All Vertex EVX-530, 5300, and 5400 Series Have Texting Capability
Digital DMR eVerge radios have text message capability for discreet communications and reducing voice traffic. Texting can improve efficiency on a busy channel and provides an acknowledgement the message was received.
The non-display EVX-531 and numeric display EVX-5300 are limited to 3 “send-only” pre-programmed messages. The full display models can store up to 24 predefined 32-character messages. SMS text messages can be sent to individual radios or groups with the press of a single button. Sending texts to a cell phone is not possible.
Steps to Send and Receive Pre-Programmed Messages
Sending With EVX-534/539 Display Radio
- Press assigned button for TEXT MSG mode, INBOX appears
- Scroll menu with A/B keys, select SEL MSG, press D for OK
- Scroll with A/B keys for message, press D key for OK
- Select SEND, press D key for OK
Receiving A Text Message
- Press assigned button for TEXT MSG mode, INBOX appears
- Most recent text message is displayed
- To view sender, select TEXT MSG mode button
- Delete by selecting TEXT MSB button again, select Y, D or save by pressing C button
Vertex eVerge Texting Instructional Video
For additional info about texting, download Vertex Text Messaging Fact Sheet
