n1das
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The Motorola DTR radios are encrypted frequency hopping 900 MHz licence free radios. Not sure if they can interface for data, but they are good for voice. What environment is the data being used in anyways? If it is a building, just use WiFi.
The DTRs have very limited data capabilities. They can send and receive preprogrammed text messages. They are intended for local on-site small business type use. I have found them to be popular with hotel security and housekeeping staff.
The Motorola DTRs are NOT encrypted. The payload data is not encrypted but they can be made very secure with how they operate due to the FHSS. The vocoder used is VSELP. They use an ID-based system and each radio has its own 11 digit electronic serial number (ESN) that's not changeable by the end user or by programming through the CPS. Public and private groups can be set up for a given frequency hopset. Public groups are monitorable by other DTR radios set to the same public group and frequency hopset. In a public group, a DTR radio will respond to IDs from any radio heard on the public group. With a private group, a DTR radio must be a member of the private group and only responds to radio IDs that are members of the private group. All DTRs in a private group must be members of the private group since each radio maintains a list of IDs of members of the group. The list of radio IDs is set up in the programming for each radio using the Customer Programming Software (CPS). DTRs will not respond to any private groups which they are not a member of. So while the DTRs are not encrypted, they can be made very secure given how they operate by setting up a private talkgroup.
I own a small fleet of DTR radios and they work EXCELLENT for local on-site type simplex use. My wife loves using them too as part of our activities when we are out doing stuff.
DTRs might work for what the OP is looking for. Also check out the DLR series.
DTR series: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/e...adios/on-site-business-radios/dtr-series.html
DLR series: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/e...business-radios/dlr-series-digital-radio.html
The DTRs and DLRs are only legal in the USA and Canada. IIRC, 2.4GHz versions of the DTRs also exist for use in European countries.
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/e...erday's-products/dtr-2450.html#tabproductinfo
Have fun!
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