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Multi-Unit Chargers Now Available for Motorola BPR40 & CP125

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Motorola has just announced availability of multi-unit gang chargers for two of the most popular entry-level radio series.

BPR40 Mult-Unit Charger
Motorola Part# RLN6393A
Battery Compatibility: PMNN4071AR, PMNN4075AR
List Price: $420.00 ea
Wiscomm: $359.00 ea

CP125 Mult-Unit Charger
Motorola Part# RLN5795A
Battery Compatibility: PMNN4063BR, PMNN4078AR
List Price: $420.00 ea
Wiscomm: $359.00 ea

Both are available now, contact your Wiscomm representative today.

Klein upgrades its Remote Speaker Microphones

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:41:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:27:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:42:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:56:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:54:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:47:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:59:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:14:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:53:00 +0000

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)

Cancellation Notice Various Federal Models: HT750 HT1250 EX500 EX600 CDM750 CDM1250

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:36:00 +0000

Cancellation Notice
Various Federal Models: HT750, HT1250, EX500, EX600, CDM750, CDM1250
Last Order Date: August 31st, 2009
Last Ship Date: September 30th, 2009

The following federal models are being cancelled as per the date shown above.
Model Number - Description - Band
Portables

AAH25BEC9AA3ANFD - HT750 16CH, 29.7-42MHz LowBand
AAH25CEC9AA3ANFD - HT750 16CH, 35-50MHz LowBand
AAH25KDC9AA2ANFD - HT750 4CH, 136-174MHz VHF
AAH25KDG9AA4ANFD - HT750 16CH, 136-174MHz FKP VHF
AAH25RDC9AA2ANFD - HT750 4CH, 403-470MHz UHF
AAH25RDG9AA4ANFD - HT750 16CH, 403-470MHz FKP UHF
AAH25SDC9AA2ANFD - HT750 4CH, 450-512MHz UHF
AAH25SDC9AA3ANFD - HT750 16CH, 450-512MHz UHF
AAH25SDG9AA4ANFD - HT750 16CH, 450-512MHz FKP UHF
AAH25BEF9AA5ANFD - HT1250 128CH, 29.7-42MHz LKP LowBand
AAH25CEF9AA5ANFD - HT1250 128CH, 35-50MHz LKP LowBand
AAH25SDF9AA5ANFD - HT1250 128CH, 450-512MHz LKP UHF
AAH38SDC9AA3ANFD - EX500 16CH, 450-512MHz UHF
AAH38SDH9DU6ANFD - EX600 160CH, 450-512MHz UHF

Mobiles

AAM25BKD9AA2ANFD - CDM1250 64CH, 29.7-36MHz LowBand
AAM25CKD9AA2ANFD - CDM1250 64CH, 36-42MHz LowBand
AAM25DKD9AA2ANFD - CDM1250 64CH, 42-50MHz LowBand
AAM25SKD9AA2ANFD - CDM1250 64CH, 450-512MHz UHF
AAM25SKC9AA1ANFD - CDM750 160CH, 450-512MHz UHF

Summer Holiday Vacation - July 21st - 26th, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Just a friendly reminder that our annual Summer Holiday Vacation will be running July 21 through July 26, 2009. All orders placed during this period will ship promptly on Monday July 27th 2009 in the order they were received.

During this period we will be responding to all emails and messages, however the responses might be slightly delayed compared to our normal.

Take some time this Summer and spend a few days with your family and spouses! Thanks for your continued support of Wiscomm, we really appreciate your business!

Wiscomm @ South Milwaukee ARC Swapfest - Oak Creek, WI

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Saturday - July 11th, 2009 - South Milwaukee ARC Swapfest - Oak Creek, WI - We love this outdoor fest, plus the free beer at Noon doesn't hurt either! We have been going to this fest since before we were hams. Great location just about five minutes off the freeway south of Milwaukee, WI. Details - Click Here!

Cable & Programming Services - Closed June 26-July 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:45:00 +0000

The cable and programming division of Wiscomm will be closed from Friday June 26th through Wednesday July 1st 2009 for a scheduled vacation. Orders placed during this period will be processed on Thursday July 2nd.

Thanks for your patience.

All other Wiscomm services are not affected by this closure.

Enjoy Summer!

Wiscomm CLOSED - JUNE 19, 20, 21 - Storm Damage

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Due to some storm damage to our facilities in Wisconsin, we will be unable to ship orders or accept phone calls till Monday June 22nd 2009.

Thank you for your understanding.

Motorola ASTRO Digital APX 7000 Portable Series - Accessory Availability

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Batteries, accessories and parts are starting to trickle in for the much anticipated Motorola APX 7000 Portable Series radios. At this moment items are not available for shipment, we do have pricing available for batteries, mics, carry cases and other accessories.

If have a specific request for accessories for the APX series, please contact your friendly Wiscomm rep today!

Cancellation Notice - HT 1250-LS+ CDM1550 LS+ 700 MHz Guard Band

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0000

A couple product cancellations we thought we would share with you, these are a couple of obscure 700 Mhz radios (frankly we did not even know they offered these units).

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Cancellation Notice
HT 1250-LS+ & CDM1550 LS+ - 700 MHz Guard Band

Model Description Band
Mobiles

AAM255HF4DP5AN CDM1550LS+ 700, 1-15W 16CH
AAM255HF4DP5AN CDM1550LS+ 700, 1-15W 16CH Databox

Portables

AAH255CF4DP5AN HT1250LS+ 700MHz 2.5W 16CH LKP
AAH255CH4DP6AN HT1250LS+ 700MHz 2.5W 16CH FKP

Mobile RX: 757-758 MHz
Mobile TX: 787-788 MHz

XTS 2500 Public Safety Mic (PSM) added to inventory

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Power Up with Motorola - New Battery Promotion from Motorola!

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:24:00 +0000

Power Up with Motorola

May 4 - August 31, 2009

The Power Up promotion gives you hard-hitting offers that are designed to provide you with money-saving rebates.
Rebates include:

$60 Rebate on purchase of six Professional Series Batteries
$30 Rebate on purchase of six Commercial Series Batteries
$30 Rebate on purchase of one Commercial Series Multi-unit Charger
See attachment for list of batteries and chargers

To qualify for your rebate, make a qualifying purchase through Wiscomm.com and complete an easy-to-use, online rebate form. Complete instructions are right there when they sign on

www.motorolapromotion.com

Complete the online rebate form. Have them PRINT and SIGN the confirmation page.
Make a copy of their invoice that comes with your Wiscomm order.
Mail this documentation to:

Motorola Promotions Headquarters
Power Up Promotion
11149 Research Blvd, Ste 400
Austin, TX 78759
You can expect to receive their rebate check in 4-6 weeks.

Contact your friendly Wiscomm representative today!
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Cancellation Notice: Motorola HT 1550-XLS Portable

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Cancellation Notice
HT 1550-XLS Portable

Last Order Date: May 30th, 2009.
Last Ship Date: June 30th, 2009.

The following Professional Series HT1550-XLS models are being cancelled as per the date shown
above. Alternate product available with similar features on the same frequency bands is the HT1250 portable as well as the MOTOTRBO XPR 6500/6550 portables. For more information on replacement product features please contact your local Motorola representative.

Model Band Split Description
AAH25KDN9DU8_N 136-174 MHz HT1550-XLS 1-5W, 160 CH
AAH25RDN9DU8_N 403-470 MHz HT1550-XLS 1-4 W, 160 CH
AAH25SDN9DU8_N 450-512 MHz HT1550-XLS 1-4 W, 160 CH

Please contact Wiscomm with any questions.

Update on Motorola DTMF Mics: HMN1037, HMN1053, HMN3013 and HMN1032

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Here is the official line from Motorola on these long backordered DTMF microphones -

Due to a critical obsolete part from our supplier, Motorola is unable to supply mobile DTMF microphones HMN1037, HMN1053, HMN3013, and HMN1032 at this time. We currently have an engineering team starting the process to re-tool, re-test, and re-qualify the new component. Our intent is to continue to supply these microphones. Unfortunately since we are building this new component from scratch, it will be a long process to ensure we are shipping a quality end product. Please note, due to delays in production, revised ship date is now expected to be the end of May 2009.

Wiscomm celebrates Earth Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:59:00 +0000

As the World celebrates Earth Day on April 22nd, all of us at Wiscomm take the environment pretty serious, nothing militant but always aware of the impact we might leave. We thought in honor of Earth Day we would simply list a few of the steps we do to in the course of our operations.

Our business overall is the ultimate recycling, when we work with clients looking to move inventory, we take it all, not just cherry pick the best and through everything else away. One way or another we find a home for every radio we take in.
All of Wiscomm's battery inventory gets recycled when batteries hit its end of life. We work with a few organizations who properly recycle and dispose of all batteries.
Most of the cleaning supplies we use at Wiscomm are "green", we use "Simple Green" or supplies from our friends at "EcoGeeks".
All of our new boxes include recycled content, we recycle all of our inbound boxes and reship outbound product to our clients (that's why you may see old writing or labels on your packages).
We combine our daily shipments to our shipping carriers.

These are just a few of the daily processes we do to keep the earth happy, Being green can actually save you green!

If you have any questions about Wiscomm, please give us a call or drop us email!

UHF Motorola MaraTrac's available

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:42:00 +0000

We just got in about a dozen of the following:

Motorola MaraTrac Mobiles
100 watts / 99 channel remote heads
UHF 450-470 Mhz

Contact us for details.
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Motorola Parts Delays (4/10/09)

noreply@blogger.com (Wiscomm Staff) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:51:00 +0000

Motorola started some new computer upgrades on Friday April 10th, these upgrades will eventually allow for real-time availability of parts in the Motorola warehouse, however at this time they are experiencing delays of 1-2 days before being able to ship. We normally are able to order by 3pm Central and have parts arrive the following morning, through this week you should add a day or two before we are able to ship. They are advising these delays should diminish later in the week.

Thanks for your patience this week.

UPDATE (APR16 - 0630): Motorola is still having shipping issues with parts and accessories coming from its main distribution center in Elgin, IL. Delays of 2-3 days (normally same day) are common. Motorola is advising the computer issues are fixed and they are working on the order backlog. They expect to be back to the same day ship on in-stock items by Monday April 20th.

UPDATE (APR 20 - 0800) : Motorola is now shipping same day, so order placed with Wiscomm by 3pm Central US will ship to you the following business day. This is for in-stock items only.

Contact us with any questions!