Vertex Standard VX-4100 Series User manual

VHF/UHF Mobile Radios
VX-4100/4200SERIES
HIGH POWER OUTPUT (50W VHF/45W UHF)
WIDE FREQUENCY SPAN
134-174 MHz (VX-4104/4204)
400-470 MHz / 450-512 MHz (VX-4107/4207)
501 CHANNELS/32 GROUPS (VX-4200 SERIES)
8 CHANNELS (VX-4100 SERIES)
LARGE LCD WITH 12-CHARACTER ALPHA-NUMERIC
LABELS AND OPERATING STATUS ICONS (VX-4200)
WIDE/NARROW DEVIATION (12.5/20/25 kHz),
PROGRAMMABLE PER CHANNEL
CTCSS AND DCS ENCODE/DECODE
DTMF ANI AND PAGING
2-TONE ENCODE AND MULTIPLE 2-TONE DECODE
5-TONE SIGNALLING BUILT IN
USER-SELECTABLE TONES
INTEROPERABILITY RECEIVER (OPTIONAL
MULTI BAND RECEIVER UNIT REQUIRES)
CHANNEL SCAN PLUS PRIORITY SCAN,
DUAL WATCH, AND FOLLOW-ME SCAN/DW
BUILT-IN EMERGENCY MICROPHONE
AUDIO COMPANDER (WIDE/NARROW-BAND)
LOUD AUDIO OUTPUT FRONT SPEAKER
BCLO, BTLO, AND TOT
REMOTE RADIO STUN/KILL/REVIVE(5-TONE)
PUBLIC ADDRESS/HORN ALERT
PROGRAMMABLE MINIMUM VOLUME
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS
USER "SET" (MENU) MODE
D-SUB 15-PIN ACCESSORY CONNECTOR
ARTS™(AUTO-RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)
OPTIONAL ENCRYPTION
OPTIONAL VOICE STORAGE
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E

Public Safety applications require three essential elements: reliability,
ruggedness, and performance versatility. These three elements are found
in the VX-4100 (8-Channel) and VX-4200 (501-Channel) series of FM Mobiles
from Vertex Standard. New interoperability Receiver (Option), wide programmable
frequency coverage, high power output (50 Watts VHF/45 Watts UHF), leading-
edge signaling capability, and a 12-character alpha-numeric display are just
a few of the many reasons why the VX-4100 and VX-4200 are the best
choice for the most demanding Public Safety environments.
Actual Size
VX-4100/VX-4200
SERIES
VX-4100 Series
VX-4200 Series

VERSATILITY
3 PROGRAMMABLE FRONT PANEL KEYS
The programmable keys allow for customizing the radio
to match your operating requirements. Programmable
keys include (but are not limited to): Monitor, Home
Channel, Direct Access (channel #), External Accessory
Control, Scan, and many more. Configure the radio for
your needs, and enjoy the operating efficiency without
the complication of functions you don’t need.
5 PROGRAMMABLE FRONT PANEL KEYS
The [P1] - [P4] and [A] keys of the VX-4200 allow even
more operating flexibility. The available functions include
(but are not limited to): Monitor, Squelch, Dimmer,
Home Channel, Direct Access (channel #), External
Accessory control, and a host of others. Program in the
features you need, and leave out the ones you don’t.
HIGH CONTRAST LCD DISPLAY
The high contrast LCD allows for 12-character
alphanumeric channel tags, enough characters to
name the channel while still providing large character
size. Besides the Channel and Group name, the
display tells you Scan status, Power level, Priority Scan
status, Voice Message (received) status, plus Channel
and Group numbers in a sub display.
GENEROUS CHANNEL CAPACITY
If you need a lot of channels, we have you covered,
with 501 channels assignable into as many as 32
groups. With no restrictions on how channels may be
assigned into groups, you have complete flexibility,
whether you need 15, 50, or 501 channels.
REMOTE STUN/KILL/REVIVE
Need to disable a radio in the field? No problem. The
VX-4100/4200 gives you the ability to Stun, Kill, and
Revive over the air in the 5-Tone signalling. Another built-in
feature you can use to your system’s advantage.
BUILT-IN 5-TONE SIGNALLING
The 5-Tone signaling feature gives you many features
found on much higher priced competitors. Features such
as remote Stun, Kill, Revive. Remote listen (remote TX), 100
unique status messages, ANI Tag display, and many more.
INTEROPERABIlLITY RECEIVER (OPTION)
VX-4100/4200 allows you to receive vital communications
on multi bands for interoperability with multiple agencies.
Improves the coordination of communications for first
responders in emergency or day to day operations.
POPULAR 2-TONE ENCODE AND DECODE FUNCTIONS
2-Tone encode and decode gives you the selective calling
used nationwide. Encode and decode functions for the 2-tone
format include multiple decode pairs as well as multiple
encode tones. DTMF paging and identification is also
built-in to allow selective paging and to see who is calling you.
DIRECT CHANNEL ACCESS
Despite the 501-channel capacity of the VX-4200, we
know you always have one or two channels that are
your primary operating slots. So we provide for
assignment of the programmable keys as (up to) four
Direct Channel Access keys, so you can jump to an
often-used channel instantly, even if it’s in a different
memory group.
VX-4100 Series
VX-4200 Series
8 Channels VHF/UHF Mobile Radios
501 Channels VHF/UHF Mobile Radios
Multi Band Receiver Unit: SRX-1 for UHF, SRX-2 for VHF

DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
SECURITY
HIGH PERFORMANCE
PROGRAMMABLE MINIMUM VOLUME
Another feature to ensure all calls are heard. The radio can
be programmed for a minim volume level. If the radio is
on, the minimum volume level will ensure the audio of a
call will be heard.
VERSITILE SCANNING FEATURES
The VX-4100 provide scan of all or some of the eight channels
programmed. Also, if a channel is flagged as Priority, that
channel is monitored even during non-priority calls. Besides
the normal Scan and Priority Scan modes, the VX-4200 adds
Group Scan. You can scan all Groups or selected Groups.
OPTIONAL VOICE STORAGE
With the optional DVS-5 Voice Storage unit installed,
you can hear page transmissions while away from the
vehicle. When activated (programmable softkey), the
voice storage unit waits for a page, then begins
recording. Upon return, you will see the "Message Icon"
alerting you of the page and message.
AUDIO COMPANDING
For narrow-band channel applications, the built-in Audio
Companding system compresses the voice waveform
during transmission, and expands it during reception,
allowing full-sounding audio despite the restricted
transmission bandwidth.
WIDE BANDWIDTH
For communicating with other agencies, companies, or
even within your own communications system, the wide
bandwidth of this radio will let you operate anywhere
within the 40 MHz (VHF) or 70 / 62 MHz (UHF) band.
EMERGENCY MODE
When the Emergency feature is activated, the radio
will switch to an emergency channel and transmit with
live mic audio through a front panel
mounted microphone. Among the
many programmable features of the
emergency mode are: Live TX time,
RX Live time, RX dead time, and more.
OPTIONAL VOICE ENCRYPTION MODULES
With options for simple inversion or rolling code, we have
the right encryption level to fit your requirements and budget.
BUILT TOUGH, BUILT TO LAST
Rugged design to meet MIL-STD 810 C/D/E will allow
this radio to last. The
Ultra-rugged design enables
this mobile to pass a torrent
of MIL-STD tests listed in this
brochure. The extraordinary
design and construction
ensures many years of
reliable service, even in high
vibration, dusty or extreme
temperature environments.
D-SUB 15 PIN ACCESSORY CONNECTOR
The included D-Sub 15 pin connector on the rear panel
allows for access to Audio In, Audio Out, Ext PTT, RSSI,
and many more functions making this radio perfect for
third party interfaces.
ARTS™ (AUTO RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)
The Auto-Range Transponder System, a Vertex Standard
exclusive, alerts the operator when another ARTS™
equipped station (for example, a hand-held unit)
moves out of communication range. You can then
advise the other user to move to a better location.
WIDE / NARROW (12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz PER CHANNEL)
The VX-4100/VX-4200 may be programmed with Wide or
Narrow operating bandwidths, channel by channel, to
conform to your local channel environment. Ideal for multi-
jurisdiction operations.
TOT, BCLO, BTLO FEATURES
Among the most useful protection features of the VX-4100/4200
are the transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT), Busy Channel
Lock-Out (BCLO), and Busy Tone Lock-Out (BTLO), to
ensure efficient network performance at all times.
LOUD AUDIO OUTPUT FRONT SPEAKER
The VX-4100/VX-4200’s high-powered audio (2 Watts )
is coupled to a large, front- facing speaker, producing
high-quality, crisp audio that
will punch through even in the
noisy environments experienced
by public safety officers.
RADIO TO RADIO CLONE FEATURE
For quick programming of VX-4100/4200 radios for an
emergency task force, the Clone feature allows copying
of all channel and other configuration data from one VX-4100/
4200 to another, using the optional CT-4 Cloning Cable.
•TALK AROUND •PUBLIC ADDRESS/HORN ALERT
OTHER FEATURES

MH-700D
DTMF Dial Microphone
MH-64A8J
Remote Control
16 Keypad Microphone
MD-11A8J
Desktop Microphone
Accessories & Options
DVS-5
Voice Storage Unit
LF-1
Line Filter
MMB-85
Quick Release
Mobile Mounting Bracket
MLS-100
Mobile Loud Speaker
(12 Watts Peak Power)
MLS-200
Mobile Loud Speaker
(15 Watts Peak Power)
FP-1023
External Power Supply
(13.6 VDC 23 A)
FVP-25
DTMF Paging +
Encryption unit
FVP-35
High Level Encryption Unit
VPL-1
Programming Kit
(Computer to Radio)
CT-4 (T9101411)
Cloning Cable
CE59
Programming Software
MDC1200
ANI Signaling Unit
SRX-1
Multi Band Receive Unit
(450-512 MHz)
SRX-2
Multi Band Receive Unit
(134-174 MHz)
VT60F / VT60FS
VX-Trunk™Unit
(FS : w/Encryption)
MH-25A8J
Standard Microphone

2004.0405NA(U) B9200439 Printed in Japan
Vertex Standard
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Measurements per EIA standards unless noted above. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
VX-4104 (VHF) VX-4204 (VHF) VX-4107 (UHF) VX-4207 (UHF)
Specifications
Frequency range 134-174 MHz 400-470 MHz / 450-512 MHz
Number of Groups 1 32 1 32
Number of Channels 8 channels 501 channels 8 channels 501 channels
Power Supply Voltage 13.6 VDC ±15 %
Channel Spacing  12.5 / 20 / 25.0 kHz
Current Consumption TX:11.0 A RX:2.5 A STBY:0.3 A
Operating Temperature range  –22°F to 140°F (–30°C to +60°C)
Frequency Stability Better than ±2.5 ppm
RF Input-Output Impedance  50 Ohms
Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.5 " x 1.7 " x 6.1 " (165 mm x 43 mm x 155 mm)
Weight 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg)
General Specifications
Transmitter Specifications Measurements made per TIA/EIA-603
Receiver Specifications Measurements made per TIA/EIA-603
Circuit type Double conversion Super-heterodyne
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)  0.25 µV 0.25 µV
Adjacent Channel Selectivity  85/75 dB   78/70 dB
Intermodulation 80/75 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection  90 dB 80 dB
Audio Output int. 2 W @ 32 Ohms 5% THD / ext. 12 W @ 4 Ohms 5% THD
Audio Distortion <3 % @1 kHz
Power Output 50/25/10 W 45/25/10 W
Modulation 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E
Max Deviation 5.0/2.5 kHz
Conducted Spurious Emission  75 dB below carrier
Audio Distortion <3 % @ 1 kHz
Microphone impedance 600 Ohms
Applicable MIL-STD
Standard
MIL 810C Methods/Procedures
MIL 810D Methods/Procedures
MIL 810E Methods/Procedures MIL 810F Methods/Procedures
High Temperature 501.1/Procedure II
Low Temperature 502.1/Procedure I
Blowing Sand & Dust
Vibration 514.2/Procedure VIII, X
Shock 516.2/Procedure I,V
514.3/Procedure I,Cat.10
516.3/Procedure I,IV
514.5/Procedure I,Cat.20,24
516.5/Procedure I,IV,VI
510.3/Procedure I
514.4/Procedure I,Cat.10
516.4/Procedure I,IV