KEN1 Safetynet Locator Module

The Kenwood NX3000 range of DMR and NEXEDGE digital radios can now be fitted with a KEN1 module, enabling seamless location data transmission to the SafetyNet Locator system.

Quick Overview

This professional-grade module attaches externally via the accessory side connector and provides connectivity to standard Kenwood accessories using the dual jack plug range of products. It provides a robust, secure, and interference-resistant alternative to conventional Bluetooth-based location solutions.

Key Features:

Fits directly onto the accessory connector – no modification required
Sealed to IP54
Secure and seamless transmission of location data from fixed beacons
Supports both tracking and polled modes
External mounting for improved reception and performance
Dual-jack design enables lower-cost peripheral compatibility
Programmable for future feature upgrades
Built on proven technology

Indoor & Outdoor Positioning

The KEN1 module is compatible with Kenwood DMR and NEXEDGE radios equipped with GPS (MD) options, enabling comprehensive indoor and outdoor tracking. It receives signals from fixed-location beacons and relays this data over the radio network to SafetyNet Locator for real-time personnel monitoring.

Originally developed for Liverpool Museums, the KEN1 offers a more reliable and professional alternative to mass-market Bluetooth beacons, which are vulnerable to interference and jamming in crowded RF environments.

Specifications

Modes of operation:

Tracking:
Module updates on receipt of a new beacon signal

Polled:
Module updates only when requested by SafetyNet

Programming:
PMR Programming Pod and Test unit

Weight: 15g

Dimensions:
50(l) x 20(w) x 22(h) mm (to top of locking mechanism)

Construction:
ABS plastic housing
IP54 sealed with positioning tab
Screw-locking mechanism

Receiver type:
IEEE802.15.4

Receiver frequency:
2.4–2.5 GHz

Current consumption:
20mA receive, 2.6uA standby

Compliance:
ETSI EN 300 328 v1.7.11
CFR 47 FCC Part 15

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