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Vertex Standard VX-420 A Series

The Durable Choice for LTR™ Trunking

The VX-420 A Series is small in size only. The radio comes standard with enough memory for 32 systems and 250 groups in LTR mode. Also included is conventional mode with up to 250 channels. This radio features 5 Watts of Power Output and a host of leading-edge built-in features for demanding business/industry and public safety applications. The VX-420 A has a LCD display shows system and group alpha-tags. Also on the display are a battery gauge encryption and RSSI indicator. When you need it there is a built in Emergency feature that allows for a 'panic switch' to call for help. The VX-420 A Series LTR portable is based on the proven chassis of the conventional VX-420 portable and will provide for years of reliable, dependable service.

Features: 32 Zones/250 Groups 8 Character Alpha-Numeric display Scan Options: Priority, Dual Watch, Follow - Me CTCSS / DCS Encode & Decode Compander Built-in Voice Encryption (no option board required) Password Protected Software

Specifications: Frequency Range: VHF: (146 – 174 MHz); UHF: (450 – 490 MHz) Power: 5 Watts 13 Hour Battery Life (based on 5/5/90 duty cycle – VHF with saver option) Dimensions H x W x L (with standard battery) – 4.3” x 2.3” x 1.2” Weight (with standard battery) - 10.6 oz. Standard Warranty: 3 Years

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VERTEX STANDARD VX-420A RADIO SERIES FEATURES:

  • VHF: 146-174MHz
  • UHF: 450-490MHz
  • 5Watts (selectable to 1 W)
  • 32 Systems / 250 Groups
  • Password Protected Software

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • 8 Character Alpha-Numeric display
  • Available in easy to use 4 key versions
  • Available for either PassPort or LTR systems!
  • Multi-mode Scan (Dual Watch, Priority, Follow-me)
  • CTCSS / DCS Encode & Decode
  • Compander
  • Built-in Voice Encryption (no option board required)

VERTEX STANDARD VX-420A PACKAGES

The Vertex Standard VX-420A Series Radios are available in the following VHF and UHF packages:

VX-420 LTR Basic Packages

VHF

VX-424A(16key)LTR Basic 150-163 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-424A(4key) LTR Basic 150-163 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

UHF

VX-427A(16key) LTR Basic 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-427A(4key) LTR Basic 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

VX-420 LTR High Performance Packages

VHF

VX-424A(16key) LTR High Performance 150-163 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-424A(4key) LTR High Performance 150-163 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

UHF

VX-427A(16key) LTR High Performance 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-427A(4key) LTR High Performance 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

VX-420 PassPort Basic Packages

UHF

VX-427A(16key) PassPort Basic 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-427A(4key) PassPort Basic 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

VX-420A LTR Intrinsically Safe Package (Antenna and Charger Sold Separately)

UHF

ISVX-427A-4-5 LTR(4Key) FNB-V57IS 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

VX-420A PassPort High Performance Packages

UHF

VX-427A(16key) PassPort High Performance 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt
VX-427A(4key) PassPort High Performance 450-490 MHz, 250 Channel, 1-5 Watt

VX-420A™ Series portable model packages can include:

  • FNB-V94 - 7.2 V 1800 mAh NiMH Battery
  • FNB-V67Li - 7.2 V 2000 mAh Li-Ion Battery
  • FNB-V57IS - 7.2 V 1100 mAh Intrinsically Safe Ni-CD Battery
  • VAC-20B - 120 VAC 3 - Hour Desktop Charger
  • VAC-810B - 120 VAC 1.5 - Hour Desktop Charger
  • ATU-6D - 450-490 MHz / 3.5" Antenna
  • ATV-8B - 150-163 MHz / Sable / 6" Antenna
  • ATV-8C - 161-174 MHz / Sable / 6" Antenna
  • Standard 3 Year Warranty

VERTEX STANDARD VX-420A RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:

When it comes to your two-way radios, why settle for less? Vertex Standard provides a full range of accessories like batteries, chargers, headsets, speakers and more to help you communicate with the rest of your team.

ALIGNMENT/SERVICE RELATED

CT-124A VX-410/420 Firmware Cable. Requires FIF-8
CT-124B VX-410/420 Firmware Cable. Requires FIF-10A
FIF-8 Firmware Writer. Unit comes with a cable for the muli-pin radios (VX-900, VX-4000, etc.). Please order the CT-92 cable for firmware updating of modular connector radios (VX-3200, VX-4200, VXR-9000, etc.). Powered by a PA-23B (not supplied).

ANTENNA AND ANTENNA ACCESSORIES

VHF

ATV-10A High Gain antenna, 145-155MHz (Red) / 10.5"
ATV-10B High Gain antenna, 150-160MHz (Brn) / 10.5"
ATV-10C High Gain antenna, 155-165MHz (Blk) / 10.5"
ATV-10E High Gain antenna, 165-175MHz (Org) / 10.5"
ATV-6B Antenna 150-163 MHz / 3.5"
ATV-6C Antenna 161-174 MHz / 3.5"
ATV-6XL 7" untunned VHF antenna
ATV-8A Antenna 134-150 MHz / Sable / 6"
ATV-8B Antenna 150-163 MHz / Sable / 6"
ATV-8C Antenna 162-174 MHz / Sable / 6"

UHF

ATU-6D Antenna 450-485 MHZ / RED / 6"
ATU-6DS Antenna 450-485 MHz / 3.5"


AUDIO ACCESSORIES

Headsets and Surveillance

VC-25 VOX HEADSET
VH-115S Lightweight Headset w/ Boom
VH-215S Lightweight Padded Headset, Single Speaker
VH-225S Lightweight Padded Headset, Dual Speaker

Speaker Microphones

MH-450S MH-450S Medium-Duty Speaker Microphone w/ Lapel Clip and 3.5mm Ear Phone Jack


BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES

FNB-V57IS 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery, Intrinsically Safe Version
FNB-V67Li 7.2V 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery for the VX-160 and VX-180 portables. (Requires the VAC-810 charger)
FNB-V94 FNB-V94 1800 mAh NI-MH BATTERY
FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Tray

CARRY ACCESSORIES

Belt Clips

CLIP-17 CLIP-17C BELT CLIP

Carry Cases

LCC-420 Leather Case with belt loop
LCC-420S Leather Case with Swivelt

CHARGERS

VAC-20B 120 VAC 3-Hour Desktop Charger (Not recommended for use with LiIon Batteries)
VAC-6020B
(VAC-6020/AC cable)
VAC-6020B (VAC-6020/AC cable) 6 Unit Gain Charger
VAC-6800B 6 UNIT Multi-Rapid Charger, 120VAC
VAC-6810B 120 VAC 6 UNIT Multi-Rapid Charger
VAC-801B
(PA-23B/CD-45)
120 VAC 1-Hour Desktop Charger
VAC-810B 120 VAC 1.5 Hour Desktop Charger required for the FNB-V67Li High Capacity Battery.
VCM-1 Vehicular DC Charger Mounting Adaptor. [Requires a charging base: VAC-801 (CD-45), VAC-810 etc.]
VCM-3 Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter Kit for VAC-10/20


PROGRAMMING AND INSTALLATION

CT-106 FIF-10 to VX-160/180/410/420/450 Cable
CT-27A Radio to radio cloning cable
CT-28A Pigtail Cable
CT-29A DB9 Cable
FIF-10A FIF-10A USB Interface for PC programming. Check specific models for additional cable pigtails. Pigtails not included.


SIGNALING

FVP-25 Encryption Unit (Band Inversion Type) and DTMF Paging.

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