PKT-23 offers 1.5 watts of power, providing a coverage
area up to 5 miles for direct radio-to-radio communication
on the same frequency. The built-in 1,430mAh lithium-ion
battery provides up to 15 hours of use.
4 Channels With Voice Guide
The PKT-23 provides up to 4 channels,
allowing you to assign channels to specific
team members. The Voice Guide alerts you
when you change channels.
Call Notification (Bell Tone Alert)
You are alerted to an incoming call by the flashing ED light
and a bell tone.
Applicable MIL-STD & IP
Multi-colored LED
Blinking ED lights in 3 colors indicate
the PKT-23's transmission status and
low battery status.
Built-in 3.5D Jack
Connect the KHS-33 or KHS-34 headphone
for better use in noisy environments or for
private conversations.
Built-in VO
Built-in VOX allows hand free operation which automatically
starts transmission in response to your voice when using an
external microphone.
Equipped with Micro USB
Terminal
The standard micro USB port means a
smart phone charger can also be used to
charge the PKT-23.
Kenwood Superior Sound
Kenwood's superior sound quality means your audio output
will always be clear and easy to hear.
Standard MIL 810C MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F MIL 810G
Methods Methods Methods Methods Methods
Low Pressure 500.1 I 500.2 I, II 500.3 I, II 500.4 I, II 500.5 I, II
Hi h Temperature 501.1 I, II 501.2 I, II 501.3 I, II 501.4 I, II 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.1 I 502.2 I, II 502.3 I, II 502.4 I, II 502.5 I, II
Temperature Shock 503.1 I 503.2 I 503.3 I 503.4 I, II 503.5 I
Solar Radiation 505.1 I 505.2 I 505.3 I 505.4 I 505.5 I
Rain 506.1 I, II 506.2 I, II 506.3 I, II 506.4 I, III 506.5 I, III
Humidity 507.1 I, II 507.2 II, III 507.3 II, III 507.4 507.5 II
Salt Fo 509.1 I 509.2 I 509.3 I 509.4 509.5
Dust 510.1 I 510.2 I 510.3 I 510.4 I, III 510.5 I
Vibration 514.2 VIII, X 514.3 I 514.4 I 514.5 I 514.6 I
Shock 516.2 I, II, V 516.3 I, IV 516.4 I, IV 516.5 I, IV 516.6 I, IV
International Protection Standard
Dust & Water Protection IP54
*Headphones and earphones are not supplied with the unit.
Talk Ran e
Open area without obstructions Up to 5 miles (8Km)
Residential areas (near building) Up to 1.5 miles (2.4Km)
In steel and/or concrete reinforced building Up to 225,000 sq.ft (20,900 sq.m)
In high-rise buildings Up to 17 floors
Battery Life
Battery life (5-5-90 duty cycle) Saver on: 15 hours
Saver off: 11 hours
Battery charging time 3 hours
Portable UHF Business Two-Way Radio
PKT-23
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