Looking for something similar to the Motorola APX8000 portables that support VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz. I like how Kenwood portables such as the NX-5200 can support multiple protocols such as P25, DMR, NXDN, and Analog but what about multiple band splits?
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When you say just released. Does this mean it is now available for purchase?
As of about a week ago my vendor can now quote the VP8000 but I was told it wouldn't be available for a few more months.
VP8000 is projected to be available March of 2023. I as a dealer will get my demo units sometime between Dec 2022 and March 2023.
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Kenwood/EFJ will be showing the new VP8000 at APCO in two weeks.
KENWOOD Viking VP8000 Booth #NPZ 7 |
| Multi-Band | Multi-Protocol I Mission-Critical Portable Radio. The KENWOOD Viking 8000 series Multi-Band, Multi-Protocol portable is specifically designed for today’s public safety agencies with advanced features and ergonomics to meet the first responder’s mission critical operational needs. |
If you are familiar with the Viking VP6000 series radio, the new VP8000 is similar to that. I was lucky enough to hold one at a Kenwood Conference in June. It is slightly larger in length and width at the top to accommodate the 4 line top screen. It will use the same battery, charger and belt clip as the NX-5000 series/VP-6000 series radios. While it will be capable of DMR, that option will not be available when it is released but will have a firmware update down the road to include DMR.
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Gotta say it'll look sweet. I'm the type to wait a bit then dive in
old thread, but adding a little more information to this,
The VP8000 is able to have Multi Band P25 Trunking Control Channels (VHF/UHF/700-800) within a single list.
Radio has been vetted with several Multi band trunk systems already and approved for use.
The VP8000 is able to have Multi Band P25 Trunking Control Channels (VHF/UHF/700-800) within a single list.
Radio has been vetted with several Multi band trunk systems already and approved for use.
Very nice
Is there an estimate of what the price would be for this radio?
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I'm interested in this as well.
EF Johnson All Band Portable, VP8000 Announced
EF Johnson announced the VP8000 all band radio last week. Here's what I know off the top of my head: VHF/UHF/7-800 MHz capabilities WiFi capable Bluetooth capable FIPS 140-3 certified Multi-protocol (not just talking analog and P25) support Base price is rumored to be in the same ballpark as a...
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