Talking And Receiving; Signal Strength Indicator/Channel Busy; Talk Range - Motorola CP100 User Manual

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
(weakest) through
1
radio is moving out of range.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming
signal.

Talk Range

Inside steel/concrete
Model industrial buildings
UHF 2W Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft.
UHF 1W Up to 200,000 Sq. Ft.
VHF 2W Up to 180,000 Sq. Ft.
VHF 1W Up to 150,000 Sq. Ft.
(strongest). This can help determine when a
6
Industrial Multi-Level
Inside multi-level
buildings
Up to 20 Floors
Up to 15 Floors
Up to 10 Floors
Up to 8 Floors
1
Outdoor
Flat ground with no
obstructions
Up to 6 Miles
Up to 5 Miles
Up to 6 Miles
Up to 5 Miles
6
15