Which APX Mobile Would People Here Recommend?
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:14 am
I am an end user on an 800 MHz statewide digital, trunked radio system. I am going to make a recommendation that we get a mobile, desk microphone, power supply, desktop tray with speaker, and antenna for use as an office radio. The list of approved equipment included the following Motorola radios:
APPROVED EQUIPMENT
Approved Equipment List
Mobile Motorola APX 1500 9/24/2015
Mobile Motorola APX 4500 5/22/2014
Mobile Motorola APX 6500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola APX 7500 5/27/2010
Mobile Motorola XTL 1500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/24/2008
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 5000 1/24/2008
So far, I am inclined to disregard the XTL radios. I don't think they are available new anyway. That pretty much means how do I choose between an APX 1500, APX 4500, APX 6500, and APX 7500? We do currently have some APX 6500 mobiles. Just shooting from the hip, I might be inclined to suggest that just because we are already familiar with those mobiles.
What are the most significant differences? For example, can they all scan the same number of talkgroups? I don't anticipate needing a second band. It looks like the XTL 1500 can go as low at 3 watts. From an RF safety standpoint, this will likely be used with a mobile antenna just a few feet from the operator. How big of a risk is 10 watts at 800 MHz vs. 3 watts at 800 MHz? I do know from experience that 3 watts will be plenty to access our system.
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us ... adios.html
APPROVED EQUIPMENT
Approved Equipment List
Mobile Motorola APX 1500 9/24/2015
Mobile Motorola APX 4500 5/22/2014
Mobile Motorola APX 6500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola APX 7500 5/27/2010
Mobile Motorola XTL 1500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/24/2008
Mobile Motorola XTL 2500 1/1/1900
Mobile Motorola XTL 5000 1/24/2008
So far, I am inclined to disregard the XTL radios. I don't think they are available new anyway. That pretty much means how do I choose between an APX 1500, APX 4500, APX 6500, and APX 7500? We do currently have some APX 6500 mobiles. Just shooting from the hip, I might be inclined to suggest that just because we are already familiar with those mobiles.
What are the most significant differences? For example, can they all scan the same number of talkgroups? I don't anticipate needing a second band. It looks like the XTL 1500 can go as low at 3 watts. From an RF safety standpoint, this will likely be used with a mobile antenna just a few feet from the operator. How big of a risk is 10 watts at 800 MHz vs. 3 watts at 800 MHz? I do know from experience that 3 watts will be plenty to access our system.
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us ... adios.html