Vertex Standard VX-180 Series User Manual

VHF/UHF Portable Radios
Rugged, Durable Portables
with Unmatched Operating
LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT SIZE
16 CHANNEL CAPACITY
5 WATTS POWER OUTPUT
(Selectable to 1 Watt)
8-CHARACTER ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
LOUD, CLEAR AUDIO OUTPUT
12.5/25 kHz BANDWIDTH
PROGRAMMABLE BY CHANNEL
3 PROGRAMMABLE FRONT-PANEL
FUNCTION KEYS
CTCSS/DCS ENCODE + DECODE
DTMF ANI DECODE
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
VX
-
180 SERIES
Actual Size
* Simulated LCD display

Vertex Standard VX-180 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Vertex Standard
Model	VX-180 Series
Category	Portable Radio
Language	English

Summary

VX-180 Series VHF/UHF Portable Radios

Rugged Construction and Durability Features

Super Rugged Construction

Meets MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standards for shock, vibration, and rain resistance with high-impact case and diecast chassis.

ARTS Transponder System

Vertex Standard's exclusive system for communication range checks between ARTS-equipped transceivers.

Channel Management Features

Includes Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO), Busy Tone Lock-Out (BTLO), and Time-Out Timer (TOT) for efficient channel use.

Battery Saver Circuit

TX/RX mode battery savers optimize portable power consumption to maximize battery life.

Programming and Cloning

Features PC programming via optional cable/software and radio-to-radio cloning for quick fleet configuration.

Audio Output

500 mW high-powered audio output coupled with a large internal speaker for clear reception in noisy environments.