Motorola CP100 manual Talking and Receiving, Signal Strength Indicator/Channel Busy, Talk Range

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Talking and Receiving

Signal Strength Indicator/Channel Busy

The radio displays w when activity is on the frequency, and the transmit light flashes at a faster rate of once per second.

When receiving, the display will show w and a signal strength from	1	6
1 (weakest) through 6 (strongest). This can help determine when a

radio is moving out of range.

Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.

Talk Range
	Industrial	Multi-Level	Outdoor

Model	Inside steel/concrete	Inside multi-level	Flat ground with no
Model	industrial buildings	buildings	obstructions

UHF 2W	Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft.	Up to 20 Floors	Up to 6 Miles
UHF 1W
UHF 1W	Up to 200,000 Sq. Ft.	Up to 15 Floors	Up to 5 Miles
VHF 2W
VHF 2W	Up to 180,000 Sq. Ft.	Up to 10 Floors	Up to 6 Miles
VHF 1W
VHF 1W	Up to 150,000 Sq. Ft.	Up to 8 Floors	Up to 5 Miles

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Contents CP100 Page Table of Contents Frequencies and Bandwidths Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Package Contents IntroductionIntroduction USA/Canada FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing InformationFCC Licensing Information Installing the Swivel Belt Holster Getting StartedGetting Started Getting Started Charging the CP100 Radio Using the Radio Adjusting the VolumeStarted Turning Your Radio On or OffMonitor the frequency Use J toUnderstanding the Display Battery and Charging Options Battery and Charging OptionsNiMH Battery Alkaline BatteriesNNTN4019 Charging with the Drop-in Charging TrayBattery Reading the Battery MeterBattery Life CP100 Factory Defaults CP100 Factory DefaultsTalking and Receiving Signal Strength Indicator/Channel BusyTalking and Receiving Talk RangeWith Compatible VOX Accessories Keypad LockHands-Free Use/VOX Setting VOX Sensitivity Without AccessoriesReceiving TalkingMonitoring a Channel Check for channel activity Scan Advancement / Nuisance Delete Programming Features Programming FeaturesEntering Programming Mode Programming the Frequency Programming a Channel 15 ch models onlyProgramming the Interference Eliminator Code Assigning Channels to Presets 15 ch models onlyProgramming Bandwidth when FCC allowable Programming the Scramble Feature 2-watt models onlyProgramming Call Tones Programming the Available Channel 15 ch models onlyProgramming Microphone Gain Cloning Editing the Scan List 15 ch models onlySource radio Target radio You turn on your radio Advanced FeaturesTurn Keypad Tones on/off Turn End-of-Transmission Tone on/offTurn Battery Save on/off Toggle Phase ShiftRestore Factory Defaults Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Try This Heavy static or Troubleshooting Symptom Try This Use and Care Use and CareIf the radio is submerged in water VHF Frequencies Frequencies and BandwidthsUHF Frequencies Frequencies and Bandwidths461.1375 Interference Eliminator Codes Digital Interference Eliminator Codes 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Verifying the SP21 Frequency and Code Setting Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited WarrantyII. What the Period of Coverage Is III. Who Is CoveredText Telephone IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsVI. What this Warranty Does Not Cover VII. Some Other Limitations VIII. Patent and Software Provisions IX. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights Product Services 1-800-927-2744 All ProductsPatent Notice Software Copyright NoticeExport Law Assurances Replacement Parts Replacement PartsPart Number Description Index Licensing information VOX CP100 Programming Quick Reference 15 CH Page 6804112J99