All Xpr models digital?

[pyro424]

Are all the Xpr models digital? Or were there some 4550 models that were analog only? Reading the manual it appears so. I am looking at buying a vhf Xpr 4550 and u need it to have dmr ability. The model number on it is AAM27JNH9LA1AN

 

[doctordialtone]

AAM27JNH9LA1AN

Motorola XPR 4550 VHF Mobile Radio, with GPS, 160 Ch, AAM27JNH9LA1AN Price

MANUAL

 

[pyro424]

Ok thank you I think that means it is indeed dmr capable.

Motorola XPR 4550 VHF Mobile Radio, with GPS, 160 Ch, AAM27JNH9LA1AN Price

MANUAL

 

[romanr]

Are all the Xpr models digital? Or were there some 4550 models that were analog only? Reading the manual it appears so. I am looking at buying a vhf Xpr 4550 and u need it to have dmr ability. The model number on it is AAM27JNH9LA1AN

I couldn't find the table to decode model numbers in the documents linked above, so I'll include the table here. Quick summary about model number AAM27JNH9LA1AN:
AA = North American Model
M27 = Mobile XPR4xxx
JNH = VHF, 1-25W, Monochrome Display
9 = Programmable
L = with GPS only (no Bluetooth)
A = Conventional (since this isn't a 'C', it is NOT Analog Only)

 

[K2NEC]

All XPR radios are digital. The CP and CM series are the only exceptions. The CP200d comes in a "digital" and "digital CAPABLE" model. Same with the CM200d and CM300d. But considering that you want an xpr4550, yes those are digital.

 

[romanr]

All XPR radios are digital. The CP and CM series are the only exceptions. The CP200d comes in a "digital" and "digital CAPABLE" model. Same with the CM200d and CM300d. But considering that you want an xpr4550, yes those are digital.

The early XPR (Gen 1) radios were available (briefly) in Analog Only (for a fee, you could add DMR later). Since the OP is buying an older Gen 1 radio, it's a smart question to ask and it is wise to check before the purchase.

 

[devicelab]

Also you should be aware that the higher models have more included features. For example the XPR7550 has CAP+ included in its price. For lower models it's an optional purchase.

 

[K2NEC]

The early XPR (Gen 1) radios were available (briefly) in Analog Only (for a fee, you could add DMR later). Since the OP is buying an older Gen 1 radio, it's a smart question to ask and it is wise to check before the purchase.

Interesting I didn't know that. Thanks for the info

 

[K2NEC]

Also you should be aware that the higher models have more included features. For example the XPR7550 has CAP+ included in its price. For lower models it's an optional purchase.

RX Audio leveling is so worth it especially on digital

 

[romanr]

RX Audio leveling is so worth it especially on digital

I have to agree that the Audio Leveling is a nice, inexpensive feature. It will save you a lot of grief listening to the mix that you find on ham repeaters.

I didn't see what all the fuss was initially since commercial networks are (generally) set up by someone that knows what they are doing and the mic gains on the subscriber units are properly configured. When someone set up a ham DMR repeater locally and I started to listen to the hams it drove me crazy, but it was a great demonstration of the value of RX Audio Leveling (but it's not available on Gen 1 radios).

 

[kayn1n32008]

8/900MHz gen 1 XPR radios could be purchased with analogue type 2 trunking. When configured for type 2 trunking, they are analogue only.