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Motorola APX 1500

APX P25 Mobile Radio

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The Motorola APX 1500 is a mission-critical P25 mobile radio designed for public safety vehicles and professional fleet operations. Featuring the intuitive O2 control head with high-visibility color display, the APX 1500 delivers secure, reliable communications in the most demanding environments.

IP56 Rated
MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G
FCC Part 90
Industry Canada RSS-119
P25 CAI Compliant
ASTRO 25 Compatible

Key Features

P25 Phase 1 & 2 Operation

ASTRO 25 trunked and conventional operation with Phase 1 and Phase 2 TDMA technology. Doubles channel capacity while maintaining backward compatibility with analog systems.

Secure Communications

ADP software encryption standard for basic security. Optional AES-256-bit encryption with FIPS 140-3 certification for mission-critical secure communications.

O2 Control Head

Intuitive O2 control interface with high-visibility color display, glove-friendly large knob, and intelligent lighting notifications for easy operation in any condition.

Rugged Design

IP56-rated protection against water and dust. Meets MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G standards for shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures (-30°C to +60°C).

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range700/800 MHz | VHF 136-174 MHz | UHF R1 380-470 MHz | UHF R2 450-520 MHz
Channel Capacity512 channels (standard)
Channel Spacing12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
RF Output Power (VHF)1-50W (adjustable)
RF Output Power (UHF R1/R2)1-40W / 45W (adjustable)
RF Output Power (700/800 MHz)3-30W / 35W (adjustable)
Modulation TypeC4FM (digital), 4FSK
Digital ModulationP25 C4FM, 12.5 kHz TDMA 2-slot
Analog ModulationFM, 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
Digital Sensitivity (Typical)0.199 μV (5% BER)
Analog Sensitivity (Typical)0.22 μV (12 dB SINAD)
Adjacent Channel Rejection>60 dB (typical)
Intermodulation Rejection>65 dB (typical)
Spurious Response Rejection>70 dB (typical)
Audio Distortion<5% (±3 kHz deviation)
Audio Response+1/-3 dB (300-3000 Hz)
Hum Modulation<-40 dB
Conducted Audio Power7.5 W (8 ohm) / 15 W (3.2 ohm)
Max Audio Power15W into 3.2 ohm speaker
Dimensions (Main Unit)50.8 x 178 x 163 mm (H x W x D)
Dimensions (O2 Control Head)69 x 207 x 53 mm (H x W x D)
Weight (Complete System)2.45 kg (main unit + O2 control head)
Display TypeHigh-visibility color dot-matrix display
Display FeaturesIntelligent lighting notifications, zone/channel/call/info display
Control KnobGlove-friendly large knob for easy operation
Control ButtonsHigh-visibility buttons with backlight
EncryptionADP software encryption (standard), AES-256 (optional)
Encryption Keys48 encryption keys supported
Location TrackingIntegrated GPS/GLONASS for outdoor tracking
GPS Accuracy<10m (typical)
Signaling (Analog)MDC-1200
Signaling (Digital)P25 CAI
ASTRO Digital User ID4096 IDs
P25 CAI Conventional65000 IDs
P25 CAI Trunked4094 IDs
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C
ESD ProtectionIEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 (±8kV contact, ±15kV air)
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Solar RadiationMIL-STD-810G Method 505.5 Procedure I
RainMIL-STD-810G Method 506.5 Procedure I
Salt FogMIL-STD-810G Method 509.5 Procedure I
DustIP56 rated, MIL-STD-810G Method 510.5
WaterIP56 rated (water jet protection)
VibrationMIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Engine-Driven Vehicles
ShockMIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure I
Low TemperatureMIL-STD-810G Method 520.2 Procedure I
High TemperatureMIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 Procedure I
Temperature ShockMIL-STD-810G Method 503.5 Procedure I
AltitudeMIL-STD-810G Method 500.5 Procedure II (15,000 ft)
Power Supply13.8 V DC (nominal)
Operating Voltage Range10.8-16.0 V DC
Current Drain (Receive)0.45 A (typical, 7.5W audio)
Current Drain (Transmit 50W)11 A (max, VHF)
Current Drain (Transmit 40W)9 A (max, UHF)
Current Drain (Transmit 30W)7 A (max, 700/800 MHz)
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
Connector TypeHigh-performance multi-pin connector
ProgrammingCustomer Programming Software (CPS)
Accessories IncludedO2 Control Head, Microphone/Speaker, Mounting bracket, Power cable, Programming cable
Warranty1 year manufacturer warranty
FCC ComplianceFCC Part 90 Class A & B
Industry CanadaRSS-119 compliant
P25 CertificationP25 CAP v1.0 compliant
Primary ApplicationPublic Safety Vehicles | Fleet Operations | Emergency Response
Secondary ApplicationTransportation | Utilities | Industrial Facilities | Government
Mounting OptionsDashboard mount | Console mount | Under-seat mount
InteroperabilitySeamless P25 interoperability with all P25 compliant radios

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