Description
Need a tough, no-nonsense phone that connects instantly when someone picks it up? The Viking K-1900-712L is a heavy-duty hot-line panel phone designed for high-traffic and demanding environments.
Lift the handset and it automatically dials one programmable number (up to 32 digits) — no buttons to press. It works on standard analog phone lines, PABX extensions, or Centrex/CO lines and stays silent on incoming calls so it won’t interrupt your main line.
The phone features marine-grade 316 stainless steel construction, a short 12-inch armored handset cable with an internal stainless steel lanyard for extra vandal resistance, and an amplified hearing-aid-compatible handset that cuts through factory noise or busy outdoor areas. It’s simple to program with touch-tone from any phone and stores settings in non-volatile memory — no batteries needed.
Ideal for courtesy phones, security stations, gate entry, catalog sales desks, kiosks, and replacing expensive leased ringdown circuits. At The Telecom Spot, we stock it, support it, and help you get it installed right the first time.
Our Expert Take: If your location sees heavy public use or harsh conditions, this phone delivers industrial-grade durability without complicated electronics. It’s not a fancy SIP model (see Viking’s IP version for that), but for pure analog reliability, it’s one of the toughest hot-line phones available. We recommend pairing it with a double-gang box for flush mounting or the optional VE-5x10 surface box. Pro tip: Test the volume in the actual environment before final install — the default level works great, but you can lock it if needed.
Key Features
- Auto-dials one programmable 1-32 digit number every time the handset is lifted
- Touch-tone or pulse dialing — works with almost any analog system
- 14-gauge 316 marine-grade stainless steel front panel with permanent laser-etched graphics
- 12” armored handset cable with internal stainless steel lanyard for maximum strength and vandal resistance
- All-metal cradle and heavy-duty handset
- Hearing-aid compatible amplified handset with sealed push-button volume control (programmable default and disable options)
- Blocks fraudulent calls from hand-held pocket dialers
- Programmable 6-digit security code and pre-dial pause
- Non-volatile memory — no batteries required
- Weather-resistant design suitable for many indoor/outdoor applications (EWP version available for full exposure)
- Flush mounts in a standard double-gang electrical box or surface mounts with optional box
- Line-powered (20V DC / 18mA minimum) — simple two-wire connection with gel-filled butt connectors
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (20V DC / 18mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.0” W x 10.0” H x 5.18” D (phone); overall with box approx. 5.28” D
- Shipping Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 140°F (-34°C to 60°C)
- Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing (standard model)
- Handset Cable: 12” to 12.7” armored with internal stainless steel lanyard
- Dialing Speeds: Touch Tone – normal 120ms or fast 50ms; Pulse – 10 or 20 pps
- Connections: 2 gel-filled butt connectors
- Panel Material: 14-gauge 316 stainless steel
- Mounting: Flush (double-gang box) or surface (optional VE-5x10 box)
- Certifications: FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15