Motorola

Next time you place an order for a Motorola CLS1110 or CLS1410 business two way radio, don't be alarmed when it arrives in different packaging than you may be used to. Motorola is no longer packaging these popular radios in large clamshell containers. Instead, they've now switched to (considerably) smaller cardboard boxes.

This switch brings the CLS series packaging in line with other radios from Motorola. The RDX series and the CLP series already ship in packaging similar to the style used by the new CLS radios.

There is also an interesting change that came along with the packaging update: manuals are no longer included with CLS series radios. If you need a manual for a newly purchased CLS series radio, you'll have to download it from the internet. (Our two way radio manuals page is the best place to find missing manuals.)

Motorola is one of the biggest and most trusted brands of business two way radios. Whether it's construction, hospitality, retail, or security, a Motorola two way radio keeps everyone communicating to get the job done.

This video is an introduction to Motorola business two way radios and how they are used in various jobs and industries. Buy Two Way Radios is an authorized Motorola dealer.

Do you need maximum ear protection without blocking communication from your two way radio? The Motorola MHP61 Talkabout Isolation Earmuff is a simple solution that offers both!

Designed for Motorola Talkabout two way radios, the MHP61 can also be used with mp3 players, cell phones and other devices so you can hear high quality stereo sound while you filter out loud or harmful external noise.

This video from Motorola introduces the MHP61 and shows you how you can get optimal audio from your radio or other source and up to 21db NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of protection against impulse noise and other harmful sound. The MHP61 is available from Buy Two Way Radios.

Do you need a headset that allows you to to hear your two way radio while protecting your ears in high noise environments? How would you like to be able to listen to your music player over the noise of your leaf blower? Impossible? Not with the new Motorola MHP81 Electronic Earmuff!

Designed for Motorola Talkabout two way radios, the MHP81 can also be used for cell phones, mp3 players and other devices so you can listen to high quality audio while you filter out loud or hamful external noise.

This video from Motorola introduces the MHP81 and shows you how it works to deliver optimal audio from your radio or other source while it offers up to 21db NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of protection against impulse noise and other harmful sound. The MHP81 is available from Buy Two Way Radios.

The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) is a viable, yet underrated option for those who want a business class radio without the cost of an FCC business license. Unfortunately, there aren't many dedicated MURS radios to choose from. Fortunately, Motorola recently introduced a new one, the Motorola RMM2050 MURS Two Way Radio. In this video, Danny Feemster of Buy Two Way Radios takes you on a complete virtual unboxing of the RMM2050, part of the new RM Series business two way radios from Motorola.

If you like the Motorola RMU2080 but need it with a display, look no further than the Motorola RMU2080d Two Way Radio. Danny Feemster of Buy Two Way Radios unboxes the 2080d and provides a glimpse of the first display model in the new RM Series business two way radios from Motorola.

The Motorola RMV2080 is the VHF version of the RMU2080 UHF Two Way Radio. In this video, Danny Feemster of Buy Two Way Radios takes you on an unboxing and first look at this model that is part of the new RM Series business two way radios from Motorola.

Earlier this year Motorola announced the introduction of a new Bluetooth earpiece for its CLP1060 business radio. This new earpiece is intended to replace the Motorola HK200 headset, a bluetooth accessory popular with cell phones that was previously bundled with the CLP1060. The new earpiece is now available and is shipping with all new CLP1060 radios.

The Motorola Bluetooth Accessory Kit is a three piece bundle that includes a new professional-style Bluetooth® earpiece, pod and charger designed and optimized specifically for use with CLP radios. The Bluetooth Pod (HKLN4512) is a very small device that enables communication between the CLP1060 radio and the earpiece via Bluetooth. The pod is battery powered for up to 8 hours of talk time and is reachargeable with the Single Unit Pod Charging Cradle (HKLN4509) and AC Power Supply included in the kit. The Motorola Bluetooth Swivel Earpiece (HKLN4513) includes an in-line microphone and connects directly to the pod. The earpiece is replaceable and allows for easier device sharing between employees working different shifts. It is also designed to help prevent employee theft.

The accessory kit is now bundled with each new CLP radio, however each component in the kit can also be purchased separately. A six unit multi-charging kit is also available. The Motorola CLP Multi-Charger Bluetooth Pod Charging Conversion Kit (HKLN4508A) can charge up to six Bluetooth pods at once and can be integrated into the HKPN4007B Multi Charger for CLP radios. All CLP Series radios and accessories are available for shipment from our warehouse at Buy Two Way Radios.

The Motorola Bluetooth Accessory Kit is a more business friendly solution, however it is not the only option. The CLP1060 is still compatible with the HK200 as well as other cell phone style Bluetooth headsets.

We occasionally speak to customers who have Motorola VL50 radios and want to purchase a CLS1110 or CLS1410 to add to their fleet. Both VL50 and CLS radios look identical to each other, but are they?

The VL50 is the same radio as the CLS series models, but has 8 channels and different built-in frequencies. It is part of a line of Motorola business radios that are intended to be sold by local (non-internet) dealers, and are usually priced much higher than the CLS series even though there is almost no difference.

An out of the box VL50 will not talk to an out of the box CLS1110 or CLS1410 like you would expect. They can communicate, but the channels are all mixed up! The following chart shows the CLS channel and the equivalent channel on the VL50. (Note, the CLS1110 has 1 channel and the CLS1410 has 4).

If you don't want to deal with the hassle of channels not matching up (and who would!), you can go into programming mode on the radios and assign each channel to a different frequency. Both the CLS series and the VL50 have 56 built-in frequencies, but unfortunately the frequencies are not the same. They do, however, match up on frequencies 1-8, so just make sure you assign your channels on both radios to one of the first 8 frequencies and you're set.

Here's a brief summary of how to program your Motorola CLS series or Motorola VL50 radio.

How To Enter Programming Mode
Press and hold the large Push to Talk (PTT) and MON buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds while you turn the radio on. The radio will beep and display the letters PROG. The channel number will flash and the letters FREQ (frequency) and CODE will alternately flash on the display.

(If you press and release the Push to Talk button while programming the CLS1410, it will take you to the top of Programming Mode.)

How To Select a Frequency for a Channel
1. (CLS1410 only) In programming mode, press the MENU button until the channel number flashes and the frequency and code are alternately displayed. This will be the first setting in programming mode.

2. Press the plus or minus button to choose the channel. Note that the first two steps do not apply to the CLS110 since it has only one channel.

3. (CLS1110 and CLS1410) Press the MENU button until the word FREQ (frequency) appears and the frequency number flashes on the display.

4. Press the plus or minus buttons choose the frequency you want.

5. Press and hold the large Push to Talk (PTT) button to exit programming mode or press the MENU button to program other features of the radio.

That's all there is to it. Once the channels are set to the same frequencies, your VL50 and CLS two way radios should be able to communicate with each other.

We interview Bill Casto, a seasoned amateur radio operator who operates Continuous Wave, or CW and a member of the Charlotte Amateur Radio Club- W4CQ. We also review the Motorola RMM2050 MURS Two Way Radio.

Intro :00
Billboard 1:14

Intro to Interview 1:33
Rick talks with Bill Casto, a ham who has been using CW most of his life and is a lifetime member of The Charlotte Amateur Radio Club - W4CQ. We'll find out how he became interested in CW, where Morse or International code is now and how some hams still use this form of communication in the 21st century.

Interview With Bill Casto 2:13
Commercial Break 14:33
buytwowayradios.com 1:00

Product Review 15:34
Today we review the Motorola RMM2050 MURS Two Way Radio.

Questions and Answers 23:57
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum.

Wrap up and Close 31:50
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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