Next Generation Motorola Solutions Chargers and Batteries launched for APX Radios

Motorola Solutions has launched new Next Generation Chargers and Batteries for the popular APX Series radios. With these new additions they will be cancelling several models of chargers and batteries, we will break those cancellations down below.

First let's talk about with makes the new IMPRES 2 chargers and batteries so much better.


IMPRES 2 Battery Features:

• Increased Capacity (same size battery)
• Increased Cycle Life (capacity warranty increases from 18 to 24 months)
• Submersibility upgraded to IP68 Rugged
• New UL TIA4950 DIV1 & ISA DIV2 certification

IMPRES 2 Charger Features:

• User configurable charging process (MUC only)
• User configurable pockets (MUC only)
• Faster charge rates 
• USB charging ports 
• Enhanced battery diagnostic capability (MUC only)
• Audio accessory management (MUC only)
• Improved energy efficiency

Here are the new part numbers, typical capacity along with the battery they are replacing:

• PMNN4485 - 2550mAh - replaces: PMNN4403
• PMNN4486 - 3400mAh - replaces: NNTN7038
• PMNN4487 - 4850mAh - replaces: NNTN7034
• PMNN4494 - 5100mAh - replaces: Brand New
• NNTN8930 - 2650mAh - replaces: Brand New
• NNTN8921 - 4500mAh - replaces: Brand New
• PMNN4504 - 3400mAh - replaces: Brand New
• PMNN4505 - 4850mAh - replaces: Brand New

The following batteries are scheduled to be cancelled on or around August 1, 2016: 

NNTN7038, PMNN4403, NNTN7034, NNTN7037, NNTN7573 and NNTN7036.

Here are the new part numbers of the GEN2 Chargers:

• NNTN8860A - GEN2 Single Unit 115v Only
• NNTN8863A - GEN2 Single Unit 115v/240v Switching
• NNTN8844A - GEN2 Multi Unit with 6-Displays

The following chargers are scheduled to be cancelled on or around August 15, 2016:
WPLN7080, NNTN7065 and NNTN7073.

Motorola releases details about APX XE Remote Speaker Mic

We have gotten tremendous response on the announcement of Motorola's new Remote Speaker Microphone for the increasingly popular APX series radio. Motorola has just sent over some additional details on the new APX XE RSM - NNTN8203.

• XE RSM Target List Price between $275 - $300 USD.
• XE RSM requires APX Radio R7.11.5 firmware (December 2011 time frame).
• XE RSM will work with all APX Portable Radios.
• XE RSM only comes in High Impact Green color housing, no Black or Yellow.
• XE RSM does not have a control channel knob on top of the mic.
• XE RSM does not have a Secondary Audio Accessory connector.
• XE RSM does not have a Display.
• XE RSM will not be orderable until Dec 2011 timeframe. (NOT SHIPPING TILL Q1 2012)

We are expecting huge demand for this microphone as we are seeing a ton of APX portables entering the field lately and expect that number to grow in 2012 with the anticipated sunset of the XTS series. We will be announcing how we will be handling the waiting list for this product, likely in November. Based on past product launches this will likely be quite difficult to procure through 2012.

Here is the updated specifications:

XE Remote Speaker Microphone Specs