4 W

Output

2016

Introduced

Frequency	UHF: 403-470 MHz OR VHF: 136-174 MHz, SINGLE BAND (choose at purchase)
Bands	UHF (403-470 MHz) OR VHF (136-174 MHz), SINGLE BAND only
TX power	1 / 4 W (4W UHF / 5W VHF. SINGLE BAND. UHF and VHF are different radios, different model numbers.)
Modes	FM (analog), DMR (digital; MOTOTRBO, available on digital models)
Battery	Li-ion 2250mAh / 7.5V
Weight	346 g (12.2 oz) - 346g (12.2 oz) with Li-ion. 341g with Slim Li-ion. 406g (14.3 oz) with NiMH. Dimensions: ~122×56×42 mm.
Connector	Motorola proprietary (stubby or whip antenna, non-SMA)
Year	2016

Connectors

antenna	Motorola proprietary (heliflex stubby UHF PMAE4016 or VHF NAD6502AR)
speaker mic	Motorola 2-pin side connector (PMMN4013A speaker mic)
programming	PMKN4128A programming cable (separate purchase)
charging	WPLN4138 90-min rapid rate charger (included) or PMPN4173A kit
power req	NNTN4497 Li-ion 2250mAh 7.5V (included). 90-minute rapid charger included.

Estimated (unverified): COMMERCIAL DMR radio - in the US it is an FCC Part 90 business radio (business license required); NOT amateur, NOT GMRS, NOT license-free; uses DMR/MOTOTRBO (NOT D-STAR). DMR Tier II + analog. Single-band: VHF 5W (136-174 MHz) OR UHF 4W (403-470 MHz). 16 channels; NO display, NO keypad; IP54; MIL-STD-810; Basic Privacy only (no AES). NNTN4497DR 2250 mAh battery. DISCONTINUED (-> R2).

Motorola MOTOTRBO commercial DMR/analog portable, the most popular business two-way radio in the world SINGLE BAND: UHF 403-470 MHz OR VHF 136-174 MHz (NOT dual-band) 4 model variations: UHF digital+analog, UHF analog-only, VHF digital+analog, VHF analog-only analog-only models are SOFTWARE UPGRADEABLE to digital DMR (future-proof without buying new radio) MOTOTRBO compatible: works with entire Motorola digital radio ecosystem Dual Capacity Direct Mode (DCDM): doubles channel capacity via 2-slot TDMA, no repeater needed Extended Range Direct Mode: high capacity + extended coverage at low cost Transmit Interrupt (decode only): supervisors can interrupt users for critical comms Basic Privacy (digital scrambling) Voice Announcement (announces channel and settings) DSP digital noise cancellation: accurately replicates natural speech even in high ambient noise IP54 dust/splash proof + MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G/H Accelerated Life Test: simulated 5 YEARS of hard service before acceptance 16 programmable channels + 2 programmable side buttons 12-14 hours analog / 14.5-18.5 hours digital on Li-ion (40% longer on digital!) repeater capable for extended coverage Radio Management Suite: batch programming to standardized templates WARNING: radio ships BLANK, no frequencies programmed! Requires CPS software + programming cable free CPS (Customer Programming Software) download from Motorola 3 battery options: Li-ion 2250mAh (12.2oz), Slim Li-ion (12.1oz), NiMH (14.3oz) Part 90 FCC certified for commercial use 2-year standard warranty (Motorola) + Service from the Start options

Strengths

A widely used commercial radio with benchmark Motorola build quality. The Accelerated Life Test simulates 5 years of hard service, and DSP noise cancellation handles high-noise environments better than amateur radios. DCDM doubles channel capacity without a repeater, and the Li-ion battery lasts 12-18.5 hours. Analog-only models can be software-upgraded to digital DMR, and the Radio Management Suite supports fleet programming, with full MOTOTRBO compatibility.

Weaknesses

It ships blank and must be programmed (CPS software plus a cable or a dealer). Single band only (two radios for VHF+UHF). 16 channels maximum. Motorola proprietary accessories are expensive. No VFO (fixed channels). No APRS, GPS, Bluetooth, scanner, or wideband receive. No amateur features. The programming cable is sold separately, and the CPS requires authorization. It is discontinued (replaced by the Motorola R2), though still widely sold.

Verdict

A commercial DMR portable used by amateurs for its reliability. The CP200d is not bought for features; it is bought for the certainty that it will work. Motorola's Accelerated Life Test, DSP noise cancellation, MOTOTRBO ecosystem, and long battery life make it a trusted business radio. Amateurs adopt it for build quality. It is now discontinued (replaced by the Motorola R2) but remains widely available, and it ships blank and needs programming.

The Motorola CP200d is a commercial business radio, and it belongs to a different world than the amateur and consumer radios near it. It is a Part 90 device: in the US it requires an FCC commercial (business) license, not an amateur license, and it is not a GMRS or license-free radio. It uses DMR (Motorola's MOTOTRBO digital standard), not D-STAR, and was built as an affordable, rugged workhorse for construction sites, warehouses, retail, security, and film sets.

It is a deliberately simple radio: no display and no keypad, just a channel knob, a volume knob, push-to-talk, and a couple of programmable buttons, the design for a worker who needs to grab it and talk. It comes in separate VHF (136 to 174 MHz) and UHF (403 to 470 MHz) versions, each putting out 5 or 4 watts respectively, holds 16 channels, works in both digital DMR (Tier II) and analog modes, and is rated IP54 and to MIL-STD-810. It is programmed with Motorola's software over a cable, not from the keypad.

It has been discontinued, with the last shipments in 2023 and the MOTOTRBO R2 as its replacement, though plenty remain in service. As a commercial radio it is the outlier here; for comparison, Motorola's flagship business handheld is the XPR7550e, while licensed hams who want DMR use amateur radios like the AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus.