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Differences between the Motorola CP200 and Motorola CP200d

Motorola CP200 vs. CP200dThe Motorola CP200 was a very popular business two way radio for many years, and one of Motorola's best selling models. In 2017, Motorola discontinued the CP200 and replaced it with an updated model, the CP200d.

On the outside, they are essentially the same radio. On the inside, there's more to the story.

The CP200 is an analog only radio. The CP200d adds digital functionality. This digital difference alone gives the CP200d an obvious edge over its predecessor. But is that the only advantage? Let's compare the differences and similarities between these two radios.

Compatibility
The Motorola CP200d is a combination analog and digital radio, so it is backwards compatible with the older CP200 in analog mode. The dual analog and digital mode capability allows you to upgrade to digital gracefully through normal attrition instead of ditching analog entirely and going digital all at once. This makes the move to digital much more affordable, and much easier to manage.

Audio Quality
It goes without saying that digital radios tend to have a greater clarity than analog models, and the CP200d is no exception. Digital audio is cleaner, without a lot of the background noise and artifacts typically heard on an analog transmission. This helps minimize requests for re-transmissions of garbled or lost dialogue, thus decreasing response time and improving efficiency of communications between everyone in your group. As a digital radio, the CP200d improves on the CP200 with crisp, clear audio for higher quality sound.

Features
Both models support up to 16 channels, and both share the same physical characteristics, such as the rotary channel selector knob, tri-color LED, accessory connector, large push-to-talk (PTT) button and two programmable buttons on the side.

Inside, both models include many of the standard features typically found on many analog business two way radios, but the CP200d includes a few more, such as analog scrambling, a password lock, vote scan, and Auto Range Transponder System (ARTS™). The CP200d also has voice announcements.

The CP200d is a DMR digital radio, so it adds some unique features not available in an analog radio such as the CP200, such as Dual Capacity Direct Mode, private calling, and transmit interrupt (decode only). These digital features, combined with the added features in analog mode, give the CP200d a significant upgrade over the old CP200.

The table below compares the features of both models.

Motorola CP200 vs. CP200d Features
Feature CP200 CP200d
(Analog)
CP200d
(Digital)
Adjustable Gain
Adjustable Power
All Call
ARTS™ Alert - -
Call Alert
Channels 16 16 16
Channel Scan
DMR - -
Dual Capacity Direct Mode - -
Emergency Alert - -
Group Call -
Low Battery Alert
Monitor Channel -
Nuisance Channel Delete
One Touch Access - -
Password Lock -
Power Selectable
Privacy - -
Private Call - -
Repeater Capable
Scrambling - -
Selective Call -
Squelch -
Talk Around
TDMA - -
Transmit Interrupt - -
Trill Enhancement -
Voice Announcement -
Vote Scan - -
VOX

Battery Life
The CP200d offers slightly longer battery life in analog mode than the CP200, and much longer uptime in digital mode. The CP200d consumes less power in digital mode than analog, and it's another advantage to going all digital.

Motorola CP200 vs. CP200d Battery Life
Model Power 1400 mAh
NiMH
1600 mAh
Slim Li-ion
2200 mAh
Li-ion
2250 mAh
Li-ion
CP200 (UHF) 4W 10 Hours 12 Hours - 14 Hours
CP200 (VHF) 5W 10 Hours 12 Hours - 14 Hours
CP200d (UHF)
Analog
4W 9 Hours 10.5 Hours 14.5 Hours -
CP200d (UHF)
Digital
4W 11.5 Hours 13.5 Hours 18.5 Hours -
CP200d (VHF)
Analog
5W 9 Hours 10.5 Hours 14.5 Hours -
CP200d (VHF)
Digital
5W 11.5 Hours 13.5 Hours 18.5 Hours -

Footprint
Both radios are roughly the same size, but the CP200d is slightly lighter in weight, by about an ounce. Of course, this depends on the battery used, but in every case, with the same battery on both models, the CP200d comes out ahead.

Durability
The Motorola CP200 and CP200d are comparable in durability, with solid construction. These radios are built with a rugged, die-cast chassis to withstand harsh environments. Both models are rated IP54 for dust and water intrusion. They are also compliant to Portable Military Standards (MIL-STD) 810C, D, E, and F. In addition, the CP200d is MIL-STD 810G. The CP200d includes a two year warranty from Motorola.

Accessories
The CP200 and CP200d share the same form factor, so the batteries, chargers, antennas and other accessories are fully cross-compatible. If you already have a fleet of CP200 radios and want to migrate to digital, going with the CP200d is ideal, since you can use all the accessories in your existing fleet to mix and match with both models. This is a real money saving value and is another reason consider the CP200d.

Although they have important differences, the Motorola CP200 and CP200d are also very similar in the sense that they are compatible with one another in analog mode. If you already use CP200 radios in your work environment and need to replace a few or want to go digital, the Motorola CP200d is the logical choice.

10 thoughts on “Differences between the Motorola CP200 and Motorola CP200d”

  • Susan

    My company has the CP200's now but we need to update to a radio that is capable of reaching to various buildings in our plant with out cutting out (loosing signal) do you have anything along those lines?

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    • Rick

      It sounds like you may need a repeater, and we have solutions that may work for your specific scenario. Give us a call toll free at 1-800-584-1445 or enter our live chat here on our website 8AM - 6PM weekdays and our staff will be happy to evaluate the requirements for comms in your plant and find the solution that works best for your needs.

      Reply
  • Rosario

    I have a CP200D and buying a RDU4160D but how connect or sicronic buth radio

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    • Rick

      Both radios need to be programmed to the same frequency and PL tone, if applicable. These are business radios, so you would need to program them to the frequency for which you are licensed, or have a dealer program them for you.

      Reply
  • Glenn Conser

    Hello, we currently have a fleet of CP200's operating on a repeater. I assume that the repeater will need to be replaced for a full transition to digital?

    Is there such an animal as a combination analog/digital repeater?

    Thanks!

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    • Rick

      You would need a digital repeater, and there are some capable of mixed mode operation. The Motorola MOTOTRBO SLR 5700 Repeater is a good choice for migrating from analog to digital, as it supports analog, digital and mixed mode operation and is compatible with your existing CP200 radios, as well as their digital replacement, the CP200d. Adding mixed mode radios and a repeater is a great way to migrate from analog to digital without breaking your budget, as it allows you to do so at your own pace. If you give our sales team a call at 1-800-584-1445 we'll be happy to answer any questions regarding analog/digital repeaters.

      Reply
  • Lisa

    Is the Motorola Radius CP200 compatible with the Midland MXT275 MicroMobile 15W GMRS Two-Way Radio?

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    • Rick

      Hi Lisa, the CP200 and CP200d are business radios and operate on licensed business frequencies. The MXT275 is a GMRS radio and operates on GMRS frequencies. These are different radios intended for use on different radios services. If you need a business grade radio for use with the MXT275, the Wouxun KG-805G is a perfect choice. It is a GMRS radio, so is fully compatible with the MXT275, and has the strength and durability of a business radio such as the Motorola CP200 or CP200d at a much lower price.

      Reply
  • Dave

    Hi I’m looking to add more radios to our fleet of radios we currently have cp200 what radios are compatible

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    • Rick

      Hi Dave, as stated in the article, The CP200d is fully compatible with the CP200 in analog mode, plus it has the added advantage of operating as a digital radio, so you can have a mixed fleet and move to digital when you are ready.

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