Motorola XPR7550e MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Portable Radio (VHF 136–174 MHz)
The XPR7550e VHF is the full-keypad display model in the MOTOTRBO XPR 7000e series. It's built for outdoor professional operations — utility field supervisors, public works coordinators, and transportation fleet managers. These are users who need 1000-channel capacity, GPS tracking, Work Order Ticketing, and freeform text messaging in a single IP68-rated device.
The radio runs 5W across 136–174 MHz. The XPR7550e delivers up to 29 hours of runtime on the high-capacity battery - enough to cover the most demanding outdoor fleet deployments.
Why Professionals Choose the Motorola XPR7550e (VHF)
The XPR7550e VHF is built for outdoor professionals who actively manage communication across distributed teams — not just participate in it. A utility operations supervisor coordinating field crews across a service territory, a public works dispatcher tracking equipment and personnel across a municipality, a transportation fleet manager monitoring drivers and responding to incidents in real time: all require more than a push-to-talk radio. The XPR7550e delivers color display clarity, 1000 channels for complex organizational structures, and GPS location tracking that connects the radio directly to dispatch systems for real-time outdoor fleet visibility.
At 5W VHF across 136–174 MHz, the XPR7550e integrates into the full MOTOTRBO system architecture for outdoor enterprise deployments — IP Site Connect for multi-site coverage across geographically dispersed locations, Capacity Plus for single-site trunking, and Capacity Max for large-scale outdoor operations. The 3000mAh high-capacity battery runs 29 hours in digital mode, covering three full outdoor shifts without a battery swap. Wi-Fi over-the-air updates push to field radios when workers return to a facility, eliminating the logistics of manual fleet reprogramming across large outdoor teams.
Confirmed in the official Motorola XPR 7000e Series datasheet (motorolasolutions.com, February 2021), the XPR7550e FKP includes Work Order Ticketing — a feature exclusive to the full-keypad display model that allows field workers to receive, acknowledge, and close job tickets directly on the radio without returning to a workstation or using a separate device. For outdoor service operations — utility field crews, public works maintenance teams, facilities management — Work Order Ticketing connects the radio directly to the dispatch workflow, reducing radio traffic and eliminating manual ticket reconciliation at end of shift.
Specification
General
| Frequency Range | VHF 136–174 MHz |
| Channel Capacity | 32 (NKP — no keypad / no display) |
| Channel Spacing | 12.5 kHz (25 kHz not available in USA) |
| Power Supply | 7.5V (nominal) |
| Battery (slim) | IMPRES Li-Ion 2100mAh (PMNN4491 / PMNN4493) |
| Battery (high-capacity) | IMPRES Li-Ion 3000mAh |
| Battery Life — digital (5-5-90) | 20.0h (2100mAh) / 29.0h (3000mAh) |
| Battery Life — analog (5-5-90) | 15.0h (2100mAh) / 22.0h (3000mAh) |
| Operating Temperature | −30°C to +60°C (−22°F to +140°F) |
| Dimensions with slim battery | 130 × 55 × 36 mm (5.1" × 2.2" × 1.4") |
| Dimensions with high-cap battery | 130 × 55 × 41 mm (5.1" × 2.2" × 1.6") |
| Weight with slim battery | 315g (11 oz) |
| Weight with high-cap battery | 347g (12 oz) |
| Display | Color screen |
| Keypad | Full keypad (6 programmable buttons) |
| IP Rating | IP68 (2m / 2 hrs) |
| MIL-STD | 810C / 810D / 810E / 810F / 810G |
| FCC ID | AZ489FT7066 |
Transmitter
| RF Power Output | 5W (High), 1W (Low) |
| Frequency Stability | ±0.5 ppm |
Receiver
| Analog Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) | 0.16 µV |
| Digital Sensitivity (5% BER) | 0.14 µV |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Version 4.0, Class 2, 10m range |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP (Headset), SPP (Serial Port), Motorola fast PTT |
| Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n |
| Wi-Fi Security | WPA / WPA-2 / WEP |
| Maximum SSIDs | 128 (FKP models) |
| GNSS | GPS — Cold start <60s, Hot start <10s, Accuracy <5m |
Compliance
| FCC Part 90 | Certified (FCC ID: AZ489FT7066) |
| IP68 | Confirmed — official Motorola XPR 7000e Series datasheet (Feb 2021), 2m / 2 hrs |
| MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G | Compliant — full procedure table in official datasheet |
| Salt Fog (MIL-STD 509.1–509.3) | Passed — confirmed in official datasheet |
| HazLoc (UL-Rated model) | UL-Approved to TIA-4950, Division 1, Class I/II/III, Groups C,D,E,F,G |
FCC Licensing and Compliance Support
Operation of the Motorola XPR7550e VHF on licensed frequencies in the United States requires an FCC Part 90 license. This applies to commercial and industrial radio use across utility companies, public works departments, transportation fleets, outdoor campus operations, and public safety organizations on private licensed VHF frequencies in the 136–174 MHz band.
As an authorized Motorola dealer, AXDIGITAL assists customers throughout the licensing process — from selecting VHF frequencies compatible with your existing infrastructure to preparing and submitting the FCC Part 90 application. For organizations deploying IP Site Connect across multiple geographically dispersed outdoor locations, we coordinate frequency selection to prevent inter-site interference. For Capacity Max and Connect Plus deployments, we provide system architecture guidance.
The XPR7550e VHF is FCC Part 90 certified (FCC ID: AZ489FT7066). Contact us to discuss licensing and system design for your organization.
FAQ
What is the key difference between the XPR7550e and XPR7350e VHF?
oth are 5W VHF radios with identical TX/RX specs, IP68, and battery life. The XPR7350e is a no-display, no-keypad model with 32 channels — suited for outdoor workers with fixed channel assignments. The XPR7550e adds a color display, full keypad, 1000 channels, Work Order Ticketing, freeform text messaging, and Channel Lock — suited for supervisors and fleet coordinators who actively manage complex outdoor operations and need direct access to dispatch workflows from the radio.
How does Work Order Ticketing work in outdoor field operations?
When connected to a compatible MOTOTRBO dispatching system, the XPR7550e receives job tickets - including task details, location, and priority — directly on the color display. The field worker acknowledges receipt and marks completion from the radio keypad. For utility crews, public works maintenance teams, and facilities management operations, this eliminates separate mobile devices for ticketing and reduces dispatcher radio traffic. Our team advises on dispatch system integration during fleet deployment.
What is the difference between Enabled and Capable models?
Both are full Digital/Analog radios. Capable supports Conventional, IP Site Connect, and Capacity Plus — sufficient for most outdoor fleet deployments. Enabled adds Capacity Max and Connect Plus for large-scale enterprise trunking. For organizations not running these architectures, Capable delivers identical field performance at lower cost. Contact us to confirm which model aligns with your system infrastructure.