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IWCE Attendees - New Motorola PM1500 Details?
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 7:59 pm
by wiscomm
On MOL today they listed a literature order form for the new Motorola PM1500 mobiles. Anyone in Las Vegas able to provide some details of this mobile. The bad low rez pic looked like a remote mount with a non-standard type head.
Anyone have some details?
Craig
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 11:53 pm
by escomm
Nothing fancy really, P25 (conventional only) capable professional series radio. Best "feature" is 110watts, and it looks like its designed for small PS agencies. Standard external speaker is so-so.
Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 6:26 pm
by wkr518
escomm wrote:Nothing fancy really, P25 (conventional only) capable professional series radio. Best "feature" is 110watts, and it looks like its designed for small PS agencies. Standard external speaker is so-so.
33-60MHZ model coming later,so a IWCE attendee tells me.A few added features over Mara Trac.Nothing appears mindblowing though.8 character display,255 channels,emergency alert and a few others.Rural lowband FD will be glad to see it available.
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 7:55 am
by wiscomm
Finally some PR -
http://www.motorola.com/mediacenter/new ... 40_6697_23
PM1500™ Two-Way Mobile Radio: A high power mobile radio designed for growing communities, the PM1500 features 255 channels, 110 watts of power, 7.5 watt external speaker and a programmable emergency button. With an optional Project 25 software upgrade, users can quickly adjust for interoperability needs.
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:01 am
by va3wxm
"Optional Project 25 software upgrade" eh?
Wonder how much that'll set you back.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:45 am
by escomm
Surprised they don't mention it only does P25 conventional. Actually, not surprised :p
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:21 am
by RESCUE161
Anyone have a price on these? I don't see the pics on MOL. Anyone have a link?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 3:29 am
by AEC
Copyright, motorola, inc.
As specified in the news release:
MOTOTRBO™ Digital Two-way Professional Radio: Specifically designed for professional two-way radio customers, MOTOTRBO utilizes digital technology to improve basic functionality and system performance, including increased system capacity, improved audio quality, longer battery life, built-in privacy, and enhanced call signaling and control capabilities. By integrating voice and data capability on one platform, organizations also have access to advanced features such as location tracking (using Global Position Tracking), text messaging and other IP data applications. MOTOTRBO uses standards-based technology that increases channel capacity by using existing spectrum more efficiently.
Mag One™ by Motorola BPR™40 Two-Way Portable Radio: The BPR40 two-way radio offers affordable, reliable, high-performance communications for customers, particularly those in the education, retail, hospitality and light construction industries. The BPR40 two-way radio includes eight channels, two programmable buttons, 12 programmable features, light-weight design and high/low power options.
PM1500™ Two-Way Mobile Radio: A high power mobile radio designed for growing communities, the PM1500 features 255 channels, 110 watts of power, 7.5 watt external speaker and a programmable emergency button. With an optional Project 25 software upgrade, users can quickly adjust for interoperability needs.
MIP 5000 VoIP Radio Console: The MIP 5000 is a full-featured IP-based radio console that uses a standard PC or laptop computer and installs on an existing customer-managed network. Focused on the needs of small dispatch, the new MIP 5000 is compatible with conventional and trunked radio systems (UHF, VHF and 800 MHz). The network-enabled console provides low cost radio access across wide distances. It offers small counties and towns affordable alternatives for a mobile command or backup site and is well-suited for the high quality radio communication needs of regional utilities and multi-site businesses. MIP 5000 includes the added convenience of shared desktop with Microsoft® Office.
MM1000 Multi-Net Mobility™ Mobile Router: The MM1000 is a rugged mobile workstation that enables users to run applications and Mobile VPN on one mobile workstation, eliminating the need for separate workstation and mobile router units in the vehicle. The MM1000 extends coverage into difficult environments such as structures, stairwells, and below-ground facilities by operating as a wireless repeater that maintains an external link to the wide area network while re-transmitting a stronger signal to the remote user. The solution also provides multi-network connectivity for mobile users roaming between more than three wireless data networks, so users stay connected to broadband data applications, including while away from the vehicle.
This should clear up some questions here.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 7:56 am
by wavetar
escomm wrote:Surprised they don't mention it only does P25 conventional. Actually, not surprised :p
Shouldn't be a surprise, as it's the "sister" radio to the conventional-only PR1500 (HT1000 replacement). They announced the PR1500 can also be upgraded for P25 operation, although that has been talked about on here for quite some time.
Todd
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 9:01 am
by escomm
wavetar wrote:escomm wrote:Surprised they don't mention it only does P25 conventional. Actually, not surprised :p
Shouldn't be a surprise, as it's the "sister" radio to the conventional-only PR1500 (HT1000 replacement). They announced the PR1500 can also be upgraded for P25 operation, although that has been talked about on here for quite some time.
Todd
Think you missed the "Actually, not surprised" half of my post

Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 3:45 pm
by wavetar
escomm wrote:wavetar wrote:escomm wrote:Surprised they don't mention it only does P25 conventional. Actually, not surprised :p
Shouldn't be a surprise, as it's the "sister" radio to the conventional-only PR1500 (HT1000 replacement). They announced the PR1500 can also be upgraded for P25 operation, although that has been talked about on here for quite some time.
Todd
Think you missed the "Actually, not surprised" half of my post

I didn't miss it, I just took it as you expect Motorola to misinform people, not that you realized it was the PR1500 mobile counter-part.
Todd
Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:07 am
by RESCUE161
wkr518 wrote:escomm wrote:Nothing fancy really, P25 (conventional only) capable professional series radio. Best "feature" is 110watts, and it looks like its designed for small PS agencies. Standard external speaker is so-so.
33-60MHZ model coming later,so a IWCE attendee tells me.A few added features over Mara Trac.Nothing appears mindblowing though.8 character display,255 channels,emergency alert and a few others.Rural lowband FD will be glad to see it available.
All the data I've seen on these indicate that there is no lowband model. Do you have any data?
Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:12 am
by mr.syntrx
AEC wrote:
MIP 5000 VoIP Radio Console: The MIP 5000 is a full-featured IP-based radio console that uses a standard PC or laptop computer and installs on an existing customer-managed network. Focused on the needs of small dispatch, the new MIP 5000 is compatible with conventional and trunked radio systems (UHF, VHF and 800 MHz). The network-enabled console provides low cost radio access across wide distances. It offers small counties and towns affordable alternatives for a mobile command or backup site and is well-suited for the high quality radio communication needs of regional utilities and multi-site businesses. MIP 5000 includes the added convenience of shared desktop with Microsoft® Office.
MM1000 Multi-Net Mobility™ Mobile Router: The MM1000 is a rugged mobile workstation that enables users to run applications and Mobile VPN on one mobile workstation, eliminating the need for separate workstation and mobile router units in the vehicle. The MM1000 extends coverage into difficult environments such as structures, stairwells, and below-ground facilities by operating as a wireless repeater that maintains an external link to the wide area network while re-transmitting a stronger signal to the remote user. The solution also provides multi-network connectivity for mobile users roaming between more than three wireless data networks, so users stay connected to broadband data applications, including while away from the vehicle.
Lets hope that the people who set these up are very well aware of the QoS requirements of these.
--syntrx, just having a good whine after coming home from fixing up other people's IP telephony screwups.

Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:13 am
by mr.syntrx
P25 on lowband would be really cool.
Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 10:05 am
by wkr518
RESCUE161 wrote:wkr518 wrote:escomm wrote:Nothing fancy really, P25 (conventional only) capable professional series radio. Best "feature" is 110watts, and it looks like its designed for small PS agencies. Standard external speaker is so-so.
33-60MHZ model coming later,so a IWCE attendee tells me.A few added features over Mara Trac.Nothing appears mindblowing though.8 character display,255 channels,emergency alert and a few others.Rural lowband FD will be glad to see it available.
All the data I've seen on these indicate that there is no lowband model. Do you have any data?
Nothing yet,but Moto Channel Group says it is a reality.
Nothing "official" on paper or newsletter yet.
Wayne