Motorola Model Specific Archives
Technical articles, guides and resources for communication hobbyists...
The Motorola model-specific archives is a collection of resources focused on certain Motorola model specific radios and equipment. It includes a wide range of technical documents such as installation guides, user manuals, service manuals, codeplugs, firmware, and more. Much of this material originally lived on my old WA8IQO.com website, while the mobile data terminal content came from my now-defunct Yahoo Groups forums. I’ve brought selected material from both of those sources together here. Although not every piece of the original content could be recovered, a large portion of it has been preserved and made available on this site.
ASTRO 25 Two-Way Radio Downloads
This section focuses on Motorola model specific to the ASTRO25 two-way radios, including popular models such as the APX, XTL, XTS, and Astro Spectra series. The resources here are organized by model and include technical documentation, programming information, firmware, and other reference material useful to hobbyists, technicians, and system administrators. Whether you’re maintaining legacy equipment or working with newer ASTRO25 radios, this section is intended to be a practical reference built from real-world use and long-term experience.
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- Motorola Astro Spectra Series Radio (Depreciated
- Motorola SyntorX9000 Series Radio (Depreciated)
- Motorola Radio Service Software (RSS) (Depreciated)
MotoTrbo Two-Way Radio Downloads
This section is dedicated to Motorola model specific MOTOTRBO two-way radios. The resources are organized by model and include technical documentation, programming and configuration information, firmware, codeplugs, and other reference material useful to both hobbyists and professionals. Whether you’re working with a single radio or maintaining a larger MOTOTRBO system, this section is intended to serve as a practical, experience-based reference for working with these radios.
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Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) Downloads
This section covers Motorola mobile data terminals, including the MW810, MW800, and MW520 models. The resources are organized by model and include technical documentation, installation information, software, firmware, and other reference material related to these terminals. Much of this content comes from legacy sources that are no longer available online and has been preserved here for continued reference. This section is intended to support hobbyists, technicians, and others who are still working with or maintaining these mobile data terminals today.
- The Mobile Workstation product line was disconnected in 2016.
Recommended Reading
This recommended non-Motorola model specific reading list brings together a variety of Motorola-related items that don’t fit neatly into the other sections of the site. The material here may include documentation, software, technical notes, reference information, and other useful resources covering a wide range of Motorola equipment and topics. If you’re looking for helpful information that falls outside the more model- or platform-specific archives, this is a good place to start.
A Guide To ASTRO Radios - August 2007 (Author: r0f)
Type: PDF | Version: R.03.00.1 | Size: 3 MB
Links
This section includes links to recommended websites that focus on Motorola radios and related equipment. These sites provide additional documentation, technical insight, community knowledge, and tools that complement the resources available here. If you’re looking to expand your research or explore other trusted sources within the Motorola ecosystem, the links in this section are a good place to start.
Website that provides information and schematics for building and programming Motorola 2-way radios. It also has links to service manuals, encryption, MDC1200 protocol, and other utilities for Motorola enthusiasts.
Forum for discussions about Motorola communications equipment, including hardware, software, programming, and troubleshooting. Find topics on current and legacy products, NFPA 1802, MotoTRBO, APX, ASTRO, and more.
They claim to be the the world's largest radio communications data management and media provider.
