Industrial Grade Radio For Every Day
Communications
The VX-160 is designed with a die-cast chassis that provides a solid, rugged foundation to survive real-world industrial use. Includes the fundamental features needed for users to keep in contact while remaining focused on the job at hand.
Paging and DTMF ANI Built-In
The VX-160 provides dual 2-tone decode that can be used for two individual pager calls or for a combination of Individual and Group calling
High-Speed Scanning Capability
Get unmatched flexibility in scanning features for the price. In addition to
basic scan, you also get Priority, Dual Watch and Follow-me scan included.
Solid Audio Output
Designed with 500 mW audio output makes the VX-160 ideal for noisy
environments. The high-powered audio is coupled with a large internal
speaker, assuring loud and clear audio.
Maximize Battery Life
The VX-160 includes RX/TX (receive and transmit) battery saver
capability. During receive, the radio will put itself into saver mode while
periodically checking for channel activity. During transmit, the VX-160 will
automatically reduce power when the incoming signal is very strong.
Exclusive Auto-Range Transpond System – ARTS™
Only Vertex Standard radios are designed to inform you when you and
another ARTS™-equipped station are within communication range. If
out of range for more than 2 minutes, your radio senses no signal has
been received and beeps to alert you. The base station can then alert the
field unit to move back in range. A great solution to keep your workers
coordinated.

Easy-To-Carry Compact Size
The small size is ideal for users that don’t want a radio that gets in the way and is easy to conceal when necessary.

When Safety Counts
Includes built-in Emergency notification that will switch to a designated channel, send an emergency unit ID and transmit with a live microphone, an added benefit when working alone.

Prevent Unauthorised Use
If lost or stolen, the VX-350 Series can be quickly disabled remotely by sending a Stun command for temporary disabling or Kill command to permanently disable the radio (must be returned and re-programmed before using again).

Easily Integrate with Existing MDC System
Add the optional VME-100 board to make the VX-350 radio compatible for use with the rest of your MDC-1200 fleet.

Exclusive Auto-Range Transpond System – ARTS™
Only Vertex Standard radios are designed to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped station are within communication range. If out of range for more than 2 minutes, your radio senses no signal has been received and beeps to alert you. The base station can then alert the field unit to move back in range. A great solution to keep your workers coordinated.

Additional Features
• 16 channel capacity
• Wide band coverage
• Six programmable keys (VX-354)
• Two programmable keys (VX-351)
• 8-Character alphanumeric display (VX-354)
• RX/TX Battery power save
• DTMF ANI
• Lone Worker
• 2-Tone Encode and Decode
• CTCSS / DCS Encode and Decode
• 5-Tone signaling
• Whisper
• Priority scan
• Dual Watch scan
• Follow-me scan
• Talk Around scan
• Radio-to-radio cloning

General Specification

Frequency Range
VHF: 134 – 174 MHz
UHF: 400 – 470 MHz

Number of Channels
16

Power Supply Voltage
7.4 V DC±20%

Channel Spacing
12.5/20/25 kHz

PLL Steps
VHF: 1.25 / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 kHz
UHF: 5 / 6.25 kHz

Battery Life (5-5-90 duty) 2000 mAh FNB-V96LI
VHF: 15.5 hrs (13 hrs w/o saver)
UHF: 15 hours (12.5 hrs w/o saver)

IP Rating
IP 55

Operating Temperature Range
-25ºC to +60ºC

Frequency Stability
±2.5 ppm

RF Input-Output Impedance
50 Ohms

Dimension (H x W x D)
105 x 58 x 33 mm (w/FNB-96LI)

Weight (Approx.)
310 g (w/FNB-V96LI, ANT, belt clip)
Receiver Specification: measured by EN 300 086

Sensitivity 20dB SINAD
-3 dB μV emf

Adjacent Channel Selectivity
70 / 60 dB

Intermodulation
65 dB

Spurious and Image Rejection
70 dB

Audio Output
500 mW @ 4 Ohms 10% THD

Transmitter Specification: measured by EN 300 086

Output Power
5 / 1 W

Modulation Limiting
±5.0 kHz @ 25 kHz
±4.0 kHz @ 20 kHz
±2.5 kHz @ 12.5 kHz

Modulation
16K0F3E, 11K0F3E

Spurious Emissions
-36 dBm ≤ 1 GHz, -30 dBm > 1 GHz

FM Hum & Noise
45 / 40 dB

Audio Distortion
< 3 % @1kHz