
VX
-
510 SERIES
LOWBAND/VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO
FREQUENCY RANGE:
LOW BAND : 29.7~38 MHz or 38~50 MHz
VHF : 146~174 MHz
UHF : 450~488 MHz
32 CHANNEL CAPACITY (16 + 16)
5 WATTS POWER OUTPUT (HI / LOW SELECTABLE)
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
12.5 / 25 kHz BANDWIDTH (PROGRAMMABLE BY CHANNEL)
CTCSS / DCS ENCODE + DECODE
(ALL EIA TONES PLUS 9 ADDITIONAL)
INVERTIBLE 4 CHARACTER ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
SUPER CAPACITY (1700 mAh) NI-CAD BATTERY
POSITIVE ACTION CONTROL GUARDS
BCLO, BTLO, AND TOT
PROGRAMMABLE / SELECTABLE SCAN FORMATS
PC PROGRAMMABLE
RADIO TO RADIO CLONING
VOICE INVERSION ENCRYPTION AVAILABLE
RUGGED CAST METAL HOUSING
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSIONS AVAILABLE

VX-510 SERIES
32 Channel 5 W
Lowband / VHF/UHF Portable Radios
Designed For Public Safety, By Public Safety, the VX-510 series portables are designed for the
most demanding applications. Whether it’s Public Safety, Business or Industrial, the VX-510 will
meet the most rugged demands and provide reliable communcations day in and day out. From
it’s rugged cast metal frame, to it’s super high capacity, long life 1700 mAh battery pack, the
VX-510 sets the standard for rugged environment applications now.
Specifications
General Specifications
Number of Channels
Frequency Range
Maximum Channel Spread
Channel Spacing
20 kHz 12.5 / 25 kHz
Power Supply Voltage
Current Consumption
Standby (Saver On)
Standby (Saver Off)
Receive
Transmit (Lo)
Transmit (Hi)
Battery Life w / FNB-29A (5-5-90 duty)
Ambient Temperature Range
Frequency Stability
RF Input-Output Impedance
Audio Output Impedance
Dimensions
Weight
Receiver Specifications
Circuit Type
Sensitivity
EIA 12 dB SINAD
20 dB Quieting
Threshold Squelch
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation
Spurious and Image Rejection
Conducted Spurious Emissions
Audio Response
Audio Output
Hum and Noise
Transmitter Specifications
Power Output
Modulation
Maximum Deviation
Conducted Spurious Emisions
Fm Hum and Noise
Audio Response
Audio Distortion
Measurements per EIA standards unless noted above.
Method 500.2, Procedure 1
Method 500.3, Procedure 1
Method 501.1, Procedure 1,2
Method 501.2, Procedure 1,2
Method 501.3, Procedure 1,2
Method 502.2, Procedure 1
Method 502.3, Procedure 1
Method 505.2, Procedure 1
Method 505.3, Procedure 1
The VX-510 Low Band, VHF and UHF models have been given an intrinsically safe rating for use in
ANSI/UL-913-88 I,II, and III, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G hazardous locations; on Low
Band, VHF and UHF models ordered with the Intrinsically Safe option.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Various accessories listed may not be available in some countries.
VX-510L
VHF Lowband
29.7-38 MHz (A)
38-50 MHz (B)
8.3 MHz (A)
12 MHz (B)
–22° F to + 140° F (–30° C to + 60° C)
±10 ppm
5.9"X2.3"X1.5" (149X59X39 mm)
Measurements made per EIA standard TIA / EIA-603
Double Conversion Superheterodyne
0.20 µV
0.30 µV
0.18 µV
75 dB
70 dB
80 dB
+
3 / –8 dB from the 6 dB / oct. De-emphasis curve
0.5 W into 16 ohms w/ < 5 % THD
50 dB
Measurement made per EIA standard TIA / EIA-603
16K0F3E / 11K0F3E
16K0F3E
±
±
5 kHz
45 / 50 dB
50 dB
+
1 / 3 dB from the 6 dB / oct Pre-emphasis curve
Military Standards 810 C / D / E
Method 506.1, Procedure 2
Method 506.2, Procedure 2
Method 506.3, Procedure 2
Method 507.1, Procedure 2
Method 507.2, Procedure 2
Method 507.3, Procedure 2
Method 509.2, Procedure 1
Method 509.3, Procedure 1
Method 510.1, Procedure 1
VX-510V
VHF Highband
32 Channels (16+16)
146-174 MHz (C)
28MHz
7.2 VDC
19 mA
50 mA
200 mA
1000 mA
2000 mA
11 hrs. (13.3 hrs. w / saver)
±2.5 ppm
50 ohms
16 ohms
20.1 oz. (570 g) w/FNB-29A
0.25 µV
0.35 µV
0.20 µV
65 / 75 dB
72 dB
75 dB
–
57 dBm
44 / 50 dB
5 W / 1W (Hi / Lo)
5 kHz / ±2.5 kHz
60 dBc
< 2.5 %
Method 510.2, Procedure 1
Method 510.3, Procedure 1
Method 514.2, Procedure 1,8
Method 514.3, Procedure 1,8
Method 514.4, Procedure 1,8
Method 516.2, Procedure 1,4
Method 516.3, Procedure 1,4
Method 516.4, Procedure 1,4
Intrinsically Safe Approvals
VX-510U
UHF Band
450-488 MHz (D)
20 MHz
± 2.5 ppm
0.25 µV
0.35 µV
0.20 µV
65 / 75 dB
72 dB
75 dB
40 / 45 dB
Accessories & Options
CD-8B Rapid Desktop Charger (120 VAC)
CD-8C Rapid Desktop Charger (240 VAC)
CD-10 Rapid Vehicular Charger
CN-1
CLIP-4 Belt Clip
CS-500B Overnight Desktop Charger (120 VAC)
CS-500C Overnight Desktop Charger (240 VAC)
CSC-500 Cordura Soft Case
FBA-19 6 AA Size Battery Case
FNB-29A 7.2 V 1700 mAh Ni-Cd Battry Pack
FNB-29AIS
(for use with VX-510IS models only)
FTT-7 DTMF Keypad
FTT-7D DTMF keypad w/Decode Function
F2D-5A Two-Tone Sequential Decoder
(Tone Groups 1, 2, 3)
F2D-5B Two-Tone Sequential Decoder
(Tone Groups 4, 5, 6)
FVP-22 Voice Inversion Encryption
LCC-500 Leather Case
LCS-2 Belt Swivel Attachment for LCC-500
MH-30A2BSpeaker Microphone
NC-58 Rapid 6-Unit Multi Charger
SBC-1 Swivel Belt Adapter (Requires LCS-2)
VPL-1D Radio to Computer Programming Cable
w/Software
VTP-20 VX-Trunk II Trunking Portable Logic Board
S6000362 Dual Knob Set for Volume and Squelch
CD-8B/C CLIP-4
CS-500B/C FTT-7
LCC-500 MH-30A2B
Antenna Jack Test Connector (Stud to BNC)
7.2 V 1700 mAh Ni-Cd Intrinsically Safe Battery
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
Printed in JapanB9200237A2002.0910 NIA(U)