Description
Tired of phones that fail when the weather turns brutal or vandals come calling? The Viking K-1900-8-EWP is a heavy-duty stainless steel hot-line phone built to survive the real world — just lift the handset and it auto-dials your programmed number instantly, no buttons required.
Constructed from 14-gauge marine-grade 316 stainless steel with a metal keypad, metal cradle, and a tough armored handset cable, this phone is engineered to take a beating. Enhanced Weather Protection with sealed gaskets and components rated for IP66 keeps it running through pouring rain, heavy snow, and temperatures from -30°F to 140°F. It works on virtually any analog line — PABX, key systems, Centrex, or standard CO lines — making it a natural fit for emergency stations, gated entries, ATM locations, outdoor kiosks, and noisy factory floors.
Beyond pure hot-line duty, the K-1900-8-EWP can also function as a multi-number speed dialer or a standard analog phone, giving you flexibility as your site needs change. Line-powered operation and non-volatile memory mean there are no batteries to swap and no settings lost during a power flicker.
Our Expert Take: The armored handset cable is what separates the K-1900-8-EWP from the rest of the K-1900 series — if your location sees high foot traffic, potential tampering, or repeated cable abuse, that upgrade alone is worth it. Programming is straightforward from a touch-tone phone on site, and the built-in toll restriction and pocket-dialer fraud blocking are genuinely useful features for publicly accessible phones. If your infrastructure has already moved to VoIP, take a look at the K-1900-8-IP-EWP instead, which mirrors this feature set over SIP.
Key Features
- Lift-to-dial hot-line auto-dials one programmable number (up to 32 digits) the moment the handset is lifted
- Multi-number mode supports 5 additional speed dial numbers for flexible call routing
- Armored handset cable, 52″–57″ extended length, resists vandalism and heavy daily use
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) with sealed keypad and gaskets — designed for IP66 rating and 100% condensing humidity
- Heavy 14-gauge 316 stainless steel faceplate with hex-drive security mounting screws for maximum vandal resistance
- Amplified handset with sealed volume control, programmable default level, and hearing-aid compatibility
- Touch-tone or pulse dialing — compatible with analog PABX, key systems, Centrex, and standard CO lines
- Blocks pocket-dialer fraud, includes limited toll restriction and programmable security code
- Non-volatile memory retains all programming without batteries
- Telephone line powered — no external power supply needed
- Includes zinc-plated rough-in box with conduit knockouts for flush mounting; surface mount available with optional VE-5X10 box
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (20V DC / 18mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ W x 10.0″ H x 4.93″ D; overall with handset: 5.0″ W x 10.0″ H x 5.61″ D
- Handset Cable: Armored, 52″–57″ (132–145 cm) extended length
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 140°F (-34°C to 60°C)
- Humidity: Up to 100% condensing
- Dialing: Touch-tone or pulse (normal or fast speeds)
- Memory: Non-volatile (no batteries required)
- Connections: 2 gel-filled butt connectors
- Mounting: Flush with included rough-in box (2 x 0.75″ conduit knockouts) or surface with optional VE-5X10 box
- Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)