Vertex Standard VX-160V User manual

VHF/UHF Portable Radios
VX-160 SERIES
Rugged, Durable
Portables
Actual Size
LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT SIZE
16 CHANNEL CAPACITY
5 WATTS POWER OUTPUT
(Selectable to 1 Watt)
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
LOUD, CLEAR AUDIO OUTPUT
12.5/25 kHz BANDWIDTH
PROGRAMMABLE BY CHANNEL
CTCSS/DCS ENCODE + DECODE
DTMF ANI
DUAL 2-TONE DECODE
MULTI-MODE SCAN
(incl. Dual Watch, Priority, Follow-Me)
ARTS“ (Auto-Range Transponder System)
BCLO, BTLO, AND TOT FUNCTIONS
TX/RX BATTERY SAVER CIRCUIT
PC PROGRAMMING
RADIO-TO-RADIO CLONING

Measurements per EIA standards unless noted above. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
2001.02NA(U) B9200335 Printed in Japan
General Specifications
Frequency Range 134-160 MHz (A) 400-430 MHz (AS1) 
148-174 MHz (C) 450-485 MHz (D)
485-512 MHz (F)
Number of Channels 16 Channels
Channel Spacing 15/30 kHz 12.5/25 kHz
PLL Steps 2.5/6.25 kHz 5/6.25 kHz
Power Supply Voltage 7.5 VDC ±20 %
Battery Life (5-5-90 duty)
w/FNB-V57(1100 mAh) 8.2 hrs. (9.9 hrs. w/saver) @5 W 7.1 hrs. (8.5 hrs. w/saver) @5 W
w/FNB-64(700 mAh) 5.2 hrs. (6.3 hrs. w/saver) @5 W 4.5 hrs. (5.4 hrs. w/saver) @5 W
Operating Temperature Range —22°Fto +140°F (–30°Cto +60°C)
Frequency Stability ±2.5 ppm
Dimensions 2.3"(W)X4.7"(H)X1.2"(D) (58X120X31 mm)
Weight (Approx) 0.81 lb. (365 g) w/FNB-64
VX-160V VX-160U
Standard
MIL 810C
Methods/Procedures
MIL 810D
Methods/Procedures MIL 810E
Methods/Procedures
Low Pressure
High Temperature
Low Temperature
Temperature Shock
Solar Radiation
Rain
Humidity
Salt Fog
Dust
Vibration 514.2/Procedure 8
Shock 516.2/Procedure 1
500.2/Procedure 1
501.2/Procedure 1, 2
502.2/Procedure 1, 2
503.2/Procedure 1
505.2/Procedure 1
506.2/Procedure 2
507.2/Procedure 2
509.2/Procedure 1
510.2/Procedure 1
514.3/Procedure 1 Cat. 10
516.3/Procedure 1, 4
500.3/Procedure 1
501.3/Procedure 1, 2
502.3/Procedure 1, 2
503.3/Procedure 1
505.3/Procedure 1
506.3/Procedure 2
507.3/Procedure 2
509.3/Procedure 1
510.3/Procedure 1
514.4/Procedure 1 Cat. 10
516.4/Procedure 1, 4
Accessories & Options
Specifications
VX-160 SERIES
APPLICABLE MIL-STD
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
Built to meet or exceed the
requirements of the U.S. MIL-STD 810
C/D/E standards, the VX-160 is
designed to survive under difficult
operating conditions of shock, vibration,
and driving rain. Cost-performance
begins with durability,
and the Mil-Spec
toughness of the
VX-160 is your
guarantee of its design quality.
SUPER RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
Housed inside a high-impact case, the diecast chassis of the VX-160
provides a solid, rugged foundation for the VX-160s circuitry. Built to
survive in the real world of factory, construction site, or fleet use, the
VX-160 will provide many years of reliable communications.
BCLO, BTLO, AND TOT
To facilitate efficient channel management, the VX-160 provides Busy
Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) and Busy Tone Lock-Out (BTLO) features.
Whats more, the transmitters Time-Out Timer (TOT) function prevents
a stuck microphone condition from jamming a channel for an extended
period of time.
CTCSS / DCS ENCODE + DECODE
High-performance Encoder/Decoder circuits for both CTCSS and Digital
Code Squelch are provided, for access to tone/code controlled systems.
DCS is ideal for crowded RF environments, providing superior immunity
from false opening of squelch.
TX/RX BATTERY SAVER CIRCUIT
To maximize battery life, the VX-160 includes both transmit- and
receive-mode battery savers. On transmit, the portable will reduce
power when the incoming signal is very strong. On receive, the radio
will put itself into a pulsing sleep mode, periodically checking for
channel activity.
PC PROGRAMMING
The channel and feature configurations are easily programmed in
minutes by the dealer, using the optional CT-42A Programming Cable
and CE44 Programming Software.
RADIO TO RADIO CLONE FEATURE
For quick programming of VX-160 radios for fleet use, the Clone
feature allows copying of all channel and other configuration data from
one VX-160 to another, using the optional CT-27 Cloning Cable.
500 mW AUDIO OUTPUT
Ideal for reception in noisy environments, the VX-160s high—powered
audio is coupled to a large internal speaker, assuring solid copy
throughout difficult construction site or field operations.
DTMF ANI DECODE
The VX-160 includes a DTMF Automatic Number Identifier (ANI) circuit,
which will respond to an incoming ANI burst for selective paging of an
individual portable.
VERSATILE SCANNING FEATURES
The high-speed scanning capability of the VX-160 includes All-Channel
scanning, plus Dual Watch and Priority Channel capability. And with
Follow-Me scanning, a designated channel may be watched during
scanning of other channels.
DUAL 2-TONE DECODE
This built in feature allows you to decode up to two, 2-tone pairs per
channel. These can be used for two individual pager calls, or one for
Individual and one for Group call.
Included in the VX-160 is Vertex
Standards exclusive ARTS“
feature, which can be critically
important in search-and-rescue
applications. ARTS“ provides a
hand-shake with other ARTS“-
equipped transceivers, and the
display indicates if an Out of
Range condition exists. The base
station can then alert the field unit to
move to a better location.
VX-160V VX-160U
Receiver Specifications Measurements made per EIA standard TIA/EIA-603
Sensitivity
EIA 12 dB SINAD 0.20 µV 0.25 V
20 dB Quieting 0.30 V 0.35 V
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 65 dB (25 kHz) / 60 dB (12.5 kHz)
Intermodulation 65 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection 65 dB
Hum & Noise 45 dB
Audio Output 500 mW @4 Ohms, 5 % THD
Transmitter Specifications Measurements made per EIA standard TIA/EIA-603
Power Output 5.0/1.0 W
Modulation 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E
Conducted Spurious Emissions 60 dB Below Carrier
FM Hum & Noise 40 dB (25 kHz) / 35 dB (12.5 kHz)
Audio Distortion ( @1 kHz ) <5 %
CH-1
DCS No.003
ARTS“ Operation CH-1
DCS
No.003 CH-1
DCS No.003
Out of Range
*ARTS: This system informs you when
you and another ARTS-equipped station
are within communications range.
Moving
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until
authorization is obtained.
FNB-64
7.2 V 700 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
FBA-25
Alkaline Battery Case(6 X AA)
FNB-V57
7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
VAC-6800
6-unit Multi Charger VCM-1
Mobile Mounting Bracket for VAC-800
MH-45B4B
Speaker/Microphone (Noise Cancelling)
MH-37A4B
Earpiece/Microphone
VC-25
VOX Headset CE44
Programming Software
CT-27
Radio to Radio Programming Cable
CT-42A
Radio Programming Cable
ARTS“ (Auto Range Transponding System)
VAC-800B/C Desktop Rapid Charger
(B for 120 VAC/ C for 240 VAC) NC-77B/C Wall Charger
(B for 120 VAC/ C for 240 VAC)
LCC-180 / S
Leather Case
(S for swivel belt clip)
¥Water Resistant Construction
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