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For robust, dedicated push-to-talk communication, look to the VX-450 Series.  
Choose from three analogue portable radios: the VX-451 (without display), the VX-454 (display and menu keys) and the VX-459 (display and full alphanumberic keypad). Water submersible and with a rugged construction, it’s built for use in harsh conditions. With enhanced interoperability, the VX-450 series offers comprehensive signalling options including: MDC1200®, DTMF, deeper and richer 2-tone options, as well as 5-tone capabilities. Available with a range of flexible energy solutions and accessories, you’ll have all you need to provide your team with the perfect communication solution.

GENERAL FEATURES

• Channel Capacity:

- 32 Channels/ 1 Group (VX-451)

- 512 Channels/ 32 Groups (VX-454, VX-459)

• Programmable Buttons:

- 3 Programmable Buttons (VX-451)

- 7 Programmable Buttons (VX-454)

- 9 Programmable Buttons (VX-459)

• Display:

- No Display (VX-451)

- 8-Character Alphanumeric Display (VX-454/459)

• Safety Features:

- Lone Worker Alert

- Emergency Alert

• Solid Build for Extreme Environments (IP57)

• Voice Inversion Encryption

• Manual On/Off Encryption Activation

• Large Group Communication Made Easy to Manage

• RX/TX Battery Power Save

• Compander

• Clear Voice

• Whisper

• Minimum Volume Control

• Manual Squelch Adjustment

• Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO)

• Busy Tone Lock Out (BTLO)

• Time Out Timer (TOT)

• Programmable LED Colour Alert

• Scan Features:

- Priority

- Dual Watch

- Follow-Me

- Talk Around

• Radio-to-Radio Cloning

SIGNALLING FEATURES

• CTCS/DCS Encode/Decode

• MDC-1200® Encode/Decode

• 2-Tone, 5-Tone Encode/Decode

• DTMF ANI

• DTMF Paging

• DTMF Speed Dial

• Stun/Kill/Revive (5-Tone)

Performance Characteristics

  • Battery life (based on a 05 05 90 duty cycle)

    VHF
    18.5 hours (W/Saver)/16 Hours
    11 hours (W/Saver)/10 Hours

    UHF
    18 hours (W/Saver)/15.5 Hours
    11 hours (W/Saver)/10 Hours

  • Frequency range

    VHF
    134 - 174 MHz 

    UHF
    400 - 470 MHz

  • Power

    5/2.5/1/0.25 Watt (Selectable by Channel)

Physical Characteristics

  • Weight (with standard battery)

    VX-451: 330 g (11.6 oz) with FNB-V134LI-UNI
    VX-454/VX459: 356 g (12.6 oz) with FNB-V134LI-UNI

    VX-451: 281 g (9.9 oz) with FNB-V133LI-UNI
    VX-454/VX459: 307 g (10.8 oz) with FNB-V133LI-UNI