Vertex Standard VX-231 - Portable Radio Selection Guide

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Portable Radio Selection Guide
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Work area is:
Very Loud
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Moderately Loud
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Not Very Loud
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Quiet and Whispering Required
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BATTERY LIFE
Radio needs to operate:
Over 20 hours
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Up to 18 hours
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Up to 15 hours
WATER RESISTANCE
Radio exposure:
Submersible up to 3 feet for 30 minutes
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Some water - no submersion
Dry only
SAFETY
Radio must be able to:
Send special emergency alert
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Monitor user working alone
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Operate in hazardous environment Optional Optional
Monitor user angle
Alert user when not in range
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PRIVACY
Need for discreet communications:
Very important
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Optional Optional
Important
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Not important
CONVENIENCE
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Radio needs to:
Record short audio messages
Send text messages
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Operate in analog and digital modes
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Support hands-free voice transmit
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Make channel navigation easy
Have a display to view channels or call select radios
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BUDGET
List price per radio not to exceed:
Up to $800
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Up to $500
Up to $300
VXD-720 Digital
Clear, Quality Analog/Digital
Communications
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5.18 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 1.39 (D) inches
VX-920 Series
Dependable and Ready to Respond
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5.3 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 1.5 (D) inches
VX-820 Series
Maximum Performance for Less
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3.8 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 1.5 (D) inches