Motorola CP185 12 Pack Bundle with Multi Unit Charger and Speaker Microphones

Motorola CP185 Business Radio (Discontinued)

Lightweight, compact, and once a classroom and retail staple. The Motorola CP185 provided professional-grade analog communications in a rugged body loved by schools, stores, hotels, and light-industrial teams. Production has ended—but an easy upgrade path exists.

Key Features

• Analog-Only Simplicity—no digital licensing headaches.
• 4 W UHF / 5 W VHF output for dependable range indoors or outdoors.
• Hands-Free VOX keeps staff safe and efficient.
• Voice Scrambling & Remote Inhibit (MDC1200) safeguard conversations and disable lost radios.
• 16 Channels with scan & programmable scan lists.
• MIL-STD-810 & IP54 rated for dust, splash, vibration, and drops.
• Up to 11 hr Battery Life on the 1500 mAh pack; hi-cap option available.
• Five programmable buttons (LKP) or two (NKP) for one-touch access to ten favourite functions.

Specs & Performance

• Channels: 16 analog
• Audio Output: 500 mW internal speaker
• Battery Runtime: ≈ 11 hr @ 5/5/90 duty (1500 mAh Li-Ion)
• Dimensions (w/battery): 4.7″ × 2.3″ × 1.5″  |  Weight: ≈ 12 oz
• Signalling: MDC1200, DTMF, QC-II—caller ID, call alert, selective call
• Display: 8-character alphanumeric (LKP model)
• Warranty: 2-year Motorola repair coverage

Who It’s For

• Schools—administration, security, athletics
• Retail & Hospitality—sales floors, guest services, housekeeping
• Facilities & Service—maintenance, janitorial, contractors
• Light Manufacturing & Warehousing—assembly cells, shipping docks

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Upgrade Path

The CP185 is no longer manufactured, but Motorola’s CP100d Limited Display is its natural successor—adding digital DMR clarity, louder audio, and longer battery life while keeping a similar accessory ecosystem.

Compare CP100d Models →