Kenwood VP8000

Viking VP8000 Multi-Band · Multi-Protocol Portable Radio

The KENWOOD Viking 8000 series Multi-Band, Multi-Protocol portable is specifically designed for today’s public safety agencies with advanced features.

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Key Features of VP8000

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Multi-Band operation (VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz)

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Multi-Protocol

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P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking

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P25 Conventional

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DMR

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Viking16 (SmartNet/SmartZone™ Compatible)

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FM Analog

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Mixed protocol zones (each channel in a zone can be from a different system)

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1024 channels (2048 & 4096 options)

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Public safety ergonomics: flare grip for control, large glove friendly knobs, large emergency button

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3-Watt audio maximum output for high noise environments

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Voice annunciation & custom announcement creation

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Fully ruggedized - IP67/68 & MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G/H

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Full key models (with numeric keypad)

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Built-in GPS receiver/antenna for enhanced awareness

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MDC-1200 & GE-Star signaling

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P25 Authentication

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Bluetooth® / Bluetooth Low Energy

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Wi-Fi® 2.4 & 5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)

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Man Down

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Instant Recording Replay (IRR) and Voice Recording

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Text Messaging

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Radio Cloning

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FIRESafe® Fire Ground Commander and First Responder

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Encryption

ARC4™ software encryption; compatible with Motorola ADP™
P25/TIA defined: AES-256
DES-OFB
Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR)

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