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 adds new MINITOR VI Voice Pagers to lineup

After several years in the making, Motorola has finally announced the replacement to the industry standard MINITOR V pager with the apply named MINITOR VI.

The completely redesigned unit comes from a new manufacturer and not from Unication (maker of the MINITOR V). The new design also forces the replacement of all the parts and accessories.

Advancements in technology allows the new MINITOR VI to allow wider band splits of the pagers, going from 40+ versions to just 4 frequency splits. However Motorola has announced they no longer will offer a Low Band model.

I have included some notes on the new line below:

• All units have up to 16 minutes of stored voice (SV) capability.
• 8 Musical Tones, 5 Generic Tones
• 4 Band Splits: 143-174 Mhz, 406-430 Mhz, 450-486 Mhz, 476-512 Mhz.
• No Low Band (30-50 Mhz) option will be offered.
• Available in 1 or 5 Channel formats
• Comes with 2 Year Warranty Standard (up from 1 year on Minitor V), 3 and 4 year optional.
• Available in Intrinsically Safe or Standard configurations
• All units are IP56 Rated Standard, NO Audio Jack plug is available
• Carry Case, Chargers, Amplifiers, Battery and Programming Kits are NEW and NOT compatible with the Minitor V
• Three battery options are available: Alkaline Tray (takes 3 AAA batteries), Standard LiIon and Intrinsically Safe LiIon Battery.
• Battery level voice announcements
• All models of the Minitor V will discontinued by the end of March 2014, including LOWBAND.

A couple of important dates:

• 10 FEB 2014 - First date to order Minitor VI
• 17 FEB 2014 - First shipping date for Minitor VI from Motorola warehouse
• 28 FEB 2014 - Last date to order Minitor V pager
• 31 MAR 2014 - Last shipping date for Minitor V pager, Program cancellation.

Wiscomm carries the complete line of Minitor VI pagers, parts, batteries and accessories. Check out the special section for everything you need for your new Motorola MINITOR VI pager today!

Motorola discontinues most NiCD Batteries

Motorola Solutions, an international advocate for being eco-friendly, has decided to phase out NICD (Nickel Cadmium) batteries in due course.

This cancellation notice is to inform you that the below listed NICD batteries will be discontinued by 1st March 2012. Orders for these NICD batteries will be subjected to batteries availability.

The corresponding replacement batteries are listed below. Please note that there are some cancelled batteries do not have a Motorola replacement.

GP300

Cancelled	Alternate
HNN8133 - NICD 1200MAH IS	HNN9701 - NIMH 1200MAH IS
HNN9628 - NICD 1200MAH	PMNN4016 - NIMH  1200MAH with belt clip
PMNN4005 - NICD  with BELT CLIP 1200MAH	PMNN4016 - NIMH  1200MAH with belt clip
WPNN4012 - MAG ONE NICD 1100MAH	PMNN4016 - NIMH  1200MAH with belt clip
PMNN4028 - NICD 1200MAH	PMNN4016 - NIMH  1200MAH with belt clip

HT1000 / MTS2000 / JEDI Series

Cancelled	Alternate
NTN7144 - NICD 1500MAH	WPNN4013 - NIMH 2000MAH

GP328 / GP338 / GP329 / GP339 / MTX900 / MTX960 / PTX700 / PTX760 / ATS2500

Cancelled	Alternate
HNN9011 - NICD, 1200MAH IS	HNN9010 - NIMH 1800MAH IS
HNN9012 - NICD 1300MAH	PMNN4008 - NIMH 1450MAH with belt clip
PMNN4012 - NICD 1300MAH with belt clip	PMNN4008 - NIMH 1450MAH with belt clip

XTS3000 / XTS3500 / XTS5000

Cancelled	Alternate
NTN8294 - NICD 1525MAH IS	NTN8923 - NIMH 1800MAH IS
NTN8295 - NICD 1525MAH IS	NTN8299 - NIMH 1700MAH IS
NTN8297 - NICD 1525MAH IS, Rugged	NNTN4437 - NIMH 1800MAH IS, Rugged IMPRES
HNN9031 - NICD 1525MAH IMPRES	NNTN4435 - NIMH 1800MAH IMPRES
HNN9032 - NICD 1525MAH IS IMPRES	NNTN4436 - NIMH 1800MAH IS IMPRES

XTS2500

Cancelled	Alternate
NTN9815 - NICD 1525MAH	NTN9858 - NIMH 2100MAH, IMPRES
NTN9816 - NICD 1525MAH IS	NTN9857 - NIMH 1800MAH IS, IMPRES

Saber / ASTRO Saber

Cancelled	Alternate
NTN4596 - NICD  1800MAH IS	NTN8251 - NIMH 1650MAH IS
NTN4593 - NICD  1100MAH	NTN8251 - NIMH 1650MAH IS

No direct replacements available

HT600 / MT1000
NTN5415 - NICD 1000MAH
NTN5414 - NICD 1100MAH
NTN5447 - NICD 950MAH
NTN5448 - NICD 950MAH IS

P200
NTN5545 - NICD 1200MAH IS
NTN5521 - NICD 950MAH

P100
NTN5451 - NICD 1100MAH

P10 / SP50+
HNN9044 - NICD 600 MAH

GP68
PMNN4000 - NICD, BLACK 1200MAH
PMNN4002 - NICD, GREY 1200MAH
PMNN4014 - NICD, RED 1200MAH

HT1000 / MTS2000 / Jedi Series
HNN9028 - NICD 1500MAH, IMPRES
HNN9029 - NICD 1500MAH IS, IMPRES

Saber / ASTRO Saber
HNN9033 - NICD 2000MAH
HNN9034 - NICD 2000MAH
NTN4538 - NICD 1100MAH IS

SP50
HNN9018 - NICD 1200MAH

P110
HNN8148 - NICD 1100MAH

P1225
HNN9050 - NICD 1200MAH IS

Please contact us at Wiscomm if you have any questions or would like to seek an alternate source for batteries.

Motorola Quantar Platform Intent to Cancel Announcement

Motorola has announced plans to cancel the popular Quantar line. They are replacing it with the new GTR 8000 series, and the MTR3000 series. Additional details listed below.
Motorola Quantar Cancellation

Product Cancellation Notice - Various Motorola Analog Professional Tier Radios

Various Analog Professional Tier Radios
(See Following Page)
With all of the recent new product launches, we need to consolidate our portfolio in order to make room in our warehouse for more new products.
This document outlines very specific radio bands and models within the Analog Professional Tier offerings which will no longer be available. These items were selected due to their very low sales volume and/or due to the availability of other models with similar form/function to the ones being cancelled.
There are no further cancellations planned at this time for the remaining models/options.

2010 Professional Tier Cancellation

Pro Tier 2010