And in terms of durability the only main issue I have with these UHW series is the headband cable conductors break internally, and you get intermittent operation with no indication to the user that it's suddenly shut off (normally, there is a voice prompt anytime the power status changes or if it is about to auto power down).
According to support they see this frequently, and that's why they ask during initial troubleshooting if the issue can be duplicated by moving the headband piece. I just sent a couple back to their shop in Oregon for flat rate repair - not sure if the repaired units are going to have the same failure mode or if this is a materially improved cable or strain relief. They are stored hanging by the strap, not the rear headband (which the cable is shrink wrapped to - these are under helmet models) in the apparatus in their approved NFPA 1901 hanging hook so there should be no undue stresses.
Yeah no firm response about the APX Bluetooth integration (including PTT) other than they're working on it, but I would also want to see it implemented for Moto XPR, Viking and Harris subscriber radios so that I can actually say yes this will work with every radio that offers internal BT. Currently, the audio will work both ways, but you have to push the portable's own PTT button to transmit, or have a secondary BT fob paired to the radio, or be using VOX (which is not suitable for most fire applications, they want manual PTT).
