Motorola APX 8500 APX8500 All Band P25 Mobile Radio

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Key Features & Benefits

True All-Band Interoperability — Single unit supports 700/800 MHz, VHF, UHF Range 1 & Range 2 bands (“4-in-1 radio”), enabling interoperable voice and data communications across different agencies and jurisdictions with potentially different frequency allocations.
Flexible Power Output & Coverage — Available in both mid-power (up to ~50 W) and high-power (up to ~100 W) variants — providing enhanced range, clearer signal, and reliable performance even in remote or challenging environments.
Integrated Voice + Data + Connectivity — Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, plus data-modem tethering; enables over-the-air updates, real-time data transmission, broadband fallback (e.g. LTE via vehicle modem) — ideal for modern mission-critical communications needing more than just voice.
Advanced Security & Encryption — Supports multiple hardware encryption algorithms (e.g. AES, DES, ADP), over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), P25 radio authentication — ensuring secure, encrypted communications resistant to interception.
Multi-Mode / Multi-Protocol Compatibility — Supports APCO P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2 (digital trunking and conventional), analog protocols (MDC-1200, QCII), as well as legacy trunking systems (SmartNet®, SmartZone®, Omnilink), analog or digital — great for agencies undergoing transitional upgrades or needing backward compatibility.
Rugged, Vehicle-Ready & Mission-Tough Design — Built to withstand demanding field conditions with MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G compliance and IP56 water/dust ingress rating — dependable for patrol cars, EMS vehicles, fire trucks, utility fleets, and field operations.
Flexible Control Head & Installation Options — Supports a variety of control heads (O2, O3, O5, O7, O9), and offers multiple installation configurations (dash-mount, remote-mount, control-station, motorcycle, etc.), facilitating easy integration into vehicles or mobile command units.
Scalable & Agency-Ready — Supports a large number of channels/groups/zones (up to thousands), making it suitable for large fleets, multi-department deployments, and complex organizations requiring flexible channel management.

Typical Use Cases / Application Scenarios

- Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS — For patrol vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances — need secure voice/data, cross-agency interoperability, wide coverage, and reliable comms under pressure.
- Public Safety, Government & Municipal Fleets — City services, public works, municipal maintenance vehicles — need a single radio platform to cover multiple bands and communication systems.
- Utilities, Infrastructure & Field Service Fleets — Utility trucks, maintenance vehicles, field crews working across various regions and needing dependable voice/data comms + GPS/data connectivity.
- Disaster Response / Incident Command / Mobile Command Centers — For coordination across agencies, broadband fallback when radio coverage fails, data sharing, mapping/tracking, multi-band comms.
- Large Organizations / Multi-Agency Networks — Agencies needing interoperability across different radio systems/frequencies, or transitioning migration from analog to digital, trunked and conventional networks.

Why Choose APX 8500
When you need maximum flexibility, connectivity, security and future-proof performance, APX 8500 stands out as a “mobile command-ready” radio: it combines multiband support, voice & data integration, robust encryption, and a rugged, vehicle-friendly design — making it a long-term, mission-critical communications solution rather than just a basic radio. Its scalability and adaptability make it especially suited for agencies and fleets that demand interoperability, secure communications, and reliable vehicle integration.

Our Services & Your One-Stop Solution
As a full-service communication equipment supplier, we not only supply the APX 8500 hardware — but we also provide programming, installation, accessories, after-sales support, and system integration services.

We handle radio programming and configuration according to your frequency plan and system standards (digital trunking, encryption, conventional, etc.).
We provide professional vehicle installation (dash-mount, remote head, antenna, power wiring), ensuring radios are securely and correctly mounted.
We offer a full range of accessories (antennas, speaker mics, control heads, cables), so you can build a complete, ready-to-use communication system.
We support after-sales maintenance, troubleshooting, firmware updates, system integration — saving your team time and avoiding compatibility issues.

If you’re ready to equip your fleet with a reliable, professional mobile communication platform — or if you need a full installation & integration service — contact us today for a quote and let us tailor the solution for your operational needs.

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