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Entel HX422
The HX422 is a VHF two way radio from Entel. A rugged and reliable radio that is built to MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F, the HX422 is able to withstand tough environmental factors in a variety of working environments. IP55 Ingres protection means that not only does the HX422 have a limited protection against dust, but can also withstand jets of water from all angles. The HX422 comes as standard with a battery, belt clip and antenna.
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Entel HX422 Accessories
Marine Radios UK has a wide selection of Entel HX422 accessories.
The HX422 is a VHF two way radio from Entel. Built to IP55 standard the HX422 has a limited Ingres protection against dust, whilst also being able to withstand jets of water from all angles. The HX422 is built to Military Standards (MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/) meaning that it is both rugged and reliable, with the radio being put through a variety of tests to ensure its functioning in differing working environments.
A channel capacity of 16 allows for sufficient communications between a team, with a channel scanning function coming as an optional extra. Another optional extra that can be purchased is Lone Worker, this monitors activity levels from the radio with a warning being sent out should a pre-set time limit be hit with no movement. Man down works similarly, whereby if a radio is laid on its side for an amount of time then a warning will also be sent to connected radios.
The Entel HX422 comes as standard with a 2000mAh Li-Ion battery, allowing for extended usage time more than capable of covering shift work. A local personal attack alarm is a pre-installed feature for the HX422, emitting a high pitched siren and sending a local call for assistance to other connected radios. A programmable scrambler is also present on the radio, allowing you to encrypt your voice and protecting against casual eavesdropping.
Included In The Entel HX482 Box
- 1x Entel HX422 UHF Two Way Radio
- 1x Entel CNB450E - 7.4v, 2000mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
- 1x Entel CBH450 Spring Loaded Belt Clip
- Choice to include a Entel CSAHX Rapid Charger with UK Plug
- Choice of Whip Antenna or Stubby Antenna
- Entel HX422 Very Basic User Guide
Digital Basic Privacy
Digital Basic Privacy ensures that any communications made using your two way radios are protected against the potential for eavesdropping. Although this level of protection is very basic it still offers a degree of protection against your communications being listened in on by unwelcome parties.
Basic Privacy uses a fixed key which is set when the radio is programmed. There are 255 potential keys to be chosen from, this meaning that this is still a fairly simple privacy option for your devices. In order for an eavesdropper to listen in to your conversations they would require your exact frequencies, whilst also knowing the exact key that you have used for privacy.
The main reason for purchasing licensed two way radios is the privacy that they offer over license exempt devices. When communicating in work environments where there is the potential for sensitive information to be passed over the airwaves, having at least a basic level of privacy ensures that due diligence has been taken to keep work communications in house.
Read more about Privacy & Encryption in our Knowledge Base.
Basic Digital Privacy is built-in to the Entel HX422.
Voice Activation (VOX)
VOX (voice-operated exchange), more commonly known as Voice Activation, allows the two way radio's microphone and PTT button to be activated by simply speaking into the radio.
How To Use VOX
Most two way radios' voice activation feature only works via an external VOX capable earpiece or headset. Once connected, you simply start speaking and the two way radio will automatically initiate the transmission. When there is no longer any audio coming via your earpiece or headset, the two way radio automatically disengages the PTT.
Activating VOX
Most business grade licence exempt two way radios allow activating the voice activation feature via a button combination on the radio; or by simply plugging in a vox capable earpiece or headset. However, some more complex two way radios, such as our licensed two way radios will require some reprogramming.
VOX Drawbacks
Since VOX works by listening out for audio via the attached accessory, background noise that's near to the sound of a human voice will also activate it. That means practically anything can activate the voice activation.
Read more about Voice Activation (VOX) in our Knowledge Base.
VOX Voice Activation is built-in to the Entel Entel HX422.
Channel Scanning
Channel scanning enables the user to monitor a number of channels and respond when a transmission comes through. The scan feature can usually be programmed to include or exclude channels from the scan. Scanning fewer channels makes the scan faster. Should a transmission be found, your radio will stop and pause giving the operator the chance to respond to the transmission before continuing its cycle through the selected channels.
When programming your radio, it is possible to include or exclude channels from the scan, this allows for channels of highest priority to be added meaning that staff members never miss an important transmission. Channel scanning is an ideal choice in environments where updates are frequently given, this allowing for all of your members of staff to remain alert to changing conditions.
Digital hybrid radios can usually scan either or both digital and analogue channels simultaneously. This allows for an extremely flexible scan facility where the user can monitor many channels across both analogue and digital modes.
Read more about Channel Scanning in our Knowledge Base.
Channel Scanning is built-in to the Entel HX422.
Two Way Radio Man Down
Know instantly if a team member falls...
Man Down provides remote monitoring of workers by detecting if their radio is upright, or if the radio is on it's side assumes there may be a problem. Radios which support Man Down are fitted with an accelerometer (or similar device) which allows them to detect the orientation of the radio.
If somebody slips or falls, they are likely to be on their side, Man Down will automatically detect this, activate and transmit an alert to call for help from a supervisor or other team members.
This works is almost the same way as your smart phone which knows if you have it positioned portrait mode or landscape mode. See this video to see how man down works.
Read more about Man Down in our Knowledge Base.
Man Down is an optional extra for the Entel HX422.
Lone Worker
Lone Worker is a feature found on many two way radios where it's able to send a pre-determined signal, for example a distress call or alarm, to other radios in range, Lone Worker requires some type of interaction from the radio user after a period of radio inactivity.
An example of this is the radio can be set to require the radio operator to interact with his or her radio once every 30 minutes. If they fail to do so, their radio will start making an audible sound. If there is still no interaction with his or her radio within 1 further minute, a alarm will sound to other team members to tell them a team member is not responding to Lone Worker.
The supervisor can then dispatch another team member to the non-response team member's last known location to offer assistance.
Read more about Lone Worker in our Knowledge Base.
Lone Worker is an optional extra for the Entel HX422.
Entel HX Series Radio Guide
Entel's line up of radios can be confusing, so we've put together this handy reference guide.
| Model | Band | Freq. | Display | Keypad | Man Down | Lone Worker | 5-Tone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX412 | Low band | 66-88 MHz | No | No | No | No | No |
| HX412S | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX413 | Yes | No | No | No | No | ||
| HX415 | Yes | Partial | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX416 | Yes | Full DTMF | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX422 | VHF | 136-174 MHz | No | No | No | No | No |
| HX422S | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX423 | Yes | No | No | No | No | ||
| HX425 | Yes | Partial | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX426 | Yes | Full DTMF | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX482 | UHF | 400-470 MHz | No | No | No | No | No |
| HX482S | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX483 | Yes | No | No | No | No | ||
| HX485 | Yes | Partial | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX486 | Yes | Full DTMF | Possible | Yes | Yes | ||
| HX446E | PMR446 | 446 MHz | No | No | No | No | No |
| HX446L | Yes |
Downloads
Marine Radios UK has the following downloads available for the Entel HX422.
