Overview
The KENWOOD Viking® VP5000 is a compact, single-band P25 portable for police, fire, EMS and public works crews who need full P25 Phase 1 and 2 capability in a small, lighter radio. At just under 5.5 inches tall, it packs P25 trunking and conventional, Viking16 (SmartNet/SmartZone compatible) and analog, with encryption, GPS, Bluetooth and Man Down, and it works on Motorola ASTRO 25, L3Harris VIDA, Airbus VESTA, KENWOOD ATLAS and other standards-based P25 systems. Choose VHF, UHF or 700/800 MHz, with or without a numeric keypad.
Key features
- Single-band models: VP5230 VHF, VP5330 UHF and VP5430 700/800 MHz
- P25 Phase 1 & 2 trunking, P25 conventional, Viking16 and FM analog, with mixed-protocol zones
- Compact: about 5.5 inches tall and 14.3 oz with the standard battery
- 1,024 channels in up to 255 zones
- Encryption: AES-256, DES-OFB and ARC4 (compatible with Motorola ADP), with over-the-air rekeying; keyloads with VK5000 or Motorola KVL3000/KVL4000
- Built-in GPS, Bluetooth / BLE, Man Down, text messaging and Instant Recording Replay
- Full keypad or standard (no numeric keypad) models
- TrueVoice™ noise cancellation and 1 W audio
- IP67/IP68 and MIL-STD-810 C through G; intrinsically safe (CSA) with approved battery and speaker mics
- Perpetual software licensing and Armada fleet programming
The VP5000 is built to order. Protocols, encryption and many features are software options. We help you configure each radio for your agency and system, and include the right licenses in your quote.
Models
| Model | Band | Frequency range | Power (high / low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VP5230 | VHF | 136–174 MHz | 6 W / 1 W |
| VP5330 Type 1 | UHF | 450–520 MHz | 5 W / 1 W |
| VP5330 Type 2 | UHF | 380–470 MHz | 5 W / 1 W |
| VP5430 | 700/800 MHz | TX 763–776, 793–806, 806–825, 851–870 MHz | 3 W / 1 W |
Specifications
| Specification | KENWOOD Viking VP5000 |
|---|---|
| Protocols | P25 Phase 1 & 2 trunking, P25 conventional, Viking16, FM analog |
| Compatible P25 systems | KENWOOD ATLAS, Motorola ASTRO 25, L3Harris VIDA, Airbus VESTA |
| Channels / zones | 1,024; 255 zones of up to 255 channels |
| Encryption | AES-256, DES-OFB, ARC4 (ADP compatible); OTAR |
| Audio output | 500 mW rated, 1 W max |
| Connectivity | GPS, Bluetooth / BLE |
| Size (W x H x D) | 2.28 x 5.47 x 1.56 in with KNB-L2 battery |
| Weight | 14.3 oz (KNB-L2) / 15.8 oz (KNB-L3) |
| Operating temperature | -22 °F to +140 °F |
| Environmental | IP54/55, IP67/68 (1 m, 2 hours), MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G |
| Hazardous locations | Intrinsically safe (CSA, TIA 4950) with KNB-LS7 battery and approved speaker mics |
Good to know
VP5000 or VP8000: which do I need?
The VP5000 is a smaller, single-band P25 radio, a great fit when your agency is on one band. The VP8000 is multi-band (VHF, UHF and 700/800 in one radio) with louder 3 W audio, Wi-Fi, a top display and more protocols, for users who work across systems and agencies.
Will it work on our county or state P25 system?
Yes. Kenwood lists the VP5000 as compatible with KENWOOD ATLAS, Motorola ASTRO 25, L3Harris VIDA, Airbus VESTA and other standards-based P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 systems. Tell us which system you are on and we will confirm and program it.
Does it work with our Motorola encryption?
It supports AES-256 and DES-OFB, its ARC4 encryption is compatible with Motorola ADP, and it can be keyed with a Motorola KVL3000/KVL4000, the Viking VK5000 or over the air.
Keypad or no keypad?
Full keypad models make it easy to enter talkgroups, IDs and text. Standard models without a numeric keypad are simpler for users who only change channels with the knob.
Is it intrinsically safe?
Yes, for hazardous locations when used with the approved KNB-LS7 battery and approved KMC-54WDM or KMC-70M speaker microphones (CSA certified to TIA 4950).
Downloads
- VP5000 spec sheet (PDF)
- KENWOOD Viking radio overview (PDF)
- KENWOOD Viking accessory catalog (PDF)
Pricing and availability: call 901-767-6800 or use the quote form on this page. We program, install and support every radio we sell from our Memphis shop.