Files
Since Kenwood does not provide comprehensive product information directly (and lacks an online system for end users), we're offering it here—completely free of charge. You no longer need to contact a dealer and wait for weeks to receive the files you need. Just download what you need, and you're good to go.
Brochures
User manuals
- NX-5000 Mobiles User Guide, US Market, B5A-0868-00(K) (PDF)
- NX-5000 Portables User Guide, US Market, B5A-0049-10(K) (PDF)
Advanced manuals
- NX-5000 Series Common Function Reference, ver. 2.20 (PDF)
- NX-5000 Series DMR Function Reference, ver. 2.20 (PDF)
- NX-5000 Series P25 Function Reference, ver. 2.20 (PDF)
Service manuals
- NX-5900/NX-5900B Service Manual Rev.001, B5B-7211-00 (PDF)
- NX-5800/NX-5800B Service Manual Rev.002, B5B-7161-10 (PDF)
- NX-5700/NX-5700B Service Manual Rev.002, B5B-7161-10 (PDF)
- NX-5400 Service Manual Rev.001, B5B-7155-00 (PDF)
Software
ATTENTION! KPG-D1 is paid software (approximately $155–220 USD) and requires a license issued by Kenwood. It is highly protected (unlike Motorola, Hytera, etc.), activates each PC (referred to as a "seat" by Kenwood) via the Internet, and stores your license status on servers located in Japan. There is no way to bypass this licensing mechanism. The only legitimate way to activate this software is to purchase it from a Kenwood dealer. Unfortunately, the process is often complicated—many dealers claim the software is for internal use only, ask numerous questions, restrict distribution in certain countries (including Canada), and may delay the process by several weeks or even months. However, we maintain a list of personally verified dealers who can assist you in obtaining the software and required radio licenses, regardless of your status, location, or domain extension.If any file prompts for a password, use this: JVCKNX5000
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 5.20, KPT-300LMC ver.2.01 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 5.10, KPT-300LMC ver.1.30 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 5.01, KPT-300LMC ver.1.30 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.60, KPT-300LMC ver.1.20 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.51, KPT-300LMC ver.1.19 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.50, KPT-300LMC ver.1.19 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.40, KPT-300LMC ver.1.19 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.22, KPT-300LMC ver.1.18 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.20, KPT-300LMC ver.1.18 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 4.00, KPT-300LMC ver.1.17 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 3.10, KPT-300LMC ver.1.17 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 3.00, KPT-300LMC ver.1.17 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 2.60, KPT-300LMC ver.1.16 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 2.50, KPT-300LMC ver.1.15 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPG-D1N FPU (Programming Software) ver. 2.40 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KAS-12 Battery Reader Software ver. 2.01 (ZIP)
License Management Client (LMC aka KPT-300LMC)
If any file prompts for a password, use this: JVCKNX5000
- NX-5000 KPT-300LMC License Manager ver. 2.01 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPT-300LMC License Manager ver. 2.00 (ZIP)
- NX-5000 KPT-300LMC License Manager ver. 1.14 (ZIP)
Firmware for the regular NX-5000 Series
All firmware files are identical worldwide—at least this has been confirmed for North America and Europe. Any differences are defined by the model numbers and the KPG-D1 programming software.
If any file prompts for a password, use this: JVCKNX5000
- NX-5000 ver. 5.23 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.22 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.20 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.13 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.12 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.10 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.01 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.00 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.60 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.51 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.50 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.40 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.32 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.31 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.30 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.24 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.23 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 firmware release history from 1.02 to 4.20 (XLS)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.20 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 4.00 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 3.11 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 3.10 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 3.00 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 firmware release history from 1.04 to 2.61 (XLS)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.61 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.60 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.51 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.50 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.40 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 2.40 firmware release notes (RTF)
- NX-5000 ver. 1.71 firmware release notes (PDF)
Firmware for the NX5000 S-Models only!
- NX-5000 ver. 5.23 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.22 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.13 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.12 firmware file (ZIP)
- NX-5000 ver. 5.10 firmware file (ZIP)
NEXEDGE Release Notes
- NEXEDGE Release Notes: NX-5000 Series R4.20 & KPG-D1/D1N R4.2 (PDF)
- NEXEDGE Release Notes: NX-5000 Series R4.00 & KPG-D1/D1N R4.00 (PDF)
Bulletins
Price lists
- Land Mobile Radio Price Guide from March 2020 (PDF)
- Land Mobile Radio Price Guide from Dec 2017 (PDF) (obsolete)
- Express Product List (EPL) from Oct 2017 - Official Kenwood's Price Book (PDF) (obsolete)
Other docs
- NX-5000 Mobile Radios Initial Setup Remote Configuration (PDF)
- DMR Auto Slot Select (PDF)
- NXDN vs DMR White Paper by Kenwood (PDF)
- KPT-300 License Manager Quick Start Guide (PDF)
If any file prompts for a password, use this: JVCKNX5000