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Kenwood Viking VP8000 Multi-Band

Portable Radio

KENWOOD Viking VP8000 Multi-Band

The Viking VP8000 is the ultimate multi-band, multi-protocol radio designed for public safety. Built to handle critical operations, it offers P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking, mixed protocol zones, rugged IP67/68 durability, and large, glove-friendly controls. With its advanced features like 3-Watt audio, built-in GPS, encryption, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi capabilities, this radio keeps first responders connected in even the toughest environments.

Key Features:

  • Multi-Band operation (VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz)
  • Multi-Protocol
  • P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking
  • P25 Conventional
  • DMR*
  • Viking16 (SmartNet/SmartZone™ Compatible)
  • FM Analog
  • Mixed protocol zones (each channel in a zone can be from a different system)
  • 1024 channels (2048 & 4096 options)
  • Public safety ergonomics: flare grip for control, large glove friendly knobs, large emergency button
  • 3-Watt audio maximum output for high noise environments
  • Voice annunciation & custom announcement creation
  • Fully ruggedized – IP67/68 & MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G/H
  • Full key models (with numeric keypad)
  • Built-in GPS receiver/antenna for enhanced awareness
  • MDC-1200 & GE-Star signaling
  • P25 Authentication
  • Bluetooth® / Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Wi-Fi® 2.4 & 5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
  • Man Down
  • Instant Recording Replay (IRR) and Voice Recording
  • Text Messaging
  • Radio Cloning
  • FIRESafe® Fire Ground Commander and First Responder
  • Encryption:
  •      ARC4™ software encryption; compatible with Motorola ADP™
  •      P25/TIA defined: AES-256
  •      DES-OFB
  •      Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR)

*In future release

User Selectable Color Themes

  • Large full-color top LCD
  • Multi-line text on both front and top displays
  • Top flip display changes text orientation for viewing while in holster
  • Multiple visual indicators including battery health & signal strength
  • Day & night user selectable display options (8 themes available)
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