The XPR7550 has the external antenna connector under the top plastic plate. It is similar to the connector on the old Nextel Iden phones and others. However the adapter cable I have for the Nextel is a right angle and the XPR connector is too deep in the case....so the search is on for a cellphone adapter cable to do the job.
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XPR-7550 Channel Selector Knob
In comparing the XPR6550, and the XPR7550 does anyone know if:
on the XPR7550, if the channel selector knob goes around in circles? which means you can put as many channels as you want in any bank (1 through 50, as an example - and the channel knob goes from 1 to 50)?
Thanks in advance...
In comparing the XPR6550, and the XPR7550 does anyone know if:
on the XPR7550, if the channel selector knob goes around in circles? which means you can put as many channels as you want in any bank (1 through 50, as an example - and the channel knob goes from 1 to 50)?
Thanks in advance...
N4KVE
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Yes, the 7550 does work this way.
RE: XPR-7550 Channel Selector Knob
Awesome. We bought a brand new (was a demo unit) XPR-6550 to beta/trial test against the Vertex Standard EVX-534. We have about 10 EVX-534's we are testing as well.
Our bank 1 consists of 63 channels, so we had to make the XPR-6550 bank 1 (1-16), and then bank 2 (1-16), etc. This is too complicated when someone goes to channel 26, and you have to calculate what channel 26 is.
So we had thoughts of switching to the XPR-7550 so the programming can match our channel plan. The EVX-534 & 539 models have the feature I asked about, where the channel selector knob goes around & around, so you can have as many channels as we need in any bank.
Awesome. We bought a brand new (was a demo unit) XPR-6550 to beta/trial test against the Vertex Standard EVX-534. We have about 10 EVX-534's we are testing as well.
Our bank 1 consists of 63 channels, so we had to make the XPR-6550 bank 1 (1-16), and then bank 2 (1-16), etc. This is too complicated when someone goes to channel 26, and you have to calculate what channel 26 is.
So we had thoughts of switching to the XPR-7550 so the programming can match our channel plan. The EVX-534 & 539 models have the feature I asked about, where the channel selector knob goes around & around, so you can have as many channels as we need in any bank.
N4KVE
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One thing to remember. On a 6550, position 1 on any bank is ch 1 in that bank. But on the 7550, there is no position #, because the ch knob never stops turning. To simplify things, if you take a 6550, & switch it to ch 1. Turn the radio off, turn the ch knob 2 clicks to the right, turn the radio on, it will be on ch 3. But do that on a 7550, the radio will still be on ch 1, as the radio was off when the ch knob was turned 2 clicks to the right. Similar to comparing a MTS2000 to a MTX838 where the ch knob never stops. So don't get confused on the 7550 when 2 different identically programmed radios are both on disp 1 with the ch knob in different positions.
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xpr 7550 and 3550 ant adapter
i am a tech at a motorola repair shop there is a proprietary antenna adapter for these to radios that has two different pieces. the adapter is the same for both and the piece that holds the adapter is different for each series of radios. each piece is over $100 and this is the only place i have found them. i hope this helps
i am a tech at a motorola repair shop there is a proprietary antenna adapter for these to radios that has two different pieces. the adapter is the same for both and the piece that holds the adapter is different for each series of radios. each piece is over $100 and this is the only place i have found them. i hope this helps
How much better is the audio on the 7550 over the 6550? Wondering if the RX of 6550's and 4550's would sound much clearer on the receiving 7550. One thing I HATE about the 7550 is that you can't use a PSM.
Paul
Paul
N4KVE
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The rx audio of the gen 2 radios [7550, 3500, & 5550] sounds slightly different
than the gen 1 radios [4550, & 6550]. I can tell the difference w/o looking. When I listen to a 6550 & 7550 together, I actually slightly prefer the 6550. It just sounds more natural. The 7550 sounds good, but the 6550 sounds better to me. However the rx sens of the 7550 is hotter than a pistol, even when using
the factory stubby. It hears distant repeaters that none of my 6550's can hear. I have never used my speaker mike with any of my DMR radios.
than the gen 1 radios [4550, & 6550]. I can tell the difference w/o looking. When I listen to a 6550 & 7550 together, I actually slightly prefer the 6550. It just sounds more natural. The 7550 sounds good, but the 6550 sounds better to me. However the rx sens of the 7550 is hotter than a pistol, even when using
the factory stubby. It hears distant repeaters that none of my 6550's can hear. I have never used my speaker mike with any of my DMR radios.
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Different better?
I have to use a PSM. I am a TV news shooter, and operate a live bonded cellular (TVU) backpack, and when I am on IFB I need to communicate with my desk, and my hands are full.........the Connect Plus system on my radio can't get out on my belt, so the on the shoulder antenna is a blessing. I am going one step further and bought a long range Bluetooth system from my in car XPR4550, hope it works well!
Paul
I have to use a PSM. I am a TV news shooter, and operate a live bonded cellular (TVU) backpack, and when I am on IFB I need to communicate with my desk, and my hands are full.........the Connect Plus system on my radio can't get out on my belt, so the on the shoulder antenna is a blessing. I am going one step further and bought a long range Bluetooth system from my in car XPR4550, hope it works well!
Paul
Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
Paul, look at the X10DR wireless speaker mic.
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Just received my Moto OEM Bluetooth gateway system, $400 Motobucks.
Range.......10-20 feet, depending on which direction I depart my vehicle. Specified Mission Critical range is published as 300 feet line of site. I suppose they expect the microphone to be mounted on a mast on TOP of the vehicle? I am finding extended range by hanging the mic 1970's style from the rear view mirror, but how do they expect a utility worker to utilize this device if they loose connection less than the distance of the length of their van or truck? Obviously a utility vehicle will have lots of metal in many directions, even with the mic hanging. Seriously, 10-20 feet with the mic on the dash.
Very disappointed in Motorola.
Paul
Range.......10-20 feet, depending on which direction I depart my vehicle. Specified Mission Critical range is published as 300 feet line of site. I suppose they expect the microphone to be mounted on a mast on TOP of the vehicle? I am finding extended range by hanging the mic 1970's style from the rear view mirror, but how do they expect a utility worker to utilize this device if they loose connection less than the distance of the length of their van or truck? Obviously a utility vehicle will have lots of metal in many directions, even with the mic hanging. Seriously, 10-20 feet with the mic on the dash.
Very disappointed in Motorola.
Paul
firecatohio
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how Bout compatibility of assecories? like speaker mics?
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Shoulder microphone for xpr 7550
Hey guys, i just got my new xpr 7550 and trying to buy a shoulder microphone for it. Do you guys think motorola commander II microphone will work with xpr 7550?
Or any recommendation? I need something like commander II or the ones for apx
Hey guys, i just got my new xpr 7550 and trying to buy a shoulder microphone for it. Do you guys think motorola commander II microphone will work with xpr 7550?
Or any recommendation? I need something like commander II or the ones for apx
Depends what your budget is. If you want a good reliable speaker mic that works for what it's worth I would suggest Impact Comms Speaker Mics. They are American made knock off speaker mics that mimic Motorolas, Harris, Ottos, etc..
Now if you don't care about dropping 150-300 dollars for a speaker mic then I suggest Otto Mics. They are Law Enforcement recommended and military grade recommended. Their better then pretty much any factory onboard radio mic for both quality and durability. Some are even fire rated for fire fighters if you need extra protection. Your radio will fail before the speaker mic will.
So if i got you correct, the commander II will work with xpr 7550?
No, the Commander II uses the Jedi/XTS connector while the 7550 uses the XPR/APX connector.
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