Motorola TLK 25 LTE Wearable Communications Device w/ Earpiece

The TLK 25 is a wearable push-to-talk device rather than a handheld radio. Motorola shapes it to be worn on the body and operated without being taken off, which is why it ships here with an earpiece rather than relying on a speaker.

This is the LTE model. Motorola's own distinction is worth knowing: the TLK 25 offers Wi-Fi connectivity and also uses nationwide LTE when Wi-Fi is not available, while the TLK 25 Wi-Fi variant uses a wireless internet connection only. For anyone moving between buildings or off site, that difference is the whole decision.

It carries 96 channels and Bluetooth with a 10 m range. Talkgroups are configured centrally, so a supervisor changes who hears whom without collecting devices.

⚠️ Confirm the carrier arrangement before ordering. A device that talks over LTE needs service behind it, which a two-way radio does not. Call CMI at (310) 753-0991 and we will confirm it before you order.

Key specifications

• Color: Black.
• Use: Discreet wearable wide-area push-to-talk communication.
• Network: LTE and 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi.
• Channel capacity: 96 channels.
• Power: Not applicable as a conventional VHF/UHF transmit-power specification.
• Coverage: Follows the selected LTE or Wi-Fi network and is not a conventional VHF/UHF mileage specification.

Who it is for

The TLK 25 is Motorola's wearable WAVE PTX device for a team that should not be seen holding a radio: hospital and clinic staff, hotel and retail floor teams, campus staff. It is worn, driven by a full-front push-to-talk control and a voice assistant, and heard through an earpiece. This is the LTE and Wi-Fi model: Motorola states it offers Wi-Fi connectivity and also uses nationwide LTE when Wi-Fi is not available, so it keeps working between buildings and off site. Both models carry dedicated emergency features within the WAVE PTX ecosystem. An active WAVE PTX subscription is required; CMI will confirm the service arrangement before you order.

Size, weight and battery

• Size: 3.2 x 1.9 x 0.7 in (82 x 48 x 18.7 mm).
• Weight: 2.7 oz (77 g) with the embedded battery.
• Battery life: rated by Motorola at 12 hours on a 5:5:90 duty cycle on the embedded 1260 mAh Li-Ion battery, charged over USB-C.
• Network: LTE FDD bands 2, 4, 5, 13 and 66 on a nano SIM, plus 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 802.11 a, b, g, n and ac; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou positioning.
• Capacity: 96 channels and 300 contacts; AES 256 encryption; Bluetooth 5.0 LE with a 10 m range for a Bluetooth earpiece or headphones; 3.5 mm audio jack.
• Protection: IP67 against dust and water, tested to Military Standard 810 C through H; operating temperature -4 F to 140 F (-20 C to +60 C) for the device.

Licence

No FCC business radio licence is needed; the TLK 25 talks over Wi-Fi and the LTE network under a WAVE PTX subscription rather than on licensed radio frequencies.

Accessories that fit

Motorola's TLK 25 data sheet names the PMLN8536 earpiece with PTT and voice assistant buttons, the PMLN8538 badge clip, the PMLN8537 holster, the PMKN4294 USB-C charging cable, the PMPN4660 magnetic multi-unit charger and the PMLN8773A earpiece. CMI lists the PMLN8536 earpiece for the TLK 25 and the PMPN4660 multi-unit charger for the TLK 25.

Part number

CMI part number: TLK25-LTE. The Wi-Fi only model is Motorola TLK 25 Wi-Fi Wearable Communications Device; for a vehicle-mounted WAVE unit see the Motorola TLK 150. See CMI's LTE radio collection and Motorola collection.