Harris XL-300

[mmckenna]

This has been rattling around for a while, finally released at IWCE:

L3Harris Technologies today announced the XL-300P, the company’s latest P25 handheld that also supports 5G connectivity and satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service in an effort to provide first responders with multiple layers of redundancy in their communications.​

https://urgentcomm.com/devices/l3harris-unveils-p25-device-with-5g-satellite-d2d-functionality?utm_rid=CPEQW000001112520&utm_campaign=23602&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&elq2=30a89610cac8470482c773c1f6ece66c&sp_eh=8dc7c41ad21129488bb8186d9ace096994dae6e3dc17d1ada1635456fcf59363

No photos in the article. I've heard that it looks similar to the XL-200. I'll try to snap some photos this week and post them here.

 

[KE4ZNR]

Photo not mine...shared elsewhere...even with the above I would appreciate seeing any pics you get @mmckenna as the above looks to possibly be just a mock up....interesting to see Sat connection is handled.....

 

[mmckenna]

Photo not mine...shared elsewhere...even with the above I would appreciate seeing any pics you get @mmckenna as the above looks to possibly be just a mock up....interesting to see Sat connection is handled.....

Yeah, I saw that on the other site. Looking forward to seeing one in person.

I'm close enough to retirement that I'm pretty sure I'll never own one of those. But I can see this being a big step forward for some applications. We all knew this was coming, here it is.

 

[KE4ZNR]

Yeah, I saw that on the other site. Looking forward to seeing one in person.

I'm close enough to retirement that I'm pretty sure I'll never own one of those. But I can see this being a big step forward for some applications. We all knew this was coming, here it is.

I still have many years ahead (only 15 years in)....Please post any pics that you are able to get as, on our system, we are always looking at all options for the future. Yes we are a Moto core with 95% Moto radios but we are always looking at all vendors to see what might be best for the future.

 

[nikronzo]

This 300P is like their follow up for NEXT BNs that support 5G and all sorts of other broadband extensibility, in reality the 200P LPKs with CCM's have been the NEXT equivalent for a while, just no fancy touch screen since no one wanted that crap anyways.

 

[AF1UD]

Does it also do DMR? This would be a good opportunity for them to move into the multi-mode space. I do realize this is highly unlikely.

 

[K2NEC]

Does it also do DMR? This would be a good opportunity for them to move into the multi-mode space. I do realize this is highly unlikely.

Funny

XL Converge™ 300P Multi-Network Portable Radio

Unifies P25, LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi and Satellite connectivity into one secure, rugged and future-proof portable radio. Delivers unmatched connectivity and operational advantage when every second counts.

www.l3harris.com

 

[wsp44]

Does it also do DMR? This would be a good opportunity for them to move into the multi-mode space. I do realize this is highly unlikely.

About the same chance as DMR being put into the APX Next

 

[MTS2000des]

DMR is dead in the public safety space. The name of the game is selling subscriptions, and entitlements which generate revenue streams which BTW, L3 Harris is doing exactly that. Now you can not own your XL radio and lease it in true American enshitification style, how innovative. Rather than actually owning a flagship product, why not just rent it?

 

[AES-256-Encryption]

Does it also do DMR? This would be a good opportunity for them to move into the multi-mode space. I do realize this is highly unlikely.

Why would PS need DMR?

 

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Photo not mine...shared elsewhere...even with the above I would appreciate seeing any pics you get @mmckenna as the above looks to possibly be just a mock up....interesting to see Sat connection is handled.....

 

[K2NEC]

 

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Not sure how I like the new keypad

 

[mmckenna]

 

[DeoVindice]

Not sure how I like the new keypad

Trying to squeeze a d-pad, soft buttons, and full numeric keypad into a fairly small space results in it being really fiddly especially with gloves. I only order limited-keypad radios for that reason. We're not a Harris operator but this might be a good ergonomic decision even if it looks odd.

 

[mmckenna]

Trying to squeeze a d-pad, soft buttons, and full numeric keypad into a fairly small space results in it being really fiddly especially with gloves. I only order limited-keypad radios for that reason. We're not a Harris operator but this might be a good ergonomic decision even if it looks odd.

I agree, too many buttons on the full keypad XL200 as it is. We use the limited keypad for our officers, and it's still plenty.

 

[wsp44]

How did the UI feel, did the radio seem laggy at all?

Also go take a peek and snap some photos of the new viking control head.

 

[mmckenna]

How did the UI feel, did the radio seem laggy at all?

It only had one zone with a few channels in it, so not much to try. Seemed OK, but I'd want to program it with more than that to see.

Also go take a peek and snap some photos of the new viking control head.

I did. Forgot to take a photo, but a photo of the glossy sheet is here:

IWCE 2026

Talked with Rae in the Tait booth, he showed us the new control head with a volume knob after getting lots of customer feedback. I mentioned the mini UHF connector was in a hard place to reach below the heat sink, he said I was his 3rd comment on that today. Had Anritsu, Keysight and Viavi...

forums.radioreference.com

 

[2wayfreq]

I agree, too many buttons on the full keypad XL200 as it is. We use the limited keypad for our officers, and it's still plenty.

Yeah, I think it's a much better design. Maybe our partner vendor can get us one for System Testing and Cert.

 

[MarkHamSSE5000]

Why would PS need DMR?

You could argue the point that many schools are on DMR and the whole 'interoperability' discussion. At best, I could see it needed from a IC standpoint but negligible day-to-day use.