The Motorola CP185 radio is a 16 channel handheld unit that is ideal for educational institutions, retail, and hospitality businesses. The CP185 transmits using analog UHF or VHF frequencies, and can be programmed to work with other Motorola, Icom, and Kenwood analog radios. The Motorola CP185 includes a monochrome display, so your channels can be named to help cut down on employee confusion. There are 5 dealer programmable buttons that can be set to features such as: backlight ON/OFF toggle, keypad lock, power level, monitor, volume set, and more. Motorola CP185 radio highlights Analog only transmissions 16 channels Monochrome display UHF (435-480 MHz) or VHF (136-174 MHz*) frequency bands 4 Watts (UHF) or 5 Watts (VHF) max power output 11 hours battery life and up to 16 with hi-cap battery 5 programmable buttons 2 year Motorola warranty Model numbers UHF - AAH03RDF8AA7AN VHF
The Motorola CP185 radio is a 16 channel handheld unit that is ideal for educational institutions, retail, and hospitality businesses. The CP185 transmits using analog UHF or VHF frequencies, and can be programmed to work with other Motorola, Icom, and Kenwood analog radios.
The Motorola CP185 includes a monochrome display, so your channels can be named to help cut down on employee confusion. There are 5 dealer programmable buttons that can be set to features such as: backlight ON/OFF toggle, keypad lock, power level, monitor, volume set, and more.
Motorola CP185 radio highlights
Analog only transmissions
16 channels
Monochrome display
UHF (435-480 MHz) or VHF (136-174 MHz*) frequency bands
4 Watts (UHF) or 5 Watts (VHF) max power output
11 hours battery life and up to 16 with hi-cap battery
5 programmable buttons
2 year Motorola warranty
Model numbers
UHF - AAH03RDF8AA7AN
VHF - AAH03KEF8AA7AN
Supported system technologies
Conventional analog
Included CP185 accessories
Shop all CP185 radio accessories
UHF Antenna
PMAE4003
VHF Antenna
NAD6502
Battery
PMNN4476
Belt Clip
HLN9844
Charger
PMPN4172
Resources
CP185 specification sheet (PDF file)
CP185 radio manual (PDF file)
CP185 product brochure (PDF file)
*Caution:
This radio model only supports frequencies that are evenly divisible by 5.0 kHz or 6.25 kHz. Frequencies in the VHF band in the U.S. have been assigned by the FCC with channel centers every 7.5 kHZ, which means that some of these frequencies are not evenly divisible by 5.0 kHz or 6.25 kHz. In order for a radio to be able to synthesize frequencies that are not evenly divisible by 5.0 kHz or 6.25 kHz, it requires a more sophisticated synthesizer and hardware than the one offered with this model.
Consider upgrading to a digital radio for more coverage
If you still need additional range, we suggest looking at a Motorola digital radio.
Digital radios give you a ~20% range bump as well as ~40% battery life bump, and static free audio.
Recommended digital alternatives
Motorola CP100D | Motorola CP200D | Motorola SL300 | Motorola XPR 3300e
Radio Depot can program existing CP185 radios to work with any of the above digital radios on analog channels.
Free Motorola CP185 radio programming with purchase
Twenty (20) CP185 analog radios with antennas and chargers.
2 Year Manufacturer Warranty Display Screen Comes complete with battery, belt clip, antenna, and charger
2 Pack of CP185 UHF Original Motorola 435-480 MHz Handheld Two-Way Radio Transceiver 4 Watts, 16 Channels
Motorola CP Series UHF and VHF Two Way Radios
CP185 COMM-TECH, INC.
Motorola CP185 VHF 134-174mhz 5 watt 16 channel analog digital non-dis – Surplus Two Way Radios
CP185 Motorola 12 Unit Bundle w/ 2 PMLN6597 Multi-Unit Chargers & 12 P
Motorola CP185 12 Pack Bundle with Multi Unit Charger
CP185 UHF AAH03RDF8AA7AN Original Motorola 435-480 MHz Handheld Two-Way Radio Transceiver 4 Watts, 16 Channels Black - 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty : Electronics
Motorola CP100d VHF 16 Ch Analog Radio PMNN4476 Battery & PMPN4132 Charger CP185
Motorola CP100d 403-480 MHz Analog Radio 16 Channel ***Requires Programming*** : Electronics
Motorola CLS1410 UHF 1-Watt 4-Channel Analog Radio