viking

I am looking into the possibility of over-the-air aliases being displayed instead of unit IDs across our Viking VP5000s and VM5000s (some NXDN Kenwoods as well). Currently, we have unit IDs and all mobile/command staff listed within subscribers. Which is more painful to change, hints why we...

Okay so I have a fun new radio and I got to playing with Talk Permit Tones. I'm sure someone out there has a list of awesome talk permit tones! If not, let's build one. I'll start to give you an idea 1st- 1560Hz 40ms 2nd- 1040Hz 40ms 3rd- 1560Hz 40ms 4th- 1310Hz 40ms This is a Mototrbo TPT...

Our agency has EF Johnson, VP portables and mobiles. Since we’re updating our code plug, I’m looking for the Smart PTT/Busy Channel Lock Out setting that you can find on Motorola radios. Does anyone know if this setting exist on the programming software? If so, what is it called and where is it...

My department is considering purchasing some Kenwood Viking VP-8000 radios. Does anyone have any user experience on these in terms of performance and reliability? We will use them on UHF, VHF, and 700/800. Thanks.

In the coming days we're getting a shipment of VP5430's with the KNB-L2 batteries and the KSC-Y32K intelligent chargers. We're looking to order extra batteries as spares and since the chargers do not have an extra charging slot for the battery I was wondering if Kenwood has a gang charger that...