Dygear
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It is possible to run APX radios on a Mototrbo network? Is the programming even available in the CPS?
It is possible to run APX radios on a Mototrbo network? Is the programming even available in the CPS?
Nope... the codec is the same and they are both TDMA but everything else is different.
Don't believe the hype people put out there that Motorola is coming out with a flash for TRBO on an APX. Not gonna happen. If it does happen it will be a special release for federal three letter agencies on special firmware (exactly like the dual RF deck single head XTL setup...)
Little birdy told me Quarter 3 of this year...
You and I both know that the reason why Moto says TRBO is not suitable for public safety usage is because TRBO has already been established at a lower price tier than P25.
They're not going to sell a cheaper, lower profit solution to a customer when they CAN sell them the more profitable option instead.
It comes down to money.,
Only thing I can figure is interop. You would still be selling the high-end (and high dollar) P25 radio for police/fire, but it could also talk to public works on Trbo.
Who knows what Moto will do. Sometimes I don't think *they* know what they'll do.
If it does happen it will be a special release for federal three letter agencies on special firmware (exactly like the dual RF deck single head XTL setup...)
You see that's my thing, I'm looking hard at a MotoTRBO install for about thirty grand, but I'd much prefer to buy a APX Radio because we are a public safety organization and use it on a MotoTRBO site, and every now and aging talk to PD on their P25 system. I want the best of both worlds. Q3 of this year, if that's true, I'm gonna be a little bit pissed off because they should of done that years ago! There is no point making the end all be all radios in the APX and not allow it to be used on MotoTRBO sites because they didn't feel like doing the programming.