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Vertex brings digital radios to Africa

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 14 May 2014

Vertex Standard is now shipping the enhanced display models of the EVX-530 Series: EVX-534 limited keypad, EVX-539 full-keypad portable ; EVX-5300 and EVX-5400 mobile radios in the Europe and Africa region.

According to the company, the full eVerge two-way radio series portfolio includes the EVX-530 series portable radios; EVX-5300/5400 series mobile radios and EVX-R70 repeater for a complete digital system. The radios operate in VHF (136 - 174 MHz) and UHF (403 - 470 MHz; 450 - 520 MHz) bands and have 512 channels with channel name display for easy identification.

"eVerge radios are designed for customers currently using basic analogue radio communications who aim to convert to digital and could benefit from better audio quality, extended coverage, enhanced call management, longer battery life and more privacy without incurring higher equipment costs," says Paul De Carte, distribution director of Vertex Standard in Europe and Africa.

"The EVX-531 portable radios have been well-received by users since their launch. We are now excited to offer a complete line of eVerge portable and mobile radios that operate in both digital and analogue modes; and are now covered with two-year factory warranty."

Vertex Standard states that the eVerge display radios provide users with expanded communications and privacy options not offered with basic analogue land mobile radios.

Enhanced features, says a company statement, include text messaging - both free-form and pre-formatted text messages can be sent and received, giving users more ways to ensure their message is received when voice communication is not practical.

There are also enhanced call management capabilities - control who hears what is transmitted on a channel. Lastly, enhanced privacy - no extra encryption hardware is required when operating in digital mode. Only the intended recipient hears what is transmitted without the risk of impacting voice quality that can be experienced with analogue encryption.

The eVerge series, adds Vertex Standard, also comes with the new EVX-R70 dynamic mixed mode repeater that supports both analogue and digital operation, allowing expanded coverage and flexibility.

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