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Motorola DEP450 Radio

The Motorola DEP450 is a discontinued MOTOTRBO handheld with DMR and analog operation. The documentation records 16- and 32-channel revisions; identify the unit’s version before programming or expanding the fleet.

IP54 and MIL-STD-810 C to G testing. Band, channels and battery life depend on the version and the battery: the figures in the 2021 datasheet must not be automatically transferred to units from earlier revisions.

Up to 32 channels

32 in the 2021 datasheet; 16 in earlier revisions.

IP54 / MIL-STD 810

Protection against dust and splashes.

Digital DMR + analog

Migrate your fleet at your own pace.

Up to 19 h in digital

With 2250 mAh, on the 5/5/90 cycle; 2021 datasheet.

Up to 32 channels

per revision

IP54

water and dust

MIL-STD 810

military standard

up to 19 h

2250 mAh · digital

DMR + Analog

dual mode

OVERVIEW

Meet the Motorola DEP450 Radio

The DEP450 allows DMR and analog operation. The variant, band, programming, battery and accessories must be checked by code before any maintenance or integration.

Digital and Analog

Migrate at your own pace, without replacing everything at once

The DEP450 operates in digital DMR and conventional analog modes. This lets it work alongside radios you already own and allows a gradual move to digital without replacing the entire fleet at once, improving audio quality, enabling more channels in the same spectrum and providing basic privacy.

• Operates in digital DMR and conventional analog
• Dual Capacity Direct Mode doubles the calls on the 12.5 kHz channel
• Up to 40% more battery life in digital mode

Ruggedness and Battery Life

Built for heavy-duty work

IP54 against dust and splashes and MIL-STD-810 C to G testing.

• 2021 datasheet: up to 19 h in digital with 2250 mAh
• 2015 historical reference: up to 18.5 h with 2200 mAh
• 5/5/90 test cycle at high power
• Battery and radio have their own usage limits

Why choose the Motorola DEP450 Radio?

The DEP450 is a DMR and analog radio with no screen, intended here for servicing the installed base. Before requesting service or accessories, provide the unit’s full code, the band, the battery and the programming in use.

The 2021 Motorola datasheet lists 32 channels and digital battery life of up to 19 h with a 2250 mAh battery. The 2015 datasheet shows 16 channels and up to 18.5 h with 2200 mAh. These references describe different revisions: they do not represent an automatic upgrade of existing units.

Accessory selection must take the part code and the variant’s documentation into account. Since the model is discontinued, availability, maintenance, warranty and any replacement are defined in the proposal.

Rugged MOTOTRBO digital radio for your operation

Why buy from ABC Mais Telecom

Buying the radio is only part of the solution. What keeps communication running is the service behind it. See what ABC delivers beyond the equipment.

Programming and service

Planning must consider band, channels, groups, number of users and the need for a repeater. No coverage condition is presumed without a technical survey.

Fleet configuration

Programming organizes the channels and features of the installed version. There is documentation for revisions with 16 and with 32 channels. Preserve the known file before modifying a unit in use.

Specialized technical service

Technical support and maintenance carried out by a team specialized in radiocommunication, with prompt service to keep the operation on the air.

Configuration and responsible use

The unit and its operation must comply with the applicable regulatory documentation. The page does not presume homologation, license or individual authorization.

Technical support

Service must identify the radio, battery, antenna, accessory and programming file by code. Visual compatibility does not replace the official reference.

Installed fleet support

The Motorola historical datasheet states a 2-year warranty for the radio and 1 year for accessories. Since the DEP450 is discontinued, the terms and coverage applicable to the offered equipment must be confirmed in the proposal.

Technical Specifications

Main reference:Motorola 2021 datasheet. The2015 historical datasheetshows differences in channels and batteries. Confirm the unit’s code and revision; the data for one version does not guarantee the data for another.

Up to 32 channels

They depend on the equipment revision.

IP54

Protection against dust and splashes.

MIL-STD 810 C to G

Proven durability

2 programmable buttons

Access to the configured functions.

Detailed datasheet

Type	MOTOTRBO digital (DMR) and conventional analog radio
VHF band	136 to 174 MHz (1 to 5 W)
UHF band	403 to 470, 450 to 527 or 350 to 400 MHz, depending on variant (1 to 4 W)
Digital standard	DMR (ETSI TS 102 361), AMBE +2 vocoder
Channels	32 in the 2021 datasheet; 16 in the 2015 reference
Programmable buttons	2
Channel spacing	12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
Frequency stability	± 0.5 ppm
Dual Capacity Direct Mode	doubles the calls on the 12.5 kHz channel
Digital battery life gain	up to 40% over analog
Battery	Li-Ion 2250 mAh in the 2021 datasheet; options depend on revision
Battery life	2021 datasheet: up to 19 h in digital with 2250 mAh; 13.5 h with 1600 mAh; 11.5 h with NiMH 1400 mAh. 5/5/90 cycle at high power. 2015 reference: 18.5 h digital/14.5 h analog with 2200 mAh.
Protection	IP54 (IEC 60529)
Military standards	MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F and G
Operating temperature	Radio: −30 °C to +60 °C. The battery has its own limits; NNTN4497: discharge from −10 °C to +60 °C.
Privacy	Digital Basic Privacy and analog voice inversion, depending on version features; they do not equal absolute protection
Warranty	Historical reference: 2 years; current terms on request in the quote

Features explained

More than a list of acronyms, each DEP450 feature has a practical effect on your operation. See what each function delivers day to day.

Programmable channels and buttons

The 2021 datasheet lists 32 channels and 2 programmable side buttons. The 2015 reference records 16 channels. Available functions depend on the version and configuration; confirm the unit before programming.

DMR digital + analog mode

Operates in digital DMR and conventional analog. You make use of what you already have and move the fleet to digital gradually, without stopping the operation.

Dual Capacity Direct Mode

Dual Capacity Direct Mode allows two calls on a 12.5 kHz channel with compatible radios and configuration. This does not waive the regularization applicable to the operation.

Intelligent audio in noisy environments

Digital noise-cancelling software, AGC and X-Pand keep voice intelligible even in a noisy factory, machine room or construction site.

Basic Privacy and voice inversion

Digital mode lists Basic Privacy. This feature must not be described as absolute protection and does not replace operational security policies.

IP54 and MIL-STD 810 ruggedness

IP54 protection (dust and splashes) and resistance per MIL-STD 810 generations C to G, with a life test that simulates 5 years of intense use.

VHF and UHF bands

The 2021 datasheet lists VHF 136 to 174 MHz and UHF 403 to 470, 450 to 527 or 350 to 400 MHz variants. These are distinct physical versions, not a single radio covering all bands; check availability and the unit’s documentation.

Operational safety

Features such as busy channel lockout, transmit time limiter, MDC-1200 signaling (PTT-ID, selective inhibit) and Quick-Call II organize and protect the operation.

Certified durability

The radio has an operating reference of −30 °C to +60 °C, IP54 and MIL-STD-810 C to G testing. The NNTN4497 discharges between −10 °C and +60 °C. The assembly must respect the battery’s limits and the conditions of use and care.

Technical documents

See theMotorola 2021 datasheetand the2015 referenceto identify the revision. The documents differ on channels, battery options and battery life; check the unit’s code and not just the DEP450 name.

TheDEP450 accessoriesand theMOTOTRBO catalogidentify the compatible parts. The IP rating and thermal limits of each component do not automatically certify the assembled set.

Applications

The Motorola DEP450 Radio serves operations that depend on immediate, reliable communication. Below are the segments with a use case recognized by Motorola and the markets ABC serves in the ABC Paulista region and Greater São Paulo.

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in distribution center

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in factory

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in mining operation

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in hotel lobby

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in hospital

ABC Mais Telecom professional with radio in operations center

A professional radio for operations that demand immediate communication

The DEP450 provides digital or analog voice in a handheld with no screen. The result depends on the variant, programming, antenna, battery and network architecture.

Segments served

Civil construction and job sites

In the construction scenario presented by Motorola, the DEP450 connects teams in the field. Coverage and battery life vary with the environment, configuration and intensity of use.

Industry and manufacturing

The production team coordinates operations with digital audio that filters machinery noise; Dual Capacity Direct Mode doubles the calls on the same spectrum as the factory grows. (Official Motorola scenario.)

Asset security

The guard uses the DEP450 to alert the control room about suspicious activity; the design is easy to operate in the dark and digital AGC raises the volume even for a quiet voice, with a side button to call for help with one touch. (Official Motorola scenario.)

Hotels and hospitality

Hotel and resort teams rely on the digital Basic Privacy function against call interception, maintaining discretion in service. (Official Motorola scenario.)

Condominiums and hospitals

Condominiums, hospitals and clinics use the DEP450 for immediate communication between the front desk, rounds and internal teams, with ruggedness for continuous use.

Companies and fleets

Private companies and fleets gain standardized, low-cost-per-operator communication; ABC offers programming, configuration and service to keep everything running.

Use cases

Battery life per battery

The 2021 datasheet lists up to 19 h in digital with 2250 mAh on the 5/5/90 cycle at high power. The 2015 reference lists up to 18.5 h with 2200 mAh. Transmission, volume, temperature and battery condition change the real-world result.

Harsh and outdoor environments

IP54, MIL-STD 810 (C to G) and a 5-year life test: the DEP450 withstands construction sites, industry and outdoor areas where the radio takes a beating.

Discretion and security

Compatible surveillance kits favor discreet listening. Digital Basic Privacy and analog voice inversion, when present, must not be treated as a guarantee against interception.

See this application by segment:

Two-way radio for malls, retail and supermarkets · Two-way radio for schools and universities · Two-way radio for farms and agribusiness

Compatible accessories

Accessories identified in Motorola documents for the DEP450. Confirm code, variant, unit condition and availability before ordering; items and services are not automatically included.