Motorola CP185 6 Pack Bundle with Multi Unit Charger

Motorola CP185 Business Radio (Discontinued)

Compact, lightweight, and once the backbone of countless business fleets. The Motorola CP185 provided dependable analog communications for schools, retail, hospitality, and light-industrial teams. Production has ended—but a straightforward upgrade path is available.

Key Features

• Analog-Only Simplicity—no digital licensing headaches.
• 4 W UHF / 5 W VHF output for solid indoor or outdoor range.
• Hands-Free VOX keeps staff safe and efficient.
• Voice Scrambling & Remote Inhibit (MDC1200) protect conversations and disable lost radios.
• 16 Channels with scan and programmable scan lists.
• Tri-Colour LED shows transmit, receive, and low-battery status at a glance.
• MIL-STD-810 & IP54—dust, splash, vibration, and drop certified.
• Five programmable buttons (LKP) or two (NKP) for quick feature access.
• Rapid-rate drop-in charger recharges batteries in under three hours.

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).
• 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

Video Demo

Upgrade Path

The CP185 is no longer manufactured. Motorola’s CP100d Limited Display is the recommended replacement—offering digital DMR clarity, louder audio, and longer battery life while retaining a familiar accessory ecosystem.

Compare CP100d Models →

Licensing Requirement in Canada

The CP185 (like the CP100d successor) requires a valid Industry Canada (ISED) radio licence for legal operation. Apply online via the official portal:  Apply for a Canadian radio licence.