APX900 — 48-Channel Dual-Mode IP68 with AES-256 Readiness
The P25 budget entry point: 48-channel capacity with dual-mode P25 Phase 1/2 plus analog operation for incremental migration, no-display form factor for rugged simplicity, and IP68 submersible rating. AES-256 encryption readiness lets departments activate secure voice as funding allows. The procurement argument: where an agency's region has standardized on P25 infrastructure, the APX900 delivers compliance and the APX ruggedness standard at the lowest acquisition cost in the line — the pragmatic way to retire legacy analog without betting on a new network build.
MTP3500 — Class 3L 1.8W with 2.0-Inch Display, WiFi, and GPS
The TETRA mid-range terminal: Class 3L 1.8W power-optimized RF output for dense urban and campus coverage, 2.0-inch display, built-in WiFi for local data sync, and GPS location for fleet tracking. The procurement argument: in regions where TETRA trunking is the mandated standard, the MTP3500 is the volume workhorse — essential voice, group calls, and tracking at a lower acquisition cost than the TETRA flagship, sized for large fleets that do not need SDS/WAP data applications or the full keypad workflow. The real decision is the network standard, not the radio.
