Motorola Solutions launches its next generation terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) device, called MXP600. The engineer talks about the limitations and advantages of radiocommunications today and the benefits that this new device brings.
With a global pandemic, increasingly large volumes of data to manage, and increased demand for limited resources, the world has never become more complex for the transportation sector.
Isolated systems and devices that do not communicate with each other can add to existing complexity. Transportation workers therefore need mission-critical technology that offers them an intuitive and intelligent experience, as well as flexible tools that allow them to seamlessly connect with a broader ecosystem of technologies.
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Motorola Solutions launches its next-generation terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) device, the smart and powerful MXP600, to meet the needs of transportation today and in the future. The lightweight yet highly rugged radio takes the proven capabilities of mission-critical voice communication to new levels and enables collaboration with other solutions.
Engineer Julio Andres García talks about the limitations and advantages of radiocommunications today and the benefits that this new device brings.
What has been the positioning of Motorola Solutions in Colombia and the challenges that have been faced today?
Motorola Solutions has been a strategic ally of public safety agencies and companies in the country for more than 25 years, bringing cutting-edge technology for mission and critical operation. In addition to the iconic radios of the Colombian Police and the National Army and those that have recognized companies from various industries such as the Medellín Metro, there are solutions such as command and control centers, such as the one in the city of Bogotá , in addition to video security solutions and services such as cybersecurity that allow us to be one step ahead in the main challenge of our clients, which is to face security challenges, putting innovation at the service of the country to provide effective communication, quality and safe.
In what way have radiocommunications benefited Colombian society during the coronavirus?
Maintaining productivity without risking biosecurity is a great challenge, especially in complex environments, such as closed or poorly ventilated areas in industrial production and logistics and transportation environments. It is there where we have provided solutions to the current customer, using, for example, original accessories to continue communicating, properly using face masks and training our customers in best practices to properly clean their communications equipment without degrading their performance. Likewise, to new clients who require fast and effective communication solutions, easy to deploy and with the option of using the same devices they already have to respond “remotely” to tasks that were previously done in person, offering alternatives like WAVE PTX , our broadband PTT service that can be dynamically deployed, grown and managed without requiring dedicated infrastructure.
Follow the news of El Espectador on Google NewsWhat are the limitations and advantages of radiocommunications today, with the existence of new communication equipment with state-of-the-art technology?
In radiocommunications, innovation does not stop. Radio communications offer speed, security and ease of use, outstanding qualities to address the challenges of remote coordination that arise even more in these times of pandemic and are designed to work when other types of technologies do not work, they are tested in the most critical moments and that means that its value does not stop being perceived both at the level of public safety and business. The radio, with wide capabilities to interoperate with other solutions, also allows to maintain concentration on the tasks entrusted which is essential, especially when you are in command of a truck, bus or a transport train; It is there where elements that allow fast, effective communications, without distractions and totally intuitive, without special or additional training, become the cornerstone to keep the economy running and people with jobs and safe.
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What are the most notable features of the MXP600 ?
It is Motorola Solutions’ new generation of digital two-way radios in the TETRA trunked standard. In a few words, its main points are: Better RF power and better sensitivity, which translates into better coverage and being heard in more places. Better audio and better noise cancellation, which translates into hearing and being heard even in the worst surrounding circumstances, such as sirens, industrial noise, machinery, helicopters, etc. Better location and better accuracy of the same by introducing more GNSS receivers or satellite positioning systems, which translates into better logistics coordination, resources and less dependence on a single infrastructure. Future-proof with capabilities such as a larger screen, compatible app for remote radio management, high-security and low-power bluetooth, Wi-Fi capability for faster over-the-air provisioning and reprogramming. Low weight, more compact and longer battery life, which translates to more time in operation per shift.
What benefits does the MXP600 bring to the transportation sector in the country?
This new equipment allows transport companies with TETRA systems to take better advantage of the existing infrastructure and expand not only the operating times of the personnel but also the possibilities of interaction, administration and integration with other types of elements, for example being able to activate the camera personnel in the field when the emergency button on the radio is pressed or respond to a text message more quickly from the smartphone using the M-Radiocontrol app.
What are the economic sectors that require the use of radiotelephones?
In general, they are used in sectors where the coordination of resources, mainly personnel and vehicles, must be done quickly, effectively and without distractions. There, multiple sectors can be included such as transportation, both personnel and merchandise, mass passenger transport, ports, and in general where coordination is essential for the correct development of the business or business objectives.
What are the advantages of radio voice communication versus other communication systems?
Its main advantage lies in the speed, security and simplicity of operation to obtain effective and efficient communication. It can be used without distraction in normal situations or under emergency situations without loss of time and with the certainty that the voice and the transmitted data reach their destination with total clarity.
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How secure are radiotelephones for business-level communications?
A: / Fair security is one of its main attributes. Communications via radiotelephone are like the “umbilical cord” of the people who are in the field with the control and management personnel, allowing operations to be carried out without operating losses, lowering costs, improving trust in the personnel, among others. features. Particularly through the MXP600, there are encrypted digital communications, bluetooth with encryption, end-to-end encryption, remotely disabling terminals, remotely changing encryption keys, among others.
Why continue to use radio telecommunications today? In what ways have you used technology to create equipment that is at the forefront of the 21st century?
A: / I reiterate, innovation in radio communications does not stop. The use of radiotelephone-type communication technologies provide the particular advantage that they do not depend on other platforms to operate. This means that in the event of, for example, a massive internet failure, the system will continue to operate independently. However, it does not mean that it cannot integrate or collaborate with other types of technologies such as smartphones and cloud-based platforms; On the contrary, there are Motorola Solutions products that successfully integrate various radio platforms with broadband systems, expanding the capacity of radiotelephone-type communication networks to new frontiers that were impossible before, such as being able to interact directly with a conversation group of radiotelephone from a cell phone connected to the internet anywhere in the world. In order to face the new reality where virtuality and telework are imposed, this type of integration brings the face-to-face production processes even closer with virtualized management and administration, without losing focus or control of it.
