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Motorola R5 Series Radios – Rugged, Clear, Business‑Ready

When your team can’t afford missed calls or muddied audio, the Motorola R5 Series steps in. Built for busy, high-noise, high-stakes environments, R5 radios deliver loud, clear digital voice, rock-solid coverage, and the kind of durability you expect from Motorola—without the learning curve or complexity.

Whether you’re coordinating crews on a construction site, moving product through a warehouse, securing a campus, or keeping a healthcare facility humming, the R5 Series gives you long battery life, reliable range, enhanced audio processing, and straightforward operation. Add in easy analog-to-digital migration and a deep accessory ecosystem, and you’ve got a platform you can standardize on for years.

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WHY CHOOSE MOTOROLA R5 SERIES RADIOS


The Motorola R5 Series is purpose-built for organizations that need
professional-grade voice, day-long uptime, and proven durability—without paying
for bells and whistles they’ll never use. Expect digital clarity, dependable
coverage, robust batteries, strong noise suppression, and housings that handle
dust, drops, and weather.

WHO THE R5 SERIES IS FOR

  • Construction
    & Trades: Rugged build, glove-friendly ergonomics, powerful audio.
  • Manufacturing
    & Warehousing: Noise suppression, long runtime, reliable coverage
    through concrete and steel.
  • Security
    & Facilities: Instant group comms, emergency features,
    encryption-ready digital voice.
  • Healthcare
    & Education: Simple, dependable, discreet communication that keeps
    teams coordinated and safe.
  • Hospitality
    & Retail: Professional audio quality with minimal training required.

KEY CAPABILITIES

  • Digital
    + Analog: Run mixed fleets while you transition—no forklift upgrade.
  • Rugged
    Reliability: Built to take hits, dust, and moisture for a lower total cost
    of ownership.
  • Loud,
    Clean Audio: Advanced noise suppression cuts through machinery, engines,
    and crowds.
  • All-Day
    Batteries: Extended shifts covered—no mid-day charger scramble.
  • Scalable
    Features: Start lean; add channels, privacy, and workflows as you grow.
  • Accessory
    Ecosystem: Batteries, multi-unit chargers, RSMs, earpieces—dial it to your
    workflow.

EASY ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL MIGRATION


Still on analog? The R5 lets you migrate at your pace. Operate in analog today,
unlock digital clarity and capacity tomorrow, and standardize across teams
without heavy retraining.

LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & PROGRAMMING


Need FCC licensing, frequency coordination, or programming templates? We’ll get
you compliant and ship radios ready to talk on Day 1.

R5 VS. R2, R7 & POC (LTE) RADIOS

R5 vs.
R2: R5 steps up audio refinement and flexibility over true entry-level
models.

  • R5 vs.
    R7: R7 is the flagship with premium audio processing and advanced
    features. R5 stays lean, rugged, and cost-effective.
  • R5 vs.
    PoC (TLK Series): Need on-site, license-based comms without LTE
    dependency? Choose R5. Need coast-to-coast coverage? Add PoC as a
    complement.

BUNDLES, CHARGERS & ACCESSORIES


Outfit teams faster with multi-radio bundles, multi-unit chargers, and audio
accessories (RSMs, surveillance kits, and more). Standardize on one platform to
simplify training and keep spares ready for peak season.

FAQ


Q: Is the Motorola R5 Series digital or analog?

A: Both. Run analog now, move to digital when you’re ready—or mix during the
transition.

Q: Do I need an FCC license?

A: Yes, in most business deployments using VHF/UHF. We can handle the process
for you.

Q: How long do the batteries last?

A: Expect full-shift performance (and beyond) depending on battery type, duty
cycle, and accessories.