VL50

Motorola VL50 Features:

  • 8 Talk Channels
  • 7 Audible Call Tones
  • 1 Watt of Transmit Power
  • Up to 10 Hours of Talk Time Between Charges
  • Voice Activation Feature

VL50 PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO

The VL50 portable two-way radio connects employees easily and affordably. This intuitive, cost-effective device helps employees to react quickly to requests, as well as have instant access to one another.

Part of Motorola's Value Line series, this radio is designed with business productivity in mind, delivering exceptional functionality at the push of a button.

 

Built to withstand everyday wear and tear.  Operates on 56 business-exclusive frequencies.  Simple functionality makes one-to-one or group communication as easy as pressing a button.  The keypad lock prevents accidental discharges or transmissions.

There is a choice of 7 selectable call tones that alerts users of incoming transmissions.

Drop-in charging centralizes location and powering of all radios.

 

Performance Characteristics

Coverage area is up to 200,000 square feet (15 floors)

Estimated battery life

12 hours

Frequency range

UHF: 461–470MHz

Power

UHF: 1Watt

Physical Characteristics

Display

Limited

Weight (with standard battery)

4.6 oz. (130.4 g)

Keypad

None

Dimensions H x W x D (with standard battery)

5.8 x 2.0 x 1.1 in. (147.3 x 50.8 x 27.9mm ) H x W x D

Voice operated transmit (VOX)

Yes

Number of channels

8

Cloning

With multi-unit charger (MUC)

Front panel programmable

Yes

Call tones

6

VibraCall

Yes

Technology

Technology

The Motorola VL50 allows for hands-free operation when used with optional audio accessories.

Warranty

Standard warranty

2 years

Standard package

Battery, double unit charger, swivel belt holster, AAA battery tray, user guide and one-year warranty

General

Frequency range Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz
Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz
Rx (CH70) 156.525 MHz
RX (AIS) 162.025 MHz
Usable channel groups INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC), 16K0GXW (GMSK)
Current drain
(at 7.2 V DC)
TX (6 W/1 W output) 1500 mA/700 mA (approx.)
RX (Inter SP/Exter SP Max. audio) 700 mA/350 mA (approx.)
Operating temperature range –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to +140˚F
Antenna impedance 50 Ω
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)
60.9 × 145.8 × 43.8 mm;
2.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 in
Weight (approximately) 357 g ; 12.6 oz
(With BP-306, antenna, MB-133)

 

 

Transmitter

Output power (Hi/Low) 6 W/1 W
Max. frequency deviation ±5 kHz
Frequency stability ±10 ppm
Spurious emissions –68 dBc typical

 

 

Receiver

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)
0.25 μV typical
–3 dBμ emf typical
–107 dBm
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) 0.25 μV typical
Adjacent channel selectivity
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)
70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Spurious response
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)
70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Intermodulation
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)
70 dB typical
68 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Hum and noise 40 dB
Audio output power
(at 10% distortion)
Internal SP 1500 mW typical (8 Ω load)
External SP 350 mW typical (8 Ω load)

 

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Standard MIL-810 G
Method Procedure
Low Pressure 500.5 I, II
High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II
Temperature Shock 503.5 I-C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain Blowing/Drip 506.5 I, III
Humidity 507.5 II
Salt Fog 509.5
Dust Blowing 510.5 I
Immersion 512.5 I
Vibration 514.6 I
Shock 516.6 I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standards
Water IPX7 (Waterproof protection)

 

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Supplied Accessories

  • BP-306 battery pack
  • BC-251 battery charger
  • AC adapter*
  • CP-26 cigarette lighter cable
  • MB-133 belt clip
  • Antenna
  • Hand strap

* May differ depending on version

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