DX544-IS

Built to meet the needs of tough marine environments, the DX500 Series is certified to the UL913 intrinsically safe standard and offers outstanding performance. This commercial-grade portable delivers unmatched audio volume and clarity. The intuitive controls, designed for gloved hands, complement the high-contrast OLED display, which is easy to read in low-light conditions.

The compact and ultra-durable DX500 provides a far more natural sounding, 3 watts of digital audio, clearer and louder than radios twice their size. For further peace of mind, the DX500 Series has a market-leading IP68 submersible rating of 2 metres for 4 hours to cope with the harsh conditions of life at sea. We have produced a selection of certified and approved audio accessories for the DX500 Series, including remote speaker microphones, bone conductive skull mics and ear defender headsets. Please see our accessories section for a complete listing.

Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS:
ANSI/UL913 5th Ed
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3
Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D

KEY FEATURES

Analogue only
All Marine VHF Channels (INT, USA, CAN, including new 4-digit channels)
Displays marine channel number & channel name
IP68 Submersible (2m, 4 hours)
Compliant to MILSTD construction 810C/D/E/F/G
Salt Water anti-corrosion chassis coating
3 watts loudest & best clarity audio - in class
Programmable buttons
Gold plated accessory connector
Locking accessory connector
Accessory audio tailoring optimises audio for each accessory
Easy to read, high contract white on black OLED display
Memory scan
Programmable switch on logo
Drag and drop programmer, can be done onboard

We are releasing new features all the time, if there is a feature you require that is not already listed above please give us a call.

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Channels - The DX544-IS is pre-programmed with all International, USA and Canadian channels, you can also program an additional 16 private channels.

Environmental protection - IP68 (2 Meters for 4 hours) Entel's radios are approved to IP68 (2 Meters for 4 hours) rated construction, which means that they are dust protected and fully Submersible (even with the accessory cover removed).

MILSTD 810C/D/E/F/G - Meeting MIL-STD 810C/D/E/F/G and providing commercial grade construction for tough, enduring performance. Entel's radios conform to stringent standards, enabling them to withstand the everyday rigours of shock, vibration and the corrosive effects of dust and moisture, ensuring many years of trouble free use.

Outstanding Audio - Entel’s radios offer best-in-class performance with natural-sounding digital audio.

Li-ion battery technology & improved talk time - Entel's radios are supplied with the latest, high-capacity, intelligent Lithium-ion battery technology as standard. One key advantage of Lithium-ion battery technology is the way it eliminates ‘memory effect’, meaning that there is no need to fully discharge your battery before recharging. As a result of this, you are assured of a full charge each and every time you take your Entel battery from its charger.

Programmable buttons - To ensure your Entel radio meets your exact need its buttons can be programmed with the exact features you need.

Gold plated accessory connector - The radios multi-pin interface and Micro-USB socket are both submersible and gold-plated to minimise any risk of damage and protect against corrosion.

Locking accessory connector - All Entel accessories incorporate a robust locking connector and the radios accessory socket has been specifically designed so that when an accessory is secured to the portable, the connection can withstand any amount of punishment; from dropping to careless misuse.

Accessory audio tailoring - Entel's radios identify the attached accessory and automatically adjust its settings ensuring the most natural and readable audio possible is delivered even with bone conductive accessories and breathing apparatus com kits.

High contrast white on black OLED display - Entel's radios benefit from a high contrast white on black OLED display that delivers superior readability in varying light conditions adding to the radios intuitive user interface.

End user programmer - Entel adds and improves features on its DX radios by way of free software updates. Using Entel’s innovative End User Programmer app Entel DX radios can be easily upgraded without the Dealer having to visit site or courier the radios back and forth saving significant time and expense.

Memory scan – enables the radios user to create / change their own channel scan list.

Programmable switch on logo - As a personal touch it is possible to upload your customers own logo to Entel display radios so it is displayed when the radio is booting up.

Safety

Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS:

ANSI/UL913 5^th Ed
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3
Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D

General

Frequency Range	VHF 156-163MHz
Channel Spacing Analogue	12.5KHz & 25KHz
Operating Voltage	7.6V
Weight	269g - with CNB450E-IS
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD)	97mm x 59.5mm x 37mm
Programmable Buttons	3
Channels	INT/USA/CAN mode plus private
Battery	CNB450E-IS 2200mAh Lithium-ion
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Analogue mode	14 hours
Battery care information:	Visit entel.co.uk/battery_care

Transmitter

Output Power VHF	5W(high)-1W(low)
Modulation Limiting	±2.5KHz / ±5.0KHz
FM Hum and Noise	>-40dB / >-45dB
Unwanted Emissions	<2nW up to 1GHz, <20nW from 1GHz to 2GHz
Adjacent Channel Power	>60dBc / >70dBc
Audio Response (FM)	300Hz to 3KHz -6dB /Octave
Audio Distortion	<5%
FM Modulation	16K0F3E

Receiver

Analogue Sensitivity	-120dBm (0.2uV) for 12dB Sinad
Intermodulation response	>68dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	>60dB / >70dB
Spurious Rejection	>70dB
Audio Output Power	3 Watts
Audio Distortion	<5%
Hum and Noise	>-40dB / >-45dB
Audio Response	300Hz to 3KHz -6dB /Octave
Conducted Spurious Emissions	<2nW up to 1GHz, <20nW from 1GHz to 2GHz

Environmental

Ex Protection	Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS: - ANSI/UL913 5th Ed - Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3 - Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Thermal Shock, Humidity, Shock & Vibration, Packing Test, Drop Test	Compliant MIL-STD810 C/D/E/F/G
Water Ingress	IP68 2 metres, 4 hours submersible