Motorola BPR40 UHF 4 W 16-Channel Two-Way Business Radio

The Motorola BPR40 is an analog business radio for sites that need straightforward push-to-talk across several working groups. Sixteen channels give each group its own channel, and the UHF band suits buildings and built-up sites where signal has to pass through structure.

Band check before you order

This radio is UHF only and cannot communicate with a VHF radio. Match the band of the fleet it is joining. UHF generally suits indoor and built-up sites; VHF generally suits open outdoor areas.

At a glance

• 16 channels, analog
• UHF 450-470 MHz
• 1 W low and 4 W high transmit power
• 12.5 and 25 kHz channel spacing
• IPx4, protected against splashing water
• 2-pin accessory connector
• Two programmable buttons
• Priority scan
• Standard 1200 mAh NiMH battery, optional 1700 mAh Li-Ion
• Up to 11 hours battery life at a 5-5-90 duty cycle
• 4.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches, 9.5 oz with the Li-Ion pack

Specifications from the Motorola BPR40 and BPR40d data sheet.

Key specifications

• Color: Black.
• Use: Analog communication for small-business teams.
• Frequency: UHF 450-470 MHz.
• Channel capacity: 16 channels for this SKU.
• Power: Up to 4 W.
• Coverage: Site-dependent. Terrain, building construction, antenna selection, programming and repeater design affect usable range.

Who it is for

The BPR 40 is the analog radio in Motorola's Mag One value range, aimed at retail, hospitality, light construction and education sites that want a plain push-to-talk radio: a large channel knob that can be worked by feel, a tricolor LED for status and battery, two programmable buttons, priority scan and repeater talkaround. This SKU is the 16-channel UHF model. The UHF band suits buildings and built-up sites where the signal has to pass through structure; if the band choice is still open, read UHF vs VHF two-way radios.

Size, weight and battery

• Size: 4.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 in (107 x 58 x 37 mm).
• Weight: 11.1 oz (314 g) with the standard NiMH battery; 9.5 oz (270 g) with the optional Li-Ion pack.
• Battery: 1200 mAh NiMH as standard; the 1700 mAh Li-Ion pack (16-channel model) optional.
• Battery life: rated by Motorola at up to 11 hours on a 5-5-90 duty cycle (5 percent receive, 5 percent transmit, 90 percent standby).
• Power and band: 4 W high and 1 W low on UHF 450 to 470 MHz, 12.5 or 25 kHz channel spacing.
• Protection: IPx4, protected against splashing water; die-cast chassis in a polycarbonate housing; one-year standard warranty.
• Operating temperature: -22 F to 140 F (-30 C to +60 C).

Licence

This radio operates on licensed business frequencies. An FCC business radio licence (Part 90) is required to transmit; CMI can point you at the process when you order.

Accessories that fit

CMI connector code: M (Motorola 2-pin). Motorola's data sheet lists a 2-pin accessory connector for the BPR 40 and names no accessory part numbers, so ask CMI for the earpiece, speaker microphone or headset for this radio by connector code. The radio ships with the 1200 mAh NiMH battery; Motorola identifies a 1700 mAh Li-Ion option for the 16-channel model. Ask CMI to confirm the exact compatible battery before ordering.

Part number

CMI part number: BPR40-U16. The same radio with 8 channels is Motorola BPR40 UHF 4 W 8-Channel Two-Way Business Radio; the digital version of this body is the BPR 40d UHF 16-channel, which adds DMR and voice announcement. See CMI's Motorola collection and business radio collection, and read analog vs digital two-way radios if digital is on the table.