


Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio
The ultra durable DTEx Series sets the benchmark for next-generation on-board radios.
Standard features include channel voice annunciation option, high torque ergonomic controls, designed for gloved-hand use, and industry-leading IP68 2m 4 hours submersible rating, to provide 100% reliability and usability even in the most extreme conditions.
DTEx Series ultra durable Marine Radio
The DTEx Commercial Marine Series is an industrial grade marine radio approved to the European EN60945 Maritime standard for onboard ship use. Your radio can also be configured with Digital and Analogue channels.


Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio General Features:
Channels
This non display VHF marine portable can be programmed with up to 16 channels.
Voice annunciation
This programmable feature announces either the channel position selected or a marine channel number (alias) – this gives further assurance to the user that they’ve selected the correct channel allowing them to focus on the task in hand.
Environmental protection to IP68 (2 Meters for 4 hours)
The DT942 offers the highest submersibility rating of any manufacturer. This protects against corrosion, withstanding total immersion in water to a depth of 2 meters for 4 hours to protect against the likely hazards encountered in extremely wet environments.
Robust accessory socket
DT942 accessory socket has been specifically designed so that when an accessory is secured to the portable, the connection can withstand any amount of punishment; from dropping to careless misuse. The rugged, multi-pin interface and Micro-USB socket are both submersible and gold-plated to minimize any risk of damage and protect against corrosion. To ensure the integrity of IS protection levels any accessory connected to the handset automatically undergoes a validation process to safeguard against non-compliant accessories being used. All DT942 accessories incorporate a robust locking connector to further safeguard the safety of the user.
Li-Ion battery technology & improved talk time
DT942 radios are supplied with the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery technology as standard. One key advantage of Lithium-Ion battery technology is the way it eliminates ‘memory effect’, meaning that there is no need to fully discharge your battery before recharging. As a result of this, you are assured of a full charge each and every time you take your Entel battery from its charger.
Superior Audio
DT942 portables deliver loud & crisp audio no matter what environment you are in. All of the DT942's range of accessories incorporate a robust locking plug and high-grade cable and benefit from Entel’s proprietary “Smart Speech Tailoring” technology. This automatically detects the type of accessory connected and optimizes the audio accordingly to deliver the very best performance.
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Convenience Features:
Simple onboard reprogramming app
With our free, unique and simple to use PC app, you can easily re-program a DT942 radio whilst still onboard. The user friendly app makes it easy to drag and drop a new programming file from an email to your DT942 radio(s). This is a simple and seamless process that can be carried out by non-technical personnel.
Keylock
To avoid accidental operation, your radio's keys & controls can be locked.
Programmable channel monitor button
If you have channel protection enabled on your DT942 portable, all signals other than your own networks will be filtered out. This can be temporarily disabled allowing you to monitor all signals on your channel.
Audio Accessories & BA Support
Entel also offer an extensive range of accessories including Draegor BA, most popular for Fire Fighters is the CXR bone conductive throat and skull microphones which eliminate ambient noise, further enhanced by DT942's speech tailoring technology delivering intelligible communications first time, every time
Scan
a programmable button allows channel scanning.
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Safety Features:
ATEx IIC Approved
The DT942 ATEX certified portables meet IIC T4, the most stringent ATEX ratings as per EU directive 94/9/EC.
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Includes:
- Li-Ion battery pack
- Drop in charger
- Belt Clip
- High Efficiency Antenna
- Quick Start User Guide
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio General Specifications:
Frequency Range | VHF 156 to 163.275MHz |
Channel Spacing | 12.5 & 25KHz |
Operating Voltage | 7.4v |
Weight | 435g |
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD) | 138mm x 60mm x 38mm |
Programmable Buttons | 5 |
Channels | up to 16 |
Battery | CNB950EV2 1800mAh Lithium-Ion |
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Analogue mode | 12 hours |
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Digital mode | n/a |
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Transmitter Specifications:
Output Power VHF | ATEX IIC 1 Watt |
Modulation Limiting | ±2.5kHz @ 12.5kHz ±5.0kHz @ 25kHz |
Conducted / Radiated Spurious Emissions | Better than -36dBm |
Adjacent Channel Power | Better than 60dB |
Audio Distortion (typical) | 3% |
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Receiver Specifications:
Sensitivity (Typical) | Analogue -121dBm (0.2uV) for 12dB SINAD |
Intermodulation response rejection (ETSI) | > 70dB |
Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ETSI) | > 70dB(12.5KHz) 60dB(25KHz) |
Spurious Response Rejection (ETSI) | > 70dB |
Audio Output Power | 1 Watts |
Audio Distortion (typical) | 3% |
Conducted Spurious Emission (ETSI) | > - 57dBm |
Entel DT942 VHF ultra durable DTEx radio Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +55°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Thermal Shock, Humidity, Shock & Vibration, Packing Test, Drop Test | MIL-STD810 C/D/E/F/G |
Water Ingress | IP68 2 metres, 4 hours submersible |
Ex Protection | ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb |