Overview
The Viking HF-2WC is a hands-free talk-back paging system engineered to deliver clear, reliable two-way communication in demanding business environments. This amplifier generates its own talk battery and interfaces directly with PABX, key systems, and single-line telephone infrastructure. The unit is built for warehouse floors, shipping departments, service centers, and office environments requiring rapid, hands-free communication without dedicated network integration.
Key Features
- Hands-free talk-back operation—no push-to-talk button required under normal conditions
- 2-watt amplifier output for effective short-to-medium range paging
- Built-in talk battery generation for trunk port or single-line phone compatibility
- Supports up to 2 speaker connections (8-ohm paging horns)
- Background music input capability for mixed-use applications
- Maximum speaker run distance of 91 m (300 ft) with 18 AWG cabling
- Compact form factor; U.S.-manufactured
Technical Specifications
- Input Power: 120V AC / 13.8V AC, 1.25A (UL-listed adapter included)
- Output Power: 2 watts
- Speaker Configuration: 2 × 8-ohm speakers maximum (5-watt rated)
- Maximum Speaker Run: 91 m (300 ft), 18 AWG minimum
- Talk Battery: 28V DC internally generated
- Connectors: 10-pin screw terminal strip and RJ-14 multimodule interconnect
- Dimensions: 133 mm × 89 mm × 44 mm (5.25″ × 3.5″ × 1.75″)
- Operating Environment: 0°C to 32°C (32°F to 90°F); 5–95% non-condensing humidity
- UL Listed: Yes, with certified power adapter
Typical Applications
The Viking HF-2WC is ideal for:
- Warehouses and logistics centers requiring overhead paging
- Shipping and receiving departments with high-traffic communication demands
- Service departments and field offices needing fast acknowledgment responses
- Small to mid-size office buildings without dedicated paging infrastructure
- Manufacturing and assembly facilities with noisy environments
- Retrofit installations on existing PABX or key telephone systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PABX telephone systems (trunk port connection)
- Key telephone systems
- Single-line analog phone connections
- 8-ohm speaker horns and paging horns
- Existing background music or audio input feeds
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The HF-2WC is a direct replacement for other 2-watt Viking hands-free amplifiers in the same series when matching connector types and power requirements.
Works With
- Analog telephone networks (POTS, Centrex, IP-to-analog gateways)
- Avaya IP Office and similar modern PABX systems with analog extension ports
- Legacy telecommunications infrastructure (Toshiba, Nortel, and similar platforms)
- Standard 8-ohm paging horn speakers
