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Before discussing the specific version, it’s essential to understand the tool. Astro 25 Mobile Depot is Motorola’s professional radio management suite for the Astro 25 series of digital two-way radios, including the popular XTL, XTS, APX (legacy mode), and mobile/handheld terminals used by police, fire departments, EMS, and federal agencies.

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