XTS 1500 Digital Portable Radio

When your community’s well-being is at stake, you can count on the XTS^® 1500 digital portable radio. Built for the demands of the public utility operations, the radio's advanced technology delivers high-powered features in a light, compact and rugged package. This radio allows your work groups to be prepared for the unexpected, respond immediately and offer the highest quality of service to the community.

This portable radio complies with both Project 16 and Project 25 standards and is available in 700/800 MHz, VHF, UHF R1 and UHF R2 bands.

Features

Specifications

Accessories

Resources

Interoperable voice signaling
Complies with APCO P16 and P25 standards.

Rugged design
Meets military standards 810 C, 810 D and 810 E, for resistance to shocks and extreme weather.

Customer programming software
Supports USB and RS-232 functionalities.

Enhanced audio
Delivers a clear signal via noise reduction software and audio gain control.

Compatibility with other two-way models
Uses same accessories as some XTS, HT, MT or MTS units.

Optional bitmap display
Model I.5 comes with a screen for icons and text.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Adjustable power levels	Yes

Battery life (based on a 5/5/90 duty cycle)	8 hours (High capacity NiCD); 10 hours (High capacity NiMH)

Coverage area	Programming Software allows adjustable power output for varying coverage

Frequency band	VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz

Power	700/800 MHz: 1–3W; UHF: 1–5W; VHF: 1–5W

Standard battery chemistry type	Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions H x W x D (with standard battery)	10.86 x 2.3 x 1.5 in. (275.84 x 58.42 x 38.10 mm) H x W x D

Display	Full, Limited

Keypad	None

Weight (with standard battery)	19.85 oz (562.75 g) with NiCD battery, 20.63 oz (584.86 g) with NiMH battery

RADIO FEATURES

Audio gain control	Yes

Number of channels	48

TECHNOLOGY

Digital technology	Yes

System type	Conventional, SmartZone trunking, SMARTNET trunking

USER ENVIRONMENT

Mil spec	810 C, 810 D, 810 E, 810 F

Noise reduction software	Yes

WARRANTY

Standard warranty	1 year

Antennas

8505241U06 - ¼ Wave Stubby Antenna (800/900 MHz)
This is a 806-941 MHz, 4 inch quarterwave stubby antenna.

Audio Accessories

BDN6676D - 3.5mm Jack Adapter Quick Disconnect Latch This is a 3.5mm jack adapter with quick disconnect latch.	NMN6193C - Remote Speaker Microphone (Astro^® Digital) This remote speaker microphone comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and offers quick disconnect latch.
0180300E83 - Remote PTT Body Switch for Ear Microphone Systems This is a remote push-to-talk body switch for ear microphone systems.	NMN6258A - Medium Weight Headsets This over-the-head style, dual-muff headset has a nose reduction rating of 24dB.
0180358B38 - Remote PTT Ring Switch for Ear Microphone Systems This is a remote push-to-talk ring switch for ear microphone systems.	NMN6259A - Medium Weight Headsets This behind-the-head style, dual-muff headset has a nose reduction rating of 24dB.
3-Wire Surveillance Kit, Beige BDN6668A This beige 3-wire earpiece has a separate microphone and Push-to-Talk feature.	NNTN4186A - CommPort Ear Microphone System with Body PTT This CommPort System for Astro® Digital Subscribers ships with Body PTT (includes BDN6676, 3.5mm Jack Adapter).
AARLN4885B - Receive-Only Covered Earbud This earbud is used with 3.5mm unthreaded earjacks located on Motorola Remote Speaker Microphones.	NTN1624A - CommPort Ear Microphone System with Palm PTT This CommPort System for Astro® Digital Subscribers ships with Palm PTT (includes BDN6676, 3.5mm jack adapter).
BDN6635C Voice Activated (VOX) Headset with Boom Microphone; noise reduction rating 24dB.	NTN1625 - CommPort Ear Microphone System with PTT on Radio Adapter This CommPort System for Astro® Digital Subscribers ships with PTT on radio adapter (includes BDN6676, 3.5mm Jack Adapter).
BDN6636C Voice Activated (VOX) Headset with Throat Microphone; Noise reduction rating = 24dB.	NTN1663 - CommPort Ear Microphone System with Ring PTT This CommPort System for Astro® Digital Subscribers ships with Ring PTT (includes BDN6676, 3.5mm Jack Adapter).
BDN6641A - Ear Microphone System (EMS) for high-noise levels This is an ear microphone for high noise levels (up to 105dB).	NTN1736 - CommPort Ear Microphone System with Snap-On Side PTT This CommPort System for Astro^® Digital(includes BDN6676, 3.5mm Jack Adapter).
BDN6645A - Push-to-Talk Headset with Boom Microphone This heavy-duty headset with noise-cancelling boom microphone requires radio adapter cable BDN6640A.	NTN8370A - High Noise Kit This black kit with a lightweight, translucent acoustic tube includes 2 foam earplugs and a clothing clip.
BDN6665A - 1-Wire Surveillance Kit with Extra Loud Earpiece This beige, receive-only earpice has a single-wire earloop and extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits).	NTN8371A - Low Noise Kit This black assembly with a translucent acoustic tube includes 1 rubber eartip and a clothing clip.
BDN6666A - 1-Wire Surveillance Kit (Receive-Only Earpiece) This beige, receive-only earpice has volume control and a single-wire earloop.	Remote Speaker Microphone with Emergency Button RMN5038A This remote speaker microphone comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and emergency button on the microphone head.
BDN6671 - PTT Interface Module for Ear Microphone System This is the interface module required for all ear microphone systems, with both push-to-talk and voice-activated functionality.	RLN4941A - Receive-Only Earpiece with Translucent Tube This earpiece is used with 3.5mm unthreaded earjacks located on Motorola Remote Speaker Microphones.
BDN6677 - Ear Microphone System (EMS) for standard-noise levels This is an ear microphone for standard noise levels (up to 95dB).	RLN5312A - Surveillance Kit With Extended-Wear Comfort Earpiece This black, 2-wire kit has an extended-wear comfort earpiece and a combined microphone and Push-to-Talk feature.
BDN6678 - Ear Microphone System (EMS) for standard-noise levels This is a beige ear microphone for standard noise levels (up to 95dB), with a Push-to-Talk interface.	RMN4049A - Temple Transducer (Astro® Digital) This lightweight headset allows users to receive audio without covering the ear.
BDN6708B - Interface Module This is the interface module required for all ear microphone systems, with push-to-talk only.	RMN4051B - Medium Weight Hardhat Mount Headset This black two-way headset has a noise-cancelling boom microphone and a noise reduction rating of 22dB.
BDN6727A - 1-Wire Surveillance Kit (Extra Loud Earpiece) This black, single-wire, receive-only earpice has an extra-loud earphone (exceeding OSHA limits).	RMN4052B - Noise-cancelling Headset With Boom Microphone This grey, tactical-headband style headset has a noise reduction rating of 24dB.
BDN6728A - 1-Wire Surveillance Kit (Receive-Only Earpiece) This black, receive-only earpice has volume control and a single-wire earloop.	RMN4053B - Tactical Medium Weight Headset This is a grey, noise-cancelling, tactical hardhat mount headset with a noise reduction rating of 22dB.
BDN6780A - Earbud with Microphone and PTT This pellet-style earpiece has an earbud, microphone and Push-to-Talk feature.	RMN5015A - Racing Headset With Swivel Boom Microphone This heavy-duty, behind-the-head style headset has a noise-cancelling microphone and a noise reduction rating of 24dB.
BDN6781A - Pellet-style Earpiece This receive-only earbud requires adapter BDN6676D unless being used with speaker/microphone.	RMN5049A - Rugged Temple Transducer (Astro® Digital) This rugged headset allows users to receive audio without covering the ear.
HMN4080-GPS Remote Speaker Microphone (ASTRO 25) With the new GPS RSM, portable users can be automatically tracked by satellite throughout North America.	RMN5089 - Commander™II Remote Speaker Microphones This microphone has an emergency button, volume control, 16-channel select knob with tactile feedback and other features.
NMN6191C - Remote Speaker Microphone (Astro^® Digital) This remote speaker microphone comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and offers noise-cancelling capabilities.	WADN4190 - Receive-Only Flexible Earpiece

Cables

BDN6673B - Adapter Cable for Racing Headset This is an adapter cable for a heavy-duty racing headset similar to those used by CART^® teams.	RLN4814A - Vehicular Mounting Bracket and Hard Wire Cable Includes hard-wire cable for single-unit Motorola Conditioning Chargers.
RKN4095A - Adapter Cable for Hardhat Mount Headset This adapter cable with an in-line Push-to-Talk interface is required with the hardhat mount headset.

Call Boxes

RRDN4362A - Solar A1 Call Box This Call Box with an aluminum enclosure mounts on a wall, PVC or aluminum stanchion.	RRDN4370A - AC/DC A1410 Call Box This self-standing Call Box features a clear faceplate cover, an activation ringer, an antenna and reflective decals.
RRDN4363A - AC/DC A1 Call Box This Call Box with an aluminum enclosure mounts on a wall, PVC or aluminum stanchion.	RRDN4588A - Solar A106.5 Call Box This white, powder-coated, aluminum Call Box comes with a standard base stand.
RRDN4364A - Solar A1 Call Box with PVC Stanchion This solar-powered Call Box comes with a PVC stanchion.	RRDN4589A - AC/DC A106.5 Call Box This white, powder-coated, aluminum Call Box comes with a standard base stand.
RRDN4365A - Solar A1 Call Box with Aluminum Stanchion This solar-powered Call Box has an aluminum stanchion.	RRDN4590A - Solar A144 Call Box This white, powder-coated, aluminum call box is 4 feet tall for indoor uses such as parking facilities and hospitals.
RRDN4367A - Solar ACB Call Box This Call Box inlcudes a clear faceplate cover, an activation ringer, an antenna and small reflective decals.	RRDN4591A - AC/DC A144 Call Box This white, powder-coated, aluminum call box is 4 feet tall for indoor uses such as parking facilities and hospitals.
RRDN4368A - AC/DC ACB Call Box This Call Box inlcudes a clear faceplate cover, an activation ringer, an antenna and small reflective decals.

Carry Accessories

4200865599 - Leather Belt This is a 1.75-inch-wide leather belt.	RLN4294A - Epaulet Strap With Velcro This epaulet strap is made of black leather and uses velcro.
4280384F89 - RadioPAk™ Extension Belt The RadioPAk™ extension belt is for waists 40 larger than 40 inches.	RLN4295A - Epaulet Strap With Clip This epaulet strap is made of black leather and uses a clip.
HLN6602A - Universal Chest Pack This Universal Chest Pack holds and protects the radio.	RLN4570A - Break-a-Way Chest Pack This chest pack holds and protects the radio and can be pulled off with about 10 pounds of pressure.
NTN5243A - Adjustable Carrying Strap This adjustable, black nylon carrying strap attaches to D-rings.	RLN4815A - Universal RadioPAk™ The RadioPAk™ keeps radios and phones at hand.
NTN7247A - Nylon Carrying Case This nylon carrying case has a snap belt loop and T-strap.	TDN9327A - Portable Radio Hanger This portable radio hanger is for door panels up to 2.75 inches.
NTN8039B - 2.5-inch Swivel Belt Loop This 2.5-inch, high-activity belt loop is made of leather.	TDN9373A - Portable Radio Hanger This portable radio hanger is for door panels from 2.75 to 3.25 inches.
NTN8040B - 3-inch Swivel Belt Loop This 3-inch, high-activity belt loop is made of leather.

Chargers and Reconditioners

IMPRES™ Single Unit Charger 110V (Astro^®; Digital) This single-unit charger includes a 110V U.S. plug.	WPLN4109BR - IMPRES™ Multi Unit Charger 220V (Astro^® Digital) This IMPRES Multi-Unit Charger charges up to 6 batteries at a time and includes a Euro plug.
NLN7967A - Wall Mount for IMPRES™ Multi-Unit Chargers This wall mount accommodates IMPRES™ multi-unit battery chargers.	WPLN4112AR - IMPRES™ Single Unit Charger (Astro^® Digital) This single-unit charger includes a 220V Euro plug.
NTN1667A - Single-unit, Rapid-rate, Universal Charger This 110-volt universal charger can charge NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion batteries and has a U.S. plug.	WPLN4124BR - Battery Optimizing System II The 4-station Battery Optimizing System II with European plug reconditions batteries.
NTN1668B - Single-unit, Rapid-rate, Universal Charger This 220-volt universal charger can charge NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion batteries and has a European plug.	WPPN4002BR - Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) 110V This 110V AC Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) is a single-unit base charger only.
WPLN4079BR - 6-Station Battery Maintenance System The 6-Station Battery Maintenance System (BMS PLUS) with 110-volt U.S. plug increases the useful life of batteries.	WPPN4006AR - Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) 220V This 220V AC Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) is a single-unit base charger only.
WPLN4108BR - IMPRES™ Multi Unit Charger 110V (Astro^®Digital) This IMPRES Multi-Unit Charger charges up to 6 batteries at a time and includes a US plug.	WPPN4065BR - Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) Multi-Unit Charger, four-station base, 110V (order adapter plates separately).

Two-way Radio Accessories

RLN4884B - Vehicular Traveling Charger
This compact vehicular traveling charger allows the radio to be used while rapid-charging in the charger base.

WPLN4208B - IMPRES™ Compatible Vehicular Charger (Astro™ Digital)
The new IMPRES compatible vehicular charger has full IMPRES charger to battery communication capability.

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