Motorola Solutions
APX 8500
A high-speed chase. A massive traffic accident. A natural disaster. First responders must be ready to communicate at a moment's notice in any situation.
The APX 8500 all-band mobile radio combines unlimited interoperability, secure Wi-Fi connectivity and purpose-built design, enabling ease of installation and removal. It can easily connect to the VML750 LTE vehicle modem via the micro USB interface and utilize a broadband network to create an in-vehicle ecosystem for offloading data applications in the field, increasing the safety and efficiency of public safety users in and around the vehicle.
The APX 8500 High Power variant delivers up to 100W of transmitter power, for extraordinary reach and coverage. It's ideal for incident commanders who need to coordinate multiple teams across different frequency bands - especially in situations where network infrastructure is unavailable.
Performance Characteristics
Frequency Band:
700/800 MHz, VHF, UHF Range 1 & UHF Range 2
Frequency Range:
700/800 (764-776, 794-806, 806-824, 851-870 MHz)
VHF (136-174 MHz)
UHF Range 1 (380-470 MHz)
UHF Range 2 (450-520 MHz)
Power Output:
700 MHz: 10-30 W, 800 MHz: 10-35 W,
VHF: 1-50 W (Mid Power), 1-100 W (High Power)
UHF Range 1: 1-40 W (Mid Power), 1-100 W (High Power)
UHF Range 2: 1-45 W (450-485 MHz); 10-40 W (485-512 MHz); 1-25 W (512-520 MHz),
Number of Channels/Groups/Zones:
3,000 Channels
Channel spacing:
25/20/12.5 kHz
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions H x W x D
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O5 Control Head - Dash Mount: 2.0" x 7.0" x 9.8" (51mm x 178mm x 250mm)
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O2 Control Head - Dash Mount: 2.7" x 8.1" x 10.7" (68mm x 206mm x 271mm)
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O7 Control Head - Dash Mount: 2.0" x 7.0" x 10.1" (51mm x 178mm x 256mm)
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and Remote Mount: 2.0" x 7.0" x 9.1" (51mm x 178mm x 232mm)
High Power Radio Transceiver and Remote Mount: 3.4" x 9.7" x 12.6" (88mm x 248mm x 320mm)
Weight
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O5 Control Head: 6.8lbs (3.1kg)
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O2 Control Head: 7.23lbs (3.3kg)
Mid Power Radio Transceiver and O7 Control Head: 6.8lbs (3.1kg)
High Power Radio Transceiver and Remote Mount: 17.6lbs (8.0kg)
User Environment
Operating temperature
-30ºC/+60ºC
Mil spec
810 C, 810 D, 810 E, 810 F, 810 G
IP Standards
IP56
ALL-BAND OPERATION
4-in-1 Radio:
7/800 MHz, VHF and UHF Range 1 and Range 2 bands
Modes and Protocols include:
Analog MDC-1200 and QCII, Digital P25, Conventional or Trunked, Smartnet / SmartZone, clear or secure, repeater or direct.
INTEGRATED WI-FI AND DATA CONNECTIVITY
Update Your Radio Fleet Software
more efficiently without interrupting voice communications or waiting for idle radios.
Up to 20 Wi-Fi Networks
can be provisioned in the radio so that users can seamlessly receive radio software updates at facility Wi-Fi access points or in the field via Wi-Fi hot spots.
GPS Outdoor Personnel Tracking shares your personnel's location, resulting in more efficient task assignment and enhanced officer safety.
Mission-Critical Geofence
ensures fast communication and collaboration across multiple departments arriving on a scene by automatically placing first responders in the same talkgroup when they enter an agency-defined virtual barrier.
SECURITY
Multiple Hardware Encryption Algorithms
like AES, DES, ADP with up to 128 keys so sensitive information stays protected from scanners and eavesdroppers.
Over-the-air Re-key (OTAR)
to efficiently update encryption keys of fielded radios over time.
P25 Radio Authentication
ensures only valid users can access the system.
Two-factor Authentication
allows users to securely query databases.
FIT FOR THE MISSION
Intelligent Lighting
uses three simple colors to alert users of critical radio events like emergency, low battery, out of range and private calls and pages.
Voice Announcement
provides audible confirmation of zone/channel selections and various feature like scan, direct mode, emergency, encryption and controls lock.
Ease of Installation:
Simplified dash mount design is quick and easy to install
RFID Asset Tracking
Twelve-character RFID asset tracking provides a convenient method of obtaining valuable asset tracking information without having to uninstall the radio.
RUGGEDNESS
IP56 Water-intrusion Rating
gives you the confidence that your mobile will continue to perform even if exposed to water.
MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F, G
rating ensures you can rely on your radio in the most extreme environments.
Brochures
Spec Sheets
VHF Antennas (RF Only)
 | HAD4006 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 136-144 MHz |
 | HAD4007 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 144-150.8 MHz |
 | HAD4008 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 150.8-162 MHz |
 | HAD4009 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 162-174 MHz |
 | HAD4016 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 136-162 MHz |
 | HAD4017 VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 146-174 MHz |
 | HAD4021 VHF Wideband Antenna, 136-174 MHz |
 | HAD4022 VHF Wideband Antenna 3.0 dB Gain, 136-174 MHz |
 | RAD4010ARB VHF Wideband Antenna 3.0 dB Gain, 136-174 MHz |
 | RAD4002ARB VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 136-144 MHz |
 | RAD4003ARB VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 144-150.8 MHz |
 | RAD4004ARB VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 150.8-162 MHz |
 | RAD4005ARB VHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 162-174 MHz |
UHF Antennas (RF Only)
 | HAE6012 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 380-433 MHz |
 | HAE4003 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 450-470 MHz |
 | HAE4004 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 450-470 MHz |
 | HAE4012 UHF 3 dB Gain Antenna, 450-495 MHz |
 | HAE4013 UHF 3 dB Gain Antenna, 494-512 MHz |
 | HAE6010 UHF 3.5 dB Gain Antenna, 380-433 MHz |
 | HAE4011 UHF 3.5 dB Gain Antenna, 450-470 MHz |
 | HAE6011 UHF 5 dB Gain Antenna, 380-433 MHz |
| RAE4014ARB UHF 5 dB Gain Antenna, 455-470 MHz |
 | RAE4016ARB UHF 5 dB Gain Antenna, 494-512 MHz |
 | HAE6013 UHF 2 dB Gain Wideband Antenna, 380-470 MHz |
 | HAE6015 UHF 2 dB Gain Wideband Antenna, 450-512 MHz |
 | HAE6031 UHF 2 dB Gain Wideband Antenna, 380-520 MHz |
 | HAE6016 UHF Wideband Low Profile Antenna, 450-512 MHz |
 | HAE6014 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 380-433 MHz |
 | HAE6032 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 425-470 MHz |
| HAE6033 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 450-482 MHz |
| HAE6034 UHF 1/4 Wave Antenna, 482-512 MHz |
 | HAE6035 UHF 1/4 Wave Low Profile Antenna, 450-512 MHz |
700/800 MHz Antennas (RF Only)
 | HAF4016 1/4 Wave Antenna, 762-870 MHz |
 | HAF4013 3 dB Gain Low Profile Antenna, 762-870 MHz |
 | HAF4014 3 dB Gain Elevated Feed Antenna, 762-870 MHz |
 | HAF4017 3 dB Gain Collinear Antenna, 762-870 MHz |
 | HAF4015 3 dB Gain Antenna, 762-870 MHz |
 | HAF4018 Low Profile Antenna, 762-780 MHz |
GPS Antennas
 | HAG4000 GPS Roof Mount Antenna SMA Male connector with RG-174 17ft cable |
 | PMAN4001 GPS Glass Mount Antenna SMA Male connector with RG-174 17ft cable |
 | HAG4001 GPS Motorcycle Antenna |
 | HLN6042 Desktop Tray with Speaker |
 | HPN4007 Power Supply, 25-60W, for low power radios (cord included) |
 | 3060665A04 110V Line Cord, Replacement Cable for HPN4007 |
 | HLN7003 High Power Trunnion Kit; Quick Release with Lock |
 | HLN7002 Mid Power Trunnion Kit; Standard Installation Bracket |
 | HLN6372 Mid Power Trunnion Lock |
 | HKN6186 Remote Mount Control Head Trunnion Compatible with 02/05 and 07 control heads. |
 | HLN7031 Low Profile Remote Mount Control Head Trunnion Kit |
 | HLN7022 Motorcycle Enclosure, Black |
Cables
Control Head Cables
 | PMLN4958 O3 Handheld Control Head Extension Cable, 17-Feet |
 | PMLN4959 O3 Handheld Control Head Accessory Cable |
 | HKN6187 Control Head Cable with Connections for Power, Speaker and Headset Jack |
 | HKN6188 Control Head Cable with Connections for Power and Speaker |
Remote Mount Cables
 | HKN6164 Remote Mount Cable, 131-Feet |
 | HKN6165 Remote Mount Cable, 115-Feet |
 | HKN6166 Remote Mount Cable, 75-Feet |
 | HKN6167 Remote Mount Cable, 50-Feet |
 | HKN6168 Remote Mount Cable, 30-Feet |
 | HKN6169 Remote Mount Cable, 17-Feet |
 | HKN6170 Remote Mount Cable, 10-Feet |
 | HKN6196 Cable, Remote Control Head Vehicular Interface Port Connector for O5 Control Head |
| HKN6961 Cable, Remote Control Head Mobile Accessory Port Connector for O5 Control Head |
| 3075217A02 Motorcycle Remote Cable for O5 Control Head |
Power Cables
 | HKN4191 Mid Power, Dash Mount Power Cable, 10-Feet |
 | HKN4192 Mid Power, Remote Mount Power Cable, 20-Feet |
 | HLN6863 Mid Power, Rear Ignition Cable, Dash Mount |
 | HKN6110 High Power, Remote Mount Power Cable 20-Feet |
 | HKN6032 Motorcycle Power Cable |
Data Cables
 | HKN6160 RS232 Cable for Rear Accessory Port, Dash Mount Only, 6-Feet |
| HKN6161 RS232 Cable for Rear Accessory Port, Remote Mount Only, 20-Feet |
 | HKN6183 RS232 Cable for Mobile Microphone Port |
 | HKN6122 RS232 Cable for J600 Transceiver Interconnect Board, 22-Feet |
Keyload Cables
| TKN8531 Keyloader Cable, KVL3000 and KVL4000 |
 | HKN6182 Keyload Adapter for Mobile Microphone Port |
External Alarm Accessories
 | HLN6953 External Alarm Buzzer |
 | HLN6969 External Alarm Relays |
 | HMN4079 Keypad Microphone |
 | HMN1090 Standard Palm Microphone |
 | HMN1089 Water Resistant Palm Microphone |
 | HMN1079 Water Resistant Palm Microphone for Motorcycle Mounted Mobiles |
 | HMN4097 Telephone Keypad Handset with Hang-Up Cup |
 | HKN1018 Hang-Up Handset with Armored Cable |
 | HLN1457 Handset with Hang-Up Cup |
 | RMN5070 Desktop Microphone |
 | RMN5054 IMPRES Visor Microphone, requires PTT Switch GLN7278 or RLN5926 |
Mobile Microphone Accessories
 | HLN5391 Microphone Hang-Up Clip |
 | PMKN4093 Microphone Extension Cable, 2-Feet. Not compatible with HMN4097 handset or HMN4079 Keypad |
 | PMKN4033 Microphone Extension Cable, 10-Feet. Not compatible with HMN4097 handset or HMN4079 Keypad |
 | PMKN4034 Microphone Extension Cable, 20-Feet. Not compatible with HMN4097 handset or HMN4079 Keypad |
 | HLN5131 Emergency Push Button, can be used with the Visor Microphone |
 | HLN5113 Emergency Footswitch, can be used with the Visor Microphone |
 | GLN7278 Footswitch Push-To-Talk, can be used with the Visor Microphone |
 | RLN5926 Push Button Push-To-Talk, can be used with the Visor Microphone |
Siren Accessories
| H1338 Status/Message Direct Entry Keypad, 8 Buttons |
 | HLN1439 Mobile Siren |
 | HLN6819 Siren Switchbox |
 | H1615 Mode Direct Entry Keypad, 8-Buttons |
| HKN6146 Siren Cable, O3 Siren to Switchbox |
| HKN6145 Siren Cable, Direct Keypad for O3 Control Head |
 | HKN6189 Direct Entry Keypad Cable, DEK to O5 Control Head, rear connector |
| HKN4363 Siren Cable, O5 Siren to Switchbox |
Universal Relay Controller
| PMUN1046 Universal Relay Controller for O9 Control Head, 10 DC Outputs, 15 Amps per Channel |
| 3064153H05 Universal Relay Controller to Transceiver Cable |
 | RLN6551 Long Range Wireless Mobile Accessory Kit, includes Wireless Remote Speaker Microphone (RLN6544), Mobile Microphone Bluetooth Gateway (PMMN4097C), Vehicular Charger (PMMN6716) |
| RLN6552 Long Range Wireless Mobile Accessory Kit (No Power Charger), includes Wireless Remote Speaker Microphone (RLN6544), Mobile Microphone Bluetooth Gateway (PMMN4097C), Charger must be purchased separately |