Product Description
Motorola VX-459 5 Watt Waterproof Two Way Radio
The Motorola VX-459 is the direct replacement for the Vertex Standard VX-459 two way radio. Vertex Standard was purchased by Motorola several years back. In 2018, Motorola decided to discontinue the Vertex Standard brand in the United States. The Motorola VX-459 is the same 2 way radio with the Motorola logo versus the Vertex Standard logo. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio is the most feature rich analog two way radio on the market for the price. This 5 Watt 2 Way Radio is offered in both UHF and VHF models and can store up to 512 Channels for very large users. The Motorola VX-459 is waterproof, guaranteed to withstand a five foot drop on concrete and holds up under the harshest work environments. Motorola VX-459 two way radios are military grade and meet MIL-SPEC 810 and IP57 standards for durability. Best of all, the Motorola VX-459 is protected by a Three Year Repair or Replacement Warranty.
Key Features of the Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio Include:
- Full DTMF Keypad - Open Gates, Control Machinery, Turn Valves On
- Up to 512 Talk Channels
- Emergency Button - Quickly Talk to all 2 Way Radios in your fleet regardless of the channel they're using
- 8 Character Display for Channel Alaises
- 10 Hour Standard Battery or Upgrade to 19 Hours of Battery Life with High Capacity Battery ($20 upgrade at time of order)
Who Uses the Motorola VX-459 Waterproof Two Way Radio
- Volunteer First Responders
- Golf Course Superintendents
- Water Treatment Facility Operators
- Large Mills
Your Motorola VX-459 two way radio will ship with:
- 1 VX-459 Handset. Specify UHF or VHF at time of order.
- 1 FNB-V133LI 1380 mAh Basic Capacity Lithium Ion Battery. Upgrade to a High Capacity Battery for $20.00. The FNB-V133LI-UNI up to 9.7 hrs battery life while the FNB-V134LI-UNI offers up to 15.8 hrs battery life.
- 1 VAC-UNI-B Rapid Rate Single Unit Charger
- 1 Heavy Duty Belt Clip (CLIP-20)
- 1 UHF (450-470 MHz) or VHF (150-162 MHz) Removable Antenna-Please note if you require a custom frequency split
- 1 Warranty Registration Card
- 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio Standard Features Include:
- 512 Channels with 32 Groups
- 5 Watts
- 9 Programmable Keys
- Clear 700 mW Audio Output
- Submersible & Weatherproof - IP57 Rating for dust and water protection for three feet for up to 30 minutes
- Optional Custom Channel Announcement
- Intrinsically safe option
- DTMF Keypad
Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio Additional Features Include:
- Programmable tri-color LED custom call alert Voice compander
- Internal VOX
- CTCSS / DCS encode/decode
- MDC-1200 encode/decode
- 2-Tone encode/decode
- 5-Tone encode/decode
- Lone worker alert
- Emergency alert
- Key lock
- Voice inversion encryption
- Manual on/off encryption activation
- RX/TX Battery power save
- DTMF ANI
- DTMF Speed dial
- DTMF Paging
- Stun/kill/revive (5-tone)
- Clear voice
- Whisper
- Minimum volume control
- Manual squelch adjustment
- BCLO, BTLO and TOT Functions
- Priority scan
- Dual Watch scan
- Follow-me scan
- Talk Around scan
- Nuisance Channel Delete
- Radio-to-radio cloning
Option Boards Available for Motorola VX-459 Series Two Way Radios Include:
- DVS-8: Digital voice storage unit
- DVS-9: Man down alert with digital voice
Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio Spec Sheet
Motorola VX-459 2 Way Radio Programming Cables
Why the Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio is the Best 2 Way Radio for Golf Courses
Golf courses have a unique set of communication needs. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio is not only a two way radio, but can also control your irrigation system with the DTMF keypad function. The Motorola VX-459 2 way radio works with Rain Bird and Toro irrigation systems to keep your greens green. This portable radio can communicate with your crews 2 way radios as well. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio is weatherproof and waterproof. With the Speed Dial function you will no longer have to memorize long strings of numbers which coincide with the sprinklers’ operations. Motorola VX-459 two way radios have a unique feature built into the radio: just press a preprogrammed button, type in the string of numbers which shows on the LCD display, then press the push-to-talk button to transmit. Traditional radios with DTMF functions make you hold down the push-to-talk button while typing in the string of numbers which can lead to mishaps on the course and the incorrect function being processed. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio is a rugged and durable two way radio built for your club’s use.
Why the Motorola VX-459 is the Best Two Way Radio for Shipyards!
Shipyards have specific radio needs. Much of the work is done outdoors and 2 way radios are constantly getting rained on, being dropped on the ground, and sometimes dropped in the water. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio is IP57 military rated for being weatherproof, splash proof, and waterproof for up to three feet for thirty minutes. The Motorola VX-459 two way portable radio has a DTMF keypad which can be used at security points to open and close gates. The Motorola VX-459 2 way radio has ARTS built in. The Motorola ARTS feature alerts a radio if it is no longer in range of another radio. ARTS is just another value added feature in the VX-459 two way radio by Motorola.
Why Security Professionals Rely on the Motorola VX-459 Two Way Radio
Security services rely on the Motorola VX-459 two way radio, by using the Emergency Alert feature in critical situations and using the DTMF feature for gate operations. If a situation arises where an officer needs immediate assistance but cannot transmit a message on the 2 way radio, the Emergency Alert button can be pressed notifying all other Motorola 2 way radios programed to the same frequencies. The Motorola VX-459 two way radio also displays which two way radio sent the Emergency Alert by using a unique ID. By using the VX-459 DTMF Speed Dial function there is no need to memorize long strings of numbers to open and close a specific gate. Having a “phone number” guide taped to the radio is a thing of the past. The durable and rugged Motorola VX-459 2 way radio meets IP57 military standards. The Motorola VX-459 is the radio for your security needs.
