Motorola APX 1500 APX1500 Mobile Radio
The Motorola APX 1500 is a compact, cost-effective single-band mobile radio, designed to provide reliable and secure voice communications for public safety, municipal services, utility, transportation fleets, and field operations — especially where full-feature radios may be overkill or too expensive. Its small footprint, rugged build, and P25 interoperability make it ideal for government fleets, public works, and utility vehicles requiring dependable communications without excess cost or complexity.
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Key Features & Benefits
- P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2 Compatibility — Supports digital APCO P25 Phase 1 (FDMA) and Phase 2 (TDMA) trunking and conventional modes, plus analog MDC-1200. Compatible with P25 systems for seamless interoperability across agencies.
- Wide Frequency Band Support — Available for VHF, UHF-1, UHF-2, 700 MHz and 800 MHz configurations, enabling flexible adaptation to different regional radio systems.
- Adjustable Power Output— Typical power output ranges from 3–30 W (700 MHz), 3–35 W (800 MHz), up to 1–50 W (VHF) / 1–40 W (UHF-1) / 1–45 W (UHF-2) depending on band and configuration — giving you flexibility depending on use case and coverage needs.
- Compact, Vehicle-Friendly Design— With dimensions approx. 2 × 7 × 6.4 inches and relatively light weight, APX 1500 can be dash-mounted or remotely mounted in a vehicle — making it ideal for fleet installations with limited space.
- Durable, Rugged & Field-Ready— Built to meet MIL-STD 810C/D/E/F/G for environmental resilience (temperature, vibration, shock) and rated IP56 for dust/water resistance — ensuring reliability in harsh environments.
- User-Friendly Control Interface— When paired with the standard O2 control head, users get a clear color display, oversized multifunction knob (for channel/volume), built-in 7.5 W speaker — enabling easy, confident communication even in noisy or mobile environments.
- Optional Advanced Features— Depending on configuration, APX 1500 can support GPS/GNSS outdoor tracking, Bluetooth connectivity (for audio or data accessories), over-the-air programming (OTAP), text messaging, voice announcement, programmable buttons, radio-profile customization, and digital encryption (ADP / AES) for secure comms.
Typical Use Cases / Application Scenarios
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- Municipal Government & Public Works Fleets — For city or county maintenance, sanitation, public works vehicles that need reliable P25 communications without high cost.
- Utility, Infrastructure & Service Vehicles — Utility crews, inspection vehicles, field technicians requiring voice communication, optional GPS tracking, data links or dispatch coordination.
- Transportation & Fleet Management— Bus, transit, delivery or commercial fleets needing stable mobile radio communications across wide areas.
- Campus, Institutional & Industrial Facilities— Facilities management, campus security, industrial plants where a compact, rugged mobile radio is more suitable than portable radios or high-end systems.
Why Choose APX 1500
If you require the reliability, interoperability, and ruggedness of a P25 mobile radio — but don’t need the full feature set (or expense) of high-end models — APX 1500 offers an excellent balance of cost-effectiveness, durability, flexibility, and simplicity. Its combination of P25 compatibility, adjustable power, flexible frequency bands, rugged build, and user-friendly controls make it a smart choice for agencies and organizations looking for a dependable daily driver for fleet or field communications.
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