Motorola PR1500 Portable
The Motorola PR1500 portable two-way radio combines ruggedness and reliability with advanced features and a sturdy design. Designed for easy migration to Project 25 standards, this radio is able to communicate across agencies and jurisdictions at mission-critical times.Enhanced sound clarity and dynamics nest in an ergonomic design. The bigger knobs and controls that can be easily operated — even while wearing heavy gloves.
Features At-A-Glance
- Compatibility with P25 standards
- Software upgrade allows radio interoperability across
- agencies, networks and jurisdictions.
- Nuisance channel delete
- Temporarily removes undesired channel from a scan.
- Large, raised knobs
- Enlarged for maximum tactile response, accommodating
- users wearing gloves.
- X-PandTM voice compression
- Keeps audio quality clean and crisp, even in noisy
- environments.
- Priority channel mode
- Scans for higher-priority channel.
- Enables hands-free operation with use of a headset
- accessory.
- Programmable side and Push-to-Talk buttons
- Allows easy access to user’s customized, favorite features.
- Quik Call IITM and MDC 1200 signaling
- Sends and receives through features such as Push-to-Talk,
- Selective Call and Call Alert.
- Emergency button
- Alerts supervisor or dispatcher during an emergency
- situation.
What People Say
“Brittany Gloshen and the staff at Tidewater Communications have been a real joy to deal with! We have been doing business with them for many years and have developed a great working relationship! When I arrive, I am warmly greeted, and the service and products offered really is second to none! Should I ever have a problem Brittany makes sure it is handled promptly and in a most professional manner! I recommend Tidewater Communications to anyone who wants to deal with a company of integrity, great products, and warm smiles!”
James Freeman
First Baptist Church of Norfolk
“Tidewater Communications has a very knowledgeable staff and have taken them up on their recommendations several times. Very happy with our purchases and knowing that support is just a phone call away.”
R.I. Godwin, Sergeant
Homeland Security Division - K9 Unit
“Just wanted to tell you how much we appreciate you and the rest of the team at TC! You make things so easy for us. While setting up for Funhouse every year we are bombarded with demands, and miss-steps, and so many details. Our radio rental, thanks to you, is one big thing that we don’t stress about. Thank you for all that you do. We look forward to working with you again next season!”
Nicha Petrakos
Production Manager, Virginia Arts Festival
“I have been doing business with Tidewater Communications for over 12 years and have always had a good experience. Friendly people and good solutions to my electronic installation needs.”
Dave Carter
Atlantic Dominion Distributors
“I have been dealing with Tidewater Communications for over 30 years. TCE has kept up with all the latest technology and has met all our needs in every detail. Customer satisfaction is a main priority and you will see it the first time you do any business with them. I highly recommend Tidewater Communications for their products, service and the individual attention you will be given.”
Dene Weaver
SPSA Fleet Support Specialist
“Tina DeLancey and the TCE technicians at Tidewater Communications were very professional, experts in their field, and did an excellent job. Tina followed up shortly after the installation and use of the system to ensure our complete satisfaction. It was a real pleasure to work with such a professional and dedicated team.”
Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
Vahagn Nazaryan, Executive Director
“Curtis has responded to numerous ELMR site outages, at all times of the night, to repair and return our site to full working service with minimal impact to network operations. He is a dynamic radio technician with an unsurpassed technical acumen. His professionalism and punctuality made it a pleasure to work with him. He is a true asset to any company that employs him and his talents.”
Jack L
ELMR Technician NAS Fallon, NV
“Curtis was tremendous in the help he provided with the implementation of the life safety radio system
here at the Gigafactory. Curtis was very knowledgeable about the radio system, courteous in all respects
and went above and beyond to thoroughly test and document the system before considering his work
complete!
Thanks again for all of your efforts Curtis!”
Brian R
Sr. IT Manager at Tesla
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-12-20Extremely helpful. They made it very easy and will rent from them again.Phillip H.
- 2018-11-26They were very knowledgeable, and responsive. I would highly recommend them for all your communications needs.Jimmy S.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-10-01Curtis has responded to numerous ELMR site outages, at all times of the night, to repair and return our site to full working service with minimal impact to network operations. He is a dynamic radio technician with an unsurpassed technical acumen. His professionalism and punctuality made it a pleasure to work with him. He is a true asset to any company that employs him and his talents.Jack L ELMR Technician NAS Fallon, N.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-12-12Brittany at Tidewater Communications is such a pleasure to work with.Tiffany P.
- 2018-09-17Curtis is one of the few extremely knowledgeable radio guys left in this world. His work is impeccable and he is eager to teach new comers. He was the brain of the operations at Sierra Electronics, and his move has definitely been felt and proved irreplaceable. If you are looking for competence, customer service and work that is so good it can only be done by one person, look no further!Amanda W American Fire E.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-10-09Tidewater Communications has a very knowledgeable staff and have taken them up on their recommendations several times. Very happy with our purchases and knowing that support is just a phone call away.R.I. Godwin, Sergeant Homeland Security Division - K9 U.
- 2018-10-09Tina DeLancey and the TCE technicians at Tidewater Communications were very professional, experts in their field, and did an excellent job. Tina followed up shortly after the installation and use of the system to ensure our complete satisfaction. It was a real pleasure to work with such a professional and dedicated team.Vahagn Nazaryan, Executive Director Hampton University Proton Therapy I.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-09-17Curtis was tremendous in the help he provided with the implementation of the life safety radio systemhere at the Gigafactory. Curtis was very knowledgeable about the radio system, courteous in all respectsand went above and beyond to thoroughly test and document the system before considering his workcomplete!Thanks again for all of your efforts Curtis!Brian R Sr. IT Manager at T.
- 2018-09-17We at the City of Carson City Nevada contracted Sierra Electronics to assist, install and configure the Public Safety radio voter system. Curtis was assigned to the project, Curtis installed and configured the voting system and the network it ran on as well as supervised several other Sierra Electronics employees. Without the skills and knowledge Curtis has we would not have had this project completed with in the deadline. Curtis was friendly and had our best interest in mind. Thank you again!Gregory K Carson City Communications D.
- 2018-10-09I have been dealing with Tidewater Communications for over 30 years. TCE has kept up with all the latest technology and has met all our needs in every detail. Customer satisfaction is a main priority and you will see it the first time you do any business with them. I highly recommend Tidewater Communications for their products, service and the individual attention you will be given.Dene Weaver SPSA Fleet Support S.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-06-06Very knowledgeable staff and have taken them up on their recommendations several times. R. GodwinRon
- 2018-10-09Brittany Gloshen and the staff at Tidewater Communications have been a real joy to deal with! We have been doing business with them for many years and have developed a great working relationship! When I arrive, I am warmly greeted, and the service and products offered really is second to none! Should I ever have a problem Brittany makes sure it is handled promptly and in a most professional manner! I recommend Tidewater Communications to anyone who wants to deal with a company of integrity, great products, and warm smiles!James Freeman First Baptist Church of N.
- 2018-10-09Just wanted to tell you how much we appreciate you and the rest of the team at TC! You make things so easy for us. While setting up for Funhouse every year we are bombarded with demands, and miss-steps, and so many details. Our radio rental, thanks to you, is one big thing that we don�t stress about. Thank you for all that you do. We look forward to working with you again next season!Nicha Petrakos Production Manager, Virginia Arts F.
- 2018-12-19They consistently performed above my expectation. The installers are always professional and do top notch work.KBM C.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-08-07Our business needed service to our current radios and some new replacements and Tidewater Communications was an absolute joy to work with!Rylie K.
- 2018-12-12Brittany was very knowledgeable and helped me choose the best radios for my company.tawnya g.
- 2018-12-12I was surprised on how knowledgeable and friendly the person on the other line was. GREAT EXPERINCE!!!Sean P.
- 2018-09-17I have been associated with Curtis since 2014. In that time we have contacted him on occasion to trouble shoot our radio system. Curtis has always been prompt to respond to our request and quick to find the problem and a solution. I have always found Curtis to conduct himself in a professional manor and respectful of personal property. I would highly recommend Curtis as an employee or radio service technician.Scott W District Manager Plumas Sierra Rural E.
- 2018-10-09I have been doing business with Tidewater Communications for over 12 years and have always had a good experience. Friendly people and good solutions to my electronic installation needs.Dave Carter Atlantic Dominion D.
