Description
The Valcom V-2003AHF is a high-fidelity 3-zone talkback page control built for analog paging systems that need both one-way announcements and two-way talkback capability. Each of the three zones supports up to 2 talkback speakers and 40 one-way speakers, with tandem all-call routing announcements to all zones simultaneously. Built-in tone generation handles night ringing, time-clock tones, and doorbell functions, and every zone's features are independently programmable. A battery backup input keeps the unit operational during power loss, and a dedicated background music input automatically mutes whenever a zone is paged.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The V-2003AHF is the high-fidelity upgrade for facilities where poor audio quality creates listener fatigue or misunderstood announcements — conference centers, healthcare corridors, and retail environments all benefit from the cleaner audio reproduction the HF designation delivers. The per-zone programmability is particularly valuable: managers can configure different ring patterns, tone sequences, or music sources for each wing or department without touching any other zone. Combined with support for both talkback and one-way speakers on the same zone, this unit reduces the number of controllers needed in a mixed-use installation.
Key Features
- 3-zone talkback analog page control with tandem all-call
- Up to 2 talkback speakers and 40 one-way speakers per zone
- Background music input — auto-mutes in zone being paged
- Page override for priority announcements
- Per-zone programmable features
- Built-in tone generator: night ringing, time-clock tone, doorbell
- Accepts pulse and tone dial
- Battery backup input for continued operation during power loss
- Access via page port, PBX loop/ground-start, 1A2 line key, or single-line phone
- UL listed
Technical Specifications
| Zones | 3 |
| Max Speakers per Zone | 2 talkback + 40 one-way |
| Input Impedance | 600 Ohm |
| Music Source Impedance | 4 to 600 Ohm |
| Music Input Level | -10 dBm nominal |
| DC Output | -24 Vdc @ 500 mA |
| Certifications | UL Listed |