The Motorola BPR40 Mag One Series 5W 16-Channel VHF Two-Way Radio is an affordable analog business radio designed to provide simple and effective group communication for retail, hospitality, education, and construction applications. Its selectable output power (1 to 5W) enables optimization of battery life and coverage area.

With functions such as single priority scan, nuisance channel delete, and squelch, the BPR40 delivers clear and reliable signal quality. Plus, the repeater talkaround function ensures straightforward unit-to-unit communication. Two programmable buttons allow easy access to four of 12 features.

The lightweight polycarbonate housing is water resistant and features an on/off/volume control and a rotary channel selector. The included NiMH rechargeable battery permits up to 11 hours of operation in low-power mode or up to eight hours of use in high-power mode.

16 x VHF Channels    Selectable 1 to 5W Output Power    Lightweight IPX4-Rated Housing    Dual Programmable Buttons    Single Priority Scan    Nuisance Channel Delete    Repeater Talkaround Function    Squelch Enhances Audio Clarity    On/Off/Volume Control & Channel Selector    Includes NiMH Battery & Charger

• Operates over VHF (150 to 174 MHz) analog channels to allow multiple users and groups to communicate and support organizing teams into different talkgroups for improved efficiency
• Two programmable buttons for easy access to four of 12 features—high/low power, volume set, monitor, sticky monitor, scan, nuisance channel delete, repeater talkaround, PL/DPL, button lock, battery save mode, squelch, and customized feature
• Small and lightweight at approximately 4.2" high and 11.1 ounces with the NiMH battery
• Squelch helps minimize interference from undesired weak signals and increases audibility of weak signals that you want to hear
• Tricolor LED indicates radio status and battery levels at a glance
• Large, textured push-to-talk button
• Single priority scan frequently scans higher-priority channels
• Nuisance channel delete temporarily removes undesired channel from a scan
• Repeater talkaround bypasses repeater and dispatcher for unit-to-unit communication
• Large rotary channel selector
• On/off and volume control
• Adjustable power level of 1 to 5W helps save battery life and optimize the transmit power to accommodate the user's environment
• Rugged polycarbonate housing provides enhanced protection
• IPX4 water-resistance rating
• Includes NiMH rechargeable battery, 6-hour charger, antenna, and spring belt clip

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this product come with the chargers?

A: Yes - each unit coms with an AC powered charger and charging base. Nice that the holster also fits into the base with the unit. Neat.

Q: 2. Can these radios be used out of box or is there a license necessary for use?

A: These radios will work out of the box. A license may be required depending on the location and application of use.

Q: 3. What is the communication distance between two Motorola CP200d?

A: The Motorola CP200D Portable 4W 16-Channel Analog/Digital Two-Way Radios can communicate indoors within a range of up to approximately 350,000 square feet or within 30 floors. When used outdoors, they can communicate within approximately 1 to 3 miles.

Q: 4. Does this unit include a charger for the battery?

A: Yes, there is a battery charger included with the Motorola MOTOTRBO CP200d Portable 4W 16-Channel Analog 2-Way Radio.

Q: 5. Do you need an FCC license to operate these CP200s?

A: Yes, an FCC is required to operate the Motorola MOTOTRBO CP200d Portable 4W 16-Channel Analog 2-Way Radio.

Q: 6. Do you need a ham radio license or something different?

A: The Motorola MOTOTRBO CP200d Portable 5W 16-Channel Analog/Digital 2-Way Radio requires a license from the FCC for legal use. For business applications, a "Business Radio Service" license is required. For private use, a "GMRS" (general mobile radio service) license is required.

Q: 7. How difficult is this radio to program?

A: Not hard at all. Just download the free CPS software from Motorola and purchase a RMM2050 compatible CPS cable (Motorola specs part #HKKN4027, available from many online retailers including B&H). You have to have a Windows computer or Mac running Windows in bootcamp/parallels/etc. The app is a web-app that runs in your browser. Connect the radio via USB, follow the instructions, and all the settings are selectable from drop-down menus. When done, click to store to the radio or save for later if doing multiple units. Took about 10 minutes for the first one to learn everything and 2 minutes or less each after that. I had no previous experience programming radios, so it was easy for a beginner. There are no selectable frequencies, since MURS only uses 5 FCC-approved frequencies. You can select privacy bands for each channel in the CPS software, however. All other settings (mic gain/button function/tone/vox/etc.) were also selected by drop down menus in the web-app.

Q: 8. Is the surveillance earpiece connection a Kenwood connection?

A: Although the Midland BR200 radios use a two-prong connector that is visually similar to a Kenwood connector, Midland does not refer to it as such and only guarantees compatibility with Midland accessories such as the BA2 and BA3.

Q: 9. i want use this for ski and cruise ,do i need any license?

A: No a license is not required. This was used to communicate during a large convention at a resort hotel.

Q: 10. placed a brand new battery in walkie talkie, placed on charger, will not work any advise?

A: If you purchased this item at B&H. Please contact Customer Service they can be reached by phone at 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765. As an alternative, you can send them an e-mail to CS@bhphotovideo.com.