Description
Tired of courtesy phones that get vandalized, fail in the cold, or miss the call when it matters most? The Viking K-1900-7 is a rugged hot-line panel phone that automatically dials your pre-programmed number the moment someone lifts the handset — no buttons, no confusion, no missed connections.
Built around a heavy 316 stainless steel faceplate with an armored handset cable, metal cradle, and security Torx screws, this phone is engineered to take real-world abuse. It works on standard analog lines — PABX, key systems, Centrex, or CO lines — and dials up to 32 digits with optional pre-dial pause for PBX systems that need a moment before the line seizes. The amplified, hearing-aid compatible handset with sealed volume control means callers get a clear connection even in loud factories, parking garages, or outdoor kiosks.
From ATM vestibules and gate entrances to industrial facilities and public kiosks, the K-1900-7 handles any application where you need a dependable, tamper-resistant direct-dial phone without complicated setup or ongoing maintenance.
Our Expert Take: The K-1900-7 is the right call for most indoor or sheltered outdoor installations — simple, bulletproof, and easy to program with just a touch-tone phone and a 6-digit security code. If your location sees direct rain or heavy condensation, step up to the EWP version which adds an IP66 rating. Already running SIP? The K-1900-7-IP series adds rollover numbers and onboard relay control for gate or door strike applications, but if you're still on analog, there's no reason to pay for features you won't use.
Key Features
- Instant hot-line auto-dial — lifts and dials one programmable number (up to 32 digits) every time
- Vandal resistant construction — heavy 316 stainless steel panel, armored handset cable, metal hookswitch, and security Torx screws
- Amplified, hearing-aid compatible handset with sealed volume control button and programmable default level
- Fraud protection — blocks calls from hand-held pocket dialers
- Touch-tone programmable with 6-digit security code; non-volatile memory requires no batteries
- Touch-tone or pulse dialing — compatible with virtually any analog phone system
- Programmable pre-dial pause for PBX systems that require line seizure delay
- Flush mounts in a standard double-gang box or surface mounts with optional VE-5x10 box
- Extended operating temperature range: -30°F to 140°F
- Optional EWP version meets IP66 rating for outdoor or wet environments
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (20V DC / 18mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ x 10.0″ x 5.1″ (127mm x 254mm x 130mm)
- Shipping Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 140°F (-34°C to 60°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing (standard); up to 100% with EWP
- Handset Cable Length: 34″ to 37″ (86–94 cm)
- Connections: 2 gel-filled butt connectors
- Dialing: Touch-tone or pulse
- Mounting: Flush (double-gang box) or surface (optional VE-5x10)
- Compliance: Designed and manufactured in the USA