
Knobs, Buttons & SwitchesĪll of the buttons on the XPR 7550 I.S. is about 127 g (4.5 oz), or about 36% heavier than the XPR 7550, making it noticeably heavier to carry. and the XPR 7550 is that the case is slightly larger – about 9.4 mm (0.37 in) taller. and the XPR 7550.Īnother notable difference between the XPR 7550 I.S. From the left, the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 7550 I.S. For some readers, the blue colour will add to the appeal of the radio, rather than just the standard black, as is the case for the XPR 7550. and the XPR 7550 is blue housing, which appears to the standard colour for intrinsically safe products. One of the most obvious difference between the XPR 7550 I.S.
#MOTOTRBO CPS 15.5 25 KHZ FULL#
Check out the review of the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 7550 for the full details. and the XPR 7550 are very much same radio, this review will only focus on the differences between these two radios. 25 kHz FM Operation: To be able to use this radio with the standard 25 kHz channel width found on the ham radio bands, you will need a free Entitlement ID from Motorola, which requires a valid Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS subscription.
#MOTOTRBO CPS 15.5 25 KHZ BLUETOOTH#
Bluetooth Capability: This radio is not Bluetooth capable, so it does not support wire free operation and programming.Price: At the $1,600 CAD price point from a ham-friendly Canadian Motorola dealer, this radio is a very expensive option.

Antenna Connector: The antenna connector for this radio uses a SMA connection, allowing it to easily be connected to an external antenna.Power Output: Unlike some other Intrinsically Safe radios, this one will operate with a high power of 4W on UHF or 5W on VHF.Multicolor LCD Display: Having a multicolor LCD display on the radio allows for easy use and programming while on the move.Integrated GPS: The radio comes standard with integrated GPS location capability, allowing outdoor location tracking.Rugged Construction: This radio is very well built, being MIL Spec, so it should keep going long after typical ham radio units call it quits.Audio Volume: The audio from this radio will get heard, even in the noisiest environments.Audio Quality: The speaker audio is very full, with a good response to low frequencies, making it pleasing to listen to.
