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

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

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- APCO 2009 (Booth 824) --
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(TM)
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

APX meets public safety specifications for mission critical communications by
improving officer coordination, response time and safety via access to
real-time information for enhanced decision making. The backwards and forwards
compatible radio works on all P25 radio systems like ASTRO 25 plus
SMARTNET(TM) and SmartZone(TM) analog systems and will continue to work as
networks migrate to new P25 Phase 2 technology (TDMA).

Since its introduction in August 2008, APX has been recognized by the design
community with a number of award recognitions, including the iF Product Design
Award and the Australian International Design Award. In addition, the team was
named "Design Team of the Year" in the EE Times' Annual Creativity in
Electronics (ACE) Awards and won the "Silver Award" in BusinessWeek's 2009
International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), organized by the Industrial
Designers Society of America (IDSA).

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About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is
focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications
infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to
high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of
innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more
connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion
in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

Media Contact:
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Motorola, Inc.
+1 847-538-0368
steve.gorecki@motorola.com

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