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Motorola's new commercial series portables

With the release of Motorola's new Commercial Series portable two-way radios for small- to medium-sized businesses, feature-rich, affordable communication is now a reality.

Economical, yet maintaining quality and functionality, the Commercial Series portables are available in VHF and UHF frequency bands and feature three specific models: the 16-channel CP140 non-keypad version for simple applications; the 32-channel CP160 limited keypad model for extended operations; and the 64-channel CP180 with full keypad for more demanding communications.

Motorola’s 16-channel CP140, 32-channel CP160 and channel CP180 handsets

The radios are particularly suited to industry sectors such as small-scale agriculture, warehousing and manufacturing, local government and municipalities, and security operations.

According to Nik Patel, business manager at Motorola's Commercial, Government & Industrial Solutions Sector (CGISS): Middle East and Africa at Motorola, classic design, value and versatility were key factors in developing the radios. "While small- to medium-sized businesses have to watch their budgets carefully, they do not want to compromise on quality and the latest technology. We are confident the Commercial Series will meet these criteria, and for certain operations, even exceed expectations."

Testament to this is the array of quality features. For example, the problems surrounding noisy environments are overcome with Motorola's ubiquitous X-Pand technology and tricolour LED which provide excellent audio and operational status respectively. This is complemented by the 'whisper' feature that allows for even the quietest message to be received clearly.

Motorola's stringent quality assurance is once again applied. This includes adherence to the American MIL Spec 810F, exceeding the exacting IP54 standard for environmental protection and passing the Motorola Accelerated Life Test which replicates five years of hard use in the field.

All radios have the capability to fit a PROIS option board. This means that the radios' features can be expanded by fitting option boards designed by third-party members of the Motorola Authorised Application Partner Programme. Features include basic encryption, trunking and data applications. In addition, all radios can receive telephone calls when supported by an interface with the CP160 and CP180 having the added capability of making outgoing telephone calls.

Using the standard supplied NiMH battery on the high/low power setting, battery life can be extended up to 13 hours - based on 5:5:90 (transmit:receive:standby) duty cycle. This can be extended up to 19 hours using the optional high capacity Li-Ion battery. Switching the radio to the 'low power' setting when users are in close proximity requires less power due to the reduced range.

"An added benefit is that existing Motorola P-Series, Alpha Series and GP300 radio users can re-use their existing accessories which saves more time and money," notes Suzaan Sauerman, marketing manager for Middle East and Africa at Motorola CGISS.

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