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The Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-539 portable radio. REVIEW DATE: October 13, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Don Trynor, VA3XFT SUMMARY The portable radio is one of the latest additions to Vertex Standard’s eVerge line of Digital Mobile Radio (aka DMR) TDMA radios, a value line of DMR radios.

Overall, this is a good basic single band DMR radio for amateur radio use on either the 2m and 70cm bands. At the time of this review, the pricing for a new EVX-539 was $400US, which includes a 3-year warranty. EDITORS’ RATING Good. THE GOOD • Price: The price of this radio makes it quite an attractive value option for anyone looking to get started with DMR; • Audio Volume: The audio from this radio will get heard, even in the noisiest environments; • Rugged Construction: This radio is very well built, being MIL Spec, so it should keep going long after typical ham radio units call it quits; • Software Updates: By registering for an account with Vertex Standard Online, users can get free access to the latest firmware and programming software updates. THE BAD • Programming Software: The supplied programming software is difficult to use and the help information is poorly documented; • Audio Quality: The speaker audio when using FM seems excessively skewed toward the lower frequencies and somewhat distorted; • LCD Display: The 8-character LCD display is very limiting for adding repeater call signs and talkgroups; • Accessory Connector: The accessory connector requires a screw driver to remove the cover, making it difficult to use when on the go.

THE FULL REVIEW Form Factor The EVX-5390 is a compact portable radio that fits nicely in the hand and is light weight, making it easy to carry. Even with the extra high capacity batter, it is still a pleasure to hold. In addition to it’s great ergonomic design, the radio is a very rugged, able to ensure harsh environmental conditions, including being water resistant and able to survive in up to one metre of water for up to 30 minutes, meeting the requirements of International Protection Rating IP57.

Pictured from the left, the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 6550, the Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-539 and the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 7550. When comparing both the EVX-539 and the EVX-534, the only difference is that the EVX-534 does not include DTMF keyboard that is found on the EVX-539. While this would be fine in digital mode for DMR operation, it could be very restrictive when using the radio in analog mode using FM.

The Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-534 (left) and the EVX-539 (right). Knobs, Buttons & Switches There are two knobs on the EVX-539 – one is the power switch/volume knob and the other is to select the desired operating channel. Both of these knobs are easily accessed on the radio and they provide a slight “click” as positive indication that either the radio is turned on/of or that the channel is changed.

To register programs and install the sound scheme, it is recommended to run 'Total Commander Podarok Edition' and then do the following: Start -> Work with Flash card -> Register all the built-in programs. After rebooting the computer, you will be happy! To create a shortcut on the desktop, run the script WScript.vbs. The full uninstall command line for Total Commander 6.53 Podarok Edition 2 is C: Program Files TotalCmd unins000.exe. TOTALCMD.EXE is the Total Commander 6.53 Podarok Edition 2's primary executable file and it takes circa 817.54 KB (837156 bytes) on disk. The executables below are part of Total Commander 6.53 Podarok Edition 2. To register and install programs zkukovoy scheme is recommended to start 'Total Commander Podarok Edition' and then do the following: Start -> Working with Flash Cards -> Registration of all built-in programs. Total commander podarok 653 3. To register programs and install the cuckoo scheme it is recommended to run 'Total Commander Podarok Edition' and then do the following: Start -> Work with Flash card.

One nice feature of the channel change knob is that it can continuously rotate and not limited to the standard 16 positions. The EVX-539 comes equipped with two programmable side buttons and one programmable top button. The function of each of these can be set in the programming software to perform the desired task. Also, the EVX-539 comes equipped with a 16-button keyboard, including the DTMF keys “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”, which are sometimes used in ham radio applications. The keypad is also backlit, which helps a great deal when using the radio at night or in dark environments. The Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-539 keyboard and display.

The top of the Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-539, showing the male SMA antenna connector, plus the two switches and the programmable top button. The side of the Vertex Standard eVerge EVX-539, showing the PTT button, plus the two programmable side buttons. Antenna The EVX-539 comes standard with either a whip antenna for UHF or a helical antenna for VHF.