Quick and simple. Can a Radius CP185 be programmed 12.5kHz bandwidth (narrowband) channels?
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Matt
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Quick Q: CP185 Narrowband
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Yes, all radios for Part 90 use that have been sold since the late 1990's have been NB capable.
wmbio
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Correct...here is the Big M list...http://www.motorola.com/web/Busines...cial Radio Narrowbanding Compliance Guide.pdf
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I don't have personal experience with this model, but there is a controversy concerning it's narrowband capabilities. Read here:
Batboard • View topic - CP185: how did this slip by the FCC OET?
Batboard • View topic - CP185: how did this slip by the FCC OET?
I've actually read that article before. Thing is though that article references issues with 6.25 and 2.5kHz. Based on the answers here, it doesn't seem that there are any issues with 12.5, which is what I need.
While the 185 works well on most existing frequencies, as the new splinter frequencies get issued, 2.5 KHz increments will matter, big time. If the radio won't program in 2.5 KHz steps, some day down the line, it will be problematic.
If you want to avoid this potential problem, take a look at the CP150 or the CP200. Depending on what options you need, one of them might work much better for you.
CP185 User's Manual
I just purchased two new CP185's and looking for a full user's manual. I've been all over the Motorola website without success. I would also like to find a way to program the voice scrambler function to operate.
If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate hearing them.
Thanks in advance.
RD2009
I just purchased two new CP185's and looking for a full user's manual. I've been all over the Motorola website without success. I would also like to find a way to program the voice scrambler function to operate.
If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate hearing them.
Thanks in advance.
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