PM1500 Pictures

mikegilbert · Post by **mikegilbert** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:32 pm

Some Pics of the PM1500....Enjoy:

-Mike

dxon2m · Post by **dxon2m** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:38 pm

Looks like finally /\/\ made the jump to hammie radios!

Thanks for the pictures though

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:43 pm

scan more than 16 channels at 1 time? caller id?

mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:46 pm

dxon2m wrote:Looks like finally /\/\ made the jump to hammie radios!

Thanks for the pictures though

Eh?

Looks like a very nice, solid radio to me.

Rayjk110 · Post by **Rayjk110** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:26 am

User friendly, too...

i.e. possibly FD's where you don't need a whole lotta buttons to get things done and you have gloves on. Simple controls. Nice.

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:17 am

Do we have a list of features and price range? I am upgrading my ambulances this year and am looking.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:48 am

Hmm, looks like a spectra replacement.

-Josh

Post by **wavetar** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:48 am

Josh wrote:Hmm, looks like a spectra replacement.

-Josh

Well, kind of. The higher end models (XTL2500/5000) are generally accepted as a Spectra replacement. The XTL1500/PM1500 is more equivalent to an MCS2000 replacement.

Todd

Rayjk110 · Post by **Rayjk110** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:58 am

Is the PM1500 avaliable in VHF 136-174 and the UHF "R" and "S" splits?

Anyone have an idea or a base price as to how much one of these costs? (complete package with head, mic, etc)

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:55 pm

I heard 3g because it was digital.

Post by **wavetar** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:37 pm

jmr3865 wrote:I heard 3g because it was digital.

It's only digital if you order it as such, or get it flash upgraded later. I'll check tomorrow, but it's likely to be around the price of the PR1500 portable.

Todd

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:05 pm

Price? features?

Post by **escomm** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:18 pm

AAM79KTD9PW5AN PM1500 136-174M 100W List $1800.00

AAM79QTD9PW5AN PM1500 380-470M 100W List $1900.00

Options:
W20BZ ADD GCAI Keypad Mic 180.00

W432AF ADD Increased Audio Power 11.00

G582AB ADD: REMOTE MOUNT CABLE 131FT 61.00

G607AB ADD: REMOTE MOUNT CABLE 75FT 23.00

G609AB ADD: CBL REMOTE MOUNT 50FT 15.00

G610AB ADD: REMOTE MOUNT CABLE 30FT 7.00

G618AB ADD: REMOTE MOUNT CABLE -5.00

G879AB ADD: REMOTE MOUNT CBL 115FT 45.00

STDRMC0483AA STANDARD REMOTE CABLE 0.00

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:25 pm

and they come standard 110 wts? features?

Post by **alex** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:33 pm

I guess they don't want to sell any to anyone in any of the wonderful t-band cities....

Post by **escomm** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:33 pm

The PM1500:

* Offers a robust solution for your long-range communications needs with 110 watts of power.
* Delivers clear, crisp sound in loud environments through its 7.5 watt external speaker.
* Includes user-friendly icons in the backlit alphanumeric display, for viewing status, features, channel names, and Caller ID.
* Meets the highest U.S. military specifications of any mobile radio in the Motorola Professional Radio Series.
* Comes with the backing of Motorola service and a two-year warranty.

The Motorola PM1500 has the following features:

* 255 Channels
* Scan
* Multicolored LED Indicators
* 4 Programmable Buttons - Easy access to favorite features. Optional keypad microphone allows you to scroll through the menu and access up to 16 programmable features
* Programmable Emergency Button - Alerts dispatcher in an emergency situation
* Backlit 8-Character Alphanumeric Display - User friendly icons and soft menu so you easily view status and access features.
* Display for viewing of channel names and Caller ID
* Large Channel and Push Button On/Off Volume Knobs
* 7.5 Watt External Speaker Allows for clear, crisp communication in loud environments
* P25 Conventional Upgradeable
* 12.5/25 kHz Switchable Channel Spacing (VHF/UHF)

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:36 pm

MDC qc2 encode?

Post by **escomm** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:38 pm

You're really making me work on the copy and paste tonight :p

Signaling: MDC1200 PTT-ID (Alphanumeric ID-Encode (E)/Decode(D))/Selective Radio Inhibit (D)/Call Alert (E/D)/Selective Call (E/D)/Radio Check (D)-Emergy (E/D)//Quik Call II (E/D)//DTMF Tele Interc (E/D)/PTT ID (E/D)/Call Alert (E/D)Selective Call (E/D)

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:39 pm

Thank you. My squad is looking to upgrade and I wanted to look into the future instead of the present with the cdm's. You could of sent me the link! Are there any known bugs?

Post by **escomm** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:00 pm

Most of it came from the launch literature I got from "protected" sources

and the feature stuff is from the generic promo stuff /\/\ uses. I don't think they've begun shipping, iirc they are going to start in August or September. At least that's when I'm told I'll be getting 2 demos for free <g> and they are marked as NA on MOL.

Most likely the UHF high split one will probably end up in my car for my own personal hamsexyness and the VHF one will collect dust on my shelf

GEMOTO · Post by **GEMOTO** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:59 pm

alex wrote:I guess they don't want to sell any to anyone in any of the wonderful t-band cities....

I was wondering the same thing. Around here the norm for Police and Fire is 470-472 and 482-484 for the repeater outputs as well as 453 and 460-463. I hope they come out with a T-Band model. I would probably pick up one of them.

On a side not, why are all of the new radios starting at 380MHz rather than 403Mhz? What is in the 380-403 range?

mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:32 pm

The federal government runs trunking systems there, IIRC.

mikegilbert · Post by **mikegilbert** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:36 pm

I hate revealing my "secret" source for the latest /\/\ photos, but here you go:http://tinyurl.com/fvcdq

Some mo' photos:

-Mike

Rayjk110 · Post by **Rayjk110** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:38 pm

Heh....that's where I thought they came from. Nice websites when you need to get some pics.

apco25 · Post by **apco25** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:34 pm

Looks like an overgrown marine radio. Same goes for the mic.

Is that an 8-PIN mic connector????????

Post by **escomm** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:52 pm

apco25 wrote:Is that an 8-PIN mic connector????????

I count 10.

AEC · Post by **AEC** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:21 pm

Looks like 10 pins to me as well..

I like the small form factor of the head...easy to remote in tight spaces.

The drawer unit looks 'Spectra-sized' with a little 'extra' length for the BIG PA.

Simple and easy to manipulate controls are always a plus, especially with gloves, and not too many nooks and crannies for dirt to hide in either.

Does the mic plug have a gasket on it to prevent moisture ingress by the way?

apco25 · Post by **apco25** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:15 am

I was rather tired when I posted. Interesting to go to a 10 pin DIN essentially. I thought th e 8 pin RJ was the way they've been going for years.

THe form factor is nice. Small, simple and 110w output. Just looks a bit marine or hammy inspired.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:59 am

Well... The CDM uses a 10 pin RJ45 (is it even an RJ45 if it has ten pins?) Of course, only the special-feature MIC makes use of the extra pins... otherwise the mic jack is completely BACKWARD COMPATIBLE with older radio mics....

Now do you understand why they revised the mic jack? I'm sure it's possible that it had something to do with those ancient rj45 clips breaking off, or wire pulling out of it.... other possible contributing factors aside from creating something you have to buy their special microphones for, rather than slapping an RJ45 on an old Syntor mic and being good to go.

-Josh

Post by **wavetar** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:42 am

AEC wrote:

Does the mic plug have a gasket on it to prevent moisture ingress by the way?

Yes! It makes a very nice 'suction pop' sound when you remove the mic from the radio.

Todd

AEC · Post by **AEC** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:00 pm

Wavetar:

Thanks..they made a useful feature...YEAH!

That would be option WIPG202ABP....List price:....PRICELESS!

"secret' coding...in reverse:

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mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:22 pm

Josh wrote:Well... The CDM uses a 10 pin RJ45 (is it even an RJ45 if it has ten pins?) Of course, only the special-feature MIC makes use of the extra pins... otherwise the mic jack is completely BACKWARD COMPATIBLE with older radio mics....

RJ-41.

(At least that's what Symbol calls it. They use it on the bottom as the charge/data connector for a number of their handheld terminals.)

craig · Post by **craig** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:51 am

How do you program it? Do you program from the head or the drawer? Also, does it require a new ribless cable or can we get away with the old dusty/trusty maratrac/GM300 cable with a rib? Does it use the ASTRO mobile software or a completely new CPS?

Thanks for any info.

jackhackett · Post by **jackhackett** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:12 am

craig wrote:can we get away with the old dusty/trusty maratrac/GM300 cable with a rib?

One look at the mic jack should tell you the answer to that one.

So nearly 2 grand and it's only got an 8 character display? I should email moto a list of some of the channel names our customers want us to put in radios... with 8 characters I have a hard time even abbreviating some of them.

I like how they show it with one of those junk switching power supplies, "would you like the 'run your $1800 radio on 22 volts when the power supply fails' option?" Sure.. give me some of that...

No T band, no low band, only four programmable buttons, yet another "PITA to flush mount in a console" control head (although doesn't look quite as bad as a CDM or MCS), yet ANOTHER mic style to stock, still using those flimsy volume controls I've had to replace 8000 of, no lower power version...

I'm underwhelmed.

craig · Post by **craig** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:56 pm

jackhackett wrote:
craig wrote:can we get away with the old dusty/trusty maratrac/GM300 cable with a rib?
One look at the mic jack should tell you the answer to that one.

Not necessarily. The Maratrac's were programmed at the drawer and not the control head. The RJ45 connector was in the drawer.

jackhackett · Post by **jackhackett** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:51 pm

craig wrote: Not necessarily. The Maratrac's were programmed at the drawer and not the control head. The RJ45 connector was in the drawer.

Yes, but that was because they were sort of a kluge between a mitrek and a maxtrac. They may have hidden an RJ45 for programming somewhere on this new thing, but I wouldn't bet my lunch money on it.

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