P25 Operation | Single Band Operation | O2, O3, O5 and O7 Control Head Support | Dual Control Head Support
Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
Stay connected, keep safe and secure your communications with the APX 6500 single-band mobile radio.
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Get Connected and Stay Connected
SmartConnect can reroute P25 voice and data communication over broadband via built-in Wi-Fi or a tethered LTE/satellite router. Stay connected to your P25 radio system, even when outside of P25 coverage.
Fast Information Retrieval
Simply press the ViQi button on the keypad microphone and ask ViQi for the information you need. Keep your eyes on the situation and free up dispatchers to focus on more critical events.
Flexible, Easy Installation
The APX 6500 is ideal for a growing ecosystem of vehicle installations. Its small and lightweight form factor simplifies installation.
Voice and Data, All at Once
Update your radio and get new software at the speed of Wi-Fi without interrupting your voice communication.
Keep Voice and Data Protected
Multiple hardware encryption algorithms secure your voice and data while two-factor authentication ensures only valid radio users can access your system and critical databases.
All the Support you Need
Motorola Solutions offers three levels of service plans – Essential, Advanced and Premier - so you can manage in the way that suits you best.
Motorola APX 6500 Features and Benefits
General Features
Channel Capacity: 1,000 channels standard, expandable to 3,000 channels
Encryption Algorithms: 256-bit AES, ADP, DES, DES-XL, DES-OFB, DVP-XL
Operating Modes
Digital Trunking: 9600 Baud APCO P25 Phase 1 FDMA and Phase 2 TDMA
Analog Trunking: 3600 Baud SmartNet®, SmartZone®, Omnilink
Digital Conventional: APCO 25
Analog Conventional: Analog MDC 1200, Quik Call II System Configurations
SmartConnect Connectivity
Management
Customer Programming Software (CPS)
Radio Management
Over-the-air Programming (OTAP)
Integrated Wi-Fi, GPS And Data Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with up to 20 Wi-Fi networks provisioned in the radio
Data Modem Tethering
ASTRO 25 Integrated Voice and Data
Enhanced Data
Integrated GPS/GLONASS for Outdoor Location Tracking
Mission Critical Geofence
Personnel Accountability
SmartConnect
ViQi Virtual Partner
Bluetooth (Version 4.2)
Security
Tactical Inhibit
P25 Authentication
Software Key
Single-key ADP Encryption
Multikey for 128 keys and multi-algorithm
Over-the-air Rekeying (OTAR)
Systems Supported
Trunking standards supported:
- Clear or digital encrypted ASTRO®25 Trunked Operation
- Capable of SmartZone®, SmartZone Omnilink, SmartNet®
- Capable of P25 Phase 2 - TDMA
Analog MDC-1200 and Digital APCO P25 Conventional
Integrate Your Controls Into Your Vehicle
APX 6500 Control Head Portfolio
O2 Rugged
Control Head
- Large Color Display with Intelligent Lighting
- 3 Lines Of Text 14 Characters Max / 1 Line of Icons / 1 Line Of Menus
- Built In 7.5 Watt Speaker
- Multiple Control Head Configuration (Up To 4)
- Motorcycle Configuration Available
- Multifunction Volume/Channel Knob
- Night/Day Mode Button
O3 Hand Held
Control Head
- Large Color Display With Intelligent Lighting
- 2 Lines of Text 14 Characters Max / 1 Line of Icons / 1 Line of Menus
- Integrated Full Size DTMF Keypad
- Hand-Held Control Head With Intuitive User Interface
- Two Quick-Access Side Buttons
- Display Contrast Selector
O5 Standard
Control Head
- Tri-color display with intelligent lighting
- 2 lines of text 14 characters max / 1 line of icons / 1 line of menus
- Available with Keypad Microphone
- Multiple control head configuration (up to 4)
- Motorcycle configuration available
- Display contrast selector
O7 Enhanced
Control Head
- Large Color Display with Intelligent Lighting
- 3 Lines of Text 14 Characters Max / 1 Line Of Icons / 1 Line Of Menus
- Available with Lighting & Siren Controls or DTMF Keypad
- Multiple Control Head Configuration (Up To 4)
- Configuration Available
- Multifunction Volume/Channel Knob
- Night/Day Mode Button
Motorola APX 6500 Models
Mid Power
M25URS9PW1N 700/800 MHz (763-870 MHz), Mid Power, 1,000 Channels
M25KSS9PW1N VHF (136-174 MHz), Mid Power, 1,000 Channels
M25QSS9PW1N UHF Range 1 (380-470 MHz), Mid Power, 1,000 Channels
High Power
M25KTS9PW1N VHF (136-174 MHz), High Power, 1,000 Channels
M25QTS9PW1N UHF Range 1 (380-470 MHz), High Power, 1,000 Channels
Motorola APX 6500 Accessories
Whether you use your radio in your vehicle, on your motorcycle or at your desk, you need to know that every word is communicated and every message is heard. Every APX mobile accessory has been designed and thoroughly tested to provide the same high level of performance you expect from your radio. Many accessories from Motorola XTL radios that use O5 and O3 control heads can be reused - maximizing your investment while you maintain the latest technology.
Unique accessories such as the IMPRES™ visor microphone allow hands-free communication, while IMPRES technology helps ensure your voice is heard regardless of how closely you are speaking into the microphone or how much wind or road noise is in the background.
Motorola accessories deliver maximum flexibility without compromising voice and data performance.
The complete line includes:
- Microphones
- Speakers
- Sirens and Public Address Kits
- Control Station Accessories
- Remote Mount Cables
- Antennas
View the Motorola Original Accessories for the Motorola APX 6500
Motorola APX 6500 Downloads and Resources
Brochures
APX Radio Family Brochure
APX Accessory Catalog
APX Radio Software Catalog
Spec Sheets
APX 6500 Enhanced Series Data Sheet
APX Control Head Data Sheet
Fact Sheets
APX Feature Fact Sheet: Mission-Critical Geofence
White Papers
Mission Critical Communications: Designed to a Tougher Standard White Paper