Standard Horizon Marine

Hugely popular in the US, our Standard Horizon branded marine radios, plotters and hailers have succeeded because of their advanced while simple to use features, extreme durability and great value. Backed by our 3 year warranty and full manufacturer support... it's a purchase that won't let you down.

A family of marine electronics including:

• Handheld VHF radios
• Fixed mount VHF radios / loudhailers
• GPS chart plotters

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VX-230 Series
VHF/UHF Portable Radios

Compact Radio with Long-LastingLi-Ion Battery
The Vertex Standard VX-231 provides wider band coverage, more signaling features and improved ergonomics* that adds up to a better return on your investment.

Improved Portability
A radio that won’t get in the way, the VX-231 is more compact and
lightweight than the VX-160 series. A radio that is easier to carry with
you on the job.

More Battery Power
Designed to use powerful Li-Ion battery technology for longer battery life. Includes a 1150 mAh battery providing 9 hours of operation with the battery saver enabled.

Wide Band Coverage for Added Value
One radio designed to cover the full band in the VHF and upper range of the UHF bands, which provides expanded options in frequencies to use.

More Scanning Options
While many radios provide 1 or 2 scanning options, the VX-231 radio gives you 4 additional scanning options for greater convenience and flexibility for the way you need your radios to perform. Options include: Priority, Dual Watch, Follow Me and Talk Around scan.

Exclusive Auto-Range Transponding 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.

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VX-350 Series
VHF/UHF Portable Radios

All-Purpose Radio with a Wide Range of Built-in Capabilities
The compact Vertex Standard VX-350 Series gives you a wide r&nge of operating capabilities and options without paying extra.

Extended Performance with Long Battery Life
A 2000mAh Lithium-Ion battery comes standard in the VX-350 Series, which provides extended talk time for greater convenience and productivity...even with the battery save function turned off.

Easy-to-Carry Compact Size
The small size is ideal for users that don't want a radio that gets in thq 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).

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VX-820 Series
VHF/UHF Portable Radios

Compact Size with Robust Capabilities
Don't let the size deceive you. The smallest radio offered by Vertex Standard is unobtrusive and easy to wear all day and built with more enhanced features typically not found in other radios of this size. Designed to perform in the most demanding and critical conditions,theVX-820 series gives you maximum radio performance for less in size and less in total cost of ownership.

Withstands Harsh Environments
Rain, snow, fire suppression spray and dust are no problem for these radios manufactured to strict IP ratings.The VX-820 series meets international waterproofing standard IP57 where water does not harm the radio when submersed to a depth of I metre for up to 30 minutes.

Intrinsically Safe
TheVX-820 Series is available in intrinsically safe options that meet the SGS requirements of ANSI/UL9I3 6th Edition for Class I, Division I, Groups A-D, Class II, Groups E-G;and Class III for use in hazardous locations.

Long-Lasting Power for Responsiveness
To give you maximum performance, the VX-820 series offers a choice of Li-Ion battery power up to 3000mAh for over 20 hours of battery life (per specifications).

Tailored Communications to Meet Your Demands
Get the ultimate signaling performance with a choice of multiple 2-tone encode and decode or 5-tone signaling to support the most advanced communications needs from individual to fleet operations.The front panel also includes a 7-colour LED with a variable flash pattern for custom incoming call alerts.

When Safety Counts - Never Be Alone
When help is needed, the VX-820 Series has Emergency notification that will switch to a designated channel and send an emergency alert. The radios also include Remote Listen which turns the radio on remotely if needed to check out what is happening near the radio.

Loud Audio for Noisy Environments
With 700mW audio output, be assured of hearing critical information you need in most situations.

Model Options
• APCO P25 version available ;
• ATEX Approved II 2 G E Ex ib IIC T4 version available.
• CE version available.

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VX-920 Series
VHF/UHF Portable Radios

Dependable Communications for Long-Term Reliability
The VX-920 Series is ready to respond when you are with state-of-the-art engineering and a wide array of features, providing great value in its class.

Withstands Harsh Environments
Rain, snow, fire suppression spray and dust are no problem for these radios manufactured to strict IP ratings. The VX-920 series meets international waterproofing standard IP57 where water does not harm the radio when submersed to a depth of I metre for up to 30 minutes.

Intrinsically Safe
The VX-920 Series is available in intrinsically safe options that meet the SGS requirements of ANSI/UL9I3 6th Edition for Class I. Division I. Groups A-D. Class II, Groups E-G;and Class III for use in hazardous locations.

Never Miss an Important Call
Includes DTMF paging and unmatched flexibility in scanning feature) that are designed to optimise operation in a wide variety of environments. In addition to basic scan, you also get Priority. Dual Watch, Follow-me. Follow-me Dual Watch and Talk Around scanning with a programmable home channel function built-in.

When Safety Counts - Never Be Alone
When help « n««d«d, the VX-920 Series has Emergency notification that will switch to a designated channel and send an emergency alert. The radios also include Remote Listen which turns the radio on remotely if needed to check out what is happening near the radio.

Loud Audio for Noisy Environments
With 700mW audio output, be assured of hearing critical information you need.

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VXR-9000 Series
VHF/UHF Rack Mount Repeater/Base Station

High Power Output for Exceptional Reach and Performance
Available in 50 Watt options, the VXR-9000 delivers the reliable performance and extended range needed. The slim-line design is crafted for easy installation and integration into most repeater sites.

Large Channel Capacity with Priority Scan
The VXR-9000 may be programmed with up to 32 channels over a wide frequency range and can perform in repeater or base station mode, depending on the application. Includes Priority Channel scanning capability for efficient communications monitoring.

Power Supply Backup with Alert
Should DC power fail at the repeater site, the VXR-9000 will automatically revert to a backup DC power source, if connected. Under backup DC power, the repeater will transmit an alert message to notify the operator that immediate attention is required at the repeater site.

Flexible, Automatic Command Sequence Configuration
The VXR-9000 may be programmed to perform a five-step sequence of commands for certain operating events For example, during a DC power failure and the repeater switches to a backup power supply, the repeater can be programmed to switch to low power and send a CW ID advising of the situation, etc.

Designed for High Reliability
The cooling fan diameter is 8cm and thermostatically controlled to ensure a stable temperature environment for the VXR-9000. Fan operation may be programmed for three options: off, continuous or temperature-controlled, depending on the application. A malfunction alarm is also included.

Simplex / Duplex Capacity
The VXR-9000 is designed for simplex mode with single-an'.enna operation for full-duplex mode with the optional duplexer when optimal communications is necessary at all times.

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VX-426CB
UHF CB Handheld

Powerful, Easy To Use, Simply Designed and Flexible.

Perfect VX-2200CB Partner. Built In Encryption

The VX-426 has been built by Vertex Standard to meet the varied commercial radio needs of Australian industry, large and small. It’s high performance, reliable and no nonsense design also makes it a competitor crushing option for the intelligent recreational and CB only user.

Main features:

• T/A Approved for CB and Land Mobile Use
• 5 Watts Power Output (Selectable To 1 Watt)
• 450 - 490 MHz RX
• 168 Channel Capacity (Including 40 CB Channels)
• 8-character Alphanumeric Display
• Multi-mode Scan (Group, Priority, Open)
• 5-tone Encode/decode
• 2-tone ENC/DEC (Dual 2-tone Dec)
• CTCSS / DCS Encode and Decode
• DTMF ANI/DTMF Paging (Requires Optional FVP-25)
• 2 Programmable Function Buttons (Side) on Both
• 4 Programmable Front-Panel Function Buttons
• Front Panel Keypad Illumination
• Compander Included
• Voice Encryption Built In
• Voice Storage (Optional DVS-5 Required)
• ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transpond System)
• BCLO, BTLO and TOT Functions
• RX Power Save Circuit
• PC Programmable
• Radio-to-radio Cloning
• Loud, Clear Audio Output
• Rugged Construction
• MIL-STD 810 D/E/F
• Compact Case Size, Light Weight

c/w 1800mAh Battery, Rapid Charger and Antenna

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VX-220CB
Commercial Transceiver

VX-2200 SeriesThe VX-2200 Trunking mobiles are full featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobile business communications in the VHF or UHF Land mobile radio bands. These transceivers are designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design with high output power (50 Watts VHF and UHF). The VX-2200 Trunking mobiles have an eight character alpha-numeric display to manage.

These mobile can be ordered as LTR™ or Passport™!

Wide Band Coverage
VHF 134 ~ 174 MHz / UHF 450 ~ 512 MHz The VX-2200 LTR continues with our efforts to give you the maximum flexibility possible with ultra-wide band coverage.

32 Zones/250 Groups
The VX-2200 LTR gives you 250 Groups to get the job done.

Passport Upgradable
The Trident Passport enhanced system is being developed for this mobile. The Passport features will require only a firmware update !

Loud Front Speaker Audio
The front facing speaker and 4 Watts of audio power give you plenty of receiver audio even in noisy environments.

Higher Power
With 50 watts output on VHF and UHF, the VX-2200 LTR have the power to get your message through.

Stun / Kill / Revive included
In either Conventional or LTR systems you can stun or kill a unique radio in the field using reliable and fast 5-tone signaling.

DTMF Signalling
DTMF ANI as well as DTMF Paging are both included in the new LTR mobile.

Inversion Scrambling Included
No need to add additional dollars, the encryption is included. For higher security, you can add the FVP-35 rolling code encryption.

Six Programmable Function Keys
Each key (4 keys plus UP/DOWN keys) can be programmed for up to two functions each. This gives you an enormous amount of flexibility to put as many features to use as you need.

Emergency Features
Excellent for school bus drivers, delivery vans, or any other application where you do not want the driver to be "on their own". With the built-in Emergency feature, a silent alarm can be sent and transmit live audio to the dispatcher.

Mil-Spec Rated Durability
The Ultra-rugged design of the VX-2200 LTR mobile enables it to be fully compliant with the demanding specs of Mil-Std 810 C/D/E/F!

RSSI
The large easy to read front panel display also shows received signal strength.

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