Top Rated Features of the Kenwood NX 203-303 Radios

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Top Rated Features of the Kenwood NX 203-303 Radios

With any quality, underground communication can take place on a sophisticated radio device. With Becker Varis, you can be assured that the digital communication devices that we recommend are of the top quality industry standard. For both short and long data messages as well as over-the-air alias and programming, the Kenwood NX 203-303 radios offer the best in communications for underground mining environments and the integration with any of the leaky feeder systems used and installed by our company. If you’ve been seeking reliable communications in hazardous underground environments, we have the tools to keep your business operating with efficiency.

Some of the main features that separate the Kenwood style of radio from other options on the market include:

Flash Firmware Upgrading

Radios from Kenwood receive regular flash updates ensuring that they have the best in encryption technology as well as the best new tools for keeping your business operating with robust communications. Other radios may require ongoing patching and support from an IT perspective but these offer integrated solutions for upgrades and improvements for expansion in your communication system.

The multifunction display as well as the bright LCD screen ensure that the device can be read in a wide range of lighting conditions and managed by operators performing a variety of functions throughout the mining site. Whether there’s a need to transfer channels or an operator must react quickly in an emergency, the easy controls and multifunction display make the process simple.

Call functions include the option for call alerts, busy signals, and conventional load access numbers for emergency call features. You can complete everything from calling cues to various hold lines and data transfers through shortwave messages on the device. Call queuing with priority to if not available on every underground radio but it comes standard on both these models. Individual or group selection calls make it easy to set up ongoing groups or working levels of management amongst staff members. 

The robust construction of these devices is also difficult to match any underground communication device. With complete IP54 water and dust intrusion support, these are items that can provide extremely strong construction in hazardous environments and a level of protection against environmental threats. 

Levels of connection are also made easy through enhanced signal solutions and automatic site roaming. Whether you’re attempting to manage communications in a multisite mine or you need support for masked over-the-air alias from close partner mines, the system can be calibrated for ease of use. 

Auto roaming registration and group registration across multi-system communications tools ensure that you do not experience downtime and that you are ready for all communications tasks. With 12.5 and 25 Khz channels, you will be ready to succeed with strong voice communications and ultra-wide area group calling.

If you are interested in learning more about the Kenwood NX 203-303 radios and would like to integrate these systems for your mining site, contact us today at Becker Wholesale Mine Supply. We can help you learn more about these solutions and show you how to integrate Kenwood radios into your underground communications.