If you have a large fleet of two-way radios from Motorola Solutions, you might be able to save a tidy sum if you upgrade now. Motorola is offering discounts from $325 to $2,000 for customers who trade up to some of the company’s most advanced models. Here’s a quick look at the deals:

• $2,000 credit for trading in 10 radios from the Motorola 6000 Series and buying from the XPR7000 Series and SL7000 Series.
• $1,250 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying models from the XPR7000 Series and SL7000 Series.
• $1,000 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying from the XPR5000 Series.
• $325 credit for trading in 10 eligible radios and buying from the CP200d, CM200d, CM300d, XPR2500 and XPR 3000 series.

Note you have to already own eligible models to get these discounts. Go to our Special Offers page for more details. Here’s a look at some of the most popular series in this offer: Motorola 7000 Series These are among the most advanced digital radios in Motorola’s lineup. Two of the most feature-rich radios in this series:

• SL7550 — When you see “SL,” think “slim.” These radios are not much bigger than a smartphone and weigh about one-half of a typical two-way radio. Each one has a five-line LCD screen, keypad and navigation disk that allows users to access features in a menu-driven interface that is familiar to phone users. With two watts of transmission power and stylish design, the SL7550 is a great match for retail, hospitality and other industries where first impressions matter. See our review for more.

• XPR7550 — This industrial strength two-way radio has an LCD screen and keypad. With 5 watts of power in VHF and 4 watts in UHF, it provides a broad coverage and can be configured for GPS and telemetry capabilities, making it ideal for public safety workers and industries that cover lots of ground, like construction and mining. An intrinsically safe version is available for use in volatile environments like oil and gas refineries.  See our full review for more.

Motorola 200 Digital Series These are sturdy workhorses that are an economical choice for companies that do not require more advanced features. A quick look at two of them:

• CP200d — This is a digital version of the respected CP200, one of Motorola’s most popular radios. The CP200d can work in digital and analog mode, so it can communicate with your older radios as well as the newer ones.  It has 1-5 watts in VHF and 1-4 watts in UHF, and can use up to 16 channels. More on the CP200d at Today’s Wireless World.

• CM200d — This mobile radio runs concurrently in digital and analog mode on up to 16 channels, much like the CP200d. Since it’s a mobile and powered by a car or truck electrical system, it can provide up to 45 watts of power and hence cover much more territory.

Why so many companies are upgrading to digital Motorola’s MOTOTRBO line of digital radios taps the distinct advantages of digital radios over their analog counterparts:

• Better sound quality — Digital radios can be programmed to filter out background noise. They also transmit clearly to the edge of their transmission range, unlike analog radios, which get noisier at the limits of their range.

• Built-in encryption — Digital encoding of voice transmissions can easily be encrypted for maximum security on open airwaves.

• Internet protocol — Voice communications are translated into packages of digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet. This vastly increases the utility of a two-way radio because all of its data functions can be tracked to improve efficiency. It also allows enables radios to tap into strictly digital applications like GPS tracking and telemetry to monitor vehicles and machinery.