Motorola PR1500 User Manual 2

STRENGTHENING THE LINK:

TWO-WAY RADIOS FOR A STRONGER,
MORE SECURE COMMUNITY

Reliable

Welcome to the Community!

In large and small communities alike, people rely on police and fire departments

to keep their families safe and their properties secure. In times of emergency and

severe weather, they count on critical first responders and public utility workers in

crisis situations.

It’s specifically for these safety professionals that Motorola has designed the PR1500

Professional Series two-way radio. The PR1500 offers a higher level of durability,

range and audio sophistication for those who need reliable communications in the

toughest of conditions.

This brochure will detail all the performance features of the PR1500 and its many

practical accessories. Your Authorized Motorola Dealer can give you all the information

and help you choose the right products and accessories for your organization.

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Did you know?

PR Series radios operate at
temperatures as low as
–30˚ C (-22˚ F).

Dependable

What sets the PR1500 apart

Motorola has taken all the features you expect in a two-way radio and brought them

to the next level with the new PR1500. Experienced users will appreciate many of its

enhancements and design features. Specifically, the PR1500:

• Offers a rich, full audio quality which your dealer can cutomize to meet individual

preferences and listening environment.

• Operates in a wide geographic area due to its significantly improved reception

range and signal receptivity.

• Has been ergonomically designed to handle easily, with bigger knobs and controls

that can be operated even wearing heavy gloves.

• Meets strict U.S. military specifications and Motorola standards for durability

and reliability.

• Is backed by Motorola service and a two-year warranty.

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A higher level of performance

PR1500

for tough conditions

32 Channels

Large Raised Channel and On/Off Volume Knobs

Easy to operate when wearing gloves

3 Position Concentric Switch

Allows customization of radio features for ease of use

Programmable Emergency Button

Alerts dispatcher in an emergency situation

Sealed Accessory Connector

Customize audio solutions to meet your needs.
Backward compatible with existing accessories

Enhanced Audio Features

Noise reduction software and Audio Gain Control
(CPS Programmable) allow audio customization to
meet your needs

Adjustable Power Levels

Preserves battery life

PR1500 Additional Features

MDC1200 Signaling

Send and receive information in a variety of
ways including:

• Push-to-Talk ID (Encode) Identify your outgoing calls

• Selective Call (Decode) Receive a call from a

specific group or individual

• Call Alert (Decode) Receive alerts of incoming calls

when you’re a short distance from your radio

• Radio Check (Decode) Lets others check your

radio status

Priority/Dynamic Priority Channel Scan

Frequently scan higher priority channels. Easily add or
delete scan list members

Monitor/Permanent Monitor

Allows continuous channel monitoring

3 Programmable Side Buttons and Large Textured
Push-To-Talk Button

Easy access to favorite features. Operates easily when
wearing gloves and provides good tactile response

• Emergency (Encode) Programmable Emergency/

Silent Emergency feature alerts dispatcher in
urgent situations

• Selective Radio Inhibit (Decode) Allows system

owner to disable stolen or missing radios

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