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Motorola APX 6500

APX P25 Phase 2 Mobile Radio

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The Motorola APX 6500 is a P25 Phase 2 mobile radio that delivers twice the voice capacity with advanced mission-critical features. Featuring interchangeable control heads (O2, O3, O5, O7, O9), integrated GPS/GLONASS tracking, intelligent lighting notifications, and superior encryption capabilities, the APX 6500 provides flexible, reliable communications for public safety, emergency services, and industrial mobile applications.

IP54 Rated

MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G Certified

FIPS 140-2 Level 3

FIPS 197 Compliant

FCC Certified

IC Certified

P25 CAI Compliant

ASTRO 25 Compatible

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Key Features

P25 Phase 2 Technology

TDMA dual-slot technology doubles voice capacity within same bandwidth. Backward compatible with P25 Phase 1 FDMA and analog systems. Spectrum-efficient 12.5 kHz channel spacing for modernized communications infrastructure.

Flexible Control Head Options

Choose from 5 control head configurations: O2 Rugged, O3 Handheld, O5 Standard, O7 Enhanced, O9 Integrated with keypad. Dual control head support on O2, O5, O7, O9. Interchangeable design adapts to operational needs.

Integrated GPS Tracking

GPS/GLONASS receiver with <10 meter accuracy provides real-time vehicle and personnel location tracking. Autonomous operation without network assistance. Cold start <60 seconds, hot start <10 seconds for immediate positioning.

Intelligent Lighting

Tri-color LCD display with intelligent lighting notifications provides visual alerts for calls, emergencies, and status changes. Night/day mode button adjusts display brightness. Large programmable one-touch buttons for quick access.

Advanced Encryption

256-bit AES encryption with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification. ADP standard, DES, DES-XL, DES-OFB, DVP-XL optional. Tamper-protected key storage with keyboard command and tamper detection erasure.

Rugged Mobile Design

IP54 rated protection against dust and water. MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G certified for extreme shock, vibration, temperature (-30°C to +60°C). Mid-power model reuses XTL mounting footprint. High-power trunnion design for easy removal.

Technical Specifications

Product SeriesMotorola APX 6500 P25 Mobile Radio

Frequency RangeVHF: 136-174 MHz | UHF R1: 380-470 MHz | UHF R2: 450-520 MHz | 700/800 MHz: 764-870 MHz

Operating ModeP25 Phase 1 FDMA / Phase 2 TDMA

Channel Capacity1000 channels

Channel Spacing25/12.5 kHz (analog) | 12.5 kHz (digital)

RF Output Power (VHF)10-50W or 25-110W (adjustable)

RF Output Power (UHF R1/R2)10-40W or 25-110W (adjustable)

RF Output Power (700/800 MHz)10-35W (adjustable)

Modulation TypeC4FM (digital), 4FSK, 16K0F3E (analog)

Digital ProtocolAPCO P25 Phase 1 FDMA / Phase 2 TDMA, 9600 Baud

Analog ConventionalSmartNet, SmartZone, Omnilink, MDC-1200, Quik Call II

Digital ConventionalAPCO P25, ASTRO 25

Trunking StandardsSmartZone, SmartZone Omnilink, SmartNet

Frequency Stability (-30°C to +60°C)±0.00015% (700/800 MHz) | ±0.0002% (VHF/UHF)

Emissions (Conducted)-75/-85 dBc

Audio Response+1, -3 dB (EIA)

FM Hum & Noise (25 kHz)-50 to -53 dB

FM Hum & Noise (12.5 kHz)-48 to -52 dB

Audio Distortion2% @ rated power

Receiver Sensitivity (Analog)-119 to -123 dBm (12 dB SINAD)

Receiver Sensitivity (Digital)-119 to -123 dBm (5% BER)

Selectivity (25 kHz)85 dB

Selectivity (12.5 kHz)75 dB

Intermodulation (25 kHz)82-86 dB

Intermodulation (12.5 kHz)82-85 dB

Spurious Rejection91-95 dB

Audio Output Power7.5W or 15W (selectable) at 3% distortion

Control Head OptionsO2 Rugged | O3 Handheld | O5 Standard | O7 Enhanced | O9 Integrated with Keypad

O5 DisplayTri-color LCD | 3 lines text (14 chars) | 1 line icons | 1 line soft menu keys

O9 DisplayExtra large full color display | Intelligent lighting | Cellular-style UI

O9 Keypad3x6 DTMF-style keypad | 12 buttons | Dedicated siren controls

Programmable KeysUp to 24 programmable soft keys (O9) | Multiple side buttons (O2/O5/O7)

GPS Channels12 channels (GPS/GLONASS)

GPS Tracking Sensitivity-153 dBm

GPS Accuracy<10 meters (95%)

GPS Cold Start<60 seconds (95%)

GPS Hot Start<10 seconds (95%)

GPS ModeAutonomous (Non-Assisted) GPS

Encryption AlgorithmsADP / 256-bit AES / DES / DES-XL / DES-OFB / DVP-XL

Encryption Capacity8 algorithms

Encryption Keys per RadioModule capable of storing 1024 keys (64 CKR or 16 PID)

Encryption StandardsFIPS 140-2 Level 3, FIPS 197

Key StorageTamper protected volatile or non-volatile memory

Key ErasureKeyboard command and tamper detection

Digital ID Capacity10,000,000 Conventional / 48,000 Trunking

Network Access Codes4,096 network site addresses

User Group Addresses65,000 Conventional / 4,094 Trunking (P25 CAI)

Signaling Rate9.6 kbps

Error CorrectionGolay, BCH, Reed-Solomon codes

Operating Voltage13.8V DC ±20% Negative Ground

Standby Current0.85A

Receive Current3.2A at rated audio

Transmit Current (High Power)20-24A at 110W

Mid Power Dimensions2 x 7 x 8.6 in (50.8 x 177.8 x 218.4 mm)

O5 Control Head Dimensions2 x 7 x 2.5 in (50.8 x 180.3 x 63.5 mm)

O2 Control Head Dimensions2.7 x 8 x 2.1 in (68.4 x 206 x 52.8 mm)

O7 Control Head Dimensions2 x 7 x 1.5 in (50.8 x 178 x 40 mm)

High Power Dimensions2.9 x 11.5 x 8.8 in (74 x 293 x 223 mm)

Mid Power Weight6.6-7.12 lbs (3.0-3.23 kg) with control head

High Power Weight14.2 lbs with trunnion (6.4 kg) | 12 lbs without (5.4 kg)

Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C

Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Water & Dust ProtectionIP54

Military StandardMIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G (Low Pressure, High/Low Temperature, Temperature Shock, Solar Radiation, Rain, Humidity, Salt Fog, Blowing Dust/Sand, Vibration, Shock)

FLASHport MemoryBuilt-in support

Programming SoftwareWindows CPS (XP, Vista, 7, 8)

USB CommunicationsSupported

Warranty1 year manufacturer warranty

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