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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Front Panel Feature and Button Configuration Mode ........Computer Software Copyrights .

  • Page 4: Computer Software Copyrights

    COPYRIGHTS estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the The Motorola products described in this manual may normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 5: Safety

    FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the radio’s enclosed Quick Reference Card (Motorola Publication part number 68007024011) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. English...
  • Page 6 Notes English...

  • Page 7: Radio Overview

    RADIO OVERVIEW 1 Channel Selector Knob Accessory Connector 2 On/Off and Volume Knob 10 Programming Port 3 LED Indicator CP185 4 Speaker 5 Microphone 6 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 11 Left/Right Button 12 Front Programmable Buttons 7 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 8 Side Programmable Buttons English English...
  • Page 8 1. Channel Selector Knob 7. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Used to select channels in normal radio operation mode. Press and speak to microphone to send message. Release and listen to receive messages. 2. On/Off and Volume Knob Note: If a channel is programmed with the Busy Channel Lockout feature, the user can only transmit if the Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control knob clockwise to turn channel is not in receiving mode.

  • Page 9: Led Colors

    LED COLORS LED Color State Indication Green Illuminated Radio is transmitting in normal mode. Radio is transmitting in Scrambling Mode. Normal Blinking Radio is receiving in normal mode. Channel is busy. Radio passed self-test during powering up. Amber Illuminated Monitor activated. Permanent Sticky Monitor activated.

  • Page 10: Lcd Display And Icons

    LCD Display and Icons Description Function Indicator Displays selected channel, programming parameters, status messages and any error or information messages. Voice Inversion Illuminates when Scrambling Scrambling Mode is on. Indicator Description Function Indicator Programming Illuminates when Programming Signal Strength Shows the signal strength. More Mode Indicator Mode is on.

  • Page 11: Programmable Buttons

    Programmable Buttons Button Function The programmable buttons consist of: Monitor Monitors the channel for any activity as long as the button is pressed. • Side Programmable Button 1 Nuisance Removes unwanted channel(s) temporarily from Channel Delete scan list during Scan. Applicable for Long Press Only.
  • Page 12 The default functions assigned to your radio are described in Button Function the table below Volume Set Controls the audio level. A programmable button used to control the audio level. The button emits Press Side Side Front Front Front a continuous tone to indicate the current Type Button 1 Button 2...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED To Attach Antenna Fasten the antenna to the radio by placing the Attaching and Removing the Antenna threaded end of the antenna into the Antenna Connector. Rotate the antenna clockwise until tight. To Remove Antenna Threaded End Turn the antenna in a counterclockwise direction until of Antenna it disengages from the radio.

  • Page 14: Attaching And Removing The Battery

    Attaching and Removing the Battery To Attach Battery Fit the battery slots with the grooves on the radio. Grooves Slide the battery upwards until a click is heard. To Remove Battery Slide the battery latch away from the radio. Slide the battery downwards. Pull the battery away from the radio.

  • Page 15: Attaching And Removing The Belt Clip

    Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip To Attach Belt Clip Align mounting rails of the belt clip with the grooves Release Tab of the radio. Slide the belt clip downwards until it clicks into place. Mounting Grooves To Remove Belt Clip Safely insert a flat tool between the release tab and the back surface of the radio.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Turn the radio OFF before charging the battery. Insert a battery, or a radio with a battery into the charger’s pocket by: aligning the groove on each side of the battery with the corresponding raised rail on each side of the charger pocket CP185 pressing the battery towards the rear of the...
  • Page 17 LED Color Charging Status Solid Red Charging Blinking Red Battery Fault Solid Green Charge Complete Blinking Green Trickle Charging Single Green Blink Power On Blinking Yellow Waiting to Charge Note: To get the maximum use from a new battery, charge it overnight (12 to 16 hours) before using the battery for the first time.

  • Page 18: Scan

    SCAN If your radio has switched to a non-priority channel during priority scan, it still checks for activity on the priority channel. If activity is detected there, the radio switches to the priority channel. Scan allows you to monitor multiple channels and receive calls that are transmitted on them.

  • Page 19: Voice Operated Transmit (Vox)

    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX) VOX needs to be enabled for each channel in Customer Programming Software (CPS) before VOX Accessories can be used with radio. When the VOX headset/microphone is connected, your radio may be used in hands-free operation. To start the VOX feature Connect the VOX headset to the accessory connector of the radio.

  • Page 20: Voice Inversion Scrambling

    VOICE INVERSION SCRAMBLING Your radio has the Voice Inversion Scrambling feature which gives you an extra layer of privacy. This scrambling function is implemented via a frequency inversion in analog mode. Note: This feature needs to be enabled using Customer Programming Software (CPS) before it can be activated.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Feature And Button Configuration Mode

    FRONT PANEL FEATURE AND Assessing Front Panel Feature and Button BUTTON CONFIGURATION MODE Configuration Mode Parameters This mode allows you to change the feature parameters to To Navigate enhance the use of your radio. Press the to scroll through the parameters for each menu or sub-menu item.
  • Page 22 1st Level 2nd Level Main Menu Settings Remarks Sub-Menu Sub-Menu BCKLIGHT – – AUTO Selecting AUTO causes the backlight to automatically (Backlight) TOGGLE extinguish, if there is no keypress for more than 5 seconds. Pressing the Backlight button again prolongs illumination time.
  • Page 23 1st Level 2nd Level Main Menu Settings Remarks Sub-Menu Sub-Menu ACCESORY SPK GAIN – Allows you to adjust the external speaker loudness (Accessory) (External Speaker when accessories are connected to radio. +2 will set the Gain) external speaker gain to maximum level and -2 will set the external speaker gain to minimum level.
  • Page 24 1st Level 2nd Level Main Menu Settings Remarks Sub-Menu Sub-Menu CHANNEL RX PL CH-001... Allows you to select the range of Receive PL setting (RX TPL/DPL) CH-016 067.0 … 001 ... (CSQ, TPL 67.0 - TPL 254.1, DPL 023 - DPL 754, user 254.1 defined TPL 1, user defined TPL 2, &...
  • Page 25 1st Level 2nd Level Main Menu Settings Remarks Sub-Menu Sub-Menu SCAN LIST 1 01-XXX 001… Allows you to set members of Scan List 1. “XXX” (Scan List 1) 02-XXX denotes the selected scan list member. “_ _ _” shows … that no scan list member is selected.

  • Page 26: Tpl And Dpl Frequencies And Codes

    TPL AND DPL FREQUENCIES AND Table 1: TPL Frequency CODES Equivalent PL TPL Freq (Hz) Motorola Code Code The following information in the tables are to guide the user to 97.4 select the appropriate TPL (Tone Private Line) or DPL (Digital Private Line) codes so that they can expand usage of the 100.0...
  • Page 27 Table 1: TPL Frequency Equivalent PL TPL Freq (Hz) Motorola Code Code 186.2 192.8 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6* 241.8 250.3 254.1* TPL1* – TPL1 TPL2* – TPL2 TPL 3* – TPL3 Note: The TPL Frequencies marked with an asterisk (*) are not part of the 39 standard EIA/TIA-603 CTCSS Code Frequency.

  • Page 28: Dpl Codes

    DPL Codes Table 2: DPL Codes DPL Code Motorola Code Table 2: DPL Codes DPL Code Motorola Code English...
  • Page 29 Table 2: DPL Codes Table 2: DPL Codes DPL Code Motorola Code DPL Code Motorola Code 525(*) English...
  • Page 30 Table 2: DPL Codes DPL Code Motorola Code 645(*) Note: The codes marked with an asterisk (*) are not part of the 83 standard EIA/TIA-603 codes. English...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER? CP185 Two-Way Radio Two (2) years Motorola Accessories One (1) year MOTOROLA INC. ("MOTOROLA") warrants its MOTOROLA manufactured Radius Communication Mag One Accessories Six (6) months Products ("Product") against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a...
  • Page 32 MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any repair or replace this Product during the warranty ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA period provided it is returned in accordance with the which is attached to or used in connection with terms of this warranty to the place of purchase.
  • Page 33 Contact your Motorola point of purchase. SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT NOTICE Software. Applies only to physical The Motorola products described in this manual may defects in the media include copyrighted Motorola and third party software Ninety (90) days from that embodies the stored in semiconductor memories or other media.
  • Page 34 Motorola or any third party software provider, except for the normal, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 35: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES BATTERIES Motorola Part The following accessories parts are compatible with model Description Number number CP185. PMNN4080_R Li-Ion High Capacity – 2150 mAh ANTENNAS PMNN4081_R Li-Ion – 1500 mAh PMNN4082_R NiMH – 1300 mAh Motorola Part Description Number NAD6502_R VHF Heliflex Antenna, 146 – 174 Mhz PMAD4049_ VHF Helical Antenna, 146 –...
  • Page 36 AUDIO ACCESSORIES CHARGERS AND POWER ADAPTERS Motorola Part Motorola Part Description Description Number Number ™ MAG ONE Branded PMLN5228_ Tri-Chem Single Unit Charger Base PMLN4442_ Earbud with In-Line Microphone/PTT/VOX Switch (MagOne) PMLN5398_ Single Unit Charger Base with US 2-Pin Switch Mode Power Supply...
  • Page 37 Note: Certain accessories may be or may not be available at the RLN6232_ Low Noise Kit, Black (Includes Rubber Tip time of purchase. For latest information on accessories, with Acoustic Tube) contact your Motorola point of purchase or visit: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise. RLN6241_ Low Noise Kit, Beige (Includes Rubber Tip with Acoustic Tube)
  • Page 38 Notes English...
  • Page 40 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2008, 2009 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. *6878080A01* 6878080A01-B...

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