KENWOOD Viking VM8000 Mobile Radios – Public Safety (P25)

Introducing the Viking VM8000 – a game-changer in mission-critical communication.

Your job is tough and you count on your radio as a lifeline to keep yourself and others as safe as possible.

The KENWOOD Viking 8000 series Multi-Band, Multi-Protocol mobile is specifically designed for today’s public safety agencies with advanced features to meet the first responder’s mission critical operational needs.

KENWOOD Viking radios combine Viking P25 software expertise and KENWOOD’s recognized hardware quality and reliability. Viking radios are used throughout the world by police, fire, paramedics, military and homeland security personnel.

The Viking VM-8000 series is an ideal, high-quality, mobile radio for:

  • Disaster Response Teams
  • Dispatchers
  • Firefighters
  • First Responders
  • Police Departments
  • Public Safety
  • Search and Rescue Teams
  • Security Details

We offer the complete line of accessories including microphones, speakers, antennas, and replacement batteries.

KENWOOD VM-8000 Mobile Radio
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  • Multi-Band operation (VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz)
  • Multi-Protocol:
    • P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking
    • P25 Conventional
    • DMR Tier II & Tier III
    • Viking16 (SmartNet/SmartZone™ Compatible)
    • FM Analog Conventional
  • Mixed protocol zones (each channel in a zone can be from a different system)
  • 1024 channels (2048 & 4096 options)
  • P25 Authentication (Link Layer Authentication)
  • P25 GPS data (built-in GPS)*
  • MDC-1200 & GE-Star signaling
  • Analog & P25 Conventional vote scan
  • Mixed System Conventional Priority Scan (Analog, P25 Conventional, and  DMR Tier II)
  • Single or Dual Remote-Mount control heads (KCH-19VM, KCH-20RV, and  KCH-21RVM) or Single Dash-Mount control head (KCH-19VM)
  • Single-Deck Multi-Band operation or optional Multi-Deck operation (up to  4 RF Decks)
  • Instant Recording Replay (IRR) and Voice Recording
  • TrueVoice™ Noise Cancellation technology
  • Wi-Fi® 2.4 & 5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
  • Bluetooth® 5.0 & Bluetooth Low Energy
  • 15-Watt audio output via external speaker
  • High-speed programming using rear USB Type-C™ connector
  • Encryption
    • ARC4™ (Motorola ADP™ compatible)
    • DES-OFB • AES-256 (FIPS 140-3) Single and Multi-Key
    • Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR)
    • VK5000 or Motorola KVL4000/KVL5000 Keyloaders
    • Optional FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Encryption Module (KWD-AE40K)  in compliance with federal and military requirements

Compatible with P25 Systems

  • ATLAS® P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 System
  • Motorola Astro® 25 – P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2
  • L3Harris VIDA® – P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2
  • Airbus (formerly Cassidian) VESTA™ Radio – P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2
  • All P25-standard systems

Enhanced Control Head

  • Large display – 2.75” (36 x 60 mm)
  • Resolution of 400 x 240 pixels
  • Viewing angle of 140°
  • Multi-color LCD + TX/RX (green/red/orange)
    LEDs
  • D-Pad & more PF keys, dedicated emergency key and channel/volume control knobs
  • Replaceable A/B/C button labels
  • User selectable themes (8 themes available)
  • Day & night display options
  • Optionally, the KCH-21RVM
  • Handheld Control Head (HHCH) or the KCH-19VM Control Head can be used with the VM8000.

Perpetual Software Licensing

Adds greater value to your radios by extending the life of the software into your next hardware platform — you own the software option forever, and your licenses are simple to manage with our cloud-based tool — Vault™.

Armada® Fleet Management

Update your radios in a group rather than one at a time. One template programs both portables & mobiles. Supports direct computer connection, Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP), or Over-the-Internet Programming (OTIP).

TrueVoice™ Noise Cancellation

Software-based noise cancellation automatically filters out noise source frequencies and eliminates the need for extra configuration. Works in analog or digital mode and with any accessory.

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