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Quick start

The shortest path from opening the box to basic operation.

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Model-specificStep-by-step

Get a new Motorola TLK25 on the air in a few minutes.

  1. Charge the battery fully before first use. A first charge from empty typically needs several hours in the supplied charger.
  2. Power the unit on and let it register on the WAVE PTX network. The status indicator settles once it has a data connection.
  3. Confirm the device appears in your WAVE PTX portal and is assigned to the correct talkgroup.
  4. Select the talkgroup with the channel knob or selector, then press and hold Push-to-Talk to transmit and release to listen.
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Fleet setup

Programming

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Model-specificFleet setup

The Motorola TLK25 is configured in the WAVE PTX management portal rather than with radio programming software.

  • Sign in to the WAVE PTX portal with your administrator account.
  • Add the device to your account, then assign it to the talkgroups the team should hear.
  • Changes push over the air - there is no cable and no shop visit.
  • If a device does not pick up a change, power it off and on so it re-registers on the network.
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Compatibility, licensing, setup, and support answers for this model.

Does the Motorola TLK25 require an FCC license?
No. This device communicates over LTE and Wi-Fi through the WAVE PTX network rather than over licensed radio spectrum, so no FCC license is required.
How do I set up the Motorola TLK25?
Configuration happens in the WAVE PTX portal. Add the device to your account, assign it to the right talkgroups, and the settings push to it over the air.
What band and technology does the Motorola TLK25 use?
LTE and Wi-Fi via WAVE PTX, wearable form factor.
Will the Motorola TLK25 talk to our older radios?
Not directly. The Motorola TLK25 talks over the WAVE PTX broadband network rather than over conventional radio channels, so it does not share frequencies with a traditional two-way radio fleet. Linking the two takes a WAVE PTX gateway or a radio system interface. Tell us what you already run and we will confirm whether a gateway is the right fit before you buy.
What support comes with the Motorola TLK25?
Free lifetime technical support from our US-based team, programming help whenever your channel plan changes, and assistance with warranty claims.

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Model-specificCommon checks

The issues we are asked about most on the Motorola TLK25, and what to check first.

  • No connection: check LTE or Wi-Fi coverage where the unit is being used, then power-cycle so it re-registers.
  • Cannot hear the team: confirm the unit is on the right talkgroup and that the talkgroup is assigned to it in the WAVE PTX portal.
  • Short battery life: recharge fully in the supplied charger; a battery that no longer holds a shift needs replacing.
  • Audio muffled: clean the microphone and speaker ports, and check any earpiece is fully seated.
  • Still stuck? Call our team - we support every radio we sell, for the life of the radio, at no charge.
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