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

industrial buildings

buildings

obstructions

 

 

 

 

UHF 2W

Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft.

Up to 20 Floors

Up to 6 Miles

UHF 1W

 

 

 

Up to 200,000 Sq. Ft.

Up to 15 Floors

Up to 5 Miles

VHF 2W

 

 

 

Up to 180,000 Sq. Ft.

Up to 10 Floors

Up to 6 Miles

VHF 1W

 

 

 

Up to 150,000 Sq. Ft.

Up to 8 Floors

Up to 5 Miles

 

 

 

 

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