Vertex Standard VX-P824 (VXP824,VX P824) Digital P25 Portable Radio

P25 VERY SMALL
(only 4 inches tall, 2 inches wide!)
Super-Compact Digital Portable Radio Series
All versions SUBMERSIBLE (IP57 - 3ft/3hours)
Intrinsically Safe ("IS") Versions also available

The new VX-P820 series Portable Radios are Digital Standard P25 compliant and offer a wide range of features in several packages.

• P-821 - 16 Channels / 1 Group / No Display
• P-824 - 512 Channels / 32 Groups / 4 function keys / LCD Display
• P-829 - 512 Channels / 32 Groups / 16 button keyboard / LCD / Field Programmable

• 12 Character Dot matrix Display (P824 & P829 only)
• VHF (134-174MHz) 5 Watts or UHF (450-512MHz or 380-450MHz) 5 Watts Mixed Analog and/or Digital Operation by Channel
• MIL-STD-810) C, D, E & F
• Narrow and Wide band channel spacing (Analog mode)
• P25 Digital with IMBE 2tm VOCODER
• Analog features include CTCSS, DCS, DTMF ANI, 2-Tone (Mulit 2-tone decoding)
• P25 features include NAC, TGID, Unit ID, Caller ID (LCD versions only)
• Advanced Tx/Rx Battery Saver system
• Scan, Priority Scan, Dual Watch, and Follow-me Scan
• Mixed Mode Operation / Digital and Analog on same channel
• Audible and Visual (LCD versions only) Signal Strength Indicators (RSSI)
• Voice Compandor (Wide and narrow Band)
• Emergency Features

Summary:

Smallest Submersible P25 Portable Radio

• 512 Channels and 32 Groups (w/LCD) or 48 Channels and 3 Groups (VX-P821/P871)
• 5 Watts
• VHF: 134 – 174 MHz
• UHF: 380 - 450 MHz; 400 – 470 MHz; 450 – 512 MHz
• 7 Programmable Keys (w/LCD) or 3 Programmable Keys (VX-P821/P871)
• 12-Character Alphanumeric Display (w/LCD)

Features:

P25 Digital Mode Capabilities

Expanded Signaling -- Supports selective calling, Talk Group IDs (TGID), Network Access Codes, Individual ID lists and Paging Group lists for flexible communications.

Secure Communications (optional) -- Options available to support both Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Data Encryption Standard (DES) as required by APCO Project 25. Additionally, multiple encryption keys can be stored in the radio.

Mixed Mode -- Seamlessly switch between analog to P25 digital mode on each channel based on call type received and on programming for transmit.

Enhanced Voice Quality -- Featuring the AMBE 2™ Vocoder, get exceptional voice quality in both digital P25 and narrow-band modes of operation.

Connectivity Assurance -- The RSSI warning emits an audible alert when the receive signal strength drops to a level not suitable for reliable communications.

Additional P25 Mode Features:

• Caller ID Display (w/LCD)
• BCLO, TOT Functions

Intrinsically Safe

The VX-P820/P870 series is offered in intrinsically safe options that meet the SGS requirements of ANSI/UL913 6th Edition for Class I, Division I, Groups A-D, Class II, Groups E-G and Class III for use in hazardous locations.

Long-Lasting Power for Responsiveness

For maximum performance, the VX-P820/P870 Series offers a choice of Li-Ion battery power up to 3000 mAh for up to 21 hours of battery life (per specifications).

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 in analog mode, Lone Worker 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.

Additional Features (Both Modes):

• 700 mW Audio Output
• Wide Band Coverage
• Field Programmable (VX-P829/P879)
• Scan Options: Basic, Priority, Dual Watch, Follow-Me, Follow-Me Dual Watch, Talk Around
• User Set Mode (w/LCD)
• Direct Channel Recall (w/LCD)

Analog Mode Only Features:

• RX/TX Battery Power Save
• DTMF ANI
• 2-Tone Encode and Multiple 2-Tone Decode
• 2-Tone Encode and Multiple 2-Tone Decode
• CTCSS / DCS Encode and Decode
• BCLO, BTLO and TOT Functions
• Auto-Range Transpond System (ARTS™)
• Compander
• BCLO, BTLO and TOT Functions
• Auto-Range Transpond System (ARTS™)
• Compander
• Audio Pitch Control
• User Selectable Tone (w/LCD)
• MDC-1200� Encode (PTT ID, Emergency ID)
• 7-Color LED (2-Tone Mode)
• Radio-To-Radio Cloning

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