However, for the professional—the firefighter, the event manager, the plant supervisor—the risks outweigh the rewards. A bricked radio during an emergency can mean lost lives or lost revenue.

Keep the programming cable completely still.

One of the most exclusive features of the XiR P8668 is its ability to be programmed entirely via Bluetooth. This eliminates the need for bulky programming cables and is surprisingly fast.

The software is usually provided by Motorola or authorized third-party vendors.