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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
RADIO SELECTION GUIDE
• Hands-free communication with voice activation
• Variety of audio and carrying accessories
PROFESSIONAL RADIOS
The ideal communication solution for larger organizations with more complex communication needs such as: manufacturing,
warehousing, collegiate campuses, resorts, utilities and public service operations.
• The most robust solution
• Variety of scanning and signaling options
• High number of channels to organize large work groups
• Intrinsically safe models for use in hazardous work environments
• Data applications such as GPS location tracking and text messaging
• Option board capability to enable customized applications
• IMPRES™ audio and energy accessory solutions
Radio Selection
Portable and Mobile Radios
USER NEEDS
There are three basic factors you need to consider when selecting which radio is right for you.
1. Number of Users / Channels
2. Frequency Band
3. Features
NUMBER OF USERS / CHANNELS
The number of individual users as well as the number of talk groups you need to maintain determines the number of channels you
will require in a radio. For example, if you want a certain department to maintain its own talk group, it would require a dedicated
channel for that department. If two or more individuals need to maintain private communications, a dedicated channel would be
required. It is not uncommon to have multiple channels within a department for special projects where more than one operation or
event is occurring simultaneously. In addition, the use of digital technology increases the capacity of your system by dividing your
existing channels into two time slots. This enables you to double the number of users on your system without the need for additional
infrastructure equipment. Lastly, when making decisions regarding the number of channels you require, it is very important to keep
future expansion in mind.
FREQUENCY BAND
For most general applications, there are 3 categories of frequency bands to consider:
• VHF (Very High Frequency) at 136-174 MHz
• UHF (Ultra High Frequency) at 403-512 MHz
• 800 / 900 MHz
All bands have advantages for specic applications. As a rule, the higher the frequency, the better the in-building penetration.
However, as you increase in frequency, you will decrease in range. VHF frequencies (136-174) are better suited for outdoor
applications where maximum range is required with little to no obstructions. UHF and the 800 /900 MHz frequencies are better
suited for indoor applications or environments with obstructions. VHF and UHF frequency bands are typically used for conventional
two-way radios systems, while 800 / 900 MHz frequency bands are commonly used for trunking two-way radio systems.