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I have a Motorola cp200 radio. 4 channel. What is the best way to go about programming it to use like a scanner
 

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I have a Motorola cp200 radio. 4 channel. What is the best way to go about programming it to use like a scanner

You're pretty limited on what you can do with it since it has 4 channels. First of all, you will need the commercial series CPS, which you can only download from Motorola Online, after registering for site access and paying for it.

What you will need to then do is enter the frequencies into the CPS and select the receive only so that you have transmit disabled. You can also program one of the side buttons for scan which will allow you to scan through all 4 of your radio channels.
 

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really knew why people actually do this when scanners actually pic up better. plus you spend so much money on cables and cps etc..

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really knew why people actually do this when scanners actually pic up better. plus you spend so much money on cables and cps etc..

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Actually commercial radios have much hotter receiver sensitivity than most scanners do, if you read up on them. :). 73, n9zas
 

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Actually commercial radios have much hotter receiver sensitivity than most scanners do, if you read up on them. :). 73, n9zas

CP200: 4 channels, single band, no display, cannot easily modify channels if your not with your computer, legally must BUY software to program plus need cable.

Scanner: $99, multi bands, close call, display, easily change programming in the field.
 

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CP200: 4 channels, single band, no display, cannot easily modify channels if your not with your computer, legally must BUY software to program plus need cable.

Scanner: $99, multi bands, close call, display, easily change programming in the field.
Not debating the choice here, Only the fact that the Cp200 would have a more sensitive receiver. Personally any Motorola that transmits, trumps a scanner in my book, from a practicality stand point. :wink: 73, n9zas
 

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If you don't have the cable and software but still want to use the radio it may be cheaper to have someone program it for you than buy everything. However that's not practical if you plan on reprogramming it often for different frequencies.
 

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If you don't have the cable and software but still want to use the radio it may be cheaper to have someone program it for you than buy everything. However that's not practical if you plan on reprogramming it often for different frequencies.
. Very true. If your only real objective is to use it as a scanner, then it would more beneficial to get a scanner instead of investing time and money in your cp200. :). 73, n9zas
 

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. Very true. If your only real objective is to use it as a scanner, then it would more beneficial to get a scanner instead of investing time and money in your cp200. :). 73, n9zas

Or get a Motorola that has over 100 channels instead of 4.
 

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Or get a Motorola that has over 100 channels instead of 4.
True, but then you're limited to ONLY vhf or uhf bands unless you use the Apx radios. Still motos are not as user friendly as a scanner would be. If the op has no transmitting needs then a scanner would be a better choice. :). 73, n9zas
 

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True, but then you're limited to ONLY vhf or uhf bands unless you use the Apx radios. Still motos are not as user friendly as a scanner would be. If the op has no transmitting needs then a scanner would be a better choice. :). 73, n9zas

Not to mention the limitation of number of channels in a scan group.

OP is better off selling the radio and purchasing a scanner for his needs.
 
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