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 |
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| Weight (approximately) | 357 g ; 12.6 oz (With BP-306, antenna, MB-133) |
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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 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Spurious response DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 73 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Intermodulation DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 68 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| 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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