Ideal for a control room or office, the IP501MB LTE base station allows a dispatcher to communicate with their team via the Icom LTE network wherever they are be it in the next town or the other side of the country.

Housed in a smart enclosure with power supply, the IP501MB, together with Icom’s LTE dispatcher software provides an impressive communication solution and management tool for any business. Together they will allow you to not only communicate but track your LTE radios also.

The IP501MB enclosure is compact (133 mm x 185 mm x 200 mm, H x W x D) and without the need of a separate external power supply can be situated in almost any space in a control room or office. The IP501MB is supplied assembled so all you have to do is plug the unit into a mains socket and it’s ready to be used.

Features
• Nationwide, European* + Global* Coverage Over 4G/LTE Networks (*local roaming charges may apply)
• Full duplex communication.
• Multiple User Communication.
• Individual, group and All call.
• High quality, clear audio.
• Priority interrupt.
• Housed in a compact PSU.
• Ideal for control rooms and offices.

The VE-PG4 is a versatile RoIP (Radio over IP network) gateway unit, which seamlessly interconnects LMR radios, LTE radios*, IP communication terminals, IP phone systems and external devices. In addition to the IP Network (LAN/WAN), the built-in LTE module (network coverage provided by a custom SIM card) provides virtually nationwide communication coverage.
*Icom custom SIM card required for LTE systems/use.

All in One Package
The VE-PG4 includes built-in RoIP, SIP gateway, IP router, IP PBX and IP communication terminal controller functions, in one box. In comparison with a similar system combining several devices, installation and administration of the integrated VE-PG4 is much simpler.

Call Recording to a USB Drive
Incoming/Outgoing calls can be recorded to an external USB device connected to the VE-PG4. Up to four recording settings are programmable. In addition, the 'Monitor' function transfers the received audio data to an intended device.

Position and Status Information
GPS position and status information from the IP501H/IP501M LTE transceivers can be received and transferred to a PC to track the location of the radio users or a user in a vehicle.
* GPS mapping software is required for GPS data.

Serial Pass-Through Function
The Serial Pass-through function enables you to connect a serial device to the VE-PG4 to extend the communication range between the connected device and a controller PC. The virtual serial port software for Windows® PC is supplied with the VE-PG4.

SIP Server and IP-PBX Functions
The built-in simple SIP server enables you to assign IP phone numbers with extension groups. The VE-PG4 can be connected to external SIP server as a client. The following IP-PBX settings are programmable:
• Voice Phonebook
• DID (Direct Inward Dialing)
• Used with Panasonic KX-UT and KX-HDV series IP phones
• Call log
• Extension presence
• Phone number routing
• Outside line regulations
• Caller prioritisation
• External call limiting
• SIP conferencing

Router Functions with VPN Tunnel
The VE-PG4 supports LAN, DHCP client, Static IP or PPPoE connections. The VPN function creates a secure IP tunnel connection over the Internet.

Half-width 1U Form Design
The VE-PG4 occupies only half the width of a 19-inch rack. It can be functionally installed with repeaters, switching hubs and other equipment. LTE (4G)/3G antenna bases with 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of cable are supplied in case antennas need to be relocated for better reception.

Online Firmware Update
The VE-PG4 supports automatic and online firmware update functions, for remote maintenance. Settings can be saved to a backup file, and easily restored.

Management Features
• SYSLOG and SNMP
• Telnet and SSH
• Ping Test and Traceroute Test
• Abnormal condition monitoring, such as LAN port link-down and SIP server registration error
• Administrator password
• SNTP server
• Security slot

Built-in Controller for the IP100H, IP Communication Terminal (Wireless LAN)
The VE-PG4 has a built-in IP100H IP communication terminal controller function that is capable of controlling up to 50 IP100H IP Communication Terminals. The IP100H can send and receive voice and pre-programmed text messages to the other units through the wireless LAN access points. The IP communication terminals are suitable for intra-building communication, which will communicate anywhere your network has Wireless LAN access.

Easy System to Set Up
The VE-PG4 programs almost all terminal configurations over the air. Individual PC programming through a cable connection is not required.

• LTE (4G) and 3G network connection*
  * Icom custom SIM card required.
• Wireless LAN transceiver controller built-in (equivalent to IP1000C function)
• Interconnection with IP phone
• IDAS Conventional and Type-D multi-site trunking connection
• Analogue radio system connection
• Voice recording function to a USB drive*
  *A USB drive required, not included
• External equipment, sensor connection
• VPN router function

Icom has introduced a new desktop conference speaker microphone for its growing range of LTE/PoC radios. The VE-SP1 desktop speaker microphone is easy to activate… just place the IP501H in the slot and start a voice conference with your team…wherever they are!

Features include:

• Compact and easy to get started. Literally, plug and play.
• Built-in loudspeaker with high sensitivity microphone.
• Charges the IP501H during a voice conference.
• Portable operation with LR6 (AA) (B8 cells).
• Ideal for conferencing with your team.
• Suitable for control rooms, CCTV rooms etc.

The VE-SP1 is supplied with OPC-2397 connection cable, BC-242 AC adapter and SM-1 external microphone.

*IP501H Radio sold separately