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VX
-
900
SERIES
VHF/UHF Portable Radios
512 CHANNEL CAPACITY
(Managed in up to 20 Memory Groups)
WIDE-BAND COVERAGE
5 WATTS POWER OUTPUT
(Selectable to 2.5, 1.0, 0.25, W)
LONG BATTERY LIFE:
14 (w/FNB-V68LI) or 18 (w/FNB-V69LI)
HOURS (VX-900U w/saver)
SIXTEEN POSITION ROTARY
CHANNEL SELECTOR
12.5 / 25 kHz BANDWIDTH
PROGRAMMABLE PER CHANNEL
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
DIE-CAST CHASSIS
NON-WIRE MAIN BOARD
CONSTRUCTION
SINGLE / DUAL PRIORITY SCAN MODES
NOISE CANCELING MICROPHONE
WATER SHIELD MICROPHONE
CONNECTION
MIL-SPEC SPEAKER MIC AVAILABLE
LOUD 700 mW AUDIO OUTPUT
8 CHARACTER ALPHANUMERIC,
INVERTIBLE LCD DISPLAY
8 PROGRAMMABLE SOFT KEYS AND
3-POSITION TOGGLE SWITCH
DTMF SIGNALING & DIALING FEATURES
USER SELECTABLE TONES / CODES
CTCSS / DCS ENCODE + DECODE
EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
ENCRYPTION
EMBEDDED MESSAGE
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSION
AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL ALKALINE BATTERY CASE
RADIO TO RADIO CLONE FEATURE
TALK AROUND
BCLO, BTLO, AND TOT FUNCTIONS
PROGRAMMABLE MINIMUM VOLUME
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VX
-
900
SERIES
Engineered to make its advanced features easy to use, and providing the ruggedness demanded by public
safety users, the VX-900 utilizes a large-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, which typically provides 14 hours of
operating time(VX-900U w/FNB-V69LI). With improved scan speeds, Emergency Alert, and Invertible
8-Character LCD Display, User Selectable Tones / Codes, 512 Channel Capacity, and a host of easilyprogrammable customization features, the VX-900 is ideal for a wide variety of public safety and
commercial applications.
The VX-900 gives you the reliability and dependability you require, built to meet the punishing test
procedures of MIL-STD 810 C, D, & E, as well as the highest-level Intrinsically Safe rating. With a Weather
Sealed mic connector, built-in Noise Canceling Microphone, and a loud 700 mW audio output stage, this
very capable and rugged package is ready to serve your communications needs.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
MIL-SPEC CONSTRUCTION
Built to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S. MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
standards, the VX-900 is designed to survive under difficult operating
conditions of shock, vibration, and driving rain.
Weatherproof Construction
DIE-CAST CHASSIS AND WEATHERPROOF CASE DESIGN
The VX-900s ruggedness
begins with its one-piece
die-cast aluminum chassis,
which provides
and durability
weight.
portables
piece high-impact case,
WATER SHIELD MICROPHONE CONNECTION
The multi-pin accessory connector on the side of
the VX-900, sealed for protection against
weather, provides a convenient connection point
for the MH-50A7A Speaker/Microphone or other
accessories. Its gold-plated contacts ensure
many years of reliable service.
NON-WIRE MAIN BOARD CONSTRUCTION
Advanced non-wire construction improves
reliability over the life of the radio. Non-wire
construction eliminates the durability concern
of pinched wires and broken wire connection
at solder points. The construction is neat
and well protected against the rigors of
daily, heavy use.
high strength
along with light
Surrounding the
circuitry is a one-
Rugged Die-cast Chassis with Robust O-ring
Durable One-Piece Case Design
Reliable Non-wire Assembly
HIGH PERFORMANCE
LOUD 700 mW AUDIO OUTPUT
Ideal for reception in noisy environments, the VX-900s high—powered
audio is coupled to a large internal speaker, assuring solid copy
throughout difficult crowd control, fire, or sporting-event operations.
NOISE CANCELING MICROPHONE
Providing a significant reduction in transmitted background noise, the
built-in Noise Canceling Microphone helps push your critical messages
through, even in very noisy environments.
MIL-SPEC SPEAKER/MIC AVAILABLE
Built to survive under difficult field conditions, the optional MH-50A7A
Speaker/Mic includes a Noise Canceling microphone design.
12.5/25 kHz BANDWIDTH PROGRAMMABLE PER CHANNEL
The VX-900 may be programmed with Wide or Narrow operating
bandwidths, channel by channel, to conform to your local channel
environment. Ideal for multi-jurisdiction operations.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES PROVIDE EXTENDED OPERATING TIMES
The 1800 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack typically provides 11 hours of
operation, while the long life 2400 mAh Battery Pack yields up to 14
hours on the UHF Version.
OPTIONAL ALKALINE BATTERY CASE
For situations where recharging of battery packs is not available, the
optional FBA-27 Alkaline Battery Pack allows the use of six AA
Alkaline batteries to power the VX-900.
VERSATILITY
512 CHANNEL CAPACITY(Managed in up to 20 Memory Groups)
Huge 512-channel capacity may be partitioned into as many as 20
Memory Groups, with no limit on the number of channels in each
Group. A single radio may therefore be programmed with
for a number of different jurisdictions or organizations.
WIDE-BAND COVERAGE
Coverage beyond typical limits allows programming in guard band
channel allocations, and ensures compatibility for programming in a
wide variety of locations.
SINGLE/DUAL PRIORITY SCAN MODES
Monitor one or two important channels on a Priority basis. Flexible
Revert and Talk-Back functions ensure compatibility with existing user
operating knowledge, thus minimizing training time in new installations.
HIGH-SPEED SCAN
The lightning-fast scanning capability allows rapid coverage of the VX900s huge memory bank. Nuisance channels may temporarily be
deleted, and single-group and multiple-group scanning are available.
PROGRAMMABLE SOFT KEYS (4- and 8-Key
Models Available) AND
SWITCH
Customization of feature access is easily accomplished
at the
time of programming. Complete flexibility in
assignment of features
DTMF SIGNALING & DIALING FEATURES
The 16-Key versions of the VX-900 provide both manual and Speed
Dial DTMF calling. All versions provide programmable PTT ANI for
business or fleet applications.
CTCSS/DCS ENCODE + DECODE
High-performance Encoder/Decoder circuits for both CTCSS and Digital
Code Squelch are provided, for access to tone/code controlled systems.
USER-SELECTABLE TONES/CODES
Field programming of the CTCSS tones or DCS codes is available,
allowing access to multiple systems.
3-POSITION TOGGLE
ensures compatibility with
channel sets
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EASY USER INTERFACE
8-CHARACTER ALPHANUMERIC, INVERTIBLE LCD DISPLAY
Providing indication of either the channel number or an Alphanumeric
Channel Label of up to 8 characters, the LCD display may be inverted when
the radio is worn on the body. Convenient operation function icons provide
instant recognition of radio status. And the display is canted forward 15…
from horizontal to ensure
easy visibility over a wide
SIXTEEN-POSITION ROTARY CHANNEL SELECTOR
The top panels rugged rotary switch may be used for channel selection,
or for selection of the desired Memory Group.
KEY LOCK
A soft key may be assigned as a Key Lock control, to prevent inadvertent
frequency change or unwanted activation/de-activation of functions. This
is especially valuable in surveillance operations, where the radio may be
concealed and subject to accidental pressure on its keys.
ERGONOMIC CONSTRUCTION
The carefully-engineered case construction features a
gently rounded shape for a solid grip, whether the radio
is wet or dry. Its over-sized front panel keys are easy to
activate, even for users with large fingers.
SECURITY
EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
The VX-900 may be programmed to transmit an
emergency DTMF ENI burst, with or without a live
microphone engaged, to alert the dispatcher to an
emergency situation requiring assistance to the officer.
ENCRYPTION
The FVP-25 Encryption Unit provides security for your important
public safety and private security communications, and it also includes
a DTMF
Paging function for selective calling.
EMBEDDED MESSAGE
At the time of programming, an I.D. number may be imbedded in t
radios memory, allowing identification of a stolen radio if its serial
number or other external identification tags have been removed.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSION AVAILABLE
Included in the VX-900 Intrinsically Safe versions certification is
approval for use in the hazardous Hydrogen and Acetylene
environments.
RADIO-TO-RADIO CLONE FEATURE
For quick programming of VX-900 radios for an emergency task
force, the Clone feature allows copying of all channel and other
configuration data from one VX-900 to another, using the optional
CT-72 Cloning Cable.
he
OTHER FEATURES:
5 Watts Power Output (Selectable to 2.5,1.0,0.25 W)
•
BCLO,BTLO, and TOT functions •Programmable Minimum Volume
•
Talk Around
•
ACTUAL SIZE
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Specifications
VX-900V VX-900U
General Specifications
Frequency Range 134-160 MHz (A)
148-174 MHz (C) 450-490 MHz (D)
485-512 MHz (F)
Number of Channels 512 Channels
Channel Spacing 12.5/25/30 kHz 12.5/25 kHz
PLL Steps 1.25/2.5/5/6.25 kHz 5/6.25 kHz
Power Supply Voltage 7.4 VDC
Battery Life (5-5-90 duty)
w/FNB-V68LI(1800 mAh) 13 hrs. (17 hrs. w/saver) @5 W 11 hrs. (14 hrs. w/saver) @5 W
w/FNB-V69LI (2400 mAh)
Operating Temperature Range
Frequency Stability Better than ±2.5 ppm
Dimensions 2.3"(W) x 6.1"(H)x 1.3"(D) (59 x 155 x 34 mm)
Weight 0.93 lb. (420 g) w/Antenna, FNB-V68LI and Belt clip
Battery Lithium-Ion 7.4 V 1800 mAh or Lithium-Ion 7.4 V 2400 mAh
Receiver Specifications
Sensitivity
EIA 12 dB SINAD
20 dB Quieting 0.35 µV
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
25 kHz / 12.5 kHz channel spacing
Intermodulation
25 kHz / 12.5 kHz 75 dB / 68 dB 75 dB / 65 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection
Hum & Noise 45 dB / 40 dB
Audio Output 700 mW @16 Ohms, 5 % THD
Transmitter Specifications
Power Output 5.0/2.5/1.0/0.25 W
Modulation Direct FM 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E
Conducted Spurious Emissions
FM Hum & Noise
Audio Distortion @1 kHz <3 %
Measurements per EIA standards unless noted above. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
(–30° C to +60° C)
16 hrs. (21 hrs. w/saver) @5 W 14 hrs. (18 hrs. w/saver) @5 W
22° F to +140° F
–
Measurements made per EIA standard TIA/EIA-603
75 dB / 70 dB 75 dB / 68 dB
Measurements made per EIA standard TIA/EIA-603
70 dB Below Carrier
45 dB (25 kHz) / 40 dB (12.5 kHz)
± 20 %
0.25 µV
75 dB
400-430 MHz (AS1)
Applicable MIL-STD
Standard
Low Pressure
High Temperature 501.1/Procedure 1, 2
Low Temperature 502.1/Procedure 1
Temperature Shock 503.1/Procedure 1
Solar Radiation 505.1/Procedure 1
Rain
Humidity 507.1/Procedure 2
Salt Fog
Dust
Vibration 514.2/Procedure 8, 10
Shock 516.2/Procedure 1, 5
MIL 810C Methods/Procedures
MIL 810D Methods/Procedures
500.2/Procedure 2
501.2/Procedure 1, 2
502.2/Procedure 1, 2
503.2/Procedure 1
505.2/Procedure 1
506.2/Procedure 1, 2
507.2/Procedure 2
509.2/Procedure 1
510.2/Procedure 1
514.3/Procedure 1 Cat. 10
516.3/Procedure 1, 4
MIL 810E Methods/Procedures
500.3/Procedure 2
501.3/Procedure 1, 2
502.3/Procedure 1, 2
503.3/Procedure 1
505.3/Procedure 1
506.3/Procedure 1, 2
507.3/Procedure 2
509.3/Procedure 1
510.3/Procedure 1
514.4/Procedure 1 Cat. 10
516.4/Procedure 1, 4
Accessories & Options
MH-50A7A
Speaker/Microphone
(Noise Canceling)
VH-120
3-Wire Earpiece, Mic, Palm
PTT Switch
VH-140
DSP VOX Earpiece-Mic*
VH-160
Earpiece, Mic, Body
PTT System*
FVP-25
Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit
F2D-8
2-Tone Decode Unit
FNB-V68LI
7.4 V 1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery
FNB-V69LI
7.4 V 2400 mAh Li-Ion Battery
VAC-900B/C
Desktop Rapid Charger
(B for 120 VAC/ C for 240 VAC )
CT-70
Radio Programming
Cable (Requires VPL-1)
VH-110
Over the Head, Heavy
Duty Headset
VH-130
2-Wire Earpiece, Palm Mic/
PTT Combo
VH-150
DSP VOX Bone-vibration
Headset*
VH-170
Bone-vibration Headset*
VTP-50
VX-Trunk Unit
F5D-14
5-Tone ENC/DEC Unit
FBA-27
Alkaline Battery Case (6xAA)
VAC-6900
6-unit Multi Charger
VCM-1
Mobile Mounting Bracket
for VAC-900
LCC-900/S
Leather Case (S for swivel belt clip)
Intrinsically Safe Approvals
The VX-900 VHF and UHF models have been given an intrinsically safe rating for use in
ANSI/UL-913-88 Class l, ll, and lll. Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G hazardous
environments on models equipped with the Intrinsically Safe option.
Vertex Standard
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
Phone 714/827-7600; Fax 714/827-8100
http://www.vxstdusa.com
CT-71
Radio Programming Cable
CE39
Programming Software
Sukagawa Division
Trondule Co., Ltd.
ISO9001 certification
2001.0815NA(U)
CT-72
Radio to Radio
Programming Cable
* Non-inventory item,
special order required.
Various accessories listed
may not be available in
some countries.
Sukagawa Division
Trondule Co., Ltd.
ISO14001 certification
B9200315A Printed in Japan
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