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The VX-459 series is a 'compact, display, full keypad radio' consisting of VHF, UHF1 and UHF2 portables. It is easy to operate with fundamental features you need, allowing users to keep in contact while still concentrating on the job in hand. The radio is available in both 5W UHF and 5W VHF models and is submersible 1 meter in water for 30 minutes.
Hardware features:
- Continuous rotary channel switch (either continuous channel select of 512 channels or 16 group settings of 32 channels)
- 3 side buttons (programmable - dual function)
- 6 front panel buttons (programmable - dual function)
- Accessory connector socket
- 8 character alphanumeric display
- MIL 810 CDEFG5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.25 W Output Power (selectable by channel)
- IP 57 (with accessory cover fitted)
Operator friendly controls and features include:
- Large rotary channel selector
- Angled rotary On/Off and volume control
- Tri colour LED
- Large textured PTT
- Rugged die-cast chassis
- Option board capable
- Audio Companding
- Clear Voice
- Dynamic Tx power control
- VOX (Internal and External)
- Live Dial DTMF
- CTCSS / DCS, 5 Tone En/Decode, MDC1200 En/Decode, DTMF En/Decode
- Stun/Revive/Kill (5 Tone), Stun/Revive (MDC1200)
- Emergency
- Man Down capable (option board)
- Lone worker
- Encryption built in
- Programmable channel spacing 12.5/20/25KHz
- Scan
- ARTS MDC (Automatic Range Transpond System with MDC1200 auto ID)
- Channel Announcement (dealer recordable / multi language)
- Direct Channel entry via keypad