Description
For robust, dedicated push-to-talk communication, look to the VX-450 Series. Choose from three analog portable radios: the VX-451 (without display) and the VX-454/VX-459 (with display). Water submersible and available with HazLoc consideration, it’s built for use in harsh conditions and hazardous locations. With enhanced interoperability, the VX-450 series offers comprehensive signaling options including: MDC1200®, DTMF, deeper and richer 2-tone options, as well as 5-tone capabilities. And it integrates seamlessly into a mixed fleet, while allowing your system to grow as your needs do. Compatible with the universal battery system, you’ll eliminate equipment clutter and confusion by standardizing on one charging base for the entire team.
Features
- Channel Capacity:
- 32 Channels/ 1 Group (VX-451)
- 512 Channels/ 32 Groups (VX-454, VX-459)
- Programmable Keys:
- 3 Programmable Keys (VX-451)
- 7 Programmable Keys (VX-454)
- 9 Programmable Keys (VX-459)
- Display:
- No Display (VX-451)
- 8-Character Alphanumeric Display (VX-454/459)
Safety Features:
- Lone Worker Alert
- Emergency Alert
- Intrinsically Safe Option for Hazardous Locations
Scan Features:
- Priority
- Dual Watch
- Follow-Me
- Talk Around
- Radio-to-Radio Cloning
- LTR® Trunking (Option)
Signaling Features:
- CTCS/DCS Encode/Decode
- MDC-1200® Encode/Decode
- 2-Tone, 5-Tone Encode/Decode
- DTMF ANI
- DTMF Paging
- DTMF Speed Dial
- Stun/Kill/Revive (5-Tone)
Other Features:
- Operates in a Universal Battery System
- Solid Build for Extreme
- Environments (IP57)
- Voice Inversion Encryption
- Manual On/Off Encryption Activation
- Large Group Communication Made Easy to Manage
- RX/TX Battery Power Save
- Compander
- Clear Voice
- Whisper
- Minimum Volume Control
- Manual Squelch Adjustment
- Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO)
- Busy Tone Lock Out (BTLO)
- Time Out Timer (TOT)
- Programmable LED Color Alert
Performance Characteristics
Estimated battery life
- VHF
- 18.5 hours (W/Saver)/16 Hours
- 11 hours (W/Saver)/10 Hours
- UHF
- 18 hours (W/Saver)/15.5 Hours
- 11 hours (W/Saver)/10 Hours
Frequency range
- VHF
- 134 – 174 MHz
- UHF
- 400 – 470 MHz
- UHF
- 450 – 512 MHz
Power
- 5/2.5/1/0.25 Watt (Selectable by Channel)
Physical Characteristics
Weight (with standard battery)
- 11.6 oz; 12.6 oz (330 g; 356 g) FNB-V134LI-UNI
- 9.9 oz; 10.8 oz (281 g; 307 g) FNB-V133LI-UNI
Dimensions H x W x D (with standard battery)
- 4.3 x 2.3 x 1.7 Inches (109 x 58.5 x 43 mm) FNB-V134LI-UNI
- 4.3 x 2.3 x 1.4 Inches (109 x 58.5 x 35 mm) FNB-V133LI-UNI
Warranty
Standard warranty
- 3 years
Standard package
- battery, charger, belt clip, antenna
- NiMH battery typical battery life, 5/5/90 profile at maximum transmitter power. Actual observed runtimes may vary.
