Motorola CP185 6 Pack Bundle with Multi Unit Charger and Speaker Microphones

Motorola CP185 Business Radio (Discontinued)

Compact, lightweight, and once the go-to radio for busy teams. The Motorola CP185 provided professional-grade analog communications in a rugged body loved by schools, retail, hospitality, and light-manufacturing operations. Production has ended—an easy upgrade path is available below.

Key Features

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

Specs & Performance

• Battery Life: Up to 11 h (5/5/90 duty, 1500 mAh Li-Ion)
• 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—adding digital DMR clarity, louder audio, and longer battery life while keeping a similar accessory ecosystem.

Compare CP100d Models →

Licensing Requirement in Canada

Operating this radio requires a valid Industry Canada (ISED) licence. Apply online via the official portal: Apply for a Canadian radio licence.