XTS® 1500 DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO. XTS 1500 portable radio will be cancelled as of November 30. Customer programming software. The cable works fine with our fire departments Motorola XTS-2500 portable radios. The cable length is good and the only thing I wish was different (and I knew that this was not the case when I bought it), was the DB9 connector.
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The XTS®1500 portable radio is no longer manufactured, however accessories and replacement parts may be available.
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XTS 1500 Digital Portable Radio (Discontinued)
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XTS 1500 Digital Portable Radio (Discontinued)
Features
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
Standard battery chemistry type
Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride
Coverage area
Programming Software allows adjustable power output for varying coverage
Power
700/800 MHz: 1–3W; UHF: 1–5W; VHF: 1–5W
Adjustable power levels
Yes
Frequency band
VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz
Battery life (based on a 5 5 90 duty cycle)
8 hours (High capacity NiCD); 10 hours (High capacity NiMH)
Physical Characteristics
Keypad
None
Display
Full, Limited
Weight (with standard battery)
19.85 oz (562.75 g) with NiCD battery, 20.63 oz (584.86 g) with NiMH battery
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
Radio Features
Number of channels
48
Noise reduction software
Yes
Audio Profiles
Yes
Noise reduction software
Yes
Advanced Software Features
Over the Air Programming (OTAP)
Technology
Digital technology
Yes
System type
Conventional, SmartZone trunking, SMARTNET trunking
User Environment
Mil spec
810 C, 810 D, 810 E, 810 F
XTS 1500 Digital Portable Radio (Discontinued)
Accessories
Flexible Whip, 800 mHz Antennas (8505241U03/8505241U04)
Antennas
Heliflex VHF Antenna, 162-174 MHz (8505644V03)
Antennas
Body Push-To-Talk (0180300E83)
Accessories
Optional remote push-to-talk body switch for ear microphones.
Flexible Whip, Dual Band Antenna, 764-870 MHz (8505241U11)
Antennas
7-inch 700/800 (764-870 MHz), flexible whip antenna.
Flexible Whip, UHF Antenna, 403-520 MHz (NAE6549)
Antennas
6-inch UHF (403 - 520 MHz), flexible whip antenna.
Heliflex Antenna, 150-162 MHz (8505644V02)
Antennas
Stubby Heliflex UHF Antenna, 435-470 MHZ (8505644V05)
Antennas
Stubby UHF Antenna, 403-435 MHz (NAE6546)
Antennas
¼-Wave Stubby Antenna, 806/941 MHz, (8505241U06)
Antennas
4-inch (806-941 MHz), quarter wave stubby antenna.
Remote Speaker Microphone with Orange Programmable Button (RMN5038)
Audio Accessories
Enable the radio's man down function with the orange programmable button. Designed for XTS Series Radios.
TacticalPro Series Hard Hat Headset (RMN4053)
Audio Accessories
TacticalPro Series Hard Hat Attached with Nexus connector.
High Capacity Lithium-ion (Li-ion), 2700 mAh (PMNN4454)
Batteries
Lithium-ion (Li-ion), 2700 mAh Motorola Original Battery for XTS 1500 and XTS 2500 Radios.
2-inch Swivel Belt Loop (NTN8039)
Carry Accessories
High-activity swivel belt loop designed for use with carry cases.
Anti-sway Strap (RLN6488)
Carry Accessories
This anti-sway strap is designed for us with radio straps to keep your radio securely in place.
Fireman's Radio Strap (RLN6486)
Carry Accessories
Fireman's Radio Strap (RLN6487)
Carry Accessories
This 60-inch radio strap is for use with carry cases and allows you to carry your radio cross-body.
Leather Belt (4200865599)
Carry Accessories
1.75-inch leather belt is designed for use with carry cases or clips.
Universal Chest Pack (HLN6602)
Carry Accessories
This Universal Chest Pack holds and protects the radio.
Universal Radio Pack Utility Case (RLN4815)
Carry Accessories
Conveniently carry your radio, phone and other items in this utility cases.
Leather Carry Cases (NNTN4116/NNTN4115)
Carry Cases
Keep your hands on your daily tasks with these leather carry cases. They feature swivel belt loops and are designed for XTS Series Radios.
NNTN4116
Carry Cases
Leather carry case with 2.5 inch swivel belt loop.
PMPN4175 Single-Unit Charger
Chargers and Reconditioners
Designed to optimize the life of your batteries, this IMPRES Single-Unit Charger is compatible with XTS Series Radios.
Covert Pack-n-Go Carry Case (RLN6485)
Wireless Accessories
Conveniently organize and store covert accessories with this Pack-n-Go Carry Case.
Replacement Wireless Earpiece with 12' cable (NTN2572)
Wireless Accessories
This is a 12-inch replacement earpiece for the Mission Critical and Operations Critical Wireless Pods.
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Resources
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XTS 1500 Digital Portable Radio (Discontinued)
Application Briefs
Brochures
ASTRO 25 Two-way Radios At a Glance: Safety Redefined
ASTRO® 25 Two-way Radios At-a-Glance Brochure
High-Tier XTS Portable and XTL Mobile Accessory Catalog
IMPRES Battery and Charging Fact Sheet
IMPRES batteries store critical usage information data including key information such as:battery capacity, time remaining to complete charging, and each battery’s unique serial number.
Motorola’s Advanced Noise Suppression Technology
Noise Shield for ASTRO 25 Radios
POP 25: Programming Over Project 25
Brochure overviewing the capabilities and customer benefits of POP 25.
XTS1500 BROCHURE
XTS 1500 Two Way Radio Brochure
Case Studies
Digital Trunked System Knocks Down Largest Fire in a Decade
Countywide interoperable Project 25 digital 800 MHz trunked radio system provides coverage to Champaign County and successfully supports multiple agencies responding to large downtownfire.
Motorola Advanced Noise Shield Capabilities a Sound Investment in Safety
Akron, Ohio, Fire Department tests Motorola Noise Shield Software to address audio quality and intelligibility issues.
Noise Shield Testimonial
Lewis University uses Wireless LAN to give students and faculty reliable, high speed coverage
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.
XTS 1500 portable radio will be cancelled as of November 30, 2014. Please contact your Motorola representative for additional information. Click here to learn about our APX Series portable radios.
- Product Info
- Accessories
- Resources
XTS® 1500 Digital Portable Radio
Product Info
Jump to ...
XTS® 1500 Digital Portable Radio
Features
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
Standard battery chemistry type
Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride
Coverage area
Programming Software allows adjustable power output for varying coverage
Power
700/800 MHz: 1–3W; UHF: 1–5W; VHF: 1–5W
Adjustable power levels
Yes
Frequency band
VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz
Battery life (based on a 5 5 90 duty cycle)
8 hours (High capacity NiCD); 10 hours (High capacity NiMH)
Physical Characteristics
Keypad
None
Display
Full, Limited
Weight (with standard battery)
19.85 oz (562.75 g) with NiCD battery, 20.63 oz (584.86 g) with NiMH battery
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
Motorola Xts 1500 Charger
Radio Features
Number of channels
48
Noise reduction software
Yes
Audio gain control
Yes
Noise reduction software
Yes
Advanced Software Features
Over the Air Programming (OTAP)
How To Program Motorola Xts 1500
Technology
Digital technology
Yes
System type
Conventional, SmartZone trunking, SMARTNET trunking
User Environment
Mil spec
810 C, 810 D, 810 E, 810 F
XTS® 1500 Digital Portable Radio
Accessories
XTS® 1500 Digital Portable Radio
Resources
XTS® 1500 Digital Portable Radio
Brochures
ASTRO 25 Two-way Radios At a Glance: Safety Redefined
ASTRO® 25 Two-way Radios At-a-Glance Brochure
Battery Catalog
Discover why Motorola Original two-way radio batteries are proven tough.
Battery Test Pamphlet
Discover how Motorola Original Batteries stood up to the competition.
High-Tier XTS Portable and XTL Mobile Accessory Catalog
IMPRES Battery and Charging Fact Sheet
IMPRES batteries store critical usage information data including key information such as:battery capacity, time remaining to complete charging, and each battery’s unique serial number.
Noise Shield Brochure
Noise Shield is Motorola’s Advanced Noise Reduction software that significantly reduces ambient background noise during radio transmissions, and improves user safety by making sure transmissions are not only heard, but clearly understood.