Kenwood NX5000 version 2.60 release (software and firmware)

NX5000 firmware version 2.60 has been released

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We waited four months for Kenwood NX-5000 version 2.60, and it has finally arrived. Versions 2.51 and 2.52 were released in the meantime, but neither came with information about new features or bug fixes. JVC-Kenwood couldn't explain those releases even to its dealers. We assume they were minor updates that did not warrant much attention or the effort of installing them.

Back to the new release: both the software and firmware have now been updated to version 2.60. Unfortunately, this is another minor update with little that we consider truly valuable. We don't know what Kenwood has been doing over the past few months, but NX5000 development is definitely slowing down. Perhaps Kenwood has shifted its focus to the NX3000 and its upcoming LTE radio. If so, NX5000 development may remain slow.

Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
The NX-5000 series now supports Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (BLE). BLE and its related services represent a comprehensive update to the existing Bluetooth Data Option.

NXDN and DMR: Digital Encode/Decode Enhancements
An Auto Reset Timer is now available in the Digital Encode/Decode Format.

P25 and NXDN Trunking Updates
Group calls have been enhanced. The radio can now initiate a new group or individual direct call while receiving.

DMR: Transparent Data Mode
Transparent Data Mode is now available for DMR.

GPS Coordinate Display
Stored GPS coordinates can be displayed on the radio screen. Together with the manual GPS position save function, this allows users to create a list of coordinates, review them, and report them.

Field Log
Like the NX-3000 series, the NX-5000 now supports Field Log functions.

V2.60 firmware requires KPG-D1/D1N v2.60. Download both from the Files section.

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