Editors note - Motorola appear to be turning out radios like they're just candy nowadays, the digital revolution has really provided Motorola a second wind and they are, as customary, pushing the boundaries of the two way radio market. This contemporary radio the CP040, is full fat digital and having tried it for a few weeks it's very related size to a lot of other of the current walkie talkies, but having a new connection type. The shape is very like other present walkie talkies, but we believe the price can make a tremendous diversity to small companies and individuals, anyway here is a incredibly rare assessment of the 2 way radio.
We at this blog spend loads of our time reviewing the very best and largely simple radios available nowadays. Several of these products are expressly made for specific services and can fetch intimidating prices for smaller businesses that nonetheless are eager to contend. With that in mind, we considered we'd take a view of probably Motorola's cheaper models and see how it compares with the other boys.
THE Specifications
Having a functional, fairly pedestrian design, the Motorola cp040 is a million miles aloof from the sleek, sexy contours of the MotoTRBO SL4000, or even the robust, hardwearing face of that Motorola Dp 3400. The look is automatic, modest and unambitious, but looks might be deceiving.
A sturdy, talented model, this is a great option for warehousing and agriculture (as pointed out on the Motorola website).
It only makes use of four channels, but is incredibly easy to work with as a result, much a €press and play' 2 way radio. It also keeps contact over a surprisingly sizeable range.
19 hours of battery life shows good stability (when in battery economy €low' mode, anyway), with the ability to switch between broadcasting to numerous users or an individual one is a very welcome function certainly.
Although clearly created like a budget model, the CP040 has a lot of functions that we have come to anticipate from far-more pricey two way radios.
THE Cost
Believe it or not (and we even needed to scan it two times!), the Motorola cp040 is on the market at less than 200. OK, at 199 it's not a great deal less, nonetheless it still beats the better products by a lot (and then some). In truth, there is a sensation that Motorola might actually charge a little more for the device and simply get away with it.
THE PERFORMANCE
Making great use of Motorola's much-vaunted €X-Pand' tech, the Motorola cp040 offers superb audio quality with every message, so there is no genuine loss in sound quality (unless you compulsively contrast the Motorola cp040 using the really high-end versions and that we aren't going to do this here).
In terms of use, the Motorola cp040 is simple and professional, working using the usual dependability that we have come to require from Motorola radios.
The belt clip (an optional extra) holds the radio in well and everything is generally sturdy and nicely made.
The CP040 may be lacking some of the more elegant features and extras that several of its peers can brag about, but as a standard, rudimentary 2 way radio, it is extremely difficult to uncover fault with it.
THE VERDICT
The CP040 is designed with mid level commerce use in mind, yes, it lacks the €boys own adventure' roughness of Motorola's al fresco models or the discreet, proficient modernity of their urban, security orientated series, however it makes up for this in spades having a sturdy, dependable presentation that will not break the bank.
Perhaps it is not the very best radio of its kind that the industry can offer, but it is a very long way from being the worst and, in addition, it genuinely offers brilliant value for money.
Customers want something a little bit more durable and much more overtly safety-conscious to be used on building sites or battlegrounds. Perhaps they'll also want something a little more smaller and/or trendy for client interaction, but otherwise, the Motorola cp040 suits its design-niche completely.
This is a superb little device for basic business two way radio use and it's hard to envisage it letting anyone down. Physically powerful, trustworthy and great performance, the CP040 combines a completely satisfying user experience having a pleasantly manageable price tag to create an entirely likeable (not to mention highly recommendable) two way radio.
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We at this blog spend loads of our time reviewing the very best and largely simple radios available nowadays. Several of these products are expressly made for specific services and can fetch intimidating prices for smaller businesses that nonetheless are eager to contend. With that in mind, we considered we'd take a view of probably Motorola's cheaper models and see how it compares with the other boys.
THE Specifications
Having a functional, fairly pedestrian design, the Motorola cp040 is a million miles aloof from the sleek, sexy contours of the MotoTRBO SL4000, or even the robust, hardwearing face of that Motorola Dp 3400. The look is automatic, modest and unambitious, but looks might be deceiving.
A sturdy, talented model, this is a great option for warehousing and agriculture (as pointed out on the Motorola website).
It only makes use of four channels, but is incredibly easy to work with as a result, much a €press and play' 2 way radio. It also keeps contact over a surprisingly sizeable range.
19 hours of battery life shows good stability (when in battery economy €low' mode, anyway), with the ability to switch between broadcasting to numerous users or an individual one is a very welcome function certainly.
Although clearly created like a budget model, the CP040 has a lot of functions that we have come to anticipate from far-more pricey two way radios.
THE Cost
Believe it or not (and we even needed to scan it two times!), the Motorola cp040 is on the market at less than 200. OK, at 199 it's not a great deal less, nonetheless it still beats the better products by a lot (and then some). In truth, there is a sensation that Motorola might actually charge a little more for the device and simply get away with it.
THE PERFORMANCE
Making great use of Motorola's much-vaunted €X-Pand' tech, the Motorola cp040 offers superb audio quality with every message, so there is no genuine loss in sound quality (unless you compulsively contrast the Motorola cp040 using the really high-end versions and that we aren't going to do this here).
In terms of use, the Motorola cp040 is simple and professional, working using the usual dependability that we have come to require from Motorola radios.
The belt clip (an optional extra) holds the radio in well and everything is generally sturdy and nicely made.
The CP040 may be lacking some of the more elegant features and extras that several of its peers can brag about, but as a standard, rudimentary 2 way radio, it is extremely difficult to uncover fault with it.
THE VERDICT
The CP040 is designed with mid level commerce use in mind, yes, it lacks the €boys own adventure' roughness of Motorola's al fresco models or the discreet, proficient modernity of their urban, security orientated series, however it makes up for this in spades having a sturdy, dependable presentation that will not break the bank.
Perhaps it is not the very best radio of its kind that the industry can offer, but it is a very long way from being the worst and, in addition, it genuinely offers brilliant value for money.
Customers want something a little bit more durable and much more overtly safety-conscious to be used on building sites or battlegrounds. Perhaps they'll also want something a little more smaller and/or trendy for client interaction, but otherwise, the Motorola cp040 suits its design-niche completely.
This is a superb little device for basic business two way radio use and it's hard to envisage it letting anyone down. Physically powerful, trustworthy and great performance, the CP040 combines a completely satisfying user experience having a pleasantly manageable price tag to create an entirely likeable (not to mention highly recommendable) two way radio.
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