For those in demanding public safety roles, the new MTP3500 and MTP3550 are packed with additional functionality including vibrate alert, end-to-end encryption, and a “man down” sensor to enhance the user’s safety and security.

“The many improvements to the entire MTP3000 Series show our ongoing commitment to TETRA users around the globe,” said Steven Young, vice president, general manager TETRA Subscribers, Motorola Solutions. “From the lone worker to the police officer giving chase, these radios bring the assurance of industry leading audio quality, coverage and performance in a tough, user friendly design that meets a wide variety of operational needs.”

As part of the upgrade all MTP3000 Series radios are now rated IP65/66/67 offering long term durability and in addition they provide better coverage, even at extremes of range and inside buildings, through performance receiver sensitivity and Class 3L (1.8W) transmit power.  The MTP3000 Series now also operates in all TETRA regions with the extension of the UHF model to cover 350 – 470MHz as well as 800MHz. Exceptional audio ensures users can communicate clearly in the noisiest of working environments.

Location based services have also been enhanced in the upgrade – in addition to improved GPS performance, the MTP3000 Series now provides optional support for the Beidou navigation system for Asian markets and Glonass global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for Eastern European markets.

An optional RFID tag is able to deliver enhanced inventory and asset tracking and enables indoor location tracking. The MTP3500/MTP3550 “man down” sensor and application activates to summon immediate aid to the location, should the radio or the user fall.

Other addtional features include Bluetooth 2.1 pairing between the radio and an accessory or companion device, such as a barcode scanner or smartphone, enables creation of new collaborative solutions. Fast, secure Bluetooth 2.1 can replicate the experience of hardwired push-to-talk (PTT) Motorola Solutions wireless connected accessories. All MTP3000 Series radios can limit access to the Bluetooth link for added security.

The MTP3500 and MTP3550 have added highly secure, tamper resistant hardware based end-to-end encryption for users who need enhanced protection of information. And for discreet or covert communications for public safety operations, the MTP3500 / MTP3550 vibrate call alert function ensures attention is not drawn to the user.

The new MTP3500 is available in a limited keypad configuration and the MTP3550 offers users the alternative of a full keypad.