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VX-P920/P970 Series

Ready To Respond With P25 Interoperability

  • 512 Channels and 32 Groups (w/LCD)
  • 48 Channels and 3 Groups (VX-P921/P971)
  • 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-921/971)
  • 12-Character Alphanumeric Display (VX-P929/P979, VX-P924/P974)
  • 700 mW Audio Output
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-P920/P970 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.
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.

Never Miss An Important Call
Includes flexible scanning features designed to optimize operation. Includes basic scan, Priority, Dual Watch, Follow-Me, Follow-Me Dual Watch and Talk Around scan with a programmable home channel function built-in.
Dual-Band Receive For Enhanced Communications
With the Sub-Receiver option, get single VHF or UHF transmit with dual band receive for greater flexibility and multi-agency interoperability.
Additional Features (Both Modes)
• Wide Band Coverage

• Field Programmable (VX-P829/P879)

• User Set Mode (w/LCD)

• Direct Channel Recall (w/LCD)

• Minimum Volume Control

Analog Mode Only Features
• RX/TX Battery Power Save

• DTMF ANI / DTMF Paging

• 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

• Clear Voice and Audio Pitch Control

• User Selectable Tone (w/LCD)

• MDC-1200® Encode (PTT ID, Emergency ID)

• 7-Color LED Call Alert Indicator

• Radio-To-Radio Cloning

Options
• Dual-Band RX Module (VHF or UHF)