Harris Corp introduces new software-defined radio for 700/800 MHz communications

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2 Oct. 2012. Harris Corp. (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has announced their newest software defined radio (SDR), the XG-25P. The XG-25P portable radio, the latest addition to Harris' XG series of portable radios, delivers a mission-critical feature set and interoperable communications for users operating on 700 and 800 MHz frequencies. The Harris XG-25P portable radio's software-defined architecture allows for operation in multiple modes, including P25 Phase 1, P25 Phase 2, EDACS and OpenSky2. The Harris XG-25P also delivers audio clarity thanks to its over-sized speaker and AMBE+2 Vocoder, and includes Bluetooth wireless connectivity and AES encryption.

The rugged, lightweight construction of the radio stands up to harsh operating environments without sacrificing portability or usability. The radio weighs less than 15 ounces, and its rugged design meets MIL-STD-810G standards for shock and vibration, dust, rain, solar radiation, low pressure and temperature extremes.

The XG-25P radio is compatible with the latest P25 system configurations, including conventional and trunking systems configured for voting or linear simulcast. The portable also offers a substantial feature set consisting of group, individual and emergency call capabilities, packet data, Over-the-Air-Programming, and status messaging. In analog mode, the radio also supports traditional signaling protocols such as GE Star© and MDC1200.