VX-520UD

UHF Portable Radio, 32 Channels, 5 Watt

NYPDPORTABLE

Designed by and for Public Safety, the VX-520 series portables combine legendary Vertex ruggedness, extremely high battery capacity, and easy-access operating controls for reliable communications under difficult conditions. Available in an Intrinsically Safe version for hazardous environments, the VX-520 is constructed using a die-cast metal case and chassis, assuring the critical situation. The VX-520....ready to serve now and in the future for the public safety environment! This is the Portable now in use by the New York City Police Department. It was built to pass their specifications. Accessory items that are specific to NYPD are not available to other agencies at this time.

Note: This radio is replacing the VX-510 UHF Portable as of 8/28/2002

FEATURES

bulletFrequency Range: 450-488 MHz
bullet32 Channel Capacity
bulletPower Output: 5 Watt /1 Watt, Selectable
bulletExtended Battery Life with 1700 mAh NiCD Battery Pack
bulletMIL-SPEC 810 C/D/E
bulletProgrammable Toggle
bulletCTCSS/DCS Encode & Decode
bulletCTCSS Reverse Burst
bulletDynamic Priority Channel
bullet4 Character Alphanumeric Invertible LCD Display
bulletPositive Feedback PTT Action
bulletOptional Intrinsically Safe Version
bulletUser Scan Mode
bulletRaised Guards to Protect Soft keys
bulletExtended Battery Case
bulletVX-Trunk II Compatible (Requires Optional Unit)

General Specifications

Number of Channels 32 Channels
Frequency Range 450 to 488 MHz (D) Range
Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 KHz
Power Supply Voltage 7.2 VDC
Current Consumption:  
Standby (Saver On) 19 mA
Standby (Saver Off) 50 mA
Receive 200 mA
Transmit 2.0/1.0 Amp (5W & 1W)
Battery Life 11 Hours (13.3 Hours with Saver)
Ambient Temperature Range -30C to +60C (-22F to +140F)
Frequency Stability + or - 2.5 ppm
Dimensions 2.3" (W) X 5.9" (H) X 1.5" (D) (59x149x39 mm w/the FNB-29A) 2.3" (W) X 6.7" (H) X 1.5" (D) (59x171x39mm w/the FNB-29AL)
Weight 1.21 lbs. (547g) w/o Ant w/FNB-29A 1.24 lbs. (564g) w/o Ant w/FNB29AL

Receiver Specifications

Measurements Made Per EIA Standard TIA/EIA-603

Circuit Type Double-Conversion Super-Heterodyne
Sensitivity:  
EIA 12 dB SINAD 0.25 micro-volts
20 dB Quieting 0.35 micro-volts
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 25 KHz / 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing 75 dB / 65 dB
Intermodulation 72 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection 75 dB
Conducted Spurious Emissions -57 dBm
Hum & Noise 40 dB / 45 dB
Audio Output 0.5 Watts @ 16 ohms, 5% THD

Transmitter Specifications

Measurements Made Per EIA Standard TIA/EIA-603

Power Output 5.0 / 1.0 Watts
Modulation 16K0F3, 11K0F3E
Conducted Spurious Emissions 60 dB Below Carrier
FM Hum & Noise 45 dB / 50 dB
Audio Distortion @ 1 KHz <2.5%

Intrinsically Safe Approvals

The VX-520 UHF Model has been given an intrinsically safe rating for use in ANSI/UL-913-88 Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G hazardous environments on models equipped with the Intrinsically Safe option.

Accessories & Options

CLIP-4 Belt Clip
CN-1A Antenna Jack Test Connector, Stud to BNC Connector
CS-500B Overnight Desktop Charger (120 VAC)
CS-500C Overnight Desktop Charger (240 VAC)
FBA-19 6 "AA" Alkaline Battery Case
FNB-29A 7.2 Volt, 1700 mAh NiCD Battery Pack (2.5x2.3x1.5"/63x59x39mm)
FNB-29AIS 7.2 Volt, 1700 mAh, NiCD Battery Pack, Intrinsically Safe Battery (2.5x2.3x1.5" / 63x59x39mm)
FTT-7D DTMF Keypad with Decode Function
FVP-22 Voice Inversion Encryption
LCC-500 Leather Case for VX-520 with FNB-29A or 29AIS Battery
LCS-2 Belt swivel attachment for LCC-500
MH-45E2B Speaker/Microphone
SBC-1 Swivel Belt Adapter (Requires LCS-2)
VAC-520B Rapid Desktop Charger (120 VAC)
VAC-520C Rapid Desktop Charger (220 VAC)
VAC-6520 Rapid 6-Unit Multi Charger
VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket for VAC-520
VPL-1D Radio to Computer Programming Cable with Software
VTP-20 VX-Trunk II Trunking Portable Logic Board
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Warranty:

Dispatch Communications Corporation supplies all Vertex equipment for Sandown Wireless.

Sandown Wireless is an authorized DCC sub-dealer for Vertex Radios.

 

Purchase Equipment at our Public Safety Office:

Sandown Wireless

P.O. Box 564
East Hampstead, NH 03826

Toll Free: 866-379-8437

Tel: 603-548-0125
Fax: 603-887-2117

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