Professional High-Reliability Replacement Power Infrastructure
The KNB-55 is a commercial-grade, premium replacement battery pack engineered to restore dependable operational runtime and robust duty-cycle performance to professional Kenwood handheld transceivers. Manufactured using advanced Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cell chemistry, this ruggedized power module delivers a highly stable 7.4V nominal voltage output combined with a calibrated 1,600 mAh energy capacity rating. Designed to meet the stringent demands of enterprise fleets, security logistics, public infrastructure coordination, and high-rotation commercial workflows, this power pack stands as an essential physical utility asset for service benches, fleet lockers, and B2B radiocommunication distribution channels across Europe.
As validated in the product reference file image_dcf8a3.png, the mechanical housing features an industrial-grade polymer shell with integrated slide-on rail slots and a positive-lock structural latch, ensuring a vibration-proof, flush physical connection onto the radio chassis during intensive field physical maneuvers. The internal cell matrix incorporates built-in hardware safety circuitry that guards against overcharging, over-discharging, and short-circuit failure vectors, preserving long-term cycle lifespan and ensuring predictable performance. Terminated with high-conductivity gold-plated external charging pads, this drop-in maintenance solution eliminates terminal resistance, preventing unexpected workplace downtime and maintaining complete fleet readiness.
Verified Technical Specifications Matrix
| Technical Specification Parameter | Verified Value & Fleet Alignment |
|---|---|
| Hardware Model Designation | KNB-55 |
| Primary Component Classification | Handheld Transceiver Replacement Power Pack |
| Electrochemical Cell Base | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion Secondary Cell) |
| System Nominal Voltage Output | 7.4 VDC |
| Nominal Energy Capacity | 1,600 mAh |
| Charging Contact Interface | 4 x Flush gold-plated alloy contact terminal plates |
| Chassis Insertion Architecture | Slide-on rail tracks with integrated positive mechanical retention lock |
| Certified Transceiver Compatibility Matrix | Kenwood NX Series (NEXEDGE): NX-220, NX-320 Kenwood TK Core Series: TK-2360E, TK-3360E Kenwood TK Compact Series: TK-2140, TK-2148, TK-2160, TK-2168, TK-2170, TK-3140, TK-3148, TK-3160, TK-3168, TK-3170 |
