Klein upgrades its Remote Speaker Microphones

Our good friends at Klein Electronics recently released a new Heavy-Duty remote speaker microphone targeted for the Public Safety market. We currently are testing this microphone with a few of our clients to see if its Wiscomm-worthy. Give your friendly Wiscomm representative a call for more information.

Blackbox ready to roll out Mobile radio

Following up on the sucessful launch of the Blackbox + Series portable, Blackbox is launching a new Mobile radio for your conventional needs. The new Blackbox Mobile features 100 channels, 50 watts UHF / 60 watts VHF, Field Programmable, Narrowband and Two-Tone Paging. All this at an unbelievable price! Look for availability in the end of October, Contact your Wiscomm rep today to reserve yours!

Motorola Battery Availability - September 2009

Just noticed Motorola has a number of batteries on it's "troubled parts" listing including some really popular models:

• NTN9816B
• NTN9815B
• NTN8294BR
• NTN7150BR
• NTN7149CR
• NTN7144CR
• HNN9032BSP3K
• HNN9032B
• HNN9031BSP3K
• HNN9031B
• HNN9029AR
• HNN9028AR
• HNN9012BR
• HNN9011BR

Motorola is advising the are looking at a Late October / Early November availability date. Your friendly Wiscomm rep has a number of alternative Motorola OEM batteries available to you. Contact us today!

Motorola adds 16 channel version to BPR40 Series

Motorola has just announced the addition of a 16-channel version to its venerable 8-channel compact portable radios.

The BPR40 series now looks like this:

• AAH84KDS8AA1AN 150-174 MHz, 5 Watt, 8 Channels NIMH
• AAH84RCS8AA1AN 450-470 MHz, 4 Watt, 8 Channels NIMH
• AAH84KDS8AA2AN 150-174 MHz, 5 Watt, 8 Channels Lith-Ion
• AAH84RCS8AA2AN 450-470 MHz, 4 Watt, 8 Channels Lith-Ion
• AAH84KDJ8AA1AN 150-174 MHz, 5 Watt, 16Channels
• AAH84RCJ8AA1AN 450-470 MHz, 4 Watt, 16Channels

Wiscomm @ Chicago FM Club Radio Expo 2009 - Belevedere, IL

• Saturday / Sunday - September 12-13th, 2009 - Chicago FM Club Radio Expo 2009 - Belevedere, IL - *** Wiscomm will only be on-site on SATURDAY till Noon! - We used to attend this event every year when it was at the old Lake County fairgrounds, they moved a few years back and we hear the crowds moved with them. This indoor / outdoor event sounds like a blast (if it doesn't rain). Plus being the last Hamfestapolooza of the year you can only imagine the deals we will be ready to make! Details - Click Here!

Motorola releases - IMPRES Battery Reader

IMPRES Battery Reader
The industry exclusive IMPRES Battery Reader provides IMPRES battery users the ability to access charging, reconditioning and key usage data that can affect overall battery performance. By keeping batteries in peak condition, talk time and cycle life are optimized, reducing battery replacement.
Utilize the benefits of Motorola’s exclusive IMPRES technology by downloading key usage data from your IMPRES batteries.
Installs quickly and easily. Simply attach the Reader to a PC via the USB port. No additional power required.
Supports all IMPRES batteries.
Get clear and quick insight into the status of your IMPRES battery.

• Present, Initial and Rated capacity provides a quick view of the battery’s ability to hold a charge
• Battery Manufactured Date and Date of First Use provides accurate insight into the age of the battery
• Total Charge Cycles gives insight into the battery’s overall use
• Total Recondition Cycles gives an additional performance indication
• Total Estimated non-IMPRES Charge Cycles helps track warranty claims and provides additional insight into potential battery problems
• Recommendation box helps to quickly identify actions to optimize battery life
• Histograms help quickly identify the appropriate battery capacity to meet your needs
  
• Export the data easily to Excel ® for archiving and easy future access

Battery Reader Standard Package (NNTN7392):
IMPRES Battery Reader
USB Cord
HT Professional Series Adapter Insert
MOTOTRBO Adapter Insert
APX Adapter Insert
System Software CD
Wiscomm Price $299.00

Wiscomm named Blackbox Radio Dealer!

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Blackbox radios as full dealer for the exciting new Blackbox™ + Series portable radios.

The Blackbox + offers an incredible value, a full 16 channel full power radio, available in both VHF or UHF complete with LiIon battery for well under $200!

As a special offer, we are extending the standard one-year warranty to a full THREE YEARS at no additional charge.

Here are some details about the Blackbox™ + Series:
IP54 (Water Resistant), VHF or UHF, 5/4 watt, 16 channel with scan, 2-Tone Encode/Decode, VOX (Voice activated), Voice Enunciation for each channel, Programmable Button (VOX, Announce Battery Power, or Emergency Alert), High/Low Power Switchable, Busy Channel Lockout, All-Metal Chassis, Time-out Timer (TOT), Priority Scan, 50 CTCSS, 104 CDCSS, Audio Connector: Dual Pin (Motorola).

Package includes: Package Includes: 1300 mAh Lion Battery, Rapid Rate Charger, Accessory Clamp, Antenna, Belt Clip, User Manual.

You will find no better value on the market, we are prepared to deal on quantities! Give us a call or drop us a email with any questions.

Wiscomm Repair Service Price Increase

With much hesitation we must announce a price increase for our flat rate repair service on Motorola Two-Way Radios. Our new pricing takes affect on September 1st 2009:

Fees:
$80.00 Flat Rate -- most modern Motorola Portables / Mobiles, includes up to $10.00 in parts (any parts beyond $10.00 would be additional).

$7.00 to $10.00 Return Shipping

Most repairs are completed within one week.

Repair Procedure:

• Contact us via e-mail notifying us of the inbound units, we will provide a ship-to address at this time.
  
• For each radio, include note indicating problem/condition of each radio, rubber band note to each radio. This is an extremely important step, failure will cause delay or return of your radio.
• Properly package in bubble wrap the radio, at least one charged battery and antenna. No chargers should be required.
• Include your contact information including e-mail address.
• Ship to us using a trackable shipping method (FedEx, UPS, USPS Priority).
• If you fail to include contact information with your shipment, items will sit till contacted. We will not try to hunt you down trying to determine who's radios showed up on our dock in a plain brown box. Radios not claimed within 45 days will become property of Wiscomm and will be sold. Please make a point to include contact information or business card in your shipment.
  

For additonal information - http://www.wiscomm.com/repair.htm

Motorola introduces new APX7500 Control Head "09"

You have never seen a control head quite like the head Motorola just released at the APCO conference in Las Vegas. Check out this PR:

Motorola Expands APX Mobile Radio Family With APX O9 Integrated Control Head for Increased Efficiency

Programmable controls maximize functionality and optimize safety allowing focus on the mission
August 17, 2009

APCO 2009 – LAS VEGAS (Booth 824) – August 17, 2009 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the launch of the APX O9 Integrated Control Head for the APX mobile radio line. The one-touch functionality and intuitive controls in one integrated unit provide instant multi-agency interoperability for mission critical first responders.

The O9 Control Head is the latest addition to Motorola’s APX multi-band family of radios. The industry’s first Project 25 (P25) multi-band (700/800 MHz and VHF) family of radios, APX communicates with current and future P25 networks (FDMA and TDMA) and has integrated GPS for situational awareness.

The O9 Control Head features programmable controls, combining several communication and warning functions into a simplified single-button press for safe and more efficient operation. Under stressful situations, the enlarged one-touch buttons make it easy to select and change modes, channels and zones. Buttons can also be used to sequentially operate lights, sirens/PA systems, status messages and GPS coordinates.

The integrated design of the control head reduces the amount of equipment required in a vehicle, providing officers with more cabin space and easier access to all controls. The large, full-color display of the O9 Control Head is easy to read and optimizes the intelligent lighting feature of the APX™ 7500 mobile radio by illuminating the appropriate keypad buttons and display screen in different colors to highlight specific events. The screen also adjusts to optimize different viewing conditions such as the night time.

“Just as the APX 7500 mobile radio does the work of two radios and reduces the amount of equipment in a vehicle, the APX O9 Control Head also eliminates the need for other vehicle warning and communication system controls,” said Bob Schassler, Motorola senior vice president, Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “Simplified operations mean officers can stay focused on the mission. The APX mobile radio provides true interoperability and exceptional audio quality in one device to aid the multi-agency communication that is essential for mission critical operations.”

Motorola will be offering a complete control head portfolio with three options available for the APX 7500 mobile radio. The O3 Handheld Control Head, the O5 Standard Control Head and the O9 Integrated Control Head will give users the flexibility to choose the control head that best meets their organizational needs.

Brochure (pdf): Click Here

Wiscomm @ Racine Megacycle Club FREEfest - Sturtevant, WI

Saturday - August 15, 2009 - Racine Megacycle Club FREEfest - Sturtevant, WI - Heck we love anything FREE, plus as a favor to our almamater amateur radio club we are bringing our dog and pony show to this nice park-like setting south of Milwaukee. All the folks at the Racine Megacycle Club are the friendliest on earth. We look forward to attending our freshman event. Details - Click Here!(pdf)