Motorola CP185 4-5 Watt 16 Channel VHF or UHF Business Radio
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Motorola CP185 — Legacy Business Radio (Discontinued)
The Motorola CP185 set the standard for compact, rugged analog radios across schools, hospitality, retail, and light-industrial sites. Though production has ended, thousands still rely on its intuitive controls and dependable performance.
Key Features at a Glance
- Analog-only simplicity — no digital licensing required
- 4 W UHF / 5 W VHF output for robust indoor & outdoor range
- Hands-free VOX for safer, more efficient workflows
- Simple voice scrambling + Remote Inhibit (MDC1200) for privacy & loss control
- 16 channels with scan & programmable scan lists
- Tri-colour LED indicates Tx / Rx / low battery at a glance
- Meets MIL-STD-810 & IP54 for dust, splash, vibration, drops
- Five programmable buttons (LKP) or two (NKP) for instant feature access
Specs & Performance
- Battery Life: Up to 11 h (5/5/90 duty, 1500 mAh Li-Ion); hi-cap option available
- Audio Output: 500 mW internal speaker
- Dimensions (with 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)
- Charging: Rapid-rate drop-in (< 3 h full charge)
Looking for a Current Model? Meet the Motorola CP100d
The CP100d Limited Display retains the CP185’s compact form but adds:
- DMR Digital + Analog for clearer audio & future-proof capacity
- Up to 18 h battery life with 2250 mAh pack
- Enhanced noise suppression & louder 0.5 W audio
- Accessory & charger cross-compatibility for smooth fleet transitions