Description
When reliable emergency communication matters most, the Viking E-30-PT-EWP delivers simple, rugged handsfree calling built to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions.
This push-to-talk emergency phone connects directly to any standard analog phone line or station port, requires no batteries, and automatically cycles through up to five programmed numbers on busy or ring no-answer. The vandal-resistant stainless steel faceplate and heavy-duty metal call buttons hold up against abuse and the elements, while Enhanced Weather Protection ensures reliable performance in rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. A red off-hook LED gives immediate visual confirmation that a call is in progress, and the phone can hang up automatically on CPC, silence, busy signal, return to dial tone, time out, or a touch-tone command.
Whether you're equipping a parking garage, outdoor walkway, industrial facility, or campus emergency station, the E-30-PT-EWP fits flush into a standard rough-in box or mounts on a surface with the optional VE-5x5 back box. Remote programming from any touch-tone phone keeps maintenance simple, and non-volatile E2 memory means your settings are never lost even during a power interruption.
Our Expert Take: The push-to-talk design is a smart choice for noisy outdoor environments where a handsfree open-mic phone might pick up too much ambient sound — callers simply press and hold to speak, keeping the conversation clear and controlled. The NEMA-rated Enhanced Weather Protection makes this unit a dependable pick for truly exposed locations where a standard emergency phone would struggle. If you need a fully handsfree solution without push-to-talk, look at the Viking E-1600A-EWP as an alternative.
Key Features
- Push-to-talk button operation for clear, controlled communication in noisy environments
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) conforming to NEMA requirements for outdoor and exposed installations
- Vandal-resistant stainless steel faceplate with heavy-duty metal call buttons
- Phone line powered with non-volatile E2 memory — no batteries required
- Programmable to dial up to 5 numbers, cycling through backups on busy or ring no-answer
- Red off-hook LED indicator for instant visual call confirmation
- Hangs up automatically on CPC, silence, busy signal, return to dial tone, time out, or touch-tone command
- Programmable to auto-answer incoming calls
- Remotely programmable from any touch-tone phone
- Touch-tone or pulse dialing supported
- Flush mountable using included plastic rough-in box; optional VE-5x5 surface mount back box available
- Extended operating temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: Phone line powered (no batteries required)
- Memory: Non-volatile E2 (settings retained without power)
- Dialing: Touch-tone or pulse
- Programmable Numbers: Up to 5
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F
- Faceplate Material: Vandal-resistant stainless steel
- Mounting: Flush mount (rough-in box included) or surface mount (optional VE-5x5 back box)
- Certifications: NEMA (EWP)