I guess Mother M was afraid to call it the APX Infinity since it has such a new form. https://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/Products/apx-next1/apx-next-spec-sheet.pdf
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APX NEXT - when you run out of numbers
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Actually, since the number in the model name represents the list price, they probably didn't want to scare off potential buyers calling it the APX10000.
(The number in the model name doesn't really represent the list price, but it's amazing how the list price has for many years been really, really close to that number)
Does look like a nifty gadget, though I have to wonder how well that dinky antenna will work on VHF and UHF. . . . . "new antenna technology" notwithstanding.
That antenna is the 700MHz model, the “all band” antenna is only available in a whip.
Why would anyone in the fire service or law enforcement need a touchscreen
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Because younger generations have no idea how to properly use dials and knobs......
big backlight touch screen dispaly, wonder how well that battery will hold up.
I just sat through a webinar Moto hosted about the APX Next line. The entire presentation was aimed at law enforcement. Interesting features from ViQi to GPS location. Asked what, if anything, in the new line was designed for fire/EMS use, the reply was they are looking in to what can be brought to those services. The APX Next line would last about 3 minutes once issued to a firefighter.....
No doubt about that.. I texted one of the Moto executives, I also brought up the firefighter usage and how durable they would be, he mentioned they'd mainly be used for Chiefs/Supervisors and weren't intended for fireground use. I'm really interested to see what they come up with if it ever goes that far.
I'm also not sure about the microphone being at such an odd angle, I guess it works well or else they would've moved it.
Here is a link to a FAQ from mother M
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the launch of APX NEXT™, its next-generation mission-critical Project 25 (P25) public safety radio with LTE for enhanced communications and data-centric application services. The company also announced ViQi™, a public safety virtual assistant that provides vital information to first responders in the field and allows users to operate APX NEXT via voice control.
APX NEXT is the newest mission-critical P25 radio offering in Motorola Solutions’ purpose-built APX portfolio. It’s FirstNet Ready™ and comes with embedded LTE connectivity enabled by the FirstNet communications platform to quickly deliver voice and data to first responders in the field. APX NEXT is Motorola Solutions’ first APX radio to feature a touchscreen with a user interface designed specifically for public safety. The touchscreen can be used in the rain and when wearing gloves. It offers one-touch access to radio controls, large touch targets and an optimized user interface for fast navigation. ViQi voice control enables users to quickly manage radio controls through simple and intuitive voice commands.
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APX NEXT is the newest mission-critical P25 radio offering in Motorola Solutions’ purpose-built APX portfolio. It’s FirstNet Ready™ and comes with embedded LTE connectivity enabled by the FirstNet communications platform to quickly deliver voice and data to first responders in the field. APX NEXT is Motorola Solutions’ first APX radio to feature a touchscreen with a user interface designed specifically for public safety. The touchscreen can be used in the rain and when wearing gloves. It offers one-touch access to radio controls, large touch targets and an optimized user interface for fast navigation. ViQi voice control enables users to quickly manage radio controls through simple and intuitive voice commands.
Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation APX NEXT Smart Radio Brings New Intelligence and Technology to Public Safety - Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation APX NEXT Smart Radio Brings New Intelligence and Technology to Public Safety
More on the APX Next here:
www.motorolasolutions.com
APX NEXT Series P25 Two-Way Radios - Motorola Solutions
Our APX NEXT Series P25 Two-Way Radios represent some of the best in our portfolio. Our mission-critical radios offer communication without compromise.
Many have missed the part where it says about cloud service programming and firmware. From what I've read it appears no cps locally. I may be wrong but what it appears to me to be.
You login, and with the tools on cloud program through the methods they have come up with and it appears it's a yearly fee for the services with limited trial period.
If this is so thank the many people using things on ebay doing apx upgrades illegally.
I wondered when they were going to phone home or control the cps and leaks specially since the home brew hacks leaked out.
Now the bigger question, will later regular apx cps, firmware go to same cloud platform and new firmware be required for latest features or flash upgrades from them leaving anyone who's got illegal copies of software to be stuck in times.
They said it'll be a foreseeable platform both apx next and apx. So I'm thinking they have a cloud platform cps in works for the regular apx line.
Though they said this about the Astro 25 line, and sabre line being foreseeable supported I don't believe it'll last past 10 years with newer technology and product demands from field.
You login, and with the tools on cloud program through the methods they have come up with and it appears it's a yearly fee for the services with limited trial period.
If this is so thank the many people using things on ebay doing apx upgrades illegally.
I wondered when they were going to phone home or control the cps and leaks specially since the home brew hacks leaked out.
Now the bigger question, will later regular apx cps, firmware go to same cloud platform and new firmware be required for latest features or flash upgrades from them leaving anyone who's got illegal copies of software to be stuck in times.
They said it'll be a foreseeable platform both apx next and apx. So I'm thinking they have a cloud platform cps in works for the regular apx line.
Though they said this about the Astro 25 line, and sabre line being foreseeable supported I don't believe it'll last past 10 years with newer technology and product demands from field.
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I prefer the LEX L11 Mission Critical Handheld LTE Device - Motorola.
Who knows this will work better because its actually an radio instead of being a cell like device on First Net Network
Who knows this will work better because its actually an radio instead of being a cell like device on First Net Network
It's the SaaS model that's all the rage. Personally I hate it. I want to pay for something once and then own it forever, but companies that are moving their software in this direction see the huge corporate benefit to having a steady cashflow in perpetuity.
Yep.
I had figured the cloud based services when many were crying illegal software went cloud based and how they can't get hands on it for their fleabay scams.
Motorola seen it as killing 2 birds with one stone. Revolving income, and stopping the shenanigans.
Personally I prefer knobs, basic menus. No fancy lcd.
It's more geared toward law enforcement
It's ideal for system admins, technicians if the app services allows master radios to see and control a system from it.
Evidence techs, commanders at the war table to use.
Common field user I see a lot of repairs on that lcd touch.
Public works forget it. Won't last a month. Fire good luck also unless it's a command officers or chief.
When we went to RM on our 8000s, they tried hard to sell us a hosted version. I said no way, give me the self contained version. We have the server on a closed network using a separate SSID/VLAN that is pushed to our field locations. I don't want my radios needing internet connectivity.
Needing internet connectivity would be a nightmare from the perspective of emergency operations; the vaunted FirstNet notwithstanding (which has it's share of areas with questionable coverage and low bandwidth), what if you're out in the sticks with no internet and no cell coverage, and you need to program the radio? What if you're in a metal or steel/concrete building (ie a giant Faraday cage) with no cell or wifi coverage? What if you have an internet connection with low bandwidth? That's right, gotta whip out traditional CPS and the system key so you can do it locally.
The cloud ain't really all it's cracked up to be; too dependent on a fast internet connection with a lot of bandwidth. And don't get me started on the security headaches. . .
Running RM on an internal network that you control I'm OK with.
Imagine deploying overseas on a USAR/EMA mission (or hell, even locally, with compromised comms infrastructure, as tends to happen in a disaster) and not being able to program radios because they can't call back to the mothership...
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