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camsdad

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Anyone have any idea why the Motorola Software for this Motorola CP185 model radio is so expensive @ $299.00?
What makes it any better than the CP200? With software is @ $199.00.
 

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Anyone have any idea why the Motorola Software for this Motorola CP185 model radio is so expensive @ $299.00?
What makes it any better than the CP200? With software is @ $199.00.
I don't think anybody knows. :lol: The software prices are downright arbitrary, explain to me why Astro25 Portable ($276) costs LESS than Pro series ($317)... I guess it's just based on how the bean counters were feeling that day. :D
 

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Pro series covers portables and mobiles, perhaps thats the extra cost.

Either way they charge way too much for their stuff in general. Taxpayers footing the bill most of the time.
 
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