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

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 Information FCC 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 Off Monitor the frequency Use J to Understanding the Display Battery and Charging Options Battery and Charging OptionsNiMH Battery Alkaline Batteries NNTN4019 Charging with the Drop-in Charging Tray Battery Reading the Battery MeterBattery Life CP100 Factory Defaults CP100 Factory Defaults Talking and Receiving Signal Strength Indicator/Channel BusyTalking and Receiving Talk Range With Compatible VOX Accessories Keypad LockHands-Free Use/VOX Setting VOX Sensitivity Without AccessoriesReceiving Talking Monitoring 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 only Programming the Interference Eliminator Code Assigning Channels to Presets 15 ch models only Programming Bandwidth when FCC allowable Programming the Scramble Feature 2-watt models only Programming Call Tones Programming the Available Channel 15 ch models only Programming Microphone Gain Cloning Editing the Scan List 15 ch models only Source radio Target radio You turn on your radio Advanced FeaturesTurn Keypad Tones on/off Turn End-of-Transmission Tone on/off Turn 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 Bandwidths UHF Frequencies Frequencies and Bandwidths 461.1375 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 Covered Text Telephone IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty Problems VI. 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 Products Patent Notice Software Copyright Notice Export Law Assurances Replacement Parts Replacement PartsPart Number Description Index Licensing information VOX CP100 Programming Quick Reference 15 CH Page 6804112J99