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  • Vertex VX 820 Series

Vertex VX 820 Series

This product has been discontinued

  • 512 Channels and 32 Groups (w/LCD) or 16 channels (VX-821)
  • 5 Watts
  • VHF: 134 – 174 MHz
  • UHF: 400 – 470 MHz; 450 – 512 MHz
  • 7 Programmable Keys (w/LCD) or 3 Programmable Keys (VX-821)
  • 12-Character Alphanumeric Display (VX-829, VX-824)
  • 700 mW Audio Output
  • FCC Narrowbanding Compliant

  • Additional Features

    Wide Band Coverage
    Programmable Channel Selector
    Direct Channel Recall
    RX/TX Battery Power Save
    DTMF ANI
    BCLO, BTLO and TOT Functions
    Stun/Kill/Revive (5-Tone)
    Compander
    Whisper
    Minimum Volume Control
    Scan options: Basic, Priority, Dual Watch, Follow-Me, Follow-Me Dual Watch, Talk Around
    Programmable Home Channel Function
    Radio-to-Radio Cloning

  • Exclusive Auto-Range Transpond System (ARTS™)

    Always know your connection status. Only Vertex Standard radios are designed to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped radio are within communication range. If out of range, your radio senses no signal has been received and beeps to alert you. A great solution to keep your workers coordinated. 

  • FCC Narrowbanding Compliant

    Meets the FCC Part 90 requirement for using 12.5 kHz channels by January 1, 2013.

  • Intrinsically Safe

    Intrinsically safe models are SGS certified to the requirements of ANSI/UL913 5th Edition for use in Class I, II, III, Division 1; Groups C, D, E, F, G; Temp T3C hazardous locations.

  • Long-Lasting Power for Responsiveness

    For maximum performance, the VX-820 Series offers a choice of Li-Ion battery power up to 3000 mAh for over 20 hours of battery life (per specifications).

  • Options

    Voice Inversion Encryption
    Rolling Code Encryption
    Voice Inversion Encryption and DTMF Paging
    Digital Voice Storage – up to 120 seconds
    MDC-1200® / GE-STAR® ANI Encode
    MDC-1200® / GE-STAR® ANI Encode/Decode

  • Tailored Communications to Meet Your Demands

    Get the ultimate signaling performance with a choice of multiple 2-tone Encode and Decode or 5-tone siginaling to support the most advanced communication needs. The front panel also includes a 7-color LED with a variable flash pattern for custom incoming call alerts.

  • When Safety Counts – Never Be Alone

    Includes Emergency notification that will switch to a designated channel and send an emergency alert for help.

    Also includes Remote Listen which turns the radio transmit on remotely if needed to check out what is happening near the radio.  For enhanced user safety, the Lone Worker mode is a built-in timer that requires the user to reset at a predetermined interval. If not reset, the radio automatically switches to Emergency mode to alert help.

  • Withstands Harsh Environments

    Rain, snow, fire suppression spray and dust are no problem for these radios manufactured to strict IP ratings. The VX-820 Series meets international waterproofing standard IP 57 where fresh water does not harm the radio when submersed to a depth of three feet for up to 30 minutes.

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