Simple and efficient
frontline communications
M-Radio Control
When your team is on the front line, their radio is a
lifeline. Our radios are designed to deliver immediate
and intuitive access to mission-critical features.
Deeper radio interaction has previously required the
user to detach or expose their radio. A new solution is
available: the M-Radio Control application.
A growing number of radio The M-Radio Control app
users are also using a is available for Android ™
smartphone or tablet for data smartphones and tablets,
interaction, such as electronic connecting to the MXP600,
notebooking. To support this MXP660 and MXM600 radios via
modern way of working, we Bluetooth ®. The app includes a
created the M-Radio Control range of Android home screen
app that can run on an Android widgets for key functionality,
smartphone or tablet. providing radio users with
information at a glance and one-
The M-Radio Control app gives
touch access from a smartphone
users an alternative way of
or tablet’s home screen.
interacting with their radio.
While the radio is ideal for The app is particularly useful
“eyes up” interaction, M-Radio for deeper interactions, such as
Control allows a variety of searching for talkgroups, sending
everyday tasks to be handled status updates or reading and
more efficiently, utilising the replying to SDS messages.
bigger screen and familiar
interface of a smartphone or
tablet to control the radio.
Key features and benefits
Managing talkgroups Making private calls Easy messaging Searching for contacts
and group calls The app acts as a remote Smartphones and tablets By syncing with the
Users can easily search for control for the radio, are handy for reading and radio’s address book, the
a talkgroup in the app by and can perform many replying to text messages. app allows easy contact
inputting just a few letters, functions such as quickly management. Users can
change a talkgroup or view initiating or answering The M-Radio Control quickly view Recent Call
recent talkgroups. Selecting a simplex/ duplex Private messaging widget, on a lists, select contacts, initiate
talkgroup in the app, instantly Calls. The user still smartphone or tablet’s a Private Call and send
changes the talkgroup on the communicates in the home screen, enables text messages directly
radio. Users can also see call traditional manner: via one touch access to SDS from the app. Searching for
details, including group name the radio’s microphone text messages. With new a contact is as simple as
and ID of the current talker. and loudspeaker or a message alerts and easy- typing a few letters.
connected headset. to-view threads, users can
quickly review and respond
to messages.
DATASHEET M-RADIOCONTROL
Improved interaction
Day-to-day policing Controlling a mobile MXM600 radio
Officers on patrol need to be focused and ready to react. The M-Radio Control app can also control the MXM600 mobile
Having to detach, operate and then reattach a portable radio radio, via Bluetooth, from outside the vehicle. For example, an
to access talkgroups, send status updates or respond to officer leaving their vehicle can extend the coverage of their
messages is time-consuming and inefficient. The M-Radio portable TETRA radio by switching the MXM600 mobile radio
Control app allows officers to use their smartphone to handle into Gateway mode1 or Repeater mode2.
these everyday tasks while keeping their radio securely
attached for voice communications.
An officer on the way to a job can easily change talkgroups
using the larger screen of their smartphone. Rather than
having to remove the radio, the officer simply accesses the Specifications
Talkgroup widget on the smartphone, enters the first few Key capabilities Requirements
letters in the search field and selects the talkgroup required.
This now automatically becomes the selected talkgroup of the • Search and change talkgroups • TETRA radio: MXP600,
radio, allowing the officer to quickly focus attention back on MXP660 or MXM600
• Switch between DMO/TMO
the mission.
Gateway mode1/ Repeater mode2 • Smartphone: AndroidTM 10
Interviewing and statement taking • Read and reply to SDS text
or later
Using the M-Radio Control app makes it easier for officers to messages • Smartphone: Bluetooth 4.x
interact with the public. Rather than removing their portable or later
radio to send a status change message to avoid interruptions • Send operational status messages
while taking a statement, an officer can use the app on their • Initiate private simplex /
smartphone or tablet. They can then take statements, details duplex calls
and photos using a notebooking app, such as Pronto. This
saves time while keeping their radio safely and securely • Access recent talkgroups and
attached to the officer. recent calls lists
Covert operations 1
Gateway mode is a licenced option for MXM600 only
Sometimes users need to be discreet. Having a smartphone 2
Repeater mode is a licensed option for MXM600, MXP600 and MXP660.
rather than a portable radio on display enables surveillance
officers to blend in more effectively and arouse less suspicion.
Combining the hidden radio with a discreet earpiece and For more information about the M-Radio Control app
the M-Radio Control application on a smartphone enables please visit [Link]/m-radiocontrol
the covert user to stay connected via TETRA for both voice
and messaging.
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