VX-4500/4600 Series

VHF/UHF Mobile Radios

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Optimized Mobile Communications

The VX-4500/4600 mobile radios are packed with enhanced
features and signaling performance for increased communications
flexibility and worker safety.

Expanded Signaling and Security

Both radios provide a full range of signaling capabilities including 2-tone, 5-tone
and MDC-1200 ® encode/decode for selective calling.
Private communication is supported by built-in voice inversion encryption. And,
if a radio is ever lost or stolen, 5-tone remote stun/kill/revive can be activated to
ensure messages are only heard by those intended.

Enhanced Audio Performance

Features Channel Announcement which loudly speaks the current channel
description to simplify changing channels when focused on other tasks VX-4600
simultaneously.
Includes voice activation (VOX) that enables users to transmit voice without
pressing the Push to Talk button on the microphone. Enables hands-free
operation for convenience.
In noisy environments, activate the Clear Voice function to enhance audio
transmit to ensure your message is heard. And, to ensure a radio is not
accidentally turned down too low, a minimum volume limit can be programmed
by your Dealer.
Whisper mode is also included to augment audio transmit when talking quietly
is necessary for discreet communications.
Record and store up to 120 seconds for keeping an audible record of important
messages using the optional DVS-8 Voice Storage unit.

When Safety Counts

As with all Vertex Standard mobile radios, the VX-4500/4600 Series includes
Emergency alert for enhanced driver safety.
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Operators can activate the Lone Worker function when leaving equipment
or a vehicle temporarily. If a problem arises while away, the radio switches to
Emergency mode to alert help.
When constant contact is required at all times, always know your connection
status with Auto-Range Transpond System (ARTS™). Only Vertex Standard
radios are designed to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped radio
are within communication range. If out of range, your radio senses no signal has
been received and beeps to alert you.

Large Group Communications Made Easy

The VX-4600 has 512-channel capacity and 32 groups to easily manage a variety The Vertex Standard Difference
of calls at the most complex job site. For smaller operations, the VX-4500 Our number one goal is achieving superior
features 8 channels. customer satisfaction by delivering products
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Vertex Standard radios are built to last and are
backed by an industry-leading 3 year warranty.
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VHF/UHF Mobile Radios

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VX-4500/4600 Series Specifications

Additional Features VHF UHF
Six programmable keys
General Specification
8-Character alphanumeric display (VX-4600)
Frequency Range 134 - 174 MHz 400 - 470 MHz; 450 - 512 MHz
RSSI signal strength indicator (VX-4600) 512 with 32 Groups (VX-4600)
DTMF Paging Number of Channels and Groups
8 (VX-4500)
DTMF ANI Power Supply Voltage 13.6 V DC ± 20%
Speed dial (VX-4600) Channel Spacing 12.5 / 20* / 25* kHz
CTCSS / DCS Encode and Decode PLL Steps 1.25 / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 kHz 5 / 6.25 kHz
Busy Channel Lockout (BCLO) Current Consumption TX: 11 A, RX: 2.5 A, Standby: 200 mA
Busy Tone Lockout (BTLO) Operating Temperature Range -22ºF to +140ºF (-30ºC to +60ºC)
Time Out Timer (TOT) Frequency Stability ±2.5 ppm
Compander RF Input-Output Impedance 50 Ohms
Direct channel entry (VX-4600) Dimension (H x W x D) 1.8 x 6.5 x 6.1 inches (45 x 165 x 155 mm)
Minimum volume control Weight (Approx.) 2.8 lbs (1.25 kg)
Talk around Receiver Specification: measured by TIA/EIA-603
Priority scan Sensitivity 12dB SINAD 0.25 µV
Dual priority scan Adjacent Channel Selectivity 80 dB / 70 dB 78 dB / 70 dB
Dual watch scan Hum and Noise 45 dB / 40 dB
Follow-me scan Intermodulation 75 dB
Talk around scan Spurious and Image Rejection 80 dB
Talk back scan Internal: 4 W @ 20 Ohms
Audio Output
Operator selectable scan External: 12 W @ 4 Ohms, < 5% THD
Group scan Transmitter Specification: measured by TIA/EIA-603
Manual squelch control Output Power (Selectable) 50 / 25 / 12.5 / 5 W 45 / 25 / 12.5 / 5 W
D-sub 15 pin accessory connector Modulation 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E
LTR® Trunking (option) Maximum Deviation ± 5.0 kHz / ± 2.5 kHz
Public address / horn alert Conducted Spurious Emissions 70 dB below carrier
Radio-to-radio cloning FM Hum and Noise 45 dB / 40 dB
Audio Distortion < 3 % @1 kHz
Accessories
MH-67A8J: Standard microphone
MH-75A8J: Keypad microphone (16 keys) Applicable MIL-STD
MD-12A8J: Desktop microphone
Methods/Procedures
MLS-100: External speaker, square, 12 W
Standard MIL 810C MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F MIL 810G
MLS-200: Waterproof external speaker, 12 W
SEC-1223: External power supply Low Pressure – 500.2 / I 500.3 / I 500.4 / I 500.5 / I

LF-6: DC Line filter High Temperature 501.1 / I, II 501.2 / I 501.3 / I 501.4 / I 501.5 / I

RMK-5400: Remote Mount Kit Low Temperature 502.1 / I 502.2 / I, II 502.3 / I, II 502.4 / I, II 502.5 / I, II
Temperature Shock 503.1 / I – – – –

Option Boards Solar Radiation – – 505.3 / I 505.4 / I –

Rain 506.1 / II 506.2 / II 506.3 / II 506.4 / III 506.5 / III
DVS-8: Digital voice storage unit
Humidity 507.1 / II – – – –
Salt Fog 509.1 / I 509.2 / I 509.3 / I 509.4 / I 509.5 / I
Dust – – 510.3 / I – –
Vibration 514.2 / VIII, X 514.3 / Cat. 10 514.4 / Cat. 10 514.5 / Cat. 24 514.6 / Cat. 24
Shock 516.2 / I 516.3 / I 516.4 / I 516.5 / I 516.6 / I
Transit Drop – – – – 516.5 / IV

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Vertex Standard is a trademark of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
*25 kHz will not be available on new equipment in the U.S.A. after 1/1/2013. © 2016 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. NSS_4500/4600_04/2016