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Kenwood KVC-23

Rapid Rate DC Vehicular Car Charger
Charges with Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer and NiMH battery packs. Works with KENWOOD portables radios (See a list of compatible models)
Replacement for KVC-20L. Not compatible with KNB-L11M battery
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Item SKU Number:  101286
Manufacturer Part Number:  KVC23, KVC 23, KVC-23
Universal Product Code / GTIN:  019048203687
Made in:  Taiwan 
FCA point / Shipped from:  USA 
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KENWOOD KVC-23 Charger

Kenwood KVC-23 rapid rate vehicular battery charger.

The KVC-23 has a rugged, heavy-duty design ideal for the demanding public safety and industrial sectors which require the charging of portables in the field during long shifts, in remote locations and during times of mass power outages. The KVC-23 Vehicle Charger includes a steel bracket, microphone bracket, DC power cable assembly and mounting screw kit.

Charges with Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer and NiMH battery packs. Pin compatible with previous similar Kenwood mobile charges.

Two versions of the charger are available:

KVC-23 Charger not compatible with new KNB-L11M battery, 12VDC input
KVC-23A Charger includes option to accept new KNB-L11M battery, 12-24VDC input

Features:

- Three dedicated LED Status Indicator (Red : Charging, Green : Full, Repeater ON : Yellow)
- Operates in 12V (KVC-23) or 12/24V (KVC-23A) vehicle power systems
- Overcharge protection prevents against reduced battery pack life caused by excessive charging
- Easy to use design allows charging to start by simply sliding the radio or battery into the charger slot
- Easily customized to support a variety of Kenwood radio types, batteries and customer options
- Easily accessible Repeater ON/OFF control button

Specification:

Input: KVC-23:
13.5V DC ± 20%, 1.8A Max, Negative ground

KVC-23A:
10 to 32V DC, 1.8A Max, Negative ground
Charge Time: 2.5 to 5 hours maximum (varies depending on battery capacity)
Charge Method: Constant Current - Constant Voltage with end-of-charge current termination, temperature controlled
Dimensions (W x H x L): 3.35 x 3.25 x 3.15 inch
85 x 82.5 x 80 mm
Weight: 8.8 oz
250 grams

Compatible with KENWOOD radios:

NX-200
NX-200G
NX-210
NX-210G
NX-220
NX-300
NX-300G
NX-320
NX-410
NX-411
NX-420
NX-3200
NX-3220
NX-3300
NX-3320
NX-5200
NX-5300
NX-5400
TK-2170
TK-2180
TK-2360
TK-3170
TK-3173
TK-3180
TK-3360
TK-5210
TK-5220
TK-5310
TK-5320
TK-5410

Compatible with EF JOHNSON (EFJ) two-way radios:

Viking VP5000
VP5230
VP5330
VP5430
Viking VP6000
VP6230
VP6330
VP6430


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