{"product_id":"motorola-cp185-portable-radio","title":"MOTOROLA CP185 Portable Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Motorola CP185 has been discontinued by Motorola (formal cancellation notice). Its recommended replacement is the Motorola CP100d Non-Display Radio — the same analog\/digital commercial platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-dk-disc=\"1\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;margin:16px 0;background:#faf9f7;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b45309;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003eDiscontinued — recommended replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motorola-cp100d-non-display-analog-digital-radio\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6332\/1629\/products\/CP100DNonDisplayFrontView_1024x1024_2x_c006ab51-a756-40b2-a7ed-cff42f085a37_300x.webp?v=1673473151\" alt=\"MOTOROLA CP100D Non-Display Analog\/Digital Radio\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"border-radius:8px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eMOTOROLA CP100D Non-Display Analog\/Digital Radio\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motorola-cp100d-non-display-analog-digital-radio\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e8811a;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none\"\u003eShop the Motorola CP100d →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotorola CP185 Portable Radio: 16-Channel Analog Two-Way for On-Site Teams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 channels · UHF \u0026amp; VHF · 5 W (VHF) \/ 4 W (UHF) · up to 11 hrs Li-Ion · VOX-ready · repeater capable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMotorola CP185\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, 16-channel analog two-way radio built for schools, retail, hospitality, service and manufacturing teams that need reliable on-site communication. It is available in both UHF and VHF bands, with Basic Capacity and High Capacity options, and supports VOX hands-free operation, repeater use and Talkaround. Browse the full lineup of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.2wayradiosolutions.com\/collections\/motorola\"\u003eMotorola Radios\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CP185 is a commercial business radio designed for everyday workplace communication. It is well suited to schools, retailers, hospitality venues, golf courses and service and manufacturing environments where staff need to stay in contact across a site, and its 16 channels give larger teams room to organize separate talk groups. If you want a similar entry-level commercial handheld, compare it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.2wayradiosolutions.com\/products\/motorola-bpr40-5-watt-8-or-16-channel-uhf-or-vhf-radio\"\u003eMotorola BPR40\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e support communication across all your employees, even for larger sites and separate talk groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOX hands-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e voice-activated operation so users can focus on the task at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e five on the LKP model and two on the NKP model for one-touch access to up to 10 user-selected features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeater capable + Talkaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e extend coverage with a repeater, or communicate directly when one is not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in privacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e simple voice scrambling plus a Remote Inhibit feature to deactivate lost or stolen radios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignaling support:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDC, DTMF and QC-II enable features such as caller ID and call alert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery life and interference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Li-Ion battery provides up to 11 hours at high power on a 5\/5\/90 duty cycle, enough to meet the demands of a full work shift, with a high-capacity battery option and adjustable power levels to help extend run time. Tighter audio specifications, including -70 dB adjacent channel selectivity, provide enhanced rejection of interference from strong signals on adjacent channels so your message gets through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorola CP185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog portable two-way radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUHF and VHF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF power output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W (VHF) \/ 4 W (UHF), adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi-Ion; up to 11 hrs at high power (5\/5\/90 duty cycle); high-capacity option available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOX ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 (LKP model) \/ 2 (NKP model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDC1200, DTMF, QC-II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivacy \/ security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice scrambling; Remote Inhibit (MDC1200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeater capable; Talkaround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjacent channel selectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-70 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Pack; Basic Capacity or High Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5153\/8851\/files\/CP185_specs__orig.pdf?v=1631647738\"\u003eCP185 spec sheet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5153\/8851\/files\/CP185_user-guide__orig.pdf?v=1631647738\"\u003euser guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.2wayradiosolutions.com\/collections\/cp185-accessories-1\"\u003eCP185 accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which band or capacity you need? Contact us and our team will help you spec the right configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the UHF and VHF Motorola CP185?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 16-channel analog versions of the CP185; the difference is the radio frequency band. VHF generally suits open outdoor sites while UHF works better in and around buildings. If you are unsure which band fits your environment, contact us and we will help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many channels does the Motorola CP185 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CP185 has 16 channels, giving larger teams room to organize separate talk groups for different departments or work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the CP185 battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Li-Ion battery delivers up to 11 hours at high power on a 5\/5\/90 duty cycle. A high-capacity battery option is also available, and adjustable power levels can help extend run time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CP185 work with a repeater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CP185 is repeater capable to extend coverage, and it also includes a Talkaround feature so radios can communicate directly when a repeater is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the LKP and NKP CP185 models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LKP model has five programmable buttons and the NKP model has two, each providing one-touch access to up to 10 user-selected features. 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