Vxd-720 digital radio

[WQOQ867]

Anyone know if the vxd-720 is part 95 certified?

[Chris-KH2PM]

It's part 90, but does not qualify for analog use under Part 95 due to the fact the radio transmitter output is over 2 watts. Also, the antenna is 'removable' which I believe is another reason. The VXD-720 will work fine there regardless. Just not FCC 'certified'.

http://www.vertexstandard.com/downlo...rget=%27_blank

mursradiocertificationforpart95 - mursradio2

Yes, I own a VXD-720, and it works great in both analog and DMR Ham Radio.

[mmckenna]

FCC ID for this radio is K6611024720

I looked it up on the FCC OET site, and it is only authorized under 90 and 90.210

[grem467]

Just curious, is the programming cable the same that can be used on the mototrbo/apx radios?

[mmckenna]

It's the same as the MotoTrbo radios. In fact, if you read through the FCC certification documents submitted by Vertex, there is even a letter from Motorola that allows Vertex to use the documentation used by Motorola for submission of their radio. It says something on the bottom about it being identical to the Motorola radio electrically.

[Chris-KH2PM]

Originally Posted by grem467

Just curious, is the programming cable the same that can be used on the mototrbo/apx radios?

The programming cable is CT-155, unique to the VXD-720, and cost about $50. The XPR cable will not
work. The external speaker/microphone is MH-66 A7A, which fortunately is interchangeable with a few other Vertex radios, so it should be easier to find. Again, an XPR speaker mic will not attach to the VXD-720.

I don't have an XPR series Motorola HT to compare with my VXD-720. From what I can tell looking at pictures of the side accessory connectors, the Motorola XPR has a tab at the top and a locking screw at the bottom of the connector. My Vertex has two screws, no tab. Therefore it appears that the programming cable, and any other accessories such as microphones, are not interchangeable between the VXD and the XPR, which has me baffled. Typically Motorola is pretty good about using standard accessory connectors.

The batteries appear to be identical though, which is good, as I hope to find some Impres batteries and charger at the Dayton Hamvention. The Vertex supplied battery is only 1300 mAh and barely gets through the day.

The antenna uses a standard SMA jack, so the XPR antenna and VXD antennas are interchangeable, as are many past Motorola series HT antennas.