Built for public safety with multi-band, multi-protocol support, and rugged features.
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)