MELBOURNE, Fla. — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has expanded its XL platform of Project 25 (P25) radios to include the new XL Extreme™ 400P, the first and only handheld radio designed to meet the most rigorous two-way, portable RF device standards for emergency responder communications.
The XL Extreme radio and all new speaker microphone combine to create a solution designed for optimal performance under severe environmental conditions, such as those experienced by firefighters, military personnel and hazmat units. The rugged nature of the device allows the XL Extreme to be suited for any agency with users operating in extreme environments.
“The XL Extreme is designed to meet, and in many cases exceed, the latest industry-accepted fire protection standards as we continue our mission to address the most demanding needs of our customers,” said Nino DiCosmo, President, Public Safety and Professional Communications, L3Harris. “We leveraged the breadth of L3Harris’ expertise in developing this product, combining the most advanced RF technologies used in military tactical radios, with product materials that allow space vehicles to survive the heat of atmospheric reentry. The result is an extremely survivable, high-performing radio that the industry has never seen.”
The XL Extreme delivers clear audio transmission and reception with industry-leading noise cancellation, operates over multiple broadband networks and includes integrated Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® and GPS. Built for ease of use, the XL Extreme series offers heavy-duty ergonomics like glove friendly knobs, and a large emergency button as well as customer demanded features like visual group indicator providing quick confirmation that all users are on the same group or channel.
L3Harris’ Public Safety and Professional Communications is a leading supplier of communications systems and equipment for public safety, federal, utility, commercial and transportation markets. The business has more than 80 years of experience in public safety and professional communications and supports more than 500 systems around the world.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. .
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